Lag driver

DETAILED DESCRIPTION A lag driver or attachment tool having particular utility for driving and unscrewing a flattened end lag, comprising: a discrete tool body member having a hex shaped shaft, and a lag driving portion, and an intermediate contoured portion, said shaft having an intermediate portion of smaller diameter or circumferential detent, said lag driving portion comprises a pair of spaced apart arms each having a rounded exterior portion and a flat inner portion with an elongate semicircular notch or alcove extending a predetermined distance along the length of said arms; a discrete tube shaped collar or sleeve member dimensioned for being force fitted about the rounded exterior portions of said arms and extending approximately from the free ends of said arms to a predetermined portion of said body member below the arm members of said lag driving portion.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved lag driver.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lag driver having a two piece construction.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lag driver having a hex shaft with an intermediate detent to facilitate use with a screwgun tool and a drill.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lag driver having a reinforcing sleeve member.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lag driver having a slotted end, with each arm formed by the slot having a notch to accommodate a portion of the shaft of a lag screw.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lag driver having a contoured intermediate portion to strengthen the tool member.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lag driver providing improved lag alignment.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a driver tool attachment for a flattened end lag screw or acoustical lag.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lag driver having substantially less wobble than prior art drivers