On Aug 2, 2010, at 3:17 PM, James Thompson wrote:

> 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 knew someone couldn't pass up a troll like that, but I was expecting Scott to 
be first :).

> > I mean, golly gee whiz, Batman! Only $285 for a set of 8 screwdrivers in a g
enuine 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 slo
t in the end.

Google also found this thread on the list:

http://swingleydev.com/archive/get.php?message_id=111364#message

Like the poster there, I haven't been able to find a wide, flat blade screwdrive
r to modify at the local hardware stores.

The great thing about this list is that I now have multiple options, thanks to T
om Dugan, you, and the archives, any of which is more satisfying than coughing u
p $25 for a screwdriver.  Of course, I'll have to pick up some flat or round sto
ck on the way home from work, and I don't have anything to heat it with or bash 
it against.

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

I don't think of myself as a yuppie; heck, my wife and I have four kids and mine
 is the single income.  An old tool off eBay is usually my first choice, but I h
ave no qualms about buying new tools if I need something to finish a project; it
's a tradeoff of burning money or time (on the computer or driving around).

There are other factors also, like never having made a screwdriver handle.  I di
dn't know you could use brass rod to make a rivet, and I'd never seen a Perfect 
Handle until looking at some of the pictures you posted recently.  So thanks for
 that and the articles on wkfinetools!

-- 
Adam

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