Fall CAMA Show and Acquisitions. Modified Craftsman Screwdrivers. Mercedes Benz Wrench!

[@devinteske]

6:21 I only recently caught this addiction this year and in the past few months have spent thousands at salvage. I blame the knowledge and resources to restore old items to new or sometimes better-than-new condition. The sense of satisfaction and lasting high that comes from restoring a tool that you could never have had a chance to own (either because it predates your time on this planet or due to cost) is like no other that I have ever experienced. One can simply walk into a shop full of things that were hard won and scrounged, then brought back to life is the only thing one needs to persist.

[@jackof1]

Wow that Benz wrench is amazing

[@ToolsandTime]

Nice finds ScoutCrafter! You had me rolling with laughter that you only lasted 5 seconds before buying a tool! That dimple modification in the Craftsman screwdriver is clever-thanks for showing us the lathe work on that.

[@edwardmartin3069]

Looks like you had a great time at the tool show. I admit that I am surprised that you didn't pick up at least one skein of rope off that pile on the tarp. I do admire your strength of spirit and restraint in the face of so many old tools at such reasonable prices. I was so happy to see you pick up a hammer and punch to fix the Mercedes wrench instead of using the grinder or file. Many of these little dings can be moved back into place without taking off any material. Looking forward to the restoration of the Estwing Hammer. The metal handle is much more appropriate for use in a finishing hammer than the heavier framing hammer.

[@drivesalot0063]

Sometimes you just can't leave a decent buy on a good tool go. Each of the tools you bought were great. So happy you didn't leave the V block. Very good grab! That was a really cool idea about modifying the screwdrivers. I would mind see each of the tools finished. More information about the strobe would be welcome. Great show. Thanks very much! 👍

[@davidstansbury3204]

The reason it’s harder to kick the tool habit is because it not illegal. At least that’s what I tell myself. Anyway another great video. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

[@williamlouis5011]

Mutiny on the Bounty, one of my favorite movies!

[@ScoutCrafter]

With Marlon Brando?

[@rawbacon]

The hammer with the tubular steel handle is pretty cool.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! I can't find another example on eBay.. Unusual

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Great episode! I love the mods on the screwdrivers and the footage of the show. The Mercedes wrench was definitely very interesting. Thanks again and see you Wednesday.

[@thenkgarage]

Nice job on the screwdrivers! They look better than factory! Also the Mercedes wrench is Awesome!

[@kgarba9253]

Estwing hammer looks like it was never swung! Looks like an old school Benz wrench. When I was a kid seeing a Mercedes Benz was kind of special. Now they’re just regular traffic (most NA market models made is USA or Mexico)

[@waynescholl2454]

I keep telling myself the same thing... "I'm done buying general tools, look for the odd or unusual tool." Then, I come home with a literal trunk full of antique, and American made tools. 😄

[@Ricopolico]

Scout, I'm surprised you didn't say, "You call that a pair of scissors, THIS is a pair of scissors".

[@metalwork.]

Can't have enough tools. What a pleasure to build or repair when you have the proper equipment.🇺🇲

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Great video Scout and thanks for taking us along. I recently uploaded a video of the Queanbeyan swap meet here in Australia. I would like to see that Plumb hammer with the chrome handle restored. Cheers mate, Stu. 🇦🇺

[@davidpeterson5186]

Being a Tooloholic does not take years off your life as other forms of addiction. So enjoy your hobby!

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Ah!! I'm kicking myself now! I was planning on going, but didn't. First 5 seconds of the CAMA footage revealed the 1 last (yeah, right) tool I've given myself permission to buy. I love what you did to the screw driver handles and that wrench is very cool!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Zagray this Saturday/Sunday- Colchester Ct. Always a nice show...

[@madamecampsalot6384]

@@ScoutCrafter Thanks, good to know!

[@toolscouter]

I am jealous! That look like a wonderful show and you got some neat stuff. Love that Estwing Thanks for sharing with us all and have a good one.

[@13thworker45]

Great show, you know you have quality tool shows. Here in California the flea market is about the best you get. The screw driver , I was thinking the same. I always carried the shorter one in my shirt pocket. I used it almost daily in the boom truck. Nice trick with the wrench . There’s nothing wrong with an extra beer, sandwich or tool! Looking forward to the restoration of the jack. Thank You

[@PantherCityEDC]

Another great show John, as a knife enthusiast I fully understand your addiction , I call it "feeding the beast". Thanks for sharing.

