Arbor Press Specifications

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by JesseK

So what should we look for in an Arbor Press? What can a manual press do other than keying sprockets and shafts?

Arbor presses are an important tool. We use ours here at AndyMark daily. Also, the TechnoKats have one that is used very often.

These tasks are done on the AndyMark arbor press:
Press bearings into press-fit holes in plates, wheels, and gears
Press dowel pins into holes (today was AM Planetary day)
Swedge (is that a word?) over bore holes in AM Omni Wheels so that the bearing stays in better
Press in PEM nuts into Super Shifter side plates
Press in roll pins into Toughbox shaft holes that are drilled too small
Oh, and we broach a few things also

Don't get a 1 ton press... it is not big enough. Get a 3 ton press, like the one here at Northern Tool. I see the ones with a ratchet, but I don't think that is needed for these uses.

A 2 ton press may be big enough, but probably not for a 1/2" broach.

A good arbor press is your friend.

Andy

[Andy Baker]

Another thing to consider...

Try to find a local supplier. These things are heavy. Shipping a heavy arbor press will cost about as much as the press itself.

Around here, we have Rural King, Tractor Supply (north side of Indy), Harbor Freight, and Fastenal as options. I would assume that not every city is lucky enough to have these fabulous options.

AB

[JesseK]

NoVa should have something. I'll take a look around. Thanks for the tips guys.