Restoration of 1946 KLEIN Pliers

Today we take a very neglected pair of Klein pliers and Restore them to like new condition!

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Outstanding work! 34 years s an electrician and I have a quite a few pairs that could be restored. The Klein Kote's look beautiful.

[@uktony1525]

Those 70 year old pliers look like you have just opened the pack on a brand new pair!. They are absolutely gorgeous and your work shows what can be done to bring hand tools back from the grave. An ENORMOUS thumbs up.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Tony! Sometimes I am a little shocked at how nice a project turns out... This is one of those times! Those Klein-Koats are simply delightful! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍

[@Oldtech51]

I have a pair just like yours that my grandfather bought when he worked on the Hoover Dam. Klein logo is stamped in mine.

[@DMSparky]

Dam those look better then a brand new pair. It just goes to show I need to be taking better care of my equipment and it will last a long time. You sir have genuinely taught me a life lesson today, for that I thank you.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Daniel! It's amazing how some tools that look like trash can come back literally better then new!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍

[@stephenkent8903]

Scoutcrafter you do such a good job cleaning up those Klein pliers. I was doing a little work in my shop today cleaning up my dad's Klein needle nose pliers. They had a trade mark stamp showing either phone or telegraph worker with a date of 1857. I have started to use some of your belt sanding techniques. It does wonders taking out marks and scratches. I even used the sander on some 1913 Weed automotive tire chain crimpers. Weed was the originator of metal tire chains! I got them from a man in the tire business. They belonged to his dad and his son didn't know what they were! I love old tools!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Stephen! There is nothing better then making an old tool look like new! It's hard sometimes because we have to walk the line of saving the maker's mark or making the tool look great. Sometimes we get lucky and the logo is deep!! =) Thanks!

[@MrMarkRoads]

I'm 57. I have an attention span that allows me to watch your videos even if they were twice as long. Lol. Great job.

[@garymucher9590]

Clean workable tools are safe tools. Thumbs Up!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Gary! You are so right!

[@negotiableaffections]

Ever since you showed these pliers all rusted shut - I've been awaiting this video, just to see them open again. Not a restoration, more of a resurrection. Great work, great Kleins.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Keith!!! I think these were the worst I've ever seen!!!!! Now they are back in service!!! I really like vintage Kleins!! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@masonmeyer1914]

Very cool. Didn't know about the handles. Good to know your can buy replacements!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Mason! They are awesome too! Tomorrow I do another set! Thanks!!!!!

[@johnkelley9877]

WOW! From trash to a treasure. Excellent work ScoutCrafter.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello John! These are such a joy to look at now! Imagine 1946!!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍

[@robert574]

Many years ago I worked for a large company that furnished hand tools to the production workers. We did a LOT of wiring and electrical work. When one of the workers had a stiff or frozen pair of pliers, needle nose or side cutters, the supervisor tossed them into a bin and gave out a new pair. These were top name brand tools too. I was young and worked in the machine shop with an old tool and die maker. I grabbed a hand full of the pliers as they were being tossed into the dumpster and sprayed them with penetrating oil. It didn't help much. The old tool and die maker was laughing at me. He told me to bring the pliers over and set a coffee can on the table and poured some acetone in it. He said put them in the liquid and work them. When I did, the oil came out, then a cloud of rust colored fluid and in a matter of seconds they were free. It was quick. Then I oiled them. Production wasn't interested in them, they were spoiled with an endless supply of new ones, so I gave them away to anyone who wanted a pair. Even today so many years later when I go fishing with an old friend, I still see a pair of those pliers in their box. Try it on your next pair, you'll see the same think I did. I have a 1938 pair of Klein pliers that belonged to my father identical to the ones here. They still are good cutters and work perfectly. I prefer them over a lot of newer ones I have today.

[@derekdaly6449]

As an electrical engineer who works in a factory, got to love high quality linemen’s pliers! Love the over the top restorations.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Derek! Sorry it took so long! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

[@birdie399]

Fantastic work. Nice bit of industrial history at the end.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Birdie! This was such a fun project! I really enjoy Klein pliers and these came out great! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@joeaviles2419]

Love the restorations. On a side note, I’m the guy that wraps handles in electrical tape

[@MrShobar]

You sir are a national treasure. Many thanks. BTW with regard to that contest, I have a pair dated 1937. Still work great.

[@kr4t0sg.28]

That came out looking gorgeous

[@ordinaryk]

Wow! Klein tools can come back from some serious neglect. Great job!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Kenton!!!! Good Steel is the key! Crap steel just crumples when rusting! Thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@jimjohnston3188]

Really enjoyed watching you take a fine but rusty and neglected tool and restore it to nearly original condition. It almost looked like a " labor of love" . Jim

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Jim! I really enjoyed this restoration and the final result! Tomorrow I will be doing another set of smaller Klein's... With the Klein Koats! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍

[@ocelot2234]

Another great restoration Scoutcrafter keep up the great tool restoration videos up

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Ocelot!!! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!

[@nalurash2787]

Hey Klein just mentioned one of your videos in a newsletter I get from them. Cool to see you get recognized. Keep up the great stuff. Take care

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Nalu!!!!! Wow!!! I couldn't find it on their website but I hope they see this one!!!!!!! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@nalurash2787]

I'm sure you are on their radar. I'm kinda bummed that they didn't at least contact you. Here's the link: www.kleintools.com/blog/klein-s-tips-long-lasting-high-quality-tools

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Nalu!!!!!! Thanks so much for the link!!!!!!! That is awesome!!! I really appreciate that!!!!! =D

[@kleintoolsdeutschland9176]

@@ScoutCrafter Definitely a nice project! Thanks for the great work!

[@marcmckenzie5110]

OK, after watching three plier restoration projects on your channel - I am inexplicably addicted. And now subscribed. I’m your age Scott, and wish you were in my neighborhood out here in Colorado, because we would have a great time. My poor wife... she doesn’t even have a clue the tools I’m going to have to procure to catch up with you! Ha!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Marc! LOL!!! The good news is the Wife will love this hobby!!! 1-It's super cheap! 2-You can take her along to Flea markets and Garage sales and she will love it!!! 3- You will be home while tinkering! 4- She will be impressed by the results!!! Of all the hobbies there are this one is most accepted by the ladies!!! You are going to have a blast!! Soon I'm going to start a sister page to this channel where we can post projects, share tips and even have a swap/sale section!!! 😃👍. Thanks Marc!!!

[@ralphh4131]

I'm a kleins guy. I have a rare pair of channel locks with a number 10 wire steipper. I love them.

[@neeko7878]

You may want to consider using a small amount of valve lapping compound on each side of the pivot of stubborn hand tools. Work it in well and it acts as sandpaper. Once the jaws drop open freely you can flush out the compound with wd-40. Lots of electricians do this with new linesman pliers so they are as broken in as well as their old ones. I’ve done this method 3 times and works amazing.

[@kadmaster]

I like these kind of pliers,sir...It's different pleasure to use these pliers...Thnx for great vid...sir!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Kadir!! I usually prefer bare handles but these grips look and feel great!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the project!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍

[@ikm64]

What a classy job, looking perfect...The handles did finish the job.

[@dizzyknutsak9462]

Awesome 👏 great 👍 job

[@expatstacker3838]

This is awesome! I just found a rusty vintage pair of Fujiya (Japanese) needle-nose pliers at a second hand store for under a dollar and this video will help with its restoration. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kryptos5208]

You are the man! Nicely done!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello JJ Smith! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the project!!!! 😃👍

[@michaelcarter1580]

Really appreciate what you do to restore old tools. I have been working on a few myself for fun. Nothing like old tools.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Michael!! It's such a rewarding hobby!!!! Cheap too!!!! I'm so glad you are helping preserve these gems!!!! Thanks !!!!!!!!!

[@Santiago-iv7oi]

they really came out nice..👍👍👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Santiago! And this time the Red wasn't my fault!!! Lol. Thanks my friend!!!

[@irvhawke199]

Excellent restoration on a vintage Klein.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Irv! Thanks so much!!!! Back in service!!!!!! =)

[@3dalex13l3]

Well done! I'm on vacation here in Tybee Island GA and still have time to watch your videos..

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Edwin! That is very flattering! Thanks so much!!! Have a great time!!! 😃👍

[@lordvengerx]

Man what a find and a awesome treasure they turned out if they was just bought thanks for sharing :D

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Lord Venger!!! I'm so happy with these now... Those handles are really nice!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@lordvengerx]

ScoutCrafter your welcome and yes they turned out super awesome :3

[@kevinsmith1791]

Really nice job such beautiful pliers especially the finished item . As usual great job great and interesting video.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Kevin!!! Thanks so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed!!!!!!

[@davidharris6581]

Great idea using the water while heating. Great tip because anything that spends its life in the tool box of a tractor is going to get wet and rust eventually. I really learn a lot from you. You are a purty fart smeller! :)

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello David! A poor man's heat-sink! Lol. The Acetone/tranny fluid mix is unbelievably good!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Good restoration 👍👍👍

[@TheSuperwrenchGarage]

very nice work as usual! the Kleins turned out mint!

[@ScoutCrafter]

The Super-wrench Garage Hello Matt!!! I was so shocked and happy to see 1946!! How great are those Klein-Koats!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍

[@zakartv]

Really awesome restoration. I’m glad you went into detail about the processes. For example the sanders directional etching into the metal.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Ziya!!! Lot's of the pliers have the sanding grain running (up/down) on the face, I don't have a big enough sanding wheel to do that grind so I go left/right. Those big companies have huge sanding wheels!!! Awesome! 😃👍. Thanks so much!!!

[@zakartv]

ScoutCrafter thank you for that update. I have a similar setup to you so I’ll do left to right on my next restoration. I was hitting them at different angles and getting all sorts of directions lol.

[@ScoutCrafter]

That's fine if you are going to a finer belt on the next pass but for the "satin" look it helps to keep the grind marks going in the same direction! =) Thanks!!!

[@drstrangefart]

Nice resto! They came out very clean. I really like the old plastics that had every oddball name imaginable because it was a selling point at the time. Looking forward to the next one!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Alan! You're right! Like Delrin, Nylon, Styrene... They had catchy names!!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!

[@timothyhope8063]

you mtssed a great steam show got some great nos tools clamps had a lot of fun

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Tim! That is awesome!!! Best people around at steam shows!!! I bet you had a blast!!! Thanks!!!!! 😃👍

[@kevinmaroney8471]

I would be interested in seeing the handles put on. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@ScoutCrafter]

You got it Kevin! I will do the 7" Kleins soon!!!! Thanks !!!!!!!!

[@GnarledSage]

Is this video already out? Will like to see that done

[@ArkamasRoss]

Those babies are ready to go another 70+ years. Not one for the handles but to each his own. I just got my first set of Kleins and they feel much better among my tools than the Channellock 369s I got.

[@signalpops]

As usual, the end result was beautiful. You are very talented. I have another tip to add to my ScoutCrafter list. That is, heating up the pliers to unfreeze them and keeping the cutter part cool with water. I especially liked the red grips. Keep the videos coming!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Pops! Sometimes with rust heat is the only way to free them... I didn't go nuts just a quick shot with the propane torch and I was still able to hold the pliers with no glove so it wasn't really hot... The Acetone and tranny mix really helps!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@johnvaldez8830]

Yes, those handle covers are amazing. I thought so the moment it came up on the video. I do especially like the way they look with the finish and I am glad you went with it. Outstanding video.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks John!!!!

[@wm79198]

Jeez that's an old pair of kleins. So old that I'll bet the electrician that lost them used to apprentice for tesla. Great find, thanks for sharing

[@kaibaCorpHQ]

Those boys look as fresh as when they came off the factory line. 73 years old and they're ready to get back to work, just like some of them old timers out there.

[@kjamison5951]

Superb job! Nice finish!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

[@Traderjoe]

They came out fantastic!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello traderjoes!!!! Those Klein-koats really kicked them up a notch!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Love the look. You got your red in! Honestly those are some very nice Kleins. Another great job!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Greg! 1946! Amazing! You can't beat Kleins! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@calebrace5032]

Once again scout never gets old you do amazing work keep it up!!!!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Caleb!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Wow! Im always amazed at the outcome. Beaytiful plyers. If they could only talk lol ! - Mike

[@ScoutCrafter]

You are so right!!!! 1946... What they've been thru! Plus the worker who made them!!! So much history there!! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@felixf5211]

Didn't know Klein sold replacement handles. The pliers came out freakin' beautiful. I was at the tool thrift store the other day and spotted WWI wire cutter pliers. Almost 11". Of course I got 'em. Would not have known what they were if it weren't for your videos. Thank you.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Felix!!!! I have to get up there one day just to check out that store!!!!! I'm so glad you got those! Awesome right!?! The Klein-Koats are sweet!!! I'm going to show the installation in an upcoming video! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yrtuag]

Great job as usual, my friend 🤠👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Jim!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@yrtuag]

You're welcome, sir 🤠

[@marcosandreydesousa]

Excuses I am not American to talk about American tools, but I am a lover of pliers. And mostly I love Klein brand pliers. Just one detail of this magical restoration, I can not take your merit from it. But I see that the 1946 models come printed on steel, right on the hinges "KLEIN & SONS chicago U.S" and in its 1946 version I see plain pliers. At Harbor Freight store there are Doyle brand pliers which is a perfect copy of the Klein pliers. I'm not sure that this plier is an authentic Klein tool, even if it happens many years should haves at least some writing waves, and I see everything only flattened and smooth sides.

[@rogerkinghorn4819]

Great job and video

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much!

[@dnixon1974dn]

Great job Scout They look amazing..

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Darren! Thanks!!!! Those Klein-Koats are the ticket!!!! Thanks again!!!!!

[@alanr.9547]

Great video! I love these restoration videos.

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

Sweet resto vid! Now I want to start collecting Klein stuff

[@melissaladean4309]

just subscribed love your restoration any advice for someone who doesnt have room for all the wire wheels and belt sanders and stuff

[@andrewfranco1235]

Thanks scout! I think that was a shout out to your Arkansas fan club president! :) awesome job love the end result!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Andrew!!!! I'm telling you, Arkansas is high on my list of places to see!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@andrewfranco1235]

Lol come on down anytime!!!

[@d-anger-noodle]

WOW I can't believe how great these turned out ❤❤❤ Awesome job!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Dangernoodle!!!! The Klein-koats really put these over the top!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@chaser5201]

Brother.. can you show me how you get them cutters even and sharp? I have a vintage pair of Klein lineman pliers I'm restoring currently and would really appreciate it! Also.. how do you get them pups so shiny!? You're the man. Love the vidz!!

[@ccsmith2937]

Nice job 👍

[@slackjaw703]

Used nothing but Kleins while erecting scaffold for decades. First thing that same off was the plastic wrapping on the handles because we used the handles inserted into a loop tied from building to scaffolding to twist tight for stabilization. Second thing was to grind in ridges for grip in wet weather. We burned through tons of fairly heavy gauge black annealed wire each year so I probably went through 4 pair (which isn’t many). The plier part never wore out, but the cutters wore down over time. I’m sure there are a bunch floating around in free boxes out there at swap meets somewhere in the world, between me and all my co-workers. Newbies only bought cheap the first time, then they learned...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello John! Awesome story!!! It seems like all the professionals always use Klein!!! I have another friend (Dave) who said he would strip off the handles and put on a couple lengths of Air hose! He used them all day long too! I love stories like that! Modified tools are a must for certain jobs!!! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍

[@uncleblack7946]

If it was me..rubbish can...Wow nice...make me think twice..Thank You, Scout..Another fine episode

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Blackie!!! It's amazing what lies beneath!!! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!

[@helpinghandremodeling3755]

Great job once again. Leave it to you to come up with red factory handles. I prefer grips like those or the Channellocks unless the bare has some knurling. Thanks again John

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Bernie!!! I'm with you all the way on this!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍

[@danserrano2251]

Absolutely Gorgeous!

[@madethehorsecry]

Very interested in see the process on how to install the handle. Grest video

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi John! I showed the process on another pair! I'm sorry I can't remember the video but if you search "Scoutcrafter Klein" you will find it! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[@davidhinson5010]

Great job, turned out like new.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks David!!! 1946! USA! LOL =D

[@clark57225]

You and I have a differently philosophy regarding the restoration of tools. I would prefer a freshly brushed original look, as opposed to the belt sanded look. Yet, I do have to admit you do very fine work, and your finished product looks better than new. I am an avid Klein pliers collector, and am almost certain those are not Klein lineman's pliers. The logo would have been deeply set into the pivot on the cutting side of the jaw, too deep to have been worn completely away. The date code is as you stated, using the Klein date code system. I suspect these were some other brand, perhaps even made in the same forging plant as Klein, using the Klein date code, but were marketed under a different name.Or you may have an extremely rare pair of Klein pliers with the date code, but without the logo. And finally, instead of using heat to "unfreeze" the jaws, I use WD-40 and liberally lube all the accessible friction points in and around the jaws. It may take half an hour or more before you "milk" all the rust and grime from the pivot -- there is a lot in there. But, when you are done, they will run silky smooth. Thumbs up, as usual, for a wonderful video produced by a really good guy. You may be interested in this site, that's me in the middle of the photo. www.kleintools.com/content/found-world-s-oldest-pair-klein-tools-side-cutting-pliers . Cheers.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Clark- Normally I try to restore only common tools and leave the collectable tools to collectors. You can have lots of fun restoring a $1 pipe wrench and keep it out of the landfill. My goal is to try to get people, especially young people into restoring and enjoying old tools of all kinds. Not many youngsters get to use tools these days... Thanks much!!!!!!

[@clark57225]

@@ScoutCrafter What a great mentor, teacher, leader, and inspiration you are for young people, and even us old people. Thank you for your always joyful, informative and entertaining videos..

[@cblguy63]

Klein D9...I'm an old lineman and I have owned many a pair...even had several with thread cleaner D9tc...

[@ScoutCrafter]

They are such a beautiful design and so well made! Thanks!

[@dane.1847]

Love your channel. Great videos.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Dan! Thanks so much!!!!! Really appreciate that!!!

[@santanusinha7086]

To be honest, the restored pliers look better than the new one.anxious about how u put on the handles.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello SS! Thanks! Those Kleins are just so nice to work with! The installation of the grips I covered on another video... Just type in "Scoutcrafter Klein" in the youtube search box! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@SupercarGarageUSA]

Hello ! new sub here, just WOW, awesome job you did. I'm happy to find your channel. and thank you for the info

[@whatzittooya1696]

Long time fan here. Klein just shared this on their Facebook page!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Nolan! How awesome is that!? Thanks!

[@superdznuts99]

Great video!

[@b-2466]

Gotta love the klein tools

[@sean6077]

dang, man.! those look like brand new pliers, now. excellent job on these. i REALLY like those handles. and i didn't know you could order new handle covers, either. that's good to know. thanks!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Sean! I will be doing another set next week and show how the grips go on! Thanks so much!!!

[@norherman]

Thank you. As have have shown most good tool can bee save. Thanks again great stuff

[@jimmycortesdiaz7973]

Excellent

[@shawnseegulam3777]

Great job Brother! 😍

[@TadpoleTrainer]

It’s crazy how much of a difference the wire brush makes

[@ozyrob1266]

Great job. 1946 even better!

[@alanr4263]

Great stuff.

[@d-anger-noodle]

Man, that looks so nice ❤❤❤

[@cclarke6]

Great job! They look amazing. I just bought myself a new wire wheel. I have some tools to fixe up!

[@ScoutCrafter]

You know, working on the wire wheel becomes very relaxing, the rust is stripped off revealing shiny metal as your concentration voids out all the worlds problems! You are going to love how you feel after a good brushing session!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rogeroconnor5182]

great job,the handles are over the top

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Roger!!! They are so sweet aren't they!!!! Red!!! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!

[@rogeroconnor5182]

never knew you could buy replacement grips,they wont be easy to misplace

[@qlimaxbass5022]

Nice work!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Qlimax Bass !!! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍

[@frankwaters2133]

Very nice. Would definitely like to see a grip install !

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Frank!!!! OK Very soon!!! The 7" model!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorenmars8181]

"They KNOW bettah!" Love it!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LMAO!!!!! In Queens, NY there are no "R"s =D Thanks Loren!!!!!!!

[@AmericanCoinHunting]

I have used those Klein handles on a few pairs I had (Mostly on my wire cutters) . But on Linemans pliers like those , that I used to use hundreds of times a day (sometimes I had them in my hand for up to 20- 30 minutes straight) I needed a more padded handle . So I use to use 3/8" air hose . I have to admit , nothing looks better than those originol red Klein grips though .

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Dave!!!!! Yes!!! Many professionals use the rubber hose!!! Some have the bottom cut off one side so they can still twist wire with the handle! If you're using them all the time looks aren't important!!! Comfort is!!! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@johnhamill7419]

I have an opaque red plastic screwdriver that I got in 1966 from my Grandpa when I was 5. It is older then that because it wasn’t new when I got it. I still use it, but the blade twists about 15 degrees. I was wondering if you have ever fixed a handle with this problem?

[@arlindjax]

Hi Scout, great vid as usual. The Pliers look fantastic, can you please show me/us how to sharpen them and how fit the handle covers on the next vid? Thank you for taking the time to show us how this things are restored, I really love your vids.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Arlind! Absolutely! I have a upcoming video where I will show both!!!! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@MNpicker]

Awesome Job!👍👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello MN Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@timothymassina6138]

Turned out beautiful! I personally would enjoy a video of how to install the handles

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Tim! You bet! I will be doing it shortly on my 7" set! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[@skip9766]

You had me going with the plastidip. Ohh no. Well great effort as usual Scout👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Skip!!!! That was too funny!!! I had lots of people going =O =) Thanks so much!!!!!

[@davidharris6581]

I thought maybe I was going to finally see someone who could use that stuff and make it look half decent. I cannot!

[@skip9766]

David Harris I tried the plastidip once. Not with good results. I’ll look for those Klien grips. I’m guessing that I could use them on some old channel locks I have.

[@steveheavener4932]

You and Joe’s Shop inspired me to start restoring tools. On these Klein’s, did you add any shellac or wax after buffing what did you do and why?

[@danielgrenier3288]

Fantastic restoration. It's amazing to see the before and after! I do have a dumb question. Still learning lots about tool... How did you and your viewers know they were Klein's without marking? ...based on plier shape? What makes a Klein stand out from other brand pliers? Thanks greatly, ScoutCrafter! Always fun!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello Daniel! Great question!!! Klein's have a couple shapes of pliers, this style is known as "New England" style, they are rounded and sleek, beautiful design... There are other manufacturers that have copied this pattern so you have to look closely... Inside the handles there is a forging stamp. Usually for Older Klein's it's a triangle followed by three letters. (You can match the date code with the poster on the end of the video to get your date of manufacture). As far as why Klein are so popular, they are the choice of every professional electrician and lineman... They know what pliers hold up and what ones don't... It's all in the quality of steel and the cutters! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍

[@danielgrenier3288]

Ah, so the diamond and the date code are the key here, as well as the New England design. I did not understand this. Thanks for the education!

[@tfknauss]

Nice, Scout, I would like to see handles put on. Well done again!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hello CountryPeddlerTKnauss! You got it... Friday!!! 😃👍

[@tommyvinson6]

Fantastic !!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Tommy! Another set tomorrow! 😃👍