Snap-on A180A Bearing Packer. Does it work??

[johnsdeere850j]

Anybody have one? Does it work?

 

[00S4Boy]

I'm a snap on junkie but seriously don't waste your money.

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=192

 

[dan1120]

Same as the matco packer and lisle packer. I picked up a matco branded packer on special last month for $25. Either brand works the same, and works well.

 

[MoToys]

I love my snap-on Tools too but that is stupid money.
Harbor freight has one like the lisle but it also has a grease zerk on the top for about $20.00.

Found it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-grease-packer-65636.html

 

[peterbilr98]

my lisel works just fine

 

[johnsdeere850j]

Not gonna pay 200 for it....neighbor has one new in the box he would sell me for 50 i just want to know if its any good. no way in hell i would pay 200 for it

 

[otis66]

Mine says craftsman on the side,

 

[soj]

I have the Lisle also, works great, instead of pushing down by hand, on bigger bearings I put it in the vice...

But the Snap-On is not the same design: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=11617&PartNo=A180A&group_id=1547&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

I have used that type (though not a Snap-On) also, they work well.

 

[Scuderia-F1]

For $50, I say go for it!

 

[tw33k2514]

Definitely not worth the price. Any of the ones posted will work just fine.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

My buddy has developed the best method of packing bearings I've ever seen. Ziploc sells their little vacuum sealer system for $5 and change. Put a bunch of grease in the bag, throw the bearings in and start pumping.

Once the bag has drawn down completely, it's pulled grease through every nook and cranny in the bearings.

 

[Bull]

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My buddy has developed the best method of packing bearings I've ever seen. Ziploc sells their little vacuum sealer system for $5 and change. Put a bunch of grease in the bag, throw the bearings in and start pumping.

Once the bag has drawn down completely, it's pulled grease through every nook and cranny in the bearings.

I found this thread because I was searching for info on a vintage SO A180 packer, trying to see how and how well it works. This idea about the Ziploc vacuum system sounds pretty awesome, though. Has anyone else tried it? I'd be able to get the Ziploc starter kit for under $5 on Amazon.

 

[CWP1616L]

I like the Lisle 65250 :

 

[otis66]

Anybody have one? Does it work?

Yes, it works but get one without the Snap On label and it will not cost as much.

 

[pcmeiners]

Firstly bearing are not supposed to be fully packed, generally 1/3-2/3s of the space should contain grease. Secondly, many greases are not compatible with each other, so squeezing out the old grease with the new can create issues, unless the same type/or compatible grease is used. Admittedly hand packing is pretty messy, but a roll of paper towels is pretty cheap. $200 will buy a real tool

 

[Murphy4570]

I use the Matco one, rebranded Lisle packer. Cost like $30 I think. Works very well.

Packing bearings by hand is a real PITA and time consuming. Eff that.