40 Years Old Hydraulic System Converted into Forging Press

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

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I bought this old hydraulic Press to convert it into a blacksmithing forging press.
I don't know exactly what this would have been used for, some kind of production line step for Aluminum Doors judging from the schematics title.
This press came with a bunch of thick scrap steel, that I used to make the dies holders and various spacers, and two extra hoses from the pump unit that I think powered other parts of the system now missing.
Thankfully everything else was all still working and in overall decent shape (except the wiring, which was absolutely terrible).
The 3hp motor runs on three phase and since I re-wired everything I changed the controls to feet switches: the two small ones attached together determine the direction of the piston and the big one lets the oil flow and actually moves the piston.
This way accidental use is unlikely as both switch have to be pressed simultaneously for the piston to move. I could have used any kind of switch but I thought having both hands free is nice, tho I have never used a forging press so if I change my mind I'm ready to rewire things around.
The conversion took around 2 weeks. Making the dies holder and spacer was particularly time consuming as everything is made with very thick stock and I'm new to machining.
One extra positive side of this conversion is that I had to buy nothing more than paint and switches. Everything else is made with the press spare parts!
I can't wait to try making damascus with this new tool!
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0:00 Intro
2:53 Remove parts I don't need
5:53 Paint
6:46 Reassembly
7:05 Wiring
8:16 Tooling Holders
11:08 Test
12:27 Conclusion
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Suggestions and comments are welcome.
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  • @BlackBeardProjects
    @BlackBeardProjects2 жыл бұрын

    Install Raid for Free ✅ Mobile and PC: clik.cc/WhVcK and get a special starter pack 💥Available only for the next 30 days 💥

  • @user-sy2df6wj5y

    @user-sy2df6wj5y

    2 жыл бұрын

    Можно один вопрос: как твоё имя?

  • @luisalbertopereiramisa4077

    @luisalbertopereiramisa4077

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-sy2df6wj5y aaaaaaaaaaa lo ñp lo

  • @drstrangefart
    @drstrangefart2 жыл бұрын

    Extremely cool, man. Not only was it cheaper, but I'm pretty sure you now have a badass press no one else has. I love old stuff upcycled and modernized, this checked all the boxes for me.

  • @4l45t0r
    @4l45t0r2 жыл бұрын

    Un giorno vorrei passare per la tua officina come turista, sei davvero un grande

  • @niccolocami

    @niccolocami

    2 жыл бұрын

    anch'io

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps2 жыл бұрын

    DUDE! This is freaking awesome! 😲

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton! 😆

  • @RedBeardOps

    @RedBeardOps

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BlackBeardProjects lol good one

  • @noobFab
    @noobFab2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing more satisfying than taking something which has already served a good purpose for one lifetime, giving it some love and making it possible for that piece of equipment to be TWICE as useful! Your viewers, the environment, and forging press enthusiasts thank you!!

  • @Trollsky
    @Trollsky2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome ! i need 2 more weeks to wake up my 30 ton press :) New forge is almost completed :)

  • @Nerdforge
    @Nerdforge2 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing! Love it :D Looks like an extremely useful tool

  • @terasrumahdiy5184

    @terasrumahdiy5184

    2 жыл бұрын

    hi,i love your project too.

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope so! 😁 Thanks guys 😘

  • @josephrector8735

    @josephrector8735

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing makers commenting on other makers builds/videos etc... Love your guys work too Nerdforge

  • @Georgealfa21

    @Georgealfa21

    2 жыл бұрын

    Old tools are immortal.

  • @dewaynewhitney5703
    @dewaynewhitney57032 жыл бұрын

    That definitely helps me out with my decision to go get that used one I've been looking at. Love it. Thanks for your input.

  • @apdj94
    @apdj942 жыл бұрын

    It's also way cooler to be ecologically responsible and give new life to old equipment. Way to go!

  • @matthewpeterson3329
    @matthewpeterson33292 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel and his honest approach to building and learning along the way, knowing his limitations. Very humble and likeable. Thanks for another great video.

  • @davidkbailey
    @davidkbailey2 жыл бұрын

    And now you also have the added satisfaction of keeping an old machine working. Well done!

