Burgmaster drill turret drill press

[DUSTIN@STI]

Well I just picked this up. My plan was to remove the drill assemblies and use the table for a welding table. However I'm not sure if it would be better to sell it as a unit and try to make money on it. I can't find much on this setup or what it could be worth. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[toddmp]

these turrets show up fairly regularly in the bay area. they appear to sit on CL for ages. not sure what the resale opportunities are in TX though.

 

[Wes J]

It's one of those things like turret lathes and cam auto screw machines. 50 years ago, it was an awesome tool found in almost any production shop. Today, they have been almost entirely replaced by CNC machines. You still find them in fab shops and other places with only occasional production drilling needs.

Do as you like. I would not expect an easy sale on the complete unit.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Use the table and save the chucks. Scrap the rest. Trust me.

 

[crguy]

Maybe the turret heads are worth something for parts to people that still use them?

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Thanks for the input! Welding table it is!

 

[SweetD]

There is an awesome book available about the history of the Burgmaster company and products, and the rise and fall of the machine tool industry in the USA in the last century:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/158798153X/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Just as an FYI. Cool (and somewhat sad) story.