ebinmaine 67,592 #1 Posted October 3, 2021 All set up and I've already used it! 14 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #2 Posted October 3, 2021 I have the 12 ton bench top model. I like the ability to stick it on my lift table and roll it around or toss it into the pick up bed when I was working and bring it to the job site. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #3 Posted October 3, 2021 Excellent! I have a 20 ton as well. It's paid for itself 10x over. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #4 Posted October 3, 2021 We made one ourself 20 years ago but some how sold it. Time we make one again, could have used it on those 3 WH trannys. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,481 #5 Posted October 3, 2021 I got the same one (20T) about a year ago . My only complaint is the jack drooled fluid from day 1 . I took it in a week ago and the swapped it with one of their red 20 ton models . I have to fit new mounting holes but it seems like a better built jack than the original grey one . And it doesn't leak . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #6 Posted October 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: only complaint is the _____ drooled That's actually the only complaint BBT has about me. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #7 Posted October 4, 2021 I have had one of those for years and while I don't use it very often, its damn handy when I do. I would like to make a metal brake to go in it. Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #8 Posted October 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: metal brake Hadn't thought of that yet... Lotta stuff that would do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #9 Posted October 4, 2021 Lots of videos on how to build one. Randy 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #10 Posted October 4, 2021 Mike and I have the same one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #11 Posted October 4, 2021 45 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Mike and I have the same one. That winch mod is one I need to do!! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #12 Posted October 4, 2021 Check out what Cleat did in this thread Randy. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,881 #13 Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, RandyLittrell said: I have had one of those for years and while I don't use it very often, its damn handy when I do. I would like to make a metal brake to go in it. Randy Check out swag offroad they have a brake for the HF 20ton. I have their finger brake 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #14 Posted October 4, 2021 1 minute ago, prondzy said: Check out swag offroad If I ever hit the lottery, I would order one of everything to make!! They make some really cool stuff! I have watched a lot of there videos. Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #15 Posted October 4, 2021 53 minutes ago, prondzy said: swag offroad Good quality stuff. I have the portable band saw table. Wasn't cheap and is very sturdy. I'll check out the site for more items. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #16 Posted October 5, 2021 Gotta have the little knobby for the jack valve in Mike's pic EB. Very handy This is one of those tools that just sits there and looks good most of the time like Randy says but invaluable when you do need it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkys toy 76 #17 Posted April 11, 2022 Bought the same press 30% off great deal love it the base was a pain to adjust the height so I made this mod and it made raising and lowering it very easy 25 dollar boat winch from you guessed it HF 30% off 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #18 Posted April 11, 2022 Nice ... I have a boat winch with nothing to do I should use it. What do you guys have for rollers on the corners or does the cable just ride on the bolts? @prondzy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,881 #19 Posted April 11, 2022 14 hours ago, WHX?? said: Nice ... I have a boat winch with nothing to do I should use it. What do you guys have for rollers on the corners or does the cable just ride on the bolts? @prondzy Rollers from a block and tackle you can pick them up at any big box store. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkys toy 76 #20 Posted April 14, 2022 I was lazy at the time and just used a copper sleeve on the bolts but the pulleys look like the way to go if you're going to change the height often Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 769 #21 Posted April 15, 2022 HF also sells an air over hydraulic jack for those, I have shot more exploded stuff across my shop than I care to admit since. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #22 Posted April 15, 2022 7 hours ago, Thor27 said: HF also sells an air over hydraulic jack for those Yes see Mike's pic. Rigged up Nice! 19 hours ago, sparkys toy said: copper sleeve on the bolts Good idea & prolly what I would do. I have arbors of different lengths so I don't have to change real often. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #23 Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Thor27 said: HF also sells an air over hydraulic jack for those, I have shot more exploded stuff across my shop than I care to admit since. We had this big press one place I worked at. It had to be at least 100 tons. Guy was changing some u joints from an S-10 drive shaft. When the hammer and vise method didn't work he went to the press. All of a sudden BANG!!! Parts of that drive shaft skidded across the floor and under the bench where I was standing. He forgot to melt the nylon u joint retainers from the yoke! Edited April 15, 2022 by squonk 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,298 #24 Posted April 15, 2022 10 hours ago, squonk said: had this big press one place I worked at. It had to be at least 100 tons. Bet it would do a real good job as a nutcracker too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
