I just noticed that I didn't mention the second part of the saw-handle finish. It's just shellac out of the can, applied with a rag and buffed with steel wool. 2 coats. I cover this in much more detail in my video on easy finishes. ruclips.net/video/JQA-EbQ2EGk/видео.html Sorry for any confusion!
Our father taught us to sharpen saws. Joint ,set, and sharpen. When done, place a needle on the teeth to see if it slides all the way to the toe. If not, start over. If the needle fell off, the set was off and the saw would not track straight. Lord help you if a bent/warped blade went unnoticed before sharpening.
Yes to saw vice, yes to tool restoration. Question: any thought on making nicer wooden handles for cheaper new tools? Like a cheep pull saw in love of a plastic handle making a nicer wood one. Or a bigger cross cut saw and updating the handle to a wooden one? Thoughts?
@@RexKrueger Would be interesting and usefull! I've got a couple of tools with split handles. I can repair them but the way the split runs they will almost certainly split again.
@@Dseated Look up how to wire wrap wooden handles. I found a video about it, but I can't remember who created it. If I ever make new handles for my chisels or garden tools, they're getting wire wrapped.
It's worth it. Many years ago I wanted to practice making a handle and I had some scrap cherry and no money. I replaced the plastic handle on a cheap Stanley miter box saw. Over the years I refiled it to a rip cut and I still use it to cut tenons. I didn't do a very good job on the handle but it looks decent and has lasted 15 - 20 years. I'm going to make another one for that saw and (hopefully) do a better job.
Absolutely agreed, I’m teaching my nephew woodworking and have him watching this channel, but the little git just doesn’t get why he has to take care of his tools (well my tools right now) maybe he’d accept that knowledge a little better from someone he hasn’t known since the day he was born.
I knew a bunch of the elder gents in my town as a kid kept whatever they could fit in a large jar filled with motor oil. Knives, check; files, you betcha; screws, bolts, small clamps, and calipers... motor oil. Also helped keep thieves out. You couldn't tell what jar had what tools in it because of how pitch black the oil was.
Please continue with more tool restoration. I love old tools of all kinds and would rather buy old than new and as you say much of the time they need ‘work’
@@RexKrueger So true!!! ROFL... Right now I'm working over an old router table I bought for $10 filled with a VS 3 1/4 HP router I bought for $50. Been sitting and not working on them for a year. Finally have the time! I don't even want to talk about my handsaws!
Yes to restoration... I have some of my grandfather's woodworking tools, but I want to WORK with them, not just polish them and put them behind glass. Also have a separate pile of old tools that are not familial, but they need some love too. I am in your patreon program.
At first I couldn’t find any vintage tools in my area and then my grandmother gave me my great grandfather’s tools. So I’m very happy and got a lot of work to do!
I think what originally pulled me in to your channel was your videos on planing. I think what I liked about those videos was that you were introducing us...me to a new tool. I had seen planes before. I have a couple of my dad's old planes, but I had never used one and honestly I guess I didn't really see the value in them. But you introduced these tools and showed the value and how beautiful the results could be using a plane on a piece of wood. For me, it was the introduction and demonstration of a new tool that I found fascinating. Restoration is certainly cool and making tools is fun, but discovering new tools that add new value and extra layers of detail to your work and make your work more unique. . .if my comments have any sway, that's the track I'd like to see you pursue. Great show! Keep up the great work. I'll probably continue to watch whichever track you follow.
I love old tools and love to learn about restoration. But nothing helped me more than your concrete tips for affordable new tools. I got my plane and pull saws because of your videos. So please keep doing both.
I love watching the restoration of antique tools and, like you, enjoy using them. This was easy for me as I grew up using hand tools and still own a several pieces that belonged to my grandfather, all of which have now been lovingly restored.
I feel like occasional tool restoration would be a nice way to change things up. An entire series on saws would be FANTASTIC! The types, designs, uses, restoration, sharpening, maintenance, proper handling, and storage would make for a great series! The knowledge would be invaluable!.
