There’s a ton of very cool uses for them that many of us don’t get to use! Notice they are threaded in 5 holes (3/8x16) and have 18 untapped holes. I’m so glad you got a set. Game changer! 😃👍
Another great restoration fun to watch. I love old model A's my Dad had one and he never left a show without a trophy it was a beautiful car. I know you'll find one and enjoy it as much as he did.
Paul's got my subscription! I've always wanted a Model A, and a Model T, and a Willies, and an old Benz, and a DeLorean, and.... Ok, maybe I've always wanted too many cars. :D
I'm a big fan of Paul Shinn. I have 2 Model A's a 29 Fordor and 31 Coupe. Love them both. I love touring with my car club so much after 5 years I became the President of the club. lol But Paul told his viewers about your channel and here I am. I love to see people take old and make it like new again. I'm glad I'm here. I have subscribed and looking forward to your videos.
2 months ago i had a close call falling off a ladder at my house. Cleaning gutters the ladder twisted and i fell off about 8 feet up. Came down right on the side of my head inches from my rock lined mulch bed. I was busted up for weeks. Scary stuff. Great video as usual scout. And thanks for recommending Paul's channel. Im loving it.
Your ladder experience mirrors mine. At my age I need to stay off them, although I still use A frame ladders too. My physician told me that after 60, you should stay off ladders. The wrench cleanup is great. It looks better than new. I already subscribe to Paul Shinns channel on Model A Fords. The first go-to channel for Model A info for me. Excellent maintenance tips for Model A fans, and you can see the obvious fun and joy he and his wife Tina have with their cars. His channel reminds me of my late brother, who absolutely loved Model As.
Hey, love your shows, thanks for making some great content. My wife now wants to start restoring tools, lol. Is there some way I could mail you something really small I think you would like? I have something I would very much like to gift you. Thanks.
I think for me, the older I get the more I know it's going to hurt if I fall. All that thinking about getting hurt pushes energy into the ladder, making it wobble! Beautiful job on the spanner!
That was an easy favor to do, Scout! We love old cars here and happy to be a new subscriber to a channel I some how didn't know existed until now. So thanks for pointing it out, and a nice job on that spanner wrench!
Ay, Scout. Interesting to see a video for a spanner today. Funny enough I bought one this afternoon for a job I had.. I needed it for the bottom nut that fastens a drain strainer to a kitchen sink.
Wow that spanner was really twisted. You really had your work cut out on that one, looks great. The Model A will not disappoint, they are really simple to work on. Im headed over to the Model A channel now :)
Wow, what a coincidence. Just looked at a Model A Tudor for sale yesterday. I have three Model Ts and have always wanted an A. Paul is a great guy, and I have enjoyed watching his videos.
Hawks and falcons started roosting in the taller buildings here in Cleveland. Nice lofty 'cliff-like' environments with plenty of prey to eat - named pigeons. They definitely thinned the pigeon population! I too love the model A and wanted one, but then saw a video of a gentleman driving one - clutch, choke, etc. I never did learn how to drive stick, so it seemed a bit over complicated to me. Yes, I know, I missed out on learning how to drive stick like the older folks did.
Falls are one of the biggest causes of death in the US, it's mostly older people and sometimes it's slow, they break a hip and can't heal then eventually weakens them so much they die and often it's hit to the head and their done for in a few hours or days. I can think of 3 family members that died from falls, two were in their 80s and one in her 90s. I'd like a Model AA Truck for the Farm.
Those spanner wrenches look like a variation of some of the older ones we in fire department use to tighten or loosen fire hose couplings. The bend could be to keep the wrench from sitting flat on the ground so firelighters can pick up them up with their gloves on...
We have a great little Ford museum near me that has model T and A stuff. I am always fascinated by them! The design is so simple and robust, it can be modified in so many great ways! 👍😎👍
Yep, My Brother in law at 66 years old decided during the Covid lockdown to switch out his Christmas lighbulbs on the windiest days in Philly in years. He fell off and shattered his ankle. It was really bad and now after 4 years of not healing correctly he is getting a whole new ankle at the end of the month.
Thanks for my Monday laugh with the “ya Right” dog. I am extra careful. I’d hate to fall on one of my hip or knee replacements. Yes, old age ain’t for sissies. Yes, the persuader did the trick. There used to be a big Racing Pigeon club in Stamford. I guess Pigeons are a dying interest. Thanks for the channel link.
I'm a car guy. I won't own a Model A, but really enjoy seeing them😊. Went to the local Model A club's annual swap meet this past Saturday - really nice people 👍
I fell in Van Cortlandt Park a couple of months ago, because I was trying to avoid getting mud on my new boots, luckily, the tree, and poison ivy I fell on to broke my fall!
I agree with the ladders. My nephew came up to repair my roof with my 10 foot ladder. I can't get on the roof anymore because of neuropathy on my left side. Growing up In the cabinet and upholstery shop I was use to working with the quality of delta machinery. That's what I own today. My sewing machine is a pfaff 145. My opinion is I have the best. I told you the story of my father saying wood handle screwdrivers were the best. When I split the handle on a brand new never used flat blade he walked away with his hands in the air One of my favorite stories with my dad. He said don't buy a tool you have to replace after you buy it. That's why I stay away from harbor freight. Thank you
I have been watching his channel for years. Another good one is Merlins Old School Garage. He works on Ts and As. The best thing is they drive them and not short Sunday drives. As to your ballance I have it some but there are some exercises on here to help get your ballance back. It's important now because hips break and that can be it. Think back to what you don't do any more. For me it was not walking on rough ground and climbing trails. City sidewalks are good for plain exercise but not keeping your mind working terrain changes.
I know exactly what you mean about falls etc John, I limit the height I will comfortably work at now, my 25ft ladders haven't been used for quite a while now ! Great Job on the Spanner Wrench, that was a complex bend and twist for sure. I have had that feeling of Deja Vu a number of times and it can be quite unsettling realising you knew just what was going to happen, weird phenomenon to explain ! I'll rake a look at Paul's channel and subscribe, looks like he's there anyway !
Great video 👍 Sorry to hear you fell. Glad to see you are ok 👌. That happens to me sometimes too. Don’t know how or why it happens neither 🤦♂️🤷♂️. What a Fantastic clean up and restoration of that vintage Knox spanner 🔧 wrench. I think that offset was put in that spanner wrench to give more Clearance for the ✋hand especially in awkward and tight areas or rusted on nuts. Great to see the Dake in action to straighten up those bends👍. I like how you did the bluing on the inside of the wrench to embellish the lettering,fantastic job!👍.That polished look you did to the wrench 🔧 I think looks way better then the original forging done at the factory 🏭👍. I think the condition it was in you knocked that one ☝️ out of the park 🏟⚾️⚾️⚾️👍👍. I will have to subscribe to Paul’s channel to see how he repairs those model A cars , seems to me it will be interesting to see how he does it. I came across a channel one night called TFL Classics. It was a show where two young men drove a Model T on the highway 🛣 to go to a Ford dealership to get it serviced. And along the way they tell you the history of the car and how it operates and how some of the moving parts of the car were made up of , very interesting to see.👍 Another great shot of Old Glory 🇺🇸 flying in the breeze. Again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Wednesday. Have a great evening.😄👍👍
Just subscribed! 👍🏻It’s channels like yours that help channels like mine and his get over those milestone humps! Thanks for doing the things you do Scout!
I subbed Paul's channel. Sorry to hear about your spill, that stinks and I was wondering about that mark on your forehead too. At least you're alright and came through it. Beautiful job on the spanner wrench!
Funny that you mentioned about ladders because I just repainted my bathroom and only used a step stool and seemed to notice that I am not as steady as I used to be also 😂 but very nice job getting that twisted mess straight and looking beautiful again 👍
Those spanners are great. The ones with pins are fantastic for removing drill press chucks if they use a locking collar, like some Jacobs taper 33 for example.
I need to go trap me some pigeons...I kept them when I was younger and then when I was training retrivers.. they are a blast to watch fly.. if I do..I'm gonna get some of those tumblers🤠👍 ya know Mike Tyson is big into the pigeons! Good stuff Mr. John.. and watch your top knot!!!
Hi John. Great video. I know about that old age thing. Your mind says do this. BUT your body says not a chance 😮. Getting old sucks. I can't even get on an a frame ladder. Have a great day. 👍👍❤..
