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Restoring a 1934 U.S. Tool Company Commander Drill
This is the oldest drill I've worked on so far and it's a monster. Enough power to snap your wrist and louder than a vacuum cleaner. Made during the Great Depression here in the United States and built to last 100 years. We're going to make sure it sees that anniversary. Let's get busy! #drillrepair #antiquetools #rebuild #electricdrill
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Great old drill. I'm not big on the blue but that's a matter of personal choice. I am glad that you put the side handle on it. About 50 years ago I was using a similar drill without the side handle and my wrist hurt for a week or more. Those drills are especially good for drilling concrete or masonry.
@floridarusticrepairs
4 ай бұрын
Ouch! Yes, it's slow RPMs but the torque will get you.
Nice job. These drill are so powerful that if not careful, they can break wrists. Well done.
@floridarusticrepairs
3 ай бұрын
Yes. Can you imagine using a hole saw and it binds u on you? This one takes a 3/4" pipe as a 2nd grip! I've only ever seen 1/2" pipe threads on heavy drills. Makes you wonder why they thought 1/2" may not be sufficient for this one :)
Love your channel, you’ve sparked my interest in the old electric drills and tool chests, going to pick up a Beach tool chest tomorrow
@floridarusticrepairs
Ай бұрын
Oh cool! I've never seen a Beach. i have an SK branded box which looks similar to those. Good luck!
Real nice cleanup! 👍 I am the blue is a nice look.
@floridarusticrepairs
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I prefer the blue myself but it does make me use it more carefully so as not to scratch it. :)
Looks great! I think the blue was a nice touch.
@floridarusticrepairs
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! This drill had paint residue on it. Some grey, red and blue. Without a period photo of what these actually looked like, I felt i could gamble and I agree that it does look better with it.
Nice job Matt! The only thing is think is maybe the blue should have been flat paint.
@floridarusticrepairs
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Good point. Flat or Matte would have looked better.
Hey, I have the same drill hanging in my shop. Other than a dry bearing, it works like new.
@floridarusticrepairs
4 ай бұрын
Wow! That's awesome that you still use it.
Nice job getting it done. Looks great but it would have look also not painted.
@floridarusticrepairs
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I think it's about 50% on each side regarding the paint. I kind of figured some people would prefer the natural look. :)
I wonder if the front piece on the drill is perhaps a replacement? It certainly does not seem like its original and perhaps it came from another model but was close enough that it would fit.?
@floridarusticrepairs
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I wondered the same thing. It looks awkward but fits perfectly.
The only problem is finding vintage 1934 electricity to power it when the restoration is done . 😉
@floridarusticrepairs
4 ай бұрын
Maybe I can get some of that old flickering power in California? :)
@rightlanehog3151
4 ай бұрын
@@floridarusticrepairs I have a solution, just crank up an old kerosene powered generator and Bob's your uncle. 🤣
@floridarusticrepairs
4 ай бұрын
@@rightlanehog3151 My friend Tyron uses that "Bob's Your Uncle" phrase. He's from South Africa but I think the origins are Irish, maybe?
@rightlanehog3151
4 ай бұрын
@@floridarusticrepairs I have no idea here the expression originates but I am happy the drill was saved.