Stanley Defiance 1299 Utility Knife Restoration

[@rawbacon]

The most amazing this is that someone had the nerve to charge a Buck for that thing.

[@357magdad]

When I turned it over and saw the crack I almost left it behind!

[@thomgray8565]

good idea on the denim reinforcement. well done as usual. AKA Old Crow Fixit shop

[@357magdad]

Thanks Thom!

[@rgaborjr]

Great job with the denim patch. Love to see you tackle a project others would pass by. It’s very encouraging!

[@357magdad]

I get a kick out of working on the basket cases!

[@DavidPlass]

I was going to write the same thing!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

It went from trash to treasure great job on saving it

[@357magdad]

Thanks Larry!

[@not2fast4u2c]

Nice detail in the painting and a good job withe the diamond bit to reshape the lines in the metal

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I had to use a tiny brush!

[@joesteffens613]

Brought back from the dead. Your ability to take something so far gone and give it new life always impresses me. As usual, nice job magdad. Thanks.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe! I get a kick out of working on the basket cases!

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

Great job. Your ability to repair with the denim is a great idea. Beautifully revived cutter.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Tony!

[@ihrescue]

Ah, now this is a unique restoration and repairs. Very interesting like a micarta lament to reinforce the fractured repairs. Many people would have written off that Defiance as too far gone. Nope no MagDad he saw it as a learning opportunity. Nicely done.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Michael! I get a kick out of saving the ones that seem too far gone!

[@larrydemaar409]

Beautiful restoration and explanation. Nice repair and very clever.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Larry!

[@williammcguire3rd]

That was awesome restoration. The repair you couldn't tell it was broken.

[@357magdad]

Thanks WM3!

[@johnfix1]

Outstanding and innovative repair. I can't believe they even asked for 50¢ for it. Enjoyed the video.

[@357magdad]

When I saw the nut and bolt and the crack, I almost didn't buy it!

[@chriholt]

Wow, I didn't see how you were going to bring that one back, but using that denim like a fiberglass patch did wonders!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Chris!

[@vanislescotty]

Amazing resurrection. The epoxy and cloth was genius. Well done.

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@gayle525]

Boy I thought this one was a lost cause. You did a great job saving it.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Gayle!

[@jamesholmes3499]

You, sir, are wizard, magician, and craftsman all rolled into one! Excellent as always always.

[@357magdad]

Thanks James!

[@alexstools]

I thought what a steal before you turned it around. Fantastic job, few could've turned it around like you. Thank you!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Alex! It was a fun challenge!

[@johnm.9989]

Tough repair, and the knife looks great. I used the same approach to repair a split forearm on my Savage auto shotgun. Instead of jeans material, I used some fiberglass window screening.

[@357magdad]

Thanks John! I bet the screening will hold up great!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Awesome job! Great save! I too love those cast iron shells, they clean up so well and feel so good in the hand when restored! Awesome! 😃👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks ScoutCrafter! I like the weight of the cast iron.

[@jackthompson2132]

You always seem to amaze me Magdad. Nice job 👍🏻. Thank You for sharing

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jack!

[@Midas2010]

That was an inspired idea with Denim patch… nice one 👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Steve!

[@timtoulson9662]

Excellent job, thank you. It's Great to see another tool rescued and made useful again 👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Tim!

[@terrystewart2070]

Jeeze I still have one of these in active service. I love vintage tools, and I'm always on the lookout for them at yard sales. Can't beat old timey "Made in USA" tools at yard sale prices.

[@357magdad]

You can find a lot of great deals on tools at yard sales!

[@ydocproductions5593]

Wow Magdad I didn’t think this one could be saved; you proved me wrong! Really liked the repair you did to bond the pieces back together. Well done👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks! When I saw how bad it was, I almost didn't buy it!

[@1D10CRACY]

This turned out awesome! I would of never thought of fixing it that way! I picked up a similar one of these not very long ago, but it doesn't say 1299 defiance on one side, it is just blank.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I've got one like that too.

[@terryrogers1025]

Excellent save and restoration young man, like the way you reinforced the body of the knife. Thanks for the video sir.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Terry!

[@KirkCarrillo]

Wonderful job. You ability to think outside the box always makes me shake my head. I always learn so much from you.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Kirk! I get a kick out of working on the basket cases!

[@frankg3072]

Excellent job! That razor is as good as new. 👍👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Frank! At least it's better than it was!

[@Traderjoe]

Incredible transformation! Very innovative idea with the epoxy and jeans to reinforce the JB Weld. It’s probably stronger than an actual weld right now

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe!

[@lotsatrains]

Awesome job turning a broken useless tool into a functional work of art that’s beautiful 👏

[@357magdad]

Thanks! It was fun!

[@wireworks616]

The repair and restore was over the top. Fantastic job Magdad.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Wire!

[@vanislescotty]

Oh no!!! I've fallen into the 357magdad rabbit trail hole. The only known way out is to watch all of them. Fortunately they are all entertaining and educational.

[@357magdad]

I'm glad you are enjoying my content!

[@AndyB1968]

I love this project, the finish is spot on, a handy tool indeed. I think the denim patch & epoxy was innovative and worked really well, I've filed that in the brain a under clever ideas 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@357magdad]

Thanks Andy! I get a kick out of working on the basket cases!

[@briansworkshop01]

What a fantastic job it now looks great thanks for sharing your time and skill 🍺👍👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Brian!

[@WeekendShedHead]

What a transformation, fantastic job 🙌🙌 cheers Rob

[@357magdad]

Thanks Rob!

[@timeflysintheshop]

Wow! That could have been a Halloween challenge! You brought it back from the dead! 👍😁👍

[@357magdad]

It's fun working on stuff that seems too far gone!

[@Dardrum]

Wow, that really turned out nice, a job well done

[@357magdad]

Thanks Dale!

[@Dalesworkshop]

Thats a very good job. I have learned not to under estimate the power of Epoxy. That was Clever, and I learned something. Thanks for the lesson. Good video.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Dale!

[@billchiasson2019]

Amazing transformation! Well done sir!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Bill!

[@BostLabs]

Wow! What an awesome restoration!

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@toolsgear2695]

Beautiful job!! I especially liked the repair work. 👏

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@andyc972]

That really was a save Magdad, I went from initial envy that you could buy for a dollar to OMG, that's gonna be a lot of work a few moments later. You did a great job and the condition gives you a greater licence to push it to the limit and try new techniques, thanks for sharing !

[@357magdad]

Thanks Andy! I get a kick out of working on the basket cases!

[@mercoid]

You Defied the odds in getting this knife back in shape.

[@357magdad]

It was in pretty rough shape. I may have over paid for it!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice job you brought it back from the dead!!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Mike! It was a challenging project!

[@stevelord8662]

Nice job all the way around, the patch, paint, etc..

[@357magdad]

Thanks Steve!

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Looks better than new. Very well done. A labour of love. Nice paint job. I once had a Stanley Defiance hand plane in a group of planes I purchased on Craigslist. It was not very good. Made to a price point so a number of features missing like adjustable frog. Dave.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Dave! I haven't come across a Defiance plane, but I have had a couple Handyman models.

[@choppermike3329]

Nice save on a classic tool! Looks really good.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Mike!

[@ianstools4929]

This was incredible. Blown away that it turned out so well. Awesome video as always magdad

[@357magdad]

Thanks Ian!

[@IrishLion-re8bu]

Very clever "fix" Magdad and she came out great :-). I think "Red Paints & Stains" are officially your arch nemesis lol

[@357magdad]

The old red paint is hands down the toughest stuff to remove!

[@stewartew]

Great Job, you certainly don't back away from a challenge.

[@357magdad]

It was a good challenge Ernie!

[@johnmclaurin]

Your attention to detail is always a pleasure to watch and gives me ideas on my own projects! Great video!

[@357magdad]

Thanks John!

[@davidcoats1037]

Fantastic job Magdad! The knife looks great and the repair was brilliant! Take care 😃👍🏼

[@357magdad]

Thanks David!

[@philpartin8618]

Awesome idea with the blue jean material. I'll remember that one for sure. 😁👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Phil! I've got another Stanley Defiance project coming up soon!

[@garageshopminnesota]

Very interesting fix with the denim. Great idea!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@kevinwilliams563]

Looks great for what you started with. Nice restoration

[@357magdad]

Thanks Kevin!

[@foxwood67]

Determination and skill. Most would chuck that in the trash. Looks great.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! It's fun to bring them back from too far gone!

[@GuntersGarage]

That was a resurrection for sure. The ol knife had really seen some better days. Clever fix on that one! Ive not had great luck with the general use clear coats. Seems they always peel or yellow. Ive been going to try an automotive grade clear but dont use it enough.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! After that experience, I think I'm gonna stick to wax!

[@wayneo7307]

Hi Magdad , Definitely Borderline of Leaving It Behind Even for A Buck. But Nice Job on It As Usual . My Favorite is The Old Construction Standby Stanley 10-099 ! I Still Have Mine From 1997 !

[@357magdad]

I almost left it behind Wayne! I'm glad I didn't!

[@kimbishop4734]

Huh, kind of reminds of a knife someone gave me today. Love how yours came out.

[@357magdad]

Utility knives are fun to collect and clean up! Check out ScoutCrafter's Stanley 199 challenge!

[@markneo1]

Ótimo trabalho. Pena que não tinha legenda. Seria bom acompanhar seu trabalho.👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@bigvicsworkshop]

I likkem too! great save! and a cool project! excellent patch job!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Vic!

[@halcooper6059]

I have one with a small chip off the front. You salvage one I would have tossed. Nice job!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Hal! I get a kick out of saving the rough ones!

[@theajthomas]

Super smart and impressive repair!

[@357magdad]

Thanks AJ!

[@jazzersten]

That's a lot of work. Nice job!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jess! It was a fun project!

[@805ROADKING]

Nicely done Bud!! Nothing like a good challenge eh!!☻

[@357magdad]

Thanks RoadKing! It was fun saving this one!

