Building a 16 Ton Hydraulic FORGING PRESS

This video documents my journey building a 16 Ton Hydraulic Forging press.
My press was constructed with 1 inch plate, 3/8 inch angle iron, and 1/4 inch square tubing. I used an oxy propane cutting torch to cut out the pieces.
This is a 220 volt machine. It runs off a 5 hp electric motor that turns a 2 stage, 11 gallon per minute hydraulic pump. The force is applied by a hydraulic cylinder with a 4 inch bore and 10 inch stroke length. The system pressure is capped at about 2,550PSI by the hydraulic valve.
Thanks for watching.
www.leshanesteel.com
IG: LeShane_Knife_and_Steel

[@timhorton555]

You got out of your comfort zone. You have more balls than most kids nowadays.

[@FreeYourBrains]

I subscribed after the first 3 minutes. I’ve done exactly the same when I built my 48” reverse smoker, but I’ve done it in a 20’ by 15’ back patio of my rented townhouse. Thanks God all my neighbors are latinos and didn’t complain to the manager because for 3 weeks I was grinding and welding with a $89 harbor freight welder until 11:00 pm some times. Great work

[@MySickstring]

Craftsmanship, determination, fearlessness, video skills and most importantly...humility. I’m impressed. That’s saying something. Hell of a job

[@toddleshane]

Really appreciate that, Thanks!

[@edwardlance2379]

I like that design a lot. It presses top down, but without the cylinder mounted on top too, very cool. Also, another thing I really like, when pressing, the dies are not wiggling around like I see on a lot of other DIY presses. It's straight and solid. Outstanding.

[@RedBeardOps]

Good looking press man!

[@mikeryan4988]

Excellent work dude!! Shout out to Mando & Grogu!

[@leftymalonewertyu]

I like the design. The low center of gravity and height is a nice feature to make it more portable. Good job!

[@joshbartkowiak2234]

Man, great work. Way to work for what you need, and learning the skills to do it. But have to say my favorite part was whoever was off camera around 13:52 minutes who startled you because of the unknown. I would have done the same. Hat's off to you for some great work. What was your total cost for all materials. Cylinders motors steel?

[@toddleshane]

Thanks Josh! I had no idea the sound had attracted a small audience while I was focused on the machine hahaha. I forget the exact figures, but I remember working out that all materials (including new tools I needed to buy) cost about half of buying a professionally built press with the same cycle speed and tonnage.

[@jacobkotten338]

Amazing ingenuity and drive

[@thomasvanlanen6279]

Wow nice! Excellent video Todd! and the press looks killer too! I’ve seen some builds of this type of press before, but the way you did it seems easy enough to follow along for the less experienced fabricator, like myself. I and probably many others would love to see the video slowed down a bit with voiceover explaining what you are doing. Just a idea, I would totally understand if there aren’t enough hours in your days to do this😅. Or perhaps you could make cut/parts list? And maybe even sell the those, I think it would sell well, and that would also make a world of difference for us amateurs 😂 anyways, you got a extra follower!

[@jamesball7322]

I’m impressed man ,you learned all the tools first and then built it really shows how much research you actually put in before attempting it I have my channel based on building blacksmith tools also and I gotta say it again ….well done with this machine 💪🏽

[@toddleshane]

Watched your log splitter press vids a lot over the past couple years! Awesome recourse. Thanks for the kind words!

[@jamesball7322]

@@toddleshane sweet ,nice to know you’ve viewed my channel More to come 👊🏼

[@toddleshane]

Looking forward to it!

[@pbfirearms5388]

Watch grinding around your vehicle because the sparks will pit the window glass and paint.

[@toddleshane]

Learned this the hard way ;)

[@danwerkman]

Really well done.... awesome video, really like the give it a go attitude. Thinking about building one myself....videos like this really help .

[@toddleshane]

Thanks! Building it was a great experience. Definitely recommend.

[@marcusmason3440]

Awesome effort Bud.............

[@althesmith]

I built mine 20 years ago from channel iron and 1/4 wall tubing. Still crunches things good. I like that it's movable, why bolt down what doesn't need to be bolted down?

[@dwayneburbridge3283]

Nicely done project, particularly for one where you “learn as you go!” Mine press build is this fall.

