VACO P-3 Restoration - Pipes Injured.

[@seanhatfield4689]

Scoutcrafter, I have to say, these Friday episodes are always fantastic. When I was working my old job around 2018/2019, I despised it and always looked forward to coming home at the end of the week and watching your episodes. I always loved hearing you say, “you made it through another week” and that gave me the motivation to keep going. Thank you for that!

[@karenshroyer7417]

I got all my gray hairs worrying about my animals.Have lost sleep and have cried.Just worrying about where they are! Glad Pipes came back.Think might have been in a cat fight.Sometimes they hide after getting whooped.I think they feel ashamed. Had several kitty cats that have done this. ANYWAYS

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yes! The males can really get in some bad scuffs! Pipes is fixed but it doesn’t matter he still protects his territory! 🫣😂👍

[@frankpattisr2250]

Sorry to hear about "Pipes". We will say prayer for him.Over the last 3 or 4 years we lost 3 cats." LG" the father of the cats,"Chibby" and "Buckie". (My granddaughter named them) We found out they were licking the bathroom sink drain. It must have been sweet to them or ?.They always had plenty of fresh water in 2 water bowles as well as alot of food.We miss all of them greatly.We still have the " mother" "Shyler" and one 21:15 of the remaining so called kittens,"Spot".He has a big "black" spot under his mouth on and all grey cat with white markings.He is a gigantic "TOM" cat.

[@ScoutCrafter]

You don’t mind if they pass when they are 21 years old but when they go young it’s hard. 😃👍

[@steve.b.23]

Oh no! Poor Pipes! JJ and Coco (my two feline companions) send healing purrs in his direction.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Steve- It’s true- Purrs promote healing! Some people are surprised to hear that but us cat owners realize that quickly. 😃👍

[@rawbacon]

My Grama made a pet out of a squirrel, it stayed outside most of the time and she was so convinced one of the neighbors was going to lure him into their house and eat him that she took "Yogi" over to a guy that had an animal sanctuary to live out his days.........I remember Gordon (the sanctuary guy) had an Arctic Fox over there, such a beautiful animal to see in person.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Foxes make such great pets. Lovely animals.

[@RobertSiwik1968]

I have a set of old Vaco nutdrivers. They are pretty beat up especially the more commonly used 5/16,1/4, and 3/8. I hate when somebody uses pliers on the handles. Glad your kitty found his way home! They are more loved than some family members. Nice job on the screwdriver. Its definitely no myth about tightening all three sides of a keyed chuck. On a keyless chuck I will sometimes , if I get slippage put the drill on a higher clutch setting and hold the chuck and spin it. Hold it tight! It will give some added grip to the bit. Great video

[@Ricopolico]

Scout, in the old days, before we could afford single edge razor blades, we would use (CAREFULLY!) a piece of broken glass to scrape. You,re right on about a lost animal,

[@ScoutCrafter]

Glass can be super sharp and make a great scraper! That’s old school! 😃👍

[@rok1341]

In Shop class many years ago, the teacher showed us the key used in all three holes. The most horrific thing was telling us anyone with long hair should tie it up. He then showed us a picture of a young man's scalp wrapped around the lathe.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Yikes! 🫣😃👍

[@larrynelson734]

Hi John. Another great video. You it look soooooo easy 😅. I guess it's a ll thoughs years of experience. You have a HAPPY new year. And a great weekend. 👍👍❤🙏..

[@elliottsmith3632]

Get well Pipes. Animals leave a huge mark on you. I lost a cockatoo back in June that was with me for 33 years. Tut was 63 years old. I have a love-hate for keyless chucks. On smaller drills they are fine. On the bigger drills not so much. Have a Porter Cable 1/2 drill and the keyless chuck was garbage. I replaced it with a keyed chuck and now it holds much better. Same for drill presses. Keyed chucks only. Found a ratcheting double sided key from Harbor Freight and it works pretty good plus it easier on your hand. Happy New Year John.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Elliot- I had birds for years and I know you can get very attached to them. One thing about birds is many times the get picked up by someone. Especially a cockatiel as they are beautiful. I raise pigeons and they don’t get the same admiration. 😂👍

[@lugwrench9832]

There you again ... I too am dealing with a cat and the issues associated with said cat, often mysterious issues, as we speak. I feel your pain.

[@mikewatson4644]

I had a feral cat that started to come around. He was wild, you couldn't get within 10' of him without him running and hissing. Eventually I caught him in a live trap and took him to the vet to have some optional parts removed. After that, he calmed down. It took about a year for him to let me pet him and in another year he would jump on my lap and sleep. He turned into the nicest cat. The only thing was he wouldn't let you pick him up. He died a little over a year ago. Still miss him. Hope that Pipes recovers.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mike- I too got Pipes fixed, otherwise they wander! 😂. He’s been resting now and eating good. My Kenji is the same way your cat was, she won’t let you pick her up. 😂👍

[@jeffreykindron7162]

Happy new year to all of our scoutcrafter friends 🎉

[@DougBurchell]

After sanding the plastic handle I spray it with Rustoleum 2X gloss clear. Works really well. Instead of polishing .

[@wingnutsworkshop]

Glad to hear Pipes is back. All the keyless chucks I have are right to tighten, left to loosen. I agree on the 3 twist to fully luck a keyed check!

[@heyboy33333]

My Bosch drill has that feature. It does work.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

GREETINGS and here's best wishes for yall and Pipes. And this old boy that was burning diesel from his teens onward for a living cried MUCH when our silly doggies had to be put to sleep. STILL gets choked up about our Pit that never met a stranger. Nice screwdriver and might've got into the keyless chuck but don't have enough grup now to back-turn one. Happy 1st with you and the GF! God Bless!

[@OldSneelock]

Hi Lewie. I remember every pet my family has had from Yappie the dog when I was 3 years old on through all the dogs, fish, squirrels, cats, and guinea pigs. You get attached to every one of them.

[@rollerbald]

When I was a kid we had an old tomcat that would disappear for days at a time and come back limping and with signs of a fight of some kind. Cats are so independent it's hard to keep them home sometimes. Sure glad Pipes made it back and is recovering well.

[@ToolsandTime]

That stinks about Pipes. But I'm glad he was able to make it back to you to lick his wounds and recover. Cool tips and nice work on the screwdriver!

[@mtmchenry]

I believe Klien bought Vaco. That screwdriver had a great transformation. Great job.

[@ivanstiles7030]

I have several Vaco screwdrivers that belonged to my father and i have a complete set of Vaco SAE nut drivers i picked up at an estate sale. The handles look great when they are cleaned up. What kind of a maniac doesn't like Plastx😂

[@ScoutCrafter]

Ivan- I really swear by PlastX just not the container it comes in! 🫣😂👍

[@ivanstiles7030]

Yes sir, that container is terrible and always breaks.

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Great video! That possum is at least 15 pounds overweight. So glad your kitty returned home. Happy new year my friend.

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂😂😂. Walter (the possum) just looks chunky, he just has a thick coat and a hearty appetite! 😂👍

[@lotsabirds]

I know what you mean about pets! I shed more tears over them than i do most people!

[@hdrider2071]

Cabinet installer for 30 yrs and back click on some cordless drills does help keep it tight. Bosch and Makita are my most used. I use em all day long though for most folks hand tight will work just fine.

[@rge2410]

Vaco and the Xcelite tools I think were made in the same factory for a period of time. The roll up kit is the Xcelite 99 series which are great. Update, I forgot that Klein tools has owned Vaco since 1986.

[@MikeStergar]

From Klein tools history page 1986 Klein acquired Vaco Products Company, of Jonesville, MI, a major manufacturer of screwdrivers, nut drivers, hex-key wrenches, electrical terminals and connectors, plus other related equipment. This acquisition expanded Klein's market coverage and added new lines of tools and supplies to the company's product line.

