Bridgeport Official Boy Scout Pack Ax

[@805ROADKING]

Good stuff Bud!! You probably offended 98% of your viewers with that Rant, but not ROADKING!! Dad was right!!☺

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

No me either. I'm old school.

[@bernardvonderheide1268]

Dad was always right

[@jtkruk]

I just wanted to thank you Sir for posting your videos. Over last several years I have seen quite a few. I'm in my 50s now and in last decade or so really developed taste for vintage /antique tools. Thanks to your channel I get to learn all kinds of practical thinkings. I left home to emigrate before I turned 16 years old. My parents stayed in the old country. (I didn't retain too much know how from my dad) Accumulation of your life knowledge is inspiring I learned so much from you. Plus your attitude is always positive. Keep it going. J.K.

[@ScoutCrafter]

So glad you are here JK! 😃👍

[@tony1721]

Loved the rant, we had nothing when I was a kid for various reasons, but I was never envious of others , I class that as a blessing….but it made me what I am today. Happy to have what I’ve got xx🇬🇧

[@keithwilliams8661]

The more I watch your channel the more I like it. Not only for the restorations but your values and the love of our country.

[@davidcoats1037]

Came out great! A lot more goes into these small projects than most people realize. Well done Scoutcrafter! 😃👌🏼

[@denniswhite166]

Hey ScoutCrafter, My Grandson just made Eagle Scout! I'm so proud of him! I just gave him my old camp hatchet that I put a new handle on and refurbished it. This hatchet has chopped up a LOT of wood for campfires!. He was pleased with it and said he doesn't want to use it cuz he'll mess it up. I told him to use it and don't worry, he can fix it up for his grandson.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dennis- Congratulations to your Grandson on his outstanding achievement. I don’t have to tell you how special he is but he is in the 1 percent group! Fantastic! 😃👍🇺🇸

[@hester781]

Love that saying of your dads! Very similar to my dad telling me “it’s not about how much you make, it’s how much you owe”

[@michaelowens7151]

Perfect rant, if my mother were alive she would give you a gold star and a loaf of homemade bread. Having survived the depression she kept track of every penny spent and whether spending it was necessary. On a visit several years before her death my daughter asked me why Grandma cuts the end off of the toothpaste tube. I said “when you have very little and then a little more, you don’t let it get away from you”. For those of us who’ve never wanted those little bits are important. Beautiful work by the way!

[@waynemiracle8928]

Throughly enjoyed your rant! I would not imagine 1 in 500 people of the country would agree with you. You and I were raised with a lot of the same values!

[@jimdavis8391]

I reckon you'd be surprised, there is a great, sleeping, silent majority out there.

[@waynemiracle8928]

@@jimdavis8391 well the silent majority needs to wake up, and speak up and take a stand or this country is going down the drain!

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Cash and Carry! Those handles came out real nice! I enjoyed seeing the process to this no fun project..😂 have a great weekend... really enjoyed this one

[@billwest7274]

That was a good rant, and educational. My dad taught me at a young age to save money to get what I want or need. Also that was a good job and that hatchet turned out really nice.

[@setdown2]

Dad was a smart man indeed...its also the man inside that you own... your character... that can make you a rich man...stay safe crafterman...

[@13thworker45]

Great advice, I never buy anything on a credit card that I don’t have the money for. It’s nice when I walk through my home and get in my28 year old truck and say they are mine. Best feeling in the world to know you worked hard for what you have. My wife and I can say nobody gave it to us. We adopted two girls and teaching them to save their money. John we both like taking throw always and making it into something we need. We save money and we have something to keep us busy. You are my favorite channel on u tube. Thank You

[@melkc345]

You hit the nail on the head with your rant. Too bad so many won't learn the lesson until it's too late. the axe came out beautifully. Use the weekend to recover from the stress. Hope to see you stress-free on Monday. Jim

[@markk7509]

My son Andrew lived by saving his money. He drove the car we gave him, had 204000 miles on it, refused to buy new furniture for his apartment, said the sofa and hand me down recliner was good enough. He was 24 when the COVID caught him and then took him on 13 October. He was saving his money and was planning to buy a house next year, his savings account was very impressive for such a young man. You dad was a very smart man.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mark- I am so sorry for your loss, Andrew was wise beyond his years. There was an old saying I heard when I was a teenager that went "There is little difference between a long life and a short one, they are both just moments in time" I never forgot that. Thanks....

