A Black & Decker space age drill – working by hand
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A Black & Decker space age drill – working by hand
Years ago I bought a corded drill, manufactured by Black and Decker in Brockville, Canada. It is the ubiquitous Black & Decker U-3, ¼" utility drill, an atomic-era electric drill which appeared in the mid 1950s. It sported some innovations for the home user - a three-pronged plug with an "industrial-type" ground wire, and a geared…
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BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Drill & Home Tool Kit, 68 Piece LDX120PK
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Vintage Black & Decker Utility 1/4 All Purpose Drill Catalog No
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Vintage Black & Decker U-113 1/4 Electric Drill Kit with case
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Black & Decker B&D 1/2 Drill 1320-90 450 Rpm 120v Corded Heavy
Vintage Black & Decker Variable Speed Drill U209 Type 1.
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Vintage Black & Decker Variable Speed Drill U209 Type 1
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Vintage Black & Decker Drill: Equipment Autopsy #76
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Black & Decker USA 7150 3/8 Semi-Professional Carpenters Drill
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1950s Black & Decker U-3 1/4 Deluxe Utility Drill: cleaning and
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Vintage Black and Decker U-124 Corded Utility Drill 3/8 Working