Hay happy Monday to you, I just subscribed to Paul’s channel. Love your channel, you’re smart, funny and entertaining. I made a screwdriver and entered in the screwdriver challenge. I’m going to make a spade drill bit scraper. Because I’m just starting my own channel. And I’m up for a new challenge. As always thank you for your time and knowledge.
Ladders and Balance. LOL Welcome to the fraternity! We're a friendly group of unbalanced people that are allergic to ladders. Our motto is "I told you so!".
Hi Troy- I start with a worn 60 grit to get rid of the forging marks and pits then go to a worn 120 to get out any deep scratches after that the fiber wheel and polish. Only 2 discs for me, you could go to a 320 disc for a mirror finish but I’m lazy. 🫣😂👍
I'm 70 now, creeping up on 71. I'm not staying completely off of ladders yet, but I am much more careful about everything that I do. If I'm not, I'll pay for it. Getting old kind of sucks.
You must be a young 70! I’ve seen guys like that, growing up we knew this guy Pat who was a WW2 Paratrooper. He was older but beat all of us in paddle ball! 😃👍
Its not directly the age that is getting to you it is the years of eating carbohydrates and seed oils like vegetable oils and all the crap they put in our food system. Without typing out a ten page response, i have lost 82 pounds since October 2023 and im off all my meds as well. All i did was chang the types of foods i eat and going zero carb or VERY LOW carb. No veggies, no grains, no sugars, no seeds/nuts/ or nut oils. Great restoration, keep the restorations coming, wife hates when i watch your channel! :)
Before October last year I was eating typical American diet. Not much veggies. Never liked veggies. Now I only eat beef butter bacon and eggs with some kefir goat yogart, sour kraut, kimchi for gut health. Lost 82 lbs so far cutting out carbs, startches, sugars etc...The fat from the meat, butter and tallow keeps me full and not needing to snack. Usually only need one meal in my eating window then have a cup of kefir later or maybe cup of soup kraut.
When a man reachs a certain age range, he's got to know (or accept) his limitations. In my line of work, especially towards retirement i called it working in "the strike zone". Not too high, not too low. Just find that sweet spot...
Phil- Years back my neighbors weren’t to fond of me as I had about 24 pigeons plus about 35 strays that would sit on my roof and the neighbor’s roof! 🫣😂. Now I have only 5 and about 4 stray pigeons. 😃👍
My observation is that the past 20 years, the Red Tail Hawk population has increased everywhere greatly and I have seen them do a number on pigeons in Paterson, NJ
I used to have quite a few hawks around my house because of the pigeon coop, but my pigeons were usually faster than the hawk. However, there were tons of young ones and stray pigeons that would keep the hawks away from mine. 😃👍
I think the press was not the best way to untwist something. It would be better to put it in a vice and use a parallel flat jaw adjustable to untwist it. Oh! Yup! You got it! 😀😁😂😎👍
Tony- It depends on what you are waxing and if you want a soft or hard wax. They say Minwax wax is a very close alternative but it’s just a little harder. (And no great smell)
El amigo de los Ford A llegó a los 50 K. Ahora el desafío de todos los amigos para que @ScoutCrafter llegue también a lo 50 K. Y después a los 100 k. Saludos desde Uruguay
Whenever I hear "Model A" I get this stuck in my head: "Have you heard this story of the Hot Rod race, when Fords and Lincolns was settin' the pace, that story is true I'm here to say, I was drivin' that Model A." I'm not complaining, there's a whole lot worse songs to have stuck in your head.