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Right On John! 👍✨ As a scout I like anything BSA! I think the orange looks fantastic! I know it was a hard long tedious project but so worth it. Thanks for a great show. 🙌

[@unwired1281]

Jon quit watching scoutcrafter and put out some content! 😂😂😂😂just messing with you.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hey Scout, great rant and I couldn’t agree more. It amazes me how two blokes from opposite sides of the world can be so similar. My wife and I are debt-a-phobic, we hate debt and like you we owe no one nothing and when we had a mortgage we threw every penny we got into it. Maybe that’s why people like us enjoy fixing old stuff rather than always buying new. I have a well equipped workshop but most of my stuff was purchased 2nd hand. I also get quite a thrill finding bargains at thrift stores, auctions and garage sales. They don’t call it a debt trap for nothing. My dad always called credit cards the “the never never” because people never pay them off. We’d often hear him say “people just put stuff on the never never and forget the banks want that money back with interest! I think there is a video here to help people setting up a workshop. I’m literally taking a break from working on a rare or very uncommon Australian made hatchet with an insignia that I don’t want to damage and I decided it had to be mirror finished. I have way too many hours in it so far and I’ll be glad when it’s done. How’s that for coincidence? Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@tombob671]

John, 74 year old Marine here. Educated by Sister Mary Numchucks. Debt is financial cancer. Took me awhile to learn that as a young buckaroo. I drive a pristine 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis just turned 150k on the clock. Last car payment was in 1995. Your channel is terrific. SEMPER FI. BTW your dad was like of guys that built this country.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tom- Funny thing, My Dad always had older cars but they were always polished and clean... I remember as a kid people always commenting on his cars even though they were 20 years old. =D I bet you are in the same boat now... Semper Fi Brother!

[@joemoach832]

Really nice job on the axe. I have an old Plumb scout axe that I have been meaning to restore some day. It has a hickory handle stamped "Red Diamond". The head is peened over, which I can grind, but it is also stamped with "Genuine Plumb" and the BSA logo, which I would like to keep if possible. I can also relate to your comments about your father. My dad was an immigrant with no formal education, but he was a master mason who could build just about anything. I learned a lot from him even though, at the time, I did not realize that Iwas being taught.

[@richardmalone1986]

Paid off our house a month ago, what a great feeling. debt free feels so good.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Congratulations! 😃👍. The monkey is off your back!

[@jeffk204]

Great job on the axe! You hit the nail on the head regarding living within your means. I enjoy the rants as much as the restorations.

[@mikes3734]

Thank you so much for this video, I found my father n laws old hatchet (green with the insignia and Bridgeport lettering, hickory handle with red paint on the end)and have been wanting to restore it, I never had the chance to meet him and restoring one of his old tools is a way I could honor the father of my wonderful wife.

[@larrydemaar409]

Looks like a great axe to own not just to have. Well done, even though stressful. Like the colors, too.

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Your editorial was 100% truth. Great work on the Scout hatchet.

[@johnmclaurin]

Your views on debt are right own, m Father owned a large, for its day, supermarket, did a huge volume, we were fortunate. I’ll always remember, no delivery truck EVER left his store without full payment for goods received…this was in the 50-60’s era. His largest delivery every week was between 15 and 20,000 $’s…..it was paid IN CASH after it was unloaded. He never charged a single thing! And, there were many deliveries every week. His Cash Only carried over into our family life as well…That taught me some good lessons….I have sometimes struggled to emulate his thoughts about credit, but it has never been far from my mind! Great video and thoughts!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wow! That is smart!!! Thanks!

[@357magdad]

The axe turned out nice! I like the color combination!