[@michaelowens7151]

The VACO tools I have were made in Chicago along with an old catatlog of everything they made; a direct competitor to Xcelite. I believe they are now part of Klein but not sure if being manufacturered in Illinois or Texas. Those on Amazon look very “offshore”. Glad that your kitty made it back, outside ones have it rough, especially in the city. Best of wishes for a Happy New Year, and as always thanks very much for the time and dedication you put into making these informative, useful, and enjoyable videos!

[@terryrogers1025]

My DeWalt drills, have keyless chucks, and when I tighten in the drill bit, I do turn the chuck back and you can actually feel the chuck snap click, since I have started doing that I have never had a bit come loose since, I found this out from a friend of mine a few years ago, all I can say is, “ it works for me” 😊. As far as 3 jaw chucks with keys,if one does not need to be dead accurate, one key spot will get it done, I will say that if accuracy is necessary, when what you are chucking it into place, if you take that piece and do what I call rattling/ jiggling the part in the chuck as you tighten it helps center the part and center it in the chuck on all three jaws, then you tighten all three points of chucking, the thing is, all surfaces must be clean and burr free. Try it out, you will more than likely find you will have some slack taken up on the chuck at the last two chuck key points, but not as much if you make the effort to rattle/ jiggle the bit/ part as you put in place on the first turn on the chuck key. Glad the kitty came home, and your little buddy at the end of video, looks pretty healthy also, thanks for the video sir.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I agree- Clean chucks are often a problem! 😃👍

[@hester781]

So I have a Milwaukee cordless drill and sometimes when I’m diagnosing an engine I put a 3/8 adapter into the end of it so I can spin the flywheel with a socket but after a few minutes the chuck would always loosen up, I always thought I was just never getting it tight enough until I spoke with a Milwaukee tool salesman who said get as tight as you can and then give it click backwards and that will stop happening. Now, naturally, I was very skeptical, but I have to say it definitely fixed my problem! this was a few years ago and I’ve had good luck ever since

[@Blockaderunner1]

Vaco was big with the HVAC fitters. I love them

[@uktony1525]

Wishing yourself, pipes and all your nearest and dearest a great new year.

[@billmcclure433]

Glad to see you are able to nurse Pipes back to health. He knew where to return for his love and care. Smart animal. I love my pets and still have fond memories over the past 68 years of pets. I will be trying to renew some old screwdriver handles with your technique. I have been using keyless chucks for the past 40 years and never seen one with a lock on it, nor do I see a need for one. I also use the chuck key in the 3 chuck holes when I have a bit slip, but never knew the mechanics behind it. Thanks for the expert explanation. Have a Happy New Year!

[@billseward2274]

I have the nut driver set you showed. Bought it in the mid-80s. Excellent tools. I keep an eye open for more, but I’ve only found 1 screwdriver.

[@shieldcracker]

Vaco company operated out of Chicago. Klein Tools bought them in the 80s. Klein still produces many of the Vaco screwdrivers with the Vaco name, I think they still produce the electrical wire terminals.

[@GuntersGarage]

Im not a fan of the keyless chuck. At work I got along well with them as they were quick and worked good with six sided screw and nut drivers. In the shop I prefer a key chuck. The screw driver looks great, I love the acetate handle screw drivers!

[@blacksiddha]

Timely start John, I just had to take my old dog to the vet for the last time (19th December). She was 18 years old and had a hell of a life. I will openly say that that was the worse day I have had, saying goodbye to my friend/shop dog/companion... she definitely had a large part of my heart and I am still expecting her to be around. And I cried very openly. Anyway... life goes on (that is me trying to pretend I am getting over it). Chuck wise, I have only ever used keyless chucks till it clicks once but I still like my keyed chucks.. Looking forward to another patina covered/pitted/seized and poor mans fleamarket year in 2024

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ve shed many tears over pets that passed. Honestly the only way to get over the loss of a pet is getting a kitten or puppy. Then we start all over again! 🫣😂👍

[@chriss9767]

