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Title: Today's Gift
Post by: Wrenchmensch on February 02, 2012, 01:19:20 PM

My neighbor of more than 30 years gave me this Stanley Sweetheart No. 619 hand drill.  After cleaning it up, it came out very nicely (at least by this wrench collector's standards). The patent date is 1927.

Title: Re: Today's Gift
Post by: Branson on February 02, 2012, 01:45:53 PM

Oh that's pretty!  What a great gift.

Title: Re: Today's Gift
Post by: Papaw on February 02, 2012, 04:01:55 PM

I've always said- "Treat your friends right and the favor will be returned!"

Title: Re: Today's Gift
Post by: gibsontool on February 02, 2012, 04:50:45 PM

Very nice, I think that some of these were sold with several bits in the handle. The SW trademark had three different versions, they ranged from the early 20's into the 30's. I am not at home so I don't have access to my books so those dates are not too accurate.

Title: Re: Today's Gift
Post by: Wrenchmensch on February 02, 2012, 05:54:38 PM

"I think that some of these were sold with several bits in the handle."  Gibsontool

Yes, they did come with bits in the handle. This one had one small bit left.

Bob

Title: Re: Today's Gift
Post by: Dakota Woodworker on February 02, 2012, 06:06:39 PM

That's a beauty!  It looks to be in pretty good shape still.

Title: Re: Today's Gift
Post by: fliffy42 on February 02, 2012, 08:31:53 PM

Quote from: Papaw on February 02, 2012, 04:01:55 PM

I've always said- "Treat your friends right and the favor will be returned!"

I agree! Nice piece!

Title: Re: Today's Gift
Post by: scottg on February 03, 2012, 11:08:43 AM

Sweet ! Good neighbor
  yours Scott