[@tgm49]

When I was little I was in the scouts I lost most of my stuff over the years I had a little. Red ax , back pack I still have my compass and mess kit

[@tgm49]

I hope I didn’t tell you this already

[@ScoutCrafter]

My Scout mess kit was always fascinating to me, the aluminum lids that opened into a frying pan and the pot that held the cup inside... It was such a well designed piece of equipment. It took real skill to use because the Aluminum would transfer heat so well and as Scouts we were hungry and in a rush to eat so we often tried to cook on open flame before the coals were ready and thus would char many a meal! LOL Good times for sure!

[@williamlouis5011]

Great video and rant! My father always told me, if you don’t have the money for something, don’t buy it. To this day I only use a credit card if I have to. My father was a great carpenter, machinist and teacher !

[@ScoutCrafter]

William that was good old fashioned common sense!!!! Not so common these days. =D

[@brentfowler2317]

I'll be 34 years old in August. And I've never had a credit card, for that exact reason. I'm with you my friend. I've got a nice little worship I've been putting together over the last 3 to 4 years. And I don't owe anyone anything. Thanks for another great video.

[@62forged]

Nice looking axe. Great color.

[@zipshed]

Im 58 years old and from a different world compared to now days. These younger generations like to finance like crazy and have everything. New fancy house, car, truck, Harley, boat, snowmobile. huge pole barn to keep it all in. I just dont know how they do it! Finance! At least thats the way it is around here

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wally you are so right, when I was working I was 35 years old before I got a new car it was a Hyundai. I was so proud of that car... Paid cash for it... Today the new guys on my job drive Ford Raptors and Escalades... Literally a house down payment right there... $600 a month for 6 years.... Insanity. Plus half of them lease!

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

Know what you mean about Dad. My dad came to the U. S. in 1923. He was a farmer in Southern Italy. Not educated but smart and common sense. I'm the "baby" of eight. Last new car I bought was in 1991. My daily driver is a 1994 Grand Am that I bought from my wife's Uncle in 2000. It took my daughter to college downstate Illinois and Med School in Hershey Pennsylvania. Wife drives a 2014 Avalon. I like to tinker and keep that old Grand Am going. Frosts me that there's no transmission dipstick on the Avalon. Great looking job on the ax. The color combo evokes memories of camp outs with the scouts. Have a great weekend ScoutCrafter.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tony I think of you come from a family that is frugal like I did, it is much easier. When my friends all were buying brand new cars I was driving 20 year old cars and saving every penny for a down payment on a house. My parents would commend me for saving and tell me that in the long run I would benefit. They were right, seems like they were always right. I wish I would have listened more back then. =D Thanks!

[@johnkelley9877]

I can see it took a lot of work to restore but it looks fantastic! I cannot believe how nice it looks. Thanks for sharing this.

[@kevinlott9626]

My Dad who turned 89 last month, taught me to save up for what a person NEEDS, not for what they WANTS. 🙂 Mrs. Kevin's wife and I have followed this rule to the letter during our 41 years of marriage. We've bought and sold 3 homes.. making small to midium profits along the way until we were able to pay off our 4th house pretty quickly several years ago. (..while putting our daughter through college.) Long story short.. the American dream can be accomplished with strength and perseverance. Happy Friday.. 💪🇺🇸

[@dlareglobas3679]

John - you had a father who cared and supported his family with hard work and sound advice. I was blessed to have the same and passed the message on to my children. It is sad to see kids trying to make it in the world without the base of a healthy family environment which incorporates the sound advice you received. Without this, it's a uphill battle.

[@drstrangefart]

Also, that paint scheme really has a late 1950s vibe to it. Very cool.

[@norherman]

Outstanding. You out did your self. love the colors. Thank you!

[@billv1410]

I was brought up the same way. My Dad said "If you have to borrow money you can't afford it". I sleep great at night. Thanks Great Job Again

[@johnfix1]

That was a major job on that axe and I understand how you feel. But as always you are not going to half-ass do it. It has to be right and that you did. I am debt free and at my age it is a blessing. I wish I would have taken all my dad's advise. There were 6 of us kids and he worked several jobs to take good care of us and also left my mom well taken care of after he passed.

