Machining Project - Screwdriver - Forme Industrious

In this video I make a Screwdriver with interchangeable tips. The end cap comes off and spare tips can be stored inside the Screwdriver body. Made from 25mm diameter Aluminium. This was a good basic project to develop skills, improve tool angles and shapes and not least of all job planning. The final work, being milling the flats, I didn't want to clamp the Aluminium body too hard, in fear of marking the material. So I was a little nervous but, all was well.
If you are the type of person that doesn't see the sense in making a screwdriver because they can be bought so cheap, then this video is not for you. For those that love and appreciate all that goes into making things, then I hope you enjoy this project.
This was a hard project to film due to the difficulty of placing the camera where I needed to be. Well anyway. I think I have enough footage to show the work.
Special thanks to my Patreon Supporters whose contribution helps produce these videos.
Thank you for watching, hope to see you again next time.
Kind Regards
Scott Turner

[@BabaDka]

Thank you, this brings back memories. I went to Brooklyn Technical HS in the early 80s. I remember making a hammer from stock metal, we had drill and tap the hammer head, add the grips on the handle, we even has to grind our own bits for the lathe. Haven't touched a lathe since but I still remember the teacher. "Never leave the key in the chuck!"

[@lisag2771]

Me too but it was in Baton Rouge.

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Well done, and thanks for posting. Now you need to batch them out by the dozens, imprint your trademark, and sell 'em!

[@surinfarmwest6645]

Scott, you have taken me back 43 years and with a tear in my eye to my beloved Hardinge quick release collet lathe, all tools made by hand on the grind wheel with another set for soft brass with no chip rake. Diemaster and Cincinnati milling machines. Then the most important item .... Rizzla cigarette paper for finding the touching point. 2020 has been shit but this has given it a wonderful ending, thank you so much for sharing! West

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Oh, my pleasure West; thank you for your comment!!

[@eddietowers5595]

GrEAT SCOTT! That was great, Scott.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Eddie!

[@jettech1041]

As an Aircraft Mechanic I can appreciate the hard work you put into making this screwdriver! Great job!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you! Yes, lots of steps that need to be planned in order, but I enjoyed the project for sure.

[@sgsax]

It's a neat design that looks good and offers opportunity to practice several different machining skills. Knurling will never not look like magic to me. Thanks for sharing!

[@hosshoffer7579]

We must be brothers from different continents. I too make tools to improve my machining skills and have a few different screwdrivers I have made. Wonderful done step by step instruction that will hyelp with other projects.

[@taswesty]

Great job again Scotty!! I'm jealous of the mill.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

So nice to have a Mill! Haha! Happy New Year

[@taswesty]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious happy new year to you and your family mate. Hope you have a good one

[@gregturcotte8778]

Great job Scott. Brings back memories of making hand tools at school. Thanks for sharing!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Ah those where the days. Thanks Greg

[@conkcat]

I have acquired a lathe and recently a similar mill to yours, this is a fine project I might try to utilise both machines, I like your style showing warts and all. Thanks for the simple easy going approach you have .

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

My pleasure, thanks!

[@hawktools2650]

Awesome work as always. Looking forward to some waxy goodness.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you Hawk Tools. Have been doing some planning for the up coming waxy project.

[@sergioguerra1246]

Great job. This videos relax me. Serious. The precision you do things. Be safe you and the family.

[@GregsGarage]

Oh man! Great skill builder. I can't believe you didn't use a hex broach to form the tool holding end!!! LOL! That will be a great tool to have around for years to come.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

I thought of the Hex broach, and na. Too lazy by that stage. I made one similar a while back. It's used regularly and holding up well. It's only 16 mm. Thanks Greg!

[@GregsGarage]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious On a serious note... I've been looking at rotary broaching... Looks like a really slick way to get odd shapes cut into a project like this. I need to find the time to do some experimenting next year. Take care Scott.

[@peterwest3379]

Love your movies its like Christmas everytime.

[@joell439]

Amazing how you can even make a screwdriver extra special. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@josephharrington3530]

I like the design. Large enough to get a good grip when you need it. Another great video!

[@michaelrosenlof1084]

Fun project Scott, well done ✅

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Michael!

[@Preso58]

Hey Scott, nice job. At 8:03 you could hold the body of the handle by slipping a piece of split PVC pipe over the knurl and clamping the part inside the body of the chuck. The plastic will protect the knurl and give plenty of grip. Disclaimer.... you need to have close to the right size pipe and enough bore diameter inside your chuck. Regards, Preso

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Great Tip Preso, thanks!!

[@JENNISWISS]

WOW SO GREAT DESIGN. GOOD JOB✌️✌️✌️

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you Lukas!! Happy New Year to you!

[@wyohman00]

Mr Pete was shaking his finger at you, Mr. Chatta!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Don't I know it! I felt Mr Pete was on my back the whole time. Tool Geometry mmmm

[@jeanboloblanchard3610]

You make it look so easy but what a beautiful piece

[@drewt3210]

Hey, Scott, perfect timing! I need to make a tapered bushing and didn't know how to do it. Now I know! Can't wait to get back in my shop tomorrow and give it a go. Thanks again for teaching all of us! All the best, Drew @BranchAndFoundry

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Drew and so glad I helped a little with ideas. All the best to you also!!

[@carlpenney901]

Another great project, you inspire people to get out and build their own projects. When people are stuck in this covid lockdown that's world wide. Your videos and other's keeps people in check that we are in this together, thank you for doing this for us. Be safe Cheers.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Carl, you made my day! Thank you!!

[@sirensc3566]

Good job Scott.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you!

[@MostlyMajestic]

Very cool project.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Nice little project Scott! I made a screwdriver or two 45 years ago in school....I'm going to see if I can find them..... Thanks 🥃 👍 😊

[@paulmorton5542]

excellent job

[@wint3rsmith42]

Great job yet again Scott. Happy New Year to you

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@WorksbySolo]

Tool making videos are my favorite. Nice work Scott! Love the close ups!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Much appreciated Bernie, thank you and all the best for 2021!

[@epilotdk]

You should have just bought one. Only kidding, it looks nice. Change gears are "character building" - my first lathe had them.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Haha! Yes I look at the newer lathes with all the levers and drool. Thanks Michael!

[@lisag2771]

Very nice job

[@jdmccorful]

Nice job!

[@TomMakeHere]

Nicely done, it turned out great I would have used the tap, change gears are the worst thing to deal with

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Tom! I only did that because of the lip I got a few videos ago and wanted to show what a giant pain in the Wazzoot it is. Might have to make a gear box hey :)

[@TomMakeHere]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious Yeah nope, there are easier ways lol. Eh I still only thread if I need an odd ball size or want to try for higher accuracy. Taps and dies are fine 99% of the time 😁

[@Bear_Builds]

The coolest screwdriver, I've ever seen! I don't know anything about lathe's but loved the comments about changing gears. As always great job, sir!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Barry! Yep it was a Horses Patoot for sure!

[@seaforb13]

A nice change of pace. An heirloom piece.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Craig!

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Très joli travail bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot et tous mes vœux pour cette nouvelle année à bientôt salut Jeannot 😉🛠🎊

[@jimpritz4169]

Nice useful project would be good to carry in the car or truck. Hope you have a Happy New Year.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Jim, same for you!!

[@pauldehaan3574]

Nice Project....Always enjoy your videos. Your artistic ability is amazing.

[@papaburf7275]

Excellent build. Im very impressed with how well the knurling came out - should provide a very good grip. Thanks for the content!

[@minusk.k.3277]

GREAT JOB! Be safe. Keep it up Scott.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you! Will try. All the best.

[@UncleGunns]

Keep up the inspiring work, sir. Great yet again.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

First Comment! Thank you!!

[@threeriversforge1997]

Wonderful, as always. I have a small lathe like that and zero patience for using the thing. Glad to get two videos in one month!!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Hey Vaughn, Thank you! The lathe comes in pretty handy but its' like anything, needs set up etc. All the best!

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious Maybe I'll tinker with it this week just to say I'm following in your footsteps! :-)

[@mkegadgets4380]

I dig the lay out of the 120 degrees flats.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Nice video. Great watching someone learn new tools. Driver came out great looking. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

My pleasure, thanks again!

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, Scott! Nicely done! 😃 Happy new year! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@debramcknight]

Another great idea and execution. Thank you, Scott!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Very welcome!

[@8arzum]

Cool looking item bro. Happy new year to ya...

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you, and same for you also!

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Great job.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you!

[@johnbradford9235]

Excellent chunky driver dude 👍. And lovin' your reaction to changing gears on the lathe 😁. 😎

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks John, Yep it's a horses arse!

