Greetings, all:

It says so right on the vintage package: No workshop is complete without
Dial A Drill!

Just a quick report on some of that old galoot magic. Recently, uber galoot
Steve Reynolds posted about a need for a certain Millers Falls ratcheting
screwdriver. I happened to have one in the spares drawer, not exactly what
Steve was after, but apparently close enough. So I sent it to him. We
exchanged several pleasant messages and that was that. Good times. Just as
MANY galoots have done for me in the past. But then a Priority Mail box
showed up on MY porch, and it was from Steve. You gotta see this thing.
Dial A Drill is about the niftiest drill index I've seen, and since the
example Steve sent me is in the original protective package, it's like
brand new:

DialADrill.jpg<http://galootcentral.com/components/cpgalbums/userpics/10202/DialADrill.jpg>

Basically, Dial A Drill works like the rotating top of a push drill. You
spin the lid around to access the different sizes. But the shiny steel
canister actually houses multiple layers of tubes, so it holds a LOT of
drill bits. Anyway, it's very, very cool, something I'd never seen before,
and it nows sits proudly in my shop. (Steve notes that this tool has passed
through the hands of more than one other galoot, as well, so it has a
serious pedigree.) Thanks again, Steve!

Greg Isola
Alameda, CA
------------------------------------------------------------------------

That is too cool for words! How many bits does it hold?

Michael S

-----Original Message----- From: Greg Isola <gregorywisola@g...> To:
Oldtools@R... Law. Cornell. Edu <oldtools@r...> Sent: Thu, Aug 2, 2012
1:06 pm Subject: [OldTools] Dial A Drill!

Greetings, all:

It says so right on the vintage package: No workshop is complete without
Dial A Drill!

Just a quick report on some of that old galoot magic. Recently,
ubergaloot Steve Reynolds posted about a need for a certain Millers
Fallsratcheting screwdriver. I happened to have one in the spares
drawer, not exactlywhat Steve was after, but apparently close enough. So
I sent it to him. We exchanged several pleasant messages and that was
that. Good times. Justas MANY galoots have done for me in the past. But
then a Priority Mail box showed up on MY porch, and it was from Steve.
You gotta see this thing. Dial A Drill is about the niftiest drill index
I've seen, and since the example Steve sent me is in the original
protective package, it's like brand new:

DialADrill.jpg<http://galootcentral.com/components/cpgalbums/userpics/1-
02
02/DialADrill.jpg>

Basically, Dial A Drill works like the rotating top of a push drill. You
spin the lid around to access the different sizes. But the shiny steel
canister actually houses multiple layers of tubes, so it holds a LOT of
drill bits. Anyway, it's very, very cool, something I'd never
seenbefore, and it nows sits proudly in my shop. (Steve notes that this
tool haspassed through the hands of more than one other galoot, as well,
so it has a serious pedigree.) Thanks again, Steve!

Greg Isola Alameda, CA
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Greg=2C This looks like an interesting newer version of the Morse Twist
Drill series of three drill indexes=2C patented in 1902. With their
mahogany barrels=2C and nickled top plates the originals routinely sell
for $100+. I think Mother Steve did you well! Sandy
____________________________
Home page at: http://www.sydnassloot.com Tool list at:
http://www.sydnassloot.com/tools.htm Brace page at:
http://www.sydnassloot.com/brace.htm

> Date: Thu=2C 2 Aug 2012 13:06:18 -0700 From: gregorywisola@g... To:
> oldtools@r... Subject: [OldTools] Dial A Drill!
>> Greetings=2C all: It says so right on the vintage package: No
>> workshop is complete without
> Dial A Drill!
>> Just a quick report on some of that old galoot magic. Recently=2C
>> uber galoot
> Steve Reynolds posted about a need for a certain Millers Falls
> ratcheting screwdriver. I happened to have one in the spares drawer=2C
> not exactly what Steve was after=2C but apparently close enough. So I
> sent it to him. We exchanged several pleasant messages and that was
> that. Good times. Just as MANY galoots have done for me in the past.
> But then a Priority Mail box showed up on MY porch=2C and it was from
> Steve. You gotta see this thing. Dial A Drill is about the niftiest
> drill index I've seen=2C and since the example Steve sent me is in the
> original protective package=2C it's like brand new:
>> DialADrill.jpg<http://galootcentral.com/components/cpgalbums/userpic-
>> s/10202/DialADrill.jpg> Basically=2C Dial A Drill works like the
>> rotating top of a push drill. You
> spin the lid around to access the different sizes. But the shiny
> steel canister actually houses multiple layers of tubes=2C so it
> holds a LOT of drill bits. Anyway=2C it's very=2C very cool=2C
> something I'd never seen before=2C and it nows sits proudly in my
> shop. (Steve notes that this tool has passed through the hands of
> more than one other galoot=2C as well=2C so it has a serious
> pedigree.) Thanks again=2C Steve!
>> Greg Isola
> Alameda=2C CA
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> --------
> OldTools is a mailing list catering to the interests of hand tool
> aficionados=2C both collectors and users=2C to discuss the history=2C
> usage=2C value=2C location=2C availability=2C collectibility=2C and
> restoration of traditional handtools=2C especially woodworking tools.
>> To change your subscription options:
> http://ruckus.law.cornell.edu/mailman/listinfo/oldtools
>> To read the FAQ:
> http://swingleydev.com/archive/faq.html
>> OldTools archive: http://swingleydev.com/archive/ OldTools@r...
> http://ruckus.law.cornell.edu/mailman/listinfo/oldtools
----------------------------------------------------------------
> --------

Greg,

It is also similar to my "Driver Drill Selector", but yours is prettier. 
Mine doesn't have any chrome or nickel plating.  It was made in Jersey 
City, N.J. and looks like this one:

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-drill-selector-5-3-8-inch-tall-walker-turner

Frank Sronce (Fort Worth Armadillo Works)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sanford Moss" <sushandel@m...>
To: <gregorywisola@g...>; <oldtools@r...>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 6:12 PM
Subject: RE: [OldTools] Dial A Drill!

