Dogmeat Hydraulic Press

In this video we fabricate a small 10 ton hydraulic press out of some leftover materials laying around the shop. My arbor press was not up to the task of straightening some bent box and pan brake fingers. We make good use of the Marvel saw for this project. Welding machines used were a Miller Syncrowave 300 and a Millermatic 200 MIG welder.

[@alecrogers10]

Hey Tom I work on enerpac equipment, if you’d like I’d send you out a kit for your rc106 free of charge, repayment for all the great content

[@IBWatchinUrVids]

I'd like to have a personal shop large enough for it to echo when I talk to myself. I could use the feedback.

[@Shermingtan]

This is why I love your videos and channel so much. Need something bend? Just quickly build a neat little hydraulic press that works like a charm! The knowledge and experience you have is remarkable, rarely have I seen problems being solved this well.

[@scottwillis5434]

The collected set of tools doesn't hurt, either...

[@gavendb]

that roll-in saw is amazing. I need this in my life.

[@sebastianvansabben3029]

Yeah I've never seen one untell now

[@plasmahead2]

Did anyone else think the annular cutter was running backwards thanks to the frame rate?

[@scottwillis5434]

*appeared to be running backwards. Yes. In electronics this ('aliasing') happens with higher frequency signals than your sampling rate. Here, the sampling rate will be 60Hz, the video frame rate.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I bought a 60 ton train jack with an 8" stroke at a flea market. It came off a service truck for CSX Rail. I don't know why I felt the need to buy it, but it was only $90 and I thought I could use it for a log splitter or something. I ended up making a frame very similar to this one and made an aluminum can crusher. It will crush a can down to 1/8" and makes it into a solid slug. So then I put recycle bins all around the shop and from all my family and friends. Since then, I have made over $680 in aluminum sales to scrap yards. The trick is space. $10 worth of cans will take up a pickup truck bed. With the crusher, I can get that down to a fraction of that. Maybe a 55 gallon drum.

[@melgross]

That’s a hella lot of cans. The soda and beer companies must love you guys. $680 in aluminum scrap is over a ton of aluminum, and that’s conservative. How nay cans, at a tiny fraction of an ounce each, does it take for one ton?

[@jgrana587]

Nice Press , maybe a pressure gauge . Looks like you had a weeks worth of sun burn on that arm in a couple of hours ! COVER THEM UP or mabe tape a stencil on your arm with a pretty pattern Great content keep them up

[@melgross]

Too many guys think that since they don’t weld all day, it’s ok. I just came from a channel where the guy doesn’t even wear work gloves, much less welding gloves. I’m surprised at Tom though, because he knows so much, and is so experienced. A couple of years ago, or so. Jim, from Jimbo’s Garage, had cancer cut out of his arm’s. He welds, and wears short sleeves. Anyone want to guess where he got the cancer from?

[@Resonantfate]

1:32 "We need more gronk." I laughed, "Yep, you definitely need more gronk."

[@Skraap]

Man, I wonder if there were some kind of other press you could build... hmmm!

[@oxtoolco]

Ouch! You going to twist that knife now? Cheers, Tom

[@stxrynn]

What's all that funny shaped flat stock under the work bench?? :p

[@stuarthardy4626]

oxtoolco maybe a press for paper would be a good project , and SWMBO may be able to use it 🙀😎 Great video again but by ekk thou dus mek it look easy , lots of practice must have been had in the past Stuart

[@christopherscustoms3722]

Perhaps you can etch your logo onto that press....then you will have an etched press....pretty cool you built a tool to fix a tool to modify another tool. Hmmm

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

Very similar to one I built when I was young, except it’s straight, square, doesn’t bind, is properly welded, the design is superior, and it works. Enjoyed watching!

[@EverettWilson]

If you paint a dogmeat press, does it become Fancy Feast?

[@oxtoolco]

Paint? Whoa hold on a minute..........

[@derinteriors]

lets start that paint color debate all over again!

[@markfryer9880]

Stephen Brown Everything looks better in black.

[@razorworks9942]

That's friggin HILARIOUS!!!

[@duobob]

Just for rust protection, mind you... 8^)

[@warrenjones744]

"Get back to what we were supposed to be working on!" that has a familiar ring to it Tom.

[@homemadetools]

Noice! Feel free to post your videos on our homemade tools forum if you want more views; seems like you're one of us - www.homemadetools.net/forum/

[@billstupak747]

Did anyone else see the base of the arbor press flex when Tom was pulling on it at minute 1:00, it must have moved a 1/4"

[@zachary3777]

I thought it might crack.

[@dougankrum3328]

yeah, probably ductile iron, cast would have maybe cracked....pipe on the press handle?....and those finger brake parts get bent the same way....overworking the brake with sheet metal too heavy. Some TONS required to straighten...

