Squaring dies for press

[Joshua States]

I have made a couple of different versions of these and my latest set is pretty versatile and works very well. So I thought i would share the design.

I start out with 1.5" square solid bars and some 1.5" angles to keep them oriented. The angle iron was thin, so I welded in some 1" rounds to support them.

I have the benefit of an automated stop system to keep them from compressing too far.

 

 

Then I made a top die with 1" square solid that will index into the 1.5" to make 1" squares.

 

 

And a 3/4" top die that does the same.

 

 

Now I made an insert out of three pieces of 1/2" square that I can lay on the bottom die and make 1/2" square stock with either the 1" or 3/4" top die.

 

Edited February 6, 2021 by Joshua States

[Brian Dougherty]

Well, that is clever @Joshua States.  I have been dragging my feet to make some 1/2" squaring dies I need for a project.  I never even thought to make filler pieces for my 1" dies...

[Gilbert McCann]

Very nice Joshua some good ideas there love the multi use