Tool Talk
What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: coolford on June 05, 2018, 03:44:38 PM
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This hand drill (or is it a multi tool) was in a box of older stuff I bought at a garage sale. It is in great condition and the wood looks like one of the expensive types. It appears to have a top and a bottom as there is a ring of leather between them. I figured it would come apart, but as hard as I have tried it is as shown. I have shaken it and it doesn't sound like anything is inside. One other item, it has a circle of metal in the top of the top section. No name on it anywhere.
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Hello, Coolford. What do the chuck jaws look like? From what I see, I would say Tool Holder, or possibly a haft, or sewing awl. Regards, Lou
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Hi---the jaws in the chuck make a 90 degree angle, probably made to accept square tools. They open to just over 1/4 inch. Should it come apart?
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It certainly looks like it should come apart. If you heat wood will it expand like metal? Maybe you could hold the cap over a light bulb for minute or so and see if the cap loosens. Be careful.
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It is a tool handle. The cap should come off to expose the hollow handle that holds the bits. Maybe you will get lucky and someone jammed a few extra bits above the standard 8 or 10 in there. They usually shake. Tools that I have seen in them include brad awl (different sizes), awl (round and diamond), screwdriver (different sizes), gimlet (different sizes), saw, chisel (different sizes), reamer, tack lifter, and countersink. Some have a wrench for the chuck if it is that type.
One of the very first tools in my collection many years ago was a tool handle. I had no idea what it was. One day I was sitting around drinking a beer, and was shaking it. I heard the bits inside and opened the end. Our first dog liked to chew wood, and chewed it up. So, I no longer have it.
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Hello, Coolford. The wood threads on those caps are often found damaged, from cross threading , or over tightening. Could be swelled from moisture, humidity/damp storage. Maybe a hair dryer for heat. Good luck with your efforts, Lou
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If heat doesn't work, put it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer for a day, and see if that frees it up.
Yes, multitool handle. They're nifty little things, and that looks like a nice one.
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Thanks for the ideas, will give them a try and report the results.
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more often then not, someone has tried to repair the threads with plane ole' glue. If you wiggle the handle back and forth enough, it will probably come off. I do have the tools that would go in there. If it's a really beautiful handle and you get it loose, let me know
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I'm still trying Bird! :grin: