Antique .25 Cent Wrench Restoration

[@richardbinell2053]

It is great to have someone not just love old tools passionately, but to also share that love with the same passion. Keep it up. Best, Rich.

[@sebglayburg5163]

Hey, John, I see your Dad's wisdom come shining through your channel again and again--and for that I thank you and him!

[@peterw2845]

Id love to have 5 minutes with my parents again , I’d say so much I never said to them and what amazing people they were !

[@cheekymonkey444]

My father passed before my brother and I went on pension. I worked as a locomotive engineer from '78 to '12. We get Railroad Retirement, not Social Security. All the money I paid into SS was lost because my Railroad pension was higher. "Checkmate king two, this is white rook, over." COMBAT. My favorite TV show from the early '60s. Vic Morrow, fantastic actor.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Railroad is considered federal I guess. I never knew that! Thanks

[@LittleRestorers]

Another fantastic job. Like the pro tips with the jb weld and dulling the shellac 👍👍👍

[@13thworker45]

John your words about your dad is the truth. I experienced it with my father, but he used psychology on me to take his job in the family business. My son today looks up to me for advice. Dad is not a pain and he knows a thing or two. Growing up is hard to do. You took crap and made ice cream again. You make it look so easy. Great show with all your wisdom and welcome to retirement ( golden years) . I started working in 1969 and worked until I got hurt on the job in 2013. I miss all of my customers and friends I made along the way. Thank You

[@ScoutCrafter]

I couldn’t wait to start working as a young man. I wanted money and a nice car! 😂👍

[@williamkroth9429]

John, you are so right about your dad and his generation. I too wish I could go back in time and thank him.

[@805ROADKING]

Good stuff Bud!! Congrats on the SS, welcome to the Club!! I barely had enough quarter to get a SS Check!! If it wasn't for the KZbin TV Check I wouldn't be able to afford a crappy Jacktown Cheeseburger!!☻

[@ScoutCrafter]

Back in the day we all worked for money, never thinking about 40 years later! 🤔

[@johnkelley9877]

The wrench looks great but what you said about your dad is by far the best part of this tutorial. Thank you for sharing all of this.

[@jimjohnston7688]

Just a beautiful job on that wrench. I butted heads with my dad as much as anyone else and the older I get the more I realize he was right more often than not. Sadly I don’t believe that Industrial Arts are taught in schools anymore but it would greatly benefit the students and teachers to watch one of your videos at least once a week. They would get an appreciation for the craftsmanship of older tools and learn problem solving. 50 years later I still fondly remember my shop teachers. Mr Walker and Mr Schumer. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@mishmoshshop1929]

your dad would be very proud of you John. great job on that wrench

[@RRINTHESHOP]

SS is a good feeling kind of. You finally get your money back, just stay alive now. Super nice job on the wrench.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Randy- That’s the key- Staying alive to make our money back! 😂👍

[@jeffreykindron7162]

My father passed away in 2013. I have a picture of him on my desk at work along with pic of my grandfather, I often look at them and remind myself to do the best job I can, I work at the same company as they both did. Our family history goes back to 1929 there. I was actually closer to my grandfather than my dad and received most of my advice from him allot of which I cannot repeat here, he was a tough pipefitter and didn't mince words. I picked up a nasty habit of swearing from him 🙄, it doesn't help that I work in a maintenance shop with a bunch of grizzly mechanics 😂. Nice job on the wrench. I have probably a dozen of the in various sizes - I cannot recall the last time I used one though.

[@ScoutCrafter]

You know Jeff- Our grandfathers didn’t have to worry about spoiling us like our fathers did. 😃👍

[@jeffreykindron7162]

@@ScoutCrafter I learned most of my mechanical and woodworking skills from my grandfather. My grandparents ran a nursery after they retired and I spent most weekends working there as early as age 10. Grandpa definitely didn't spoil me 😅

[@nikki13t]

The best video ever…always Love your Mom and Dad

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Start to Finish - fantastic video - what a way to end a long work week! No doubt, your dad is smiling down on you Mr. John! Just a great episode sir!!

