Stanley 803/5 handle removal.

[Bod]

I wish to remove the main handle from a 803 hand drill.
I see there is a pin to knock out, does the handle then just pull out, releasing the top pinion, or does it screw out on a thread?
Once the frame is repainted, will the handle reassemble tightly?
Or should I mask up the handle, and leave well alone?

Thanks
Bod

 

[Vann]

Hi Bod. I've not had the main handle off one of those. In the Record equivalent (the No.123) the handle just screws off, but that's no help to you.

Unless you can afford a botch-up, or it's already loose and needs tightening, I think you're better to mask up the handle and leave well enough alone.

Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Cheers, Vann.

 

[Bod]

I know these are very common, of all the ones I have seen at carboots etc. I've seen rusty, seized, missing chucks, side handles, even main gear wheels, but never thinking about it, missing or broken main handles.
I think I will have to find a real dogs dinner of one and learn how they are made, before disturbing this one, which is on the whole almost new, except the frame paint.

Bod

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I assume you mean the largest handle by "main handle". I've just wrecked one for you. The piece it fits on is cylindrical with a lug about 20mm in length down each side. If you wished to re use a handle, you'd probably need to try to remove it by pulling without twisting. Having said that it would be an easy job to replace it. I can't see how that pin holds the pinion unless it is an interference fit when pressed together.
I wouldn't bother with it - they're cheap enough if you look around. I've just unpacked a box of tools and found five - I've got more somewhere! I've never paid more than two quid.

 

[Bod]

Thanks for your sacrifice, I visualise the large wooden handle is fitted in similar way to some of the clear handled screwdrivers.
The pin I expect holds the rod which at the top end has the handle, and the bottom end is the pinion axle.
Yes they are cheap, at carboots there never more than a pound or two for complete working examples. Or you see them for several weeks, till the seller gets the message.

Bod

 

[Vann]

The piece it fits on is cylindrical with a lug about 20mm in length down each side.

I can't quite visualise that. Any chance of a photo?

Cheers, Vann.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

No. I don't possess a camera. . It's exactly as Bod says - if you look at a translucent screwdriver handle, that's what it's like. The flat lugs on the sides stop the handle twisting.

 

[Vann]

...if you look at a translucent screwdriver handle, that's what it's like. The flat lugs on the sides stop the handle twisting.

Okay, I understand now. Thanks.

Cheers, Vann.