I have marital, have tried it, and I don't believe it works, chuck starts tto loose. Great channel mate

[@chriss9767]

This was meant to say I have makita, I tried it before and don't believe it works

[@scottwallace5180]

You do also find that in the uk drill bits have the cutting end hardened but the other end still mild steel so the chuck can bite into it

[@ScoutCrafter]

Scott absolutely true- Fully hardened bits are almost impossible to chuck without slippage! 😃👍

[@evilla410]

Hello John nice restoration!! I have a vaco set of nut drive made in USA. Your cat was celebrating Christmas with friends 🍺🍺 😂😂 Happy New Year!! 🎊🎈🎆

[@ricksolari9570]

70 years ago I'd watch my father tighten and loosen a keyed chuck like it was a keyless. I thought he was Superman.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hi Scout and thanks for another year of fantastic videos and I’d be proud to hang that screwdriver on my rack. Thanks for the acknowledgment, you could have just said “some commenters” but no, you always give people credit. I’m totally with you on tightening keyed chucks in the drill or the lathe if something needs to be tight, all three jaws get tightened. Another example, even on a self centring 3 jaw lathe chuck, I notice using a dial indicator that tightening one jaw a little more than the others can bring the work piece into centre. I’m so glad Pipes turned up as Lea and I really understand what you mean. Happy New Year from a hot down under. Stuart 🇦🇺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Stuart- I always get a kick out of you experiencing Summer while we freeze here in the states! 😂👍

[@TheSchmidtsu]

Let it tighten on its own motor, then give it one more with both hands in the same direction. Going backwards is going backwards and will loosen not lock.

[@michaellindsay8934]

I'm glade pipes is recovering. Great cleanup on the Vaco Have a wonderful New Years and I hope 2024 will be a great year for all of us.

[@OldSneelock]

Nice work on the screwdriver. I'm going to try the Phillips regrind. Never have had a success before.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave- I loathe Phillips fasteners. They are just horrible. Torx is my favorite! 😃👍

[@kostaskritsilas2681]

I worked in electronics manufacturing for over 30 years. I knew of Vaco, but they were considered cheap knockoffs of Xcellite. Vaco made a lot of tools that were copies of the Xcellite tools, like the screwdriver set in the tool roll was basically a copy of the Xcellite Series 99, ie the small plastic case with nut drivers.

[@williamlee1429]

Well, John, it must be very satisfying when a thousand guys got to 5 minutes into your video, paused it, and went out to check on our drills. I just got in from my Garden Shed, and can say that my Craftsman drill loosens up if I try to click it backward. There is no click, and it just loosens up. Back to the video.

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂👍

[@prasadvn524]

In my cheap Chinese drill only the chuck rotates and bit stays still.I think old school Chuck's with key are the best

[@ScoutCrafter]

I agree! 😃👍

[@patrickduley405]

My Marine Recon friend toughest marine you’ll ever meet cried like a baby for over an hour when we put his dog down. Love is strong with pets

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ve seen grown men weep like babies over having to put their pet down. It’s incredibly hard.

[@chrisharper2658]

One place I worked had a drawer of old unused Vaco drivers out in the lab. Every time I would open the drawer looking for something, I got gassed out by the smell of vomit. There is something about that plastic that out gasses as it ages.

[@stevenwitt4028]

Great video 👍 sorry to hear your cat 🐈‍⬛ may have gotten hurt but I’m glad to hear he is back and is eating his food 🍲 for you. That Vaco ph3 screwdriver 🪛 turn out fantastic 👍. The razor blade made short work of getting rid of the chips and scratches and paint on the handle , What a great tip👍👍. Good to see the Dake in use again ✅. That Plastx really made that orange 🍊 handle pop. I think it looks like N.OS. Now. Again Fantastic job, you knocked that one out of the park ⚾️⚾️⚾️👍. The lettering looks amazing.That possum🦡 look pretty healthy and was enjoying the food you put out for him. Another great shot of Old Glory 🇺🇸 flying in the breeze with that beautiful night sky 🌌 . I hope you have a Happy New Year 🥳 and can’t wait to see what you do on Monday. 🥳😄👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

😃👍

[@deancollins8229]

Adan other great episod John and I appreciate yor kind comments . Hope that cat is feeling better soon . I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year .