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe2 жыл бұрын

    You have amazing skills, even without any knowledge in hydraulics. I think you chose the perfect way to get into it

  • @Evolucion7
    @Evolucion72 жыл бұрын

    That's a really nice to addition to your shop. And, if may say so, you're getting to be much more comfortable in front of the camera. Your real enthusiasm is showing through much more. Always a pleasure to watch your vids and learn something new.

  • @chrisdooley6468
    @chrisdooley64682 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I love it. It’s going to do almost everything you need it to do. Great repurposing of a still functional machine. I hope you get many years out of it. As long as you maintain your fluid levels and service your gaskets and joints you should get another ten years out of it I’d think.

  • @robertovargas3205

    @robertovargas3205

    2 жыл бұрын

    it´s a 40 year old machine and it still works, my guess is that it´ll outlive him hahaha

  • @Haydarah313
    @Haydarah3132 жыл бұрын

    smart choice and smartly customised ...well done 👏🏼

  • @Charlielizard
    @Charlielizard2 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic idea. You did really well and created a wonderful press. Thank you for sharing your video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @GrahamDallas
    @GrahamDallas2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic bit of machinery. I have a footswitch the same as the two you are using for up and down. Check the the hinge pin regularly, they have a habit of working their way out.

  • @zumbazumba1
    @zumbazumba12 жыл бұрын

    You should add a cylinder speed control -probably some kind of needle valve (flow valve?Im not a hydraulics expert)on a pipe that controls down motion . That way you would be able to reduce cylinder speed to give more control and precision for detail work and if you open it it would go fast as now for fast working.

  • @mulkkukykloopp1

    @mulkkukykloopp1

    2 жыл бұрын

    better solution is to change the cetop3 valves. Valves on this are ON/OFF valves. Changing valves to propotional control valves gives you the option to controll both movements with foot pedals. and for installing you only need the propotional control box ( sort of a PC chip) and the valves. IF you slow it down with a needle valve you are running on risk that the oil starts to heat up and making air bubbles. And those arent good for cetop valves.

  • @Donorcyclist
    @Donorcyclist2 жыл бұрын

    That is a serious press, and a great addition. Great job on putting that together!

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme2 жыл бұрын

    Great transformation and hope it serves you well for years to come!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

  • @macEboy
    @macEboy2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic for your kind of work! Well done Thanks

  • @FrankYoung1128
    @FrankYoung1128 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing. You're a genius

  • @TheHotmanification
    @TheHotmanification2 жыл бұрын

    Good job man👍🏻, you have golden hands🔥

  • @shookings
    @shookings2 жыл бұрын

    Your English is better every video. Good work there, and on this great repurposed machine. It will be nice to see some of your unique knife designs.

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Much appreciated from a long time viewer as you are. Cheers!

  • @RaspyOB174
    @RaspyOB1742 жыл бұрын

    Super appreciate your channel. Big thanks from Detroit

  • @PJTForging
    @PJTForging2 жыл бұрын

    Nice machine! I've literally been making dies for a press I've converted into a forging press myself! I too wanted something ready to go that I could tailor to my needs. :)

  • @homemadetools
    @homemadetools2 жыл бұрын

    Clever. We shared this video in our homemade tools forum this week :)

  • @redskins43
    @redskins432 жыл бұрын

    just an amazingly talented dude... love your vids, your editing rocks too.

  • @jonny555ive
    @jonny555ive2 жыл бұрын

    Works well, nice job repurposing it. I would like to see it have a nice paint job, but, gray works also. Good job sir 👍👍

  • @luukkoning1315
    @luukkoning13152 жыл бұрын

    looks realy cool man, i love when people upgrade and recycle old machines. you could add some adjustable stop blocks

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

  • @heardashot
    @heardashot2 жыл бұрын

    Sweet press. Lovely action to that control!

  • @sliceoflifefilm
    @sliceoflifefilm2 жыл бұрын

    Man! This was an awesome project! It presses the metal like butter! 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate!

  • @nicholasricchiuto8923
    @nicholasricchiuto89232 жыл бұрын

    One of the best maker channels on KZread hands down!

  • @stevereinhart4067
    @stevereinhart40672 жыл бұрын

    Your starting to be on par with the Shurpa. Time to make some damascus knives. Great work.

