Volgograd Tractor Pliers

[@Kdavis795]

We missed you Tom

[@jmwarden1]

I was going to say the same, boy it has been a while.

Tom, thank you so much for your wonderful work. It is very precious to us - this is the tool of my father, grandfather of Maxim. I am very pleased that you like my pies which are baked according to my grandmother’s recipe. I promise to bake it specially for you. Sincerely - Maxim's mother.

[@oxtoolco]

Just to let you know your son delivered the pies you made to me today. I am eating one right now! Your son is a pleasure to work with and one of the smartest people I know. Thank you for taking the time to make them. All the best, Tom

[@sjoemie_himself]

Yeah very enjoyable to watch Tom. Good to see you back and doing well. Thanks for taking us along this restoration. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

[@GrandadTinkerer]

What an honour to be able to fix the irreplaceable.

[@oxtoolco]

Yeah, pretty much had to do it. It was a fun little project. Cheers, Tom

[@maxim1969]

Tom, your craftsmanship is fantastic. Thank you for masterfully restoring this sentimental value item for me and telling its story. This channel has been an inspiration for many. Some of our best technicians came to work for the Lab after seeing your example and following you online. So fortunate to have you as a colleague! To me, people like you represent the true spirit, ingenuity, and resilience. Stay strong, and Happy 4th! PS Cookies are coming! )

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Maxim. Thank you for the interesting restoration project and really nice comment. It is always nice to work with folks that appreciate history and the tools that go along with that. See you soon! Cheers, Tom

[@ROBRENZ]

Thoroughly enjoyed Tom! ATB Robin

[@grntitan1]

We definitely need an updated shop tour along with any new acquisitions.

[@CalPil0t]

Almost passed on a half an hour+ plier repair, but wait, it's Tom Lipton. Very glad I took the time to watch the master at work...

[@advicevice]

Clickspring, This Old Tony and Oxtool all in one week?

[@JamesChurchill3]

Have you ever seen them all in the same room at once?

[@vincei4252]

@@JamesChurchill3 Me neither !!!!

[@Ddabig40mac]

I bet they take turns as Batman.

[@TS-jm7jm]

ikr

[@MrFujinko]

One is an event. Two is a coincidence. Three is enemy action.

[@robertoswalt319]

Good to see you again. Thanks for bringing us along with this project.

[@nefariousyawn]

I recently had to clean up my late father's estate, and in the process I disposed of a lot of his old tools. Now that a few months have passed and my head is a little clearer, I sure wish I had been more patient and kept some of those old tools. Sure, i can replace them with junk from harbor freight that's barely good enough, but the personal history won't be there. I totally get this guy wanting to restore something like this.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Everyone will be glad when you retire and move to your shop full time. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

[@patricksullivan9951]

Hi Tom, so I've been missing the Meatloaf, but you came back nicely with this Pliers repair. Nice Job Sir! I would think the billing for this expert repair would be a couple dozen cookies! Enjoy them, you have certainly earned the reward! Cookies with a Meatloaf, that that would be a tasty video! I see your going to be at the BASH, I hope to chat with you then!

[@Da5idc]

Great to have you back 😊😊 What I really appreciate is that you are such a master without trying to impress anyone - no frills or fuss - just focusing on the interesting bits and only using the machines you need - not like some others who will remain unnamed

[@oxtoolco]

Understood. Thanks for the nice comment. Cheers, Tom

[@scottjones7279]

May you get two extra servings of cookies. One of the first videos of yours that I watched was when you made a tool to repair your leaking washing machine, love these tool videos. Now my suggestion for a video is to start with a nice adjustable wrench and blueprint it. Bush, shim, bore and refine the angles and surfaces, oh what a nice wrench that would be.

[@hasletjoe5984]

I like that filing/sanding trick. Now I have to go find a project to apply it on. Good to see a video Tom!

[@JonPMeyer]

Thanks, Tom! Great to see you back. Maxim is lucky to work with someone who never met an old hand tool that didn't deserve some TLC and you are lucky to work with someone with access to good Eastern European baking. My late brother-in-law was Slovakian and his mother and sister baked THE BEST filled pastries. I can't remember the name of the treat, but I recall what a special Christmas tradition it made!

[@oxtoolco]

My mouth is watering reading your comment. I can only hope. Cheers, Tom

[@steverhenius6734]

Thank you, didn’t know this was even possible even with the tools, knowledge and skills available. Some things are beyond price.

