Sher - Half Inch Heavy Duty

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Sher Drillmaster

Steven Scotti from Perth WA is the proud owner of this Sher Drillmaster in near mint condition.

I have just uploaded the latest version of the history of Sher Power Tools. You will find this by clicking on the SHER tab just below the main title. If you think there is anything that needs to be added or corrections that need to be made I would be very greatful to hear from you.

Sher Powermate

Sher Snaplock Drill

Sher 1/2" Shermatic Drill

This is an example of the first SHER drill to combine die cast aluminium with injection moulded plastic.

 

This is a 1963 advertisement for a SHER Powermatic12 volt drill. Not your standard portable power drill, this was specially designed for use in remote locations where mains power was not easily accessible. This drill operates on 12 volts not 230 volts, and you would use the battery from your car or tractor as the power source.

Sher Snaplock Drill

Sher 1/2" Shermatic Drill

If the Black and Decker CP2 of my grandfather's was the drill that got me started, it was discovering the SHER Drill Master that confirmed to me the importance of this study. A small all-resin drill (I suspect it is Bakelite), the drill has no 'trigger' switch, instead, an ON/OFF switch is located on the side of the body, curious as the resemblance to a pistol is uncanny. The Drill Master was first introduced to the Australian public in 1952, I am unsure as to when it was taken off the market. This particular example was purchased on Ebay from someone in Western Australia.

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