Utica 7-6, Waltham Pliers and Antique Fuse Disconnect

[@kamogawaedgeworks]

Excellent job as always. Previously, Waltham was a watch manufacturer in Waltham, MA until 1957 (original factory is now some very high-end condos). After the company reorganized, the watch portion of the business moved to Switzerland where they still make luxury watches. The rest of the company became Waltham Precision Instruments, which still makes air plane speedometers and such. In 1981 they sold the rights to the Waltham name Heiwado & Co in Japan.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Excellent post!!! Thankyou! 😃👍

[@setdown2]

On a still too cold Monday a cup of hot tea and watching the crafterman do his thing… 🖖

[@ScoutCrafter]

A hot beverage, a color TV and a comfortable chair- We really do live like kings. 😃👍

[@357magdad]

We were missin' ya out on the tundra on Saturday! I'm already lookin' forward to the Spring show!

[@ScoutCrafter]

It was COLD! Between the wind and the temps it was just painful! 😂👍

[@timeflysintheshop]

Those are very cool Utica slipjoints! The size, the style, the grip embellishments being groups of the triple diamonds for Utica. Fantastic! I don't think I have ever seen a pair like that. I know I don't have one like that. Great find, wherever you found it!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those triple diamonds were new to me also! 😃👍

[@JohnSmith-yl6dn]

357Magdad. The Prince of New Jersey.

[@johnkelley9877]

The pliers look great! It was cold where I live and it was about -2 degrees but I still had to go out. I saw 357 Magdads video on it and he brought home some very interesting tools. Thanks for sharing this.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks for the Plug Bud!! I'm glad you couldn't make it, that would have been a very long trip just to see about 20 venders selling Gabbige!! There was really only one guy selling tools!! The Spring Show will be here soon enough!!☻

[@ScoutCrafter]

You Mike and Noel are real die-hards! It was super cold and you didn’t complain once! 😃👍

[@805ROADKING]

I stood next to that Orchard Heater for 6 hrs!!☻@@ScoutCrafter

[@ToolsandTime]

That Utica pair of pliers is a gem, the peening on that nut and oh... the handles--nice work!

[@mrbenmall]

Great job on those pliers. Really nice to see the Waltham go from razor blade edges to Scoutcrafter smooth.

[@michaelduy9055]

My first house had that disconnect in use when I bought it. Meter in the basement, next came that disconnect (the mains) with two 30 amp fuses feeding the fuse box. Six circuits total. Everything was mounted on a piece of wood with all the connections exposed. The house was a two story, seven bedroom, Victorian.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I absolutely love those old set-ups. They looked so industrial on a small scale. 😃👍

[@lotsatrains]

Great job in the pliers and I didn’t make it to Jacktown either but saw Magdad’s video. Can’t wait for the Spring show 👍

[@billmcclure433]

Sir SC: I always love the plier restoration/clean-up. Back in the 60's/70's I avoided made in post war Japan. Now I look for Japan or German/Swiss made if I can't find USA. The weather here in Newberg OR went from the teens with snow and freezing rain last week to heavy rains and warmer weather. It is supposed to get up to 54deg today. As they say here: "if you don't like the weather - stick around 5 minutes, it will change.:. Again, thanks for todays lesson!

[@larrymills8527]

Just like the weather in Michigan we finley got enough cold to go ice fishing ,

[@billmcclure433]

@@larrymills8527 Sounds fun. Were you able to have a fish fry?

[@larrymills8527]

Yes we are haveing tip up fishing contests in the counties around me .@@billmcclure433

[@marcmckenzie5110]

Bill, you said it. It’s interesting to watch the changes over the years, because when I was a kid in 60s Oregon, Japanese meant junk. Not anymore! P.S. We love Newberg and sure that area.

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Those Japan pliers came out nice Mr. John! Of all i have seen noone does pliers as good as you .always a outstanding outcome! And Those uticas are one of my favorite pairs to use.... and my favorite brand. They are all I really use. Happy Monday, stay warm 🐅.... thank the Lord, we setting at 45 today... of course my front yard is still iced over..but rain and 68° weather is forecasted the next couple days..so it will all be finally over for now😊🤠👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Vic- It doesn’t take long to get over snow and cold! 😂👍

[@andyc972]

I feel for you guys at those temperatures we've been hovering +/- 4 degrees c and that's quite cold enough for me, but at least it's been bright and relatively still until yesterday with another storm ! Those Uticas are in lovely condition, right decision to go light on them, as for the Waltham despite the finishing concerns the grain of the steel always looked good ( as far as you can ever tell from 3rd hand pictures and video ) so I'm not surprised that in your skilful hands they came out as good users, the Japanese certainly know their steel !

