$1 Restoration Challenge!

[@Doco72]

That's one of the most satisfying restoration videos I've seen! Well done.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Stuart! That is the perfect description! Satisfying!!!!!! It really was! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@waynemiracle8928]

This is one of my personal favorite projects you’ve done! Excellence in every aspect of the finished product! Thank you!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Wayne! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@michaelbradley8508]

You are a skilled Craftsman. You are gifted. You bring 'new life' to too dead... Michael from Canada

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Michael! Good for another 60 years! LOL Thanks so much!

[@christinaperez254]

Beautiful!! I love the work put in here. Love the lathe work, the finish, and, of course, your passion at giving us the opportunity to watch!! We don't often properly express our true gratitude for the product you provide us viewers. Thanks for the video and editing work involved.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Christina!!!! I know you have a real appreciation for tools and antiques! This one was really fun and very rewarding! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@RobertBosworth]

Amazing transformation! Good hint about wire brushing during the vinegar soak. I'll try that next time. I really enjoyed the pin manufacture too.

[@denniswhite166]

I just did my first vinegar soak on some small hand tools. I had the problem SC mentioned. Now I know what to do for my hack saw refurbish. I bought the hacksaw for $2 at a junk store I can't wait to finish up some Spring chores I have to do around the house so I can start the refurbish this hack saw.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have yet to try the other rust removal chemicals, I have found vinegar to work very well... The brushing during the soak makes a huge difference! Those small stainless hand wire brushes work just great! Thanks Robert!!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Eric! Yes! I have found that the difference is usually the amount of time it takes.. Most acid, chemical, electrolysis.... Wind up looking similar, it just gets rid of the surface rust so you can get to work with the abrasives! =) Thanks so much!

[@literoadie3502]

WOW! This is right up there with my all time favorite videos of yours, heck, call it of all time! Really nice how that vinegar bath works. I'll have to try it. Thanks!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Aryan! The vinegar is such a great resource for us... Super cheap, easy to use and non toxic! I don't always use it but it works!!!!!! =D Thanks Aryan!!

[@SeanKroner]

Your passion for restoring tools is an inspiration! I have a thrift store by me that sells a bunch of old tools. I like going there more then the big box stores to buy tools, because you never know what you'll find. I have been slowly building up my collection of old tools and taken a couple rusty relics and transformed them into tools that feel great to use. So thank you for the videos, the passion, and all the information you give out on your channel.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Many of the older tools are unmatched by what they sell today! The best part about buying them now is we can afford them!! Years back these tools were expensive!!!!!!

[@AmericanCoinHunting]

I don't know how I missed this one . Great restoration John . You do have all the tools , and better yet , you have proven time after time . You know how to use them !

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Dave!!!!!!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hope we enjoyed it, mate I live for your videos and I really like your love of American made tools. Like you most of us Aussie tool collectors appreciate Australian made stuff to, well, before everything went off shore anyway. You must have spent a fortune on tools and that pin set is just incredible. Thanks for the smiles you bring people. Stuart 🇦🇺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Stuart! I am a big fan of Australian tools! My buddy Bob from Canterbury really gave me an education of Australian made tools!!! Awesome stuff! Go Sidchrome!!!!!!!!

[@RetroPlasticAddic085]

Amazing work!!! I love these videos!!! I seriously look forward to your videos Scout!! I learn every time!! Great restoration

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Suzie! I am so glad! We saved another one!!!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!!

[@LoStivale]

Another great restoration. It truly is amazing how you turned junk into a quality tool. Nice!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Spike! I always like the big transformations! They are so rewarding! Thanks!!!

[@clarkgriswold2480]

Outstanding work. Not only was the restoration fantastic, but I learned a new trick with the tap wrench! Thank you for taking the time to make your videos.

[@ocelot2234]

Another excellent restoration and video Scoutcrafter keep up the great work 😀👍🏻

[@jameskelly1680]

I really went WOW when you introduced the tap guide and how you lock down the drill press quill to apply pressure. That is a really useful piece of kit, and thank you for your clear explanation.

[@reynaldovalle1773]

Wow beautiful restoration Scout nice job on that pin.nice to have lathe machine.👍👍👍👍👍 God bless you family and friends.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Reynaldo! I am always looking for a reason to use the lathe because it's so much fun to use! =) Thanks so much!

[@reynaldovalle1773]

@@ScoutCrafter I could just imagine I was a beautiful restoration. I always say one man's junk is another man's treasure. sometimes people don't know what they have in the hands and what they can do with it. 😀👍

[@bertalicea2397]

You know John my wife asksd me just other day "when are you going to have enough tools?" so I invited her to watch your channel. Now she understands that the right tools for the job is a must! The resto of this wrench is amazing and the way you walk us through the resto is awesome, thank you for another great video! 👍 👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Bert! LOL It's hard to explain why you need another hammer when you have over 100... LOL Hand tool collecting is such a low cost hobby compared to some other extravagant ones! Perfect example is look how much fun we had with this one dollar wrench!? The key is not to get caught up with "collectable" tools! =) Thanks so much Bert!!!!

[@robinhoff4598]

I grew up in Duluth. Worked three summers on railroad adjacent to Diamond plant. Drop hammers sounds all day long. Memories...Man I am a new subscriber but I really love your channel. Can’t believe how much I have learned. Keep up the good work.

[@robertsherman5428]

Your passion for Restoration is so evident I appreciate all of your tips and tricks ! Try the dremel with a cutting wheel instead of the hacksaw next time u make a screw head

[@lwoodt1]

I love your machine work John. First class. And that wrench is something you just want to hold all day. Well done as always.

[@ScoutCrafter]

You are so right! It feels so much better then it looks! You must do restorations to know that! =) Thanks so much!

[@Brian-Burke]

I think this was my favorite of your restorations. You did a fantastic job on the metal fabrication. I love the pin gauge set. Never knew about that. Top top work on this one.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Brian!!!! The Pin Gauge set is really useful for jobs like this! Trying to measure it is very hard and having a bunch of different size pins makes life so easy! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!

[@isabellaandsophia7527]

I enjoyed the restoration video and commentary. They keep getting better. Thanks Scout!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Jake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brunopeculio7015]

Awesome job!!!! Just one dollar, I can't believe it!!!! Love the red painting, a perfect detail!!!! Congrats

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Bruno! The small amount of Red really adds something! Thanks!!!!!!

[@oldshovel]

I really like the time you took to make a solid and precise restoration on the pin. Great restoration.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks OS! It's funny how so many people relate to the simple adjustable wrench... Everyone has used one at least once!!! Thanks again!

[@texasj49]

Wow! I love it. Great work as usual. I think this is my favorite one yet, that you've done.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Jeff!!!!!!!

[@johnkelley9877]

I always enjoy and learn from watching your tool restorations. The wrench looks just beautiful! The solution to the missing pin by using a bolt was a great idea. Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi John! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

[@highdownmartin]

Tap follower. Just learned about that. Excellent And the twin bar alignment dodge. Very simple, very neat. Thanks a lot

[@lotsabirds]

FANTASTIC JOB!! As Always a Brilliant restoration and display of tools! That pin gauge set is the largest I've ever seen!! Phenomenal!!! Thank You, Sir!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Bill! The other set (1-.250) comes in a smaller case!! This set is really nice! I always like it when I can use a tool that is a bit extravagant! LOL Thanks!!!!!!

[@lotsabirds]

@@ScoutCrafter Perfect for the job!

[@phillipjones1412]

Very well done sir. Truly appreciate how you completely restore the tool. Your passion is beyond words.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Phillip!!!!!!

[@uglyfrog7263]

Scoutcrafty, I have been refurbishing tools for over 20 years and have learned so much that will help me in the future just watching a few of your videos. I have subscribed and will be keeping a close eye on your videos in the future. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@rjcruisers912]

Awesome restoration , beautiful set up tips . That wrench went from $1 to priceless !!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Romel!!!!! LOL! I bet you didn't see it at the meet!!! Who would give it a second look!? Jacktown on the 18th!!!!!!!!!!

[@zlee11]

Beautiful job. Really enjoyed this one.

[@davidhelmuth5707]

This was great. The best point of this video was taking something useless and bringing it back to go to work! Awesome job. 👍👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

David, I felt the same way!!!!! Thanks!!!

[@frankg3072]

It’s nice to see you outside again and flying the flag. A PIN GUAGE SET! God bless you, you have so many tools. Thanks for the three videos in one week. I know myself and your subscribers look forward to your videos. Thanks so much! So now that you give classes on certain things how about one on painting and embezzlement’s.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Frank!! The pin guage set I have isn't a expensive one but has come in handy so many times! I love when I can use a tool I bought for something useful... Thanks Frank!!!!

[@frankg3072]

That was supposed to be embellishments!

[@nn2380]

What a fantastic restoration, and educational too! A couple of questions for you: 1) Now that the tool is restored, before you put it away in your collector's chest, do you hit it with Carnauba Cleaning wax, or with oil? (for rust protection) 2) When you chucked up your homemade pin in the metal lathe, weren't you concerned with the jaws crushing the threads? Or did you just cut off the threaded area that was in the chuck after you were done?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello NN! Great questions!!!! Yes I always hit it with Mother's Carnauba after polish. It stops the finger prints from showing! =) As for the pin I wasn't worried about the lathe crushing the threads because like you said I cut off the threaded part that was chucked after the operations! That is the real key to machining, learning the steps to take! So many times I made the mistake of finishing a part then having to hold the finished part in the chuck and damaged it! LOL I am getting much better at looking ahead now! =) Thanks NN!!!!!!!!!

[@peterironrope]

Absolutely Beautiful work on this wrench ScoutCrafter, I like watching a Master Craftsman work on various tool projects!!!

[@dane.1847]

You did an incredible job on that wrench. I recently acquired that belt sander I said I was going to get and yes you were right. It is just as satisfying to work on taking better care of my tools as it is to build projects. I thank you for all the inspiration and your wonderful videos. 🙂

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Dan! It's so true! It doesn't matter what you are working on as long as you are busy having fun!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@joeheilm]

Outstanding! The transfere punch trick is ingenius. I love the red embelishments too. Great stuff. Cheers

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Joe! The small amount of Red really popped here!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I thought this was going to be another challenge but it turned out that you got another knuckle buster in your collection. That wrench hasn't been used but very little and it turned out really nice. See! You made us old guys happy! Thanks CS!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Lewie! LOL I do love a challenge! =D Thanks!!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@ScoutCrafter OH yes!

[@finneassblakley1927]

This was a very interesting video, I'm glad you're restoring tools and reducing waste!

[@jusb1066]

Fav video ever, going to expect to see more lathe work in future,seeiy as you are so good at it

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Jusb!!!! I just fool around but this restoration was really rewarding. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[@smitty1952]

I think this was the best one of your videos that I have seen. Great job!

[@gordon7005]

Great restoration and a very skilful fix. Really enjoy your videos and restoration.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Gordon!!!

[@oshcan]

Great job Scout! One of my favorites!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Len!!!!!!!

[@jrrestorations8278]

Another beautiful restoration, John. So now, I need a lathe. :-)

[@carver3419]

Wow! Nice restoration ....From the initial piture I really expected a lot of pitting. It certainly turned out to be a handsome tool.

[@ScoutCrafter]

The alloy they used (Diamalloy) was really a great alloy!!!!!!

[@John..18]

Yeay,,, !! Diamalloy, my all time favourite brand, ,, Wouldn't trade my linesman pliers for anything,, another great video,, atb ,, John...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi John! They really made some absolutely beautiful tools!!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@DCPorter71]

Fantastic. Love it when there's a new classic scoutcrafter resto video

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks DC! =D

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Very nice end result.

