Joe - I once sustained a broken rib from a wheel bearing that exploded while being persuaded off an axle shaft with a hefty hydraulic press. Could easily have been worse. Moral(s) of story: Don't press bearings off - Cut them off with a torch. Duh... Yeah, I know oxy-acetylene is pricey; it was then too; See appended scriptural reference... b) Buy a new grinder, maybe? * Scriptural reference: Be kind to thy Ass, for it bears thee... --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .