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Offline john k

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US screwdrivers
« 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?
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Offline Bill Houghton

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Re: US screwdrivers
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2022, 03:06:24 PM »
They resemble Starretts, although Starretts don't usually have plastic heads.
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Offline lptools

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Re: US screwdrivers
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2022, 08:05:39 AM »
Nice grab on the screwdrivers!!
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Re: US screwdrivers
« Reply #3 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?
 
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Offline john k

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Re: US screwdrivers
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2022, 11:03:57 PM »
These are a dark gray
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Offline JoeCB

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Re: US screwdrivers
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2022, 01:35:54 PM »
That looks like a US Government/ Military stock number on the box.

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Offline four.cycle

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Re: US screwdrivers
« Reply #6 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.
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