Make a Voltage - Amperage Test Box from Scratch.

[@357magdad]

I'm looking forward to Jacktown! A little rain never hurt nobody!

[@tony1721]

I love this as an electrician, it’s a thing of beauty , art . 🇬🇧

[@toolrestoration]

Part time electrician .... Part time holiday maker ..😂😂😂.

[@tony1721]

@@toolrestoration 😁😁part time video Maker as well

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

🥃 👍 🤔🙄😁

[@sd0427]

Hi John I really enjoy your video's, I just wanted to mention a little hack when using whole saw's, I use a screwdriver through the small holes in the top of the saw to push out the bit. Kind regards Stephen (Australia)

[@Ricopolico]

This was as good as it gets, Scout, especially for the newbies. Accurate and complete info AND sketches. Momma Mia! What more can I say?

[@joemoach832]

Great little project. Amazing how much use you can get out of those pvc fence posts. Looking forward to the video from Jacktown. Wish I could be there.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Wow! Your drawings for the electrical components and the connections were really great! Well done! 👍😁👍

[@stevenwitt4028]

Great video 👍 What a great tip to remove those stubborn UPC or price stickers that are a pain to remove some times. What a great instrument to add to your workshop, and something you created from scratch. Awesome job!👍 I must say those drawings of your electrical devices were spot on. Great demonstration and detail of how your test box works. It seems that your cats 🐈‍⬛ were not even bothered by the raccoon 🦝 on your porch. The raccoon seemed a little nervous though, but he look like he was enjoying his food 🍲. ❤️ seeing Old Glory 🇺🇸 flying in the breeze. Well again great video and have a fantastic time at the show. Can’t wait to see some of the video from the show. 😄👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Steven- That raccoon is very shy but very lovable too. I threw a cookie to him and he ran away, I kept calling him and he came back and realized the cookie was yummy! 😂👍

[@rgaborjr]

I’m currently building a rocket launching station for my three boys and their Boy Scout troop. Adding a launch key switch, a continuity alert and some indicator lights. I like the analog gauges too! Thanks for inspiring us to build things!

[@greghomestead8366]

Thanks for helping me with My Shopping List........ Plastic razor blades, Never knew they. made such a thing. Ronsonol lighter fluid Grommet set Really enjoyed the show. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@hester781]

Outstanding job, as always, my friend! I absolutely love that Box! I don’t know why, but it has a nice retro feel to it, reminiscent of the 50s/60s, now I want to make one lol

[@marcmckenzie5110]

My uncle and mentor left the Navy at the end of WW II, and went straight into college to become an Electrical Engineer. The rest of his 45 year career was at Simpson in Chicago, where he designed a whole family of this kind of meter (voltage, amperage, wattage, etc…). I still have a DC volt meter he gave me when I was ten years old, which he had designed. It’s one of my dearest possessions. Great episode, John.

[@kevinbrassil9836]

Could you show a schematic of the internal wiring? Thank You as Always.

[@traceyl.cumberland225]

When you are completely focused on doing something with all your senses engaged, it's referred to as "Flow". Being in "flow" is very calming, relaxing and beneficial to you health.

[@not2fast4u2c]

That is so Cool I vote to paint it Red I like my old school meter when you test resistors The Needle shows it better than flashing digits

[@michaelowens7151]

Trying to catch up on all the videos after two weeks of travel and as much as I would have liked to get to Jacktown it will have to wait until the next one. Really useful project for those not familiar with electrical devices and as a great teaching tool. Always something of interest to see here; plus the flag, and Racoon, what an expression!

[@nicknicoletti9778]

Very good video. Your drawings, especially the outlet were quite nice. And the final product of your project was very cool. I agree. Love the analog gauges. Even in the older cars. The volt meters and oil pressure always intrigued me.

[@lv_woodturner3899]

I love the project. There is something about the analog dials and seeing the needle move. As you said, old school. I have the same Milwaukee Magnum drill. I purchased mine around mid-80's. Still going as strong as when purchased. This drill is a beast. It does not get used often, but I know when I need a lot of power I can rely on this drill. Amazing to see the racoon and cats just ignoring each other. Dave.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those drills are just spectacular! 😃👍

[@tonylenge424]

The raccoon looks comfortable!😃 I need to get some amp and voltage gauges to make my own. I can how useful it would be. Can’t believe rain is forecasted for tomorrow. Thanks for the video.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tony- Looks like afternoon so we are good! 😃👍

[@1D10CRACY]

Awesome project and video! I like a good analog gauge was well! They really show off the inrush that you can miss with a digital meter.

