North Bros. #41 “Yankee” Push Drill

[@devinteske]

I bought one today for $3 at salvage and then went and bought some 3-in-1. Your advice was spot on and perfect, thank you so much! Love your channel and I have been restoring tools faster than ever.

[@MargevonMarge]

Thanks, very helpful! I just want to make a couple of small starter holes to put some screws into a wood cabinet to attach a small hook holder and people telling me I need a $200 drill for it were starting to frustrate me! Was looking at a hand cranked type and push drills came up as options but I had no idea what the mechanism was. This was very interesting and helpful in showing how to use one but also what to beware of, eg oiling it etc to keep the action smooth!

[@wyattoneable]

Prior to the modern electric impact tool/drill I used tools like this quite often. You did a nice job cleaning that tool. I tell you what, if you loose power this tool might come in handy. Nice review and restoration.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Wyatt, my only beef with cordless tools is the planned obsolescence of the batteries and the high cost to replace them... Nothing beats a tool that lasts 100 years and never costs you a cent after the original purchase! Thanks!!! 😃👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks for the plug! I am a big fan of Yankee push drills! I have a few No 41's , a No 44 (adjustable spring tension) and a No. 46 (gray handle, red cap) that was made in England! My No. 45 (black handle alum cap) is my go-to every day push drill. I don't even own a rechargeable drill! I'm working on a video of a Craftsman push drill right now!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello 357MD! I'm sure that you will pick up a few subscribers once people see the quality work you are doing! I for one always look forward to your projects! Great stuff!!!!!!! =D

[@357magdad]

I've had many subscribers and positive comments since you recommended my channel! Thank you again for sharing my channel with your viewers!

[@ScoutCrafter]

You deserve many more! It's only the beginning!! =) Thanks!!!!!!!

[@jeffmoss26]

I have a couple of the silver ones marked Bell System. They still come in handy!

[@geraldspratley4637]

These videos are trips down memory lane. My dad's tool box was a wonderland of interesting things. And his push drill was something I loved. I would love to have that now. Great videos Scoutcrafter, you do great work brother.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Gerald! Yes, My Dad's toolbox was always a source of amazement and wonder! =) Thanks so much!!

[@incognitoedc]

I have one of the Stanley branded models that I inherited from my father. I remember watching him use it when I was young, and thought wow what a cool tool! Still is and I will forever treasure mine.

[@357bullfrog2]

I agree with Steve!! Cordless= worthless. Boy that drill came out beautifully. Your right about tool restorations. You hold it and look at it and just imagine who used that to do what and these guys built America with these hand tools. Gotta love it !

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello 357BF! Yes! As much as we enjoy using cordless drills they all eventually become useless when the battery dies and I wouldn't mind if the battery was $15 but they are crazy money! $50!? Are you kidding me? I can but a car battery for that! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!

[@mitchjohnson4970]

357 Magdad's videos actually led me to your channel. I'm subscribed to both. I also had to use my Stanley push drill today!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I never liked Brace drills and egg beater drills are awkward to use but the Push drill is still a useful tool today! What a design! Thanks!!!!!

[@johnkelley9877]

really neat tool! My Dad had a Yankee screwdriver and he used it all the time. This tutorial brought back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello John! The yankee screwdrivers had a bit of a learning curve to them, however when you were good they were unbeatable, the push drills have no learning curve and anyone can look like a superstar! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@mdlanor5414]

Scout Crafter You always come up with some really Old School cool tools. I absolutely remember these what I called hand push drill drivers.Back in the 1960s.,these were a popular Tool. My Dad got my Grandfathers Wood Working Tools after he passed away. There were 2 of these Push Drill Drivers. One was similar in length the ones in your video and had the Drill Bits inside the handle.The other Drill Drivers shaft was at least 8 to 12 inches long that had Flat Tipped Screwdriver Bits inside the handle. As anyone knows that screwing in Slotted Screws with an ordinary Screwdriver that it’s not easy to hold the tip of the Screwdriver and holding center on the Screw. What I remember about these Screwdriver bits was when driving a slotted screw in. The Bit would hold center on the Slotted Screw. Unfortunately these Drill/ Screwdrivers are long gone.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello M dlanor! You are so right! These were great tools and still are, we have become dependent on cordless tools so these tools have fallen out of favor... Shame! Thanks so much!!!!

