Perfect Handle Screwdriver Meltdown!

[@357magdad]

Your outtake at the end cracked me up! Getting those scales to fit is a real challenge!

[@tanathos0414]

Last perfect handle screwdriver... Famous last words...

[@smithtown6589]

Along with “I’m done buying tools”.

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

What a nice looking screwdriver. Amazing to see such beauty.Great job; John

[@RobertBosworth]

Another great restoration but that last segment absolutely made my day. 😂😂

[@JpJp-zd7vu]

🤣LAST TIME ,,,,The scales characteristics though are truly beautiful . Nice work Scout !

[@WeekendShedHead]

Fantastic handle John… what a beautiful job 🙌 love the clip at the end 🤣🤣🤣🤣great stuff, cheers Rob

[@1D10CRACY]

That outake is priceless!!! LOL Some projects can take one over the top! When I get frustrated, I start talking at the project, as if it can hear me. 😂

[@madamecampsalot6384]

But it's so beautiful! Hate to tell you this, but my step father worked at Pexto, and in with all of his stuff was a box of pre-fab wood blanks for the scales.

[@ScoutCrafter]

🫣😂👍

[@jacobb.]

Nice screwdriver. I did one of these a few years ago and emailed you a picture. You sent back that i could handle any project now lol. I'll never forgot how right you were, one is enough. Thanks Mr John.

[@ScoutCrafter]

They are so deceptive, you think I’ll just cut some scales slap them on and be done with it. 😂😂😂👍

[@itsjustme.2331]

Mr. J, I think it would be funny as hell if you would do a video of you just being you. That was great, you made my day.

[@robertlevine2152]

ScoutCrafter, Beautiful screwdriver. I realize how frustrated you were, but that has to be one of the best restorations I've seen. Your barn and its latches brought smiles to my face. I was visiting one of the engineering consultants that was doing work for us. I asked what other work they were doing. They went through a list of naval architecture-related projects and one for the local zoo. The zoo had issues with the Gorilla enclosure. The gate locks had to be designed to keep the gorillas in, but they had to be fail-safe should a zookeeper become trapped. They would design gate latches the zookeepers could release from the inside. The problem was gorillas are smart. They would come to the gate and would try to open the latch. They remembered previous failures and would try another. Eventually, the gorillas would open the latch. They remembered each failure, so they couldn't recycle prior designs. Each latch had to be a new design. Bob

[@MartinPaulsen87]

It's funny because we all know there's no way in hell that will ever be your last perfect handle screwdriver :D Thank you for sharing yet another great episode!

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Lol, that out take is a riot! The screwdriver still turned out wonderfully. The toys are pretty cool and don't worry you'll find a child that will love to have it. Thanks again and see you Wednesday.

[@scottyboy7462]

Laughed so hard i almost choked on my afternoon coffee!! You made my day John. ❤️🇺🇸

[@brianmaggard1809]

I'm with you. The last one I tried to do I ended up trashing it, stupid perfect handle screwdrivers...!

[@beerdrinker6452]

You are an artist. Nice video.

[@dhroen]

It's good to hear that you are so fond of perfect-handle screwdrivers. 🙂

[@ihrescue]

So unusual to hear you frustrated over a restoration. It turned out great and you dont have to worry about this one anymore.

[@gimble1]

John I have had one crappy day today and I've been watching your video kind of in a very meh mood... Until the end.... Thank you for making me chuckle brother... I needed it.

[@ege713]

I almost want to try one of those screwdrivers with a mold and pour an epoxy resin handle and work it back once it's set. Could do any color or additive and pre-install pins first.

[@bobx2387]

I am not going to punch you in the face... you are just too far away. That is now a perfect perfect handle screwdriver. Well done and as usual many thanks for all you do. Bob (Somerset , England)

[@andyc972]

Agreed, it has seemed a long winter, and a very wet one here, so I'm delighted to see those warmer brighter days they lift the soul ! I like your PMF finds, I love toys too, we recently bought a toy that we couldn't resist, for our future grandchildren - bonkers but it seemed like a good idea at the time and hopefully will only be a few short years now ! The screwdriver looks great, but thanks for including the un-dubbed narrative it gave me a good laugh, we've all been there and yet will like a moth to a flame return for further frustration in due course !

[@theurbancamper5410]

That screwdriver looks great! Thanks for another great video.

[@Bci42]

Makes you wonder how hard it was back in the day to mass produce these.

[@Vandal_Savage]

i expect they had a jig and machine carrved them out in their hunreds...

[@markdeitchman8938]

I find myself laughing out loud on your videos. thanks. I liked how it turned out too.

[@gavinstone3769]

Totally true, your end result was great, I would have thrown the screwdriver as a far as I could, after the first test fit, great patience and skill 👍looking forward to your next video as always. 👆

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

Hi John, We have had some great weather here. Was in the 80’s this past weekend. The early bloom trees have popped. Lots of pollen starting. I used to live very close to Plantsville when we lived in CT. And Henrico is in Virginia about an hour away from me here in Chesapeake, VA. So you’re hitting all around places I know. My aunt lives near Colchester where Zagray’s is. I’ve also been to elephants trunk a bunch of time. Glad to see your refurb. I have a few wrenches with those types of scales. Great looking refurb. Beautiful tip grind. Yes, I remember that hammer video. Yes, I saw 357 Magda’s video. Very funny audio at the end.

[@Blackys-Boy]

holy cow!! That looks awesome!! It's not a defect. It's a FEATURE.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

SWEET and you might've been irritated but it turned out plumb SEXY! NOW you get to go upstate and MOW! I did it yesterday and it was WONDERFUL! Blessings to you, Buddy!

[@Rizwanalam]

The screwdriver turned out great, the handle looks fabulous. Great work

[@garyjones2582]

Weather is getting right for the Poor man's F.M.. i would have snagged that vacuum.. I've got an older model that we've had for probably 15 years.. works great... That perfect handle turned out beautiful.. i wouldn't even attempt to do one of those.. I would screw it up beyond recognition.. you being in the Military, I'm sure you remember the term FUBAR...lol.. i was watching a video the other day and discovered that they are making shift rod bushings for the VW beetle out of Delrin.. They should virtually last forever... S.C. thx for bringing us along on another great video... Take care and God Bless...

[@ScoutCrafter]

Gary- It kills me that the technology to make vehicles that are fuel efficient and reliable is out there and yet auto manufacturers are always trying something new that most times fail. 🫣😂👍

[@toolscouter]

Love it! it looks really nice. The satin finish on the metal is a really nice touch. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

[@edwardmartin3069]

You don't have to quit buying them, John... Just send them on over to 357Magdad and let him fiddle with them....

[@Fearsome4some74]

I think the screwdriver looks killer but I understand completely lol Great episode!!!

[@billmccabe9601]

Wow! Looks great for the 12inch rule too.

[@Jimmys_TheBestCop]

The only thing I can think of to make it easier without using wood would be making silicon molds then filling the molds up with reinforced epoxy to get that exact fit. Or I guess you can make some contraption to just pour the epoxy directly into the handle grooves.

[@Patrick-bw1zv]

Loved it! You are going to get so many of those perfect handle screwdrivers in the mail!!!!

[@coachjeff493]

that clip at the end was priceless mate ....... keep up the great work

[@frankg3072]

That was phenomenal! You did a fantastic job!! 👍👍

[@paulsworkshop4179]

Those handles Mae out great! A lot of work though. Great to see the PMF back

[@smitty1952]

I hear your frustration with the screwdriver but you did an awesome job on it.

[@michaeld9731]

Haven't we all had projects where, at some point, we asked ourselves (with a big sigh), "why in the world did I ever start this?" Still, you did an excellent job despite the frustration! 👍

[@firebird543]

I don't know John but that screwdriver looks very nice if I had one tenth of your talent however that little barn with all the little gadgets I made one just like that for my grandson when he was little with all kinds of stuff even a little LED lights that was definitely a fun project

[@juanbetancourt2802]

EXCELLENT JOB JOHN....KEEP THE GOOD WORK!!!

[@lv_woodturner3899]

The screwdriver looks terrific. I know the work to make new scales for Perfect Handled screwdrivers. They look good with new scales but it takes a long time, even with wood. Dave.

[@spencereagle1118]

Here's an idea for the next acrylic handled screw driver, John (you know you will). File some shavings off the acrylic scales before fitting them. Mix the filings with ether or any proper solvent acrylic glue, then use that gooey mix to attach the scales, it will fill in the gaps and not be as contrasting as JB Weld.

[@ScoutCrafter]

The ideal way to do these is make a form and pour a handle out of resin. The only problem is the cost of resin these days! 🫣😂👍

[@jackthompson2132]

How cool is that screwdriver WOW!! You might have got flustered making those scales but they are awesome John !!!! Thank You for sharing.

[@elviscoso01]

One of the best restorations!

[@evilla410]

Hello John, that was a great restoration!! 👍

[@alexstools]

I like those screwdrivers but you've said it right, I buy them with big plans but never end up messing with them..

[@ScoutCrafter]

Alex- When I was younger, I used to like to build plastic models and a friend of mine was really into it, we would go to the hobby store and buy a model here and there, until eventually we both looked at our collection of unbuilt models and realized there is no way we will ever finish all of these models. I always think about that even with my tools I have to restore. I’ll never ever get to finish all of them. 🫣😂👍

[@vcoffy5441]

Always enjoy your videos. The screwdriver looks absolutely great.

[@christopherlusk9385]

Really enjoyed your video. I saw magdad's video a couple of days ago. You two are amazing!

[@roberthoug7864]

ScoutCrafter you need to take it with a grain of salt. That screwdriver is now absolutely beautiful, Better than they would have sold it in the store, by far. I know it had to be a long frustrating battle very discouraging especially when you're my age 77.I'm from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as I said before God's country. Eagle

[@richardross7219]

That toy barn almost looked like it could have been a salesman's display. The date looked like 1903. It looks like it was worth the work. Good Luck, Rick

[@wallyarent6548]

Lights out John Great work

[@stevea1217]

Thanks so much for a Monday laugh! Crematorium on fire… Barbecue flare-up… Best laughs I’ve had all day! Happy Spring! I grew up in Buffalo, I remember loooong winters, with snow piles melting until June.

[@mikedkc]

Wow! That came out great. Excellent work.

[@phillipbainbridge9107]

Wow, that looks fantastic! Good work!

[@mrbenmall]

Love love love the look of those scales. Really beautiful. And it solves your hatred for wooden scales. Thanks for the video. Sorry you got so frustrated.

[@joeheilm]

Lol...those scales are such a pain. I did an episode where I made scales with bondo. Omg, what a dusty nightmare, but the handle has held up quite well. Great stuff. Cheers

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Tubular Rivets! Mr. John, this might sound stupid but I am tickled to know the name of that type rivet... I had a tool box latch and logo that had that type rivets and for the life of me and my googling skills I could find them..never did either... so I used what I call regular rivets..lol. so THANK U and that little red barn🤠👍 those are nice handles and I for one have never replaced scale on a PH driver, just Watchung people that have...I know I'd spend the afternoon..mad and chasing it back and forth across the shop where I'd get mad and slang it..😅.. yall all do a fantastic job with them!! Little jealous of that.. have a good week

[@ironhead65]

I’m glad you did that screw driver. It was the tool I voted for and I knew you would do amazing!

[@michaellindsay8934]

Looks pretty good from 3 foot especially being your last one. I can see where it would be a nightmare trying to fit those angles. Thanks for the entertainment

[@joeschulz7997]

Nice restoration and video. On my poor mans flea market adventure, I found 2 large totes of wooden Thomas the Tank Engine tracks, trains, buildings, accessories. Had to save it, no way this was going to the landfill.

[@ScoutCrafter]

You HAVE to!!! Awesome save! 😃👍

[@vinaypal2037]

Nice restoration. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@billybike57]

“Good enough for the girls I go out with” my pops favorite saying 👍🏼

[@mm9773]

I bought the large FuBar by Stanley when it was on sale, and I removed the four plastic scales, planning to replace them with wooden ones. What I didn’t consider was that the thing isn’t bare metal, it has some kind of fancy coating on it, so you can’t really glue the scales in and sand the whole thing to fit - not without damaging the surface. Obviously it’s now sitting in a corner, at the very end of the to-do list. Btw, I don’t think I would recommend this tool: super heavy because of the hammer head, the weight ratio between head and handle is wrong because the whole bar is metal, and the pry bar end gets in the way when you swing it. It’s good for some jobs, but most of the time you’re much better served with a sledge hammer and a long pry bar, separately.

[@BostLabs]

Wow! That is beautiful! Well done my friend!

[@wireworks616]

The screwdriver looks great. I tried one a couple months ago and gave up. Just a pita to get right. Good job.

[@randycarter2427]

Love It Man,Great Show!

[@johnkelley9877]

That is a beautiful screwdriver! The wood and steel look incredible and it looks like a piece of artwork. Thanks for sharing this.

[@BudBush]

Your perfect handled screwdriver came out......well....perfect! Will go nicely with your acrylic-handled hammer. I understand your frustration at fitting those scales, lots easier with an all-flat knife scale. Good job. How come you didn't look in that urn? Late night and all! Oh yeah, glad to see the corncob-handled files in action!

[@jimjohnston7688]

That turned out fantastic.Now, far be it from me to tell somebody how to do something, but boy would those screwdrivers look nice with some exotic wood handles.😊

[@stevef8993]

Hi John. I think the acrylic scales came out great! Maybe try epoxy next time with some nice swirling colors. Put the whole handle in a cup and pour in the epoxy.

