Wooden Knob on Drill Handle

[Chris Lusk]

Hi, I have a Miller Falls Hand Drill and the knob that is attached to the crank appears to be riveted or pinned in place. Has anyone removed this knob successfully? I would appreciate it if you could tell me. Thanks, Chris

[Jim Koepke]

I think it was removed on my beat up user and a bolt was used to reattach it. I think the bolt was peened to keep it from coming apart.

I will try to remember to take the camera out to the shop today.

jtk

[Zander Kale]

On mine, I very carefully ground down the piened head (on the inside of the crank arm) until it was pretty thin and then drove it out with a small pin punch. Then i drilled (you need a lathe for this step) and tapped it for screw (from a light switch, they have nice fat heads and are brass).
http://zkprojectnotebook.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/almostthere5b55d.jpg

[Jim Koepke]

Wow Zander, that is a beautiful restoration.

jtk

[Chris Lusk]

I agree with Jim 100%...that is a beautiful restoration Zander. I do not have a lathe in my arsenal yet but I can look at the beautiful restoration you did. Thanks, Chris