Good morning, it’s a fact after you turn 50, gravity becomes much stronger, especially around a ladder ,,,,roofs are a younger man’s sport. At 73 you can only imagine the ravages it can provide…. Take care."…….James
Oh how much would it be seeing you rummage your way around a model A! Best finding something in great driving condition, before you'll know it you'll have found countless jobs to do in it or it will throw jobs at you. Don't ask me how I know 😂
I would love to subscribe to Paul's channel but to late my model A pickup in my avatar is because I own it. Paul is sort of the unofficial guru of the Ford Model A so of course I subscribed years ago lol SC being serious a Ford Model A it's one of the funnest cars you will ever to own and to work on its not like a modern car whatsoever, Henry Ford and his engineers designed the car to be worked on with basic hand tools by someone such as a farmer that had basic mechanical ability but wasn't necessarily a mechanic so it makes the car such a great classic as long as you understand it's a 90ish year old car so it in stock form isn't a race car in modern terms Also Believe it or not for being a 90 year old car it still has great aftermarket support not only in the Hot Rod community which it definitely has aftermarket support because behind the 1932 ford the Model A is probably just as iconic if not more so. There is also a robust stock car parts community there is companies like Vintique or Ecklers a dozen others that either specialize in licensed Ford reproduction parts or performance parts ranging from the discreet and period correct to modern 12 volt conversions and electronic ignition systems or show winning restoration parts. Also there is tons of stores around the country that sell the parts so you might not have to buy stuff online but you could get it locally I would imagine you living in New York this would be the case. Anyways my point is if you can afford it I would highly recommend buying a Ford Model A you can get in a driving project usually for about 6 or 7k a fairly clean older restoration or original car for about 10 to 12 or a show ready restoration usually for about 20K (obviously certain body styles might be worth more or less but all are pretty reasonable for the most part) and to top it all off there is two door sedans four-door sedans coupes roadsters, pickups, big 2 ton trucks, postal vehicles, Woody station wagons and just about any other body style you could imagine... Oh and how could I forget since you like swap meets, there is a swap meet in Hershey Pennsylvania and one in Carlisle Pennsylvania both of which are pretty well-known to be the swap meets of swap meets if you're into vintage car stuff, unfortunately they are a little far for me to drive to but they are fairly close to you, but I got a good one in Turlock California that is pretty close to a West Coast equivalent... At any rate if you choose to go down that Model A path ever let me know I wouldn't say I'm the most knowledgeable person but I definitely know a little bit about the car and I have no problem sharing the knowledge. Also from my little bit of experience with Paul Shinn he is a wealth of knowledge and he is pretty good about answering people that comment on his videos.
It’s so funny but a bunch of people from our group are already subscribed to Paul- It amazes me how we all seem to share similar interests. One of the reasons I wanted a Model A is because of the simplicity and parts availability. I have an owned a few antique cars and it becomes a real hassle trying to find common parts for an uncommon car! Plus I’m a fan of Henry Sr. 😂👍
@@ScoutCrafter I completely understand about how hard it is to get parts for certain classic cars. As an example My latest "Summer fling" is a 1952 Kaiser deluxe that I think got parked sometime in the late 1960s, I am hoping I will be buzzing around the local neighborhood in the next week or two but it will be far from clean because things like weatherstripping or correct interior upholstery patterns are next to impossible to find. I didn't necessarily want the car but I put a stupid low bid on it at a local auction and I won it (I paid $52 for it before auction fees lol), I really like the strange and offbeat cars (Rambler Studebaker type stuff ) but this car is a whole different beast when it comes to getting parts that are not engine related (the engine came in a lot of vehicles because it is a continental brand), needless to say eBay is my friend and one piece of chrome trim has cost me more than the car lol. Anyways with a Ford Model A you will not have that problem, pretty much any pre war ford is pretty easy to get parts for minus a few pieces of dash trim or rare options like stock early 1930s radios they cost just about as much as the car so not too many of them were sold but for the most part parts are extremely attainable and common and they are not too badly priced... Now that being said I would recommend buying the most complete car you can find, even though replacement parts are cheap they can add up pretty quickly if you buy a toilet of a vehicle like I did with my 1931 pickup. As for value, because they are so popular in the hot rod crowd, value wise a roadster and coupe probably have the strongest value and a two-door (tudor) or four-door (fordor) is probably the softest even though they cost more to restore, from a drivability standpoint the two-door sedan is probably the best for a bigger guy, the hardest part is getting your feet off the running board into the floor of the car there's only a 12-inch space but once you're in there it's pretty comfortable. The worst A to fit in is probably the pickup as the cab is just too small although it's part of what makes it really "cute" according to my mother and my ex as they both like the pickup the best. Anyways you made a TH-cam channel that pretty much is for every man that likes old and vintage guy stuff, I keep hoping you will monetize yourself and make some money off this great community you started, you deserve it and you could probably easily afford said Model A if you did so or that house in the country but either way I just want to thank you for taking the time to make these videos and it's really cool that you respond especially with the amount of Subs you have these days (I think you were around 2k when I came across your channel).
