OLD Vintage Milwaukee 12V Electric drill...Anybody seen anything like this???

[ajs2379]

Hey Guys, I am new here..just trying to find some info on a drill. I bought a old Milwaukee drill at an auction for $5 a while back. It is a 1/2" all metal cased drill with the old milwaukee lightning bolt on the side. It is actually a 12 volt drill, with a odd style 2 prong power cord where the prongs are perpendicular to each other. i hooked it up to the battery on my truck with jumper cables and it ran like a S.O.B.! Name plate says: 12 volt ac or dc, 15.5 amp, catalog # is 1120, serial # is 306-1880

Ive never seen a 12 volt drill like this and cant find any info on the net...i have emailed milwaukee and figured id post this while waiting to hear back from them. so if anyone has any info that would be great!

Thanks, Andy

[oldslowchevy]

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[ajs2379]

I can post some but you dont need pics to tell me if you have ever seen a 12 volt drill.

[canucksartech]

I can post some but you dont need pics to tell me if you have ever seen a 12 volt drill.

No, pics are not necessary for someone to say if they've ever seen a 12 volt drill (which I haven't, but I've heard of).

But...when you start a thread that has in it's title, "Anybody seen anything like this???" it is implied that there is a picture for someone to see to make an identification with. Ante up. :thud:

[woodenstickers]

When it comes to having heard of one, I haven't either. But when it comes to pics, I do too!

Eli

[Woussko]

The Old Howling Hound of this forum has both seen and used such a drill long ago. They had a battery pack that hooked on to a work belt. Inside was a 12 Volt lead-acid battery that looked much like a motorcycle battery. If made today they would use a spill proof sealed lead-acid type battery much like what's used in commercial emergency lights or for special electronics equipment. The battery pack (Milwaukee) had a receptacle and you had a charger that would plug into it when the tool was not plugged in. Milwaukee had a reciprocating saw, several other drills and a few more tools that would run on the battery pack. For longer run time, they made up a special power cord with clips on one end to attach to a 12 Volt car-truck battery and with a female connector that the plug on the tool's power cord plugged into.

Try calling Milwaukee at 1-800-729-3878 press 3 and then 8402# when asked what extension. This should connect you with Corbert Garb or his voice mail if he is tied up or away. He is a senior tech that's been with Milwaukee a loooong time and would remember the tools well.

By the way back when they made this series they were used by utility companies and also fire & rescue teams. They were great for outside work, but you did have the battery on your tool belt and it got heavy. Also, you didn't dare upset the battery or acid would spill out.:eek: Today that wouldn't be a problem with newer spill proof batteries.

For what it's worth some time ago Black & Decker under their own name made loads of industrial grade power tools and they had several designed for use on 12 Volts DC and also 32 Volts DC which was the nominal Voltage for antique DELCO Light Plant generators used long ago to make power on farms and such. I have seen good pictures, but not actual tools made by Black & Decker of this series. If they saw today's 36 Volt totally cordless tools back then they would have totally freaked out.

Here's a parts list for your drill. 2140 is based on the serial number. 2141 is a better parts list, but some numbers may not be correct. It's for later serial numbers than your drill is.

[canucksartech]

Woussko, some good info indeed. Now I know why Josh keeps you around. ;) I am awed and humbled by your info on this. I lay down my sword at your feet, sir. :bow-down:

ajs2379, we're still waiting for some pictures. Please share - I'm interested to see what this looks like now. Thanks.

[ajs2379]

Sorry guys, i had to take some pics of the drill...but now its not letting me upload them...it keeps telling me upload failed...ill keep trying and hopefully get some on here for you to check out..i can email some to anyone who wants to see it if i cant get them on here..just let me know, and thanks for the info!

Andy

[ajs2379]

crap, my file size is to big to upload...How the hell do i change that??? Damn Computers!!!

Andy

[ajs2379]

Finally figured it out!!

[ajs2379]

If anyone has any idea of what this is worth or if anyone is interested in it, i may put it on ebay and see what its worth?? Let me know and thanks to all for the info!

