HHIP 8600-0031 Heavy Duty Arbor Press, .5 Ton Capacity, 10" Height (Pack of 1)

Got to use it the day I received it, and it is perfect. The small footprint is perfect for my Leatherwork station, taking very little place but doing an awesome job for setting rivets, grommets, snaps, or even punching holes. I've also used this to press a fitted bearing, and it worked like a charm. And at around 60-65$ for an arbor press, you can't go wrong. The construction of this unit is on par with other models much bigger and way more expensive. It is a simple design, with very little internals, thus limiting the risk of breaking parts. All parts are forged/machined and tight tolerances keep parts operating smoothly. A little oil then and again, and it can be easily taken apart to clean internal parts and re-lubricate. When you receive the press, you will need to clean the grease on the outside of the unit, to keep it from rusting in transit. The base has holes in it to bolt down to a workbench if needed. It weighs around 20-22 lbs. and has a press clearance area of just over 3 1/2" with the rotating plate, and if you remove the plate you get 4 1/2" clearance to press. All things said, this is a perfect unit for small projects needing press work, takes up very little room, and with the 1/2 ton press capability well worth the purchase.

Keep in mind this was under $40 when I got it so don't expect top quality for that price. The size is very small which is good and bad depending on what you intend to use it for and how much space you have. It isn't overly heavy so you can easily move it around to store it out of the way when it isn't needed or bolt it down permanently. I found it easy to use and it does have some uses. The locking collar is plastic but I probably won't use that piece anyway. It is helpful to be able to adjust where the handle is positioned depending on your job and the locking collar would just make that harder to do. Sort of a weird test job but I was able to form a dished washer with a socket and steel ball. That was an easy job for this little press and would have been harder to do without it. I also used it to form some small parts, flatten others, and even used it to punch some holes. For what it is, I feel it was worth the cost and the quality seems pretty good besides that plastic part. Keeping in mind the small size and the low price, I'd give it 5 stars. It may not be big enough or powerful enough for a lot of jobs but it is a really handy tool to have for the times it will work.

I purchased this Arbor press to bleed the air out of a new water pump. It worked perfectly. I love how this tool is made. It is hurky! Incredibly well made. I would highly recommend this for anyone who works on engines.

Aún no se usa como debería, pero, con las pruebas hechas, deberá funcionar a la perfección!!. Recibido antes de tiempo, gran servicio!!

Hahaha, bought this little Arbor Press for some hobby and craft work. Seems to be a great little press. I would give it 5 stars but I got to tell you the instruction manual leaves a lot to be desired. This is an Arbor Press, very few moving parts, a handle, a gear, a ram and a body.... That's pretty much it. Page 1 of the instructions depicts the press along with text stating Arbor Press and Assembly and Operating Instructions. Page 2 is a Safety and Warning page with only a partial text. Most of the left text is missing. Page 3, now we get to the funny part. Page 3 starts with item # 9. There are no items 1 - 8 btw. Item # 9, Do Not abuse the power cord. Do not yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Do not carry tools by the cord. HELLO, this is an arbor press, there is no electrical cord.. Someone, I'm guessing not in this country has no idea what they are doing or copying... BTW, there are no instructions for how to operate the arbor press in the instruction manual. It's pretty easy to figure out thank god.