[@annie-centrepiecefurniture]

Great video Scott! I made a flat head screw driver with a knurled handle in high school, wish I still had it! Your version is much more spectacular !! ;)

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Annie! We made some cool stuff back in the school days. All the best for the new year!

[@tjkoker]

Great idea Scott. I will be curious to see how the JB Weld holds up with the torque from tightening a screw. Maybe put a pin through the driver for extra support. Keep up the good work.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you! It's too pretty to use Dude, it's going in the bar! No, I think it will be fine, I have made a similar one a while back and it's good.

[@danlynch1154]

Great work and we all need to practice.

[@Crewman2770]

Took me back to apprentice pieces again, first was a tool box with wired joints only (with trays) then progressed from there on, at the end of every term was an exame piece. Nice to see you going through the hoops, keep it up...........👍👍👍👍👍

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Tony, Strangely enough, it felt like every instructor ever born was watching me make this thing, saying things like, get the right angle on that cutter fool :) Cheers, and all the best for the new year.

[@Crewman2770]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious I know what you mean, all the best to you and yours too........

[@lpoollax7]

I was literally just thinking to myself this weekend it would be great to make a set of "heirloom" quality screwdrivers and along pops this video, great work as always!

[@muddyfences5559]

That looks great to me. Nice work as usual.

[@dereksstuff8395]

Nice work Scott. Like your humble approach. Stamp your initials in it and on to making the next heirloom.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Derek, Done deal.

[@eliseviv]

You need to ask the kids about the granddad thing :-) .... Have a great new year

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Haha, hang on I shouldn't laugh. No Grandkids on the way, that I know of. All the best for the New Year Brett!

[@marumoepapapapa8219]

I was impressed with the quality, it's wonderful, thank you 😊

[@douglasfathers4848]

Hi pop need a screw driver ! hang on mate i will duck out to the shed and make one. Well done Scott all was enjoy your videos .Cheers . (:

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Cheers Douglas! Made by Pop!

[@lelongclaude8181]

Super boulot scott

[@brendanmichaelwelsh6260]

Quality content

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Brendan!!

[@markneedham3088]

Yes, the larger handle is excellent for tough screws. I often use my "Impact Screwdriver", because of its nice big handle. I have always thought that it is a nicer feel when it is big...?

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Haha, well....um...

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Great job Scott - good to see you jumping in with the lathe and mill and getting some practise in :) Be careful about leaving the tool in the cut when you reverse the lathe, if there's any backlash in your lead screw at all, it'll mash the threads. Looking forward to seeing more like this! Cheers, Craig

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Great tip Craig, need lots of practice. Can never get enough. Especially with getting the cutting tool profiles right. This one was a hard one to get on video...Tool post always in the way, or the camera was in the way. All the best for the New Year coming up.

[@CraigsWorkshop]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious Filming in and around a lathe is always a bit tricky! I think you did really well with the tool grinding and threading - just keep going :) Happy new year mate. Cheers, Craig

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Fun project Scott! I almost unsubbed like you with all that gear and pulley changing though. 😁 Gee those knurling tools are cool aye!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Rob! And here's me thinking you'd ditched me! Thank fully it was only a nearly ditched. MMMmmmmm knurl. Cheers mate!

[@PaulMcGuinness]

This time next year.... "This Antipodean Tony presents.... " 😊 - Excellent work as always, and I've just become a patreon based on the number of tips I get from your channel. Merry Christmas.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Hey Paul! Haha, got nothing on This Old Tony! Please accept my sincere thankyou for your support! Very glad I can pass on a few things I've learned along the way. All the best for the New Year!

[@brunomckay1875]

Happy New Year from Taiwan buddy. Thanks for the vids over the year that was 2020.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Happy New Year to you also Bruno. Thanks for watching the projects from 2020. More to come 2021

[@59chris1]

Nice work sir 👍

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you!

[@tomim7187]

That was a nice "practice" project. I agree with you, using the tap is a lot easier and more efficient use of time but, if you've got time to practice threading with the lathe, why not. Cheers!

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks, yes time and patience.

[@SuperiorEtchworx]

Nice job mate.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

needed some etch work I was thinking Barry. Thanks!

[@SuperiorEtchworx]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious send it and I will chuck my.....I mean your logo on it

[@whynotthisname2019]

I know it's a big thing to say but scott makes way cooler items than this old Tony does, Awesome work.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Wazz dog! Thank you but I'm not worthy of cleaning TOT's drip trays. Much appreciated!

