Breast Drills 118 through 200
This listing has been developed from information found in Millers Falls catalogs. The features listed for each drill may differ from actual examples. While the company typically stressed new features in its catalogs, it seldom mentioned the disappearance of a feature or a feature that had become so commonly accepted that it was no longer noteworthy. Then too, production practices varied from catalog copy and illustrations were slow to be updated. By the latter 1960's, catalog copy had become so vague that a detailed description of features is not possible.
No. 118
Two-speed breast drill
- 1913 — malleable iron frame; drive gear held in place by slotted screw; idler roll to equalize bearings; extendable crank; ball thrust bearing; level attached to frame; adjustable breast plate; Parsons' spring-type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Cocobolo handles; frame painted black, drive gear green; bright parts are nickel plated.
- 1914 — as above, but tropical hardwood handles.
- 1915 — as above, but stained hardwood handles.
- 1917 — as above, but double ball thrust bearings with take up in case of wear; breast plate painted black.
- 1921 — as above, but drive gear enameled red; decal on drive gear features triangular trademark.
- 1922 — as above, but Ryther's chuck.
- 1925 — as above, but spring release buttons allow speed change without removing drill from work; idler roll now ball bearing type.
- 1931 — as above, but trademark displays Greenfield, rather than Millers Falls location.
Optional D-type handle available 1913-1929. Formerly No. 18.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 1/2 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | single pinion | 1913 | 1957 |
No. 119A
Two-speed breast drill
Rod-type frame; single release button allows speed change without removing drill from work; allows speed change without removing drill from work; ball thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate; Master chuck with Leland's universal jaws. Stained hardwood handles; cast iron parts of frame, breast plate and crank handle painted black; drive gear red; unpainted metal parts are polished, rather than nickel plated.
Illustration from 1938 catalog. The company used an illustration of No. 120A, equipped with a three-jaw chuck, to illustrate this drill.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 1/4 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | double pinion | 1938 | 1962 |
No. 120 (single pinion)
Two-speed breast drill
- 1925 — rod-type frame; spring release buttons allow speed change without removing drill from work; ball thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate; Ryther's chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Stained hardwood handles; cast iron parts of frame, breast plate and crank painted black; drive gear painted red; other metal parts polished, rather than nickel plated.
- 1931 — as above, but trademark displays Greenfield, rather than Millers Falls location.
Continued by No. 120A.
Illustration from 1929 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 5/8 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | single pinion | 1925 | 1935 |
No. 120 (double pinion)
Two-speed breast drill
Rod-type frame; single release button allows speed change without removing drill from work; ball thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate; three-jaw, spring type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Stained hardwood handles; cast iron parts of frame, breast plate and crank handle painted black; drive gear red; unpainted metal parts are polished, rather than nickel plated.
Formerly No. 120B. Reason for re-numbering unclear.
Illustration from 1967 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 1/2 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | double pinion | 1964 | after 1981 |
No. 120A
Two-speed breast drill
Rod-type frame; single release button allows speed change without removing drill from work; ball thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate; three-jaw, spring type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Stained hardwood handles; cast iron parts of frame, breast plate and crank handle painted black; drive gear red; unpainted metal parts are polished, rather than nickel plated.
Formerly No. 120; features re-designed frame.
Illustration from 1938 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 1/2 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | double pinion | 1935 | 1944 |
No. 120B
Two-speed breast drill
Rod-type frame; single release button allows speed change without removing drill from work; ball thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate; three-jaw, spring type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Stained hardwood handles; cast iron parts of frame, breast plate and crank handle painted black; drive gear red; unpainted metal parts are polished, rather than nickel plated.
Formerly No. 120A. Reason for re-numbering unclear.
Illustration from 1955 catalog, where the company used an image of drill No. 120A.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 1/2 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | double pinion | ca. 1948 | 1964 |
No. 130
Single-speed breast drill
- 1905 — rod-type frame; ball bearings; six-inch drive gear; extendable crank; level attached to frame; adjustable breast plate; Parsons' spring-type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Cocobolo handles; bright parts are nickel plated.
