Kraeuter WW-1 Pliers Resto-Mod

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[@timeflysintheshop]

ATTENTION: If anyone plans to visit Colonial Homestead, be aware that it is in the heart of Ohio's Amish and Mennonite country. Very little will be open on Sunday, and there will be horse drawn buggies and wagons and people on bicycles around especially on Saturdays. Many of the secondary roads in the area are hilly and twisty with many blind spots. You must drive as if there is a slow moving vehicle around every turn and over every hill. BE CAREFUL! If you are unfamiliar with areas like this, you are likely to have your attention on the sights and not on the road. Colonial Homestead could easily occupy a whole day if you want to carefully look at every section, but be aware there are many other tempting places to visit. If you make the trip, consider also visiting Lehman's Hardware in Kidron Ohio. It is a large and very interesting place to visit which caters to the Amish and tourists. You can mix and match new parts to build you own oil lamp, buy a brand new wood fired enameled cast iron stove, shop for hand operated kitchen tools, vintage style toys, and there is even a section for bells! There are lots of pics online for Lehman's. Check it out!

[@LittleRestorers]

Sounds like such an interesting place to visit. Unfortunately we on the other side of the world 🇦🇺 #littlerestorers

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

My country home is surrounded on 3 sides by Mennonite farms. Feel so fortunate. But totally agree with you on taking it easy passing them on the roads.

[@357magdad]

The olive drab looks really nice!

[@mr.bandyshanks6492]

WoW that 0hio shop is full of goodies... Nice Resto-Mod John, great job.

[@ngmtk7t]

Outstanding work as always, John! And I’m glad you mentioned the place here in Ohio. If you come out this way, let us all know!

[@timeflysintheshop]

Hey Patrick. What part of Ohio are you in?

[@setdown2]

OMG...crafterman that guy found Heaven...at first I thought more dang wrenches but then I saw HEAVEN...how could anyone find so many tools just incredible...a week won't be long enough to go through it all...thanks Crafterman...stay safe...that’s a long way to go there from NJ...

[@timeflysintheshop]

I like to refer to it as Hand Tool Heaven! This place is in the heart of Ohio's Amish and Mennonite country. I think he gets these tools from the Amish and Mennonite folks who live in the area. Thanks for watching! Check out some of my other vids.

[@joeheilm]

Not sure why exactly, but that is one of my favorite restorations, of yours. The polish and the drab green really go so nice together...as always, excellent work. Cheers

[@JohnDaker_singer]

Beautiful. You always go the extra mile to do it properly. The subtle olive paint pays tribute to this tools military past.

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On John! 👍 I really like those Kraeuter pliers! I think the olive drab green is the way to go! Looks fantastic!! Probably should be camouflage to get through those enemy lines!

[@johnjacop]

I’ve been to a couple car shows at the Jacob Javits center, but nothing beats the ones I’ve been to out in Pennsylvania. Always on a beautiful day with the cars I’ll park on the grass in a field somewhere. That brought back some memories.

[@1D10CRACY]

Holy Cow, Colonial Homestead is not too far from me! :D I may have to do a road trip!

[@timeflysintheshop]

How far is not too far? From what direction would you travel to get there?

[@billwest7274]

WOW those pliers turned out outstanding. I REALLY like the color selection. The Olive drab is perfect for this old military wrench 🔧.

[@Resto-Rob]

Resto-Mod... Resto-Rob 🤔 Great looking pliers. I do like the OD green. Very classy for a vintage WWI tool. A possible Ohio meet up. I am ready! 👍

[@mrbenmall]

Lovely restoration, as usual. I love how geometric those pliers are.

[@joemoach832]

Really like those pliers. I think the olive drab looks great and goes well with their military legacy.

[@jasonm8522]

John, this is my favorite project yet! I’m a sucker for green though. If you make the drive to Ohio let us know. I’d love to buy you a beer or coffee. Take care! J

[@johnkelley9877]

Wow, the pliers look great! The olive drab was a great touch. Thanks for sharing this great restoration tutorial.

[@TomGunnTools]

That would be a fun road trip to that antique tool store! What a place!

[@MrGoosePit]

I love the color. Great restoration! ---Recent subscriber here. Just completed watching everyone of your videos. Enjoyed them all! Went out and got a belt sander and bench buffer to start my new hobby. Thanks for the inspiration ScoutCrater!

[@ScoutCrafter]

OMG! Every one! WOW! You are going to love this hobby! Start off with something easy like an adjustable wrench or Pliers... It really is such a great way to enjoy working with your hands! Thanks so much for spending time with us!!!!!

[@uktony1525]

Any Doughboy carrying those pliers would be the envy of the rest of the platoon. A truly fantastic restoration.

[@carldelawter8900]

Really? 1st time Doughboy pulled those out to use in the sunshine or moonlight & light glinted off of them would be his last time! Think about it? No wonder they had such a cruddy finish on them.

[@PatrickParsonWorkshop]

Never heard of Kraeuter pliers. I always learn things when I watch your videos. Thanks, sir!

[@JohnSmith-yl6dn]

Some folks at the car shows call it a "molesto-mod". Usually by the those who are preservationist and fond of the memories that old cars can bring. It's the folks that are a little nostalgic and sentimental about their youth and like to see the cars they grew up in, treated respectfully in an adult manner. I sympathize but I also enjoy the genius in creativity that some of these guys display in their cars. I'll have to say, that is a respectable resto-mod on those Kraeuter's. The OD green is a good choice and makes sense. If a pair of pliers can be smart and handsome looking, that would be those. They are display quality.

[@ScoutCrafter]

John- It’s true, there were always two factions at the car shows! Jets vs Sharks! 😂👍

[@patjohnson3100]

Beautiful restoration. Modifying the bolt into the rivet look is a great finishing touch. Never seen this kind of pliers in the west. The smaller pair of pliers looks really intriguing. It would be a very practical tool even now, 100 years later. Regards.

[@badgergearcompound738]

Another great one. An FYI, in case you didn’t know, but I’m sure you do. The hand held grinder, flapper discs can get a second life (semi square, new edge). Use a thick, 3/8” or better, sacrificial piece of steel. Place disc perpendicular to steel with handle (in your config.) facing up and grinding surface to left. Gently ( until you get the feel) push up, and pull towards yourself. This will remove material from steel, at the same time squaring up flapper disc. Hopefully makes sense, and saves some people a couple bucks. Cheers. PS, watch your knuckles if your guard happened to have disappeared. Lol. PSS. Glad to see the finger pointer back in regular rotation👍🏻

[@ScoutCrafter]

I've seen that trick done on concrete... I never tried it though! Great tip thanks!!!!!!

[@mikepollard6472]

I liked the drab green, gives it a bit of a military feel about it. Nice nod to its history!

[@tommiller5014]

love that color combo of olive drab and steel

[@johnfix1]

Great olive drab color on the pliers. It really does make the shine part pop. I do not have these pliesr so you upped my wish list again.

[@progressiveprepper6553]

I like the Olive Drab but also agree that Red or Black do a better job at making the polished areas pop.

[@mikeduggan9454]

Those could come in handy if you ever go to visit the White House, with all the barb wire down there.

[@ScoutCrafter]

They abandoned the border wall and put up a wall around the capital. 🤪

[@OldSneelock]

@@ScoutCrafter Now lock the gate and turn off the lights and internet. As soon as their interns run their phone batteries down the world will be a better place.

[@glengrossnickle4985]

The pliers turned out really nice. The color fits it perfectly. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks

[@larryborkstrom3580]

It's still serving well like the how the olive drab. Nice touch

[@DavidLopez-ho2mb]

John, those pliers really came out great, love the color.

[@shedmanx3640]

Boy you’re certainly getting some use out of that angle grinder. They turned out fantastic mate. I agree with Joe, the drab olive and chrome like shine are my favourite.

[@loupalladino9578]

Amazing job. I love the care that you give these old tools. The stories they could tell..

[@not2fast4u2c]

I like the shape of the handles and how nice the paint looks on them

[@cjb1kcb1]

Great restomod project! Love the flat OD green!

[@LlessurHterag]

Beautiful! I love that olive drab, it’s got a real classy look about it. Very nice sir!

[@62forged]

I have a friend who's in his 70s and grew up in California where the weather is warm and hot rods are fun. I've seen a couple of his cars at shows. Beautiful!

[@robertesposito9739]

Really cool pliers. Olive green looks great!

