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Hydraulic press crushing videos are strangely mesmerizing. But if enjoying the carnage from behind the safety of your computer screen isn't enough for you, don't worry. The folks who brought you most of those videos have shared a simple DIY tutorial for building your own mini hydraulic press. Crimper Tool
An industrial sized hydraulic press is extremely heavy and expensive, but a smaller version can be made using a standard 4-ton bottle jack—the same type used to change a car tire.Two heavy duty metal braces, threaded rod, and a few nuts are all it takes to assemble your own hydraulic press.
A blast shield and safety glasses should always be used when crushing anything, especially if it's hard. You can modify this press and set it inside a larger frame behind a blast shield, and use an extension on the jack to raise it from in front of the shield.
Timothy is a lifelong DIY enthusiast who is fixated on smart home tech, beautiful tools, and wrenching on his FJ62 Land Cruiser. He’s the DIY editor at Popular Mechanics and also the founder of the home improvement site, Charles & Hudson, the Webby-nominated family site, Built by Kids, and Tool Crave. When not working, you’ll find him on his board or bike enjoying the LA weather with his family and friends. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.
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