[@2ChukBuk]

Unfortunately, I have to use cordless battery powered drills for my field job, but your point is well taken. Like you and many others, I am so done with crappy, planned obsolesence (it seems) with small tools. It is so worth it to find an old tool and resurrect it like new or close to it. There is a level of satisfaction that money could never buy.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Teddy! If the replacement batteries were reasonable I wouldn't have issue with them going but at $50 a pop they are really gouging us! =) Thanks very much!!!!!!

[@artsietopology]

Great video. I remember one just like #2 at the beginning. Yellow plastic handle. My Mom must have bought it in the late 1940s or 1950s. My Dad was a business executive type so it was my Mom who had the tools, including a Shop Smith. Great memories. Thanks.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Artsie! Wow! Your Mom had a ShopSmith!!!!! =D That is awesome! I always liked those! Great stuff! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@joelmccoin9727]

Howdy, The very first tool I ever spent my own hard earned money on...Yankee handyman push drill, still have it, well over 50 years latter, still works great! Another great Video, Thanks again.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Joel! You of all people know how great these are! I can't believe you still have your original drill! That is fabulous! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@nicholashernandez1494]

These are some of my favorite drills. They are perfect for short screw and bolts, if you put an attachment on it. These are so much fun to use. Great video Scout. And the music is a fun addition

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Nicholas! You are so right! This is a tool that is actually fun to use! (As long as the bit is sharp!). Lol. Thanks!!!!!!!

[@joeheilm]

Great video! I had never seen a bit for those drills. 357 Magdad is a great guy! He always has good comments and his before and after pictures are top notch. Time to check out TD...cheers.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Joe! We are the little fish in the big pond! =D You need to get a #41 It's a must have for us! =) Thanks!!!!!!

[@OldSneelock]

I sure like mine. The drills aren't very common, but you can still buy them. I sharpened up the bits I had. Pretty quick to do with a file.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Dave! The biggest problem with these drills is the bits get dull and people think the drill doesn't work! With a sharp bit these drills are amazing. I have to find a decent supplier that sells these bits at a reasonable price, then the drill will become popular again! Or I have to do a video on sharpening these easily! =) Thanks!!!!

[@OldSneelock]

@@ScoutCrafter 👍

[@uncleblack7322]

Yep...thank you, ScoutCrafter another fine episode, have one, been in use many times...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Blackie! They are really a fun tool to use and made so well... Just a wonderful tool to own! Thanks!!!!!!

[@Sail951]

Thanks for posting this up! I purchased one a few weeks ago at a garage sale but wasn't entirely sure how to operate/lubricate.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Sail951! You were smart to pick that up!!!! Now if the drill isn't working well the bit might be dull, They can be sharpened but you can also buy a new 8 piece replacement set... Look around as prices vary a lot! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@donalddicus8828]

I just had a neighbour give me two old craftsman pushdrills and a klein push drill. They all had the bits still! The only problem I have with them is its almost a certainty to get blowout on the back side of the workpiece... But they are handy.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Donald, Yes! Blowout is a problem because of the type bit and pressure, if the back of the piece will be visible a backing block is always a good idea to prevent that. Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!

[@jargonworks]

Can you do a tour of your entire collection. I love your videos would love to see how you store them all

[@williamlee1429]

Hey Scout Crafter it's been awhile since I watched this video but after I did I had to have one of these Yankee push drills and it came about 2 days ago. It looks like it has 10 slots for drill bits and there was nine drill bits in there. I've seen these before when I was a lot younger but I just never had one. Thanks a lot for the great video.

[@kareno8634]

I think this is Top of list - cause it's Cool - and i probably [will] need it sooner than i know. Forgot electric needs brushes; Good thing you're here!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Karen! This is a must have! You can find a perfect example with 8 bits for less then $20 and it will last a lifetime and is so easy to use.. You will love it! Thanks so much!!!!