@@RexKrueger With travel being an issue now, you could have viewers send pictures and descriptions of saws they have and are willing to mail to you for use in the videos. I mean, you couldn't possibly be like the rest of us and have ... uh, a few laying around...
Restoration rocks! Yes please. There are many other woodworking channels but none are as fun or entertaining as yours. I'd rather watch your videos than anyone else's. Edutainment for the win! :)
Tool restoration has many satisfying phases. The find, the restoring and the use of a tool that might possibly have an interesting past. So please, more restoration.
mr. Rex you have sent me down a rabbit hole that knows no bounds! i'm an industrial electricion never staying on a job more than a few months IBEW for almost 20yrs. recently took a maintenance job at General Electric. I love it. i'm in a building in appliance park that gives me the opportunity to dabble in a lot of projects. so it started out with hand tools from the flea market now its workbenches (your beginner bench i'm modifying) made out of some 100 year old lumber that was given to me. i'm a beginner, and let me tell you getting that wood true wasnt something i'll ever do again! i have 2 handsaws i found that are as old as me. i have one tore down and clamped to my desk as i type! thank you rex. youve steered me in a direction i would have never went
I love the restorations and the 'revival' of things like the jointer's bench. Next most favorite would be the identification of cheaper modern tools that - with a little attention to details -- perform beyond their cost.
I would like to see a balance of old tools restored and how to use them along with your other tricks of taking cheap tools and making them workable as well as making your own tools. I enjoy your efforts and yor sense of humor. Thanks
Please do the restoration videos as well. That is what brought me to your channel in the first place. I dearly love the woodwork for humans, after all I built the low Roman bench. But where I'm at currently, is with a garage full of amazing vintage tools. I love your videos and am a proud patron. Thanks for your content Rex it's much appreciated!
Definitely more old tool restorations. Come up with a catchy name, make it its own series. Rex's Rusty Restoration Rodeo. The more video types you do, the easier it will be to keep coming up with fresh new content. Plus the restoration tips can be used on new tools, like the saw sharpening in this video.
I wouldn't mind a second channel or series called Rex Has It Figured Out where you restore vintage saws and give a history lesson as well. I'd watch anything you feel like making tho, you have yet to make a video that doesn't meet or exceed my expectations.
I must admit for me getting an old tool be it a plane ,saw or chisel back in good working order increases the joy when using them.Iam refurbishing my fathers 70 yrs old Disston saw which brought me back here.As for the content of the channel, I like it all regards from England
More Restorations of old rusty saws, and making the assessories out of wood. I have a few saws that need happy restore time for me. Thanks Rex. Oh! ... OORAH!!
Thanks Rex, I enjoy restoring old tools as much as woodworking. It can be challenging to find the old tools but once you do, videos like this one are great for doing the restoration right.
Yes on restorations. Yes on making your own tools. Yes on the saw stand. Yes on just about everything you do. There, that is my brief list of requests. Now for the THANK YOU for all the great videos you make. As I told you once before, for me my idols are Paul Sellers and Rex Krueger. Stay safe!
All the above, please! Restoration, New inexpensive tools, Home-made tools, and anything in between! Been following you for a while. Your doin' a great job, always enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming!
Keep doing things like this! When this video pop up, I said out loud. This video speaks to me infront of my wife. Who promptly rolled her eyes at me. That's how I know I will like it. I was given a bunch of bit and brace as a Christmas present. They are in rough shape and would love to see how to clean them up so I can start using them.
Heck yes on the old tools! I got a bunch of old saws, a spoke shave, an old school plane (wood block with wedge to hold the blade), a brace (no bits) and a bunch of other tools like 3 carrier bags worth. I'm golden for raw material to follow a restoration series :)
I would say 100% mix in more restorations and vintage tools!! They are great videos and you do a great job explaining things!! I appreciate your videos and you always inspire!!!!
Thanks Rex, I enjoy your presentations and appreciate your willingness to reach a broader section of your viewers. To answer your request, yes I would like to see more detailed videos of tool restoration. I would also like to see your demonstration of the differences of making tools serviceable, refurbishing a tool, and restoring a tool to museum quality. It's heartbreaking to see high quality state of the art tools of yesteryear that have fallen out if favor, neglected, abused, and discarded. We all have a sense of history and know that our technology achievements stand on the shoulders of craftsmen who went before us. Technology is the "knowledge of technique" and becoming a craftsman takes more than putting in the time. It means respecting the art , the tool, the technique , and the history. I am a retired shop teacher. You are very good teacher and craftsman. In my second year of teaching a wise older teacher reminded me of this : he said, " You're not just teaching woodworking, you're teaching people." I'm encouraged to see you are reaching out to a broader audience by offering a deeper approach to your very fine presentations. Thank you for your service.
Ive started with low cost tools with the intention of replacing with vintage as things wear out or as i discover good ones. So im going hybrid and doing both!
I have done the same thing. Just a quick tip for everyone. Go over too Craigslist and head over too the tool category section every once in a while. I have gotten awesome deals on craigslist for vintage tools. I found a beautiful #4 craftsmen hand plane that I bought for 20 bucks from the original owner it even came with the original box he purchased it in. I also have found some bit and brace drills a really nice large vintage steel tool box and several other things. I found all of these on craigslist most for almost nothing. Also I live in a medium to small sized city west of Detroit Michigan by about an hour and a half, my city is Grand Rapids Michigan. So if any of you live in or are near a larger city than you probably will have an even easier time finding vintage tools than I do. My last tip is don't over look your neighborhood thrift store I have 2 vintage hand saws from mine. The money you spend is almost nothing but what you do spend goes too a good cause like bibles for Missionaries and many others.
I would love to see as much old tools that you can make. After watching your videos I have sold all my power tools and bought and restored a bit brace, Stanley No. 4 plane and started sharpening my chisel and planes. Thank you
I say yes to adding in some tool restoration videos, too. Along with the projects. Mix them up! I built the mallet. Used some unknown hardwood from local mill for the head (It's super hard and dense) and a piece of oak firewood to make the handle. Love how a simple tap on one end tightens or loosens the handle. I've also restored a couple of old hand planes I got from my father in law. Saw is next. Thanks for the channel!
Love videos on fixing up the old tools. I have a chest fool of stuff in my woodshop now awaiting work. Things I've collected over the last few years at nearly no cost.
Yes to tool restoration, yes to saw vice (nice touch showing us your Disston saw vice). I’m sure you’ve seen Paul Sellers holder for sharpening saws that is used with his bench vice. I’d like to see what you have “figured” out. I’m always happy to support you by buying your plans and trying your ideas. Love your saw tooth jointer.
Your content is GREAT; to answer your questions: 1) YES to the saw vice, shop material-made is awesome, and 2) YES to seeing some restorations mixed in with the WWFH type stuff. Thanks Rex, keep it up!
I live in Nebraska. It’s hard to find vintage tools. But when I find one, I love nothing more than restoring them. I would love to see your guides on it.
Absolutely... tools refurb is HUGE. Restoring the tools men depended on to make a living and feed their families deserve to be preserved and USED whenever possible. I do it all the time. These Craftsmen depended on these instruments. Most were well made and their owners took care to preserve and keep them in precise working order. At times, once I complete a really nice hammer or the like, I’ll put it through its paces. Certain tools just “talk” to you. Don’t think I’m crazy, but when you know you did right by the tool, it just has a certain and extremely satisfying ring and feel to it. Seems like it’s almost trying to thank you...
Yes, very much, to restoring old tools. As well as building our own. Really enjoy the channel, and once the world's opens up again I look forward to finding tools to work on. Cheers, and keep up the good work.
would love the older tool restorations vids. i started collecting planes about a year and a half ago and love it. it has gotten out of hand ,i have 80+ stanley planes . I thought there weren't places around that had these old tools, but my estate sales and garage sales have allowed me to find all kinds. usually 5 to 10 bucks , and if you find one the person usually had multiple planes, chisels, saws.
Perfect timing! Given the gift of free time, I am planning to unpack the many tools inherited from my father. At 65 now, I took a different path as did my father, but both my grandfather and great grandfather were contractors. Growing up in an 1812 timber framed house gave my father and me plenty of opportunities to develop and “hone” our woodworking skills together. He has been gone now for 15 years and the house for 5, but you have given me incentive to finally open that old crate of hand tools. Thank You!
I value vintage tools. I inherited a wood block plane made by my grandfather along with his hand crosscut saw and a brace a bit bit. After watching this video I can see what I can do to restore his saw. Thanks
Rex part of what make your channel great is that you do things that you care about. If it makes you happy and even generally fits the theme put it up. I'll happily watch.
Rex, keep you doing you, brother. I haven't run into any content of yours that I haven't enjoyed. After this plague is over, I plan on joining the patreon channel.
Also a yes to saw vise and a yes to more tool restoration. I like balancing the new with the old. I'm enjoying your videos - please keep up the good work!
Yes to restoration and homebmade saw sharpening vice and other tools to service the saws. I have 7 or 8 old saws that need restoration and sharpening. With the advice and instructions you gave us on setting up a plane and sharpening them I now find the plane being the first tool I reach for to quickly prepare a piece of stock for a small job. If the saw instructions are as good as the plane instructions I'll have an awesome set of saws to go along with my 7 planes. I didn't realize how much I love my old tools until you helped me understand them better. Thanks for everything you do Rex.👍🏼💪🏻
I just noticed that I didn't mention the second part of the saw-handle finish. It's just shellac out of the can, applied with a rag and buffed with steel wool. 2 coats. I cover this in much more detail in my video on easy finishes. ruclips.net/video/JQA-EbQ2EGk/видео.html Sorry for any confusion!
can u make saw vice pls
I love these restoration videos. I have 2 old saws just like this that I paid $0.10 for. Looking forward to do this to both soon!
I'm a beginner and I'm enjoying your video
Our father taught us to sharpen saws. Joint ,set, and sharpen. When done, place a needle on the teeth to see if it slides all the way to the toe. If not, start over.
If the needle fell off, the set was off and the saw would not track straight.
Lord help you if a bent/warped blade went unnoticed before sharpening.
This restoration was excellent! God bless you and yours!
I loooove restoring old tools too! There is a deep pleasure in bringing a forgotten, or indifferently cared-for tool back to it's former glory.
Yes to saw vice, yes to tool restoration. Question: any thought on making nicer wooden handles for cheaper new tools? Like a cheep pull saw in love of a plastic handle making a nicer wood one. Or a bigger cross cut saw and updating the handle to a wooden one? Thoughts?
Interesting idea and probably worth doing!
@@RexKrueger Would be interesting and usefull! I've got a couple of tools with split handles. I can repair them but the way the split runs they will almost certainly split again.
I got a cheap set of chisels with ugly high impact plastic I want to swap out.
@@Dseated Look up how to wire wrap wooden handles. I found a video about it, but I can't remember who created it. If I ever make new handles for my chisels or garden tools, they're getting wire wrapped.
It's worth it. Many years ago I wanted to practice making a handle and I had some scrap cherry and no money. I replaced the plastic handle on a cheap Stanley miter box saw. Over the years I refiled it to a rip cut and I still use it to cut tenons. I didn't do a very good job on the handle but it looks decent and has lasted 15 - 20 years. I'm going to make another one for that saw and (hopefully) do a better job.
Taking care of the tools in the "Woodwork for humans" series would be useful. After all, we should take care of the tools we have.
Especially good ways to store tools and prevent damage by the elements.
Absolutely agreed, I’m teaching my nephew woodworking and have him watching this channel, but the little git just doesn’t get why he has to take care of his tools (well my tools right now) maybe he’d accept that knowledge a little better from someone he hasn’t known since the day he was born.
I knew a bunch of the elder gents in my town as a kid kept whatever they could fit in a large jar filled with motor oil. Knives, check; files, you betcha; screws, bolts, small clamps, and calipers... motor oil.
Also helped keep thieves out. You couldn't tell what jar had what tools in it because of how pitch black the oil was.
I like all your projects...old tools...home made tools...cheap internet tools and projects.