Yep, the adjustable spanner wrench was bent on purpose. I know exactly why they bent the handle. Spanner nuts on things like machine spindles are often in a confined space and there is almost no way to get the wrench onto the nut and be able to get your hand onto the handle at the same time. I would have left the handle bent as-is. Think of all the cussing you will avoid in future.
Have your ears checked, ear wax build up caused me to walk into a wall. Crazy thing it was the left ear, and I was walking into the wall on the right side. lol
@@ScoutCrafter Yes, likely "customized" for some particular reason. Note that I'm referring to the curve that you left after fixing the twist. A quick internet search on Knox 33-S-47 showed several unrestored examples with a straight handle like the other one you showed us.
Here’s Paul’s Channel link- th-cam.com/video/VvbNY2s3Egs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qJUo7lAaduGLLxHU
He's over 50K now John, just went there.
Thank you Brother! Almost fell over when I heard you say my name!!! Just surprised that you knew I even existed. Such an honor!!
You are right about keeping things simple I'm 61 and everything in this world that should be simple now seems to be getting more complex 👍 🤔
(old news) Favorite Tools: 1-2-3 blocks \
Never knew they existed until your channel. I use them all the time - and couldnt be without them \
There’s a ton of very cool uses for them that many of us don’t get to use! Notice they are threaded in 5 holes (3/8x16) and have 18 untapped holes. I’m so glad you got a set. Game changer! 😃👍
Another great restoration fun to watch. I love old model A's my Dad had one and he never left a show without a trophy it was a beautiful car. I know you'll find one and enjoy it as much as he did.
Paul's got my subscription! I've always wanted a Model A, and a Model T, and a Willies, and an old Benz, and a DeLorean, and.... Ok, maybe I've always wanted too many cars. :D
Tim- I’m shocked you don’t already have one! 😂👍
Paul Shinn recommended your channel on his channel. I am enjoying your channel now. Thank you for doing these videos!
I'm a big fan of Paul Shinn. I have 2 Model A's a 29 Fordor and 31 Coupe. Love them both. I love touring with my car club so much after 5 years I became the President of the club. lol But Paul told his viewers about your channel and here I am. I love to see people take old and make it like new again. I'm glad I'm here. I have subscribed and looking forward to your videos.
2 months ago i had a close call falling off a ladder at my house. Cleaning gutters the ladder twisted and i fell off about 8 feet up. Came down right on the side of my head inches from my rock lined mulch bed. I was busted up for weeks. Scary stuff.
Great video as usual scout. And thanks for recommending Paul's channel. Im loving it.
Go for that Model A!
I'm a car guy too, I'm into older cars, mostly luxury cars. I don't know why either...
It’s like a calling! 😃👍
Your ladder experience mirrors mine. At my age I need to stay off them, although I still use A frame ladders too. My physician told me that after 60, you should stay off ladders. The wrench cleanup is great. It looks better than new. I already subscribe to Paul Shinns channel on Model A Fords. The first go-to channel for Model A info for me. Excellent maintenance tips for Model A fans, and you can see the obvious fun and joy he and his wife Tina have with their cars. His channel reminds me of my late brother, who absolutely loved Model As.
Pat- I’m shocked at how many of our group are already subscribed!!! 😃👍
I'm not 60 yet but I'm not seeing being able to stay off ladders in the foreseeable future for me. I will be 60 before the year is out too.
Hey, love your shows, thanks for making some great content. My wife now wants to start restoring tools, lol.
Is there some way I could mail you something really small I think you would like? I have something I would very much like to gift you. Thanks.
will do what you asked, thxs for sharing...hi Pipes
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I think for me, the older I get the more I know it's going to hurt if I fall. All that thinking about getting hurt pushes energy into the ladder, making it wobble! Beautiful job on the spanner!
Unfortunately I’m already subscribed to Paul! His channel is great!
That was an easy favor to do, Scout! We love old cars here and happy to be a new subscriber to a channel I some how didn't know existed until now. So thanks for pointing it out, and a nice job on that spanner wrench!
