1 Dollar Stanley SteelMaster, Asian Knockoff and Window Washing

[@martinblouin3639]

my cousin is in the cleaning business, he thought me best thing to clean windows, windshield washer! not safest but it leaves no residue, remove gunk

[@michaellindsay8934]

Great show the razor blade worked very well. Loved the pin vises, and you're right. Everyone needs one. Thanks for sharing your expertise

[@chriscapobianco9763]

The pin vice is one of my favorite tools for hobby related work, Model building and fine detail work. What a great hammer, great work as usual! I remember saying this previously that Stanley is one of the most comfortable hammers. My fathers go to for all things is that hammer, Pop used it for everything, even chasing me around after I had lost some of his tool!!!!! lol 😂😂🤣

[@GregsShop]

Great video, the hammer turned out awesome. I add a couple of tablespoons of Jet Dry to my bucket with dawn dish soap and water. This keeps water spots off the glass when washing it off with a hose. No squeegee required.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Excellent tip! 😃👍

[@westhighlandsshop]

Another great episode! Enjoyed the detail on the pin vises and the hammer restorations. Hard to beat a good squeegee!

[@terryrogers1025]

Nice little tutorial on pin vises, amazing little tool with many uses. Imagine that, the Stanley hammer with Scoutcrafter red painted on it, what maniac wouldn’t want one of those!!!???😮😊. Good tip on the squeegee handle, like solid handles myself. Thanks for the video, enjoyed watching.

[@carlgratzer959]

I'm surprised you didn't mention Glass Wax for cleaning windows but during Christmas the sold or gave away stencils to put designs on your windows, snowflakes Christmas trees etc. I have an almost perfect Stanley steel master that was rarely used. I hardly use nails anymore. Love the channel

[@johnkelley9877]

Pin Vises are great and I use them frequently. I too prefer the one with 2 collets because you can use them for wire drill too. Than hammers look beautiful and the scraping of of the paint with a razor blade was a neat idea. Thanks for sharing this.

[@johnfix1]

More great tips and they are certainly appreciated. Paint is a bad problem no more.

[@wingnutsworkshop]

Nice work on the hammers. They look great! I guess I wasn't screaming loud enough for you to hear me yesterday, but denatured alcohol will dissolve latex paint. I found that out from a Sherwin-Williams Rep when repainting my church. I used denatured alcohol to confirm the previous paint was latex and not oil based. Since that, I've used it for cleaning tools and final cleaning of paint brushes.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’m not sure what that paint was- Looked like deck paint. 😂👍. Thanks!

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

I’m looking for my old Stanley Steel hammer. It has to be around here somewhere. Oh I forgot. I gave it to my son. I’m sure the rubber handle is pristine. Could never get that young man near a paint brush. Great show today. Thanks.

[@ToolsandTime]

Awesome episode SC! Packed full of useful tips and thanks for going over those pin vises. The hammers came out amazing-love that Stanley Steelmaster. That Instagram post with the custom cars is spectacular!

[@dbusby77]

You gave me a great idea and I need to build up my “Neighbor Loaner Tool” arsenal. 😊

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Pin vises are commonly used in model building, at least that I am familiar with. I personally have a half dozen of them. Great little tool.

[@ScoutCrafter]

One of those specialty tools that once you use one you can’t get along without it. 😃👍

[@jimjohnston7688]

We use those pin vises all the time in model railroading and Matchbox car restoration.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes!!! Marty’s Matchbox Makeovers! 😂👍

[@BrianRust89]

My dad is a tig welder and he uses pen vises all the time to shape his tungsten. I don’t tig weld but apparently he can make the welder do different things by the shape of the tungsten. It’s like magic when he’s done with a piece haha. Thanks as always for the video!!!

[@rawbacon]

The simple razor blade and the right technique can't be beat.

[@lv_woodturner3899]

The SteelMaster looks terrific. Very well done. I recall a cheapo knock-off of the SteelMaster getting a ding in the shaft when I missed a nail head. I have a Craftsman fibreglass handle hammer with some fibreglass missing due to missing a nail head. I eventually purchased an Estwing. I still have the Craftsman and Estwing, but I prefer the Estwing. Quality and made to last my lifetime. Dave.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave- those longer nails will often slip by the face and strike the handle, lots of pro carpenters used to wrap a piece of metal around the neck with steel. 😃👍

[@hester781]

Awesome job as always! A fun second-use for the squeegee handle after the rubber goes bad is they screw into broom heads! I made a mini broom out of one to keep in my RV 👍🏻

[@tomdale1313]

"always on time'", thxs for sharing...

[@andyc972]

Thanks John, one of the first tools I bought when I had my firs home was a Stanley SteelMaster it's still going strong over 35 years later, although I have a "few" more hammers now ! Always good to have some basic tools you don't mind lending out ! I remember the 2x4 car challenge well, there were some great entries !

[@daleleibfried8648]

I carried that hammer 28 years ago. Still have it In my extensive collection of over 350 hammers 😊

[@GuntersGarage]

Gotta love those $1 hidden gems!! They came back fantastic ❤

[@scottstoolthoughts3190]

The Leatherman Crunch has a built-in pin vise feature!

[@truthreigns7]

Thank you again for a great video

[@troycogan1030]

Another great show John, hammers came up a treat & those pin vices are great for small projects or hobby jobs. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@drivesalot0063]

The hammers came out great. Very nice job. I had not heard of the pin vise before but certainly could have used one a few times. I see the addition of one in the near future. Great tip on the squeegee. I used to use a shower squeegee on the inside of the vehicle windshields. Not so much anymore due to the concave shapes of the glass. Great show, Scout. Many thanks!

[@madamecampsalot6384]

I'm absolutely in love with those pin vises! Never knew they existed. That Stanley came outgreat.

[@josaonline09]

Neighbor comes over to borrow a hammer…BOOM…love it love it

[@jackthompson2132]

Great job on the windows. Oh , I mean hammers. Oh heck great job on both. It really was a great show today and I have never heard of the pen vises. Thank You for sharing John!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Jack- Now you won’t pass by a pin vise at the yard sale. 😂👍

[@larrynelson734]

Hi John. Great job on those hammers. Good job on the window. Would love to see you in grave that Stanley. Have a great day. 👍👍❤🤠...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! I just want the paint to fully cure, for some reason this batch of Rustoleum regal red is slow drying. 🤔👍

[@stevesager4032]

I love your channel and my birthday is in 19 days I’m going to be turning 24 years old

[@ScoutCrafter]

Steve- What a great age- You’re old enough to do anything and young enough to do anything. 😂👍

[@Ricopolico]

Right on, Scout! My jagoff brother-in-law had a knockoff hammer like that which was his pride and joy . . . until I got my hands on it. We were in a stairwell doing a basement remodel. I was having NO LUCK pulling a 20d nail with my 16 oz. finishing hammer when I said to him, "Let me have that beast that you're so proud of". I tried my damnedest not to laugh as I pulled that piece of shit into a pretzel shape while the spike didn't budge. During our next lunch break, I took him to an industrial supply house and bought him a real hammer.

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂😂😂 those knockoffs are made for driving brads into Sheetrock. 😂👍

[@TheOtherBill]

Those cars reminded me of the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby cars I made 65 years ago, just with fatter tires. I'm guessing that episode was from before I discovered this channel, I'll have to go look for it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bill- That’s exactly what they were based on! 😃👍

[@paulsworkshop4179]

Good one today. I know those knock off hammers. The tubes are usually bent or crushed.

[@kennetherikson1522]

John, I picked up a used Stanley Nailmaster awhile ago. The Nailmaster has the forged steel shaft instead of tube steel. Cleaned it up just like you did including the "Scoutcrafter" red. Never thought much for the steel shaft hammers, I guess I thought they'd transmit too much shock! But surprisingly the Nailmaster seems to be my go to hammer and the one I reach for the most.

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s so funny people think those hammers are for novices but they are a delight to use! Everyone who owns one loves them! The darn knockoffs ruined their reputation as people always confuse the two! 🫣😂👍

[@ivanstiles7030]

That old Stanley steelmaster turned out beautiful John. I'd really like to see a video of you engraving it.

[@leonardoostermann9439]

Hello, I live in Argentina, but if I were nearby I would help you with your roof, it would be a way to thank you for everything you teach me, greetings!!!!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thankyou Leonardo! 😃👍 🇦🇷

[@jdive12]

Great video! Just sad that only a part now of Stanley's catalog are made in USA. Most Stanley hammers, if not all, are made in China.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I know! Luckily we restore tools and can find lots of quality USA made tools on the cheap! 😃👍

[@philparker1666]

Thanks for your wonderful output of videos Scoutcrafter, your time management must be amazing, videos, research, replies, pigeon loft, upstate, tool meets, how about a week in the life of Scoutcrafter for a show? Thanks once again 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧✌️

[@ScoutCrafter]

Phil- I’m looking forward to my second retirement! 😂👍

[@1pcfred]

I was just looking at my steel hammer which I thought was a Stanley but it isn't marked. Hmmm. It's been through the ringer so if it is a knock off it still served well. Today I use an Estwing or some wooden handled hammer depending. But I am sentimental about my old steel tube hammer that I had when I was very young.

[@beerdrinker6452]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@samfeldman1508]

Clean windows on an overcast day and use a drop or two of rinse aid to prevent streaks.

[@tombob671]

My favorite pencil was a Ticonderoga

[@1pcfred]

Yeah you can't cheap out on a wooden pencil. The lead in cheap pencils just busts.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ve always had a prefor vintage round pencils however they tend to roll off the desk. 🫣😂👍

[@troyb1733]

Amen to the pencil theory.

[@markfarris2630]

As I understand it with some rubbers when it gets tacky and pealing you can use strong rubbing alcohol to make it like new. Not only would it remove the bad layer it might clean off the paint.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Paint is so hard to remove without screwing up the soft under material. 😃👍

[@aceroadholder2185]

A set of pin vises are a must for hand work at the bench. Buy the best you can afford as the collets are better made.

[@ScoutCrafter]

The funny thing is there are lots of inexpensive Pin vises, but once you try a really good Pin vise, you see the difference right away!

[@TheKidFromYTown]

Nice video. The hammers look great!

[@ScottAllison-jf4ke]

I use 1 oz of dish soap and 2 oz of vinegar i a bucket of warm water for washing the windows.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Years ago I worked in a gym and we used newspapers for cleaning the mirrors! 😂👍

[@Toolhaul]

Great show as usual. Thanks for your dedication to creating fun and interesting content. I always learn something!

[@kimbishop4734]

Love your flag in your yard. Not enough people will do that correctly.

[@tonyholt90]

Amazing Job on the Stanley hammer 👍

[@beck769]

Only 4 pin vises? Are you holding out?! Another great show!!

[@brittcurtiss9078]

Thank you.

[@evilla410]

Hi John great job on those hammers🔨🔨👍

[@brianlittle3452]

May want to try using the Tub-O-Towels on the next paint covered hammer handle. I bought a paint covered screwdriver and the Tub-O-Towels loosened the paint. (I suspect the paint was latex.) I was surprised how well the towels worked.

[@almacli8360]

Always learning something from you brother 💯

[@beachcomer007]

tub o rags are great!!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Even when they are dirty they still clean! 😂👍

[@Knifeaddictdillon]

You left some paint at the bottom of the handle. Great job though! I use a pin vise all the time when making knife scales with a diamond bit sanding out holes.

[@lotsatrains]

Beautiful Stanley hammer restoration and I think I actually have that Chinese hammer also somewhere in my garage 👍

[@brittcurtiss9078]

Yes they do,but not at that low price. I have bought a few from eBay and I look every day to see if any come up.

[@57WillysCJ]

I am pretty sure Stanley made the PowrKraft hammers for Monkey Wards. When I washed store windows back in the late 80s people still smoked in businesses. We put tsp in the water. Those windows would run brown the first time you did them. Seejanedrill had a video on cleang hard paint out of brushes by soaking in murphey soap. I wonder if it would work on these hammers?

[@randygatz7811]

Thanks Scout

[@alexstools]

I see that tricycle is still going nowhere fast😂

[@bobuncle6962]

A great show. I can't figure out if it is pen vise or a pin vise? Never heard of one but it works well. I did figure out it was a collet not a collar on the top. Thanks to the closed captions and a dictionary.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Closed captions don’t work with my NY accent. 🫣😂👍

[@Reggyontheroad]

Gotcha boom

[@tonylenge424]

After learning how to restore tools from you and others, I can never walk pass a $1 brand name hammer!🥴. I saw you shelf with a few pump oil can on it, so I have a request for a show on what type of oils and oil cans should we have in the shop? Oil cans are a dime a dozen and there are so many types of lubricants. Thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tony- I used to collect oil cans. The problem is they are dust and dirt attractors. 🫣😂👍

[@barneyclovis]

hi john i have never tried it on a hammer but why not simple green ....after 12 hour soak it cleans rubber great john uk

[@ScoutCrafter]

Barney- I heard that Brake fluid removes paint without damaging underneath material. 😃👍

[@MrBoom246]

BOOM 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ricksolari9570]

I bought a half-dozen beautiful knockoff hammers for the school shop. Come to find out, the heads were actually cast iron, and the claws snapped off when pulling nails. I had always thought the price was too good to be true.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Rick, I believe those hammers are meant to drive Brads into sheet rock that’s it! 😂👍

[@ricksolari9570]

😂

[@ironhead65]

Would using the plastic razor blades have helped to prevent the rubber from the handle, from being scraped off?

[@ScoutCrafter]

I tried the plastic blades and they didn’t lift any paint. In fact a really sharp or new single edge blade worked best. 😃👍

[@saigaking]

Great mosh John really interesting subjects the hammer 🔨 came out great Stanley is good stuff the gear made in the USA that is the Asian stuff is crap God bless take care 🇺🇸🇳🇿🗽🪖🦅🇮🇱🔨🐕🦔47

[@brittcurtiss9078]

Great job on the Stanley S T 1 1/2 16oz. Please if you find any Stanley S T 2 13oz please let me know and I will send you the money for them and for you time and the shipping cost. I’ve got 3 guys who only use them. Great show.

[@randygatz7811]

E-bay has a few

[@ScoutCrafter]

I did see a knockoff smaller weight hammer but the lighter Stanley’s aren’t so common- I’ll keep an eye out! 😃👍

[@ironhead65]

For those collets, would a dremel collet work? With Video it is hard to tell, but they seem similar.

[@ScoutCrafter]

For some pin vises the Dremel collet might work- they do sell collet sets for better pin vises. Once you start using them on a regular basis you want a better vise. Mine are entry level models but work well. 😃👍

[@barney992]

If the tubular part was hit while hammering if you miss it was useless and bent forever . people go for cheap instead of quality . Like boots or shoes ,i buy quality Aussie made or part Aussie made , a bit more money but better and last up to 3 times longer

[@BenButler1]

@12:11 that’s what she said😂

[@johnroberts7280]

Pin vice never new👍