Today's road trip surfaced the following drivers; from the top:
9/32" nutdriver with markings "Spintite" - I know I've seen this before in a wood handle, but can't recall who made them.
Thorsen 066 9" #3 slotted - another for the display boards
Thorsen 081 3" #2 slotted - I solicit input on how to remove the red paint without damaging the driver
Snap-On SDDP22 3" #2 yellow handled slotted
Fuller 304 3" #2 slotted
Blackhawk ST1146 3-1/4" #2 slotted
unknown maker wood handled 6" slotted - the only markings I can find are "tempered USA". There MAY have been something before tempered that I'm just not able to make out.
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If I'm not mistaken, Walden Worcester made a line of SpinTite wood handle nut drivers.
I think I have a couple out in the shed. (With your name on them, of course, if you want 'em!)
As for that red paint, is it a plastic handle underneath? I would try boiling it off in hot water. I wouldn't try anything too strong like acetone or paint thinner, it may soften the handle beyond repair.
I have also had luck getting hard plastic driver handles with paint splatters clean with a very fine wire wheel, it actually seemed to buff the plastic somewhat.
YEP, that's it. Walden. Thanks!
Yes, plastic handled. It does not seem to have adhered well. I was able to scratch some off with a finger nail. I like the idea of hot water. I will try that first...maybe something short of boiling.
A somewhat unknown paint remover is brake fluid. Rub on, let set only one or two minutes, Wash off thoroughly. Takes paint right off trim, bumpers, and some plastic I have tried.
I'd say 180 degree water did fairly well. It took 5 scrubs in between 10 minute soaks.
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