Australian Goodies and Home Made Hammer...

Special thanks to John Auksorius and a tribute to his Father...

[@timelessengineering]

G'day ScoutCraft I reckon you could just about feel the earth moving from all the great Australian wood workers turning in their graves.....that vintage Australian Stanley Chisel handle goes on the vintage Australian Stanley Chisel.

[@alanmullock381]

I bet Stanley wish they could produce a tool that well made now!😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrDoeboy356]

Great little hammer.

[@christopherlusk9385]

Great video...another hammer for your collection. Your workmanship is amazing.

[@lotsabirds]

100 years from now, a Future Tool guy is gonna be goin nuts looking on the Starnet to find out what catalog that " STANLEY" hammer is in! LOL! I won't tell him you made the hammer!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Bill, I was thinking the same thing! Some future tool collector will say "When did Stanley make these?" =D

[@lotsabirds]

@@ScoutCrafter It looks FANTASTIC!!

[@wayneo7307]

@@ScoutCrafter Ha Ha ! I'd Like to See His Face ! 😂😂😂

[@gavincatt607]

That looks fun to make a hammer, turned out great (pun intended)!

[@paddrivers]

A thing of beauty....stunning I bet John's dad would be proud.😎

[@khatiaazlura6455]

My pop would be thrilled if he could see this , his tools being so appreciated , well done dad for sending them on ..now others can enjoy them

[@MrReneeandsam]

Khatia Azlura wow I didnt know dad sent them or even pop had this stuff. I love what he did with it

[@khatiaazlura6455]

Amazing hey x

[@805ROADKING]

Well done Bud!! Always enjoy seeing you build stuff!!☺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much King!!!!

[@1D10CRACY]

Very cool hammer!!!! You are a man of many talents!

[@lordvengerx]

Fabrication Friday I love it =D. These tools are very awesome and outstanding :3 Thanks and have a great weekend Scout :D

[@norherman]

A big thank you to John down under. Your dad had great taste in tools

[@benrowe2787]

Great Video Scout! That Flat Bastard joke had me laughing for a while :)

[@ScoutCrafter]

=D Awesome! Thanks Ben!

[@t-wreckscustoms3745]

Well Done ScoutCrafter! I love the hammer, Very Classy! A big THANKS to our your Australia Viewer! What a great gift and a Blessing to the channel! T-Wrecks

[@Traderjoe]

What a gorgeous hammer! So classy and clean!

[@georgechambers3197]

Fab-Friday, looking forward to next weeks installment. Nice Austramerican hammer. 😁 You can never have too many hammers. Thanks for the video!

[@RookieLock]

Wow, this is a great package ! Those Stanley handles and that Stanley chisel are great products! John is one generous fellow ! BTW, absolutely great job on that hammer, and thanks for the inspiration too ;)

[@tobielesch]

A comment from a South African retired woodwork teacher: The Stanley handle used for the hammer actually belongs to the chisel you showed. Chisels with those handles never rolled off your workbench. In South African school we used three sizes : 6mm, 13mm & 25mm, our equivalent for your quarter, half & 1 inch. The Bastard file does not reflect on you - its a coarse file! First cut or second cut.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Tobie!!!!!!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Wow, What Treasures From Down Under ! Great Tribute to John' Dad ! Loved This Buddy ! ATB T God Bless

[@saigaking]

Great video John it’s great to see Australia being represented some fantastic Stuff. Back in the day New Zealand and Australia produced some fantastic tooling Sidcrome ect it’s a shame it all went overseas I’m hoping it might come back One of these days . Amazing job on the hammer came out great Are the heads removable or solid thanks so much god bless have a great weekend 🛠👍🙏🇺🇸

[@ScoutCrafter]

Sidchrome was spectacular!!!!!! Thanks Matt!

[@tooladdict7463]

What a wonderful box to receive John new old stock got to be my favorite three words PS the hammer turned out amazing great job 🔨

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ben! You are so right- NOS are three wonderful letters in our hobby!

[@johnduff6436]

Incredible work! Beautiful result. Thank you!

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Great job on the hammer. I really enjoy watching you work on the lathe. I have never used a metal lathe. I have have used a wood one. Always looks like fun. Have a good weekend my tool friend.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Glen! You would really enjoy the metal lathe! Same principals as the wood lathe and just as much fun!

