Gray B654 Long Needle Nose Plier Restoration- Bluing Introduction and Prayer Cards

[@wyattoneable]

Dealing with death is always a sad time. It's a great time to remember the good times too. I liked the bluing process.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wyatt- This strikes home even more with you having just lost your dad. All the best-

[@rickolson9011]

About every other month we’re at a funeral. Since we moved back west from East Rochester,NY I don’t remember a wake. I also keep the cards ,but not all in one place, they began to bust the seams on my daily missal. Peace be it’s you and your friend’s family! Love them “plarrs”😅”

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Sorry for your loss Mr. John

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Thanks for sharing that wise suggestion on the funeral cards. It's tough when it seems like the only time you get together is for funerals. The last one I attended, my cousins and sisters were noticing how we're the old ones now.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! Isn’t that so true.

[@prasadvn524]

Nice video.The tip of dragging a flap disc really works well.Thank you

[@805ROADKING]

Congrats on the 30K Bud!! Welcome to the Club!! I'm definitely saving the Mass Card from your Funeral!!☻

[@wireworks616]

The needle nose looks great. I keep all funeral cards in my Bible.

[@beerdrinker6452]

You are not a tool guy. You are an artist, a teacher, and a philosopher. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the bluing demo. That looks so simple I might be able to handle it. Great video. What kind of maniac does not collect funeral cards!

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂👍

[@chadhilk]

30,000!!!! Yippeeee!!! Congratulations!

[@melkc345]

30K! Wohoo!! I too love needle nose pliers, especially the smaller electronic-style. They are great for electronics and modeling. I should have saved the prayer cards but didn't and I do regret it. Have a great night. Looking forward to Friday's video. Jim

[@deancollins8229]

Another interresting episode , I have never seen a funeral card before .

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dean I’m surprised! They are big here on the coast. 😃👍

[@johnpossum556]

Love the long needle nose pliers, mine from a teen was the Craftsman Pro 8 inch needle nose. I never thought much of added plastic handles until I met these as the 'bump' really helps register the tool correctly in your hand. I hate to tell you the better buy for screw retrieval is to get a pair of foot long stainless steel hemostats. I have been adding various hemostats to my tool kits ever since I got my first one in NEI College of Technology tool kit and they really are a godsend. I bet plenty of people here would love to see you do a shellac how to as well -- It's one of those things I think my father understood better than I do. It must be perfect for the more oily woods, too.

[@matthewhopkins666]

Those pliers came out nice. My Dad passed earlier this month on 6th May he was 93 but honestly it was kind of a shock he was fit as a fiddle right up until about 2 weeks before he died. He would walk into town 3 days a week to do grocery shopping but I think mainly he used that as an excuse to go to the snooker club😁. He quite playing years ago but he liked to meet up with all his buddies in there to have a couple of pints and a natter.

[@ScoutCrafter]

93- He had a great run! God bless him.

[@matthewhopkins666]

@@ScoutCrafter He did and he enjoyed himself.

[@BudBush]

Great job on those pliers and the bluing demonstration. As a muzzleloading enthusiast I've built numerous kit guns and "browned them". The key was to get a smooth even coat. I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. Seems the older you get the more time you spend at those memorials. I always like your everyday memories about things you grew up with in the past. It's what makes your blog stand out from all the others.

[@toolrestoration]

Wow i thought the water coming in was a couple years ago .... time and tools , no bearing lol ,love seeing a nice plier restore these came out so well John !

[@richardmalone1986]

Good advice on funerals, keeping the prayer cards in one place is really a good idea.

[@brianohare4715]

Hey!!! I do some of my best wood carvings with my needle nose pliers!🫠

[@watchfast1]

I am very proud to be one of the 30,000 subscribers. You put out a consistently high quality product full of information. Very inspiring!

[@geobrown9413]

Gray was a family owned tool company up until a few years ago. I started my collection in 1958 and still have them.

[@dorey1985]

That's an interesting fact. I love Gray tools, always what I'm looking for at the flea market and Snapon Canada of course

[@Marcel_Germann]

Several of the good tool manufacturers are family owned companies. Klein, Channellock, Knipex, Wiha...