I'm all for vintage tools, too. Keep 'em coming!
What he said
Definitely include more restorations. Tool maintenance and restoration. What better way to enjoy this hobby. Jim
Please continue with more tool restoration. I love old tools of all kinds and would rather buy old than new and as you say much of the time they need ‘work’
Rex's Restoration Station! I have more cool old tools to fix than I can remember.
Literally. I literally can't remember all the old tools I haven't fixed up.
@@RexKrueger So true!!! ROFL... Right now I'm working over an old router table I bought for $10 filled with a VS 3 1/4 HP router I bought for $50. Been sitting and not working on them for a year. Finally have the time! I don't even want to talk about my handsaws!
Yes to restoration... I have some of my grandfather's woodworking tools, but I want to WORK with them, not just polish them and put them behind glass. Also have a separate pile of old tools that are not familial, but they need some love too. I am in your patreon program.
Yes to saw vice. Yes to more homemade tools and yes to vintage tool restorations.
More tool restoration please. You show the quick and easy methods, most videos I have watched seem to make it harder than it needs to be.
I love vintage tools, it's strictly all I use as I collected antique tools before I even started woodworking.
Mix and match, man. It's part of who you are.
A saw vice would be great. I have 50+ old antique tools I have collected over the last 50 years. Love using them in my shop. Thanks for sharing.
The more topics, the better! The topic of old tool restoration is a good one!
Thanks for taking some of the "Magic" out of sharpening hand saws Rex. That's a nice saw
you have.
They're out there! You can find them.
At first I couldn’t find any vintage tools in my area and then my grandmother gave me my great grandfather’s tools. So I’m very happy and got a lot of work to do!
I think what originally pulled me in to your channel was your videos on planing. I think what I liked about those videos was that you were introducing us...me to a new tool. I had seen planes before. I have a couple of my dad's old planes, but I had never used one and honestly I guess I didn't really see the value in them. But you introduced these tools and showed the value and how beautiful the results could be using a plane on a piece of wood. For me, it was the introduction and demonstration of a new tool that I found fascinating. Restoration is certainly cool and making tools is fun, but discovering new tools that add new value and extra layers of detail to your work and make your work more unique. . .if my comments have any sway, that's the track I'd like to see you pursue. Great show! Keep up the great work. I'll probably continue to watch whichever track you follow.
You can count on me!
I love old tools and love to learn about restoration. But nothing helped me more than your concrete tips for affordable new tools. I got my plane and pull saws because of your videos. So please keep doing both.
Yes, yes, and yes. All of the above. Mix and match, please. So far, I like pretty much *everything* you've done.
I received my father's old tools and they could use work, so yes please, more restorations. Hopefully one day I can be as good as he was.
I love watching the restoration of antique tools and, like you, enjoy using them. This was easy for me as I grew up using hand tools and still own a several pieces that belonged to my grandfather, all of which have now been lovingly restored.
I feel like occasional tool restoration would be a nice way to change things up. An entire series on saws would be FANTASTIC! The types, designs, uses, restoration, sharpening, maintenance, proper handling, and storage would make for a great series! The knowledge would be invaluable!.
I think the series on saws is a MUST. Gotta do it!
@@RexKrueger With travel being an issue now, you could have viewers send pictures and descriptions of saws they have and are willing to mail to you for use in the videos. I mean, you couldn't possibly be like the rest of us and have ... uh, a few laying around...
Vintage tools would be nice to see again. It's the reason I found your channel and the reason I have a pretty solid set of tools.
Saw sharpening videos are always welcome Rex. Thanks.
As long as you still toss in a build your own every now and then, restoration instructions would be a great and informative addition.
Don't worry; tool builds are guaranteed!
Restoration rocks! Yes please. There are many other woodworking channels but none are as fun or entertaining as yours. I'd rather watch your videos than anyone else's. Edutainment for the win! :)
I inherited my grandfather's tools, and I use them. Thanks for showing me how to take care of them.
