Arbor press modified for leather stamping functions.

[@chance9979]

Just about to go buy an arbor press today for leatherworking, and while I am no tool and die maker by trade, I do have CNC at my disposal, and while I do hate drilling out cast iron, it looks like I have a nice project ahead of me. Great fence, wonderful build quality. KUDOS

[@JayJay-wf4cd]

*Works perfectly for my use as a heated press **MyBest.Tools** Space between the ram jack and the base is a little tight. Make sure you set the ram jack arm so that it's in a position for you to get maximum leverage on whatever you're pressing. You may have to unbolt the front plate of the press and realign the ram in the teeth so that the arm is not at an awkward angle when fully cranked down.Other than aligning the ram in the teeth with the crank arm this .5 ton arbor press comes out of the box pretty much ready to use.*

[@bobbobbinson1841]

well done! You are indeed a maker. Im sure people would love to see all of the little things you "fix/upgrade" around the house. Most do not even know the limits of what can be done. SHOW THEM :)

[@guerrokingpep]

You sir, are a genius. You have the voice of a radio commentator. Thanks for sharing.

[@garybarnes3998]

Appreciate the video! Would like to see how you set up the return spring, so I can add to my press, thanks again!

[@rbm8456]

Sir you are a true gentleman! Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@jakenottage]

Thank you sir, you have settled my own mental argument as to what path to take regarding my own stamping tools.. Time for a Harbor Freight run

[@cfinleyca]

Very clever. I love seeing when people improve things. And very generous of you to share that with others.

[@laurieb3297]

Mate greetings from "Down Under" just love your work, and your accent.......thanks.

[@proudpict2057]

Make that 2 of us from Down Under Great job! 👍 Great set up!

[@betford2]

Beautiful stamp you made!

[@yayaglass]

Hi there! I don't have the tools for drilling steel, but this gave me ideas for making a modification that will work for me! Thank you so much. I've seen drilling out the arbor for making a Rivet press, but the 'Fence' is new and an awesome addition, as well as 'Silent Tooling'!!!

[@shirleymalar304]

Well done -- and the most beautiful arbor press I've ever laid my eyes on!

[@shirleymalar9323]

Very nice modifications! Wish I had the tools and 'know-how' to make that setup for my own arbor press. Thanks for sharing.

[@anandaedirimannage1834]

Fantastic modifications. Thanks for the video 📹 🙂.

[@EitriBrokkr]

awesome, can you show how you attached the spring

[@faraz40468]

Don You are nice and very simple person . Thank you so much for this video . God bless you and family. I always thank everyone whom I get knowledge or technique.

[@mikecausey3936]

Excellent! I've just started looking into getting an arbor press and the modifications that would be needed. Thanks for the video and detailing the attachments you developed.

[@JoseFlores-ck7hg]

Wow, just got blown away, creativity, beautiful idea sir, thank you for sharing.

[@howardjohannssen4607]

Nice setup, I’m going to follow your ingenuity and copy your ideas. Thank you, be well.

[@deltamike20]

hi there, great video, but please don't stop... i'm in the uk and we don't seem to have many video's on leather stamping... just got the arbor press and see what i can do, thank you for the idea's .....

[@moonolyth]

Nice !! Just got one. This is the nicest setup so far I've seen... love the idea of making your own dies for leather will have to give it a go !! I'm setting up for Rivets, Snaps, Grommets, eyelets, and anything more I can think of. Dirty jobs not so clean a setup like yours.

[@Ddavyboy139]

Hey Don. Thanks for the wonderful video using the Harbor Freight arbor press. I especially like the accessories you have devised for the press. I too have a HF 1 ton press and I have drilled a 3/8" hole into the ramrod along with the set screw. I would like to know if you have plans drawn out for the stamp fence and fiberglass base. I think those additions would give the precision I seek.

[@wesdresen9994]

That's a really nice job. I think I will do that to an arbor press. Maybe I won't hate belts.

[@ericwooden7304]

Nice clean work on those mods! Thanks for sharing.

[@Kv-pk2st]

brilliant I actually did something very similar. like the idea for the edge guide. I moved on to pneumatic cylinders myself

[@doodlej22]

Don is that a 1/2 ton or 1 ton press. You did excellent job on the press. Could you explain the return spring?

