Very nice job on those Channelocks! I recently cleaned out two hoarder houses and BOTH of them had 2 pairs of linemans pliers. I'm drowning in 4 pairs of the things now. Two of them are Kleins, really old, big fat jaws, probably from the 40's or 50's. A pair of C-locks just like what you did in this video and the same thing one size smaller. They're all pretty dirty and worn, no handle cushions left on any of them. I just steel wooled them and dripped some oil in the joint and worked the handles a few dozen times, they're working fine but I haven't sweetened them up like you did. I agree with you, the home handle-dip stuff is not that good. I know you can buy replacement cushions for the Kleins, but like most things Klein, they are not cheap. I was thinking about finding a $1 store with some crappy pliers and just stealing the handle cushions.
Channel lock has a good guarantee. If the handles are in good shape , but the jaws are messed up, they will replace them. Main thing is not abused. You do a great job on your restorations.
Beautiful work mate. I loved that padlock, and what a result! Another to add to your expanding collection. The pliers came out nice too, but the padlock 🔐 is my favourite. 👍🇦🇺
Amazing how easily that lock works now. Who knows how many decades that lock sat around in some garage slowly becoming cruddier. Now it works like brand new. I have never seen a key like the one used by the lock. Glad you have it so the lock is usable. Beautiful transformation on the Channelock pliers.
That lock looked like it came off the ark ha ha solid I bet and the channel locks came up amazing scout I couldn’t believe that there was no rust under the handles crazy great video god bless take care 🇳🇿🇺🇸👌🏻💪👍🛠
Fantastic job. I always find that little level change on the flat side to be the hardest part of lineman's pliers. You really handled that beautifully.
Ben- Having a vise mounted low so that the pliers are belt high really helps because it helps the grinder to be at the perfect height. (Soft touch) Thanks!!!!!!!!
That lock looks pretty cool. I wonder if guys would accidentally break teeth off the while carrying the keys in their pocket or off their belt. Some of those teeth were looking pretty thin. It’s great that it survived so long and still works!
Wow both the lock and pliers turned out superb it’s so satisfying to see how good you got those deep rust pits out of the plier tips too just tremendous work thanks for posting.
Very nice. I always have trouble with getting the handles to clean up. The stains are tough. From the southern banks of the Mississippi River, thanks for the fun. :-)
Hi John! Brother all them pliers need now is one of those blister packages you love! 🤠 Very nice! The lock is a very cool item and glad you were able to get it freed and working - so that turned out as a great find! As always I enjoyed it! Have a gooden, Vic
I noticed these pliers had a cross hatch type pattern in the jaws which I really like compared to the straight across grooves. I really would like to see how this style was cut into the jaws during their machining process. The lock is just about as cool as they come and looks super heavy duty. Have a great relaxing weekend!
That lock turned out great. I have channellock tools that I need to clean up but I like the blue handles don't want to lose them. You gave me some ideas. Have you ever tried Klein coats on them? Are they even close. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
ScoutCrafter. I love your work and your videos and have been inspired to restore a lot of old tools myself. You previously answered a question of mine which was what grade of grit you used on the angle grinder, but i now realise there's a lot more to it on that. Is there a video of your's that you could link me to that goes into depth and detail in regard to the stages of restoring an old rusted tool perhaps pliers, a ratchet or a wrench, or as we English correctly call it, a spanner. If not, could you please make one. You might think us viewers would think the detail would be boring, but I can assure you we wouldn't. Hope you don't mind a little light hearted across the pond banter. Many thanks in advance from a budding English and worshipful Crafter.
Channellocks came out beautiful. A question tho', I saw you smoothing out that 'rebate?' on the one side of the pliers tips - it looked rather square cut originally - but I wondered what its purpose was. Was it just to make the nose a bit narrower for better access?
Ki Keith! That's a great question that I often pondered myself! It is on a few different pliers from different manufacturers. I wonder why not cast the whole pliers thinner if that was their goal. I have no idea! =D Thanks!
