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Good luck with the surgery and a speedy recovery. Paint it the original green.

Dear Adam, I wish you the best with your surgery and recovery time! With so many viewers all over the world wishing and praying for the same I have no doubt that it will be a success. You bring us such joy and pleasure with your videos, there can not be words adequate enough to covey all our admiration and fondness of you. With all your knowledge, experience and skill, and yet with a humbleness that touch our hearts and make us look up to you and smile in awe and satisfaction that there are still persons like you in the world. I am absolutely sure that your grandfather and your Dad, wherever they may be, are beaming with pride and joy of you! As for the Norton Multistone thing, I would definitely go for the original green, but how can there be other color than black for you, Adam? Black it is!

I finished watching this video and was going to hit the like button. But I realised I pressed it even before I had started watching it. That's when you know someone is always making great videos. Good luck with the op Adam. Looking forward to more content when you've fully recovered.

I just started my vise collection with my grandfather's 1920-30 vintage 5-1/2" columbian. I just finished the restoration and I love it!

All the best for you’re up coming surgery Adam, look forward to your return in a few weeks. Take your recovery time to rest up and take it easy .You give so many people all around the world so much watching pleasure in your machining adventures/projects. Thinking of you from Australia 🇦🇺

Looking back at you compared to now makes me proud of you. You met Abby, lost some weight, expanded your business and gained countless followers. God bless you Adam Booth

Love it Adam! You have all of our support in your endeavors and after surgery, I'm sure we all want you to recover and stay healthy

Adam, my advise is to paint the Norton Stone System, the vise, and the welding table, colors you will enjoy, and that won't clash with the other machinery that will be nearby. You have to be happy with the colors, not us. I have set a reminder, and will be praying for you on the 19th. Will be looking forward to new videos. GOD Bless and keep you, 'til we see you again.

Good luck and speedy recovery. Just remember to take care of yourself first.

Adam,Will miss you at the BarZ bash, good luck with the surgery. Be sure to grind up a couple of finely honed Momax tool bits for the surgeon to use. You will appreciate a nice radius, generous back rake and nice chip breaker. Take care, Craig

Sending good vibes for the 19th. If it's a restoration, original green and original tag. Cool that Pete is a happy machinist now! Thanks.

Good luck with your operation, please remember to take it easy afterwards and come back well. This is my favourite channel, love the work you do, you're a true master machinist

gray hammer finish. speedy recovery. listen to the nurse's. they know best. still love the shaper. those builder were amazing

Heal up fast, Adam. Take care and don't overdo it during recovery.

Adam, have been praying for you today. Hope your surgery went well, and that we will hear from you soon. Praying now for your recovery. See you in your next video.

My color recommendation is whatever’s hiding under the tag on the lid. However, the ideal of red Glyptol lining the oil basin is calling to me after someone made the comment earlier. In the end, it’s your tool and should make it whatever turns you on. We’ll figure out a tag color scheme that compliments it.

I hope it goes well. I'll say a prayer.

I reckon a 'Cockford Ollie' brass plaque is needed for that Oil Stone....I believe there is a Canadian fabricobbling them somewhere...Best wishes with the surgery Adam, you will be better for it no doubt. Enjoy the R&R!

For your hone: it's possible that the two other stones were an option. For color, I would say go with whatever you like, but I would consider going hammertone if possible in your color. Also, to get that "old style" enamel depth of color, maybe go with powder coating. On your recovery, take it easy. We'll be here when you get back.

I agree with Sandrammer's logic, with different stones make it a different color but something that will catch your eye thus be used. Red is a good suggestion.

Good luck with the surgery. I can't wait to see that oilstone restored!

