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Temco Electric Motor Co.
Leipsic, OH, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Mar 30 2022 2:15PM by Jeff_Joslin
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Bu 1911 Temco Electric Motor Co. was manufacturing a hand-held electric drill of distinctive design. The motor was at right angles to the axis of the drill, it was reversible—a very unusual feature at the time—and the chuck could be used without a key or wrench.

Information Sources

1913-09-27 Motor World has an article on hand-held electric drills that includes a writeup of the Temco drill.
May 1925 American Garage & Auto Dealer has a writeup on "A New Temco Electric Drill".

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