Any Antique Tool People Here

Interesting device.

If you were on this side of the continent and near Washington D.C.), I would suggest that you try the Patina tool collector's flea market and auction (already happened for this year),

However, you appear to be in the *other* Washington, based on your ISP. There may be a similar organization where you are.

However -- eBay will reach more potential buyers -- as long as it is well described and well photographed. Put up a blurry photo and a skimpy description, and it probably won't bring much at all.

Good Luck, DoN.

I see it will handle drills down to 0 inches. Those must be easy to break.

Yes, but very cheap to replace & everybody stocks them.

Ian Sutherland. (Oz)

Hey Richard,

Nah, I've never broken one, or even SEEN a broken one. On the other hand, if they mean an "O", then I'd change the chuck and get one down to at least 1/4".

Take care.

Brian Lawson, Bothwell, Ontario.

eBay has kind of become the modern-day street price index so I'd watch it to see what they're going for. Here's the only one I can find listed now:

Best Regards, Keith Marshall snipped-for-privacy@progressivelogic.com

"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers (1879-1935).

Chain drills are pretty common in the US. At general tool collectors' meetings, they'll go for $10-30 unless they're pretty special and in good condition, and sorry to say, yours isn't. I bought one in mint condition that isn't too different from yours for $20.

I suggest you put it up on ebay and take the family to Taco Bell on the proceeds.

Pete

Yea, I know what you mean. I did find one on a web site for sale at close to $100. So I was dreaming, or maybe that guy is dreaming.

Lane

GPDRILL316,

"Hey, it could happen!" - popular lottery slogan around here.

:) Pete