Incredible Rusty old Hand Drill Restoration

Incredible tool restoration or a rusty old hand drill I found at the thrift store with several other hand tools. While cleaning it up I discovered it is a Millers Falls Tools No. 77, made in the U.S.A..
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[@sciencefusion5352]

Today i restored this drill ☺️ so i searched that someone else has done it or not and i got u😌😌😌 awesome 😎

[@chrisallen7956]

My grandad died last year and I found one of these in his shed, that I remember from my childhood. I think I'll give it some tlc now I've watched your video.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@florinsgondea6124]

Nice restoration. I like the fact that you preserved the patina and originality of this tool.

[@1stinlastout165]

Great job " I've just restored a Fleetway clipper chest hand drill from 1951 ex mod military issue. I get hand tools and restore, using them is the ultimate in any restoration as I prefer the old ways when I was a apprentice many years ago!

[@londonpickering8675]

The bike vids are my favorite, but this is a close 2nd. Thanks for taking the time to restore and post this.

[@TF856]

I did a partial restoration on my North Brothers 1545. I disassembled it cleaned it thoroughly with wire brush on the bench grinder. Straightened a few parts, made a side handle out of a file handle and did everything accept paint it. It works like brand new. I store several screwdriver bits in the handle as well as a quarter inch drive adapter to use as a nut driver. I have several other antique bit drivers that I love and use that I've also cleaned up and lubricated and left in fairly original condition. They are part of my cordless tool collection.

[@shanedavidson2971]

I like the 'radish' look the oil gave the handles. gave it a "well used, but taken care of" look. my favorite video so far. awesome job.

[@corkscrewmemes2967]

I’m actually mid restoring it right now. Mines a little different but I’m restoring all the tools from my grandfather, I only got a drill, and a few screwdrivers but they all look really good so far and I’m happy with how it’s coming along

[@Devon.Martin]

Looks good!

[@fyrfyter33]

Thanks for this video. I really needed some idea on restoring hand drills. My grandfather passed away before I was born. My father passed away last year, so I have inherited some of my father’s and all of my grandfathers tools. They are nice and rusty. After watching your video, I definitely have a starting place on restoring them. Thanks!

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Awesome restoration video on an old hand drill tool

[@PowersPhotography]

Just cleaned out my grandmas house this year. Found this video to see how I could fix it up. Thank you for this awesome video! I’m going to hit the sub and turn on the notifications.

[@joydipbiswas1604]

Very good thank you very much

[@joecoffee968]

Great job

[@jackinator15097]

Just began restoration on a very similar hand drill (Miller Falls Tools No. 315). The chuck looks almost identical to mine; it's a two part chuck, with a seam right at the bottom of the knurling. If you clamp it in a vice and use the "slots" to get good torque on it (using a file, or similar long bar), it should break loose. The internal mechanism in mine was very simple, easy to re-assemble.

[@Aztecs911]

Nice project. I purchased the very same drill at the local swap meet for a few bucks last week for a similar restore. It's in pretty good shape and it was nice to see the disassemble to prep for doing mine. I agree on the linseed oil finish. It looks best on those old wood parts. Thanks for sharing. Good job.

[@matthewschmalz852]

Nice job! I have one very similar I use all the time. It’s amazing how well these old tools work and how easy they are to use.

[@TF856]

I know they call these egg beater drills but they do so much more than just drill bits. With adapters you can do almost anything with them. Even beating eggs. 😀

[@kennethmueller1365]

I’m trying to restore the same drill and am currently not able to get the handle pin out with a punch and hammer. I’m considering drilling it out like you did. How long did that take and do you need to use oil while drilling? Thanks. Great video

[@brianrust5275]

Great job on the restoration man! I have restored quite a few of these egg beater drills but I have never drove the pins out of the gears. It was fun to watch thanks again

[@oldshovel]

Cool they are fun tools. Thanks for watching.

[@theyooper9659]

Great job!!! Paint job turned out amazing!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks!

[@rosmawatierosma5057]

I have this at my home,,, hehe

[@mimendezortiz]

beauuuuutifulllllllllllllllll

[@briansworkshop01]

Nice job I use one as well. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@JimmyB463DP]

Great job!

