BB Crystal Press Question

[tjcdas]

Guys just wondering if the bottom post can be removed? I would like to be able to use some threads dies also with this press. 

If the bottom post can be removed which direction should it be removed?

Thanks 

Tom

[mlfloyd1]

That’s a serious looking press!


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[tjcdas]

I also have a Bergeon 6040 with dies would like to make the snap-on and threaded dies work on both presses

[mlfloyd1]

It doesn’t look like it would take much pressure with the length of that lever.

Bergeon makes very good equipment.


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[nickelsilver]

I'd be willing to bet it's a light press fit, and the hole goes through the bottom, and a few taps on a brass drift from the bottom would knock it out.

[tjcdas]

Is brass used to be softer on the metal?  Im going to try a clamp with some tubing will pick up sone punches if this fails.

Thanks

 

Tom

[nickelsilver]

Yes the brass is gentle on the other parts, no need to buy special stuff any old brass bar that fits.

[tjcdas]

Used some Liquid Wrench and a rod and hammer success, the c-clamp didn't budge the pressed in stub.

 

It took major force to remove the bottom die holder.