Snap On screwdrivers????

[NJ Marty]

Picked these up today and they look so much like snap on, the stubby caught my eye and wound up buying all 4. There is no snap on stamp or any other manu stamp. Did snap on make these? And for what, and if snap on why no stamp like blue point.

 

[Wamsutta]

Yes, Snap-on made those at one time. The plastic is like Bakelite and very brittle.

 

[rusty65]

yep made by snap on probably on contract production for a company. i have a few snap on tools like you shown from a local caterpillar plant.

 

[jaksm1]

I have a few similar to those that were made for IBM by Snap-on. Below is a 1984 IBM Tool Catalog that has some Snap-on made tools listed in it. It would appear that your screw drivers have IBM part numbers as well! The PDF catalog is searchable...

http://www.mediafire.com/view/4fanum0b66v63nl/IBM_Tools__08-1984.pdf

Jacko

 

[Dave455]

The instrument screwdrivers with the smaller handles are still made!

Good quality too!

The others are made from Tenite (a DuPont material I believe) and in my opinion are the best drivers Snap On ever made!

The material is marginally more brittle than the later styles (I wouldn't say exceptionally brittle) but I reckon the shape is perfect for general use (not maximum torque, just general use)

Unlike the later styles, if you get a few scuffs on these, you can just sand 'em down and polish them! Provided there's no major damage they can be restored to pretty much new condition (less the markings, which you don't have anyway)!

The other guys are right, probably from a contract or somesuch! Loads around, but equal quality! Good find!