[@aserta]

Even with a cheater bar, bar some flaw in the material, that press wouldn't pop. I think they are designed to take 4 times the mechanical force that's naturally obtained without a cheater bar. Read it in a sales pitch in some old magazine. AKA old timey commercial bragging.

[@somebodyelse6673]

Why would you assume Tom did the abuse, when he bought it used?

[@snowflakemelter1172]

I had to look away, I'm guessing it wasn't cast iron then.

[@elidouek5438]

Need a tool make a tool. Love it!

[@stevendoesburg6555]

In fact, a tool to fix a tool to make a part to commission a tool.

[@johnphillip1711]

Nice press build. I would cover your arms when welding though bud, I've had some nasty sunburns from TIG welding without my forearms covered and it hurt like hell the next day....

[@matttradie1341]

Nice. But the hole in the tube, how do you get the pin out once it falls inside, if you use it for pressing out something like that. You’ve sealed up both ends!

[@oxtoolco]

Dohhhhh! Didn't consider that one. I guess I'll use my magnetic personality. Cheers, Tom

[@matttradie1341]

Drill another hole in the bottom and press in a thin walled thru pipe and sit it over one of those holes in those amazing benches you have!

[@spaight711]

If/when, he'll just have to hold it upside down and shake it like a little kid trying to get a quarter out of a piggy-bank.

[@vincerodriguez209]

theres alot he dont think of--im sure he re records alot of his mistakes which is why his videos come out once every 2 months

[@thepatientartisan]

Table Cad, he said table cad!! I think I broke my elbow when I hit the floor! Dammit man, I've got class Monday!😎 Great video. Problem solving 101! Love that saw by the way. Oh, and you're not such a bad welder either. Lol!

[@unknownapprentice625]

More gronk for your dollar is ALWAYS a good thing! Nice quick and EFFECTIVE build. Thanks!

[@jesscneal]

I'd pay good money for that. That's the opposite of dog meat :)

[@Sodabowski]

Meat for big time pups :D

[@sthenzel]

Awesome build! Would if have helped if the block above the workpiece had been more bar-shaped like the ones below it? The bent in the plate seems to have happened right along its mounting holes, so a contact area with just the width of the hole´s thread diameter would have been better. The wide piece on top will get it straight, but not beyond, at least not with 10tons, as the necessary force suddenly increases when the plate is straightened. To counter springback of the plate, it has to be bent a little further.

[@Freetheworldnow]

A half inch square block would have been more proper I beleive. Les spreading, more concentrating forces.

[@captcarlos]

I would have thought a full width press tool with a very slight face radius to allow for over bend without the corners digging in.. Being sure you press on the crest...

[@turbocobra]

That was awesome Tom, really love your videos, wish you put out more of them. As soon as I get a couple projects knocked out I am going to make an Oxtool Sign for your shop. I will send an email to see if you can send me the CAD/Vector file for your logo.

[@oxtoolco]

Right on! Best, Tom

[@ShainAndrews]

Anything worth building is worth over building.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

14:02 he's working on an abducted alien.

[@tjofmaine1]

Yes, I have tool envy. I love that saw! Missed your videos lately. Hope you had a good summer. Great build btw.

[@DudleyToolwright]

Another great video. Interesting content, well explained as usual. The editing really makes the story move along.

[@ThrowingItAway]

A lot of people see you as a machinist but your welding work is also exceptional.

[@stevevorpe5735]

Traduire en Francais.Mercie

[@k5at]

Nice build, Tom. I like the idea of being able to move the ram. I lust after your saw!

[@Just1GuyMetalworks]

A die..... dye.... a'hem. A little end thingy with a radius for your hydraulic thingy would help the bend a little. But super nice little press there. Definitely well built. Thanks for not tig welding the whole thing lol.

[@jerrylong381]

"Nothing built too strong ever broke." Tom Lipton,

[@shartne]

We had one of those pistons like that we bought from Harbor Freight or some where and we used it to move bronze pieces so we could weld them together to make a giant sculptures or monuments. Yeah they leak at the seal often from being new.

[@itsnot_stupid_ifitworks]

If you a watching and would like to see homemade dies in a hydraulic press forming sheet steel follow link here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGTco5Skm9x0bJI

[@classicrestoration]

My biggest surprise is the Batcave doesn’t have a real press;-)

[@markfryer9880]

classicrestoration But then it wouldn't make for a good video.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Yeah 20 ton press from Harbor Freight and your good.

[@GFTP100]

Hill Top Machine Works - $139 on sale! I own one.

[@xenonram]

@@hilltopmachineworks2131" ... And you're -good- ... -marginally better- ... negligibly better." In case you're new to the channel, Tom buys high quality, and/or vintage tools, not harbor freight shit.

[@neong]

Making something complex seem easy to meat head like me is impressive sir. I love the brief moment when I think I could do something like this myself before reality creeps back in.

