How To Use A 6 Ton Hydraulic Press w/ Impression Dies | Silversmithing Tutorial

[@juliewarford8828]

Most detailed silversmithing tutorials, straight to the point but VERY detailed and explanatory. Thank you so much as always!!!

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Thank you so much for your kind words!😊

[@allanthompson9695]

Thanks for sharing. I don't know where I am going to put it, but I am going to make us one of those with a car jack. Very cool, and a great result.

[@tiffannystipe9626]

Very nice! I have a similar set up. I was able to get a piece of steel pipe and a steel plate welded together to place on top of my impressions, it really helps to even out the impressions for me.

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

That's a great idea!

[@goldsilverandiamonds]

Very interesting. I wondered how this was done.

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Thank you!😃

[@jamesshelleywijnhamer19]

I love your videos. I am also looking in purchasing a hydraulic press. I see others use a 20-ton press; those are really pricey. Is there a reason for using a bigger press. I see some really good prices on 6-, 8- or 10-ton presses for a lot cheaper.

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

The 6 ton requires a LOT of muscle. I don’t mind it but I can see 20 ton doing the job much easier

[@deborahhardeman8802]

Jeffs impression dies are nice.

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

The best!

[@TamallaYEP]

Hi there. What kind of urethane do you use? I have purchased some dies but am having trouble finding the correct urethane. Thank you in advance.

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Hey! I'm not sure of the exact kind I use, however, I know Potter Tools sells urethane for impression dies that works great.

[@annetums]

Loved the video and I like how you explain things

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Glad you liked it!

[@dmarie9405]

Great video! Do you always use 26 gauge sterling with the impression dies?

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

I do!

[@dmarie9405]

@@SpiritMountainSilver thanks!

[@jessicagrill425]

Is there a way to use impression dues without a hydronic press?

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

You could try hammering but may take a lot of muscle!

[@racheldida]

Great video! Can you use a hydraulic press with shotplates?

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Thank you! And I haven't personally tried one for a shot plate but I don't see why not :)

[@STARGAZERKW]

that's great explanation. do you cut the Urethane ? how can you cut it?

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

I do not cut the urethane myself. However I am sure you could use some heavy duty cutting shears to do so!

[@STARGAZERKW]

@@SpiritMountainSilver thank you 😊

[@patriciakendall6494]

Where did you buy the urethane square?

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Potter tools

[@melissamarin2693]

When using the impression to make a ring like you showed with the horseshoe do you need to put the die impression on a back plate too?

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Yes I like to-especially for rings!☺️ I usually will solder the impression to 22 gauge sheet and then saw out the horseshoe impression again!

[@kathybradbury]

I was thinking about getting one of these 6 ton presses, but have been unsure about their strength in comparison with the Harbor Freight 20 ton. (Of course I’d love a Potter 20 ton-but can’t justify the expense.

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

I just recently got a 20 ton press from harbor freight! It is much stronger and requires much less effort than the 6 ton. I was able to bat out 10 impressions in 30 minutes as opposed to only 3 impressions with the 6 ton press in the same amount of time.

[@edwardlindsay9484]

I also bought the 20 ton press from Harbor Freight, now I need to find room for it in a very tight work space. Peace All.

[@kathybradbury]

Yes, space is an issue. I am not as strong as I used to be, so the 20 ton may be necessary-Potter now has a manual 20 tone for about $1000, payable in installments.

[@annetums]

Where did you find your soft urethane? I can only find the super hard kind and it won’t work in my press

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Potter tools has some!

[@mskinetik]

Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Thanks for watching!

[@danilodedonatis7513]

Ooh 😮 Interesting 🧐 how much the Impression and hydraulic press?? Amazing video and nice info like always 🙏🏽💙

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

The hydraulic press is around $150-200 and the impression dies range anywhere from $50-70!☺️

[@farooqalikhan8400]

Very nice machine for ❤ jewellery

[@chrispruitt1017]

Nice video & thank you for sharing.....

[@oyster_3694]

Nice job ! Thank you!👍🏼

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Thank you so much Herb!😊😊

[@David-sw3on]

That was Great! Thanks so much👍😉🇨🇦

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

You bet! :)

[@robinasbury381]

Which urethane did you use? and can you get the same results with 18gage

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

I'm not sure of the exact specs. However, I got the Urethane from Potter USA and Jim Brandvik Tools on etsy. 18 guage is much harder to work with since it is a thicker gauge. It will require a lot of annealing.

[@Kyle_Ayer]

Love the video !

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Thank you!!❤❤❤

[@Paulenannmarie]

Thank you for an informative video. I'm looking into buying a hydraulic press and wondering what size will work. I have a few questions. One, does the 6 ton work on all of your dies? Two, is that flux you're putting over the marker? Why? Did you bolt down your hydraulic press? Thanks again! Nice video.

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Yup, I have found the 6 ton press works for all my dies...just requires some muscle. I like to flux a piece anytime I am heating it just as an extra precautionary to avoid fire scale. I do not bold down my press! Hope this helps!

[@leahannwhite1111]

I am having trouble finding a 6-ton hydraulic press On Amazon as your video directed. I did however find a 5-ton one. Will 5-ton still work for really deep clean good impressions? Also, please send me a link to the 6-ton one if you can. Thanks!❤

[@leahannwhite1111]

Oh, nevermind. I 'did' find it! Thanks!🌠

[@leahannwhite1111]

Thank you for the really thorough tools and supplies list you included in your video description. I really appreciate how you broke it down in categories like that. It was VERY helpful for me!

[@aprilcrisafulli3898]

What beand/type hydraulic press is that?

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

It’s a 6 ton hydraulic press from harbor freight. There’s a similar version that can be purchased on Amazon as well for around the same price. Link is in the description of the video 🙂

[@aprilcrisafulli3898]

@@SpiritMountainSilver thanks! 😁

[@jasonangelini4199]

Very cool

[@SpiritMountainSilver]

Thank you!!😃