[@CletusLeonardLee]

Wow, great video. I thought it would be a boring video, showing you bonging the pivot pin with a ball pein hammer, which is what I would likely have done. I dabble as a hobbyist machinist but could never hold a candle to my father who was an extremely talented tool and die maker. I have seen him spend a lot of time on repairs like you did, when it would have been easier to just buy new pliers. He did these things as a labor of love. It makes feel really good watching someone as talented as you come up with solutions to these type of problems. A good thing is that I pick up tips as you go through the project, like using a mask to finish the pin and protect the finish. Thanks for bringing back good memories of my father.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Cletus, Thanks for the nice comment and story about your dad. Cheers, Tom

[@robertralph973]

Outstanding repair great technique. Enjoyed the video and prosses. Thank you Sir.

[@joehenderson8939]

It's always a pleasure watching you're videos. I've copied some of them to the best of my ability. Thanks. Anything you decide to do is going to be fun to watch.

[@carb0nmrbishop541]

Finally a video with Tom again!! I could not click it fast enough. Hope your doing well man, everybody needs breaks, but boy is it good to see you.

[@oxtoolco]

That's what that noise was! Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@charlieromeo7663]

Tom and a file. Good to see again.

[@wallbawden5511]

Well bin that long I sort of wrote you off . Had look other day see if you had posted anything then just found this by chance Bin long time between drinks mate .what we won't to see is more of ya not one every 2 months you move to the new shop and that was the end of you glad your back we hope on a more regular basis cheers

[@leybraith3561]

A feel good video to finish off a pretty good day. Magic, much appreciated!

[@jimpritz4169]

Great job Tom. Someday when we are all gone they will just be a pair of pliers but your excellent work and video will now insure how special they really were. Thanks for doing that.

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Thanks for sharing interesting story and neat repair

[@georgedennison3338]

I had, (have?), a pair of needle nose for decades w/ no wire cutters. Never seen another pair until now. I'd swear you'd been digging in my toolbox when I saw it. My tools & tool box are stored away right now due to a shop remodel, so I don't know if they are still hangin' around. Tough as nails pliers, but they'd got loose over time. Now I'm curious if they're the same... PS... welcome back.

[@kerrywil1]

Thank you for the video. I have several pair of pliers that wobble. Now I can repair them

[@kilosierraalpha]

Beautiful pliers, really nice job restoring them Tom!

[@DudleyToolwright]

Thoroughly enjoyed...

[@unrepentantgeek]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours. It's heartwarming and educational all at once. Thanks for taking on this project and sharing, i learned a few things and had a smile on my face the whole way through.

[@daki222000]

wow, again a "family heirloom catlitterscoop"-grade project. super fun to watch. thanks for sharing again, Tom. cheers.

[@EverettWilson]

Thanks for sharing the story and tool work with us, Tom. And you're just going to casually lean on that surface plate with an oblique reference to it... What a find that must've been.

[@oxtoolco]

You picked up on what I was laying down.... Cheers, Tom

[@EverettWilson]

@@oxtoolco Strangest shape for a meatloaf oven I've ever seen, but I bet it'll be tasty!

[@_f355]

nice to have you back! I have no idea what I'm talking about, but wouldn't it make more sense to have the machined taper on the "free" side of the pin and peen the press-fit one? it seems to me that way you can avoid the pliers tightening up after peening.

[@oxtoolco]

You might be correct on several points..... Cheers, Tom

[@jamesmorris3175]

Meatloaf always satisfies! From a previous vid; I have a 4 pound hammer that’s been getting a lot of use cutting stone recently, it had a perpetually wobbly head- knocked it off, reshaped the end of the handle (ash), added a new wedge and drowned it in red loctite. Not the slightest hint of movement since. Great tip.

[@roverinosnarkman7240]

Glad you’re back! Always liked the historical show and tell vids from your flea market finds and old books etc. Repair/restore projects are my favorite, but as always you do you. Whatever you find interesting won’t seem like a chore to film, and I’ll probably learn something new from you, again.

[@billlee2947]

Thank you Tom. Very good to "stand in the corner" and watch you work your magic.

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

Hear me now believe me later...I put my OX tool Tee Shirt on today, and turn on KZbin and long time no see TOM is there! Great refurbishing job on those vintage pliers Tom.💯👍

[@timelessengineering]

It was like you were never anyway I continually look over many of you videos. I have learnt so much about surface plates, using and measuring off of. Thanks mate.

