hah3, Is what you're saying that the base plate that came with the HF press is useless? Seems to me also that something is wrong that the HF press if to use it there must be a hole in the ram. I've done many jobs on model trains and full-size boats & cars, but never did use an arbor press, so that's an area where I am a neophyte.
Met you at York: we were discussing wheel pullers. The press on your web site looks to be excellent and top quality, but as I noted above, I don't expect to do another job requiring one.