There are relatively few examples of single speed breast drills, this being one of the few. The No. 13 was an expensive drill in its […]
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Millers Falls No.3
A refined small drill with a smooth mechanism, comparable to a compact Millers Falls No.1. It has an arguably better bit storage handle that won’t come […]
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North Brothers “Yankee” No.1445
A well designed hybrid, exactly what you would expect from the North Brothers Co.! This No.1445 has a very easy method for changing gear, a […]
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North Brothers “Yankee” No.1430
An extremely light weight compact hand drill, the No.1430 is ideally suited to delicate tasks where manoeuvrability is of benefit. Unlike many other manufactures of […]
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Millers Falls No.12
A superb quality tool that sets the standard for breast drills. The No.12 is one of the best basic breast drills, its well designed and […]
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Millers Falls No.77
This is a light weight standard hand drill. As you would expect from Millers Falls it is well made, but is at the bottom end […]
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Goodell Pratt No.5 1/2
A truly beautiful tool from Goodell Pratt. Like most hybrid breast/hand drills this offering from Goodell Pratt is designed to handle any and all drilling […]
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Millers Falls No.1
This small standard hand drill is suited to delicate tasks, with some variants specifically marketed towards electricians by Millers Falls Co. The No.1’s springless chuck […]
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Millers Falls Nos.87 & 97
The Lords of breast drills, the only difference between these two is the Chuck. The Nos.87 & 97 are arguably the most sophisticated breast drills […]
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Harry S. Bartholomew Bit brace
The only marks I can make out are Pat’d Dec 6 1884 Pat’’d May 24 1870 Some More information. http://www.sydnassloot.com/Brace/Bartholo.htm
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