[@greybeard3759]

You've added greatly to the history of the pliers! And thanks for coming back.

[@truthbomb4775]

Now they are good for another 70 years. Awesome Job.

[@larryb451]

Glad to see you're playing in the shop again Mr wizard.Hopefully my depression will leave Now that you're back.

[@oxtoolco]

Always happy to help and distract. Cheers, Tom

[@sblack48]

Welcome back Tom we miss you. Nice job.

[@rustysteed8414]

Glad to see you back, Mr. Lipton!

[@angelramos-2005]

So nice to see you Tom again.Interesting mix of emotional and rational story and a good surgery on those old pliers.Thank you.

[@leftturn99]

Work ethic and ability makes a common bond universal and trustworthy-well done.

[@longshot789]

Wahoooo! Just happy you're still here.

[@camojoe2]

Seeing that chip breaker at 20:58 brings back fond memories of trade school with my Dad. Thanks Tom. Regards, "Duck"

[@scottosds]

So glad to see you!

[@johnmcanulty7341]

Nice Technique: Need to service some heirlooms and, this will help. Good to have you back. Thank you.

[@trudyburns86]

amazing, thanks Lewis

[@franksprecisionguesswork501]

Great to see any old tool repaired. Granted this is a special case with lots of sentimental value, but this world has evolved to such a disposable attitude. I love fixing old stuff. 95 % of the time the end result will outlast any available new item by 500%.. Tom I’m surprised you don’t have I believe is called a cold heading tool. It’s made kind of like a live center with the axis canted a few degrees. You would chuck it in a mill and the point sort of walks around the center , distorting the metal. Sort of like riveting without a hammer. Great for fine work. Great video!

[@oxtoolco]

Haven't used one but I want one now! Thanks for blowing my tool budget. Cheers, Tom

[@akfarmboy49]

Glad to see you back

[@alanmony1582]

So glad you're still with us! For a project could you show what the bent stem with the .250 ball in the old style wiggler set is for? Just curious.

[@oxtoolco]

That's a good one. I'll have to check and see if I have one to show. Cheers, Tom

[@davidlee8551]

Love the history, and craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing!

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

The pliers, the pliers, the beautiful pliers! Ply them wisely and all truths shall be yours to discover. 👍🏻🙂

[@surveywaters]

So good to see a new video from you. Glad you're doing good.

[@marchie886]

Thank you I thoroughly enjoyed that

[@jameshisself9324]

Wonderful job on a tool with serious history. Thanks for sharing it with us Tom.

[@davidcolwill860]

Nice to see you back and an interesting little project.

[@raykaufman7156]

I believe those are a Crestoloy pattern. I have a pair with almost identical handles. Great to have you back. 👍😊

[@ls2005019227]

Nice repair Tom! Thanks for another fantastic video.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I love watching a veteran machinist (how may years I don't know) use $10's of thousands of dollars worth of equipment repair a rather inexpensive tool. I do get the reason, wonderful story and you did save the markings that meant something. Very interesting video and happy to see you back for a quick project.

[@robertoswalt319]

This video will be another video of yours that I will keep with me. I have some vintage pliers that were my dad’s and are too loose to use, yet too valuable to get rid of. Your video has given me the knowledge to properly repair them and think of him as I use them. Thank you Tom.

[@tomeyssen9674]

Thanks Tom. Enjoyed immensely. Good to see you! Hope the shop is well on its way.

[@jimforsyth2.]

Best content on the web . It's not why it's because. And that's beautiful. I really miss your content ox thanks for sharing

[@dirk4926]

Loved seeing these historical pliers get a new lease on life.

[@gwharton68]

Its great to see you are still fixing all of our problems.

[@TheWrate]

Glad to have you back Tom. Really missed your work. Excellent work on repairing and preserving an historic piece.

[@Awegner176]

Tom! Nice to see you! We have all definitely been missing you. Maybe an update video on the new toys you have? I'd also love to get a little more details on your rotary phase converter setup. Thanks!

[@brianskidmore7771]

Great to see you back Tom , nice story behind the humble needle nose pliers, and great repair , good for another seventy years or so . Would love to see spark erosion machine progress/ operation. All the best Tom from across the pond in Cornwall UK

[@Amritt_Poncho_Villa]

Great to see you Tom! Thanks for another inspiring video! ; -)

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

Wonderful to see you back. Only a few days ago I was looking at a pliers that I have had for decades that have always been too tight. I am inspired to try and fix them now.