[@johnburgess6572]

I am 71 and paid off my college loan within 6 years of graduating !!! You can't borrow yourself out of debt !!! Great work on axe !!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

John- I fear that many young people today will never be able to pay of their education the way things are going... Some of these kids are 30 years old before they even start to work!

[@juanfranciscolopez3041]

I absolutely agree with you Sir. Thats the best advise I have heard and it is in fact the best one can do in this ecomomic world: be financially responsible...

[@saigaking]

Wow what a sweeeet axe scout I bet so many kids back in the Day looked at the same one and wanted it so bad saved up there Pocket money and got mom or dad to get it for them great video God bless take care 👍🙏🇳🇿🗽🇺🇸🦅

[@ihrescue]

Very nice job, especially the scales. Your dad was spot on with his personal finances. It has always been my approach as well.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

It's came out great glad you the BSA, symbol on it I may be older but the scouts still have a very special ace in my ticker

[@LlessurHterag]

Hats off to you mate. Great opening message and such a relevant message for everyone really. The only debt we should really ever have is a mortgage, but that’s debt we should try to pay off as soon as possible. Love your opening message John. Thanks also for a great video!

[@bobbyw9046]

Sounds like your old man was pretty smart! I agree with you both - if I can't afford to buy something and pay in full - I will wait until I can (assuming it's not an emergency of course). I too used to laugh my butt off when I would listen to some of my employees "brag" how much they owed on their cards. I have even heard Snap-on truck customers brag on how much they owe the owner for tools. While a CPA might recommend a mortgage for you to have a deduction, it has been a great feeling over the last 30 years to have NO mortgage, NO loans and NO debt and owe no one anything! :)

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Your Dad sounds like a Good Dad RIP, my Dad RIP quit high school in 9th grade, and yet he was the smartest man in mathematics of anybody I know.Nice seeing that Boy Scout axe , and you did a good job refurbishing it. MERRY CHRISTMAS 2021.

[@carldelawter8900]

Great job on the colors. Enjoyed it. Driving a 30+yr old Nissan pickup truck ,150k, runs good, paid for for decades, got just a few yrs on the mortgage. Otherwise NO debt. Peace of mind. Retired early on disability. 🙂

[@jpsimon206]

I owe you a thank you. I just got a new wheelchair two days ago and the joystick is very uncomfortable for me. It has a very simple attachment system, I had intended to make something custom out of aluminum, was considering an oversized ring, my hands are spastic. Anyhow, I'm looking around the shop at file handles, and old punches, just looking for inspiration. I wasn't very happy with anything and started looking on eBay. Again, just looking for inspiration. I decided to kind of sketch out what I have in mind first and then try to find something with that shape that I can cut out. All of a sudden your scissor episode came to mind. I had never taken the time to appreciate shears before that. I was able to track down an amazing pair of tailors Wiss shears that had a broken blade tip but the most beautiful sculptural handles. It is absolutely perfect for my needs, I also discovered there are left-handed pairs! Anyhow, I still haven't decided which side to use, but I'm going to cut off the handles and tap them. I needed something slightly offset, but also something that makes a full circle so that I can push / pull without needing to grasp. I'm really excited for them to arrive, I think you mentioned that they didn't tend to finish the handles very well, I plan to file them until they are both silky and smooth. When I finish, I will get the wife to take a picture to send you. I think it's going to come out pretty damn cool. I had considered brass knuckles or a trench knife handle, but I worry about my hand getting stuck if I had an accident. So, thanks very much for the great idea! Never would have thought of it, never even knew scissors could be that beautiful.