[@stephendoherty1275]

Great vid! A couple of bluing tips I've learned: 1. Do not use the same contaminated Q-tip or paper towel to dip into the bottle, it will react and weaken the left over fluid. 2. Heat up your tool nice and warm. Not to hot to handle, but very warm for a darker blue. 3. If there are blotches/ to avoid blotching, use steel wool to apply and scrub into the metal. Just rinse first with alcohol to remove oil. Scotch Bright might be better, I've never tried it. 4. Apply 2-3 times for an even color. 5. Heat the tool again when oiling to improve longevity.

[@bobjoncas2814]

..needle nose pliers are a must in every tool box, sorry for your friends loss, keep safe..

[@larrynelson734]

Hi John. Great job on those pliers. That contrast looks great. You are so right about how time passes. My wife passed 9 years ago. And it seems like yesterday. You have a great day. 👍👍❤.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Larry- 9 years goes so fast. When we were kids it seemed like school would never end and now decades fly bye. 😃👍

[@larrynelson734]

@@ScoutCrafter you got that right. 😁..

[@357magdad]

The pliers turned out great! Good luck with that electrical panel!⚡

[@tonylenge424]

Congratulations on 30K subscribers. Can’t believe you don’t have more.

[@Brian-Burke]

I just noticed you hit the 30k sub mark. Nice job and congrats. I'd be interested in seeing what Con-Ed did as well.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

May the Dad of your friend rest in peace 🙏 and the pliers came out great 👍

[@nicknicoletti9778]

Sorry about your friends father. It’s nice to hear he lived a good life. And WOW!! Love the needle nose pliers. I’m a big fan of needle nose pliers myself. And those are gorgeous! Nice restoration.

[@stevenwitt4028]

Great video 👍 Those Collections of channellock pliers look great. You can’t go wrong with a good channellock plier. Those Gray long needle nose pliers you restored turned out Fantastic. I like what you did to the handles. It was great information and demonstration of how to get the bluing to turn out just right on any project you would want to blue. I also like the technique you done to get that edge right around the contour of the plier handles, great job 👍. Hope you can finally get that electrical problem fixed. That can be kinda worrisome. Well again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Friday. Have a great evening. 😄👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Steven they did a great job- I will show on Friday 😃👍

[@carldelawter8900]

Always a learning experience with a SCOUTCRAFTER video. Are we blue? Yes we're blue. Watch this & you be bluing, too. ❤😊

[@Traderjoe]

I save the funeral cards too for the sane reason. It’s surprising sometimes how many decades pass and you lose track

[@east_coast_vintage_tools]

Hey John - Totally forgot I sent these to you! - They Look Amazing Now!!!! - Good Luck with that panel!

[@rawbacon]

Dad (83) came over today, we visited my next door neighbor (88) for a while....Both doing extremely well, funny people that you thought wouldn't be around by this time are still alive and kicking..........Needed two vacuum cords and scored two vacuum cords about 15 minutes ago on The Poor Man's Flea Market......Both cords from the same place

[@ScoutCrafter]

Your very lucky to have Dad around and in good health. When I score a nice vacuum cord I always feel blessed! 😃👍

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks for video, like the pliers the way they turned out. Respect to you on the loss of the father of a friend, never easy.

[@chrisedwards2054]

What a sweetheart of a pair of pliers beautiful job!

[@adude7050]

Attractive set of Grey's they turned out very nice.

[@tombob671]

John back in the mid 50s being an altar boy was an income opportunity. Serving in a Requiem Mass got you an honorarium of 3-5 bucks. I am guessing the priest got 20-25 bucks. Snagging a funeral gig was good money as minimum wage was $1 per hour. Now if the family was poor we would not accept it. You got out of school and most times you got to go to the meal back at the church after the funeral. Your wake example reminded me of this.

[@kevinwilliams563]

Easy money and it got us out of class. Being away from the nuns for an hour during the day was a nice treat. Lol

[@rickolson9011]

Oh boy Tom, you sure rang a bunch of bells for me. Pun intended😅

[@tombob671]

@@rickolson9011 remember the Gregorian Chant " 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎼 MY FATHER CAN PLAY DOMINOES BETTER THAN YOUR FATHER🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶"

[@andyc972]

Those Gray pliers look very stylish now with the blued handles a nice contrast to the polished jaws, great skills with the flap wheel ! I came across some funeral cards, while clearing at my parents home last week, it was nice to see as these were friends and relatives that I was unable to attend at the time. My Grandmother used the funeral card for her daughter, that died in infancy, as her Bible place marker till the day she died !

