Show off your Screwdrivers!!!!

[esben57]

Long gone Sheffield make. Steadfast size 4 cross head 8inch blade. Must be 40 years old but not seen any use.

 

[KnurledNut]

Long gone Sheffield make. Steadfast size 4 cross head 8inch blade. Must be 40 years old but not seen any use.

Quite unique. That handle design looks like it would be comfortable. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jeff]

 

[esben57]

Some Stanley drivers from the Woodside factory in Sheffield. Maybe 1960's in there, certainly 1970's and perhaps early 1980's.
Tack/trim puller handy for lots of uses. Magnetic bit holder will not release bits without a fight, still to this day. I use Blue point 1/4" sq drive instead - very good bit of kit.

 

[esben57]

Some more Steadfast. Mains tester (bottom) stick it to live and press the end with your thumb. 500v max.

 

[esben57]

Without doubt the Snap on is the best flat tip I've had. Even though I fell for the SO, snake oil, trick versus my steadfast when I bought it from. the truck
The King **** is a one size fits all up to 3 point pozi and Phillips.
Tested it out against my Blue point 1/4" sq drive bit and spinner handle. Same piece of softish timber identical new 5mm x 30mm woodscrew, no pilot hole.
KD rounded off it's smallest tip and took some effort. Very good comfort grip though.
Blue Point smugly wound the screw straight in.

 

[fishwatcher]

Why am I spending so much time in screwdriver threads?

Nothing impressive here. Just a random bunch of screwdrivers I’ve accumulated over the years. I’ve been shopping for a nicer set of Philips head screwdrivers, checking out precision screwdriver sets, 15-1 ratcheting, JOS, impact, tang through, etc. WHY am down this rat hole?!

 

[banditbigdog]

 

[upgrading]

Just added these to my old post where they got deleted by the useless image hosting service and will put them here for anyone to view also

 

[F Parda]

i like klein screwdrivers

Klein screwdrivers feel good in your hands and using them gives me confidence in turning fasteners. I also like vintage Stanley and New Britain Tool screwdrivers.

 

[four.cycle]

I’ve been shopping for a nicer set of Philips head screwdrivers

Because you really need to have at least one decent Phillips screwdriver.

WHY am down this rat hole?!

Because you really need to have at least one decent Phillips screwdriver?

 

[tarmy]

I have several garages…

 

[oldpliers1]

Stanley Australia, two types of profile handles shown the earlier profile is the turner profile used from 1960-1981 ( Stanley bought turner tools Australia in 1970 )

 

[jtrux]

Nowadays I neglect 99% of my screwdrivers and just reach for one of those 10n1 Kleins or a similar Proto I have. If I have a need for something unique like a P3 I'll reach for the SO but other than that, those multi-screwdrivers are my go to.

 

[w.hansen]

Tekton, looking to get 100 percent with time

 

[fishwatcher]

Nowadays I neglect 99% of my screwdrivers and just reach for one of those 10n1 Kleins or a similar Proto I have. If I have a need for something unique like a P3 I'll reach for the SO but other than that, those multi-screwdrivers are my go to.

I’ve been eyeing that Klein 10in1. I have decent screwdrivers and thought I probably didn’t need a multi-bit version. now you have me reconsidering.

 

[jtrux]

I’ve been eyeing that Klein 10in1. I have decent screwdrivers and thought I probably didn’t need a multi-bit version. now you have me reconsidering.

I started using one after keeping one in my travel tool bag and then it migrated into my main tool box and then started getting used more and more and here we are lol.

 

[oldpliers1]

ETC made in west Germany , probably late 70s

 

[oldpliers1]

I posted these in the crescent thread earlier but they are big , very right for purpose on older high current switchgear

 

[Andres26tnt]

This about half of the screwdrivers I have. Also own vessel, snap-on, craftsman, wera and forget what else.

 

[KnurledNut]

A unique Snap-on SDD146 cabinet screwdriver. Must have been for a special kit.