[@vladimirbrkusanin3581]

That olive paint it's just a bullseye 🎯

[@hiker1392]

Olive green all day long! Looks great!😎

[@SideshowPatriarch]

Thanks for the tip about that store. It's only about a 45 minute drive from me. I predict a trip out that way soon.

[@AaronBelknap]

I really like the olive drab! Those turned out awesome!

[@dmack1443]

Another enjoyable video, nice to see 100 year old tools getting some tlc. Thanks for the upload.

[@jessjulian9458]

My friend, you really are very good at what you do. Your explanations about what you are doing and why is what makes you standout from others. Stay safe my friend. It was 70. Degrees here last Thursday. It has been in the mid 60's the last 10 to 12 days.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I love mid 60's weather! Everything comes alive!

[@jessjulian9458]

@@ScoutCrafter you are right, that's why I love the Spring time so much.

[@metrofarmer913]

March goes out like a lamb. If it came in like a lion. Thanks

[@kelvinaston1367]

Great video and a wonderful restored. No half and half here, my OCD Thanks you!

[@AndyB1968]

Great job, I really really like how these have turned out. Nice touch with the rivet, sets it off. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@johnburgess6572]

Another miracle from a consummate craftsman !!!!!!!

[@stephencampbell4145]

Nice Restro-Mod prefick color. First time hearing the term Restro-Mod👍👍

[@kathieharine5982]

Those old cars are very interesting. There are two old cars I'd love to have - restored but not restomod: 1956 or 1957 Continental Mark II and 1930 or 1931 Cadillac V-16.

[@GuntersGarage]

That green was a surprise. I totally expected your SC Red, lol. Im partial to OD Green and really think you did an outstanding job with it!

[@jackthompson2132]

You made those pliers look awesome John. Thank You for sharing!

[@azaleaoutdoors8109]

Came out great. I grew up at car shows with my dad. Loved it. Thanks

[@charliekingpine3893]

Hay I think they are some of the nicest pliers you have done, I like the green, as for patina who needs it :)

[@geobrown9413]

Interesting finished look, I like it! Only a true master could present this. Thanks for another good one.

[@foundit6088]

I’m a fan of OD Green. Looks great!

[@greggsielaw401]

Love the color,looks nostalgic.great job.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Great job on the Kraeuters! I too like the olive drab for the looks and military nostalgia of the tool. HUGE THANKS FOR THE SHOUT OUT! The first time you put a link in your description of my tool caddy examples, I gained 100subs. This time I gained about 120 so far. Much appreciated! Having a substantial group of subs makes the videos feel more worth the time and effort.

[@ScoutCrafter]

You really hooked up a lot of people by letting us know about that place.. Some people have no idea where to find quality tools and no junk. That Wilton you scored was worth the trip alone! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@timeflysintheshop]

@@ScoutCrafter There is always EBAY. Though being able to hold something in person, and compare it to a pile of similar items is priceless.

[@rawbacon]

Considering those pliers were in such good condition it makes me wonder how the rivet ended up missing.

[@saigaking]

Great video scout love the look on the pliers I have a pair I have been Tossing up what colour to do them I think I have found the right one now God bless take care 👍🗽🙏🇺🇸🇳🇿⚒

[@harleyquintin6974]

Hi there bud . I really enjoy your videos. I live in Saskatoon Sk Can. You got me restoring tools also , I really enjoy making old tools look new again . Tyvm for all you tips . Take care , keep up the good work !!

[@ScoutCrafter]

That is awesome! This is such a great hobby because it is inexpensive and tons of fun! Plus you get so much better in a short time of doing it! Thanks!

[@planejet42]

Beautiful restomod. I’ve been to that old tool shop. It’s in Amish country. It is an awesome store to browse, but as expected, they price things accordingly.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Sometimes I don't mind paying a bit more for quality, so many places have absolute junk! =)

[@paulsworkshop4179]

Another outstanding restoration.

[@ralphiewigs2208]

I like the olive drab...more earth tones please!

[@guataco]

What a beautiful result. Kudos.

[@ciprian1919]

Amazing Before and after on this one! :) I can't wait for the weather to warm up a bit here in Ohio so I can go back to my garage! I seriosly consider moving my small shop side of things in the basement for the next winter.

