My buddy bought a large vintage drill (Black & Decker Model 1) at the swap meet.
I've got one just like it--my dad found it in an Illinois snow bank in about 1954, and gave it to me in '87 and said if I could get it repaired (cord was dry-rotted, brushes worn), I could have it. $18 at the local Black and Decker repair store, and I've never had a bit of problem with it.
It's big and slow: 300rpm, and makes enough torque to stop the world spinning on it's axis if the ***** catches.
My buddy's has a little whine, like a dry bearing. He took it apart and cleaned it up, and said it just needs some fresh grease in the gear head.
What kind of grease should he be looking for to put in there?
I don't think axle grease or something like that is a good idea, because it tends to spread when the outside temperature gets worm (look at your grease gun to see what I mean). Something that stays more solid would seem like a better idea.
Any suggestions?
-Brad
I've got one just like it--my dad found it in an Illinois snow bank in about 1954, and gave it to me in '87 and said if I could get it repaired (cord was dry-rotted, brushes worn), I could have it. $18 at the local Black and Decker repair store, and I've never had a bit of problem with it.
It's big and slow: 300rpm, and makes enough torque to stop the world spinning on it's axis if the ***** catches.
My buddy's has a little whine, like a dry bearing. He took it apart and cleaned it up, and said it just needs some fresh grease in the gear head.
What kind of grease should he be looking for to put in there?
I don't think axle grease or something like that is a good idea, because it tends to spread when the outside temperature gets worm (look at your grease gun to see what I mean). Something that stays more solid would seem like a better idea.
Any suggestions?
-Brad