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Author:  Rick Rowlands [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:27 am ]
Post subject:  Western Rail Drills
Today's question is about a Western Railroad Supply rail drill. I cannot figure out how it is supposed to clamp to the rail. As seen in this photo there is one piece that spans the rail. It is hinged to a short filler piece that is hinged to the drill itself. Apparently that short filler piece is designed to rotate upward thus drawing the drill up to the rail. What I cannot figure out is how the piece rotates and what holds it in place.

Anyone out there use one of these and know how the clamping mechanism works?

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Author:  TrainDetainer [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Western Rail Drills
It doesn't clamp. The hook just gives a restraint so that when you turn the crank to advance the spindle you're only cranking and not trying to push like you would with a hand-held drill. Those Westerns are very simple drills with no way to set drill height. In the second pick you can see the drill set up on bars as a guide.
Author:  Rick Rowlands [ Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Western Rail Drills
I have figured it out. I have one alteration to make and this drill will work as originally intended.

Thanks.
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