Interesting eBay Lot of Vintage Tools Restored.

[@1D10CRACY]

Cub Yellow! Very Nice Indeed. :D

[@johnmonroe3]

I used to run the Pine Wood Derby for Cub Scouts both pack and district for several years. Great memories!

[@ScoutCrafter]

The Pinewood derby was such a fantastic event! Always fun! 😃👍

[@tomhollis2685]

John, I got a Lane cedar chest for $5 at a garage sale once. The top was badly scratched and the veneer was off in a few small places. I sanded the top and glued a bit of new veneer on and it has been in my living room ever since.One thing I did: If you tell Lane the model number they will send you a new lockset free of charge. It's one that won't lock if a child closes themselves inside. So it's a safety measure. Funny thing about that Hot Wheels garage. I bought the exact same one at a recent garage sale and brought to my son's house for my grandson. However, the track could not be put together as pieces were missing. They finally had to get rid of it over my grandson's protests. My son texted me later and asked me to please stop buying "big plastic things" and bringing them into his house! :)

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tom- Those Hot wheels and Matchbox garages were the best back in the day! Then slot cars! 😃👍

[@troon5488]

SO glad you went back for the chest. God bless your girlfriend! Tell her we need a “before and after”. …and the HotWheels garage? I would have LOVED one of those as a kid, and to find one thrown out - blimey!

[@terryrogers1025]

Yes , I would have picked the chest up. Like the way you finished the wrenches and the chisel. A guy could pick those bikes and go thru them, clean and repair as a hobby and give them to an organization that can give them too kids for Christmas, thanks for the video young man.

[@kevinwilliams563]

Very nice job on the wrenches John. I am happy you went back to get the chest. I have my mothers cedar chest in my family room. She would be 103 years old if she were still alive. Her cedar chest has a lot of fancy trim pieces so I suspect it was handed down to her. The Hot Wheels garage piece was pretty cool and plenty restorable.

[@mrbenmall]

I just sent a package to Big Vic. I was bored so I got a bit carried away with packaging. You'd love it. Congrats on the cedar chest. Quite a find. And, of course, those restorations are lovely. Thanks for the video.

[@lordvengerx]

I would have taken that cedar chest without question as well. It's going to be beautiful for sure. The yellow on the chisel really looks fantastic. I bet a whole set with yellow wording would look epic. Have a great weekend everyone be safe out there 👍🐱

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Big score on all today ! Wow ! The yellow on the chisel, love it !!! John as always you amaze us . Well at least me !

[@bructa77]

I stop buying tool. The Ha Ha part was hilarious. I had to rewind the video and listen to it again.

[@bryanmcwhirter9945]

Definitely would have grabbed the chest!! Lovely piece to restore. Good luck and would love to see the finished product. Thankyou Scott. Bryan from Canada.

[@bernardvonderheide1268]

Nice old tools like how you did them up. Glad you saved the cedar chest nice find. Have a great holiday weekend.🇱🇷

[@stevenwitt4028]

Just got to watch your video,it was great as always. You can’t go wrong with a Mayhew chisel . They make good quality chisels and punches. Also great 👍 find on the cedar chest, it should clean up fine and look awesome when refinished. Also I think that EBAY seller did an extraordinary job packaging your eBay Purchases ,I can only wish some of my EBay sellers would do that.😂

[@joeyp3944]

Omg! Yes! Of course I would have taken it! Ha! 6 days a week and twice on Sunday my friend. I can’t wait to see it finished. That’s so crazy!! What comes to my mind immediately when I see all these things you show us is money!! It’s free money! A little time and work that we enjoy doing anyway and it’s 98% profit. You could sell these things so easily too!! I would bet that anything that you showed in the past wouldn’t take more than a week to unload!! Cleaned up or fixed of course. Have a happy holiday weekend buddy.

[@bigvicsworkshop]

That Never slip is pretty neat. And I have to say...you have great self-control... wish I did...the yeller was perfect for that little chisel.... 😊 splash of color always makes them look better...I learnt that from the best! So, Thank ya Mr. John! Have a great weekend!!

