Who has a Powerful Pete?

Swiss Man · **on:** August 08, 2009, 03:24:51 PM

I saw this pic over in the SAKtivities and wondered about it and who else has one.

I know that PeteB has one (after all I stoled his pic). I found one in ebay and while at a pawn shop yesterday
someone came in with a box with individual baggies filled with "JUNK".

Among this JUNK he has a Craftsman and a Powerful Pete 4 way screwdriver, looking at them he asked me
if I was interested and I remembered the pic from SOSAK so I said yes.

"Five dollars each!?" I held up the Craftsman and told him, "You can buy these all day long at Sears for 99 cents."
with that he put his stuff away.

Figuring that my life wouldn't be changed much if I didn't own it I just went on looking at other stuff.
After about 30 mins. he tells me "How about $2 for both of them."

I took that deal. Looking up the company name I couldn't find anything so I figured I would ask the "EXPERTS".

Who owns or knows anything about this company or Powerful Pete?

Here is one on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/Pocket-Screwdriver-HC-Cook-Co.-Ansonia-CT-Powerful-Pete_W0QQitemZ130322345922QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090802?IMSfp=TL090802132004r18660

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2009, 03:31:46 PM

Very interesting Aaron. I've seen different versions of those flat/circular screwdrivers over the years, but never a Powerful Pete. Hopefully someone comes along soon with some info.

Swiss Man · **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2009, 04:46:26 PM

Quote from: J-sews on August 08, 2009, 03:31:46 PM

Very interesting Aaron. I've seen different versions of those flat/circular screwdrivers over the years, but never a Powerful Pete. Hopefully someone comes along soon with some info.

I knew I couldn't count on you that is why I said the "Experts"

Neil · **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2009, 04:50:03 PM

No, I can't help either.

Was that style of driver ever common in the UK. I've never seen one in all my car boot sale rummagings.

Pacu · **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2009, 04:53:52 PM

My great grandma has a pete under the kitchen sink in a jar of nuts and bolts. I remember playing with it when i was a kid early 1980's

Swiss Man · **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2009, 05:05:39 PM

Quote from: Pacu on August 08, 2009, 04:53:52 PM

My great grandma has a pete under the kitchen sink in a jar of nuts and bolts. I remember playing with it when i was a kid early 1980's

Wow, you made me feel old.

RaptorMan · **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2009, 05:33:51 PM

I have a similiar one that is from Sears...but never a powerful pete

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #7 on:** August 08, 2009, 07:12:03 PM

I wish they were still available

Gareth · **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2009, 07:18:46 PM

Quote from: Neil on August 08, 2009, 04:50:03 PM

No, I can't help either.

Was that style of driver ever common in the UK. I've never seen one in all my car boot sale rummagings.

I don't think it ever was common here, if here at all.

prime77 · **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2009, 07:30:40 PM

I have the same exact one. I found it in a thrift store. I don't know any info on it though.

Anthony · **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2009, 07:36:27 PM

I have a Craftsman version of that design, can't say I've ever seen a Powerful Pete anywhere

american lockpicker · **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2009, 08:06:03 PM

I have the new craftsman(lower quality) one and its with a P51.

Sazabi · **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2009, 02:03:33 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 08, 2009, 07:12:03 PM

I wish they were still available

The fourway drivers are still available; check near the checkout counters around Christmas.

Anyway, I don't have a Powerful Pete, but I did find one at a flea market that has the four leaf clover on it.

hawkchucker · **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2009, 04:19:01 AM

Keep the craftsman one in my wallet. Had it there now soing on 15 years.

PyroJames · **Reply #14 on:** August 09, 2009, 05:41:15 AM

I have a Sears one somewhere in my basement. Never heard of Powerful Pete before...

american lockpicker · **Reply #15 on:** August 09, 2009, 11:26:24 PM

For what its worth if a tool sells well usually Craftsman will have a company put its name on their tool and sell it at Kmart or Sears so the craftsman 4 in 1 tools maybe rebranded Powerful Petes.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2009, 10:28:02 PM

I've got mine now, and it a superb bit of kit

It could certainly get you out of a bit of trouble I reckon

Swiss Man · **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2009, 11:39:10 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 20, 2009, 10:28:02 PM

I've got mine now, and it a superb bit of kit

It could certainly get you out of a bit of trouble I reckon

I forgot to mention "DON'T STICK IT IN AN OUTLET". I hope that I am not too late.

I knew I should have included a waiver (you are 18 or older right?)

LatinoHeat · **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2009, 01:43:40 AM

Like most here, I have the Craftsman one, not the Powerful Pete. I use mine all the time. As a screw driver, a scraper, a prybar, anything I don't want to use my knife for. Works like a charm, and other then recessed screws, I have yet to come across a situation where I couldn't use it as a driver.

J-sews · **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2009, 03:57:00 AM

Quote from: Swiss Man on August 20, 2009, 11:39:10 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 20, 2009, 10:28:02 PM
I've got mine now, and it a superb bit of kit

It could certainly get you out of a bit of trouble I reckon

I forgot to mention "DON'T STICK IT IN AN OUTLET". I hope that I am not too late.

I knew I should have included a waiver (you are 18 or older right?)

Not to worry, if he's under 18, he will take full responsibility.

prime77 · **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2009, 04:15:16 AM

Here is a shot of the Powerful Pete that I have .

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2009, 07:32:51 AM

Quote from: J-sews on August 21, 2009, 03:57:00 AM

Quote from: Swiss Man on August 20, 2009, 11:39:10 PM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 20, 2009, 10:28:02 PM
I've got mine now, and it a superb bit of kit

It could certainly get you out of a bit of trouble I reckon

I forgot to mention "DON'T STICK IT IN AN OUTLET". I hope that I am not too late.

I knew I should have included a waiver (you are 18 or older right?)

Not to worry, if he's under 18, he will take full responsibility.

Yep I'm composing a confessional thread in the Break Room right now

Gareth · **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2009, 03:40:49 PM

Quote from: J-sews on August 21, 2009, 03:57:00 AM

Quote from: Swiss Man on August 20, 2009, 11:39:10 PM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 20, 2009, 10:28:02 PM
I've got mine now, and it a superb bit of kit

It could certainly get you out of a bit of trouble I reckon

I forgot to mention "DON'T STICK IT IN AN OUTLET". I hope that I am not too late.

I knew I should have included a waiver (you are 18 or older right?)

Not to worry, if he's under 18, he will take full responsibility.

HA! If mike's under 18 he's had a very tough paper-round.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2009, 03:56:52 PM

Quote from: Gareth on August 21, 2009, 03:40:49 PM

HA! If mike's under 18 he's had a very tough paper-round.

Nice!

LatinoHeat · **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2009, 04:15:27 PM

Quote from: prime77 on August 21, 2009, 04:15:16 AM

Here is a shot of the Powerful Pete that I have .
(Image removed from quote.)

Mine Craftsman came like this. See how the edges are rounded? I used the diamond file on my Wave to square them off. Get a better bite into the screws that way.