[@kirkstewart2616]

Recently started going through all the meatloaf. Starting with #1, I'm up to #57 now so fresh meatloaf soon would be great!

[@steinmargunnarsson3709]

Good to see you again and thanks for a good story.

[@SteveCallicoat]

Tom, I have been missing you. This was great. Please more sir. Can't wait for a big meat loaf.

[@cincyrecycle7077]

incredible channel... enjoy your vids these past several years...and all the other subscribers must have a tilt towards craftsmanship.

[@radarhec]

I use my dads old side cutters & needle nose pliers more than my old ones . you know i wondered how they go together ?

[@RobertFay]

*- Tricky fix, that is for sure! What a fun job for you.* *- Out of the old barn as a youth, I found a pair very similar in handle length, if not identical.* *- They were warped just the same way because the handles provide too much torque leverage as compared to the shorter handles that you can buy today. The swivel side was not wobbly, but aggravatingly no longer snug.* *- Were I able to have re-pined them, I would have left the staked side protrude the 1/16" proud after the press because the top was rounded over, smooth to the touch, and I like the look.*

[@user990077]

Nice job. Good to see you again. Started watching your channel, what, seven - eight years ago?

[@oxtoolco]

Thanks for hanging around so long. All the best, Tom

[@dillydallydollcomachineand8246]

Just going to say thank you. I started following a bit back maybe 12 years. Your tradesmen way to work out problems has really increased my skills and i appreciate you and what you brought to the table. Many thanks a my Dad would say.

[@jamesreed6121]

Thanks for the video. I've always wondered how [pliers were joined together, Now I know. At first when I saw the oxtool notification I thought it must be Monday. The only complaint I have with with this channel is not enough videos. However, everyone of your videos is a "gem". KOKO! (borrowed from ARW)

[@mudnducs]

Excellent! I bought a Moore#3….because it was a good price. Could you do a segment on proper use of jig bores. I’ve only ever used vertical mills

[@louie0187]

Pretty cool fix. Thanks for sharing and welcome back.

[@richardoleson7934]

Thanks for breathing some new life into that venerable old tool. Good to see you again!

[@rogertaylor1589]

Great restoration, see ya at the BASH

[@TarlKuhn]

I absolutely love your videos! This was an awesome project. I think I'm going to do the same with a pair of diagonal cutters I've had since the 90's, now that I know how to do it. THANK YOU!

[@noberet]

Great work Tom! Thank you. In Soviet Russia, tool plies you.

[@PetrosArgy]

Tools with sentimental value are pretty amazing, at least to the owner. I know exactly where the Klein hammer my dad gave me for my 16th birthday is (it got left in a ceiling when I was hurried out of a job by a co-worker). Someone will find it someday, like I've found other guy's tools, and wonder what the history is behind it. At least in this tool's case, we know. All it needs is a little oxtoolco stamp on the replaced part. :)

[@tomh6477]

Thanks for the video it was informative interesting and now I know how to fix my own long nose pliers. Thank you.

[@cogentdynamics]

Tom! So happy to see you. Thanks. The pliers project is stuff I like. Yes, I am sentimental and the story is its value (particularly when it works well). Your “repair” has only added to the story and enjoyment of your friend’s pliers. We also shared some of that in some way.

[@shakdidagalimal]

I've got an old pair of those now I have to go look at the markings and see if they actually match to any degree.

[@one4stevo]

Looking good Tom it's sure is great to see your doing well Great video

[@malliz1]

Thanks Tom we missed you

[@yuvalkatznelson2496]

Hello Tom , I’m happy to see you on the Chanel agin , it’s been a long time . Wonderful your back , it’s enjoying to watch your video again . Yuval

[@billymoon7880]

Yeah I love your videos! Thanks for posting!

[@ckvasnic1]

Nice Work Tom! Always Great to see one of your videos…. All the Best. Chuck! I’d love to see how the new shop is coming and the EDM.

[@oxtoolco]

You saw the block I used on the hydraulic press right? Cheers, Tom

[@jorgeconcheyro]

Happy to see you again Tom!! Thanks for sharing, very interesting way to fix the pliers!!!

[@Gary.7920]

Thanks Tom, I always enjoy your content From the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas