Rare CRAFTSMAN Antique Scissor Restoration

Scissor Restoration and Mug Repair...

[@Steff320i]

My guy, you are preserving this beautyful tool for the next generations and decades. Imagine how many persons used and cherished this pair of scissors before you. And now, thanks to you, these scissors will be around for another 200 years, and many, many people will love and cherish them. BTW I love the accent.

[@kylerunyan5950]

Hey ScoutCrafter! Those short coffee sticks make for great small glue stirrers/applicators for smaller projects! Having a few of the lying around can be useful!

[@MadDog6945]

Oftentimes the best gifts are from those who have no obligation to give, yet as small as they may seem, are cherished beyond others. Johns mug is a perfect example.

[@joeheilm]

That was great! I unearthed a box of scissors at my Grandpa's shop, i believe i saw that exact pair in the pile. Great stuff! Cheers

[@greghomestead8366]

Your videos are a cut above the rest.😁 Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@RightOnJonCrane]

What a beautiful pair of scissors! 👍✨ Nice work John! That mug is awesome! Such a nice gift and memory!

[@lordvengerx]

Vintage scissors are so neat. They get handed down survive wars and everything lol. The stories they could tell us would be something else I'm sure 🐱👍

[@rawbacon]

I'll bet that girl would be thrilled to hear you still have the mug and still value it.

[@truthseeker5968]

I love your videos! Look forward to them every Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

[@jeffstowe2113]

Nice restoration. Shears are such an underrated tool. Thanks Scoutcrafter!

[@davidcoats1037]

Very nice! I didn’t know Craftsman made scissors. Any time I see a sewing room at an estate sale I look for the “good scissors”. I have a pretty good collection now. Take care 😃👍🏼

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

A beautiful job on the scissors. And some excellent “how to do it” advice. Thanks so much.

[@briantraxler1407]

The sound of good, sharp scissors... fantastic!

[@patrickmeyer1967]

Use the shears to cut up all the junk mail then return to sender. The little coffee lid "not stirrer" could be good to apply small amounts of exopy in hard to reach places...Just a thought

[@jacksshed2450]

You can't beat a nice pair of scissors!

[@OldSneelock]

I bought a cheap set of taps and dies for a job and it had a thread pitch gage in the case. I use the gage 3 times as often as the taps or dies. Sharpening scissors is a favorite gimmick sales opportunity. I occasionally find a pair that have been ground to destruction. Rippled and crooked because someone used the "sharpener" on their electric can opener. Your drawfile and stone method is the way to go. 😁😎

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave the steel is so hard on scissors that draw filing is a very slow process but stops you from taking off too much metal! (Which I have done more then once!) LOL!! Thanks!

[@357magdad]

Those scissors look sharp now! I dig that sharp scissor sound!

[@beerdrinker6452]

I watched this video to learn about scissors and also learned a lot about epoxy. Thank you.

[@loupalladino9578]

Love the emergency mug repair ❤️

[@nicknicoletti9778]

Nice job on the scissors! They look great. And isn’t it good having a good audience that enjoys your quirky jokes as much as you do.... the mascot is a fan of the scoutcrafter comedy!!!

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Great info on sharpening. I always wondered why most have black handles. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks

[@billwest7274]

The Craftsman scissors turned out really nice. Thanks for giving a demonstration on how to repair the mug, I've always use super glue it seemed like they don't last that long now I know why. Thanks for all the instructions.

[@jordansimpson9519]

Nice Craftsman scissors and tutorial on sharpening. Never seen a sharpener hone like that. I too appreciate good shop/construction scissors. Really like my Klein Tools 23015 shears/scissors. Been using them a few years.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wow Jordan they look awesome!!!!! =D

[@AaronBelknap]

Geez, you know how many scissors I've destroyed in my youth? Now I sharpen them and have to watch my fingers, even the pre-school little guys are sharp as heck. I used to sharpen hair cutting scissors for the inmates and they would ask who sharpened them and I'd tell them I did so they can cut hair better. Oddly enough, never had a brawl during hair cut day. They rather enjoyed it. Those scissors turned out better than new. They cut marvelous, great tips to sharpen them. Don't lose a finger!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Aaron- Sharpening scissors is a true art! One I am still working on... One day I will hopefully get it down. =D

[@cq608]

Thank you for your time in making this video, the scissors look great. I have a pair like these, now I will give it a shot at trying to clean them up.

[@farmhand3724]

Funny thing... I recently added another rather large US General Toolbox to house the many tools I didn't know I needed until seeing them on your channel. I think I learn something every video. Never picked up on "hollow ground" until now. Maybe that explains why a few of my scissors don't work as well after my sharpening routine.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Chris! Don't feel bad I screwed up a few pair of scissors before I realized what was going on.. I'm still not an expert but I'm getting better! =D Thanks!

[@patjohnson3100]

Very nice rescue of a beautiful pair of scissors. I inherited my father's Wiss shears which he used in commercial artwork. Really good quality and still very sharp. They also have black handles. My grandfather had a saw sharpening business for many years in CA. What you called the "burr" on the edge of the blade, he called the "tang." Thanks

[@issuma8223]

Antique, yet cutting edge.

[@357magdad]

I wish Chuck laughed at my jokes like that!

[@ralphiewigs2208]

Did anyone else's mom have the "good scissors"? She somehow knew when I had borrowed them to cut paper or something. I couldn't resist because they really were the good scissors.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! My Grandmother had the "Good scissors" too!!!!!!

[@unwired1281]

It’s definitely a “thing”

[@stewartt.2384]

Hi, I have 'good scissors' but I also have 'lending out' scissors !! (Stu in UK)

[@hofmandselv]

Still love your videos Scoutcrafter. All of them. ♥️♥️

[@loulunetta425]

Sweet. I have a pair of Wiss #22 which I use in the shop all the time for cutting felt, upholstery, making rags and (don't hurt me) cutting sand paper. I also need to repair a keepsake mug and used MarineTex white on the handle.....it filled in the chips quite well.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Lou- I too am a big fan of using scissors in the shop- Like you I believe they are a indispensable tool. There are a lot of wives tales and rumors about how to use and not to use them.. I will cover them all in my Scissor special very soon!!!!

[@johnkelley9877]

The shears look like brand new! What a great Mosh. Thanks for sharing this.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi scout, nice job on the scissors, I expected a fancy paint job on the handles, lol , uncle fester seemed to like em anyway,Ha, ha, thanks for the video, stay safe mate and best wishes to you and your's, Stuart.uk.

[@lotsatrains]

Awesome scissors never saw a pair like that for sure probably would be great for cutting fabric for upholstery.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ken! Years back Sears sold EVERYTHING!!! I sure do miss them!

[@LoStivale]

Beautiful scissors - although I like the brass handle look. Your vids always inspire me to get into the shop if I could just get off the couch.😃

[@saigaking]

Wow they came up sharp ha ha great tips on the sharpening I always Struggle with that I bet they have seen some use nice heavy set they Cut so easy the weight helps with the action also great video scout God bless take care 🇳🇿🙏🗽🇺🇸

[@stephenbridges2791]

The guy on Hand Tool Rescue has a recipe for japanning. I've watched him do it a couple of times. Ingredients are extremely inexpensive, too. I like a pair of straight shears like that. Among other things, my son got me a pair of Klein electrician's scissors for Christmas. Love them!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Most japaning was done with after the 40's and enamel paint was the preferred product used. Now powder coating is big but the 400 degrees needed to set the paint can mess with the temper of the blades!

[@TJB1510]

Now I'm Ready To Watch Edward Scissorhands Again. Beautiful Peace.

[@planejet42]

That is a beautiful scissor! I’m always amazed how everything has been cheapened. It’s hard to find a great pair of general purpose scissors. I’ll have to keep an eye out for a pair.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Next week I will be doing a whole episode on Scissors... I think (hope) you will enjoy it!!!

[@kevinedick7489]

That’s great work. I actually almost purchased these same craftsman scissors on eBay a few weeks ago. Ha maybe they are the same ones? Really cool to see them all cleaned up either way!

[@toolrestoration]

Amazing job John, and great info on sharpening, love the sound they make now!

[@alexstools]

When I hear those siccors snip it reminds me I really need to find a good pair of siccors for the shop. But again, when I'm looking for a pair cheapskate me quickly steps in 😂 The shops you have a in the US are so incredibly well stocked. The supplies a Walmart holds for car parts or paint, it's amazing too me. We are lucky to find any two part epoxy at all. If I was to want something slow setting I probably can order it, but I would need to pay around 9 dollars in shipping, wich makes things expensive quickly. Anyways great start if the week!! We've had such a beautiful day here weather wise :) Thanks you, I look forward to Wednesday's!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Alex- Amazon! 😃👍

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Those came out great 👍

[@bobjoncas2814]

.Good repair on the mug, nice one ,stay safe and have a great week..the scissors are a lot sharper than the ones my grandma used to trim my hair..lol..

