Thanks Dave, this is a thing of beauty, what I like most about your approach is that you don't over-do anything restoration wise, the choice of that particular brass nut and also the choice to do nothing to repair it actually improves the aesthetic, something I will try hard to emulate ! I've managed for nearly 40 years without one of these, but I'd like to make one now !
If you have any old unusable Stanley irons laying around, the thickness of those works perfect for a chip breaker screwdriver tip. Just make sure you cut off a section thanks not hardened. Older Stanley irons are laminated so the only hardened part is the cutting edge. The sides of the slotted area works great for making a driver. I’d use an iron that’s heavily pitted or one that’s been sharpened almost to nothing! Thanks for watching!
Im sure you will be pleased with the pure carbon black added to your epoxy..I have used it for 40 years with great results, Just hold the candle flame against an old spoon or other piece of steel and collect a tiny amount of soot that will form on the metal surface...mix it well with the epoxy.. I also use it for decorative inlays on exotic woods. It resemble ebony.
Good job!! ...One thing I do when using two part epoxy is dye it black using soot from a candle..Just a tiny amount is all that's required and it will not weaken the bond,, It looks much better than just leaving the epoxy clear, IMO
I’ve just made a new set of handles for my old No.4…this is looking like my next plane-related project. I saw a version of a cap iron (chip breaker) screwdriver that was made from an old door knob. This looks like a much better option…thanks for sharing your work.
Totally understandable that this was intended as a PSA. You might include for those that do not have the necessary tools and equipment (lathe) for themselves that the Craftsman Model 31586 screwdriver at about $10 will securely remove those same screws without damage.
James Wright, made one on his channel, Wood by Wright. It was a lot more simple and he didn’t use a lathe, just parts around the shop he had laying around! You should check it out!
I recently made one of these off the back of your video. Came out all right but I used a copper instead of brass ferrule from the local hardware store the fit perfectly without the need for much mod. Love it!
@@DaveCorinth It may have been slightly under around 12 mm. It was a perfect friction fit to the existing hole of an old knob I replaced. Doesn’t look as nice as the brass one on yours but still pretty good.
The correct name is Forstner bit, even if it is sometimes referred to colloquially as a knothole bit (drilling out knotholes) or occasionally as a pot drill (installing pot hinges). The correct name of the tool, which is mostly used for wood, comes from its American inventor, Benjamin Forstner, who was an American gunsmith and inventor. Forstner's most famous invention was the Forstner drill named after him, which he patented in 1886.
Happened to find your channel by accident and I saved this video for last as I binged. Thank you for this and other ideas. Subscribed for sure and will be awaiting the next video.
Friggin" brilliant and beautiful! What a great idea. Thank you for the video. This is one of two of your videos i just watched and I loved them both. I subscribed. Thanks again.
@@crazymfarm2 I enjoy making them and sharing little things I’ve learned and picked up in the last 25 years of tinkering with old tools. Thanks for watching!
They are $40 for the hardwood or new knob version and $50 for genuine rosewood version. The purpose of the video was to show folks how to make their own!
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Thanks Dave, this is a thing of beauty, what I like most about your approach is that you don't over-do anything restoration wise, the choice of that particular brass nut and also the choice to do nothing to repair it actually improves the aesthetic, something I will try hard to emulate !
I've managed for nearly 40 years without one of these, but I'd like to make one now !
If you have any old unusable Stanley irons laying around, the thickness of those works perfect for a chip breaker screwdriver tip. Just make sure you cut off a section thanks not hardened. Older Stanley irons are laminated so the only hardened part is the cutting edge. The sides of the slotted area works great for making a driver. I’d use an iron that’s heavily pitted or one that’s been sharpened almost to nothing! Thanks for watching!
What a beautiful and necessary tool for anyone that uses planes daily.
So many great tips here, thanks for the step by step instructions!
I have another video on these chip breaker screw drivers coming out soon.
I followed this & cut the screwdriver blade from an old Stanley blade.
Definitely a nice little project, thanks.
The iron does fit the slot in the chip breaker perfectly! Great idea and thanks for watching!
@@DaveCorinth No mill or lathe, so I did the basic cutting of the blade using my angle grinder & shaped with 8" bench grinder & Dremel. 😁
I will definitely be making one! Thank you for walking us through the build… nostalgic and functional. ❤
Send me pics of it when you get it done, I’d love to see it.
@@DaveCorinth his will be pure rosewood :p
That's a great idea! I never thought about using an old knob for this.
I hadn’t until a few weeks ago.
Im sure you will be pleased with the pure carbon black added to your epoxy..I have used it for 40 years with great results, Just hold the candle flame against an old spoon or other piece of steel and collect a tiny amount of soot that will form on the metal surface...mix it well with the epoxy.. I also use it for decorative inlays on exotic woods. It resemble ebony.
I'd wondered about the driver I'd seen you use! You are doing a much more professional job of making them than I suspected. Terrific!
Thank you very much! They give new life to an otherwise unusable item!