[@nathanparkergoescrazy6698]

where do In get an apron like that, amazon searches just find blacksmith type stuff...like the pockets! need the pockets!...want to have the pockets......

[@glmphoto]

Never saw a rollin saw like that. Doesnt appear to be an inclined plane. How is the feed set up? Thanks for sharing.

[@oxtoolco]

Marvel saws have a worm gear feed mechanism. You might be able to see me disengage it in this video. It connects to a clever simple friction clutch. Cheers, Tom

[@Richard.Hybels]

Tom I want to be just like you when I grow up. Im the guy from Vallejo that visited the open house 2-3 years ago that used to drive CNG Crown Vics if you recall. I wonder why you used Tig for part but Mig for one small section. I always thought Tig was for lighter stuff. You must have been at 200 amps right?

[@torstenb5248]

I‘ve always wondered why your arms seem to be so well tanned. Now I know.

[@carlosmastronardi3296]

Covid is in full swing in Melbourne thankyou Tom for keeping me busy and my mind active in what I'm definitely building next

[@bcc2a]

I like your little press. Good use of equipment you already have around. You should show your dermatologist the clips where you are tig welding with bare forearms.

[@shawnschrader784]

No file anywhere??? So disappointed. Just kidding. Very nice recycling!!!

[@mastert217]

huh... just noticed how wimpy my scrap bin is... Good stuff tom.

[@somebodyelse6673]

Every shop tour should include the scrap racks. Pretty interesting to see the difference in what people consider worth saving.

[@johnlennon335]

Seems like a waste of time when you probably already have a hydraulic press of easy 30 or 50 tons or more. Running out of ideas for videos? It was cool to see them straightened though.

[@anartagyev4090]

Kül bizimkilerin başına.profilde qelinliye baxeeeee

[@greatdane3343]

Nice one mate. Definitely fit for purpose. Lovely bandsaw btw.

[@chidofu]

need something solid to capture the bottom of the piston cylinder. sideways force will result in dangerous condition.

[@vincerodriguez209]

hello mr lipton--hey a quick question--a few of us were chatting about and then rewatching the baby wilton build and then we all asked what school did you end up donating the money to sir????? lets see if he answers or blocks this question to avoid it

[@ALAPINO]

That is one wicked cool annular cutter. Cool little project, Tom!

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

I wish the band saw at work tracked like that while cutting. Ours likes to go cut where ever the f*ck it wants. You have to account for it and run your material at an angle just to follow the line you drew. Very frustrating.

[@dylanschmidt4166]

Awesome video tom! Wondering why your annular cutter runs in reverse? Thanks

[@grizwoldstad9956]

Just like every job! first see that the tools in the shop lack the moxy design and build the tool to do the job repeat! great table cad!!!

[@optimistichorizon]

*20 Ton Harbor Freight for $150* *50 Ton Harbor Freight for $600* So, no I do not like your press.

[@Gkuljian]

Wow, two hydraulic videos in one morning. What a day! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2fRp4Btpb51fcU

[@karlwooduk]

isnt it easier to just make new straight pieces? rather than build a hydraulic press to straighten the old ones? ,, work smarter not harder buddy.

[@DonStinger]

Hi Tom, why did‘t you try flame straightening? Is it because you have to straighten out multiple Parts? Great little press none the less. Greetings from Germany!

[@wileecoyoti]

My guess is what he said about them being hardened- wouldn't want to anneal the hardening right out of them

[@oxtoolco]

Plates were heat treated. Probably not a good idea for flame straightening. Cheers, Tom

[@DonStinger]

Thanks! I didn‘t catch that.

[@BillyDocWalker]

It would have work a hole lot easier if you had used round stock or Triangles under the stocstock you wer trying to straighten

[@scottwillis5434]

Wondering whether there's a reason not to use cutting fluid on the metal cutting bandsaw?

[@lilflatty2472]

Man that’s allot of work to get a few thousandths bow out of that plate. Needs to be done though. Nice work!

[@cmonster6]

Making something to repair something to repair something else.the fun never ends lol

[@dylanschmidt4166]

holy fu**, anyone see the base of that arbor press flexing? hahahah great video as always

[@klw141]

Tom, I do have a question for you on the power of the 618, I have one also and have converted it to a VFD to run on single phase. The motor does not seem to put our much power (1hp 208v motor) only allowing about .001-.002 DOC with a .030 step over. Do you experience the same performance on yours? Nature of the beast? I do love this unit, mine has power cross feed and depth and is accurate from end to end of about.0002.

[@oxtoolco]

Haven't ground anything on it yet. Still doing all the upgrades and maintenance to start using it. Cheers, Tom

[@samz8023]

Those are some pretty impressive tig welding in awkward positions

[@mikenixon9164]

Nice build. Good video.

