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Unread 04-01-2016, 16:18
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Re: Presses and techniques for 1/2" HEX broaches

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Originally Posted by Cory View Post
Sure, if you don't mind all the downsides that have been pointed out about this style of press. If you're going to be broaching a lot, get a 4 or 5 ton lever operated arbor press that will allow you to broach in one shot. You'll spend twice as much but it will be 5-10 times faster and easier to setup.
Recommendation? Pretty please?

Not sure we would buy one yet, we're on the cusp of "it's annoying but a better tool is expensive and this one works"