Russ - what kind of press did you buy and are you happy with it? I'm thinking about getting one and would appreciate any recommendations you or others could give.chapmanruss wrote: Wed Feb 18, 2026 2:51 pm Prior to getting a Press myself I replaced Bearings with other tools.
Bearing press recommendations
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Bearing press recommendations
Starting a new thread for a bearing press discussion.
- Matanuska
1984 Mark V upgraded to 520 PowerPro. Shopsmith cast iron table bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, and 60's vintage 610 jigsaw SPT's. Makita 2040 15" planer, JessEm Mast-R-Lift II router table.
1984 Mark V upgraded to 520 PowerPro. Shopsmith cast iron table bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, and 60's vintage 610 jigsaw SPT's. Makita 2040 15" planer, JessEm Mast-R-Lift II router table.
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chapmanruss
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Re: Bearing press recommendations
I have a 12 ton press similar to the one below from Harbor Freight. It works well for removing and installing bearings. I have a collection of different "plates" to use for different diameter shafts. 12 tons is overkill for removing and installing the bearings but I like the range of adjustments of the cross bar and the sturdiness of the press.
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Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
Re: Bearing press recommendations
Thanks Russ. I'll have to think about that some more before I pull the trigger. I'm rapidly running out of floor space in my shop!
- Matanuska
1984 Mark V upgraded to 520 PowerPro. Shopsmith cast iron table bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, and 60's vintage 610 jigsaw SPT's. Makita 2040 15" planer, JessEm Mast-R-Lift II router table.
1984 Mark V upgraded to 520 PowerPro. Shopsmith cast iron table bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, and 60's vintage 610 jigsaw SPT's. Makita 2040 15" planer, JessEm Mast-R-Lift II router table.
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GetterDone
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Re: Bearing press recommendations
Here is a recommendation if you are limited on floor space in the link below.
52 in 1 Custom Bushing Driver Set Custom Bushing Bearing & Seal Driver Set Installer Bush Removal Puller Bearing Press Tool Kit Transmission Wheel Axle Bearing Race Seal
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Bicos-Bushing-Be ... 85&sr=8-50
52 in 1 Custom Bushing Driver Set Custom Bushing Bearing & Seal Driver Set Installer Bush Removal Puller Bearing Press Tool Kit Transmission Wheel Axle Bearing Race Seal
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Bicos-Bushing-Be ... 85&sr=8-50
Dwayne
1st Shopsmith Machine= SS Mark V /Jan./1984
2nd Shopsmith Machine= SS Mark V / Mar./1984
3rd Shopsmith Machine= SS Mark V / Jan./1981
4th Shopsmith Machine = SS Mark V (510) 50th anniversary
5th Shopsmith Machine = SS Mark V (510) Dec. 1996
6th Shopsmith Machine = SS Mark VII (1963 ???)
7th Shopsmith Machine = SS Mark V / Nov. 1984 (Double Quill Bearings)
8th Shopsmith Machine = SS Greenie / 1956
Shopsmith headstock only/ From Shopsmith/ June 1957
1st Shopsmith Machine= SS Mark V /Jan./1984
2nd Shopsmith Machine= SS Mark V / Mar./1984
3rd Shopsmith Machine= SS Mark V / Jan./1981
4th Shopsmith Machine = SS Mark V (510) 50th anniversary
5th Shopsmith Machine = SS Mark V (510) Dec. 1996
6th Shopsmith Machine = SS Mark VII (1963 ???)
7th Shopsmith Machine = SS Mark V / Nov. 1984 (Double Quill Bearings)
8th Shopsmith Machine = SS Greenie / 1956
Shopsmith headstock only/ From Shopsmith/ June 1957
Re: Bearing press recommendations
Harbor Freight has a Bearing Separator and puller set that I have seen referenced a number of times on these forums as being successfully used to replace the bearings in a Shopsmith.
Ron--K6VPV
510, upgraded to 520, now PowerPro, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, jointmatic, scroll saw, strip sander, pro planer, OPR, DC3300, and more.
510, upgraded to 520, now PowerPro, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander, jointmatic, scroll saw, strip sander, pro planer, OPR, DC3300, and more.