Rare 1919 Stanley No. 610 Hand-cranked Pistol-grip Drill [Restoration]

This 1919 Stanley No. 610 Hand-cranked Pistol-grip Drill needed some major cleaning, but probably not a full restoration since it's quite rare, valuable, and not in the worst of shape. I decided to do the full restoration though, because I can.

I am glad that the drill was found with original drill bits as they are quite neat. The drill was fun to hold and definitely works.

[billdouglas]

I am terribly, terribly impressed by your taking the time to remove the black-paint overspray on the gear. That is exactly the sort of small goof that 98% of restorers would simply shrug their shoulders at, ignore, and then proceed with reassembly. My mother frequently told me that "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well." I don't know if HTR has an official motto, but in my mind, that advice from my mother would suit you well.

[davidduffy]

My Dad was born in 1919, what a wonderful gift this would have been. Thank you very much for bringing these beautiful tools back to life and sharing with us the process.

[iamrichrocker]

The Smithsonian, or an older Tool maker, should hire you for their museums...you work is impeccable..and a joy to watch...

[sSparkthatbluNt]

Well done. When you took the chuck apart I just thought oh man what a nightmare it would be to put those back in. But you made it look too easy.

[chetan.gondaliya]

Who ever doing these restorations in this YouTube channel is the man with Golden-Hands... whichever tools he touches becomes reborn and Glittering like new one😍😍😍😍😍😚😚😚

[jazzersten]

Great looking restoration to back what it used to look like

[InformationIsTheEdge]

You already had my thumb up when you took that tiny little bit of over-spray off but the machine gun thing really out it over the top! Excellent!

[Xxazer]

Man these tools that you stumble upon are simply gorgeous, I'm transfixed. Getting to watch them in action at the end of each of your videos is so satisfying to watch.

[namewithoutdigits]

Great video and production work. I appreciate that you took time for nice close-ups of the components. It helps make the work even more immersive.
Thanks for sharing.

[fritzferrante]

you make me so happy. the silly bits always put a smile on my face.

[MrScooter]

Thanks for always getting a shot of the tool working in the end, bang bang. It is very satisfying.
However a video where you give up and chuck it out sounds fine also.

[thesoupinor]

Love seeing old machines with gears being restored. Fun content!

[joses]

beautiful job man i love the new coat of paint and the sand blasting before hand

[TecnicaX]

Hermosa restauración, las herramientas Stanley antiguas son muy buenas. Hace poco compré una morsa prensa y la vamos a restaurar. Buen video. ..saludos.

[Korgon]

Great ending!!!! Subscription EARNED!

[ShopKatIndustries]

Oh man, this one had me falling out of my chair at the end! Cheers!

[craigleemehan]

Bravo on your technique on the Jacobs chuck assembly.

[TheFurriestOne]

I've seen modern knock-offs of this type of drill, even one with plastic gears! Good to see such a complete tool with the unusual original bits like this. Though I do hope I simply missed your oiling of the big gear's pivot off-screen or something, wouldn't want this lovingly restored tool to have undue wear! Wish I could find even a decent knock-off of one of these, I've only seen incomplete, falling-apart, and too-much-plastic-garbage versions thus far.

[colonelpain]

I share your love for restoring old stuff and getting it back in mint condition. Great work, great videos, greets from austria!

[nitramretep]

Very nice restoration! I have a 610 and was glad to see I was on your track! The only regret I have when I restore such hand tools is the lack of powder coating resources available. I think powder is a much more durable finish and it really gives a smart finish. Thanks for your video.