mrsswordfisherman Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Without looking at it closely, I would say its a flat blade screwdriver with a locking tongue to hold a screw in place on the end of the blade. You hold the screw on the end with your fingers and then slide the ferule near the handle to lock the screw in place. You can then insert the screw and screw driver into a hole or recess and get the screw started in its threaded hole without it falling off the end screwdriver. One end of the blade appears to have a piece broken off the corner. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 A trick question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks John and no not a trick question I am in a group that posts up old Australiana and no-one really knows what it is. Some said and awl, a reamer etc John it does open up like you suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Donna , John is correct , a screw driver with a locking device. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks John and no not a trick question I am in a group that posts up old Australiana and no-one really knows what it is. Some said and awl, a reamer etc John it does open up like you suggested. I am in John's camp on this one but I was wondering about a few things. The tongue seems to protrude from the end of the tool. Is the tongue still free to move? Can you insert a screw and see if it can be locked in place with the mechanism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Hull Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 And now they invented magnetic screw drivers =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Here are more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Could it be an old torque screwdriver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 And now they invented magnetic screw drivers =) You know you can make any screwdriver magnetic or any piece of steel by rubbing a magnet over it a few times in the same direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 And now they invented magnetic screw drivers =) Yes - but these type of screw drivers are typically used by the electrical trade as such brass screws are often used - brass not surprisingly is not magnetic Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) You know you can make any screwdriver magnetic or any piece of steel by rubbing a magnet over it a few times in the same direction. Yeh but you cant pick up brass screws like this one can. Edit Beaten by a second by BloodKnot We had a couple of these kicking around at Garden Island when i was an apprentice there a million years ago Dave Edited September 16, 2014 by davemmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Mrsswordie you have got 11 posts so far on an old screwdriver & have exposed a couple of the sites tool junkies into the bargain - well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Yeh but you cant pick up brass screws like this one can. Edit Beaten by a second by BloodKnot We had a couple of these kicking around at Garden Island when i was an apprentice there a million years ago Dave I know. Same with stainless bolts. Just saying you can make a screwdriver magnetic yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Mrsswordie you have got 11 posts so far on an old screwdriver & have exposed a couple of the sites tool junkies into the bargain - well done Love it John and I will go back now and let them know that I found the answer on fishraider ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have a mate who collects tools. He had some of the oddest and most specialised tools I have ever seen including some evil looking medical tools that would make you shudder when he told you what they were for. (he says crossing his legs and frowning) Often though, I would ask him what that tool was for and he would reply with something like "I don't know, but I've got half a dozen of 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 very good work boys How about this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish-On Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 A dentist tool for pulling teeth...lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Wire twister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yep wire twister still used mainly by concreters to hold the mesh re bar together before pouring concrete slabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yep wire twister still used mainly by concreters to hold the mesh re bar together before pouring concrete slabs. Thanks Trevor and Ryder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 A smaller model was used in the engine overhaul section of Qantas in the sixties where they were used to wire adjacent bolts in turbine casing to ensure that they did not come undone. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocler Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was given a pair of those pliers the other day from my father (now 87), he also worked for Qantas. I used to borrow them when doing the fencing for my horses. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I was given a pair of those pliers the other day from my father (now 87), he also worked for Qantas. I used to borrow them when doing the fencing for my horses. J It's a small world isn't? Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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