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Millers Falls No.12 breast drill

Started by coolford, November 27, 2020, 03:27:26 PM

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coolford

Did a major save on this tool, was very rusty and both the chuck shaft and wheel shaft were frozen.  At auction a few weeks ago he could not get a bid at $2.50 so he asked anyone want it for a dollar?  I raised my hand and got it, I figured the side handle was worth more than that as I had one missing the handle.  However, when I got it home I found I didn't have a No.12.  In its day it cost $6.60 in my 1938 catalog, two speed, adjustable handle, level, and a master chuck which takes round, tangs and morse taper bits.  Typical chore to restore, WD-40 and Blaster freed it up in about a week, took the rust and paint off in my blast cabinet, Wire wheeled the chuck and wheel shaft, sanded the handles, sealed them and repainted everything.  Here it is today.

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coolford

Thanks, I get a lot of satisfaction when I save a tool such as this one.