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Offline john k

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Yankee type push screwdriver
« on: February 25, 2013, 10:23:18 AM »
I've had the spiral push screwdrivers for years.   Usually use them instead of screw gun, or anything with a tail on it.  Have some of the large Yankees 120s, and the 131As, Stanley as well as the original Yankees.  Found a NOS Millers Falls at an auction, still in the box, pack of bits unopened.   But the other day, I found one in a pawn shop.  Older maybe, wood grip, has a collet type holder, with the name George Gay Combination No.1, pat. 1892.   Has forward, lock, and reverse, and no spring assist on the spiral.   Is nickel plated.  Just a bit out of the ordinary in looks, I wonder how many different companies made these over the years?
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Re: Yankee type push screwdriver
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2013, 08:35:16 PM »
John, I was just doing a "Yankee" driver search within the past two weeks, and came across several sites that each added little tidbits to the story.

oldtoolsnstuff.com has some good info.
Also check out www.nickh.org/yankee
« Last Edit: February 25, 2013, 10:20:43 PM by bonneyman »
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