Ebay gas-powered drill. Thoughts?

[Can I try?]

Hi everyone,

So, I was a lurker. Now I'm official. I'll get around to a proper introduction one of these days. The knowledge you all so willingly share leaves me greatly indebted, both in mind and in wallet.

As to the question at hand, I've got a hankerin' for a gasoline-powered drill. Do I need it? No. Do I want it? Yes. Do I have a practical use for it? Yes. However, I wouldn't try to deny this as being a bit of a Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor type desire, if you will. And, yes, I already have a cordless drill.

Anyway, at the risk of having it snagged out from under me, this one caught my eye: http://www.ebay.com/itm/McCulloch-35A-Chainsaw-with-Rare-McCan-Drill-Attachment-/231518784988?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e7984ddc

Any advice? I'm willing to take a gamble on the engine. I am curious about the chuck. It appears to be missing, or is that a complete unit? If it is missing, is this a standard fitment, or would I need to source an original part?

Thanks.

 

[Zrexxer]

I'd pass on that antiquated monster and look for something from this century. I've got an Echo drill I thought I just had to have, but I've never once used it in the 20 years I've owned it. But on the plus side, I only paid $35 for it - pawn shop had kept it so long it wouldn't start anymore. I cleaned out the tank and carb and it fired right up.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I've researched these, but I am of the opinion that a good (Milwaukee, DeWalt, etc) 18v drill will do the same function (say 100-200 holes or less) with lighter weight and more reliability (not lifespan- but whatever)

It does appear to be missing a chuck. Just a screw type. Dime a dozen for a good used Jacobs on eBay.

I'm curious, what's your practical use for it? I assume it would be hundreds of holes out in the wild that a battery drill simply couldn't/wouldn't want to do without burning up.

 

[kctyphoon]

there is a Tanaka only going for $55 so far.. cant find the link to post.. the very first garage i worked out of when i first got my job as a lineman had one - we never once used it.. with the advent of lithium battereies and now brushless motors i think you have better options, but if you want it - you want it... i know the feeling..

 

[Can I try?]

Great. Thank you guys for the advice.

kctyphoon hit the nail on the head - when you want it, you want it.

I'm railroad man by trade. We have a nearly unlimited supply of cfms of compressed air piped along our lines. But, sometimes the air tools and battery-powered tools just don't cut it with the heavy materials we're working with, and in those times we break out the two-stroke tools. Most often this is when grinding or drilling. Nothing beats their portable power. That's where the Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor part comes in.

 

[383 240z]

My buddy has the same Echo. It's awesome. He uses it to drill 5/8" holes thru 6-8" PT fence posts when building corners and gates. He bought it just before the li-io stuff got cheap. I don't know how many holes my 20v stuff could drill before a battery went flat, but the torque of the drill is impressive. I made him a socket that he uses to thread in gate hinge pins. Drives them in quick and clean. Keith

 

[nick2010tundra]

I use the Stihl ones at work a bit, Lineman drilling holes in poles. Anyways they work great and are far more powerful with a large auger bit than any cordless drill. Anyways there handy for up the stick when you have a bunch of holes to drill, but we also have a hand auger drill for apprentices

 

[decableguy2000]

Depends what you want to do. I have 2 Tanaka's great drills. use one for drilling poles, have used 18v dewalt and it doesn't work as well. The other one has a garden spade type bit and use for planting bulbs or used for drilling holes in stumps. Way better than drilling with a Brace off hooks.

 

[oldldh]

I heard some Canadian Dentists use those up on the Yukon...

Of course, it could have been a tall tail...

 

[kctyphoon]

I use the Stihl ones at work a bit, Lineman drilling holes in poles. Anyways they work great and are far more powerful with a large auger bit than any cordless drill. Anyways there handy for up the stick when you have a bunch of holes to drill, but we also have a hand auger drill for apprentices

you should try the Milwaukee fuel high torque impact with the 7/16 hex drive... itll change your life if your using a gas drill...