[@patjohnson3100]

The level of service you gave to the Utica pliers was perfect. They look great. No more was needed. I have never seen its pattern of handle embellishment before. I like the linemans pliers too. They were probably a good deal when they were first purchased back in the day, but your 50 cents price is better. We had subzero temps for about five days where we live, but 5hat has broken and it's more seasonal, thankfully.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Pat- It’s so nice when the temperature breaks freezing. 😃👍

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Beautiful job on both of those pliers Scout. A quick fact about Mica is that it’s a naturally occurring mineral that is an excellent electrical insulator, it’s translucent when in thin layers and it’s heat resistant. That’s why you see it in old electrical equipment and old “windows” in heaters and boilers. Cheers, Stuart. 🇦🇺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Stuart- Mica was big back in the early days of electrical engineering. We have rocks here infused with it. Like you said so many uses! 😃👍

[@westhighlandsshop]

The world's scariest steam punk lamp! Not sure that would be UL approved 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Awesome pliers, I really like the bluing you did on the Waltham. Enjoyed the show.

[@stevenwitt4028]

Great video 👍 Those Utica 7-6 pliers turned out Fantastic 👍. I agree I wouldn’t have changed a thing to those pliers,what a perfect quality tool right from the factory 🏭, just a little clean up and they are ready for service. Again Fantastic job 👍. Those Waltham side cutter pliers turned out Fantastic!👍 I like how you gave them a polished look and fixed the sharp corners so they are nice and smooth. I think some of those companies should have done that at the factory, but it is great to see what they should have looked like from the factory. I also like what you did to the embellishment on the handles of the pliers,great job!👍 I like how those vintage pliers cut for you with what seemed little effort. Now I think they are ready for service again 👍. That fuse disconnect ⚡️cleaned up beautifully, fantastic job👍. I think a steam punk lamp 💡 build would be great to see on the channel ✅👍. Another great shot of Old Glory 🇺🇸 flying in that beautiful night sky 🌃. Well again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Wednesday. Have a great evening. 😃👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Steven!!! 😃👍

[@robertlevine2152]

ScoutCrafter, I learned quickly on one of my trips to Alaska there was a reason everyone had a pair of boots with a rubber shoe, leather top, and fur at the very top. It wasn't the style that mattered, it was the linings. The boots had felt inserts. The liners absorbed the sweat from your feet and your body warmed it to 98.6°F. A second set of liners allowed for drying, to prevent odors. Five years in Anchorage and my feet were never cold. I had a second pair of work boots with fiberglass toes for whenever steel-toed shoes were required. Bob

[@ScoutCrafter]

Bob- The Felt liners were the key! In the service we were issued Mickey Mouse boots. Super heavy and warm but they didn’t breathe and if you weren’t careful you could wind up with immersion foot! 🫣😂👍

[@tomdale1313]

Hope all your critters are safe and warm, say hi to Pipes, thxs for sharing...

[@paulsworkshop4179]

Beautiful pliers. Love the fuse block. I can’t wait for it to warm a bit this week.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I bet the King and Mike had a time. They always do but you were missed I bet. SWEET pliers and have a fine week and stay as warm as you can. Us too! God Bless Yall!

[@beerdrinker6452]

Lineman pliers are my favorite tool. I don't know how many i have purchased at the flea market in the last year. I have to up my game. Great video.

[@ScoutCrafter]

The Klein New England style are awesome! 😃👍

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Thanks again for another interesting episode. The Walthams came out really nice! Stay safe and warm and see you Wednesday.

[@terryrogers1025]

Stay warm young man and healthy. Like both the pliers, and my perfectionist tendencies would have went after the misaligned scallops on the Waltham with a Dremel tool and ground it match as best I could, but with my luck I would probably grind the pliers to dust trying to get them perfect.🙄😏😂😂. Your steam punk lamp could have been a light shocking experience for someone. Thanks for the video, it was a fun watch, take of the critters to, its hard on them as well.