[@scaleautoworkshop4426]

Hey ScoutCrafter great restoration. I am going to get one of those push drills. you are right, When you want them the battery is dead. Vaughn

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Vaughn, It's not the cordless drills I dislike it's the price of the replacement batteries that make me crazy! Lol. Thanks!!!!! 😃👍

[@kevinsmith1791]

Never seen one of those I am again educated thanks for these videos

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Kevin! I'm very surprised! These are so popular! You would really like one if you get one! Lots of uses! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@judyl.761]

Thanks! I just got one of these for $3 at an estate sale. I couldn’t figure out what it was or how to use it. Now I know and I love it. 🙂

[@emersonaz]

I have a few Yankee drills and screwdrivers that were my Dads. A little oil and they work like new, great old tools.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Emerson! You are so right, a little oil is the key, they will work smooth as silk! I have my Great Grandfather's that still work great! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@FSCforal]

i have a few here in England some are Stanley ones i found mine at the scrapyard one was my grandads looked after that one and its been passed down over the years

[@joeschneider3111]

I love them I have 3 of them and I’ve started restoring and collecting older tools once I stared watching your videos

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Joe! Then you know!!! These are so awesome! As long as the bits are sharp! Dull bits make all drills look bad! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!

[@ianallen2]

I know of the second on the left. The clar handle one. My stepfathert had the Yankee Screwdriver. No drill bits with it that I can remember though. Great vid and history. :)

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Ian! Yes! They made a bunch of great variations! They were wildly popular in the 50's! Great stuff! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@MarkH10]

another one Dad, and Grandad had. I recall the dual helix channels model you displayed, but did not restore. I saw many as a child of the 60's, but was never impressed with them. I enjoyed another fine effort in the restoration! Thanks.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Mark! The screwdrivers had a big learning curve and weren't for every job, but the push drills were so handy for spot drilling and small jobs... A great tool to have still! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

A good informative and entertaining tool video. I have an old Yankee push screwdriver , but truly its more a gimmick tool than practical. thumbs up !

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Ron! You know I have the larger screwdriver models too and although I never used them that much there are trades where these were indispensable! One of them being Window installers! Guys who learned to master these tools could install a window in less time then with cordless drills! Amazing stuff! I never got that good with these... Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Yes you are soo correct, I spent a Saturday with a cousin installing & fixing broken windows -- yes he used a Yankee screwdriver, like he was born with it. Cheers !

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! When I was a boy of 10 my Grandmother had storm windows installed and those guys all used Yankee's and they were lightning fast!!! Then I tried my Grandfather's Yankee and left a deep spiral scratch across my workpiece! =D LOL

[@easttexasnomad5981]

Just love those Yankee hand drills. My introduction to this fine machine was in 8th grade shop class. Good video Scout.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello ETN! You know they are still just as much fun to play with! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@19672701]

What a great video! My dad had one in a set in a wooden case and they have wooden handles, I don't know if he bought them years ago second hand or they were his dad's I do not know, but I did make sure that was one of the tools I grabbed when he passed. I did go look at it it is North Brothers. I remember my dad oiling his screwdriver handles and that box or any tool that had wood on it he would oil.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello LD! You definitely sound like a tool lover for sure! I bet your Dad was too! That is awesome! I'm so glad you got those! I bet you enjoy seeing them every so often and being reminded of him! I feel the same way about my Dad's tools! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@19672701]

@@ScoutCrafter I don't know if this is weird or not, but I have my dad's Red Wing boots, that he bought long before I was born, and I can remember three times, he had the soles replaced on those boots. He worked in military management most of his life but when we went out and did any kind of work those boots came out.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Not weird at all, It's a great way to honor and remember him... I am sure he would be very happy knowing that! The older we get the more we appreciate how much they did for us... Thanks!!!!

[@themountofoliveschannelwit7009]

I am a Industrial/Commercial Electrician (26 years), I didn't know these push drills existed. Never seen one before. WOW. . .. . .The company I used to work for used to occasionally do jobs at a Coal Gasification (Coal-Gas) Treatment plant in Tennessee. No power tools are allowed inside the plant and I do not own an old fashion hand drill. . . . . . . I have had to litterally drill holes in the wall holding my drill bit with a pair of channel locks while tapping the end of the bit with a hammer as I slowly turned it little by little with each tap (not fun). . . .. I sure could've used one of those push drills. (((((I will definately be looking on Ebay for one of these in case I ever find myself in that situation ever again. . . . . Thnk you for sharing his video

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Gary! Wow! What a great story!!!!! Yes! This would be just the ticket for you! They were limited in the size bit you could drill but were perfect for small holes! I've always had major respect for workers in the Coal industry... Amazing people! Thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@LostMountainRestoration]

Nice. I have 2 Yankee screwdrivers that I often use during restorations. Handy as heck. I'll need to keep an eye out for the drills. Great video and thanks!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello LMR! Yes! The model #41 was just a sweetheart to use! As you know there is a bit of a learning curve to the larger Yankees but not the 41's... They are so easy to use!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

*I am new to your community* When I was about 12 years old you were seeing less and less of those back in the 70s I remember using them were trying to use their not again they look pretty cool and they were made well! Thanks for sharing, By4Now God bless Ken It's coming up that you recommended my video? Look forward to hearing from you

[@tonylenge424]

Thanks for the tip on the other two you tube sites, I will check them out. Also, learned about Joe s tool shop from you, now I also subscribe to his channel as well.

[@Dardrum]

always a pleasure to watch your videos

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Dale! I really appreciate that!!!!!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I only watch your videos for the New York accent! After years of buying new Chinese Craftsman battery drills every year I bought Makita Chinese Li Ion drill and impact. 6 years and counting. I am shocked. It has built complete decks and privacy fences!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello UD! LOL on the accent! =D Of all the cordless drills I think Makita are the longest lasting... I have a older model that outlasted many others! They are a Japanese company with production facilities all over the world! Great stuff! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@TheLoxxxton]

Wow! You gave me a blast from the past. Dad had one in his tool box. Thank you

[@TheLoxxxton]

But I remember it as screwdriver

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Loxxxton! These were really popular years back and rightly so, they are wonderful!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

They had different models, the larger ones were both screwdrivers and drills... All were good!!!!!

[@birdie399]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Very enjoyable video.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello birdie399- thanks so much my friend!!! 😃👍

[@baggins1]

Takes me back to late 70s shop class! Big red handle Yankee driver.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Baggins!! Yes! They were always fun to play with! =D The push drills are a bit smaller but work so well for spotting holes and small jobs! Still fun too! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@bigdog4173]

very good buy at only $1..We had a larger version of these avail here made by Stanley,with plum color wood handle called a Yankee,also had screwdriver tips with it..havent seen them around much recently,guess cordless drills took over

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Bob! Yes! Yankee under Stanley's name made lots of different models, the larger ones were most popular as they were made for mostly screw driving applications! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

[@stevef8993]

Great video ScoutCrafter!! I really like these push drills and screwdrivers and remember seeing Elwood Blues from the "Blues Brothers" movie use one in the elevator when he's disabling the control panel in the Cook County building. Watch it again, you'll see!! When I started collecting tools and first saw them, that memory is what brought me back. I have picked up a few in my travels and love 'em. Great to know how to oil them properly. Thanks. Here's a link to the scene, look at 2:30. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3K9gqKubZp9gqs

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Steve! LOL I totally forgot that scene from the movie! Wow what a budget they had! That was amazing! I never even noticed the Yankee being used! =) Great stuff Steve! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@mitchjohnson4970]

I used my Stanley pushdrill to baby proof my kitchen cabinets today. Old technology is the besta

[@johncarr1358]

Hello from England we love your yanky drills .

[@BestUserNameUK]

Hey Scoutcrafter, that's me! 👍🏻😂. Thanks so much my friend. Really appreciate the shout out. You're my inspiration, I hope one day to be as good at restoring old tools as you are. Keep up the good work and kind regards from 'across the pond'..

