Yes, I know this is trivial, but when I do something dumb it irritates
me. I am (ever so slowly) tearing down my smashed metal shed, using my
cordless drill with a nutdriver bit, and a Fuller 6-in-1 screwdriver to
keep the screw head end from turning. Using that because it has a nice
fat handle, and shaft is short enough that I can reach around the
corners, and 'see' with my fingertips to get on the screws.

All that worked good for about an hour, and then I fat-fingered the
thing, and it flew and bounced. Found the handle right away, but no sign
of the bit. #2 Phillips one end, wide flat blade on the other. It was
only a five-buck screwdriver, but I LIKED it, and it fit my hand well. I
have a couple dozen driver bits, but they are all 1/4" hex cross
section. Does anyone sell 5/16" hex shaft bits? I've been looking as I
run my other errands, but no joy. And nobody around here carries Fuller
(other than pliers) any more, that I have found. Yes, I checked vendor
web site, and the handle style I have is apparently no more, replaced by
something that looks (aside from plastic color) just like the
made-in-China 6-in-1's that Menards sells. I have a couple of those for
the minimalist car glove box tool kits, but the bits are not the same-
magnetic, not the little ball bearings.

I know, if this is the worst thing that happens to me this month, I am a
lucky man. But it is just eating at me, that bladeless handle staring at
me from the tote tray.

--
aem sends...

I hear you. I think Home Depot had something like what you
seek. One parts house has 10 way screw drivers, which have
5/16 push in ends. But, I'd check HD, first.

--
Christopher A. Young
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"aemeijers" wrote in message
...
Yes, I know this is trivial, but when I do something dumb it
irritates
me. I am (ever so slowly) tearing down my smashed metal
shed, using my
cordless drill with a nutdriver bit, and a Fuller 6-in-1
screwdriver to
keep the screw head end from turning. Using that because it
has a nice
fat handle, and shaft is short enough that I can reach
around the
corners, and 'see' with my fingertips to get on the screws.

All that worked good for about an hour, and then I
fat-fingered the
thing, and it flew and bounced. Found the handle right away,
but no sign
of the bit. #2 Phillips one end, wide flat blade on the
other. It was
only a five-buck screwdriver, but I LIKED it, and it fit my
hand well. I
have a couple dozen driver bits, but they are all 1/4" hex
cross
section. Does anyone sell 5/16" hex shaft bits? I've been
looking as I
run my other errands, but no joy. And nobody around here
carries Fuller
(other than pliers) any more, that I have found. Yes, I
checked vendor
web site, and the handle style I have is apparently no more,
replaced by
something that looks (aside from plastic color) just like
the
made-in-China 6-in-1's that Menards sells. I have a couple
of those for
the minimalist car glove box tool kits, but the bits are not
the same-
magnetic, not the little ball bearings.

I know, if this is the worst thing that happens to me this
month, I am a
lucky man. But it is just eating at me, that bladeless
handle staring at
me from the tote tray.

--
aem sends...

On Sep 25, 8:19*pm, aemeijers wrote:
Yes, I know this is trivial, but when I do something dumb it irritates
me. I am (ever so slowly) tearing down my smashed metal shed, using my
cordless drill with a nutdriver bit, and a Fuller 6-in-1 screwdriver to
keep the screw head end from turning. Using that because it has a nice
fat handle, and shaft is short enough that I can reach around the
corners, and 'see' with my fingertips to get on the screws.

All that worked good for about an hour, and then I fat-fingered the
thing, and it flew and bounced. Found the handle right away, but no sign
of the bit. #2 Phillips one end, wide flat blade on the other. It was
only a five-buck screwdriver, but I LIKED it, and it fit my hand well. I
have a couple dozen driver bits, but they are all 1/4" hex cross
section. Does anyone sell 5/16" hex shaft bits? I've been looking as I
run my other errands, but no joy. And nobody around here carries Fuller
(other than pliers) any more, that I have found. Yes, I checked vendor
web site, and the handle style I have is apparently no more, replaced by
something that looks (aside from plastic color) just like the
made-in-China 6-in-1's that Menards sells. I have a couple of those for
the minimalist car glove box tool kits, but the bits are not the same-
magnetic, not the little ball bearings.

I know, if this is the worst thing that happens to me this month, I am a
lucky man. But it is just eating at me, that bladeless handle staring at
me from the tote tray.

--
aem sends...

Matco or Mac tools. They are standard size for the hand impact
drivers. Others might also have them.

Joe

On 9/25/2011 10:42 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
I hear you. I think Home Depot had something like what you
seek. One parts house has 10 way screw drivers, which have
5/16 push in ends. But, I'd check HD, first.


Nearest HD to here is a good half-hour down the big road. Don't get over
there too often, but maybe I'll stick a note on the dashboard to look
there next time I am over that way....

--
aem sends...

On Sep 25, 10:15*pm, aemeijers wrote:
On 9/25/2011 10:42 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:

I hear you. I think Home Depot had something like what you
seek. One parts house has 10 way screw drivers, which have
5/16 push in ends. But, I'd check HD, first.

Nearest HD to here is a good half-hour down the big road. Don't get over
there too often, but maybe I'll stick a note on the dashboard to look
there next time I am over that way....

--
aem sends...

Don't you have an ACE hardware or something else locally?

On 9/25/2011 9:19 PM, aemeijers wrote:
Yes, I know this is trivial, but when I do something dumb it irritates
me. I am (ever so slowly) tearing down my smashed metal shed, using my
cordless drill with a nutdriver bit, and a Fuller 6-in-1 screwdriver to
keep the screw head end from turning. Using that because it has a nice
fat handle, and shaft is short enough that I can reach around the
corners, and 'see' with my fingertips to get on the screws.

All that worked good for about an hour, and then I fat-fingered the
thing, and it flew and bounced. Found the handle right away, but no sign
of the bit. #2 Phillips one end, wide flat blade on the other. It was
only a five-buck screwdriver, but I LIKED it, and it fit my hand well. I
have a couple dozen driver bits, but they are all 1/4" hex cross
section. Does anyone sell 5/16" hex shaft bits? I've been looking as I
run my other errands, but no joy. And nobody around here carries Fuller
(other than pliers) any more, that I have found. Yes, I checked vendor
web site, and the handle style I have is apparently no more, replaced by
something that looks (aside from plastic color) just like the
made-in-China 6-in-1's that Menards sells. I have a couple of those for
the minimalist car glove box tool kits, but the bits are not the same-
magnetic, not the little ball bearings.

I know, if this is the worst thing that happens to me this month, I am a
lucky man. But it is just eating at me, that bladeless handle staring at
me from the tote tray.


No Ace in this town either- just Aco.

Guess I need to start making a list for the next time I am over in the
'big city' one town over. Actually smaller, but because it is sort of a
college town, it has much wider retail choices...

--
aem sends...

aemeijers wrote:
Yes, I know this is trivial, but when I do something dumb it irritates
me. I am (ever so slowly) tearing down my smashed metal shed, using my
cordless drill with a nutdriver bit, and a Fuller 6-in-1 screwdriver
to keep the screw head end from turning. Using that because it has a
nice fat handle, and shaft is short enough that I can reach around the
corners, and 'see' with my fingertips to get on the screws.

All that worked good for about an hour, and then I fat-fingered the
thing, and it flew and bounced. Found the handle right away, but no
sign of the bit. #2 Phillips one end, wide flat blade on the other.
It was only a five-buck screwdriver, but I LIKED it, and it fit my
hand well. I have a couple dozen driver bits, but they are all 1/4"
hex cross section. Does anyone sell 5/16" hex shaft bits? I've been
looking as I run my other errands, but no joy. And nobody around here
carries Fuller (other than pliers) any more, that I have found. Yes,
I checked vendor web site, and the handle style I have is apparently
no more, replaced by something that looks (aside from plastic color)
just like the made-in-China 6-in-1's that Menards sells. I have a
couple of those for the minimalist car glove box tool kits, but the
bits are not the same- magnetic, not the little ball bearings.

