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When I started my on-site repair business, I couldn't see hauling around 8 or 10 different screwdrivers in my tote. I tried one of the multi-bit ones, but when the phillips head got a bit stripped, I discovered that the inserts were proprietary so could not be replaced. I happened to see one at the checkout lane at my local computer store and snapped it up. The advantage was that the tips were standard 1/4" drive by 3" so could be replaced if ever needed. They came in various styles and even had a stubby version. They were made in Canada, so naturally, they had a #1 and #2 square drive, #1,2,3 Phillips, and a few slotted ones. One in my car tool kit also had a Torx. Then, I struggled getting the rear screw of a center drawer glide out from the back of a shallow drawer opening. I used a 1/4" drive ratchet, but had a hard time keeping the bit in. Then I found this, for about $20, I think at a local hardware store. I loved it. It has a variety of bits and both SAE and Metric sockets. The little thumbwheels on the ratchet are handy for getting screws, nuts, and bolts started. Over time, I added a few things like a Pozi-drive bit (for Euro Hinges), and metric Allen bits. The only problem was that it fell on the floor once and boke off the lid, so I had to make a box for it, that's worked fine. It offered more toque than a regular screwdriver, and with Allen bolts, you don't have to remove the L-shaped wrench and refind where it fits. I could assemble RTA and knock down flat pack chairs in a fraction the time of someone else. It will also work with the QuicPic drivers if I need more length. And I've added an extension that works on both it and the QuicPic, and an 1/4" socket adapter that works with both as well. And I have lots of replacement bits, should I ever need them. Unfortunately, the Gearwrench 35 piece microdriver now appears to be discontinued but replaced with a bigger set with a larger ratchet. However, there are dozens of similar kits from many manufacturers, Wera, Wiha, Harbor Freight, Klein, Hart, Milwaukee, Home Depot, Lowes, etc., etc., etc. If you go on Youtube and search microdriver, you'll be inundated. Many are featured in EDC (Every Day Carry) tool kits. Some are as cheap as less than $10 and some are over $150. Some only have 5 or 6 bits, some have dozens. some don't have sockets, some do but only metric or only SAE, some have both, some have screwdriver handles, some don't, Some have extensions that fit either the driver or the handle. So shop around and get what fits your need. And, like me, you can add to it what you need but it doesn't have.
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Found this in a box of assorted scrap, but curiosity got the better of me! It LOOKS like someone fashioned a slot screwdriver bit out of an old 5/16" drill bit, but the grind looks like it was done by a machine, very neat and even. What REALLY caught my attention was the 5/16" SQUARE hole dead center in the shaft, and about 5/16" deep! The whole thing is 3 1/16" long. Any ideas? There is a diamond on the shank with "WILT" in it, and a "/16", apparently the "5" above it was worn off.
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I made these screwdriver handles from some scrap mahogany. The other wood I’m not sure what it exactly is but it a really hard wood.
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I just ordered this set of screw drivers and picks, I have a couple black powder revolvers and I really need to get into the guts and clean em up really good. Regular screw drivers will mess up the screws and finish, these Grace Drivers are hollow ground, made for guns, once I get em in my hands, and use them I'll follow this up with a review. These picks will come in handy too.
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Just recently a friend brought me this screwdriver and ask if I had one to which I replied no, haven't even seen one. He said he ran across it while out one day and thought of me and purchased it and brought it to me. How awesome is that. Anyway it's an HD Smith #8 Winged screwdriver. They made this starting in the early 1900's and other tools in a line called "Perfect Handle". Here is a link to a site with some information f you would like to see more. Excited to add this to my old tool collection.
