Stanley-bridges drill spares

[DIYer]

I have a Stanley-Bridges 4-speed drill (1970s) for which I have strong affection as it was given to me by my father. Unfortunately i overloaded it some time ago and popped the thermal cut-out. You can reset this by opening the casing and pushing the slider in, but this works for only a short time before the cut-out pops again. I want to get the drill working properly once more. Does anyone know where I can get spare parts for it? I'd need a new motor complete, or perhaps only a replacement cut-out. I understand that, when Stanley-Bridges folded, they sold all their spares to a man who sold them from his home. Any idea who that was?

 

[twothumbs]

The part will not be totally a one-off for your drill and you should be able to get an alternative part. Need to establish the rating for it. Best wishes.

 

[DIYer]

Thank you twothumbs. I'll update my post when I've found this out.

 

[powertools]

I also have 2 Stanley Bridges drills along with a full set of attachments that I have had since the 1970's and keep for similar reasons to yourself.
Your best option is to keep an eye out on Ebay for a drill and use it for spare parts.
There isn't much on there at the moment but when I have looked in the past Stanley Bridges items sell for very little money.

 

[DIYer]

Thank you powertools, I'll keep on the lookout.

In the meantime, does anyone have any other leads?

 

[soulboy]

Hi DIYer, if you are interested I have a small box with at least one working drill, a couple of stands (so the shaft runs horizontally) and, I think, a compressor attachment. You are very welcome to these and collection would be better than posting, I live in Christchurch, Dorset.
chris

 

[DIYer]

Thank you, Soulboy. Unfortunately I live in London, which is some way away, but may be able to get to you in the Summer. How much are you asking for the box and contents?

Tony

 

[soulboy]

hi tony, not asking anything for them, I picked them up for my ex's dad but he went & bought all new.
chris

 

[DIYer]

Thanks Chris, I'd be glad to have them but need to find time to get down to Dorset. I'll probably take my wife for a weekend away in the Suimmer - be in touch again.

 

[Beaujester]

Hi, do you still have that box of old BRIDGES drill parts ?
I am seriously interested in the drill as I need to replace the on/off trigger mechanism in on old BRIDGES DR2T MK5 GENERAL PURPOSE Electric drill.
I am in Wimborne.
Kind regards,

 

[Benchwayze]

Mine still works. In my early days modified all my handheld-power tools to a system somewhat like the Festool. I gave them all a 'pigtail' plug to fit the one longer lead socket. So that's what my Stanley Bridges drill has now. Works a treat! No lead trailing everywhere when I want to put it away. :idea:
I might do the same with my newer power drill come to think!

John (hammer)

 

[Lons]

Hi, do you still have that box of old BRIDGES drill parts ?
I am seriously interested in the drill as I need to replace the on/off trigger mechanism in on old BRIDGES DR2T MK5 GENERAL PURPOSE Electric drill.
I am in Wimborne.
Kind regards,

Date of the last post before yours was 2013