Agreed, Evapo-Rust just shines in certain situation......It only attacks the rust and it's not acid etching the steel making it more prone to rusting again...............Things like cleaning sockets is a perfect use with no negatives like with acid use, who wants to spend a bunch of time with little tiny wire brushes trying to get that rust on the inside....Vise-Grips another one where it's hard to get inside but Evapo-Rust gets the rust with no acid damage to the chrome.........But there's other times vinegar or citric acid are the better choice, maybe mostly because of cost.................It's one of those things that after some use you figure out the best situations to use it or something else..............BTW if you're ever in a hurry warm it up and it works 10x plus faster.
I was wodering if you were to boil them or drop them into super hot water if that may soften up the handles enough to be able to slide them off, and then reverse that to reinstall them? Never tried that but I think im going to now. Also I typically only Vinegar soak and wire brush, with a good coat of oil, or shellac. I will say I like the way shellac darkens the steel or iron slightly. Alcohol in it? That and so easy to upkeep. You are such a great educator, story teller, and inspiration to us tool collectors( hoarders, LOL) and history nerds. Keep it up good Sir.
That lock is interesting and I know nothing about them other than their function, But that looks cool, you did a great job, it’s got what I call The Look, I’ll definitely pay more attention to them now. Thanks
Hi Joe! You know padlocks are such a great thing to collect. You only need about 5 or 6 before you get hooked.. They are all mechanical marvels and some were made so well they will last many lifetimes! =D
Yes I’m seeing that, they’re very cool. jimmy Diresta made a big one ,you’ll need to take a look. Don’t know if I will, But did like yours and I’ll be looking for them. Thanks again
I wonder if the keys for theses locks are universal, I picked up a lock just like yours but no key, would love to custom make a key for it. Great clean up.
The old lock is cool. First one I ever saw. Lots of warded cheap Masterlocks. The foundry bought boxes of them for toolboxes and lockers. One of the guys figured out that cutting off all the teeth but the end ones made a universal key. A lock only slows an honest man down. The pliers turned out great. If you really want to have the lettering. If money is not a constraint. Alternatively If you are willing to invest a lot of time making one you can make, or buy, a EDM Sinking machine. I made one for my Physics project. The only reason I passed the class. 😁😎 We used one in the toolroom at MPC to engrave part numbers in stamping dies. The guys would lay out the pattern and use a pantograph to engrave the letters and numbers on a graphite block. Then use it in the EDM to cut the letters into the hardened steel stamping die. I loved working with the toolmakers. Big playroom with big toys.
Dave! Big boy toys for sure!!!!! =D Yes, I remember back in the 60's when the universal key was leaked and I bought a half dozen blanks from my local hardware store and made some! =D
Couple of thoughts. Did you try dipping the handles in boiling water first to slip them off? Also, was it possible to roll down the coating, or was cutting the only way?
I’m curious how you managed to remove all the letters other then the N, while all the steel around it still looks completely uniform? Btw the Goop hand cleaner lives under my sink at work. I manage a car wash and when something breaks or we are doing some maintenance it’s a dirty job, that stuff is amazing. I still haven’t tried to use it on a clothing stain as they advertise as one of its uses lol
JD- When I was grinding the face that "N" was deeper then the other letters and I stopped and thought rather then keep grinding I will leave it as a memory of Noah... It was a really deep stamping! =D Goop is so great! I did a video on it years back begging people to try it! LOL Thanks!
That lock works just like it did when it was brand new :D. Those channel locks came out beyond amazing. You would have to look really close to tell it was a restoration. Have a great weekend everyone. Stay safe out there 🐱👍
Channellocks are shockingly durable, as are Klein tools. I've only recently been going through a pile of inherited tools and nearly I tossed a few in the "get rid of" box due too excessive rust only to discover a perfectly serviceable pair of Channellock pliars that just needed a wire wheel and some lubrication.
