Ames Entrenching Tool Repair - Ames Folding Military Shovel

Ames Entrenching Tool Repair - I show you how I repaired my old Ames Entrenching Tool, (E Tool) Ames Folding Military Shovel
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[@zman92630]

You know a tool is well designed when it's been sitting for 20 years and can be restored with a little heat. Nice vid!

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Very true and hard to find these days unfortunately. Thanks!

[@SavageMotoring]

That happens from dissimilar metals being exposed to the elements and seizing together. There's certain types of greases you can use to prevent it from happening again. This is pretty common with barrel nuts on AR15's where the receiver is aluminum and the barrel nuts are often steel. Aeroshell is a great grease to use for this but rarely is found at normal auto parts stores. I had to order online.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thanks for the good info!

[@1947froggy]

Hi, Same shovel, same issue, now I know the solution = HEAT. THX!

[@callofduty732]

Lubricate the threads and moving parts. Mine opens nice and smooth.

[@dobrofool]

Very useful tool. But I fear not with any sort of grease. The tool was originally designed with dry threads and dry fits for a reason. It is a “shovel”… used for digging through dirt. Dirt and grease… Uhmm.. don’t play nice together. If anything, I would use a dry graphite. Obviously can be used as a bit of a hatchet, again chopping into wood, fibers, creating dust, it can be used as a paddle and water… Yeah. I don’t recommend grease for anyone browsing videos for restoration tips.

[@jeffreyharville1918]

The ammo can was for a M-60 machine gun (the old HOG) linked belts of 7.62mm NATO rounds. So it was a .30 caliber ammo can, not a .60 cal nor a .50 cal.

[@megastick9324]

Open them up and apply anti-seize to the threads, never another issue. I have several and I also wipe them down with silicone spray occasionally, the whole tool. Just like any tool or firearm, clean and lube regularly and they’ll last a lifetime.

[@1mataleo1]

I just bought one of these off ebay. It say “Ames 80” on the side. I’m assuming that’s the year it was made? It even came with an issue pouch. I can’t wait to bring this thing camping. It really does seem to be bomb proof, and I’m sure it will come in very handy. Thanks for the vid. I took mine apart, cleaned it, and greased it up and now it feels great.

[@brianvannorman1465]

If you can find it, I recommend Kroil penetration fluid. I'm a civilian pipefitter for the Navy. That stuff works wonders on rusty bolts connecting steam pipe that are on the piers.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Excellent, thanks for the info!

[@PidasianHippie]

I have the cheap Chinese knock off version of that that someone gave me. I need to check the locking ring and see if I can lubricate it some way.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

They are handy little shovels I think.

[@gooby8953]

On my knockoff version completely unbranded, the locking lug seems to be too loose, and the shovel is attached via a rivet instead of a bolt

[@RyanCaesar]

Thanks for this video, I have one of these that also got seized up from sand and/or rust, I couldn't budge the screw for years until I found this video and the heat did the trick. Its such a great tool I am glad I can get back to using it soon.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

You are welcome Ryan. Good to hear you were able to get yours back in service. I agree with you, they are a nice tool to have.

[@CYangtze]

I still have my """ Dark Horse""" unit right out of Camp Pendleton..OhhhRraa... It not for sale... Nowadays every thing is made in China junk... All Gave Some and Some Gave All..God bless You and all of our brothers and sisters.. Who still served... Retired...If you decide to throw it away send my way... Freedoms it's not Free without Blood*Sweat* Tears 😭*******

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Semper Fii

[@CYangtze]

@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 Semper Fidelis... All Keeps the Faith.. Semper Fi..Do or Die... Freedom is never Free... Blood Sweat and Tears 😭... """All Gave Some and Some Gave All""""

[@wes11bravo]

Your supply sgt still has a Statement of Charges for you! I actually turned in a broken one I happened to have when I ETSd and kept the one I got with my TA-50, haha

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

👍

[@callofduty732]

I put a good amount of Lucas heavy duty gun oil on the threads for this reason. Anti-Sieze is another great option. Don't run this tool dry

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

👍

[@Dionisio181]

I just put WD-40 to a 82 one and came off very easily, the ring become off also and i dont know if this has to be joined to the bolt (forgive my english man i just speak spanish) nice video 👍🏼

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thank you and nice job with yours. 👍

[@JCole78]

I’ve been wanting to get and replacement Ames E-Tool ever since I was discharged from the Army. I’ve used the Walmart Ozark Trails version for a couple of years now. It’s not perfect but it’s pretty close. Last week I was in an Army Navy store and they had a Fox Outdoors version of the Ames for about $35 so I grabbed it, and wouldn’t you know it on the way home I stopped into a Thrift store not even 45 minutes later, and they had an Ames in very good condition with the ALICE carrying pouch for $10. I couldn’t pass it up. Especially since I’ve been seeing them going on eBay for $50+ in the same condition. Now that I have it to compare against the other two I can say if all you’re looking for is an E-Tool and don’t care what brand then the Walmart one will get the job done as long as you’re not expecting to use the “saw teeth”, and for $10 it’s a good bargain. The only problem I have with it is in “pick axe” configuration the shovel head points back a good . For digging this doesn’t matter a whole lot but using it as an improvised seat isn’t possible. The Fox Outdoors brand is almost exactly identical to the Ames. I have had a chance to put it through it’s paces yet so I don’t know about durability. Interestingly enough in pick axe configuration the shovel is more level than the Ames, but only by a little.

