Anyone ever see the socket removed from a Yankee style screwdriver? I got this small one in a box of goodies at an auction and I’d like to use it for small jobs like driving screws for drawer slides. LV sells adapters for them that allow you to use any hex bit but the smallest one they sell (5.5mm) is still too big for it. This one is of German origin.
I thought if I can get the socket off it I might be able to adapt it or machine an adapter.
How does this come apart?
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How does this come apart?
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Re: How does this come apart?
treat it like a drill chuck...
check for a keeper screw...
check for a keeper screw...
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Re: How does this come apart?
I looked down the hole and couldn't see one. Plus the original bits have a flat on the ends that is half the diameter so that would make it impossible on a hole that small. I'm thinking it might screw on but I'm hoping someone may know for sure. There's also a chance it's a seize fit. Also can't see any snap rings or pins but maybe I haven't pushed the collar down far enough yet. It takes quite a bit of force to do that.
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Re: How does this come apart?
Hi Charles,
This might help.
https://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j ... atmoRDDqq6
BTW, you seem to forever be going to auctions. Are people in your part of the world a. Dying like flies; b. Fleeing to warmer climates; c. Bailing out of woodwork; d. Going bust?
This might help.
https://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j ... atmoRDDqq6
BTW, you seem to forever be going to auctions. Are people in your part of the world a. Dying like flies; b. Fleeing to warmer climates; c. Bailing out of woodwork; d. Going bust?
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Re: How does this come apart?
Thanks Biagio. The cone on the tip is a press fit from the looks of it. I'll study the diagrams for a while and see if it looks like I can modify it.
We have one local auction house that has been in business for decades now. I think it's been in operation longer than I've been a resident of the area which is going on 50 years. I've only been participating in the auctions since they went to online sales after covid hit. That forced them to take pictures of the items and post them on their websales service. Before that it was a 50 minute drive to go look at what they had and then go back and bid on it later. Covid may have ironically forced them into a more profitable version of the business since I think they have more bidders involved now than before. The building they have is pretty small and not many people could fit in it with the goods in there too.
Most of the stuff I've bought were estate type goods from someone who passed away or had to move into palliative care I'm guessing because of the age of much of the stuff I've bought. Much of it has been tools that someone would have acquired around the 40s to 60s I would say. This push screwdriver would fall into those dates. A few of the tools I've bought may have been handed down to those people. For example, the Disston D19 flooring saw I got sold until 1918 I think and the Disston D77 backsaw that was in the same lot was dated from 1896 to 1911 or 12. I got those and about 4 other saws for $10 and spent a few hours cleaning and sharpening them. They are functional again and I get some satisfaction from that.
We have one local auction house that has been in business for decades now. I think it's been in operation longer than I've been a resident of the area which is going on 50 years. I've only been participating in the auctions since they went to online sales after covid hit. That forced them to take pictures of the items and post them on their websales service. Before that it was a 50 minute drive to go look at what they had and then go back and bid on it later. Covid may have ironically forced them into a more profitable version of the business since I think they have more bidders involved now than before. The building they have is pretty small and not many people could fit in it with the goods in there too.
Most of the stuff I've bought were estate type goods from someone who passed away or had to move into palliative care I'm guessing because of the age of much of the stuff I've bought. Much of it has been tools that someone would have acquired around the 40s to 60s I would say. This push screwdriver would fall into those dates. A few of the tools I've bought may have been handed down to those people. For example, the Disston D19 flooring saw I got sold until 1918 I think and the Disston D77 backsaw that was in the same lot was dated from 1896 to 1911 or 12. I got those and about 4 other saws for $10 and spent a few hours cleaning and sharpening them. They are functional again and I get some satisfaction from that.