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Offline john k

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Push drills
« on: March 29, 2017, 10:02:51 PM »
Awhile back, found the shiny push drill, Yankee, unused.  Has all the bits.  Then a near twin that has lots of wear, a Goodell Pratt, still has a couple of bits.  The blue one is a Stanley Handyman, also unused.  Took the second shot as I realize there are a few people that don't know how to get at the bits.  Yes, I use them too. 
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Re: Push drills
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2017, 10:15:29 PM »
I have several that I use when needed.
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Re: Push drills
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2017, 11:18:04 AM »
Push drills are under-appreciated.  Nothing beats them when installing hardware around the house (brackets for shades, cabinet hinges, etc.).  This is particularly true when you're up on a ladder; they fit nicely in the back pocket of your jeans, right next to the screwdriver you'll use to put screws in the holes you just made.

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Re: Push drills
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2017, 03:24:47 PM »
You meant this type of screwdriver, right?
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Offline Bill Houghton

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Re: Push drills
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2017, 04:57:38 PM »
No, reciprocating screwdrivers - "Yankee" screwdrivers - are valuable, too; but push drills make holes.

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Re: Push drills
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2017, 11:05:55 PM »
i used one of those push drills under my desk at work to mount the security cable for my pc.   worked like a champ.   They're still good to have around.

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Re: Push drills
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2017, 08:40:12 AM »
Have a bunch of them, never used one.

Offline Bill Houghton

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Re: Push drills
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2017, 03:00:51 PM »
Have a bunch of them, never used one.
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