small, primitive Press with cutting and bending capability

[Web Goblin]

An arbour press might do the job. Another option would be a small bottle jack fitted into a custom made steel box section frame.

[Noel.C]

Granted the bottle jack idea is certainly cheaper, but I think the
Arbor press will be more helpfull in the long run. It might help a bit
with riveting chainmail rings and putting belts together etc.

So

What I need here, is a cutting die that also provides a bend
and a punching action too and which fits into an Arbor Press.
Think I'll buy the press first and as im waiting for it to arrive.
I'll spend some time figuring out a design, then I'll come back
here and see if someone is willing to make it for me.

Thanks for the help, really feel im moving in a better direction now.

Hi Jonathan. Slow is not an issue for me really. It takes me
about 4 or 5 months putting together a full chainmail armour set.
Time is something I have plenty off. As for the die, yes CNC milled
sorry about that!

[JAZZCNC]

The percusuion adjustment tool could be made to work if you struck a solid shaft within a hollow shaft with Die attached so not movement occured. Bit like a fly press but with out the screw.? . . .But why would you when fly press is ideal tool made for the job at £250 and would last for ever.
Even if you DIY the materials alone due to the strength required would be getting up that way.? . . Go for the flypress is my suggestion.

Think the cheap Arbour press would die quickly in a production enviroment but could be worth a shot at £35.!! But like say it don't take long to reach £250 and waste money when things don't work has expected and the fly press will always be worth £250. . Go for the flypress is my suggestion.

[Noel.C]

I know it is only £250 but as of late I have spent close to 2g on
hobby related bits n bobs. Soon though, I'll want to sell off a few
things so I'll get the fly press eventually, then I'll relegate the
Arbour press to minor duties instead :-)