Tool restoration has many satisfying phases. The find, the restoring and the use of a tool that might possibly have an interesting past. So please, more restoration.
mr. Rex you have sent me down a rabbit hole that knows no bounds! i'm an industrial electricion never staying on a job more than a few months IBEW for almost 20yrs. recently took a maintenance job at General Electric. I love it. i'm in a building in appliance park that gives me the opportunity to dabble in a lot of projects. so it started out with hand tools from the flea market now its workbenches (your beginner bench i'm modifying) made out of some 100 year old lumber that was given to me. i'm a beginner, and let me tell you getting that wood true wasnt something i'll ever do again! i have 2 handsaws i found that are as old as me. i have one tore down and clamped to my desk as i type! thank you rex. youve steered me in a direction i would have never went
Hell yeah Rex! Mix it up! Diversity in content is king. Love your channel
I love seeing vintage tools restored.
Do what you love, we'll watch!
I love the restorations and the 'revival' of things like the jointer's bench.
Next most favorite would be the identification of cheaper modern tools that - with a little attention to details -- perform beyond their cost.
I would like to see a balance of old tools restored and how to use them along with your other tricks of taking cheap tools and making them workable as well as making your own tools. I enjoy your efforts and yor sense of humor. Thanks
Please do the restoration videos as well. That is what brought me to your channel in the first place. I dearly love the woodwork for humans, after all I built the low Roman bench. But where I'm at currently, is with a garage full of amazing vintage tools. I love your videos and am a proud patron. Thanks for your content Rex it's much appreciated!
Definitely more old tool restorations. Come up with a catchy name, make it its own series. Rex's Rusty Restoration Rodeo. The more video types you do, the easier it will be to keep coming up with fresh new content. Plus the restoration tips can be used on new tools, like the saw sharpening in this video.
I think the restoration of tools is important even with new tools to understand how they work or can fail. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
I wouldn't mind a second channel or series called Rex Has It Figured Out where you restore vintage saws and give a history lesson as well. I'd watch anything you feel like making tho, you have yet to make a video that doesn't meet or exceed my expectations.
Please, yes do a video, even a series of videos on saw sharpening! Also yes please do tool restorations.
Rex, I like the mix ... Love restorations and making tools and buying cheap tools, honestly it is what keeps me watching your channel.
Rex - as much tool restoration as you can stomach would be excellent! Keep up the inspiring work. It is a true enjoyment.
I must admit for me getting an old tool be it a plane ,saw or chisel back in good working order increases the joy when using them.Iam refurbishing my fathers 70 yrs old Disston saw which brought me back here.As for the content of the channel, I like it all regards from England
Yes, please do more on old tool restoration. Also really like how-to make your own tools and/or how to modify tools to do other things.
Old tool restoration is an interesting and therapeutic hobby.
More Restorations of old rusty saws, and making the assessories out of wood. I have a few saws that need happy restore time for me. Thanks Rex. Oh! ... OORAH!!
Yessss more restoration work! I love wood working for humans, but I'm so down for vintage tools!
Yes yes yes!!! Saw Vice!! Miami Vice theme is definitely the way to go.
Thanks Rex, I enjoy restoring old tools as much as woodworking. It can be challenging to find the old tools but once you do, videos like this one are great for doing the restoration right.
more restorations please...I enjoy fixing old almost as much as using them
Hi Rex. I have a few vintage planes and hand saws from my grandfather, so please keep those restoration tips coming.
Restoration fits right into 'Woodwork for humans' learning how to maintain and repair tools should be a must
yes do a video on making your own saw vice. For people like me on a budget those videos really help
Like seeing old tools brought to life, and I too want them to be “users” and not collectibles. THX for what you do.
Yes on restorations. Yes on making your own tools. Yes on the saw stand. Yes on just about everything you do. There, that is my brief list of requests. Now for the THANK YOU for all the great videos you make. As I told you once before, for me my idols are Paul Sellers and Rex Krueger. Stay safe!
All the above, please! Restoration, New inexpensive tools, Home-made tools, and anything in between! Been following you for a while. Your doin' a great job, always enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming!
