Tool Time at The Repair Shop! | Part One

[@BaconGames76]

I actually sent David a message about pinpointing the date on his Stanley transitional plane on Instagram and he was incredibly gracious and kind in response. But I thought for posterity I'll post it here as well. Based on what David is able to show, we can use Roger K. Smith's Transitional Plane Type Study to deduce its approximate age. Having a lateral adjuster, no "Bailey" label in the metal casting, and flat style "Stanley Rule & Level CO" trademark on the front means his plane was made from 1886 to 1904. To narrow it down further requires looking at the shape of the lateral adjuster bar and the presence of patent dates stamped on the depth adjuster wheel. Those should confirm whether it's a Type 9, 10, or 11. I did my own dive into this when I restored a Stanley transitional plane I grabbed for a song at a flea market. Thought it would be interesting to pass along. Thanks again Dom!

[@deekthefirst]

I just love watching the repair shop❤️ you guys are my happy place!! I totally love that you guys (like me) are so passionate about certain tools that you use, thank you Dom and thank you guys 👍❤️❤️

[@hurk130]

Dom, you need a part 2 to this video! Brilliant!

[@TikiJsLounge]

I just found your channel today. Thank you for bridging the gap between waiting for uploads of The Repair Shop, Dom! I'm a multi media artist, ceramicist, and photographer. Some of these tools are in my own studio, so I know the feeling of a favorite tool in my hand! Please thank Kirsten for turning me on to Tiranti! I have found the website and plan to get into a bit of trouble there in the near future! The wait for shipping to the U.S. is going to be excruciating, but luckily I live on the southeast coast, so it will be just a skip across the pond! Thanks again for your informative show! I love watching your repairs, as my Dad was a mechanic and an engineer and your repairs remind me a lot of him. If he were still here, I know he would be as hooked on The Repair Shop as I am! Keep being awesome, Dom and The Repair Shop Crew! Hugs to all! ~Jeannie

[@MAMDAVEM]

Great Video Dom, you definitly should catch the rest of the experts. I don't know why but the Only Fools and Horses sketch came to mind, the one where Trigger gets a medal for using the same broom for 20 years, it only had 17 new heads and 14 new handles. As a bit of a tool nerd I bought your book for my son in law for Christmas... a budding tool nerd, he will love it.

[@davidpowell3691]

I have that book, my Wife bought it for me last Christmas, I recommend it highly to anybody interested in such things. My favourite tool is a 1950's Henry Milnes lathe, it's a truly wonderful piece of machinery. I still have to figure out how to do screw cutting on it but have made many parts for many things, it's a joy to use.

[@gav2759]

On a forum full of the outlandish and contrived, a video this simple, is a work of near genius. Thanks for posting Dom.

[@Qspecialman]

I have now finished your book Dom, a must for everyone who has an interest in all things practical. All my tools are my favorites, thats why I never ever loan any out. When I did loan tools out as a young boy if they came back, they were usually damaged. If they did return they never felt the same again. Difficult to explain I know. So it's a case..... toucha my tools and I breaka your fingers! IF YOU NEED A TOOL, DO WHAT I DO, GO AND BUY ONE.

[@DominicChineas]

So true!

[@judithburke1539]

I love that outlook. Buy your own tools, so you have it for the next time!

[@ac9110]

Very cool. You work with some super skilled and super nice people Dom. Thanks for filming this, it was very interesting.

[@everestyeti]

How lovely, thanks Dom for getting pulling this together for us.

[@Paula_Shelton]

Kirsten is so lovely. She looks amazing with her hair pulled back. Just love all the conservators!

[@Liam1H]

First, getting to know all the people we love to spend time with even better through hearing about their favorite tool was nothing short of genius. Just brilliant. LOVED THIS! Next up, we have to have a part two. I dearly hope you are able to get to all the specialists at The Repair Shop. While I love seeing the work you are doing on your Porsche, you don't ever need to apologize for a video like this. Also love hearing about how many of these tools belonged to a relative. As a guitar builder, I love it every time a job has me reaching for one of my grandmother's chisels. I know that feeling and nothing could ever take it's place. Love how you always bring out the human element. Brilliant!

[@stephenkayll5241]

As an architectural technician from 1970, my hand drawing tools have the same feel as Brenton's hammer has. Modern CAD has made them redundant but will never be replaced. I love old tools.

