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Black Bear Forge | Pressing Concerns - Hydraulic forging press modifications @BlackBearForge | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 18 hours ago.
My hydraulic press doesn't get used as much as it should. Hopefully with this modification to my die setup, it will become more useful.

Dies purchased from Coal Iron Works
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00:00 - Power hammer vs Hydraulic press
02:25 - My press has issues
05:27 - Die upgrade
13:11 - Punching with the new dies

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