Craftsman Lineman Pliers & Large Tool Acquisition

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

Makes me want to find my dad’s linesman pliers now. Excellent job sir! Quick Update: I found three pair. Large, medium and small. The medium were stamped “M Klein” with a another stamp “Chicago USA” on the other side. He worked for the Bell 🔔 System for 40 years!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@RobertSiwik1968]

The pliers turned out spectacular! Tony is gonna love them! Such a timecapsule with the nesting diamonds.

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

So kind of you to gift those beautiful pliers back to the man that’s been so generous with his dad’s ok’d tool. Ihave a similar pair of those Craftsman pliers. They are so cool with the embellished handles. Great job. Finally, got a barn lantern restoration video of a Embury Air Pilot, it was a challenge.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Looking forward to the video! Love those Embury's!

[@2012JCC]

Please do a video on presenting these to him. That would be great!

[@noeldakota7395]

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[@jacobsergio1193]

@Noel Dakota instablaster ;)

[@noeldakota7395]

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[@Resto-Rob]

Hey John, Great video! My father is is 72 but in very poor health. I will clean up a pair of pliers for gifts for him. He likes to hold the tools. He has a good collection in his top dresser drawer. Thanks!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Rob- I can tell your restorations feel awesome in the hand... You never leave sharp edges or rough surfaces! 😃👍

[@JohnDaker_singer]

One nice thing about going out of town for a week is coming home to 3 Scoutcrafter videos! I look forward to each and every one, and I wait patiently for them to be posted. But THREE!!! Sensory overload.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Welcome back John!!! 😃👍

[@planejet42]

There is nothing like boxes of free tools! It makes you wonder how they could manufacture and finish tools so nicely and still sell them affordably. You’re hard pressed to find something comparable today. I think the closest you can get to these old pliers and hand tools is Channellock, but even then their fit and finish has gone down a lot. Utica, Kraeuter, Klein, etc all made such beautiful tools. Beautiful work! I can’t imagine how nice they feel in the hand. Looking forward to the treasure trove of restorations to come!

[@ScoutCrafter]

You are so right, the German brands are super nice but they just don't have the same feel! =)

[@daviddaddy]

Beautiful Job!!!! You're such an amazing person. Im sure glad Tony gave you those Wonderful Treasures! I admire you such much, you're such a kind, Caring, Just a Beautiful personality! I wish you could shoot a quick video of you giving The pliers to Tony. Im sure hes really going to treasure those plus they're sentimental so he will treasure them even more. Take care my friend.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I will do! I’m sentimental also, I always prefer home made gifts to store bought ones. 😃👍. Thanks!!!

[@daviddaddy]

@@ScoutCrafter same here! I Love the idea of someone taking the time out of their busy day to make something for someone. Take care buddy, have wonderful afternoon.

[@jackthompson2132]

What a beautiful pair of lineman pliers John. How thoughtful of you to do that. I’m sure you are going to make him very happy.

[@johnkelley9877]

I cannot believe how nice the pliers turned out! Excellent work ScoutCrafter. Thanks for sharing this.

[@tooladdict7463]

What a wonderful idea John that was a nice touch would love to see how it ends up with the boxing tag thanks for sharing mate 😀👍⚒️

[@patjohnson3100]

Very nice gesture to Tony. He will be very appreciative. That is a wonderful batch of tools he gave you. Many treasures to be discovered. You're a very nice guy. Regards

[@LlessurHterag]

You’re a good guy John. I’m sure Tony is going to be very pleased to see the awesome job you did on his father’s set of pliers. It would be really great if you could do a video of you presenting these to him. I’d love to see the look on his face when he sees the outstanding job you did on these pliers. Thanks again for the video mate. Take care.

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Very nice haul. Your doing a very nice thing for him. I am sure he will treasure it. I also enjoy talking to the older generation. I can still learn from them. Although l am getting old enough to be one of them. My son is that way to. Before covid we would go to auctions and he has some old farmers that he gets with and asks questions about tools. Good times. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks

[@peterr11]

Tony knew that there is no better home for his father's tools than you John.

[@AaronBelknap]

That is so cool to get those tools from Tony and Renee! With the passing of my mom now and step dad in the past, I got ahold of some tools to play with. A few electronics too. Got a nice older true RMS Fluke meter. It powers on just needs new leads. Also a nice little Weller pen torch/soldering propane soldering pen. Good stuff, get a video of presenting them to him. Those pliers turned out beautiful! I am always impressed with your flap wheel talent, I could never get things that nice! I do practice on old railroad spikes.

[@stevef8993]

That will be a nice return gift to Tony for all the boxes of goodies! I’m sure he will appreciate it and admire your handiwork! Have a great week John. 😀👍

[@uktony1525]

Wow, just wow. Really generous gift but going to the right person who can bring these tools back from the dead. The brace bits looked fantastic. Your windfall is well deserved.

[@waynemiracle8928]

That was so cool to see what those pliers looked like under the tape. It was like going back in time in a time machine. I never would have thought they ever painted inside the handle engravings. That blew me away. Thanks for the time capsule video!

[@mardeeda]

Seeing the black in the diamonds is just priceless. Absolute time capsule, I have never seen that, what a glimpse into the past.

[@societyschild6055]

WOW! What a score. Quick story: I tried to use your 1x30 sander with a stick method to restore my fathers meat cleaver...came out like ocean waves. I resorted to my body work experience to make it right. Moral of the story: Not everyone can be Scout Crafter :) You da man!

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s true the stick method sometimes is difficult to use on large flat surfaces I find it really comes in handy for manipulating the bell to get into certain areas that normally the flat belt would skip over. For example when I was doing the face of the pliers in order to flatten out the entire face I use the stick and up-and-down motion and it really works well. However every once in a while sometimes the stick will leave slight marks on a tool it’s not for every job that’s for sure. Thanks so much! 😃👍

[@carldavid1558]

Just thought I’d let you know. Yesterday I bought an old King Dick shifter. It was frozen. I made up a small amount of 50/50. It worked like a charm. Of course I wasn’t stingy with it. Thanks for your help. Really appreciate the tips I’ve gotten from watching your channel.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Carl- That 50/50 is the best stuff ever!!! 😃👍

[@lordvengerx]

Those pilers came out like you just bought them new. Outstanding job on those. Each box is like it's own little time capsule 🐱👍

[@alexstools]

So much I'd like to comment on. I get the impression you get along quite well with people older then you. I've always had and still have that most of the time. Have got no clue why, but it does make me feel kind of an outcast among my peers sometimes. The pliers look great, fantastic video John, thanks!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Alex not only do I feel I was born 60 years too late but I always got along with older people ever since I was a kid because most of my hobbies were hobbies that older people were involved in! By the time I was 18 years old I had nothing in common with my peers... 😂👍

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Beautiful restoration john! If Tony is any kind of a tool guy, he will appreciate your efforts! Looking forward to see what you come up with for friday. Roger

[@Butchthebugman]

That red-handled push drill that was in the box of tools... My dad literally just gave me that EXACT tool on Thanksgiving. It belonged to my grandfather. I might wait to see what you do with it before I attempt mine (no pressure, haha). Great job on the pliers, like everything else you do. Love the videos, never miss one, I learn so much! Thank you, and keep it up!

[@tonylenge424]

That box of tools found the right man! Very nice idea to present Tony with the pliers. Thanks

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right on John! Those Craftsman pliers! 🤩 I really like those sets of brace bits you got there too! 👍🏼

[@billchiasson2019]

They look amazing! You got me hooked on these restoration of old tools!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Best hobby ever Bill!!! 😃👍

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice haul of tools Scout. Very nice on the lineman pliers.

[@daviddibella9432]

That was an awesome restoration. Looking forward to what you are going to present to the gentleman.

[@robertdieder4178]

Those lineman's pliers came out beautiful!

[@tonywatson987]

What a score, John! I bet you were filling up as you looked through that stash - can't wait to see the reveal on Friday! Thanks for sharing your passion with us!

[@lotsatrains]

Wow you hit the Jackpot with all that stuff and what a great deal on that Monarch lantern too they have really gone up so much in price the past couple years and surprisingly you got that at an antique store that’s tremendous also super great job on those pliers I can’t wait to see the presentation plaque I’m sure it’s gonna be awesome when he gets them.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Ken- You’re right! Every couple years the prices jump on lanterns! 😂👍

[@philparker1666]

Love the sentiment behind the gift👍

[@saigaking]

Wow what a great hall of tools scout congrats Love the pliers they came up great I found it really interesting That they had put black in the handle great contrast great Video god bless take care 👍👏🗽🙏🇺🇸🇳🇿

[@bluemantom77]

KZbin algorithms are killing me I do not get updates to important channels especially yours I enjoy your content to inspires me to make the best of my day

[@johnfix1]

Beautiful. Nobody does a better Linesman's pliers than you.

[@texasj49]

Those turned out great! What a nice score from Tony! I bet he will love the pliers. ~Jeff

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Great job, and nice to see a Craftsman lineman pliers. Cheers !

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Great looking haul and nice pliers 👍 😊

[@jacksshed2450]

It's always nice to save tools for family and friends tools! I love that little tap handle! I've got some lamps that I want to restore, they just seem daunting!