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I thought I'd share a recommendation for a screwdriver that I've been using in my on-site kit for a dozen years or so. After going thru a couple of other brands, I got one of these. Recently got a set for my eldest grandsons. The things I like about them: - nice comfortable handle - long bits that can be used in drill-driver or socket driver (it teams up well with my 35 pc GearWrench Microdriver set, another favorite tool) - bits are a standard 1/4" hex so they are easily replaced if needed, add specialty bits or a bit not in their standard set ( I added a #1 robertson and Pozi-drive) - durable bits (my Klein driver ended up messing the phillips bit and they are non-standard size) - they have all sorts of kits with different bit sets, stubby & regular size, Torx, hex, smaller bits for detail work, etc. - made in Canada (though in the recent set the bits are Taiwanese) - lifetime warranty The only problem I had is that I spilled gasoline on one and it temporarily softened the plastic handle, just making it a bit dull. They sent me a new one and I continue to use the old one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LWANR3O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Okay I have this screwdriver, unless someone comes up with a different name for this tool, and it belonged to my Grandfather. The wooden handle inserts needed replacement, got stabbed the other day. I removed them and made two replacement pieces to fit the angled edges. Used some 100+ year old mahogany. So my question is what would be the best way to go about attaching the handles again. Then any suggestions on carving down the handles to fit this nicely? I posted pictures of the numbers I found inside the handles. Anybody got any ideas on how old this thing is?
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Found these in the junkyard today. The screwdriver is a Starrett . The chisel I think was a Foot Operated Mortiser Cutter Bit. I made a handle for it before I googled it. The Hand saw I want to make a lathe wire burner out of it.
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About froze me tailfeathers off, this morning.....a BREEZY 50 degrees....second sale of the morning was a Barn Sale....TOOLS!....wound up spending $4..as i turned down another 3 axes. First items? Screwdrivers are addicting! Same with squares. North Bros. No.30A with 3 patent dates, and a tip. The square got a good cleaning up when I got home...has an etch: Winchester Trade Mark Made inUSA saw plate with a nib? Belongs the the larger of the 2 saws Was trying to find any sort of an etch....Bigger saw has the nib, and has brass split nuts.. But, no medallion.. Them big rip teeth are about 5-1/2 points per inch...plate is arrow straight...on both saws! Smaller, Panel saw did had a medallion.. Kind of fancy, for a Warranted Superior medallion? I did find a bit of an etch....has a banner across the rest of the etch. Inside the banner? SIMONDS SAW CO. I may be able to sharpen this 8 pointer up, sometime. Same with that rip saw. Not too bad of a morning, despite the cold weather....
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3 sales to check out this morning.....was batting 330....one sale had a few tools I like... $2.25 sitting there....What is so special about a small ball pean hammer? Well...it is made of Brass...haven't figured out the writing ( local Rail road at one time was known as the CCC& StL RR) ball end looked a bit abused.. That be a hole. Screwdriver might be an older stanley? Square shanked..fluted wood handle.. Not too bad a start to the season?
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Saw this elsewhere but thought it worth sharing. Too much You-tube video drama IMO, but the guy is talented and the "build" creation was interesting.
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Found this hammer head at an estate sale and bought it for the novelty of it. I have this hammer and thought I may be able to share the handle with is and treat it as a kit. They both have 3/8" fine threads but the screw driver was too long for the new ball peen head. There is only 2" hollowed out in the stem so I decided to make a handle for it. I found this piece of brass from a candle stick I saved from a previous project. As luck would have it it had 3/8" fine threads already in the end of it. Stuff does go right sometimes. Mounted it on the metal lathe and turned it down to 7/16". Found a suitable piece of Mahogany, drilled it and epoxied the two together. Turned it on the wood lathe and gave it a CA finish. Cut the head off a fine thread bolt to use as a connector to mate the hammer head and handle together. Then I got the idea to cut a tip off a Phillips screw driver, drill a hole in the 3/8" connector and mate the two together. So now the handle has a Phillips screw driver when twisted apart. I enjoy piddling around with projects like this. Gets the creative juices flowing.
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On the left is a No.2 by the C.T.D Co. Cleve, Oh (H2276) - Cleveland Twist Drill In the middle, Craftsman Vanadium BB On the right, 1/4x2 (C in a diamond; haven't looked that up yet).
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