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    Yankee Drill

    It's a dreary overcast day in Galveston County, Texas. I was in my garage shop and ran across my Yankee 41Y
    push drill. I was able to buy complete set of new unused bits. I have not used it recently, but since it turned up
    I'm sure I will. Now if I can find my egg beater drill, all will be well. Harvey displaced many of my tools.

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    I love push drills. I got a copy of the Stanley push drill from Garret Wade. It works well but there is some wiggle in the bit with side pressure. I snapped my finest drill bit.

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    Have a pair of North Brothers Yankee No. 41s

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rainey View Post
    I got a copy of the Stanley push drill from Garret Wade. It works well but there is some wiggle in the bit with side pressure. I snapped my finest drill bit.
    I have that one too, and also broke my finest drill bit!
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    I have it too, purchased probably 40 years ago. My first cordless drill. Carried it in my carpenters apron up on the staging when I was doing exterior house trim to prevent splitting on the ends of boards with the 8d com nails we used.
    That was many moons ago. Rarely use it anymore as I have 6-7 Makita cordless drills to choose from.
    But it’s still right there front and center in a side pocket in my tool bag. Seeing it reminds me of my roots and that’s a good thing.

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    Nothing beats a push drill for installing household hardware - blinds, shades, and the like.

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    During my days as a telephone installer my Yankee push drill was used on most jobs.

    Now there are a few different versions sitting in a drawer.

    jtk
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    I also have a couple by Millers Falls....No. 100, and No. 188. They use a slightly different type of bit, though.

    I do have to stop buying those Yankee Screwdrivers, though.....last count was 10......but that was a while ago....

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    Quote Originally Posted by steven c newman View Post
    I also have a couple by Millers Falls....No. 100, and No. 188. They use a slightly different type of bit, though.

    I do have to stop buying those Yankee Screwdrivers, though.....last count was 10......but that was a while ago....
    Just ten???

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    Been a while since I took "Head Count"....

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