Milbro Pendant Drill.

[Stevie777]

Hi, I was clearing out a garage and came across this Milbro pendant drill. At first, i had no clue as to what it was so googled it, this is what led me here.

I have a few questions though.

Milbro, Milnes Bros, Exchange findings, Pioneer, Why are there so many names for what i can see is this same motor. Who/what came first. Did one company make them then licence them out. ?

The one I found say's Milbro and was kinda looking for a date. It dont believe it has been used. It was wrapped up and boxed so no age-related wear or anything written on the box to give me an idea. It has a serial number. Is there anyway i can find out the age through this.? I know my father, who's garage it was in hadn't done anything with jewellry since the early 90's, though he was friends with a local jeweler.

Anyway. Here's the Drill in question.

[china]

There will be those who know much more than I do, although they are a high quality unit, and I believe many people over there use them and speak highly of them
if you can find the manufacturer ( if they are still in operation ) I'm sure they could assist with the date

[Stevie777]

As far as i'm aware Milbro were a Scottish company who manufactured fishing equipment and air rifles. I'm sure they went bust in the 70's or even earlier.

[enigma]

I don't think they did as you can still buy Milbro now:
https://www.bettsmetalsales.com/p-Mi...12000-Rpm/2803
I can't help with the other questions though.

[Stevie777]

The Add states Milbro but i'm pretty sure the (blurry) metal name plate says exchange findings instead of Milbro...see where the confusion lies.?

[CJ57]

I think there are quite a few milbro users on here, more expensive than a Foredom. I would contact Milbro, they are more likely to be able to answer all your questions. Lucky you if it's in working order

[CeeBee]

Hello Stevie777
I was given an old pendant motor like that, I broke the fixed chuck two years ago and when I went up to the desk at Cookson in Hatton Garden they didn't have any replacement parts or know anyone that could show me how to repair it. Now I see in the new catalogue they've got some parts that might be compatible. Thanks for the info given in your chat Ive boxed it up and reverted to a bow drill (very eco friendly) and a Dremel fixed in a work station, not as good, alright for drilling.

regards CeeBee

[JewelleryByMandy]

Blimey! Might have made you an offer. Just bought one this week after alot of “head arguments”


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[Stevie777]

Blimey! Might have made you an offer. Just bought one this week after alot of “head arguments”


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