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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: coolford on November 27, 2020, 03:27:26 PM

Title: Millers Falls No.12 breast drill
Post by: coolford on November 27, 2020, 03:27:26 PM

Did a major save on this tool, was very rusty and both the chuck shaft and wheel shaft were frozen.  At auction a few weeks ago he could not get a bid at $2.50 so he asked anyone want it for a dollar?  I raised my hand and got it, I figured the side handle was worth more than that as I had one missing the handle.  However, when I got it home I found I didn't have a No.12.  In its day it cost $6.60 in my 1938 catalog, two speed, adjustable handle, level, and a master chuck which takes round, tangs and morse taper bits.  Typical chore to restore, WD-40 and Blaster freed it up in about a week, took the rust and paint off in my blast cabinet, Wire wheeled the chuck and wheel shaft, sanded the handles, sealed them and repainted everything.  Here it is today.

Title: Re: Millers Falls No.12 breast drill
Post by: bonneyman on November 27, 2020, 04:17:21 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: Millers Falls No.12 breast drill
Post by: Yadda on November 27, 2020, 05:05:40 PM

Great job!

Title: Re: Millers Falls No.12 breast drill
Post by: p_toad on November 27, 2020, 05:42:17 PM

downright beautiful. :smiley:

Title: Re: Millers Falls No.12 breast drill
Post by: lptools on November 27, 2020, 08:16:46 PM

Wow!! Nice work!!

Title: Re: Millers Falls No.12 breast drill
Post by: coolford on November 28, 2020, 03:05:56 PM

Thanks, I get a lot of satisfaction when I save a tool such as this one.