Awesome addition to the big brother! I'll keep an eye out for another one with a complete jaw. I really like the idea of putting the nut on an Allen wrench and the use of a Dremel for the threads! Brilliant. I need to shine up Dad's old pipe wrenches now. I cleaned them once but they could use a good restoration. When I dig up my plumbers lead furnace I'll let you know. I'm kind of afraid to try to light it.....
The adjustable pipe wrench turned out beautifully. It is presentation quality now and shows that a 100 year old design is just as valid today. Have a great weekend!.
Hello John! Funny story- I just came up from working on Mondays Project, I had to spray paint and I guess my mask was loose because my nose hair is sticking together now!! Lol. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Thanks again ! I am always looking forward to the next one !! An easy - and possibly superior way - to do the lettering ( instead of Sharpie ) may be to use a cosmetic foam sponge dipped in paint and carefully stippled on any raised portion of the casting - lettering in this case.
Hello Frank! I tried stippling a few times unsuccessfully, it seems to bleed over on the sides of some poorly casted letters... Also I have recently developed some shakiness that comes and goes but that coupled with my failing eyesight makes these letters a real challenge!!! Lol. Thanks!!!!! 😃👍
Fantastic job! Yours is my favorite restoration channel - by far the best. I love your approach to keeping the character of the tool just right. It looks beautiful but isn't too much over the top with excessive polishing.
Sure does! BTW, I got my new Drixet buffing wheels today. Very firm like you suggested and from a NY company. Also missed a very nice Parker vise with the wrench today by minutes and a good price. I'm bummed but they'll be more and my old Craftsman vise got its first coat of red paint yesterday. I'm super psyched!
Steve! Are you going to do the lettering in White? Silver? It really makes the vise look amazing! Don't worry about the parker, they are all over they outlive all their owners!!!!! LOL Thanks
Hey ScoutCrafter. This model doesn't have raised lettering but rather a nameplate. I've never taken one of these off before and was worried I'd ruin it. One pressed rivet did have a through hole but not the other so I left it alone. I used your great method with the soda can cut out protecting it during the wire wheel and did my best to tape it up while spraying. Only time will tell when the tape comes off. Lol! I think I went overboard with the shellac, I even coated the inside cavity of the body, just not the contact areas. Lol. Thanks to you, I'm learning a lot, loving tools again and having fun!!!👍 Keep it up!
You are the tool whisperer. I think you could make a tool from the caveman era look new again. This week at work there was some down time at my job so I found myself grabbing every rusty tool in the shop so I could wire wheel them and shellac them. Now I know why you like doing what you do. Its a great feeling to breath some life into something that hasn't worked right in a long time.
That's an interesting wrench especially the 14" Little Giant. Clearly you get multiple positions with those teeth down the top and bottom front and rear ramps. That little giant name gets used a lot - the multi purpose ladder and I have a set of Little Giant sheet metal tools, an 18" brake and a knotting and punching tool.
Another great restoration! FYI, I learned on another forum that a user was using an Acrylic paint marker to highlight the lettering on his tool restorations with spectacular results! Do a search on Amazon for "MOLOTOW One4All Acrylic Paint Markers 2mm", and you can get all different colors as well. Kinda like a sharpie, but with Acrylic Paint - and the lettering really POPS!
Hello NN- I used paint markers on some other projects but these letters were really small and needed the most gentle of touches! =) The Sharpie Chisel point was just the ticket! Thanks!!!!!!
Oh man that is a super neat little treasure it turned out amazing thanks for sharing this with us I also appreciate how you take the grueling time to comment and heart comments you can see your are passionate about the tools and you care about your subs like family not many do that so thank you :D I think we will have 10,000 by the new year have a great and awesome weekend :3
Hello Blackie! I'm hoping the lava has slowed down over there!!! I have a horrible temptation to poke a stick in some before I die! LOL Stay safe! Thanks very much!
Great video. That belt sand of yours must have a million hours on it. I know how long it takes to try and get those big dings out, even with 60 grit. Anyway, that little wrench looks great and having the companion wrench is just icing on the cake...great stuff. Cheers
Hello Joe! It's funny but these pipe wrenches are relatively soft compared to something like fencing pliers! This went pretty quick! No sparks either... Thanks so much Joe!!!!!!
I have an eye out for one of these. Came out nice! I appreciate the tips for the sander. Picked up a 36" Armstrong last night, made by Ridgid. Got it from a homeowner; very little use. I have a few 24"s. No comparison. Seriously. Just the spring jaw from the 36" dwarfs a 8" Ridgid. Next to my 58" Mayhew prybar, this is the single biggest hand tool I've held. It's an imposing presence. Still looking for a 48".
Hello Felix! WOW!!!! Unless you handle those larger wrenches you don't realize the heft of them!!! Awesome score! I too always keep an eye out for a 48"!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
As usual, another good video. Learned allot in this one. I don’t believe you ever mentioned what type of respirator you use when spray painting. Do you use one and what type do you use? Thanks again.
Sanding question...I’m doing the same restoration on my little giant wrench. I see you using sanding belt on the wrench handle. But did you also sand the jaws on the belt ? Or did you do some by hand or with a dremel tool? Luv ur vids. Wife tends to hog the TV but I’m not complaining because I’m watching tool videos on my phone for hours. Great job S.C. Big fan here.
I really enjoy your videos. Do you think the little giants look as when they were new as they do when you are done with them? This is not a complaint of your work my favorite part is the same as yours.
Hello Matthew! Lots of older tools came with a polished finish from the factory, they wouldn't have painted the movable jaw OT the letters, but the handle would have been orange... Sometimes they would just dip the handle into an orange paint tank and let it dry... They were racing against time because the quicker they could pump out a tool the more profit they made... They could have made every tool look awesome but the price would have been double! Thanks!!!
Another great restoration Scoutmaster, just wondering if you could do a complete restoration using only the Dremel. Not all of us have access to a bench grinder or sander etc. A Dremel would be a cheap entry point for many of us. Maybe it's just not possible to get the shellac mirror finish but it would be a great challenge. Keep it lit as we say here in Ireland.
Hello Nick! Absolutely!!! In fact you can do an entire restoration with no power tools what so ever! It's exactly like woodworking, you can build a nice table with all power tools or no power tools! I subscribe to a channel called 357MagDad and he did a few awesome restorations with very little tooling other then sandpaper, steel wool and elbow grease! Lol. The Dremel is an awesome tool that you should definitely pick up, they are so useful that once you own one you will wonder why it took so long to buy it! Thanks so much!