[@frankg3072]

That came out real nice! You are so right about father’s guidance. I thought I was a know it all also and I wish I had 5 minutes with my father to say I’m sorry and thank him all he did for me. Who knows maybe in the hereafter I’ll have the chance.

[@jwoutdoors]

Hey John. Congrats on the Social Security. I also drove the bus for the mass transit here in our town, Peoria,IL. Retired at 60 in 2019 before Covid and drew my Social Security at 62. I am 65. No regrets at all! Enjoy your videos very much. I watch them so much that I think my wife is getting hooked too! Love the tools ,shows , and most of all your stories of your younger days. Reminds us of ours. Thanks. Jack and LuAnn.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Jack! All the best to LuAnn! 😃👍

[@alanmullock381]

Cracking job John,looks the part now👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@Bci42]

Great; I finally order a one inch thick steel disk to catch up with you for use on my Dake, and now you are using a 1.5 inch thick one! I quit- you win.

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂. Really 1” is way more than plenty. My disc is very heavy to move around. 😃👍

[@timeflysintheshop]

Wow! The before and after is just.. WOW!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@brianmaggard1809]

My dad passed in 2010 and every day I think about him. Nobody's in your corner like your dad! Even when he was 82 years old he could have taken me! Patton's 7th army and tough as nails with a heart of gold.

[@ScoutCrafter]

George C Scott really did some job portraying Patton. I must have seen that movie a dozen times! 😃👍

[@uktony1525]

What you said about dad was absolutely spot on. I wish I could have 5 more minutes with him to tell him how right he was. In the UK we must wait until 66 (soon to rise to 67) to collect our pension based upon at least 35 years of National Insurance contributions

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tony- We have some politicians here who want to raise the age to 70! And some dopes here would vote for them! 🫣😂👍

[@michaelowens7151]

Another “Museum grade” restoration for the archives, the original manufacturer would be proud. My father died in 1991, not many days go by that I don’t have some relevant experience that reminds me of him and the lessons he imparted to my brother and I. My mother, in a fit of anger one time, told me “You’re just like your Father”. She could not have awarded me a better compliment. Thanks very much for all you do, even if at times it makes me sad. But in a good way.

[@thedudeedbtz]

Exactly John, couldn't agree with you more. Memory Eternal to your Dad. If not for him we would not be enjoying your wisdom and videos. I miss my Dad so much, I would like that 5 minutes too.

[@594bolt]

Three of my Dad's quotes: "Always do more than is expected of you." "There's always someone worse off than you." "Better days are coming."

[@randymacsgarage]

Man that pro tip from Vic Morrow was somethin. Thanks Vic RIP .....

[@lewiemcneely9143]

10/4 about the folks and I started drawing at 62 and kept on working till I couldn't. Still like burning diesel but have to settle for shortening grass. Didn't think that shiny wrench was hiding inside the rusty one. 70 degrees here and sunny today. Happy weekend, John and God Bless Yall!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Lewie- 70 degrees and Sunny- Who’s better than you?! 😃👍

[@lewiemcneely9143]

We were supposed to get a weeks worth of rain. Guess their cern/haarp blew a fuse!@@ScoutCrafter

[@damienedwards4123]

I think I’m almost as much of a wrench junkie as you are, mate. Pipe wrenches, Stilson types, Utica or Diamond Horseshoe and Calk company. Just love that antique and vintage stuff! Big fan of the channel. Keep up the stunning work! From Australia. 🇦🇺

[@LoStivale]

I’m always amazed at how great you make the tools look. I’m glad you didn’t blue it because it looks great as is. Always appreciate the old school wisdom. It’s funny how the older we get, the more we realize how smart our parents really were.

[@kimbishop4734]

I miss my dad, too. But he did teach me well to prepare for retirement. Fortunately, I followed his advice, and now I'm doing well. Not rich, but not worried. Thanks Dad.

[@terryrogers1025]

Its interesting how one begins to realize how smart our parents were as we ourselves age and gain those life experiences, and one begins to realize the truth of the wisdom that was pasted on to us as we gain those experiences. I have had my own daughter tell me she only now appreciates the truth of some of the things that I pasted on to her because at her age she sees through experiences she has had/ is having, and I get the “ I wished I would have listened closer” comment from time to time. Your dad did a great job of raising his son, it is a pleasure to have known of you sir. Thanks for the video, I really appreciate your comments on dad’s teaching us.

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s great they recognize your input now. Some kids take forever to catch on. 😂👍

[@kylekyleson373]

Beautiful words about your Dad, I hope my sons speak the same of me when I'm gone.

[@GuntersGarage]

So true, I realized after having my own son how right my dad was and wrong I was as a kid. Man that wrench came out great! The handle looks awesome, beautiful color.❤

[@ianjones7394]

Hi John, The older I get the more I miss my Dad. Congratulations on the pension, a long time paying in and hopefully a long time drawing down. You bringing back to life the pipe wrench was particularly pleasing to watch. A great job great skills. Thanks.

[@stevenb.182]

Loved the comments about your Dad. My Dad (and my Mom) were the same way. They cared enough to "stay the course" with me, and I thank them every day (in my prayers now).

[@waynemiracle8928]

You are absolutely right about the wisdom of our parents and grandparents! I wish you could give that monologue to every high school student in America! It would save some from disaster! God bless you!

[@jmonte2811]

Congratulations! My sentiments are equal to yours with your dad. I am 76 and miss my dad so much and I would love to have the 6 minutes with him. Thanks for sharing!

[@patjohnson3100]

If I didnt know better, I could imagine you restoring that wrench with your eyes closed because you make it look so easy. It came out beautifully. Too bad it doesnt have a manufacturers mark. The wooden handle was in really good shape. I have seen numerous old wrenches where the handle has broken away and is missing.

[@johnfix1]

Having done wrenches in similar condition I appreciate the effort you pit into this one. The cracks, bends, stripped threads are a challenge but so rewarding. I also fought with my father and I am thankful for the advise I followed and sorry about the advise I did not follow. It jusr takes life experience to realize how much the advise helped. My Dad worked 2 and 3 jobs to raise the six of us and I admire him for it. Since I was still working I waited until age 70 to take Social Security so it increased by 35% which is a blessing at my age.

[@ScoutCrafter]

John- It really paid off waiting for you. I believe you will pass 100 and still be enjoying time in the shop! 😃👍

[@bobbyw9046]

NICE JOB BTW!! I lIke the first few minutes and actually sent it to my Daughter. Could not have said it better myself!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@richardbinell2053]

JB Weld is as close to magic as I'll ever see. Thanks.

[@christopherlusk9385]

Once again a great job. Love your pro tips. Thanks John!

[@scottcornish3462]

Great job on the wrench, your comments about your Dad hit home with me and made me think about my Dad who died in 2006, also wish I could have 5 minutes with him. Keep up the good work. 🙂

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

That's a great looking wrench,shame about the crack. I always was butting heads with me dad also,fortunately I still have him with us and we can sometimes chuckle over some of the past. Thanks again and see you on Monday

[@paulaleeper5389]

great job as always. thank you for what you do.

[@ozarkbonsai7838]

John sounds like your Dad was an awesome guy. I really miss my Dad too. He taught me so much. Even today I might have trouble figuring something out and the solution will just come to me. I know my Dad is still helping me. And just letting you know I have learned so so much from you. Thank you for all these great videos

[@nescobaraloplop9468]

Rusty wrench,the Dake and fatherly advice. Great way to start the weekend!☺☺

[@franklintompkins1619]

Congrats on the SS application!! Now the trick is to live long enough to collect more from it than you paid into it !! "Live Long and Prosper"

[@jackthompson2132]

The wrench turned out awesome John ! Lots of good tips today. Thank You for sharing

[@jamesmclaughlin5610]

John,,, your wisdom is amazing,must be related to SS age, I’ll bet your father knows how you miss him, I talk to mine daily, he passed years ago while I was in my 20,s great to remember our parents.. thanks buddy. James

[@ScoutCrafter]

James- Sometimes I think missing them confirms our never ending love.

