gwrightoy Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) Looking to replace my much loved ex wd large flat head wooden handle screwdriver. It had a square shank shaft of about 1/2 inch. Measured overall about 9 inches Long. Think the make was king dick or footprint. A bit like the one in the picture only longer and chunkier. I don't know where it has gone but I have my suspicions😞. Anyone got one forsale please🙏. Thanks Graeme Edited June 28, 2020 by gwrightoy Add photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hi Graeme. I had one the same, plus a smaller one (6”) and have had a sort through my tools with no success. My memory is not what it was but I suspect they went to a local MV enthusiast who does my MoTs. The reason for this post is not to wind you up but to say that when I was an army apprentice, at least one of the old civilian instructors called them ‘New Perfect’ screwdrivers. I’ve never seen that written anywhere but that’s how I always remember them. Good luck with your hunt: they really are very useful tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrightoy Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Thanks for trying. I get a bit too attached to certain things that I have worked with and owned a long time. I think it was lifted by a passer by😢. It is similar to the one in this photo just a bit chunkier. Edited June 19, 2020 by gwrightoy More information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 As you say, similar, but with the shank the whole length so that it can safely be hammered! Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrightoy Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Finally got one. It's even ex army 1953👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Hi I have similar one made by Marples (not for sale as it was my late father's), still one of the best screwdrivers I have ever had. Doesn't have a square bit on the shank. Have you seen this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W-MARPLES-SONS-Vintage-Screwdriver-12-1-2-overall-length-1-4-flat-tip/303687191654?hash=item46b52acc66:g:LG8AAOSw3ChfJ~Ed Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrightoy Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Look what turned up in the garage today after months of having been lost. I looked very hard to find one forsale, which I bought. Now I have two👍. Edited October 17, 2020 by gwrightoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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