Andy

[woodenstickers]

That is cool! Thanks for sharing the pics. I have no idea what it's worth, maybe check on ebay to see if there is anything like it, but I would wait to put it up for sale until you know for sure.

Eli

[ajs2379]

Thanks! yea i don't have any clue what it is worth either. ive checked on ebay since i got this one and have never seen another 12v one like this on there or anywhere else. I thought maybe the name plate was a misprint until WOUSSKO shed some light on it!

[Woussko]

Selling it on eBay or at any auction requires two or more people wanting it at the same time. If there's only one, he may bid but you'll only get the opening bid amount. As for what it should being, I really can't say. I've been checking eBay for some time looking for any of the Milwaukee 12 Volt tools and can say they are rare beasts for sure. What's too bad is that you don't have the whole deal with battery pack and charger. Someone into electrical-electronics could rig that up pretty easy.

[Pipestone Kid]

ajs2379--I like your parking spot!!!

[ajs2379]

yea thats probly why i got it for $5 at the auction! Maybe ill hang on to it for a while and see if i can find a battery pack and charger...I could hook it up to the car battery and drill some holes in my tree!!!

Andy

[Woussko]

yea thats probly why i got it for $5 at the auction! Maybe ill hang on to it for a while and see if i can find a battery pack and charger...I could hook it up to the car battery and drill some holes in my tree!!!

Andy

Are the power cord and the plug on it in good condition? If yes, please for now leave them alone. I'm going to try to find a receptacle or female connector that would match it. If I can find what I have in mind then it should be pretty easy for you to rig up a special cord with the female connector on one end and battery clips (like on a battery charger) on the other. Then you can use it with your car battery. Actually there are battery packs with chargers and lights or small air compressors that you carry around that could be rigged up. Most have a lighter socket and you can get the plug end at a good auto parts store or from Radio Shack.

You have a nice tool collectors drill so don't sell it cheap even if it's just what you show in the pictures. With a good battery rigged up it should have some good power and for only $5 what a deal!!!

If you need a chuck key, please post any numbers on the chuck and I can look up the right chuck key for it. This will be a Jacobs key where you can buy them at a good hardware store. There's no need to pay big $$$ to special order it as a Milwaukee part.

[ajs2379]

Woussko, Thanks for all the info, I appreciate all the research you are doing! I couldnt find ANY info about these 12v tools online. Yes the plug and cord are in great shape, im pretty sure its the original cord but it is fine. The drill itself is in excellent shape for its age...Dont think it saw much use! Thanks Again,

Andy

[ajs2379]

Didnt see that last line...It is missing the chuck key...Ill check the #'s when i get home tomorrow and post them.

Thanks Yet Again!

Andy

[woodenstickers]

Andy, I think you should keep that thing. It is too cool to give up, plus it will only gain worth as time goes on.

If you want to sell it I'll give you $10! Thats a 100% profit!:D

Eli

[Woussko]

For safety if you do get into using this drill, please order a handle kit part number 49-15-0200 which most larger Milwaukee dealers should be able to get for you. Any factory or authorized Milwaukee service center should stock this item. It's a ring that slides over the chuck and grabs the gear case and also the screw in side handle. Please see picture below.

This same side handle kit will work with the 0224, 0234 and 0244 Magnum pistol grip drills and also with most of the 1100 series of D handle drills that are current. The most popular would be the 1107 today.

The chuck key that you will need is a Jacobs K32 and good hardware stores should have it. Sometimes Home Depot or Lowes will have them, but we all know that they don't keep stock up like they should.

[ajs2379]

100% profit? HMMMM!!! I think ill hang on to it woodenstickers!! hehehe

Thanks for the new info woussko, I probly wouldnt use this very often...it would be kinda cool to whip it out of the toolbox and hook it up to the truck, might dazzle some buddies!! Thanks again and let me know if you find a female plug-end for that style plug and where to get it. Thanks Again!

Andy