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.
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.
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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