Wallfish 698 #1 Posted November 18, 2014 I posted this one here before but just adding it to the gallery. These drills were made in the UK and I had 2 shipped over. The speed of the chuck is changed by moving it to one of the three different locations. Very unique! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted November 18, 2014 I had better keep a look out for one of these then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #3 Posted November 18, 2014 Here's another courtesy of Gurney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #4 Posted October 14, 2016 I bought one of these drills earlier this year, here is a scan I have done of the manual that came with it. The condition isn't great, but manuals rarely seem to stay with any of the tools. Also there is no mention of Ohlsson & Rice anywhere in the manual, instead Bridges refer to the engine as the Mini-Mota. Bridges 3 Speed Mini Mota Drill Operating Instructions and Parts List.pdf David 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 373 #5 Posted October 15, 2016 I seem to remember these being advertised on the back page of "Exchange & Mart" in the 1960's, or something very similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #6 Posted October 16, 2016 That's interesting to know, mine dates from the mid 1960's, so it could be the Bridges drill. There are a few Drillgine drills over here too though. I've never been able to find anything searching on the web, google tries to change the spelling of Mota which doesn't help. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #7 Posted November 1, 2016 Here's my two, recently acquired... 1 Wallfish reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #8 Posted November 3, 2016 Fuel tank is off the second unit, hopefully a friend can make me a replica tank to go on the first one ... 1 Wallfish reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #9 Posted November 3, 2016 Having a tank made would certainly be nice. I was thinking one good one out of the two, but you're way ahead of me making two out of two! 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webhead 95 #10 Posted November 3, 2016 Would this be a good start? 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted November 4, 2016 That's pretty close apart from the positioning of the filler cap and the brackets are on opposite sides... But yes it would be a brilliant start, are you willing to part with it please ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webhead 95 #12 Posted November 4, 2016 Absolutely. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #13 Posted November 5, 2016 Great, I've sent you a private message Webhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #14 Posted November 5, 2016 Looks like your sorted, it should be easier to adapt that tank, than to build one from scratch. I'm guessing it's from an outboard motor like the one in Wallfish's display in the "Big O&R display" thread. David 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #15 Posted November 5, 2016 That's what I thought That will be a great help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #16 Posted November 5, 2016 Here are some pictures of my Bridges Mini-Mota drill, the tank on mine must have leaked as someone has repaired it with solder. I wonder where all the chuck keys go, none of my O&R drills came with one. David 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webhead 95 #17 Posted November 5, 2016 Aha! Good eyes on the outboard tank! I've been wondering what it went with since I've had it. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #18 Posted November 5, 2016 The tank on that outboard is just an added Drillgine tank. Not original to the outboard but it does look good on there. (Ha, fooled you all.) Webhead's tank is just a little bit different than a drillgine tank concerning the fuel outlet but maybe it's an early one. And something I just noticed from David's pic. The 6300 rpm option turns the chuck in the opposite direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #19 Posted November 5, 2016 Tinkering in the shed this afternoon, cowling on first drill now painted so that's back on with decals... Chrome on both units not saveable so I've used smooth silver Hammerite to smarten them up. 1 Darmic1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #20 Posted November 5, 2016 Nice!!!! Are those the decals sold on epay here in the U.S.? Curious of the quality. It certainly looks good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webhead 95 #21 Posted November 5, 2016 Mr. Wallfish, the decals are actually very good quality. Look again at the direction of the 6300 rpm. Are you sure that it is in the opposite direction?! 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #22 Posted November 5, 2016 27 minutes ago, Wallfish said: Nice!!!! Are those the decals sold on epay here in the U.S.? Curious of the quality. It certainly looks good Yes I get them from an ebay seller, jimenginedecals, they are very good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #23 Posted November 5, 2016 23 minutes ago, Webhead said: Are you sure that it is in the opposite direction?! HA, I'm an idiot! Just looked real quick at the pic before posting. Guess it's one of those mind bending illusions used to trick the simple minded, like me! Those bastards got me! 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #24 Posted November 11, 2016 Second unit back together this afternoon, decal arrived from the states today so that went straight on, the two units have not come up bad, quite pleased... Still a few bits to touch in but almost there. 1 Wallfish reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #25 Posted November 11, 2016 Just need the fuel tanks sorted out now, one on its way hopefully from Webhead, looking forward to getting both units complete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
