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Todd W · 12-30-2005, 10:58 PM

Who has an Iron Worker and how do you like it?

I`m looking at them and they come in 25ton to 100+ ... What do you use yours most for and what's it rated at? Do you need more?

Lemme know!

AprilzWarrior · 12-30-2005, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd W

Who has an Iron Worker and how do you like it?

I`m looking at them and they come in 25ton to 100+ ... What do you use yours most for and what's it rated at? Do you need more?

Lemme know!

Im my dreams...

I want the JAWS IV 50Ton
http://www.vansantent.com/ironWorkers/jaws.htm

nilla · 12-31-2005, 11:59 AM

I don't personally own one, but i've used
the one at my uncles shop. its a geka 55 ton.
He's had no complaints about it.

heres a pic of it

Todd W · 12-31-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nilla

I don't personally own one, but i've used
the one at my uncles shop. its a geka 55 ton.
He's had no complaints about it.

heres a pic of it

What features did you use most?
What did you want to change?

IronBenderII · 01-01-2006, 02:16 PM

Adam Ant just bought one...

Jack

k5ryanNC · 01-01-2006, 02:56 PM

we have a 50 ton at school and it just plain rocks i've been using it for 4 years no probs
with the one end you can you it as a punch press or brake and it has the shear in the middle and on the other end is the nibbler to fine tune you rough cuts (sure does make it alot easier cleanup with the sander after)
when i win the lotto i'll buy the same one other than that i have a lifetime usage agreement to use the one at school (teachers pet

)

heres the link:
http://www.megamfg.com/p50.html

Todd W · 01-01-2006, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronBenderII

Adam Ant just bought one...

Jack

Yeah - was hopnig he could chime in.

Maybe I`ll get some free time and go over to his place and chek it out

SHERPA · 01-03-2006, 07:49 AM

I have a scotchman 90 ton unit at home. Mostly use it for the shear and
brake functions.

haven't honestly used it alot. yet. the punch function is really nice if you're
doing alot of the same sized holes in work. it takes about 10 minutes to
change punch bits. Mine came with a rod shear, and angle shear, the brake
attachment (mine is the 30" brake which is no longer available).

the slotted punches are really neat. there are also square punches too.

I really don't have an efficient place to arrange mine to use it often, so it
kind of sits alot.......

--Sherpa

Adam Ant · 01-03-2006, 12:30 PM

you should come buy and use it( then you will find out alot)

I did alot of research before this machine and the Porta Fab 45 is the Best bang for your buck. I looked into bigger machines but they dont change capacity untill you get into the 60 + tons to matter,

I do alot of suspension work ( alot) and it helps with all the holes I put into stuff
puching 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 inch material is a breeze speeds up production stuff fast,

I had a budget an I stayed right there.
I looked into every machine offered and could give you the diff benifits of each one
I have all the dies up to 1 1/2 and 3-1 toolshear and round cutoff and angle iron shear, 12 inch brake.

the 45 ton unit bends 3/8 plate with ease

once you have one you will wonder what you ever did without it
no more hole saw action LOL

Adam Ant,

Adam Ant · 01-03-2006, 12:36 PM

Adam Ant · 01-03-2006, 12:41 PM

I like holes

Adam Ant,

12-30-2005, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
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k5ryanNC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14406 Location: 3hrs from tellico in hickory nc Posts: 219	we have a 50 ton at school and it just plain rocks i've been using it for 4 years no probs with the one end you can you it as a punch press or brake and it has the shear in the middle and on the other end is the nibbler to fine tune you rough cuts (sure does make it alot easier cleanup with the sander after) when i win the lotto i'll buy the same one other than that i have a lifetime usage agreement to use the one at school (teachers pet ) heres the link: http://www.megamfg.com/p50.html __________________ (tow/ weekend rig) 70k5 d60/14bolt 450hp 406sb 35's (DD) 86 sami 1.6td www.acmeadapters.com www.sky-manufacturing.com Last edited by k5ryanNC; 01-01-2006 at 03:25 PM.

01-03-2006, 07:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
SHERPA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 191 Location: silicon valley Posts: 2,510	I have a scotchman 90 ton unit at home. Mostly use it for the shear and brake functions. haven't honestly used it alot. yet. the punch function is really nice if you're doing alot of the same sized holes in work. it takes about 10 minutes to change punch bits. Mine came with a rod shear, and angle shear, the brake attachment (mine is the 30" brake which is no longer available). the slotted punches are really neat. there are also square punches too. I really don't have an efficient place to arrange mine to use it often, so it kind of sits alot....... --Sherpa __________________ [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by LAME [/i] [B] The guys designing cages for the D9 dozer on your Christmas list are going about this a bit differently way then a few rednecks, too much beer, and a JD2:D [/B][/QUOTE] Last edited by SHERPA; 01-03-2006 at 07:49 AM.

01-03-2006, 12:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Adam Ant Got it ! Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2148 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 1,677	you should come buy and use it( then you will find out alot) I did alot of research before this machine and the Porta Fab 45 is the Best bang for your buck. I looked into bigger machines but they dont change capacity untill you get into the 60 + tons to matter, I do alot of suspension work ( alot) and it helps with all the holes I put into stuff puching 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 inch material is a breeze speeds up production stuff fast, I had a budget an I stayed right there. I looked into every machine offered and could give you the diff benifits of each one I have all the dies up to 1 1/2 and 3-1 toolshear and round cutoff and angle iron shear, 12 inch brake. the 45 ton unit bends 3/8 plate with ease once you have one you will wonder what you ever did without it no more hole saw action LOL Adam Ant, __________________ Custom Fabrication, Bomb proof link susp and Hardcore parts, check us out on the web AA-Fabrication 03 Dodge2500 4X4 CTD Laramie package with seat warmers 69 Jeep/ sand ride in progress. the go fast ride!

12-31-2005, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
nilla Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 9017 Location: indiana Posts: 328	I don't personally own one, but i've used the one at my uncles shop. its a geka 55 ton. He's had no complaints about it. heres a pic of it

01-03-2006, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Adam Ant Got it ! Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2148 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 1,677	Attached Images __________________ Custom Fabrication, Bomb proof link susp and Hardcore parts, check us out on the web AA-Fabrication 03 Dodge2500 4X4 CTD Laramie package with seat warmers 69 Jeep/ sand ride in progress. the go fast ride! Last edited by Adam Ant; 01-03-2006 at 12:47 PM.

01-03-2006, 12:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Adam Ant Got it ! Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2148 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 1,677	I like holes Adam Ant, Attached Images __________________ Custom Fabrication, Bomb proof link susp and Hardcore parts, check us out on the web AA-Fabrication 03 Dodge2500 4X4 CTD Laramie package with seat warmers 69 Jeep/ sand ride in progress. the go fast ride! Last edited by Adam Ant; 01-03-2006 at 12:52 PM.

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