WOLF 'CUBMASTER' POWER DRILL, 1950's

S.Wolf started his Company as far back as 1900, and opening his 'Pioneer' works in1935 when it became Wolf Electric Tools Ltd' at Hanger lane London NW5. In 1939 they produced a DIY drill was called 'CUB', the 'Cubmaster' came later the date being uncertain. Both drills as in later models were constructed with a solid die cast body, but only a capacity for a 1/4 inch drill maximum, running at 250 RPM and no speed control as in modern tools. This was long before other makers of DIY tools existed such as Black & Decker. The royal seal of approval was given to Wolf Electrical Tools Ltd.
Together with the drill is speed reduction gear with a ratio of 4 to 1, giving an increase in power; this unit is made by 'Mason Master'. Purchased at a price of £2-15 shillings. No more is known about this item.

A1644