Hey Adam, I think i have a solution for future public decision making on your channel: How about ~ Shaper-Chip-Bingo ~ you only need some sort of a wooden spread sheet that you can lay on the floor in front of the shaper on which the chips can land on (that hopefully doesn't catches fire) and on whatever number the most chips land on wins. You could make the sheet double sided, one side that is divided into 2 or 4 quadrants for Yes and No decisions. And the other side with many subdivisions for maybe giveaways or so. Good luck with your surgery

Wish you well with your surgery and recovery, I hope it is successful and speedy...

Always lovin these visits my friend. I have had 75 surgeries so do the physio bud. Self induced pain helps eh. I am sure you will be fine. Attitude is half the battle. I am looking forward to all the new tidbits coming up. I love that set of stones. They must bring memories every time you use it. Love history bud. Finding the second one is a real bonus.What a great piece. That edge is a real treasure. I only have a 12 in and would love that puppy for sure.I could use the whole page yattering on bud will now just sit here and enjoy. Thanks bud. This is great !

I'd vote for a repainting in green. I love to see things being brought back to what they were.

Adam my dad had one of those when I was a kid In the 50s. He sometimes would let me sharpen a knife, he was a butcher. The cast part was machine green the cover was black. Best to you.

Hammertone green like an old toolbox. Best wishes for your surgery.

What ever color you decide on, please use epoxy paint so the oil doesn’t kill it. Or a good black that will work is POR-15. Another coating like used on the inside of machines is Glyptol. Good luck with your surgery....most of all, don’t go nuts doing stuff afterward!

Adam, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Get yourself a pile of machining books for your down time!

Cool find on the oil bath sharpening stone Adam! Nice work on the straight edge.You are blessed to have such great followers and friends. Cool vice as well! Praying for your complete and quick recovery. :o)

You're going to be fine under the knife, mate. The cuts you are used to making are 100x more precise than anything a surgeon will ever have to make.

Cool find Adam. Hey, good luck with your "work". I've had more than my fair share of time under the knife and its never fun. But you have to do what you have to do and with your attitude and your family (and Abby) at your side I am sure that you will be fine. You have a pretty darn big auxiliary family all pulling for you too! See you on the other side brother.

It is your tool and you have to look at it every time you use it so make it pleasing to your eye,or why not ask Abby after all she's picked you so she has some sense of what you enjoy color scheme wise, and it can't hurt to have something she helped you out with in the shop.Just thinking she's a terrific woman who's made you happy so why not have a tool she helped you with in the shop.

I had never commented after seeing the original oil stone set. I have the same model oil stone set with the heavy metal base. Mine was an estate sale find for $5. I added pictures of mine to your facebook post.

Dark grey sounds awesome... Wonderful old tool.

Adam’s Multi-Oil Stone tool is shown on Page 16 of the Norton catalogue No 17 from 1935. It was available in a two stone version (IM-211 Wt 23 lbs $12) and Adam’s three stone version (IM-313 Wt 32 lbs $16). Judging from the B&W photo, it was not painted in a particularly dark colour. For the three stone design, the Norton Parent company, Behr-Manning Corp was granted patent No US1946968A with priority date 6 May 1933 and a grant date of 13 Feb 1934. Inventor: Francis E Gallagher . The patent claims are voluminous, but the gist seems to be that it provided multiple stones and a means of indexing them for convenient use. The Norton catalogue states: “A complete sharpening service of outstanding merit for meat markets, hotels, restaurants, carpenter shops, cutlery factories, pattern and cabinet making shops. Features-Genuine Norton Alundum and Crystolon stones, prefilled with oil, which should not be confused with soft, dry stones which absorb oil like a sponge. Extra large size 11" x 2 1/2" permits a full sweeping stroke. Stones are reversible thus providing use of both sides. Always in a bath of oil which prevents glazing and promotes fast, smooth sharpening. Stone in use is elevated to prevent cuts and grazed knuckles. They are self-leveling. Simply lift, turn and reset. Case finely finished with extra heavy non-skid base insuring rigidity.” My vote is to paint it the original colour. Good luck Adam. ia801900.us.archive.org/18/items/NortonOilstonesAbrasiveSpecialities1935/Norton%20Oilstones%20Abrasive%20Specialties%201935.pdf patents.google.com/patent/US1946968A/en

I enjoy your channel and learned a lot. Best of luck with your surgery and recovery. Best wishes from South African Viewer

You should have it powder coated black wrinkle. So it has that cool vintage tool finish.