Keep doing things like this! When this video pop up, I said out loud. This video speaks to me infront of my wife. Who promptly rolled her eyes at me. That's how I know I will like it. I was given a bunch of bit and brace as a Christmas present. They are in rough shape and would love to see how to clean them up so I can start using them.
Heck yes on the old tools! I got a bunch of old saws, a spoke shave, an old school plane (wood block with wedge to hold the blade), a brace (no bits) and a bunch of other tools like 3 carrier bags worth. I'm golden for raw material to follow a restoration series :)
I really enjoy the old tool restoration videos as I do some of that myself.
I love the trigger discipline on your saws and planes
Great tutorial on saw restoration, I’d like to see more restoration of old vintage hand tools.
I would say 100% mix in more restorations and vintage tools!! They are great videos and you do a great job explaining things!! I appreciate your videos and you always inspire!!!!
Thanks Rex,
I enjoy your presentations and appreciate your willingness to reach a broader section of your viewers.
To answer your request, yes I would like to see more detailed videos of tool restoration. I would also like to see your demonstration of the differences of making tools serviceable, refurbishing a tool, and restoring a tool to museum quality.
It's heartbreaking to see high quality state of the art tools of yesteryear that have fallen out if favor, neglected, abused, and discarded.
We all have a sense of history and know that our technology achievements stand on the shoulders of craftsmen who went before us. Technology is the "knowledge of technique" and becoming a craftsman takes more than putting in the time. It means respecting the art , the tool, the technique , and the history.
I am a retired shop teacher. You are very good teacher and craftsman.
In my second year of teaching a wise older teacher reminded me of this : he said, " You're not just teaching woodworking, you're teaching people." I'm encouraged to see you are reaching out to a broader audience by offering a deeper approach to your very fine presentations. Thank you for your service.
please give us some restoration and history, thats part of the fun. Once we get started who knows when we might find a good gem to restore.
Yes please, more of this.
Ive started with low cost tools with the intention of replacing with vintage as things wear out or as i discover good ones. So im going hybrid and doing both!
Good plan!
Me too brosky.
I find that box store tools lack any specialty traits. For example a chisel at a box store is designed for chewing out a 2 by 4, not for mortising...
I have done the same thing. Just a quick tip for everyone. Go over too Craigslist and head over too the tool category section every once in a while. I have gotten awesome deals on craigslist for vintage tools. I found a beautiful #4 craftsmen hand plane that I bought for 20 bucks from the original owner it even came with the original box he purchased it in. I also have found some bit and brace drills a really nice large vintage steel tool box and several other things. I found all of these on craigslist most for almost nothing. Also I live in a medium to small sized city west of Detroit Michigan by about an hour and a half, my city is Grand Rapids Michigan. So if any of you live in or are near a larger city than you probably will have an even easier time finding vintage tools than I do. My last tip is don't over look your neighborhood thrift store I have 2 vintage hand saws from mine. The money you spend is almost nothing but what you do spend goes too a good cause like bibles for Missionaries and many others.
Yesterday I picked up 4 Disston's for $10. Thanks for the very timely information. Keep restoring, please.
I would love to see as much old tools that you can make. After watching your videos I have sold all my power tools and bought and restored a bit brace, Stanley No. 4 plane and started sharpening my chisel and planes. Thank you
Who doesn’t like seeing old beat up tools brought back to life, nobody. Love to see more of these Rex.
I say yes to adding in some tool restoration videos, too. Along with the projects. Mix them up! I built the mallet. Used some unknown hardwood from local mill for the head (It's super hard and dense) and a piece of oak firewood to make the handle. Love how a simple tap on one end tightens or loosens the handle. I've also restored a couple of old hand planes I got from my father in law. Saw is next.
Thanks for the channel!
You’re on the right track. I love vintage tools and agree that they need to come off the wall.
Love videos on fixing up the old tools. I have a chest fool of stuff in my woodshop now awaiting work. Things I've collected over the last few years at nearly no cost.
Rex you are doing a great job...mixing it up it fantastic...love to see old tools come back to life...thanks for your hardwork
Love old good tools. New and old both have a place and we all find a balance some how.
