Neat Old "Auto Hand Drill"

[crguy]

Just acquired this guy today. Called the Auto Hand Drill. Made by the Best Tool Co., Boston, Mass. 1895 patent.
Has a real Gizmo thing about. Scarce, and expensive when they show up at tool collector meets.
You pull out the wood knob with the leather strap attached to turn the drill. It has an internal spring to rewind it.

 

[Erampu]

That is damn cool!

 

[RodneyW]

I wish I didn't see that. Now i want one too.
Rodney

 

[3baygarage]

Wow, operated using leather. Who would have ever thought.

Very nice.

 

[woody 73]

Very nice that would have made a good story...

 

[RStewart]

A work of art and ingenious.