[@michaeld9731]

Condolences for the loss of your friend's father. It's so sad to lose a family member or close friend. I enjoyed the clean-up of the needle nose pliers--another great job and also a nice tutorial on cold blueing. Oxpho Blue really does work well, especially when one takes the time to clean the metal really well.

[@larrydemaar409]

Nice work with the needle nose pliers, the bluing looks great and the long nose sure is handy.

[@evilla410]

Hi John, those pliers look great 👍

[@lotsatrains]

So sad to hear that your friend had passed and thanks for that great bluing lesson I love the way the pliers came out 😊

[@saigaking]

Nice job on the greys they came up great fantastic video scout god bless take care 🇳🇿🇺🇸🗽45

[@stephenmccabe4179]

Always pick up Grey tools of Canada.. nice tools

[@danohstoolbox]

that is very cool john grey tools is a great company maker of great quality tools for a number of years

[@lv_woodturner3899]

The pliers look terrific. I got a smile when you mentioned Jordan is from Halifax. I am also from Halifax, but Yorkshire, England not Nova Scotia, so perhaps the "original" Halifax. I recall seeing the water pouring in from the electrical conduit from outside. The utility company is overdue to correct this issue. Never fun when friends or family of friends pass. Good this was more of a celebration of his life. Dave.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave- I think there response time needs work! 😂👍

[@lotharfunke8749]

Congrats John you hit 30,000 subscribers 👍👍👍

[@johnkelley9877]

THe pliers look great and the bluing adds a nice touch to the pliers. Thanks for sharing this helpful tutorial.

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

Hi John, Great needle nose refurb. Great demonstration of working to smooth out that curved area. Great technique. I’ll need to get some bluing solution. Very much like the look. Sorry to hear about your friends loss. Helps remind us every day is a gift.

[@andrewbeavis5677]

Congratulations on reaching 30000 subscribers, well deserved. Loved your videos for a long time now. Well done.

[@chriscapobianco9763]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family always great Stuff on the channel.

[@lotsabirds]

I didn't comment on the last few videos! I watched them though!😊 i just got lost 8n time working on another horn! Anyway, great videos as always!

[@Dardrum]

Excellent job on the pliers, the bluing also looks very very nice.

[@mrbenmall]

Fantastic job on the pliers. Very satisfying. Thanks for the video

[@paulsworkshop4179]

I have a few mass cards, but I never made it a point to save them. Kind of wish I did. The pliers came out great. It’s so cool that you have that other set that your mom gave you as well.

[@tonylenge424]

You gave very good advice on funeral cards, I always saved them and used them to look up dates. The blueing really looks good, I will have to try it. Thanks

[@bwayne40004]

Six month lead in to an appointment. Yeah, that’d be a day off from work for sure!

[@jazzersten]

Nice outcome on the needlenose

[@billmccabe9601]

You can actually get little cases for those Memorial cards. AND, yes, they are a great way to connect history and remember family and friends. My favorite needlework became one that has the curved or bent nose, as they were perfect for adjusting Micrometers when I was Gage Officer at the Steel Plant.

[@tooladdict7463]

Fantastic video John hopefully the electric get sorted out. I don’t think we have those funeral cards in the Uk But what a great idea

[@alexstools]

They came in quickly for that water issue 😂 Funerals and wakes aren't nice to be in, always takes me back to my own loved ones. Take care John! I'm always there for a chat if you would want to.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Alex- It takes months just to get thru to the electric company here! 😂👍

[@billlink1726]

Great seeing you this afternoon at Lowes. Now I’ll see you differently when I watch your videos. I guess things change when you meet your heroes 🙂.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bill- That was awesome! Make sure you catch today's video! =D I'll get you to one of the steam shows yet! =D Thanks!

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Love the pliers! I also do alot of bluing to help with the corrosion that I experience here in the Midwest,Thanks again 😊

[@corymcgrath5652]

Grey tools. Years ago when I was an apprentice, the older guys had alot of Grey hand tools. I don't know who sold them up here. Maybe McCloud s hardware or Eatons. Maybe the Hudson Bay Company? Any other Canadians here that can answer my question.