[@Robonthemoor]

God hay that's a proper dog dandy press, it will come in handy again I'm sure.

[@nathandean1687]

try heating up the metal paRTs before you straighten them up.

[@NICK-uy3nl]

Wouldn't it be easier to just surface grind the piece straight ?

[@mk2cnc98]

Speaking of presses, wasn't there an etching press you need to work on?

[@robertcorrie6737]

I use a 3 inch round bar to press on it concentrates your pressure on a smaller area nice little unit. Thanks

[@chucktodd7329]

I agree, it's all about PSI. Concentrate your push where you want the bend. When he had the part under stress, I would have hit it with a hammer to set the strain.

[@johnhili8664]

I agree with you, it was not a good idea using a square block!!!!!

[@chrisstephens6673]

That's another agreement from me. 👍

[@393strokedcoupe]

@@chucktodd7329 I was thinking the same. Not too sure how it would work on hardened steel, but worth the try. It's not like Tom doesn't have the right hammer for the job!

[@chucktodd7329]

@@393strokedcoupe you would think since his favorite tool is a hammer, he would use them more!

[@broo_shs]

why you didint give some heat and then bress that and leave it alone a while to cool down

[@Cancun771]

Lord why does that welding machine make such a racket?

[@Leroys_Stuff]

I like scrap builds use what you have make it work

[@kmet2000]

Hi, I did not see any permenant bending there. 20t bottle maybe?

[@Iowahurler82]

Is it just me, or is your table blanchard ground?

[@bcbloc02]

I am surprised how little those fingers sprung back after pressing them straight. I would have expected more spring from a heat treated steel.

[@userwl2850]

I want one now.

[@MakinSumthinFromNuthin]

Best bandsaw on youtube in my opinion, its amazingly accurate. Plus and your welding skills are also top notch Tom. Little press is pretty sweet! ~ Richard

[@waynehousden365]

what are the make of your hole cutting bits ?

[@bulletproofpepper2]

The junk yard dog press. Thanks for sharing

[@MTknives]

Very nice!

[@Johnny241948]

You could always use it as a table top Cider press. lol

[@markbrown6236]

What ever you do, don't paint your press.

[@alisdairherd9501]

The chips tell the real story, never trust a camera.

[@tonyvancampen-noaafederal2640]

Tom - would there have been a significant difference in rigidity by welding the uprights with the 'C' facing in? That would make pin extraction easier. Of course there might also be some difficulty getting the top rail to fit. As always an instructive and amusing slice of life - build a tool, to fix a tool, to modify a different tool.

[@oxtoolco]

Yeah I saw that myself. I had already cut the top rails to length. It actually looked better, almost Art Deco. Can't win them all. Cheers, Tom

[@davidmicheletti6292]

I would not call this exactly dog meat.

[@scottbertalan425]

So one could say, you need more than an ox to move it

[@karlwooduk]

you seem to make dog meat very appealing.

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

I must be missing the point. Is there not another straight piece of metal in the whole world that you could machine to replace the bent piece??? Nothing bent like that can ever be made to be perfectly straight unless you machined it.

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

I have 4 air over hydraulic 20-ton jacks. You should have used something with air so you wouldn't have to pump.

[@michaelschnock3998]

Really nice Video, as all of yours ... Would it be possible to put a Weld /stringer on the "high" side of the bent part of the brake-finger ? to "pull" it flat ?

[@oxtoolco]

The fingers were heat treated material.

[@thomasvmanning]

Are you impervious to UV!? I swear, if I just last a couple tacks down, my arms look like those of a crab.

[@oxtoolco]

Ox hide.

[@RedPill-experience]

Oil, pressure, dirty and quick job.. I know a guy in Canada for this things...

[@somebodyelse6673]

You say that like its a bad thing....

[@bryanlawless1858]

What brand of cutter ya got there Tom?

[@Keechization]

Downhand welds with wire feed are haram.

[@bigb0r3]

You seem to prefer TIG welding. Any reason? Why didn't you just use all MIG?

[@oxtoolco]

For tacking I like the precision of TIG. For large volume welds I like MIG and for the ultimate in strength something like 6010 root pass and 7018 fill.

[@103m95g]

Build a tool, to fix a tool, to build a tool.

[@Miseries_Company]

That power feed saw is NICE

[@ChirpysTinkerings]

looks good tom, I think I would have drilled all the way through and welded a pipe in the hole at the bottom tho. If you go to press a pin out, your going to have a nightmare of a time getting the pin out of the box tube at the bottom, be like a heavy and unbreakable piggy bank with the last quarter left in it forever that you just cant get out, lol.

[@saglammakine6334]

What is the name of this saw

[@neatpleats11]

First time viewer. I wish you were my BFF

[@REALIVH]

9:02 looks like the drill run the wrong way, because of the frame rate

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

I saw that too.I was like........