Great job on the channel locks...Do you plan to build on your upstate land anytime soon? When you do move, Film the loading of your tool. How many 18 wheelers will it take? Maybe 2 or 3
No doubt today's episode has earned the Noah approval/appreciation trophy. The trophy being the Channel Lock restoration. Glad he gifted them to you. Thanks Noah. The lock is great, try finishing it with Japaning ( I think ) it will blacken the steel. Hand Tool Rescue uses it quite regularly and the finish looks rustic and great.
The problem with japanning is it's hard to reproduce... Singer, Ford, Edison had it down pat, it was durable and beautiful. They had a special process that was a trade secret. Today our paints can give a similar finish for a fraction of the cost and time... =)
QUESTION: When you take meat off of the rivet, does that compromise the tight fit that keeps the pliers from wobbling? I haven't done that yet and was just wondering.
Bobby- Joe's shop did a video where he tore apart a pliers after grinding to see how much rivet was left and if it was a concern! Thankfully there was plenty of rivet meat left that is wasn't compromised. Good question! Thanks
I found myself wondering about all these rust removal techniques. Technically they all have to go into a bath of soapy water with baking soda to neutralize the acid. They tend to flash rust immediately after this. Oil floats on water. Why not have a half inch of oil on top of the baking soda water so the act of pointing it out covers almost everything in oil immediately. Thoughts?
The only problem with that is if you wanted to paint the surface afterwards... If you are aware of the flash rusting problem you can deal with it before it happens however some new people are shocked to see their part orange the next day! LOL
You're lucky with the weather you're having. I'm having a big storm, it's very hard on my garden with things just starting to blossom and bloom. Anyways, Mondays a national holiday here, some I have a long weekend ahead of me (with a god awful weather forecast of course 😂) I hope you'll have a great weekend!!
I also use vinegar for rust removal, however I find the evaporust works much faster and doesn't tend to flash-rust as bad after the treatment... Perfect for padlock projects like this one...
Great job‼️👍😃 Have you gotten a new hand grinder? How'd you do the slope of the cutters on the channelocks❓🤔 Inquiring minds want to know? Enjoy your weather. A heat wave is headed to a neighborhood near you! How far to the bus depot where you worked from to your house? Jacktown was a blast‼️🤯😃 what's next?
Maybe not so impossible! Great job. Btw, have you ever tried to restore linesman pliers that have a big ol' nick in the wire cutters? Like maybe weld the damage, then grind down?
Hi Andrew- The problem is the weld is never as strong as the surrounding metal and when welding you can disturb the temper of the surrounding cutter... That is the only factor that will stop me from buying old pliers... I always look at the cutters first! =D
@@ScoutCrafter Shame. I got a pair of parallel jaw Bernard pliers online and the wirecutter is the only fault. Good thing I've got loads of wirecutters already.
My real name is Michael McCluskey. I also like to restore things that are old. My latest restoration is a 1940's railroad conductor's lantern. I got it from my friends stepdad. He had put an electric light bulb in it. Luckily he didn't damage anything. After some searching on the internet. I found a company that had a kerosene tank and wick assembly. I did get it to operate as it was supposed to. It also has a red cylinder glass lens.
Randy- When the grips are tight they feel like they are almost glued on. Even when I was cutting the top 3/8" off the grips I had to peel off the tip! I have seen (very few) channellocks with loose grips but they were mostly water pump style... Thanks!
Damn, that’s not a key! You could cut lumber with that!! And as for the lock, it’s an anchor! I wonder what Lpl would make of that? Love the channel lock work.
This is an honest question. What is the purpose of making the tools look so new? I have a garage FULL of tools and I have no desire to make them look shiny. They work great as they are.
Most people will never get to see vintage tools as they looked when new, we always see them rusty or tarnished and worn. It's so nice to see and feel a tool like the day it left the factory. Once you hold a polished tool in your hand it changes everything! Like an antique car that has been restored compared to all rusty and blowing oil! LOL
Polished steel resists rusting. It is easier to clean too. So there are practical benefits to doing it. The very finest pliers made do come from the factory mirror polished. But they tend to cost a lot. See a company named Lindstrom. They have pliers that cost hundreds of dollar a pair. They're real nice.
