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Hollowpoint04/05/2021 12:48:34
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Hi guys.

I picked up this little watchmakers drill at a bootsale at the weekend. It's a abit crudely made but it's a charming little thing. I intend to strip it and refurb it. But before I do I would like to know if anyone knows anything about it? I've sesrched the web but cannot find another the same, nor any brand that looks similar?

Michael Gilligan04/05/2021 14:19:51
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Nice find yes

From the style of the actuating lever: I suspect it was for production-line work, rather than craftsman ... but it certainly looks useful.

MichaelG.

Hollowpoint04/05/2021 18:14:33
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Thanks.

I've just finished stripping it down and removing the old paint. Judging by the way it's been made, which is rather crude and almost like it was put together in a hurry. I am starting to believe it might have been a kit of parts finished by an enthusiastic amateur or as an apprentice piece?

Jon Lawes04/05/2021 18:44:43
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Is it a pin chuck?

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