I had the thought that maybe the jaw was cut down from a bigger one, so I googled and turns out no it's 8, 10, 14 and 18 inch sizes were made, but I discovered searching for "Little Giant Pipe Wrench" your video comes up first, even before the patent details :P
Original owner maybe customized it for a specific job, like getting into a tight space...?? I do that with tools myself to save time.... Great job, I love older tools getting a second life in the trenches working with us!!!!! Thank You!! sorry , you already know this, I just read that after my comment1,672 times in the comments.........hahahaha
Another beautiful job and a great tool. I just picked up 2 perfect handle type screwdrivers, have you ever replaced the scales on one? I remember you made a video on them a while back. Thanks again for all the videos. I sure enjoy them.
Hello KDK! Yes! They are tricky because the scales are angled! My buddy Joe from RUclips channel "JoesShop" did a couple on video! You will enjoy the channel! He showed step by step... Thanks!!! 😃👍. Say hello from me!
I love the restoration. I remember when you did the big brother! I have a question though. I have a Billings 1879 bicycle wrench and I didn’t notice that when I bought it that someone replaced the nut that goes inside. I saw that “Hand Tool Rescue” is remaking these himself and is putting a nut in them but he hasn’t responded to my inquiries about where he sources his nuts (even though I said I’d grab one of his too!) if you know how I could source that but either original or replacement, I would be so happy. Otherwise the restoration is coming along nicely. You’ve inspired me. I’ve got another large Billings and a Plierench to do now.
Hello Ziya! I just spent 40 minutes looking for that damn nut from the billing restoration I did not long ago! I can't for the life of me find it! I'm really sorry- I will keep looking! I am trying to move, organize and clean up and I suck at all three!!! Lol. I know I didn't throw it out because I don't throw anything out!!! That's my problem!!! I can't even make you a new one because it is a acme thread and beyond my abilities... Hang in there, if I find a beater I will pick it up just for the nut! 😃👍. Plus I'll keep looking! Thanks!!!
ScoutCrafter I did not mean to take up so much of your team but I sincerely appreciate it so much. I really need that nut! I’d love to show you some of the before and afters I’m working on. It’d be cool if you had a viewer upload weekly or biweekly of your top 10 or so favorite tool restorations.
Hello Scout, I found your channel last week and I've been hooked on it ever since. I recently acquired a Little Giant 14" like the one you restored. The adjustable jaw has a pretty good chunk out of it on the front on one side. Would you grind that and shape the other side to match or would you simply clean up the gouge left minimally? Thanks for all the videos.
Hello KRM- I know that feeling so well... It happens... Sometimes you have to just chalk it up to fate but it's worse when you get a damaged tool from eBay! I bought a few pliers from a seller and they were all very loose.... You can't see that in the pic! Thanks very much!!!!!
Hi there Scoutcrafter? I recently restored an 8” and a 10” Little Giant, but was unhappy with my lettering done with a sharpie. How do you recommend removing the sharpie without removing the orange enamel paint? Or do I need to just remove all the enamel and start over? Lastly, when you use sharpie for lettering do you finish with a clear enamel or spray shellac to protect the lettering? Thanks!
Awesome job once again Scoutcrafter! P. S-I'm restoring some ridgid pipe wrenches and want to repaint them. Are you aware of any paints that match the original ridgid red/orange?
Hello Nolan! They seemed to have changed their color over the years to a slightly more reddish color! The early wrenches were "Chevy engine Orange" or close to it! Thanks!!! 😃👍
Great great resto. I love pipe wrenches too. Nice orange color too. Very well done my friend. I'm gonna email you a wrench pipe let me know what you know about it.
I think they cut it off to get in a tight spot. Adds to the character. It does bother my OCD that you did not paint that top indention in the jaw orange to match the other one. Still a nice job. Did you ever try hitting those deep indentions with a propane torch? I wonder if a little heat might pop them out some or at least mitigate them?
Hello David! I wanted to but the impression wasn't very deep, and I didn't want the paint chipping in the future... Plus the opposite impression wasn't perfectly straight and I thought it would accent the imperfection! If the steel wasn't polished I might have tried but the paint has a difficult time sticking to smooth surfaces so I try to keep it into recesses and pockets for protection and longevity! =) Thanks!!!!!
NICE 'Little' Job! I'm wondering if that Vice was next to a Tool Sir Sneelock had. Looked 'part' > as if (they were) One. Just twiddling thumbs to see what you guys show off. Seems with the Dos and Don'ts you know - the 'Wire to Shine' Book might be written ~ *
I live near the beach and my outside furniture rusts and needs regular polishing and clear coating. A Dremel is a great tool, but if you ever try to save some dollars and buy the el-cheapo wire brushes remember the eye protection and keep a set of tweezers and a mirror next to you as you work. You will be kept busy pulling out the wire bristles out of your face, they fly like darts. Next time I do it, I will use the full face shield and use up the last of the Chinese wire brushes.
Hello 1lupus! Lol. You are so right! The shame of it is that Dremel brand wire brushes are so damn expensive we all get sucked into that trap!!! You can't tell me these little brushes have to cost $6 each! There's no happy medium! 😃👍
Hello Bob! You would be surprised! I have some sets that have 7 or 8! Just when you think you have a "set" another size pops up! LOL I like going smaller, I don't have room to go "up" in size! =) Thanks!!!!!!!
GREAT Video! I use the dremel alot for working on metal parts! It drives me nuts though, when the wires on the wheels start breaking and flying all over the place! I End up cleaning up the steel with a magnet. Can't do much about the brass though. Any thoughts or suggestions??
Hi Bill! Unfortunately the inexpensive wire brushes from CHINA all lose their wires, some worse then others! They have better quality wheels but they are quite expensive! You're so right, picking wire out of your t-shirt is no fun!!!! LOL Thanks!!
ScoutCrafter Thankya Sir! I sometimes hold what I'm working on down inside a cardboard box. It catches some of it. I gotta figure out a cheap better way!😞
i think i own the 8 inch version,i use my blasting cabinet to clean most things up and then wire wheel after. i painted mine with hammered grey rustolem.
Hello Roger! I have a blasting cabinet but never use it... It does come in handy for tight areas though! I like the rustoleum, best paint I have tried yet!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
No doubt the tail end of the movable jaw was ground off. That style wrench requires a lot of room for swing when the jaws are set for a small diameter whatever. The owner must have needed to get into a tight space.