[@uktony1525]

This episode reminded me of going to the cinema and watching Flash Gordon, you kept us guessing right to the end whether you took the chest. So glad you did as it is a beauty. Friday night and watching your video with the weekend ahead, things don't get much better !.

[@melkc345]

You did the right thing in asking your girlfriend about the chest and she did the right thing in offering to restore it. I hope you show pics of the finished project. It would be nice if she or you did a video on her resto job. We can only hope! Wonderful job on the tool trio. Jim

[@thetinkersshop543]

In my neighborhood, we have people - scrappers - that go around with beat up vans and pick up trucks that make the rounds picking up items worth selling. Nothing decent lasts more than an hour, so if you see it you better grab it right then because there is no time to waste debating on it. Had a big regret two weeks ago, my neighbor threw out an old jukebox. It was one of those ones that you turn the knob and the pages flip, then you select a button to play a song on a 45. I saw it as I was driving by and gasped, my wife said, "You better not. Don't even think about it." I thought about how I could lug that thing home and within 5 minutes a scrapper came by and snatched it. There's a good chance I'll see it at the local flea market now. I'm amazed at the quality of items in your neighborhood!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Actually I am glad scrappers get to these items before they are crushed. 😃👍.

[@thetinkersshop543]

@@ScoutCrafter I would have to agree, I just wish they would do it after certain times to give me time to get there first, LOL!

[@johnkelley9877]

That chest will look great after it is restored. The wrenches and chisel look fantastic! Thanks for sharing this.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Glad to see the cedar chest was spared and the chisel is the cats meow and I've only seen a pengaton shape nut on fire hydrant I've would never guessed for horse shoes wrench I thought they only nailed them on

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Larry- The shoes were still nailed on but had threaded holes that would accept the Calks! Amazing! 😃👍

[@LoStivale]

Another enjoyable vid. That cedar chest is a great find and would to see it once restored. Enjoy the long weekend.

[@heyboy33333]

That chest is gold. Careful sanding it, a lot of those old stains and paints had lead. Also, you've become a master at hiding Snoopy, haven't been able to spot him the last few videos.

[@lotsatrains]

Awesome results on all of those tools and I really like them all and Wow that chest is gorgeous please show it off when it’s done 👍

[@WeekendShedHead]

Hi Scout, I’ve just shown my wife the wooden chest.. she would have taken it also 😂, it’s going to look fantastic 👍 great job as always on the hydrant spanner etc, cheers Rob

[@deancollins8229]

Another great episode - the cedar chest was a great find!

[@lotsabirds]

2 words....Heck Yeah! Those wrenches were for hydrants in Philly. One for the top and one for the front cover and the bend belongs in it. Have a great weekend!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Bill- I thought the bend looked professionally done. 😃👍

[@jackthompson2132]

What a great aroma! I could smell it all the way from Kansas 😂. Nice eBay find! Thank You for sharing John!

[@lazybastardgarage]

Where in Kansas, I'm in Council Grove.

[@jackthompson2132]

@@lazybastardgarage Park City ( Wichita )

[@corymcgrath5652]

What a terrific find. I would have run home for the two wheeler. Your late night jaunts reveal alot about how things have changed. Furniture at one time could be passed down, now we have Ikea, Swedish for JUNK.

What an interesting group of tools, I particularly like that little chisel, never seen one quite like that before, I wonder if it has a specific use ! Cheers, AndyC. Hah, that'll teach me to add a comment before the end of the video - so glad you picked up the cedar chest, you're right, I could smell it from here ! 😉😁

[@Maidrite1960]

Sweet John, we have several Lane mini cedar hope chests that they use to give to graduates long ago.

[@wingnutsworkshop]

Great work on the restorations and rescuing the chest. Also, glad to hear you have some Cub Yellow paint. That color never grows old!

[@scottjohnson136]

I would be working on a cedar chest restoration! Unless major problem found upon further inspection! The previous one you did was spectacular!

[@blackbearhiker1420]

Great work! I just did a sprinkler head wrench to add to a plaque for a friend retiring. They are cheap throw away tools and I love them!

[@larrydemaar409]

Those two wrenches were very ugly, but you made them beautiful, very impressive! So glad that you saved the cedar chest.

[@brooklynjoe1370]

Your the only one who can me smell wood through a PC Monitor..Excellent Video!

[@patrickomalley7460]

Fantastic job.never seen wrench’s like that

[@TJET737]

Cedar cleans up easily and can easily be turned around into something you can adore. I would have snatched it up. Glad your girlfriend talked you into picking it up. I sure wish I could go on one of your walks with you. I'd be towing a wagon with me. Make sure you post the cedar chest on one of your videos after it's restored. It's a gem!!!!

[@adude7050]

That is one gorgeous chest. I would have lover to find that. On my poor man's flea market has never had anything remotely like that. Hopefully she enjoys the project.

[@nmhbrooklands]

Second time you mentioned regret I knew you had picked it up! Great find and looking forward to an update when it’s done.

[@williamlouis5011]

I used to collect small wood furniture on garbage night. I would repair them and refinish them, then give them away . I was just looking for something to do . I wish I would have found a chest or two. I’ve always wanted one!

[@norherman]

Outstanding reworks. look good in my toolbox. :)

[@SachsVDE]

The blanket chest is amazing ,it remind me my Grandmother..She have had one in her room..They were almost the same look but a bit bigger and higher (3feet high) and deep redish brown in the Background painted with beautiful multicolored flowers surroundet by Willow Leafs..😥 They used to give it as a gift for a new married Couple to put bed Sheets and clothing too...really a piece of History..✌️

[@alexkay1874]

Beautiful Resto I especially like the IN/OUT marking on the Neverslip

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

When i was a youngster, none of threw away bicycles, it was un heard of, I remember my Moms hope chest from years ago, it smelled so good like mothers aroma. cheers !

[@RobertBosworth]

I’m glad you rescued that chest, your girlfriend has a good head on her shoulders. Maybe you could do a video on its restoration. Those three tools turned out well. I especially like the chisel, the yellow lettering is a nice, subtle touch.

[@GuntersGarage]

Good score I definitely would have taken the cheat too. My wife and I were talking about them the other weekend while out antique shopping. I remember as a kid my grandmothers closets were lined with cedar in all the bedrooms. The smell was great!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I always loved the smell of cedar. 😃👍

[@vinka.]

What if you did a week or a month of restorations of only poor man's flea market finds? would love to see you tackle some of the bigger items you see out there

[@ianbutler1983]

I grew up a voracious reader and I think I have a good vocabulary. The word "calk" as a traction stud on a horseshoe is a new one to me. I had no idea you could add "studded tires" to your horse. Thanks.

[@ScoutCrafter]

That word had me scratching my head too for some time because I didn't know what the wrench was for until further research. The shoes had threaded holes that accepted the calks and provided that much needed traction. A horse on ice with steel shoes is not a pretty sight! =D Thanks!

[@choppermike3329]

Hey John, the modern hydrant wrench we use in the FD are straight and adjustable. Can't think of a reason that wrench you have is bent but I'm no expert. Love what you did to it ! Great video!👍🏻🚒👨🏻‍🚒

[@joemoach832]

I am always amazed at what people throw away. If you wanted to buy a chest like that, even if you could find one of that quality, it would cost you an arm and a leg. I’m sure it will come out beautifully when she is done with it.

[@ihrescue]

That sure looks like a hydrant pentagon operating nut. Not sure about the other end of the wrench. Looked up Cusack Howe Co. Phil. PA but didn't turn up anything. Could have been for a warm hydrant, smaller than what we see as a street fire hydrant. I could have found a use for the cedar chest but I have learned not to take things unless I am specifically looking. My finding and adopting stuff with my optimism for getting the project done leads to more stuff to store. I think you did well to adopt that chest. That will look good.

[@mftmachining]

Good job, John. Thanks for saving the chest. Well worth it.

