08-29-2015, 08:45 PM
Never discount older Craftsman tools. Some are top quality. An example is this eggbeater drill. While marked "Craftsman" on the crank arm, it is otherwise identical to the Millers Falls No 980 two-speed drill. Millers Falls was one of the companies that made tools for Sears and clearly this drill was one of them.
This particular drill was recently restored to its original colors. It was completely disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and tuned. The handles were lightly cleaned and sealed with clear lacquer. The rim on the gear wheel was smoothed and polished. The unique two-speed "gear box" was disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated, so now it operates perfectly.
This is a solid, well-built drill that makes the more popular Millers Falls No 2 drill look like a toy, even though they are similar in size. This one belongs to a friend, but it is certain that I will be looking for one for myself.
This particular drill was recently restored to its original colors. It was completely disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and tuned. The handles were lightly cleaned and sealed with clear lacquer. The rim on the gear wheel was smoothed and polished. The unique two-speed "gear box" was disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated, so now it operates perfectly.
This is a solid, well-built drill that makes the more popular Millers Falls No 2 drill look like a toy, even though they are similar in size. This one belongs to a friend, but it is certain that I will be looking for one for myself.