RosinPressNewBuildOrRetrofit

Prices are more or less and not exact values except for the grade A US parts which will be bought from a "proper" Rosin website if I choose the option of course. Option A 1) Hydraulic workshop press 20 tons https://www.ebay.de/itm/352298211492?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0&ssspo=5uinFjAIRrK&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Guk3W1TrRSK&var=621693331255&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 1x200€ 2) Cheap Kolophonium heating plates. https://www.ebay.de/itm/405412835542?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0&ssspo=xikj_oe1rjm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Guk3W1TrRSK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 2x120€ = 250€ 3) Rubber anti vibration mat for the base. 0€ have one laying around Tools needed (open for suggestions) 1) angle grinder to cut off the nob under the jack as the cheap heating plates don't have a mounting option, and to shorten the press if possible. 2) drill to make holes for new screws to reattach the base/feet of the press. 3) heat resistant glue to Glue the heating plates directly on the frame with insulation properties if possible, if not I'll just have to use a separate product or go with out, not ideal but doable. Option B same as option A only difference are the heating plates which are pre manufactured for the purpose 1x200€ https://dulytek.com/products/dulytek-retrofit-rosin-heat-caged-plate-kit-3-x-8-inches-for-15-30-ton-shop-presses 309$ plus import taxes so around 400$ if I'm lucky 🤞🍀 Option C will probably be my running setup until I get the rest for option A or B 1) cheap 5ton Rosin press 300€ 0€ really as I already have it 2)8 or 10 ton jack to replace the 5 ton that came with the original. 25€ to 80€ Tools needed. 1) drill to reattach the new jack