Will a 12 ton press work?

[Deadon]

Im looking into presses and found a 12 ton. Will this work ok to bend flats?

[CRTguns]

I have a 12 ton harbor freight press... works great. I had to convert it to a 120 ton press with a sharpie marker, but now it's fantastic.

You'll want to weld the feet to teh uprights if you plan to use it a bunch. The bolt holes will waller out in no time.

[Deadon]

Thanks man! Will do.

[Fern]

And think about reinforcing the table. They will bent into a V shape with enough pressure.

[ChuckD]

I have heard that 12 Ton will work but many prefer 20 Ton. Also if you want to do a PSL someday I have heard you will need a 20 Ton Press. Currently looking for one myself.

[tujungatoes]

And think about reinforcing the table. They will bent into a V shape with enough pressure.

damn homie! What kinda flats are you bending?

I've used my 12T press for destructive testing in welding practice, and put WAY more force on it than I ever have building AK's. Hasn't bent yet.


*ETA* 20 ton isn't required, but it does go a lot smoother if you've got a tight barrel that wants to jump.

[Fern]

Not mine LOL. I was refering to a fellow members which has seen lots of use.

[CRTguns]

Harbor fereight sells a nice box and pan brake for a couple hundred. Bends sheet metal nice and straight.