model A screwdriver

[JD 1931]

Is this a correct model a screwdriver? Thanks

 

[Don Turley]

Per the "Model A Restoration Guidelines & Judging Standards" page 17-4:

"The screw driver had a wood handle that was treated with a dull black preservative. The handle was fluted and the flutes varied from distinct to almost non-existent. The non fluted portion of the handle was more rounded (approximately 7/8" in diameter) compared to later screwdrivers after Model A production. The handle had a 9/32" diameter steel blade shaft passing entirely through it. The ferrule was either plain steel or nickel plated. The rivet was installed perpendicular to the blade and was approximately 3/8" from the large end of the ferrule. The overall length was 8-9/16". There was no knurl on the ferrule. The shaft was dipped in black pyroxylin lacquer or was plain steel and on occasion stamped on the blade with a "B" indicating the manufacturer."

The screw driver in your photo has knurling on the ferrule and no rivet through the ferrule. It is not correct for judging. I am not 100% certain, but I think your screw driver is for a later model Ford, after the Model A. I have attached a photo of a Model A screw driver below.

Note: I edited this post on January 19, 2017, to comply with the 2016 revisions of the Restoration Guidelines.

 

[burner31]

No, that is obviously a left hand screwdriver, you can tell by the knurling on the ferrule.

 

[Larry Jenkins]

Awrite.. What do I have?

Mine has the knurl on the ferrule, AND, a hexagonal wood handle and no "knob" on the handle end..

The steel on the driver's side is pretty hard compared to modern drivers..

Larry

 

[Dollar Bill]

Screwdriver looks like the one that came with my 8N.

 

[burner31]

Per the "Model A Restoration Guidelines & Judging Standards" page 17-2:

"The screw driver had a wood handle with an unfinished or black enamel, steel blade shaft passing entirely through it. The handle was finished with a dull black wood preservative. The ferrule was plain steel or nickel plated. The rivet was installed perpendicular to the blade and was approximately 3/8" from the large end of the ferrule. The overall length was 8-9/16". There were no markings on the blade and no knurl on the ferrule."

The screw driver in your photo has a "B" stamped on the blade, knurling on the ferrule and no rivet through the ferrule. It is not correct for judging. I am not 100% certain, but I think your screw driver is for a later model Ford, after the Model A. I have attached a photo of a Model A screw driver below.

Thank you for the photo Don:
I've had one in my tool box for decade's, never knew it was a model A.
Looks exactly like the photo