[@wokohedgehogs]

That’s really good, have you ever thought of investing in a media blasting cabinet and maybe using something like walnut shells instead of the wire brush to start with. It would be nice to see you experimenting with different types of media to get different results. I appreciate that the cabinets are expensive, but it would add another dimension to your cool restorations.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Matt! Yes! I have a sweet BIG cabinet blaster! The problem is the small microscopic pits the media makes (not walnut shells) always promotes rust in my area! (North east Damp...) So i never use it!!!! I paid big bucks for it too! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@not2fast4u2c]

That is a very nice looking wrench..You did a great job machining the replacement pin

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much! It is so smooth right now! What a great wrench. Diamalloy is such a great alloy! Thanks!!

[@ChopicusTTV]

I've been recently inspired by people who restore old unloved tools and decided to try my hand at it. I did a wrench today that I inherited from my grandfather when he passed. Its such satisfying work. Keep up the awesome work, you're an inspiration.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Cody! The only thing more satisfying then restoring an old tool is restoring one that belonged to a family member!!!! I bet you were enjoying every minute! Great job keeping memory and his tools alive!! Thanks so much!!

[@357magdad]

Great job on the new pin! Saving rusty broken down old tools is really rewarding!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello N! Yes! This wrench is so smooth now I think it's my favorite! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@johnvaldez8830]

Your channel really is special. I love the flag in the background at the start, the history, the information for the repair and the $1 story. The wrench turned out perfect, and it reminded me of some of the Diamalloy wrenches my dad had when I was a kid. Thanks for that. It means a lot to me.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi John! I know exactly how you feel! I get that way about some old Craftsman tools that my Dad had!! Thanks so much!!!

[@jimmytricks5390]

Good job! You have some great skills. Keep'm coming

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Jimmy!!!!!!

[@E-Glide]

Nice job Scout! I've got a couple horseshoes with the big Diamond Caulks in them, but no wrench...lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wow! Those were some amazing times! Imagine adding caulks like tire chains!!! Very cool!!!!

[@alanmullock381]

Beautifully done John,stunning looker now!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Allan!!!!!!!!!!

[@AaronBelknap]

Awesome restore on a great wrench. You got your dollar's worth! I love restoring my own tools but not as camera friendly as you my friend! I keep forgetting to get a shipping tube to send you that screwdriver. Been working on my old truck!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Aaron! I know how much time a vehicle can take! I spent 15 years restoring a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain!!!!! I have no more patience for such endeavors! =) Thanks!!!!!!

[@DavidPlass]

You have out-done yourself. Maybe my favorite SC video ever. I love how you worked through the problem of not being able to get the tap for the thread.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi David! This is a great fix but the pucker factor is high tapping such hard material! LOL! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@DavidPlass]

@@ScoutCrafter I hear ya. Broke a tiny 10-32 tap in my starter motor housing...almost threw that sucker across the room.

[@ScoutCrafter]

@@DavidPlass LOL!!!!!! I have been there done that!!!!!!!!

[@Dardrum]

Again, super video, love the pin gauge set and the set up you did on the drill press.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Dale! It was really a fun project!!!!!!

[@bing143bing]

A nother great show I'm learning a lot from this show Thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Don! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bing143bing]

@@ScoutCrafter I really did enjoy it. Thanks your a real inspection.

[@MidwestToolReview]

Another fine job John!!! I’m going to be working on a set of lineman’s pliers tomorrow! Hope you enjoy the vid

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi James Looking forward to it!

[@davidjordan6587]

Speechless! I've got no words! Unbelievable!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi David! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidhinson5010]

Sir you are a wizard! Thanks for the education and knowledge. From NC, KEEP THE STRIPES FLYING.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much David!!!!!!!!

[@georgechambers3197]

I think you got your bucks worth with the way that turned out. I prefer to use electrolysis over vinegar mainly because I have it already set up. I love seeing the lathe and mill put to use on tool restorations. Thanks for the video it was great!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi George! I like electrolysis too but I have my set up in the basement next to the burner and the gasses always scared me... Thanks!!!!!

[@georgechambers3197]

I do it out in the shop so the gasses are not a problem. Too many air leaks!