[@JourneymanRandy]

Dimpled screw driver is a great idea.

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Always enjoy the stroll! Thanks

[@tomdale1313]

always on time with the goods every time, thxs for sharing...

[@TheKidFromYTown]

Thanks for taking us around the tool show. Nice job on the screwdriver handles too. When I seen your balls of steel 🤣 I thought about the comedy movie Head Office (1985 - Eddie Albert, Judge Reinhold). The Mercedes Benz wrench is cool. Now, I have to get a bronze hammer. Picked up another good tip on fixing those little deformations. Thank you and seeya Wednesday.

[@troyb1733]

I saw so many tools,and cool stuff I would had to drive my truck around to put it all in.

[@jimronchetto8592]

John, that Mercedes wrench is a beauty! It's a good thing I didn't go to that show/sale. I'd need a bigger truck!

[@alexkay1874]

John your not buying tools you are preserving the past like the Smithsonian . Keep up the good work .

[@scotthowell8083]

Great show John! I love the Craftsman screwdriver modification. That Mercedes wrench is really nice. I know tools from vintage European cars can sometimes command a nice price, I picked up a couple old BMW wrenches for a dollar at Zagray last spring.

[@rdmeenach]

All that work to set up those great displays…..and so sparsely attended!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Friday’s are always light but Saturday’s are booming! 😃👍

[@BudBush]

Liked the cupping of the little Craftsman screwdrivers on the lathe. Would like to see the hammers cleaned up. I have a large assortment of claw hammers but must admit the little guys, like that Estwing 12 ouncer are my favorite users. Good video John.

[@beerdrinker6452]

The Mercedes Benz wrench is very nice. Last Saturday I left a v block at the flea market because I did not know what it was. Maybe she will still have it this Saturday. At 6:12 you left behind a license plate that read RD KING. Great video. Thank you.

[@ScoutCrafter]

It was a bit pricy but thought of my buddy 805ROADKING! =D

[@stevenwitt4028]

Great video 👍 Tool addiction has no cure😂Especially when they have those $1&$5 dollar 💵 tables😂😂😂. CAMA Show video was great to see. Looks like there was some fantastic deals there. That toolbox 🧰 did look pretty nice. I see that they had some good deals on some pretty good size vises there. Those hammers 🔨 are pretty cool you got , they will make a great video for the show 👍. You got a great buy on that v-block, great addition for the shop. I like that mini hand drill ,pretty cool👍. Great job with mod on the Craftsman screwdrivers 🪛👍 . They look like they were done at the factory 🏭,again great job! That Mercedes Benz wrench 🔧 looks fantastic! Great information and demonstration on how to get the deformation out of the jaw of wrench using punches 👍. Pretty cool to see that side caliber also. Great shot of Old Glory 🇺🇸 flying in the breeze. Well again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Wednesday. 😃👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Steven! 😃👍

[@larrydemaar409]

I really like the Craftsman screwdrivers with the pocket clip, very handy. That dimple is handy, also. Beautiful wrench and repair.

[@richardross7219]

Good video. An addiction to tools is not a bad thing. I picked up an old Bolens tractor today. Zagray is next weekend. Good Luck, Rick

[@ScoutCrafter]

Holy Cow! A Bolens! Wow! See you Saturday Rick!

[@leehunter1967]

That rope had me drooling 🤤

[@ScoutCrafter]

Lee- Me too! Only problem is UV and Rope don't get along so when I see rope (especially nylon) at outdoor venues I usually pass not knowing how many hours they spent in the sun. =D

[@jeffreykindron7162]

Good tip on repairing the dings on the wrench. I used that same technique repairing aluminum molds at my work. I would place a brass scraper flat against the damaged area and then strike it with a hammer. I would then polish the area. My company put a lot of trust in me as these molds cost between $150, 000 and $200, 000. Each .

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wow! When those molds cost that much the pressure must be tremendous! =D

[@jeffreykindron7162]

@@ScoutCrafter sadly, that production line was shutdown about 5 years ago.😪 I spent 20 years of my career there.

[@jdive12]

Let the “lure of the tool” win once in a while. That’s what makes life more interesting!😊

[@sparkyx0]

Looking forward to the strobe video

[@JimBobZee]

(6:31), Hello, my name is JIm and I am a Toolaholic.

