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I was wondering if anyone has ever used a hand cranked Arbour Press for pressing things such as small fountains or rocket motors? Would a half ton/1 ton Arbour be suffice for such job?

I ask because I would like to get away from having to mallet ram compositions ( due to noise and the obvious hazards ), but I really don't have the funds to spend a few hundred if not thousands of pounds on a hydraulic press. Just trying to find a cheaper alternative.

Any suggestions or pointers would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks.