ObnoxiousFumes
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Came across one of these mini screwdriver/hammers that didn’t feel super cheap and flimsy so I picked it up. Also a cute little oiler.
I think it was $3 total.
I think it was $3 total.
The Tiny Tools Thread
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tombell572
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This is my set of Bedford BA (British Association) DOE wrenches covering sizes 0 BA, largest to 10 BA, smallest. I'm sure a number of you are aware of the BA screw thread system, now mostly obsolete. It was was intended for fasteners used in small instruments and models. I find them typically on my British motorcycles used for fasteners under 1/4" diameter and brass stud and nut wire terminals in the electrical system. Along with these I also have a set of BA 1/4" drive sockets and a GTD BA tap and die set.
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BA was widely used in the electronics industry, English radios and such from before aboug 1960 are full of them, as were auto electrical systems. It's a fantastically weird system, in the way only the British could manage. It's all sensible and formulaic, and metric even. Except they converted to inches, and rounded, so stuff doesn't quite make sense.
Kinda looks like it doesn't it? Proto just says "extra wide capacity", but only rates it as having 1/2" opening capacity.
It actually opens to about 18mm (~11/16") - so noticeably wider than the rating. A 6" Crescent wrench though, opens to 15/16".
I don't know how much I "needed" it. I just thought it was fun. Feels good though. The surface finish seems a warmer color than chrome - Nickle plated maybe?
KnurledNut
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the 1 & 1/2" Veritas speed square.
I thought of this thread when I picked up this tiny square recently:
Been meaning to get a photo of this one, had it out last night to show my kids. My great-grandfather made it, he was a machinist at US Steel, Johnstown PA. The story is that this was a lunchtime/after hours project, probably sometime in the late 1930's. There's another one, I think my brother has it. Can't remember if it's bigger or smaller though.
Good for calling tiny meetings to order.
Good for calling tiny meetings to order.
Beerhippie
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A "tiny" depth gauge:
6 inches is a tiny depth gauge? Damn man i feel like my manhood personally getting attacked right nowA "tiny" depth gauge:
Mine can't quite beat that, but I picked up this head on ebay a while back and made a handle for it. I find it strangely handy sometimes.
These 2 little hand planes (and in particular the square) are also surprisingly useful. I bought the Veritas block plane mostly for models, but it even saw some use on a 24" cutting board I made for
last year. I picked up the Jorgensen for one project in particular, and it's proven to be a great $15 buy.
Needed a good way to flatten the inside of a cutout on some cherry, and this guy fit the bill perfectly.
This isn't really a tool, but I'm sure some here will appreciate it. These used to be used mostly (AFAIK) in model RC engines. When NGK discontinued them, other (mostly Chinese) manufacturers filled the void. These originals are very hard to come by nowadays. 1/4" threads and a 5/16" hex
orangeblood
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Mine can't quite beat that, but I picked up this head on ebay a while back and made a handle for it. I find it strangely handy sometimes.
FYI i bought one on ebay years ago that looks like yours. the seller said the head was as an exact copy of a paschal 1302.
d42jeep
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Some small screwdrivers I’ve gathered lately. 
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RTM
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Is the circled one a dart tip? I found one very similar at an ES, quite proud of this beefy awl. Got home, and found the hole on the back end to install the feathered bits. Was a duh moment, but it’s still in the awl pile.
Is the circled one a dart tip? I found one very similar at an ES, quite proud of this beefy awl. Got home, and found the hole on the back end to install the feathered bits. Was a duh moment, but it’s still in the awl pile.
I think that is (assuming a flat driver tip) is for a gun sight; I'm trying to remember which one as I have one...
Found my notes: Smith and Wesson K22 target sight adjuster = $$$
RTM
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Mine like that is Simaco
YUP that one is a smith & wesson post war sight tool. 9 row sight tool. Not worth as much as a pre war sight tool but still worth a hunk of change. Let me know if you are going to put it on ebay. I'll bid on it.Some small screwdrivers I’ve gathered lately.
-Don
I just checked there are several on ebay for $140 to $150 for the nine row sight tool. If you put it up on auction it will go for a little less but it will go for what people are really paying for them. A great find!
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Average depth gauge is 5 inches according to a science thing I read6 inches is a tiny depth gauge? Damn man i feel like my manhood personally getting attacked right now
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That circled driver is most likely an early screwdriver furnished with Smith & Wesson handguns. I have several but mine are blue.
Is the circled one a dart tip? I found one very similar at an ES, quite proud of this beefy awl. Got home, and found the hole on the back end to install the feathered bits. Was a duh moment, but it’s still in the awl pile.