Posted 8 years ago
Kiwi_tussock
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I understand that this was made in Glasgow but...
I would like to know its approximate date of manufacture.
Also, what colour it was likely to have been originally?
(I want to tidy it up.)
Was it mostly used on a raised platform?
I have freed up the mechanism and its operating arm fails to stay upright when not in use. The reason for this is the max' lift position is top dead centre so I am thinking that it was probably in need of a chain or tie to tie it back, yet be at the correct height to use effectively.
What sized material (metal) was it generally used for?
I don't have a complete punch and open anvil for it. I only have a small male 3/16" punch.)
I would like to know if the punch was originally held in place with either one or two grub screws which would then allow the plunger (in which the male punch slips into)
It may be noticed that it has an added plate added to the area directly above the guillotine shear blades. This is obviously a recent addition.
If there is knowledge of a web site that shows item other than Planes and other woodworkers tools, I'd be most interested.
With thanks
Some spring must keep in the open position, mate. Looking at a hole directly below the guillotine & thinking that it must be there for a reason. Maybe for a hook-spring? Best not to ask about suggesting colours on C. The women on her will have you painting the bloody thing pink, chartreuse or such! Welcome to CyberAsylum/CW. By the way, I'm the one they wish would leave or have a fatal bike accident! LOL!
blunderbuss2, you sound very much like one of dem across the ditch in Aussie. I know a number of Ocka's with that sort of humor. I had a belly full of laughs at your comment about painting it pink.
I had noticed that hole but as I haven't seen another one of these, i really don't know what it was for. It seems a rather large hole for a mere spring but..... those old fellas did generally over engineer stuff ay. Thankfully so, 'cause we'd have nuttin' to ask about if they were in rubbish skip or land fill.
Thanks for the suggestion though.
Hang in there, & be pleased your different. Only the ones with whacko ideas & who challenge the "norms", change things on this planet.
Wishing you a really pleasant Christmas & New Year.
Cheers.
hey mate, I have just restored the same press!!! check it out on my Instagram: kiwi_restoations it is a pretty cool little press.
Used a much larger one called an Ironworker it was a antique!!! Punched holes in front cut angle bar in the middle!! Sheared flat bar on the backside 3/8 steel max. Dangerous but a great machine!!!
what was the weight of yours? mine seems to be about 60 kgs
Wasn't mine it was in an old 1920's to 70's steel fabrication shop, it weighed a ton or more powered by big electric motor and a counter weight!!!
wow i would love to see one of them
They had another dangerous old angle rolling machine Italian made called a Baldrene?? I don't know if the spelling is right. Took a couple of fingers off one of my fellow workers!!! It tryed to make me into the inside of a big paper clip but I reached the stop button just in time!!!
I think it's just a rivit tool