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ID this old electric drill?
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4506517
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Maybe a Milwaukee because of the red color?
Just a guess.
Just a guess.
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It is pretty low-end. Possibly by Wen.
Appears to be gear reduction type and that chuck makes it some
kind of HWD store brand. Sunbeam, Wizard, before my time.
kind of HWD store brand. Sunbeam, Wizard, before my time.
I would not trust the electrical safety of holding it while it's plugged in.
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When I was rehab-ing electric motors and power tools for a living, it was called an NWR... Not Worth Repairing. 
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WOW - I've not seen one like that! Looks like an inexpensive model and resembles a Kitchen Mix-master more than an electric drill. Ya got me!
olcop
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It's pretty neat looking---why not clean it up, repaint it and hang it on your shop wall and not worrying if it works or not. Looks like a winter time project to me--
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It will be hung on the wall - as is.
Don't think Milwaukee was even a state when that drill was made.
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Looks like a "prop" drill used on The Three Stooges Show - LOL!
Still isn't . . .
notsofast
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Agreed, a restoration would make it a lot less interesting
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If you use that dude standing in the morning dew you won't need
another cup of coffee to wake up, guaranteed. Been there, done
that with metal cased power tools that weren't near as old as that
drill. They have a nasty bite.
another cup of coffee to wake up, guaranteed. Been there, done
that with metal cased power tools that weren't near as old as that
drill. They have a nasty bite.
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The grip style is very similar to one made by PET (Portable Electric Tools). Also similar to one sold by Montgomery Ward, but can't find any examples with that colour housing.
If you're really curious enough about it, I'll bet you could go on some craftsman-oriented websites with photos of it, and someone would come up with the right answer pretty quick.
Then again, it might just be a generic drill made by a long-defunct company and sold at various outlets as a store brand.
Does it work? Gotta be careful foolin' around with vintgage electric gizmos.
If you're really curious enough about it, I'll bet you could go on some craftsman-oriented websites with photos of it, and someone would come up with the right answer pretty quick.
Then again, it might just be a generic drill made by a long-defunct company and sold at various outlets as a store brand.
Does it work? Gotta be careful foolin' around with vintgage electric gizmos.
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The main case- the red part is just stamped sheet metal. I don't recall ever seeing a drill built that way.
I've worn out more drills than most people have ever owned, and I'm talking Milwaukees (starting back when they were all metal), and before that, Thors. Anybody remember Thor brand? In their day, they were considered the best by many. They were not lightweights.
Some pics off the net.
I've worn out more drills than most people have ever owned, and I'm talking Milwaukees (starting back when they were all metal), and before that, Thors. Anybody remember Thor brand? In their day, they were considered the best by many. They were not lightweights.
Some pics off the net.
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joe44va
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One of my Grandfather's prize possessions was his Thor electric drill. No idea what happened to it.
