Mini Screwdriver Handle Restomod

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[@frankg3072]

Great way you improvised with the drill press and ground down screwdrivers. You have a very creative mind. We should start calling you the MacGyver of tool restoration! Great job!👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Frank! I used to like the old original MacGyver TV show! I haven't watched the recent remake though.

[@larrymills8527]

@@357magdad not as good as the old one

[@ArmandoLoni]

Nice work, magdad... The shell casing was a nice touch 😂👍🏻🔫

[@357magdad]

Thanks Armando! I had to get some brass on it!

[@triune_blades]

It should've been a .357 magdad though. Tisk tisk. 😊😉

[@uktony1525]

Necessity is truly the mother of invention, great improvisation of the lathe and a fantastic restoration.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Tony! I dig trying new things!

[@lucianprescott8357]

Beautiful. I think that original handle may be made of “bake-a-lite” (spelling). A lot of products were made with this material in the 40’s through the mid 60’s. Many of the steering wheels in cars during this period were bake-a-lite. It was sturdy but crumbled as it aged.

[@triune_blades]

I agree. They used that before plastics were a thing.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Awesome Job!!!!! Love the cartridge tip!!!! WOW

[@357magdad]

Thanks ScoutCrafter! Those brass shell cases come in handy!

[@805ROADKING]

We don't need no stinkin' lathe!! Well done Buddy!!☺

[@357magdad]

Thanks RoadKing! I'm gonna try to trick that drill press into doing some milling next!

[@NashRathbone]

I feel sure my late father would be very impressed by your 'wood lathe'. Fantastic!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Nash! I think my dad would have liked it too!

[@jackthompson2132]

Nice job! I’m very impressed and always learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jack! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@elmerjwolsfeld9851]

Love your "lathe" adaptation! The handle shape is one I like on small screwdrivers! It almost seems a shame to use it because it's so beautiful!

[@357magdad]

"Too nice to use" seems to happen to me a lot! I think it is destined for the display wall!

[@ot9180]

No, I would have tried to bring those pieces together, but people say I am not very bright...

[@rawbacon]

Drill Press/Wood Lathe/Metal Lathe/Press/Sander/Wire Wheel/Buffer/And More. That kind of hard rubber always seems to get brittle with time. Screwdriver turned out great!

[@357magdad]

I'm gonna try and talk it into doing some milling for me too!

[@stephenkent8903]

Magdad that screwdriver handle was outstanding. You also get 10 thumbs up from me for using my dad's #1 machinists rule! Rule #1. IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, MAKE IT. Oh, can't wait for you to restore the small sewing machine screwdriver. I have one just like it as well as a small one.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Stephen!

[@DirtandRust]

That's a really Cool lil Work of Art there...love how you used the drill press as a lathe...Thumbs way Up Bud!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks D&R! I get my money's worth outa that drill press!

[@timeflysintheshop]

Not sure why I guessed right, but I did! It "turned" out great! You should consider making a Magdad makers mark punch that u can use to stamp the ferrule or burn into the wood.

[@357magdad]

Thanks James! Someday I'll make something that I want to put my name on!

[@leebrewer1190]

A .38?! I was expecting a .357 case!😄 Beautiful job and remake. Nice improv with the drill press also. Its this kind of innovation that makes working with tools fun.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Lee! All of my 357 cases are loaded!

[@johnfix1]

A super screwdriver made using materials and home made tools from the shop. That's what I also like to do. Great job.

[@357magdad]

Thanks John! I'm really happy with how the little screwdriver "turned" out!

[@marcmckenzie5110]

As you pointed out 357magdad, even better than making things with your hands is making tools with your hands, and then using those tools on projects. I loved it when you said regarding the maple dowel "I couldn't remember what it was intended for." A lot of us do that! And of course, it always seems like the next project to resurface ends up needing that thing we just used for the last project! Haha!! Loved the 38-special cartridge repurposed as a ferrule - that worked great!!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Marc! I've got a bag of .38 special that I'll probably never reload so this was a good opportunity to use one!

