Bagel screwdrivers -- steel washers that work on slot-screws of all thicknesses

These steel-washers-cum-screwdrivers look like they'd be mighty handy!

This innocent-looking 1" dia. flat steel bagel is really a very versatile pocket screwdriver. What makes it so effective is the range of edge thickness (from 0.030" to 0.090") created by a ramp formed on one side.

It replaces dimes, quarters and table knives, all of which have width and strength limitations. We sell them by the dozen because they make excellent gifts, particularly to those whom you want to discourage from using cutlery for household repairs.

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[#1 posted by JuStroud , November 5, 2007 12:23 PM]

Kind of like a spark plug gauge thingy. The disc that lets you measure the distance between the points.

[#2 posted by Slodo , November 5, 2007 12:58 PM]

That's a spark plug gauge not a screwdriver. Dumb!!!

[#3 posted by teflon , November 5, 2007 1:08 PM]

As others have pointed out, nearly identical in design to a spark-plug gauge, which incidentally I have used as a cheap micrometer. This would be a much more functional tool if they had put etchings to indicate the gap size.

[#4 posted by RugerRedhawk , November 5, 2007 2:23 PM]

Why not just use a screwdriver?

[#5 posted by Fnarf , November 5, 2007 2:37 PM]

Yes, it's much more convenient to carry around a set of three or four giant screwdrivers than a small coin-sized thingie. These are great.

[#6 posted by ksdrg , November 5, 2007 3:05 PM]

I actually have one of these things - on my key chain. And it can be pretty darn handy.

[#7 posted by Dug North , November 5, 2007 6:33 PM]

I never liked using these for gapping spark plugs, so this is clever repurposing/marketing.

But...if this is for a key chain...I'd opt for a semi-serrated knife, flat AND Phillips screw driver, eyeglass screw driver, and bottle opener.

I am speaking of Swiss Tech Utili-Key.

Regards,

Dug North

[#8 posted by PBJay , November 5, 2007 8:44 PM]

These are sold at www.leevalley.com
They have a lot of other handy things there, worth a look.

[#9 posted by coligny , November 6, 2007 2:43 AM]

At least a screwdriver that won't make the TSA go bonkers...

[#10 posted by cherishhellfire , November 6, 2007 10:45 AM]

I'm still waiting for a folding "rock" that is to be used for hammering when hammers are inconvenient and the heels on your shoes are already broken. Also aids in deterring abuse to rocks from your garden.

[#11 posted by Teresa Nielsen Hayden / Moderator , November 6, 2007 1:12 PM]

PBJay, bad things happen to me when I look through the Lee Valley Tools catalogue.

That said, I like this gizmo. As Coligny said, it won't set off the TSA's alarms.