Bob- I love subscribing to a channel where I always feel happy seeing their videos. Paul is just that! (And more) 😃👍
Ay, Scout. Interesting to see a video for a spanner today. Funny enough I bought one this afternoon for a job I had.. I needed it for the bottom nut that fastens a drain strainer to a kitchen sink.
Lots of time they are mangled due to people trying Channellocks! 🫣😂👍
Wow that spanner was really twisted. You really had your work cut out on that one, looks great. The Model A will not disappoint, they are really simple to work on. Im headed over to the Model A channel now :)
Wow, what a coincidence. Just looked at a Model A Tudor for sale yesterday. I have three Model Ts and have always wanted an A. Paul is a great guy, and I have enjoyed watching his videos.
Three model T’s!!! Wow! Absolutely fantastic! 😃👍
Hawks and falcons started roosting in the taller buildings here in Cleveland. Nice lofty 'cliff-like' environments with plenty of prey to eat - named pigeons. They definitely thinned the pigeon population! I too love the model A and wanted one, but then saw a video of a gentleman driving one - clutch, choke, etc. I never did learn how to drive stick, so it seemed a bit over complicated to me. Yes, I know, I missed out on learning how to drive stick like the older folks did.
Good to see the dog back!!!
Falls are one of the biggest causes of death in the US, it's mostly older people and sometimes it's slow, they break a hip and can't heal then eventually weakens them so much they die and often it's hit to the head and their done for in a few hours or days. I can think of 3 family members that died from falls, two were in their 80s and one in her 90s.
I'd like a Model AA Truck for the Farm.
Some people never heal physically or mentally from a bad break when they are older.
Those spanner wrenches look like a variation of some of the older ones we in fire department use to tighten or loosen fire hose couplings. The bend could be to keep the wrench from sitting flat on the ground so firelighters can pick up them up with their gloves on...
We have a great little Ford museum near me that has model T and A stuff. I am always fascinated by them! The design is so simple and robust, it can be modified in so many great ways! 👍😎👍
James- Ohio has everything! It really is an awesome state!
Yep, My Brother in law at 66 years old decided during the Covid lockdown to switch out his Christmas lighbulbs on the windiest days in Philly in years. He fell off and shattered his ankle. It was really bad and now after 4 years of not healing correctly he is getting a whole new ankle at the end of the month.
There are hundreds of funny TH-cam videos with ladder falls, also trying to remove a beehive from a tree. 🫣😂👍
Best show as always...
Thanks for my Monday laugh with the “ya Right” dog. I am extra careful. I’d hate to fall on one of my hip or knee replacements. Yes, old age ain’t for sissies. Yes, the persuader did the trick. There used to be a big Racing Pigeon club in Stamford. I guess Pigeons are a dying interest. Thanks for the channel link.
I’ve also seen his channel, but now subscribed.
I'm a car guy. I won't own a Model A, but really enjoy seeing them😊. Went to the local Model A club's annual swap meet this past Saturday - really nice people 👍
You’re so right- Certain cars attract different people. I have always found model A people to be very friendly. 😃👍
I subscribed to Paul's channel
I fell in Van Cortlandt Park a couple of months ago, because I was trying to avoid getting mud on my new boots, luckily, the tree, and poison ivy I fell on to broke my fall!
😂😂😂😂
I agree with the ladders. My nephew came up to repair my roof with my 10 foot ladder. I can't get on the roof anymore because of neuropathy on my left side. Growing up In the cabinet and upholstery shop I was use to working with the quality of delta machinery. That's what I own today. My sewing machine is a pfaff 145. My opinion is I have the best. I told you the story of my father saying wood handle screwdrivers were the best. When I split the handle on a brand new never used flat blade he walked away with his hands in the air
One of my favorite stories with my dad. He said don't buy a tool you have to replace after you buy it. That's why I stay away from harbor freight. Thank you
Jess- Buy once cry once! 😂👍
Can't help! Only because ive been subscribed to his channel for years! A great channel! Everybody here needs to subscribe!
I can’t believe how many of our group was already subscribed! 😃👍
@@ScoutCrafter it's a great channel and he knows his stuff!
