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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS PLUMBERS HAND TOOLS/ HVAC HAND TOOLS/ETC. => Topic started by: bonneyman on August 16, 2018, 10:27:32 PM

Title: Hand crank double flex angle drill
Post by: bonneyman on August 16, 2018, 10:27:32 PM

Labelled JOIC, apparently a world war 2 airplane tool for drilling inside wings where space was extremely restricted (and fuel vapors might be present?)

I found a partial one missing the handle, then a couple years later found another complete one - I think it was a Proto, but I can't find the pics. More of a conversation piece really.

Title: Re: Hand crank double flex angle drill
Post by: bonneyman on August 16, 2018, 10:28:11 PM

Here it is with the handle scavanged from the other one.

Title: Re: Hand crank double flex angle drill
Post by: john k on August 20, 2018, 10:37:57 PM

Have one of those.   Marked PROTO,  handle is red, and most of the wheel is polished, maybe chrome?   Can't find a pic of it right now.   If you need it for a tight spot,  you really need it. 

Title: Re: Hand crank double flex angle drill
Post by: bonneyman on August 20, 2018, 10:55:29 PM

Quote from: john k on August 20, 2018, 10:37:57 PM

Have one of those.   Marked PROTO,  handle is red, and most of the wheel is polished, maybe chrome?   Can't find a pic of it right now.   If you need it for a tight spot,  you really need it.

Is the red handle of yours hollow? Like to hold spare bits? I'm thinking I saw one and the end cap would unscrew off.

Title: Re: Hand crank double flex angle drill
Post by: john k on August 21, 2018, 12:01:58 AM

It is hollow, metal end cap, coarse threads.  Now that I think about it,  the geared wheel is stainless.   No bits in the handle, just some finish nails.