Shopmate Model 77LH "Pistol" style drill

[amecks]

This was in a large lot of tools I was given last year.  How useful would this be in the garage?  I like it but not sure I want to go to the trouble of fixing it - i.t needs a cord, at least (a two wire cord, no ground), and could probably use new brushes, if available.  I should probably have checked how the keyless chuck works in action.  It spins freely but I didn't try drilling with it.  Is this a useful tool, or should I put it in the "for sale" pile?

[Yadda]

Check comps and if you can't double your money or better keep it.

[amecks]

Double zero dollars?  Two times $0 = $0.  Guess I can't double my money!  Just kidding - because this was part of a box of tools a co-worker gave me.

What is the chance of finding new brushes?  Probably also zero.

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Al:
brushes are pretty common, most hardware stores have a box of universal ones.  other wise motor shop will have them

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[Bill Houghton]

Made for Shopmate by PET (Portable Electric Tools).  Some people like them.  You won't be drilling big holes with it.  If you've already got serviceable drill motors, this would be a toy to play with.

[coolford]

I like its looks, I would keep it and repair it even if you don't use it.  However, always check out old tools using a ground fault unless you don't care if you fry yourself.