Great set of pliers and film as usual 👍. I’m sitting here waiting agog for instructions the suspense is killing me, Ben has my contact details , what’s the plan 😂? Thanks
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You did a really good job with those pliers!
Hey Noah! That was some challenge! I bet the people who gave it to you wouldn't believe it! Thanks again! That was a fantastic show!!!!!!!
Nice! I’ve been restoring several tools my wife inherited from her grandfather. Saws, chisels, pliers. Great old tools.
Great hobby!
Very nice job on those Channelocks! I recently cleaned out two hoarder houses and BOTH of them had 2 pairs of linemans pliers. I'm drowning in 4 pairs of the things now. Two of them are Kleins, really old, big fat jaws, probably from the 40's or 50's. A pair of C-locks just like what you did in this video and the same thing one size smaller. They're all pretty dirty and worn, no handle cushions left on any of them. I just steel wooled them and dripped some oil in the joint and worked the handles a few dozen times, they're working fine but I haven't sweetened them up like you did. I agree with you, the home handle-dip stuff is not that good. I know you can buy replacement cushions for the Kleins, but like most things Klein, they are not cheap. I was thinking about finding a $1 store with some crappy pliers and just stealing the handle cushions.
the #1 thing that I care about when it comes to 2nd hand Linesman Pliers is the condition of the cutting edge.
Channel lock has a good guarantee. If the handles are in good shape , but the jaws are messed up, they will replace them. Main thing is not abused. You do a great job on your restorations.
The company is one of the few family owned companies left... I'm so glad they are still in business!
Great job on both the lock and the pliers!
Love the lock. Great save on the channel locks. Thank You
TGIF the weekends here. Thats a tough looking lock, U did a good job restoring it.The linemans pliers look good. Cheers !
Realized I had not finished watching this vid. Great job brother. Looks brand spanking new!
...good one, have a great weekend and stay safe...
The lock and pliers look fantastic! Thanks to you and Noah for a great tutorial.
Looks like new. Thanks have a great weekend
Love that lock! Great tip with the handles!!!!
Beautiful work mate. I loved that padlock, and what a result! Another to add to your expanding collection. The pliers came out nice too, but the padlock 🔐 is my favourite. 👍🇦🇺
Hi Scout , Love those Channel locks !Nice Job !
Amazing how easily that lock works now. Who knows how many decades that lock sat around in some garage slowly becoming cruddier. Now it works like brand new. I have never seen a key like the one used by the lock. Glad you have it so the lock is usable. Beautiful transformation on the Channelock pliers.
That lock looked like it came off the ark ha ha solid I bet and the channel locks came up amazing scout I couldn’t believe that there was no rust under the handles crazy great video god bless take care 🇳🇿🇺🇸👌🏻💪👍🛠
Me too! I was pleasantly surprised!!!! =D
Fantastic job. I always find that little level change on the flat side to be the hardest part of lineman's pliers. You really handled that beautifully.
Ben- Having a vise mounted low so that the pliers are belt high really helps because it helps the grinder to be at the perfect height. (Soft touch) Thanks!!!!!!!!
That vintage lock is simply stunning!
That lock looks pretty cool. I wonder if guys would accidentally break teeth off the while carrying the keys in their pocket or off their belt. Some of those teeth were looking pretty thin. It’s great that it survived so long and still works!
The key is pretty thick even though the teeth are thin... I think I could make a duplicate with a dremel and some patience! =D
Awesome video John !
The lock was a steal and the channellocks were over the top!! Thank You for sharing!
Great memory for Noah. Thank you!
Very nice work on the pliers. Evaporust is handy since you can keep using it. Just put it back in its container.
Wow both the lock and pliers turned out superb it’s so satisfying to see how good you got those deep rust pits out of the plier tips too just tremendous work thanks for posting.
Hi Ken! I hate pits! LOL Thanks!
Very nice. I always have trouble with getting the handles to clean up. The stains are tough. From the southern banks of the Mississippi River, thanks for the fun. :-)
Mark- Goop or any type hand cleaner like that works well, also WD-40 is a fast alternative...
Awesome job. Can you tell me what grits you took it through? Angle grinder, belt sander and that wheel before you polished?
Jeremy- Worn 60 Grit Flap disc, 220 grit on the belt sander and finished up with 180 fiber wheel and polished with Emery (Black) compound... =D
Those pliers are great, very nice ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hi John! Brother all them pliers need now is one of those blister packages you love! 🤠 Very nice! The lock is a very cool item and glad you were able to get it freed and working - so that turned out as a great find! As always I enjoyed it! Have a gooden, Vic
I noticed these pliers had a cross hatch type pattern in the jaws which I really like compared to the straight across grooves. I really would like to see how this style was cut into the jaws during their machining process. The lock is just about as cool as they come and looks super heavy duty. Have a great relaxing weekend!
Wally- Good eye! I too like that pattern as it really grips without damaging as much!
That sort of machining is done with a broaching machine. It going two directions means they had to fixture the tool twice. It is a mark of more work.
That lock turned out great. I have channellock tools that I need to clean up but I like the blue handles don't want to lose them. You gave me some ideas. Have you ever tried Klein coats on them? Are they even close. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
The klein koats are fantastic and will work on all pliers that similar style! Tenite!!!!!
Very nice! Love that lock.
Those channellocks turned out great!
Really nice job on the channellock pliers.
I don't recall noticing the inside grooves just above the handles. What would they be used for? Excellent job as always.
Bill those grooves are meant for pulling fish tape (Hard wire meant for pulling wire thru walls) I should demonstrate that! Thanks!
ScoutCrafter 🤓
Great pick Noha! Got to love channel locks
Also how do you get the handles that clean!?
interesting project and excellent restoration. I like it 👍
Great job on the Channellocks!
What disc your useing for takeing out the pitting? Flapdisc Grit 60 or something?
Cheers
From Denmark
That lock is a beauty and what an unusual key. I have no locks in my collection so it's time to look around for some.
Love the Lock and what a crazy looking key :] Nice Work!!...I need to get some Goop for sure.
Enjoy your upbeat presentations!
Hey! What did you use to get all the pitting out? Was that a sandpaper wheel?
And now they look new...and look Great...
Nice job crafterman...
You did a good job on the lock and for 5 hours you got a nice piece of history in your hands those channel locks came out amazing
ScoutCrafter. I love your work and your videos and have been inspired to restore a lot of old tools myself. You previously answered a question of mine which was what grade of grit you used on the angle grinder, but i now realise there's a lot more to it on that.
Is there a video of your's that you could link me to that goes into depth and detail in regard to the stages of restoring an old rusted tool perhaps pliers, a ratchet or a wrench, or as we English correctly call it, a spanner. If not, could you please make one. You might think us viewers would think the detail would be boring, but I can assure you we wouldn't. Hope you don't mind a little light hearted across the pond banter.
Many thanks in advance from a budding English and worshipful Crafter.
Always a good day when a Scoutcrafter video comes out!
Channellocks came out beautiful. A question tho', I saw you smoothing out that 'rebate?' on the one side of the pliers tips - it looked rather square cut originally - but I wondered what its purpose was. Was it just to make the nose a bit narrower for better access?
Ki Keith! That's a great question that I often pondered myself! It is on a few different pliers from different manufacturers. I wonder why not cast the whole pliers thinner if that was their goal. I have no idea! =D Thanks!
Agreed, Evapo-Rust just shines in certain situation......It only attacks the rust and it's not acid etching the steel making it more prone to rusting again...............Things like cleaning sockets is a perfect use with no negatives like with acid use, who wants to spend a bunch of time with little tiny wire brushes trying to get that rust on the inside....Vise-Grips another one where it's hard to get inside but Evapo-Rust gets the rust with no acid damage to the chrome.........But there's other times vinegar or citric acid are the better choice, maybe mostly because of cost.................It's one of those things that after some use you figure out the best situations to use it or something else..............BTW if you're ever in a hurry warm it up and it works 10x plus faster.
