A screwdriver for all occasions

I made a new multi-screwdriver today. Some of you may be interested in the design.

I made one of these before but gave it away. It really was a great driver, so I had planned to make another. Here it is.

The heart of the screwdriver is a snap-on type connector (this one had a black anodised finish - which I wire brushed off). I really am not mad about the magnetic tips as these can fail and the ends drop out. The wood is Jarrah.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...rewdriver1.jpg

I added a birdcage awl to the set. This is particularly useful when starting a screw hole.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...rewdriver2.jpg

There are a large number of ends available. Here are a few ..

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...rewdriver3.jpg

Regards from Perth

Derek

looks like a nice tool but how does it feel in the hand? Thats what makes or breaks a good screwdriver.
Where did u buy the screwdriver mechanism?

Extremely comfortable. I should have put in something for scale. It fits snug in the palm.

Fitting available at Bunnings.

Regards from Perth

Derek

I like it Derek, looks much nicer than the plastic handled ones. What sort of lathe did you use to turn the handle?

I have played with a bit of turning myself basically for tool handles but eventually became a little frustrated with my GMC lathe. I am aware that you bought one as well a little while ago, are you still using it or have you upgraded?

PS you may have already posted this but it would be good to see a step to step post of the process you go through to make one of these handles. They really look the part.

regards

Marios

Hi Marios

These tools should be child's play for anyone with a half-decent lathe. The GMC does not fit into this category. I have a Jet mini.

Regards from Perth

Derek

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Originally Posted by Rattrap

looks like a nice tool but how does it feel in the hand? Thats what makes or breaks a good screwdriver.

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I agree feel is really important especially when you're stuck in that awkward position with 2 screws in your mouth and can't see the hole too well.

Derek, it looks great. I can tell from here it looks real comfy - I see you made good use of a plumbing olive again - is it a 20 or 25 mm size ?

Now that looks good and I'm sure feels good.
I bought an adapter to go in my Yankee screwdrivers so that I can use other bits in it.
Your method is far more elegant and space saving.
Jim

Looks great:2tsup:
damn another item to add to the list of "must Do":rolleyes:

Straight in at Number One on my list of good reasons to buy a lathe! That is the sort of tool I would carry everywhere.

Now if you can just sort out some sort of container in the handle to keep the bits in, you'd be in business - probably literally!

Great work Derek :2tsup:.

I was thinking of something similar myself, but as usual, still just an idea :-. I was going to hollow the handle and thread an endcap, so I could store all the bits, similar to other plastic versions around.