[@sarahhardy8649]

What a nice kind person that gentleman was to gift you those rough diamonds.

[@ROD59]

Fantastic, i can't wait until friday , the pliers came out better than new , tony is going to change his mind and request his tools back when he sees how they are coming out

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂😂👍

[@g-palloyd3600]

That’s funny, I would have sworn that not too long ago, you said you were not going to buy any more tools! LOL! LOL! LOL! You dog you! Like a duck saying he will no longer swim in the pond! Yeah, right! Keep em coming my friend, you know we love it!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Lloyd I should be in a 12 step program because I am bad when it comes to buying tools. The funny thing is I am much better because I used to go to the tractor shows and flea markets and bring home a box full of tools now I only bring home a handful so I am getting better! 😂😂😂👍

[@g-palloyd3600]

LOL! You know I love it! My girlfriend just commented.... “ we’ve all got our weaknesses!” LOL! All in fun, John, you make our world better and we appreciate it!

[@kryptos5208]

Wonderful idea and beautiful work! Nicely done!!

[@briansworkshop01]

Great job and a fantastic story thanks for sharing your time and skill stay safe. ☕☕👍👍😷

[@stevebark4873]

Love the aluminum pipe wrench! I’ve had a 24” aluminum pipe wrench since the ‘70s. I used it often I’m my work as a compressed air specialist. The brand name was Schick. That’s tight, the razor manufacturer. During the Viet Nam war the government ordered Schick to manufacture aluminum helicopter blades. After the war they had a bunch of special aluminum left over & they decided to make tools. They made pipe wrenches and adjustable (crescent) wrenches. I bought the pipe wrench & an 18” adjustable wrench. The adjustable wrench didn’t last long. I broke the stationary jaw off using a cheater pipe on the handle. DUMB. I still have the pipe wrench though. THe handle is beat up from hammers though. Despite that it still works as designed. One of my favorite tools.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wow! Steve what a great story! Now I have to see if the name is Schick! Thanks so much!

[@leebrewer1190]

Beautiful job and great seeing what the original handles looked like - eye opening for sure!

[@jim4596]

I can't wait to see all the new tools get restored 😃

[@amaurieduardolinke1601]

I have identical pliers that belonged to my grandfather, congratulations on the excellent work and the video

[@ScoutCrafter]

They are fantastic pliers!!!! Thanks!

[@kevinwilliams563]

Nice finish work John. You picked up some nice projects.

[@gimble1]

"Dont be stingy with the 50/50!"......awesome!!!

[@jeffkoch8678]

Those pliers look great now. My grandfather was an electrician and he gave me a one of his old lineman pliers and of course the handles weren't insulated. Well I'm glad I used my newer ones with the insulated handles because I removed the wrong fuse from the circuit and cut into a hot wire . It blew out a notch in the cutters and splattered molten copper on my eyeglasses but at least I wasn't shocked. Needless to say I test a circuit to make sure it's dead now.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jeff. Believe it or not the electrical tape isn’t rated for much voltage at all. When you buy a pair of truly insulated pliers they usually come with a rating of what the pliers are good for voltage wise. I have a pair of Gedore pliers that are good for like 1000 V! The insulated handles are amazing on those. Thanks! 😃👍

[@joeheilm]

How great...no doubt Tony will be thrilled. Can't wait till Friday. Cheers

[@lebronjameslol3521]

I gotta binge watch these videos.

[@rawbacon]

Growing up with Craftsman Tools around the house I can't help but Love those Pliers...........I see a Roto Stripper Drill Attachment in the box, if you ever have to remove some powder coat give it a try, I found it's one of the few things that takes it right off without making a Gummy Mess......2 Bucks for a Craftsman Hammer with that beautiful handle is a steal.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I never knew that the Roto strip was good for removing powder coat! 😃👍

[@davidcoats1037]

Nicely done Scoutcrafter! 😃👌🏼

[@manecobeirao]

Espetacular ! Ficou mais bonito que quando foi fabricado. Congratulações !

[@hiker1392]

Really beautiful job. A pleasure to watch.

[@theurbancamper5410]

Another awesome restoration and a great gesture. Thanks!

[@michaelbradley8508]

Congratulations on your 'tool haul' - all of them... Those bits are a crowd stopper - wow, what a find.. Still looking forward to your HAM Radio/Morse Code video. . Michael from Canada

[@unwired1281]

Damn John still the bandaid ! You must have gone to the bone. Fantastic haul all the way around.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL - reveal on Friday! 😂👍

[@patrickomalley7460]

Once again fantastic job. Thanks for the great video especially thanks for the education👍👍

[@mariehov1]

I love that renovation. It would be fun if you would renovate a chisel hammer of good quality.

[@MadStiles]

Excellent job John!

[@nelofernandez1459]

That will bring him back good memories. Great present

[@jamesmclaughlin5610]

Good afternoon.. I thought for sure you were going to need another Band Aid, after removing that 70 year old electrical tape.... So glad I was mistaken...Beautiful job on that Craftsman......James

[@barryhunt5357]

Very Nice restoration as always !!!!!!!

[@bigmikeh5827]

Great job John. Need to do two vids.... the reveal of the box of tools and the presentation of the pliers. Stay warm my friend. 22 degrees here in Tennessee this morning. 🥶

[@ddblairco]

thank you Scoutcrafter! It was like an archaeological dig going under that electrical tape.

[@ScoutCrafter]

That was so satisfying wasn’t it?! 😃👍

[@kathieharine5982]

Those came out great. Tony is going to really like those.

[@farmerdave7965]

That craftsman plier is identical to one I lost while on a motorcycle trip but mine had a dipped handle. I recommend that you get a deburring belt for your sander. They are made of that green rough material that comes on scruffy sponges.

[@ivanhernandez1652]

Beautiful pliers. Great job 👏

[@franklintompkins1619]

Nice Job !! Maybe some day you can do a little "tutorial" on how to use that angle grinder to get such a good finish.

[@richardross7219]

Great score. Good Luck, Rick

[@xmetguy1]

I worked for Sears many years ago, in the tool section. The linesman pliers were made by m klein and sons tools. That was 50 years ago.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks! Klein are the best pliers made in my opinion...

[@essentialhandyman]

Lovely job John.

[@mr.bandyshanks6492]

That's a very nice tribute John. Well done.

[@fabiandaroca]

OMG! beautiful restoration scoutcrafter.

[@edp9743]

See the lineman's restored bring back a thought, I returned several older Craftsman tools to Sears for replacement. They were exchanged, boy I was surprised at the junk I got back, of course made in China.

[@toolrestoration]

Love how you do the linesman pliers, it's been cold here in the UK for a month already!

[@SkyForgeVideos]

That cast iron corner brace in box no 3 is pretty nice! And it turns out that "ratcheting screwdriver" that I had in my collection is actually a Spiralux Push Drill! who knew!? Now I just have to find some old screwdrivers that are too far gone that I can cut down into drill and driver bits! That set of pliers looks too pretty!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I still haven’t gone through the boxes to see the tools I film that footage when I came home at night and I was bringing the boxes into the house I was too tired but I’m excited to see what I got! 😃👍

[@MrDoeboy356]

Beautifully done.

[@michaelkearney8146]

Great restoration. 😃👍

[@brianmcguire5005]

That spokeshave is a Stanley number 67. It came with two replaceable soles. One round and one flat. I have one but only with the round bottom. So if you find a little piece of metal in the box it could be the extra sole!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Brian! That spokeshave really stood out to me when looking through the box, those handles are just delightful! 😃👍

[@brianmcguire5005]

Yes they are!! It’s hard to clean out those grooves but I know you can do it!

[@huub_meyer]

Love some shop time on a cold day

[@devils30hockey]

If you could part with that spoke shaver I would gladly pay shipping that would be used quite often in my shop. TY Buddy

[@setdown2]

Now that's a pair of pliers...nice indeed...and a couple of pouches of auger bits ...wow...are they all the same or different tips...stay safe crafterman...

[@EVILDR235]

Looks like somebody had been doing their research on the Alloy Artifacts website. It is probably the best site on the internet for doing tool research. Great job on the pliers. Keep them coming and leave Santa a tool along with some cookies.

[@not2fast4u2c]

Like the pattern on the handles They sure made nice tools back then

[@mtronaut1694]

Awesome!! Just when you thought the ScoutCrafter was finally running out of tools to restore...not...ha ha ha! :-)

[@mikeclark1756]

Beautiful job.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Very cool! You had a great day!

[@jamesalsup9135]

Great looking pliers. I saw an old radial file and a large rasp in the box. Those would be a good project.

[@DirtandRust]

Love the handle Decore!! Great Work :]

[@janderson8401]

Back in the day I was always tempted to razz my electrician friends for driving full size vans when the only tools they ever used were a couple of screwdrivers, a hacksaw and linesman pliers. Now they all use cordless drills for driving screws and a tool that looks like an old fashioned can opener when dealing with MC cable.

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL. So true!! 😃👍

[@vincentwesolowski459]

You got some great deals and enough work to keep you going for a few years. I envy you won’t all of the aluminum pipe wrenches you have. Boy I wish I had them when I was on the tools.

[@alanr4263]

Real kewl of u M.t.A John. Hope he likes the lineman plyers.

[@aguycalledlucas]

I can't wait until Friday!