Need a hand plane screwdriver

[Vann]

Some lever caps are intended to be used as screwdrivers and some aren't. The two brass/bronze WS lever caps are designed with the cap-iron screw in mind. The cast iron Kunz lever cap sure wasn't.

Cheers, Vann.

[Basilg]

This driver was made from and old spade bit, a piece of scrap Oak and brass from a scrap plumbing fitting. Unnecessary, but never the less, something I enjoyed doing for zero cost, other than my time.

Regards

[derekcohen]

Hi Basil

Very nice. It is very satisfying to enhance your pleasure in woodworking. I think that's what it is all about.

Merry Christmas!

Regards from Perth

Derek

[brontehls]

Thanks to all, I've considered both views but still feel that there's value in a dedicated screwdriver, they aren't too difficult to make and they'll at least leave the screw in a good state. While it's not an urgent project it's another one to on the to do list.

Lee Valley/Veritas used to sell a key ring screwdriver and may still do so

Its like a big washer with a taper so that you turn it in the slot till it is a good fit

So cheap that they will only sell them in multipacks and they fit the slot well

You can put them on a loop of string and have them wherever you need them

Neil

[brontehls]

bad manners to reply to myself but

Still listed by leevalley as pocket screwdrivers at $9.95 Can a dozen

Neil