Antique Spyglass Restoration & Leather Case: Maker Adventure 8! (Feat. Hand Tool Rescue)

A special item was dropped in our lap after running into The Hand Tool Rescuer. Not much is known about him, and he ran off before answering any other questions, but he left behind The Astral Spyglass! It gives the user the ability to see things far away....very, VERY far away. A case was needed to contain its magicks.
Thank you Eric: / handtoolrescue
"He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee."
Support retro graphics: / brettmcafee
Adventuregram: / skullandspade13

[@HandToolRescue]

This is certainly the greatest thing anyone has ever done. So glad you liked the gift! I loved the green shop sweater in 8-bit.

[@skullandspade]

I did. And This little resto-case combo is one of my new favorite things. Thank you sir.

[@prpunk187]

Glad u did that shout out to brett on that band saw resto now I got even more videos to watch keep up the good work guys

[@nabicht]

Getting the wrench in as a measuring “spoon” was genius. It’s not a hand tool rescue without the wrench

[@skullandspade]

You are right. Gotta have the wrench to do it right.

[@FigmentsMade]

I love your measuring cup. And stirring stick. And hammer. And adding the wood grain? Awesome! And then I keep watching and there you are doing completely magical things with leather. I can't even. I don't. Just. There. Things. Awesomeness. No words.

[@skullandspade]

Oh stahp that ; ) Turns out Eric's wrenches are a fantastic multi-tool

[@MarcelTeugels]

Awesome gift, stellar build! Seemed like some difficult stitching. Love that you preserved the patina on the brass and matched the leather with the artificial patina. A+

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Marcel!!!

[@jimsammons5721]

I know I’m a broken record every week but I *love* this video. The style, narrative and craftsmanship is awesome. Love the Jimmy cameo as well. We are all guilty of sniffing our tools I bet.

[@skullandspade]

Hahahah, he's a big weirdo! Thank you for the kind words Jim!

[@PJGalati]

Lol the ending was classic! I knew Jimmy smelled his planes. :P Nice leather work Capt’n. Those curvy bits can be trickxy!

[@skullandspade]

Indeed they can. I'd like to get better at the molding process. Until then, I'll just deal with Jimmy's weirdness...

[@bastionheadwoodworks]

My favorite part of your videos is when Kathrina cheers with delight at the end! Love your vision, Brother.

[@skullandspade]

I’d say mission accomplished then. Thanks brother. Hope you two are well

[@ijessup]

so THAT'S what the astral plane looks like... MAKER ADVENTURES FOR THE WIN

[@skullandspade]

I'm still a little shaken by staring into the void...

[@InsideAlan]

Brett McAfee careful Brett, the last woman I said that to slapped me SO hard!

[@skullandspade]

I'll be sure I don't say it out of context ; )

[@AnnasWorkshop]

Whenever I watch your videos, I think that you can not beat it ... but then you come around the corner with the next video and I sit again with my mouth open in front of the screen. Superb Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Oh wow... I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos! And thank you for the kind words

[@AnnasWorkshop]

Brett McAfee no thanks needed Captain 😉!

[@OldGeezer55]

I'm jsut ready for all of you to pick up the mantle and return "Firefly" to the air! All of you are just great in your characters. You make a great Mal! I hope you all decide to do another episode. Love watching your skills in action on this one to boot!

[@ecrusch]

Brett, your videos just keep getting better, honest. Skilled Craftsman + Skilled Content Producer = Great Videos. Thanks

[@skullandspade]

Thank you so much Eric!

[@WaveCyclesCreative]

You outdo yourself every time. The case looks the absolute real deal, and what a great thing to restore in the spyglass 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much you Old Wooden Ship!

[@jd000000001]

Well done Brett! There is a hell of a lot of technique and craftsmanship in this piece given its size. You’re a genius +1

[@skullandspade]

Well shucks. Genius may be a bit of a stretch, but thank you!!!

[@Dfrantz87]

Haha I like the hook fingers reference!!! Favorite movie growing up. Bangerang!!!

[@chybz]

Wow Brett, awesome craft on this case and stitching ! You rock ! Thank you

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Remy!

[@randyrodriguez4643]

Just perfect. Knowing how much work goes into the video/animation on top of the project itself...your dedication is inspiring!

[@skullandspade]

Always trying to shoot for a little bit extra! Cheers Randy

[@mikesides617]

Really cool crossover. I loved how you preserved the patina and the addition of effects add to the story and really make you stand out from other content producers. By the way, video idea: Pirate Ship style installation of cotton battening on Jimmy’s Barn Doors to help make them weather tight!

[@skullandspade]

Oh! I like that! I’ll chat with him!

[@jamestralston]

The video is a delight to watch! I love your creative story telling. Excellent design and craftsmanship of the holster. And, to top it off, very interesting and enjoyable music!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jim! I appreciate it.

[@edwardgurney1694]

Ingenious use of the bandsaw to clean up the wet formed pieces!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you. Definitely learned that one from my shop mate. He’s a bit of a wizard on the bandsaw ; )

[@dominicdelprincipe2583]

Wow... this vid is epic. Great job Brett... leatherwork 10/10 And that ending... hysterical! Love it man

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Dom!

[@HueyLionsheart]

Okay this blew me away, everything from the actual spyglass clean and resto and leather carry case to the Monkey Islandesque cut scenes,font and soundtrack! Inspiring stuff indeed. Guess I have a lot of vids to catch up on here.🤘👍

[@skullandspade]

Happy watching, hope you enjoy!

[@jackleg693]

Just brilliant!! Everything about this video made me smile! Superb work as always. Thank you

[@skullandspade]

Thank you J Thing! Glad you enjoyed!

[@KarolineHinz]

My hands hurt just by watching all the leather stitching. The spyglass and the case are beautiful!!

[@skullandspade]

My hands hurt from stitching and animating ; ) We'll sleep when we're dead.

[@StudioJLT]

I’m not sure whether it’s the editing or the projects that I love so much.

[@skullandspade]

I hope you’re enjoying both!

[@AndyCPugh]

Absolutely brilliant Cap'n. Looking forward to hearing about what you see!

[@skullandspade]

So many possibilities!

[@uncas68]

Beautiful color scheme...and glad to see such patience with the stitching...thats where i tend to lose my patience on projects.

[@skullandspade]

It's a blessing and a curse...and mostly because I don't know how to use a machine : /

[@IronGordon]

Killer work as usual! Love the maker adventure themeing

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Iron Gordon!

[@alberswoodworks8347]

That was an awesome build and video!! The case came out great and there were a lot of really good tips for leather working. Also, I really like the restoring of the spyglass while preserving the patina 👍 👍

[@skullandspade]

Yeah. That takes a hell of a long time to develop. Didn’t want to ruin the age

[@TheBlazingSilver]

Man Brett, you do damn fine work. Both with the physical things you make and the videos you craft. I'm constantly impressed, and always elated to see a new video from you in my sub box. Keep up the good work.

[@skullandspade]

Ah, cheers Argentum! Thank you for the kind words!

[@josejesusiiivergara1011]

great chemistry with sound n choice of project really matching thank you for sharing

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jose!

[@GetToKnowNature]

I loved seeing how you put the wood grain onto the leather. And how you made the end caps. Watching this made me want to go make things with leather!

[@skullandspade]

Go forth and give it a shot!

[@Torsan1977]

This is a whole other level! Thanks Brett, you're awesome!

[@skullandspade]

Awwwwwshucks. Thank you Tor!

[@CammiesGarage]

Stunning. Very nicely done, Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Cammie!

[@TandaMadison]

Excellent work all the way around. So many skills wrapped up in this video!

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you kindly Tanda!

[@morganskinner3863]

I was just about to go to bed and this popped up. Another masterpiece Brett, love the build and also the “spoon/hammer”. I guess it’s a spammer. 😀

[@skullandspade]

SPAMMER! Brilliant!

[@WorksbySolo]

Super nice work all around! Love the leather, the story, and the color grade. Keep 'em coming!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Bernie!

[@Bigbirdlittledog]

That was an awesome production, enjoyed that. Thanks

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jame. Glad you enjoyed

[@wufflesthespider]

You should be very proud of that leather work.

[@skullandspade]

I don't hate it ; )

[@sethbracken]

Your next build should be set in a rogue-like rpg and if you make a mistake you have to leave the shop for 10 minutes while Jimmy scatters all your supplies.