[@bobhart1155]

Nice job on those pliers! Can't say enough about oxpho-blue. We've been using it in the shop for a long time to touch up barrels, trigger guards, and small parts and it makes for a really tough finish that you can blend in with many an original finish. Have even used it to finish new factory bright muzzleloading barrels that customers didn't want the traditional brown or even a hot blue. Go figure.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Bob! That is great to know- nothing beats hot bluing but this is a fast alternative. 😃👍

[@mikewatson4644]

"If you want your buddy to come to your funeral, you have to go to his".

[@Maidrite1960]

As always excellent job 👏👏👏

[@lewiemcneely9143]

The long pliers are my pick BUT i went online and ordered a pair of the L O N G ones with a 45 bend on the ends for hair clip pins and gas line clamps on mowers and such but they sure come in handy for other stuff. I was going to get a set of Kobalt but they only had those double jointed things and the simpler, the better so I got PROTO and am very happy with them. And I'm through with funerals. I started doing my condolences online and I'm just waiting on mine since my 3 score and 10 is gone and I been living on borrowed time a LONG time. Thanks, Pal and God Bless

[@ScoutCrafter]

Lewie- It’s true the bent needle nose come in handy! 😃👍

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@ScoutCrafter They sure do for me. Blessings!

[@philcappellini2820]

Its interesting how at different stages of your life you go through different "life" events. It seems that you go from lots of friends weddings, then to their kids baby showers/birthday parties, then too those once babies to their weddings and then to your friends funerals. I guess that's the circle of life. Thanks for another great video,

[@ScoutCrafter]

Isn't that the truth... The game of LIFE... Remember that game from the 70's...?

[@57WillysCJ]

At my age, so many are gone, some long gone. I come from a really small town so not many classmates, but quite a few of them are gone. Those are nice looking needle nose pliers. I have several pair of the short ones and one long nose that I have had for 40 years or more. They are a no name and are sloppy at the hinge. Still the most used. Sadly in the old days I would loan them to individuals who were not careful with them and they show it including the wobble. Between people abusing tools and others keeping them, I rarely loan out tools unless they are doubles or triples. There are some that I feel I have to loan tools to but are as careless as goobers, so they get cheap ratchets and sockets. They work but will not last long, but I can throw them away and pick up others from junk piles at sales.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Philip- we need a box of “loaner tools” 😂👍

[@alanr4263]

Sad sorry to hear about that. That's funny my Dad loved em too the Funnel cards.he had so many of them.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hey Scout, the only downside to collecting funeral cards is that you realise how many people you have known are gone. Kinda sad when the collection grows faster as you get older.😂 Great job on the blueing. I differentiate those pliers into “long nose” (Channellocks) and “needle nose” (Grey) and have my father’s needle nose pliers that I use but I won’t let anyone else touch them. I have found that once the needle nose pliers are twisted it’s almost impossible to get them right again, either the tips won’t align properly or the joint becomes loose. Cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Stuart- Yes! Long needle nose pliers should never be lent out! I have a box of loaner tools incase someone needs them, they are mostly import junk! LOL

[@mankerstone9581]

Beautiful pair of needle nose pliers. I'm a big fan of the Channellock tools as well.

[@jtwhiddon]

Rust bluing is a much more permanent and durable finish. It’s how gun making used to blue guns before the hot bluing process came around. It’s a time consuming, because it a multi-step process, but the result look good. I rust blued an old Smith & Wesson revolver that I carry daily.

[@kevinbreckenridge6729]

The one envelope you Don't want to bigger.

[@shannonelliott6116]

A right angle die grinder with 2" sanding discs is also a nice tool for that transition area on those pliers. Amazon even has a kit of discs with a sponge type pad that helps make softer sanding lines. Just another option if the grinder becomes too big.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! That tool is the best but you need a big compressor to run them as they use a lot of CFM.... =D

[@RobertBosworth]

Thanks for the needle nose pliers restoration. Lots of tips and a good tutorial on bluing. I’m looking forward to using the oil/wax method.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Would love to see you apply sandblasting to a similar tool. You have a small cabinet hiding in a corner of your shop? Soda or soft media to give it a frosted look.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Never seen those cards here in the UK, Would have been a good idea as the years go by so fast and my memory.....