I know, if this is the worst thing that happens to me this month, I
am a lucky man. But it is just eating at me, that bladeless handle
staring at me from the tote tray.

Got a big magnet you can sweep through the grass?

"aemeijers" wrote in message
...
On 9/25/2011 10:42 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
I hear you. I think Home Depot had something like what you
seek. One parts house has 10 way screw drivers, which have
5/16 push in ends. But, I'd check HD, first.


Nearest HD to here is a good half-hour down the big road. Don't get over
there too often, but maybe I'll stick a note on the dashboard to look
there next time I am over that way....

--
aem sends...

Don't worry about forgetting them. They always have that good stuff right
there at the checkout counter. I don't know who decides what goes on the
checkout counter, and where they find it, but it's some good stuff. I got
my Glover's Pocket Ref like that, plus half a dozen other tools. And I have
seen those 5/16 shaft screwdrivers. Most are 1/4" shaft, but soft metal,
and junk after you use it more than once. And not even then if you have any
real twisting going on.

Steve

"aemeijers" wrote


Guess I need to start making a list for the next time I am over in the
'big city' one town over. Actually smaller, but because it is sort of a
college town, it has much wider retail choices...

--
aem sends...

Don't you just take several hundred dollars and walk all the aisles? That's
what I do.

Steve ;-)

"HeyBub" wrote


Got a big magnet you can sweep through the grass?

Get a metal detector, and you'll get enough to go to McDonald's.

Steve

Steve B wrote:
"HeyBub" wrote


Got a big magnet you can sweep through the grass?

Get a metal detector, and you'll get enough to go to McDonald's.


It's easier to look under the couch cushions...

On 9/26/2011 7:48 AM, HeyBub wrote:
aemeijers wrote:
Yes, I know this is trivial, but when I do something dumb it irritates
me. I am (ever so slowly) tearing down my smashed metal shed, using my
cordless drill with a nutdriver bit, and a Fuller 6-in-1 screwdriver
to keep the screw head end from turning. Using that because it has a
nice fat handle, and shaft is short enough that I can reach around the
corners, and 'see' with my fingertips to get on the screws.

All that worked good for about an hour, and then I fat-fingered the
thing, and it flew and bounced. Found the handle right away, but no
sign of the bit. #2 Phillips one end, wide flat blade on the other.
It was only a five-buck screwdriver, but I LIKED it, and it fit my
hand well. I have a couple dozen driver bits, but they are all 1/4"
hex cross section. Does anyone sell 5/16" hex shaft bits? I've been
looking as I run my other errands, but no joy. And nobody around here
carries Fuller (other than pliers) any more, that I have found. Yes,
I checked vendor web site, and the handle style I have is apparently
no more, replaced by something that looks (aside from plastic color)
just like the made-in-China 6-in-1's that Menards sells. I have a
couple of those for the minimalist car glove box tool kits, but the
bits are not the same- magnetic, not the little ball bearings.

I know, if this is the worst thing that happens to me this month, I
am a lucky man. But it is just eating at me, that bladeless handle
staring at me from the tote tray.

Got a big magnet you can sweep through the grass?



Been trying that the last 3 nights, as I take off a few panels after
work. HF magnet-on-a stick, and a toy metal detector. Took the gables
down tonight. Thought I lost a nutdriver bit for a few minutes, but
managed to find it. Gotta stop buying my driver bits and extensions at
HF, I guess- the fit is a little sloppy. Got the bent parts off, mostly,
so the rest should come apart easier. Hard to remove a stove bolt when
the head is wrapped in bent metal.

Hope I get it all down. and find somebody to assemble the new one,
before the first snow. My garage is shoehorn-full with the cars, the
mowers, the snowblower, etc. And my BIL worked so hard on that
Adirondack chair they gave me, I really don't wanna leave it out in the
weather all winter.

--
aem sends...

Whoever suggested Ace hardware, thanks. At least according to their web
site, looks like they have it:
http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...Id=52784344174

And it turns out they have a store closer than I thought, 7-8 miles from
here, over in the tiny county seat of Marshall, MI.

I suppose I oughta call before I make the drive...

--
aem sends....