Vintage 1950s 60s Irwin No 3 Phillips Screwdriver 8000-6 Wood Handle Made in USA

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View Vintage 1950s 60s Irwin No 3 Phillips Screwdriver 8000-6 Wood Handle Made in USA with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Manufactured in the USA during the1950s to 1960s (approx. "IRWIN MADE IN U.S. OF A. 8000-6". About Irwin & The 8000-Series Line. Handle: Original hardwood handle with crisp fluted grip grooves. No cracks or splits. ). Item Description Vintage 1950s–1960s Irwin 8000-6" No. 3 Phillips Screwdriver with Fluted Wooden Handle Made in USA — Chrome Vanadium Steel Shank — Large #3 Point Driver Up for sale is a classic vintage Irwin 8000-6" No. 3 Phillips screwdriver featuring a traditional grooved wooden handle and heavy-duty steel ferrule. Manufactured in the USA during the 1950s to 1960s (approx. 60 to 75 years old), Irwin's 8000-series screwdrivers with stamped chrome vanadium shanks are widely prized by woodworkers, tool collectors, and mechanics for their robust construction and ergonomic grip design. Stampings & Markings: Handle Stamp: Deeply stamped "IRWIN MADE IN U.S. OF A. 8000-6" . Shaft Stamp: Crisp impression reading "PHILLIPS U.S.A. NUMBER 3 POINT" and "CHROME VANADIUM" along the round steel shank. Dimensions: Shank Length:  Approx. 6 inches Overall Length: Approx.  11.5 inches Tip Size: #3 Phillips point Photographed on a 1-inch grid mat for precise scale reference. Condition & Details: Handle: Original hardwood handle with crisp fluted grip grooves. Exhibits smooth age wear, warm patina, and minor shop scuffs with a solid flat butt end. No cracks or splits. Ferrule: Steel ferrule remains tight and firmly seated against the wood. Shank & Tip: Steel shaft shows natural age patina and light surface oxidation consistent with vintage shop tools. The #3 Phillips tip retains crisp cross-recess edges with minimal wear, ready for work or display. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition and physical details prior to purchase. About Irwin & The 8000-Series Line Founded in 1885 in Wilmington, Ohio by Charles Irwin, The Irwin Auger Bit Company became world-famous for its solid-center wood boring bits before expanding its product lineup into premium hand tools during the 20th century. Mid-Century Craftsmanship: The 8000-series wood-handled screwdrivers were produced during the post-WWII golden age of American tool manufacturing. Designed for heavy-duty shop use, these drivers featured high-grade chrome vanadium steel shanks, heavy steel ferrules, and lacquer-finished American hardwood handles. Ergonomic Design: The signature deep-fluted handle grooves were engineered to provide high hand torque without slipping, long before molded plastic and rubberized handles became industry standard. Collector Appeal: Today, American-made Irwin wooden-handled tools from this era are highly sought after by vintage tool collectors, traditional woodworkers, and restoration enthusiasts for their classic aesthetics and build quality. Shipping Information Combined Shipping: Automatic combined shipping is enabled at checkout! When purchasing multiple items from our store, simply add them to your cart before paying, and the combined shipping discount will calculate automatically. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Screwdrivers. Brand: IRWIN.

Brand

IRWIN

Original/Reproduction

Vintage Original

Country of Origin

United States