I heard it really works fantastic in a ultrasonic cleaner with heat!!!!! =D
They should make a grip material that works like heat shrink tubing with one closed end
Yes! That would be a good invention! Nice and thick and cut to the length you want!
@@ScoutCrafter exactly! And in ScoutCrafter red!
A real challenge, great restoration John .
Hey Dave, You must have dug up a few padlocks! =D Not many keys with them though! LOL
I was wodering if you were to boil them or drop them into super hot water if that may soften up the handles enough to be able to slide them off, and then reverse that to reinstall them? Never tried that but I think im going to now. Also I typically only Vinegar soak and wire brush, with a good coat of oil, or shellac. I will say I like the way shellac darkens the steel or iron slightly. Alcohol in it? That and so easy to upkeep. You are such a great educator, story teller, and inspiration to us tool collectors( hoarders, LOL) and history nerds. Keep it up good Sir.
Love that lock. Extremely strong. Thanks
I'm plain sick of vinegar for rust removal. For the reasons you mentioned as well- I may try out the Evaporust.
My buddy Joe (Joes Shop) Swears by citric acid! Loves it and it smells good! LOL The Evaporust isn't cheap but I think performs the best... =D
That lock is interesting and I know nothing about them other than their function, But that looks cool, you did a great job, it’s got what I call The Look, I’ll definitely pay more attention to them now. Thanks
Hi Joe! You know padlocks are such a great thing to collect. You only need about 5 or 6 before you get hooked.. They are all mechanical marvels and some were made so well they will last many lifetimes! =D
Yes I’m seeing that, they’re very cool. jimmy Diresta made a big one ,you’ll need to take a look. Don’t know if I will, But did like yours and I’ll be looking for them. Thanks again
Oh Boy 94 comments sorry
Fantastic job John completely unrecognizable great transformation Buddy :-)
I wonder if the keys for theses locks are universal, I picked up a lock just like yours but no key, would love to custom make a key for it. Great clean up.
I think that I would have left original handles like you did. The rest of the restoration is great. Good stuff.
What are you using to polish by removing metal? What is the wheel you're using? Thanks.
Jose- I use this! smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DD35Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't mind pits. I just spit 'em out. Happy weekend John CS and yessir, we have been BLESSED with another week! GBWYou!
The old lock is cool. First one I ever saw. Lots of warded cheap Masterlocks.
The foundry bought boxes of them for toolboxes and lockers.
One of the guys figured out that cutting off all the teeth but the end ones made a universal key.
A lock only slows an honest man down.
The pliers turned out great.
If you really want to have the lettering. If money is not a constraint. Alternatively If you are willing to invest a lot of time making one you can make, or buy, a EDM Sinking machine.
I made one for my Physics project. The only reason I passed the class. 😁😎
We used one in the toolroom at MPC to engrave part numbers in stamping dies.
The guys would lay out the pattern and use a pantograph to engrave the letters and numbers on a graphite block. Then use it in the EDM to cut the letters into the hardened steel stamping die.
I loved working with the toolmakers. Big playroom with big toys.
Dave! Big boy toys for sure!!!!! =D Yes, I remember back in the 60's when the universal key was leaked and I bought a half dozen blanks from my local hardware store and made some! =D
Awesome pliers. You sure do quality work!
Couple of thoughts. Did you try dipping the handles in boiling water first to slip them off? Also, was it possible to roll down the coating, or was cutting the only way?
I’m curious how you managed to remove all the letters other then the N, while all the steel around it still looks completely uniform? Btw the Goop hand cleaner lives under my sink at work. I manage a car wash and when something breaks or we are doing some maintenance it’s a dirty job, that stuff is amazing. I still haven’t tried to use it on a clothing stain as they advertise as one of its uses lol
JD- When I was grinding the face that "N" was deeper then the other letters and I stopped and thought rather then keep grinding I will leave it as a memory of Noah... It was a really deep stamping! =D Goop is so great! I did a video on it years back begging people to try it! LOL Thanks!
