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Kev Williams
02-26-2017, 2:36 PM
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!

Bruce Page
02-26-2017, 3:34 PM
I would trust the specs more than the picture. The PDF instruction manual for it is online.

Kev Williams
02-26-2017, 5:40 PM
From the JET webpage--
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Only pic in the operator manual..
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-and most presses have a big "NO. 3" on the side.

I'm expecting to look more like this Dake,
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which has a 10-3/4" working height and 14" dia. work space...

FWIW, I've been looking at this MB, which would also be perfect--
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-I love the on-pic dims, no guesswork. If it wasn't more than double the price of the Jet I'd just buy it ;)

Dave Lehnert
02-26-2017, 8:06 PM
Here is a pic of what reads like the real deal.
Link is for the web page so you can read it over and see if it is the same.
https://www.amindustrialmachinery.com/catalog/3-ton-jet-tool-ap-3-arbor-press-16355

michael langman
02-27-2017, 11:46 AM
Kevin, The specs read 10.5" Diameter. That means the distance is 5 1/4" from center of the plate to the back of the press. Therefore you can only press a pin into a part fit a 5 1/4" part onto the press plate.
The add is kid of misleading.

Adam Herman
02-27-2017, 12:01 PM
It does appear you should be looking for a 20 in Dia. ( 10 in Radius)

Kev Williams
02-27-2017, 12:21 PM
Yeah, I'm thinking the pics are right and someone in the spec's to print dept. confused throat DEPTH with HEIGHT- because all other specs are pretty much spot on...

Which means I'll be spending more than $300 for a press that will work for me :(

Maybe I can find one of those MB's used someplace--