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These are the screwdrivers I made for my Dads festiva present. The tips and brass ferrules are from Lee Valley and the screwdrivers tips look really good. The darkest, standard tips are made of Leburnum, Robertsons are Black Locus and the Phillips are Arbutus. The stand is made of Walnut and was good practice at hand cut dovetails. These were made to be users and hopefully he does use them. I have seen a number of these on Lumberjocks and now I am making a set for myself. Thanks for looking and I would be happy to answer any questions and welcome any critiques.
-- Alan, Prince George
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rance
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#1 posted 902 days ago
I like the fact that each one is a different size. Easier to identify quickly. Beautiful choice of wood and nice finish. They look a little block-ey, but that could just be the pic playing games with me. Nice job.
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#2 posted 902 days ago
Good job Alan! I always like using tools that I had a part in making.
-- And Still Too Short - "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon
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#3 posted 902 days ago
That looks like a set of screwdriver a father would like. The stand is also a very nice touch. Nice selection of wood.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
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#4 posted 902 days ago
I recognized those shanks. I have a set on order even as we speak, though since I have no lathe, I’ll be making octagonal handles and doing some shaping with rasp, file, and sanders… Nice job with “color coding” the handles. I’ll have to remember to do something similar.
Roger
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#5 posted 902 days ago
very nice. I’m gonna get that set of driver steels from Lee Valley… (I think thats who has em). I like your idea of the different woods for slotted/phillips/square, etc…. A quick look at the handles would let you know what yer lookin fer. Thnx fer postin. and again, very nice
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#6 posted 902 days ago
Those are so nice, one wouldn’t want to use them for fear of damaging them! Nice Work!
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DragonLady
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#7 posted 902 days ago
Those are beautiful, and will be a pleasure to use, I’m sure. I do like the different woods for different tips!
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PurpLev
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#8 posted 902 days ago
woha, beautiful job on those handles – the finish looks fantastic!
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#9 posted 902 days ago
Very nice.
I’m sure he will enjoy using them.
jamie
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#10 posted 902 days ago
They look great, and I especially like the holder/stand. I can’t wait to order some of these to give them a try. I did some toy ones a while back with a “cup” routed into the blank before they were turned. I bet this would be a good excuse to try it again with a non-toy. :)
Good work, and thanks for sharing! :)
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#11 posted 902 days ago
Nice work, on the screwdrivers.
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#12 posted 901 days ago
Very well done and a great idea for a gift in the future.
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mafe
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#13 posted 901 days ago
So nice set, and stand.
Best thoughts and happy newyear,
MaFe
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Alan
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#14 posted 901 days ago
Thanks for the commments all. If I was to change anything I think I would make the small ones a little thinner.
-- Alan, Prince George
Ken90712
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#15 posted 901 days ago
What a great set! There perfect.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
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