Stanley Yankee bits

[Cadillac fan]

Hey GJ

Today I scored a Stanley Yankee 130B for $2. Unfortunately it didn't have any bits with it. I know what the official bits look like but I'm wondering if any other bits will work in it (brands, types etc.)

It's a nice screwdriver and I think it would work great for punches and chisels but need to work out where to get bits from.

 

[Bigplum]

Best bet would be adapters like these , good bonus is that you can use any 1/4 bit in them

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?c=&p=57809&cat=51&ap=1

Lots of others about too , try eBay & Amazon

 

[lbgradwell]

Lee Valley is also a source of the proper bits too (although the adapter is a very good idea). They are made by Vessel of Japan and very high quality...

 

[bonneyman]

Love my Yankees!
Here are some sources of German-made bits.

http://www.fine-tools.com/yankeescrewdriverbit.html

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/search.aspx?find=Schroder+

 

[Bigplum]

As much as I like my Yankee screwdrivers , they rarely get used , cordless drivers are so much easier .
One thing to bear in mind if you have children about , please lock the Yankees away ,
very easy to get hurt with a curious child's twist of the collar
screwdriver tips and eyes really don't mix well.

 

[zkling]

Get the proper yankee size you need to 1/4" hex adapter and save yourself alot of grief.