Screwdrivers...

[jimwill48]

A couple of screwdrivers, using a standard mag tip holder and copper couplers ...One in White Oak the other in Osage Orange

 

[ScottM]

Cool.... Are those the Rockler kits or did you get parts from someplace else?

 

[PChristy]

those are cool Jim- nice job:icon_thum

 

[jimwill48]

No, these are not kits. The metal (tip holder) part is nothing more than a magnetic extention bit holder that you can get just about anywhere ( I bought a buntch when HF had them on sale for $1.29 each) and the furrel is just a 1/2" copper coupler from a BORG.

James

 

[Robert Arrowood]

Those are real cool.You need to post some before&after pic's.I would kinda like to see how you put them together:icon_scra.

 

[ScottM]

Robert check out this free video

http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodvision/?lid=1339217302

 

[jimwill48]

The video shows the Rockler Kit. While it is a decent project for me it has several issues. :eusa_thin

1: Its big, because of the way its made.
2: Your Stuck with the 2 - double ended bits that come with the kit.
3: It costs to much.

I've made a couple of the Rocker kits, see photo below of the Rockler Kit and bits:

I needed flexibility so I came up with my version that uses the parts in the photo below and uses common tips, plus its cheap to make.:dontknow:

Here's a photo comparing my version and the Rockler Kit. The Rockler is the top one.

And the last photo shows one of my Versions and parts needed to make it.

James

 

[farmerbw]

James very clever approach to creating something that looks better than the more expensive kit. I hate those double ended bits with a passion and much prefer the standard ones. :icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

Do you think the hex shape on the magnetic extensions give you any extra resistance to the shaft turning in the handle?

Brian.

 

[jimwill48]

James very clever approach to creating something that looks better than the more expensive kit. I hate those double ended bits with a passion and much prefer the standard ones. :icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

Do you think the hex shape on the magnetic extensions give you any extra resistance to the shaft turning in the handle?

Brian.

Brian
I believe it helps a little. I also rough up the steel on the hex a bit and use plenty of epoxy. I tried to make one turn in the handle on purpose, cracked and splinter the wood, never could get it to turn. So I don't believe that will ever be an issue.:eusa_thin

James

 

[LeftyTom]

Nice! :thumbs_up I couldn't bare to use either as a makeshift hammer. :XXfridge:

 

[ashley_phil]

do you sweat the copper tube on? or just glue it in?

 

[jimwill48]

do you sweat the copper tube on? or just glue it in?

Turn to a drive fit, then use either CA or epoxy.

James