Arbor Press Functional Press | No Support Required

200+ lb capacity arbor press. Zero support material, no glue or fasteners needed. Perfect for bearing installation, rivets, and workshop tasks. V2.0 with stability improvements!

Why This Design?
A fully functional arbor press generating 200+ pounds of pressing force. Traditional arbor presses cost $50-$200. This 3D printed version costs under $10 in filament and delivers real workshop performance. Perfect for Bambu Lab printers - optimized print orientations, no support material, and reliable interference-fit assembly.

*Added optional ram with accessory socket.  There is a section view in the pictures.  It is an 8mm x 8mm square socket, 15mm deep with a 2.5° draft on each side.  The post for this should be 10mm at the base with a 2.5° draft per side and 14.5mm long.  You want to make contact on the sides, not on the end.

License: Personal use only.
Commercial licenses to sell physical prints are available via the Macshay Commercial Membership via Patreon.

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🎥 Video Tutorial 

Full Build & Testing on YouTube: 

Watch me assemble this press from scratch and test it to destruction! Includes: 

- Detailed assembly walkthrough 

- Design considerations and CAD review 

- Print orientation guide 

- Strength testing (walnuts, 200lb scale) 

- Tips and tricks 

⚡ Key Features

Strength & Performance:
- ✅ 200+ pound capacity (verified with scale test)
- ✅ Rack and pinion mechanism for force multiplication
- ✅ Real workshop functionality - not decorative

Print Optimization:
- ✅ ZERO support material required
- ✅ Fits 180mm+ build plates (175mm max dimension)
- ✅ Smart part orientation for maximum strength
- ✅ Optimized for Bambu Lab printers

Assembly:
- ✅ No glue or fasteners needed
- ✅ Interference fit connections
- ✅ 10-15 minute assembly time
- ✅ No tools required

🎯 Real-World Applications

Workshop Tasks:
- Bearing installation and removal
- Press-fitting pins and dowels
- Small part assembly

Metalworking:
- Rivet and eyelet setting
- Jewelry stamping and forming
- Metal forming operations

Electronics & Hobby:
- Housing assembly
- Snap-fit installations
- Precision pressing tasks