who made this?

[rut72]

 I just came across this Craftsman drill with sanding and jigsaw attachments that connect with a twist lock type mechanism. The attachments are unmarked and I have been unable to find any information on the internet. I'm thinking that this is some sort of aftermarket product that can be adapted to any drill but I really can't be sure. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[Bill Houghton]

The tie-in mechanism implies that it was factory to me.  I can imagine a chuck, circular saw, ?  These attachments for drill motors were quite popular, as far as offerings (less so as far as purchases, I think), after World War II.  The economic boom of the 50s took a while to ramp up, and a lot of new homeowners needed tools to work on their homes; and the smaller size of electric motors fostered by wartime research made compact electric drill motors feasible.

They were never terribly practical; most drill motors of that size drew 2 or 2.5 amps, rarely as much as 3 amps.  Often, you'd be faster with a handsaw, hand sanding with a block of wood, etc.  But the power workshop was the Newest Big Thing in consumer workshops after the war.

That's a pretty cool design.  You might look through the listings of Sears power tool catalogs on Vintage Machinery, links below.  You'll probably have to register (free) to read them.

The specific link: http://www.vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=222&tab=3&sort=2&th=false&fl=
Vintage Machinery's home page: http://www.vintagemachinery.org/

[oldgoaly]

I think we have the circle saw attachment, w/ box.

[Chillylulu]

I have 2 or 3 "multi" tool kits. Each one has a motor that attaches to a drill, jig saw, and a third tool (I'm thinking a sander) and they come in a metal carrying case that has room for attachments and supplies. Your tools look like that kind rather than the other drill motor attachments.

Single jig-saw, angle attachments, circular saw, drill press, sanders and other attachments were made for drill motors. In fact the earliest drill motors look like motors with a jacobs chuck attached. Simple switches, speed reducer mechanisms, and handles complete the motor modifications to make the drill motors.

I know one of the kits I have is a Montgomery Ward's. The kits are complete with ads & literature. I'll put them on my list of stuff to do and try to get some pics to post.

All of these kits make more sense, at least for me, after reading Scott G's reply on electric motors in a post about Dremel motor kits.

Chilly

[rut72]

Bill, thanks for the link to the Sears catalog site. I searched every available catalog and found nothing that matches my attachments. The drill itself appears to be an early 60's model. The twist lock attachment that is mounted on the drill would almost have to be made specifically for that model because of the way it uses the existing screws. I wonder if the multi tool attachment was something that was sold by another catalog like J.C Whitney or something similar? Thanks for the info.

[lptools]

Hello, There is also a Craftsman OEM List on Vintage Machinery.org. You can cross reference tools manufactured for Sears, if you have the Sears or Craftsman part number .  Here is the link.   Regards,Lou   
            http://vintagemachinery.org/home.aspx

[1930]

I like these attachments and the idea behind them, your lucky to own them. I hope you take care of them or find someone that will. I unfortunately do not have the space for all the things I like.