Wow! I never considered that until reading the comments! You are the 5th person who thinks that might have been intentional! I swear I learn more from the comments then Google! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
Again good video my friend but why not use sharpie on letters of the small jaw both on the 14 and 10 I think would have made them both really pop if you had. Just my 2cents
Hello Abdulah! You are right!!!!!! I tried but couldn't! They lettering is so small the marker would bleed over and look sloppy! I tried! I had to wipe it off and re-spray! Very hard to darken those letters!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
Hello Dirtyharry! Isn't that the gospel truth!!! What the heck happened?!? I can't even find a car or truck that makes me say "OMG I want that!!!" Meanwhile in the 50's and 60's every car and truck looked awesome!!! Thanks!!! 😃👍
I know its been a long time since this was posted.. but what if I told you I had an 18" little giant in great coindition sitting around... was planning to clean it up and saw this, noticed your incomplete set
The only problem with your channel is that you don't have a new video every single day! These restoration videos couldn't make the end of my work day any better.
Hi,David I also find these video's both interesting and relaxing. Bob. UK.
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Very nice restoration but you missed a bit of paint off on top of the removable jaw where the flattened pyramid indentation is, you painted it on the 14inch but not the 10 inch. Quality control slipping. But still look better than new.
Hello Tony! I didn't miss it, the impression wasn't deep enough to paint without it chipping off in the future, on smooth surfaces the paint has a really hard time adhering so you want to keep it in channels, recesses and pockets, otherwise the lightest handling will remove the paint... That impression was on a bad spot and not deep so I couldn't paint it for that reason!! Thanks!!!!!!
Gotta love that Chevy orange. I wonder if someone cut that jaw down to get in a tight spot or something, I can't imagine it snapping off. Nice vice family. Papa, Mama. and baby!
Hello Emerson! To make that jaw they have to drill or cast a small hole in the end so they can place it in a lathe between centers and cut the threads, I wonder if that weakens the tip!? Very thought provoking for sure! The Vises are great! Thanks so much!!!!!
Hey scoutcrafter Could you tell me please what time the elephants trunk flea market opens on a sunday. I will be in new haven in october and want to plan a visit to the site. Staying in new haven about an hour away Thanks Darren
Hello Darren! They have a nice website that explains everything but normal admission is at 7am... It's two dollars at that time! I think it closes about 5pm. The funny thing is you can get in like 4am but it's very expensive! People looking for that "special deal" go earlier but it's crazy expensive!!! Look up Elephant's Trunk Connecticut, on Google and you'll see what I mean! it's funny! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Hello C5V2Hunter! YES! I tried to start them twice but they will need a few days to complete! I have to make two more screw-bases! They always broke on those vises!! Thanks so much!!!!
BTW, how are you liking that Grizzly belt sander? I also notice you have a Grizzly? Green metal lathe........wondering how you like them vs. the Harbor Freight equivalents? (I think they're mostly all made in the same China factory, but branded differently, and maybe with different accessories).
Hello NN! I agree many of those tools were made in the same factory... Things can change over time though. I love my 1x30 belt sander! Those are great! I also love the lathe but I got that from Harbor freight! If I were to buy another lathe I would look at Little Machine Shop.com they have nicer models. Thanks!!!!
I have a similar lathe. All of the mini-lathes are made by Sieg in China. As you mentioned, the accessories differ as does the length of the bed. The HF lathe has one big drawback; it's a 7x10. Mine started out as the 7x10 and had six inches added to its bed, turning it into a 7x16. Sieg also offers a 7x14. If you're considering a mini-lathe, you may want to opt for one with a longer bed. Makes a significant difference. The HF's tool post is kinda poor, as well, and you'd want to upgrade that as one of the first steps. Take a look at banggood.com for inexpensive lathe accessories. IIRC, their tool post with 4 holders is under $50. Would make your life a lot easier. There's a community of lathe owners with a FB group. A lot of support is available. Good luck.
Thanks for that great info! Which Facebook group would that be? There are many, and many are private, so I can't tell if the content covers metal mini-lathes.
Hey ScoutCrafter, on topic of pipewrenches, should the top and bottom jaws always meet perfectly flush or are some models meant to be off ?Been looking at some old wrenches locally but the jaws are off a bit. Tks, John in Shreveport....
Hello John! Great observation! I noticed too that many pipe wrenches don't meet up exactly at the jaw line however still work fine! I have found that if the tool was designed that way it's because some other design reason like swivel head or something. Unless it's bent! Then you can see an obvious bend that don't belong there... Pipe wrenches are so primitive looking but they really are designed with years of trial and error! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Well, I coulda recorded my last pipe wrench restoration for him. Do you know much about the dates the Walworth Stillsons were manufactured? About all I can find is 1865-1905.
Hello Nicholas! I never even thought about it being intentionally cut off but both you and David said it might have been! Now I am really curious! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
The reason I could think of is so when it's closed all the way it doesn't stick out as much. Plus if you look at it someone took the time to sand it back so it's more even and doesn't mess with the function.
Hello Bob! I keep all my tools indoors so the polished steel with two coats of Mother's Carnauba Wax really protects the tool nicely! I never had a problem yet! Thanks!!!!!!!
Hello diYotam! You should do it!!!! It was your Grandfather's! Clean it up really nice and put it back in service! My Great Grandfather's tools are my favorite!! Thanks!!!!
9k! Also would be nice if you and hand tool reseuce and do a tool together. Also have you done a hand plane there wonderfully to restore that where my love for evporust came in it left the paint (cant think of the name now) also you should reach out to evporust and see if they sponser you or send you some thanks for another great one., i dont know how you keep putting great video out each week.
Hello David! I try to put out a video every Mon, Wed and Fri! It's been tough because I don't want to miss anyone's comment! However I have enough old tools that I won't run out!!! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!
thats amazing, thank you again, how many subs you getting your channel will keep growing going to be a point your going to miss comments but thats how it goes, The best thing though about getting enough subs and view is hopefully you get more money from youtube and allow you to keep buying and reviewing tools. You should try making amazon thing where if someone click link you get profit if they buy anything. amazon got some nice stuff for dremal on it.
I never monetized the channel... I started doing videos as a payback for all the great things I learned from the people on RUclips. I'm just thrilled people enjoy the content and many are starting to restore their own tools! Great stuff!!!!!
Hi there - how do you choose when you use Shellac vs. Mothers or some sort of paste wax? Or use both? I’m new at restoring hand tools and am wondering how you decide when to use which product.
Hello Sean! The first consideration is the environment the tool will be in, if it is outside in a garage you have to really protect the steel, if it's indoors like mine are you have more options! The other thing to consider is if you want a polished surface... Coatings have a hard time sticking to a polished surface so wax is the preferred method. If you need to clear coat the tool you want to make sure there is a little texture to the surface so it can stick... Outside tools need to be coated in some way, usually a clear coat of lacquer or shellac, if you polish the tool make sure it isn't subjected to big temperature swings or excessive humidity... 😃👍
ScoutCrafter Thanks for the reply!! So would it be fair to say that Shellac is used as a surface FINISH where something like paste wax is used as a surface PROTECTANT? Being that all my tools will be in my garage (humid) would it be appropriate to put paste wax on top of a coat of Shellac? I loved your video on Shellac but I think a comprehensive review of finishes and Protestants would make some awesome educational content! Keep up the great work!
Sean, Some tools will rust just because of the high iron content and others are more resilient, I have a cabin upstate that is unheated and I have a toolbox up there for five years now with no rust. I coated the tools I was worried about with a 50/50 mix of Vaseline and Mineral oil... I have a video titled "All purpose home-brew lubricant" that tells how to make it! 😃👍
Hello Vaughn! Not yet, I was talking about this channel, however I was kicking around the idea of having a sort of sister page where we could show projects, swap and sell tools, and chew the fat! I am looking into it and of course I hope you will be there!!! Thanks!!! 😃👍
It happens exponentially, if you continue to put out great content, (and looking at the hauls you've been getting lately, that shouldn't be a problem.) If you'll look at your increase over time, I'm sure you'll see the increase in numbers accelerating. Success breeds success.
Another nice restoration thanks have a great weekend ( Doug in GA 🐈 )
Hello Doug!! Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the project!!!!!!!!
Awesome addition to the big brother! I'll keep an eye out for another one with a complete jaw. I really like the idea of putting the nut on an Allen wrench and the use of a Dremel for the threads! Brilliant. I need to shine up Dad's old pipe wrenches now. I cleaned them once but they could use a good restoration. When I dig up my plumbers lead furnace I'll let you know. I'm kind of afraid to try to light it.....
The adjustable pipe wrench turned out beautifully. It is presentation quality now and shows that a 100 year old design is just as valid today. Have a great weekend!.
Hello Tony! Amazing right!? How many other inventions can we say that about!!!? Thanks so much!!!!!!
That is such a sweet little wrench.My favourite resto for sure......cheers mate.
Hello Darrin! I'll keep looking for an 8" model so we can keep the set going! Thanks!!! 😃👍
Man,,,those are good enough to sit and stare at ... another excellent restore.
Hello Iwoodt1-Thanks so much! I'll be back with the 8" model! LOL
Great looking restoration and lot of information on doing a restoring a tool!! Thanks for sharing this interesting tutorial
Hello John! Funny story- I just came up from working on Mondays Project, I had to spray paint and I guess my mask was loose because my nose hair is sticking together now!! Lol. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Good job,sir...I like this pipe wrench. It' s like a old traditional song... :D
Hello Kadir! LOL Yes! Thanks my friend!!
Thanks again ! I am always looking forward to the next one !! An easy - and possibly superior way - to do the lettering ( instead of Sharpie ) may be to use a cosmetic foam sponge dipped in paint and carefully stippled on any raised portion of the casting - lettering in this case.
Hello Frank! I tried stippling a few times unsuccessfully, it seems to bleed over on the sides of some poorly casted letters... Also I have recently developed some shakiness that comes and goes but that coupled with my failing eyesight makes these letters a real challenge!!! Lol. Thanks!!!!! 😃👍
Throughly interesting from start to finish keep them coming and I’m looking forward to seeing the vices done ✅
Hello Kevin!! Those Vises are so sweet! All the same configuration too! I do need to restore them but it will be a little while! Thanks!!!!!!
Beautiful job as always my friend! Thanks for walking us through a restoration job
Hello Carlos!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the project!!!!!
Just a outstanding job. So very enjoyable. Thanks again, very good stuff.
Hello Norherman! Thanks very much! If I get a 8" model I'll be back! LOL =)
Fantastic, I really like the color. Great job as usual, my friend 😎👍🤠
Hello Jim! Me too! Orange and Chrome (shiny steel) always look so sharp together!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
I agree 👍😎 You're welcome, Sir 🤠
Great work as always picked up 2 ford pipe wrenches at the flea market keep the videos coming
Hello Gam C- I absolutely have a weakness for auto-wrenches! They are just so great!!! Great score! Thanks!
Great looking wrenches I have to start looking for some..
This was a very cool restoration project! Great job!!
Hello ToriVlogs ! Thanks so much! 😃👍
Fantastic job! Yours is my favorite restoration channel - by far the best. I love your approach to keeping the character of the tool just right. It looks beautiful but isn't too much over the top with excessive polishing.
Hello Gerald! I'm so glad you enjoy the restorations and like the finished products! Thanks very much!!!!
Wow! That wrench just pops with the orange paint and polish!! Nice job ScoutCrafter👍 Great tips with the sander and Dremel.
Hello Steve!!!! Thanks so much! That Orange next to Shiny Steel really looks sharp! Thanks again!!!!!
Sure does! BTW, I got my new Drixet buffing wheels today. Very firm like you suggested and from a NY company. Also missed a very nice Parker vise with the wrench today by minutes and a good price. I'm bummed but they'll be more and my old Craftsman vise got its first coat of red paint yesterday. I'm super psyched!
Steve! Are you going to do the lettering in White? Silver? It really makes the vise look amazing! Don't worry about the parker, they are all over they outlive all their owners!!!!! LOL Thanks
Hey ScoutCrafter. This model doesn't have raised lettering but rather a nameplate. I've never taken one of these off before and was worried I'd ruin it. One pressed rivet did have a through hole but not the other so I left it alone. I used your great method with the soda can cut out protecting it during the wire wheel and did my best to tape it up while spraying. Only time will tell when the tape comes off. Lol! I think I went overboard with the shellac, I even coated the inside cavity of the body, just not the contact areas. Lol. Thanks to you, I'm learning a lot, loving tools again and having fun!!!👍 Keep it up!
I'll definitely do the lettering on my small Wilton when I get the chance. Collecting takes a lot of time on the weekends. Lol
Looking forward to seeing those three vises restored and lined up for a photo shoot.
Hello Will! Me too! They will look awesome lined up! Thanks!!!!!
They look beautiful amazing beautiful job love it God bless you and family and friends 👍👍👍👍
Hello Reynaldo!!!!! Thankyou so much my friend!!!!
