Stinky Screwdrivers ... any cure ? - Page 2

hayasakiman · 11-12-2012, 10:58 AM

I would replace them with new from Craftsman, turn around and sell them on eBay for Craigslist for profit,which is going to be used on better brand tools. Craftsman hand tools are guarantied for life and shall be replaced with no question asked.

LuciferMutt · 11-12-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hayasakiman

I would replace them with new from Craftsman, .

I wouldn't. The new screwdrivers are probably worse quality than the old ones, and possibly made overseas. I'd rather have smelly screwdrivers with solid, hard, functional tips than new ones with cheese tips.

hayasakiman · 11-12-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LuciferMutt

I wouldn't. The new screwdrivers are probably worse quality than the old ones, and possibly made overseas. I'd rather have smelly screwdrivers with solid, hard, functional tips than new ones with cheese tips.

Please don't cut up my post. And read it again in it's entirety.

What I meant with "Better brand" is to get something other than Craftsman brand, which may have lesser quality tips nowadays, as mentioned earlier.

If you like THAT brand to be your home county brand, so, let it be.

bergermeister · 11-12-2012, 12:46 PM

I bought a 'vintage' bubble face shield off ebay that has that vomit odor. I haven't seen any suggestions on how to neutralize it, so if anyone has done it, I'm interested to hear it.

Mgbgt89 · 11-12-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by crazydrummerdude

It's an ongoing joke between my brothers and I to enjoy that Craftsman screw-driver smell. Hold one up to your nose, take a big long whiff.. Ah...

Same here. I get a nostalgic feeling when i smell an old craftsman screwdriver. Mine aren't old enough to smell yet, but dad's are.

GreaseMonkey · 11-12-2012, 02:56 PM

Has anyone tried rubbing the handles with Hoppes #9?

ROAD DAMAGE · 11-12-2012, 04:23 PM

I've heard that if you can find some mountain lion urine (sold at some garden centers to repel deer from gardens and lawns) that if you dip the screwdriver handes in the urine, they'll smell much better.

Always happy to help!

ROAD DAMAGE

mitchapalooza · 11-12-2012, 04:47 PM

Man, I really thought I was the only one experiencing the 'poo-driver' effect.

The back story I made up at the shop makes sure the screw drivers stay mine...

Iwantabikesobad · 11-12-2012, 09:08 PM

Maybe (Buddy) was too strong a word. It was a fellow I worked with years ago when we were construction tramps.
I told him it was straight up stealing. Yes I agree that it only takes a few screw ups to wreck tool exchange programs.
I also have a few screw drivers that caught the funk. They are no sears brand, I think they are Williams.
Haven,t found a cure.

willis 2000 · 11-12-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Anorak

The transparent Craftsman screwdriver handles smell like barf. Even brand new. That's the way it will always be. Don't fuck with tradition.

you da man

kruzuki · 11-13-2012, 05:28 AM

To help your tools feel fresh all over, keep a pretty little satchet of pot-pourri in your toolbox.

Wussies.

Dave in Wi · 11-13-2012, 11:04 AM

I can't believe I'm going to go home and smell my screwdriver handles tonight. :-(

So it's the plastic they are made with that smells. Is this the same stuff Cordura is made of? I had some old Cordura saddlebags & a tank bag that ended up smelling like dog poo. This must be why.

dirtrulz · 11-13-2012, 01:29 PM

If you use craftsman tools as a part of your job as a professional mechanic of some sort be careful telling them that. I have been turned down for warranty more than once when they found out I was a mechanic by trade. Some bs about how craftsman does not warranty their tools for professional daily use or some such thing.

sailah · 11-13-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave in Wi

I can't believe I'm going to go home and smell my screwdriver handles tonight. :-(

So it's the plastic they are made with that smells. Is this the same stuff Cordura is made of? I had some old Cordura saddlebags & a tank bag that ended up smelling like dog poo. This must be why.

No actually that was the Shih Tzu that was a stowaway in your luggage

concours · 11-13-2012, 05:47 PM

Soak it in cider....

11-12-2012, 04:23 PM	#22
ROAD DAMAGE Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Steamboat Springs, COLORADO Oddometer: 589	Cat Piss I've heard that if you can find some mountain lion urine (sold at some garden centers to repel deer from gardens and lawns) that if you dip the screwdriver handes in the urine, they'll smell much better. Always happy to help! ROAD DAMAGE __________________ Formerly known as: Routt County Rob

11-12-2012, 09:08 PM	#24
Iwantabikesobad Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield Ca. USA Oddometer: 994	Reply Maybe (Buddy) was too strong a word. It was a fellow I worked with years ago when we were construction tramps. I told him it was straight up stealing. Yes I agree that it only takes a few screw ups to wreck tool exchange programs. I also have a few screw drivers that caught the funk. They are no sears brand, I think they are Williams. Haven,t found a cure. __________________ Good safe riding to all. Yes it's my Bike, No I wont help ya move! Proud member of Father & Daughter riding club 09 KTM Adv. The Orange ones are faster!

11-13-2012, 05:28 AM	#26
kruzuki Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: I'm Thorny! Thornhill ON and Thornbury, ON Oddometer: 676	To help your tools feel fresh all over, keep a pretty little satchet of pot-pourri in your toolbox. Wussies. __________________ I'm allergic to asphalt, whenever I touch it I get a rash.

11-13-2012, 11:04 AM	#27
Dave in Wi Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: 40 Square Miles Surrounded By Reality (Madison Wi) Oddometer: 1,462	I can't believe I'm going to go home and smell my screwdriver handles tonight. :-( So it's the plastic they are made with that smells. Is this the same stuff Cordura is made of? I had some old Cordura saddlebags & a tank bag that ended up smelling like dog poo. This must be why. __________________ Dave in WI 2002 ZRX1200R 1975 XL100 1988 DT50 "Daddy, it's five o'clock sometime!"

11-13-2012, 05:47 PM	#30
concours WFO for 41 years Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Kensington, NH USA Oddometer: 3,993	Soak it in cider.... __________________ Too much is just barely enough..... 2007 Tiger 1050 2005 Royal Star Tour DeLuxe 1973 Yamaha TX750 1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster

11-12-2012, 10:58 AM	#16
hayasakiman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: WPB, FL, USA Oddometer: 136	I would replace them with new from Craftsman, turn around and sell them on eBay for Craigslist for profit,which is going to be used on better brand tools. Craftsman hand tools are guarantied for life and shall be replaced with no question asked.

11-12-2012, 12:46 PM	#19
bergermeister housin' Joined: Jan 2006 Location: oc, ca Oddometer: 1,637	I bought a 'vintage' bubble face shield off ebay that has that vomit odor. I haven't seen any suggestions on how to neutralize it, so if anyone has done it, I'm interested to hear it.

11-12-2012, 02:56 PM	#21
GreaseMonkey Rhymes w/piecejunkie Joined: Jun 2006 Location: The only county in Illinois with no train tracks Oddometer: 4,777	Has anyone tried rubbing the handles with Hoppes #9?

11-12-2012, 04:47 PM	#23
mitchapalooza Rider is Air-cooled Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD Oddometer: 71	Man, I really thought I was the only one experiencing the 'poo-driver' effect. The back story I made up at the shop makes sure the screw drivers stay mine...

11-13-2012, 01:29 PM	#28
dirtrulz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: denver co Oddometer: 420	If you use craftsman tools as a part of your job as a professional mechanic of some sort be careful telling them that. I have been turned down for warranty more than once when they found out I was a mechanic by trade. Some bs about how craftsman does not warranty their tools for professional daily use or some such thing.

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