HF fails

no jab taken, I understand now the minimum capacity for something like this is 12T and a sturdy frame. I was given the chance to use this on loan for free so Im out only the cost of welding another straight 3/4 bar to the bedplate @ $2.00. I still feel the rail idea would make this press 100% better.

I would gusset it, the problem with that thing is there is nothing to prevent side movement, hence failure.

4 gussets at 90* to one another would certainly ad strength.