in combination , an elongated tool having a striking end and a tapered insertion end and a drift pin cap . the drift pin cap includes a cap body having an upper end , a lower end and at least one side wall extending between and connecting the upper end and the lower end . a drift pin receiving cavity is formed in the lower end of the cap body which extends upwards towards the upper end within the cap body , the pin receiving cavity having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the cap body . the pin receiving cavity is operative to fit over and be retained on the striking end of the tool such that when the tool is impacted by a driving device , the drift pin cap is interposed between the tool and the driving device to prevent damage to the tool yet still permit driving of the tool .