Triple Plier Restoration

[@wadewells808]

Drooling over those Plomb pliers. I haven't seen those, and I collect/restore Plomb tools. Please restore more Plomb tools!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Wade- As you know Plomb made awesome looking tools! 😃👍

[@marekkedzieja5177]

Thanks again for a fab restoration...well worth the effort. My first car was quite exotic....An Opel Manta A, 1974. You don't see them much on the roads anymore, but I sure wish I had kept it. Cheers

[@slicknick332]

Job well done on all three pliers! After watching you restore the US Army Lineman’s plier kit, I had to get one. I found one on eBay for a fair price and decent condition! Both the TL-29 and TL-13 were marked Utica Cutlery, and the pliers were stamped 1950. Both turned out pretty good. The leather needed some oil, I polished the brass snaps and copper rivets, waxed the wood scales on the TL-29, and gave the pliers a coat of wax too. The leather sheath was stamped “US Army Signal Corps.” I brought the whole kit into my job and showed it to one of our best customers and dear friends. He’s a Vietnam vet who served with the signal corp, and he really lit up when he saw and handled them. It made my day. : ) Cheers!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Nick! I can't tell you how many times I saw a tool or knife featured on KZbin and had to have one for myself!!! LOL One really nice knife you might consider is this sweet little Military folder that 357MagDad just finished! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3jZZK2clKeHisU

[@kevinbrassil9836]

Thanks ScoutCrafter. When I saw all three of those pliers lined up together the image of the Chrysler Building popped into my head. You’re a master restorer.

[@soccovitch]

I have those Uticas! They were my Great Uncles and use them all the time for pulling finish nails out of trim. They are constantly in use...love them.

[@wayneo7307]

Nice Job Scout . The Pliers look great . Those Mystery Ones look Like plumb knockoffs .

[@joeheilm]

The red on the inner handle looks great. Taking on three tools in a day an a half is ambitious. I am on day 3 of a perfect handle screwdriver restoration....youd think i was getting paid by the hour 🤣. Great stuff! Cheers

[@nkobtopenworld]

Lovely job! Nice to see these old pliers given a new life!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Nice job cleaning up those pliers 👍 😉

[@bwayne40004]

Super sharp looking pli....the hands! The hands! My God, I'd not noticed before.

[@greghomestead8366]

Another enjoyable video from " tool master " Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@alanmullock381]

Great job John👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@357magdad]

I really like the handle embellishment on the Utica!

[@illestofdemall13]

My grandfather had big hands like your dad. He was about 6'7" in his prime and still at least 6'5" as an old man. He was a Marine and served in WWII.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Kris- It’s amazing how we remember certain things like that. Thanks! 😃👍

[@illestofdemall13]

@@ScoutCrafter You're welcome. Nice restorations, by the way. I like the shiny finish.

[@patjohnson3100]

Very nice rescue of some quality tools. That's very good advice about using only variable speed Dremels. Variable speed gives you much better control with your project. Good advice is why Scoutcrafters channel is so useful. It helps you avoid learning by fiasco.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Pat- On high speed those Dremel tools are impossible to handle!! =D

[@ryanwindham1058]

I just did a pair of those same no name cutters that I found in my grandfathers garage this week. Just wire brushed them and put Klein Koats on, really sharp looking little pliers.

[@ScoutCrafter]

The smaller size makes them super handy! 😃👍

[@johnvaldez8830]

Well done! Leaving the brush marks on the finish makes it look just like the drawing in the catalogue. I really liked the sharpening tips using the Dremel because no one really gives a lot info about how tools like a Dremel can be used in restorations.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi John, My buddy Rich knows of 1000 ways to use a Dremel! =D

[@kathieharine5982]

Those three came out great.

[@christinaperez254]

Sweet red on the inner handle surface. Thanks for the video. ❤️

[@wireworks616]

Another great job. The Plomb looks great.

