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Thanks for all the comments. I'm wondering more about grandpa now - I never met him so this saw is a rare tangible connection. No-one ever mentioned he had any particular interest in woodwork so I'm dubious about any special sharpening - however I'm going to try and keep the tooth pattern as...

I have an old saw that belonged (I think) to my grandfather which was recently retrieved from a shed with a leaky roof.:cry: I have cleaned it up and am thinking about sharpening it, but I can't find any information on the saw tooth pattern. It is a crosscut saw and the teeth are similar...

Thanks Andy, Andy and Kev. As regards measurements, you're right Andy Kev, it will all be imperial but the only dimension that has actually been crucial is the hole through the new gear, the shaft is 5/16 so that's the size I made the hole. For the outside of the gear it didn't matter much as...

I am shocked to see how long it is since I last reported progress on this. There has been a lot of procrastination going on. I tried asking on a US forum for the missing pinion with no success and I set up a search on eBay which only found me drills that were in better condition than mine. I...

Here's a little bit more progress to show. Thanks again Rhyolith for the dimensions. Any inaccuracy in the knob (ferrule is a bit short) I blame on my incompetence. Russell

I am considering trying to make a pinion. I've never made a gear before but in principle it's doable. Unfortunately mitered bevel gears are the most difficult to cut so I wouldn't hold your breath for a supply of new pinions. It would be very satisfying - but I might try a US forum first...

More progress. I had to deburr the socket in the drill shaft but it fits in the chuck nicely. All the bits are together and it drills holes. Thanks again Rhyolith for the help with the measurements. Russell

All I needed to do was read the information on the chuck. Here's the patent drawing. I still needed the dimensions though. Thanks again Rhyolith. Russell

Thanks Andy. Thanks Rhyolith for going to so much trouble. I'm reasonably confident I can make something like that part now. I'm still slightly puzzled by the way this is constructed. The hole in the end of the shaft isn't a centre for turning but as far as I can see the end of the mushroom...

Thanks Custard. Thank you very much Rhyolith - that's brilliant - the dimensions seem to tally with my drill chuck as well so that's especially good. I have a couple of questions though - I'm sorry for the delay in replying - you've probably put it all back together now. I'm surprised by the...

Surplus holes in ferrule plugged. Russell

Now that I've made the necessary three posts I can give credit for the photo I've just attached. It came from here. I suppose I could try emailing the author of this website. http://www.georgesbasement.com/ToolProjectsByGL/ArchieEngland-Goodell-PrattDrill.htm Russell

Thanks Andy, Rhyolith, Dave. Rhyolith. Thank you for your offer of measuring. I'd be very grateful for dimensions of the side handle and the missing chuck part.. As far as the chuck goes there appear to be two types. I've found a web page that shows two types but I'm not allowed to post a...

Thanks AndyT - I emailed them both. I've made a bit more progress with this drill. The handle had already been repaired once but the new bit of wood disintegrated as I took it to pieces. The first task was to clean up the hole in the handle and make it round. That was easy once I'd worked...

Hi All I am trying to repair a Goodell Pratt 5 1/2 B hand drill that belonged to my father and to his father. I've made a bit of progress but I still have some questions. My questions are: Does anyone have or know where I can get a slow speed pinion? Could anyone provide a dimensioned...