This is my blog about power tools that were made in Australia. I am interested to learn about their design, manufacture and use. Hopefully I will be able to create an archive of these power tools so this important chapter of Australian manufacturing is not completely lost.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
This is the CP2 manufactured by Black and Decker in Croydon, Victoria. I have evidence of this model being on the market from 1963 to 1966, however I suspect it was available earlier and for much longer. This particular example belonged to my grandfather, who was a cabinet maker in Cooma, NSW. It was after inspecting this drill and discovering it was made in Australia that inspired me to look into products manufactured in Australia and hence this study on power tools.
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Hi. You won't believe I have a brand new / unused set lying in my tool rack here in Malaysia. Bought by my dad in the 60's.
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