I bought this drill from a Sears in Urbana, IL, when I was a college student there in the mid 1970’s and it still works great. I’ve also got a Craftsman lawnmower from the 1990’s and it still starts with one pull of the cord.

I love how you love older, really well made, American made tools. I also love being the proud owner of one of these ! Luck me. Thank you, thank you, thank you for uploading this video

@FixItYourself

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks for posting - this helped me reassemble my 3/8" Craftsman drill.

@FixItYourself

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

nice to find someone taking apart my exact drill, not some other. my drill sounds like an autoshop impact wrench and I don't know why. was going to bust it open and see if the cooling fan had some splinters in it I have no idea why it would sound like a fan overdriven because the fan is direct drive on these drill motors. crazy physics! This was my Dad's drill he passed it on to me before he passed away. I don't want to give it up. better than the knock-off rehash remakes on amazon and walmart.

Best drill I have ever owned. Been in the family since I was a little kid in the mid 70's. The fact that the handle is set into the middle of the body of the drill is the best part, balances the heavy drill so well and gives way better control than drills where the handle is on the end. The torque dial on the trigger is great, can dial up or down for whatever your job needs. Chuck has always tended to loosen up sometimes. Been trying for years to find another corded drill just like it, but they all have the handle on the end where you have less control over the weight. Interesting that all the battery operated drills have the handle in the middle... ! Cord shorted out right up near the handle some years ago and I took it apart to try to rewire the cord. Not knowing about the easy push-in and grab type of wire attachment in the switch module, I forced the issue trying to get the bottom wire out.... Two tiny copper pieces fell out, and it's been sitting in a box on my bench ever since because I have no idea how the copper pieces fit back inside. Trigger switch is a unified module, it is all plastic and glued together. To get it apart to look at the other side and see how the copper pieces fit in I would have to try and cut the plastic apart and lift the top piece off. So I got disgusted at myself and left it. Still haven't found a suitable replacement. But I did just find two working used ones of the same model on ebay and I am a happy person again. Just never have found a cordless drill that has the kind of torque and power that this drill has. Will now attempt to take apart the old module and see what the heck I did to it.

I need to know how you removed the chuck because mine doesn't have an Allen key entry.

This is the same model my father used heavily in the 80's and still has today. Yes, it's big and bulky, but it's also near indestructible. Picked a fantastically preserved example of this drill up for $10 off the FB Marketplace, specifically because I knew it would still run like a champ, but also because it's not battery powered. Unfortunately, the forward/reverse toggle was broken. I was able to do a temporary fix, but I'd like to replace the variable switch. Haven't had any luck finding a replacement yet. May have to comb FB Marketplace again to see if I can find a sacrificial drill for parts.

@daz4312

3 жыл бұрын

There are a bunch of these on ebay right now. Love this drill too!

@daz4312

3 жыл бұрын

There are a bunch of these on ebay right now. Love this drill too!

@mbtadhl

3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone restore them ? I have one that still work but needs a tune up.

@Bill-fo2nk

2 жыл бұрын

What is your temporary fix for the reserve switch? Ours broke as well and now it only goes one direction

Anyone know when this drill was made? I have one...handed down to me from my dad. I am guessing late 70s or early 80s. It still works like a champ in 2022.

@davidbartley989

Жыл бұрын

I have one like this - purchased it in early 1980s. After a bit of internal cleaning and lube, it still works like new. Quiet too.

I just got one from goodwill with the original box and manual I only paid 4.33 for it and it’s in mint condition I like older power tools better then newer ones cause the older ones can take more of a beating and they are more powerful then the newer ones also the older ones don’t blogged down like the new ones do

I own this drill but in larger 1/2" drive, built like tank, all old gears like new, made with quality harden steel. Chuck blew out, new Bosh Chuck on ebay $10. My variable speed control is gone, I may replace $7 ebay. 120v power is much better then my Dewalt 18v that is not great for heavy drilling. Battery hand tools are best for potable short burst of power.

I have the half inch version. Beats cordless hands down

Why not clean and replace all grease since you have it open?

@marcpotter2730

2 жыл бұрын

No need. The grease looks new - not dry, dirty, milky, or burnt. It'll run another 50 years with that grease if it doesn't get wet or dirty. All that is needed is to redirect some of the old grease onto the metal to metal contact areas. If it's not broke, don't fix it.

I tried this and now I owe my friend a new drill lmaoo