Antique Russian Drill Perfect Restoration

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I really like the look of this old russian drill, it reminds me of old airstream campers, that's why I went with the polished aluminium look in this restoration.

Old power tools with aluminium bodies and no double electrical insulation are really dangerous and this one was no exception, she leaked electricity into the metal shell. Inside wiring was a mess, with sandpaper used as insulation tape...

When I looked for the model online I fond a picture of a drill with the handle painted in a faded shade of olive which I liked. The guy at the paint shop attempted to match the color and failed spectacularly. But I kinda liked the color so I used it anyway. If only it had a bit more yellow in it...

The drill chuck was in really poor shape and I even went and bought a new one to use if the original one was beyond repair. But a few days in vinegar and the chuck cleaned really nice and got unstuck. A bit of polish and it was good to use in the restoration.