King's X Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 I put 3/8" plates on my clicker. I also converted from manual to air hydraulic which has saved my arms. I did go with the smallest size air system. I use a plastic board beneath my leather when clicking. I cut down my press to be a table top after seeing my friends model. It works perfect for me! Good luck Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Contributing Member Ferg Posted September 30, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted September 30, 2015 Mine has 3/8" plates. Largest clicker die I have right now is about 7 1/2" x 8 1/2". My Air/Hydraulic has absolutely no problem with 1/4" plus, thickness of leather. I have one of the thick red plastic cutting boards on the bottom. This unit will cut into that 1/4" if you don't stop it. ferg Quote
Members Red Cent Posted October 1, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 1, 2015 50, been looking at the Air over Hydraulic. Probably be fairly soon. Was in the plan. The steel will be awful cheap if not free. And it is available. Might need to hang another set of springs on the press. And the press will need to spread its force wide. When you unfold a western holster with the skirt/flap full length, that is big. The skirt runs the full length of the holster. As you can see, I don't care for the big wide skirt. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members Colt W Knight Posted October 1, 2015 Members Report Posted October 1, 2015 http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-sheets/=z64au8 You can order custom polyethylene sheets from McMaster-carr whatever thickness and length/width you need without paying a middle man too. Quote
Members Red Cent Posted October 1, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks again Colt. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Contributing Member Ferg Posted October 1, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted October 1, 2015 The 20 ton air/hydraulic jack comes with heavier springs than the 20 ton hydraulic. Works fine so far. ferg Quote
Mike516 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Posted October 12, 2015 I was looking at these as well. I understand how all this works but have never used one. So I was wondering if you guys attach the 3/8" plates to the top and/or bottom of the work platform. Also, forgetting about price for a second, is there any benefit to the H frame vs the A frame version? Quote
Members Red Cent Posted October 14, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 14, 2015 Press set up. Have not put the plates on yet. Man can that thing punch out belt slots. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Mike516 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Posted October 14, 2015 Press set up. Have not put the plates on yet. Man can that thing punch out belt slots. Did you get the one you linked, the H-frame one? Quote
Members Red Cent Posted October 15, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 15, 2015 Yes. Now looking to add the air over hydraulic. Boys and their toys. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
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