Hey Adam good Luck on your surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery! Thanks also for all the great videos>

Green is the only way to go for a 'restoration' project. I believe that, given the excellent condition of this tool, it is worth the effort to do an accurate overall restoration as possible. This must include restoration of the colour to a finish that is as close to the original as possible. I suggest contacting Norton to see if they could help you with establishing the original colour, finish etc.

Gotta go with the original green on the sweet ol tri-stone!

Best wishes for your surgery tomorrow Adam. Abby will look after you just fine, I’m sure!

I did the sleeve surgery a few years ago. All positive.

All best for the surgery Adam - should be something well dealt with. Be thinking of you. :) That's one beefy old vise!

Keep it green, best wishes and speedy recovery.

Adam good luck with your procedure we’ll keep you in our prayers. Loved the shaper cam at the end....mesmerizing!

If it's what I talked to you about on Patreon, you will be much better off in the long run buddy! Good luck and God bless!

Adam my daughter was born on the 19 of June, one of the best days of my life. Your 19 day this June will be a great day!

I love the history and context of the old school tools. Excellent!

I am a stud . Received my ABOM79 hoodie today!

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a quick recovery. Thank you for the new videos.

You have my sympathies. Currently recovering from surgery myself. Helps to think that it gets better with a little time I think.

Heal well Adam, you got this no sweat....

My best wishes for you Adam, and i wish you a quick recovery as well. The cast tri-stone Norton case is an awesome find. I would go for a high gloss green epoxy coating on the case No paint on the alu cover, just polish it. But its yours, so we will see what the final result will be.

Good luck with the surgery and a fast recovery. Take care Adam... And thanks for sharing.

Adam - I hope you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. While you are recovering for the 4 - 6 weeks, how about a guest host for SNS? !!!!

Some nice vintage tools you got there Adam. Best of luck on Tuesday. Jeff

Hammer-tone grey on your tri-stone base. That's the color of the finger prints you'll leave on it. It'll always look clean! Good luck and heal fast my friend.

Love these videos. Makes me excited to get back to school and back in the shop on Mondays.

Good luck w the surgery. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself because we would certainly miss your presence on utube. Again,good luch and best wishes.

it is yours make what color you like. I think making it the same color as the other one makes since. Also best of luck on your surgery.

Good luck with the op! My vote is original green. It will look great with the aluminum plate with brass rivets (assuming the plate had a natural finish to it)

best wished for your surgery and recovery. you have an awesome family and with a mom like yours your in great hands

I'd say either black or grey. They would look awesome on the cast iron.

Much love brother hope all went well

YetAnotherBestWishes! Surgery is great when you need it. I am very thankful to a couple of surgeons. And, yes, pretty nurses :)

i've had surgery before. best bit is you get some pretty nurses looking after you!! They do a very hard job those doctors and nurses and never get paid enough

Have you been watching mrpete222's drill grinder series? I'd do that color green, it would look vintage and neato. If you deviate from a green color I say... custom flame paint job so it will look fast!

Best wishes for the surgery !

Take care, Adam. Best wishes!

I wish you all the best of luck with your admissions Adam, and I hope you will get a quick recovery.

I wish you a speedy recovery my friend. I just had surgery myself ufff. I decited to go back and touch up my circumcition...it was a little off on the left and was messing with my mojo a tad. Best wishes and we will be here waiting for your return take care!!!

I've had 2 major surgeries; An amputation & removal of my large bowel due to sepsis. Worrying is natural. Family is the biggest asset you can have at this time. Good Luck!

