I Built This From A 1972 Popular Mechanics Magazine Plan. Does It Work?

All comments are now on the Fireball forum, a place to ask questions, share your thoughts, and easily search for topics that interest you. Find it here: I dive into my collection of Popular Mechanics Magazines to build something from the distant past! I build an arbor press from scratch using some of my favorite tools. Then, I test it to see if it can press as hard as it claims. I demonstrate stick welding, drilling, and shimming. Here are the tools I used: Alligator Pliers Mantis Pliers Shim Kit Mega Square Monster Square Torch Goggles