I can't believe you are not going to spring for a decent, at least Craftsman ring pliars. You will be kicking yourself if you ever need to change out a waste disposal unit under the sink.

In addition your chances of buggering up that ring are high with the method mentioned above, to say nothing of installation after you replaced the bearing. Buy one, you'll be glad you did.

~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer