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 There’s a point in your work where starting from scratch every time just doesn’t make sense anymore. 

In this episode, I sit down with Peter Gilroy of Bonny Doon Engineering to talk about how the hydraulic press can shift your process from one-off making into something more repeatable and intentional. 

We get into what it actually does beyond cutting discs, how it changes the way metal moves, and why it can open up entirely new possibilities in your designs and production. 

This is not about buying more tools. It is about understanding when the right tool becomes a turning point. 

We cover: 

•  What die forming and coining actually mean 
•  Why press work creates strength, detail, and efficiency you cannot get by hand 
•  How one die can turn into an entire collection 
•  The difference between hobby presses and professional systems 
•  The idea of the “upgrade tax” and how to think long term 
•  How the press integrates with engraving, stone setting, and more 

If you have been wondering whether a hydraulic press makes sense for your work, this conversation will give you a much clearer way to think about it.
 
You can explore more about Bonny Doon at https://bonnydoontools.com
and see what might actually fit your studio.

If you want to go a little deeper, I share key takeaways and additional teaching from each episode through my email list at https://courtneygrayarts.com
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And if you have the chance to watch this one on YT, it is worth it. The visuals really help bring these concepts to life.
 

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