Show your Millers Falls tools!

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Here are some Millers Falls tools that I inherited from my dad. The drill press vise includes an angle jaw insert, I'd never seen one like it before.

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[WilsonLR]

Just take it easy with the impact driver. A couple of light blips on low power/low air flow should do it. Increase as necessary. It should spin right off, unless something is really boogered.

I tried this but it did not come off. It only advanced the motor in the direction it normally turns. Ideas?

 

[Nutria]

I tried this but it did not come off. It only advanced the motor in the direction it normally turns. Ideas?

Confirming that you checked to see if there was a machine screw securing the chuck? If not, do check. If there is a screw, it should be left-hand, but you should use the impact wrench in reverse. I do this with the drill out of lock position. Even though the armature can spin, the impact blows are fast enough to break the chuck free. You can try locking the drill. I'd be extra careful then about force applied, but it would be worth a try if nothing else is working. Lastly, is there any corrosion? You could apply Kroil or similar, I suppose even if there isn't corrosion. But the impact driver should pretty much break any crud free.

 

[WilsonLR]

Confirming that you checked to see if there was a machine screw securing the chuck? ... You could apply Kroil or similar,

There isn't a machine screw. I will try some penetrating oil. Thanks

 

[MisterEd]

A complete set of Letters (3*16") in the box and Numbers (3/32") minus lid.

 

[Macduf]

Any idea what it might be? Can't pass up millerfalls for a dollar

 

[Mintgrun]

It's called a **** gauge. There should be little scoring tips on the ends of those rods and you adjust their depth to layout things like door hinges and hardware. There is an example on eBay now, with photos showing the box/instructions.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[RTM]

Here’s the directions for a Stanley version. Big difference is the sliders are on opposite sides.

Stanley Improved No. 95 Butt Gauge : Stanley Tools Division : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

2 p., illus., 15.1 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

 

[WisJim]

After posting to the glass cutter thread, it was suggested that I post pictures of my Millers Falls No. 1 glass cutter. Before the 1949 catalog, these were marketed as a Goodell-Pratt item.

 

[bonneyman]

Thanks, WlsJim. Very nice cutter, and a Millers Falls, too!

 

[four.cycle]

Yes... by all means post in both threads.

That is really a nice unit. Far prettier than my old beat-up Fletchers!

 

[d42jeep]

I found a Millers Falls glass cutter with the pouch at an estate sale today. The pouch cleaned up pretty well and the cutter looks barely used.
-Don

 

[bonneyman]

I had a bottle cutter kit as a teenager, and lost interest after trying to make some items with it. But now I'm thinking such a kit might prove useful. I'm glad I've got a few of the oldster glass cutters around.

 

[Hoorn]

This nice Millers Falls adjustable spade bit came with a drill press I recently bought.





Ingenious, and yet so simple.

 

[RTM]

Beware, they are a ***** to use, unless you need a perfectly odd sized hole. Most true auger bits work easier. Is it a square tang or round stock?

 

[My Old Tools]

Most of us know MF made those wonderful "egg beater" hand drills, but I've discovered alot of other tools marked Millers Falls. I was surprised not to find a thread on these - maybe I overlooked it. Post up what you've got - I'd like to see 'em!

Here's a 2A drill I was given recently. The man of the house passed away, and the widow knows I like tools. So she let me have it. I did a little clean-up and touch up paint, but left alot of it as is. One bit still left in the hollow handle.

Most of us know MF made those wonderful "egg beater" hand drills, but I've discovered alot of other tools marked Millers Falls. I was surprised not to find a thread on these - maybe I overlooked it. Post up what you've got - I'd like to see 'em!

Here's a 2A drill I was given recently. The man of the house passed away, and the widow knows I like tools. So she let me have it. I did a little clean-up and touch up paint, but left alot of it as is. One bit still left in the hollow handle.

Another Millers Falls boring machine I restored. I had to make new shafts. chuck base, and legs for this one.

 

[indyjeepman]

Here's one that I found in a box of Dad's stuff a while back and just put it on the bench. I still have no clue WTH it is used for. Maybe a scraper? Millers Falls No 51. Was bought at Sutherland Lumber in Indianapolis, probably circa 1965 or so.

 

[RTM]

Paint or wood scraper. Catalog says wood scraper. You might be missing a blade, so the one remaining may slide around a bit.

Millers Falls Tools : Catalog 49 : Millers Falls Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

179 p., illus., 17.1 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

 

[indyjeepman]

Here's one that I found in a box of Dad's stuff a while back and just put it on the bench. I still have no clue WTH it is used for. Maybe a scraper? Millers Falls No 51. Was bought at Sutherland Lumber in Indianapolis, probably circa 1965 or so.

Paint or wood scraper. Catalog says wood scraper. You might be missing a blade, so the one remaining may slide around a bit.

Millers Falls Tools : Catalog 49 : Millers Falls Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

179 p., illus., 17.1 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

No it's all there. I suspected that may be it. That big hole makes a good place for spider eggs. Found out this morning. Got hundreds of tiny ones that came out and are all over my bench. Lol

 

[btrnuthatch]

According to oldtoolheaven.com this is a:

No. 109​

Universal Angular Bit Stock

Single universal joint; rod-and-thumbscrew adjustment mechanism; main casting is japanned; bright parts are nickel plated; Barber Improved chuck with spring-type alligator jaws.

Supersedes Anthoine's universal angular bit stock. Used with bit brace or breast drill as an extension or angular borer.

