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Millers Falls Hand Drills
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Millers Falls Hand Drill No. 2-A, 1957
model, Tigerwood Handle |
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This
model went into production in 1957. This specific variation
was produced sometime in 1960s.
Millers Falls
catalog describes this drill as:
Single speed hand drill with two pinions. Die cast, iron frame
is enameled black. Drive gear is painted red. Tropical hardwood
main handle with hollow storage for drill bits and cap. "Chef's
cap" side handle.
Ball thrust bearing on spindle. Three-jaw,
spring chuck adjustable from 0 to 3/8 inch. Bright parts
nickel plated.
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SOLD
Item #: 257-No. 2A-1957-8
Payments
are processed
with PayPal
International buyers will receive separate invoice with
S&H cost after purchase is complete. |
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Fully restored:
Main frame fully stripped and re-painted. Side and crank handle sanded
and finished with mahogany poly.
Main handle sanded, polished and treated with 6 layers of BLO.
The final finish is six layers of Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil
Gunstock Finish Liquid. It is probably one
of the best high quality finish for exotic
hard wood.
Gear tight and very smooth. Chuck
disassembled, cleaned inside and out. All inside surfaces polished,
including jaws – for smooth operation.
Greased, oiled, tuned and checked.
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