Hydraulic Press Boot Camp
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Course Introduction

Video - Welcome
Hydraulic Power, History, and How it Applies to YOU
Facebook Group - Potter People
QUIZ - Course Introduction
Anatomy of a Hydraulic Press

Anatomy of a Manual Rincon Hydraulic Press
Anatomy of an Electric Rincon Hydraulic Press
What's Up with the Pressure Gauge?
QUIZ - Anatomy of a Hydraulic Press
How to Set Up Your Press - Manual & Electric

Guide to Getting Started with the Hydraulic Press
Rincon Hydraulic Press Set-up and Instructions
Electric Press Conversion
Video: Adding Oil to the Electric Press and Electric Upgrade
Hydraulic Press Safety

Hydraulic Press Key Safety Measures
ALWAYS Center Your Work
Spacers: How Many Do You Need?
QUIZ - Hydraulic Press Safety
Types of Dies and Accessories

Video - Types of Dies Overview
Types of Dies - An Overview
Press Accessories - An Overview
QUIZ - Types of Dies and Accessories
All About Urethane

Everything You Need to Know About Urethane
Video - Urethane Overview
QUIZ - Urethane
Metals For Use in the Hydraulic Press

What Metals Should Be Used in the Hydraulic Press?
What Gauge Should I Use?
QUIZ - Metals for Hydraulic Press
How to Use Pancake Dies

Pancake Die Instructions
Video - How to Use Pancake Dies
Video: Pancake Die Opener Demonstration
Video - How to Open a Potter USA Bracelet Pancake Die
Video - How to Make a Decorative Bezel with a Bezel Pancake Die
Video - How to Use Progressive Pancake Dies
Video - Removing Burrs from Metal Blanks
Video - How to Tighten Potter USA Pancake Dies
Video - How to Add Textural Details to Pancake Die Cutouts
QUIZ - Pancake Dies
How to Use FSS Dies

FSS Die Instructions
Video - How to Use FSS (Fast Stamping System) Dies from PotterUSA
Video - Marking Your Metal for the FSS Dies
Video - Intro to Potter USA's FSS (Fast Stamping System)
QUIZ - FSS Dies
How to Anneal Metal

Video - Annealing
Annealing - Technical Information
QUIZ - Annealing Metal
How to Use Silhouette Dies

Silhouette Die Instructions
Video - How to Use a Silhouette Die
Video - How to Use Potter USA Dish Former Silhouette Dies
How to Make Statement Earrings with a Silhouette Die
QUIZ - Silhouette Dies
How to Use Impression Dies

Impression Die Instructions
Pressing Solid Vs. Pressing Hollow
Video - Striking an Impression Die Solid
Video - How to Use Heavy Gauge Wire in an Impression Die
Video - Small vs. Large Pieces of Urethane for Impression Dies
Video - Impression Dies in a Manual Press
Video - How to Use the Cone Ingot Mold for Shot Dies
Video - How to Use Shallow Impression Dies with Cardboard
Video - How to Use Chasing & Repousse Tools for Refining Impression Die Pressings
Video - How to Carve a Texturing Die on a Blank Puck
Impression Die Projects
Video - Removing Marks from an Impression Die
Video - How to Make an Aluminum Force to Use with Impression Dies
How to Use Impression Dies without a Hydraulic Press
QUIZ - Impression Dies
How to Use Ring Impression Dies

Video - How to Make a Solid Die Struck Ring Band
Video - How to Make a T-Shank Ring
Video - Pressing an 18kt Gold Ring Band From An Antique Die
How to Make A Ring Using Vintage Ring Component Impression Dies
How to Make a Die Struck Ring with the Humpback Ring Pressing Kit
Video: How to Make a Die Struck Ring using the Humpback Ring Kit
Video - How to Make a Humpback Ring
How to Use Pattern Plates

Pattern Plate Instructions
Potter USA Pattern Plates in a Manual Hydraulic Press
QUIZ - Pattern Plates
How to Use Bracelet Forming Dies

Video - Bracelet Formers Overview
Bracelet Former Frame Instructions
Video - How to Make an Anticlastic Bracelet
Video - How to Make a Synclastic Ring
Video - How to Make a Skinny Synclastic Bracelet (Using Cranston Fancy Wire)
Video - How to Make a Synclastic Bracelet with Cranston Fancy Wire
Video - How to Make an Anticlastic Cuff with a Focus on Texturing and Finishing the Metal
QUIZ - Bracelet Forming Dies
More Die Striking History and the PotterUSA Collection

Video - Jewelry Manufacturing From Die Striking to 3D Printed Wax
Video - Historical Filigree T-Shank Ring Production
Video - Roller Die Collection
Miscellaneous Tips, Tricks and Notables

Video - How to Remove Rust from Steel Tools
Video - One Way to Prevent Rust in a Humid Environment
Video - Making the Most of Your Silver
Hydraulic Press Glossary
Older Press Models - Information

Parts of a PotterUSA Manual Hydraulic Press with Jack
Anatomy of a PotterUSA Electric Hydraulic Press
20-ton Standard Hydraulic Press Set-up and Instructions
How to Mount the Hydraulic Press to a Work Surface
Bottle Jack Instructions
Electric Press Set-Up and Instructions (and Electric Upgrade)

Video - Historical Filigree T-Shank Ring Production

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