Very simple design, I'm hoping to imitate it for my first pneumatic press as well. Hola CapoCrunch What size beams are you thinking? I have no idea what to look for. I have a few places locally but now sure what size to ask for?? Check out my thread http://skibuilders.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=287...

12" is what I'll aim for then.

In response to what beam it is, I can't locate it on the chart as my friend had it custom milled for a home improvement project.

It is 36 lbs/ft. however, so wouldn't that make it a W7x36, seeing as the beam depth is 6.75"

I really didn't think it was enough room, 12" looks like it should be my minimum. Here's a new question. What would happen if I used two beam sections as spacers instead of simply one section of beam? That would double the cavity from 6.75" to 13.5" which should be sufficient room. I ...

I recently acquired a steel I Beam from a friend, and after reading up a lot on the site, decided I might as well give ski building a shot. Because I have steel on hand, I figured I would build a pneumatic press (although it clearly isn't as simple as a vacuum bag, especially considering my lack of ...

Very simple design, I'm hoping to imitate it for my first pneumatic press as well.

Very helpful! Thanks.