Tuning an Eggbeater Drill so it ‘Spins Real Good’ by Andy Seaman

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I love eggbeater drills. They work well for poking small holes in most any material. They’re compact and light, don’t have batteries that need to be changed, are quiet, safe and operate smoothly if you know how to tune them. The other thing that I love about eggbeaters is that they’re mechanically complex relative to planes, spokeshaves and other hand tools, yet the classic makers of these tools have done a terrific job of producing elegant designs. 

My dad was kind enough to lend me his Millers Falls #77A eggbeater so I could run you through a tune-up.

Andy Seaman
April, 2006