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello TD! I bet that was a bit of a shock! LOL Your restorations are much too good not to be enjoyed by more people! Sometimes it's hard to find a channel without a recommendation... I always enjoy your videos and I think others will too! Thanks much my friend!!!!!!

[@BestUserNameUK]

@@ScoutCrafter My current projects include a 'Record' drill press vice and a 'Record Imp' vice. Thanks again👍🏻

[@ScoutCrafter]

Can't wait!!!!! =D

[@negotiableaffections]

I've had a screwdriver version of this tool for years. Little used these days but you've got me wondering if drill bits were available. However the shaft of the screwdriver bits is about 5/16" or 3/8" so i don't know. Anyway, thanks again for showing another tool I didn't know existed.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Keith! Yes! The larger Yankee models were screwdrivers and did have drills but the smaller #41s were just for drilling and worked awesome!!!!!!

[@christinaperez254]

I've got a Yankee no. 135..... gotta restore. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Christina! Yes! Then 135 could be used as a Drill and Screwdriver... It was larger and more Heavy Duty! They were extremely popular! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@richardmcginnis5344]

i been using mine since i bought it never cleaned it or anything but i did notice it had a few differences, the collet isn't spring loaded it screws and the bit storage doesn't unscrew all the way i unscrew it a quarter turn or so and its spring loaded so it forces itself down to get at the bits

[@lotsabirds]

Fantastic gadget!! They work beautifully! Great Video!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Bill! These are really a great tool! Definitely worth owning! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@bobjoncas2814]

..great drills , used one for years to counter sink holes (with a handmade bit) good vid.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Bob! You know how great these are! What a shame people never got to use these! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[@timeflysintheshop]

I have a small collection of these. I just bought one similar to the one you cleaned up at the last tractor show. Though the top rotates to open different sized holes to release the bits. No bits in it though.☹️. But of the other ones I have, there are a couple really old ones. They are patented in the late 1800's! Now I assume they are not really that old since they could use the patent for years, but they are still really cool. The fancier one is a ratcheting screwdriver, and push drill that is reversible either way. The chuck is the quick change type, but you pull the end down, not push it up. If I can get a decent pic of it, I'll email you.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Awesome James! Thanks!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Thanks, Scout and I've fooled with these but don't own one. Don't know why either. Goofy I guess. I did have a Makita drill/driver that did just like you said and died. I threw the drill motor, batteries and charger in the trash, did a little work on the case and it now holds my corded DeWalt 3/8ths and accessories. When the batteries die on the impact I'll replace them because it's just too handy not to have around, for me anyway. 70 here and with lo humidity it feels like 70. VERY nice! THanks again, Pal!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Lewie! Makita is as far as I know the longest lasting cordless tools... Still after 8 years it's landfill... You can buy cells and replace the ones in that pack but it's work we shouldn't be doing... lol Thanks!!!!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

You're right but that'll be the way it'll go I'd say. They ought to have an atomic battery by then to help clean up the environment with some more of that 'cheap' energy. Yeah right. I like Makita stuff but about all mine now are Dewalt and Milwaukee. I do have one BIG compound Makita miter saw that weighs a ton but it's a good saw. I've just got the one cordless impact and it was a refurb from CPO but I like refurbs. I'm believing I might be one the way I feel sometimes. Take care, Scout and GBWYall!

[@felixf5211]

I notice that you're aware of the relationship that Stanley had with this firm. I was not until this video. I collect Stanley drill press/machinist vises. They range from a ~4" to 1-5/8" jaw width, swivels and stationary. It's almost difficult to describe the scale of the tools, as the size goes up substantially with every 5/8 increment in jaw width. Love 'em. I'd noticed that quite a few Yankee vises look exactly like the Stanleys. Been looking for a factory-mint Yankee for several months, but I digress. Do you know whether Stanley made the Yankee vises or was it the other way around?

[@ScoutCrafter]

You know Felix, Stanley was a crude manufacturer, as they grew they bought up lots of smaller businesses like North Brothers and when they did many times they just rebranded the tools with the Stanley name. Many times they left the factories almost intact with the same personnel and even middle management. That's why Stanley and Craftsman had such huge lines of quality tools, the only difference is Craftsman would just pay the company to make their tools where as Stanley didn't want the competition! I'm not sure about the Yankee Vise though, I never see them around! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@waltlars3687]

I have some of these push drills and Yankee screwdrivers watching your restoration videos has inspired Me to do the same I have a like 4 or 5 milk crates of old tools just waiting I need to set a grinder I have I need to learn how to edit vids then I might do some projects I havent found a editing program for adroid phones or tablets

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Walt! I hope you do Walt, you will love it!!! I use the IMovie and my iPhone, very easy but the phone is as much as a big screen tv! Lol. Thanks!!!!!!

[@chrislusk5077]

Great presentation...thanks

[@yrtuag]

Nice piece 😎👍 I remember seeing men use these tools when I was a boy 😁

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jim! The Yankee screwdrivers were very popular years back, however they had a bit of a learning curve, these drills however need no experience and work great! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍

[@yrtuag]

You're welcome Sir 🤠

[@thecatsupdog]

Sounds like your complaints are about NiCad cordless tools, where the battery goes bad when it isn't used frequently. Modern Lithium Ion tools don't have this problem. Still love this vid!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello catsupdog- I have both... My issues are with manufacturers gouging us on replacement battery prices... $50 for a battery? I can buy a car battery for that! Lol. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍

[@sdn40]

I'm all set to build my deck in the back yard. You're hired. LOL

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello sdn40- LOL! Cordless Drills and decks make perfect partners! Neither one will last and require constant maintanence! Their both awesome for ten years! Lol. Thanks!!! 😃👍

[@darrinlawton2748]

I've never seen them here n Oz.....i'll have to keep an eye out for one.....cheers mate.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Darrin! Really!?!? These are world popular! Even in Oz! LOL Thanks!!!!!!! =D

[@mardeeda]

After seeing this tool make short work of that hardwood I've decided to pick one up. Great video. Me and my Dad like to watch your videos together whenever a new one comes out, his name is John also, auto mechanic all his life. He would really get a kick if you mentioned him in one of the videos as Johnny Nemo.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Daniel! I love to hear stuff like that!!! Thanks so much!!! Made my day! 😃👍

[@williammcguire3rd]

Awesome video!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello William! Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate that!!!!!!

[@CD-jv8ji]

Another great video, I like the music over you using the wire wheel also!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Colton! Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback!!!!!!!!!

[@norherman]

Great tool. I have one I use for screws. Thanks again Great stuff.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Norherman, Yes the larger Yankee's are great for driving screws and other uses... These are perfect for small holes when needed! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@thomasflynn5366]

These are great for hanging blinds. Sometimes you can get into tight spots that the cordless drill can't go.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Thomas, you're right! Plus they are light enough to hold overhead without shaking! Lol. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍

[@isoguy.]

Just awsome, thank you again for sharing.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello ISO Guy!!!!!! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed! I have stopped talking during the music! =D

[@oldcoinchaser8723]

Hey Scout Crafter that's exactly the tool I was telling you about thanks for making the video on it I appreciate it

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Old Coinchaser! Yes! You are the reason I decided to make this video! I told my GF that you were asking about the operation of this tool and she agreed that it would make an interesting video! These really are great!!!! Thanks again for the inspiration!!!!!!!

[@georgechambers3197]

If I only drilled little tiny holes in wood then that's the only drill I'd own. Unfortunately, most of my work is in steel so cordless drills are my friend. Still, after 5 years, I've replaced the drill twice anyway so I guess batteries aren't my real problem. I do own a couple of those Yankees but don't have any bits, guess I need to go shopping. Thanks for sharing, good video!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello George, I own a couple Milwaukee Cordless tools and like them but I know I will never get my money's worth from them because they were expensive! Corded drills are my favorite! (and a good extension cord!) LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@EVILDR235]

I have about 5 of those. Two are marked BELL SYSTEM. The last couple of years I have found lots of tools marked BELL SYSTEM. I wonder if the phone company sold off a lot of their older tools ? The drills seem pretty common, but bits can be hard to find. They can be bought new, but they are expensive.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Chuck, you are so right! New they are super expensive!

