compact reversed cim gearbox and output shaft question

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Originally Posted by Cothron Theiss

Having just gone through a season where I tried to use lots of press-fit bearings without a press, I can attest to this. And now that I've found that an 8mm shaft makes a wonderful press-fit into a 5/16 bore, I'll be needing a press even more.

I've had a lot of luck pressing things with just a large vise (we have nice wide ones in the woodshop) but there are times when a press comes in handy.

Getting one suitable for 1/2" hex broaches like a 5 ton might be wise.