Rounded out nut driver

[joshua_trees]

I have this really old Craftsman 1/4 nut driver that a dear friend gave me, but now it's completely round out and doesn't do anything now. I know I can simply purchase a new one, but it has sentimental value. Any ideas on how I can revive it again? Thanks

 

[mcj115]

Cut the head off and weld on a 1/4 socket.

 

[Beerhippie]

Cut the head off and weld on a 1/4 socket.

Depending on your skills, brazing might be cleaner.

 

[PCustoms]

Remove the handle and press in a new shaft?

No matter how you fix this, it's grandad's axe.

 

[LOW1]

He would probably be happy that you wore it out.

Keep the handle and attach a bottle opener to it. And then wear it out again.

 

[darkzero]

Dejavu.... I swear I saw this same question on reddit.

If it's completely rounded out, it lived a hard life and or it wasn't very good quality. Not what you want to hear but not worth trying to fix it. If it has sentimental value, keep it, but your better off buying a new one if you want a functional one & one that won't risk damaging fasteners.

I have tools that have sentimental value so I keep them but I don't use them cause some of them aren't worth using.

 

[joshua_trees]

Thank you all for your replies

 

[Wamsutta]

If you can find a new old stock USA version on eBay, that'll be sentimental enough.

 

[WWheeler]

I wouldn't toss it or try to fix it.
I'd warranty it. They will replace it with a new one.

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[nicks78camaro]

Stick it on display and buy another one

 

[fourjeepin]

Grind it pointy for an awl or ice pick?

 

[ChevyEFI]

Which one is it?

 

[rlitman]

Grind it pointy for an awl or ice pick?

Points for upcycling, but nutdrivers have hollow centers. I've been known to re-use screwdrivers as seal picks, but I made my ice pick from a titanium rod (still in a screwdriver handle), so I don't have to worry about rust.

I currently use a scrap nutdriver as a handle on a long hook to retrieve hats from a rack up by the ceiling. The hollow shaft made it easy to shove a wire in there with some glue (my use case doesn't need to lift anything truly heavy).

 

[Kscardsfan]

I have a number of tools, hunting items, etc. that live quietly on a shelf or in a drawer strictly as reminders of friends, hunts, events, and things gone by. Retire it and enjoy it when you see it.

 

[RTM]

I have Dad's tools on a high shelf. Mid 60s Stanley stuff so not great users, but his. And in a safe place so they don't get hurt