I have several of those older drill,and even one "Brace" type that was made in the 1930's to hold ROUND bits. I use that one when I am out in the "back 40" doing fence work. We used to call those smaller drills (that look like an egg beater) a "Hurdy-Gurdy", because that is the sound they make when you use them. I have two of those "Belly drills", and use them a lot. One of the best antique drills I have is an old "Post drill" It will drill through thick steel better than a modern drill press.
Nice collection Dan! I have two hand cranked drills also but with closed gearboxes, two gears by shifting the handles between two shafts. I'll make a little presentation of them one day to show. Didn't hear what you called that ratchet, but my father had several of those, he worked as a builder. Sorry to say have none of them.
Hi Dan..I have a few of those drills here too!. Great tools thats for sure.! Grease is a great idea on the feeder, I might try that here on mine. Thanks for posting!
i just bought the exact one you have second to the left and the quality of it is amazing. i will use it to build guitars the right way
whysolimited 1 month ago
I have several of those older drill,and even one "Brace" type that was made in the 1930's to hold ROUND bits. I use that one when I am out in the "back 40" doing fence work. We used to call those smaller drills (that look like an egg beater) a "Hurdy-Gurdy", because that is the sound they make when you use them. I have two of those "Belly drills", and use them a lot. One of the best antique drills I have is an old "Post drill" It will drill through thick steel better than a modern drill press.
Scroungeman 5 months ago
nice collection iv got a few hand drills one my granddad major used in the 50s nice watch too
TheTractorguy140 5 months ago
@oologahan I think they are Cool Pieces of Mechanical history.
MrDanoconnor 7 months ago
Nice collection Dan! I have two hand cranked drills also but with closed gearboxes, two gears by shifting the handles between two shafts. I'll make a little presentation of them one day to show. Didn't hear what you called that ratchet, but my father had several of those, he worked as a builder. Sorry to say have none of them.
totteni 7 months ago
@pinknorski Thank You, appreciate the comment.
MrDanoconnor 7 months ago
I like the IH watch you have.
amigatec 7 months ago
@amigatec Thanks, That was a Gift From My Wife.
MrDanoconnor 7 months ago
My Mom does the same thing with her bird feeder but she uses lard. She said watching the squirrels jumping on the pole and sliding down is so funny.
Rdrake1413 7 months ago
Nice dont see those much anymore
Rdrake1413 7 months ago
Hi Dan..I have a few of those drills here too!. Great tools thats for sure.! Grease is a great idea on the feeder, I might try that here on mine. Thanks for posting!
carnivore10 7 months ago