[@Reggyontheroad]

Gotcha 👍👍🔩🔩

[@joelimeco]

Another great Video. Nice to be able to choose a job. Pliers sure have stood the test of time.

[@larrynelson734]

Hi John. I like that old fuse box. That pliers turned out really well. I saw magdads video. It looked really could he got a few nice things. Have a great day. 👍👍❤...

[@GuntersGarage]

The fuse block is so cool. It would be great either way, as lamp or fuse block. So cool!!

[@marcmckenzie5110]

For you guys in the northeast, this cold front must feel never-ending. It finally passed here in Colorado (i.e. not the mountains), and was 50˚ here in NoCo. Still gloomy skies, but we’ll take it!

[@ScoutCrafter]

50 is great! No bugs, clean fresh air! 😃👍

[@ironhead65]

Old motors are easily had in dryers and washers that are being tossed out. I cannot recall which is which, but one is higher HP, while one usually has selectable speeds. Great for buffers as they just don’t bog down easily! Just have to protect them as they are open frame.

[@jackthompson2132]

Another great video! That fuse box would make a cool lamp😃. Great job on the pliers! Thank You for sharing. Stay warm.

[@RobertSiwik1968]

Great job on the pliers!

[@ianjones7394]

Hi John. I've been told that if you soak china/porcelain in water with washing up powder it can remove stains. Maybe worth a try. Those slip joints turned out really good. Take care.

[@mick4790]

Nice job on the Utica!

[@57WillysCJ]

Those lineman pliers were probably sold through hardware and farm stores. The were decently made but not used as much. Much like HF tools. They work good enough and take a beating but are not usually facing that every day. We had sunshine for part of Saturday and although the windchill was still below zero the regular temp was up a little above 10 so I decided to chase the threads on my old pickup's wheel studs. They have taken a beating in the last 30 years. I think the last few times I had it at a shop they pulled the wheels with it on the lift and drug the rims on the threads. I got twelve of the 24 done. I run a matching tap on the covered lug nut and one could be saved so I have a new set on the way. It was a lot more work than it should have been and did I mention the cold and kneeling in the snow?

[@ScoutCrafter]

OMG- You really picked a hard day to do that!!! 🫣😂👍

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

That switch is very cool! 💡 👍 😊

[@dalee.mccombs8571]

No "old fashion" fuse box was complete without a few spare fuses and a few pennies! 😲

[@rawbacon]

They have E27 bulbs with an old time amberish filament that run off of 5v so you could basically run it off a phone charger and not have to worry about getting shocked.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes- Low voltage AC would be the way to go! 😃👍

[@alexstools]

We had a little cold snap over here but luckily that broke. I got a bit tired with car locks freezing up and carrying plants in and out trying to protect them. The snow looked beautiful though. I hope you'll have a good week too.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Alex- I’m ok with anything above freezing. Once it drops below I enjoy watching TV! 😂👍

[@wayneo7307]

Hi Scout , I Have A Pair of Utica Slip Joint Pliers Myself. I Haven't Touched Them Either. They Are in Great Shape As Well .I Will Have To Check the Number Now To See If It's The Same As Yours. Nice Job on the Pliers! I'll Let You Know on The Pliers Number I Have.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Normally I get these in bad shape so I can go over the top but these were very nice original shape for a change. 😂👍

[@wayneo7307]

@@ScoutCrafter Hi Scout, Mine Say 511 - 6 . They Have Great Embellishment on the Handles Too . I Use Them A Lot. Really Near Mint !

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I get some older tools and don't go over the top but clean them up put them back in service because you can't get that quality today unless you pay thru the nose for them

[@robfalcon3404]

Just won 5 pliers on ebay first ever buy on there gonna try n make em shiny like u do or at least try my best

[@billmcclure433]

Good job on getting the pilers. I was watching some lot tools for the first time (inspired by master ScoutCrafter) as well, but didn't win the bid. I think there are tricks to bidding that I need to figure out!

[@robfalcon3404]

I think if u wait till a few seconds before and stick a cheeky bid in might work

[@brianlittle3452]

A picture of the three position Snap-On combination pliers was flashed on the screen during this video. Harbor Freight has a clone of this plier for 1/4 of the Snappy price. I saw a video where someone used the hardness files and both pliers had a similar hardness. I bought a set and so far it has been a good plier.

