Mini arbor press

[bigHUN]

I got recently the LE Wilson bullet seating die and now shopping around for a table top arbor press.
What I am seeing couple good looking units from several suppliers, most of these basics presses would cost me well over $300 shipped to my door. I am not really inclined paying these ticket prices.
As a last resort eventually I can use my Harbor Freight micro mill / drill press mounted in my garage, but not the best work comfort especially over colder days.
Wondering what and how others using? To feel for press force consistency is in my focus....

 

[Desjard]

I have the Sinclair one. Couldn't find any others at the time. It's a good one, buy it from brownelles

 

[Toolman]

Keep an eye on the EE, they do come up for sale from time to time. I got my used arbor press for $50.00.

 

[bigHUN]

I admit that many of these new fancy tabletop mini arbor presses look so cool on the picture.

 

[mojoman]

Lots of table top drill presses on facebook market place for $50-$70. Buy one strip all the crap off it and use that.

 

[bigHUN]

I have this micro mill for probably two decades, back in time I refurbish it (was brand new) and tightened the XYZ tolerances (tightened the wedges) and works really precise for quick and simple jobs.



The Z axis rack and pinion is not really designed to give a precise feedback how much pressure putting on the handle.

Those smaller table top arbor presses like K&M - 21st century - Hart - Harrels - and so on - those are ideal size, but the price tag ...