Looks like a tool from the 50s Era which you and I both know is a huge compliment I like how you are very serious about quality and making a tool that can be passed down for generations! Props to you man I will be getting my dad one for his birthday 👍
I'm a welder and I chip slag and weld spatter all day and when I saw this scrapper you've made I had to have one it's one of the best scrappers I've ever held and in 10 yrs of Welding I've seen my fair share so I'd like to thank you for making this tool and making it available to the public and as far as the price point people are concerned about its a fare price for what you get and this tool will out last almost all your other Welding tools.
@@EasyEnough102 I work in a fab shop... I am going to make this out of scrap, some 1/4" ar 400 plate we have lying around and just some 1x1 square tubing ... made in the USA and don't care about longevity as I can just make another whenever
@@gregscott4479 you will spend more of your boss’s money, your time, and end up with a far inferior product. That’s the first time you make it. Then you will use your device for an excessive amount of time, wasting time as the originally product you built slowly loses its effectiveness. But because of sunken cost effect, you put off building another one,. So you keep losing money chasing savings. I trust: •Jason •Manufacturing at scale to allow better products at lower prices. •R&D •supporting small business when they add value at similar price points as larger competitors is important These are a few reasons why I purchased the scraper. It’s better than you think. Respect yourself, treat yourself, you won’t be disappointed.
@@ES-sb3ei I’ve owned the Fireball tool for months now. If you don’t get Jason yet, I’m sorry for you. It’s the last tool or thought I’ll ever give to a bb scraper. It’s perfect for me and I’m happy to spend a fraction of what’s the tools worth, to get and give all the benefits of buying said tool.
Jason, this quote is for you. I got it from another "tuber" and told him I was stealing it. He had this written down on a card that he had in his tool chest. He is a retired machinst.. "The man who works with his hands is a laborer, the man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman, but the man who works with his hands, his brain and his heart .... is an artist" You just explained the artistry of your new scraper. I will be ordering one.
Hey Jason, I just ordered this tool from you. I didn't even blink at the price. The quality is there and being that it is American made and I am a northwestern-er, it was a no brainer for me. I wish I would have seen this before purchasing a brand new Estwing chipping hammer (although nice) which doesn't compare. I know your being gracious in explaining your price point but in all honesty there's no explanation needed. A laborer is worthy of his wages. Keep up the creative inspirations! Thanks!
Because the blade is made of tool steel, the end user can grind it to any profile or cutting angle they wish. Plus they can buy multiple blades to grind a plethora of profiles or angles. That includes us woodworkers.Thanks for the video and the tool. Jon
Great explanation. As for the price, im just 20 years old, but i have already found out that i'd rather pay 50 bucks for something that will last me a lifetime, or 5 bucks for something that i have to replace every year. Most of the time, the quality increases more than the cost. So for double the price, the quality is usually more than double.
@@Semajal Exactly. I learned pretty quickly when I got into a job where I work outdoors and I'm rough on my feet that it makes more sense to buy the $180 Belleville boots that last me for a year and a half than it does to buy the $30 Walmart boots that last me a few months and suck to wear the entire time.
Definitely buy quality but I'd be careful with associating high price with high quality. My thought process is to always be willing to be pay the right price for the right tool. There's some overpriced crap under the guise of high quality
I agree with all these design choices, and the price point as well. It's not expensive at all, considering the quality is as high as it can be. For a mere 68 bucks you get a USA made scraper and chipping hammer you can hand down to your grandchildren! That's the equivalent of one family visit to IHOP---Be real! You've done a fantastic job. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
@@LorenzoCarnio There are single wrenches, simple hammers and screwdrivers that cost 200 or more. You try running a business making tools of this quality, here in the USA, paying employees, overhead and whatnot. You wouldn't be able to get the price down any further without sacrificing quality or hurting the business. We dont use slave labor here in the US. The professionals who really need a tool like this can afford it, and it ends up being much cheaper than buying a crappy one every year. I say 68 bucks is cheap, all things considered. You'll save money and time getting a good tool like this.
@@LorenzoCarnio This is my thought also. I used to work in a foundry, and I know what the handle costs to manufacture. It's a very simple design, that has maybe one machined surface, and two tapped holes. The cutting blade is simply laser cut tool steel. I also know how much this process costs. There's very little fit and finish in this tool. It's a great idea. I hope he holds a patent on the geometry of how this works, because if he don't, someone will make a nicer one for much cheaper. (under half the price, and that's after amazon takes their near 30%-40% of the sale price) EDIT: and what I mean, is that someone will make a nicer one that costs around 15$ to manufacture, and sells it on Amazon for 30$, and you figure amazon takes 10% of the sale price) I would also like to point out, the scoring on his tool, if I saw that at the foundry I worked at, I would've scrapped the part, without a second thought. That's seriously some bottom dollar work there.
