Small press??? school me

[Paul_E_D]

I'm thinking a handy tool to have in the garage would be a small press for removing/installing bearings. This would just be for moto parts, so I don't need anything big. I know nothing about them though.

Any recommendations? Things to look for or avoid?

[Pigman]

Here is a good site and the 1st one is more than enough. I have several here at work and thats a good all around one..

http://www.calibex.com/hydraulic-pre...0--search-html

this one..

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-...1-001b2166c62d

[gamorg02]

i looked into this a while back, but i wanted one to be able to do 18" rims and the only HF one was the biggest one. couldn't see spending 2 bills and taking up that much real estate in my garage or basement for something i'd use maybe once a year. so my advice would be just make sure the working width and what you'd use it for are in line.

[nt650hawk]

I was hunting around last week for one. + 1 as for looking for the width that is appropriate for what you are looking press without obstruction. also nice to make sure the jack can be moved side to side for those off set bearings where you may need the extra room.

[Paul_E_D]

Mmm... I guess wheel bearings are out. I'm re-thinking...

[BluGixxer]

Just a thought, lst time I did wheel bearings on a bike , it was a Katana, and you didn't need a press, you just tapped them in and out with a brass or soft punch and go round and round , if its that tight. Something is wrong. Or try heat the rim (evenly, and not to hot) and have some ice on the bearings , that always good for a few thousands.

[Paul_E_D]

yeah, actually wheels aren't an issue,

[BluGixxer]

And also I have the harbor frieght special. I am not sure , but I think it was the 12 ton, its a bench top model, has return springs, they suck, so did the pump, it didn't take much to blow out the seals and make it useless.
I welded in a chunk of 3/8 thick 4" wide flat stock across the top where the top of the jack hits , and replaced the jack with a larger one from a garage sale , maybe a real 20 ton. And it does everything I ask of it. Doesn't take up much room , came with press plates , but if you use it , you will have a collection of chunks of metal that are usefull when pressing things in and out.

[Rada]

This is my little fellow.

All 2500 pounds worth.
I prefer an arbor press vs hydraulic for anything that requires feel.

[DynoTune]

To funny just bough a returned one at harbor...60 bucks,...love it for basic press..not for wheels, it's small but does not take up much space...sweet

[gamorg02]

To funny just bough a returned one at harbor...60 bucks,...love it for basic press..not for wheels, it's small but does not take up much space...sweet

which one?

[K13sman]

Here's a 3 ton press I just purchased from Maine I found on Craigslist. I should have gotten one years ago.