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey John, I knew as soon as I saw it I knew that you were going to grab that V-block. I would of grabber it too. Good idea on turning the end of the screw driver down. I know what I'm going to be doing soon. Later

[@michaellindsay8934]

Great tool haul. I don't believe I would ever stop buying tools. My Mom always said surround yourself with the things you love. Great show John

[@tombob671]

John I remember back in 1957 Plumb was the go to hatchets 🪓 for scouting

[@ScoutCrafter]

Plumb were always high quality and their heads stayed tight. They were the official supplier for the Boy Scouts so we all loved them. Now they are becoming more and more collectible. 😃👍

[@waynescholl2454]

Last year I went out West to see my brother. He had a bunch of tools in a back shed that my grandfather had collected. I found an old double bit Plumb in that stash. My brother could not understand why I was so elated... 😂

[@rollerbald]

What an interesting wrench - never seen one like that before. I want to see the stroboscope restoration.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wednesday!

[@Dardrum]

Every single tool you picked up I like, I saw the V block on the table and told myself John better pick that up lol. The two hammers are great, and the the Mercedes wrench is a classic. Good hunting Sir.

[@williamcarroll3807]

The screwdriver modification and lathe walk-through were on point. I am very interested in procuring a lathe for the job, it is such a useful tool, yet the variation in size and cost is daunting.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bill- buying a lathe is so hard because they are pricy new and old ones can be worn or in rough shape. It’s daunting at best! 😂👍

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

This is very good post, there was a lot of good stuff at that show., Cheers !

[@Rusty_ok]

For a guy that quite buying tools you got a pretty nice assortment of tools.

[@TomGunnTools]

John, you need an intervention so you can dry out, you are continually falling off the wagon! You’re on a real bender! lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tom- You’re lucky you’re in recovery! 😂👍

[@saigaking]

I have the same wrench but it’s the size of your finger it’s tiny nice to see the larger ones great steel amazing show John god bless take care 🇺🇸🇳🇿🦅👼⚒️🗡️47

[@bigpete4227]

That's a big slick at 2:53. I need to buy some rope I think. Love to see that egg beater done.

[@ScoutCrafter]

$175-! =D

[@bigpete4227]

@@ScoutCrafter for the slick!? Wow!

[@josaonline09]

Love the Benz wrench

[@Dino_Buk]

Can't Stop, Won't Stop 🪛🪚🔨⚒️⛏️🔩🗜️🪓🔧👨🏻‍🔧

[@bobhart1155]

Lots of very cool scores there, Scout, and I'm looking forward to seeing any of them restored to new. I'm at the age where I shouldn't be buying any more stuff, but, like you, I can't seem to totally break the "acquisition addiction." Working on it though, lol. Thanks for another great video!

[@johnfix1]

Hard to pass up any of those items. I understand. Love the Mercedes wrench. I recently made my first batch of 50-50 mineral oil and vasoline and with my luck I knocked it over and did not notice it so most of it poured over my workbench onto the floor. Making another batch now😂

[@ScoutCrafter]

John- I bet your floor is nice and shiny now! =D

[@peterw2845]

Hi scout, a few days ago I came across a channel called “Ken Hawley collection trust” the older videos on the channel you might find interesting , one about auger making from 4 years ago is good ( why old tools cost so much compared to now ) . Great show as always. Thanks !

[@StephenSingleton-om8oe]

Was it footprint tools in Sheffield UK, good video

[@peterw2845]

@@StephenSingleton-om8oe yeah there’s a few others too which are pretty good , just have to search through

[@liveoak4124]

Second that, really is a great series on the last years of a great tool making center

[@peterw2845]

@@StephenSingleton-om8oe yes , that’s the one

[@peterw2845]

@@liveoak4124 it is marvelous how they use their many years of acquired skills to do the tasks by eye and the “feel”

[@jackthompson2132]

You found some good stuff John. Just throw everything in a box and grab and that’s what I want to see restored first. Thank You for videoing the show and sharing it with us.

[@geraldschrader8511]

Thanks for the video - great stuff! Would love to see both of those hammers you got done up nicely.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Can't wait to see the strobe light

[@ScoutCrafter]

Larry Tomorrow! 😃👍

[@timeflysintheshop]

Interesting stuff! Thanks for taking us along!

[@gerard_3864]

Estwing hammer restoration next please, I have an old one that's all rounded and in some state.