Greg,
This looks like an interesting newer version of the Morse Twist Drill 
series of three drill indexes, patented in 1902.  With their mahogany 
barrels, and nickled top plates the originals routinely sell for $100+. 
I think Mother Steve did you well!
Sandy
____________________________
> Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:06:18 -0700
>
> Greetings, all:
>
> It says so right on the vintage package: No workshop is complete 
> without
> Dial A Drill! 

------------------------------------------------------------------------

 That chromed jewel holds the standard 29 bit set of jobbers drills that goes
from 1/16" to 1/2" in increments of 1/64".  When Jim Crammond sent it to me I
had my toes and fingers crossed hoping that it would be one that held numbered
AWG drills, or the letter gauge bits.  I assume such models exist based on the
Model No. 29 text on the label.  I continue my search for a Model No 60 or a
Model No 26.

Regards,
Steve
 

On 08/02/12, nicknaylo@a... wrote:

That is too cool for words! How many bits does it hold?

Michael S

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Isola <gregorywisola@g...>
To: Oldtools@R... Law. Cornell. Edu <oldtools@r...>
Sent: Thu, Aug 2, 2012 1:06 pm
Subject: [OldTools] Dial A Drill!

Greetings, all:

It says so right on the vintage package: No workshop is complete without
Dial A Drill!

DialADrill.jpg<http://galootcentral.com/components/cpgalbums/userpics/102
02/DialADrill.jpg>

------------------------------------------------------------------------

>
>
>
> DialADrill.jpg<http://galootcentral.com/components/cpgalbums/userpics/102
> 02/DialADrill.jpg>
>
>
Thanks to all for the good info about my new Dial A Drill index. Very cool.
And just to get it in the record, it was manufactured by the Keystone
Ferrule & Nut Co. / Burlington, Wisconsin. Patent Number 2351815.

Greg Isola
Alameda, CA
------------------------------------------------------------------------

29 bits!?! the little wooden one I have, like Franks but absent
anymarkings holds maybe 8 bits? for 29 theres a bunch of
benchtopindexes, but nothing that compact.

Michael S

-----Original Message----- From: Steve Reynolds <s.e.reynolds@v...> To:
nicknaylo <nicknaylo@a...>; gregorywisola<gregorywisola@g...>; oldtools
<oldtools@r...> Sent: Fri, Aug 3, 2012 5:51 am Subject: Re: Re:
[OldTools] Dial A Drill!

  That chromed jewel holds the standard 29 bit set of jobbers drillsthat
  goes from 1/16" to 1/2" in increments of 1/64". When Jim Crammond sent
  itto me I had my toes and fingers crossed hoping that it would be one
  that heldnumbered AWG drills, or the letter gauge bits. I assume such
  models exist basedon the Model No. 29 text on the label. I continue my
  search for a Model No 60or a Model No 26.

Regards, Steve

On 08/02/12, nicknaylo@a... wrote:

That is too cool for words! How many bits does it hold?

Michael S

-----Original Message----- From: Greg Isola <gregorywisola@g...> To:
Oldtools@R... Law. Cornell. Edu <oldtools@r...> Sent: Thu, Aug 2, 2012
1:06 pm Subject: [OldTools] Dial A Drill!

Greetings, all:

It says so right on the vintage package: No workshop is complete without
Dial A Drill!

DialADrill.jpg<http://galootcentral.com/components/cpgalbums/userpics/1-
02

02/DialADrill.jpg>

 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
 -

Michael asks, about the Dial A Drill index:

29 bits!?! the little wooden one I have, like Franks but absent any
markings holds maybe 8 bits? for 29 theres a bunch of benchtop indexes,
but nothing that compact.

*  * * *

Yup, here's the DATAMP page with the description of the patented
internal gizmocity:

http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=2351815&id Greg Isola
Alameda, CA
------------------------------------------------------------------------

FWIW, around 20 odd years ago, Hanson (company and brand name) sold a
plastic version of the Dial-A-Drill that clipped on to the electrical
cord of your drill.

It's still the first set of drills I grab for in my shop!

Matt Prusik ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg Isola To:
nicknaylo@a...
  Cc: oldtools@r... Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 12:26 PM Subject:
      Re: [OldTools] Dial A Drill!

  Michael asks, about the Dial A Drill index:

  29 bits!?! the little wooden one I have, like Franks but absent any
  markings holds maybe 8 bits? for 29 theres a bunch of benchtop
  indexes, but nothing that compact.

  *  * * *

  Yup, here's the DATAMP page with the description of the patented
  internal gizmocity:

  http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=2351815&id Greg
  Isola Alameda, CA
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  --
  OldTools is a mailing list catering to the interests of hand tool
  aficionados, both collectors and users, to discuss the history, usage,
  value, location, availability, collectibility, and restoration of
  traditional handtools, especially woodworking tools.

  To change your subscription options:
  http://ruckus.law.cornell.edu/mailman/listinfo/oldtools

  To read the FAQ: http://swingleydev.com/archive/faq.html

  OldTools archive: http://swingleydev.com/archive/

  OldTools@r... http://ruckus.law.cornell.edu/mailman/listinfo/oldtools
------------------------------------------------------------------------