Everyone-
When I was a sprout, one of the true highlights of my life was spending
time with my grandfather. He would always spend time with me and always
seemed to take me seriously. For a special treat we would go to his
workshop and I would be allowed to drill holes in scrap wood. Quite an
exciting treat for a very young child. Sometimes we used a bit and
brace, sometimes a 1/4" electric drill. Both had their appeal...Bigger
holes with the bit and brace, but the hand drill was quite a grown up
thing...
Anyway, he is gone, I still have a love of tools and shops - and the
drill. Its a Craftsman "300" 1/4 drill. Which I would guess was made
in the late 50s early 60s? All steel (or aluminum). Anyway, it still
works - sort of - but with lots of sparks and the smell of ozone from
the ventilation slots in the back. I expect the brushes are worn to
nothing.
It would please me to have that drill rebuilt, but I expect its getting
difficult to find such a service today. I am not aware of anyone in the
Rochester NY area. Can anyone recommend someone you would trust with a
memory?
Thanks in Advance
Mark
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