Davor Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 This was excellent practice, I made it from a coiled spring 12 mm thick (just under half an inch). So I had to do some straightening, some upsetting on the handle part, tapering it, upsetting on the other side and flattening it out. All the basic operations. Not much to look at but I do have some ideas for another screwdriver. Also while I was waiting for it to heat I hammered some small hooks from old broken screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 That is a very comfortable looking screw driver. Straightening, tapering, shaping it all is great practice. I also make small items while waiting for larger ones to heat. Small things help with hammer control. Nice job! Mark <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Greetings Davor, Nice work... It is nice when you end up with a useable product from practice. The words of a past mechanic.. " A SCREWDRIVER IS JUST A SCREWDRIVER WHEN ITS NOT A PRYBAR " Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Nothing like using tools that you made yourself and that's a nice one. The only knives I ever use are the ones I made. Not only for the sense of satisfaction but because I know they're sharpest and hold an edge better than store bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natkova Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Good look like quality screwdriver.Not like in these days screwdrrivers. With these day fi try to unscrew thread.I will a and up with mesing head of crew or screwdriver will get dull form trying and trying to unscrew thread.Old people use to said if screw is rusty and can't be unscrewd use hammer and it somekind get loose i dont know is this true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davor Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yours looks like a classic old time screwdriver. I still have one that my Grandfather used to drive wood screws into tables & chairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camero68 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Great looking screw driver, like how you placed the handle, looks really sturdy. Like also those pretty hooks too. Can't beat making own tools, convenient and you know that it suits your own needs. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davor Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Two more, just an idea I wanted to create. Riveted antler handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Cordless screw driver - awesome what a concept!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleycopa Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Nice Looking Tools. Did you harden and heat treat the working ends or just use them as forged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davor Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 I left it as forged, I thought about heat treating it as a cold chisel, but I have a nasty habit of using my screwdrivers as small pry bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Crosby Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Great if you have a screw loose! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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