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s funny but ever since Snap-On introduced that Plier it has become wildly popular. 😃👍

[@charliekingpin8568]

20- isn't cold that's unthinkable, we get worried if we get 1/2 inch of snow, down south in the UK

[@ScoutCrafter]

When the temp drops 20 or 30 degrees below freezing you really have to be careful you don’t get stuck outside or not dressed warm enough. It can screw you up fast. 🫣

[@royreynolds108]

The fuse-block lamp could be made with 12v to make it much safer.

[@mikejones5358]

Good video I watched 357 Magdad video I told him thinks for braving the cold to make us a video

[@jamesmcgarvey7502]

Could you show how you’d restore a framing square? How do you get the numbers and tick Marco to look good?

[@almacli8360]

Nice Cleanup - You gona to mount that on a board ? I have one that I found while working . it would need to be mounted on a 4ft by 4ft piece of 3/4 inch plywood 😂 it’s huge- not a fuse tester but a SubStation ShutOff Levar⚠️ If you touch that by accident while Live your body turns to DUST- Thanks for the Vid Johnny

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hey Al- Those are some crazy currents you deal with! 🥴🫣😂👍

[@Oldtimeytools]

Haha Magdad is a true man

[@Clarkson350]

Brown is in the clay.

[@thomasryan8218]

I wonder if Magdad brought Chuck with him.

[@dwhallon21]

Those Utica pliers are nice as is. The Waltham electrician pliers look good but u didn't show you did anything to tje clamp edge which was misaligned. Tje fused knife box reminds me of so much stuff that gets trashed everyday when it is still usable

[@samfeldman1508]

I have a old Waltham pocket watch. Related? Also, my daughter graduates from Brandies College in Waltham, Massachusetts this spring and lives in the Watchtower. Again, Related? As usual, nice job.

[@tango-bravo]

Nice job 👍 on those pliers. The fusebox switch reminded me of these new mini induction heaters. Seems like a porcelain base like that would be a nice way to mount a mini induction unit. Have you ever gotten into induction coils?

[@ScoutCrafter]

No- I’ve seen them used to temper or heat tools and such. Looks amazing! 😃👍

[@jgj6331]

Is there any particular nylon buffing wheel that you recommend - ie., brand and most useful grit? Thanks!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! Get this one! www.amazon.com/Uxcell-a15122800ux0618-Abrasive-Polishing-Buffing/dp/B01DKABIOI?pd_rd_w=QPwir&content-id=amzn1.sym.c75be473-fd9d-40a1-b940-0fbe5f6985d0&pf_rd_p=c75be473-fd9d-40a1-b940-0fbe5f6985d0&pf_rd_r=GXD574XN2QVY0SD9WTQ4&pd_rd_wg=e1d7n&pd_rd_r=c4002beb-7f80-4c0a-8db2-aafd22697598&pd_rd_i=B01DKABIOI&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_1_ec_ppx_yo2_mob_b_ts_rp_1_t

[@jgj6331]

@ScoutCrafter Thanks! I really enjoy your channel - a lot of good info to be had. The younger generation of boys and men really need to watch it. I wouldn't mind a neighbor like ScoutCrafter.... and I love to browse the local 'poor man's flea market' whenever I can....

[@nonamegarage6721]

Hey John, great video as usual, very educational. I have a question regarding the 4.5" grinder vs. The orbital sander.I find the orbital much easier to control. What are your thoughts on this. Thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

I never had luck with my orbital as far as rate of removal or finish. I know Resto Rob loves the orbital too. I think it is all about personal preference. One thing I am not fond of is sand blasting! 🫣😂👍

[@edt47150]

Nice video as always. What do you think your 50 cents pliers are worth now. 😊

[@ScoutCrafter]

At least double! 😂👍

[@saigaking]

So much for global warming aye give me a break love the pliers scout fantastic video today god bless take care 🇳🇿🇺🇸🗽🦅🪖💯47 FJB

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’m a climate denier…. I believe it’s a normal cycle that has been happening for a million years.

[@jrad5885]

Do you have a PO box?

[@ScoutCrafter]

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[@MrBoom246]

BOOM 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