Masonite Die forming

In the past few months I have been forming metal more with Masonite dies then hydraulic die forming. It's probably because I am able to sink the metal deeper with the force of a hammer than with hydraulic force. Lately my designs have been calling for more depth than can be achieved with hydraulic die forming. My equipment isnt fairing to well either.

Copper Necklace with copper Heart Pendant!

www.etsy.com/shop/metalicimages

Heart of steel on wood!

Heart of steel on Wood!

After I posted this on my Facebook site, someone else who responded to the post wrote that it represented the strength of the heart with the impermanence of life!

This small sculpture is 5” x 8” x 1”.

It is made steel on wood.

The steel portion is 4.5’ x 4.5”

and was formed using the hydraulic die forming process.

Strart all over again

A few days ago I created a few pieces using the hydraulic die forming press I put together about six months ago. I’m afraid it might be the last time I’ll be able to use it though. When I bought the h frame shop press the top support was bent. I thought I would be able to put up with it, but the bend got worse
Each time I use it.
I guess I’ll just have to put together one of these :
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/practical-die-forming.htm
for my Enerpack 10 ton jack.

Approximate temperature of steel by color

http://www.muggyweld.com/color.html

Making a Small Hydraulic Press

And another way to make a Hydraulic press at home!

Making a Small Hydraulic Press