[@jpsimon206]

Any thoughts on finish? The chair is completely black so I considered lubriplate blueing. I could also see a high polish looking good, what is the steel quality like under the black paint? Any other ideas? I really like when you add the red in tiny subtle ways, like just in the text for example. The way that you paint the necks of hammers, if you have any input on where a line could separate two different finishes... I would be interested to hear your ideas

[@ScoutCrafter]

That sounds awesome- Honestly the trench knife sounded cool too but in todays society you could get arrested for that! Looking forward to see the pic!

[@jris]

Haha I can relate to your frustration. It seems every third axe restoration I take on is a fight until it’s done. I should just stick to hammers. You have great intuition on colors, beautiful combination. Amazing job.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Joel- You are so right, Hammers are so much easier then Axes! They just fight you all the way! LOL

[@gary3353]

What a transformation as usual top quality work 👍

[@lordvengerx]

That axe came out super neat. Those colors really went well together. Have a great weekend everyone. Be safe out there 🐱👍

[@grupogatodomato]

Excellent job. Magnificent. Congratulations. I'm currently restoring one. As soon as possible, I intend to post her video. This model with rounded head and in green color, was produced from 56 to 58. Greetings from the south of Brazil.

[@veiledmarksman6762]

Great project! Very enjoyable to watch this one!

[@gerard_3864]

Wow "Not what you have, but what you own" I have met a few uneducated/schooled but very clever, intelligent men like your father in my time, wise words indeed.

[@jk3dad]

Intelligence doesn't always come from education. I have a vendor who dropped out of school in the 4th grade to help support his family. Through hard work and using his intelligence he is now worth 10's of millions of dollars.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I always enjoy meeting rich people that started with nothing... They are usually quite interesting.. Thanks!

[@jackthompson2132]

Very nice ax John. Thank You for sharing

[@woolie1965]

Hello ScoutCrafter , I just want to say you are an amazing man, I enjoy your shows, I have watched every single one, it is a routine on the days you upload a video I have to watch it while eating after work lunch sometimes I watch them over and over, I also watch some of the once you mention as well like 357magdad , ben mall etc...what I like is your rant you start with, very educational and some of them have a life lesson, I just wanted to say I live in Kalamazoo Michigan, you refurbished a belt sander that was made in Kalamazoo :) Have an amazing day. Abdallah Lebanese in Kalamazoo, Michigan

[@stephendoherty1275]

Yes! I have heard guys say, "Must be nice to have that". Well I did with out to afford it. I'd ask, "didn't you go out to eat every single day for lunch? Didn't you go to the movies every weekend this year and to a nice restaurant afterwards? Don't you go drinking at a bar every 2-3 days and drop $100 every time! - Must be nice"! They'd say "it's just a cost of living". Then I'd let them know I ate leftovers or a sandwich every day for lunch and cook a really nice meal at home for five costing $10 and still have leftovers for lunch! I buy a bottle for $10 and it lasts a month! I watch a good movie on TV for free - or rent for a couple of bucks! "Hey come to the movies with us and out for a night for drinking..." No thanks, I'm working. They'd say something stupid like, "I work to live not live to work"! "It sure is nice to mine...!"

[@highdownmartin]

59 and apart from the mortgage, now paid off, never borrowed or got any thing on hp. But I’m slightly obsessive about getting a good secondhand one rather than buying new. ( even if it means a bit more running around or I’ll have to fix it before it works. There’s satisfaction in that for me) I’ll buy new, but that’s mainly underpants and socks !

[@tooladdict7463]

PS forgot to mention love the color scheme on the hatchet The orange brown and green really pops great choice buddy :-)

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Words of wisdom . Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I just picked up from EBay a Temper Scout hatchet. I’m going to give it a try to make it nice again. After watching your videos I e got the bug to try. Lol

[@PaPawsWorkShop]

I still have that same style hatchet from my scout days in the 70’s. Mine came from the Army/Navy surplus store. My dad wouldn’t pay the extra money from the Boy Scout store if Army/Navy had it cheaper.

[@ScoutCrafter]

They were made strong but would transmit all the shock to your elbow! When we were kids it made no difference! We were bulletproof!

[@wireworks616]

The ax turned out really nice.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great job looks nice. Thanks 😊 🙏

[@daviddibella9432]

The axe came out great.

