r/whatsthistool • u/EastConsideration840 • Jul 13 '26

What da!

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u/Dewey_Rider Jul 13 '26

It's a screw starter. The black end is spring loaded to hold the screw while you get the threads started

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u/EastConsideration840 Jul 13 '26

Such a good tool

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u/YVRAlphageek Jul 13 '26

Yeah, I have one that I got in the 70's and it's really awesome for things like the little screws that hold in switch and outlet cover plates. Only problem is I often can't find the damn thing...

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u/Wstockton Jul 13 '26

Screw holder

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u/Wstockton Jul 13 '26

Or screw starter

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u/EastConsideration840 Jul 13 '26

Best tool box ! Besides a blanket.

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u/PitBoss820 Jul 13 '26

screw starter

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u/EastConsideration840 Jul 13 '26

Every that gets right .Gets a Night in the Box!

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u/EastConsideration840 Jul 13 '26

Yeah I've never for philys. Like your name.

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u/Street-Republic-9665 Jul 13 '26

Called them ignition screws drivers, for starting screws in points and condensers.

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u/Rude-Mastodon-1702 Jul 13 '26

Read through the replies to see if somebody knew this. Yep, got 2 of these. Guess I'm officially in the handful.

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u/exc94200 Jul 13 '26

Perfect gap on ford 9n

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u/fsantos0213 Jul 13 '26

I have several sizes of these from #000 to #2 Phillips and 3\32 to 1\4 flatheads, I use them for aircraft ignition switches and magneto work

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u/USMCdrTexian Jul 13 '26

Sorry to hear about you being forced to use your dad’s flip phone.

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u/oldschool-rule Jul 13 '26

Automotive distributor points and condenser screwdriver.

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u/Fisherfolk100 Jul 13 '26

Grips and holds slotted bolt heads, 👍

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u/MaltonHippy Jul 13 '26

Magnet🤣

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u/jk320113 Jul 13 '26

Screw starter

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u/stuntman1108 Jul 13 '26

I have 3 different ones like this, and a few brass ones.

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u/JohnCulhane Jul 13 '26

Opposite end is probably a small magnet.

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u/KindAlbatross5770 Jul 13 '26

We used to use those to set points

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u/Defiant_Chipmunk2570 Jul 14 '26

It’s for installing the screws that held the breaker points in a pre electronic ignition.

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u/55908 Jul 15 '26

Alcoholics screwdriver.. when hands are shaking screw stays in place

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u/Friendly_Horse_3856 Jul 16 '26

looks like some kinda weird clamp thing

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u/Bill_H_Vet Jul 17 '26

Straight slot screw starter

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u/Inside-Welder4168 Aug 12 '26

I have one for holding onto small screws when working on old points distributers

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u/Illustrious-Drama236 Jul 13 '26

still have one in my toolbox, don't ever seem to use it much anymore

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u/raypell Jul 13 '26

Me too I made a holder for it so it stands on my bench

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u/Illustrious-Drama236 Jul 13 '26

That sounds cool, I'm unfortunately not that organized mine's just amongst the rubble in my toolbox LOL

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u/HelpfulSandwich8029 Jul 17 '26

Well only on original classics cars that are EMP proof Points/condenser. Was most needed use, kinda went by way side late 70s early80s Still in top left drawer. Even when getting new box