screwdriver shanks

[Rich Noterman]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a nice set of screwdriver shanks that I can make a custom handle for gifts. Lee Valley used to carry them, but their website says they are no longer available. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks for the help

Rich

[Marvin Hasenak]

I buy 1/4" hex shank screwdriver extension bit holders off the auction site. I make the handle and epoxy the hex end into a 1/4 drilled hole. Along with a double ended Phillips and flat screwdriver bit makes a set.
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[John K Jordan]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a nice set of screwdriver shanks that I can make a custom handle for gifts. Lee Valley used to carry them, but their website says they are no longer available. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks for the help

Rich

I bought a couple of these and helped kids make presents for parents.
https://www.chefwarekits.com/woodturning-tools/hand-tool-kits/screw-driver-kit-brass-heavy-duty-woodturning-kit.html

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JKJ

[Paul Williams]

I buy cheap plastic handled 4 in one or 6 in one, depending on how you count, from Menards when they are on sale for $2 and sometimes $1. I turn off the plastic to salvage the hex holder. Turn a wood handle, glue in the holder, and reuse all of the screw driver parts.

I have also bought small sets of hex holders with a handful of small bits. Turn a handle similar to Marvin's. Hollow it. Insert a trim screw in the center with length that just comes to the opening. Turn a cover with a magnet that catches the screw. Store the bits in the hollowed out handle and you have a nice gift. Hope that is clear enough.

[John King]

I purchase 6-in-1 screwdrivers at Home Depot. See at https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-3-1-4-in-6-in-1-Screwdriver-120SD12D/100137978. Remove plastic handle. Salvage all metal parts. Turn wood handle. Mount salvaged metal parts in wood handle. You are done. - John

[Marvin Hasenak]

This was also a favorite for a lot of people. I gave these to people as thank you gifts at Christmas. A few years ago my mechanic went crazy over his, he had 4 mechanics working for him, I gave each of them a set. Today I still get preferential treatment when I show up.

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[Bruce Schoenleber]

Also Harbor Freight for the 6-in-1 drivers. Dirt cheap at their tent sales and promo's. I just turn off the plastic handles.