[@chrisT5259]

Nice job Scput. It came out great. Our fathers gave us a work ethic for sure. Its a far better gift than money or posessions. Its a lifetime gift! It gave us the Ability to earn a good, honorable living with our hands.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

I have so many second hand tools that I bought because 'have you seen how much these are new?' 🛠👍😊

[@dsmith7455]

John, great job on that wrench! I need a DAKE! My dad would have yelled at me if I called that a pipe wrench. He said if the jaws have teeth then it is a "pipe" wrench; if smooth, like this one, it is a "monkey" wrench! My understanding is monkey wrenches were for removing or tightening square head bolts or square nuts..

[@troyb1733]

John so sorry about your "CRACK". Another great one John and thank you for showing me the stain, I had asked you about it.

[@tonylenge424]

Combat with Vic Morrow! Very nice job on the wrench, too bad about the crack. Thanks

[@ivanstiles7030]

Very nice John. That turned out beautiful.

[@michaellindsay8934]

Beautiful restoration and great pro tips. Congratulations on your SS its nice to have the money just dumped into your account every month. Fantastic show as always thanks for your expertise. Have a great weekend.

[@metalwork.]

🎉Those of us that are getting a pension and Social ,62 is the best to start.You lose a lot of money waiting until 67. It takes about 8 to 10 years to get even..😊

[@ScoutCrafter]

Unfortunately my family never had longevity on their side. We check out early so waiting for a bigger paycheck doesn’t make sense for us! 🫣😂👍

[@setdown2]

I totally agree…I get both also…and did the numbers on the time it would take to break even and to me starting at age 62 was the way to go…no regrets…🖖

[@chriscapobianco9763]

What little we know when we are growing up! A great father is one who does not yield to life's turns, he turns with them, and never loses his sense of purpose! Thanks for sharing.

[@joelimeco]

Another great video. That wrench handle was interesting. Even back then, one Manufacturer was trying to trim corners.

[@east_coast_vintage_tools]

Hey John - Thx for the shout out! Great restoration as always!

[@ScoutCrafter]

You have a magical way of capturing images. Fantastic work! 😃👍

[@357magdad]

I wish my Dad could have been around to meet my daughter...

[@rollerbald]

Your dad was a smart man John. Mine was too - I should have listened to him more. To paraphrase Mark Twain 'the older I got the smarter the old man became'. Good tip with the JB Weld - wrench is beautiful. Regards, Bill.

[@toolscouter]

Love that project and it turned out great. Thanks so much for sharing it and have a great day.

[@paulsworkshop4179]

It is crazy how nice that wrench looks. Too bad about the crack. You’re so right about dads knowing what’s right. I wish I could tell my dad that as well

[@billchiasson2019]

Amazing transformation!! Looks great!!

[@josephwatts925]

My dad died when I was six years old. I'd give anything to butt heads with him. He was a good guy and I have no doubt your father was too. Nice work on the old wrench. I thought, "he's got flats on that thing, he will probably pin that end". That won't fall off. Good show ScoutCrafter.

[@ScoutCrafter]

My GF assures me that we will all meet up again one day. I hope so. 😃👍

[@patrickrhin9152]

Hey John très bonne restauration de la clé. Pour ce qui est de mon père, je l'ai perdu dans un accident de la route en 1979,il avait 39ans,pendant que j'étais militaire. C'est vrai que je pensais souvent à lui, surtout que j'avais le même métier que lui. Et l'on oublie jamais les absents.

[@richardgreen3068]

When my wife told me I could get social security and stop working, I didn't know what to do! Stop working? How would that even work? Now, I'm busier than when I had a job! Who knew? Enjoy it, John.

