I have that same press, it works great. I put a set of casters on the base. Bought is break to bend metal, it’s pretty cool too. I tried to upload a video but kept getting “oops we ran into a problem”
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I also put casters on mine. Very handy.
Yep casters are definitely a necessity - I don't wanna drag it across the nice wood floors in my "shop" 
A brake attachment would be AWESOME. I didn't really think of that but that could really step my fab game up a level. Thanks for mentioning that.
A brake attachment would be AWESOME. I didn't really think of that but that could really step my fab game up a level. Thanks for mentioning that.
This was $10 off so picked one up. I’ve never had a battery charger. Hopefully will work okay.
I picked up the Milwaukee version on sale. Welcome any feedback and tips when you get to using it because I haven't used mine yet — and I suspect they don't perform drastically different.
I have used a Milwaukee and they work great!!
I went with Dewalt for my home shop, because I already have Dewalt battery tools at home.
I expect the Dewalt to be just as good as the Milwaukee.
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Is that the ratchet that comes with the 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive anvil? I’ve been wanting to get that one.
Yup... that's the one.
Wanted getting the 3 in Milwaukee but figured DeWALT can be easily bought everywhere around me, (Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware, Lowe's etc) had 2 batteries & charger plus my son had DeWALT (so he can the borrow tools without taking my batteries) made it a no-brainer. Matter of fact I bought the die grinder & bits for him to use on his TJ for he has to grind the opening on his winch support so the syn line I got him for Christmas (cable replacement) won't get frayed. Kind of figured that is what Dads are for.
My elderly neighbor who lives alone in primitive conditions (I've mentioned him before) was worrying us neighbors because he's getting to be frail, and he has no land-line comms at his place, and he's in a hole, so mobile doesn't work where his house is. I bought and installed a WeBoost celllular booster with the receiving antenna on a hill above his "cave" and the internal antenna inside. He now has a reliable connection! And when he asked what he owed me, I said, "how about that rusty, broken old 60 ton press that you haven't used in 20 years?" He said, "Deal!"
That was about a month ago. On Friday, my lovely wife conspired to get my two brothers to come down to our place (they both live in the north) for the first visit ever (we've been here 18 years!) Yesterday and today, they helped me unbury it at Johnny's place and get it in the shop!
Here it is in all its glory (it's going to need some serious rehab work):
It has an asset tag on it from University of Texas. The manufacturer's nameplate:
It has a manual pump on it that leaks badly. I think I'll convert it to electric/hydraulic...
That was about a month ago. On Friday, my lovely wife conspired to get my two brothers to come down to our place (they both live in the north) for the first visit ever (we've been here 18 years!) Yesterday and today, they helped me unbury it at Johnny's place and get it in the shop!
Here it is in all its glory (it's going to need some serious rehab work):
It has an asset tag on it from University of Texas. The manufacturer's nameplate:
It has a manual pump on it that leaks badly. I think I'll convert it to electric/hydraulic...
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This arrived last Friday and used it all day on Saturday.
The rapid stop is a really nice feature. The disc was stopped before I could even put the grinder down. Came with (2) 6ah HO batteries, but it was being used with an 8ah HO for a majority of the day. The paddle trigger is easier to use than a thumb switch in my opinion. Its also so much quieter(!) than my black and decker and harbor freight grinder.
The rapid stop is a really nice feature. The disc was stopped before I could even put the grinder down. Came with (2) 6ah HO batteries, but it was being used with an 8ah HO for a majority of the day. The paddle trigger is easier to use than a thumb switch in my opinion. Its also so much quieter(!) than my black and decker and harbor freight grinder.
Picked these up. The extended ratchet came in handy this weekend replacing the water pump, t-stat etc. I wish it had a little more torque but overall it worked well for a ratchet. The 3/8” impact is sort of a long story so didn’t get to use it.
Bought this crown stapler for $70 to repair some kitchen drawers.
Tap sockets 
Had some hard to reach spots on a GT40 upper intake and these worked great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGX1Q13F?tag=wranglerorg-20
Had some hard to reach spots on a GT40 upper intake and these worked great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGX1Q13F?tag=wranglerorg-20
Picked up a Milwaukee dual bay super charger
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-2003851-1420157-EdgeBingFlow
And a 4-in-1
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-Ah-Battery-Pack-2505-22-48-11-2425/324616276
The latter came in very handy for drilling some holes in a place with very little space.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-2003851-1420157-EdgeBingFlow
And a 4-in-1
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-Ah-Battery-Pack-2505-22-48-11-2425/324616276
The latter came in very handy for drilling some holes in a place with very little space.
Nice Press! Def worth the rehab. Nothing better than old, American tools from the Golden Era of Manufacturing. Been keeping my eyes open for an old Delta/Rockwell or Clausing Floor standing drill press. I find em, but not at prices I want to pay, or they are still set up for 3 phase and people STILL want an arm and a leg.
I did a little bit of parts research, and the good news is that I found a seal kit for the master and slave cylinders. The bad news is that it reportedly comes with no instructions or even a parts diagram to show where they go (in case the old parts are so bad I can't tell), but even more bad is the price - nearly $500. For leather seals. Crazy!
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