[@MA.CUTLER]

Great vid...I bought one years ago from a military surplus store in Yorktown Virginia and it's still kicking!!👍🏽👍🏽

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Awesome! 👍👍 Thanks for watching!

[@themagician2008]

I got lucky and found a 1994 German on in an antique store with only rust for $10, no problem like yours only thing was it was missing the cover.

[@jbraavo24]

Marines know what acquired means

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

Same shovel... same problem!

[@geico1975]

Well, that pretty much answered a question I had. I'm currently shopping for a Tri-fold military style shovel, and came across AMES and wanted to compare it to others. A little work and yours is right back to the same working condition it was 20 plus years ago. That says a lot...

[@jefffawver3389]

Thank you for sharing.have one as well

[@DetenkleFriluftsliv]

Nice work! Really nice shovel too. I haven´t been online here for quite some time now, and it´s nice to see you got your workshop up and running. Had quite a few projects with the house lately, so haven´t started on mine yet. :-) Gonna watch some of your other videos now. Have a nice day Bruce!

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thank you, I hope you are doing well and not working too hard. Hopefully you'll get your house projects finished up so you can get to your shop. Take care and it was good to hear from you again. :)

[@jamesdolan5236]

That's an ammo can for 7.62x51 for the M60 and M240

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

More than $25 used they are about $40 new $50 plus

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

I agree

[@Frank_Nemo]

3:08 Folding the handle and spade part upwards will put that nut at the very bottom of the bowl.

[@chicagosamurai]

They were a pain in the butt, when you had to pack most of your field gear and lug it around, but still great field tool, I need a gardening tool to cut thru roots, and thought of my old E-Tool, so I went to a military surplus store and bought one very first tools I couldn't wait to turn in to supply when my enlistment was up, best investment for yard maintenance.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

I agree 100%

[@frasermacdougall7610]

I have to do the same to mine as it is seized also. Great info. Thanks.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Glad to help

[@lancezebeau1035]

The ring peice came off the twist lock on mine and where the bolt goes through the t handel is cracked had two ames and same problem has anyone else had that problem

[@lakepapa1]

Thanks for the video. I didn't need the heat but it was frozen up pretty good. Got it all cleaned and lubed up ready for the next trip. Works great now.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Nice work!

[@Hans-mg8kd]

My World War II German shovel is broken like this

[@dogrescuer1321]

I have the opposite problem, mine comes loose a a lot and wants to fold on it's own.😢

[@wellheadcajun5664]

A gallon bag or something equivalent would be less mess and require less oil. Just saying.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

True but I didn't have anything like that laying around at the time so I used what I had.

[@constantgardener4517]

60 cal…. Probably not an armourer.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Correct, I was not an armourer and that was almost 40 years ago. LOL

[@constantgardener4517]

All good man! Those who can, teach. Those who cannot, criticize. Have the same e tools in both vehicles. I find that the best AND worst feature is the handle itself. Great to have the D handle but sometimes I dislike the extra heft. But dammit, using it as a hoe/pick is better with 2 hands. Well thought out and even “evolved” (if a freakin shovel can be) from regular single handle tool.

[@1st1shot]

It’s a 30 cal ammo can.

[@brianhoward7277]

Check out the Glock entrenching tool

[@maxinpains6937]

That's gonna make that to good for a next 20 years !

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Yes it will Max! 👍

[@brushbum7508]

Thanks for your Service ! TAKE CARE..

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

It was my pleasure, thanks for stopping by! Semper Fi

[@brushbum7508]

@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 You bet. My step father was a Marine. He served in Nam, we found out later, after his passing. He just told me he was a drill Sargent. TAKE CARE..

[@tempusfugit4706]

Does anybody know where to get parts for these? Need a threaded lock.

[@perlaguardado2000]

Great video help a lot thank you

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

You're welcome, thanks for stopping by!

[@almirria6753]

The real question is why. It was a piece a junk when I carried it in the Marine Corps in the 80's & it has not gotten any better through the years.

[@SavageMotoring]

They're really not junk though. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and marines have dug many man holes, shitting holes, and filled many sand bags with these. If you want full sized shovel characteristics out of something you can fit on the outside of your ruck, you're being unrealistic. They're perfectly fine at doing what they're designed to do, and is why we were still using them even when I got out in 2016.

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

I've got one of those as well.... so useful ! Thumbs-up !!!

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

They seem to be very common. Take care Joe!