Stanley Works, Yankee Screw Driver 131A Full Restoration

[@cardinalrestorations]

Thank you for all your support! If you have any questions at all I am happy to answer them here in the comments.

[@d-nice8834]

Really enjoyed your video 👍 I picked one of these up today and didn't really know it's correct usage is what brings me here. I only have one flathead bit so the bit modification at the end was much appreciated. Was just wondering if it locked in ok ? Thanks for sharing ✌️

[@cardinalrestorations]

@@d-nice8834 hey, thanks for watching! The bit did take some extra finagling to get it to lock in properly. There are adapter bits for sale out there as well these days.

[@brinelson7201]

Seeing you take a wood handle to a wire wheel about made me cry. A wire wheel just tears fibers loose. Sandpaper cuts and smooths.

[@cardinalrestorations]

Looking back I agree it wasn't the best choice, the end result turned out well but I agree I should have done it differently. Thanks for watching. I'm still learning new skills and techniques every day.

[@jim-stacy]

You've inspired me to restore my dad's old Yankee.

[@cardinalrestorations]

That's awesome! I'm happy to hear that. That is the whole point of what I'm trying to do here, thank you!

[@douglashaner6802]

Awesome video. I recently bought 19 old time tools for 50 dollars. Many Yankees and 3 egg beater drill and 4 brace bit drivers. A few will need work but a few are already perfect.

[@cardinalrestorations]

That's fantastic, great find! Thanks for watching. I'm still learning and developing my process but it's coming along!

[@Wanderingborders]

sick restoration. I'm glad your purchase at our store is paying off and your making some awesome videos!!!

[@cardinalrestorations]

I'm glad you have some many great options!

[@VintageCraftsmanTools]

Well done. looks great. I have few of these, and they are very useful. Thanks.

[@cardinalrestorations]

Thank you!. It really is a very cool tool

[@OregonChuck]

Superb video. Just what I needed. Two thoughts: First, you had a buggered screw head. That was caused by years of using the wrong screwdriver(s). Then YOU used the wrong screwdriver. You can avoid all that by using non-tapered gunsmith screwdriver bits of the right width. I use and recommend Chapmans but there are others. Second, and only a point of personal preference, I scrape wood like that with a razor blade. Less damage, real and potential, than a wire wheel, and only man-powered. Then I sand. FWIW, I wimped out and bought an adapter for screwdriver bits for the Yankee. I have so many bits that it made sense to me. Thank you.

[@cardinalrestorations]

Thank you for watching and your thoughts. I definitely could have done a few things better and my set up and knowledge is improving every time I do a project, this has definitely been a pretty crazy growing experience. I will keep all of that in mind. thank you!

[@Theloyalthic]

I like screwdriver, so I want screwdriver and bring to me box.

[@cardinalrestorations]

I didn't plan on selling it honestly

[@Theloyalthic]

What not?

[@Paperghost]

That's a good video and a responsible restoration. I thought the whole thing would have benefited from laser cleaning (yes I know not everyone can afford one) as it is less destructive. Hey we all have different opinions.

[@cardinalrestorations]

I would love to get myself a laser cleaner. Eventually I'll get more and more set up and be able to do better and better projects. Thanks for watching!

[@yadda_tools]

When putting the spring back in the handle it appears you put the plug end in last. Is that correct?

[@cardinalrestorations]

I actually made a mistake there and had to reverse it. Good catch as I forgot to change it in the editing portion.

[@christopherwillson4269]

What went wrong with the spring? It's supposed to be spring loaded so it extends on it's own after pushing in.

[@cardinalrestorations]

I realized after that I had put the wooden plug on the wrong end so it didn't spring itself open. Good eye. I most definitely make mistake haha

[@bobmarlenelewis2303]

In the first year of my apprenticeship in 1962 , one of the journeyman that I worked with had a Yankee driver. I thought it was the cats ass!,

[@cardinalrestorations]

They really are a great design. Thank you for watching!

[@JulianA-ui8cz]

Just a quick question. I’ve just started repairing a similar one as the sliding ratchet bar is not sliding easily . The tapered steel flange on the spring was down when I opened the wooden handle. I see you had the tapered steel rod in the spring up top, just under the screw cap on the wooden handle. Has someone turned mine upside down? The double spiral still doesn’t glide easily even with the spring out, but I haven’t pulled the lower section apart yet.

[@cardinalrestorations]

Great question. Yours was In the correct orientation. I put mine in backwards initially on film and later corrected it but missed it in my edit. The sliding mechanism can get really full of dust and dirt over time. Just make sure you thoroughly clean it and inspect for any burrs, dents or dings. If you find any then gently file them smooth. You may also need to do the same to the collar. Thanks for watching and good eye for catching that. I wish I had noticed when I did the edit. Oops!

[@JulianA-ui8cz]

@@cardinalrestorations thanks for the confirmation, once apart it was clear the flange had to go down. My screwdriver works a treat now, and I appreciated seeing the insides in your video before opening mine - that way there were no surprises, like expecting two ball bearings in the lower cap meant I didn’t lose anything.

[@cardinalrestorations]

@@JulianA-ui8cz Im happy I could help! I'm still learning all this stuff and it's just a hobby at this point but I'm glad I could be some help of any kind!

[@crpalardy824]

The handle was originally red

[@cardinalrestorations]

I learned this afterwards. Oops. Still learning as I go here. Thanks for watching.

[@eddietowers5595]

Geez, what happened at 0:43? That seemed like something out of Mr. Bean. Either way it turned out spectacular, not beautiful as it still looked old and used, but that’s what makes it perfect, after the restore. That worn “oldie but a goodie”, still rings through/true.

[@cardinalrestorations]

Thanks for watching !

[@CruzSolorzano-m6f]

Cuanto cuesta n al día de hoy

[@gsh319]

I appreciate your hard work here my friend........... ya lost me when ya laid that wood handle into a oily wire wheel... a partial cleaning,.. not a Full Restoration.

[@cardinalrestorations]

Appreciate the comment. I'm still sorting out my processes for things as I go here. I'll definitely keep that in mind going forward. Thank you.

[@CrunchyNotes]

Shame the thing still doesn’t work…that extending shaft is supposed be able to open to full extension unassisted.

[@cardinalrestorations]

Yes you are correct. The spring has definitely weakened over time.