@@ScoutCrafter I used to like D&L Blue Label when it said right on the can, "Contains a solvent". I should have stocked up! But Goop is OK.
That lock works just like it did when it was brand new :D. Those channel locks came out beyond amazing. You would have to look really close to tell it was a restoration. Have a great weekend everyone. Stay safe out there 🐱👍
Channellocks are shockingly durable, as are Klein tools. I've only recently been going through a pile of inherited tools and nearly I tossed a few in the "get rid of" box due too excessive rust only to discover a perfectly serviceable pair of Channellock pliars that just needed a wire wheel and some lubrication.
Great job on the channel locks...Do you plan to build on your upstate land anytime soon? When you do move,
Film the loading of your tool. How many 18 wheelers will it take? Maybe 2 or 3
I think you are spot on... 2 definitely... Lots of stuff will have to go before then. It can be overwhelming!
No doubt today's episode has earned the Noah approval/appreciation trophy. The trophy being the Channel Lock restoration. Glad he gifted them to you. Thanks Noah. The lock is great, try finishing it with Japaning ( I think ) it will blacken the steel. Hand Tool Rescue uses it quite regularly and the finish looks rustic and great.
The problem with japanning is it's hard to reproduce... Singer, Ford, Edison had it down pat, it was durable and beautiful. They had a special process that was a trade secret. Today our paints can give a similar finish for a fraction of the cost and time... =)
QUESTION: When you take meat off of the rivet, does that compromise the tight fit that keeps the pliers from wobbling? I haven't done that yet and was just wondering.
Bobby- Joe's shop did a video where he tore apart a pliers after grinding to see how much rivet was left and if it was a concern! Thankfully there was plenty of rivet meat left that is wasn't compromised. Good question! Thanks
Channel Lock products are always great on the show.
Sick Lock M.t.A John.So Neat that lock.My favorite was the lock. 🔐
I found myself wondering about all these rust removal techniques. Technically they all have to go into a bath of soapy water with baking soda to neutralize the acid. They tend to flash rust immediately after this. Oil floats on water. Why not have a half inch of oil on top of the baking soda water so the act of pointing it out covers almost everything in oil immediately. Thoughts?
The only problem with that is if you wanted to paint the surface afterwards... If you are aware of the flash rusting problem you can deal with it before it happens however some new people are shocked to see their part orange the next day! LOL
You're lucky with the weather you're having. I'm having a big storm, it's very hard on my garden with things just starting to blossom and bloom. Anyways, Mondays a national holiday here, some I have a long weekend ahead of me (with a god awful weather forecast of course 😂) I hope you'll have a great weekend!!
Cutting down the grips on the Channellocks was a good trick!
John $5 was a steal on that lock. Pliers came out beautiful after the neglect that they have had.👍🇺🇸Roger
Nice treat for the channelock pliers
Great save John. Nice!
ScoutCrafter. What do you use on the angle grinder to take away the pitting in this video?
Hi Gary- That was a FLAP sanding disc.... It was a worn 60 grit flap disc! Works great!
As you say, good tools clean up nice. That was a nice gift from Noah. Cheers
Friday?? Again??? Holy Cow!!! Have a GREAT weekend!
I use vinegar to remove rust. Do you mind saying why you don't like using it? What was the effect you didn't like?
I also use vinegar for rust removal, however I find the evaporust works much faster and doesn't tend to flash-rust as bad after the treatment... Perfect for padlock projects like this one...
Great job‼️👍😃 Have you gotten a new hand grinder? How'd you do the slope of the cutters on the channelocks❓🤔 Inquiring minds want to know? Enjoy your weather. A heat wave is headed to a neighborhood near you! How far to the bus depot where you worked from to your house?
Jacktown was a blast‼️🤯😃 what's next?
Great job. Looks like new
Maybe not so impossible! Great job. Btw, have you ever tried to restore linesman pliers that have a big ol' nick in the wire cutters? Like maybe weld the damage, then grind down?
