Originally posted by Russ
I was fortunate enough to pick up an old but well loved egg beater drill from a flea market. I use it occasionally and I cherish it.
It got me thinking what MetMo’s take on one of these might be, and how you might apply your design style to reimagine it as a tool and fidget toy.
I have visions of being able to take it apart and reassemble it Transformers-style into a spinning top using the handle, the large gear wheel, and the chuck. It would be especially cute if the drill was scaled down to begin with.
Originally posted by William Adams
I’d love to see someone make a really nice one — that said, it’s kind of hard to take this on as a product when Schroeder is still making quite nice ones. restored Millers Falls drills are quite affordable, and Lee Valley has an incredibly cute (but unfortunately single pinion) recreation of a vintage model — that said, given that when examples of Bridge City Tool Works are selling for almost $1K, maybe there’s room for something nice.
Yankee Tools used to include them in their tool kits — maybe the solution is a nice box?
Originally posted by Russ
That Lee Valley drill looks smart. I can forgive it the single pinion as it is framed so thoughtfully. The Millers Falls drive wheels ornate spoke design is eye catching and it’s a shame modern hand drills don’t have spokes. I looked at the Schroeder website and didn’t realise they still make the chest brace drill too.
Originally posted by William Adams
I’ve actually been considering buying two more of the Lee Valley units and rebuilding them as a double-pinion unit. Another project for retirement.
