Classic Facom 5pc 74 Series Nut Driver - 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2". Found these 5 new fractional nut drivers in a "grab & go" set that I put together in 2007. Facom no longer offers fractional sizes (only metric). Tools appear in "like new" condition....the printed size on the handle for the 5/16" size can use a bit of touch-up with a gold marker if you're a collector (size is also imprinted at the drive end). (1-J)
- High Strength Forged carbon steel
- Permanently molded acetate handle...resists oil, grease & hydrocarbons
- Ideal for automotive or light engineering
- Polished chrome finish.
- Made in France
- Forged Strength: Built with a high-strength forged carbon steel shaft and hex socket profile to withstand significant manual torsional force without stripping or buckling.
- Deep 6-Point Opening: Designed with a hollowed core depth inside the 11mm hex socket head, allowing it to easily pass over long protruding studs or threaded rods to reach the underlying fastening nuts.
- Vintage Handle Composition: Outfitted with Facom's legacy, permanently molded premium amber acetate handle. This classic clear-colored material is specifically formulated to resist deterioration when heavily exposed to shop chemicals like workshop oil, grease, and aggressive hydrocarbons.
- Aesthetic Finish: Completely polished chrome-plated finish to protect the steel body from oxidation and corrosion.
- Manufacturing Origin: Forged and assembled in France during Facom's classic premium hand tool era
Catalog Evolution & Replacement Options
Because the base 74 series with acetate handles is a discontinued vintage line, tracking down this exact variant usually relies on New Old Stock (NOS) specialized warehouses. If you are replacing this tool or modernizing a set, the product line has evolved through the following successive generations:
- Generation 2 (74A): Succeeded the original model by introducing the first-generation soft-polyurethane Protwist handle core to improve ergonomic hand-grip friction and minimize long-term user strain.
- Current Production (Gen 3) (74AT): The active design profile in production today. It incorporates the finalized multi-component Protwist screwdriver grip, combining hard plastic shock resistance with soft non-slip grip zones optimized for grease-covered hands.
