Independent Tool Bearing Press
by
Independent
SKU: INDY-PRESS
Description
The Independent Bearing Press is a durable press for installing and removing bearings without damaging them, at home or in the shop. It mounts to a countertop, a tool bench, or a piece of wood for portability, and the mounting hardware is included.
It has a mounting piece for 608 bearings (8mm ID), so it works on skateboard, longboard, inline, and quad wheels.
Who the Independent Bearing Press Is For
- Skaters who swap bearings often
- Home and shop mechanics
- Inline and quad skaters
- Anyone who wants to stop damaging bearings
Features
- Presses and removes bearings
- 608 (8mm ID) mounting piece
- Mounts to countertop, bench, or wood
- Mounting hardware included
Benefits
- No damage to bearings during install or removal
- Works on skateboard, longboard, inline, and quad wheels
- Solid, durable build
Why Use a Bearing Press
Pushing bearings in with your truck axle or prying them out with a tool can twist the races and damage the shields, cage, and balls. A bearing press applies straight, even force to the right part of the bearing, so bearings go in and come out without damage.
Specs
| Brand | Independent |
| Model | Bearing Press |
| Bearing Size | 608 (8mm ID) |
| Works With | Skateboard, longboard, inline, and quad wheels |
| Mounting | Countertop, tool bench, or wood base |
| Includes | Bearing press and mounting hardware |
Compare Independent Tools
Independent makes the Reflex Threader all-in-one, the Bearing Saver T-Tool, and a bench-mount bearing press.
| Product | Type | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Reflex Threader Tool Black | All-in-one tool with press and re-threader | Black |
| Reflex Threader Tool Red | All-in-one tool with press and re-threader | Red |
| Reflex Threader Tool White | All-in-one tool with press and re-threader | White |
| Bearing Saver T-Tool | T-tool | Black |
| Bearing Press (this page) | Bench-mount bearing press | Not listed |
FAQ
What bearings does it fit?
608 bearings (8mm ID), the standard for skateboard, longboard, inline, and quad wheels.
Does it need to be mounted?
It's designed to mount on a countertop, tool bench, or a piece of wood for portability. Mounting hardware is included.
Description
The Independent Bearing Press is a durable press for installing and removing bearings without damaging them, at home or in the shop. It mounts to a countertop, a tool bench, or a piece of wood for portability, and the mounting hardware is included.
It has a mounting piece for 608 bearings (8mm ID), so it works on skateboard, longboard, inline, and quad wheels.
Who the Independent Bearing Press Is For
- Skaters who swap bearings often
- Home and shop mechanics
- Inline and quad skaters
- Anyone who wants to stop damaging bearings
Features
- Presses and removes bearings
- 608 (8mm ID) mounting piece
- Mounts to countertop, bench, or wood
- Mounting hardware included
Benefits
- No damage to bearings during install or removal
- Works on skateboard, longboard, inline, and quad wheels
- Solid, durable build
Why Use a Bearing Press
Pushing bearings in with your truck axle or prying them out with a tool can twist the races and damage the shields, cage, and balls. A bearing press applies straight, even force to the right part of the bearing, so bearings go in and come out without damage.
Specs
| Brand | Independent |
| Model | Bearing Press |
| Bearing Size | 608 (8mm ID) |
| Works With | Skateboard, longboard, inline, and quad wheels |
| Mounting | Countertop, tool bench, or wood base |
| Includes | Bearing press and mounting hardware |
Compare Independent Tools
Independent makes the Reflex Threader all-in-one, the Bearing Saver T-Tool, and a bench-mount bearing press.
| Product | Type | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Reflex Threader Tool Black | All-in-one tool with press and re-threader | Black |
| Reflex Threader Tool Red | All-in-one tool with press and re-threader | Red |
| Reflex Threader Tool White | All-in-one tool with press and re-threader | White |
| Bearing Saver T-Tool | T-tool | Black |
| Bearing Press (this page) | Bench-mount bearing press | Not listed |
FAQ
What bearings does it fit?
608 bearings (8mm ID), the standard for skateboard, longboard, inline, and quad wheels.
Does it need to be mounted?
It's designed to mount on a countertop, tool bench, or a piece of wood for portability. Mounting hardware is included.