Shop Presses----What's The Difference?
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Shop Presses----What's The Difference?
I need a shop press. I see everything from 6 ton to 50 ton models available from Harbour Freight. A few, namely the 6 ton floor model perplexes me, as it seems you nearly have to lie on the floor to operate it. Is a 10 ton model a correct choice for mostly automotive work, i.e. pressing differential bearings, etc? Any comments or experiences to share?
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Shop Presses----What's The Difference?
The 12T #33497-4RTH seems to be the best buy right now for $120. It will do everything except the BIG trucks. That 6T model would have to be mounted on a bench. Many times you need the space under the unit for a large part like an axle.
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Shop Presses----What's The Difference?
i have a 40 ton industrial free standing unit, and sometime's it's not big enough, but to keep you out of trouble, a 10 ton unit should do fine... biggest thing with a press is having enough blocking.. belive me, it takes alot
