Putting the parts together involved a certain amount of brainstorming, trial and error. Most of the press parts were in boxes, and none seemed to be missing. starting with the main frame we had to raise the base and press ram weighing at least 500 lbs. and attach them using a portable shop crane.
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Leveling the press and bed track
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Installing the bed crank and belting
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Installing the bed in the track
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Positioning the press ram on the bed and adding the counterbalance springs
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Raising and bolting the ram to the counterbalance springs
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Adding and adjusting the lever mechanics
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Dav testing the press bed slide action
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Looks like its working!