On 12/07/2011 11:22 PM, James Thompson wrote:
> http://www.bobvila.com/forums/Tools/posts/42900-craftsman-model-665-256560
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> > I have one of these in my hot little hand, but can't identify it. It appears
 to be a speed increaser/reducer, don't know which. One end has a threaded hole 
which might screw onto a small drill press arbor, and the other end has a 1/4" s
quare drive exactly like a ratchet. I am thinking torque increaser, but it is mo
re complicated than others I have seen in the past.
>
> Any help out there?
>
> Jim Thompson, the Oldmillrat in Riverside California

When I was turning Sputnik - yeah - Sputnik components out of brass to 
make up sprinklers ;^) I had to use a device similar looking, in a drill 
press to cut threads in holes. Pressing down would drive the tap, and 
raising the device would reverse the tap's direction.

Does you unit exhibit this type of action Jim?

PeterH in Perth
Hoping that these threads don't die without a resolve

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