[@TheMetalButcher]

I'm not sure I can agree with you on cordless drills haha. They're one of the handiest tools I've ever touched and they get pretty well used in our shop. I tried using one of these once, but the bits got overheated and bent very easily. I think they were cheap Chinese plain carbon steel, already dull, so once they got a bit of heat in them they just bent right away.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Metal Butcher- The bits are the key with these drills, a good sharp bit is essential for proper performance of these push drills. If they hit metal or brick they dull out quickly and won't perform. As for cordless drills, I have a nice Milwaukee set and no matter how nice they are in 8 years they will be boat anchors unless I plop down another $50 for a replacement battery,.. Meanwhile I have a corded drill that will out perform the Cordless drill in every way except portability and it is over 40 years old... I hate tools that don't last! 😃👍. Thanks!!!!

[@57WillysCJ]

These are a handy tool. Bet you could think of how the boy scouts could have each had one. I have watched guys trying to use Swiss Army Knives and other multi tools as drills. It's like come on guys the right tool has been around for a century. One of these and a Speedy Stitcher can repair even the heavy leather of a saddle much less heavy canvas and nylon.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello 57W! You are so right! I would bring down a bunch of old tools to the meeting and let the scouts just use them! They loved it! Never realized things could be done without electricity or battery! LOL Thanks!!!!!

[@richardmcginnis5344]

nice video thanks. i just got mine today for 3 bucks at an estate sale along with a henry cheny claw hammer with the ball barring nail holder in the back\

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Richard! I have a couple Henry Cheny Hammers! They were very popular years back touting the nail holding feature... I will restore one of them one day! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@parlenkow]

Hello my friend scout Crafter great video interesting tool " no batteries " just human power ....a real tool!!!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Wladmir! Yes! Tools that will work when the electricity goes out! This is old but still a good tool! Thanks my friend!!!!!!!!!

[@RodRogers]

I ground the shank on a countersink/deburring tool to fit one of mine. Just put the tool on a hole & push....it's easily deburred!

[@josephhaddakin7095]

I'm too fast. I found 357 a couple months ago. You are right though. Excellent channel.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Joe! Yes! TD is great too, he is from England! Lots of fun to see other people restoring tools!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@davidhinson5010]

I wish I still had my dads old yankee, I do have a crank drill from him not sure if that’s what it’s called but still in the box. Great video.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello David! They called them Crank drills, egg beater drills... They were not so intuitive to use but did work, these #41s are totally intuitive and work great!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@joegnall9429]

fantastic video big fan and collector of push drills and ratcheting screwdrivers especially north bros . DO YOU HAVE A NORTH BROS 100 KIT IN THE WOOD BOX

[@drstrangefart]

357MagDad wins the screen name game today

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Allan! LOL He has some excellent content! Lots of tool restorations! =) His daughter plays soundtrack on some of his videos! =) Great stuff!!!!!

[@leebrewer1190]

Great video on one of my favorite tools. Sadly I was 55 before finding out how great a Yankee screwdriver is. I really like the looks of the all metal handled ones. I see a lot of plastic or wood handled ones on ebay from North Brothers. I really like the looks of the all metal ones like you have and hope to find one. Are the metal ones older?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Lee! No, these are just a different model, made mostly for drilling... The other ones were screwdrivers too! They made these until 2004!!! There are so many out there!!! Thanks!!!

[@kadmaster]

I think, these drills used at U.S.A. I never seen these kind of drill. but I like them..Thnx for educated video sir...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Kadir! Yes, they are used here in the USA but I think they are a copy of a Turkish design... 😉. Thanks very much my friend!!!! 😃👍

[@robertgibson7716]

I used bigger ones for fitting window frames great old tools

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Robert! The larger Yankee screwdrivers were used by master window installers years ago! They could drive screws faster then a cordless drill when used right! Never needed recharging either!! LOL Thanks!!!!!!

