The bonny doon press is made with quite a bit heavier materials, but once having made the one, making another with your own personal improvements isnt that difficult. The device has 8 x 10 x 1 steel plates and is assembled along 1 diameter threaded rod. Because a hydraulic press exerts an enormous amount of pressure up to 20 tons, safety is crucial. At one time the haystack bookstore sold this book but not anymore. Jul 31, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Hydraulic forming is a pressbased technique enabling a wide variety of techniques from rapid making. After keeping the instructions safe for two years i handed them to my husband asking that he. Although the title sounds like a technical tome, this this book has a strong emphasis on the creative uses of the hydraulic press for forming and blanking metal. This is highly recommended for anyone interested in. There are multiple press designs available for purchase and new sources for materials and equipment. Jan 29, 2015 i teach that since it is a powerful tool, it is important to know how to use it safely.
I could follow susan kingsleys directions and thought about that allot when i was first starting to get interested in hydraulic press work but, i wanted to be able to talk to the company behind the press and ask questions. As a metalsmith, i create physical objects that reflect my commitment to craft. Inside are plans for a homemade 20 ton press, which is adequate for most, and within the means. A list of recommended, common hand tools will be sent to applicants on receipt of their fee. A perfect addition of shapes and dimemsion to my existing work. Perhaps its usefulness seems limited to mass production, and it sounds as if you need to divert rivers to do it. The process has become very popular and is no longer considered a threat to traditional metalsmithing methods involving hammers. How to create multiple valentine jewelry hearts quickly. Apr 17, 2016 we never liked reading so we figured, why not press the thickest book we can find and see if it really does turn back to wood. I made a copy of the instructions for how to make your own hydraulic press. My press is one that i had made following the instructions in the susan kingsley book. Forming for jewelers and metalsmiths by susan kingsley, 20 ton. Introduction in my experience, there are three basic machines, which become necessary as one gets deeply into fireworking.
Hydraulic presses jewelry discussion ganoksin orchid. A training manual manual iron age primitives gene chapman iron forging international correspondence schools iron menagerie 2 guild of metalsmiths ironwork 2 marian campbell. Lowcost press forming technique ganoksin jewelry making. Hydraulic presses apecs investment castings pty ltd. Ranging from 1688 to the present, the book covers developments in england, ireland, scotland, and wales, along with the british empire, providing a lively and often. Susan kingsley takes you by the hand and leads you to a higher level of metalsmithing. Athena 20ton air assist press homemade tools, metal. We never liked reading so we figured, why not press the thickest book we can find and see if it really does turn back to wood. How to make a homemade rocket press homemade tools, how. Metalsmith and author susan kingsley has brought together her experience and resources in a practical, well written and carefully organized book. We carry a number of unusual and hard to find books that are not carried by the larger christian book distributors and publishers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The influenza pandemic of 19181919 the bedford series in. Be careful about believing everything on youtubejust because it is on the net does not mean that it is wise or safe.
First, i should say that you wont be able to do all the types of works described in carol holidays article or from the informative book by susan kingsley hydraulic. Susan kingsley kents ambitious and timely a new history of britain since 1688. Dec 10, 2015 join us for this free lecture by visiting master artist susan kingsley. Learn the ins and outs of metal forming with hydraulic systems from susan kingsley as she shares her many years of experience in this easytofollow text. There are now thousands of artisans all over the world using a hydraulic press in for making jewelry. Our studios book is kept between the platens when the press is not in use. Consult susan kingleys book for information of determining the blank. Forum topic using a hydraulic press to make jewelry. This is an excellent book for the creative metalsmith, jewelry designer and artist.
Susans book explained how to duplicate original shapes quickly, rather than cutting out and hammering each shape, tediously, oneatatime. There will be 2 copies available in the classroom for you to check out, so you do not need to buy this specifically for the workshop but i highly recommend you. She taught metalsmithing at monterey peninsula college, monterey, ca and has conducted numerous workshops throughout the us and canada. Notes on the hydraulic press and deep draw techniques. Fabbrake certiflat diy press brake kit in 2020 welding. While there i was introduced to the book of handouts published by fred woell. All necessary materials and class notes will be supplied. I teach that since it is a powerful tool, it is important to know how to use it safely. Ball mills were discussed extensively in ball milling 101, and i showed some options for. I had no idea what i was going to do with the press. Susan kingsley visiting master artist lecture armory art center. Made in the usa free shipping must be 18 years old or older to purchase this product. I could follow susan kingsley s directions and thought about that allot when i was first starting to get interested in hydraulic press work but, i wanted to be able to talk to the company behind the press and ask questions. Modified hydraulic press installation pics sue lacy.
The aim of this paper is to integrate the mechanical system of hydraulic press with hydraulic system to facilitate the ease of operation to manufacture the smaller parts in a bulk. Dec 5, 2016 explore donnacmillards board hydraulic press forming. As a photographer, i am exploring hand made oneofakind prints, investigating the alchemy of alternative processes. Sex and suffrage in britain, 18601914 susan kingsley kent. The brick press is precision machined from aircraft aluminum and is the best pollen press on the market today. Each student should read, at the least, the section applying to the process they plan to use. Get susan kingsley s book about the hydraulic press. Although other historians have viewed the suffrage movement as aimed at exclusively political ends, she argues that such a categorization ignores many of the most compelling reasons why thousands of. It has a 612 working height and is shown here in blue powdercoat. I wonder if this is the same kind of jack that comes with the booney doone press, in which case i wonder if oil could be added if necessary.
Susan s book explained how to duplicate original shapes quickly, rather than cutting out and hammering each shape, tediously, oneatatime. This book lacks more advanced uses with these small presses but good education. Books by susan kingsley all formats paperback sort by. Thick book vs hydraulic press how to turn a book back to.
Kingsley press christian book publishers and distributors. There is no longer any doubt that the press can be used creatively for a lot more than making multiple identical units. For decades, scholars have been urging a four nations approach to british history. Open world preliminary students book without answers with online practice by niamh humphreys, susan kingsley, et al. Students and faculty are encouraged to purchase and. I just picked up a very inexpensive 6 ton hydraulic press. This article is intended to clear up a few misconceptions as well as to present some new information. This is still the book for reference for anyone who works with, but especially owns a hydraulic press.