[@twells0423]

I am a 65 year old female (from Texas) and my favorite tool is my DeWalt Track Saw. So many things I can accomplish without additional hands. I love watching episodes that Dom is involved in a project. Love the transformations. I only recently found this channel (and subscribed) and The Repair Shop which I have been binge watching! Wish I had half the talent of each of these craftsman. Love it.

[@simon3030able]

My favourite tools are those that were my dad's, bit like David. I have his plane, many files, screwdrivers, planishing hammers, a little bench vice, even his canvas toolbag. Many were from his time in the Fleet Air Arm, WW2, when he worked on secret microwave radar. His wartime tools had a handpainted red and yellow stripe around the handle. I still use his toolbag all the time, its about the size of a loaf of bread, and very robust. His name hand inked on the side...

[@ralphfairhurst9627]

Forty years ago an old boy told me that tools to him were like jewel's are to women but cheaper and more useful.

[@alanclarke4646]

Than both jewels and women?

[@andyc972]

Excellent Dom, great to hear what the experts find most essential, like you I would find this an almost impossible question to answer, as it would depend on the craft involved, and I love them all, perhaps a little too much ! I liked Brenton's answer to the how many hammers question, it's a standing joke in our family - "Just how many Hammers/Planes/Saws/Files/Pliers/Rakes/Hoes etc etc... (take your pick) do you have Dad ?" 😉😁

[@nigelr2000]

My favourite tool was my Philips SBC multimeter but I killed it, one drop too many onto the floor done for the LCD display so I now have a Fluke which is my new favourite tool even though its second hand and about 20 years old it just works so well like my old Philips. Watch your vids all the time Dom, can't wait till I get down the Repairshop again to do another repair

[@redsnappa7837]

Great video Dom, this is just what tool nuts want to know. I especially enjoyed Brenton's contribution: "How many hammers have I got? Or, how many hammers have I told my wife I've got?" Everyone knows the crucial difference between those two numbers😄😆🤣Please catch Susie and Steve next time

[@ellengraham-jp2ph]

This was very interesting. Thank you, Dom!

[@twcmaker]

I love this Dom. Thank you for taking the time to share. Jamie

[@aaronharris5275]

Great idea for the channel and we should all never underestimate the humble hand tool.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@paulsouth3926]

Arha....A Unimat SL lathe, I have one myself. Brilliant little machine made by Emco Company, that model dates from the sixties I think, mine was second hand 40 years ago. Very versatile and really useful for those small fiddly turning jobs, wouldn't be without it!

[@dbentleyto95]

Love Dom. He is so cheerful and conversational. It would be a delight to talk woth him

[@RealBrunoF]

Dom, I’m a retired Purchasing Agent with 25 years of experience working for government agencies. Virtually every maintenance shop has been big fans of SnapOn tools. I had to laugh when I saw your favorite “tool” was a SnapOn tool box. Great minds think w!😊

[@thegentlemanmaker]

😆 love Jason at the end, he cracks me up. Also, now I’m struggling to think which of my tools is favourite!

[@RobertJohnson-gk2gj]

The right tool , for the right job, doing what you love & love what you’re doing.

[@mikeparker3865]

Kirsten can also frost very small cakes at the Keebler bakery. LOL. Great video Dom. It's always nice to see your coworkers behind the scenes.

[@brendawilliams700]

Glad I’m not the only one! I knit and crochet and despite having lots of needles and hooks I always gravitate to the same ones. As Chris says, it becomes an extension of your hand 😊

[@ImolaS3]

My favourite episode so far :) Can;t wait for the other experts. I make furniture, machined metal parts, and jewellery and my favourite tool is a Ligier hand cut rasp - the feel and the curves you can make :) Favourite machine? my milling machine

[@musicmakelightning]

Thanks Dom! You're still our only connection to Repair Shop. But now, after following your channel, dare I say, I don't "need" Repair Shop so much :) Looking forward to your success with the Ranalah business and looking forward to seeing you make your own panels for the Porsche.

[@BillySugger1965]

According to the Handplane Central website, the Stanley No35 plane was manufactured between 1869 and 1942. So it likely wasn’t new when David’s dad had it 😊.