[@Dennis-ys8ho]

John: I have become addicted to your videos and now look forward to every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I have learned so much … although you are costing me a small fortune in tools, lubricants, etc. That’s okay, taking baby steps. Simply put, I’m pretty clear on the use of the wire wheel but how do you determine when to use a flap disc vs. belt sander?

[@davidcoats1037]

Nicely done Scoutcrafter! Love the old Plvmb/PROTO tools. Take care 😀👍🏼

[@daviddibella9432]

Those came out looking great.

[@jacksshed2450]

Another great video! A triple treat!

[@bobbyw9046]

Scoutcrafter, here's my challenge to you! Revisit the Plumb Linesman Pliers and grind down the surfaces in front of the cutting section. This will allow you to have the cutters to meet and eliminate the air gaps. I would STRONGLY suggest NOT using a motorized Dremel, but use a series of Emery Papers glued to a wood stick that would be much more controllable as you want to keep them perfectly flat. Yes - you can get the cutters to mate once agin - not every restoration has to be done in one shot - I KNOW you are capable - give it a shot! I'd love to see you take my challenge! As our new President say's...... C'mon Man!!! lol!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bobby- There is a seem that touches under the cutters that have to be filed if you want the jaws to close closer, I can’t get to it. Looks like it came that way. Thanks! 😃👍

[@lotsabirds]

Great Work! DePatinated and shiny now! Love em !

[@josephjordan2720]

Just had a thought - Spring is coming - Maybe bring in a few Garden tools - Shovel / Hoe / Pitchfork - Cleanup and Sharpening...

[@bluemantom77]

Now that's a good idea that would be awesome to watch

[@terencefautley5480]

Seconded! Maybe a word on hose attachments and sprinklers, the unsung heroes of the tool world.

[@rickrudd]

Every time I see you bring one of these back to life it's just such a nice feeling. Awesome job!

[@jackthompson2132]

Nice video John. Your pliers turned out awesome. I liked how you worked in the Scoutcrafter Red 😃 Thank You for sharing

[@jmegown52302]

I really like the end nippers. 👍👌

[@briantraxler1407]

Three pretty little gems! Very nice!

[@tonylenge424]

Great looking pliers! Thanks

[@glengrossnickle4985]

Nice job. I enjoyed you showing how to sharpen the cutters. I have some that badly need it but I wasn't sure how to do it. Watching you use the belt sander reminded me to ask about static shock. The last few times I used mine I have been getting some very good shocks. The tools were pretty bad so it was taking a lot. I am guessing a belt ground some how. Any ideas? Sorry I am running behind on my watching. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks

[@johnfix1]

Wonderful results. You are the Gold Standard.

[@neverbuyadodge910]

I love it when I am watching your videos and you post another new one . Just makes my day .

[@johnduff6436]

Terrific as always.

[@evilla410]

What a great restoration like always. The Utica 60-6 my #1 I like what you did on the second one with the red color great idea. 👍😷

[@jessjulian9458]

Great job. Stay safe my friend.

[@johnkelley9877]

Excellent work ScoutCrafter! The pliers look fantastic. What a great Wednesday tutorial. Thanks for sharing this.

[@vladimirbrkusanin3581]

Those plumb pliers looks just awesome 😎 beautiful tool... Those days manufacturers were making stylish tools and nowadays just plane looking generic tools without character...

[@ScoutCrafter]

You are so right! 😃👍

[@jamesstanley9839]

Enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@marcmckenzie5110]

ScoutCrafter, I have to say the Utica end nipper design is especially appealing, the way the handles extend laterally around each other. Thanks for being so reliable on your M-W-F releases. Out of 40 channels I’m subscribed to, you are the only one who has released content this week. 👍🏼 (Let me amend that - Ben Mall did a piece yesterday)

[@billwest7274]

Another good video thank you. I like what you did to the blade on the on the plump pliers. I also like the music.

