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7/13/2026 7:17:07 PM EDT
I bought the D cell forming die- thanks grey market research!

I bought the Sealed Power 381-3179

What size arbor press do i need to press these out?

Thanks in advance!
I'm on break.
7/15/2026 9:56:14 AM EDT
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I'm on break.
7/15/2026 2:17:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: chuck1][Edited] [#2]
If it were me and I had the room  the 12 ton harbor freight hydraulic press would be my choice. Yes it can damage the die if you're overzealous.  Probably not faster since it uses basically a bottle jack but a lot easier.  I have a video about making the baffles and he's using what looks like a 8 inch bench vise and advises against a hyd press.

Arbor press i would get the biggest i could afford. I had a 3 tom at work and it sucked for forming things. Someone had put a much longer than factory handle on it.


7/15/2026 7:38:30 PM EDT
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Thank you
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