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Old August 12, 2011, 11:17 AM   #24
zippy13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gtullar
Strong Mount "It's in the name"
The name answers your question. Adding the Strong Mount expands the presses mounting base area. A larger footprint for mounting creates a more stable press.
I believe you've been mislead. The stability of the press it determined by the design if the press, not an intervening structure. Please, envision these two scenarios:
  1. We have a ten ton block of concrete with embedded bolts spaced to match the Dillon press.
  2. Now, let's assume the same block of concrete has the anchor bolts spaced for the Strong Mount.
Do you really think adding the Strong Mount between the massive anchor and the press will make the press more stable? Actually, in the second scenario, flexure in the Strong Mount will reduce stability.

If anything, the Strong Mount's larger foot print will reduce the unit stress on the mounting surface. If your bench is under designed, you'll experience some stiffening. For less than the price of the Strong Mount, a large steel plate mounted to your bench top will really stiffen up your mount. If you like, you could paint it Dillon blue and call it a Maxi Mount.
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