I didn't see your reply until after I replied to James. After reviewing the Lee Valley website link that you sent I now believe the screwdriver I have was produced in Germany - a long time ago. The bit is 9/32 or 7 mm. I don't recall the American bits being that size. Also the shape and design of my screwdriver looks much more like the current German design than the other pictures that I have found. Also I agree I didn't see any markings on the current German model. The "old" rust on my screwdriver leads me to believe that it might be from the pre WWI era. (wow) If either of you want a picture send me an email. curt@curtvevang.com Mine does have the old maroon colored wooden handle.
Thank you all very much Bob, James and Dave for your interest and help!
Curt
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: Curt, As stated in James' reply, a photo
: would help. I'm also unaware of any North
: Bros or Stanley Yankee No. 30 screwdrivers
: that were unmarked in any way. The first
: models were marked "Yankee"
: (without the model number)North Bros. Mfg.
: Philadelphia, Pa. U.S.A.
: Prior to WWI a copy of the No. 30
: screwdriver was manufactured in Germany for
: a short time under the HERMES brand. They
: were dropped from production when an
: agreement was reached with North Bros.
: Today, they are again being manufactured
: in Germany and are being carried by Lee
: Valley Tools. Here's the website:
: http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=65747&cat=1,43411,43417
: Although I can't be sure, the catalog photo
: doesn't show any markings.
:
: Dave
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: Hi Curt.
:
: Can you provide a photo please? The link in
: your post is to an ebay listing of plastic
: boxes marked Yankee. I believe all
: "YANKEE" 30/130 series spiral
: ratchet screwdrivers produced by North Bros.
: and subsequently Stanley tools were stamped
: as shown here .
:
: James
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: I have what I believe is a Yankee 30 but it
: has no markings, name or logo. Can it be a
: Yankee? Perhaps an early prototype? Any
: comments? Thanks, Curt
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