Q: What size drill bits does this hand drill accept?
It comes with two collets, one for bits from 1/64" to 3/64" and another for 1/16" to 3/32", covering the small sizes typical of predrilling and delicate work.
15N1001 - Lee Valley Replica Egg-Beater Drill
Named for the bevel gear mechanism they share with the kitchen implement, egg-beater drills allow precision and control that make them well suited for small and delicate work. This replica is closely based on the collectible Whitney patent drill originally produced near the end of the 19th century. A relatively small drill, it excels at predrilling for screws and other light-duty tasks.
Like many tools of the time, the original had intricate hand-painted decoration that we have chosen to cast into the tool; you can detail them with paint or colored lacquer if you want to highlight the vintage aesthetic.
Two collets are included, one that accepts drill bits from 1/64" to 3/64" and the other drill bits from 1/16" to 3/32". Made of a tough zinc-aluminum alloy with a black powder-coat finish, with stainless-steel chuck and collets and a wooden crank handle.
Made in Canada.
It comes with two collets, one for bits from 1/64" to 3/64" and another for 1/16" to 3/32", covering the small sizes typical of predrilling and delicate work.
Yes, it's closely modeled on the Whitney patent drill from the late 19th century, though the ornamentation is cast into the body instead of hand-painted like the original.
This egg-beater drill's crank handle is wood, while the body is a zinc-aluminum alloy with a stainless-steel chuck and collets.
Yes, the cast ornamentation is designed so you can add paint or colored lacquer if you want to bring out a vintage look.
The name comes from the bevel-gear mechanism inside, which resembles the gearing in a hand-cranked kitchen egg beater and lets you turn the crank at one speed while the chuck spins faster.
| Materials | Zinc-aluminum alloy body; stainless-steel chuck and collets; wood crank handle |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Accepts drill bits from 1/64"–3/64" and 1/16"–3/32" (two collets). |
| Includes | Egg-beater drill; two collets |
| Color/Finish | Black powder-coat finish |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Wood dust, which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov (opens in new tab).
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Lee Valley Replica Egg-Beater Drill
Named for the bevel gear mechanism they share with the kitchen implement, egg-beater drills allow precision and control that make them well suited for small and delicate work. This replica is closely based on the collectible Whitney patent drill originally produced near the end of the 19th century. A relatively small drill, it excels at predrilling for screws and other light-duty tasks.
Like many tools of the time, the original had intricate hand-painted decoration that we have chosen to cast into the tool; you can detail them with paint or colored lacquer if you want to highlight the vintage aesthetic.
Two collets are included, one that accepts drill bits from 1/64" to 3/64" and the other drill bits from 1/16" to 3/32". Made of a tough zinc-aluminum alloy with a black powder-coat finish, with stainless-steel chuck and collets and a wooden crank handle.
Made in Canada.
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