How many MBA's does it take to mount a press??

[dcloco]

Hazzard - YOU are funny. Well written! (voice of experience?)

 

[TEDDY]

my tools are mounted on 3/4 in plywood about 8" sq.I'v got to learn how to picture on the forum.Krocus has a plate u shape like me but mine is routed on under side 1/2" around edge also the 8" plate has routed 1/2" to slide in a pin in back secures it.I bought this from Brown I think the shop that makes pistols.I'v got to take picture.

 

[Ain't_the_average_NRA]

If nothing else you guys sure are entertaining! I guess I brought it on myself!

 

[flynlr]

so super glue is outa the question?

 

[Shoney]

Getting an MBA Degree, "So simple, even a cave man can do it."

Whether bolting or clamping or super gluing, we all agree that the press and/or strong mount and/or board must be solidly affixed to the bench.

 

[Hazzard]

voice of experience?

Definately!

In all seriousness, I have 3 presses mounted 2 different ways on my bench. The 2 progressives are reinforced with 2X8 blocks that span front to back with a 2X8 leg going to the concrete floor and the single stage is mounted on an aluminum plate taken from an 11X17 XY plotter screwed to the top of the bench. I dont know what alloy the aluminum plate is, but it may very well be of alien origin. It's only 3/8" thick but has no flex whatsoever! My bench is kinda weak, hence the reinforcing required.

 

[W Turner]

My bench is built out of 2x4s and covered with a 3/4" piece of MDF. My press is screwed into the 2x4 that forms the form of my bench with lag screws in the front two holes and a regular bolt and nut holding the rear hole.

Wait a minute....the last part of that sentence just doesn't sound right.

Anyway, I figure my mounting method will last long enough for me to rebuild my bench later on like I want to as this bench didn't exactly turn out like I'd hoped.


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