Tuffy Screw Driver Set

[Lewill2]

If you saved up your rainy day fund and are into Tuffy screw drivers there is a 3 piece set with aluminum handles and aluminum fold out levers in the box on eBay. Just a little pricey but looks like a nice set if you are into that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TUFFY-3-Piece-Power-Arm-Driver-Screwdriver-Set-IN-BOX-Swallow-Airplane-Wichita-/122412444620?hash=item1c8059abcc:g:6JYAAOSwuLZY1B02

[p_toad]

interesting, but you're right; a little rich for my blood

[rustyfordgarage]

They are really cool though.  Are there any other screwdrivers that were made like that?

[mikeswrenches]

Those were also available in a philips head. Stamped inside the lever piece it is usually marked Swallow Aircraft or Airplane Co., I don't remember exactly.
As I remember, the story is that these were used by the women who worked in the airplane factories during WW2 so they could get a little additional leverage when tightening screws.

That price is a bit high, although the box and that it's a set would add some value. They are scarce but certainly not rare or uncommon.

Mike

[dennis 49]

Rare, new in the box,who buys new tools and saves the box ?

[skipskip]

Many more people than you might imagine

[Plyerman]

To collectors, the box is oftentimes more valuable than the tool. Crazy, I know.

[lptools]

Hello, I have a few empty boxes that I have purchased in the past, hoping to someday find the tool. Reverse psychology? Empty wooden brace bit, & wrench boxes, and any Stanley Plane box that is in good condition. Regards, Lou