The History of Terry Tools
In the 1940s, the world saw many famous firsts in aviation, and Terry Tools was there to meet the demand for time-saving production of aircraft. Today, Terry Tools remains the leader in simplifying "awkward" drilling jobs to meet the stringent demands of all types of production.
Founded in 1911 as the George A. Terry Co., Terry Tools grew from manufacturing dental instruments into a respected name in close-quarter drilling attachments for the aerospace industry and beyond.
Browse the vintage advertisements below to see a piece of Terry Tools history. Note: These pictures open in a new browser window and may be slow to load.
The "First" Leviathan of the Air
The Martin Mars Transports are first in many ways — the world's largest planes with the longest range and biggest payload capacity. Terry tool design scored a first in facilitating their production.
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Literally a "cannon on wings", the Bell Airacobra was the first ship to use the propeller hub as a cannon. Terry No. 5 (Snake) Drilling Attachment clips helped speed production.
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First in Five-Fold Performance
The distinguished Republic P-47 Thunderbolt High Altitude Fighters carried on to V-Day with outstanding records. Terry Angle Drilling Attachments answered the call for faster strategic aircraft production.
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First to Avenge Pearl Harbor
The Curtiss P-40 shot down the first Japanese plane over Pearl Harbor. In the rush to build more planes, Terry Angle Drilling Attachments were the first tools to speed and simplify drilling at awkward angles.
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