Sad day !

[theoldwizard1]

My 40+ year old corded, Craftsman Industrial, triple gear reduction 1/2" drill (900.27121) died !

I

One of the gears broke while I was drilling holes in a stump with a 1" auger bit.

That sucker had so much torque (max 600 RPM) that it could break your wrist or spin you around if you were using the assist handle and leaning into it.

 

[Farmall450]

My 40+ year old corded, Craftsman Industrial, triple gear reduction 1/2" drill (900.27121) died !

I

One of the gears broke while I was drilling holes in a stump with a 1" auger bit.

That sucker had so much torque (max 600 RPM) that it could break your wrist or spin you around if you were using the assist handle and leaning into it.

Did you check Sears parts direct or similar for a P/N? Tiny chance something is out there!

 

[theoldwizard1]

Did you check Sears parts direct or similar for a P/N? Tiny chance something is out there!

Spent over 1 hour searching for parts !

I will add, any corded Craftsman INDUSTRIAL power tool, is worth the asking price !

 

[jayemm]

My condolences. Services are about to begin. I'll strike up the ceremonial organ.

 

[ALLFAST]

My 40+ year old corded, Craftsman Industrial, triple gear reduction 1/2" drill (900.27121) died !

I

One of the gears broke while I was drilling holes in a stump with a 1" auger bit.

That sucker had so much torque (max 600 RPM) that it could break your wrist or spin you around if you were using the assist handle and leaning into it.

Can you have someone 3D print a suitable replacement? You can always search eBay for a derilict donor for cheap.

She had a good run, but it might not be the end just yetGood luck!

 

[theoldwizard1]

Segue

Craftsman manufacturers code 900 is DeWalt. The DW245 LOOKS IDENTICAL !



I should open up my dead soldier, see what broke, and maybe buy the DeWalt part !

 

[rharman]

I still have my 3/8" Craftsman Professional drill from MANY years ago. Love that thing. Also, an electric 1/2" impact wrench and rotary grinder (like a Dremel).

 

[JimH74]

My 3/8 professional drill bought in maybe the mid 70’s has been passed to my youngest son. Cord was replaced a few years ago, but the drill still works great.

 

[john.k]

Back then gears were machined from steel........now gears are powder metallurgy........or even a filled polymer.

 

[cgrutt]

Sorry to hear that I think I might have the same drill.

 

[The Cobbler]

I should open up my dead soldier, see what broke, and maybe buy the DeWalt part !

this

 

[MongoTA]

Ouch. Funeral for a friend. It's hard losing a good tool.

 

[captain14]

Keep us updated on the repair!

 

[mikey03]

when I clicked this thread I was expecting to read a 5 page essay on the history of auger bits and the first time oldwizard’s grandfather taught him how to use a drill and the scent of the autumn flowers that day

 

[dnschmidt]

Black and Decker, when they were a real company and not the shadow of their former self they are today, made most of the Craftsman Industrial power tools. They were every bit as good as Milwaukee or Porter-Cable which were considered the top of the top. What SB&D did to Porter-Cable should be a criminal offense.