 

[KnurledNut]

Probably the most expensive screwdriver I own, assuming medical. Not sure if its titanium, stainless or other. Resold from TSA confiscation.

 

[Jay__Dub]

Like most tool junkies, I've seen some odd stuff, but this one is a first for me. Going through the stuff I picked up on the weekend, and I think this is an old craftsman, but what got my attention is that somebody took the time to engrave the company name, address, and looks like their signature on the handle. Looks like Florida Public Utilities Co, but I could be reading it incorrectly.

 

[F Parda]

Jay, Your custom marked screwdriver looks like a Stanley 100 plus handle. I have one that will dig out and post a picture. (later today)

 

[Jay__Dub]

Jay, Your custom marked screwdriver looks like a Stanley 100 plus handle. I have one that will dig out and post a picture. (later today)

You are correct. I looked at it again today, just as you say.

 

[F Parda]

Attached photo of 4 inch slotted screwdriver marked Stanley 100 plus (1000 4inch).

 

[Dig Doug]

This one isn’t mine

but
thought I’d post it

 

[cody1325]

Tekton, looking to get 100 percent with time

This has been my mentality. I like USA-made, but tool truck pricing is insane (though my two most-used, both Mac MacGrip made in France, came off of one), and Williams/CAT isn't that much cheaper--not sure if Proto makes anything in the US anymore, as DuraTek are just rebranded Mac. Tekton is fairly inexpensive (around $3-$5 or so), US-made, and the easiest to apply a ton of torque on of any I've tested. Plus, I can just walk into Rural King and buy them--no dealing with supply houses or tool trucks.

 

[Ayrhead]

A Multi Screwdriver Set. With the Company Advertising on the Handle. Slot, Phillips and Robertson interchangeable shafts. The kit is in its own cloth case/set. My guess is from the 1950 to 1960 range…

 

[four.cycle]

^ Dahmer Sheet Metal Products Ltd. was located in Edmonton

 

[Ayrhead]

^ Dahmer Sheet Metal Products Ltd. was located in Edmonton

I did a quick search and perhaps they had a branch out this way as it showed an address in Kitchener

 

[genog]

I tend to grab the Snappys above all of the others

 

[oldpliers1]

I tend to grab the Snappys above all of the others

From the 70s and 80s Stanley Australia forge

 

[Jastone7373]

Have been recently upgrading my screwdrivers from hand-me-downs.

 

[snorvet]

My latest set.

 

[AJHD]

Have been recently upgrading my screwdrivers from hand-me-downs.

I so badly want a pegboard & work bench again one day.

 

[Jastone7373]

I so badly want a pegboard & work bench again one day.

I love mine but would have never guessed how much time i've ended up putting into the layout

 

[Eric Brown]

Here is a group of "Perfect Handle" style screwdrivers made in Germany. They may have been imported by United Hardware & Tool Corp. sometime in the 1920's. The two one the bottom are also marked "Fulton Special". One is marked "No6" while the other simply has a "6".
They don't exactly match the catalog with different woods being used.

 

[Eric Brown]

A couple "Perfect Handle" type screwdrivers. The top one has "Improved Pat Apl'd For" with a big S on the other side. The bottom one is by J. Ryan. Also included is a Ryan PDF catalog. Did not find patents for either one.

 

[nz44tool]

I hope I'm posting this in the right place, but I can't find a more appropriate thread, so here goes...
Here's an unusual screwdriver I just acquired - it's a "Screwmaster" Mark- No.7 "rotary-type impact screwdriver".
The list of toolmakers has an entry for the maker - The East Windsor Tool & Die Company of East Windsor CT, now defunct.
The patent number on it - 1743505 - is the original patent from 1930. This tool appears to be the second "improvement", patent 2514732 to Edmond Turgeon.
This is somewhat like the common cheap "hammer drivers" we've all seen and used for many years, but a different mechanism, and...it's exquisitely made.
Has anyone else seen or owned one of these?