Got these nut drivers...

[FMC1959]

I found these at an indoor flea market, the were 50 cents each or 3 for $1.00.

I took the 8 nut drivers and added the stubby Craftsman to make it $3.00...which I am very happy about. I want to clean of the acetate handles and wondering if there is an oil, cleaner, conditioner or anything of the sort that would not necessarily bring the handles back to life, but just make it so they don't dry up and crack any further?

 

[byoungblood]

I would avoid any kind of chemical cleaner, maybe some rubbing compound or some paste wax/cleaner would probably be mild enough to not attack the plastic itself.

 

[lilredex]

Good deal if they have hollow shafts....kinda frustrating if not. I find just the exposure to oil and grease, while working, keeps them in reasonable shape. I have some screw drivers with a similar (stinky) handle from about 1955 and they are still fine.

 

[LXCam]

Just lick them until you either attain the sheen you want or your tongue falls off



Which ever comes first

 

[Richard Cranium]

nice Williams set. I would of also purchased them had I saw them at a sale.

 

[FMC1959]

Good deal if they have hollow shafts....kinda frustrating if not. I find just the exposure to oil and grease, while working, keeps them in reasonable shape. I have some screw drivers with a similar (stinky) handle from about 1955 and they are still fine.

Because of the price and how old they are, never thought to check the shaft,I just bought them. So I just ran out to the garage and checked, they are hollow shaft!

I already have a set of nut drivers (Witte) and I tend to grab other tools at my disposal before I grab a nut driver, but I like these and will make sure they get used from time to time.

 

[bonneyman]

Nice set, great price! And 5/8" nut drivers aren't easy to find.

Use Turtle Wax polishing compound (lightly) to clean them, then soak them in Ballistol/water for 30 minutes and wipe dry. The Ballistol will help neutralize acidic residue and reduce the handle decomposition and bad smell.

 

[FMC1959]

Nice set, great price! And 5/8" nut drivers aren't easy to find.

Use Turtle Wax polishing compound (lightly) to clean them, then soak them in Ballistol/water for 30 minutes and wipe dry. The Ballistol will help neutralize acidic residue and reduce the handle decomposition and bad smell.

Just got some Ballistol a couple of weeks ago, I'll give it a shot.

The guy at the market said he had the whole set but someone came in a few days earlier and bought 2 or 3 of them. Not sure what sizes the guy took but it cost me $3 for these; I can't believe someone would not have put down $4 to take the whole set.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

2000 grit and a little nose grease.

 

[bonneyman]

Just got some Ballistol a couple of weeks ago, I'll give it a shot.

The guy at the market said he had the whole set but someone came in a few days earlier and bought 2 or 3 of them. Not sure what sizes the guy took but it cost me $3 for these; I can't believe someone would not have put down $4 to take the whole set.

Ballistol is great stuff! Wood, leather, plastic, metal, fabric, even medicinal.

Do a 50/50 mix with water - you'll be amazed how well it works. My tool box would reek when I opened the drawers. After treatment, it took 6 weeks before I started noticing the odor developing again. YMMV.

 

[FMC1959]

2000 grit and a little nose grease.

Very nice

 

[turbowoodworker]

Kinda surprised it's not up yet, but here you go... You ****!

 

[6PTsocket]

If the handles are chalky or smell like vomit ,they are made of CAB, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate. They were widely used for a time because they are shock resistant and resistant to most chemicals. They, unfortunately, do oxidize. That haze will wash off and a little baking soda helps. As far as stopping it, nobody has ever come back with a SERIOUS answer. I have quite a few and I just wipe them off. A little oil should not hurt anything but I don't know if it will slow down the oxidation.

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