One of my favorite sites on RU-vid. I love watching the craftsmanship, not only of the original tools, but Scout Crafter's skill in restoring these to showroom quality.
The quality of old tools cannot be over emphasized as they were built to do a job rather than built to a price. I really enjoy your tool restoration videos as you bring back gems from the dead.
yes ive become sick of tools built to last one job, i bought a mastic gun at the supermarket and yep, it lasted just one cartridge before it folded itself like it was wet paper
Moore & Wright, Record, Eclipse, Marples, Rabone, versus Silverline, Rolson etc. One set of tools can be passed on to future generations whereas the latter might do one job before breaking.
UK Tony ..that’s because Accountants run companies now .... not engineers ... all seems to be “built down to a price,rather than up to a standard.” Don’t get me started on “modern’ drill bits .......
Hi sir just like to complement you on a beautiful job .You make tired tools look like surgical instruments and add generations to the life span. Very informative and relaxing video and just the right amount of narration.THANK YOU .👍🏻
Really neat hammer! I like the red paint you went back with for the accents. That is more true to the craftsman brand than the original aqua color. Nice work as always!
Hello Raven! I don't know why but the lines of that hammer really called out to me! I paid almost as much as a new hammer for it! I'm a sucker for vintage classics! lol Thanks very much!!
Hello Jakob, absolutely true! Their is nothing like working with a tool that feel like it becomes an extension of your hand. I have some tools that were my great Grandfather’s that every time I use them I feel like he is up there smiling... Thanks! 😃👍
Sweet Hammer! Also Dig that Regal Red! My tool restos take place when I discover one of Mr. Newk's (RIP) ol' tools. A simple wire brushing and some oil and they're returned to their designated R.C.N. toolbox. (Guess the initials and win a free tool...lol.) So my old tools turn out quite differently that yours, but I still really enjoy your techniques! ...Newk from Kentucky. P.S. 16 degress here, too cold to work in the shop. But they say 42 degrees tomorrow. Crazy Ohio River Valley!
ScoutCrafter Where do you buy these vintage tools. I am in Forest Hills and the picking is pretty slim around here. I have been to a few estate sales and got a few nice vintage tools, but I really want some vintage Stanley hand planes for my woodworking hobby.
Hey Stephen, I too live in Queens and you're right, around here the pickings are scarce. I buy most of my tools at antique Tractor shows, they are the best! I used to belong to a great club on Long Island called Long Island Antique Tool Collectors Society, they still have informal swap meets the fourth Wednesday of even months. (Search LIATCS on google) and lastly eBay has a ton of good tools at competitive prices.. That's where this hammer came from! 😃👍
Hi Felix- It does have really nice lines! Some tool makers really put their heart and soul into a project while others just pump out crap! Lol. Thanks again! 😃👍
I picked up a Stanley US masonry hammer the other day. Hickory handle. Looks like its head was painted black on its bottom. Not sure if I'll try to replicate that or do something different..
Agreed - the esthetic design is really elegant, and of all things, on a masonry hammer! I’m curious about how the wood dampens vibration? But the linseed oil was a neat tip. Nice segment.
Hello Jill! LOL! You know there is something very satisfying about seeing something that is rusty and old come back to be better then new! I hope there is content that you can enjoy and maybe even pick up a tip or two! Thanks very much!!!!
Hello Jill, is there anything more beautiful then those vintage Singer sewing machines? Or those vintage Typewriters? People back then didn't just slap things together they took real pride in their work!! I often think I was born 100 years too late! Lol. Thanks again!!!
Please anyone using linseed oil please be careful as to how you dispose of any rags you may be using with the oil. Linseed oil rags that I was using to restore an antique table is what caused my house fire some years ago, the firemen said the rags spontaneously combusted. I lost everything including the family dog. I feel like there needs to be better warnings on that stuff.
Wow, you learned the hard way. Yes, when you hear about "oily rags" spontaneously combusting, it's linseed oil their talking about. Perhaps ScoutCrafter could make a public service announcement on the topic?
Hi Ron, They still make that hammer but I'm not sure if it's the same casting... I just really liked the lines! I always liked Craftsman tools back in the day, now I get disappointed sometimes when I see the quality drop off from imports that are made for Craftsman... Thanks again!
always worth saving something of quality, not sure i like solid metal handles as users though, i find the metal handle upsets the balance, i really hated the leather estwings as the handles got slippery too
Hello Jusb1066 - Nothing beats a hickory handled hammer when using all day long. My problem is I like all types of hammers! I tried collecting only one type of hammer but failed miserably. You’re right about the leather handled hammers and knives, the leather had to be sealed making it slippery but when the sealant was removed the handle would literally fall apart! Nice looking though.. Thanks! 😃👍
The handyman came to do some repairs to the apartment and left his hammer behind . My female friend decided to keep it and use it to smash the bag of ice she kept in the freezer . She was an older lady and i guess she was ok with it. I would of returned it. We moved and went our separate ways and she included the hammer in my tool case . In my possession the hammer felt wrong. But now I was In a different state . I decided to move to another and I donated lots of tools to a good cause bicicle shop including the hammer and my old tape meter .I kept thinking about days after and 3 days before I were to moved I went and ask if they still had them and I was told to look all over the shop and I did . I found nothing . I was ok with it . It was gonne . I went the day before I were to move to get and I saw the tape meter and I took it and they knew it was mine now all I needed was the hammer . And I turned to the left and their was the hammer it felt like it was part of me and needed to be with me . I took my tools home with me . The hammer I want to return it to the owner but i am not in that state anymore. And if I ship it it will cost to much and I don't know who to send it to. I know the building where he works or worked. But that not all the story . I try contacting my female friend because I wanted to return the hammer to her since it was her the one that took ownership of it . I couldn't find locate her latter I found out she had moved out of state also . The hammer is in my possession and will continue to do so. Maybe one day I return to that state and bring the hammer with me and try to find the owner .
Hello Eliseo ! I'm sure the previous owner replaced the hammer by now but I know you realize how bad it feels to lose a tool and that's why you would like to return it... As you know Eliseo, tools have a way of finding you! They pop up in different places like a stray cat! Before long you are tripping over them!!! 😂😂😂. Thanks my friend!!! 😃👍