@Sean Hatton I appreciate the insight and the detailed response from your past work! I didn't know what to expect but it does always surprise me the difference between what I would have assumed something would cost compared to what it winds up getting priced at.
The dudes complaining about the price are the same dudes that throw something away and miss the can, look at it realizing they missed and just walk away. And complain when their Harbor freight socket breaks. Keep up the good work dude.
I've split Snap-On sockets. So by your logic they must suck. Once I broke a Harbor Freight 1/2" to 3/8" impact adapter. I called them up and they shipped me a new one out. No questions asked. Well, I asked them if they wanted the broken one. They said no. And yes it was totally my fault that adapter broke. Well, it was partially their fault for having made it in the first place. Big to little ain't going to hold up.
Hey Jason - Mech. engineer from Australia here. I bought 2 of these as soon as you announced it. Brilliant piece of design. I specifically appreciate your concession to left-handed adaptation (being one of the approx. 10 per cent of the population who writes with the 'wrong' hand). My Fireball scrapers are arriving Wednesday, notionally, and I cannot wait to try them. Also, I don't think they're over-priced - even factoring overseas shipping and currency conversion. This design is very clever. (I own some of your squares, too - they're awesome.) Well done. I agree with your fundamental philosophy: Quality first. If you target 'cheap' first, you're competing with China - and that's a battle you can't win. Australia has this problem too. Yours is a premium product at a fair price. It's also elegantly simple, and the blade will last five years in most environments, with occasional light dressing on the belt grinder, I'm sure.
I saw this and went to buy one... US$68 for the tool, plus US$91 shipping to Australia! Price of item = fair for a quality item. Price of shipping = beyond ridiculous.
@@ak23995 I know the feeling. I have a Bridgeport Mill that I recently purchased. I would love to buy parts from America but the cost of shipping and the wait time compared to the Chinese copies is unpalatable to say the least.
thank you for the upfront honest explanation. that doesn't happen much anymore. no bells n whistles lookee here crap, just here it is and this is how it works, and for a bonus, why it's made the way it is. we need that more these days.
Best salesmen since billy mays, I love the q+a about your tools and how in depth you go into your thought process. As a small business owner it’d be cool to see how these are produced just to give insight into supply chains and scaling and all that kind of stuff
Just ordered one along with a pack of squares. Been watching your channel and drooling over all the products you've developed for years. Looking forward to finally get to hold some of your creations in my hands and put them to use in my shop for years to come!
I picked it up and a 100% different reason. I like the 90 degree edges and the "point" to scrape rust off odd shaped items. I have also used it to scrape wood (hammer handle started to have a splinter so i scraped it back to fresh wood and it worked great) Damn fine tool
I'd say the price is more than fair. Lots of professional tools are in that price range or even more expensive and not all of them deliver the same quality as described here.
This is something that anyone who has any kind of shop experience can make themselves with an old adjustable wrench and a piece of 1/4 inch mild steel. Kudos for taking the time to make it look nice though.
"Old school" Tools are where it's at anyways, if you get some or restore some they work so much better than most modern (non power tools) I wish companies would focus more on quality over quantity. I'd much rather spend double or triple the amount on a GOOD quality tool that'll still be around for my kids and their kids rather than buying those throwaway & replace tools most manufacturers make these days. Keep up the awesome work and I pray you keep up with your quality craftsmanship, It's well worth the price
appreciate the quality craftsmanship. I bought two (one for me and one for my boss) the price wasn't a deterrent for me because I know it will last me a life time since I don't lose shop tools. I already received them and can tell it's going to be a great addition to the tool chest
I bought one as soon as I saw your first video on it. Didn't even flinch at the price. It came pretty fast and it's a tool that I will use all the time. Well worth whatever it was I paid. The tool will serve me much better than that amount of money in my pocket.
I didn't even notice the price when I ordered it, because I consider it a must have. I will use it to knock the dross off of plasma cut parts, as well as, a BB remover on my welding table! Thanks for the awesome innovative tool that I didn't know I needed!
I see people are complaining about it being overpriced. The quality and construction of this US made tool.... I was thinking, ok I'd estimate he's selling it for about $150 . To my surprise, at $68 this is not overpriced. When you buy fireball you know it's quality. Just like buying snapon .
Price with nine shipping is reasonable. Many tools cost as much. I see it as a way to support the creator too. Blue Spruce Chisel or a Red Rose Reproductions divider/compass are way more but we can’t resist pretty things.
The fact that you just pretty much said you want your costumers to only have to buy that once in their life speaks volumes of your business practices. You’re not looking to get rich, just make a living making high quality items that last for forever
For everything he listed about this tool, $68 ain't bad. This is my first time on your website, I didn't know you had that big of a variety of welding squares
Thanks for the SHQS (Super High Quality Scrapper.) I got mine this week and ouch, this thing is heavy in a good way. Love the heftiness of this thing. I found my new goto welding chipping hammer. This thing is incredible. Well I’m not using it as a chipping hammer, but it is used to drag hot slag away. I know Jason has a new chipping hammer dreamed up somewhere in the awesome brain of his. Please Jason design a Fireball Tools chipping hammer….PLEASE
I love it! I love the idea of being able to support the channel, and actually getting something physical in return! And not just something physical, something I can actually use!
I can't believe you sacrificed the precision of your table for our learning experience, however much appreciated and respect🤙I bet you're still thinking about that chip
I don;t need one but will probably buy it just to support you and the movement to make quality tools. So rare to see something made for a lifetime like things were in "the good old days" and such a treat to use!
Honestly everything in the fireball shop Is well made and extremely well priced. Take it from an industrial maintenance mechanic, those prices are amazing for good tools and products.
An elegantly simple design. I really like the versatility, especially for tip cleaning. You could also promote this for scraping scaled surfaces, paint and such before you grind them. I think you could sell more if you made a steel handled version for the more price-tag adverse customers, with a good chrome finish it would be quite attractive, or just blackened would be plenty good for most people. Unfortunately that wouldn't do much for me anyway since I mostly do ali MIG and that just needs the tip cleaning.
Everything from fireball tool is excellent quality and worth the price. I don't stick weld much and probably didn't need a scraper, but i have one anyways and so should you
its expensive because you have the knowledge the machines the experience the craftsmanship. its about quality and the work you put into it. if anyone can make one for themselves im sure they already have. so its a shame people are complaining .
I have one on the way - I'm thinking it may be useful for some uses outside of metal working in my shop. Got a couple of those offset jaw clamps while I was at it. I'm looking forward to trying everything out - I don't mind paying extra for good quality tools.
I just ordered one with an extra blade. Can't wait to get my hands on it. You should also consider selling a 2 or 3 pack of replacement machine screws.
Kinda reminds me of the scrapers I have to carve the wooden tops on instruments (guitars violins ect) they are flat on the end but on those u grind them on a belt sander just enough to make a burr and then burr is what you use to slowly carve the tops... they kinda blew my mind when I first learned about them and seen them work... anyway good stuff as always
I have no use for this tool, but I think it is super cool. It looks well made and thoughtfully designed. You can’t go wrong with stainless and tool steel. If I did a lot of welding, I’d have to get one.
PPFFFTTT You were talking about it being expensive and I was thinking,, oh i don't know, 140? 160 bucks? someone in the comments said it's 68 dollars?! For a chunk of fine shaped steel like that?? Literally a steal
The price point comment made me curious, so I went to a search engine and the first scraper it returned is also made in the USA, has replaceable blades, (but they do not say where the blades are made) however the blades do not have the shape to function as a chipper or reamer. The handle is round so you cannot feel for tool position. (That might not be a big deal since you will have to put it down to get the chipper anyway!) And the price isn't that much lower (About 73% the price of yours.) I didn't look at any others, but yours looks good to me! Maybe it's the sexy model in your infomercial! HA Ha ha! Stay safe!
I’m a machinist and a CNC job shop owner and saying that I find all of the stuff you sell extremely reasonable. $68 for that is a deal. A raw piece of stainless that could make that in single quantity would probably be at least $50. Not to mention drilling and tapping the holes and I’m guessing those blades on the end are hard or tool steel or something. Hell of a good price if you want to keep your welding table really nice
Hey! I love your videos and the products you create look so great. If you ever want to really stress test a product, donate one to a highschool shop class and visit in a year/ 2 years. I swear theres nothing in the world a highschool shop class couldnt break.
$68 bucks for a nice chunk of SS easily worth it. People who complain about expensive tools typically are used to using el cheapo tools and don’t know the difference between a crap tool and a quality tool.
As an enthusiast, I would love one of these. It is MUCH too expensive. - lol - you addressed it. $40 is what I was expecting not knowing it was stainless. A non-stainless cheaper version would be welcomed. Would make an excellent present.
Im not a machinist and hardly could be a 'maker' but as an at home DIYer just owning this would be sweet. Price tag means nothing when i know it will out live many generations
"People don't appreciate what they don't pay for." It is a fact of life. Charge a premium for a premium product. If you give it away, no one will appreciate the bargain.