[@setdown2]

That wrench looks fantastic…love that wood handle…oh yeah…your a very lucky fellow to have had such a good relationship with your dad…it took two for that to happen…good for Him and later on forYou…good stuff…🖖

[@Reggyontheroad]

As always, you did a fantastic job. I haven’t even finished going through the box of wrenches that I bought for my birthday treat. I haven’t forgotten about them I will be doing them. I’ve been a little distracted these last few months with trying to just simply tidy the place up ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Fantastic film as usual

[@TJB1510]

OUTSTANDING. BETTER THEN NEW.

[@alexstools]

Those cocked heads give me such trouble with not having a Dake. I think it might be impossible without one. You make it look so easy! Fantastic turn around. I hope you'll have a great weekend.

[@AndyM.]

DUDEZILLA! Go and get a 6 ton one at 'DA HARBOR' AKA Harbor Freight like I did!!! Sure it's not a DAKE but it works just fine! Kinda like that 'pleasantly plump' girl we ALL knew in high school!!!!

[@jamesmclaughlin5610]

How is she doing?

[@AndyM.]

The press or the girl I once knew? The press ROOOOOCKS! And between you and me, The girl was like ROCK CANDY!HOT STICKY AND SWEEEEEEET!

[@594bolt]

@@AndyM. Montrose!

[@AndyM.]

@@594bolt HA!!! I am SOOOOOOOOO glad someone knew where I got that from!

[@wallyarent6548]

Thank you for your craftsmanship John From W Pa

[@jreed2447]

Thank God for the people that guide around life's bumping journey

[@lotsatrains]

Absolutely beautiful work 👍 and great talk about how you father taught you so well and yes sometimes does lead to arguments as I often have with my son but in the end it’s all for the good 👍

[@lotharfunke8749]

Always a great video…thanks John

[@michelecrown2426]

Very nice restoration on that wrench.

[@jackofswords7]

A really nice job on the pipe wrench John. I'll give you at least 3 X what you paid.

[@barryrankin587]

I lost my father to cancer when I was only 13, but up until he passed he never stop teaching me. I never really got to bump heads with him because I hadn’t reached that age were I thought I knew everything. 😈 That was 47 years ago and still wish I could talk to him.

[@rawbacon]

I saw the crack at 11:48 when you were using the flap disk and it took the wind out of my sails and it's not even my wrench.

[@ScoutCrafter]

You guys with Big screen TV’s and sharp eyesight have a definite advantage.

[@Silverhorn2]

Good eye.

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

Hi John, Your Dad is looking down with a big smile, and is very proud of you. I started correcting my Social Security a year ago when I try turned 66 6 months. I’m also still working full time. That extra check is so nice. Very nice pipe wrench. I have one just like it waiting for me to get too. Did you file that. Looks like you ran it through milling machine. What a touch you have. Ya, I saw the crack before you said anything. I admire your transparency. Hi I Combat. Sargent Chip Saunders. I loved that show. Another great ScoutCrafter Video. Best Regards, John

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes- I filed those flats. I have found everytime you file anything you get a little bit better. 😃👍

[@manecobeirao]

Espetacular ! Sensacional ! Parabéns !!! ( Brazil )

[@MrJruta]

Looks like a work of art

[@ToolsandTime]

Pretty funny stories about your Dad--sounds like quite the character and what an awesome man... "Do you know how much these thigs cost new?" --Can't pass that by for .25 cents. Nice job on the wrench as always!

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Great restoration

[@hester781]

Crack or no crack that’s one of the sharpest looking transformations you’ve done! Love your idea with the pin for the end cap 👍🏻

[@andyc972]

I think you're being a little modest there John with your 3 times, that's a great save for what most would consider trash ! Your Dad talked a lot of sense, it's not a "fashionable" view but we all need to contribute and consider what we can give as well as take, he certainly taught you well ! My Dad is in care now and although it's hard to see him in a dependant state, I appreciate the chance we have to talk things through in a manner we perhaps couldn't before when he was more in control !

