Wynot307 Posted August 28 Report Share Posted August 28 I've got a question for the group. I picked up a DeWalt tool at a yard sale several years back. At first blush, it appears to be a heavy duty ratcheting screw/nut driver. But, there is more to it than that. Nested in the handle, there is a hardened pin. The pin can be removed to be placed through a perpendicular hole in the handle. The butt end of the driver has a steel cap so it can be struck with a hammer. Beyond the obvious, what is this tool and how is it used? Thanks. I have pictures but, they are on my computer, not a URL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingless Posted August 28 Report Share Posted August 28 Welcome to the forum. Save a kiloword and post a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynot307 Posted August 29 Author Report Share Posted August 29 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingless Posted August 29 Report Share Posted August 29 Thanks for the images. It looks like an old style impact tool. Preload for loosen or tighten, then whack the end, causing rotational torque to be applied. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynot307 Posted August 29 Author Report Share Posted August 29 I can imagine it being used as you say, except wouldn't an impact tool be designed to only rotate a little bit? Why would you need full directional ratcheting. And, where does the pin come into play and why does it have the hole in the handle to place the pin perpendicular? The pin appears to have drywall or concrete dust on the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingless Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 Maybe a ratcheting driver w/ a tee handle for added leverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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