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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: Papaw on May 07, 2012, 09:18:55 PM

Title: Twisty Screwdriver
Post by: Papaw on May 07, 2012, 09:18:55 PM

I bought this screwdriver in a lot off Etsy. It was $6 plus $1 shipping. Wood handle worn smooth from years of use and sweat, and has a crack from age. Bits of green and white paint have made their way onto this item as well. Measures 5.5" in length.

Title: Re: Twisty Screwdriver
Post by: Fins/413 on May 08, 2012, 04:39:36 AM

That is neat.

Title: Re: Twisty Screwdriver
Post by: Branson on May 08, 2012, 07:13:04 AM

Lovely!  And not a bad price, either.  Good score.

Title: Re: Twisty Screwdriver
Post by: Papaw on May 08, 2012, 07:43:34 AM

The tip has been redone poorly by a PO, but I'll be able to fix that easily without ruining the character of the screwdriver.

Title: Re: Twisty Screwdriver
Post by: Lump on May 08, 2012, 12:35:55 PM

Interesting. I wonder if it was always in that configuration by the original manufacturer? It can sometimes be hard to tell, with really old tools like that. Whatever the case, it's really cool.

Title: Re: Twisty Screwdriver
Post by: rusty on May 08, 2012, 04:44:19 PM

Are you sure it isn't a stuck push to turn screwdriver?

Title: Re: Twisty Screwdriver
Post by: Papaw on May 08, 2012, 07:58:29 PM

I'm sure it isn't, Rusty, it is only 5 1/2" long.
It looks to me like it was made twisty, not changed later.