Re: Do I really need an arbor press ?

"Bob La Londe"  wrote in message news:vtovn5$2qhuj$1@dont-email.me...
Speaking of u-joints.  I broke my first bench vise trying to press out a
u-joint with a cheater bar on the vise handle.  A task that was achieved
with ease with a 12 ton hydraulic press.  Also a task I wouldn't try,
even with my 6 ton, with an arbor press.  Maybe I should try.  The last
one I did was a huge pain.  The biggest problem was supporting the drive
shaft.  The arbor press is already mounted on a heavy work bench.
Bob La Londe
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The last U joint I tried to press out for a neighbor was a GM one with the injected plastic retainer I didn't know about.
It's easy with the right tool, a smoke wrench.