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Title: US screwdrivers
Post by: john k on March 22, 2022, 01:22:19 PM

I call them US screwdrivers for they are in the original box with the government stock #.   Not sure why the military needed a precision jewelers set, but radio, radar, techs had a need surely.   Sure wish the one missing wasnt.  Found them at an estate sale.  Just under $3, so dont think I was stung too badly.  The hex heads are plastic,  and turn freely.   Dont think I will see another set.  Anyone have a set?

Title: Re: US screwdrivers
Post by: Bill Houghton on March 22, 2022, 03:06:24 PM

They resemble Starretts, although Starretts don't usually have plastic heads.

Title: Re: US screwdrivers
Post by: lptools on March 23, 2022, 08:05:39 AM

Nice grab on the screwdrivers!!

Title: Re: US screwdrivers
Post by: Analog on March 23, 2022, 10:07:10 AM

Nice set. Are the plastic heads grey or black? I recall that most of the screwdrivers that were in the Army issued tool kits (TK-101) that I used in the 70's had grey handles. These were made by various manufactures, probably contract specs. Does anyone else recall these or have come across them?
 

Title: Re: US screwdrivers
Post by: john k on March 23, 2022, 11:03:57 PM

These are a dark gray

Title: Re: US screwdrivers
Post by: JoeCB on March 25, 2022, 01:35:54 PM

That looks like a US Government/ Military stock number on the box.

Joe B

Title: Re: US screwdrivers
Post by: four.cycle on April 01, 2022, 11:00:52 AM

NSN = "National Stock Number" - just plug the number into Google with "NSN" in front of it:

https://www.wrighttoolcompany.com/product/jewelers-screwdriver-set-6-piece/

probably made by other companies as well, I'd imagine.