First there was “Cool Hand Luke”.
Then came along “Hot Hand Harvey”.
Who’s going to be next on the list?
I must admit my hand has cooled down a bit now.
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I must admit my hand has cooled down a bit now.
If only we'd known that over fifty years later we'd meet up again on an internet forum.
Whatever the hell that would be.......
oldbikedavey
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Funny old world.
Make sure your wrists are well strapped up!
zzr1200
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I know, I was drilling a 5/8 inch hole in the lorry chassis and it grabbed as it broke through, trapped my hand against/inside the chassis rail, so I have the tee shirt and the memory...... plus the respect.....
I want to laugh, but I know I shouldn't.
But I've been there, as you probably guessed
It wouldn't stop me buying another one though
I still have my non digital version of that drill, speed control via a little dial is rubbish. I must have had it 35+ years and probably 2 years since I’ve used it, mixing plaster last time I think. Seem to remember it kept dropping out of hammer mode when used for that. Bit of an emotional attachment to my father and its procurement so doubt I’ll get rid of soon.
I also had one of the orange/grey ones with a metal gearbox, think I have thrown that one away as double insulated with a metal gearbox that you invariably hold didn’t make sense.
Green B&D grinder bought ex display at B&Q 25+ years ago refuses to die but only gets light usage.
I also had one of the orange/grey ones with a metal gearbox, think I have thrown that one away as double insulated with a metal gearbox that you invariably hold didn’t make sense.
Green B&D grinder bought ex display at B&Q 25+ years ago refuses to die but only gets light usage.
Well there's something from way back down memory lane. Was working in the test department of Marconi Microsystems in Swindon. Think we were involved in a thick-film hybrid device in the controller. The main point of the controller was to stop the under-specced motor from burning out. Development folk had some complete drills to test... Length of threaded rod in the drill, driving into a nut secured in a vice. Allowed the motor to spin up to full speed before locking into a motor stall!
Definitely a build down to cost item!
Definitely a build down to cost item!
mcostello
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FIL has a 9/16"drill with both handles, monster size. He was drilling a truck bumper to haul a baler off center. The drill bit grabbed and spun Him around while laying on the ground and pushing upward. He was pinned against the tire and was having trouble letting loose of the switch and not getting bashed. To make things worse His worthless dog came over and laid down along side Him making it worse. Was not Lassie.
Cobbler
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I’ve still got one, it was really good kit. It came from the B & D service centre on Bristol, so say refurbished but think it was brand new, just not in a box. Bought in the early ‘80s I would guess.
Smallfry
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Mine would have been that sort of age. Also came with no box from a B&D service centre.
