1950s Black & Decker AC-DC circular saw

They don't make 'em like this anymore -- everything is metal, even the switch trigger! This 1950s Black & Decker No. 73 circular saw also has an unusual (and very loud) AC-DC motor.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• 1950s
• 1950's
• black
• and
• decker
• ac-dc
• heavy-duty
• power
• inline
• in-line
• circular
• saw
• no.
• number
• 73

[thenixter101]

What if it has an electrical short? Will you die?

[vwestlife]

@thenixter101 Yes.

[coffeefish]

A sweet saw, built to last.

[Mycatisbigfoot]

I thought the band ac-dc for a second, LOL

[thenixter101]

@vwestlife interesting...

[ClassicTVMan1981X]

I have a metal B&D Shorty drill #6015 that I inherited from my paternal grandfather.

[ClassicTVMan1981X]

@marinail

Me, too.

[man9170]

@trailkeeper nice

[trailkeeper]

@retrochad I have a vid. up about the metal B&D drill; replacing the brushes.

[trailkeeper]

@man9170 I have a drill from about that time. I have a vid up about it; replacing the brushes in it.

[man9170]

i have a drill from black and decker from the same year

[marinail]

I hate benavent!!! VERY MUCH!!! A LOT!!!