[@stevef8993]

Great job Magdad!! I especially like the handle and ferrule from the shell casing. Very ingenious! Nice work using the drill press as a lathe. If you're looking for an actual lathe, I have a vintage Craftsman if you're interested. Picked it up from one of the members of the tool swap that ScoutCrafter and I attend by us but never used it because I found a bigger vintage lathe with more tools and stand.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for the offer Steve, but I have very limited room in my little workshop.

[@AaronBelknap]

What an awesome "lathe" you made. That screwdriver turned out awesome. I was looking for the Tru-Oil finish. I don't blame you for changing it up. now to head to the hardware store for some threaded rod.....

[@357magdad]

Thanks Aaron! I'm a fan of the dull oiled finish, but I know most viewers like the high gloss tru-oil!

[@alexstools]

Very nice. I'm looking for a simple lathe, there are cheap vintage ones that are powered by a drill, think that might be nice for me because they are a bit smaller and easier to store that way. Anyways enough said about me, this video was great!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Alex! I wish I had the room for more equipment!

[@rickhammar1636]

38 special case???? I thought this was 357 magdad's channel!!!!!

[@357magdad]

All of the 357 cases are loaded!

[@robinhoff4598]

When I think of the $$$$ I have invested in lathe, chucks and tools I am humbled by your small screw driver restoration. Great job

[@357magdad]

Thanks Robin! I wish I had room for a lathe!

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Wow you always amaze me how you take something most people would throw away and turn it into a piece of art. I am trying to learn from you and restoring a old beat up monkey wrench. That's taking me forever. I might get it looking ok someday. Anyway just great love it. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks

[@357magdad]

Thanks Glen! I'm always looking for basket cases that I can turn into interesting projects!

[@howzatrestorations1538]

What an awesome result by repurposing what you had and converting the drill press, I love that bullet case ferrule!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm very happy with the results I got!

[@allancollins1937]

Nice work. And you received no benefit from the makers of Flitz - what about Chuck, eh?

[@357magdad]

I've got more subscribers on KZbin than they do! Chuck and I should get a sponsorship! LOL

[@rpc717]

Nice introduction of Mr. Toad. He'd be a great co-mascot/shop supervisor.

[@357magdad]

I almost stepped on the little guy. He had perfect camouflage!

[@tombob671]

I proclaim you 357-mac-gyver-dad. Brilliant job

[@357magdad]

Thanks Tom! That's the second MacGyver reference in the comments!

[@krtgiroto]

Just proofs that you don't need all the gizmos to accomplish amazing things. It takes perseverance and common sense.

[@357magdad]

I am definitely low on gizmos! Chuck and I do our best with what we have!

[@john196719670]

Turned out nice, just a couple suggestions. You can use an old bicycle brake cable on the ridges of the handle and it will blacken the groves, just hold it until you see smoke. The other suggestion smooth out your "tool rest" you will get a smoother cut and will have to less sanding

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching John! I've seen people use twine to burn in features too.

[@mefford509]

Outstanding! T-Wrecks

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@thomasthompson6799]

You and Chuck did a great job with that little screwdriver. I like your lathe and am always glad to see another Flitz fan.

[@357magdad]

Thand TT! This was one of my favorite projects!

[@adude7050]

Great video love the improvised lathe and tools.Great idea to use the shell. Next time when you apply wax try using a nylon cloth. The Nylon heats up and really brings up a sheen.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for the tip!

[@13thworker45]

You remind me of my dad telling me about the old days. No money, home made tools to get the job done. This video shows the craftsman you are. Thank you for reminding me.

[@357magdad]

It is fun and challenging to make it work with what you got!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Great job. WTF? How could anyone put a thumbs down to this humble little video that shows recycling and ingenuity at its best. Some people are weird.

[@357magdad]

I musta made the big time, I've got a hater! Maybe they've got a collection of shockproof screwdrivers!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

357magdad. Nup, just some brain dead dickhead that doesn’t appreciate the work you do.😉😉

[@2dividedby3equals666]

It turned out amazing!! I didn't had the patience to make a steady rest, so instead of using a chisel I removed material with a rasp and that worked fine, until I decided it was too slow and went for the chisel... Almost had to scrap the whole thing!! The shell casing ferrule was a really smart idea, I used a 1/2 inch copper pipe connector sawed in half. Great work magdad, thanks for sharing and take care!!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks 2/3! The steady rest helps a lot! I'm gonna try your copper idea for a larger handle!