[@hugheshomeimprovementssp4055]

Hey S C, so I checked out TD and 357, not bad but I enjoy your informative narrating. Thanks so much!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Hughes Home Improvements SP- I really appreciate that! They do have great content! I've had many complaints about my "narration". Lol. The funniest part to me is when people complain to me as if they want a refund! 🤔. Thanks again!!!

[@jimjohnston3188]

Awl just great! I just got two "eggbeater" drills over the weekend to work on now I gotta get a push drill! You're killin me! LOL.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Hi Jim! Egg beater drills are fun to have in the collection but push drills you will actually use!!!! They are that good! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@jimjohnston3188]

ScoutCrafter One of the eggbeaters is an old STANLEY like the one my father used when I was a kid. A little sentimental value there. The other one just looks neat. You are absolutely correct about these old drills, there is a time and place where using a manual drill is preferable. I wish more people had an appreciation for these old well made, well thought out tools. Really enjoy your videos .

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Jim!

[@357magdad]

One dislike = guy's got a shop full of cordless drills!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL All dead... =P

[@albertp-w4d]

Been seeing a lot of imitation spiral/ratchet screwdrivers coming from China on Ebay. No idea how they stack up compared to the US made stuff but Im not seeing any new US made models anymore on ebay for some reason aside from the new old stock (yankee, Philips, etc.)

[@madeinusareviews6234]

Love the intro!

I have not seen one before maybe because of egg whisk drills were more popular. What is the advantage and disadvantage over the egg whisk drills? Maybe it was down to price and with egg whisk drills you can use ordinary drill bits.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Tony! Even though I own about 20 Crank drills I have never enjoyed using them or never found them intuitive to use, I always felt another hand was needed! LOL However with this push drill it is a dream come true... So easy to use and works great! I never reach for my crank drills but still use my 41's! You have to get one! Thanks!!!!!!

[@randomtask9029]

Would be great if it could take modern screwdriver bits because of all the various screw head types these days.

[@jill552]

That was fun. Love the yankee push drill. 🤗

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jill! Yes! These are just awesome little tools that look as good as they work!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@jill552]

S🗜, 🎶 was satisfactory today. Did you ever consider using the real sounds only with the volume turned down. Popular on KZbin.

[@kornkraker]

Loved the video, great little tool. I have two that belonged to my great grand dad but the springs are worn out. Are the springs replaceable?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello C.A. Chevalier! Sometimes people removed the springs for special jobs! I have three without springs!!! Yes they are replaceable! Great stuff! Thanks!!!

[@MrHeadbanger366]

I had a battery powered drill. I'll just stick with my old Craftsman, it's served me well for 25 years.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello MrHB! I'm with you! I wouldn't mind if the replacement batteries were $15 but they are a total rip-off... Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!

[@lordvengerx]

Those are super neat scout old stuff is best I shall check those other channels out :D

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello LV! Thanks so much! I know you will enjoy those other channels! They do great work! Thanks again!!

[@lordvengerx]

@@ScoutCrafter you are welcome :D and I'm sure I will :3

[@tchiggz9206]

Awsome tool

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Tc Higgz! Yes! And very affordable and so much fun to use! Keep an eye out for one you won't regret it! Thanks!!!!! 😃👍

[@TheDomanominus]

i love your vids.... keep going dude

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Domanominus!!!! I really appreciate that!!!!! =)

[@willyqueen4066]

Thanks great video I like my power drill but your drill looks much nicer

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Willy! I have a few cordless and corded drills, use them a lot but this little push drill is just so neat I promise you will love it if you get one! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@dwh3276]

Where do you get your new old stock tools? NOS push drill full sets were hundreds of dollars on eBay. Thanks.

[@waltlars3687]

Garret wade sells replacement drill bits for 24.00 I think Leevalley also sells them

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes Walt, I'm trying to find a less expensive source... They sell this drill for $75! Too much!!!!! =)

[@waltlars3687]

@@ScoutCrafter I have a lot of the drills just glad there is a source of bits

[@nunziocaparello3594]

Just curious you didn't show the other side of the wood you were drilling through when it gets to the end does the pressure Splinter or Bust the wood