@Jpep – The indexing thing is something I will probably end up borrowing at some point. Right now I’m still cutting my teeth on smaller stuff. Thank you for the link and recommendation!
@ChelanJim – Thanks, but that laser idea was borrowed from Mr. Jpep, so all credit goes to him. I am digging the functionality of it, though!
I hear you on the metal costs. I recently picked up 40’ of .125” wall 2” square tube for another project and thought I’d throw in a half-sheet of .125” sheet with the order. Total cost came to over $400! After picking my jaw up off the floor, I just took home the square tube (still $200+). I’ll use up some of my scrap pieces for now before taking out a second mortgage to afford new plate.
I put together my HF press a few years ago (sheesh, where does time go?). Did the standard mods – grade 8 bolts, casters, air over hydraulic with foot pedal, and hand-crank winch for the table.
The SWAG press brake is also a worthwhile investment, in my opinion:
Just used it this past weekend on another Borrowed Idea – the table scoop:
