Food-drivers (How to make upcycled place settings made with screwdrivers handles) by Samuel Bernier

There is weird a phenomenon happening in my kitchen drawer. Somehow, every single item from my flatware is different from the next. I have to say that I don't remember ever buying a table set. Forks, spoons and knives were given to me by family members or friends after moving out of my parents’ place years ago. Many of these utensils probably come from the high school cafeteria where I used to borrow them to eat my lunch and would forget to bring back. I would like, for once, to own one of these nice table sets that you use when mom and dad come for diner.

I also own an incredible amount of screw drivers. I have to say that I love buying tools. The problem is that I also bought two multi-bit screwdrivers, two electric drills and a Dremel... I don't need my old tools anymore. Also, since they were bad quality, the Philips head all got stripped and I only use the flat ones to open paint cans.

Here's how to merge two problems into one cool solution.

Step 1: You will need

Acrylic handle screwdrivers
- An old table set
- A metal saw
- A heat gun
- A clamp

Comments

[TimTheScarecrow]

this is a fantasmagorious idea.
if only i had a heat gun i'd be doing this right now

[re.Create Design]

super fun and whimsical. gonna share with the readers on my blog - we love repurposed and recycled.
Michael @ Blue Velvet Chair

[T Everette B]

what did you do with the old screwdriver heads? I think they could be used for some stuff similar to some of the work of Mrballeng if you want to look him up. Would hammering on the old heads make them flatten or shatter?

[EdRothe]

Screwdrivers are made of hardened steel; I doubt if you could flatten them much without first annealing the steel. Instead, I would recommend grinding the edge to make it into a small chisel, punch, icepick or such.

[black hole]

I made a great bo shuriken out of an old screwdriver. It's super hard; several times I have thrown it point-first into a concrete wall without damage to the tip.
PS: Love your idea.

[EdRothe]

Great project!! I'm making a full set of these as a birthday gift to someone with a whimsical sense of humor. He will love 'em.

[wobbler]

Wow, the working (wo)man's iFork! Nice!

[Maxaxle]

Note to self: make these when you get your own place.

[Kyro Cordeux]

This is brilliant, I would be proud to give a set of these a home in my cutlery drawer and I would giggle every time I reach for a spoon. Love it.

[fredellarby]

NOW THAT'S A HEAT GUN.
Handy if the furnace gives out.

[Treknology]

Depending on the brand of handle you are re-using, it could add a whole new meaning to "Stanley" knife.

[mayej]

What are the specs on your heat gun?
I do not have one and if in the future I purchase one, I'd like to be able to accomplish stuff like this if the mood strikes me.
I just don't wanna buy a Mini Cooper when I should have got a Toyota FJ Cruiser, ya know?

[Samuel Bernier]

Any Heat gun that goes up tu 450 celsius. Even a cheap one does it.

[mayej]

Ok, thank you very much.

[agis68]

personally i would never eat from my ex screw driver. But if you promise me that all these (spoons and forks) are pretty clear and new then i will try them on my carbonara spaggeti

[powpowpow]

The perfect spagetti twirling eating tool. Inspired. Nice clean instructable! Keep them coming!

[AMAZONIAbydjljwilliams]

OMG this is brilliant! I'm totally going to do this!
I'm envisaging a gift of a small toolbox filled with cutlery!

[derte84]

This is art!

[verblatu]

You can buy only the the handles in the shop. Is half of the work!

[raviolikid]

This is fantastic! My father has a hard time gripping things now that he is getting older. HIs 84th birthday is coming up, and I think this would be a perfect gift!
I hope it warms up a little between then and now, and that I can find his heat gun without telling him why I want to use it.

[Aron313]

HAHAHAHA thats a good prank to play on someone. ill get you a fork. then pull one out of the tool box!!

[Bilal Bin Siraj]

Will definitely do that prank.

[dirty_valentine]

If you do it right the handle could keep the messy end off the table cloth! Well done.

[MCUman]

This is just hysterical, also GREAT ! ! ! Well Done ! ! !

[pinklizzy]

This is an absolutely brilliant idea. fanstastic. I want to make myself a whole set!

[AtomSoft]

Fathers day is coming lol My pops is a electrician/handy man... Im going to make this for him. He is going to love it!

[sacto100]

So simple and so cool. Great gift idea for my gearhead friends. Thanks.

[tjk1939]

Gotta love it, although a service for eight would take up a lot of drawer space. Good way to re-purpose screwdriver handles

[ride on toy dude]

Wicked man!!

[Creativeman]

Great idea!

[l8nite]

really great look ! This would also help people with grasping difficulties. Thank you for sharing !

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Beautiful! Love it!

[Kiteman]

Awesome!