Seriously that price, when you said people thought it was so expensive I was expecting more like $100-$120. $68 for an heirloom quality tool like this is amazing, just so long as you pick up some replacement blades for your great grandkids
Theres the old saying. Buy quality tools once and cry once. Buy crappy tools and you will cry everytime you buy another. Price point is not insanely expensive and it looks like a decent tool for the price. Beefy and solid and should last. Glad you are out there making tools and doing things that help us hobby guys.
A brased on tungsten carbide edge would be great, ide buy one right now for scraping off those headgaskets that leave behind that graphite material like on a ISX
Doesnt look like the scraper i use at work, but the idea is very similar, i use an old stanley paint scraper blade that i welded about 6in of 1in round stock on. I really really like it as the added weight really gives it that mass to move the blade and remove bbs from my table and work. The blade is sharpened but not to an edge like a knife. I usually just run it on the concrete when i want to touch it up a bit if i have to chip off something really really hard. And i use it as a hammer for my other scraper which is a square file also welded to a 4in peice of 3/4 hex tool stock. I find files work really really well for smaller chippers like that as they just do not get dull.....ever. Just dont drop them.
That doesn't seem like an unreasonable price. When you brought that up in the video, I was thinking "oh, this is some $200-300 boutique novelty item". But 68 bucks? That seems very reasonable.
Even if it was $1 more expensive, it would still be nice. My opinion: If that price is too high for you, you might be ok with using a chisel, because you're not welding that much anyway and that's ok. If you weld for hours each week/day, then the feew extra bucks will probably be worth it and be it only for not hating the task it's used for. That's my thoughts on many tools - sometimes you can just use cheapo, because you only use it a little, and if you do something for many hours, make the best out of that work and invest in solid tools.
It is slightly more costly than a mass produced(but good quality) eastwing chipping hammer. I think it’s more than a fair price. In the welding industry a 60 dollar tool won’t ruffle feathers. I’ve seen 6 inch files that cost over 60 dollars…
Another benefit of the flats on the handle is making it much easier to repair the cutting surface, since it will stay flat on the table with the edge perfectly vertical. Did you opt for a magnetic stainless in the handle? Very nice to hear all the design choices; a really good study of how good things are designed.
I wish I did enough welding to justify buying this scrapper but as I'm a hobbest...... err ...... builder in more materials then you could shake stick at I have to choose which hobby to feed at any given time. When I'm back using the welder a bit more regularly I might be buying myself a present 😁😊👍👍👍👍👍
Looks like a tool from the 50s Era which you and I both know is a huge compliment I like how you are very serious about quality and making a tool that can be passed down for generations! Props to you man I will be getting my dad one for his birthday 👍
I'm a welder and I chip slag and weld spatter all day and when I saw this scrapper you've made I had to have one it's one of the best scrappers I've ever held and in 10 yrs of Welding I've seen my fair share so I'd like to thank you for making this tool and making it available to the public and as far as the price point people are concerned about its a fare price for what you get and this tool will out last almost all your other Welding tools.
I'm not a welder, and I can tell this is a well designed tool. And $68 really isn't bad for a tool that's going to last.
@@EasyEnough102 I work in a fab shop... I am going to make this out of scrap, some 1/4" ar 400 plate we have lying around and just some 1x1 square tubing ... made in the USA and don't care about longevity as I can just make another whenever
@@gregscott4479 sweet, that's awesome. I hope it turns out well, but I still think this is a great product.
@@gregscott4479 you will spend more of your boss’s money, your time, and end up with a far inferior product. That’s the first time you make it. Then you will use your device for an excessive amount of time, wasting time as the originally product you built slowly loses its effectiveness. But because of sunken cost effect, you put off building another one,. So you keep losing money chasing savings.
I trust:
•Jason
•Manufacturing at scale to allow better products at lower prices.
•R&D
•supporting small business when they add value at similar price points as larger competitors is important
These are a few reasons why I purchased the scraper. It’s better than you think. Respect yourself, treat yourself, you won’t be disappointed.
@@ES-sb3ei I’ve owned the Fireball tool for months now. If you don’t get Jason yet, I’m sorry for you. It’s the last tool or thought I’ll ever give to a bb scraper. It’s perfect for me and I’m happy to spend a fraction of what’s the tools worth, to get and give all the benefits of buying said tool.
Jason, this quote is for you. I got it from another "tuber" and told him I was stealing it. He had this written down on a card that he had in his tool chest. He is a retired machinst..