[@ScoutCrafter]

That is the way to go- make a mold and pour around it. The only problem is Resin has gone up so much in price!😃👍

[@stewartew]

Graet job, I can't wait to see the next one.

[@johnrazor8720]

So perfect your ending rant.

[@shedmanx3640]

A punch in the face is a bit extreme. Understanding your frustration, you did a wonderful job on the screwdriver. Amazing. I really like the acrylic handles.

[@GuntersGarage]

You have to admit the effort was worth it. The handles look great! Last one youl ever do and your not buying any more tools either 😂😂

[@ricksspringfield45]

Nice work on the Perfect handle driver S.C. they are a pain in the butt! My first experience with the scales was a 24" Coes monkey wrench...I figured that would be easier, nope! 😅 Great show as usual!👍🤠

[@nedsurf1876]

Thinking scales for those screwdrivers, if they all take the same size scale, is CNC router or 3d printer. If they're not uniform then a quality hardening liquid material can be used to pour the handle.

[@stevenc6256]

I just dusted off my boxing gloves.

[@mathewcullinan2057]

Thanks for the motivation have one sitting on my bench 😂

[@sebglayburg5163]

Hey, John, you saw this weeks Magdad's mini perfect screwdriver resto. I agree, like yours it was a beauty too!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Magdad is the king of all screwdrivers! 😃👍

[@davidstansbury3204]

It looks real nice on my phone. Always love your videos, thanks for your time and knowledge.

[@LoStivale]

What a thing of beauty. The screwdriver came out really nice. Also love the poor man’s flea market.

[@ROD59]

After you do one of those screwdrivers you are done ,ask me how I know lol. Nice poor man's flea market , good to see you went back to it

[@tonylenge424]

My grandchildren have the toy with different latches. Surprised how fast they manipulate them. I did my scales in mahogany, I think I prefer wood over plastic. Thanks for the video.

[@greghomestead8366]

You laughing at the crematory on fire reminded me of what I saw today. Got off the exit ramp only to see a guy holding a cardboard sign with one hand saying... hungry His other hand had a 6" round cookie he was eating🙄 Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@williamabplanalp960]

I have done a few of these and have four more waiting to be done. Good to know that it just isn't me that has trouble with restoring them. Great job though!

[@ScoutCrafter]

We all bought them thinking it would be an easy fun fix but those end bevel angles are just so annoying! 😂👍

[@johnfix1]

You really cracked me up with your nevermore rant at the end. I have cussed them too but unlike you I love them. It's like saying "I have stopped buying tools" when you know you will when the right one appears,.

[@ricksolari9570]

That was a 1650 Ming Dynasty urn worth $2,000,000. The driver is so beautiful, I burst out laughing at the comparison! Make a jewel case for it next! Seriously though, you have to consider the workability of some of those scale materials. I think Delryn, for example, would melt if polished.

[@spencereagle1118]

I get the feeling that barn could have been some kind of hardware manufacturers Christmas giveaway?

[@robfahey1349]

Hey Scout could you do another video on the perfect handle screwdrivers 😂 I did like how it came out though but I see what you mean with the 3 foot rule can definetely see where the jb weld filled the gaps that you were unable to close with the acrylic

[@bobbyw9046]

GORGEOUS!!!! I'd like to see you take some old worn screwdriver (not thus one as it wouldn't look good) and in the refurb. process make them into HOLLOW GROUND blades whicgh are much much better IMO.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

The screwdriver came out nice John. Those are the worst screwdrivers to make scales for. I dont know if i have enough wood left in my shop to do another one without tearing a wall apart to get an acceptable set! LOL. 😢 I would enjoy doing more wrenches any day. 👍🇺🇸

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Magdad sent me a Perfect Handle type screwdriver for Christmas! Now I will have to address it, the challenge is too much to ignore.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Give yourself plenty of time! 😂👍

[@hester781]

Scout, I believe you were a little too hard on yourself with this one. When I saw the before and after picture I almost fell out of my chair! Even though you had multiple aspects fighting against you That is an outstanding job on that screwdriver, what an absolutely beautiful pattern! And now it matches your hammer!

[@13thworker45]

Famous last words. You will buy a bundle and end up with one or more. Remember my fathers words, how good of a craftsman you are is how well you cover up your mistakes. Thank You

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hi Scout, I’d be happy to hang that screwdriver on my rack anytime but yes, I have tools that frustrate the crap out of me too. I loved the toys. Cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Looks perfect to me, Great ending!! 🥃 👍 😁