[@planejet42]

No slotted screws for the handles!? Lol Looks good!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I wanted brass slotted screws for the handles but didn't have any in 10/32 with the right size head! I opted for Stainless Phillips knowing I can swap them out when I come across some. You see, Phillips just doesn't look right on old stuff!!! =D

[@maxgo1d]

Big difference between educated and smart.

[@CurlyQLink]

Your father and my father were of the same mold. If fact, when I was young he would tell me about debt being bad. He has been gone for several decades; however, I have lived my life as he taught me. Not owing anyone anything is a wonderful thing.

[@tfknauss]

Your rant is a topic close to my heart... spot on... shame on these loaning institutions that get these kids so deeply in debt. S/F my friend stay true as always.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Todd- The education loan system is the biggest scam ever. They give away free money and put the kids in debt before they even know what debt is! Imagine graduating College with 100K in debt. Insanity. The educational system won't tell the youth the truth as it would cut into their overhead.

[@tonylenge424]

Your father was spot on with his advise. There is a book titled “ The Millionaire next door” , not sure of the author, but speaks to exactly to what your speaking about. Think you would enjoy it. Thanks for the video.

[@toolrestoration]

Spot on as usual John , disposable society is now using disposable money.... Credit !! This started years and years ago . The current situation has worsened it 20 fold . Loved today's rant , the Bridgeport was nice too ,😂😂

[@jpsimon206]

One of my favorite quotes, don't look at your neighbor's plate to see how much he has, only look to see that he has enough. I think a lot of this living beyond ones means is a result of advertising. By all means, one is responsible for their own finances, but a lot of people seem to be able to mistake the feeling you get from a purchase with happiness. Have never understood that.

[@ScoutCrafter]

KZbin is a huge catalyst for people not willing to wait for what they want now...

[@jpsimon206]

@@ScoutCrafter Fair enough! I have to admit I have gone to eBay straight from a video

[@kikibellebubba1248]

Funny you mentioned debt in your rant, I just finished reading The Richest Man in Babylon

[@Oldtimeytools]

Great video! I’ve never heard that quote, “it’s what you own not what you have”. We just moved from Maryland to Texas, and one of the many reasons was to be Mortgage free! Not bad for a couple 35 year olds with 3 kids 😎

[@povertyhilladventures7088]

Hatchet looks Great!

[@TinyIslandMaine]

Great advice! One saying I remember and that we taught our kids to do whenever possible is “When you pay cash, wherever you go, you’ll never owe”. We do use credit cards but only when we can pay it off in full the next month. Not easy but totally worth it and it builds your credit rating for when you go to make a major purchase (car, home etc). Super job on the axe 👍

[@bobjoncas2814]

....good one. stay safe and have a great week..

[@EVILDR235]

Great job on the hatchet. Bridgeport Hardware had some great tools. I only have a few of their wrenches at this point in time.

[@davidparker3346]

Loved your "rant" and I live like your Dad taught you. I was able to retire at 55 because no debt, mortgage paid off etc.

[@stevef8993]

Quote from President Calvin Coolidge: “There’s nothing so impressive than living within one’s means”. I absolutely agree and I’ve been debt adverse my whole life. Great job on the axe!!👍 What would you do if the handle had a twist in it?

[@billseward2274]

I love old “Silent Cal”. We could use our next dozen Presidents to be men like him.

[@prasadvn524]

I fully agree with your views.

[@Resto-Rob]

That is a great looking ax!

[@alexstools]

I know the feeling, been trying to sharpen a plane blade for about the entirety of evenings last week to try and get a wood project done.. What a nightmare. I might not be an oldtimer but I got the mindset, I hate debt only got a mortgage but rather not think about it. When my grandfather sold his farm and bought a house he got a small mortgage, he couldn't live with it and paid it off after the first year. Even though he hardly had enough capital. Anyways I'm saving up what I can but these days I doubt "money" in the bank is still doing you any good... So what's smart... Buying gold.. Hope you'll have a great weekend!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Alex- I remember when my Dad passed away he left me $10K I was saving for a car and that 10K would allow me to buy the car now... The thing was I had $15K left on my mortgage so I took my Dad's money and my savings and paid off the house, the car could wait. Best move I ever made, it felt like a weight was off my shoulders... So I can relate to your Grandfather! =D

[@1blackbert]

Thank YOU very nice Love the Dake ! I only have a 6 ton press.

