That should say TON by the way. Started with this junk. Got about this far. Then this happened ! One little drop of slag hit my wedding ring. Melted my finger to the muscle! I was just tacking in some plate on the sides, and bam! Learned my lesson the hard way. I will never weld gloveless again. I can just about make a fist, so it should be finished soon.

 

Ouch!

 

Slag sucks. I was wearing gloves when I learned my lesson, no jacket though, it got me in the arm. Not nearly as bad as that though. It looks like you're pretty much rebuilding that frame only beefier. Why not do the uprights as well?

 

I boxed the sides with 3/16 plate, no pic yet.

 

What are u going to do with this press

 

My guess is press stuff.....

 

I mean with all the extra stuff welded on it, I'm wondering what he plan to do with it

 

Press some really beef stuff?

 

Lol. If that was the case, don't u think 20 tons might be not enough? Lol

 

Also, never weld with flip flops on.

Had a small bit of slag land right in the center of my flip flop, then I stepped on it.

No fun.

I need a press.

 

well press stuff! I just hated that every time I used it, it would use half the force to rack the frame. It's total overkill, but that's my way! I've seen guys put 30 ton cyls on with no problem.

 

that would suck.

 

Almost done! It's a beast!

 

I like the wheels. I might consider putting them on mine now.

 

Other than a coat of paint, I call it good! Made in China, made better in America.