[@bobt3374]

That was excellent I watch all episodes of repair shop multiple times & am so impressed with the tools & quality of the work completed the best program on tv. Well done for that Dom but you also need to show Steve Will & the artistic Painting lady. Take care

[@jonathanratcliffe5714]

My favourite thing is my great grandfather's tool box, now on its 4th generation, it has tools kept in it that went round the world with my Grandfather when he was in the merchant navy, some of my dads and now mine. Hopefully I'll get to pass it down someday. When you hold old tools in your hands I feel like it's like the previous owners are working with you.

[@judithburke1539]

Exactly that! What a comfort it is. It's almost like the knowledge of how to use the tool is in the tool because of how it feels to your hand.

[@gillianmcmurray]

That was wonderful. I'm with Chris Shaw - one of my favourite tools is a bone folder. Sadly mine does not have the same history as his but it's still a great wee tool.

[@timgreen7409]

The variety on your channel is great, stop saying sorry. Smiled all the way through thx

[@stephenrice4554]

I understand your position with choosing favourite tools . I always go for the old cast ones , smooth from use , in a world of mm and inch I have Whitworth , A F , wry necked , etc . Always the perfect fit and repairable . 👍🇬🇧

[@tonyray91]

Nice one Dom please do another with some of the other experts when you can.

[@chrisomahony7166]

Loved Brenton's outro! Great video as usual Dom, giving an insight into so many widely diverse expert's favourite tools. Keep up the great work!

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Well, my Sunday’s complete now. You can’t imagine how much I wanted you to open up that little red chest. Your video got me to wondering about my favorite tool, as well, and I finally decided it was probably my Dad’s old vise, as I use it almost daily for both mechanical and woodworkery.

[@judithburke1539]

It's almost like you are at work with you Dad when you are using it. What would Dad do next?

[@rogerelliott8969]

Hi Dominic, just got your book for my birthday and it's brilliant I've learnt so much about tools I've had for years what a fascinating read, love the repair shop and your KZbin channel 👍

[@Cradley684]

Nice seeing you Guy's, have a nice day all !!!.

[@darrenwheatley4677]

That was awesome! My favourite tool is my claw hammer, my grandparents bought it for my Dad when he started as an apprentice electrician in the 1960s.

[@PaulSmith-rd8yc]

Love listening to this, love the workshop but also loved listening to your book on audible about tools. I fell in love with old tongues since I got into Green Woodworking but to be blind I think I’m the first blind Bodger around I know of and toes make me feel good as I restore them Just gone onto your KZbin clip because I follow a job in Carter Steam Fair and you was there yesterday at the open day which I was gutted because I didn’t get there I’ll admit to my heroes that would’ve been that day

[@richardwhatton1249]

An excellent video Dom and a very interesting range of tools, thank you. Kind regards, Richard.

[@maverick4177]

My new favourite Tool is that American tv presenter 👍🏻

[@peterhofmann8292]

Dom what a super fun series, love these insights into the what the favorite tools are, and the stories behind them.

[@nickh2519]

Outstanding episode, Dom, thanks to you and your colleagues for making it and sharing with us

[@girlindigo8]

I have a pair of Wire Strippers that I've had since college. My absolute favourite tool that I love.

[@sunpointstudio4472]

I can relate to David's Unimat Lathe, I've got the identical machine with many attachments, and must admit it's one of my favorite machine/tools also.

[@clausandersen8469]

I got a Unimat lathe 52 years ago. It has been resting many years, but is now in action again. FANTASTIC little machine.

[@adrianlynch9435]

Hi Dom, the commonist theme throughout this is the tools that are handed down or purchased a while back, which I must say that I agree with. Modern tools just don't seem to have the same feel to them. Before you say about your Ranalah's - they are different in a way but I sure Geoff would say that he prefers his old wheels to your new ones until they had a couple of decades of usage. Ha Ha. Thanks for the video and as a few of the other comments have said I love the little lathe machine. Cheers.

[@martinhaskell376]

Classic! Brenton is very funny! 🤣

[@DominicChineas]

Don’t let him hear you say that haha

[@robertcallender1645]

It's funny to hear him winding up Dom. It's also good to see Little Dom still putting in an appearance on the shelf!

