Dropped $80 on a bearing press kit and I'm still not sure if it was worth it

I mean, it's nice to have the right tool for headset and wheel hub work, but I only use it maybe twice a year. For the same cash, I could've gotten a really good set of hex wrenches I'd use every single day. Do you guys think a press is a must-have or just a luxury for a small shop?

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nathanh4413d ago

I used to just hammer bearings in with a socket and a mallet. After ruining a Chris King headset cup, I bought the Park Tool HHP-2. It's one of those tools that saves you from a very expensive mistake, so for me it paid for itself on day one.

mark_fisher4813d ago

That tool is basically a precision press. It spreads the force perfectly around the cup edge so it goes in straight every time. I've pressed in dozens of headset cups with mine and they all seat perfectly.