Thanks for reading this. I have recently been using my HF 20 ton press to push the steel that is inside of transformer windings. I have a pneumatic jack in it, and it's much easier doing it this way.

Anyway, I've only been able to do this when the space inside of the windings is over 1-1/2 inches in width as the press ram is this diameter. I've thought about just using 1" steel rods placed under the ram, but don't really want the thing shooting out if something gets stuck.

My thoughts have been an attachment that would basically be a cup that goes over the press ram, with a 1" rod on the underside. A couple torx screws on the side of the cup to keep it attached. I'm not someone with metal fabrication skills...all I can do is cut things.



Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use? I'm thinking a few sizes would be good to have 1", 3/4", 1/2". Also, not looking to break the bank here, if it costs a lot then it's not worth it in the end.

Ryan