[@iniestabarcastoichkov310]

👏👍desde barcelona

[@chaseweeks2708]

Might want to pick up a couple Collet Blocks in the not so distant future. Would help speed up the process of cutting in the flats.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Yes, would have been handy! Thanks!

[@Dave.Wilson]

It's not quite ABom79 yet, but your getting there. Nice little job that one. Good on you.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks David, Yep got nothing on ABom79 :)

[@drhender6943]

Nice work, but it sounds like your shop may have a chipmunk infestation.

[@Batti2323]

Scott, that looks fantastic! You have me looking at lathes...

[@mircomasini9591]

Ciao che realizzazione! Veramente fatta benissimo bravo complimenti 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@iainhetherington4608]

Nice finish Scott would you and I’m not telling you how to cook eggs but perhaps make the inside hole a touch smaller than the bit and press the hex end in along with the glue just so it wouldn’t slip at all . Just an after thought. Cheers from down south and have a good new year you and your family

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

That was the exact plan. I didn't show me cursing on the video, but I became more focused on filming and drilled in too far creating the storage pocket. The Hex drive "would" have been driven into a 6mm hole from memory and the hex body which was 10mm slide nicely into an oversized 10 mm hole. But I got carried away. Thanks and same for you also!!

[@kl1153]

Great Project and I like how it turned out. I am learning how to become a machinist. I've made a couple tools from mild steel and would like to replicate this aluminum screwdriver next. I'm hope you don't mind if I try to create my own version of this screwdriver.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Kenny! I don't mind at all, cheers!

[@dannywboy22]

give blue kero a go for lubricating and keeping your end mill clean when milling aluminum

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Definitely a flux capacitor :) Thanks for sharing, Cheers

[@teedawg2112]

Yes please! 💵 👍

[@CountryFamily]

That's a neat project Scott. I can see me needing a lathe and mill in my shop sometime in the future. 🤔

[@markneedham3088]

Be warned. the machine is the cheap bit. You'll end up spending more on tooling, MUCH more.

[@sheetmetalbyzaker4938]

Nice

[@MarcelDiane]

Way too much trouble to change those gears. I agree with you.

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thanks Marcel! I'm getting a lot of agreement thankfully :)

[@MichaelBritt23]

I really want one of these screwdrivers.

[@MOJUSA]

Thanks for sharing friend. New subscribe. Be safe God bless.😇😎

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you!!!

[@jonsworkshop]

Hi Scott, just found your channel. Great end result and I am picking up that you are just learning/practicing which is great to see mate, well done. Please be careful when screw cutting, you should really be winding your cross slide out of cut when you retract the tool otherwise you will create slack threads caused by the backlash in your leadscrew. Well done though, great project. Cheers, Jon

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Very Cool Scott. I'm a bit jealous you have a lathe...I need to setup my game :D

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Haha, thank you Doug!

[@sgoldbe8]

If you decide to produce these, I'm a buyer

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Many thanks Sheldon!

[@KUGW]

I'm still waiting for you to make something ugly one of these days, your work always comes out awesome..... amazing stuff

[@ilanmagen]

Nice Job, how about bio detection impact screwdriver ?

[@michaelmilbrandt1051]

Now your getting into my experience . Get some alumicut , the only cutting fluid you need with aluminum steel or carbide cutting tools grinding too .

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Deal! Thanks

[@ronaldhineman]

Nice job 👍

[@CopiWood]

Awesome video and screwdriver. P.S. Can you tell me which camera do you use for filming? thanx

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Thank you! Panasonic G85 Kit lens 12 60

[@shanecripps2244]

should have fitted an insert into the cap as well so you'd have a thumb driver, it would also hold a bit for quick changing between two rather than tipping all your bits out each time

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

That's a good idea, thanks Shane!

[@mr265t]

Move over Steve Summers, there's a new machinist in town 👌

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

I better find out who Steve Summers is now :)

[@mr265t]

@@ScottTurnerformeindustrious 🤣

[@nourddinenourddine1107]

مفك براغي رائع. لماذا لا تجعله كهربائي؟

[@captaincook3693]

How is the milling machine going with the new 2HP motor? is it strong enough

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Plenty strong so far. I haven't done anything too heavy though but The power will be fine for the capacity of the mill.

[@anangirawan4990]

What your bandsaw series mr scott?

[@tollietime]

Pretty! i'll take half a dozen lol

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Minimum order 1000, oh.....okay half dozen it is