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Birmingham Screwdriver Company Digbeth
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A Sparks
master brummie
I just checked that out - it's a design by artist Foka Wolf based on the old joke!
You can buy t-shirts and mugs with the design on
Lady Penelope
master brummie
Took me a minute to remember the old joke!
A Sparks
master brummie
Yes, me too, to be honest!
Lady Penelope
master brummie
At first it reminded me of the hand on the Birmingham coat of arms!
Richard Dye
master brummie
Still not getting it! Must be old timers disease
A Sparks
master brummie
Brummie screwdriver = a hammer.Still not getting it! Must be old timers disease
A Sparks
master brummie
A hammer. Usually used on delicate devices when a real screwdriver would be better. Refers to the habit of a Birmingham inhabitant (i.e. simpleton to take a rather simplitic view of maintenance.)
If it don't work - hit it.
If it still don't work, use a bigger hammer.
I learnt about the joke years ago, from my Dad!
If it don't work - hit it.
If it still don't work, use a bigger hammer.
I learnt about the joke years ago, from my Dad!
Richard Dye
master brummie
Thank you, I know that! I think I need a bigger shot of caffeine
As a joiner we used knock screws all the way home
then giving a couple of turns with a screwdriver
it left hammer marks in the wood
ie A Babies Bottom
or a half a Crown
Chargehand used to say no B/ham Screwdrivers
Richard Dye
master brummie
I like, I remember it now. Have heard that in a LONG time!
Richard Dye
master brummie
I used to start screws with a hammer (never a joiner) now I have self drilling screws on a battery powered portable drill with a very nice led light and magnetic screw holder. How easy is that, sorry off topic!
Brummie a long time ago
master brummie
Much more sensible than starting nails with a screwdriver. (It's late and I've been awake all day, sorry).
Andrew.
Despite the slang and logo, there was supposed to be a 'Birmingham Screwdriver company'. Getting back to history, anyone know anything about it? Was it on this Digbeth site ?
mw0njm.
A Brummie Dude
The Birmingham screwdriver
In the 18th century, British toolmaker Joseph Gillott invented a more efficient way to manufacture screwdrivers, which became known as the Birmingham screwdriver. This method involved attaching the screwdriver’s blade to its handle using a solid iron rivet, creating a stronger and more durable tool.
