Reply to caterpillar13:
probably not, i suggest do it right because at these pressures if anything goes wrong it can be fatal !!
Pressure in the hydraulic system isn't that critical, it's just another variable. It's the size of the ram & the pressure that matters, so a larger ram with lower pressure can make the same force as a smaller one at higher pressure. The higher pressure unit will be smaller and lighter though, hence easier to move/use.
A big log splitter might make enough force, but it's not really well setup for the use. A log splitter is designed for a load distributed across the wedge/foot (as you'd get from a log being split), not centered in a specific area as you would have from a press use. You would probably want to set it up so the the track pin in centered about the center of the ram to minimize binding from side loads.
Also, I suspect many log splitters are somewhat overrated on force - if you do the calculations with the ram size and actual rated pump pressure the theoretical force comes up somewhat less than what's advertised. I would also expect that the system is speced for a limited duty cycle at high pressure since most splitting use requires full pressure rarely and generally uses low to moderate pressures. A track press would likely use higher pressure more frequently/longer, and might cause abnormal pump wear or overheating.
Generally speaking it would not be that hard to build a functional homemade press, but the forces involved are not trivial, and there is a very real chance of injury/death if anything fails.