"The man who works with his hands is a laborer,
the man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman,
but the man who works with his hands, his brain and his heart .... is an artist"
You just explained the artistry of your new scraper. I will be ordering one.
who tuber?
Hey Jason,
I just ordered this tool from you. I didn't even blink at the price. The quality is there and being that it is American made and I am a northwestern-er, it was a no brainer for me. I wish I would have seen this before purchasing a brand new Estwing chipping hammer (although nice) which doesn't compare. I know your being gracious in explaining your price point but in all honesty there's no explanation needed. A laborer is worthy of his wages. Keep up the creative inspirations! Thanks!
Because the blade is made of tool steel, the end user can grind it to any profile or cutting angle they wish. Plus they can buy multiple blades to grind a plethora of profiles or angles. That includes us woodworkers.Thanks for the video and the tool. Jon
It would be cool if you took us through the design/manufacturing process for these tools, or a tour of the casting facility.
Great explanation. As for the price, im just 20 years old, but i have already found out that i'd rather pay 50 bucks for something that will last me a lifetime, or 5 bucks for something that i have to replace every year. Most of the time, the quality increases more than the cost. So for double the price, the quality is usually more than double.
The Samuel Vimes Boots Theory :D
@@Semajal Exactly. I learned pretty quickly when I got into a job where I work outdoors and I'm rough on my feet that it makes more sense to buy the $180 Belleville boots that last me for a year and a half than it does to buy the $30 Walmart boots that last me a few months and suck to wear the entire time.
@@Blueshirt38 and suck to use/wear the entire time. That's the story for most cheap tools.
Buy nice and never buy twice.
Definitely buy quality but I'd be careful with associating high price with high quality. My thought process is to always be willing to be pay the right price for the right tool. There's some overpriced crap under the guise of high quality
I agree with all these design choices, and the price point as well. It's not expensive at all, considering the quality is as high as it can be. For a mere 68 bucks you get a USA made scraper and chipping hammer you can hand down to your grandchildren! That's the equivalent of one family visit to IHOP---Be real! You've done a fantastic job. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
Jesus christ $68?!
@@LorenzoCarnio There are single wrenches, simple hammers and screwdrivers that cost 200 or more. You try running a business making tools of this quality, here in the USA, paying employees, overhead and whatnot. You wouldn't be able to get the price down any further without sacrificing quality or hurting the business. We dont use slave labor here in the US. The professionals who really need a tool like this can afford it, and it ends up being much cheaper than buying a crappy one every year. I say 68 bucks is cheap, all things considered. You'll save money and time getting a good tool like this.
A handmade tool from some guy, That is quality, $70 is not bad. I have no use for it, but I would pick one up.
@@LorenzoCarnio This is my thought also. I used to work in a foundry, and I know what the handle costs to manufacture. It's a very simple design, that has maybe one machined surface, and two tapped holes. The cutting blade is simply laser cut tool steel. I also know how much this process costs.
There's very little fit and finish in this tool. It's a great idea. I hope he holds a patent on the geometry of how this works, because if he don't, someone will make a nicer one for much cheaper. (under half the price, and that's after amazon takes their near 30%-40% of the sale price)
EDIT: and what I mean, is that someone will make a nicer one that costs around 15$ to manufacture, and sells it on Amazon for 30$, and you figure amazon takes 10% of the sale price)
I would also like to point out, the scoring on his tool, if I saw that at the foundry I worked at, I would've scrapped the part, without a second thought. That's seriously some bottom dollar work there.
@Sean Hatton I appreciate the insight and the detailed response from your past work! I didn't know what to expect but it does always surprise me the difference between what I would have assumed something would cost compared to what it winds up getting priced at.
The dudes complaining about the price are the same dudes that throw something away and miss the can, look at it realizing they missed and just walk away. And complain when their Harbor freight socket breaks. Keep up the good work dude.
I've split Snap-On sockets. So by your logic they must suck. Once I broke a Harbor Freight 1/2" to 3/8" impact adapter. I called them up and they shipped me a new one out. No questions asked. Well, I asked them if they wanted the broken one. They said no. And yes it was totally my fault that adapter broke. Well, it was partially their fault for having made it in the first place. Big to little ain't going to hold up.
Just pick it up and put it in the can dude.
Hey Jason - Mech. engineer from Australia here. I bought 2 of these as soon as you announced it. Brilliant piece of design. I specifically appreciate your concession to left-handed adaptation (being one of the approx. 10 per cent of the population who writes with the 'wrong' hand). My Fireball scrapers are arriving Wednesday, notionally, and I cannot wait to try them. Also, I don't think they're over-priced - even factoring overseas shipping and currency conversion. This design is very clever. (I own some of your squares, too - they're awesome.) Well done.
