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Anybody with a Meddings Driltru bench drill or similar?

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Anybody with a Meddings Driltru bench drill or similar?

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  • 17 June 2025 at 10:49 #803227
    Craig Brown
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      @craigbrown60096

      I am about to start the restoration of a Meddings Driltru bench drill. Unfortunately mine is missing the thumb nut for the belt cover.

      If anyone has one of these drills I would be greatful of a closeup picture of said nut, with some dimensions, so I can make one.

      Thanks, Craig

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      17 June 2025 at 11:50 #803234
      bernard towers
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        @bernardtowers37738

        Theres a picture on Lathes.co.uk site that when expanded should give you enough info

        17 June 2025 at 12:26 #803235
        noel shelley
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          @noelshelley55608

          About 1″ dia, knurled edge about 1/4″ wide, domed top, bottom dia about5/8″ and a nice radius from bottom up to underside of the knurl. Thread to suit. Noel.

          17 June 2025 at 15:55 #803249
          John Hinkley
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            @johnhinkley26699

            Like the other current Meddings thread, I would direct you to Vintage Machinery’s web site where there is a wealth of manuals and other material for instant download  That link takes you straight to the exploded parts diagram of a Mk2 Driltru, from which I took this magnified screenshot of the belt cover retaining thumbscrew:

            Meddings thumbwheel

            Combine this with the dimensions provided by Noel and you should be able to come up with a suitable replacement, even if it’s not an exact replica.  The picture on the lathes.co.uk that I looked at wasn’t quite as clear as the one above.

            John

            18 June 2025 at 20:35 #803454
            Craig Brown
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              @craigbrown60096

              Thanks for the replies. My research leads me to believe they were fitted with a knob as pictured below (Meddings drill but different model, best picture I could find off the net) This also matches the drawing as provided by John.

              I have modeled one up and as best I can tell, the diameter should be about 1.25″ and should be about 3/4″ tall. I think i will make one and see how it looks. From a functionality point if view it doesn’t matter, but I like to restore them close to original if I can.

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              20 June 2025 at 11:11 #803804
              Craig Brown
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                @craigbrown60096

                Well I made one. The dimensions look about right.

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