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Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: amecks on March 01, 2022, 02:44:25 PM

Title: Shopmate Model 77LH "Pistol" style drill
Post by: amecks on March 01, 2022, 02:44:25 PM
This was in a large lot of tools I was given last year.  How useful would this be in the garage?  I like it but not sure I want to go to the trouble of fixing it - i.t needs a cord, at least (a two wire cord, no ground), and could probably use new brushes, if available.  I should probably have checked how the keyless chuck works in action.  It spins freely but I didn't try drilling with it.  Is this a useful tool, or should I put it in the "for sale" pile?
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Title: Re: Shopmate Model 77LH "Pistol" style drill
Post by: Yadda on March 01, 2022, 05:21:17 PM
Check comps and if you can't double your money or better keep it.
Title: Re: Shopmate Model 77LH "Pistol" style drill
Post by: amecks on March 01, 2022, 07:25:09 PM
Double zero dollars?  Two times $0 = $0.  Guess I can't double my money!  Just kidding - because this was part of a box of tools a co-worker gave me.

What is the chance of finding new brushes?  Probably also zero.
Title: Re: Shopmate Model 77LH "Pistol" style drill
Post by: skipskip on March 01, 2022, 08:57:29 PM
Al:
brushes are pretty common, most hardware stores have a box of universal ones.  other wise motor shop will have them

Skip
Title: Re: Shopmate Model 77LH "Pistol" style drill
Post by: Bill Houghton on March 01, 2022, 10:08:08 PM
Made for Shopmate by PET (Portable Electric Tools).  Some people like them.  You won't be drilling big holes with it.  If you've already got serviceable drill motors, this would be a toy to play with.
Title: Re: Shopmate Model 77LH "Pistol" style drill
Post by: coolford on March 02, 2022, 07:26:09 AM
I like its looks, I would keep it and repair it even if you don't use it.  However, always check out old tools using a ground fault unless you don't care if you fry yourself.