Stop in for a cup of coffee

There are different ways, press is not my choice. U-joint press is something i commonly use, but i dont push the limits.i will crank on pusher bolt and whack with a hammer to get it moving.
Other preference is vise and hammer.
Do you think it can be saved?
It seems relatively soft, I'm assuming no harm in heating to dull red (rosebud) ?
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