[Shop-talk] Rebuild a hand drill?

[Eric J Russell]

You may find that dis-assembly and a good internal 
cleaning/lubrication is all it needs.

If it does need new brushes, bring the remnants to an electric motor 
rebuilder (look for an old shop on the other side of the tracks...). 
Shouldn't be hard to find/make a set of brushes.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Sansouci"

> When I was a sprout, one of the true highlights of my life was 
> spending
> time with my grandfather.
>
> 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.