I agree with your fundamental philosophy: Quality first. If you target 'cheap' first, you're competing with China - and that's a battle you can't win. Australia has this problem too. Yours is a premium product at a fair price. It's also elegantly simple, and the blade will last five years in most environments, with occasional light dressing on the belt grinder, I'm sure.
I saw this and went to buy one... US$68 for the tool, plus US$91 shipping to Australia! Price of item = fair for a quality item. Price of shipping = beyond ridiculous.
@@ak23995
I know the feeling. I have a Bridgeport Mill that I recently purchased. I would love to buy parts from America but the cost of shipping and the wait time compared to the Chinese copies is unpalatable to say the least.
So are you gonna give us the guts on auto expert when you receive this tool John?
thank you for the upfront honest explanation. that doesn't happen much anymore. no bells n whistles lookee here crap, just here it is and this is how it works, and for a bonus, why it's made the way it is. we need that more these days.
Everyone: "They don't make things like they used to"
*Sees something made like they used to*
Also everyone: "Why is this so expensive???"
This dude is up front and honest. I respect that.
Best salesmen since billy mays, I love the q+a about your tools and how in depth you go into your thought process. As a small business owner it’d be cool to see how these are produced just to give insight into supply chains and scaling and all that kind of stuff
Just ordered one along with a pack of squares. Been watching your channel and drooling over all the products you've developed for years. Looking forward to finally get to hold some of your creations in my hands and put them to use in my shop for years to come!
Got my squares recently, they are SO DAMN NICE!
I picked it up and a 100% different reason. I like the 90 degree edges and the "point" to scrape rust off odd shaped items. I have also used it to scrape wood (hammer handle started to have a splinter so i scraped it back to fresh wood and it worked great) Damn fine tool
I'd say the price is more than fair. Lots of professional tools are in that price range or even more expensive and not all of them deliver the same quality as described here.
This is something that anyone who has any kind of shop experience can make themselves with an old adjustable wrench and a piece of 1/4 inch mild steel.
Kudos for taking the time to make it look nice though.
"Old school" Tools are where it's at anyways, if you get some or restore some they work so much better than most modern (non power tools) I wish companies would focus more on quality over quantity. I'd much rather spend double or triple the amount on a GOOD quality tool that'll still be around for my kids and their kids rather than buying those throwaway & replace tools most manufacturers make these days. Keep up the awesome work and I pray you keep up with your quality craftsmanship, It's well worth the price
appreciate the quality craftsmanship. I bought two (one for me and one for my boss) the price wasn't a deterrent for me because I know it will last me a life time since I don't lose shop tools. I already received them and can tell it's going to be a great addition to the tool chest
Bought mine with zero hesitation. All my Fireball tools are among my best/favorite/most used.
It amazes me that you have to explain stuff like this sir.
I bought one as soon as I saw your first video on it. Didn't even flinch at the price. It came pretty fast and it's a tool that I will use all the time. Well worth whatever it was I paid. The tool will serve me much better than that amount of money in my pocket.
I didn't even notice the price when I ordered it, because I consider it a must have. I will use it to knock the dross off of plasma cut parts, as well as, a BB remover on my welding table! Thanks for the awesome innovative tool that I didn't know I needed!
I see people are complaining about it being overpriced. The quality and construction of this US made tool.... I was thinking, ok I'd estimate he's selling it for about $150 . To my surprise, at $68 this is not overpriced. When you buy fireball you know it's quality. Just like buying snapon .
Price with nine shipping is reasonable. Many tools cost as much. I see it as a way to support the creator too. Blue Spruce Chisel or a Red Rose Reproductions divider/compass are way more but we can’t resist pretty things.
I think the price is right on point honestly and the quality looks perfect I may have to order one while I can
The fact that you just pretty much said you want your costumers to only have to buy that once in their life speaks volumes of your business practices. You’re not looking to get rich, just make a living making high quality items that last for forever
For everything he listed about this tool, $68 ain't bad.
This is my first time on your website, I didn't know you had that big of a variety of welding squares
More people need the "Quality First" mantra, good on you!
Thanks for the SHQS (Super High Quality Scrapper.)
I got mine this week and ouch, this thing is heavy in a good way. Love the heftiness of this thing. I found my new goto welding chipping hammer. This thing is incredible.
Well I’m not using it as a chipping hammer, but it is used to drag hot slag away. I know Jason has a new chipping hammer dreamed up somewhere in the awesome brain of his. Please Jason design a Fireball Tools chipping hammer….PLEASE
I love it! I love the idea of being able to support the channel, and actually getting something physical in return! And not just something physical, something I can actually use!
