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278367 Darrell <larchmont479@g...> 2024‑04‑08 Re: small project
On Tue, 2 Apr 2024 at 12:14, scottg  wrote:

> I kind of have a thing for ratchet screwdrivers.
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> The bits work like a morse taper lathe attachment only in this case its
> a long ramp cut into the side of the bit.
> It wedges itself in strong and takes quite a pull to dislodge it.
> I decided to mount a 1/4" insert bit chuck to it.
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http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/images/oldtools/yankeeratchet6.jpg
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Really nice work Scott!
Now you've got an almost infinite set of weird bits you can put in that
driver.
Just this last week I used a Yankee with a big Torx bit to tighten up a
couple of bolts on the Chevy.
That used a hex adapter I fitted to the driver.
Not as cool a bit of work as yours though!

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