Illustration from 1915 catalog.

Instead of using in an art project, seems like it should belong to a collector. I'll post in classifieds later.

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[genog]

Well how about an Ingersol Rand/Millers Falls reciprocating saw?

 

[The Bean]

Time to wake this thread up again!

Hey! I found this nice old Millers Falls #188A push drill in my tool box today. Must have been my grandfather's. Took it apart and cleaned it. Almost lost the spring, eek. I don't have any of the bits...they need to be rather short. Anyone know a source?

 

[RTM]

Bummer. The Goodell Pratt, and Millers Falls drills took a different base bit than the Stanley’s did. I think they are the same length as the Stanley’s at 1+” long. I see 20x Stanley for each MF style bit. I give them to my buddy who collects GP.

See the new style here.

Millers Falls Tools : Catalog 41 : Millers Falls Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

260 p., illus., 17.7 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

 

[genog]

A great friend of mine had a box full of chisels
His widow sold a bunch of them at a Flea Market for a dollar each.
Gads!
There was only this one and a few Buck Bros left

 

[The Bean]

Bummer. The Goodell Pratt, and Millers Falls drills took a different base bit than the Stanley’s did. I think they are the same length as the Stanley’s at 1+” long. I see 20x Stanley for each MF style bit. I give them to my buddy who collects GP.

See the new style here.

Millers Falls Tools : Catalog 41 : Millers Falls Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

260 p., illus., 17.7 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

The 188A has a four jaw chuck, so I think the round shaft bits fit best. I suppose I can grab a drill bit set that includes 1/16 thru 11/64, as long as they are 2" long max.
Is that what's called jobber length?

 

[four.cycle]

I just remembered that archive.org sent me an email a while back telling me they had a *.pdf file available on "The Goodell Brothers...."

Looked interesting but I deleted that entire email account recently.

 

[RTM]

The 188A has a four jaw chuck, so I think the round shaft bits fit best. I suppose I can grab a drill bit set that includes 1/16 thru 11/64, as long as they are 2" long max.
Is that what's called jobber length?

I don’t know that the 4 jaws in there will open wide enough to grab a round bit of much size. It’s made to grab the little flat tab at the end of the bit, to give a positive bite, not a round bit.

This is what the **** end looks like. Your 4 jaws fit the tabs shown, not the round shank.

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a Millers Falls auger bit I cleaned up recently.
-Don

 

[The Bean]

It’s made to grab the little flat tab at the end of the bit, to give a positive bite, not a round bit.

Ahhhhh....light bulb becoming brighter now.

 

[The Bean]

Here is a Millers Falls auger bit I cleaned up recently.
-Don

Is it me or is that bent? Peroni Co.?

 

[d42jeep]

Probably bent.
-Don

 

[bonneyman]

Dang, Hoorn, that spiral bit is so nicely machined and immaculate condition.

 

[GreenIron]

Show your Millers Falls tools!

If I had some, I'd show them.
But I don't.
So, I can't.

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a number set that Shiftless gifted me some time back. I finally took some time to clean them up in the evaporust and soak them with fluid film to prevent future rusting.
-Don

 

[Teethsmasher]

Maybe someone could help me I inherited this from my grandfather and I've simply not seen one anywhere else ever. The electric drill stand and not the drill itself. It was filthy and rusty when I recieved it so I cleaned it up and repainted the stand. The id badge is included in the photos. Any help would be appreciated. I know it came from a machine shop in Charleston Wv, and that my uncle and grandfather had a spat over it. That is probably why my grandfather engraved his name on the drill.

 

[d42jeep]

Maybe someone could help me I inherited this from my grandfather and I've simply not seen one anywhere else ever. The electric drill stand and not the drill itself. It was filthy and rusty when I recieved it so I cleaned it up and repainted the stand. The id badge is included in the photos. Any help would be appreciated. I know it came from a machine shop in Charleston Wv, and that my uncle and grandfather had a spat over it. That is probably why my grandfather engraved his name on the drill.

Your 1514 drill stand appears in the 1949 catalog. Welcome to the Garage Journal.

Millers Falls Tools : Catalog 49 : Millers Falls Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

179 p., illus., 17.1 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

-Don

 

[Teethsmasher]

Your 1514 drill stand appears in the 1949 catalog. Welcome to the Garage Journal.

Millers Falls Tools : Catalog 49 : Millers Falls Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

179 p., illus., 17.1 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

-Don

Your 1514 drill stand appears in the 1949 catalog. Welcome to the Garage Journal.

Millers Falls Tools : Catalog 49 : Millers Falls Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

179 p., illus., 17.1 cm, trade catalog

archive.org

-Don

Thank you sir that is indeed the first thing I've ever seen on this! The drill itself is a 514c model, I've cleaned it up as well and replaced the power chord. Its a Family Heirloom that I'll never get rid of but is always nice to finally get some information about it. And thank you for the welcome!

 

[The Bean]

A really nice ratchet screwdriver #63.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Could use a little help identifying this hand drill. The handle is marked 1980A but i don’t think this is correct, i think it has been added from a different drill.
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Pretty sure the end of the handle has been trimmed, it was held in place with 2 nails driven from opposite sides and jammed tightly.

Here is a picture from the 1925 catalog, couple of differences: mine has a heart shaped frame just ahead if the handle, that doesn't look like the catalog. Mine does have the 2 speed knob on the side.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

A better picture of mine.
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