Workhorse refurb complete!

[ebscreen]

Damn, that thing looks pretty sweet.

I do have 2 more side clamps, but I wanted to hold on to them for the time being.
If something changes you'll be the first to know.

Also, you can get a piece of 1.25" (I think) square tubing, clamp it in a regular head like
like a manual frame, then put the side clamps on it. This would allow a screen width as wide
as you like, or as big as your springs can handle.

[Shawn (EIP)]

Damn, that thing looks pretty sweet.

I do have 2 more side clamps, but I wanted to hold on to them for the time being.
If something changes you'll be the first to know.

Also, you can get a piece of 1.25" (I think) square tubing, clamp it in a regular head like
like a manual frame, then put the side clamps on it. This would allow a screen width as wide
as you like, or as big as your springs can handle.

Yeah I thought about that, called Workhorse asked them how much for just the clamps no bar, 75.00 each 150.00 a set or 200 for the whole upgrade.

Please let me know when you want to part with those other 2 or even just one more... I plan to have the whole press side clamps within the next few months. Someone over tightened the crap out of the rear clamps making the pins pop through the clamping bar and denting the frames, looks as if they were over clamping for all round frames. They over tighted the plattens too denting the arm from underneath, I having some flat metal stock welding underneath to fix that issue. They must of had gorillas for employees.

[ebscreen]

Will do. I like having at least 2 for when we run a job on the auto and find a defect on a couple pieces.
I can set it up real quick on the manual and not tie up the auto.

That said, the manual has not moved for a month or so at least.

[Shawn (EIP)]

Will do. I like having at least 2 for when we run a job on the auto and find a defect on a couple pieces.
I can set it up real quick on the manual and not tie up the auto.

That said, the manual has not moved for a month or so at least.

Telling from your pic looks like you have an older workhorse as I see the base is bolted together not welded, sort of looks like a Hopkins bottom.Older Hopkins and Workhorse presses are very simular.

[ebscreen]

Yep, both companies actually used to be based in the Bay Area, 20 miles apart or so.
My Workhorse has the old San Pablo address, and Hopkins (one of them) still has a storefront
in San Leandro, though I'm not sure what they do there anymore.

[Shawn (EIP)]

Yep, both companies actually used to be based in the Bay Area, 20 miles apart or so.
My Workhorse has the old San Pablo address, and Hopkins (one of them) still has a storefront
in San Leandro, though I'm not sure what they do there anymore.

Just checked same here the badge reads San Pablo, so mine must not be too much newer and it was the old darker teal/blue paint job before I painted it. Yours is the newer blue so now I'm confused... 

[Frog]

I think that the San Pablo location  closed only about five years ago, but I may be off as time flies when you're having fun (or in my case, time's fun when you're having flies)

And,yes, I was quite disappointed when I lost a local parts source just when I was getting going with my Mach VI

Of course, all three local suppliers dealt them. In fact, when I was looking to get going again after my fire, I was almost seduced by a killer deal on a new/old leftover Odyssey at Denco. After a 4/1 Hopkins, most any modern press looked tempting, but I held out for a great used deal on a much more solid investment.

[Shawn (EIP)]

Attn: workhorse owners... any idea of the size and thread type I should be looking for , for the regi gate bolts and the right/left handed mico rod ends(eye bolts)?  WH sells them kind of expensive and I've busted 3 more left handed micros than I ordered. Would like to order them from a north/east coast source. I beleive they may be metric?  Would love to order them in bulk for peace of mind.

I think the cleaning solvent that I dipped the head parts into weakened the plastic. I used press wash , soaked for an hour or so in a small bucket.


http://www.mcmaster.com/#nylon-hex-head-cap-screws/=equrs9

still looking for the micro rod ends...

[Shanarchy]

When I had my RJennings press I bought a bunch from my local Fastenal store. I just brought when in and said, "I need some of these". If you don't have one you can always bring the bolt to a home depot and sue there little tool to see what the TPI is

[Shawn (EIP)]

When I had my RJennings press I bought a bunch from my local Fastenal store. I just brought when in and said, "I need some of these". If you don't have one you can always bring the bolt to a home depot and sue there little tool to see what the TPI is

I checked every hardware store in my area including lowes and home depot no one has anything that big or thread size. I even tried some oldschool mom and pop shops that has funky stuff you cant find anywhere else, no dice...

[ebscreen]

Look for a specific fastener store. Usually under "fasteners" in the yeller... er google.

[Shanarchy]

When I had my RJennings press I bought a bunch from my local Fastenal store. I just brought when in and said, "I need some of these". If you don't have one you can always bring the bolt to a home depot and sue there little tool to see what the TPI is

I checked every hardware store in my area including lowes and home depot no one has anything that big or thread size. I even tried some oldschool mom and pop shops that has funky stuff you cant find anywhere else, no dice...

Home Depot or Lowes won;t have them, but they will have the thing that you can use to determing thread count and size. Then that way you will know exactly what to order from McMaster.

Here are some Fastenal stores that look like they may be near you. They should have them or be able to get them in in a couple of days. That way you can show them what you have and they can match it. I'm pretty sure I got some from them a few years back.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/locations.ex?action=search&searchType=locations&zip=14621

[Shawn (EIP)]

Look for a specific fastener store. Usually under "fasteners" in the yeller... er google.

Just checked the regi bolts are M12 , Fastener doesnt go past M10. Still unsure of the rod ends (micros) , starting to think those are custom made for WH. I'm almost thinking about going metal on those and see if there's really any difference.

[Shanarchy]

Look for a specific fastener store. Usually under "fasteners" in the yeller... er google.

Just checked the regi bolts are M12 , Fastener doesnt go past M10. Still unsure of the rod ends (micros) , starting to think those are custom made for WH. I'm almost thinking about going metal on those and see if there's really any difference.

Next time go American. USA! USA! USA!

[Shawn (EIP)]

incase anyone one is interested and wants to save this link if you have WH mach IV you want  M12 1.75  35-40 mm , the press has 40mm but theres lots of room so 35 should be enough with the existing lock nut from the replaced bolt.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#nylon-hex-head-cap-screws/=eqvckd 

35 is 10 for 7.16 , WH has them for close to 2.00 each.