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.
Optional D-type handle available 1915-1929. Identical to No. 112 except for chuck. Designed for occasional, light work.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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14 1/2 inches | 3 1/2:1 | single pinion | 1915 | 1935 |
Goodell-Pratt two-speed breast drill
Rod-type frame; single release button allows speed change without removing drill from work; ball thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate; Barber Improved chuck with spring-type alligator 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.
Manufactured by Millers Falls as of 1931. Identical to No. 477 except for chuck.
Illustration from 1936 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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16 1/2 inches | 3 1/2:1 and 1 1/2:1 | double pinion | acquired 1931 | 1936 |
Optional D-type handle available 1905-1917. Identical to No. 29 except bright parts are nickel plated.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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18 1/2 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | single pinion | ca. 1905 | 1917 |
Optional D-type handle available 1914-1917. Identical to No. 029 except bright parts are nickel plated.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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18 1/2 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | single pinion | 1914 | 1917 |
Rod-type frame; spring release buttons allow speed change without removing drill from work; ball thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate; auxiliary breast plate can be clamped over regular breast plate for comfort during heavy work; Ryther's chuck adjustable 0 to 3/8 inch. Stained hardwood handles; cast iron frame parts and breast plate painted black; drive gear red.
Optional D-type handle available 1922-1929. Identical to No. 29 except that maximum chuck capacity is 3/8 rather 1/2 inch.
Illustration from 1922 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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18 1/2 inches | 3:1 and 1:1 | single pinion | 1922 | 1929 |
Malleable iron frame; 4 inch drive gear held in place by slotted screw; hardened steel washer as thrust bearing; adjustable breast plate; Master chuck with Leland's universal jaws. Stained hardwood handles; frame painted dull black; drive gear and underside of breast plate painted red; crank with black oxidized finish; chuck is polished.
Optional D-type handle available 1915-1922. Identical to No. 112 except for chuck. Designed for occasional, light work.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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15 inches | 3 1/2:1 | single pinion | 1915 | 1922 |
Goodell-Pratt two-speed breast drill
Rod-type frame; single release button allows speed change without removing drill from work; stained hardwood handles; 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.
Manufactured by Millers Falls as of 1931.
Illustration from 1936 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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16 1/2 inches | 3 1/2:1 and 1 1/2:1 | double pinion | acquired 1931 | 1938 |
Hollow, tube-type frame of aluminum; pinions enclosed in pressed steel housing; speed changed by removing crank and transferring it to a shaft on opposite side of frame; hardwood handles; side handle can be quickly shifted to opposite side of frame without removing it; aluminum breast plate; ball thrust bearing; three-jaw, spring-type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Stained hardwood handles; pinion housing painted black; drive gear and breast plate red; tubular frame is polished; bright parts nickel plated.
Illustration from 1938 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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19 1/2 inches | 7 1/8:1 and 2 3/8:1 | enclosed gears | 1937 | 1944 |
Goodell-Pratt two-speed ratcheting breast drill
Hollow, tube-type frame of aluminum; pinions enclosed in die cast housing; speed changed by turning shifter knob on side of housing; right hand ratchet only; hardwood handles; aluminum breast plate; ball thrust bearing; three-jaw, spring-type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Hardwood handles; pinion housing and breast plate painted black; drive gear red; tubular frame and bright parts nickel plated.
Manufactured by Millers Falls as of 1931.
Illustration from 1938 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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17 1/2 inches | 3 1/2:1 and 1 1/2:1 | enclosed gears | acquired 1931 | 1942 |
Optional D-type handle available 1914-1929.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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17 1/2 inches |
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double pinion | 1914 | 1944 |
Two-speed ratcheting breast drill
Optional D-type handle available 1914-1922. Drill is the ratcheting version of No. 2100.
Illustration from 1915 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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17 1/2 inches | 4:1 and 1 1/2:1 | double pinion | 1914 | 1922 |
Rod-type frame; speed is changed by loosening knurled nut and sliding main gear; adjustable breast plate; three-jaw, spring type chuck adjustable from 0 to 1/2 inch. Stained hardwood handles; frame painted black; drive gear red.
Manufactured as part of the Mohawk-Shelburne line 1931-ca. 1949.
Illustration from 1955 catalog.
Length | Speed(s) | Pinion(s) | Start Date | End Date |
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16 1/2 inches | 3 1/2:1 and 1 1/2:1 | double pinion | 1931 | 1960 |