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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: J.A.F.E. on May 09, 2011, 11:39:09 PM

Title: Who Made This Screwdriver?
Post by: J.A.F.E. on May 09, 2011, 11:39:09 PM

I am rather taken with this unusual little ratcheting screwdriver. It works well in both directions and locks up as it should in the lock position. The only markings I can find are the "L" and "R" legends at the switch and U.S.A.

I would like to know about who made this when. Any info out there?

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(http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae275/thejafe/whatsit/100_2778.jpg)

Title: Re: Who Made This Screwdriver?
Post by: lauver on May 10, 2011, 05:05:21 PM

JAFE,

I frequently run into interesting plastic handled drivers with seemingly no brands or other I.D. on them.  I usually give the handles a quick scrub in solvent tank followed by anther scrub with dish soap, water, and a tooth brush.  Then I examine the handle under a desk lamp with a magnifying glass.  Many times I find a faint imprint where a name or other I.D. used to be printed.

You may have already tried this, but if not, you got nothing to loose.

Wish I could be more help.  Cute driver btw.   

Title: Re: Who Made This Screwdriver?
Post by: Papaw on May 10, 2011, 08:43:27 PM

Look for very small print around the bolster where the shaft enters the body.

Title: Re: Who Made This Screwdriver?
Post by: J.A.F.E. on May 11, 2011, 01:19:44 AM

I have just gone over it very carefully and can not find anything in the handle or the bolster. Good suggestions but I can find nothing.

Title: Re: Who Made This Screwdriver?
Post by: lauver on May 13, 2011, 08:33:55 AM

How about "The JAFE Ratcheting Driver"?  Got some small  letter stamps?

Title: Re: Who Made This Screwdriver?
Post by: J.A.F.E. on May 18, 2011, 11:25:33 PM

Not a bad idea lauver. I just need to find some 1/16 or 3/64 stamps.

Title: Re: Who Made This Screwdriver?
Post by: rusty on May 19, 2011, 06:52:12 PM

The Jaf-e-matic - It rotates!, it ratchets! it rattles! it reverses!
 Get yours today!
Just call the toll free number on your screen  within the next 12 seconds...

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