[@denniswhite166]

WoW That wrench is better than new!!! Great Job ScoutCrafter!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Dennis, This one really feels better then new! The polished surfaces and the RED diamonds! I really love this wrench now! Well worth the Dollar! LOL

[@TheMetalButcher]

What a transition! I really love all the Diamond wrenches I've encountered. Does your mini-lathe not thread 32 pitch? Good workaround either way.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I don't even know the pitch as it's almost impossible to get a thread pitch gauge in that hole! LOL It's an odd tap size too! To set up my lathe for threading takes forever! That's why a quick change gearbox is high on the list for the future big lathe!!! =D Thanks!!!!!

[@TheMetalButcher]

@@ScoutCrafter All valid reasons right there. Sounds like 5/16th was the way to go. QCGB are life-savers. God bless whoever invented that. A 10" lathe would do you nicely I think at your new place. :)

[@robertgibson7716]

amazing restoration friend your a very gifted guy keep them coming ps liked the Red paint lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Robert! This is one of my favorite wrenches! Thanks!!!

[@TJET737]

Very nice! I've never seen a pin gauge set. Interesting! Always learning here, thank you!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello TJET! That is one of those sets that are hard to justify buying but come in so handy for projects just like this!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@jimjohnston3188]

If anyone could ever bring that back to pristine condition you could. Beautiful job. You really honor the men who originally made these wonderful old tools.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jim! So many tool we take for granted and use without even a second thought... Its always nice to take a second and be thankful for such great inventions! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@tfknauss]

Wow, really top notch! well done pal. Nice addition now to your collection.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Todd!!!!!!!!

[@tanathos0414]

I really like how you make these tools like brand new. I also liked the solution you came up with for the missing pin.

[@denniswhite166]

I thought that was pretty clever too!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Some other adjustable wrenches use this style pin where the threads are on the top of the pin instead of the bottom! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@Silent.Stacker]

A true craftsman - breathing life in to a forgotten, discarded tool and allowing it to once again shine in all its former glory. Thank you...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello RF! You are so right! Back in service for another 60 years!! =) Thanks!!!!!!

[@bertmenden2645]

Nice repair/restore, you do good work! Personally think the adjustable wrench is the devils tool, a monument to the God of scrapped knuckles, and rounded over bolt heads. Plus most people don't understand how to use one properly, putting the pressure on the fixed jaw, add to that todays sloppy manufacture, and there will be blood. Edit your video to add a segment on proper usage....it'll be fun.

[@w9gb]

My best needle-nose pliers (SN56P) & side cutters (S56P) are Diamond Calk (acquired late-1960s) My Dad (veterinarian) had a wide assortment of Diamond tools that he used on farm and with livestock. I acquire New Old Stock Diamond Tools, from that era, when they appear at hardware distributor closings. - Duluth is near the Missabe deposits of iron ore (hematite), so the company had ready access for producing various iron/steel alloys (DiamondAlloy). Sadly, the original family sold the company in 1981. By 1994, Cooper Tools closed the operations and demolished the buildings in 1996. The brand name is no longer actively used by Apex Tool Company.

[@joeheilm]

Great info! Cheers

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Greg! I always wondered how they produced such wonderful alloys! Awesome information!!!!! Thanks so much! 73's... N2STX

[@joshua89898989]

You did a great job. Master craftsman you are !

[@gfrank8058]

Thanks for sharing. Awesome job. GF1 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!!!!

[@beerdrinker6452]

Always interesting and informative content. Thank you.

[@lordvengerx]

Man Scout this turned out amazing. Learn new stuff every time. I like the back ground info you do. It's very neat to see where good tools came from. You should frame this wrench lol :p thanks scout!!!! :D

[@ScoutCrafter]

LV! This really was an enjoyable restoration! It works so well now... Thanks!!!!!!

[@lordvengerx]

@@ScoutCrafter You are very welcome. :D

[@mrbenmall]

You did such a beautiful job. I love this video. You know, I was thinking about that paint spot. Tool restorers are good at removing minute pitting... but there's really know way to add it when you need it. It sure does show how paint protects metal.

[@mrbenmall]

Also, I wanted to add that I really liked that edit where you turned the camera at the end of one shot then cut the next shot in the middle of a turn. I rewound that a couple of times. Good job.

[@joeheilm]

Lol, very interesting observation. Cheers

[@ScoutCrafter]

Ben, Thanks so much! You have really set the bar for video production for all of us! Now I'm trying to see what part you were talking about! LOL!!!!!!!!!!

[@mrbenmall]

The spot I'm talking about is at 6:35

[@tooladdict7463]

Wow John the red really makes it pop 🧨and the pins set is really cool I can see why you’re proud of this video Great job

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ben!! I thought the same thing! That little bit of Red in the diamonds really accents the wrench without over-powering it! I have picked up this wrench a dozen times since the restoration to fiddle with it and it is so smooth and soft now... Thanks so much!!

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi scout, well done whith the wrench, it worked great. Easy way of fixing the missing stud,I will remember that one , thanks. How's the clean up going ?!!!. Mine came to a halt today when I did a 5 minute fix that ended up being 2 hrs,lol.isnt that allways how it goes. !.oh and I came across some fishing tackle that is desperate for some TLC , maybe I'll put off cleaning up for a while longer , ha,ha. Best wishes. Stuart.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Stuart that is my biggest problem! I start cleaning up and find stuff that gets me off track!!!! LOL

[@borilopez8581]

Ur videos are so relaxing for me thank you

[@kadmaster]

Good job sir ...That's perfect restoration...as always....

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Kadir!!!!!! Thanks my friend!!!!!

[@SwarthyPlinker]

Beautiful job. I love the paint you applied and enjoyed watching the lathe work.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks SP!!! It really accents the wrench!!!!! =D

[@jayhiz3514]

I luv your enthusiasm and the fact that the end result of a job well done is what you look fwd too.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Jay! This was a fun project!!!

[@uncleblack7322]

Sold...Nicer than new...Great, Great Job...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Blackie!!!!!!!!!

[@douglasbaker3344]

thanks akela always look forward to your restorations god bless

[@ScoutCrafter]

So glad you enjoyed it Douglas!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@howareyou8357]

I'd use that any day over the crap that is sold in stores today. You rock!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I agree 100% what great steel they used!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@mtmchenry]

Great job bringing it back to life. Most people would have given it a second thought when they saw it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Mike! I understand why, the labor involved sometimes isn't worth it... =) Thanks!!!

[@Butchthebugman]

Been a subscriber for a while and recently started trying my hand at restoring some tools. I wanted to pass along a tip I stumbled across... I was working on a 12" Crescent wrench, similar to the one in this video. My Dremel brushes wouldn't reach as deep as I needed for the pin holes and jaw slide channel. Then I remembered that while cleaning out my office a while back, I found an extra gun cleaning kit, the kind that has spiral brass brushes for most calibers from .22 to 12 gauge. I picked two that fit the wrench holes, chucked the rod from the kit (which is plenty long) in my hand drill, and used the gun brushes to clean the holes. They did an AMAZING job, as good or better than a Dremel. The holes almost looked polished and it was super easy. It also appears the brushes are more durable than typical Dremel brushes, so bonus there. The wrench turned out with buttery smooth action. Hope this tip helps the community, and great job on your wrench (as usual.)

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Butch! Awesome tip! The round wire brushes are awesome for so many applications and they come in so many sizes! (Calipers) LOL Thanks again!!!!!!!!

[@leebrewer1190]

Getting to use all those tools - just too much fun John! Very satisfying vid.👍🏻👍🏻 That sense of accomplishment on a project like this is priceless. Question for my education about drilling the wrench out: why not tighten the one punch into the chuck, bring the wrench up to it, move the wrench to get the punch inserted into both holes, tighten the vise and then clamp the vice to the table? Am I missing something?

[@petergray6055]

Lee Brewer, I was going to ask exactly the same thing. It’s how I would have tackled it, I’m just worried now what I am missing. The quality of that finished wrench is unbelievable though, absolutely amazing, especially since parts wise the whole lot probably cost less than a cup of tea in an average cafe. A load of my final year students (16yr olds) now watch scoutcrafter due to what they have learned.

