Swing Away Clicker Press Fabrication

[dikman]

Funny how empty space always seems to fill itself. Reminds me of a saying "nature abhors a vacuum".

[cowdog24]

I am looking forward to your next video kgg. I like all of your modifications.

[kgg]

On 3/14/2024 at 12:29 PM, cowdog24 said:

I am looking forward to your next video kgg. I like all of your modifications.

Thank you. I'm still working the kinks out of the clicker press section. My previous versions were either to heavy or overly complex / complicated.

kgg

[cowdog24]

20 hours ago, kgg said:

Thank you. I'm still working the kinks out of the clicker press section. My previous versions were either to heavy or overly complex / complicated.

kgg

Thank You for the reply Kgg. At one time I was thinking of using linear bearings over the polished shaft. I dont think they will hold up to the load unless you spend hundreds of dollars each on them. I am planning on using schedule 80 black pipe that fit perfectly over the polished shaft with grease fittings on them. I am going to a heavy equipment salvage yard to see if I can find a few parts. I am looking at making at least 8 ton. I have so many leather projects to get completed that it is hard to find time. If I already had the clicker press and dies I would have time to build a clicker press. 

[jrdunn]

On 3/17/2024 at 7:01 AM, kgg said:

Thank you. I'm still working the kinks out of the clicker press section. My previous versions were either to heavy or overly complex / complicated.

kgg

I was wondering if you had any updates.  I don't want to bother you but am very interested in your project.  After seeing some of your other projects, I think your solution will be great.  Thanks, Jim

[kgg]

4 hours ago, jrdunn said:

I was wondering if you had any updates.  I don't want to bother you but am very interested in your project.  After seeing some of your other projects, I think your solution will be great.  Thanks, Jim

No bother at all. I finally have settled on a design and have about 90 percent of the parts completed. My goal is to have the swing away clicker press completed within a month or so. As usual some things, boarding kennel maintenance / repairs and four new to me machines to review/ setup/ overhaul / decide which ones I'm keeping for myself have taken priority.

kgg

[jrdunn]

I'll be keeping an eye out.