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Old 01-16-2010, 05:25 PM
 
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I saw in a European magazine (not in English) two tools I cannot find anywhere. One looks like a screwdriver, but has a drill bit; the other is what I would call a punch - you press it it drills a small hole. Is there something similiar on this side of the Atlantic?
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Old 01-16-2010, 05:28 PM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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I saw in a European magazine (not in English) two tools I cannot find anywhere. One looks like a screwdriver, but has a drill bit; the other is what I would call a punch - you press it it drills a small hole. Is there something similiar on this side of the Atlantic?

On the US, side, the slot (flat head) screwdrivers are for SAE screws, not metric screws. Also, our screwdrivers are for both left handers and right handers. Same for Philips screwdrivers. The newer models are reversible too.
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Old 01-16-2010, 11:25 PM
 
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Yankee screwdriver
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Old 01-16-2010, 11:41 PM
 
Location: Destrehan, Louisiana
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I saw in a European magazine (not in English) two tools I cannot find anywhere. One looks like a screwdriver, but has a drill bit; the other is what I would call a punch - you press it it drills a small hole. Is there something similiar on this side of the Atlantic?
Go to a professional tool supply company that supplies tools to contractors and you can find what you're looking for.

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Old 01-17-2010, 08:55 AM
 
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Thanks!
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Old 01-17-2010, 10:21 AM
 
Location: Tulsa, OK
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I saw in a European magazine (not in English) two tools I cannot find anywhere. One looks like a screwdriver, but has a drill bit; the other is what I would call a punch - you press it it drills a small hole. Is there something similiar on this side of the Atlantic?
What purpose do they serve. I have a set of fractional and numbered drill bits that will fit my srewdrivers with 1/4" hex ends. I don't know why I would use one when I have electric, cordless and hand drills.
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Old 01-17-2010, 10:49 AM
 
Location: Vermont
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Does it look like this?
file:///C:/Users/Jack/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png (broken link)http://www.grandapastreasures.com/Resized_yankee%20driver.jpg (broken link)

If so, it's colloquially referred to as a Yankee drill. It has a mechanism that causes the bit to rotate when you push in on the handle. You can use either a drill bit or a screwdriver bit, so that you can not only drill the hole, but also drive in the screw.

This is an old one, but I'm pretty sure they still make and sell them. They're great for small jobs where you don't want to get out your power drill.
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Old 01-17-2010, 02:13 PM
 
Location: The Circle City. Sometimes NE of Bagdad.
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Yep, Yankee screwdriver. Mine was made by Stanley along time ago. It has now been retired. Just Google it and you will get lots of hits.
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Old 01-18-2010, 11:58 AM
 
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I learned respect for power tools using my dads as a kid.You can put a bloody hole in your fingers if you don't respect this tool.It was a good lesson before using things that plug in.
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Old 01-19-2010, 08:52 AM
 
Location: Visitation between Wal-Mart & Home Depot
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What purpose do they serve. I have a set of fractional and numbered drill bits that will fit my srewdrivers with 1/4" hex ends. I don't know why I would use one when I have electric, cordless and hand drills.
One scenario springs to mind...

I would bet I could hole-punch and rivet sheetmetal considerably faster with a yankee drill, hand riveter and a mason jar full of rivets than I could with a cordless drill and power riveter.

I have my dad's old yankee drill (which he got from his father) and still use it from time to time. There are applications where it is simply more convenient and/or faster.
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