Hi Andrew- The problem is the weld is never as strong as the surrounding metal and when welding you can disturb the temper of the surrounding cutter... That is the only factor that will stop me from buying old pliers... I always look at the cutters first! =D
@@ScoutCrafter Shame. I got a pair of parallel jaw Bernard pliers online and the wirecutter is the only fault. Good thing I've got loads of wirecutters already.
The black finish can be reproduced by a technique called “Blueing”. It can be applied with a brush. It looks neat and protects it quite well.
I'm almost positive the black covering he was talking about is JAPPANING.. it's not been used for a long time and the exact formula is not known.
@@mercuryrising9174 interesting. Thanks. 👍
@@mercuryrising9174 “Hand Tool Rescue” seems to use that method.
@@paedahe4975 yes he tried to re-create but he also said it's all experiment. I watched his JAPPANING video too it was very facinating..
My 2c probably not jappaned on a padlock, I see this more often with copper or brass door plates and knobs
Great video!
i used Kleins for years. But when i first found a pair of Channel Lock Lineman's i was converted.
My real name is Michael McCluskey. I also like to restore things that are old. My latest restoration is a 1940's railroad conductor's lantern. I got it from my friends stepdad. He had put an electric light bulb in it. Luckily he didn't damage anything. After some searching on the internet. I found a company that had a kerosene tank and wick assembly. I did get it to operate as it was supposed to. It also has a red cylinder glass lens.
What do you put on the metal afterwards so it doesn’t rust again. Also what did you use to clean the grips
Have a cool weekend. Gonna be hot, hot, hot here in central Kentucky. Mid, upper 80s for a while.
Impressive lock. First time I've seen one.
Thanks for another cool video .
Is it possible to send a puff of air from a compressor air gun inside those grips and get them off that way?
Randy- When the grips are tight they feel like they are almost glued on. Even when I was cutting the top 3/8" off the grips I had to peel off the tip! I have seen (very few) channellocks with loose grips but they were mostly water pump style... Thanks!
@@ScoutCrafter I'm glad you were able to leave them on and they turned out great as usual.
Looks like the Evapo-Rust did the trick on that lock!
That really is a great product. Especially for areas that are inaccessible! 😃👍
Evoporust be sponsor for this man...He's always been against rust...and patina!!! 😃
Always a great job thanks for the vid
Damn, that’s not a key! You could cut lumber with that!! And as for the lock, it’s an anchor! I wonder what Lpl would make of that? Love the channel lock work.
This is an honest question. What is the purpose of making the tools look so new? I have a garage FULL of tools and I have no desire to make them look shiny. They work great as they are.
Most people will never get to see vintage tools as they looked when new, we always see them rusty or tarnished and worn. It's so nice to see and feel a tool like the day it left the factory. Once you hold a polished tool in your hand it changes everything! Like an antique car that has been restored compared to all rusty and blowing oil! LOL
Polished steel resists rusting. It is easier to clean too. So there are practical benefits to doing it. The very finest pliers made do come from the factory mirror polished. But they tend to cost a lot. See a company named Lindstrom. They have pliers that cost hundreds of dollar a pair. They're real nice.
Always a big fan of any lineman video. The lock looks great don’t lock your self in the house with that one ....
Tom- The funny thing is all those new lock pickers out there wouldn't even know where to start with this one!
Send this to the lock picking lawyer. It would be so interesting to watch him pick
Came here to say the same, wanna see his approach on that one.
@@randymagnum6680 Me too. You know he'd pick it in a minute or so.
@@eric_in_florida You'd think. I'd still like to see it. Click on one. Two is binding.
@@1pcfred I'm a big fan of the wave rake.
@@eric_in_florida not the tool Bosnian Bill and LPL made?
Great set of pliers and film as usual 👍. I’m sitting here waiting agog for instructions the suspense is killing me, Ben has my contact details , what’s the plan 😂? Thanks
Reggy- Beginning of June! So glad it made it to you! Ben is awesome!