[@devinteske]

9:02 those look like fabric shears for a tailor, what a find! 9:54 I found a cure for the smell! Hydrogen peroxide. From my tests, I took a screwdriver that barely smelled, left it outside for 2 weeks, then it really smelled (as the CAB breaks down under moisture and warmth), then soaked it in 3% for 2 days and the smell was almost completely gone. If you use 12%, the smell is gone in hours. You may have to dump and cycle the peroxide as the stink floats to the top. Wipe down everything before putting it back in if two baths are needed. It’s a bacteria that causes the stench by consuming the cellulose leaving butyric acid in its wake. Any biocide will work but fresh hydrogen peroxide is gentle and won’t hurt the paints.

[@larrynelson734]

Hi John. Love those tool shows. I think I wouldn't be able to contain myself at one of those shows. So many interesting things to look at. 😮.great video. 👍👍❤🤠...

[@GuntersGarage]

Man I could use a good flea market visit. That looked like a great time. You sure picked up a plethora of stuff!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Jacktown Oct 19-20th

[@GuntersGarage]

@@ScoutCrafter I know magdad mentioned it to me, I'll be away that weekend. Gonna have to wait till the winter one 😔

[@357magdad]

Looks like you had good weather for the show! I like the Craftsman screwdriver handle mod!👍

[@josaonline09]

5 seconds in…awesome!

[@arielon13]

i thought it was motivation, now it results to be addiction. im not changing anyway. cool tool sales you have in the US!

[@sebglayburg5163]

Hey, great, John, after all these years, you finally bought a hammer (or two)... 😏

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL

[@devinteske]

13:54 😂 when you brought those out, that’s the first thing that came to mind, Bao Ding (Chinese hand exercise) balls. Though clearly those are ball bearings because they don’t chime and, being solid, are probably much heavier than Bao Ding balls.

[@zaphodbeetlepox6627]

Nice MB wrench!

[@andyc972]

Thanks John, it was great to accompany you round the show, there was a lot of nice stuff there, I.particularly liked the large mallet/maul sometimes referred to as a Beetle ! Great lathe work on those screwdivers, I cnn imagine how much that improves the feel of the screwdriver in use ! I have the Starrett scriber you showed with the reversible point, but I don't know what that sharpened hook was for ? I have a small drill just like that one, it's in a tote I made along with a set of other small tools for the children to use - gotta start 'em young !

[@Vishvamurti]

It is better to spend money on tools than on vices!

[@joeschulz7997]

Good video, John. Im sorry I missed you. I had a great time and some good, inexpensive pick-ups myself. As a junk alcoholic I certainly get my fix at shows like CAMA.😂

[@ScoutCrafter]

Joe- Zagray on Saturday! You will love it!

[@prasadvn524]

It is a nice tool haul.

[@kathieharine5982]

Great wrench.

[@devinteske]

I’ve been looking at houses in Connecticut. I am absolutely floored! For what I pay in San Francisco, I could have an estate on multiple acres. Not to mention the access to tools on the East that you just don’t have out here.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I spent a lot of time in California, even had an apartment in Santa Monica. That was back in 84 and even then I thought the State was crazy! Being from NY that's saying a lot! You got to leave there. It's only a matter of time before the hammer drops!

[@57WillysCJ]

I will sit back and watch you fix them all up. That level and grade finder at 3:13 is spectacular and the price reflects it. You went by all of that rope and didn't buy? Wow amazing control.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Philip- I only buy manilla rope at outdoor markets, the UV is really bad for many nylon ropes and we have no idea how long they have been out there!

[@brianlittle3452]

Paint Covered Craftsman Screwdriver: Try one of the Top O Towels on that paint covered Craftsman screwdriver handle. I had success using the Top O Towels to remove paint from a screwdriver that I had.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Brian! I will try it!!!!!

[@GWP323]

John, I didn't have a good time Friday. *harumph!* When you met up with me the second time I had been there for at least 2 hours and I was still in that first freakin' row! lol The guy at the end was the end for me I think. I hit that $1 table hard (20 items) and I got some stuff off the $5 table. Then I paid up for a few things. Two Stanley spoke shaves (a No. 52 and a No. 151R) AND that Stanley #700 vise. I was going to go back Sunday because I didn't actually go around the entire place, but I would have bought more stuff! My name is George and I have a problem. Tools-my drug of choice. lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

George- My GF was upset she missed you. I have to laugh because you don't miss a beat! Every table you go over with a fine tooth comb! =D

[@GWP323]

@@ScoutCrafter I'm sorry to have missed her too. From that $1 table I found a Bondhus 3/16" x 8" ball end screwdriver that I really could have used last week at work. Now I'm on evil-bay trying to find an entire screwdriver set. Bill from A.T.T.I.C. said "Our Fall meeting and tool swap will be at Collinsville, at the Canton History Museum parking lot, 11 Front Street, Canton, CT 06019 on October 5. Member set-up at 7 a.m." He's been trying to get me to join being I am "one of his best customers". It's almost an hour and a half drive but I would really like to go. Collinsville was the home of the Collins Company (axes etc).

