I appreciate that sometimes (all the time) the best camera angle for us to see isn't the best one to work in. So for every time you do it in all all your videos, Thank you for the effort! Keep up the amazing work.
I had a '400 when I still had a shop (before being disabled), ran smooth and clean even with age, had been well taken care of the the next owner was happy to find it in such good condition
You gotta admit it's like looking amateur porn...Sure it's good enough to rub one out and it's entertaining to watch, hell you might even learn a thing or two but it's not immediately a pro production with investments in the right places aka the actual actors. So pls Mister, show me your socket wrench and let's get all dirty...
Cmon guys, you gotta do work with whatever you have on hand. I can tell you for sure that some oldtimers didn't have any proper tools yet they fixed their equipment. And you call them treasures from the past. This guy makes videos for you to watch, to see how those tools were assembled and how they work. Not for you to hate. He's not making videos about using proper tools or maybe right pro techniques. Resembles quite the way how farmers and such fixed their machines. And even though there might be some toolmarks, this is still a great video about getting one working forge blower.
Plataani he uses sockets all the time u dumb fuck and back then they had proper tools I gave a socket wrench from back then it's doesn't Rachet but it does take sockets also wen u did th is stuff back then u used proper tools fucking dumbass
some people just dont realize that while yes the proper tools have been around since way back, there may be a reason hes not usng them this time and just not saying why. something tells me it is either due to someone preventing him from using them due to a bet/challenge, or someone locked up his tools as a prank or who knows why. There is a hint of something like those I mentioned being the case which most probably didnt catch and that is when he give someone the bird rather quickly and slyly when hes removing the blower blade. people need t just accept that sometimes there IS a reason for things being done a different way
Some different sized blocks of hardwood for hammering shafts and bolt and such would be a valuable addition to your tool kit and wouldn't cost much except for your time to make them. These blocks would eliminate the chance of rounding over, mushrooming or damaging anything. Good job taking this apart, bub. Good video. Keep it up!
My cousin just remodeled our great grandfather's blacksmith shop. The forge had one of these blowers. He made horseshoes for the local coal mines in the early 1900s. Today my cousin shoes horses and mules for trail riding. (They also breed mules.)
I love how people are giving you a bunch of crap for not using sockets... you seem like you know your way around antique equipment and what tools to use so I assume you have your reasons. keep up the great videos man I love them
I had three of the same tool to choose parts from, so I could a use this one while taking it apart. Thanks for watching! Any constructive criticism is always welcome as I just want to learn.
HTR I look for your Restoration videos first unfortunately we live in a society today where people think they have to be better than others but I'm sure you have more views then people criticizing you keep up the great work
I watched the video and afterwards scrolled down the comments thinking "he's going to catch hell for vise grips" and RUclips commenters didn't disappoint again. Your channel is interesting and engaging. Forget about the naysayers.
I didn't want to criticize the Maestro. But y'all said it first. the reason why there's a threaded recessed cap over the bearings is to hold packed grease. I have seen these blowers with oil ports too though. Love the videos. An excellent addition to the regular Diresta builds.
Wow, it's shocking to see this OG video, and contrast both your skill development and the production quality of the videos. Nostalgic, like the tools you revive.....
You know a lot of people would look at that and say what a shame that's junk but then there's people like you that look at it and say hey look how good I'm going to make this look keep up the good work love your videos
Just a tip for you, a 50-50 mix of automatic trans fluid and Acetone is a 10 times better penetrating oil than wd-40. Its cheap as well, just doesn't smell as nice. Might help you out on some stuck bolts in the future. I keep some in an old metal squirt can, just give it a few shakes and then a squirt or two on the fastener. Great video though, very worthy of a subscription.
Heard some. Good ol dot3 brake fluid does fantastic as well... I watched a comparison video the other day of most common penetrants .. Pretty interesting.
Dude that nut is really difficult to get off, I have two of these beasts and only managed to get one of those nuts off, will try the screwdriver trick.
I have a much smaller version of this blower, it came with my portable blacksmith forge. I've been meaning to restore the entire thing, it's a bit rusty and I'm sure, twist as old as me. I was surprised to see the bicycle style ball bearings with race on that one part! Very cool.
