I'm going to need to press some wheels onto axles (standard gauge, if it matters, but might include O down the road), and I've been looking at various tools. At this point, I won't be doing any steam engines where quartering is needed, but can't rule that out in the future. I anticipate occasional use.
There is a wide variety of tools available at varying prices. One can spend anywhere from $50 to $400 for a small arbor press - what do you get for the extra money? Does anybody use sockets and a C-clamp?
I found some old topics that mentioned having to modify a cheap press, but I didn't see many details.
What suggestions do you have regarding the techniques and different types of tools for this work? Thanks.
