Old screwdriver question

[Joe Hulsey]

Does anyone remember an old (as I remember) round handled screwdriver that was spring loaded? Seems like it was primarily for removing screws once they were loosened up.

Thanks - Joe

 

[code4pay]

This sort of thing http://www.traditionalwoodworker.co...in-Germany-by-Schroeder/productinfo/500-0826?

 

[ganymede]

Yankee Handyman ?

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[humber2]

What about those made to adjust valve rocker lash amongst the splash?

 

[Joe Hulsey]

None of these, but thanks for the response. I have in the old memory banks something that resembles the spinning tops (utilizing a long string) we used to play with.
May be a faulty memory deposit slip.

Joe

 

[Hawk]

Is this more like what you want?

 

[Joe Hulsey]

That's close to it. Is it "spring loaded"?

 

[Hawk]

Google ratchet ball driver and hit images.

 

[Joe Hulsey]

That ratcheting screwdriver thread is so close! Really makes me wonder if I'm thinking of the "ratchet" vs twisting spring loaded idea. 70 yrs ago, both would have been fairly new for sure.
Thanks again. Sleep tonight.

 

[awdblazer]

one of these?
screw holding screwdrivers

 

[Joe Hulsey]

Nope. The big ball gripping part would aid people with weak hands. You wouldn't have to stay and keep twisting. This item would spin the screw out/in for you. All you had to do was tighten/untighten.
Thanks again - Joe

 

[pendragon1998]

None of these, but thanks for the response. I have in the old memory banks something that resembles the spinning tops (utilizing a long string) we used to play with.
May be a faulty memory deposit slip.

Joe

I think I recall reading about a type of screwdriver that you wrapped a string around, then pulled to spin it quickly. Sorry, I don't remember the name, but I don't think you are making it up.