[@timeflysintheshop]

What part of Ohio are you in? I am south of Cleveland.

[@ciprian1919]

@@timeflysintheshop Just a bit east of Columbus.

[@timeflysintheshop]

@@ciprian1919 Ahh that is a bit of a drive, but it would be worth it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Chip- Seriously you need to add a small basement shop! You can't fight the cold or Hot days the basement is always comfortable!

[@patrickomalley7460]

Looks great love the green

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

Those are some really cool pliers

[@tfknauss]

Those would be your "IG Inspection tool set - to lay out" and put away lol.

[@lotsatrains]

Really nice job I had no idea about the history of those pliers that’s really amazing.

[@hsimpson6581]

I do like this one !

[@johnhartley3596]

Love the army green.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Great resto John! The bolt now looks like it was supposed to look. Very cool.we had 70 degrees on saturday and today its 30F and ice and snow here in northeast Iowa. 🤔🇺🇸Roger

[@enr1997widget]

Another great restoration! Those look like they could be finger pinchers if you’re not careful though haha

[@daviddibella9432]

I like the color you used on the war pliers.

[@jamesjohnston9970]

They turned out great. Love the olive drag in keeping with the military theme

[@prasadvn524]

Nice restoration

[@DirtandRust]

Wow those Pliers turned real nice ! Very Cool :]

[@stephenbridges2791]

When my grandfather taught me how to drive it was in a 1955 Chevrolet. White over baby blue much like the photo. Shifter on the tree. No 350, though. I think it was a 6 cylinder. Nice car, nonetheless.

[@shannonmattix9364]

These are my pliers, this is my gun...........

[@julianfressy8865]

It looks so classy, I love it ;-)

[@martinrohm5469]

Job well done, and i like the colour

[@lotsabirds]

Fantastic Work!!

[@randallgatz955]

Very cool Scout! I actually like the olive drab green better than the bright colors, looks great.

[@ianstools4929]

Love it ! Those turned out great!

[@LittleRestorers]

Great Resto Mod 👍👍👍

[@johnfletcher2445]

Happy Monday

[@g-palloyd3600]

That’s a beautiful restore, John!

[@zipshed]

Those turned out great! I really likr about any tool with a military history...in my eyes it makes them even better!

[@carldelawter8900]

I'm 18 hrs away from Ohio, fella. What are you talking about? Get in your tank & go. Road trip‼️🤪👍

[@RTIZONI]

Nice job John. I have a suggestion, what about a video showing some beginners failures if you still have some that you didn't redo it. You make it look like a easy job to restore a tool, but that obviously is the consequence of years of practicing.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! I will have to dig up a few! Great idea!

[@alanr4263]

Mixing Moshing up Sun! Cold today. I like the green.come out Awesome.

[@corydriver7634]

Dude! If you don’t drive to Ohio and checkout that antique tool store it will haunt you to the end of days! At least I will! Go!

[@timeflysintheshop]

If you do make the trip, slow down when you get to the Amish area. Especially if you are there on a Saturday as there will be lots of buggies and people on bicycles traveling around on hilly, curvy roads with poor visibility! Thanks for watching!

[@corydriver7634]

@@timeflysintheshop I wish I could go- and I may someday but unfortunately I live in Oklahoma so it would be more than a road trip for me.

[@bobjoncas2814]

..good one, have a great week and stay safe...

[@bigvicsworkshop]

They look real fast now... great looking tool.

[@michaelkearney8146]

Great video! You did a very nice job on those pliers! 😃👍

[@barryfarnsworth3360]

Hello from uk.very nice job.

[@foxwood67]

That colors suits those pliers perfectly. Too bad its not feasible to send tools to a Restomod shop and have them spiffed up better than new. . These pliers must have taken 6+ hours to redo. Time well spent but only if they are for personal use. I'll check out time flies

[@tanathos0414]

That "olive drab" looks like dark grey to me.

[@tooladdict7463]

Great video John really enjoyed that you did a lovely job on those I’ve just watched James video wow what a fantastic shot and he picked up some real gems if that was near me I‘ll be there every day🤣🤣👍👍

[@rickhammar1636]

Scoutcrafter did do a great job but if you had shared your wire 5 minute wire wheel he wouldn't have had to redo it at 2 am.