Any idea what this screwdriver is for?

[BuddyC01]

Hi,
bought a few mystery boxes last night. Found this Stanley 66-250 Screwdriver in one. Never saw anything like this, wondering what it's use is. Evidently Stanley numbers don't mean much since this number shows me two totally different contemporary models. The knurled section rotates and controls how far the plunger, crimper, cutter (?) goes. Maybe it's a wire cutter/stripper?
Anyone have any knowledge of this one?
Thanks
BuddyC

 

[jabberwoki]

Speed screwdriver!

 

[BuddyC01]

Not if understand speed screwdrivers. Nothing ratchets here. See the openings in the shaft? when you push the handle down something (maybe a cutting tool blade) goes down. Adjusting the knurled part determines how far the "what ever" goes down. Graduations are 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. I guess it must be a wire cutter if you put it in the top hole or a stripper if you put it in the bottom. Probably answered my own question, pretty cool tool I think. I could have used this many times if that's what it is.

 

[Outlawmws]

Wire stripper would be my guess also, Try it and report back!

 

[Stuart in MN]

The numbers sound like wire gauges, my guess is it's a wire stripper as well.

 

[930dreamer]

I looked on ebay with no luck.

 

[BuddyC01]

Yea I've still not found another example. However I was able to get it into my laboratory and tests indicate that it is a wire stripper/cutter. I mean it does a good job on either. That said, I think I need to work on the technique. Is it a one handed tool or does it take two? Can you cut wire without jabbing the screwdriver into your work bench? Further testing (or a manual) may be required ;-)

 

[hickmlg09]

I was going to buy one like that at a easte sale I had went to a few weeks ago, but figured it wouldnt be worth it not knowing.

 

[dittle fart around]

An electrician's screwdriver, wire stripper and when you're putting box covers on the blade spins as you push. They also make a screw driver that looks like this to put covers on.
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[BuddyC01]

if it's supposed to spin as you push this one's not doing it. I'm not sure there is any room for a mechanism like that in this one. I'm taking a stab at asking Stanley for info. There seems to be quite a few inquires about old tools in their knowledge base.

 

[BuddyC01]

Well Stanley says they were made in the 80's and discontinued after that. I'm guessing they weren't all that big a hit. They don't have any other information on the tool. So I guess that makes it a collectable..... right? ;-)

 

[RedGreen]

Where's the picture??

 

[zer0cell]

Klein makes these... you can buy them at Home Depot.

 

[RCStocker]

All kinds of companies make the crank screwdriver. I think I saw one in a C man set on line last week. I have a bunch of them. They are common

 

[Danglerb]

Image a few posts up I think is showing a title for a page of tools, of which the crank screwdriver is just one. Push to turn is a yankee screwdriver.

+ and - on the handles had me confused, I was thinking why would the screwdrivers be different for plus or minus (DC volts) or electricians use them on AC circuits, then I figured it out.

 

[rlitman]

+ and - on the handles had me confused, i was thinking why would the screwdrivers be different for plus or minus (dc volts) or electricians use them on ac circuits, then i figured it out.

rotfl!

 

[metaldad]

Where's the picture??

I have one, also.
never figgered it out, sits in 1 of my driver drawers.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Did a quick google search and it is indeed for stripping wire! Pretty neat.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stanley-No-...crewdriver-Combination-Tool-NOS-/150970434562