Potter USA Arbor Press

Melissa Muir - Jewelry Artist and Teacher demonstrates the new PotterUSA Arbor Press and associated tools.

[@sunjestersilver999]

Explained perfectly and you speak very well. Thank you for showing how each type of materials are used. 👍❤️

[@KathleenKrucoff]

Great demo and explanations Melissa! I got mine and am looking forward to all the possibilities!

[@AlwaysMetaling]

Wow! I didn’t know that Kevin had these. But moreover, I didn’t know how handy it would be to have one. Thanks for showing me this great tool. I love synclastic pieces.

[@EZoutAtSecond]

You can get an Arbor Press from Harbor Freight if you have one in your area...Creations Elaine Marie...and I really enjoyed the video...keep up the good work...also...I attached a spring from the handle bolt that secures the handle from slipping ...to the other side to keep from slipping out of the hole...no collar need...

[@kenzpenz]

Hi Melissa, on a couple of other channels the "guys" show how to get the handle in the correct position by grinding off the bottom two teeth on the ram. I sure like your idea a whole lot better by simply relocating the handle . I was showing my wife the other way of grinding off the teeth, when I came across your method. She was quick to jump on this and asked, now why would you grind off the teeth when you can do it this way ? OK out to the shop and see if your way works on my press and I'm sure it will. It seems like all those arbor presses are identical. I got mine from Harbor freight and it's pretty new. Thanks young lady....Ken ..Marina CA

[@MelissaMuir]

They should be there now. I think the video posted just as they were working on their site. I just looked and it is on their front page.

[@betford2]

Also, if you need more power, you can slip the cap off one end of the lever bar and slide a longer metal pipe over it to extend it temporarily to give it more torque...but hold on to it!

[@andyvan5692]

good video, impressive demonstration

[@betford2]

I leave the collar off the shaft also but forget sometimes and it slowly slips out. 😁

[@kenzpenz]

Hi Melissa, I'm back and I know I am going to take some heat from the "guys" but I like your idea. I took the press apart earlier this morning with the intention of grinding off those teeth, but decided it was a lot of hassle and set it aside for another day. Sure glad I didn't do it then, because your idea in my opinion works as well or better and doesn't involve grinding off any metal. I'm 76 years old and know a good idea when I see one. Thanks again....sorry guys....Ken

[@MelissaMuir]

Kenneth Bartlett Sorry for the delay in responding. My computer died and I had to get a new one. I am so glad to hear that this method worked for you. Yes, Grinding would be awfully difficult and long for this same outcome. Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback.

[@rapidactchemicalsindia4739]

Well explained

[@MelissaMuir]

Check out the Arbor Press by Kevin Potter and PotterUSA.

[@angelborrero4545]

Melissa, I wanted to buy a tool that. Would help me stamp on metal, so I wouldn't stamp on my fingers. I purchased an Arbor Press from Harbor Freights today but it does not come with a chuck where I could insert and secure my stamps. Do you know of any way of modifying it so I could use it for stamping on metal? Your Potter is a dream for someone who is just starting to work with metal. Much appreciated.

[@angelinaob4053]

Hi I already have an arbor press and just wanted to know what you actually used to convert it for disc cutting. Thanks

[@glennstephens6416]

I wish I could find those things you call mandrel bits and forming blocks at 4:40 in the video, but I can't find them anywhere on your site.

[@MelissaMuir]

Glenn Stephens I am not sure if Potter USA offers them anymore. I would give them a call. Sometimes he has things that aren’t listed on his site.

[@edwixtar]

Greetings from Puerto Rico... My name is Edwin, I hope you understand my question... where can I buy the accessories you used in the video?

[@MelissaMuir]

@@edwixtar I got them from PotterUSA.com

[@manoloramirez6456]

Melissa good video

[@tristanchermack6735]

Melissa, where did you get your curved and angled mandrel sets? I'm looking for those and cannot find them.

[@brunnermetalwear]

I like your accessories for your press. Were they custom made or can you buy them in a store to attached to an arbor press.

[@MelissaMuir]

Brunner Boettcher They are custom in the fact that Potter USA makes them, but he offers them with his arbor press. I am sure he has them available for single purchase if you contact him. PotterUSA . com.

[@EZoutAtSecond]

where can I get the associated tools...I have the I ton arbor press...thank you for the video...

[@MelissaMuir]

Concepcion Amancio I would contact Potter USA to see if they still offer them.

[@crazysheep.studio]

Would it work with metal stamps

[@MelissaMuir]

@@crazysheep.studio yes. It would

[@shawnali5935]

Do you need an arbor press if you have a hydraulic press?

[@MelissaMuir]

No. If you have a hydraulic press I don’t believe you need one.

[@shaunasilver9545]

hi, for those of you that use a 1/2 ton arbor press... what ga metal do you use with it? i bought one and a few design stamps a month ago, and i tried using 24ga dead stof sterling silver, nothing transfered, so i went to 26ga, and i got a little impression and a better one after i used a hammer on the ram, which i dont want to do. i thought i would just have to pull the handle down and then my design would be on the metal? maybe im just really weak? i just ordered 28ga but am worried that might be too thin. i can never get the full design when i hand stam, i've tried the tilt n tap but always mess it up. letter stamps,numbers and simple designs i have no problem free handing on metals up to 24ga.

[@MelissaMuir]

You will actually get better impressions with thicker metal. The thinner metal doesn’t have enough metal to move for the impression to be strong.

[@shaunasilver9545]

@@MelissaMuir thank you, i will have to keep praticing.

[@barbbear35]

I've been all over on line and can't find one! Can you please tell me where to go? PotterUSA doesn't have it either. Thanks so much,, b

[@MelissaMuir]

Kathleen, you are going to love it. :)

[@franciscomiramontes1671]

Where did you purchase this arbor press? I cannot find a seller online.

[@MelissaMuir]

I got it from Potter USA, but sadly, he no longer offers them.

[@franciscomiramontes1671]

@@MelissaMuir Is there a second hand purchasing option?

[@mrllblasi]

I want one of these! Any chance there could be one hiding in the warehouse?

[@MelissaMuir]

mrllblasi Sadly, I don’t think Kevin Potter is offering them anymore. But you can always contact him and ask. Www.potterusa.com

[@loganwilson3040]

Do you know where to get a new Ram for a arbor press

[@MelissaMuir]

I do not know where you would do that. Perhaps contact Kevin Potter of Potter USA, or some other machine shop and they may have a better idea.

[@gewelryamator4252]

Уважаю эту даму - от железа не шарахается.

[@esvenkirinoguerra8840]

Esa herramienta está genial creo es más funcional q los embutidores...

[@Ogreletmama]

Why would you advertise a product that is not on the website as claimed?

[@MelissaMuir]

Courtney Grauvogl I am afraid that I am not able to control when a manufacturer removes a product from their line. Sorry.

[@NunoGuicho]

Hello not find on the site .

[@emgraph]

I went to potter usa and there is NO arbor press! all they have are hydrolic presse

[@muhammadaqeel3237]

ok👍😊