Forster Coax press model B2 OR B3?

p5200 · December 14, 2011, 05:04 PM

Can anyone tell me the differences in yoke measurements of the B2 and newer B3 model presses. I'm trying to figure out which model I have Thanks!

rg1 · December 14, 2011, 05:54 PM

Mine is the older version before they lengthened the yoke. I just used a tape measure and eye-balled the dimensions. With the handle raised to point straight up I get approximately 4 7/8" from the inside bottom of the yoke to the center of the main pivot pin. With the press ram raised to the top and the handle all the way forward and down I get 6 1/2" from the top linkage pin center to the inside of the yoke. Rough measurements but should be close enough to tell which model you have.

p5200 · December 14, 2011, 06:07 PM

Thanks for taking the time to measure yours I really appreciate it!

December 14, 2011, 05:04 PM	#1
p5200 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2008 Posts: 241	Forster Coax press model B2 OR B3? Can anyone tell me the differences in yoke measurements of the B2 and newer B3 model presses. I'm trying to figure out which model I have Thanks!

December 14, 2011, 05:54 PM	#2
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	Mine is the older version before they lengthened the yoke. I just used a tape measure and eye-balled the dimensions. With the handle raised to point straight up I get approximately 4 7/8" from the inside bottom of the yoke to the center of the main pivot pin. With the press ram raised to the top and the handle all the way forward and down I get 6 1/2" from the top linkage pin center to the inside of the yoke. Rough measurements but should be close enough to tell which model you have.

December 14, 2011, 06:07 PM	#3
p5200 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2008 Posts: 241	Thanks for taking the time to measure yours I really appreciate it!