Some year back I purchased a HF 12 ton press when it was on sale.
I believe I paid about $90, currently on sale for $120 with coupon.
Good value for the money, but, not industrial tough,
At one point I thought it needed repair, I was not able to find either
parts or a manual. Fortunately, no repair was required.
I have a floor jack (K Mart brand) that does need repair and
same story there.
I do not know if it is a liability issue or if extending service life is not a
consideration. Unless you make it yourself ,I doubt there is a
Made in USA press priced within a decimal point of HF or other
brands made in Asia.
The 12 ton is too tall to be on a bench and a stoop when set up
on floor. Mine is in basement, a shop with a high floor to ceiling distance would allow bench mountiRTR
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Foot Print of HF 12 ton press is 20″x20″ x54″ tall.
If mounted on a platform the working area could be at a
more comfortable lever. I have not done so.
Import bench top drill press from Lowe[s has proven
adequate and price was modest.
Off shore home shop machinery is usually adequate
in my experience,if used within their limits