[@Aleeknives]

Neat build man! Steel, wood and brass are also my favorite!

[@357magdad]

Thank you! I went over and subscribed to your channel!

[@Aleeknives]

Well that's awesome! Thank you!

[@not2fast4u2c]

Like the brass feral It adds that extra touch

[@357magdad]

Steel, wood and brass go together so well!

[@oncewaslost1982]

What a beauty! Anyone would be proud to own that little screwdriver. Great work as always!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm very happy with the way this project "turned" out!

[@DavidLopez-ho2mb]

That was some great improvising, with the tools you have.The little screw driver came great.

[@357magdad]

Thanks David! Chuck and I try to do the best with what we got!

[@tooladdict7463]

Fantastic job you must be a little bit tempted to buy A actual lathe I think you could do it justice 🙂

[@357magdad]

I'd love to have both a wood lathe and a metal lathe and a mill and a welder and maybe a media blast cabinet and air tools....

[@FixitRestoreit]

Drill press lathes are great aren't they 😎

[@357magdad]

I'm gonna try to talk it into doing some milling next!

[@Traderjoe]

This came out beautiful! I like the beehive shape of the handle and the bullet ferrule

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe! I was surprised how well this came out with my meager tools.

[@MadStiles]

Your ingenuity is amazing! Driver turned out better than new!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Madstiles! I'm really happy with how it "turned" out!

[@tonylenge424]

Wow , no lathe. The drill press set up works really well. Nice work and thanks!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Tony! I'm gonna try to talk that drill press into doing some milling next!

[@johnmclaurin]

Well, there you go again, making something too beautiful to use! Love it!

[@357magdad]

Thanks John! I think the little screwdriver is headed for the display wall!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice job. Nice new screwdriver.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Randy!

[@davidcoats1037]

Wow magdad. Every bit of that was impressive!

[@357magdad]

Thanks David! This was a very rewarding project for me!

[@planejet42]

Nice job! It looks like it could double as a honey dipper!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Planejet! I had a shape in my mind when I started and I was surprised how nicely it came to life!

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Lighter one with rounder knob ?

[@TheThriftyWoodworker]

Needs a MagDad357 makers mark. Great job.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! Someday I'll make something I want to put my name on!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Great video Magdad! Love the ferrel! I would like to see a resto video of your lathe tools! Lol

[@357magdad]

My new tiny lathe came with a new set of tools!

[@flitz]

Are you sure the toad didn't say "Flitz It"?

[@357magdad]

ribbit! flitzit!

[@MrDoeboy356]

Came out really nice.

[@357magdad]

Thanks man!

[@corydriver7634]

The drill press lathe and screwdriver chisels were pure genius. The screwdriver looks very nice- lots of personal touches incorporated make it special. 👍🏻

[@357magdad]

Thanks Cory! Chuck thought I was crazy sharpening those old screwdrivers!

[@corydriver7634]

357magdad what does he know anyway.

[@dumpsterfire6351]

HA!....i knew it CHERRY 😉

[@Cla-no-y]

Beautiful job and I will use the blue tape for epoxy tip!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I think stole that tape trick from Walter Sorrells!

[@SimonBarnsley]

Superb idea, and a result to be proud of. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@357magdad]

Thanks Simon! This was a very satisfying project!

[@guataco]

Que bello quedó. Y que buenos trucos con el taladro de banco. Lo felicito.

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Very nice. I love tool improvisation, cool ideas.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! That Harbor Freight floor standing drill press has been a good tool for me over the years!

[@rushley5813]

Love the handle magdad if you squared that off itd look like some of those classic screwdrivers you see running around fleamarkets

[@357magdad]

Thanks Rush! I think there is more handle making in my future!

[@rushley5813]

With a setup like that i cant blame you

[@shedmanx3640]

Great work Magdad. I like the makeshift lathe and the use of shell casings for a ferrule. 👍🇦🇺

[@357magdad]

Thanks Shed Man! I'm trying to talk that drill press into doing some milling next!

