Forging Press Made from a Log Splitter, Making Damascus

**AirborneProductions** · Apr 23, 2020, 11:09 AM

In the follow-up video, we finish our conversion of the log splitter-turned forging press, and we put it to use and abuse. Please subscribe to see more projects!

**DIYer** · Apr 23, 2020, 12:49 PM

Thanks AirborneProductions! We've added your Forging Press to our Knife Making category,
as well as to your builder page: AirborneProductions's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Forging Press by AirborneProductions

tags: press, forging

**aussie** · Apr 23, 2020, 06:57 PM

I have exactly the same log splitter for exactly the same purpose. I was however about to go down a bigger worm hole to achieve what you have. My plans have just been changed to this simple idea which essentially achieves the same outcome. Thank you!

**owen moore** · Apr 23, 2020, 07:47 PM

There are lots of uses for log splitters besides their intended usage. I have seen can crushers, iron workers, apple cider presses, bearing presses, and I even had a friend that used his to remove his finger tip by accident of course. They are a much overlooked machine for modifying for another purpose.

**PTSchram** · Mar 27, 2021, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by owen moore

There are lots of uses for log splitters besides their intended usage. I have seen can crushers, iron workers, apple cider presses, bearing presses, and I even had a friend that used his to remove his finger tip by accident of course. They are a much overlooked machine for modifying for another purpose.

I have said for years that log splitters would be a great starting point for any of a number of machines, only to be shouted down by anyone I suggested it to.

Thank you for confirming my craziness