Tool Talk
Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: ron darner on May 05, 2013, 01:42:00 PM
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Went to a fairly large Flea Market yesterday, and found a few more drills for my collection. On way home, made my first-ever stop at a place called Delaney's Surplus Sales (and yes, the phraseology is intended to imply that it WON'T be the last!). Delaney's bills itself as offering plant liquidator [services], and selling government surplus, factory surplus, salvage merchandise, tools, hardware, and lumber. They also have a variety of scrap and found-object sculptures, and a - lot - more. For a flavor of what they're like, see http://www.delaneyssurplus.com/history (http://www.delaneyssurplus.com/history)/. It didn't take long for me to start finding power drills in their tool area . . . and despite their closing before I'd gotten done looking, I came away with four more. One is an unknown brand, missing its label. I will add photos, and ask for any possible help in identifying who made it, or who sold it. The color is more of a pale greenish-gold than it looks in the photos, if that helps. I missed another unlabeled drill, but hope to find it again (they turn out the lights when they close, and switches were being flipped before the announcement ended!)
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I think I've got it: a Thor, probably Model 910 like the one in this eBay ad: http://www.eBay.com/itm/vintage-thor-drill-original-box-and-key-model-910-/261209804622?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd1514f4e (http://www.eBay.com/itm/vintage-thor-drill-original-box-and-key-model-910-/261209804622?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd1514f4e). I finally decided that Thor was the best possibility, based on the styling, layout of the rear vents, color, and position & shape of handle. I did quite a bit of searching through images of Thor tools before coming across this one.
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I'm no expert, but that looks like a match to me.
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I recall the drill being sold only in a chain store, late 50s or early 60s, possibly Western Auto or a similar chain. Not sure of the Thor branding, but I do remember the drag ribs to "protect" the tool.