[@judithbarnett2966]

Loved this. Yes a "part 2", when you've time, would be fun! (& did I mention? I've bought your book for my husband for Christmas!! 😂)

[@paulphillips675]

My grandfather was a horologist and I now have his watchmakers lathe and small bench top lathe, which I treasure after many hours looking over his shoulder as a youngster, sadly I don’t have his skills to put them to good use! Anyway, I have often told apprentices and others that you have to look after ur tools because you develop a “feel” for them which makes them easier to work with. You can tell from the looks you get in response if the person has any experience of hand tools, but even using something as simple as a your own screwdriver is more comfortable than a borrowed one!

[@philhawley1219]

Using someone else's tools is like wearing someone else's boots. Never the same.

[@liannebedard5521]

Dom, this is great. My dad was the tool guy you called when things had…gone south…

[@paulcousins1168]

I served my apprenticeship as a coppersmith andmy hammers were made by the blacksmith plemishing hammers are of different weights ranging from quarter pound up to 4 pound ball curved and flat faces with hickory handles. They are matched to your body waight. I have had mine for over 55 years .

[@hughtempleton8640]

Thank you Dom for sharing this amazing video with us all . The repair shop is my favourite show , you are all amazing 👏 ❤

[@garrymatthews4430]

Dom this must lead into at least another book. Have read the first and its great more please. A great video and some amazing interviews !!!!

[@rayclark44]

Thanks Dom that was so interesting maybe you'll catch up with some other repair shop guys. I'm a retired hammer man and started my panel beating apprenticeship in 1969 at Northwest kent College. I still have my original planishing hammer. Take care & stay safe Dom 👍🇬🇧🍀

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

I really love Brenton's shirts, such lovely fabric - great taste!

[@KyushaStyleTuning]

What an excellent interesting video. I agree my favourite tool changes from job to job. I do still have my original socket set that was purchased for me when I was a boy and I use that pretty much every day. 😎👍🛠

[@hotoilhands]

Great video Dom. Fun to see some of the folks from the show share their favourite tools with us.

[@davidmanning8329]

Really fun episode Dom, thanks! I do really want to hear what Will's, Steve's and Sonaz,'s favourite tools are! We need another episode, I think 😎

[@DominicChineas]

I’ll start working on part 2 this week!

[@philiplimerick2794]

I have the same hammer as Brenton. I have had it for decades. I use it so much for so many different things. I model railways. It turned out to be the perfect tool for hammering in small track pins. I think it would be capable of sawing, planeing and painting with..Just needs a little modification.

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Dom, Thank you for a wonderful video, it's good to see everyone, Thanks All the best Brian 😃

[@453421abcdefg12345]

A really interesting video, and nice to see there are others out there that have the same passion for tools that I have, it does make me think about which is my "go to" favourite tool, and of course Dominic you have identified that as the tool that get you out of trouble at the time, but I suppose there are favourite tools for each discipline, so for me, there are many, many thanks for posting this excellent video! It almost makes me wish I was back in Kent, then I read the news! Chris B.

[@rogerbond7811]

The tool I would be most upset to loose is a pair of Linstrom piano wire cutters, my most used tool a 5/16 deep reach 1/4 drive snap-on socket. Boeing still build aircraft with unified bolts, 5/16 AF for a 10-32 bolt.

[@drtrustrum]

Excellent Dom. Thank you and would love to see more of the other experts.

[@spiffer27]

Excellent video Dom. Please can we have more of these? I'm with you on the favourites though. I couldn't pick a favourite. Maybe a to 10.

[@paulg3336]

Unless you put the hacksaw blade in backwards. When I was an apprentice , I had the pleasure of watching a manager from head office using a hacksaw with the blade in the wrong way. Poor thing couldn't understand why the piece of brass he was cutting was so resistant to his efforts with the saw.

[@judithburke1539]

That's a real shake my head moment right there.

[@paddrivers]

Really enjoyed that Dom. I have literally thousands of tools some old some new some good some bad ,my favourites however are the ones I've made myself for a particular job usually a "one off"😎

[@michaelpalmer4013]

I agree, it's great to see someone else who appreciates the importance of good tools. I found (like you?) -that some tools simply couldn't do the job due to poor design, or an appropriate tool didn't exist so I too made my own tools, including a set of miniature wood carving chisels that are still in daily use.

[@tomjoseph1444]

The "transitional" plane actually came out after Stanley came out with the steel plane. They went back to use wood soles for a short time just to help win over the old timers.