[@leehunter1967]

When “Dremel” becomes an adjective as you use the Craftsman rotary tool. I’m messing with you of course. Thx for another awesome video! Be well 🙏🇨🇦

[@805ROADKING]

Another fine job Mate!! Well done!!☺

[@MrJruta]

Hey scout I’m Italian and my great grandfather dug ditches BY HAND for the water company back in the day. He had BIG hands - I got some of his genetics but he was built like a short bulldozer LOL. Im a bit taller but have a hard time fitting gloves lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL! I can only wear XL rubber gloves. Like you I bet the large gloves make your hands cramp up! 😃👍

[@MrJruta]

@@ScoutCrafter Lol yes! I work in medicine and I say large gloves? Large for WHO?? LOL!!! Great content. Thanks!

[@grahamcameron7628]

Beautiful work! I do believe that the model number is actually 6Q-6 thanks for the inspiration - Graham from snowy Ontario...

[@robertesposito9739]

I like the paint on inside part of the handles.

[@paintnamer6403]

Wise words on getting a variable speed Dremel. You can turn pliers into custom made crimpers if not garden art.

[@manecobeirao]

Caro amigo, não me canso de ver suas proezas ! Mais uma vez receba nossos calorosos parabéns!

[@toolrestoration]

Great plier restorations , that 20 day deadline doesn't worry me John as you know😂😂😂😂😂

[@saigaking]

Isn’t it funny back a few years we only used the belt sander to do clean ups What would we do without the angle grinder with a flap disc ,man they all Came up great I love the little pair sweeeet in the hand I bet great video scout God bless take care 🇳🇿🙏🗽🇺🇸

[@ScoutCrafter]

Saves a ton of time!!!

[@tomcarola5068]

Man you luv that red paint. Very nice job on all 3 pliers.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Regal Red Mostly! 😃👍

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi scout, 3 nice tools , done to perfection as usual, I have some Crescent end cutters, old but still doing there job, I always love to find good American tools at flea market's, not that there is any going on during lockdown here, thanks for the video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

If you remember I texted you about my industrial sissies? Those scissors look exactly like the set I told you about. I have bear paws. Big palms but not really long fingers so I’m right there with you.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes!!! I have been studying up on restoring and sharpening these old beauties! I am practicing and getting better!! 😃👍

[@lewiemcneely9143]

3 up and 3 down! Good job and happy wed ness day John CS! GBWYou!

[@TomGunnTools]

You can tell the steel on those pliers is beautiful. I will be starting my project for the challenge this week now that I just posted my video of the 1930s Boy Scout axe. I am hoping to do something a little unique with my tote challenge project.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tom I saw your Instagram! Looking forward to seeing the video! Awesome job!

[@johncrable3349]

Hi Scout. ...I have a question about your buffing wheels. I don't recall you ever saying if you use buffing compound or not. I agree with the speed control on the Dremel - I might even state the same for the angle grinder. Thanks for sharing and have a happy day!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi John! Yes! I almost always use Black Emory Compound that I get at Amazon! smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DD35Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@bluemantom77]

You need to get a TV show like the new Yankee workshop I used to watch when I was younger

[@ScoutCrafter]

Norm was awesome!

[@bluemantom77]

@@ScoutCrafter norm had a amazing show taught me a lot over years I remember watching them on this old House I still enjoy those shows

[@murdstonecardinal3355]

Finally first!!!!!!! Been waiting all morning. Love your videos. Great content. Keep them coming.

[@lordvengerx]

Very neat pilers vintage tools just can't be beat. Those scissors are pretty much vintage at it's best. Do you collect multitools like leathermans. The original Leatherman is still number one to this day

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have a couple! I will have to dig them out!

[@lordvengerx]

@@ScoutCrafter awesome stuff :D

[@eggs712]

Have you ever tried out a 120 grit flap disc? I get a near mirror finish with them in my experience

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! The 120 grit discs are awesome! 😃👍

[@DCPorter71]

Brilliant job

[@mattkellett5691]

Do you ever weigh the pliers like the Plumb before and after to know how much material is actually removed?

