Hydraulic Press Essentials

[@redwoodcoastcreativearts]

You're always so good at helping me decide where to start. Thank you! 💗

[@MelissaMuir]

I am so glad to hear that. Thank you.

[@kittstewart7001]

Thank you, thank you for taking the time to make this video! You've greatly cut down my research time and increased my confidence in purchasing the right one for me.

[@MelissaMuir]

I am very happy to hear this. Thank you.

[@canyonpaterson4028]

Hadnt thought of this type of work for my press, I'll have to give it a try once I finish building mine. Also, Color is specific when it comes to urethane, it shows the hardness durometer or shore of the given piece by just looking at it. Alternatively if you dont want the tabs on cut out pieces you could look into two piece upper and lower punch sets, not sure how common they are or expensive but they would solve that problem if anyone has the money to burn.

[@MelissaMuir]

The color is only specific To a particular maker perhaps. I have 95 duro in red, black and clear, all made by different makers. I have 65 and 95 in the same color.

[@Captains2012]

Just set up my potter USA hydraulic press. This was super helpful video. I debated on that bracelet forming set. But I see how it has its advantages over hand forming cuffs. Thank you for a great informative video! Regards Di-Ann

[@MelissaMuir]

@@Captains2012 I am so glad it was helpful.

[@aly3560]

This is absolutely fabulous information and demonstrations! I can see that the creative possibilities are endless. However, I do believe that once you begin to use machines to make your metal jewelry, you do leave the more artistic world of handmade metal smithed items. As with the Navajos, the value per item does go down on sales price! Hand metal smithing is a tremendous skill which can take years to craft. I suppose today most of the retail market is looking for nice, and inexpensive jewelry, as opposed to the 1970s. So these machines can make beautiful sellers. However, I do feel that continuing to hone your hand metal smithing skills is vitally important to be a true artist!

[@MelissaMuir]

I totally agree. When I teach my students I tell them of the importance of being able to do these same things by hand, the traditional way. However, most of the population no longer has an appreciation for hand wrought art and they want the look with a smaller price tag and these tools allow for that to happen. But in my mind, nothing beats the feeling of finishing a piece by hand.

[@corystreat8037]

You are AWSOME Melissa !!! I learned more from you than any one else on KZbin. You are down to earth , real and certainly knowledgeable . I am trying to figure out a way to enroll in some of your classes at your studio. Thank you,Cory

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you so much Cory. I really appreciate that. And I LOVE having people in the studio. I hope you can make it work sometime.

[@mikema9311]

brilliant...a great overview...my classmates will really enjoy this presentation...

[@sonjadelebinski1442]

Thank you for this tutorial! I didn‘t get what material is the black and the red block in the first part of the presentation. Could you tell me, please? Thank you!

[@MelissaMuir]

They are pieces of urethane.

[@robc8468]

If you need a deeper draw in your brass or copper try pre annealing the material with a propane torch...

[@wendyshaw6985]

Melissa, do you know if the Potter bracelet bender, which is magnetic, would attach to the Bonny Doon press? A question for Friday question day;)

[@satomalski]

Where i can buy this hydraulic press?

[@MelissaMuir]

It is from Potter USA

[@AnnettePaskiewicz]

Thanks you! It is very exciting! Great video.

[@emmawelsh5336]

great video. thank you so much. I've built a press. I wondered if you can tell me where can I purchase the containers and pushers.

[@MelissaMuir]

I get mine from www.potterusa.com

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Omg in my classes I made a heart exactly like that. I made a brooch. The hydraulic press was bigger than the ones you are talking. I didn’t know that existed small scale. Thank for the information. ❤😊

[@MelissaMuir]

It is a great machine.

[@CatsArtFashion]

Thank you. This was really helpful!

[@patricklosey7421]

Where did you get that beast of a press?

[@sprocketrocket7839]

Thank you! This was very informative, and I think I can go shopping now. 😉

[@MelissaMuir]

have a fun time. :) That is the really fun part. I am glad it was helpful. :)

[@TheDivalady22]

Susan Prins I can’t get a press right now, can I use pancake dies with a hammer to start out?

[@MelissaMuir]

No sadly. It will damage your die and you won't get a good cut out.

[@alejandropresta9891]

Hello, I'm from Argentina, I'm trying to do the same but I can't get the dies. Where can I buy them?

[@MelissaMuir]

You can get them from PotterUSA.com

[@wendyannh]

This is super helpful, Melissa; thank you! Is there any way to make an anticlastic or synclastic bangle with a hydraulic press, or only cuffs? I made a wire bracelet last year in a class with 5 wires done in a ripply die, but that would not work the same way at all with sheet metal.

[@MelissaMuir]

I believe Kevin potter has come out with a new attachment that allows for that.

[@triumfdula8830]

Hello, i wanted to ask wich hydraulic press or how much ton do i need to straighten a 5mm thick aluminium bended sheet, 5 by 5 inch wide ?

[@atyla62]

Hello I need to cut circular aluminum button 2mm thick by 45mm diameter but concave

[@rabahazrar3810]

thanks for informations , where can i found the bracelet formers in amazon please ?

[@MelissaMuir]

RABAH AZRAR I don’t believe they are sold on amazon.

[@laurenyoungs]

What is a corrugating mill? Is it the same as a rolling mail? Thanks Melissa

[@MelissaMuir]

It is a type of rolling mill. I did a video a little while back with a comparison of a couple of them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqikfGWhpL9gmqc

[@jackiedavies3751]

Do you have a link to your video of using the different urethane durometer and effects please.

[@MelissaMuir]

I don't believe I have one of those. That might be a good one to make. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@yonigalvan8734]

Me gustaría poder tener tus herramientas

[@annetums]

Can you use this with a 3 ton press?

[@MelissaMuir]

Some of it yes. But it will take a lot more pressings, especially the silhouette dies.

[@robc8468]

Looks like your rocking a 20 ton press way to go!

[@marisoluribe6953]

diooosss que Bellas herramientas

[@katyb415]

Wonderful!! And thank you!!!

[@MelissaMuir]

I am glad you found it helpful.

[@andavanmmm9559]

Thanks you this video

[@MelissaMuir]

I hope it was helpful.

[@TheDivalady22]

How can I make my own pancake dies?

[@MelissaMuir]

It is a bit of a process. I would suggest taking a class on that. Jayne Redmon has some great workshops on creating these. They aren't as simple as you would hope. But with a bit of practice, they are great to have.

[@thebabylon2933]

-Thank you.

[@choppmyride]

I press different items than you , But I am going to use 1 of your ideas even thou I use 50 ton , thank you

[@MelissaMuir]

I am glad I could spark a bit of inspiration.

[@filomenagalante7654]

Ciao dove si può acquistare la pressa e gli accessori?

[@wendyannh]

Non so nel'Europa, Filomena, ma RioGrande.com e OttoFrei.com qui negli Stati Uniti loro hanno. O puoie comprare degli compagnie propie.

[@pankajnanhoriya9311]

Your tools selling

[@micilebase]

👍👌

[@silvergurami5266]

Супер пупер

[@johnjelinek-g7b]

Let us keep throwing money at the ukraniums ... GEEEEZ .

[@MelissaMuir]

What are you talking about? This is all made in the US by Potter USA

[@johnjelinek-g7b]

Look at your yellow and blue colors ... I know it's 2024 and didn't look at the date . :)@@MelissaMuir