DIY 30 Ton Hydraulic Forge Press Part 1

Follow along as I build a 30 ton Hydraulic Forge Press. This is Part 1 of at least a 2 part series, where I build the bare bones frame, the head, and the hydraulic cylinder mounts.

Red Beard Ops -    / @redbeardops  

Tyrell Knifeworks -    / @tyrellknifeworks  

Bare Bones Material List:

6” H-Beam 60”L (x2) - Frame Uprights
6” H-Beam 12”L (x2) - Frame Crossmembers
6” H-Beam 11-7/8”L - Head / Traveling Block
6” Channel 36”L (x2) - Feet / Frame Base
2” x 2” x 1/4” Angle 12”L (x3) - Frame Base Crossmembers
2-1/2” x 5-1/2” x 1/4” (x6) - Gussets
5-1/2” x 12” x 1/4” (x6) - Head and Crossmember Face Plates
5” x 8-1/4” x 1/2” - Bottom Pivot Pin Receiver Base Plate
5’ x 6-1/4” x 1/2” - Top Pivot Pin Receiver Base Plate
5’ x 3-1/2” x 1/2” (x8) - Pivot Pin Receiver Verticals
2’” x 3” x 1/4” Angle 6”L (x4) - Guide Rails


Hydraulic Cylinder - https://northernhydraulics.net/index....

SAE 12 x 1/2" NPT 90 Degree Fittings (Need to purchase 2) - https://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraul...

Prince Hydraulic Directional Valve - https://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraul...
NOTE -
YOU MUST HAVE A PRESSURE GUAGE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST PRESSURE*
TO ADJUST PRESSURE - Turn Adjustment Screw CLOCKWISE to INCREASE Pressure / Turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to DECREASE Pressure
Route Port A of Valve to Top Port on Cylinder, and Port B of Valve to Bottom Port on Cylinder in order to have the ram engage when toe on foot pedal is pressed down. The handle will engage the ram when pressed toward ceiling, and will retract the ram when handle is pulled down.

Oil Filter - LENZ Spin-On Filters Assembly CP-750-10P: 10 Filter Micron, 100 PSI, 20 GPM, 3/4” NPTF Port, 15 PSI Bypass, No Indicator Ports, 221005 https://a.co/d/ivTX2yh

Coupler Set - 1/2" to 5/8" L075 Flexible 3-Piece L-Jaw Coupling Coupler Set & Rubber Spider https://a.co/d/fz2IJT8

Pump - Bestauto Hydraulic Wood Splitter Pump 3000 PSI 2 Stage Log Splitter Pump 13 GPM, Hydraulic Gear Pump 3600 RPM Aluminum Log Splitter Pumps 1/8" Keyed Shaft for Gas Log Splitters/Hydraulic Power Units https://a.co/d/3gUGqKB

Reservoir - https://www.northerntool.com/products...

Reservoir Strainer - Buyers Products SW2001253 Thru-Wall Sump Strainer (Strainer Thru-Wall 2In X 1 1/4In) https://a.co/d/d5vCRVs

3/4" Return Line Hose - Apache 98398374 3/4" x 36" 2-Wire Hydraulic Hose Male x Male Assembly https://a.co/d/6twucZ2

1" Suction Hose - Apache 98392250 1" x 5' Low Pressure Hydraulic Return Line Hose with Worm Gear Clamps https://a.co/d/2EHXwoB

5hp Motor - https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-HP-SPL-345...

Thank you for taking the time to check out my video. I hope you enjoyed it!