warrenr
Established Member
I have some old screwdrivers some which are wooden handled. Over the years they have been abused and I would like to refurbish them. I have a job lot of old shipyard brass screws which I bought in 1973 and I have been using these over the years particularly outdoors. Old styled wooden handled screwdrivers seem to be in keeping.
Are they worth restoring; like planes are older pieces better/more durable than their modern B&Q euivalent? A while ago, I read a string on this site praising the virtues.
The blades on some are damaged. I have tried regrinding a couple; but without being able to make a good job of it. I read on another site that the blades should be file but how to make the faces square and to finish the end. I have a Tormek but doubt that I have an appropriate jig.
Some guidance would be much appreciated.
Regards
Richard
Are they worth restoring; like planes are older pieces better/more durable than their modern B&Q euivalent? A while ago, I read a string on this site praising the virtues.
The blades on some are damaged. I have tried regrinding a couple; but without being able to make a good job of it. I read on another site that the blades should be file but how to make the faces square and to finish the end. I have a Tormek but doubt that I have an appropriate jig.
Some guidance would be much appreciated.
Regards
Richard