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks again so much Dean- He’s on the mend! 😃👍

[@57WillysCJ]

Glad the little tough customer made it home. I have Vaco nut drivers. I really need to gather all my screwdrivers and find out what I have and what I need to replace. I wonder if one of those scrapers with different tips would have one that would fit in the grooves of a screwdriver handle? Don't have one myself. As for drills some of mine will go one click forward but if you hold tight and run the drill closed it does it by it's self. The older more used ones are more likely according to my test to need that extra bit of tightening. Going backwards would just loosen it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Philip- It’s funny I only have one keyless chuck that loosens up occasionally and that’s all metal and on a drill press! 🫣😂👍

[@geezer939]

Thanks for bringing up the three key holes on a Jacobs chuck. I've waffled back and forth between tightening all three and just one for 55 years, and now that I'm 77 yrs old, I'll continuing doing it that way because at my age who gives a hoot?

[@michaeld9731]

Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2024. I hope Pipes makes a full recovery! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@KaiserVon]

Glad Pipes id ok, I have two indoors Cats and three outdoor Cats. I always worry about the outdoor ones even though my neighbors are animal people. Maybe a new Tom cat is in your area and they got in a fight. Nothing much you cat do, they have too roam. I took Metal Shop in Junior High and Machine Shop at Edison, the first thing you are taught is using all three tightening holes when using a chuck! it is not a myth! lol It is for safety mostly, incase the drill bit binds up in the work. Are you sure you didn't take any shop classes? You know a lot ! Love the show on drill bits you did. Happy New Year!

[@RobertBosworth]

Another great video to end the year. I always love the Dake and a good screwdriver straightening. I understand your concern about Pipes. Keep an eye on him and remember that cats really are pretty hardy. I’ve had a couple get out and we found them within a few days, battered and bruised. Happy New Year, Scoutcrafter. 🎉🐾

[@arasmith]

Looking at Amazon, I think the VACO VAC1070 7-in-1 nut driver is made in Taiwan. So is the Klein 32900 that has been really popular.

[@Jimmys_TheBestCop]

Happy holidays SC. Glad to hear the lantern lighting will continue. Over the holidays the whole family was watching ScoutCrafter reruns. My sister was like ScoutCrafter hasn't done any hammers in awhile. My mother loved the wooden ammunition box she would love to see you refurbish an old shoe shine box kit. Have a good new years SC!

[@richardross7219]

Pets are like our children. When you said about him, it reminded me of the old cartoon "Top Cat". I just started to look for tooling for my Atlas Milling Machine and Atlas Shaper. Good info on the chucks. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Good Luck, Rick

[@alexstools]

Last of the year already... Great work on the screwdriver. Where he had those pliers on them must've been hard to get out. I wasn't expecting it to come out so well. I want a VACO now..

[@ScoutCrafter]

Happy New Year Alex! 😃👍

[@themoviemaniac8416]

Hey, John the Scoutcrafter. Here's hoping you have a good 2024. Good shows on the keyless & keyed chucks, last one and this one. It just makes sense that you can better lock the chuck when using all three locking points. I've never seen a keyless chuck that locks by a reverse maneuver. That just doesn't make sense. I have trouble locking them by just holding in my hand. I have to wear a heavy duty glove or else it "rope burns" the hand. I prefer to lock them with a glove that has some sort of rubber grip on the palms. Even then, I can sometimes get my wrist twisted if not careful doing it.

[@madamecampsalot6384]

So sorry to hear about Pipes. I agree, they really get into our hearts. I'm sending all of the positive vibes I can muster for his recovery. Hugs to you for your hurting.

[@ScoutCrafter]

He’s coming along! I just made him scrambled eggs! He loves them! 😃👍

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Great news!

