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Tortolita Mini Hydraulic Press

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This in-depth course will teach you everything you need to know about our smallest, most compact jewelry hydraulic press, the Tortolita Press!
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Contents

Introduction to the Tortolita Press

About the Tortolita Press
VIDEO - How to Set-Up the Tortolita Press
PDF - Tortolita Press Set-Up and Instructions
What's Included?
Press Specifications
General Safety
Anatomy of the Tortolita
General Use Instructions
Types of Dies That Can Be Used In the Press
Troubleshooting
Do I Need a Pressure Gauge?

Types of Dies and Accessories

VIDEO - What's Included with the Tortolita Press?
Types of Dies
Tortolita Press Accessories
All About Urethane

Hydraulic Press Safety

Hydraulic Press Safety
Always Center Your Work
Spacers: How Many Do You Need?

Using Impression Dies

Which Impression Dies Will Work with the Tortolita?
PDF - Instructions for Using Impression Dies
Annealing - Technical Information
VIDEO - How to Anneal
How to Press Solid
VIDEO - How to Melt Scrap and Press Solid
VIDEO - How to Use Shot Plates and Press Solid
How to Press Hollow
VIDEO - How to Use Ring Dies
Pressing Solid vs. Pressing Hollow
VIDEO - Small vs. Large Pieces of Urethane for Impression Dies
VIDEO - How to Use Cardboard for Shallow Impression Dies
VIDEO - How to Use Chasing & Repousse Tools for Refining Impression Die Pressings

Pancake Dies

VIDEO - How to Use Pancake Dies
PDF - Pancake Die Instructions Postcard
VIDEO - How to Use the Pancake Die Opener
VIDEO - How to Add Textural Details to Pancake Die Cutouts
VIDEO - How to Remove Burrs from Metal Blanks

Silhouette Dies

VIDEO - How to Use Silhouette Dies
PDF - Silhouette Die Instructions

Miscellaneous Tips, Tricks and Notables

VIDEO - How to Remove Rust from Steel Tools
Hydraulic Press Glossary

Course Conclusion

Course Conclusion