The hand drill No. 2A was introduced in 1957. Our
collection of catalogs does not go beyond 1949, consequently the
description of this drill is based on a catalog
released by Millers Falls Tool Co., an entity organized in 1982.
The Ingersoll-Rand Company, the owner of Millers Falls Company
prior to 1982, sold all hand tool business to this new entity.
The image below is from the catalog published by this new
organization - a Millers Falls Tool Co. Incidentally, the
image below shows 2A model number stamped on the crank plate but
the description is for model 2-01.
This review is a "catalog" presentation only and detailed review
of the 2A model will be presented in the future.
Millers Falls literature describes this drill as:
Sturdy iron frame and machine cut gear with 4-1/2 : 1 gear
ratio. Hollow hardwood handle holds eight drill points:
1/16 to 11/64 included with tool. Main and side handles
made in tropical hardwood, stained and lacquered.
Side handle is detachable. Ball thrust bearing on spindle;
three-jaw, spring chuck adjustable from 0 to 3/8 inch.
Frame is enameled black and drive gear enameled red.
Bright parts are nickel plated.
Data Summary:
| Model
No. |
Design Type |
Frame
Bearing |
Chuck
|
Paint |
Handles
|
Length
Weight |
Standard Equip. |
Prod.
Dates |
|
2A |
2
pinion
1 speed |
Die-cast iron
One Ball |
3-jaw, spring
0 - 3/8 inch |
Frame - Black
Gear - Red |
Stained Hardwood |
14 1/5"
2 1/5 lb. |
8
drill bits |
1957
1968 |
Face view.
Back view.
