Shop press

A hydraulic press is a machine using a hydraulic cylinder to generate a compressive force. It uses the hydraulic equivalent of a mechanical lever. A hydraulic

Drill press speed can make a huge difference! In this article, you will briefly discover how to set the speed of the drill press for the best result.

PLEASE READ This listing is for the digital build plans [units inches ] for my "Garage Shop 30 Tons DIY Hydraulic Press Brake". This press brake was design to be the perfect size to fit a home garage or small shop. What makes this pressbrake stand out amongst the rest is that it has features to make repeatable bends. This makes it possible with limit switches to control the vertical distance and a numerically control backstop. Watch the build video on my YouTube channel here…

Homemade 40-ton shop press and 49

The 5 drill press hacks in this article can make a huge difference. Use them to achieve better results and drill like a pro.

We highlight a range of options for each of the core tools a well-equipped shop must have, plus the new tools you're going to want.

Ok. Let’s start with the obvious here. Yes the paint job matches my drill press. No I did not buy the paint to intentionally match my Wen Drill Press… I bought it to match other tools. I know… I’m as embarrassed as you are. But dang it looks good. Also, it’s worth mentioning that (once…

Economy Hydraulic Shop Press: I decided to make a small scale shop press since over the years I had an occasional need for one while doing projects, but never had the justification for a typical "real" one. My design criteria was based on the lowest cost to achieve a quality pro…

After my Northern Tool shop press bit the dust last winter, I've been itching to build a new one. Link to Northern Tool failure...