screwdriver

[1930]

I am looking for this screwdriver, it appears to be one of only two possabilitys for my own tool-kit. Any help would be appreciated with finding it. Possibly three different lengths were made and I would like to eventually find all 3 while I continue my research and try and pinpoint which my be correct

[1930]

I am also hoping that someone can help me identify these screwdrivers. I have collected them always thinking I was getting Dodge screwdrivers but just recenly someone on e-pay showed a screwdriver like the one I have shown in the post above.
Do you see how her hips just seem a little more slender??
I thought when I had seen it the seller had it all wrong but when I compared it to the photo above which is from a 27 parts book I started thinking that I have it all wrong.
The medium sized one in the picture below has me really scared because the ferrulle is different from the other two.
Didnt Ford also use a similar driver?
Are there any identifying marks on the Fords. I see none on these.
What do I really have here??

[keykeeper]

Those look amazing similar to some of these from the chevy tool site http://1940chevrolet.com/screwdrivers

p.s. I haven't forgot the pliers we spoke about, just got busy with some stuff. I'll get them out asap.

-aaron

[1930]

Thanks Aaron, I know there are some Ford guys on here so hopefully we can get a little more info. I have been wondering what happened to the pliers, I look forward to seeing them. I want them but dont want to look for any more since you told me you would send those.

[BRwrench]

The Ford screwdrivers are different from the ones you have pictured.   The Model T used one with a square shaft that goes all the way through the handle. The Model A, V-8, and N series tractors used  a screwdriver that had a round shaft that also went all the way through the handle. (I guess I need to figure out again how to post some pictures, I did post a few on the old site).

[1930]

Thanks BR. I guess I am confused on your meaning. The middle largest driver has a square shaft, the other two have a round shaft so I guess maybe my confusion is here.........had a round shaft that also went all the way through the handle. .........If you have pict. that would better help me understand my e-mail is jhason2@yahoo.com and I can post them here. Thanks

[BRwrench]

I will send you some pictures when I have time, probably next week. (going away this weekend)

[1930]

Sounds good, have fun

[RedVise]

1930, wanted you you to see these black handle screwdrivers. Seems to be the same shape wood handle as you show in your pic. However the ferrulles are different, the small one has a taper to it, and the bottom does not.
Um, the small one  indeed is bent, to, mmmm, allow for the curvature of the earth.

Brian L.

[1930]

Thanks Brian, if they are for sale than I would like them, the bottom one that you show appears to match the bottom one that I show, as Aaron pointed out some of these look similar to Chevy tool-kit drivers but the pict. are poor that the Chevy site shows so need to work on that further.
I am looking now for this driver, I am friendly with a gentleman in Canada that is a big of a Maxwell fanatic as I am Dodge and although he tells me that he has never seen a late model Maxwell screwdriver he has identified this as a possability solely based on screwdrivers of the era.
I am in the middle of tryig to contact all 21-25 Maxwel owners and 28-29 Dodge 25-26 Chrysler owners to narrow down what this part # 51825 might be.
Chances are slim ( although I did send a disposable camera this week to one old timer that says he has a driver but he is not sure if it is original ) that I may find this thing so I may have to settle for the time being for this driver I show here now. If anyone has one of these ( they came in various lengths ) ( desc in maxwell literauture states 51824 short and 51825 long ) I would like to have it.
The driver looks similar to an example I have posted above but the portion of the handle just before it enters the ferrule appear different.

[Sertis]

I have a similar screwdriver but the shank doesn't go to the end of the handle. The shank measures 3 1/8". I can't find any markings on it. I also have an older screwdriver that is marked "MARCY" on the shank but I can't find any information on it and hoping someone here can help me on both of these. Thanks.




MARCY screwdriver

[rusty]

> "MARCY"

Perhaps the Marcy Tool Works, Putnam,CT.
They are listed in motor age as making scrapers, and Iron age mentions that they are installing wood turning equiptment to make tool handles...(1921)
(Allie W. Marcy )
They are listed elsewhere under chisels also...screwdrivers seems plausable...

[1930]

Thats a pretty driver Sertis, let me know if its for sale

[Lewill2]

I rounded up this group in some of my stuff. #3 is the only one that I see that is marked. I believe it says Great Neck Tool Steel USA. Tool Steel and USA is worked in and around the Great Neck name. The shank goes through the handle and is peened over at the top of the handle. 9 3/8 inches over all length. Details are available on the others if there is intrest. #4 the shank is bent.

[1930]

Thanks for the effort Lewill, I dont think any of those quite match what I am looking for though, this driver does not have the pin thru the escutchion to hold it onto the handle. Look at this posted picture and let me know if this matches any you have, I think this picture will be much clearer