Ignoramus14968 wrote:

I now agree that it was a bad idea. Thanks for some enlightenment in
this regard.

I'd use it as intended and you are close enough to Harbor Freight that a
hydraulic press is cheap enough since you can pick it up if you really need
it. For some automotive applications, you really need a hyd press.

When pushing a broach, that feel, the ability to back up quickly to make
sure you aren't pushing the broach off center (I broke one with a hyd press
once) is sweet. Also nice when you pushing in bushings and dowel pins, your
hand tells you if something isn't right.

Arbor Press = sensitive press
Hydraulic Press = Brute force


Wes