[@SteveMcQuillin]

One of these days you will have to have an open house where the friends of the channel get to check out the fit and finish of all these tools :) Fantastic job, John!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Steve! I have started bringing them to Jacktown just for fun... Our next show is in Kent, Ct. on the 28th

[@SteveMcQuillin]

@@ScoutCrafter I will have to try and convince my boss to send me up there 'for work'!

[@HardKnocksForge]

Beautiful hammer! Love how the cap line disappears. I take it for granted that almost all of my hammers are marked directionally. I can pick up about any hammer and just by feel, can tell you which face is pointing down. It did take a few years to trust that feeling. Everyone should notch their hammer handles.

[@ScoutCrafter]

HKF! You are so right! When you are working on a project and have to keep your eyes on the prize when picking up a tool it's so nice to have positive registration so you don't have to look at the head of the hammer. I had a friend who had a small button screw in the handle of his hammer so it always fell in the same spot on his hand...

[@tonycrews2758]

Love watching you working on the lathe scout , magic 👌

[@mrbenmall]

Very nice. What a great haul, too! Love the NOS stuff.

[@MeanJohnDean]

Australia and Tazmania are two different islands. You need to apologize. That's like saying someone from New York is from New Jersey.

[@1D10CRACY]

Always thought New Jersey was just an overflow for New York? ;)

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi John! Tasmania is an Island state of Australia... =)

[@gregarrell6132]

Really nice job John. Good to see some recognition for those of us in the very deep South. Pretty far South here in Australia (Oz)

[@alexstools]

Your a real inspiration to me John, thanks! I have a friend with a lathe and he is willing to teach me how to use it and I have a project for it so hopefully soon I will do my first lathe turn (on brass), exiting (and kind of scary). Hope you have a great weekend!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Alex! Believe it or not Brass can be tricky to turn because the copper in that alloy wants to grab your tool! If you can try some Aluminum or even better yet some plastic! Yes, a small piece of PVC pipe is a great way to learn turning! One good exercise is to try to make a matching joint! I will show you on Monday!

[@alexstools]

@@ScoutCrafter I look forward to monday now!! (that doesn't happen often LOL)

[@bisonuberti]

SC... Amazingly outstanding. Top notch indeed. These are my favorite videos.

[@danohstoolbox]

Great video cool looking hammer

[@jordansimpson9519]

Awesome bounty from Australia. Hammer you made looks perfect! I'm thinking screwdriver handle grips for shifter knobs in automotive use. Maybe a small handle grip for turn signal lever.

[@uktony1525]

What a fantastic gift from Australia. The hammer wedges are like the UK pattern except we have the ridges on both sides of the wedge rather than only one per side. I cannot wait to see you use one. Have a terrific weekend.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Looks like it'll put a twist in it as well. Sure won't come out easy!

[@uktony1525]

Lewie, I was wondering that.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@uktony1525 Looks like great minds thinking alike again, Tony! CHEERS 2 yall!

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I would love to have some Australian tools! Scout I have an idea for a autobody hammer that would be really awesome made out =)

[@steph2211]

Great fabrication Scout as always! This is great friday have a good weekend.

[@lordcelticfrost8686]

So whats next... That hammer is beautifull and very practical..nice job

[@davidspinney2664]

great job ScoutCrafter cool stuff people send you I don't have anything to compete with that but I may have some things you aren't likely to come across that may interest you how would i send them?

[@MrCavdude]

"when people would call me that..."

[@brianmcguire5005]

Amazing work!! You really should sign this stuff. I remember that one you signed was perfect! Maybe you could make a logo for etching. That would be a cool video. I know some type of fluid and electricity is involved. I don’t mess with electricity though lol I have been zapped too many times haha. Thanks for the video! Keep up the great work!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Thanks Brian!

[@AydanD69]

We have a few of those old Wilshire files that I have been making handles for and I’m from the great southern land as well I have one of those Stanley plastic handle chisels as well as another I found that they had somehow broke the handle that would have come in handy but I made my own handle using my drill came out well for not using the right tools it’s a bit off center but alright has the metal rings at the top and bottom also I am thinking of making a hammer like that but wooden handle with screw on caps but I will have to make it without a lathe it’s amazing what u can make when u put ur mind so something

[@joshuagarcia7791]

Wow green screwdriver handles. I wish I could change color on my screwdriver handles.

[@johnkelley9877]

What a great hammer and tribute to John's father! All hammers should have this craftsmanship.

