Vintage Millers Falls No 2 Hand Drill Egg Beater Red Gear Wood Handles USA

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View Vintage Millers Falls No 2 Hand Drill Egg Beater Red Gear Wood Handles USA with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Type: Eggbeater hand drill. U.S.A.”, identifying this as the well-knownMillers Falls No. 2 eggbeater-style hand drill. Maker: Millers Falls. Marking: MILLERS FALLS MASS. The red drive wheel retains a substantial amount of its old painted finish with expected paint loss and wear. Vintage Millers Falls No. 2 hand drill featuring the classic exposed gear drive, red-painted drive wheel, wooden handles and hand-operated crank. The frame is visibly marked “NO. 2” and “MILLERS FALLS MASS. U.S.A.”, identifying this as the well-known Millers Falls No. 2 eggbeater-style hand drill. This traditional American woodworking tool uses a large geared drive wheel to rotate the chuck manually. The No. 2 became one of Millers Falls' best-known hand drills and was designed for accurate drilling in wood and other appropriate materials before portable electric drills became commonplace. This example retains attractive vintage character with a red-painted open-spoke gear, turned wooden top handle, wooden crank knob, metal frame and original-style chuck. The combination of exposed mechanical gearing, aged wood and remaining red paint makes this a particularly attractive vintage American hand tool for use, restoration or display. Details: Maker: Millers Falls Model: No. 2 Type: Eggbeater hand drill Marking: MILLERS FALLS MASS. U.S.A. Operation: Manual hand crank Drive: Exposed geared mechanism Main gear: Red painted open-spoke wheel Chuck: Metal drill chuck Main handle: Turned wood Crank knob: Wood Construction: Steel / cast metal and wood Country: USA Era: Vintage Use: Traditional woodworking and hand drilling 🛠 CONDITION Vintage pre-owned condition with authentic age and workshop wear. The metal components show oxidation, patina, scratches, scuffs and discoloration from age and use. The red drive wheel retains a substantial amount of its old painted finish with expected paint loss and wear. The large wooden handle has scratches, finish wear and several areas of discoloration. The wooden crank knob also shows age and use. The chuck, drive gears, crank and handles are present. Tool has not been fully tested for drilling performance. Cleaning, lubrication or adjustment may be desirable before regular use. No restoration or refinishing has been performed. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition. 📏 DIMENSIONS Based on the ruler shown: Overall length: Approximately 12 inches Measurements are approximate. 📦 Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Drills. Brand: Millers Falls Company.

Brand

Millers Falls Company

Original/Reproduction

Vintage Original

Country of Origin

United States