[@SodiumInteresting]

good video thankyou both! I should be getting one of these presses in a few days and these are all good ideas. they are simple upgrades but I think I will enjoy doing them

[@leornere]

You're brilliant.

[@sonnyhamill4008]

How did you put the return spring on it

[@КсенияТкаченко-щ7х]

Hi Don, really nice job! How did you put the spring and what is a stripe return spring?

[@NuManXplore]

Nice video, and good ideas on the press mods! Thanks for sharing.

[@lovetocraftlovetocraft241]

Wow that's creative!

[@tjroberts9487]

Genius! I think I'm going to try to recreate that!

[@wulfschlueter2112]

Awesome

[@jayduck9]

Man you are an all around craftsman. Thank you for the video. have you ever thought about selling that set up in a kit?

[@vaughnbrubaker4828]

Love this but what is the purpose of the wood block on left side of the press?

[@endresutus124]

Before I've seen the face I thought I'm listening to Bob Ross. Have a wonderful day :)

[@salsammy37]

Love the mods, will have to make this for mine.

[@pdelmercado]

May I ask, what did you use to drill the hole in the end of the arbor shaft? Thank you.

[@_InGodWeTrust_]

Thank you sure beats the $300. plus Tandy wants for their press!

[@octaviooro9182]

Very impressive thank you for sharing keep up the good work

[@maritzavega7122]

Nice explanation. Thanks.

[@nonyabidness6492]

Amazing dude, i just thought about doing it and looked it up. this will work for me very well

[@BIGGIES2222]

Awesome stamping tool how much would it cost to make me one if you can .

[@richardkatzman1215]

Have you purchased dies to use in the Arbor Press? If you have could you give me the name where you purchased the dies? Thank you. Richarf

[@TexHoss1]

That's just pretty damn neat

[@Gertieanne]

How did you drill the holes in the bar? I bought a press and need to modify to hold stamps.

[@markhowell4829]

A question about mounting a set screw in the side of the arbor press ram: I am going to use a 1/4" set screw and wondered which was a better 1/4" thread for this application - a coarse (1/4-20) or a fine (1/4-28) thread? I have both taps and have easy local access to both size set screws. I realize the coarse thread one is more resistant to the threads tearing, but the fine thread allows finer adjustment which is a non-issue here. Which will hold tighter?

[@comelon3]

Thank You for sharing it! I appreciate it

[@wendyknoxleet]

Master craftsman, respect

[@MM-pj4bl]

Do you sell these tools you made?

[@yubidubi]

Great video!!!!!!!

[@flatdog-]

Thank you

[@johnnyalberty6071]

great job.what kind of press is that and where might i find one. thanks.

[@dons.leathercraft2907]

+Johnny Alberty Hi and thanks for the nice words. Harbor Freight was where I bought the press. I use one of their often-found 20% off coupons and paid about $40 for the press! Did some deburring with a file, cleaned it and painted it the color you see. Don.

[@ahmedali-qt1hz]

Whats the name of machine plz ?

[@aroyyotoad1345]

very cool, thank you for sharing this

[@pedroimiranda902]

Very good work thank you so much

[@thebrasscaliper5414]

Ok this is genius. Please come to my house and make me one! (Do you teach classes? An online store?)

[@danielirvine7468]

Wow this is awesome I want to do this

[@chuckfay5781]

That’s awsome

[@joalucard]

Great vid I am gonna make one also

[@jamescole3152]

I want one.

[@Craftpari]

😊👍

[@elizabethwatson71]

Are you above bribery?

[@CustomerService-me2hl]

Hi Don, this is amazing. I'm looking for something like this to attach my branding iron to. Is that something you've ever made or thought about making? If so, would you be interested in commission work? - Erin

[@mixxmasterdjsentertainment4878]

Can you make one for me?

[@alanwarner4041]

Cute

[@JudiChristopher]

Don... Thank your for your great Tutorial... I am looking for a custom made stamp for my book.... I have a book coming out: "Billy the Kid: Little Black Book of Secrets (c) ... (3 lines)... I am bookbinding the first 100 books... I need a raised lettering, especially the, "Billy the Kid" then the next two lines would be standard lines... in a western font... then since it will be raised, I'll have gold leave on that... ;) Please let me know if you know of someone who can make my custom stamps... thank you, Judi...

[@18deadmonkeys]

Brilliant!