When I read the negative comments I am reminded of the old saying; “Critics are like eunuchs in a brothel; they know how it’s done, they’ve seen it done every day, but they’re unable to do it themselves”
i like at 3:35 you flipped that nut off, like AH HA beat you! but i have not worked on machines like this since my dad passed away. he was born in 1945, and he had a bunch of his dads old tools, he was born 1901, so it was stuff passed down. i used to love working on them, cleaning them..and well as you know..things made then if taken care of LAST FOREVER..not anymore..
Love your vids, really enjoyable keep em coming. That last bloody cog you couldn't get out would've done my nut in! It must be some kind of heavy duty circlip tool or something. Thanks again for your work.
I appreciate the effort to restore and fix old tools, and I won't hate on anyone for ignorance of a subject, but seeing that screwdriver go into that phosphor bronze gear while you cranked on that fan hurt very deeply. There's a ton of info on these things old blowers. Please just take the time to research items you intend to save so you don't risk ruining such a valuable part, like that gear.
I concur with The previous guy....the finished product is what counts. Another great job parts 1&2. If you read this...could you tell us where you get these tools from at the start....just interested in how you acquire your nicks nacks .👍🏻😁🇦🇺
Just got a functioning one for free, I covered for a friend at a scrap yard and was told I could have it... it does need a new wooden handle but other than that it still blows like a champ.
Seen and used a few of these years ago,most were mounted on vehicles used by farriers who would go around stables reshoeing horses and race horses. They are bit small to run a Smiths forge though, you need to have someone cranking it to keep the air flowing in the hearth. Nowadays propane powered ovens work better and are more controllable when specific heat is required.
I've watched a few of your videos now. Pretty entertaining but, you need a good parts washer buddy! Also, I'm not sure vise grips are a good substitute for a proper set of sockets. Just my thoughts.
The 400 is/was a silent blower. When the bearings are in proper condition, all you will hear is the faint meshing of gears and the whirl of air. Not gravel grinding about inside a hear case. The bearing are replaceable. The high speed shaft is what makes the noise.
I can watch this all day. Been obsessed with old vintage and cast parts. keep it up! as mentioned before tho, some tool usage was a little cringe worthy. lol. Pick up some sockets mainly.
Hand Tool Rescue Buy some cheap ones. they are a dime a dozen online. But anyways great stuff dude! I constantly restore old rusty/greasy tools/items. Too much fun. Wife doesn't like the gritty nails afterwards but also doesn't mind. lol
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I am restoring one of these also, found one at an estate sale for $50 dollars under a pile of rubble, along with a beautiful leg vice. Everything has come off fairly easy so far, but I cannot get that reducer flair that holds in the bearings at @9:35 . I was hoping you might have some insight on how to maybe get it off. I’ve tried everything from heat, degreaser, to sheer force. It unscrews most of the way, but at the last 1/4” or so it just stops unscrewing. Your advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
I like the concept behind your videos, but please get some sockets and wrenches. BTW, Ha Ha Ha, using a torch to free pieces on a forge blower. Love it. I'm guessing you don't have any spanner wrenches either? Will the three become one? I guess we'll see in the next video.
Great videos man! Funny how all of the arm chair mechanics are telling you how to do things when they are not there in the moment taking it apart like you. Gee maybe it is possible you don't have some of the tools they are describing. Any way, good video. Keep up the good work.
Hey dude I've been watching your videos for the last two days and I'm thrilled every time I see the workpiece working again it is just amazing... Although I have to say the I don't have the experience nor I take apart old tools every so often, But I've seen you twice applying direct heat on the workpiece with a torch, by applying direct heat to a metal the metal will expand and thus will make it harder to loosen up the bolts, nuts and shafts. You should consider to bye some liquid nitrogen or put the workpiece in a freezer or in somewhere cold, that will shrink the metal and will make it easier to take apart. Again I'm not the expert but I've had some similar experience. Keep it up you are doing a great job.
The nuts that holding the brass wheel you can open with the key for clambing or losening the disks of an angel grinder. Someone are adjustable in distance of the pins.
Great video Sir Breardedman. Use any tool you want to take them bolts off. It's your show. Use a can opener or a electric toothbrush if ya want. I love the videos. You want to tick these guys off use your wife's frying pan as a hammer if you want.
