burgmaster turret drill

#1 · June 27, 2022, 8:48 pm

Hi Ed.

Do you have a burgmaster turret drill?

I recently bought one (well, actually 3. Two that seem fully functional and one that is missing a couple parts and doesn't rotate the turret). I'm checking them over and cleaning them up.

The manuals I found refer to a clutch/spindle removal tool. Is that absolutely essential to pulling the spindles to change the speeds?

I haven't been able to even locate a picture of what it looks like.

Thanks. 🙂

#2 · June 28, 2022, 7:20 am

Hi Karl! Nice to have ya here! OK..... Burgmaster..... yes, I have 4 of them. All are the OB models, one that I use, and 3 for parts. The short answer is yes, you must pull the turret to get to the spindles. I also found it necessary to built a small slide hammer for pulling the spindles..... with a threaded rod on the end that matches the hole/internal threads on the spindles.

Ed Caffrey, ABS Mastersmith "The Montana Bladesmith" "Nobody Cares What you Know, Until they Know You Care!"

#3 · June 28, 2022, 1:27 pm

you're going to love your burgomaster. Ive had mine for many years and its great especially for folder making.

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