[@davidhelmuth6654]

Glad the cat made it back. I’m sure you are taking good care of him. He might have been on an adventure for his true love. A trip to the vet can help with that. 😬😱

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂. Yes- I got him fixed when he was younger. I felt bad doing it but if he’s going to be outside he has to be fixed. 😃👍

[@kennethromeo7711]

Happy New Year!!!!! Looking Forward To Your 2024 Projects!!!!

[@randycarter2427]

I hate to see pets get hurt,but Pipes knew where to come, to get attention. I hope he heals up well. Hope you have a very Happy New Year.Just found you channel recently and absolutely love it.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks so much Randy! Welcome my friend!! 😃👍

[@davidpeterson5186]

You can grab the keyless chuck in three places to really tighten it down.

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂👍

[@MikeStergar]

1986 Klein acquired Vaco Products Company, of Jonesville, MI, a major manufacturer of screwdrivers, nut drivers, hex-key wrenches, electrical terminals and connectors, plus other related equipment. This acquisition expanded Klein's market coverage and added new lines of tools and supplies to the company's product line.

[@mikebashford8198]

Pipes has my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

[@josephwatts925]

I hope your cat regains it's health and I hope you do too. I do reverse my keyless chucks ........ to get my drill bit out.🙂 I was glade to see you clean that Vaco screw driver up if for no other reason than to get rid of the steel slivers. That stuff drives me crazy. I tap mine on an anvil or a vice or something to get rid of it. Good job cleaning up that Vaco by the way. Thanks for the show. I hope you have a great New Year!!!

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

Mr John Happy New Years to you .. As for Mr Pip's or pipes not sure how you spell the name but i hope he has a good recovery .. as for the Muskrat he or she is so beautiful looking to keep around the best animals around catching mice and rats Take care see you next year in 2024

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Roger- That’s Walter the Opossum! 😃👍

[@mikebashford8198]

Tightening on all 3 holes also affects concentricity - very easy to observe, just tighten it, put a clock (Dial Test Indicator) on the thing that's in the chuck, spin it around, then rinse and repeat for the other holes.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Excellent point Mike! Good experiment too!!!

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Glad that Pipes returned. Hoping for a full recovery. We lost a 4 year old German Shorthaired Pointer mix at the beginning of Nov. One day a visit to the vet for lack of appetite and not pooping. The local vet did some tests and they sent us to the local specialist vet centre. They kept him overnight then did an ultrasound the next day and called to say he had cancer all over the body and needed to be put to sleep. A big shock. Too young. Nice job on the Vaco. Dave.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave- That is heartbreaking. I’ve lost pets to natural causes too. Right after you lose a pet you say “That’s it, no more pets” until the next one comes around. 😃👍

[@357magdad]

Get well soon Pipes!

[@marcmckenzie5110]

John, so far as machine lathe chucks go, another key point is the difference between common tightening jaws and independent tightening jaws (most often a choice on four-jaw chucks). Either way, as you say, tightening each gear is a best practice.

[@sophiesharp1709]

Get well soon to Pipes. We have a wild Robin we called Mikey that has been visiting almost every day for well over a year & it's incredible how much you bond with a creature.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I love Robins! 😃👍

[@LoStivale]

Wow that screwdriver came back to life. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

[@donl1410]

VACO was big into electronics when I was. My nutdriver set is also a VACO. I noticed a few years ago in my electrical supply house, Klein was listing some of what was VACO tools. In fact the same acrylic handle nutdrivers were branded Klein. I'm not sure if VACO is currently a Klein subsidiary or not. I'm happy you found your furry friend.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I believe Klein bought out Vaco! 😃👍

[@desertdweller9548]

Glad the cat returned, hope all is well. You're right, having to put a pet down is heart wrenching.