Wow, that second on was a bit wrecked! Interesting to see it was repaired and saw continued use despite that, but I suppose these were worth a fair bit even back when they were in widespread use! Did the third provide anything beyond the stand or is it a spare unit at this point? (hopefully) helpful critique below, read or not as you choose I winced when you applied the steel-wire-wheel to the bronze gear, it's old and sturdy enough the scratch-damage probably won't ever become a noticeable issue, but still! As far as trying to remove the bronze gear goes, holding the handles of those two punches together while prying between them would've reduced both the pry-bar slipping free and damage to the plug you were trying to remove, but still wouldn't guarantee it would come loose and might've required a third hand. Not having researched these units, I don't know what the chances are of those few pieces being reverse/left-hand thread, but it's always something to look out for and on rare occasion tightening something (whichever thread) can break it loose so that loosening it is easier. I've also heard many good things about a mixture of ATF and Acetone for freeing up stuck things of all kinds, though I've yet to try it myself. Anyhow, overall I enjoyed this video and your others. Thanks for the fascinating content!
Have you ever seen a ratcheting hand crank drill? Not talking about a bit and brace, but an "egg beater" drill that has two sets of gears and can ratchet fowards, backwards, direct drive, free spinning, and locked(can't spin at all)
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I appreciate that sometimes (all the time) the best camera angle for us to see isn't the best one to work in. So for every time you do it in all all your videos, Thank you for the effort! Keep up the amazing work.
As a huge metal fan I love to see how you fix a huge metal fan
Looking at the newer videos, you see a marked difference in tool use and professionalism. What a journey. And you actually got proper tools now :D
Love your restorations. Great editing- you get to the appointment parts quickly without missing the details.
Thank you for this video - I've got two of these things half-disassembled and it really helps to see your process, thanks.
Watching from the future I keep wondering when his special wrench comes out.
I had a '400 when I still had a shop (before being disabled), ran smooth and clean even with age, had been well taken care of the the next owner was happy to find it in such good condition
A socket AND spray paint! OH the humanity!!! Another EXCELLENT vid.
I love all the keyboard mechanics and restoration gurus telling this guy what to do. Love the videos man!
You gotta admit it's like looking amateur porn...Sure it's good enough to rub one out and it's entertaining to watch, hell you might even learn a thing or two but it's not immediately a pro production with investments in the right places aka the actual actors.
So pls Mister, show me your socket wrench and let's get all dirty...
I don't love them. This tool works again and that's the main thing. Nice work Sir
Someone for the love of god send this man a good set of sockets, other then that love watching these old relics brought back to life.
truly enjoy watching you work. must say that you do have your share of key board critics ..
Cmon guys, you gotta do work with whatever you have on hand. I can tell you for sure that some oldtimers didn't have any proper tools yet they fixed their equipment. And you call them treasures from the past. This guy makes videos for you to watch, to see how those tools were assembled and how they work. Not for you to hate. He's not making videos about using proper tools or maybe right pro techniques. Resembles quite the way how farmers and such fixed their machines.
And even though there might be some toolmarks, this is still a great video about getting one working forge blower.
The old timers didn't have Harbor Freight.
Plataani he uses sockets all the time u dumb fuck and back then they had proper tools I gave a socket wrench from back then it's doesn't Rachet but it does take sockets also wen u did th is stuff back then u used proper tools fucking dumbass
this aint back then, and yes they did have tools like this back then.....
some people just dont realize that while yes the proper tools have been around since way back, there may be a reason hes not usng them this time and just not saying why. something tells me it is either due to someone preventing him from using them due to a bet/challenge, or someone locked up his tools as a prank or who knows why. There is a hint of something like those I mentioned being the case which most probably didnt catch and that is when he give someone the bird rather quickly and slyly when hes removing the blower blade. people need t just accept that sometimes there IS a reason for things being done a different way
Some different sized blocks of hardwood for hammering shafts and bolt and such would be a valuable addition to your tool kit and wouldn't cost much except for your time to make them. These blocks would eliminate the chance of rounding over, mushrooming or damaging anything. Good job taking this apart, bub. Good video. Keep it up!
I dunno why I watch these videos... but It feels so right.
Only a crumb bum would dislike this video. This is a real lost art. I love these videos.
