German multitool

american lockpicker · **on:** November 07, 2009, 08:35:28 PM

Picked this up today at Sears. Its called a Craftsman Saw Driver, its made in Germany by Schroder.

The bits, holder and, saws it came with are rubbish(made in China) and I'm currently looking for replacements.

Here it is with a screwdriver attatched.

Here it is with a saw blade attatched.

I like this tool and its unusual to see these any more other than in the Collector's Forum on here.

scrappy · **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2009, 08:41:35 PM

it does have many uses
cool

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2009, 10:22:33 PM

That actually look well thought out, and functional

Anthony · **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2009, 01:17:26 AM

Looks cool, especially the handle being able to bend.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2009, 01:24:00 AM

Those look like standard reciprocating saw blades- should be easy enough to find just about anywhere, but be warned, the tooth pattern on power saw blades can be a little too aggressive for manual use sometimes.

Great find!

Def

american lockpicker · **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2009, 01:34:36 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 08, 2009, 01:24:00 AM

Those look like standard reciprocating saw blades- should be easy enough to find just about anywhere, but be warned, the tooth pattern on power saw blades can be a little too aggressive for manual use sometimes.

Great find!

Def

After I got it I went to Lowes and checked to see if they were compatible and they are. The blades I'll get for it will be Bosch as they are Swiss Made.

FrankenPC · **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2009, 06:39:39 PM

That's a really intriguing design. The design problems I see with it are related to bit and blade storage. It looks like it doesn't have any. Also, as someone pointed out earlier, trying to drive some of those sawsall blades by hand may be almost impossible.

That pivot pin in the center gave me an idea though. It would be really cool to have a universal ratcheting handle that also had a 90 degree driver in it as well.

american lockpicker · **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2009, 06:47:10 PM

For bit storage basch makes a device that works like a gun magazine that might be perfect.

ufox9al · **Reply #8 on:** November 11, 2009, 04:09:45 AM

I saw something very similar in Lee Valley catalog ( http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=62596&cat=1,43411,43417 ). In their case though, I suspect the whole thing is made in China.

american lockpicker · **Reply #9 on:** November 11, 2009, 06:38:07 AM

Heres the bit and blades I picked up for it. It seems really easy to spend a lot of money doing this...

This blade seemed interesting. Its made in the UK and looks similar to whats on some of the Gerber multitools. One thing to note is this blade left a mark on the tool from being inserted, doesn't really cause any problems but just a note to collecters who might worry about condition.

I would have got some Bosch blades but they seemed to aggressive and hard to use in this type of tool. I'm planning to pick up a Dewalt set that has an assortment of blades to see what can be used and what can't.

yud · **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2009, 02:29:01 PM

Quote from: ufox9al on November 11, 2009, 04:09:45 AM

I saw something very similar in Lee Valley catalog ( http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=62596&cat=1,43411,43417 ). In their case though, I suspect the whole thing is made in China.
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I have one of those and I like it

Smitty44 · **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2009, 05:43:45 PM

Looks like a great setup,and glad you picked up some good hardware for it,I have a handle for the saw blades only,not the socket adapter,I might just have to upgrade,thanks for the great pic's.

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american lockpicker · **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2009, 04:40:43 AM

Looking at Schroder's catalog it seems theres an advanced version of this thats a ratchet design and it also hold bits in the end of the handle. If I can get one i'll review it. I wonder if it accepts saw blades.

american lockpicker · **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2009, 04:47:26 AM

american lockpicker · **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:22:09 AM

Just ordered a bit set for it...

http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-71991-Collector-Security-Piece/dp/B002QV0FHO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1258396539&sr=8-6

Once I get this I plan to EDC it.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2009, 01:45:17 AM

General seems to make a design similiar if not a knockoff of this tool, just saw one at the Home Despot.

Atleast it was made in Taiwan and not China, amirite?

american lockpicker · **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2009, 02:07:55 AM

Wow I thought I was the only one who called the Home Depot "Home Despot" lol. Also speaking of this tool I seen a Schroder brand one in True value once I think the colour was different too.

Bowman1911 · **Reply #17 on:** November 22, 2009, 02:16:54 AM

I just saw this thread. I've got the Craftsman tool as well, but I keep it as a backup in the toolchest in my Jeep. I've used the driver some, but haven't really used the saw function much at all. I do notice the t-handle option tends to breach break when I torque it the least bit. Not too big a pain, but is uncomfortable in the hand & an aggrivation when I'm using it. Still pretty godd multifunction driver though.

american lockpicker · **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2009, 02:18:52 AM

I'm planning to edc it as soon as my bit kit arrives. I figure between it and the Spirit there won't be much I can't do.

Sparky415 · **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:46:45 PM

UK Guys,
I am looking for a handle over here that will fit a reciprocating saw blade,
I would like it to be a good quality and a chunky size,
I'm sure I've seen one being used on a building site over here, $:-\$
I already have a Dewalt rechargeable reciprocating saw and its a great tool
but I want a handle that I can use occasionally

Thanks for any info!

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