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Starting a new thread for a bearing press discussion.

chapmanruss wrote: Wed Feb 18, 2026 2:51 pm Prior to getting a Press myself I replaced Bearings with other tools.

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.

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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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!

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

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.