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Is there a name for this type of screwdriver?

Started by coolford, April 04, 2018, 05:11:48 PM

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coolford

No marks on this screwdriver, wood handle, about 13 inches long and has Philips bit but can be changed to others.  I would call it a speedy driver, but ?????

oldgoaly

I've seen electricians use these for finishing off the receptacles and light switches.
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lptools

Hello, Coolford. That is what I would say , too. Speed Screwdriver, and what oldgoaly said. Regards,Lou
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toolman

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Quote from: coolford on April 04, 2018, 05:11:48 PM
No marks on this screwdriver, wood handle, about 13 inches long and has Philips bit but can be changed to others.  I would call it a speedy driver, but ?????



I believe you are correct, in a "speedy driver". I have owned one for years, and if i could find it in my pile i would post it. My homework, (as i remember), indicated they were used in the aircraft industry, and usually had a removable "deburring bit" installed, for countersunk rivet hole clean up.
Here is a similar one i found online. PS: As i remember, also used on Dzus panel fastener install and removal.


https://www.browntool.com/Listview/tabid/344/ProductID/2802/Default.aspx



toolman

The one thing i forgot to add to the description, was "Dogleg". So, a "Vintage, Dogleg Deburring tool", is my last, best and final answer, as far as the correct name, or term of your tool. You will need to look at an old aviation hand tools catalog to see the wood handled one, as it is old school, or you may find one,  on one of the many tool auctions online.

coolford

I was a pilot and maintenance officer back in the days we had the Dzus fasteners. However, I never came across a tool like this one.  As I said, this one has a #2 Phillips in the end.  Thanks all for the input.

Bill Houghton

Quote from: toolman on April 05, 2018, 09:26:32 PM
The one thing i forgot to add to the description, was "Dogleg". So, a "Vintage, Dogleg Deburring tool", is my last, best and final answer, as far as the correct name, or term of your tool. You will need to look at an old aviation hand tools catalog to see the wood handled one, as it is old school, or you may find one,  on one of the many tool auctions online.
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