You are the tool whisperer. I think you could make a tool from the caveman era look new again. This week at work there was some down time at my job so I found myself grabbing every rusty tool in the shop so I could wire wheel them and shellac them. Now I know why you like doing what you do. Its a great feeling to breath some life into something that hasn't worked right in a long time.
Hello Tron! It is so relaxing and satisfying!! Such an awesome hobby! You're right-addicting too! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!
Omg Scout once again awesome job it looks amazing, Thankyou for this satisfying video for me to come home to watch!!!! I love it!!
Hello Caleb! You asked for it!! =) Glad you enjoyed the video!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
Great job! 👍
Hello Jallexiusen!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Great video as always! Thank you!
Hello Timothy!! Thanks very much!!!!!!
I have the 8’’ little giant. Love this video.
work very well done, congratulations!
Thankyou so much! I might find a 8" and do another video! LOL =)
Another great educational experience. Thanks
ScoutCrafter the orange reminds me of my late brother Pearl Orange excellent job sir.... Bobby
Hello Bobby! I know you would also like colors like Candy apple Red, Candy Orange and Candy Green! Racing colors! Nice!!! Thanks Bobby!!!!!!
Love the videos. Always learn something. Thanks
That's an interesting wrench especially the 14" Little Giant. Clearly you get multiple positions with those teeth down the top and bottom front and rear ramps. That little giant name gets used a lot - the multi purpose ladder and I have a set of Little Giant sheet metal tools, an 18" brake and a knotting and punching tool.
Looks great.
Hi Tommy! Thanks very much! Now if I find a 8" model we'll be back again! LOL
Better than new. No new tool today comes close to the appearance of your restore projects.
Hello ETN! Thanks so much! The 14" was a better casting and is my favorite! Thanks so much!!!!
Another great restoration! FYI, I learned on another forum that a user was using an Acrylic paint marker to highlight the lettering on his tool restorations with spectacular results! Do a search on Amazon for "MOLOTOW One4All Acrylic Paint Markers 2mm", and you can get all different colors as well. Kinda like a sharpie, but with Acrylic Paint - and the lettering really POPS!
Hello NN- I used paint markers on some other projects but these letters were really small and needed the most gentle of touches! =) The Sharpie Chisel point was just the ticket! Thanks!!!!!!
Great video. Thanks!
Hello Alex! Thanks very much!!!!!!
Oh man that is a super neat little treasure it turned out amazing thanks for sharing this with us I also appreciate how you take the grueling time to comment and heart comments you can see your are passionate about the tools and you care about your subs like family not many do that so thank you :D I think we will have 10,000 by the new year have a great and awesome weekend :3
Hello LV! Thankyou!!!!! You always have such positive input and it's aways appreciated!!!!! =)
ScoutCrafter anytime it is a amazing channel with amazing content and tools the future is bright indeed :3
Yep...as always great video...like the before and after......nice work
Hello Blackie! I'm hoping the lava has slowed down over there!!! I have a horrible temptation to poke a stick in some before I die! LOL Stay safe! Thanks very much!
Slowed down..stopped temporarily...I live in Honolulu...Volcano on the Big Island...Thank You for your concerns..
as far as poking a stick??? dangerous just walking around the area..collapsing lava tubes..down you go forever...
Propane??? wow, Scout...want that excitement from that big Boom..
Lovely job again bud.
Hello RetroHax! Thanks very much! I really appreciate that!
Sir, that is a beautiful restore. From NC love the videos.
Hello Dave! Thankyou so very much!!!!!
Not a restoration.. A work of art!.. Glad I subscribed to this channel. Keep up the good work mate.
Hello TD! Thanks so much! These old tools were so nicely designed, it's a shame they aren't more appreciated that way! =)
Done my first pliers video, a poor relation to yours, but hey! It's my first one. Have a great weekend.
Fantastic video!!!!! Really enjoyed the whole video!!!!!! New Subscriber! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Nice job Scout Great vid..
Thanks very much Darren!!!!
Love the stripe on the jaws, nice touch.
Hello Glen! For some reason the Orange next to Chrome (Shiny steel) really pops! Thanks so much!!!
I got a 10" wrench a few weeks ago and just got to cleaning it up. My adjustable jaw is the same as yours. I think they were cut off at the factory.
Another great restoration video Scoutcrafter keep up the great work and videos😀👍🏻
P.S I’m a fan of your pipe wrench restorations 😀
Hello Ocelot! I always appreciate the positive input you give on these projects! Thanks so much!!!!!!
i love your video Scout
Hello TysyTube Restoration! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Great video. That belt sand of yours must have a million hours on it. I know how long it takes to try and get those big dings out, even with 60 grit. Anyway, that little wrench looks great and having the companion wrench is just icing on the cake...great stuff. Cheers
Hello Joe! It's funny but these pipe wrenches are relatively soft compared to something like fencing pliers! This went pretty quick! No sparks either... Thanks so much Joe!!!!!!
another great job!!
Hi Jeff! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Nice one 👍👍
Hi Frank, next is the littlest little giant! Lol. Thanks!!! 😃👍
I have an eye out for one of these. Came out nice! I appreciate the tips for the sander.
Picked up a 36" Armstrong last night, made by Ridgid. Got it from a homeowner; very little use. I have a few 24"s. No comparison. Seriously. Just the spring jaw from the 36" dwarfs a 8" Ridgid. Next to my 58" Mayhew prybar, this is the single biggest hand tool I've held. It's an imposing presence. Still looking for a 48".
Hello Felix! WOW!!!! Unless you handle those larger wrenches you don't realize the heft of them!!! Awesome score! I too always keep an eye out for a 48"!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
As usual, another good video. Learned allot in this one. I don’t believe you ever mentioned what type of respirator you use when spray painting. Do you use one and what type do you use? Thanks again.
Sanding question...I’m doing the same restoration on my little giant wrench. I see you using sanding belt on the wrench handle. But did you also sand the jaws on the belt ? Or did you do some by hand or with a dremel tool? Luv ur vids. Wife tends to hog the TV but I’m not complaining because I’m watching tool videos on my phone for hours. Great job S.C. Big fan here.
Scotcrafter love it another pipe wrench and it's a little giant thanks
Hello crazzysk8er147! I'm looking for a nice 8" model so we can do the "littlest little giant"! Lol. Thanks!!!
I'm trying to find one in the UK there not easy to find
I really enjoy your videos. Do you think the little giants look as when they were new as they do when you are done with them? This is not a complaint of your work my favorite part is the same as yours.
