[Jewelry making - Article 00150] - Re: [Orchid] 12 Ton Bonny Doon Hydraulic Press

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More details about the BD "Lite",

>     i have just one more question: does the 20-ton deep draw do
>     everything the old 20-ton did and more? or, does the deep-draw
>     capability mean that it can't do some of the more simple things
>     the old 20-ton press did? the reason i am asking is that one might
>     plan to grow into the capabilities of the 20-deep draw by
>     purchasing it instead of the 12-ton. 

    The "MKIII" and the discontinued "20 ton tall" both have more room
    between platens (10") which allows room for the deep-draw kits. The
    original Bonny Doon 20 ton only had a little less than 6". The new
    Bonny Doon Lite also has a little less than 6". 

    The "Lite" will do everything the original 20 ton could do with just
    a little bit less embossing effect. The "Lite" is more rigid than the
    original 20 ton so you'll get more force into your work than the
    original. 

    The "Lite" is a four post model similar to the version seen in Susan
    Kingsley's book with a few differences. The uprights are
    high-tensile steel 2.5 times stronger than store bought all-thread,
    and the platens are made of high-tensile aluminum for incredible
    strength. The "Lite" will come standard with two acrylic spacers and
    two kevlar platen protectors. 

    If you plan to form synclastic bracelets or form vessels/ring stock
    with the deep-draw kits then you'll want to opt for the MKIII. For
    any other technique the "Lite" will perform well at a very reasonable
    price! You should also know that Bonny Doon presses hold their value
    so if you were to buy the "Lite" you would find it easy to upgrade to
    the MKIII. 

Happy pressing!
Sincerely,
Phil
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