  • @DaleDix

    @DaleDix

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a high bar

  • @beshakkhan2112
    @beshakkhan21122 жыл бұрын

    BBP your working skill is so perfect I like so much

  • @matthewgilbert4844
    @matthewgilbert48442 жыл бұрын

    Hey man I really enjoy your videos and I always look forward to seeing what you do you have great talent and watching you and your shop grow has been an enormous inspiration to me

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Matthew!

  • @joell439
    @joell4392 жыл бұрын

    absolutely incredible repurposed machine. excellent results 👍😎👍

  • @sperber-knives
    @sperber-knives2 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome 😍 great idea and great job

  • @The93Momo93
    @The93Momo932 жыл бұрын

    definitely an interesting application of the press, you have very high control of accuracy with it compared to hammering :D

  • @gmbs81
    @gmbs812 жыл бұрын

    So, so well done! I love it

  • @lewisatlas4284
    @lewisatlas42842 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding project thanks for sharing with us

  • @akknight1971
    @akknight19712 жыл бұрын

    Awesome conversion

  • @jameshanoomansing1442
    @jameshanoomansing14422 жыл бұрын

    As usual, brilliant work

  • @sonyhk3824
    @sonyhk38242 жыл бұрын

    So enjoyable video. Cheers man 👍

  • @ScrewsAndTools
    @ScrewsAndTools2 жыл бұрын

    A wonderful project! You already have a large number of machines, which is great. I dream of such)

  • @jeromedangelo7028
    @jeromedangelo70282 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work!

  • @patrickmorrissey2271
    @patrickmorrissey22712 жыл бұрын

    Great job. Well done.

  • @philipverity113
    @philipverity1132 жыл бұрын

    Great work 👍🏻

  • @constantinoarnaldoclemente4900
    @constantinoarnaldoclemente49002 жыл бұрын

    Ficou uma prenssa de profissional.....parabéns...

  • @kasasworkshop6128
    @kasasworkshop61282 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I wish I had so much space to work too. I'm already looking forward to seeing the first use of the press. ... and may the pressure be with you ... or ... live long and with pressure ... 😁

  • @KevinRay_man
    @KevinRay_man2 жыл бұрын

    I love how he looks like he'd punch you in the throat for eyeballin him but then he talks and just couldn't be a nicer, more pleasant person lol what an awesome man. Respect.

  • @DesignCo_two4
    @DesignCo_two42 жыл бұрын

    another great vid by the legend!

  • @bearsha
    @bearsha2 жыл бұрын

    as always-well done!. master

  • @mattpage9826
    @mattpage98262 жыл бұрын

    wanted to say I love your editing in this video. keep up the good work

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jackdelancey248
    @jackdelancey2482 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done 👍

  • @arcoabby2732
    @arcoabby27322 жыл бұрын

    LOOKS LIKE A SMALL BUT POWERFUL MACHINE ! NICE JOB , WELL DONE !

  • @codfishknives8526
    @codfishknives85262 жыл бұрын

    Nice choice on the machine. It looks like it will work well for you.

  • @gusser2121
    @gusser21212 жыл бұрын

    Very nice conversion. Super useful. Now... to make a set of dies for fullers etc.!

  • @Smallathe
    @Smallathe2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Looking forward for future videos

  • @VAGOSFP7
    @VAGOSFP72 жыл бұрын

    nice job as always

  • @johnconnor555
    @johnconnor5552 жыл бұрын

    Very good upgrade for your workshop !!! Soon you'll need more space inside...

  • @HylianDefender
    @HylianDefender2 жыл бұрын

    It works at a slower speed than what I usually see in forging videos, so the material will probably cool down a lot quicker due to heat transferral. It's a good transformation, and definitely different than the typical stock.

  • @piconano
    @piconano2 жыл бұрын

    Beats the hell of hammering.

  • @damienreilly8061
    @damienreilly80612 жыл бұрын

    Thats cool man, always more fun doing it urself. Good job. 🇺🇲🤙

  • @barry13100
    @barry131002 жыл бұрын

    yooooooooooo cant wait to see you making homemade damascus billets with the new press hell yeah!!!

  • @elisabethagersten5565
    @elisabethagersten55652 жыл бұрын

    Truly impressive 👍

  • @kfgrip
    @kfgrip2 жыл бұрын

    WTG man, nice acquisition.

  • @joshortiz1576
    @joshortiz15762 жыл бұрын

    That isa great idea! Never thought about doing that!

