Its a Miller Falls Model 77, typical of many of their egg beater drills, but without the bit storage in the handle.
The handle appears to be fasten onto a steel rod that is then inserted into the drill's frame and pinned in place. The handle currently will rotate a little less a 1/16 of a turn, it can also be pulled back on the steel rod about 1/4 of an inch. It becomes tight at the limits of either of those moves. There are also 2 hair line cracks that are about 1 inch long, both are tight and don't appear to open when the handle is rotated or pulled back.
The drill is quite usable as is, but can be a bit annoying when using a larger bit (1/4").
Does anyone know how the handle is fastened to the steel rod. Also any ideas on a reasonable repair. My thought have been to use super glue or epoxy.
The pictures show the drill and a close up of the handle attachment, with the handle pulled back.
Thanks for any help and thoughts.
Dick
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