Guess the item (old screwdrivers)

[Colin Jenkins]

Almost 100% correct. But the pushdrills do interchange with the big Yankee - that's what the metal adaptor is for (above the set of drills).

We live and learn........I didn't know Stanley made an adaptor!

 

[pirate]

Sorry to disagree, Tel...good, modern screws don't need a pilot (in the right circumstances, obviously)
Good quality, old-fashioned "proper" screws do though.

 

[telectrix]

Sorry to disagree, Tel...good, modern screws don't need a pilot (in the right circumstances, obviously)
Good quality, old-fashioned "proper" screws do though.

and pirates don't need a slipknot in the noose, but one makes them hang easier. ???

 

[static zap]

good, modern screws don't need a pilot (i

I got a funny look from some one using.
Decking screws -- Not on decking ! Like shampoo too many choice.

 

[Mike Johnson]

should always drill pilot holes to prevent wood splitting (unless you are a builder or kitchen fitter).

The cabinet maker I knew always said blunt the nails before driving them in that way the fibres of the timber are cut and not separated, it's separating them that splits the timber.

 

[telectrix]

The cabinet maker I knew always said blunt the nails before driving them in that way the fibres of the timber are cut and not separated, it's separating them that splits the timber.

my dad used to do the same.

 

[pirate]

In my experience, all those folks who do kitchens and bathrooms use plasterboard screws for everything! I've ranted about this before, but thanks for the opportunity to do so again!

 

[R-fur]

I used to use a yankee for fitting meters when I used to be an installation inspector for the board, haven't seen one for years now.