[@ke6bnl]

You should be called Mr. KZbin, you are what KZbin use to be. Keep up the good work

[@ScoutCrafter]

I miss the old KZbin! It was fun. 😃👍

[@wayneo7307]

Hi Scout . I Like the Analog Instruments . I loved the Project ! Thanks For The Refresher Course . I Have A Battery Power Box I Built For Power Outages . Now I Think I'll Build one of These Sometime.😊

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

great project. The 5" fence post cover is not easy to get hold of in the UK,but, when I get some, this project is on my to do list. Thanks for all the small tips in this episode too.

[@rickcentore2801]

That was a great project John. I can't believe that a couple of years ago I threw out 3 feet of that type of PVC. Have a good time at Jacktown everyone.

[@mikebashford8198]

I second your recommendation of lighter fluid for removing anything sticky!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mike- It’s by far the best I have found and safe on just about everything.

[@TheKidFromYTown]

That's really a nice project and you do a fantastic job at explaining the why and how to do it and also providing visual examples too.

[@klepper00]

I’m with you Analog ! I have a picture of the flight engineers station on the Spruce Goose Analog heaven lol .

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Nice project! You always coming up with something, that why your show are the best! Enjoy Jacktown and your weekend, Mr John! Good stuff!!

[@henrilebovic5229]

Your channel is great. I would like to see a vid showing many useful precicion tools. I was working on a sewing machine and had to use tools I haven't heard of. I would love to discover more tools that make these small jobs that require precicion easier.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I just found a sewing machine! Look for it on Wednesday’s video.

[@almanzoli1736]

Love it , very well explained ! I made something vey similar many years ago when I used to repair small appliances (which is no longer practical) , Almost everything is made to throw away and buy another one . Sad but True !

[@lotsabirds]

Great project! That's some funny looking cat! Have a Fantastic weekend!

[@crr8297]

Nice job. Now combine your new volt/ammeter with your variac and you have a useful tool for trouble shooting electrical/electronic gear. For example if you have a device that's blowing fuses you can slowly increase the variac and monitor the voltage and current, most useful for radio/TV but can be helpful to find shorts in electrical equipment too. Make sure the ammeter you choose has a built in shunt, some need an external shunt, without it you'll blow the meter to pieces like I sometime do

[@carldelawter8900]

That project was very electrifying! That was a bright idea.💡 Now, Go 👉soak 🌧 your head at Jacktown! Get them tools! Have fun. Get-er done! 0:16

[@patjohnson3100]

I guess I'm showing my age. I like the analog gauges too. This is a very cool project . It's really nice to see how you built this, and properly use tools and components the way they were intended.

[@rawbacon]

Oh and no raccoons today but a tiny bunny was watching me when I was grilling this morning..................Poor Joe might get triggered by seeing that raccoon, I know he's looking for a little revenge after they got his Chick.

[@jrsomers9663]

A very interesting and useful project. If I may make a suggestion, having such a large amount of smooth, white PVC gives you room to add an Ohm's Law Wheel decal. which would be a great use for the voltage and current readings this project gives you. I had no trouble finding them by merely browsing. 73, John

[@saigaking]

Really cool video scout electric is one thing I have always stayed away from but the way you describe it makes it so much easier to understand fantastic stuff god bless take care 🇳🇿🗽🇺🇸45

[@WeekendShedHead]

Another fantastic use for the pvc John ! I dread to put an amp meter to my shed at full load 😬🤣 cheers Rob

[@user-ox8dn2ns7v]

What a great show. Love it when you make something from nothing. I like your helpful hints and tips. I've used rubber grommets on the tightening bars of my vises for years. They've saved the webbing between my thumb and forefingers from blood blisters countless times.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice project, love the gauges.

[@mikeobrien2582]

Cool project. Did you make a schematic of the complete assembly? The way you did each component was a good way to simplify the project.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I will have to make one up that is easy to read. 😃👍

[@alexllc2958]

Nice Strand Twisted rope you got at the Jack-town, wonder what you need it for 😉!

