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Millers Falls Hand Drills
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Millers Falls Hand Drill No. 2A -1957, Early
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This is an early version of No. 2A edition, introduced in 1957.
The frame is still the same as in 1938 edition - well cast,
malleable iron.
This release went into production in 1957. Millers Falls
catalog describes this drill as:
Single speed hand drill with two pinions. Die cast, iron frame
is enameled black. Drive gear is painted red. Tropical hardwood
main handle with hollow storage for drill bits and cap. "Chef's
cap" side handle.
Ball thrust bearing on spindle. Three-jaw,
spring chuck adjustable from 0 to 3/8 inch. Bright parts
nickel plated.
This example has unusual main handle. I believe that the
handle is made in ebony and cap is in mahogany. Very unusual
combination.
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Fully restored:
Main frame fully stripped, re-painted
and baked. Side and crank handle sanded,
re-stained with red mahogany and painted with 3 layers of lacquer.
Main handle sanded polished and treated with 3 layers of
lacquer.
This example has unusual main handle. I believe that the
handle is made in ebony and cap is in mahogany. Very unusual
combination. Gear tight and very smooth. Chuck
disassembled, cleaned inside and out. All inside surfaces polished,
including jaws – for smooth operation.
Greased, oiled, tuned and checked.
Superb tool!
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