[@saigaking]

Wow the tools came up great great steel I bet I love the yellow Really cool great video scout god bless take care have a great weekend 🙏🦅👍🇺🇸🗽🇳🇿🔧

[@foxwood67]

My family still treasures family heirloom cedar chests. Many years ago I enjoyed installing cedar shake roofs. Loved the smell, look, and performance of them. They are just such a fire hazard and are banned in my area

[@jill552]

Love the cedar chest. Hopefully lots of the things you see at the poor man’s flea market are taken from the curb. Communities need bike donation and exchange programs. 🧐

[@johnpossum556]

7:20 If that were found here in Mn we would call that Paul Bunyan's beer opener.

[@fasteddy07]

I am so glad you went back to get that beautiful cedar chest!

[@patjohnson3100]

Talk about a video with a happy ending. I'm very glad you saved that antique hope chest. I remember the video you did when you restored the previous chest. It came out beautifully. You could do the same with this one, but since your gf is an accomplished furniture restorer, restoring it together would be a cool and instructive video. I also thought the first wrench was an alligator wrench. I have some alligator wrenches. They look like they would work well, but they actually arent a good design. Too bad about the kids bikes. There are bike shops that would take those bikes in and make them available to low income kids at little or no cost. Looking forward to a video on the chest restoration.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Pat- I never got the alligator design- Makes no sense to me! 😃👍

[@garyjones2582]

S.C. man I'm glad you went back for that cedar chest.. You should grab one of those bicycles and expand your territory..lol.. I don't think we have treasures being tossed out like that around here.. S.C. you have a great weekend and we'll see you Monday...

[@lv_woodturner3899]

So glad that the cedar chest is "no regrets". As you said, the cracked varnish should come off. It may take a good amount of elbow grease, but the old cedar is worth the effort. Good to know this one is not going to the landfill. Very nice job on the tools. We now have ScoutCrafter red and ScoutCrafter yellow as you favourite colours. Dave.

[@larrynelson734]

Great video. I did not know that you could put studs on horse shoes. Makes sense though. Love love that old cedar chest. Have a great holiday weekend. 👍❤..

[@paulsworkshop4179]

Glad you went back for the chest. It was meant to be!

[@tonysheerness2427]

Even without restoration it would make a good tool box.

[@robertdieder4178]

Nice restores, embellished with the Scoutcrafter red!

[@davidspinney2664]

Hi Scoutcrafter that chest was a great find. The thing about picking things like that up are you have to have a need or know someone who wants or needs it. A lot of that stuff would be great if you had a flee market where you could sell the stuff and make a little money. I don't know why the people that throw the stuff away don't donate the stuff but some times they are hoping someone will take it.

[@RobertSiwik1968]

What an awesome video I love the cedar chest I can't wait to see it restored I'm glad you picked it up no regrets

[@jpsimon206]

So I've been condensing my tool collection for a little while now and I've been in the market for one of those absurdly huge tool cabinets in hopes of being able to store all metrology equipment in a single cabinet. I'm sure you are aware, these are quite expensive. And everything I have is cast iron so I can't get away with husky or something, I need lista grade cabinets. So I've been dithering over the price of various collections and the other day I came across a yard sale that was full of huge dark Gothic furniture. I ended up buying a pair of brake fronts, matching for the total of $60! I believe they are made of Dalmatian oak, heavy as could be and incredibly well made. I got both of these cabinets for less money than I would have spent on drawer liners if I went with tool cabinets. So I thought it was worth sharing, sometimes the best solutions are not necessarily the obvious ones. As a bonus, I've done some testing and it seems to hold temperature and humidity better than high-end steel cabinets.

[@jpsimon206]

They do look a little weird in the shop though

[@ScoutCrafter]

So funny you mentioned that, a guy at the tool meet had 2 Lista cabinets for sale. They were at his home and he was downsizing. I have seen them before but had no idea they were so pricy! 😃👍

[@alexstools]

I'm so happy about that chest, that did not belong in the trash! I hope you'll show it to us once your girlfriend did her magic on it. We can't save everything though we'd love to...... I know my ancestors had chalks for their horses from stories and I'm wondering if they've used a wrench like that one. I hope you'll have great weekend there. Thanks!

[@MrDoeboy356]

Great show. Nice score on the chest.

[@ddblairco]

Thank you for the history of the "studded horse shoes". And now I know!

