On Aug 2, 2010, at 1:10 PM, Adam R. Maxwell wrote:

>> The price always causes me to choke, but I admit to being tempted by
>> their non-split saw nut driver: http://www.lie-
>> nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=SCR#

I am surprised that Scott hasn't jumped on this one yet, so I'll take a
shot at it. I mean, golly gee whiz, Batman! Only $285 for a set of 8
screwdrivers in a genuine leather pouch?!?! Plus shipping? How could you
possibly go wrong? I mean, you would probably use one of them at least
once a year. Or one screwdriver for only $25 to $30? Such a deal!

How about a piece of 3/8" or even 1/2" round stock that you heat the end
of and bash it with a good sized hammer, then grind and file it to the
proper shape, then add a handle, all for about a dollar? Need one for
split nuts? File a slot in the end.

Unlike Scott, I won't comment on the yuppies who buy this stuff. And,
YES! The price gags me too! But I guess if you have money to burn it
doesn't matter what you burn it with.

Jim Thompson, the old Millrat in Riverside, CA.

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