My cousin just remodeled our great grandfather's blacksmith shop. The forge had one of these blowers. He made horseshoes for the local coal mines in the early 1900s. Today my cousin shoes horses and mules for trail riding. (They also breed mules.)
The covers are actually lube caps. You fill them with grease and tighten to force the grease into the bearings.
proten40 Yes, they are.
I love how people are giving you a bunch of crap for not using sockets... you seem like you know your way around antique equipment and what tools to use so I assume you have your reasons. keep up the great videos man I love them
I had three of the same tool to choose parts from, so I could a use this one while taking it apart. Thanks for watching! Any constructive criticism is always welcome as I just want to learn.
HTR I look for your Restoration videos first unfortunately we live in a society today where people think they have to be better than others but I'm sure you have more views then people criticizing you keep up the great work
I watched the video and afterwards scrolled down the comments thinking "he's going to catch hell for vise grips" and RUclips commenters didn't disappoint again. Your channel is interesting and engaging. Forget about the naysayers.
I didn't want to criticize the Maestro. But y'all said it first. the reason why there's a threaded recessed cap over the bearings is to hold packed grease. I have seen these blowers with oil ports too though. Love the videos. An excellent addition to the regular Diresta builds.
Wow, it's shocking to see this OG video, and contrast both your skill development and the production quality of the videos. Nostalgic, like the tools you revive.....
You know a lot of people would look at that and say what a shame that's junk but then there's people like you that look at it and say hey look how good I'm going to make this look keep up the good work love your videos
Люблю смотреть на три вещи!!! Как горит огонь, как течёт вода, и как другие работают!) молодец все круто!
Who designed this and how many prototypes were there before final design was settled on?
Love the videos man. Something soothing about watching things get fixed :) Keep it up.
That case was made near where I’m from. Pretty cool. Thanks for another fun video.
Just a tip for you, a 50-50 mix of automatic trans fluid and Acetone is a 10 times better penetrating oil than wd-40. Its cheap as well, just doesn't smell as nice. Might help you out on some stuck bolts in the future. I keep some in an old metal squirt can, just give it a few shakes and then a squirt or two on the fastener. Great video though, very worthy of a subscription.
+The Betrayer Good tip! The smell is key though.
+Hand Tool Rescue everyone says that mixture, nasty! PB blaster works wonders for me.
Incorrect. AVE tested it against all kinds of penetrating lubricants. Check out the video on it.
Heard some. Good ol dot3 brake fluid does fantastic as well... I watched a comparison video the other day of most common penetrants .. Pretty interesting.
you make such excellent videos. really enjoy watching
I loved the flipping bird on the after the nut!
I have done that so many times! XD
Dude that nut is really difficult to get off, I have two of these beasts and only managed to get one of those nuts off, will try the screwdriver trick.
I always flip the bird after i nut...
I think your videos are great. Get the stuffapart by any means necessary......eveything always looks great in the end. Good Job!!
Patiently waiting for the second part of the video. I keep checking everyday sense you posted this one. Great great videos. Keep up the great work.
Rene Martinez Thank you very much. Look out for it this week!
Never could get that gear off huh.. bugger of a thing..it spun nice and cleaned up real well.
Great video.
I have a much smaller version of this blower, it came with my portable blacksmith forge. I've been meaning to restore the entire thing, it's a bit rusty and I'm sure, twist as old as me. I was surprised to see the bicycle style ball bearings with race on that one part! Very cool.
That penetrating oil is the real star of this show.
When I read the negative comments I am reminded of the old saying;
“Critics are like eunuchs in a brothel; they know how it’s done, they’ve seen it done every day, but they’re unable to do it themselves”
i like at 3:35 you flipped that nut off, like AH HA beat you! but i have not worked on machines like this since my dad passed away. he was born in 1945, and he had a bunch of his dads old tools, he was born 1901, so it was stuff passed down. i used to love working on them, cleaning them..and well as you know..things made then if taken care of LAST FOREVER..not anymore..
before i watch diresta but you are the best thank you for showing good stuffs with love from saudi arabia
+koizora koizora Thank you!
love every part do not have right tool to take apart use what you have that is what I have done for 60 yrs still known as the fixer of almost anything
All hand tools, I commend you not only for your patience, but because it's the smart solution. But damn that's a greasy project.
100 years between tune ups. wish they still made good stuff like this.