Got one for my birthday and I love it :)
I can't believe you sacrificed the precision of your table for our learning experience, however much appreciated and respect🤙I bet you're still thinking about that chip
Could just flip the square tho ig
Thank you for answering the titles question in the first minute!!!!
I don;t need one but will probably buy it just to support you and the movement to make quality tools. So rare to see something made for a lifetime like things were in "the good old days" and such a treat to use!
Best scraper I’ve ever used well worth every penny
Honestly everything in the fireball shop Is well made and extremely well priced. Take it from an industrial maintenance mechanic, those prices are amazing for good tools and products.
Keep making tools for you, those who want the quality will purchase and be happy
An elegantly simple design. I really like the versatility, especially for tip cleaning. You could also promote this for scraping scaled surfaces, paint and such before you grind them.
I think you could sell more if you made a steel handled version for the more price-tag adverse customers, with a good chrome finish it would be quite attractive, or just blackened would be plenty good for most people. Unfortunately that wouldn't do much for me anyway since I mostly do ali MIG and that just needs the tip cleaning.
As far as price is concerned I always remember one of my favorite sayings, “You can’t put a price on a good time!” Great tool!
I don't know anything about welding, but that tool looks awesome.
Everything from fireball tool is excellent quality and worth the price. I don't stick weld much and probably didn't need a scraper, but i have one anyways and so should you
its expensive because you have the knowledge the machines the experience the craftsmanship. its about quality and the work you put into it. if anyone can make one for themselves im sure they already have. so its a shame people are complaining .
When Jason makes something, don't question it.
I have one on the way - I'm thinking it may be useful for some uses outside of metal working in my shop. Got a couple of those offset jaw clamps while I was at it. I'm looking forward to trying everything out - I don't mind paying extra for good quality tools.
Dude I need it!!!!!
Take. My money 💵💵
Great tool, great material, great guy
And best of all Made here in USA. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
🔥🔥🔥
I just ordered one with an extra blade. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
You should also consider selling a 2 or 3 pack of replacement machine screws.
Kinda reminds me of the scrapers I have to carve the wooden tops on instruments (guitars violins ect) they are flat on the end but on those u grind them on a belt sander just enough to make a burr and then burr is what you use to slowly carve the tops... they kinda blew my mind when I first learned about them and seen them work... anyway good stuff as always
I have no use for this tool, but I think it is super cool. It looks well made and thoughtfully designed. You can’t go wrong with stainless and tool steel. If I did a lot of welding, I’d have to get one.
It's a nice piece, the price is pretty reasonable as far as I'm concerned.
PPFFFTTT You were talking about it being expensive and I was thinking,, oh i don't know, 140? 160 bucks? someone in the comments said it's 68 dollars?! For a chunk of fine shaped steel like that?? Literally a steal
Nice tool, it looks like something I would make for myself.
I am absolutely going to be buying one of these!
I like the tool, one thing I would add is a bolstered handle for striking with a copper or brass hammer. Cheers
Oooh that's beautiful. I don't really know how to use my AliExpress tig machine yet, but maybe when I get decent, I can reward myself with one.
Thanks Jason. I just ordered. I appreciate the option to ship via freight for only $250, but I chose the cheaper option ;)
as always, unique and excellent quality
Sharpen the blade with a file and a square. no need for high end belt grinders. Looks like a solid versatile piece of kit.
weight of tool extends service life of your wrists!
I'll probably make one of those just for kicks. Nice little weekend project for the forge
Chinese "wise" guys are "watching" this presentation ! ! !keep your innovation details secret ! ! !God bless you.
You are so smart love the things you do.
The price point comment made me curious, so I went to a search engine and the first scraper it returned is also made in the USA, has replaceable blades, (but they do not say where the blades are made) however the blades do not have the shape to function as a chipper or reamer. The handle is round so you cannot feel for tool position. (That might not be a big deal since you will have to put it down to get the chipper anyway!) And the price isn't that much lower (About 73% the price of yours.) I didn't look at any others, but yours looks good to me! Maybe it's the sexy model in your infomercial! HA Ha ha! Stay safe!
I’m a machinist and a CNC job shop owner and saying that I find all of the stuff you sell extremely reasonable. $68 for that is a deal. A raw piece of stainless that could make that in single quantity would probably be at least $50. Not to mention drilling and tapping the holes and I’m guessing those blades on the end are hard or tool steel or something. Hell of a good price if you want to keep your welding table really nice
Hey! I love your videos and the products you create look so great. If you ever want to really stress test a product, donate one to a highschool shop class and visit in a year/ 2 years. I swear theres nothing in the world a highschool shop class couldnt break.
