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Old 1st Jul 2021, 8:59 pm   #15
Philips210
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Default Re: Wolf Electric Tools Ltd

Hi.

I remember back in 1976 my late father picked up a Wolf Sapphire single speed drill from a government surplus shop for £5. There must have been around fifty of these drills in a rack but every one had its mains lead cut off. I fitted a new lead and 13A plug and it worked fine. It served me well for at least fifteen years. I then purchased a B&D variable speed hammer drill which was good for several years.
The Wolf just kept working though since the motor in these drills is as tough as old boots unlike the B&D's motor which eventually burnt out. I gave the Wolf drill away many years back but would imagine it gave its new owner good service. They were very robust drills. The one I had was quite basic with only a 3/8" chuck capacity and no hammer action and was probably made around 1970.

OT but I was recently given an old (possibly 1970s) Stanley hammer drill in very good condition. It has a certain similarity to the old Wolf.

Regards,
Symon
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