Hello Matthew! Lots of older tools came with a polished finish from the factory, they wouldn't have painted the movable jaw OT the letters, but the handle would have been orange... Sometimes they would just dip the handle into an orange paint tank and let it dry... They were racing against time because the quicker they could pump out a tool the more profit they made... They could have made every tool look awesome but the price would have been double! Thanks!!!
Et en plus c'est beau. Cordialement, Pascal🔨🔧👍
Hello Pascal!!!!! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!!!
Well done.
Hello Mr Grape - Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
Another great restoration Scoutmaster, just wondering if you could do a complete restoration using only the Dremel. Not all of us have access to a bench grinder or sander etc. A Dremel would be a cheap entry point for many of us. Maybe it's just not possible to get the shellac mirror finish but it would be a great challenge. Keep it lit as we say here in Ireland.
Hello Nick! Absolutely!!! In fact you can do an entire restoration with no power tools what so ever! It's exactly like woodworking, you can build a nice table with all power tools or no power tools! I subscribe to a channel called 357MagDad and he did a few awesome restorations with very little tooling other then sandpaper, steel wool and elbow grease! Lol. The Dremel is an awesome tool that you should definitely pick up, they are so useful that once you own one you will wonder why it took so long to buy it! Thanks so much!
Congrats on 9K subs!
Hello Reginald!!! Thanks very much! I have a really special video if ever I get to 10K! LOL Thanks again!!!
I had the thought that maybe the jaw was cut down from a bigger one, so I googled and turns out no it's 8, 10, 14 and 18 inch sizes were made, but I discovered searching for "Little Giant Pipe Wrench" your video comes up first, even before the patent details :P
Hello Wanton! Yes! I too researched it thinking it might have come that way but it is definitely shortened! Great stuff!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Original owner maybe customized it for a specific job, like getting into a tight space...?? I do that with tools myself to save time.... Great job, I love older tools getting a second life in the trenches working with us!!!!! Thank You!! sorry , you already know this, I just read that after my comment1,672 times in the comments.........hahahaha
Hello logan! Lol. I do that all the time!! It's funny how I never thought of the wrench being modified! Makes total sense!! Thanks!!!
Another beautiful job and a great tool. I just picked up 2 perfect handle type screwdrivers, have you ever replaced the scales on one? I remember you made a video on them a while back. Thanks again for all the videos. I sure enjoy them.
Hello KDK! Yes! They are tricky because the scales are angled! My buddy Joe from RUclips channel "JoesShop" did a couple on video! You will enjoy the channel! He showed step by step... Thanks!!! 😃👍. Say hello from me!
Thank you, Sir
I did, Thanks for the referral ScoutCrafter
I love the restoration. I remember when you did the big brother! I have a question though. I have a Billings 1879 bicycle wrench and I didn’t notice that when I bought it that someone replaced the nut that goes inside. I saw that “Hand Tool Rescue” is remaking these himself and is putting a nut in them but he hasn’t responded to my inquiries about where he sources his nuts (even though I said I’d grab one of his too!) if you know how I could source that but either original or replacement, I would be so happy. Otherwise the restoration is coming along nicely. You’ve inspired me. I’ve got another large Billings and a Plierench to do now.
Hello Ziya! I just spent 40 minutes looking for that damn nut from the billing restoration I did not long ago! I can't for the life of me find it! I'm really sorry- I will keep looking! I am trying to move, organize and clean up and I suck at all three!!! Lol. I know I didn't throw it out because I don't throw anything out!!! That's my problem!!! I can't even make you a new one because it is a acme thread and beyond my abilities... Hang in there, if I find a beater I will pick it up just for the nut! 😃👍. Plus I'll keep looking! Thanks!!!
ScoutCrafter I did not mean to take up so much of your team but I sincerely appreciate it so much. I really need that nut! I’d love to show you some of the before and afters I’m working on. It’d be cool if you had a viewer upload weekly or biweekly of your top 10 or so favorite tool restorations.
Hello Scout, I found your channel last week and I've been hooked on it ever since. I recently acquired a Little Giant 14" like the one you restored. The adjustable jaw has a pretty good chunk out of it on the front on one side. Would you grind that and shape the other side to match or would you simply clean up the gouge left minimally? Thanks for all the videos.
Any needle-nose plier restores in the future? We ALL have a set or two that needs some TLC.
Great video. I found one of those at a garage sale. Sadly when I removed the rust I fount it was cracked at the jaws.
Hello KRM- I know that feeling so well... It happens... Sometimes you have to just chalk it up to fate but it's worse when you get a damaged tool from eBay! I bought a few pliers from a seller and they were all very loose.... You can't see that in the pic! Thanks very much!!!!!
Hi there Scoutcrafter? I recently restored an 8” and a 10” Little Giant, but was unhappy with my lettering done with a sharpie. How do you recommend removing the sharpie without removing the orange enamel paint? Or do I need to just remove all the enamel and start over?
Lastly, when you use sharpie for lettering do you finish with a clear enamel or spray shellac to protect the lettering?
Thanks!
Awesome job once again Scoutcrafter! P. S-I'm restoring some ridgid pipe wrenches and want to repaint them. Are you aware of any paints that match the original ridgid red/orange?
Hello Nolan! They seemed to have changed their color over the years to a slightly more reddish color! The early wrenches were "Chevy engine Orange" or close to it! Thanks!!! 😃👍
Great great resto. I love pipe wrenches too. Nice orange color too. Very well done my friend. I'm gonna email you a wrench pipe let me know what you know about it.
Hello Bernie!!!! Thanks looking forward to it!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
I think they cut it off to get in a tight spot. Adds to the character. It does bother my OCD that you did not paint that top indention in the jaw orange to match the other one. Still a nice job. Did you ever try hitting those deep indentions with a propane torch? I wonder if a little heat might pop them out some or at least mitigate them?
Hello David! I wanted to but the impression wasn't very deep, and I didn't want the paint chipping in the future... Plus the opposite impression wasn't perfectly straight and I thought it would accent the imperfection! If the steel wasn't polished I might have tried but the paint has a difficult time sticking to smooth surfaces so I try to keep it into recesses and pockets for protection and longevity! =) Thanks!!!!!
NICE 'Little' Job! I'm wondering if that Vice was next to a Tool Sir Sneelock had. Looked 'part' > as if (they were) One.
Just twiddling thumbs to see what you guys show off.