[@toddleshane]

Thanks so much! Definitely taught me a lot haha. Have fun with your build!

[@danieljones2924]

Liked and subed - fantastic build man. Please make more stuff that scares you

[@toddleshane]

Appreciate it! One of the best ways to learn haha

[@Doobrey]

Really well done!!! I am in the process of making my own too!! It’s sooooo much fun. !!! Looks like a great build you have done there !!!

[@toddleshane]

Thanks so much. Good luck and have fun on your build!

[@gorillaforge9461]

Verry good, is a great press.

[@Rubo7]

This is awsome. Do you have build plans for this? I really want to build one. Or do you have one to recommend for me?

[@jelck7571]

Do you have a part list, like the hydrologic, and motor, ect?

[@Mr_Bio_Hazard]

Great machine .

[@billjohnson5793]

Nice

[@ronwhittaker6317]

bubby where did you get that safety visor? that's a cool one I want one

[@ranixchannel538]

Please ask for power pack specifications🙏🙏

[@koroshiya564]

what's the aprox material cost to build smth like that?

[@fxnepilogue]

Dang when did McLovin get into forging?! 😂 just kidding.. awesome build 👍🏻👍🏻 I plan on making one myself one of these days. Currently using a modified log splitter which works decently but could be much better. Good luck with future forging!

[@toddleshane]

Lmao McLovin.😆 Thanks, have fun and good luck with the build.

[@Anderson-HandForged]

awesome job on that press im looking to build one just like yours could you tell what steel materials needed to make the frame if possible thanks Mark

[@apatbond2864]

Hat off..salute for you .

[@andrewkittoe281]

Excellent video man. Do you have a picture of the motor specs that you used? How do you like the speed of the press when in low pressure mode and when in "working mode"? Would you rather it go faster or slower or is it good?

[@toddleshane]

Thanks! Yeah, here's the motor's model number 00536OS1DCD56H-S As for speed and power: I spec'd it out to mimic commercially available "plus" models of 16 ton presses. (The speedier ones.) It may only press 16 tons, but it moves in a hurry, which is great for general purpose forging in my experience. I'm able to feather the valve enough to slow it down when needed, so its fast, but still controllable. Working mode is great. Trucks along until it hits the systems pressure limit set on the valve.

[@AIIZREVIEWS]

Curious if the cost of all the material was close to equal to buying one?

[@toddleshane]

Great question. At the time, it was a little less than 1/2 the cost of purchasing. Worth some people's time, not so much for others. Was during lockdown, so worked out great in my case. A purchased unit would be nicer too, but I'm happy with my monstrosity haha. Also know how best to fix everything should something go.

[@ronwhittaker6317]

well im ever so happy you got started bubby that's more than I I can say for myself at this time. make some shit bubby we all need to be doing that. America has grown lazy and complacent it's time that stops. make it make it make it. nobody needs to buy a damn thing be your own supplier and your own boss. hammer that shit out im all for you. blessed be the Kraft

[@indifference_guy7254]

Very nice press pinch very hard, cool to see a new vid, keepit up, i wanna say that "u should make a ig" but i just read the description, follow

[@toddleshane]

Thanks for the kind words and the follow my man! More coming soon!

[@RCDinsmore]

Hey! It's been a year, how about posting some plans, insights and specs on this press?

[@toddleshane]

Definitely will at some point! Life had a few surprises and a relocation. But this is something I would like to do soon.

[@johnpope4464]

What part did you buy

[@toddleshane]

Most of the steel, all the hydraulics, wire, motor, and motor starter.

[@NKG416]

niiiiiceeee

[@toddleshane]

Thanks Man!

[@michaelwood5519]

What size motor did you use on it?

[@toddleshane]

5 HP. Other specs in the description too! :)

[@Mr_Bio_Hazard]

20,000 layer katana.

[@rickythomas6678]

I call bullshit on this one. You wouldn't have all those tools if you had never used them before. Dude has an idea

[@muriellivermore2560]

This should be entertaining…..

[@NORTHBROOK1978]

How else will you learn? Do something that scares you that you only possece hypothetical knowledge of. Get some..

[@NORTHBROOK1978]

Yep... Be a man or be a what the fuck..