Recent content by vikx

Neither switch is available to fit but maybe the hardware store... I emailed the guy with the ad-I have the handles, will try to buy it. Weighs a ton, shipping is probably high. Found an old ad online: it's a 1973. (Popular Mechanics, Nov 1973) Thanks again everyone!!

Here's one that really looks like mine: http://www.bonanza.com/listings/VINTAGE-BLACK-DECKER-CORDED-1-2-REVERSIBLE-DRILL-MODEL-7250/41577640 It seems to be silver, but could be the lighting.

Thank you all. I opened it today and will research for the switches at the hardware store. The Forward Reverse switch may be the culprit. Trigger works. Also will do some more searches for a look alike.

Thanks for mentioning "manage attachments" got the pictures up. Larger photos viewable at the link. There are two switches; the trigger switch and directional switch (F-R) below... Markings all gone on this drill, purchased sometime after 1970.

Thanks, we can't remember when we got it... it has been the best workhorse. I don't want to let it go. She'll torque you off a ladder if given the chance.,..

Hello all, I have a Black and Decker 1/2" drill with no markings on it. It might be from the late 70s to early 80s. Does anyone recognize this and can you give me a model number? Here's a link to photos: http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z162/vikxphotos/Black%20and%20Decker%20Drill/ Thank...

UPDATE: Well, I have discovered part of the problem. It seems the aluminum is too soft for the nibbler. Little pieces get caught on the shaft and gum up the works...cleaned the nose and installed a new cutter; it moves freely now. The CP sales rep was very nice and gave me ideas, mainly that my...

Thanks for the links. Always fun to look at tools!

Thanks. I will call Chicago Pneumatic. Hoping that it doesn't need a bigger compressor... The metal I was cutting is thin aluminum, so figured it would cut quickly and easily. It is easy with snips but in this case, the metal was on the trailer; hard to trim to the proper length, and snips...

I was thinking that but the reviews seem to be good. Maybe it was made on a Friday? Maybe got a lemon... One review did say it was air hungry and needed a pro 15 hp compressor. I hope this isn't the case. Thanks, VK

Hello all, this is my first post. I need a little help with my CP 835 Nibbler. It is listed as one of the best for cutting metals, steel or aluminum. Today was the first trial; I was trimming thin aluminum trailer roofing in a straight line. The first six feet went well, then the tool seemed to...