- 1912 — as above, but drive gear and underside of breast plate painted red.
- 1914 — as above, but tropical hardwood handles.
- 1917 — as above, but stained hardwood handles.
Optional D-type handle available 1905-1922. Identical to No. 13 except for chuck.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 inches | 4 1/2:1 | double pinion | ca. 1905 | 1922 |
No.190
Two-speed breast drill
- 1905 — rod-type frame; 5 inch drive gear; loosening knurled nut allows speed change without removing drill from work; extendable crank; ball thrust bearing; level attached to frame; adjustable breast plate; Barber Improved chuck with spring-type alligator jaws. Stained hardwood handles; drive gear and breast plate painted red; bright parts are nickel plated.
- 1912 — as above, but breast plate painted black.
- 1915 — as above, but spring release buttons allow speed change without removing drill from work.
Optional D-type handle available 1905-1917. Identical to No. 19 except bright parts are nickel plated.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | single pinion | ca. 1905 | 1917 |
No. 191
Two-speed breast drill
- 1914 — rod-type frame; loosening knurled nut allows speed change without removing drill from work; ball thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate contoured to fit hand; auxiliary breast plate can be clamped over regular breast plate for comfort during heavy work; Barber Improved chuck with spring-type alligator jaws. Stained hardwood handles; cast iron parts of frame and crank handle painted black; drive gear and breast plate painted gray with red trim.
- 1917 — as above, but spring release buttons allow speed change without removing drill from work; breast plate painted black; drive gear red.
Optional D-type handle available 1914-1917. Identical to No. 019 except bright parts are nickel plated.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | single pinion | 1914 | 1917 |
No. 199
Two-speed ratcheting breast drill
- 1914 — malleable iron frame; protected speed adjustment allows for speed change without removing drive gear from frame; ratchet controlled by small boss on crank handle; crank handle adjustable to two positions; ball thrust bearing; idler roll to equalize bearings;adjustable breast plate contoured to fit hand; auxiliary breast plate can be clamped over regular breast plate for comfort during heavy work; Master chuck with Leland's universal jaws. Stained hardwood handles; frame painted black; drive gear and breast plate painted gray with red trim; bright parts are nickel plated.
- 1915 — as above, but drive gear and breast plate painted red.
Optional D-type handle available 1914-1922.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | double pinion | 1914 | 1922 |
No. 199A
Two-speed ratcheting breast drill
- 1914 — malleable iron frame; protected speed adjustment allows for speed change without removing drive gear from frame; ratchet controlled by small boss on crank handle; crank handle adjustable to two positions; ball thrust bearing; idler roll to equalize bearings; adjustable breast plate contoured to fit hand; auxiliary breast plate can be clamped over regular breast plate for comfort during heavy work; Barber Improved chuck with spring-type alligator jaws. Stained hardwood handles; frame painted black; drive gear and breast plate painted gray with red trim; bright parts are nickel plated.
- 1915 — as above, but drive gear and breast plate painted red.
Optional D-type handle available 1914-1919. Identical to No. 199 except for chuck.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 1/2 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | double pinion | 1914 | 1919 |
No. 200
Two-speed ratcheting breast drill
- 1914 — malleable iron frame; protected speed adjustment allows for speed change without removing drive gear from frame; gear speeds are 4:1 and 1 1/2:1; ratchet controlled by small boss on crank handle; crank handle adjustable to two positions; ball thrust bearing; idler roll to equalize bearings; adjustable breast plate contoured to fit hand; auxiliary breast plate can be clamped over regular breast plate for comfort during heavy work; Parsons' spring-type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Stained hardwood handles; frame painted black; drive gear and breast plate painted gray with red trim; bright parts are nickel plated.
- 1915 — as above, but drive gear and breast plate painted red.
- 1921 — as above, but decal on drive gear features triangular trademark.
- 1922 — as above, but Ryther's chuck.
- 1925 — as above, but gear speeds are 3:1 and 1:1; idler roll now ball bearing type.
Optional D-type handle available 1914-1929. Identical to No. 199 except for chuck.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
| Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 |
|
1914 | 1935 |