[@terribleadelaidedrivers8754]

I live in Australia as well. I have not once in 40+ years on Earth have I ever seen that type of wedge before.

[@johnsteinman4462]

Fantastic, really enjoyed all of this. Very cool hammer, and cool handles.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Great looking hammer and well made, fantastic show.

[@robfahey1349]

Man your going to drive someone crazy one day as they get a hold of that and begin searching Stanley for a history of the hammer lol

[@shannonmattix9364]

Almost spit my drink on that....You flat bastard!

[@robertlane6910]

Do they make an S.O.B. file? I get called that every now and then.

[@MadMax-bq6pg]

A smile and a tear, similar to the tools I inherited from my father in law. Hi from Canberra

[@uncleblack7322]

Hammer is nice...great job...nicer than store purchase

[@lwoodt1]

@ 2.50 I don't think anyone would ever called you that John.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL! =D

[@Resto-Rob]

Wow! You made a great hammer. Look great! 👍

[@joeheilm]

Who is the meatball that gave you a thumbs down? That has to be the finest looking hammers ever made...just incredible. Your content just keeps getting better and better every episode. Cheers

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Joe! Meatball... LOL

[@larryborkstrom3580]

That's a nice hammer may Jhons father rest in peace that's a nice gift he gave you

[@negotiableaffections]

fantastic project, turned out lovely!

[@yrtuag]

Great work as usual, my friend 👍😎🤠

[@cmr2079]

Nice hammer. I liked that you could make other custom ends to put on it too.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Wow that really "turned" out well!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice hammer, love the handle.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Randy! The older Stanley stuff was so nice!

[@wyattoneable]

Oh man, having those handles on hand will be a great asset for the restoration of future tools. My goodness the hammer came out really nice.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Wyatt!!

[@MadStiles]

Wow that's turned out great!

[@junglejammer1]

When you did the reveal, I said WHOA out loud, John. What a nice job! I've polished Plexiglas on a buffer. I guess acetate is different from acrylic. There's a company called Eastwood. You've probably, heard of them. They used to sell a loose string buffing wheel for things like taillight lenses. They're supposed to be more gentle on plastics. I've never tried them, though.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Dave! Yes! You can buff plastic but like you said you need a very soft buffing wheel and the right compound. I have those but always worn people because most have the hard wheels on their buffers! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@texasj49]

Flat Bastard!! :) Funny! ~Jeff

[@trekzilladmc]

I just attended the Central States Thresherman's Reunion in Pontiac, IL. over labor Day weekend. As I was walking through the flea market and browsing the old tools I kept thinking to myself, "I'll bet ScoutCrafter would love to be here".

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello TT, I love a good steam or Tractor show! You might have seen Mr. Pete there!!!! =D Thanks!

[@Brian-Burke]

FF: Fabrication Friday! W.T.F.!?!?!? I love it! You know, a few years ago at my local hardware store a clerk asked if I wanted a bastard. I nearly knocked the sonofabitch out. True story. Have a great weekend, John!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Sleep in Sunday!!!!!

[@NashRathbone]

Yup, I spotted it. Nice 😁👍

[@OleGramps53]

Loved making of the replaceable face hammer! Now you should do a quick video about making the soft faces; like brass, copper, lead and plastic for your hammer. Just a suggestion for a video for those types of hammers. I enjoy the videos, I'm thinking how would i finish that tool if I was to "clean it up" myself. Needless to say after working 30 years as a heavy equipment mechanic, my toolbox is the size of a compact car and my tools are needing some love from the lack of daily use now that I've retired, 13 years ago that was.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Michael! My late father always told me "If you enjoy 10 years of retirement, then you beat the system" Congratulations my friend, you are living large! I retired two years ago and these have been just wonderful years!!!! Thanks!

[@TrollBenable]

wow such a nice collection for john to send! thanks john, i love it when watchers send in things, maybe ill send something in some day :)

[@watchfast1]

You are definitely NOT a bastard. You have many social skills and a smooth presentation. Beautiful result on the hammer! Very inspirational!

[@ScoutCrafter]

=) Thanks Dennis!!!!!

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Scoutcrafter, you're having more fun than anyone I know. The tools from Australia are amazing; it's time to check ticket prices and put together a tour of John's father's old shop, and of the flea markets in Australia.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I wonder if Australia has Flea Markets like we do? It would be great to see!

[@tonylenge424]

Not sure if you are a machinist by trade but your skills are very good. Beautiful hammer and such a nice gift from your Australian viewer. Thanks for the video.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Tony! Thanks so much!

