Detention security tools

[KnurledNut]

(I thought of Jeff Moss when i decided to post this.)
Ive seen a lot of security configurations for fasteners, but this is a new one for me.

I picked up this driver because i recognized the distinct vintage translucent yellow Snap-on handle and, what at first appeared to be a flat driver, was actually a bizarre wide profile tip with two pointed prongs.

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Some research revealed that Folger Adam (now Southern Folger) provided security equipment for jails/prisons and my hypothesis is that Snap-on manufactured and private branded these specialty drivers for their fasteners.

I found a picture online of a set of 5 different sized drivers, but not sure how many sizes were actually made.

These seem to be very rare and elusive.

Known screwdriver part numbers for the “set”:
N8130
N8131A
N8132A
N8133A
N8134A

I also found this picture (not mine) of the fastener these worked with:

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Anyone else got any (modern or vintage) detention security tools of the trade?

 

[jeffmoss26]

that is cool! the closest thing I have is a set of un-do-it security screwdrivers (like these)
https://narhiauctions.hibid.com/lot/70678755/3pcs-security-undo-it-screwdriver-set/?q=&ref=catalog

 

[bonneyman]

Cool! Never seen a driver like that before.

 

[RTM]

Those might be nice for the split nut on vintage saws too.

 

[Ricky Joe]

That is for adjusting rockers while the engine is running so it doesn’t slip off the screw.

 

[3baygarage]

That’s a neat find. Has a typical Snap On special part number, and the recognizable Blue Point/ Par-X driver handle. They also used those handles for other brands, maybe IBM.

That is for adjusting rockers while the engine is running so it doesn’t slip off the screw.

I know the tools you’re talking about. Yes,it looks similar to this two prong driver provided by Mac. I think they had both wood handle and translucent amber handles.

KnurledNut already figured it out though, by the company name.

Here is the Mac catalog photo found at archive.org.

Edit: second tool in same catalog

 

[KnurledNut]

that is cool! the closest thing I have is a set of un-do-it security screwdrivers (like these)
https://narhiauctions.hibid.com/lot/70678755/3pcs-security-undo-it-screwdriver-set/?q=&ref=catalog

Nice! I have a set of those from Sexauer. I got them for some jobs i did with one way screws.

 

[nadogail]

That’s a neat find. Has a typical Snap On special part number, and the recognizable Blue Point/ Par-X driver handle. They also used those handles for other brands, maybe IBM.



I know the tools you’re talking about. Yes,it looks similar to this two prong driver provided by Mac. I think they had both wood handle and translucent amber handles.

KnurledNut already figured it out though, by the company name.

Here is the Mac catalog photo found at archive.org.

Edit: second tool in same catalog

I owned one of those and gave it to a Mechanic who fixed my '48 Chevrolet Pickup in Fort St. John, B.C. in 1961. He was a gentleman who helped a kid who was trying to get home on just a few bucks.

 

[piehammer]

Picked this up in a lot today, appears to be new. Can't see the photos above of the fasteners mentioned, and can't find much of anything online about this tool other than probably the same photos of the set from Worthpoint.

Any info is much appreciated.

 

[piehammer]

Decided to contact the company directly ( now Southern Folger) and a very nice sales guy responded with:
"That tool is for notched spanner screws. It is an older style security screw. Not a very common screw to find these days. Hope this helps."
So there you go. Here are the screws mentioned:

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[four.cycle]

As near as I am able to determine, it is the Minerallac Company that actually manufactures the "Un-Do-It" security tool. I'm not sure how to ferret out the trademark number on the name, but knowing the owner of the trademark on the name would certainly confirm who the manufacturer is.
It looks like the "Un-Do-It" tool (as well as other "security" fastener tools) are distributed by an endless number of wholesalers.)

Cully / see Minerallac /

Folger / Folder Adam see Southern Folger /

Minerallac / Minerallac Co., 100 Gast Rd., Hampshire, IL 60140 / https://www.minerallac.com/ est. 1894 / manufacturer of Cully "Un-do-it" security screw driver /

Southern / Southern Folger, 4634 So. Presa St., San Antonio, TX 78223 / https://www.southernfolger.com/ / security fastener tools / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/detention-security-tools.477315/ /

Un-Do-It / security screwdriver see Minerallac /

 

[piehammer]

This one was in the same lot as the Folger Adam - Canadian security tool with adjustable width.