Hamertone green. Hope all goes well for you mate. 👍👍👍

Adam from what you describing your going to have hernia surgery it's not as bad as some people can make it first I just had it done in October first 3 days sucked but just take it easy and walking helped me alot after good luck hope we get a good report after

Thinking of you Adam. All the very best to you. Thanks for sharing this video, mate. ☺🥃🍻

take care brother...hopefully all goes well in the surgery, my family will have you in our prayers

Here's to your speedy, and, healthy recovery. Good Luck with your recovery.

Great SNS Adam. Hope all goes well, we're thinking of you over here in England. Please keep us posted on your progress.

All the best mate, surgery is scary but they know what they’re doing. Rest up and heal quick mate.

Part of my weekend's relaxation routine is watching SNS. Come back soon. Always lots of little things to take care of while recovering. Don't rush it. As for the restoration colour; my opinion is to match it to the G&E

We’ll think of you! You’ll be in the care of the most capable people. When it comes to being a surgical patient I actually have some experience troughout my life, actually from I was seven years old, and each time i have had no complications. Get off the painrelief as quickly as you possibly can, and you will have done your part.

Good luck and prayers for your operation. Thanks for the video's.

Adam You will be fine. Good luck. Recover soon.

It's rare and we don't care! ;) Paint it whatever colour you like, it's yours after all.

I hope everything goes well. Take the time you need, to make you healthy, and improve your quality of life.

Paint it a crazy color. Plum purple. Slime splat green. Fire engine red. Princess pink. Metallic aqua. Anything that will add a splash of bright color to your shop.

Maybe hand scrape the bottom flat, just because you can! Paint it whatever floats your boat. It's you that has to look at it every day. That is a cool version. The shop I used to work at had one that was somewhere in between the two you have. It was mostly Bakelite so probably from the late 30s to early 50s. That would most likely make yours pre-war.

Just like you have your fathers and grandfather's old tools i have started my own collection of my fathers all the way to my great grandads tools. Most well nearly all are moore and wright and have lasted for ever. Something to add to your BIG tools is my grandads 24inch moore and wright engineers square in its original box its absolutly immaculate. Regards from the UK

Sending prayers your way Adam! You will take it like a champ!

Wish a fast a safe surgery. As well as a easy recovery. On the vise black with the white highlights on the letters would be cool, but its your call. Have a great weekend you and Abby

Awesome find - I would 100% do either a green or grey hammer-tone paintjob on that. Would look really cool.

Good luck with your surgery Adam. You're in my thoughts.

Good luck with your surgery, Adam. Speedy recovery.

hoping for a fast recovery and excellent as always.......

Don't worry about your surgery, Adam. You will be sore as hell for a week to ten days, then better and better. You're a strong young man and you'll do fine. HOWEVER, so what the doc tells you. Mine said don't lift anything heavier than a coffee cup for at least six weeks. Full recovery in six months. DO WHAT DOC SEZ. Do NOT exceed instructions. Mine says no big deal if you follow instructions. BUT, if I tear the mesh loose, revision surgery to fix it is a bitch! Like I said, you'll be fine. Mine's July 5th, wish me luck....

Please paint the vice the colour of YOUR choice Adam. Anything else will cause you to regret it over the years!

Some people have all the luck. I would dearly love a set of those stones.

Adam they will look after you just fine I was rushed into a & e in December with a burst appendix , but it also had some C involved lost a bit of the plumbing I was on the table for 5 hours , six days later I was back home , biggest surprise was one of the night nurses it was the person that played eve moneypenny in the James Bond , Naomi

My vote for color would be classic black but add gold or brass striping on it. I have seen and used the plastic ones in the mid 60's so I know the metal one predates the mid 60's. Again you will be in my thoughts with your medical procedure and my hope is for a swift and safe recovery. Keep up the great content, the weekends have become a Abom ritual for me.