I'd purchased this drill with a "collection" of other items 3 or 4 years ago.; IIRC I paid $2 for it. Once I brought it home, it took a couple small (10") pipe wrenches to loosen the chuck so I could get the broken drill bit removed. From the damage on the end of the chuck, I'm guessing it wasn't the first time either. Probably explains why the chuck jaw springs were damaged too. Anyways, tossed in a box not sure I'd even attempt to rebuild it. Once the kids were back in school last year, I finally got A Round 2It.

 

 

It had been used & abused. Perhaps was an early cordless paint mixer? None of the original bits were in the handle, BTW.

  

 

Removing the chuck cap from the body required more force than usual. The damage to the drill shaft where there's rust was inflicted by the previous owner(s)

Once disassembled it was a little dry and rusty but cleaned easily with a wire brush on a drill first followed by wire brushes on a Dremel.

  

 

Damage incurred to the chuck body from attempting to over-tighten a bit too large for the chuck capacity (3/8"). Slight burr on the flywheel was first dressed with a fine file, then smoothed over with a stone taking care to remove minimal material to prevent the flywheel from engaging too deep

  

 

The drill frame was cleaned up using mainly wire brushes in the Dremel; The handles were scraped using a dull utility knife blade to remove most of the old black, flaking lacquer, sanded with 220g then final sanded with 320g. Masked off, ready for the paint booth. I did touch up the hole with a hand countersink that someone had drilled thru the cap. I think the handle is maple??? Right pic is in the paint booth (also serves as the drying booth) both booths are closed when it rains + during winter months.

  

 

Flywheel in the paint & drying booth. "Deadman handle in the rattle can lacquer spray & drying booth. IIRC 4 coats of lacquer, scrubbed with a wrinkled up

brown paper sack piece after each coat.

  

 

Some assembly required + manufacture of new chuck jaw springs. Surprisingly Stanley doesn't provide replacement parts anymore. All of the local hardware or big box stores could come close, but OD was too small so I went to my friends at Fastenal. They provided a couple of options...a little pricey compared to the drill original cost ($2) but I wanted the correct OD. Had to cut them to length which was no problem with small side cuts. The one original "good" spring at the top against the new.

  

 

Jaws & springs assembled ready for insertion in the chuck body.

Place the chuck body over the top of the jaws and press down.

 

Easy, peazy; Now place the drill shaft bearing into the body, screw the chuck body back onto the chuck cap.

  

 

Oh yeah, forgot, spray some of this into the chuck body just before assembly. Now reassemble the rest...Oops almost forgot to de-mask the flywheel thrust surface.

  

 

I honestly don't remember now if the two metal shims were there originally or not. I scrounged around in my hoard 'er inventory, found some nylon washers and

did some experimenting on engagement lash. Common bevel gear lash is typically .007"-.010" but since this NOT a high speed/hi performance drill, I winged

it 'til it felt smooth and slightly extended past the mounting post. That & the flywheel is a little warped. Guessing it was never dropped over 100 times.

Anyways, I'd have to go disassemble it now to remember what I ended up using.

  

 

Copper washer was original to the outside for a thrust "bearing" surface. The "deadman" handle is quite unique on the drill. All I've seen on 624's were some variation

of a knob similar to the knob on a hand plane. This one is threaded to screw onto the post. The only markings (name) on it are "The Auber." Appeared

to be original but IDK. The "cage" material is very soft; I'm positive it's lead but opted not to eat any to be sure. The wood, again, is maple I think???

    

 

Fully assembled, The Auber in place. Not half bad compared to what it looked like when it followed me home. Fitting I suppose to use another flea market ($1) find

by Stanley to do final assembly...well that and it was the first screwdriver I found plus it's reversible.

  

 

So it's all together again with one final step to perform.

Tighten the chuck cap to the chuck body.

To prevent further marring, wrapped with tape.

It only needs to be snug vs the standard German Torque of gudentight.

  

 

My go to paint for this drill or similar, some plane bodies and occasional other tool refurbs requiring black. Dries quickly and gives a great durable medium gloss sheen. The closest I could come to match the flywheel original paint & finish was Hammered Red plus I had it in stock.  Thanks for watching.

  

 

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Beautiful restoration.  I have one, found it in my Dad's box.  Looked to be in excellent condition as well.  Will post when I bring it home.

Well, Steve Neuman has some competition in tool restore.  Excellent job, Dave.  I used to want one of those tools, but now I am not caring much.  Really nice tool.  I use Johnson's paste wax for jaws and where metal pieces screw or run together.  It's quiet amazing.  Thanks for sharing the story.  

