... and was going to toss a damaged screwdriver- then I thought, hmmm, I have a couple of boar knots upstairs.
Oh that is great! Did you just drill to knot size and depth? What do you use for glue? Epoxy I'm guessing.
Very cool. Did the screwdriver part break off? Imagine it’s doable if you gave a drill press. I think I had a craftsman bottle opener somewhere.
this would go great with the craftsman keychain screwdriver you posted before. These are truly relics from a bygone era. Lol.
Focusing on the very start of the project - how did you get the screwdriver out of the handle? Otherwise, drilling into steel would be a real challenge.
How did you get the screwdriver out of the handle? Otherwise, drilling into steel would be a real challenge.
It's really easy. Clamp the screwdriver end in a vise vertically with the handle on top, then gently pry up the handle with a pry bar. If you use slow steady pressure, it pops right off with no damage to the handle at all. Takes about 5 seconds.
Great idea! I'll have to try that with some broken tool. Thanks.
Yes, me too.Looks awesome @luvmysuper ! I am a fan of old craftsman stuff. I have a whole set of craftsman BBQ tools with those same handles.
When Sears was on its last legs (Maybe for the 10th time) I got a bunch of new stuff. Got a new set of screwdrivers and wrenches. Etc. I can see that estate sales is a much more affordable option. But it will be interesting to see what comes from this new factory venture.Yes, me too.
I have several different types of bottle openers as well, the screwdriver handle, the wrench, and the red LED Keychain.
If you haven't heard, Stanley Black and Decker (who bought Craftsman from Sears) is opening a factory in Texas to make Craftsman forged hand tools in the US again.
I have an old set of Craftsman screwdrivers. My first thought was, "I wonder what size 2-band Shavemac, Rudy could drop into it."
This boar knot I have is pretty small, and it was a tight fit. Granted, it was a stubby screwdriver handle, but even the huge handles are longer, but not too much wider. I don't know that a decent sized badger knot would fit in one of these unmodified.
I discovered this when I mounted my Drill Press chuck key into a Craftsman Handle to make it easier to get a good grip.
Can't take credit for it, came from a guy on another forum.That's a brilliant idea as well!
First I've heard of it, so you get the credit!Can't take credit for it, came from a guy on another forum.