Hydraulic press

A hydraulic press comprising:

• a frame comprising a base, an upper member positioned above the base and a pair of laterally spaced side members extending upwardly from the base to the upper member;
• a cross-member extending between the pair of side members, the cross-member being configured to support a work piece;
• a retention member connected to the upper member and the cross-member;
• and
• a pin engaged with one of the side members and positioned below and in contacting engagement with the cross-member.

A hydraulic press comprising:

• a frame comprising a base, an upper member positioned above the base and a pair of laterally spaced side members extending upwardly from the base to the upper member;
• a cross-member extending between the pair of side members, the cross-member being configured to support a work piece, the cross-member being constrained from movement in a downward direction during operation of the hydraulic press, the cross-member being moveable in at least one of an upward direction and a downward direction along the side members when the hydraulic press is not in operation;
• and
• a strap connected to the upper member of the frame and the cross-member.

A pin for use in a hydraulic press, the pin comprising:

• a handle, a tapered tip and an intermediate portion extending between the handle and the tapered tip;
• wherein
• the handle comprises a grip and a shield extending radially outwardly from the grip, the shield being located proximate the intermediate portion of the handle;
• the pin further comprises a sheath secured to the intermediate portion of the pin;
• and
• the sheath is made from an elastomeric material.