[@bobingram6912]

What a great idea, hope there's more???

[@Zeno_Evil]

Good start of a new series dedicated to tools. ie: most expensive / oldest / best find / most sentimental / history / etc, etc, etc.

[@trampsovercoat8372]

Fascinating video, thanks

[@rogerdavis5914]

God I love Sundays thank you Dom fascinating to see the artisans describing their favourite tool, I would have thought for you your welder would have been near the top. Keep it up mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MsTimmy1987]

Love this video - thank you so much!

[@DominicChineas]

Glad to hear it! Thank you

[@fdort3971]

@DominicChineas this was fun! I watched part one and two. I really like the sticker on your tool box...did you make it? I love the saying one of the gents said..."old is gold!" He is sooo right! They just don't make tools like they used to. I'm currently restoring a hand plane I inherited from hubby's uncle.

[@ephronx]

I love the Unimat. Was lucky enough to get my paws on a single owner (from the 70's) Unimat SL with milll, drill post, fret and saber saw ... and even the table saw

[@peterpedroza6683]

Brilliant video Dom, really really interesting. Thanks for posting it.

[@miguelpaixao1317]

Very good episode. Thanks Dominic.

[@tomfeller6707]

The Rule and Level No 35 transitional plane is wonderful tool. The wooden sole is a joy.

[@carlstevens3850]

That was great. Got me thinking what do I use every day non stop or what’s my favourite. Every day, Sealy premier quick change knife. Favourite it’s my late grandfathers brass back tenon saw, wg wyzack and son. It’s in the workshop so can’t check the spelling in the maker 😂

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Dom, Interesting show... I have to go with David's mini lathe, I have several of them and they are great... Take care. Paul,,

[@pyzikscott]

Wonderful variety. Bravo!

[@Neenerella333]

I do loads of home repair of all sorts. I do have a couple fancy machines, but the thing I reach for in the most varied instances is my small steel awl. Repairing thick fabric, shoes, cleaning, beadwork.

[@ChrisMurley]

This is really the content I signed up for. Brilliant and fascinating Dom. thanks.

[@patrickhostler5939]

Brilliant… simply brilliant and fascinating film❤

[@more.power.]

I just opened the first page on your new book "Tools" thanks to Amazon. It has not made my bookshelf yet as I pick it up every day. A masterpiece for all those who build, repair or love working with their hands. Thanks Dom a wonderful episode of behind the scenes of "The Repair Shop" and those that repair the dreams and treasures of so many.

[@JulieWallis1963]

What a Sunday afternoon treat! 🍻 cheers.

[@digitaIgorilla]

Wow, lovely fascinating content from you all and glad you spotted Bourbon Moth plugging your book. I was chuffed to see it on his channel!

[@geraldferguson4740]

Dom just watched Jason at Bourbon Moth Woodworking review your book...my wife bought your book for me for Christmas...love the videos keep them coming

[@whatdoyousaymrwilson]

Always look forward to your videos on a Sunday Dom!

[@carolinecleaveley]

ive had my snap on tool box since i was a youngster but never could afford the tools to go in so most of mine are cheap ones but do the jobs i need them for.

[@billmoffet1443]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@deblane401]

Stanley 35 smoothing plane (transitional) offered 1869 - 1942. 9" long with a 2 " cutter.

[@johngoddard2270]

Brilliant video Dom, love it. We need part 2.

[@charlescoulson]

I share your passion for tools and like you I dont think I have a favourite as I have(according to my wife) just about any tool that is made.. Probably true but like you I do suspect my favourite is a hammer. Which hammer, I find it difficult to choose but again if pressed a small engineering hammer (ball pane shape). Good for exploring problems, but if I need a bigger one there are several in reserve.

[@TheYogi10]

Excellent discussion, keep them coming!

[@stevepickering5866]

Dom, I have the exact same Snap-On toolbox, which also goes everywhere with me, I have an old MoD Land Rover so it comes with me, just in case, but other than that it has one of everything I might need to make sure I can make running repairs wherever I might be, I love it…but my favourite tool has to be my Leatherman, because of its versatility and it’s been all over the World with me too ! Now, about this Spitfire Ranalah, can I buy it from you, I need one in my life ?

[@DominicChineas]

Haha I also have a leatherman in my van at all times!! Good choice! The snap on box will be a permanent part of the camper