I'm in need of a press to insert PEM blind studs into ski-lift operator panels I build. I need an arbor type press, and I need to be able to press studs up to 10" from the edge of the plates.
So I found the perfect press: A Jet AP-3 3-ton press PN333630. At least, perfect on paper...
I've found several places online to get one. What I'm having issue with, is, unless I'm not understanding the specs correctly, the picture of the press- and ALL merchants are using the same picture or variation thereof- doesn't come close to being the actual press--
Here's some screenshots, specs from MSC and specs from ToolUp...
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All pics pretty much the same, the 2 sets of specs differ slightly, but the basics are--
around 10-1/2" working diameter (perfect for my needs)
around 11-1/2" working height (only need 1.5")
base size 18 x 8-1/2
overall height 22-1/2..
While not on the MSC specs, but on the ToolUp and other websites, the anvil size is around 6-5/8" diameter...
Now, IF that anvil is 6.625" across, there's no possible way the press as pictured can have an 11" throat or a 12" working height!
I know ad photos can be suspect, always running into 'similar model shown' ads, but from every every outlet I can find? I really wish I could find a correct picture, or find someone who has one of these, because if it's as described, it's perfect for me- but as pictured, I have zero use for it!