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Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: JessEm on September 29, 2013, 11:27:16 AM

Title: Old Black & Decker Wrist Breaker Drill
Post by: JessEm on September 29, 2013, 11:27:16 AM

Just came across this old B&D on eBay. My wrist hurts just looking at it.

... circa 1914...?

Title: Re: Old Black & Decker Wrist Breaker Drill
Post by: ron darner on September 29, 2013, 04:15:07 PM

Good bet that the lower nameplate will carry a series of dates for patents applying to this drill.  The pistol grip and trigger switch patent was issued in 1917, IIRC.  It looks like it's missing the rear handle, BTW.  I did a quick search on eBay without finding this particular one.  Here's a handle like I think it should have: http://www.ebay.com/itm/D-HANDLE-FOR-VINTAGE-ANTIQUE-BLACK-DECKER-DRILLS-/321216273842 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/D-HANDLE-FOR-VINTAGE-ANTIQUE-BLACK-DECKER-DRILLS-/321216273842).

Title: Re: Old Black & Decker Wrist Breaker Drill
Post by: JessEm on September 29, 2013, 04:49:15 PM

ron,...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Black-Decker-Type-F-3-8-Electric-Drilll-ANTIQUE-900RPM-fr-stand-1914-/290933591805?pt=Drills&hash=item43bcfe4efd