[@shedmanx3640]

357magdad now that I’d like to see! I could do with a mill, but can’t afford one, so I’ll pay close attention. 😉

[@douglasbaker3344]

adapt improvise overcome love it awesome job magdaddy

[@357magdad]

Thanks Douglas!

[@rudysimms8162]

Did you harden your home made chisel or just resharpen?

[@357magdad]

I just shaped them on the belt sander. I didn't let the metal get very hot.

[@Sugarkraft]

Nice work, MagDad. 👍👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@davidfinn3771]

Lovely piece and great ingenuity to bring it together 👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks David! It's fun trying something different!

[@triune_blades]

I really like your lathe, tape and ferrule ideas. I'll be using every single one. I have an antique Stanley chisel that's missing it's ferrule. What camera and editing process do you use? I really like the length of your videos and the music as well.

[@357magdad]

I have a Cannon PowerShot Elph360HS. Mrs Magdad and I use the freeware version of shotcut. The music is from the KZbin library.

[@triune_blades]

@@357magdad thanks a lot for your response! 😊 Was the software pretty easy to learn? User friendly?

[@357magdad]

@@triune_blades The software is a pain in the butt to use. Mrs Magdad has to help me.

[@triune_blades]

@@357magdad dang. Okay. Thanks again. 😊

[@mercuryrising9174]

I knew the honey Dipper shaped one was the one it just stood out to me as what was appealing shape your out come is outstanding brother

[@357magdad]

Thanks Mercury! I'm really happy with how it turned out! I think it can compete with the factory made screwdrivers!

[@mercuryrising9174]

@@357magdad you should be brother even making your own tools that's very ingenious....

[@tfknauss]

Making art out of old tools lol. Well done again.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Todd! It was fun to get creative in the shop!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

That's amazing how it turned out

[@357magdad]

Thanks Larry! I am really happy with it!

[@Rudimentary007]

Damn cool ingenuity.👍👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Frank! I've gotten my money's worth out of that Harbor Freight drill press!

[@stevewalker7822]

I guessed right and it turned out fantastic!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Steve! Good guess!

[@mrbenmall]

I enjoyed that a lot. Great job.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Ben! It was a fun project!

[@Resto-Rob]

Awesome! Looks great. 👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Robert! This was a fun project!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

That turned out great! 🛠👍😊

[@357magdad]

Thanks Sparky!

[@ralphiewigs2208]

Nice work, as always. I'd love to see you do something with curly maple and a deep red brown oil finish..something similar to an old finish on a Kentucky rifle. Brass too, of course.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Ralphie! I have some fancier wood that I've been saving for the right project.

[@michaelcampagna93]

What a great idea for a lathe, I’m saving up for one

[@357magdad]

I would definitely recommend a floor standing drill press. I would also recommend a cross slide vise for it. Then you have some rough milling capability too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5CuhGimlrqlmNk

[@michaelcampagna93]

357magdad awesome, thank you

[@waynemiracle8928]

I just love the improvising! More people need to learn that great skill in life. Just making due with what you have! Great job as usual!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Wayne! It's fun to get a little creative in the shop!

[@w9jim]

Very ingenious!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jim! This was a fun project! I was just using my drill press lathe setup again last weekend!

[@ZmarleneZ]

awesome job magdad!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@joeheilm]

Awesome!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe!

[@sueiversen4916]

Beautiful job

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@zartan7779]

Wow impressive

[@357magdad]

Thanks James!

[@carldavid1558]

Beautiful as usual.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Carl!

[@davidschaer8974]

Nice job!

[@357magdad]

Thanks David!

[@scormack56]

Excellent

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@lotsabirds]

Brilliant alternate tool use!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Bill! I get a lot of use out of that drill press!

[@lotsabirds]

@@357magdad I thought it was Excellent ! I'm gonna try that with my dremel tool!

[@Rusty_ok]

The finished product is stunning. Inspires me to attempt the same type of project

[@357magdad]

Thanks Rusty Gun! Give it a try!