Shop presses have a wide variety of uses that make them a great addition to any shop or garage. The most common uses for a shop press are metalwork, holding welding projects steady, jewelry-making, and many more. Shop presses are great at separating rusted parts that have fused together while breaking down due to oxidation. You can also reliably straighten bent parts like shafts, control arms, steering linkages, and other components with a shop press. These tools can also have a beneficial impact on the environment. It can be difficult to remove the last bits of oil in an oil filter by draining them, and throwing oil filters out without removing all oil can have a negative impact on the environment. By using a shop press to crush your oil filters, you can completely remove the oil in seconds.