Perfect Handle Screwdriver Restoration

When this rusty old screwdriver turned up in a friends basement, I just had to have it. Although they may be practical, we are hardly spoiled for looks by today's plasticky tools. These "perfect handle screwdrivers" were made around a hundred years ago and although the sales talk about perfect handling in different temperatures is most likely bullshit, they are still simply gorgeous.
I gave this one some attention an now it is ready for its next hundred years!
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[@imadethischannel]

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[@davidadcock4741]

It is so nice to see your restorations, where you don't use a 3D printer, Huge vertical mill, TiG welder, industrial metal lathe , laser engraver and CNC router! Simple, straight forward and achievable for a regular person. I'm going to be making my own marking knife, scratch awl and ruler stop, due to you! THANKS!

[@imadethischannel]

Great! Glad you like it!

[@OregonChuck]

Exactly what I needed, especially the handles. Thank you.

[@imadethischannel]

You‘re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@13thworker45]

Nice handwork , beautiful restoration. Thank You

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@Osckarre]

Pretty cool! I was out metal detecting in my backyard and found one of these screw drivers buried about a foot under ground. I figure it's about 1930s or 40s. So cool to see another one. Mine is untouched. I like antique to stay antique

[@jimronchetto8592]

That was a beautiful restoration! Those handles fit so well! I think the one step I would have added is to epoxy the handles and the pins in place. New subscriber. I'm also a member of Vintage Tool Restoration. That's how I found this video to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@imadethischannel]

Hey, I’m glad you liked it. I wanted to avoid epoxy because I tend to use it too often and it sort of didn’t fit the ‘period of the tool’. But it would of course have been an option.

[@yankeetoolrevival1977]

Nice job, that came out great - I love these old screwdrivers and I've started to keep an eye out for some to restore

[@aligned4good]

I truly enjoyed watching the restoration. You did a beautiful job!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@FamilyRoots]

Beautiful Screwdriver ! love it !

[@Devon.Martin]

Beautiful.

[@JDeWittDIY]

Add some tape and you can prevent chipout when drilling the holes for the pins.

[@packerbacker9109]

I love this channel, minimal tools with precise execution! Keep up the great work

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@FAMAWoodworking]

Awesome! 👏👏👏

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

great job. recently restored a similar👍

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Nice l liked it. I am having trouble making scales just keep trying. Thanks

[@stevenhood6284]

Superb

[@CoupleofBunkies]

Nicely done all by hand I was wondering how you were going to find older rivets I've never used round stock like that.

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

Hey, just found your channel. And I got some tips for some projects of mine in the future. Best wishes from Germany

[@imadethischannel]

Hey, glad you found it useful!

[@pjhalchemy]

I finally sub'd...for the quality peening! ;-P Nice work on the handles and appreciate the meditative sanding and hand work more than you realize. Just about done going through your vids and enjoying your progression on the quality of videography. L@@king forward to more.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@ErikBongers]

Other restorations use brass pins and epoxy and buff it glossy. But this is a tool, not jewelry.

[@imadethischannel]

Yes, I like epoxy, but I don’t think it belongs in a 1930ies screwdriver.

[@joeppppppppp]

Nice job, won't the oak turn black after a while? Being that it is in contact with the steel

[@imadethischannel]

Good point. I hope not!

[@mikecagle984]

Nice restoration, but not sure why wooden handles needed replacing. My eyesight isnt that great, but I saw no reason to make new ones when all that was needed appeared to be a good sanding and maybe a good wood filler.

[@imadethischannel]

Hey, the handles were cracked and chipped off in several places. Wood filler wouldn’t have been very nice.

[@alandesgrange9703]

I'll bet if epoxy existed back then, they would have used it. The perfect handled screwdriver got a bad rap, because the wood always loosened up.

[@chiptaylor1124]

I am currently restoring a perfect handle. I am wondering if I should heat treat the tip. I saw another video on YT where the individual in that video did choose to heat treat and temper the tip. I am wondering what others' opinions are on whether this should be done on a vintage screwdriver like this? Thanks

[@imadethischannel]

Hey, thanks for watching the video. I have also seen the hardening and tempering done in other videos. But I didn’t want to mess with mine, especially because I have no idea what alloy was used here. The correct heat treatment depends very much on the type of steel.

[@chiptaylor1124]

@@imadethischannel thank for reply! I felt the same way I decided to pass on the heat treatment for just this reason.

[@Osckarre]

How come no epoxy this time?

[@Hanimichal]

0:51 use coca cola is better of vinegar to do that

[@imadethischannel]

Yes, maybe I'll try that. It also tastes better.

[@Hanimichal]

@@imadethischannel after many videos on youtube they changed the formula, now not work that good as before, we back to vinegar 😁

[@johneliadis9689]

looked more like a chisel