2-Post Shop Press Plans
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Build your own awesome, simple, and super strong hydraulic shop press with these plans. We’ve got them. Plans have instructions, illustrations, parts lists, components, materials and options. Just add the jack.
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Description
Description
These Shop Press plans are for a truly stout machine. This is the 2-Post press which is a simple design, yet it will handle requirements of almost any shop or garage.
Press size (height) shown is just one option. The 2 posts are available in many sizes — or, cut them to the size you need. This allows the press to adjust to fit many jobs from small to large. Additionally, the press plates are infinitely adjustable so you can easily move them to the position you need.
The design is very flexible not only to height, but also to power source. While a standard hydraulic jack is shown, nearly any force source will work. For instance, a cylinder connected to a pump is fine, as long as the control system is has fine controls. Or, choose a screw jack for very fine control. Or, choose several prime movers that you can switch out as your needs demand. All the choices are up to you.
While these shop press plans do give one anvil design, it is independent, hence variations are easy to make to meet your project requirements. Also, the anvil moves with the hydraulic jack for direct force, no sloppy mechanisms.
If you need a seriously tough shop press, this is a great choice.
Do you need more support in your press? Check out the 4 Post Press! The design is similar, and also easily adjustable. The 4 posts offer better control of parallelism while pressing, but it does take a little longer to adjust.
Either of the shop press plans will serve you well for a very long time, so make your choice based on the need for simplicity or max control.
Specifications
Specifications
2-Post Shop Press Plans
- 2-Post Hydraulic Press design in the Plans.
- Infinitely Variable Height Adjustment — Set each leg one at a time.
- Options for 20, 30 and 50 Ton Capacity.
- Your choice of hydraulic jack, because almost any hydraulic, or screw type jack will work.
- Although a jack is shown, a pump operated hydraulic cylinder will also work well.
- Almost any jack with do. Just insert the needed jack for fine press accuracy.
- Plans Include one anvil design, however, it is interchangeable with other custom options.
- Shop press plans include complete blueprints and instructions.
More About The Design Features
More About The Design Features
The design is simple, while tough enough to withstand the rigors of continued use. It is NOT a wimpy Chinese mail order piece. (Though you can certainly use a cheap jack for operation.) This press design will support the full advertised force without complaining, while made for versatility and ease of use. Each spindle is independently and infinitely adjustable to meet a wide variety of size and pressing requirements. Best of all . . . You Can Build It Yourself !
Options include force capacity options of 20 tons, 30 tons or a full 50 tons — or anything between. 50 Tons is 100,000 lbs force! There are also options for press height – allowing you to choose the right height for your shop. The anvil attaches to the hydraulic jack for direct force application, while any number of anvil variations or attachments are easy to meet for the press requirements you have.
Press construction requires steel cutting and drilling.
Max Load Capacity is up to 50 tons.*
These shop press plans include easy to follow, fully illustrated instructions as well as engineering options for 20 Ton, 30 Ton and 50 Ton capacity.
For more, see the Shop Tools Plans including another press, gantry style cranes, and lifting accessories.
As a side note, this is the press we have in the Mechanical Elements shop. It’s been in service for many years, and is even the subject of the jack repair shown in the video of this article on Pressing Issues. While the jack had problems, the press frame is wonderful.
Maximize Your Project
Make the most of your new Shop Tools project. We have plans, of course, plus these suggestions.
First: Purchase plans with the "Add to Cart" button, then right after payment, a digital copy is ready to save to your computer. Please see this article for answers about getting the plans.
Second: Look through the plans and choose your options. (Things like size, capacity and extras.) For changes, read When It's Safe To Customize the Plans. Also, check out Customer Stories for inspiration.
Third: Get the most from your new Tool with accessories. We recommend Quality accessories to serve well for years. Try Grainger, MSC, McMaster and others. Amazon, eBay, etc. can be good, but be careful getting cheap stuff.
Fourth: We have many articles to help in building. Just type a question in the Show Me bar (top of this page), then press "GO". Or, for simple browsing, visit Articles from the Mechanic.
Reminder:
Building requires skill and proper tools for cutting, drilling, accurate set-up, and (for some plans) machining and welding. Strength, durability, and enjoyment depend on quality construction. Please take time to Build it well, so it will Serve you well !!
Shop Tools Notes for Success
* Load capacity of a CRANE is a static, vertical load which is highly dependent on materials used, construction techniques, assembly methods, orientation and squareness of the assembly, and proper load distribution. Load capacity does not include component capacities for tools, trolley, cables, chains or other hoist equipment. Do not exceed manufacturer limits on any equipment. Always use Extreme Caution when lifting, and don't allow hanging loads to swing. Here is some more good Crane Safety advice.
* Load capacity of a PRESS is a static, central load in the frame, and is highly dependent on choices for materials, components, construction techniques, assembly methods, orientation and squareness of the assembly. It is made for a hydraulic or screw type prime mover only. Not for pneumatics. Load capacity does not include strength of purchased parts like the hydraulic jack, tools, press plates or other equipment. Do not exceed manufacturer limits of any equipment. Always Use Extreme Caution and Proper Safety Equipment when Pressing, and don't press items that are not inline with the prime mover (jack) forces.
* Load capacity of a CART is a static, vertical load, spread over the load surface, which depends on wheel choices, materials, construction techniques, assembly methods, weld quality, etc.. Cart frame load capacity does not include component capacities like casters or bolts. Do not exceed manufacturer limits for components. Always use Caution when setting or moving loads on a cart, and make sure you are in control. Use Extreme Caution with carts on sloped surfaces.
For trouble-free life with shop tools, we always encourage care and safety. Please make sure all fastening methods will handle the environment where it will operate – including vibration, fastener types, bolt grades, torques, and nut types (like lock nuts). Then, be smart with loading, load distribution, force orientation, pressure, and surrounding conditions. We want you safe to enjoy your new tool for a long time ahead.
Thank You — The Mechanical Elements Team
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