What Is A Pullmax? And Dies Are Acquired!

What Is A Pullmax? And Dies Are Acquired!
In this video I go over what a Pullmax is and what it does. I also get my dies in, so its time to start using this beast! I hope you guys enjoy this video, it was hard to come across some of this info online before I got mine so I want this to help others interested in these old machines.
Sources:
Tricktools.com - KZbin - ‪@TrickTools‬
Peter Estes

[@darrenmilford1573]

I can't wait to see what all you can do with the Pullmax. Looks like one hell of a machine.

[@RACGARAGE]

Neither can I!

[@MIKEH.777]

You're going to have alot of different dyes before you know it. Now you need to get a board and cut some square holes in it to hold the dyes. Screw it to the wall next to the machine at a angle. That way you'll have all your dyes right there with the machine and it'll be nice and neat. Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family. 💯👍👍🙏🙏👌

[@RACGARAGE]

That’s the plan! I can see it now, a wall of dies!

[@DNomer]

I understand your excitement re: this new machine. I am excited for you! This thing can elevate your work in many situations -- with this and some work making dies, you can do some righteous metal work!

[@phillipshotrodgarage]

Nice setup! Hope it works out well for you, and we get to see some cool work!

[@RACGARAGE]

There’s a lot of cool stuff in the works!

[@chuckharris1038]

Super machine thanks for the tour

[@sallybrokaw6124]

The one I remember using only for nibbling window openings. It did have a cabinet on the rear right corner full of tooling we never used. This was on the same side as the VFD. When we ran it the operator always stood on the side your VFD is mounted. AL B.

[@RACGARAGE]

I’m going to mount a rack for all the tooling on the side of the machine like that, should be nice and convenient

[@michaelyergin2437]

Love the channel, love you're attitude, love your shop. Keep it up!

[@HappyHarryHardon]

I just sealed the deal on my own p3 today. I go pick it up in 2 weeks.

[@joewolf4483]

Glad to see you got it runnin....should make some interesting shapes with it...lookin forward to it

[@RACGARAGE]

I’m excited for it. Brains already spinning

[@fastback1245]

Very cool machine I wonder if you can punch spline holes

[@RACGARAGE]

Hmm. Maybe!

[@billarroo1]

Looks like fun !! Thanks

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Cool beans!

[@RACGARAGE]

Coolest of the legumes

[@DaleCarterDrives]

Not a lot of guys with a skateboard AND a flathead in their shop. We could be best friends. :-)

[@jimenz6548]

Do I see a Flathead 60 under your bench?....Nice machine you have ......great video....

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

Cool stuff! Make a demonstration video that shows how those dies work?

[@RACGARAGE]

Absolutely! Just need to get my dies squared away and learn to use them correctly then it’ll be on the list!

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

@@RACGARAGE Awesome, i am forward to see that video!

[@dewintermetalworks]

Hey, could you tell me what vfd you used? I just got a pullmax and need to find a vfd too ! Thanks

[@joeschlotthauer840]

How common are they, and how much do you expect to pay?

[@russelljones5294]

thanks for the video. can you give me an idea of where to start looking to find a used Pullmax machine and ballpark figure of what they cost.

[@RACGARAGE]

Call around to used machinery companies, you’re looking at around 4-8k depending on tooling

[@keithlanning7381]

How much did the pull max run if you dont mind and Where are the best places to look if you dont mind telling.i would appreciate the info. I enjoyed the video.

[@RACGARAGE]

You can find them for around 5-8k depending on tooling options. Best place is pullmax group on Facebook. Always machines popping up

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

Fellow Pullmax owner here - P5 & P21. Great machines. Quick question: You list Peter Estes as a "resource" in your video description. Is he with Estes Machinery Company in Chicago? I'm guessing that Peter is Dave's son (Dave is the owner). Did you just buy your machine from them, or do they also sell tooling? The flanging tool looks particularly nice. Restated, where did you get your flanging tool?

[@RACGARAGE]

Yes exactly! From what I was told peter owned the company. But I have no idea that’s just what he told me. My flanging tool was bought off a guy selling all his tooling. Don’t know the manufacturer.

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

@@RACGARAGE Thanks for the quick reply. You did well on the tooling - that looks like nice stuff. Stan Fulton also makes nice Pullmax tooling. I’ll be interested to see your experience with the large beading tool (the one that you rotate to finish the ends of the bead). I built one very similar, haven’t used it a lot, but still struggling with the correct amount of pre-stretch. Thanks for sharing!

[@RACGARAGE]

@@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord in one of my 37 cabriolet floor videos I use that die, kind of tricky by yourself haha

[@billc7898]

Peter estes literally just tried to scam me into wire transfering him money

[@michaelwilliams5673]

I just bought a P6. Can you maybe do a video on the VFD and what you used

[@elmcityvintage]

Where did you find it?

[@michaelwilliams5673]

@@elmcityvintage Estate sale of a friend. Had talked about buying it from him before he passed.

[@RACGARAGE]

It’s simple enough, just a 2 hp rated VFD and a 2hp 3 phase motor. Easy peasy!

[@richardkleinschmidt2343]

Do you realize the short stroke is twice as many strokes per minute as the long stroke.

[@RACGARAGE]

I do

[@ronb1071]

Get yourself an upset welder setup to repair broken bandsaw blades, extending their life's 4X, and saving time and money in the long run.

[@pappabob29]

Looks like a really nice machine!!! I have heard of these machines but have never seen one used so don't have a clue how they work. Anxious to see exactly how it is used. Curious, right now, how you would do a bead since you can't see the layout lines because they are between the two dies??? Similarly, for that Model A body line dye you started making, you make the "male/femail" sides of the dye our of 1/2" flat stock and keep stamping the sheet every 3/8"to 1/2" ??? Does it come out flat/even instantly or after multiple passes??? Again, will be "interesting" to learn!!! Again, how do you "guide" it to the shape/direction you want the profile to follow?? Thanks for sharing!!

[@RACGARAGE]

I will address this in the next video, you’ll see it in action!

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

Theres a pullmax fence om fb marketplace

[@phoeberudd5516]

where did you get your dies from? thanks

[@RACGARAGE]

I got them from a guy who was selling all his dies, try Stan Fulton he still makes dies. Also Fay Butler

[@Chevy-ud1ec]

do you do this for a living?

[@RACGARAGE]

I do not but I’m trying to transition to it full time. Maybe by the end of this year

[@luebkeb]

Switzerland... not Sweden

[@philrainey805]

The ultimate man toy! Enjoy!

[@RACGARAGE]

We’re all kids inside. These are our toys

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