Hello all
Yep, first screwdriver can hold a screw so you can put into places you couldn't normally reach. A magnetic tip screwdriver solves that problem real quick now-a-days. There's a few versions of that screw holder screwdriver laying about the shop here. A lot of work went into them to get a screw to stay put on the end.
Cobba. I never thought about that for the pointy tool. Aligning holes.
If you look at the non pointy end of this tool you'll noticed it's mushroomed a lot. Either panels fitted very badly and needed a lot of persuasion or somebody saw me a s a kid. Either way, I'll use it the same way you did. Aligning stuff.
Here's a couple of pairs of pliers.
The first is A Wilkinson Tool from merry old England which was made in 1959. About 10" in length with a funny set of jaws. Anyone know why the funny jaws? I wonder if they were for wire beading when working with tin?
The second is a 7" pair made by E.A. Berg of Sweden. Nice pliers to use. They might go into the everyday box as well. The wire cutter on the side is a nice feature.
And then we have mystery set of cutters. Made of stainless with no brand name. They have a badly closing set of jaws on them. Only the tip will cut. Not even any good in the boat with the jaws the way they are. Anyone know their intended use? To me, they look medical or dental.
Cheers Scott