[@brianlittle3452]

I have noticed recently that many persons do not know how to write an obit. For some people, an obit is the only time that the history of their life will be told. The obit should answer the question “What did this person do with their life?” I have seen two obits that did not contain anything about the persons work history. The work history should not be a resume but give an overview. For the person who did not work - what did they do with their time. My Aunt’s obit did not mention that at Christmas, she would paint a Christmas scene on here front room window. The obit did not mention that she was a wonderful cook who made great Holiday meals. There are some good example obits on the web, especially at larger funeral homes.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I remember my grandparents would read the obituary in the local paper religiously. 🤔👍

[@timwhite9255]

I can't count how many funerals i have been too and how many coffins i have carried and i am only 58. Tempus Fugit.

[@wayneo7307]

Nice Job 👍 on Those Pliers Scout . Polished or Blued Would be Great to Me.

[@Reggyontheroad]

Gotcha 👍👍🔩🔩

[@tonysheerness2427]

If they do not fix the water pouring through your electric box,. people maybe coming to your wake.

[@gigaphonicon]

I've never seen laminated service cards maybe its a california thing I think I have maybe 15 funeral cards.

[@tlbelknap]

Great video. Can you discuss key grease?

[@learningsevenresearchgoals1127]

Were the Crescent/Jamestown NY 50-6 small lineman's pliers used in the Signal Corp utility knife/pliers combo set?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Honestly I don't know who was the original supplier or if they had multiple suppliers meeting the military specs. I do think that Utica made a bunch and the pliers were called L-13. The kit was I believe designated CS-34

[@ironhead65]

Since Johnson’s paste wax is not being sold any longer, what are your thoughts on a replacement? I still have 7/8 can left over from blacksmithing, and that will last me years. However, I can imagine many new people trying to buy and not being able to.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I am working on a replacement! 😃👍

[@ironhead65]

@@ScoutCrafter nice!! I look forward to this! Maybe another home brew 50-50 mix! Just don’t be stingy with it!

[@kvppvk]

John, by coincidence I have been searching yours and other videos looking for information about how to re-cut very worn teeth on small needle-nosed pliers. Also, do I need a Dake to tighten slightly loose ones? Thanks for all your hard work / information that I have enjoyed over the years. Best from UK.

[@walterbordett2023]

One way to tighten loose pivot rivets is to strike the peened part of the rivet several times with a center punch. Do this carefully and sneak up on the amount of correction you need. IMHO the dings from the tightening are worth it to regain a good working tool. If I had a press I would find a way to use it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Cutting the teeth is hard because they are so fine! 😃👍

[@almacli8360]

Hey John I was watching another one of your videos and you mentioned that if you have a question about an older video post it on the Newest video - How do I tell what video on your channel I’m watching ? I didn’t see that they were numbered :: so what’s the best way to go about that? Thank You

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Al- That's a good question! KZbin won't even let us search older videos by date anymore. You can always drop me an email and I will try my best- [e-mail]

[@almacli8360]

@@ScoutCrafter sounds good I’ll send you an email tomorrow so you know it’s me Just a thought maybe moving forward just # them as of June 1st just write 1-2-3 etc in the where you would put a link section 🤜🏼🤛🏼 I’ll email you tomorrow so you can store me in

[@TheSchmidtsu]

Have you ever made grips for your pliers out of a piece of air hose?

[@ScoutCrafter]

I tried them but personally I like grip less pliers. 🫣😂👍

[@SachsVDE]

3rd

[@6atlantis]

Families are printing less and less of these cards nowadays due to the digital online obituaries.

[@ScoutCrafter]

We live in a crap time... =D

[@GregBond-j5h]

Great job on the bluing! Have you ever done any bluing on any firearms?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Only once as a touch up. 😃👍

[@carldelawter8900]

Can't believe it took 6months for service appt to fix this?!? Con-ed did it to Scoutcrafter in the basement with thee lead pipe channeling water through the electrical box. ZZZzzzzzzzz. . .

[@ScoutCrafter]

I know that water seems dangerous but lots of electrical cables are run underground in wet conditions. As long as they are jacketed I think it's ok... They run electric cables under the sea! =D