Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Drills
Manufacturer: Millers Falls
Tool Type: Hand Drill
Model No: 5
The Millers Falls hand drill number 5 was one of the longest running
and successful hand drills from the vast Millers Falls hand drill range.
The 5 has the distinctive Millers Falls patterned wheel design with
five shaped spokes which resemble running legs.
The both sides of the inside of the wheel are finished in a bright red
finish.
This drill was made with a hollow hardwood handle with a screw-on lid.
There is also a small knob on the wheel which is also made from hardwood.
The hardwood used included a variety of dark exotic woods including
rosewood, cocobolo and selected tropical hardwoods.
The purpose of the hollow handle was to offer a handy place to store
drill bits inside. The Millers Falls 5 drill originally came with 6
drill bits as standard.
The drill has a dual pinion / dual gear mechanism which is controlled
by turning the winder arm.
The chuck on the Millers Falls 5 has a spingless three jaw mechanism within
the chuck that is adjustable from 0 to 4.5mm (3/16 inch) on the earlier
versions and 0 to 6mm (1/4 inch) from the mid 1920's.
The frame is finished in black with the bright parts being finished in
nickel plate.
The overall length of the drill is 12 1/2 inch on the earleir versions
and 12 7/8 inches from the end of the 1920's.
1899 - 1957 ... 1964 - 1978
The reason for the gap in production was due to the Millers Falls 5A hand drill
replacing this number 5 drill. Later in 1964 Millers Falls
stopped production of the 5A and reverted back to this favoured number 5 drill.
To see more detailed dating information see the following website: http://oldtoolheaven.com/hand_drills/drill3.htm
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