Neil,
Excellent job on the fit and finish! When I seen the first picture of the press I thought you had purchased it. It sure is more fun to build instead of buying.
/ In need of welding tips (and thoughts on Forney rods)
Yes. Definately. Thin stuff is harder (for me) to weld. At least test your welder setting on scrap before you jump in on your actual project. Those bends look great. It would be a shame to screw them up by burning through when you go to weld.
/ In need of welding tips (and thoughts on Forney rods)