Tool Talk
Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: JoeCB on March 08, 2022, 09:17:32 AM
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I added another wrist buster drill to my tool box. 1/2 inch Black & Decker 375 RPM , should be a real torque house, $10... needed cleaning and a new cord. The other is a big 1/2" Thor a little faster, 550 RPM. Be sure to have your feet firmly planted when that drill bit grabs :grin:
Joe B
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Hello, Joe. Those are great tools!! I have the Black & Decker, and use it for mixing joint compound. It will spin the entire full 5 gallon bucket!!! You can hold the bucket still with your feet, but I learned from the drywall guys to stand on the edges of the open bucket :grin:
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IPt, yah' drywall guys are a special breed ... roofers too :grin:
Joe B
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Hi JoeCB,
What a find that was.
Are those 5/8" spindles?
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Great finds & great price. Just make sure you screw in at least an 8" pipe nipple into the top of the B&D prior to using it. Without it, your arms will twist up like in the old Popeye cartoons.
My Granddad had a B&D like it that we used for concrete drilling. No need for a hammer drill.
Dad had a Thor like yours. I'll have to see if I can find it the next time I go home. Both tools were built to last.
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Model 12 ( I like those too) said .... "
" Are those 5/8" spindles?"
Don't understand ???
the chucks are 1/2 capacity
Joe B
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Hi there JoeCB,
What I mean, is are the 1/2" Chuck's threads ( Mount) 1/2 - 20 or 5/8 - 16 ?
After seeing your post, I'll be keeping an eye out. That Black & Decker one might show up here.
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