Scrench Mods

scrench (noun): a whackadaisical hybrid tool used for adjusting and tuning chainsaws.
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[@chrisconner6446]

"Made the mistake of asking the internet " 😆😆 feel that.. those fb groups are savage. Seen that post. Mine was the orange ones there you showed. I vote short and stubby 👍 good video btw

[@metaspencer]

Yours was the orange one! That one has tons of character ... thanks for that idea man. :) Very cool

[@StumpkillerCP]

Great ideas. I have a Stihl MS250C and I wish it used plain ‘ol blade nuts & scrench. The “toolless” chain adjustment wanders. Probably why it was given to me.

[@metaspencer]

sounds like a good saw though!

[@nutsarefancy]

Thanks. Now I have to make one. Like I don't have enough shit to do already

[@ukulelebenjamin]

Topsaw bar wrench is what I ended up buying and it’s hard to beat!!

[@metaspencer]

I'll have to look for one. Thanks for the tip!

[@superchou8606]

Good video! Thank you.

[@metaspencer]

Thanks buddy

[@GreenPowerFarm]

Very cool!

[@metaspencer]

Big thanks :)

[@ryanlangan1060]

I don't have the kind of time with chainsaws that you do, but I think the original is mostly fine. I think you could shorten the screwdriver so it's only long enough to work on all the saws. I also think you could attach it to a spring loaded spool - the kind you might use with a key card or for fishing tools. Then it's easy to grab, but always pulls back to a safe spot and never gets dropped. There are some T-handled motorcycle tools around that have the common sockets on the ends, and if one of those ends had a modular screwdriver bit that fit a socket, then you could have Phillips and flat.

[@metaspencer]

Interesting ideas! Thanks man. Take care

[@the_boatswain]

I dig these videos, because even though I am in a different field for sure, I am always game to modify tools. I love tools and nerd hard with them. (Which leads to unhealthy habits, like having too many ratchets, etc.)

[@metaspencer]

There's such a thing as too many ratchets? :)

[@williamrehberg2546]

Did I just spend 10 minutes watching a guy modify screnches? Yes. Was it a "how to" video? No. Did I enjoy it? You bet!

[@metaspencer]

haha ... looking forward to spring time around here! :)

[@nhmountains5683]

Nice video Spencer. I usually lose one or two of those a year but, blame it on my wife for moving things. You have quite a few saws but, you have a ways to go to catch up to Buckin. Get ready for some more snow on Thursday and Friday. 26 days until Spring.

[@metaspencer]

26 days! Oh that's close. Can't wait ... though the snow has been a lot of fun

[@nhmountains5683]

We’re due for 10” on Friday but, are getting an inch of rain tonight.

[@metaspencer]

@@nhmountains5683 Woah, might be some wet stuff!

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

Good video, I like the final iteration but I would still want the screwdriver part to a bit longer! Catch you on the next one :-)

[@metaspencer]

Gotcha ... good to hear from ya man :)

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

@@metaspencer You bet! Always good to find ways to make life easier.

[@InDisTREETV]

good stuff Spencer...I always want to come up with new inventive stuff . Unfortunately I am so multi untalented that it usually ends in a barrage of twisted metal and even more twisted swear words.. thanks for sharing stay safe stay healthy

[@metaspencer]

"multi untalented"! that cracked me up ... I'm always enjoying your tree vids man. keep it up!

[@megadosevitaminc8774]

Nice.. i gotta make one now. That would be awsome for climbing..

[@metaspencer]

I threw a new chain in a tree a while back ... since then been carrying a tool :) Your trip looked cool!

[@megadosevitaminc8774]

@@metaspencer . I always carry a scrocket lol. Thats what they should be called haha. It was a crazy 4 days of las vegas. I have only posted the mild pics so far haha...

[@metaspencer]

@@megadosevitaminc8774 haha … good! Ya deserved the break

[@joshuap7501]

I have an old echo 330t that has a 10mm bar nut lol

[@metaspencer]

10mm! Oh man, that's crazy. I find myself wishing for standardization more and more

[@TacticalTinkerer]

Couple ideas. For the paracord loop, if you add a piece trimmer string to the inside, it makes the loop more rigid yet still flexible. For the screwdriver, weld a ring onto the end to fit it on the carabiner.

[@metaspencer]

That internal trimmer string idea is brilliant. Very cool -- thanks for that. Good stuff man ... thanks

[@michaelt6756]

Cool and all but you do know the BIG side is for the spark plug? Right? These are all useless if u have a fouled plug. U won’t be able to get scrench deep enough to back it out. So unless you’re only using to adjust bar then you’re screwed. NPI 😅

[@metaspencer]

OKAY now you might wanna sit down to hear this but i've NEVER changed a spark plug in a chainsaw .... I should do that!

[@theosbass]

Years ago I had a craftsman cs. It had a hole drilled in the case that held the scrench. Perfect. Why isn’t that still a thing?

[@metaspencer]

Makes perfect sense! Other tools like grinders have that too … smart

[@jesseshort8]

A lot of guys go with the cotter pin through a hole on a clip because it kinda gives you a breakaway design.

[@metaspencer]

Cook idea of the cotter pin. Thanks for that

[@JEC11718]

Finally a new video! Thank you! Good to see you again!

[@metaspencer]

Big thanks! :)

[@oxyehho]

Great video, I usually carry mine behind the caritool

[@metaspencer]

Good spot for it!

[@williamkeehn3637]

I don't think it was matter what you'd come up with Someone gotta tear it down to criticize it Insult you I got a Jack It was tall enough so I bolted a piece of 4 by 4² tubing to the bottom of it New Jack would have been over $70 Several positive comments thumbs up And there's always guy Who insulted and torrent down I understand people pointing out things Hey this could be dangerous which is great which is great you're looking off for your follow man A guy with all the negative stuff probably jealous he didn't come up with the idea himself

[@metaspencer]

I hear ya man ... ya gotta do your own thing and trust your gut with most things. Thanks for that! :)

[@philmickey7247]

Yep! Bleacher coaching?🤔

[@zapblamvern2317]

Old man always drilled a hole in top and put in a cotterpin. He also had one strung on each pull cord. Now I do the same

[@metaspencer]

Great ideas. I'll have to try that pull cord trick. Thanks man

[@CatDaddySteve]

LIKE 👍

[@metaspencer]

Thanks for checking it out man

[@CatDaddySteve]

@@metaspencer 😁👍

[@chuckzinda4820]

Looks like you're itching to get out and cut some trees.

[@metaspencer]

You said it! ground is still frozen and cabin fever is setting in :)

[@lucagoller8947]

Super dall'Italia da Castel beseno Trento

[@metaspencer]

Grazie tante!

[@joshuap7501]

Gorilla tape patch on the sleeve yes sir lol 💪💪

[@metaspencer]

Trying to keep the old gear runnin! :) haha ... at least I matched the color

[@brodyowens8529]

Ha little cabin fever maybe😂

[@metaspencer]

A little? If it were only a little! :)

[@joshuap7501]

Whats up with that old homelite?

[@metaspencer]

Ahhhh, ya noticed! Buddy gave it to me and it's on my list for some TLC. Not seized, unlike some of the others I've come across.

[@rickstafford5316]

Like the second scrench

[@metaspencer]

Excellent. Yeah I hear ya

[@douglasthompson2740]

Small outboards usually come with the "scrench" as well. If you need to change a spark plug miles from nowhere on the water and didn't want to carry a heavy toolbox, well the scrench does the job. In some cases the plug being weirdly recessed needed the 'socket' as well so the old screwdriver, vise grips, and crescent wrench just weren't enough. Been that way for decades with saws and outboards as well a few other small engine rigs.

[@metaspencer]

You make me think I need a small boat and a outboard motor! haha :)

[@carolinegray3150]

Good video 👨‍🔧

[@metaspencer]

Thanks Caroline!

[@BiggerAlan]

Love your creativity and the modifications. It was great checking out your workshop as it gave me some ideas to modify mine. Thanks for your videos and I will be looking forward to seeing more.

[@metaspencer]

great to hear! thanks for the boost of support, man. take care

[@johnpossum556]

I think you should try leaving the scrench alone but modify around the current design. Here are my suggestions & why: A) Wrap the paracord around the socket end on both sides of the screwdriver with several lashes. This should eliminate the holes through the metal which eventually will cut the paracord. B) We've seen you sew so what about adding to your belt? Do it like the first one you lost only make a horizontal flap that has a button snap to cover over the wrench end. This should keep it snug in your belt but still easy to remove when needed. Think of a shirt pocket with a button snap only horizontally. C) Put a small neodymium magnet in your belt at the screwdriver end of where you want the scrench to be. This way it won't fall out. In regards to the lashing for technique you might want to check out the old boy scout manual. I learned lashing out of one that came from the 50s. By now I'd be surprised if some one some where hasn't put it or something similar online. This way your lashing will be the best it can be. Wrapping part of the wrench end should insulate your hand from the tool from both cold and overall just make the tool more of a delight to use by adding some cushioning. Since you are now the pandemic tree guy do you have any advice for getting rid of woodpeckers? A small adolescent downy woodpecker has ravaged my cedar siding. It has made like 6-8 holes in the NE corner of my building. It even pulled the fiberglass insulation out! I don't think it's living in there now. I'd like to spray foam the area but my Little Giant ladder ha been stolen.

[@johnpossum556]

Be forewarned that if you do that Internet law requires it be called a Tactical Scrench.

[@metaspencer]

Any solution involving magnets gains 10 extra point from me, so I like it! Sounds elegant. As for the woodpeckers we have the same problem and they really attack the house where there are insects around. Short of swatting at them with a tennis racket taped to a broom handle, I'm out of ideas. Hang in buddy! :)

[@SteampunkSteve]

I like the thought process you sent through to refine the idea. I'm surprised you didn't just cut the screwdriver down and weld a washer on the end

[@metaspencer]

What, and waste a washer?!? :)