Love your vids, really enjoyable keep em coming. That last bloody cog you couldn't get out would've done my nut in! It must be some kind of heavy duty circlip tool or something. Thanks again for your work.
7:24... I fully expected to hear, "Focus you fuck"... Pavlov's viewer?
+Dyler Turden I say this to myself when I get distracted.
AvE reference?
Dyler Turden definitely an AvE reference. she's choochin now though!
but is he Canadian like AvE ?
I appreciate the effort to restore and fix old tools, and I won't hate on anyone for ignorance of a subject, but seeing that screwdriver go into that phosphor bronze gear while you cranked on that fan hurt very deeply.
There's a ton of info on these things old blowers. Please just take the time to research items you intend to save so you don't risk ruining such a valuable part, like that gear.
I concur with The previous guy....the finished product is what counts. Another great job parts 1&2. If you read this...could you tell us where you get these tools from at the start....just interested in how you acquire your nicks nacks .👍🏻😁🇦🇺
Your middle finger to that stubborn nut made my day!
Woah. Did you actually give up on that cog at the 14:00 mark? I am astonished, given your typical persistence...
Just got a functioning one for free, I covered for a friend at a scrap yard and was told I could have it... it does need a new wooden handle but other than that it still blows like a champ.
Lancaster, PA not too far from me. Its great to see these old american made tools.
I live in Lancaster pa. I love seeing stuff made from here still around today. and in Canada ay
Seen and used a few of these years ago,most were mounted on vehicles used by farriers who would go around stables reshoeing horses and race horses. They are bit small to run a Smiths forge though, you need to have someone cranking it to keep the air flowing in the hearth. Nowadays propane powered ovens work better and are more controllable when specific heat is required.
Great video. I think you could try joining these two screwdrivers on top, so they would stay together instead of going to sides.
I should have put more effort into that and welded something together, but I was getting tired.
Restauration blower whit only 3 tools :). Nice job
Wow manufactured just 20 minutes from me! Crazy!
I really need to get myself some of those pointy vicegrips :)
Built to last :D 116 Years and still holds together.
Today this thing would break after the Warranty.
That's Amish engineering right there everything looks like it was kept in fantastic shape
I've watched a few of your videos now. Pretty entertaining but, you need a good parts washer buddy! Also, I'm not sure vise grips are a good substitute for a proper set of sockets. Just my thoughts.
Love the proper use of the adjustable hammer lol
The 400 is/was a silent blower. When the bearings are in proper condition, all you will hear is the faint meshing of gears and the whirl of air. Not gravel grinding about inside a hear case.
The bearing are replaceable. The high speed shaft is what makes the noise.
I would love to get my hands on a good hand crank blower like this for my forge. The only new ones I've found are crap.
It is strange to see you use an off the shelf wrench 😂💖
I can watch this all day. Been obsessed with old vintage and cast parts. keep it up! as mentioned before tho, some tool usage was a little cringe worthy. lol. Pick up some sockets mainly.
+Tri-State WIFI LLC Haha thanks! I do have sockets, just none that are an inch and a half wide! I should buy a larger set...
Hand Tool Rescue Buy some cheap ones. they are a dime a dozen online. But anyways great stuff dude! I constantly restore old rusty/greasy tools/items. Too much fun. Wife doesn't like the gritty nails afterwards but also doesn't mind. lol
I should put up the one this guy found. Just to cover all my bases!
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Hand Tool Rescue haha
I am restoring one of these also, found one at an estate sale for $50 dollars under a pile of rubble, along with a beautiful leg vice. Everything has come off fairly easy so far, but I cannot get that reducer flair that holds in the bearings at @9:35 . I was hoping you might have some insight on how to maybe get it off. I’ve tried everything from heat, degreaser, to sheer force. It unscrews most of the way, but at the last 1/4” or so it just stops unscrewing. Your advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
Vicegrips are sockets and a screwdriver is a chisel 👌
I like the concept behind your videos, but please get some sockets and wrenches. BTW, Ha Ha Ha, using a torch to free pieces on a forge blower. Love it. I'm guessing you don't have any spanner wrenches either? Will the three become one? I guess we'll see in the next video.
Those subscribers are growing just as I predicted! Loving the content keep it up 👍🏼
Thanks! I am super surprised the growth so far.
ignore the youtube nerds you did great with what you had
What's the spray your using?