This is a cool tool and I appreciate it. If I was a welder I'd buy a lot of your stuff
$68 bucks for a nice chunk of SS easily worth it. People who complain about expensive tools typically are used to using el cheapo tools and don’t know the difference between a crap tool and a quality tool.
As an enthusiast, I would love one of these. It is MUCH too expensive. - lol - you addressed it. $40 is what I was expecting not knowing it was stainless. A non-stainless cheaper version would be welcomed. Would make an excellent present.
Im not a machinist and hardly could be a 'maker' but as an at home DIYer just owning this would be sweet. Price tag means nothing when i know it will out live many generations
"People don't appreciate what they don't pay for." It is a fact of life. Charge a premium for a premium product. If you give it away, no one will appreciate the bargain.
I love my Opinel knives, though.
Seriously that price, when you said people thought it was so expensive I was expecting more like $100-$120. $68 for an heirloom quality tool like this is amazing, just so long as you pick up some replacement blades for your great grandkids
That price is more than fair for that tool. If I had a welding table I’d try to make my own;)
Frankly, I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the price was.
Theres the old saying. Buy quality tools once and cry once. Buy crappy tools and you will cry everytime you buy another. Price point is not insanely expensive and it looks like a decent tool for the price. Beefy and solid and should last. Glad you are out there making tools and doing things that help us hobby guys.
When you were taking about price I was like I bet that is $60 and heck that's a cool tool
A brased on tungsten carbide edge would be great, ide buy one right now for scraping off those headgaskets that leave behind that graphite material like on a ISX
It's what quality looks like to me. I may be getting one of these.
Doesnt look like the scraper i use at work, but the idea is very similar, i use an old stanley paint scraper blade that i welded about 6in of 1in round stock on. I really really like it as the added weight really gives it that mass to move the blade and remove bbs from my table and work. The blade is sharpened but not to an edge like a knife. I usually just run it on the concrete when i want to touch it up a bit if i have to chip off something really really hard. And i use it as a hammer for my other scraper which is a square file also welded to a 4in peice of 3/4 hex tool stock. I find files work really really well for smaller chippers like that as they just do not get dull.....ever. Just dont drop them.
You could easily Sharpen that edge up on a stone! Very cool tool :)
4:34 - this!! Price is relative, I always try to look at tools with a “price per use” perspective.
Nice thanks for the explanation. Charles
That doesn't seem like an unreasonable price. When you brought that up in the video, I was thinking "oh, this is some $200-300 boutique novelty item". But 68 bucks? That seems very reasonable.
Even if it was $1 more expensive, it would still be nice.
My opinion: If that price is too high for you, you might be ok with using a chisel, because you're not welding that much anyway and that's ok.
If you weld for hours each week/day, then the feew extra bucks will probably be worth it and be it only for not hating the task it's used for.
That's my thoughts on many tools - sometimes you can just use cheapo, because you only use it a little, and if you do something for many hours, make the best out of that work and invest in solid tools.
Not a welder am I but I do like American quality tools, Thanks for sharing the video
Keep the quality up. Buy once cry once.
I’m starting welding school and I bought one for my at home use I’ll see what my instructor thinks about it and if he would get them for the class
Get these on the tool trucks, mechanics would love these with a ground edge on the blade with a square shape, rip gaskets clean off !!
Great explanation and great looking tool brother!
It is slightly more costly than a mass produced(but good quality) eastwing chipping hammer. I think it’s more than a fair price. In the welding industry a 60 dollar tool won’t ruffle feathers. I’ve seen 6 inch files that cost over 60 dollars…
Another benefit of the flats on the handle is making it much easier to repair the cutting surface, since it will stay flat on the table with the edge perfectly vertical. Did you opt for a magnetic stainless in the handle?
Very nice to hear all the design choices; a really good study of how good things are designed.
I wish I did enough welding to justify buying this scrapper but as I'm a hobbest...... err ...... builder in more materials then you could shake stick at I have to choose which hobby to feed at any given time. When I'm back using the welder a bit more regularly I might be buying myself a present 😁😊👍👍👍👍👍
lol this tool is a life time warranty it self. awesome product !
What grade of stainless is the handle? 316?
Will you add different shape of blades for different task?
B roll? Love to see some beautiful b roll
I've always just used a spatula for that. Works fine for me but this is interesting none the less
I know USA made is more expensive than off shore stuff but it’s almost always worth the extra $. I hope you sell a million of them!
Bought one. Because of who made it. You’re worth it
Post Edit: wow, it’s sweet guys. Game changer.
This guy really smart.
Not a clue as to why youtube kept recommending this video to me but here I am.