Forging Press Build On A Budget

some people hate the narration method i don't mind it and sometimes I preffer it I just soak it in better that way. its more work for the author but you gotta proof your work anyway might as well do it all then . however, it gets done, and long as it doe's we love you for the time you will never get back for doing this \B.D.F. never stop teaching.

Watched it like 5 times. Very good vid, good knowledge. And your helper seems to be really helping. LOL

right now, watching guys like you and alec steel run forges and do blacksmithing, is truly a learning experience

Never thought about using a log splitter as a press. Now I know where to start! Thanks!!

Very good instructional video. I have a 22 ton splitter to convert. I'll use your video as a model. Thanks.

This is brilliant. I got to give it to ya, this is a solid press. I have really been wanting to get one, but living on a military retirement doesn't allow me some of the really good things. So i extremely happy that i found this video. Very well put together with great editing. Easy to follow and understand. Much appreciation and respect 🙏.

while discussing things with my dad on how i want the shop when we both get retired and moved to the same area i described this build without ever seeing it. now that i have seen it i know it can be done! thank you!

i like it harvest the whole system from another similar system. Nice.

Im three years late but if i have a question i watch your channel to figure out how to make the stuff i need/want!!

Man I like your work. Thanks

Awesome build!

sweet amazing results. congrats!

Awesome project!

Good job. I like it!

That is outstanding work!! Thank you for posting this. inspirational

That is some press! Great work.

Awesome video mate, great job!!!

Great video, Mate!

Wow, looks great

I absolutely love it. I’ll have to make one for myself. Great job.

Great work thank you and James.

Awesome job! 😊

Really impressive, both concept and execution.

Well done. Thanks for your video !!!

Great addition to the shop!

This was a very impressive build.

Great work

Excellent video, thanks so much!

awsome press!

Awesome job.

That was a great job I really enjoyed this video

Freakin' excellent! Thank you very much for sharing this.

Nice, great job

I was wanting to do this also. Great video.

Amazing work...love the video

Awesome idea. Been really enjoying watching. Keep it coming.

Brilliant build

thanks for a good idea! cheers from sweden

Great job

I live 2 hours away from Gibson City!!! Our towns are similar, both have a drive in theaters and both populations are below 4K! 😂 we beat them though, my town only has 2,500 people! Now back to the video:)

Absolutely amazing!!! Everyone should subscribe just because of this build.

Nice job!

Love your work very impressive 👍

awesome job! thanks!

what a great job!

Great job, I love to see things re-purposed like this and the video gives enough information for anyone wanting a "how to".

You sir are a frigging wizard.

that's really cool i love this idea and 100% i will make this for myself some day

Great video as always. Thanks

Great video, gonna have to do something similar myself. Thank you!

Good job and good luck.

This is a awesome build I will be watching this again a few times before I go and try to build it to expand my sons forge tools.

OUTSTANDING JOB.

Awesome! I love my forge press, and I know you will love yours.

Excellent job! I want to build one! Thanks for the video!

This is exactly what I'm looking for! Perfect! Thank you for posting this!!! I like the idea of the RR track for your dies. My idea for my press uses the same thing. Thanks again!

Genius at work ....

Awesome job 👍👍

Beautiful press

One of the best videos. Thanks so much for the idea

I think it's awesome and your a hell of a fabricator..

Very impressive! Great job sir. Can’t wait to see you making some goodies. Take care

good looking machine, looks like it does a great job a lot of good info thanks

awesome job! undoubtedly the best and most detailed conversion from log splitter to forging press video on youtube. wish i saw this earlier, seeing how i just bought a forging press.

Tim great job!!!!!

Impressed by your press! Thanks for the video presentation! I will definitely show my boy this since he's an aspiring smith!

simply brilliant

really nice job thanks

Very cool. I never thought of using a wood spliter for press. Great idea

Looks awesome! I need one of those! God bless!

totally awesome. now I can build mine for a lot less than an expensive new press. thanks Tim from northern Alberta

Looks great. Great job!

Wow.. best looking "Log-Press" I have seen.. period !

This is what is so awesome about blacksmiths and welders. Need a tool, just make it.

I love it, man. very inspiring.

That is really using your noggin. Good job, really do appreciate it. Thank you.

Superb project, I was amazed when you pressed that first Hockey Putt it seemed effortless

Top job dood. 👍👍👍

Very nice press, well done.

I am running a little backwards but I am very glad that I found this video. Exactly what I am looking to do in the next couple of months. Unfortunately before I can build it I have to find a new shop till I find my permanent home.

Awesome work!! That is a great inspiration to anyone that wants a press, doesn’t want to buy one but wants to save money or is just getting started up or just loves to build. Love the channel. I watch all the time. Thanks

Very helpful.Thank you.

Absolutely outstanding !!!!! Thanks for sharing !!!!

Terrific press. Like the power, speed, and that pedal is killer! 👍

Really excellent Idea, gives me some hooe that maybe Ill be able to afford a press after all.

SICK!!! I can't wait to start making steel hockey pucks !!! Thanks for making this video!! I got a lot from it that i used on my press, currently under way.

Nice video, will be making my own press soon.

I am looking forward to trying this myself. Great video and thanks for sharing!

press and a small power hammer, the perfect combo for a small shop.

Great job! I've watched a few of your videos after having found your channel not too long ago. Resourcefulness is a hallmark of the American Spirit, glad to see it alive and well in the Big Dog Forge! You just got a new subscriber! Keep the vids coming, and thanks for sharing!

nice. no need for a longer version. simple and clear. make us something else wonderful.

I just ran across your channel and saw this video. I'm thinking of building a press like this and your video is EXCELLENT. I'm looking forward to watching some of your other videos. Thank you.

Brilliant and cheap I'm a young smith going into my second year and I now have an idea for my next project.

That's a brilliant idea!! Love to build one myself

Very good job on your press, I made my own hammer ,grinder , forge, thanks to you I now know what press I will build

That is the most awesome press Idea I have seen ! I subscribed . I have to see what else you have done .

Looks great Tim, and at a great price. Love those salvage yards. Can't wait to see it in action on projects. Thanks for sharing with us.

Thanks for the great vid!

Awesome build and thanks very much !

Floyd the barber forging press. You are a true craftsman.