The best tools clinic! I subscribe!
I'm curious, what's in the spray bottle?
Penetrating oil.
Great videos man! Funny how all of the arm chair mechanics are telling you how to do things when they are not there in the moment taking it apart like you. Gee maybe it is possible you don't have some of the tools they are describing. Any way, good video. Keep up the good work.
What are you spraying on the bolts to loosen them?
Do you just get the 5 gal bucket of WD40 and put it into a spray bottle, or something secret?
Would it be better if you have a spanner wrench to help get the bronze gear out??? ;)
Hey dude I've been watching your videos for the last two days and I'm thrilled every time I see the workpiece working again it is just amazing...
Although I have to say the I don't have the experience nor I take apart old tools every so often,
But I've seen you twice applying direct heat on the workpiece with a torch, by applying direct heat to a metal the metal will expand and thus will make it harder to loosen up the bolts, nuts and shafts.
You should consider to bye some liquid nitrogen or put the workpiece in a freezer or in somewhere cold, that will shrink the metal and will make it easier to take apart.
Again I'm not the expert but I've had some similar experience.
Keep it up you are doing a great job.
I like to watch a master at work I have trouble drive a nail in straight
Did you try turning the spanner nuts to left??? Maybe left handed!
Awesome job, thanks for the footage!
Local man burns down restoration shop today
angle grinder chuck key would have been a good tool to try getting those grub screws loose on that last gear shaft.
just curious why you don't use sockets? Love the content!
I gotta ask, that gear that you weren't able to free. Did you ever try seeing if it was a left hand threaded?
I have one of these and it works well but I'd love to do this to it. But after seeing how complicated this was, I'm reconsidering.
Power Fist parts tray! What part of Canada are you in?
Damn! I do love a good pair of Genuine Vise Grips. None Better.
Can I ask where did you get that ratchet. Its pretty cool. Keep up the great work!
Just great !!!
Cheers from Argentina !.
A good video , and restoration.
Ok I have never seen a socket wrench like that. What brand name is that socket wrench?
The nuts that holding the brass wheel you can open with the key for clambing or losening the disks of an angel grinder. Someone are adjustable in distance of the pins.
Great video Sir Breardedman. Use any tool you want to take them bolts off. It's your show. Use a can opener or a electric toothbrush if ya want. I love the videos. You want to tick these guys off use your wife's frying pan as a hammer if you want.
hi, you make good video's ! but why aren't you using normal tools like an 22 mm wrench???
when in doubt set it on fire or get a bigger hammer
Very nice job !
excellent work - i am inspired......
Good work... now your table need a restoration after all the dirty oils and stuff .
wd40 all the things... but seems to work, end result seems to always be pretty good... keep it up!
that's really cool because i live 1/4 of a mile out of lancaster, PA
Молодец! Класный мужик! Золотые руки : - ))
Wow, that second on was a bit wrecked! Interesting to see it was repaired and saw continued use despite that, but I suppose these were worth a fair bit even back when they were in widespread use! Did the third provide anything beyond the stand or is it a spare unit at this point?
(hopefully) helpful critique below, read or not as you choose
I winced when you applied the steel-wire-wheel to the bronze gear, it's old and sturdy enough the scratch-damage probably won't ever become a noticeable issue, but still! As far as trying to remove the bronze gear goes, holding the handles of those two punches together while prying between them would've reduced both the pry-bar slipping free and damage to the plug you were trying to remove, but still wouldn't guarantee it would come loose and might've required a third hand. Not having researched these units, I don't know what the chances are of those few pieces being reverse/left-hand thread, but it's always something to look out for and on rare occasion tightening something (whichever thread) can break it loose so that loosening it is easier. I've also heard many good things about a mixture of ATF and Acetone for freeing up stuck things of all kinds, though I've yet to try it myself. Anyhow, overall I enjoyed this video and your others. Thanks for the fascinating content!
I dunno what you mean they where worth quite a bit, they still are. They sell from 200-600$ easily. restored can be more even.
Have you ever seen a ratcheting hand crank drill? Not talking about a bit and brace, but an "egg beater" drill that has two sets of gears and can ratchet fowards, backwards, direct drive, free spinning, and locked(can't spin at all)
+Cody Moncrief No I have not.