XL650 Only Strong Mount

#1 · March 12, 2014, 4:01 am

Using the XL650 Strong Mount, will I need to place the mount flush with the front of the bench or can I mount it back from the edge as with the 550/650 strong mount? I want to have the press mounted as far back from the edge as possible without having to notch the bench. My order has already shipped and I am now worried that I should have ordered the 550/650 strong mount.

Thanks,

Dave

#2 · March 12, 2014, 4:14 pm

You should be able to mount the 650-only strong mount back about the same distance from the edge of your bench as you do the 550 mount.

#3 · March 12, 2014, 11:06 pm

Excellent, thanks for the quick reply!

#4 · March 13, 2014, 7:27 pm

Dave,

Mount your press to the strong mount before you start drilling any holes in your bench. Lower the handle all the way down and then slide the whole contraption back until the handle just clears the front of the bench. I didn't do that and now I have unused holes in my bench. I tried mounting it too far back because of ceiling clearances and then couldn't cycle it, and had to redrill the holes further forward. Just my 2 cents.

#5 · March 14, 2014, 4:42 am

Thanks for the tip JJ, that is what I am planning to do. I just received my order today and am unboxing it and getting ready to mount the press now.

Dave

#6 · March 14, 2014, 7:13 am

Thanks for the tip JJ, that is what I am planning to do. I just received my order today and am unboxing it and getting ready to mount the press now.

Dave