I've been keeping myself busy these days with a couple of hand drill restorations. I completed a Millers Falls No. 2 recently, and am now at work on a Goodell Pratt 5 1/2. They both have beautiful rosewood handles that are hollow and are designed to house a few bits each. The problem is I don't have any. AND I'm not even sure what kind of bits these drills were originally supplied with. I've looked on eBay, but the only ones I've found seem like they might have been specific to those Yankee-type ratcheting push drills. Anyways, can anyone point me in the right direction? What is the proper terms for these bits? Are they simply called "fluted drill bits?" I'd also love to hear from any of you who may have some extras in good condition that you're willing to sell. And finally, would anyone recommend a good alternative to period correct bits? Would regular old twist drill bits work? What about gimlet-style bits?
Thanks for your help!