Dake was a pioneer on the web and participated in early test sites on the internet. This paved the way for a whole new generation to learn about Dake machine tools.

Joining forces on January 7, 1887, Dake and the others established the Dake Engine Company. This move not only kick started over a century of metalworking manufacturing, but it also brought …

No matter where you currently are in your metalworking journey, our experts here at Dake can match you up with the perfect arbor press machine for you. But first things first.

A bit more complicated than the arbor press, you might think that finding replacement parts is hard. However, we make it easy to request parts for vintage machines here at Dake. If you look at our …

Dake offers nine different types of hydraulic presses for all of your metalworking needs. With so many categories to choose from, it might seem a bit difficult to choose which hydraulic press is right for …

If you are looking for a metalworking machine that can easily slice to any type of metal, then you should divert your attention to the Dake cold saws. Specifically designed to reduce chatter, these machines …

DAKE The First 135 Years What better way to start a new year than by reviewing the last 135 years? Let’s take a look back at the history behind Dake and see how the company... Continue Reading

This week we kick off the Dake series, Dake presses: set up, trouble shooting, and maintenance. Yes, an arbor press is pretty straight forward, but to get the most out of the press and to keep you safe …

There are three different types of arbor presses- single leverage, ratchet leverage, and compound leverage- here we break them down for you.

Even with almost 12" of blade buried in the cut, the saw never complained. An even better choice is the Dake (or Johnson / Kysor-Johnson / Dake-Johnson) Model J. This is a much larger, heavier, more …