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s tough seeing our fathers get old, especially since we remember them strong and young when we were kids. Life is funny that way, one day we will also be dependent on someone. 🤔

[@johngalanes5264]

Nice resto! I wish my father would have argued with me.

[@samuellazieh2656]

Like you I had a great father that I miss every day. I enjoy tool restoration shows and they provide me with useful information. I am in the process of restoring a Stanley No. 624 hand drill but find that the 3 jaws and springs in the drill chuck are missing. Any idea where I can locate the jaws and springs will be appreciated.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Sam- The best thing to do is buy a parts drill that is broken or damaged just to get the chuck- It shouldn’t be expensive.

[@billmcclure433]

Plumbers crack on a plumbing wrench... How appropriate! 😉 It's great you did get to know your dad as well as you did, I have often thought what I would say to him as an adult, but he passed when I was young. Still remember him well though. I always wanted to please him. Maybe it was the snap of the belt? 😅 Although I don't remember it ever being used on me... Welcome to the Social Security Club.

[@larrynelson734]

Hi John. You made a 2 bit wrench look like a hundred. I to would love to be able to take to my dad. Great video as always. 👍.have a great weekend. 👍👍❤...

[@joeheilm]

That really looks nice. I can't imagine how they manufactured that nut to be captured like that. Great stuff. Cheers

[@madamecampsalot6384]

So many things to comment on! Vic Morrow! Beautiful transformation on the wrench! Was that a left or right handed wrench? I started SS this year, too! I'll continue to work (if I can stand it), pay on my principle w/SS and get my house paid off in August! Then I'm outa there!

[@marklowery3686]

John, I’m glad someone before me already straightened out the issue of whether this is a pipe wrench of not. I’m with Paul in that these were commonly called Monkey wrenches. My Dad has been gone for over 30 years but I still recall much of the wisdom he imparted to me, and one thing leaps out at me watching you use a Crescent wrench on the end (nut?) of the handle. You are using it backwards. The fixed jaw whould always be oriented to take the major force that is attempting to open the jaws. This avoids unnecessary wear on the moveable jaw. But overall, great video and like the tip on using JD Weld to take up the slop on the sides. Mark L

[@larrydemaar409]

Congratulations on the Social Security. I wish that the Social Security money that was taken out of our paycheck was invested in an account for us. Nice restoration on that wrench, that was a difficult one, turned out great.

[@MrPhil1969]

I'm sure glad you didn't go over the top with that one.... You might even be able to quadruple you money on that one. 🤪 I got an AARP membership drive letter in the mail this week. Wednesday night I went to a concert with a band I listened to back in high school (it's their 40th anniversary tour). Looking around at all the folks at the show and hearing you got your SS benefits going, I only have one question. When the hell did we get old? 😂

[@ScoutCrafter]

It happened so fast!!! 😂👍

[@57WillysCJ]

With that you can be a member of the Monkey Wrench gang. As Mr Pete said Bubba had his hands on that one. I picked up some lots from an auction yesterday so I have some things to put back in order. In one lot was a brand new Vaughan drywall hammer with aI believe a 12 oz size. I don't see how it would be that usable as the handle weighs so much and is bulky. Picked up a nice wood handled crate tool. I think that will go behind the seat of my truck when it's done. Also stopped at a HF store. You can tell they hired some people from Snap On. Thankfully they still have some stuff for us poor people.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Philip-It’s true, HF isn’t catering to poor people anymore! 😃👍

[@billmcclure433]

That Bubba sure get's around doesn't he!

[@57WillysCJ]

he is everywhere like Mrphy and his law.@@billmcclure433

[@gary3353]

Beautiful restoration John really enjoyed this one all the best bud 👍

[@KaiserVon]

I was just thinking the same thing about my Father, he was a WW2 Veteran, a MTA Worker and a hard ass, but he was right about everything. He would tell me the Democrats were Communists in the 1970s when I was a kid. Who saw that one coming lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

😃👍