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[Rod]

What kinds of jobs are done using a "H" or an "A" style shop press like those shown at HF and other companies? Is there a reason for both styles?

[abooker]

I think the A style would have less chance of bending in the middle of the top beam then a H style.

[Zrexxer]

Every industrial hyraulic press I've ever used has been a conventional H-frame design. The only place I've ever seen the "A-Frame" style is at Harbor Freight, leading me to believe the only reason for its existence is to reduce the amount of steel used in its construction.