Show Us Your Drills

[metaldad]

been awhile since a new 'show us' thread.
i dont think we've done drills yet.
recently retired. tools kinda all under 1 roof.
kamera time!
pics probably won't load in order.
1st, old relics, all black and decker. the really olde guy,1/4'', cord was so old and frayed i cut it off, so the knuckleheads can't use it.
2nd, regular drills, (1) regular med speed 3/8, (1) 3/8 & (2) 1/2 holeshooters, with the qwik connect cord(great idea!), and a beat up 3/8 makita
3) right angle drills, hole hawg, bosch vsr- difficult to use on slow speed, milwaukee cordless- diffult to tighten chuck without getting your hand pinched, milwaukee 1107
4) sds drills, milwaukee cordless, milwaukee 'falcon', bosch
5) hilti screw gun, bosch spline drive,
6) cordless, milwaukee and ridgid
7) hammer drill, milwaukee

 

[gatewaysysop]

I'll bite.

This one was a freebie that my folks passed to me when one of their acquaintances was moving and gave it away to them. Seemed well preserved at the time, probably wasn't ever used. You can't beat free, right? Have used this quite a bit since, but still looks pretty good:



This one I scored on eBay quite a while ago, NOS and still in the box:



I don't know if it's the fact that I used to use these same models in my dad's workshop while growing up or that they're simply good, cheap drills, but I like them. No nonsense and they just work, not to mention the fact that they're often pretty cheap.

 

[bonneyman]

A pair of old Pow-R-Craft drills
My latest Makita kit
A pair of recent Craftsman finds (a NOS 70's and a 90's I'd guess)
A home-made Makita kit with an angle drill and flashlight

 

[CGarage]

A pair of old Pow-R-Craft drills
My latest Makita kit
A pair of recent Craftsman finds (a NOS 70's and a 90's I'd guess)
A home-made Makita kit with an angle drill and flashlight

Do you still use the 7.2 or 9.something volt Makita for anything?

 

[bonneyman]

Do you still use the 7.2 or 9.something volt Makita for anything?

For small or quick jobs where I don't need the torque - and setting up a power cord would take more time than the task - I find the 9.6 volt Makita's fill the bill. Things like evap cooler service, screwing in some gutters, or drilling a few holes away from the shop.

 

[ganymede]

Here's one that some may find intersting.
A 1965 Milwaukee with surviving box and instructions. It doesnt look to have been used much. I opened the gearbox and the grease was still soft. The only issue was the cord boot. It hardened into a curve and then cracked. It was integral with the cord so I had to order a new one. 16 bucks and 7 days later it arrived at the local tool repair shop. Took me about 15 or 20 minuts to fumble it in because of the wierd style tabs on the switch.
Plenty of power to smoothly drive 3 1/2" #9 construction screws into poplar and pine.

 

[Chefjpd]

I got some old pow r crafts from my grandfather in the late 80's.
Once I replaced the frayed cords, this is what the motor looked like while spinning:

https://www.mandarinfireworks.com/photo/ps96807160-christmas_new_years_handheld_toy_fireworks_fountains_pyro_sparkler_hot_wheel_rotating.jpg

 

[genog]

Here's one that some may find interesting.
A 1965 Milwaukee....

Nice find ganymede
I also have a Milwaukee 0222-1
My drill used to look like yours, but I've been using it for almost 40 years.
Used it yesterday....
Had to replace the trigger switch and power cord five or so years ago


These old Milwaukee drills are jewels
I am a big fan of old Porter Cable and Milwaukee corded power tools of 30+ years ago

 

[FourthQuarter]

Picked up at auction a year ago but haven't used it. It's too beautiful.

 

[lardy1]

The guys in the vintage forum would love to see that Millers Falls if you haven't already posted it over there. Nice find, man.

 

[ganymede]

Nice find OP
I also have a Milwaukee 0222-1
My drill used to look like yours, but I've been using it for almost 40 years.
Used it yesterday....
Had to replace the trigger switch and power cord five or so years ago


These old Milwaukee drills are jewels
I am a big fan of old Porter Cable and Milwaukee corded power tools of 30+ years ago

Ditto. Im on the hunt for a new old 1/2" to replace the early 90's Skill I have. Its their proffesional model but its still kinda lacking when you compare it to other makes from the same time.

 

[ganymede]

Picked up at auction a year ago but haven't used it. It's too beautiful.

Oooh thats nice. You dont see as many Millers Falls as som other makes.

 

[Davefr]

Rockwell with a see thru case. Prototype??? Salesman Sample??? Store Display???

 

[Davefr]

I think this one came over on the Mayflower:

 

[isr2kba]

$100 at auction. A LOT of cleaning, rebuild and another $150 in parts and paint: