Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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G'day everyone,

It is finally time to finish the mini fly press for the workshop. In the previous videos I made the frame and base, and made the ram block and leadscrew (plus a little bit of heat treating). The last thing to do before I can use it is make a handle and fly wheel weight. I will also need to make some tooling for the fly press. this has been in the works since January and I cannot wait to get it finished and see how it works. I hope you enjoy the video.

#machining #diy #flypress

Making a Fly Press

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Making the square socket and retaining nut
3:37 - Making The Handle Side
8:53 - Making The fly Press Weight
12:24 - Painting
13:24 - Making The Stand
14:28 - The Fly Press is done
15:07 - Pressing a bearing
16:54 - Bending 3mm Flat Steel
20:30 - Letter Punching and Final Thoughts