[@wayneshanks9005]

Beautiful Scout that was nice of him

[@Erinnem]

I hope a Stanley exec watched this video and makes a Scoutcrafter hammer after it John you kick ass and it’s because of you I started in on restorations and future builds for myself I only wish I knew what you do

[@ScoutCrafter]

Erin- You are going to be shocked at how fast you get good at this hobby! It's so much fun and very rewarding!! Thanks so much!

[@artsietopology]

That hammer came out as a real jewel. Years ago a hardware store went out of business where I lived. It was one of those places that had everything and some old timers who knew everything. I bought a couple of kerosene road flares. Remember those round things with a large wick that would be set out when part of a road got washed out? I've still got them. When one of those stores goes out, they are real gold mines. - Kathie

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL Kathie! I have one right next to the chair I am sitting in! It's RED and never been used! Truckers used to be required to carry them at one time...

[@barthanes1]

Are you sure they were saying flat?

[@weshopkins9847]

You did not show us not fair but I like it

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

What was the music? its a cover of something familier.

[@ScoutCrafter]

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[@johnspencer1145]

Awesome hammer 👍🏻great work

[@drstrangefart]

I don't think I've ever heard you that excited about anything. You been getting into the cough syrup again?

[@ScoutCrafter]

LMAO!

[@promildprofessional8637]

just like japanese hammer..

[@planejet42]

Great job as always! You're quickly becoming my favorite KZbinr.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hi Scout, well done on the hammer. I have never seen a Stanley handle look that good. All those handles look like Stanley and the one you made into the hammer is for a chisel. I love watching your maneuvering on that little lathe it’s almost like watching CNC. 😂😂😂😂 It’s funny how you get so used to your own tools that you don’t realise they are unique to your country and other places may have never seen them. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Stuart! You are so right! Australia used to have a large manufacturing base of high quality tools like Sidchrome! Unfortunately the powers that be went with globalization so it was impossible for those great companies to stay in business... =) Thanks!!!!!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

ScoutCrafter. To right Scout but it’s no different to the US & UK. So many high quality manufacturers gone ☹️

[@fatal-sf7rh]

Mish mosh Monday-wishy washy wednesday-fun facts friday....keep it going!😆

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL! Soon it's Sleep in Sunday! =D

[@lotsabirds]

I caught that file reference! LOL!!

He must have been very abrasive when younger.

[@lotsabirds]

@ I'm certain he had Sandy hair!

[@DesmondSunflower]

Do you have a method for restoring plastic power tool housings? If so I'd love to see a video of that - thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi James! Those are tough! Especially the old Craftsman Black housings! Once they get banged up they look terrible! =) Thanks James!!!!!!

[@davidparker3346]

i use the buffer to polish plastic, you have use a very loose sewn wheel. It's made for soft materials.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi David! Absolutely! Most people don't know that as the soft wheels are used mainly for jewelry, plastic and other easily scratched items... =) Thanks!

[@ArmandoLoni]

Beautiful!! John - how easy was it to tap into the plastic handle?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Armando! Plastic is a dream to tap! That type of acetate is very easy to machine as long as you don't build up heat! =)

[@adude7050]

Was drinking my dinner coffee when you made that file comment shame on you.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL- Sorry Abe, even my GF got a laugh out of that!

[@jeffmoss26]

amazing!

[@brucewayne011]

Fantastic as always. Very nice work. Also I am from Tasmania so nice to see a fellow Tasmanian tools. 👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Bruce! I heard those awesome TITAN tool handles were made in Tasmania! Great stuff! Thanks!

[@badgergearcompound738]

Wicked hammer!! Cheers

[@borilopez8581]

Luv it thank u for share

[@jmegown52302]

Over 16k subscribers!

[@cindiberg7718]

Hope you wore your ear protection while using your machines

[@ScoutCrafter]

=) Actually I did for that darn loud belt sander! Works great!!!!! The rest of the tools are quiet..=)

[@E-Glide]

Nice job, Scout!

[@piotr0704]

Beautiful hammer

[@TheDomanominus]

its so beautyful

[@SachsVDE]

Yeahae !

[@357magdad]

Nice hammer ya flat bastard! LOL I really liked the way you filmed and edited the work you did on the lathe!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LMAO! =D Thanks N!

[@tonylenge424]

Very funny, you flat bastard! Lol