Seems with the Dos and Don'ts you know - the 'Wire to Shine' Book might be written ~ *
Hi Karen! I'm excited to get his package! Their was so much to pick from! It was like Christmas in August! LOL =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
I live near the beach and my outside furniture rusts and needs regular polishing and clear coating. A Dremel is a great tool, but if you ever try to save some dollars and buy the el-cheapo wire brushes remember the eye protection and keep a set of tweezers and a mirror next to you as you work. You will be kept busy pulling out the wire bristles out of your face, they fly like darts. Next time I do it, I will use the full face shield and use up the last of the Chinese wire brushes.
Hello 1lupus! Lol. You are so right! The shame of it is that Dremel brand wire brushes are so damn expensive we all get sucked into that trap!!! You can't tell me these little brushes have to cost $6 each! There's no happy medium! 😃👍
..good resto. how many in the full set of pipe wrenches ?
Hello Bob! You would be surprised! I have some sets that have 7 or 8! Just when you think you have a "set" another size pops up! LOL I like going smaller, I don't have room to go "up" in size! =) Thanks!!!!!!!
GREAT Video! I use the dremel alot for working on metal parts! It drives me nuts though, when the wires on the wheels start breaking and flying all over the place! I End up cleaning up the steel with a magnet. Can't do much about the brass though. Any thoughts or suggestions??
Hi Bill! Unfortunately the inexpensive wire brushes from CHINA all lose their wires, some worse then others! They have better quality wheels but they are quite expensive! You're so right, picking wire out of your t-shirt is no fun!!!! LOL Thanks!!
ScoutCrafter Thankya Sir! I sometimes hold what I'm working on down inside a cardboard box. It catches some of it. I gotta figure out a cheap better way!😞
i think i own the 8 inch version,i use my blasting cabinet to clean most things up and then wire wheel after. i painted mine with hammered grey rustolem.
Hello Roger! I have a blasting cabinet but never use it... It does come in handy for tight areas though! I like the rustoleum, best paint I have tried yet!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
No doubt the tail end of the movable jaw was ground off. That style wrench requires a lot of room for swing when the jaws are set for a small diameter whatever. The owner must have needed to get into a tight space.
Wow! I never considered that until reading the comments! You are the 5th person who thinks that might have been intentional! I swear I learn more from the comments then Google! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
great wrenches, just not seen any here!
Hello Jusb! Little Giant was a Huge company here years back! They are known for their Power Hammer forges! Thanks!!!!!!
Again good video my friend but why not use sharpie on letters of the small jaw both on the 14 and 10 I think would have made them both really pop if you had. Just my 2cents
Hello Abdulah! You are right!!!!!! I tried but couldn't! They lettering is so small the marker would bleed over and look sloppy! I tried! I had to wipe it off and re-spray! Very hard to darken those letters!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
They sure did invent cool tools in the old days.
Hello Dirtyharry! Isn't that the gospel truth!!! What the heck happened?!? I can't even find a car or truck that makes me say "OMG I want that!!!" Meanwhile in the 50's and 60's every car and truck looked awesome!!! Thanks!!! 😃👍
I know its been a long time since this was posted.. but what if I told you I had an 18" little giant in great coindition sitting around... was planning to clean it up and saw this, noticed your incomplete set
I’ve used brushes used for cleaning a shotgun barrel. Different sizes for different shotgun barrels. Usually brass brush.
The only problem with your channel is that you don't have a new video every single day! These restoration videos couldn't make the end of my work day any better.
Hello David! You don't know how much I appreciate that! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Hi,David I also find these video's both interesting and relaxing. Bob. UK.
Very nice restoration but you missed a bit of paint off on top of the removable jaw where the flattened pyramid indentation is, you painted it on the 14inch but not the 10 inch. Quality control slipping. But still look better than new.
Hello Tony! I didn't miss it, the impression wasn't deep enough to paint without it chipping off in the future, on smooth surfaces the paint has a really hard time adhering so you want to keep it in channels, recesses and pockets, otherwise the lightest handling will remove the paint... That impression was on a bad spot and not deep so I couldn't paint it for that reason!! Thanks!!!!!!
wow !! it really beautiful and strange
Hello CM! Yes! They were almost artistic in a way! Thanks so much!!!
Gotta love that Chevy orange. I wonder if someone cut that jaw down to get in a tight spot or something, I can't imagine it snapping off. Nice vice family. Papa, Mama. and baby!
Hello Emerson! To make that jaw they have to drill or cast a small hole in the end so they can place it in a lathe between centers and cut the threads, I wonder if that weakens the tip!? Very thought provoking for sure! The Vises are great! Thanks so much!!!!!
Hey scoutcrafter
Could you tell me please what time the elephants trunk flea market opens on a sunday. I will be in new haven in october and want to plan a visit to the site.
Staying in new haven about an hour away
Thanks
Darren
Hello Darren! They have a nice website that explains everything but normal admission is at 7am... It's two dollars at that time! I think it closes about 5pm. The funny thing is you can get in like 4am but it's very expensive! People looking for that "special deal" go earlier but it's crazy expensive!!! Look up Elephant's Trunk Connecticut, on Google and you'll see what I mean! it's funny! Thanks!!!!!!!!
It looks like somebody cut the end of the moving part, maybe for a little wider grip? Doesn't look broken at all.
Hello Balázs! Yes it either was cut off or someone smoothed it over... I'm not sure!!!!! Good investigating tool! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Those vises need their own video ;-) ;-)
Hello C5V2Hunter! YES! I tried to start them twice but they will need a few days to complete! I have to make two more screw-bases! They always broke on those vises!! Thanks so much!!!!
BTW, how are you liking that Grizzly belt sander? I also notice you have a Grizzly? Green metal lathe........wondering how you like them vs. the Harbor Freight equivalents? (I think they're mostly all made in the same China factory, but branded differently, and maybe with different accessories).
Hello NN! I agree many of those tools were made in the same factory... Things can change over time though. I love my 1x30 belt sander! Those are great! I also love the lathe but I got that from Harbor freight! If I were to buy another lathe I would look at Little Machine Shop.com they have nicer models. Thanks!!!!
I have a similar lathe. All of the mini-lathes are made by Sieg in China. As you mentioned, the accessories differ as does the length of the bed. The HF lathe has one big drawback; it's a 7x10. Mine started out as the 7x10 and had six inches added to its bed, turning it into a 7x16. Sieg also offers a 7x14. If you're considering a mini-lathe, you may want to opt for one with a longer bed. Makes a significant difference. The HF's tool post is kinda poor, as well, and you'd want to upgrade that as one of the first steps. Take a look at banggood.com for inexpensive lathe accessories. IIRC, their tool post with 4 holders is under $50. Would make your life a lot easier. There's a community of lathe owners with a FB group. A lot of support is available. Good luck.