[@ScoutCrafter]

I am going to try that on my next tool that is Bad! These Plier weren’t too bad! 😃👍

[@guataco]

Shiny, love all, but the utica ones 👍

[@molasseshands]

I think that says plomb, you mentioned that company in another video and said they made the "o" in their logo look more like a "u"

[@ScoutCrafter]

Very interesting history!!! alloy-artifacts.org/plomb-tool.html

[@anthonypirrello2473]

John - another great video. Two questions: 1, what grit flap disk did you use on the Plumb pliers? 2. What grit sanding belt did you use on the Plumb pliers? Just some FYI - when you say “ Utica Tools “ or “ Utica N.Y. “ the old beer drinking days of mine always remind me of Utica Club Beer that has been brewed in Utica, N.Y. For the past 70 years. Great beer and still going.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Anthony! I used a worn 40 grit flap disc and a 120 grit belt followed by the 180 grit fiber wheel! 😃👍

[@tjstogy87]

Scoutcrafter, what is your process in cleaning up handle embellishments without ruining them? I assume you avoid using the belt sander on them? Thanks I really enjoy watching and learning from your experience and your channel 👍🏻

[@ScoutCrafter]

I only use the wire brush on them! Like knurling they always seem to come out nice!!! Thanks 😃👍

[@benhuygh9086]

You should be gladd you have big hands! I'm the guy of the team that allways has to pick up screws and hold nuts, becouse my fine hands fit in the small spaces of machines.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Remember that Burger King commercial where the guy had really small hands, we had a guy at work had the same type of hands as the guy in the commercial! 😂😂😂👍

[@benhuygh9086]

@@ScoutCrafter maybe they laugh, but at least they call me the surgeon and they need me so they can't sack me 😎

[@carldelawter8900]

I have really small hands also. I wear my G-mas wedding ring size 7. Made outta 1937 siver quarter. It has been more of a help than a hinderance most of the time for me. 🤗👐

[@cazandoherramientas1427]

nice job man

[@sarahhardy8649]

John, after you have restored your tools, do you treat them with anything to prevent future degradation?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Sarah- I keep my tools indoors in a climate controlled environment (Room temp) =D So luckily rust is rare inside... However in a garage or shed the tools need either constant waxing or oiling or in worse case scenarios Clear coat! =D

[@sarahhardy8649]

@@ScoutCrafter I’m thinking maybe a microcrystalline wax might be in order?

[@patrickomalley7460]

Nice job 👍

[@2ChukBuk]

LOVE the Plumb (Plomb) streamlined tools advert with the woman!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those Art Deco ads were so beautiful! 😃👍

[@peterjames2580]

I'm going to work on the Klines that have messed jaws. Thanks for the video.

[@alexstools]

Beautiful pliers! I did get started on the tooltote project, because I'm slow and not much of a woodworker. Plans are made up and everything, I'm having some issues figuring out my handle tough. Round, square, how to attach? Anyways, I just got my little Master lock in, it seems older to me then I expected. Do you know where to go to determine the age of a Master padlock? Great video, I really new to do some pliers soon, thank you!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Alex! Drop me a pic of your new lock! Maybe I can help.. 😃👍. [e-mail]

[@razzorbladz]

hey buddy I do a little bit of leatherworking would love to see your collection of leather tools if you have any

[@robertlark7751]

On the side cutter pliers, rather than grind off the displaced metal use a punch and carefully "undisplace" it back to where it came from. Think you will find this cures the gap problem.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ve always struggled with Linesman cutters! I’ll give that a try! Thanks so much! 😃👍

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good one, stay safe and enjoy..