[@johnburgess6572]

Fantastic !!!

[@tonylenge424]

Good video. Thanks

[@TomGunnTools]

Of coarse you have a scissor collection! I have picked some nice ones over the years made in Germany 🇩🇪.

[@MrHerbie76]

Those Scissors are really "sharp" great job.

[@peterjames2580]

I envision the mascot laughing as the coffee lands on your neighbor lap while handing him those shiny scissors! ✂✂✂

[@evilla410]

Hello John! Nice restoration.👍😷

[@lorenguenthner5187]

Something about the sound of a good sharp pair of shears!

[@Traderjoe]

I have a scissors collection too. It started when I used to work in my fathers textile factory with the girl who became my wife, and we both used scissors hundreds of times a day and I just developed an urge to find the best I could find.

[@ScoutCrafter]

😃👍

[@reubend1782]

How does scissors cut through cloth like khaki, Levi's, wool...material that Taylor's of yesteryear had to cut? Grandpa scolded me when I cut paper and cardboard.

[@kenthomas1109]

Beautiful!

[@NatesRandomVideo]

Hearing you say there’s a type of screw thread you don’t have actually surprised me!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have some checking gauges and 12-24 wasn't on the set... I guess it isn't a popular thread size! Thanks!

[@ROD59]

Lol if i ever go to your house just have to remember not to get that mug with hot coffee just in case lol , love those scissor

[@Russ0107]

why does epoxy not go well with hot liquids or something?

[@tfknauss]

Your a cut above my friend,, well done! fun watching.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Todd!!!!!

[@frankg3072]

Excellent video today John! 👍👍

[@adude7050]

Great repair.

[@jamesjohnston9970]

I know one thing for certain. You will find a use for those little plastic thingamajigs that come in the coffee cup lid. We will see them again!

[@DCPorter71]

Great job as usual turned out nice

[@Kghuman1]

Genius work.

[@donaldallison]

I see you used Craftsman nut driver and screwdriver to take it apart.

[@unwired1281]

Prevents cross contamination!

[@OOTurok]

@@unwired1281 🤣

[@bluemantom77]

Thank you for the amazing video you put out when it comes to angle grinders I saw one at tractor supply they have a porter cable for $29 just in case you're interested for a backup at a reasonable price I was thinking of buying it myself and I'm sure it's better quality than drill Master any day and probably comparable to Bauer

[@ScoutCrafter]

WoW! That's a great deal!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@g-palloyd3600]

You’re absolutely a “cut above!” Pun intended! LOL!

[@RobertBosworth]

Having that neighbor over for “hot coffee or scalding tea.” 🤣🤣

[@johnduff6436]

Another nice one!

[@terrysanders2817]

Well done!

[@user-sz7mc3yd6c]

Nice job ☆

[@armandocavazana2598]

Cool as usual, regards from brazil

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

Thats amazing! Wonderful scissor restauration and the laughing guy beside your. Where did he loose his body?

[@patrickomalley7460]

Nice job 👍 thanks

[@scottbrown3444]

thanks for the lesson

[@bigmikeh5827]

Those scissors are from the 30s based on the logo. Great job my brother. A true test of them would be to cut some Cotton cloth. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mike- Plastic bags are a good test too! I have shears that I only use for certain items that need super sharp shears. Most times I cut easy stuff.. =D

[@larryborkstrom3580]

They look like you did a sharp job cheesey joke of the day serious they are very nice and best coffee is what I brew myself got a few mugs with semential value I enjoy myself

[@kevinvaught9373]

When I was in grade school a pair of those craftsmans were in every classroom.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wow! I never seen them before myself! Thanks Kevin!

[@joemoach832]

So that’s been my problem all along - listening to my brain. I’ll have to learn to stop doing that. Beautiful job on the scissors.

[@sarahhardy8649]

You could always keep the mug and use it as a pen holder, or “bit pot” where you put little small things you don’t want to lose. I have pen pots in nearly every room in the house, from mugs the kids have given me over the years. Interesting watching you cutting paper and then talk about cutting fabric. A seamstress would never cut paper with fabric shears. It’s considered a crime heh heh.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Usually Tailors will have a "special" pair of scissors reserved only for certain materials. I am the same way, I have scissors for different jobs and don't want to mess up the sharp ones on something that could dull them. =D

[@davidhelmuth6654]

The scissors turned out great. Check out hand tool rescue. He as a recipe for Japan! 👍👍👍

[@tooladdict7463]

Wouldn’t it be great if Lisa watch this video :-) PS great restoration I always enjoy the Scissors :-)

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ben- Imagine She is married with a few kids by now! Teenagers! 😂👍

[@zipshed]

Never had much luck sharpening scissors but next time I will do it your way and see what happens. Thanks!

[@lotsabirds]

Shear Genius !

[@imaoregonbum6683]

Shear madness!

[@stevef8993]

Nice pair of scissors! Was the screw peeled over and difficult to remove? I have an old pair of fabric sheers I picked up somewhere. I’ll have to send u a pic. The handles are nice and deep and fit the curve of your thumb nicely.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Steve! I will show a pair of those on Wednesday's video... I've got some nice ones that I have to be very careful not to screw up! LOL

[@jbburton5928]

Cut above the rest shear magic encore!

[@ededmund5685]

LACQUER ,, satin,,. low luster,, black ,, just try one rattle can Good Video Thx Ed Loretto Ontario Canada

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ed- The problem with lacquer is it chips... Much more then enamel... I must have a couple gallons here in the basement as I used to spray it on vehicles and bicycles. It looks great but I find it hard to keep on the tool! =D Thanks!!

[@alansmith4734]

9:45 There is a quick and dirty way to attach the mug handle. Using an angled drill, pre-drill from the inside of the mug into the handle ends (twice). Use 2 stainless steel screws to attach the handle, just like a drawer handle! =P Gotcha!

[@kathieharine5982]

When you cleaned the surfaces to be glued on the mug you used denatured alcohol but when you cleaned off the excess you used rubbing alcohol. Why do you use the different types ?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Denatured alcohol has no water so it’s great for prepping the surface. Isopropyl alcohol has water but is a great economical cleaner for overflow areas. Denatured could be used but it’s become quite costly as of late. 😃👍

[@805ROADKING]

Well done Mate!!☺

[@594bolt]

"Don't listen to your brain" Many people have taken that advice. Just watch the news.

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

Great video John. I just bought a lot of 3 vintage industrial scissors. Two came apart fine. The last one they peened the screw after they put on the nut. I had a hell of a time getting the nut off. Now I’m trying to figure out if I can find a replacement screw and nut, or maybe get a tap and die to chase the threads. It looks to be a 1/4-28 so I’ll need to buy a tap and die as I don’t have that size. Do you have any special suppliers for replacement scissor screws?? I may be able to salvage the original but not sure. The peen was very deep.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those screws were all unusual! Wide heads and fine threads! That’s where a lathe comes in handy! 😃👍

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

@@ScoutCrafter Yup, unfortunately my lathe is a 1939 Craftsman Atlas which is in pieces on my work awaiting refurbishing. I’m planning on a full takedown, cleanup, repainting worthy of the “John Quality Approach”. Actually both of us have very similar views on that. So first the tap and die approach. If it works I’m golden. If not then that pair may need to wait for the lathe. Best Regards, John

[@darylullman7083]

I think that coffee cup plug would make a nifty little epoxy stirrer or applicator. Sharpen for a tooth pick.

[@alanr4263]

Great stuff As Always m.t.A John What did u do ur other Half beside drive bus at M.t.A?

[@ScoutCrafter]

I went into the shop mostly shifting busses.. 😃👍

[@alanr4263]

@@ScoutCrafter kewl I was wondering if u fixed the buses too & stuff

[@keng1197]

My grandfather had these I think they were used for wallpaper

[@candiearntz4848]

Beautiful scout I got a question. Were can I find old hand wood working tools for cheap. There so expensive, most of the old hand tools I have, I've restored.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Candie- This is going to sound strange but Tractor and Steam Engine Shows! That is the best place to find old hand tools of all kinds as they almost always have a flea market type area with the show and it is always great! Depending on the state you live in you can search "Tractor show in Your state" Here in the North East we love Pennsylvania shows the best! Also Connecticut has great shows... Ebay is always an option too but the best deals is when you search for "lots" like "Woodworking tool lot" =D

[@candiearntz4848]

Thank you iam only 19 I been doing this since I was like 10 right now Iam having trouble making these jaws on this vise square. It one that you can claim to your bench.

[@MrDoeboy356]

A cut above the rest.

[@leehunter1967]

✂️ 🇨🇦👍🏻

[@x99j]

Having beater tools to lend to neighbors is funny enough! But a beater coffee mug for the neighbor! Rofl!!!!

[@sgoldbe8]

Get a Yeti coffee mug, no more need for a stopper. ;)

[@donlum9128]

My dad has a bunch of Keen Kutter scissors.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Keen Kutter made great stuff and is highly collectable!! Awesome!