Thanks for that great info! Which Facebook group would that be? There are many, and many are private, so I can't tell if the content covers metal mini-lathes.
This group specifically centers on 7x lathes. facebook.com/groups/480517968637011/
Great advice Felix! How did you add the length to the bed? My Nova DVR has a kit you can buy to extend to bed length! Thanks!!!!
Nice save, to bad it’s broke. The average eye will never catch it. Thank you
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Hey ScoutCrafter, on topic of pipewrenches, should the top and bottom jaws always meet perfectly flush or are some models meant to be off ?Been looking at some old wrenches locally but the jaws are off a bit.
Tks, John in Shreveport....
Hello John! Great observation! I noticed too that many pipe wrenches don't meet up exactly at the jaw line however still work fine! I have found that if the tool was designed that way it's because some other design reason like swivel head or something. Unless it's bent! Then you can see an obvious bend that don't belong there... Pipe wrenches are so primitive looking but they really are designed with years of trial and error! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Well, I coulda recorded my last pipe wrench restoration for him. Do you know much about the dates the Walworth Stillsons were manufactured? About all I can find is 1865-1905.
Allan Look up Alloy Artifacts they are about the best information source on the web for tools!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter ON IT.
Looks amazing, it's a shame the lower half of the top teeth was cut down or shattered. Hopefully you could find one in 8" or 20"
Hello Nicholas! I never even thought about it being intentionally cut off but both you and David said it might have been! Now I am really curious! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
The reason I could think of is so when it's closed all the way it doesn't stick out as much. Plus if you look at it someone took the time to sand it back so it's more even and doesn't mess with the function.
scout what grit do you use on your belt sander ...
Hello Reds! To remove a lot of metal I use 60 grit then 220 and finish off with 320 or 400! 😃👍
Hi,what protector have you coated the unpainted parts. Another great vid. Bob UK.
Hello Bob! I keep all my tools indoors so the polished steel with two coats of Mother's Carnauba Wax really protects the tool nicely! I never had a problem yet! Thanks!!!!!!!
Thats great.Thanks Bob.
Good eye on the jaw.would have never noticed
Hello David! I missed it too when buying it! You would have noticed after the "Post Wire Brush Evaluation" LOL Thanks!!!!!!
Nice..👍👍👍👍👍
Hello Santiago! Thanks my friend!!!!!!
Love your restorations.
You drive me on to resrtore my grandpa's King Dick wrench...
Thank you for your videos....
diYotamCh
Hello diYotam! You should do it!!!! It was your Grandfather's! Clean it up really nice and put it back in service! My Great Grandfather's tools are my favorite!! Thanks!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I will do it.
Will share once it's done ...
Again Thank you for your videos...
Have you ever restored a complete set of open end boxed end wrench’s
Hello Robert! I've cleaned up a few but never a full restoration! How about you? I love box end wrenches!!!!!
I have just started doing some restoration of wrenchs nothing big or strange yet
Hello Robert! You are in for a ton of fun!!!!!
9k! Also would be nice if you and hand tool reseuce and do a tool together. Also have you done a hand plane there wonderfully to restore that where my love for evporust came in it left the paint (cant think of the name now) also you should reach out to evporust and see if they sponser you or send you some thanks for another great one., i dont know how you keep putting great video out each week.
Hello David! I try to put out a video every Mon, Wed and Fri! It's been tough because I don't want to miss anyone's comment! However I have enough old tools that I won't run out!!! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!
thats amazing, thank you again, how many subs you getting your channel will keep growing going to be a point your going to miss comments but thats how it goes, The best thing though about getting enough subs and view is hopefully you get more money from youtube and allow you to keep buying and reviewing tools. You should try making amazon thing where if someone click link you get profit if they buy anything. amazon got some nice stuff for dremal on it.
I never monetized the channel... I started doing videos as a payback for all the great things I learned from the people on RUclips. I'm just thrilled people enjoy the content and many are starting to restore their own tools! Great stuff!!!!!
well that amazing of you but man i would still monetized allow you to buy more tools and stuff
Hi there - how do you choose when you use Shellac vs. Mothers or some sort of paste wax? Or use both? I’m new at restoring hand tools and am wondering how you decide when to use which product.
Hello Sean! The first consideration is the environment the tool will be in, if it is outside in a garage you have to really protect the steel, if it's indoors like mine are you have more options! The other thing to consider is if you want a polished surface... Coatings have a hard time sticking to a polished surface so wax is the preferred method. If you need to clear coat the tool you want to make sure there is a little texture to the surface so it can stick... Outside tools need to be coated in some way, usually a clear coat of lacquer or shellac, if you polish the tool make sure it isn't subjected to big temperature swings or excessive humidity... 😃👍
ScoutCrafter Thanks for the reply!! So would it be fair to say that Shellac is used as a surface FINISH where something like paste wax is used as a surface PROTECTANT? Being that all my tools will be in my garage (humid) would it be appropriate to put paste wax on top of a coat of Shellac? I loved your video on Shellac but I think a comprehensive review of finishes and Protestants would make some awesome educational content! Keep up the great work!
*i meant protectants there at the end not Protestants.
Sean, Some tools will rust just because of the high iron content and others are more resilient, I have a cabin upstate that is unheated and I have a toolbox up there for five years now with no rust. I coated the tools I was worried about with a 50/50 mix of Vaseline and Mineral oil... I have a video titled "All purpose home-brew lubricant" that tells how to make it! 😃👍
Perhaps it was cut intentionally to fit into a tight spot?
Wow, you have a group, can i join in? Awesome job, I love the orange color.
Vaughn
Hello Vaughn! Not yet, I was talking about this channel, however I was kicking around the idea of having a sort of sister page where we could show projects, swap and sell tools, and chew the fat! I am looking into it and of course I hope you will be there!!! Thanks!!! 😃👍
I will be there.
Vaughn
Holy Cow, you're gonna have 10K subscribers by October!!!! (probably earlier actually)
Hello Will! It's a long journey! I wonder how so many people have 100K subs!? =O lol Thanks!!!!!!!!
It happens exponentially, if you continue to put out great content, (and looking at the hauls you've been getting lately, that shouldn't be a problem.) If you'll look at your increase over time, I'm sure you'll see the increase in numbers accelerating. Success breeds success.