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

I was in a Punk band in the early 80’s called “Grommets on the Handle” GOOD TIMES.

[@andyc972]

Nice work Igor, as always an interesting project with useful tips for good measure, thanks ! Have a great time at Jacktown, looking forward to your coverage, remember you're not buying tools any more ! 😉🤪

[@nikki13t]

Love the Jacktown videos.look forward to Monday

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Waiting to see you with a curly perm and keep them varmints fed! Happy Jacktown and no rain, maybe! GBWYou!

[@sebglayburg5163]

I must have missed how you cleaned up the scratched white plastic. It turned out great!

[@geraldschrader8511]

Yes, I'd like to know how the plastic was cleaned up as well.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those PVC posts come wrapped in a clear plastic for shipping. There is some sort of water soluble solution that holds the plastic on the posts. It looks like scratches but washes right off with water! 😃👍

[@jackthompson2132]

Awesome video John! Enjoy your show tomorrow and I hope you started buying again 😂. Can’t wait till Monday.

[@Marcel_Germann]

That's the reason better digital multimeters and gauges provide also an additional scale in the display that behaves like an analogue indicator. That makes you see tendencies better.

[@johnkelley9877]

What a fascinating tutorial. Electrical and construction tutorial in one video! Thanks for sharing this and I agree, I like the analog gages better too.

[@madamecampsalot6384]

That's so cool. Enjoy the weekend. Looking forward to the video!

[@billlink1726]

I give you credit. If I have new old stock in the box, I hate to use it. Not sure why I’m saving it though. They should be used.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bill- I’m the same way but these are new (China). eBay www.ebay.com/itm/172573490969?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=DC9AZYDJS-2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=M5amARfWQAa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@Brian-Burke]

Awesome build, John! How did you get the PVC so clean? Have a great weekend!

[@essentialhandyman]

Amazing that the cats and the racoon get on well renough to igniore each other.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

What a great project, very useful thing to have in the workshop 🛠👍😊

[@troon5488]

Thanks for taking the time to do some really nice drawings! I like the mid-century design element to the instrument.

[@revbobuk]

Just a suggestion - if you were to plug something in the outlet that overloaded the circuit, you could easily blow the ammeter. You might want to think about adding a fuse in series with the ammeter that is rated at the highest current it can show - 20A - to protect the meter.

[@rawbacon]

Better hang onto the Kill-A-Watt....The new LEDs are hard to detect on a Test Box like that, I have one string of a hundred lights, 10 meters long and only takes half a watt.....BTW I bought some Ronsonol and it did work pretty well on the tough labels but I never liked the smell and still don't...At least it reminds me of the Old Days when we all used those smelly hand-warmers that took lighter fluid.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! The LED’s use next to nothing. You can light your whole house on less then 200 Watts!

[@larrynelson734]

Great information. I like when you build things. 👍👍❤...

[@michaeld9731]

That was a fun project and well done. Your drawings were great, too! 👏

[@corymcgrath5652]

I like analog too. It seems to naturally take into account......what's the word? That weird rule of thermodynamics, uhm.... The Entropy, that's it. Have a good time at Jacktown , I am going to enjoy my Victoria day long weekend. Cheers.😊

[@staceygandy2009]

Watching on the wife's tablet because mine finally gave up the ghost. I wanted to say I have several old and fairly new 1/2" Milwaukee electric drills. I used to build utility trailers on my off time and those drills are awesome to drill holes in 1/4" thick angle iron. I knew they had a lot of torque and always careful but I was drilling a 7/8 hole for the tailgate pin tubing and let my guard down and it grabbed and somehow wrapped the cord around my wrist and broke my wrist really bad before it stopped spinning. The 3/8" bolt that was in the handle broke. Really sucked.

[@ScoutCrafter]

The torque on those old drills were insane! 😃👍

[@larryborkstrom3580]

That's a cool homemade Amp meater and volt gauge

[@tomdale1313]

love your critters, they seem to be @ peace, tanks for sharing...

[@bobjoncas2814]

...LOOKIN' GOOD, NICE WORK, ENJOY THE SHOW,

[@dandecl5843]

A few years ago when you could still go the the watch repair shop. The repair guy fixed my non running watch just by squirting in a few drops of Ronsonol . $ 5.00 repair and worth every penny for the knowledge.

