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Title: Wood Handle Screwdriver
Post by: lptools on September 21, 2017, 04:37:25 PM

Hello, I am still putting away stuff from the spring, and I came across this one. On the hex area of the shank, just below the handle is a stamp. MER ? ?  I am unable to make out what I am guessing are the last 2 letters. Also 8"at bottom left, and to the bottom right are two more symbols, letters or numbers , I am not sure. Thanks, Lou

Title: Re: Wood Handle Screwdriver
Post by: mikeswrenches on September 21, 2017, 04:49:11 PM

MERIT

Mike

Title: Re: Wood Handle Screwdriver
Post by: Papaw on September 21, 2017, 04:59:12 PM

Merit was a lower-cost alternatives to the Craftsman selections.

Title: Re: Wood Handle Screwdriver
Post by: lptools on September 21, 2017, 07:24:15 PM

Hello, guys. Thanks for the info. I also have a similar style PEXTO, I believe it has the same hex under the handle. Any connection?  Thanks, Lou

Title: Re: Wood Handle Screwdriver
Post by: EVILDR235 on September 21, 2017, 09:33:33 PM

I never knew Merit was connected to Sears. I believe I have a set of ignition wrenches with that name.

EvilDr235

Title: Re: Wood Handle Screwdriver
Post by: mikeswrenches on September 22, 2017, 05:12:23 PM

I had/have one that is marked "True Value".

Mike