[@leebrewer1190]

@@petergray6055 Good on you for introducing your students to John. 👍🏻 John seems to have an innate passion to teach no matter what he is doing. I think the years he spent as a bus driver he should have been in a classroom instead LOL! BTW - I am also a former teacher

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Lee! The way you described is exactly the way you would do it on a MILL, because most mills have a dovetail column that you can go exactly straight up and down. With a drill press once you lower the table you lose the alignment because the column is round. Now our drill press quills do not travel down far enough to allow for the Tap guide, Tap Wrench and Tap so I was showing how to set it up if you couldn't reach the hole via the quill... On a mill this is a much easier job but who has a mill? =D Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Peter! Yes, it was just to show how to do it on the Drill Press. A mill is much better and easier to keep aligned. Once you loosen the drill press table it's all over! LOL!! =) Thanks!!!!!!!

[@leebrewer1190]

@@ScoutCrafter I know someone in my house who is aspiring to get one after he moves LOL! Thanks John - I can see where the mill would make it a whole lot easier to perform this.

[@Discover-Bible-Prophecy]

How does that go...”silk purse out of a sow’s ear” but you did it! You see the potential in everything. Great restoration. ...Art

[@denniswhite166]

I would have passed that wrench by. Even for only a dollar. - LOL

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Art! I thought this would be a great episode for the show... The guy selling it probably thought I was nuts! LOL

[@ScoutCrafter]

@@denniswhite166 Everyone else was!!!! =D

[@Discover-Bible-Prophecy]

we’re all a little nuts🤓

[@scaleautoworkshop4426]

Wow, I think this is the best video yet. Wirebrushing while soaking in vinegar, genius. I knew rate off the bat you would make a pin. Awesome. Vaughn

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Vaughn! LOL Any excuse to use the lathe! =D Thanks!!!!!

[@mraamohamed]

Good video, I have some of these as I am from MN so we had a lot of these, but my comment today is what happened to the machine at 2:56 it was walking all over the place, it is not nailed down..heheheh.....funny to see machine moving through the video. What about that paint mark, above the OY area......

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Mohamed! You know it's funny but for years that wire wheel stayed put and never walked! Then I cleaned up last week and it's all over the place!!!!!!! LOL I will have to secure it! I would drill into the door its on but I think its asbestos!!!! =D Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@ahmed.t805]

Hi John wow.that is awesome restoration what does the spring do?? have you found one that fits??

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those springs just take up any "slop" because the tolerances aren't so precise. With the new pin made specifically for this wrench the spring isn't needed now! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@benb5764]

Was there a need for a replacement spring, or was it not required.

[@denniswhite166]

I'm guessing he didn't need it or he would have mentioned it for sure.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ben! I made the pin just a bit tapered at one end near the thread so it is a good fit! I'm never crazy about the spring feel in adjustable wrenches, I much prefer a washer, shim or snug fit. I always liked a really smooth action on the knurled thumbwheel... Thanks!!!!!!

[@scrapman502]

@@ScoutCrafter I think the spring is used to keep the wheel from turning while you are using the wrench. The Jaws will tend to move a little while you're using it and will either open or close a little if the wheel turns when you take the wrench off the nut or bolt.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Beautiful work. I know you’ve said in the past but what kind of paint do u use for the accents?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Brad! I always prefer enamel paint, this was brush on Krylon enamel (oil base) Thanks!!!!!!

[@BradsWorkbench]

Thanks

[@kjamison5951]

That is phenomenal! A great way to honor the company that made the wrench.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello MM! Diamond was a great company!!!!! Thanks so much!

[@BestUserNameUK]

Outstanding restoration. That wrench looked beyond help! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello TD! When I handed the guy the $1 for the wrench he looked almost guilty for taking it! LOL!!!! Thanks!

[@jackfrost1031]

Been a while since I got to watch a video. Glad to see you save this wrench. Thanks man!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!