[@dhroen]

Another beautiful job! What kind of fasteners did you use on the handle?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Duane- I threaded a small tube 10/32 then used small machine screws on each side. I wanted slotted brass but didn't have any I could find. =D

[@dhroen]

@@ScoutCrafter Thank you for the details.

[@jackmacica5407]

It’s funny how things change when you get older. I no longer want that fancy shop with the cool tools. I just want to go play there for a few days! I don’t want a new Corvette, but I’d love to drive one for a day. And I don’t want a swimming pool. I want to use my neighbors on days when it’s hot enough! 😄

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL So right Jack! In fact two things I DON'T want in my next house is a Pool or a Deck! Both deal breakers for me. =D

[@And-sn7nt]

Great job, I’m starting mine this weekend. Hopefully it comes out as good as yours, it’s a bit rougher condition so we will se what happens.

[@rawbacon]

Should I ask about what appears to be a chip out of the bottom of that one scale? The new paint drives me crazy, 6 months and it's getting thick like tar yet your 70s paint is still going strong.

[@ScoutCrafter]

That ax should take me a week to do right... For some reason I can't do three projects at once. I need to put all my concentration into one project at a time. I have to be able to knock it out in 48 hours including editing. That is why I try to stick to easier hand tools and other projects I can do right within the allotted time frame. I swear those scales can take me 3 days to get perfect. Drying time is a killer!

[@bkind2182]

Awesome job!!!

[@billchiasson2019]

Did the Dake spring a leak? Amazing video the axe came out sweet!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bill you have great eyes! Most presses will show a little oil on the cylinder especially if you leave the ram down... =)

[@kathieharine5982]

Great job.

[@corydriver7634]

Ax or hatchet? I know we’ve had that discussion a few times. To me if it’s one handed it’s a hatchet. This one turned out nice and I really like the color choice-the orange tip on the handle makes it easy to see if you lay it down on the ground.

[@miketownsend6108]

you are right

[@joeheilm]

The janitors at work all drive newer cars than me, it doesn't bother me in the least 🤑. Great transformation. Cheers

[@ScoutCrafter]

Joe- No joke, if I had it to do all over I would be a “School Custodian”. Here they make 100k a year full benefits! 😃👍

[@patjohnson3100]

Your excellent rant is great advice about debt and how burdensome it can be. Debt is slavery, and money is freedom. I once had lunch with a banker friend who told me that people with $750,000 think they are a bigger shot and more important than someone with $250,000 in debt. Fools, if you ask me. Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac has lots of sayings about debt and thrift. Still very relevant today. Even if the axe resto wasn't fun, it turned out beautifully. Any scout would be proud to carry it, but he would need his Tot 'n Chip first! Thanks.

[@billseward2274]

Your rant ought to be required reading by students every year. Your Dad was a wise man.

[@vladimirbrkusanin3581]

Fine little axe, I always like when you do some kind of a axe... Can I ask you one question, would you like to do one video about riveting handles on some knife, axe or some perfect handle screwdriver...And I mean real old style rivets,hand peaned wit ballpin hammer.... Thank you!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Vladimir- You know I cracked a few handles try that way! I will cover it! 😃👍

[@vladimirbrkusanin3581]

@@ScoutCrafter me to,I'm doing something wrong....

[@patcb829]

You are so right about debt. I could not sleep at night if I was in as deep as some people.

[@altonbarbee8864]

Do you keep all the tools you restore? or do you sell some of them. Seem like a good way to make some cash.

[@ScoutCrafter]

One day I hope to give them all away! 😃👍