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Nice lot! I love the chisel.

[@fattimmyf100]

Glad you brought that chest back.

[@metalwork.]

Nice find on ebay... Almost a gift from the seller. ....

[@bigsecondrow]

The chest would make a wonderful carpenters tool chest with a few trays added

[@RookieLock]

Vice was awesome! Great work SC !

[@guataco]

Herramientas, herramientas, herramientas. Te felicito. Y el baúl para lencería. Perfecto. Un abrazo. Happy labor day next Monday.

[@edwardmartin3069]

I would have had to take the bookshelves also... We are doing more and more canning and could use the storage space... Nice job on the tools, they look really nice..although I think I would have to straighten out the hydrant wrench..

[@nescobaraloplop9468]

Me: I was walking and found an old--- My Wife: Just keep walking. Scoutcrafter, you gotta marry that gal!

[@tomdale1313]

enjoy Labor Day, you earned it...good to have a home to share with all them critters(GREAT SAVE, SMART GIRL)

[@_BigLife_]

Very nice. I didn't know you were a Scout leader, Very cool. I have a lot of fond memories from scouting

[@evilla410]

Hello John, nice restoration on those wrenches but the chisel looks really good. By the way nice chest solid wood.

[@readysetsleep]

Cedar rarely warps, NO Regarts! 🤣

[@andrewtaylor7377]

Can't wait to see that chest restored 😀

[@davidcoats1037]

Just the thought that someone decided to send that cedar chest to the landfill makes me sad and confused. The tools turned out great! Take care.

[@Russ0107]

What type of absolute maniac gets rid of a cedar blanket chest? I mean what kinda monster?!

[@michelecrown2426]

Good move on rescuing the cedar chest. Hope you show us after she finishes it. A light sanding on the cedar will bring out more of the smell.

[@not2fast4u2c]

I like the chisel It has a different shape I have never seen

[@geobrown9413]

Good one on that chest. If you do a very light sanding on that interior, it will restore the cedar smell.

[@christopherlusk9385]

Impressive my friend...very impressive.

[@rawbacon]

I'll take Solid Cedar every time just for the Wood even if I don't restore it...........BTW I have a 50+ year old Cedar Chest in Pristine Condition, my parents bought it new and it set in the corner of the living room never getting direct sunlight and always had a cloth on it to protect it from scratches.....Hydrant Wrench is Cool, no idea if that bend is supposed to be there or not.

[@nicknicoletti9778]

I am so glad your girlfriend was up. I would’ve taken that even though I have no room. What a beautiful piece of history. I will sleep better tonight… lol. And fun and different restoration today on those unique tools. Things you just don’t see everyday.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

What the hell is wrong with people these days Scout? Who throws out an antique Cedar chest? That’s part of the problem with our throw away society, even good quality items just get thrown out. People that take the time to package items properly and get them in the mail quickly always get my highest feedback on eBay. Great show today. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Stuart- It’s nuts! For the life of me I don’t understand big city mentality. I live amongst some strange people! 🤤😂👍

[@timshel011]

That's Harrison Ford's lost ark... Thanks for sharing...

[@BencoVintageMachineWorks]

That sure was a beautiful chest. Good call to go back and grab it!

[@jim4596]

I would have taken the blanket chest. I've been in need of one.

[@timeflysintheshop]

If you watch the shadow of the hotwheels toy at 15:25. It looks like an eagle! 🤔👍🏼🤔👍🏼

[@2012Guardian]

I would drool at the cedar chest but would leave it. I had one of my own once but gave it away to a family.

[@57WillysCJ]

I would have grabbed the shelves as well. Lumber isn't cheap. Usually if I see that I try to think if it could be gifted to someone. I have a lot of extended family and friends. Especially now that I am older people I knew have grandkids. There are those special ones that will still give you the time of day or a favor. I have to be careful because of storage space.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! I too would have grabbed the shelves of room wasn’t an issue. They smelt 100 years old!

[@357magdad]

I'm glad that cedar chest made it home with you! It would be cool if your girlfriend could take some video of the restoration process!

[@parlenkow]

Happy friday!!!!