[@jackthompson2132]

I do have some of those cheap screwdrivers. When my kids were in school the school brought in a company that set up a little store and the kids could buy stuff for their parents for Christmas. They maybe cheap but they mean the world to me. Have a happy New Year John.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Jack- I bought my mother and grandmother each a ring from the candy store in my town- They were .10 cents each. Both cherished those rings forever. 😃👍

[@frankg3072]

Sorry to hear about Pipes. I hope he makes a full recovery. Happy New Year! Thanks for all the videos and information that you give us.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Thanks Frank- He’s on the mend! I just made him some scrambled eggs! 😃👍

[@MrPhil1969]

My first thought of that screwdriver was " that thing needs a haircut" Vaco and Xcelite were the go to manufacturers of that electronics maintenance market back in the 70"s and 80"s (remember when you could fix electronics?) I always wanted one of those tool briefcases. I thought they were cool and guys that had them, they were the professionals. Vaco was bought by Klein in 1986 and Xcelite was bought by Apex in 2010. I still have some Vaco nut drivers in the collection. Glad to hear Pipes is still kicking. Hopes for a speedy recovery. Happy New Year to you and yours John.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those electronic suitcases were very cool and well thought out. It kept the tools from banging into each other like a toolbox. 😃👍

[@adiazcroce]

Happy New Year, greetings from Mexico!

[@ScoutCrafter]

🇲🇽 😃👍

[@OldTooldude]

John you have a close family, they might be 4 legged but they love and depend on you. My wife gets up in the middle of the night if she hears one of her strays. Hungry or a cat fight she’s out there. You did a very nice save on the number 3 Vaco screwdriver. You made it comfortable to the grip. Happy New year John.

[@andyc972]

Nice work with the Screwdriver, good balance to retain all the lettering. Happy New Year to all !

[@danieldumaine6139]

Another great video. Nice to have a Drill Chuck review.

[@PantherCityEDC]

Another great show John, glad Pipes found his way back home, was the possum getting double rations while he was AWOL? Wishing you, and the entire Scoutcrafter community, a Happy New Year!

[@ThePaulm1]

I have tried it on DeWalt and several others and it is a MYTH

[@lotsatrains]

Great job on that screwdriver and looking forward to the New Years Eve lantern light up 👍

[@nescobaraloplop9468]

Get well, Pipes! Here's hoping for a better 2024. Thanks, John.

[@johnkelley9877]

It is tough losing a pet but I am glad that pipes made it back home and he is recovering. I remember Vaco Tools and they were very nice to use. The screwdriver looks great and the handle turned out nice. Thanks for sharing this and have a Happy New Year.

[@mrbenmall]

I used to have some of those color coded nut drivers. The red and amber. Those were the ones I used all the time. I should go buy another set.

[@ko2fjb]

Hey John, I have 3 Vaco screwdrivers that I've had for 50 years and still in use. Have a Safe and Happy New Year 🎉

[@carldelawter8900]

Great vaco. I've always had had to tighten all three holes on a chuck. Otherwise it slips. I'm a smaller man. Safety 1st. Never heard of back click? Glad pipes is ok!!! I use my lava lamps instead of lanterns. Fl frowns on fire items in usually dry winters. In stead of fireworks, one of those color changing bulbs are popular here. See you next year.

[@lordcelticfrost8686]

Why i got the feeling that i watch this same video around 2 years ago...even when you speak about the late shock i know what you about to say...strange😮😮😮 Edit: the Vaco screwdriver i remember was a flat one no the Philip in this video...im pretty sure...by the way...happy new year to you and your family

[@westhighlandsshop]

Speedy recovery to Pipes and Happy New Year!

[@billmccabe9601]

Prayers and Peace heading into the New Year.

[@paulsworkshop4179]

That screwdriver looks great! Happy new year 🎉

[@tomdale1313]

"Snoop" abides, Pipes got lucky, thxs for sharing...

[@1lupus]

Thanks very much for your videos through the year, they are a regular part of my morning ritual. Have a happy new year, and I hope your cat gets better.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

I hope the cat is feeling better very soon and have a Happy New Year 🥃 👍 😊