[@57WillysCJ]

Wednesday is more difficult as an Old English translation of Oden's day or Wodnesdag. Whereas the rest are not to far off from their Germanic/Latin origin. As for finger size, do you remember the Chicago football player Refrigerator Perry? I tried on his Super Bowl ring before it left the factory. If I remember right it was a size 24, about the size of a half dollar. Back then I wore a size day which is an average man's ring size. I could put three fingers in it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

OMG!!! That is huge!!!! 😃👍

[@billlink7116]

How are liking the new Bauer hand grinder?

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s nice Bill! More power then the old one. One of the subscribers said that they had a porter cable grinder on sale at tractor supply for under $40! 😃👍

[@rickcentore2801]

Great video with a lot of good restoration tips. BTW, I hope your Dad was not a urologist!

[@ScoutCrafter]

LOL!!!!!

[@tonyholt90]

Always a pleasure to watch. Ha I remember when I was a kid trying to spell Wednesday LoL.☺️

[@pauldemeo3436]

Hey scout you should put your big mitts to good use and become a hand model... if George Castanza can do it,so can you great after work video. Thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

Paul- I almost use that picture of when Jerry dated that girl with the huge hands remember that one?! 😂😂😂👍

[@carbidejones5076]

Rig up a sewing machine foot control for your dremel, worth the effort

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have the original Dremel foot control I bought as a kid! 😃👍

[@mattferg84]

Love this resto John! You’re famous for the 50/50 penetrating oil, I’m wondering you use anything special for lubricating oil or just something regular like 3 in 1?

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Matt! Yes!!! If you type in “ScoutCrafter Home Brew” you will see a couple videos I did on making your own lubricants! Thanks!!! 😃👍

[@blankv8057]

I love this dude and right now I’m high as shit he looks like he could be Bill Bur’s dad 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tooladdict7463]

Fantastic video John as always I love the red on the inside of the handles very classy :-)

[@Hagar_le_Horrible]

You're going to have to build an extension.....

[@OmarMartinez-iq8fg]

Love how the Plomb pliers came out S.C.

[@mr.bandyshanks6492]

Thanks.

[@Erinnem]

Hey so growing up in my family we always called the one pair of cutters nippers what are they actually called to me the other two pair are pliers but really what are they called

[@ScoutCrafter]

You’re right! Technically they are know as “End Cutting Nippers”. 😃👍

[@jamesalsup9135]

Plumb amazing!

[@rawbacon]

Maybe it's the camera angle but it appears your basement isn't very deep underground? The bottom of my basement windows are over 6 feet but that window behind you appears to be rather low compared to you or maybe you're just 7 foot tall.......Nice End Nippers, never seen that model before.

[@ScoutCrafter]

5 feet to the bottom of the window. I’ll measure the ceiling next time! 😃👍

[@g-palloyd3600]

John, I did not know that Proto was formally Plomb! Live and learn, I guess! And, if I live to be 1000 I don’t think that I will ever figure out how to get those small #$#$&$ standing cylinders on ! It test my Christianity! 🤬I don’t know how many I’ve used after getting them only half on! Suggestions? Love the Plombs, thanks.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Lloyd- I am assuming you mean the Dremel Drum sanders! It's not you! They do make different size drums that make it very difficult to use! Make sure you have the right size! I will address this issue! =D

[@g-palloyd3600]

@@ScoutCrafter good, I thought I always got ½" for ½"...¾for¾ etc, but they eat me up! Thanks

[@barryfarnsworth3360]

Hello from uk.

[@highdownmartin]

Big hands, big feet. What they say is true! That you’ll have trouble finding gloves and shoes that fit proper

[@bwayne40004]

Big feet means you have a firm foundation!

[@grilnam9945]

I had embellishments on my plums, but the doctor gave me a cream to rub into them and it went away.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Buenos three pair of pliers a came out just my luck and you can tell that works I'm very high quality Steel

[@janetravis1639]

Good music.

[@not2fast4u2c]

I Like the end nippers