  • @tobiasbostwick9002
    @tobiasbostwick90022 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍👍 Great job! Thanks for sharing.

  • @EdwardIglesias
    @EdwardIglesias2 жыл бұрын

    It's funny you say you don't know that much about hydraulics. I would be afraid to attempt such a project because I would consider it pretty advanced. Awesome job and certainly better than some of the log splitter conversions I've seen.

  • @BlackBeardProjects

    @BlackBeardProjects

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @larrykelly2838
    @larrykelly28382 жыл бұрын

    Great job and a good choice.

  • @horstszibulski19
    @horstszibulski192 жыл бұрын

    This beast wil be handy to fold damascus, like shurap does! Great job! :-D

  • @Stormbringer178
    @Stormbringer1782 жыл бұрын

    sono iscritto da un sacco e ad ogni video che fai ti ammiro sempre di più. sei un'ispirazione.

  • @KamalAdnanTheFirst
    @KamalAdnanTheFirst2 жыл бұрын

    BRILLIANT!!

  • @daffazv
    @daffazv Жыл бұрын

    12:28 i love how honest you are by not oversell your build or exaggerate your reason. Although i got baffled by why mobile games sponsoring this kinda channel, but all is good as long as you got paid. Good work as always!

  • @Atlantismonkey40
    @Atlantismonkey402 жыл бұрын

    Amazing repurposed tool. Put a protective covering over those hoses. That would be quite a mess otherwise. Love what you got there.

  • @simplyed9482
    @simplyed94822 жыл бұрын

    Gotta be over the moon with that BBP 💪

  • @richardvillegas3799
    @richardvillegas37992 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure that press will fit your needs jus fine 👍🏽👌🏽

  • @joehester4716
    @joehester47162 жыл бұрын

    You my friend do awesome work 👍

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas28142 жыл бұрын

    ...good one, that should get 'er done. stay safe...

  • @angelomarcolinohenriquedes2772
    @angelomarcolinohenriquedes27722 жыл бұрын

    Rapaz, tu és um gênio! Valeu!

  • @robertmanley7556
    @robertmanley75562 жыл бұрын

    Very nice !! Way to reuse something and make it yours for your shop it will serve very well !!👍👍

  • @jwrappuhn71
    @jwrappuhn712 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job buddy.

  • @TheUncleRuckus
    @TheUncleRuckus2 жыл бұрын

    Looks good 👍👍 Excited to see it being used on some projects. Seems like its a little short for you though.

  • @the79thcookie
    @the79thcookie2 жыл бұрын

    From an electronics/controls POV, I would recommend upgrading the switch to a spring loaded foot pedal, with the resting position wired to send the press back up. With some limit switches (several to be safe) on the press itself to act as the "off/stationary" position. Just a thought. It would come down as you press the pedal, go back up when released, and stop just at the top. I have a log splitter thay works similarly.

  • @ponga782
    @ponga7822 жыл бұрын

    Super cool! I really dig it.. nice machine!

  • @idkidk8278
    @idkidk8278 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work

  • @Myrustytools
    @Myrustytools2 жыл бұрын

    Good work👍

  • @Robosini88
    @Robosini882 жыл бұрын

    Ottimo lavoro 💪🏻

  • @redwolfknives3174
    @redwolfknives31742 жыл бұрын

    Cool restoration! Another tool in your arsenal for the dagger challenge.

  • @marty01957
    @marty019572 жыл бұрын

    Good job, Bro! Now you can say I made it myself!

  • @raat9980
    @raat9980Ай бұрын

    So cool thank you!

  • @Godryck
    @Godryck2 жыл бұрын

    Blacksmithing shop coming together nicely. I hope we see some Damascus in the future!

  • @arturobayangos1223
    @arturobayangos12232 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant .

  • @thomasbaker9787
    @thomasbaker97872 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍

  • @warlenmaldonado9978
    @warlenmaldonado99782 жыл бұрын

    Muito bom seu projeto... parabéns. Saudações do Brasil.

  • @emanuelepetrucci9721
    @emanuelepetrucci97212 жыл бұрын

    Bravissimo come sempre

  • @artmod3darioart862
    @artmod3darioart8622 жыл бұрын

    Bravo!!!!!! Bellissimo video! Saluti da Ferrara

  • @vinceianni4026
    @vinceianni40262 жыл бұрын

    Hello Black Beard good job well done

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