Good job!! ...One thing I do when using two part epoxy is dye it black using soot from a candle..Just a tiny amount is all that's required and it will not weaken the bond,, It looks much better than just leaving the epoxy clear, IMO
Great tip, I’ve been thinking of using a black epoxy but might have to try your method! Thanks for watching!
I’ve just made a new set of handles for my old No.4…this is looking like my next plane-related project. I saw a version of a cap iron (chip breaker) screwdriver that was made from an old door knob. This looks like a much better option…thanks for sharing your work.
Totally understandable that this was intended as a PSA. You might include for those that do not have the necessary tools and equipment (lathe) for themselves that the Craftsman Model 31586 screwdriver at about $10 will securely remove those same screws without damage.
James Wright, made one on his channel, Wood by Wright. It was a lot more simple and he didn’t use a lathe, just parts around the shop he had laying around! You should check it out!
I recently made one of these off the back of your video. Came out all right but I used a copper instead of brass ferrule from the local hardware store the fit perfectly without the need for much mod. Love it!
Was it a 1/2” copper pipe? I would think it would work perfect and glad that it did! Thanks for watching!
@@DaveCorinth It may have been slightly under around 12 mm. It was a perfect friction fit to the existing hole of an old knob I replaced. Doesn’t look as nice as the brass one on yours but still pretty good.
Great video! I really want to make one of these now.
It’s surprisingly easy to make. Even if you don’t have a lathe or vertical mill. And they are a blast to make.
Fun. The only video I have found making drivers and very detailed instruction. Thank you.
The correct name is Forstner bit, even if it is sometimes referred to colloquially as a knothole bit (drilling out knotholes) or occasionally as a pot drill (installing pot hinges). The correct name of the tool, which is mostly used for wood, comes from its American inventor, Benjamin Forstner, who was an American gunsmith and inventor. Forstner's most famous invention was the Forstner drill named after him, which he patented in 1886.
I think I spelled it correctly, if I didn’t I apologize.
@@DaveCorinth You did. I only wanted to ad some facts to this tool.
Actually watched his before I saw your pod cast, but thanks for the heads up.
Happened to find your channel by accident and I saved this video for last as I binged. Thank you for this and other ideas. Subscribed for sure and will be awaiting the next video.
I thank you for watching, I’m going to put out 2 videos a week.
Beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻compliments for your channel Dave👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Friggin" brilliant and beautiful! What a great idea. Thank you for the video. This is one of two of your videos i just watched and I loved them both. I subscribed. Thanks again.
Thank you very much…
Very nice video! Thank you for making it.
Nice job!!! I have a Veritas version but yours is every bit as good. I'll make one for my Son.
I’m really glad that I subscribed to your channel. Great videos. And thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@@crazymfarm2 I enjoy making them and sharing little things I’ve learned and picked up in the last 25 years of tinkering with old tools. Thanks for watching!
Are you selling these screwdrivers???
I would to get 1 of these! You do a great job!
A friend of mine has made these into kits, I’ll be posting a video as well as a link to buy one of this kits soon.
@DaveCorinth do you have a link to that kit?
Great tool. Excellent video production quality. Where do you get your Stanley vintage logo shirts?
My wife makes them for me. If you want one email me at: Corinth1812@gmail.com
very nice job, might I suggest using a contrasting dowel if a barrel nut isn't available?
That’s a good idea, never thought of that. Thanks, maybe a maple dowel.
Is there a reason that you don’t add the camber before you epoxy the bit to the handle?
It’s easier to hold once it’s in the handle, but now making them with the bit cambered before installation.
@@DaveCorinth that makes sense. Thank you for the clarification.
Very nicely done. New subscriber.
Thank you sir!
@DaveCorinth I don't have a million or lathe, but at some point, I'm going to give it a shot with hand tools.
Cool video, I currently don't own any lathes so cant build one but really need one, do u sell em ?If so how much? thanx
Great work dude 👍👍
Thank you
Awesome! Now pretend you don't have all of that machinery and do it again.
No need to pretend I did one years ago with a file, hack saw and a piece of 1/2” copper pipe!
So good 👍
Thank you for watching….
keep up the good work 😄
Thank you sir, will do.
well done!
Thank you
What is your ratio of Red Mahogany to Walnut Special Blend? 1:1 or something other?
It’s about 2:1 with Red Mahogany the 2 parts.
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Nice.
Is that what they call a French polish finish?
No it’s just lacquer, I believe French polish is Shellac built up in thin layers with denatured alcohol.
Do you sell them? I would buy one as I don't have time to make one.
I am making a run of these from Rosewood. Michael Jenks @Just Plane Fun, will have these available to purchase. It will be in early March.
A STUBBY Craftsman large blade for $6.99 does exactly the same!
It will but won’t look near as cool!
$50 dollars for a screwdriver??? You have no shame sir!!
They are $40 for the hardwood or new knob version and $50 for genuine rosewood version. The purpose of the video was to show folks how to make their own!
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