3 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

Well, Steve Neuman has some competition in tool restore.  Excellent job, Dave.  I used to want one of those tools, but now I am not caring much.  Really nice tool.  I use Johnson's paste wax for jaws and where metal pieces screw or run together.  It's quiet amazing.  Thanks for sharing the story.  

Thanks guys. I have a few others (too many actually) but they seem to follow me home. I seldom spend more than $5 for one; usually far less. I'll dig up a picture of the one that got me hooked on them 65+ years ago. It was my grand-dads. He bought it at G.C. Murphy for $2.49 IIRC. Tag still on it. Pretty sure its a Dunlap. I was fascinated with it as a little kid. Probably why none of the original bits survived with it either. It will go to my oldest grandson. No bits in the handle but a note already made out for him.

 

Refurbing tools is my "golf" or ??? Keeps me out of bars and off the streets...and my wife thinks I only pay a couple bucks for any tool old or new so no complaints.

18 minutes ago, Gunny said:

Beautiful restoration.  I have one, found it in my Dad's box.  Looked to be in excellent condition as well.  Will post when I bring it home.

Looking forward to seeing it Gunny.

 

I just hate seeing old tools get tossed. They each have a story (many likely). Wish they could talk. Of course if they did and I told all, y'all about it, I'd be banned from the site...well that and I don't think they allow you to have computers in a padded cell plus in a straight jacket it's hard to type or so I've been told.

Great restoration!

9 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

I just hate seeing old tools get tossed. They each have a story (many likely). Wish they could talk. Of course if they did and I told all, y'all about it, I'd be banned from the site...well that and I don't think they allow you to have computers in a padded cell plus in a straight jacket it's hard to type or so I've been told.

 You mean they don't talk? 

 

  I could swear I hear them say "Save me". 

Nice job on the drill, @Grandpadave52. Good to have you back and posting regularly! Remember, being regular is important for folks our age. Thankfully, your sense of humour wasn't damaged during your surgeries!!

6 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

 You mean they don't talk? 

 

  I could swear I hear them say "Save me". 

So you hear them too?

4 hours ago, HARO50 said:

Nice job on the drill, @Grandpadave52. Good to have you back and posting regularly! Remember, being regular is important for folks our age. Thankfully, your sense of humour wasn't damaged during your surgeries!!

Thanks John. Kind words.

Helpful Hint: Fiber tablets daily are helpful

Sense of humor is about the only sense I have left but it's better than no sense at all.

Thanks for the view on the restoration.I didn't know those springs were in there.

11 minutes ago, Gerald said:

Thanks for the view on the restoration.I didn't know those springs were in there.

More often than not they're usually missing one or more of the springs or badly distorted like in this one. At least the ones I buy. Probably why I get them reasonable?? Main function besides keeping the jaws in the body is keeping the jaws equally positioned. When you think about it, it was a very simple but effective design.

37 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

So you hear them too?

 

 Yes. 

On 12/17/2021 at 10:23 PM, Grandpadave52 said:

No bits in the handle but a note already made out for him

I sometimes see those straight flute bits on fleabay, but i haven't hit the lottery lately.

13 hours ago, p_toad said:

I sometimes see those straight flute bits on fleabay, but i haven't hit the lottery lately.

Ain't that the truth? They always seem quite proud of what they have. I have a few one-offs that came in drills, but not a complete original set. I also have a near full set sans the 1/16" which was sold as a replacement set in a wood spool with cap I bought at a flea market for a buck.

 

Then I have two full sets 1/16", NOS of John Deere brand (made by Stanley with Deere's label). I bought those back in the middle 1980's when I still worked in a Deere dealership. Deere & Company was closing out their carpenter tool line. I think I gave around 10 cents on the dollar including my discount when ordered on a Stock Order. Should have ordered all they had back then. At today's fleabay prices I could have retired...oh wait, I am retired...bad example.

 

Picture to referenced above John Deere Eggbeater (TY3445) Bits & drill were both produced by Stanley. 

 

 

 

 

Really nice rebuild

When I started down the slippery slope of Hand Tools I bought a few old non quality planes off eBay and it's been a long fast slide, to the point I bought a helmet, goggles and special suit with big pockets for the ride so I don't have to slow down on the SS. 
When I sell one of my big lights the first place I go is the old tool shop. The owner greets me with "Sold another light?"