Abstract: A workpiece transfer assembly (10) for a press includes a reciprocating member and a series of longitudinally spaced in-line stations wherein each station is a further progression of the workpiece (W) forming process. The assembly (10) includes a shaft (14) having a distal end (34) for supporting the transfer bar (12). The distal end (34) of the shaft (14) has a bore (35) for receiving a pin (36) which also extends through the transfer bar (12) for securing the transfer bar (12) to the shaft (14) in a locking position. A spring (52) interconnects the end of the shaft (14) and the pin for retaining.