[@tooladdict7463]

Fantastic love the information at the end and the colour is great as well well done buddy

[@357magdad]

Thanks! Researching the history of the stuff I find is part of the fun!

[@13thworker45]

Nice save, you went beyond . Most would have thrown it away. Thank You

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I get a kick out of working on the basket cases.

[@billmccabe9601]

That clear coat tinge gave it an almost NOS antique look before you scraped it off.

[@357magdad]

I thought it was dust! Maybe there was oil in the pores of the cast iron that I didn't get out.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Very good repair Magdad!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Beautiful, MagDas ! I also dig these knifes

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Beautiful, MagDas ! I also Dig these Knifes, and pick um up every chance I get. You did an excellent job ! ...Newk from Kentucky

[@357magdad]

Thanks Newk!

[@JD-lz4ct]

I have 2 of these. Thanks for the inspiration

[@357magdad]

They are fun to clean up!

[@1stinlastout165]

Most would of binned it, funny I was trying to restore a socket ratchet today,2 hrs of finely getting it apart to find the cog completely destroyed sadly I binned it.great job on the Stanley!

[@357magdad]

It's fun trying to save the basket cases! Sorry to hear about that ratchet!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

MagDad 357 Awesome! I was thinking you would use screen for the reinforcement on the inside. Denim was a better choice. I saw on the internet a man that makes sunglasses frames from old denim. It’s now a full time business of his .

[@357magdad]

Thanks Kris! Mrs Magdad has a bunch of denim scraps.

[@uncleblack7322]

Very creative repair...great job...

[@357magdad]

Thanks Uncle Black!

[@barryhunt5357]

Great resto as always!!!!!!!!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Barry!

[@Resto-Rob]

Wow that came out looking awesome!👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Robert!

[@jackof1]

Looks great! The denim was a good idea

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jack!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Nice! I would have considered that one a goner. You did a nice job. Gives me hope that I can save the gas tank on my 85 Kawasaki 750 turbo bike. It looks like Swiss cheese but I just got 2 kits of Metal Set epoxy. I never considered using cloth for my repairs, but may try that. Better living through modern chemistry and old tricks!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! Good luck with the gas tank!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@357magdad I have no choice. Already had the turbo rebuilt. She just needs .fuel and air. Great things after that!

[@wingnutsworkshop]

Great Rescue, Magdad!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Nicely done!

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@irishwristwatch2487]

Another lovely piece magdad! But now Im wondering what itd look like if you made a denim handle. Like tuffnell or micarta, just layers of denim and resin shaped up. Perhaps an alternate suggestion for the next perfect handle screwdriver you come across? All the love from the UK!

[@357magdad]

I've thought about trying homemade micarta.

[@tonylenge424]

I’ve done similar repairs and always wonder how long it will last. So far so good but I never stress it fully.

[@357magdad]

I hope it holds up!

[@ddblairco]

groovy music, I dig it!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Don!

[@StefCarle]

Nice job with the JB weld, Like Doug Marcaida would say, your knife, it will cut !

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@mrbenmall]

Fantastic job. It kinda looks like octopus suckers.

[@357magdad]

Release the Kraken!🐙

[@adude7050]

Impressive fix.

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Good value, well done.😊

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@negotiableaffections]

That Defiance 1299 must have thought the end had come and then you happened along - you must be like a god to that little knife. Btw I love to think of you walking up to the sales counter at HomeDepot with just that screw in the bottom of their huge shopping cart! lol

[@357magdad]

Thanks Keith! It was fun saving it!

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for the video that looks good

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe!

[@LittleRestorers]

It's reminding me of octopus tentacles 😂 - nice job 👍

[@357magdad]

Snap On used a similar pattern on their plier handles.

[@62forged]

Looks great!

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@marshville01]

Nice job. Enjoyed video

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@chrisbarkley7825]

Great job Magdad !!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Chris!

[@unwired1281]

Always amazing Magdad

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@GT_Racer347]

This makes me want yet another utility knife. Great!😂❤

[@357magdad]

The cast iron utility knives have a nice weight and feel to them.

[@GT_Racer347]

@@357magdad Yes they do. 👌😍

[@TheFurriestOne]

Just for giggles, store spare blades in the handle by wrapping them with a denim scrap to keep them sharp! ;)

[@357magdad]

Good idea!

[@psquared5538]

Nice work!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@dianemoore2945]

MagDad, another great restoration! Does it lessen the integrity of the casting when there is pitting like that ? Tell Chuck I missed him in this video😊

[@357magdad]

Thanks Diane! The pitting is missing metal, so I would say that it makes it weaker.

[@valsforge4318]

Sweet save!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@PRMCOAK510]

I'm having trouble getting my screwdriver handles the way you do. Can you, one day, explain and show us the process. Maybe in a 1minute short. Thanks

[@357magdad]

I've worked on a lot of different screwdrivers and tried a bunch of different finishes. Why don't you send me some photos of your project and maybe I can help! [e-mail]

[@tonysheerness2427]

You should work in a museum saving old artefacts.

[@357magdad]

Museums like their patina too much!