Nice. They also made a red one for Radio Shack, bearing the "Archer" name on the handle. I had one, but I can't find my pics of it. But here's a pic from the 1985 Radio Shack catalog:Vaco DUH series for Craftsman (41502 PD) and New Britain (D-100).
Let’s see that Vaco stuff!
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I found this Vaco RC-6 "Red Cap" 1/4" screwdriver in a thrift store earlier today. I can't find any info on Internet Archive, Google, TESS, Worthpoint, or ebay, but from the "+" shaped handle, black oxide blade, and the overall cheap feel I'd say it was their economy line at some point. If it hadn't had said Vaco on it, I would have left it behind.
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That is an odd shaped handle for a Vaco, you are probably correct with the guess of a cheaper line of screwdrivers, maybe one of our more knowledgeable members will know.
-Tommy
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d42jeep
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Here are some of mine that aren’t nutdrivers.
-Don
-Don
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Update: I did find an ad introducing these in a 1959 Hardware Age, and saw them listed in a 1961 catalog index on Worthpoint.
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Wow Don, just wow! Were do you find all this stuff.Here are some of mine that aren’t nutdrivers.
-Don
Good work detective lesserstore!
-Tommy
I think he's got the long lost keys to the out of print tools warehouse!
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You think he’ll send us a duplicate copy????I think he's got the long lost keys to the out of print tools warehouse!
-Tommy
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Got 2 sets out of last night’s haul, sadly had to throw the really dirty one away because it was more brittle than Bob Barkers back and it was covered in brown paint. Don’t think I did too bad for $4 a piece.
Before clean up.
I cleaned up the nicer one and put together 2 full sets with the set I had before and some spares.
-Tommy
Before clean up.
I cleaned up the nicer one and put together 2 full sets with the set I had before and some spares.
-Tommy
I know this is a Vaco thread, but that SK 40999m is an excellent score if you only paid $4! Those go for like $50+ on ebay.Got 2 sets out of last night’s haul, sadly had to throw the really dirty one away because it was more brittle than Bob Barkers back and it was covered in brown paint. Don’t think I did too bad for $4 a piece.
Before clean up.
I cleaned up the nicer one and put together 2 full sets with the set I had before and some spares.
-Tommy
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Got it for $3, so even better.
-Tommy
Gotta have some signage....some non tool Vaco stuff I've picked up over the years. Vaco tools all over the place here in Chicago at estate sales. I'll post pics of my vaco tools when I can get them all together.
6 inch by 24 inch
1944....long before I was born...and notice pre- zip code or something with the Chicago 11, ILL
6 inch by 24 inch
1944....long before I was born...and notice pre- zip code or something with the Chicago 11, ILL
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Awesome stuff, wish I lived where they were made, probably at least one at every sale.
-Tommy
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OK Fanatic, I was digging thru some boxes looking for something else, and I came across my VACO overflow storage. I know I have one or two singles laying around in another box, but here's all the ones I could find for a family pic.
Only have one stubby and 4 longs - plus my 'to work on" group lacks the 9/16, 7/32, and 5/32 drivers. But here's all of them lined up. There's even a DUH two sided screwdriver.
Only have one stubby and 4 longs - plus my 'to work on" group lacks the 9/16, 7/32, and 5/32 drivers. But here's all of them lined up. There's even a DUH two sided screwdriver.
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Sweet collection Bonneyman! Love my DUH Screwdriver!
-Tommy
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Made this punch holder with and electrical ground wire clamp, a 3 inch 3/8-16 bolt and an a spare Nutdriver handle. Turned out pretty good for free, my hands will thank me.
-Tommy
-Tommy
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Nice job on the chisel holder. It looks a lot like my Snap-on version. 
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My dad has one of those, that's what I got my inspiration from. Mine was a lot cheaper and has a better handle IMO.
-Tommy
-Tommy
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I was looking through my spare nut drivers I came across these 2 1/4 nut drivers. One is marked "S87" instead of the normal "S8" and seems to have a larger handle. The other on doesn't have the "Comfordome" handle, I think I have a long 3/8 that is the same way. If anyone knows whats up with these 2 odd drivers please do share.
-Tommy
-Tommy
Dang, I'm gonna steal that idea! I've got some of the same loose parts lying around.Made this punch holder with and electrical ground wire clamp, a 3 inch 3/8-16 bolt and an a spare Nutdriver handle. Turned out pretty good for free, my hands will thank me.
-Tommy
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Go for it! Make sure you post pictures!
-Tommy
-Tommy
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Nice stuff, sure it will clean up good.
-Tommy
-Tommy
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^ unicorn stuff. nice clean copy, too. 
This is my Vaco unicorn: The Vaco DU-11 with Midget driver.^ unicorn stuff. nice clean copy, too.
four.cycle
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^ first time I've even seen that model! I've got a pair of Vaco-made Indestros, but no "Vaco" product other than some wire strippers, I think.
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Where do you keep finding them?!?
-Tommy
-Tommy
Sharp eye, and a lot of luck.
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I was hanging a couple shop lights today and grabbed my usual small channel locking pliers to adjust chain lengths and noticed they are 8602 vacgruv's. I like them for their size as they fit easily in my pocket and don't slip. Didn't see any in this thread yet so here's a pair. Ed.
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Sweet pliers!
Now that would have been nice working on thermostats and their miniscule screws!This is my Vaco unicorn: The Vaco DU-11 with Midget driver.
A good magician never reveals his secrets!
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I found a couple of Vaco screw starters at a yard sale yesterday.
-Don
-Don
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Looked closer and found two Vaco reversibles.
Phillips at both ends
Phillips at both ends
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Those are nice!
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Got an archer one from one of my relatives, here it is with my vaco one.
-Tommy
-Tommy