Yes to tool restoration, yes to saw vice (nice touch showing us your Disston saw vice). I’m sure you’ve seen Paul Sellers holder for sharpening saws that is used with his bench vice. I’d like to see what you have “figured” out.
I’m always happy to support you by buying your plans and trying your ideas. Love your saw tooth jointer.
Your content is GREAT; to answer your questions: 1) YES to the saw vice, shop material-made is awesome, and 2) YES to seeing some restorations mixed in with the WWFH type stuff. Thanks Rex, keep it up!
Awesome, thank you!
I'm all about vintage tools. But a great cheap tool is great too.
I live in Nebraska. It’s hard to find vintage tools. But when I find one, I love nothing more than restoring them. I would love to see your guides on it.
Absolutely... tools refurb is HUGE. Restoring the tools men depended on to make a living and feed their families deserve to be preserved and USED whenever possible. I do it all the time. These Craftsmen depended on these instruments. Most were well made and their owners took care to preserve and keep them in precise working order. At times, once I complete a really nice hammer or the like, I’ll put it through its paces. Certain tools just “talk” to you. Don’t think I’m crazy, but when you know you did right by the tool, it just has a certain and extremely satisfying ring and feel to it. Seems like it’s almost trying to thank you...
Yes do the tool restoration more. Very useful information as always.
Yes, very much, to restoring old tools. As well as building our own. Really enjoy the channel, and once the world's opens up again I look forward to finding tools to work on. Cheers, and keep up the good work.
Restoring old tools is my choice and building a saw vise!
both homemade and restoration please. Keep up the amazing work, stay safe and well
would love the older tool restorations vids. i started collecting planes about a year and a half ago and love it. it has gotten out of hand ,i have 80+ stanley planes . I thought there weren't places around that had these old tools, but my estate sales and garage sales have allowed me to find all kinds. usually 5 to 10 bucks , and if you find one the person usually had multiple planes, chisels, saws.
Perfect timing! Given the gift of free time, I am planning to unpack the many tools inherited from my father. At 65 now, I took a different path as did my father, but both my grandfather and great grandfather were contractors. Growing up in an 1812 timber framed house gave my father and me plenty of opportunities to develop and “hone” our woodworking skills together. He has been gone now for 15 years and the house for 5, but you have given me incentive to finally open that old crate of hand tools. Thank You!
That sounds like a crate of treasure to me!
I value vintage tools. I inherited a wood block plane made by my grandfather along with his hand crosscut saw and a brace a bit bit. After watching this video I can see what I can do to restore his saw. Thanks
more tool restoration please for sure, some of my favorite content
I like all the things you show. Mix things in as much as you would like and thank you for the great videos.
I vote yes on the restoration content.
I want to see it all. Everything you are doing is good with me. Just keep doing what you are doing.
Rex part of what make your channel great is that you do things that you care about. If it makes you happy and even generally fits the theme put it up. I'll happily watch.
I love old tool restorations
I would love to see more tool restoration especially saws and the saw vise build. These are on my todo list currently.
I love old tools too. So I like seeing how to care and maintain them. Or restore them. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the knowledge on how to restore a Vintage Handsaw , Rex !!!!!!!!!!
Rex, keep you doing you, brother. I haven't run into any content of yours that I haven't enjoyed. After this plague is over, I plan on joining the patreon channel.
Also a yes to saw vise and a yes to more tool restoration. I like balancing the new with the old. I'm enjoying your videos - please keep up the good work!
Yes to new tools, Yes to restoring old tools, Yes to upgrading cheap tools, Yes to building tools, Yes to building other things
Yes to restoration and homebmade saw sharpening vice and other tools to service the saws. I have 7 or 8 old saws that need restoration and sharpening.
With the advice and instructions you gave us on setting up a plane and sharpening them I now find the plane being the first tool I reach for to quickly prepare a piece of stock for a small job. If the saw instructions are as good as the plane instructions I'll have an awesome set of saws to go along with my 7 planes.
I didn't realize how much I love my old tools until you helped me understand them better.
Thanks for everything you do Rex.👍🏼💪🏻