Description of Stanley 5044 Basic_Replenishmentace 10In 1 02 715
3-way ratchet for use in confined spaces. Chromium plated metal parts. Corrosion resistant. Bit Brace with 12 point. Ball bearing mounted head for smooth operation and chromium plated metal parts to resist corrosion.
I don't know if they were damaged in transit or just poorly designed, but the bearings under the handle at the top are under the actual handle and are useless because they actually do not touch other moving parts. Although the drill works.
Well made unit. The head has a slight twist due to the block and head thread mismatch. My biggest complaint is that I bought this staple and screw bit. Because the chuck has four bits, it is not compatible with standard hex bits. I don't know, I'll explain, but the bits slip in the chuck and I can't tighten them enough. That says nothing about the ability to work with standard wood drill bits, which I think would be very good.
This Stanley Bit hand drill failed on first use. I received it about three weeks before I started using it. I was doing about 10-12 turns of the drill bit when the hand ball came loose from the drill press handle and the bearing fell out and the ball was in my hand. This drill is not designed to be repaired. Clamp "C" that holds the ball to the shaft is sealed in the ball and cannot be reinstalled. Clamp "C" is in the palm of your hand and rattles. A little background on why I use these braces…