Need help with an old craftsman hand drill

[Spider1953]

Need help with an old B&D hand drill

Hey Y’all. Sorry, I meant B&D not Craftsman.
I picked this drill up today and got Her run’n
but I think I’m missing something. If I hold
Her up to the sky the bit will spin fwd & rev
but if I try to drill on a piece of wood, the
bit doesn’t move. Am I missing something?
Remember, I’m new to these Old Gals so I don’t know.
Thanks for your help.

 

[JHuston]

It isn't a drill. A drill would have a direct connection from chuck to gearing; a screw gun usually has a spring loaded chuck.
From the photos, it appears to be missing the nosepiece that determines the depth the screw is set to. if it works when pointed up, there's a good chance the clutch spring is missing, too.
-James Huston

 

[Spider1953]

Oh ok. Thanx JHuston.
I learned something new today.
So I’ll start looking for a nosepiece for a screw gun.

 

[1930artdeco]

Check over on OWWM.com. Someone there should have parts for it-they have everything else.

Mike

 

[Spider1953]

Thanx Mike but I don’t know what I’m looking for. I don’t even know what I have.

 

[JHuston]

You can use the gun without the nosepiece, but you'll need to figure out the clutch spring. The likelihood of finding the requisite parts is slim, too be honest.
-James Huston

 

[The Cobbler]

have you tried to see if 1/4" hex bits fit in the nose piece? since it's a drywall screw gun, I would try that.

 

[Spider1953]

Well I’ll be damned... the cobbler got it..
I stuck that 1/4 in and She’s screw’n perfectly.
I had no idea this was a screw gun. I know now thanx to you Good Fellas.
Well, looks like I’m on another mission to find an old drill now.
That dude tricked me.
Thanx Fellas

 

[The Cobbler]

I bet that weights a good amount. I can't imagine hanging on to that all day screwing drywall. man, we have come a long way

 

[The Cobbler]

you may be able to remove that hex driver and replace it with a drill chuck. but it's probably geared higher( more speed, less torque) for the screw gun ,than a drill would be

 

[Spider1953]

Not to heavy. Maybe 5 pounds.
Now I know why Grandpa was so strong. Them Good Ol Boys had to
use real tools .....