In article , J T
wrote:

Hmm, OK, if we're comparing, then here's my tale. Still have, and
use, the B&D drill I bought new in 1976. If I recall right, I paid
about $18, but certainly no more than $20, for it.

I have the B&D corded drill my father won for free as part of a gas
station grand opening, circa 1970. It's a 1/4" drill, aluminum housing
(definitely not double insulated!), single speed, no reverse, with a
two-finger grip.

That sucker will still spin a bit with zero wobble, after many years of
abuse, and will twist right out of your hand if you're not paying
attention. I don't use it for drilling because it's single speed, but
it's perfect for chucking up a grinding stone to sharpen mower blades,
etc.

Oh, and a tank of gas at 1970 prices was probably three bucks. And 34
years later, I'll put my $0.09 per year into the pot. :-)

Kevin