Bob Yates wrote in
nk.net:

Back around '75 I worked in a Singer plant that made small machine
tools for Sears. I remember circular saws and drills. Even wound the
motors there, had the job of running a motor winder and varnisher
while in college.



You made some _very_ good ones - I'm still using my old "Craftsman
Commercial" aluminum-housed saw & 3/8" drill that were made by Singer.

The B&D-made units wear out but the old Singers just keep on working and
working and ...