[@skullandspade]

Holy crap I love this idea

Beautiful work!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Sebastian!

[@WayofWood]

As always a gorgeous story and a very well executed project. 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always WoW

[@craigfreeman2178]

Your leather work is amazing! Love these little game videos as well 👍🏻 nothing else like it on KZbin, well I haven’t looked but why would I need to 😂

[@skullandspade]

I'm not sure there are many folks out there, but then again, we're all mad here.

[@craigfreeman2178]

Wouldn’t have it any other way 👍🏻

[@amy7189]

I really like the way you kept the videogame theme throughout the video with the music choice and text. So much detail and thought goes into these videos as well as the projects themselves o-o

[@skullandspade]

Thank you again Amy! I’m glad you’re enjoying!

[@ManCrafting]

Great ending Brett. Love the whole project and it fits in nicely with the theme of your channel. As always well done. Jimmy sniffing his plane. 🤣

[@skullandspade]

What a weirdo right?! Thank you as always Chad!

[@HarnealMedia]

Fantastic job Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Sir!

[@TimGels]

Solid all the way around. Lovin' the graphics!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Tim!

[@GvendurE]

Brett that's so cool love the animation and the leatherwork is awesome. My hand hurt From watching you stich that bottom piece. Excellent work as always.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Gudmundur! Yeah, one of these days I need to learn the machine : /

[@projetotrebuchet7862]

Well done Brett! Nice trick on the wood texture... will try it here too! Cheers!

[@skullandspade]

Go forth and make!

[@projetotrebuchet7862]

Aye!

[@dogsewdance]

So great! Another masterpiece!

[@skullandspade]

Oh Patti, stop with all that ; )

[@masterofnone]

Hahaha! Jimmy sniffing the plane... Great case for cool looking spyglass Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Sir!

[@sgsax]

Super cool resto and case build! I hadn't seen that trick of tightening the stitches before. Great tip!

[@skullandspade]

Helps when doing interior stuff with whip stitches and whatnot. Compasses are brilliant tools

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Beautiful work Brett. As always.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Ellen! My hands are starting to hurt from the stitching... need help. How long till MC again?

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Brett McAfee Too long.. for many reasons. Any chance that Astral plane allows you to teleport?

[@CrossCutCreations]

That's a pretty sweet project! The brand is awesome and I really enjoy the episodic nature in your videos. Great work!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying!

[@77martinv]

Cool resto project. Love how you combine the restoration with leather working...

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Martin!

[@capnskustomworks]

Just beautiful, brethren!!!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers cap!

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

Now that is entertainment! Beautiful.

[@skullandspade]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@firebird8600]

Looks neat, Brett!

[@skullandspade]

It is, in fact, quite neat!

[@mymechanics]

Your skills are just amazing, i've never seen something like that before. Good job 👌

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@lucashadley4880]

8 bit Eric is totally awesome!

[@skullandspade]

I agree.

[@HandToolRescue]

Amazing!

[@TheGrainDoctor]

Beautiful work. I enjoyed the testing at the end. 😃

[@skullandspade]

Seeing all sorts of weird things now that we have her working ; )

[@fixitmakeitbreakit248]

What a fantastic video! This whole project looks amazing!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@WitchDr86]

Holy extendo-eyepiece batman. Another incredible video. You are killing it matey.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Robin...I mean, Matthew!

[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

Another worthy addition to the Maker Adventure series, awesome work with the video and the spyglass but the leather pouch that you made stole the show! Brilliant.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Charlie!

[@thegunguymartin]

Freaking GREAT build brother !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Marty!

[@jamiereader]

That was such a brilliant video. Very impressed with how quickly your leatherworking skills have progressed too - crazy pace!

[@skullandspade]

It’s all the time travel Mr Reader. I’m 900 years old...

[@jamiereader]

Brett McAfee hmmm I don't believe you. When 900 years old you be, look as good, you will not.

[@yoelkaplan]

Great video! Really enjoyed this one

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@FredMcIntyre]

You've really extended the scope of your abilities with this one Brett! 😉 Nice job on the restoration, and phenomenal work on the leather case! 👍👊

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Fred!

[@RedSmith]

Great job on the restoration but this leather case is even more better😊 Great work as always!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Red. Much love!