[@mr.zardoz3344]

Well done!

[@khalidnabil1670]

Thank yuo Mr i have one like this made in China old made and very good tools ☺

[@edydaou]

I just bought the exact same hand drill to restore it and the only part I needed to see how it's done was the shock jaws. nevertheless, nice video.

[@yellowdog762jb]

Very nice! I have one that needs the same treatment but I was hesitant to disassemble it that much. Now I know it can be done! I sometimes use the mineral oil sold for use on butcher blocks and cutting boards on my old handles. It seems to soak in really well, and on some lighter colored woods, it adds a translucent element, similar to a fine gun stock. I also like to leave traces of the original stain in many cases. It keeps the piece looking more vintage.

[@dougbrien9836]

Thanks, I will be overhauling my Grandfather's eggbeater drill. By the way, that's a chuck and those are jaws not clamps!

[@nameresu]

Just wanted to ask, why don't you use paint stripper, when repainting your bikes?

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Very good restoration 👍👍👍👍

[@oldshovel]

🙏 thanks

[@ashtonozimek6814]

I have a hand drill just like that one. They are really enjoyable to use

[@oldshovel]

Agreed. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesk7410]

Nicely done I just picked one up eventually will do the same thing

[@oldshovel]

Awesome. They’re fun to have. Thanks for watching.

[@GUARDIAN.13]

I used clp on the bit holders and it worked great

[@aussierestorationsmods2715]

Hey, Great stuff

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@mantaship]

Hey, buddy. I love these old tools. I thought you might have some trouble when you had to sacrifice that pin. I was able to save mine, but still had the trouble getting them back into place as they have a slight curve or arc that is directional specific. Once I saw it, it fit like old blue jeans. I have no idea if that was original, or if they develop over time. Either way, good show. I'd take those screws and that chuck and polish them though. Such a nice piece deserves that little bit of brilliance. Keep going man. These kids need to see that fixing the stuff that fixes stuff is a skill too!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Will. I was bummed I had to drill it out too. I wasn’t sure what the construction was and I know there are plenty of things on this drill but could do better. I have a few more complex hand drills in cue that I want to give A+ treatment too and this was almost a practice for both the restoration and for video editing. As I’m new to the video editing I’m still sorting how and what I do and record.

[@neilchristiansen1123]

Nice restoration. Does the paint hold up without using self etching primer? Also looks like you have new evaporust is the last batch used up?

[@tntchitwood]

Good job.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@terenceokane]

What kind of paint did you use for the blue and red? It looks really cool. I'm about to restore a Plumb hatchet that used to be black (except the edge) and I'm not sure if I'll paint it or not. Love the vids!

[@ricstep]

Great job , only suggestion is to find another angle to film when you are working on something like the pins , your hands blocked the view , good job though

[@almostsureimagamer274]

Mine have way more rust and i dont know how ro recober it

[@howard922]

Good useable restoration. It’s worth taking the chuck apart though, the three little hooks that the ‘teeth’ hang on are really fine and can corrode and break, the slot on the end will not be easily moved by a large screw driver, use a long bar of metal that is a snug fit in the slot and persuade with a large hammer. Worth doing when you have 10 minutes to spare.

[@Megaman_123]

I have an identical vintage drill but mine is in a way worse condition in terms of how much rust is on its surface . So much so that it won’t even turn Any tips on how to deal with it?

[@oldshovel]

Evaporust works wonders. Just soak the whole thing. Thanks for watching.

[@tlbelknap]

Like new.

[@sashabiruk4931]

663 👍

[@theyooper9659]

What kind of paint did you use?

[@oldshovel]

I think it was an Ace Hardware brand enamel.

[@theyooper9659]

Yea I am still having a hard time finding a enamel that can take a beating and not chip or scratch very easily

[@ajitdey9063]

এটাকি লোহার না কাস্টিং আমাকে লিখে

[@MissCase530]

Just to point out to people, this type of restoration destroys the collectable value of the tool. Old tools are supposed to look old. The patina is part of the value. If come across a valuable tool, you want to do research before you do this type of complete restoration.

[@cuthbertdibblegrub4874]

I find your narration hard to listen to

[@Sillyboy9572]

I think its just fine