[@beerdrinker6452]

You are a great teacher.

[@57WillysCJ]

Nice little project.

[@johnmclaurin]

Would like to see how you wired this excellent project!

[@mangaswilliams4145]

I really like that amp box I might have to look around and buy the parts to build one

[@evilla410]

Hi John, nice project.

[@stuartkynoch7289]

We used to clean and soften old printer platens with Ronsonol!

[@ianbutler1983]

Excellent John, thanks.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Unfortunately we gonna have to change the name this week to “JACKet Town” 🌧️🌧️ 😊

[@alanmullock381]

Quality job John👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@terryrogers1025]

Fun build, and a useful build,thanks for the video sir.

[@michaellindsay8934]

Fantastic thanks for sharing

[@alexstools]

Looks absolutely fantastic! I really need to step up on my electrical knowledge... I can't wait for Monday's video!! I hope you'll have great weekend!

[@lotsatrains]

Very cool project 👍

[@pecarns]

Would you be able to draw the actual connections made within the box (indicator light, outlet, socket, meters)?

[@Resto-Rob]

Great project!!!

[@GuntersGarage]

That was graat, I love the gauges!

[@overseas_demogod]

I replaced every outlet and switch in my 1980s house. A new 15 amp residential plug or switch is literally garbage. I researched and bought the 20 amp commercial grade and they're about 10x the quality and 4x the price. Love those guages, btw. Reminds me of some Mig 21 guages i got in Habbaniya when i was attached to MEF I. What a waste. Not the war although that was a lie. Just Iraq. Blessed with the most valuable commodity in the world and just squandered. Anyway, i was looking at buying a stamp, my favorite Canadian stamp. #158, the Bluenose.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Steven- You’re spot on. That stamp is expensive, especially MNH. They made similar in Black right? 😃👍

[@kadmaster]

TGIF! Have a great time at Jacktown...

[@tonyholt90]

Lol that is a neat project 👍

[@johnfix1]

What a great build. I love projects like this. When does your lone of PVC products go to market?

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Great episode, I want to try this also especially since I'm finding older tools, Thanks

[@paulsworkshop4179]

I love this project. Where do you find those gauges? I could see that built into a metal enclosure with the hammered paint look.

[@ScoutCrafter]

The gauges are from eBay. 😃👍

[@jill552]

That was interesting and fun. Love the raccoon and 🇺🇸

[@jtfischer]

Nice project. Could you provide a wiring diagram for the completed project?

[@Dalesworkshop]

That a great job. I would like to build one however I have the ability to follow instructions and build one but not engineer one. Would you mind doing a drawing that could be emailed and would it also be o k to use digital gauges. I already have everything except the gauges. If you would rather not do it I totally understand No pressure.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes- Next week! 😃👍

[@Dalesworkshop]

@@ScoutCrafter Thanks

[@aquariumaquarium8080]

Great video John and would love to make one but I kinda didn’t understand how everything would be connected all together?

[@kathieharine5982]

Like the racoon!.

[@toolrestoration]

Turned out great john , what sort of maniac doesnt have amp and volt gauges lying about ..... And those plastic blades i have some from years back when you first mentioned them , great for label removing , rubbish for shaving ...

[@melkc345]

Mr. Potato Head loves shaving with those blades. No whiskers on that face. Jim

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂😂😂😂

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Good stuff

[@jmonte2811]

awesome!

[@nescobaraloplop9468]

I feel like I missed something. What does the bulb on top do? Is it always being measured as well? If you ever want to revisit how this tester is wired, I'll be glued to my seat!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wednesday I will show how it’s wired

[@nescobaraloplop9468]

@@ScoutCrafter 😊😊

[@timeflysintheshop]

Analog rules! 👍😁👍

[@lotharfunke8749]

Awesome

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

Hi John, Your Ham is showing. Great project. Super explanation. I must say you do amazing sketches. Well done and a very nice project. That raccoon is really at home even with you filming. Does the cat and raccoon ever squawk at each other? Do they know which bowl is theirs?? Very cool. Best Regards, John

[@ScoutCrafter]

John- Every so often the cat will shoot the raccoon off the porch- mostly to impress his girlfriend. 😂👍

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

LOL

[@kevinbreckenridge6729]

Rubber grommet on the the vise handle. I'm ashamed I didn't think of that!