[@msahomeimprovement9783]

Great video & as always amazing craftsmanship 👍👍👍👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you MSA

[@msahomeimprovement9783]

Brett McAfee anytime 👍👍👾👾👾

[@cjc1216]

Brett my man , keep em coming dude I've become addicted to this series you've got some serious skills and creativity brother! And by the way just saying if your intro and story line became an actual 8 bit video game I'd totally play it.

[@skullandspade]

Maybe one of these days....that would be amazing.

[@Maker956]

Again... your skills are on point. Amazing work. Your leather work is crazy it just kept getting better throughout the video and it turned out insane! Props brother you are a true maker!

[@skullandspade]

Well shucks. Thank you!!!

[@gunnarwallenberg9817]

Amazing!! Love the video, love your 8-bit concept! Keep it up!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Gunnar!

[@petermiller6146]

Fantastic work that case is absolutely stunning. The capt does it again.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Peter! 🖤

[@craigmelanson1280]

Videos are great! I can’t wait to see who joins the team next.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Craig!

[@newtubefag]

Absolutely top quality video. The only gritique, I would turn down the music just a touch and let the shop sounds come through just a little more. Keep up the great work!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! As for the shop sounds, I tend to let them play through in most of my videos, unfortunately since I share the shop with a couple of other folks, that sound can be a bit distracting. Great advice/critique though, and I will always appreciate the constructive criticism! Cheers!

[@edgardovigo1012]

This is awesome!!! Love the music!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Edgardo! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@craigljardine]

Awesome video, Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Craig

[@craigljardine]

Brett McAfee I especially liked the part featuring Jimmy

[@davebauerart]

Cool! There was some nice leather work there.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Dave!

[@marjoriebailleul5767]

Super ce que vous avez fait

[@skullandspade]

Merci!

[@Jammer3333]

Those Hand Tool Rescue bicycle wrenches have more uses than I thought. Lol

[@skullandspade]

Yup. Everything’s a hammer

[@Jammer3333]

Or a spoon.

[@daddynutz024]

Really great video love this story.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Chris! I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@NedbLegocity]

Incredible! Amazing!! 👊🏻👍🏻🎉

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Ned!

[@madmax7587]

awesome work !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@neilmorris5354]

Lovely build man, but that 8-bit section is the nuts - it must have taken ages!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Neil! It takes a bit, yeah ; )

[@Renez00]

Only one word "AMAZING!"

[@ASLANARCH]

Great video as always.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!!

[@alanscannell]

Dude awesome vid and build/restoration. Next level stuff! Love that you landed when it went from game to "reality" 😂

[@skullandspade]

We try are best to keep it fun ; ) Glad you enjoyed Alan!

[@stephenrioles7554]

That was badass!

[@skullandspade]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@MichaelAlm]

So good! Just so good!!!

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@TheMakerMonster]

That intro is awesome! The case looks amazing. Makes me want to try leather work at some point!

[@skullandspade]

Do it...Use some of your monster friends' skin. They wont mind I'm sure.

[@reforzar]

Ugh, this is beautiful. I need this.

[@skullandspade]

Oh you. Always with the needs ; )

[@thomas6244]

I'm conflicted. Do I like the story more than the craft? Is the humor better than the filming? Screw that, this is just so great on so many levels!!!

[@skullandspade]

Porque no los dos?!

[@gayle525]

I love the fun you add to your videos, now just get Jimmy to do the same. Lol

[@skullandspade]

Lol

[@solosniper86]

Incredible work! Subbed!

[@skullandspade]

Welcome to the weird! Hope you enjoy!

[@BLOODSWEATXXXSTEEL]

What a great video. Stumbled upon the channel and excited to watch more. Great edits and entertaining . Cool build

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed! Welcome to the weird!

[@derekforestier1708]

I dont know if a leather tube is a "thing" but I know I want one now!! Great job, and who the weirdo sniffing the plane? what a creep

[@skullandspade]

What a creep indeed. Go make yourself one! You can keep your beard wax in it.

[@MsGamalier]

Great craftsmanship new sub

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@user-jo3cx5oz4g]

Very beautiful

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@rob_boss]

That was amazing! I love these videos so much!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Rob!