[@terryrogers1025]

Toolaholic I believe would fit the bill for the situation, and I’m here to tell you, you are in good company, just sayin, there are a number of them on You Tube, and I watch a number of them. Thanks for the tour of the show, found it interesting. Thanks for the video, enjoyed watching a fellow toolaholic in action.

[@lotsatrains]

Great show and some good picks 👍

[@stephendoherty1275]

YES! Those concave dimples were Fantastic! Huge mistake for taking them out of their design...

[@6atlantis]

My only issue with the concave area is if you need to use your palm for some torque, it will hurt more. Maybe keep one with concave dimple and one without. Nice vid!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes, but this small shafted screwdriver should never see that kind of force, I have had mine for many years and most times it's used for light duty applications. =D

[@alexstools]

Hey buddy, the Mercedes Benz wrench is actually a classic English design: Lucas Girder! I think they had quite a few of parts for them made in Germany to meet demands. This one appears to be made by the German company Steinadler. I do see them occasionally. I really enjoyed the show footage, that you!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Alex! I’m sure that wrench is more popular on your side. 😃👍

[@timeflysintheshop]

No medication for the tool addiction! 😂😊😂😊😂😊😂

[@setdown2]

For not buying tools anymore you better bring a bigger tool bag with you for no more tool buying tool you come across…Kent very nice place …going back soon…hopefully…🖖

[@CRIS.V1891]

Yes we know Scout the addiction is real, but don't be sad your not the only addict around here. 😉😆

[@Clarkson350]

Envious of the scissors!

[@ScoutCrafter]

That was a great price! =D

[@devinteske]

14:50 another way to use them is for taking measurements of features close to an edge for how far away they are from that edge

[@rok1341]

WC FIelds used large ball bearings in his cocktails because lce would water down his drink

[@WinkenBlinkenAndNod]

He didn't like water because of what fish do in it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

WC Fields was fantastic... I never understood him when I was young but so appreciate him now.

[@Reggyontheroad]

Gotcha boom

[@devinteske]

15:29 357Magdad just found a Starrett 559 pocket screwdriver. I looked it up in my 1961 catalog (No 27) and the Starrett 70AX pocket scribe inserts will work in the 559 pocket screwdriver (interchangeable). I bet if magdad or you is willing to part with either, then one of you will have the ability to interchange the bits between the 70 and 559. Would at least be interesting to see

[@paulsworkshop4179]

I love that wrench. Good thing you stopped buying tools

[@EuphJL]

Mike the fireman’s $10.00 table right next to your dibbler?? Was that a Stanley number one odd jobs?? They are worth a fortune!!

[@kitmaira]

Probably a good thing this is too far from me. I have a weakness for machinist’s tools. Those v blocks are much more useful as a matched pair. The hole through the middle holds the pair together. The 411 Fall Yard Sale is just starting here in Tennessee. I’m still buying tools.

[@ironhead65]

@2:33 I would have loved to get that raw hide hammer!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! That guy is a nice guy and has great tools but he knows what stuff goes for and that Rawhide hammer wasn't cheap! =D

[@ironhead65]

@@ScoutCrafter dang! I'm full on the hunt since you suggested we get one. I've used the light weight version for smithing, but sobering like the split one you restored would be nice, with the extra weight!

[@mikeduggan9454]

My name is mike and I am a recovering tool addick, its been 12 weeks since my last purchase. ScoutCrafter it looks like you went on a bender, You may need a detox.

[@kimbishop4734]

You want to know what I think? I think I could go broke at a show like that 😊.

[@klepper00]

That AF transformer was still there yesterday afternoon .

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes- They are plentiful on eBay and not too expensive. The Lionel ZW's run pretty high... =D

[@ko2fjb]

Very nice wrench, you can see the quality in the material and workmanship. Hopefully you clean up those 2 hammers soon. Didn't you do a strobe light at one time?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Fred- I hope you can tune in Wednesday! =D

[@ko2fjb]

I'll be there

[@johnroberts7280]

I thought you might pick up the v block John.