I agree about Paul Shinn. He and his channel have helped me not have as many headaches with my model A as well.n
I have been watching his channel for years. Another good one is Merlins Old School Garage. He works on Ts and As. The best thing is they drive them and not short Sunday drives. As to your ballance I have it some but there are some exercises on here to help get your ballance back. It's important now because hips break and that can be it. Think back to what you don't do any more. For me it was not walking on rough ground and climbing trails. City sidewalks are good for plain exercise but not keeping your mind working terrain changes.
Phil- I’m getting good at falling again! 😂👍
@@ScoutCrafter Maybe go back to riding a bicycle to help. Straight ahead is okay for me but tight 360s show I need to work more.
subscribed to Pauls channel. That's the least I can do for all the great knowledge and entertainment you provide John. ❤️🇺🇸
Much appreciated!!! 😃👍
I know exactly what you mean about falls etc John, I limit the height I will comfortably work at now, my 25ft ladders haven't been used for quite a while now !
Great Job on the Spanner Wrench, that was a complex bend and twist for sure.
I have had that feeling of Deja Vu a number of times and it can be quite unsettling realising you knew just what was going to happen, weird phenomenon to explain !
I'll rake a look at Paul's channel and subscribe, looks like he's there anyway !
Nice cleanup on the wrench. I subscribed to Paul’s channel.
Thanks Frank!!!! 😃👍
Happy to do you a favor!
you're a good man John, just subscribed to Paul's channel. keep up with your content. still love watching
Thanks! I bet you’ll enjoy his content! 😃👍
@@ScoutCrafter i'm sure I will.
Great video 👍 Sorry to hear you fell. Glad to see you are ok 👌. That happens to me sometimes too. Don’t know how or why it happens neither 🤦♂️🤷♂️.
What a Fantastic clean up and restoration of that vintage Knox spanner 🔧 wrench. I think that offset was put in that spanner wrench to give more Clearance for the ✋hand especially in awkward and tight areas or rusted on nuts. Great to see the Dake in action to straighten up those bends👍. I like how you did the bluing on the inside of the wrench to embellish the lettering,fantastic job!👍.That polished look you did to the wrench 🔧 I think looks way better then the original forging done at the factory 🏭👍. I think the condition it was in you knocked that one ☝️ out of the park 🏟⚾️⚾️⚾️👍👍.
I will have to subscribe to Paul’s channel to see how he repairs those model A cars , seems to me it will be interesting to see how he does it. I came across a channel one night called TFL Classics. It was a show where two young men drove a Model T on the highway 🛣 to go to a Ford dealership to get it serviced. And along the way they tell you the history of the car and how it operates and how some of the moving parts of the car were made up of , very interesting to see.👍 Another great shot of Old Glory 🇺🇸 flying in the breeze. Again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Wednesday. Have a great evening.😄👍👍
Steven! 😃👍🇺🇸
I love that dog!!! If there was a t-shirt with that dog on it, I'd buy it. Every time it shows on screen I start luaghing
Looks like someone had a length of pipe on that wrench and had their whole family hanging on it.
Subbed to Paul's channel.
Great show today, scout, as always. I just finished a small Williams spanner wrench a week or so ago. I'll check Paul Shinn's channel out. 🙂👍
We need more spanner nuts on things! 😂👍
Just subscribed! 👍🏻It’s channels like yours that help channels like mine and his get over those milestone humps! Thanks for doing the things you do Scout!
I subbed Paul's channel. Sorry to hear about your spill, that stinks and I was wondering about that mark on your forehead too. At least you're alright and came through it. Beautiful job on the spanner wrench!
I just subscribed to Paul's channel. He's at k 50.1
Funny that you mentioned about ladders because I just repainted my bathroom and only used a step stool and seemed to notice that I am not as steady as I used to be also 😂 but very nice job getting that twisted mess straight and looking beautiful again 👍
Those spanners are great. The ones with pins are fantastic for removing drill press chucks if they use a locking collar, like some Jacobs taper 33 for example.
I need to go trap me some pigeons...I kept them when I was younger and then when I was training retrivers.. they are a blast to watch fly.. if I do..I'm gonna get some of those tumblers🤠👍 ya know Mike Tyson is big into the pigeons! Good stuff Mr. John.. and watch your top knot!!!
Vic- Another cool breed is High Flyers! They circle so high you need a telescope to watch them! 😃👍
@@ScoutCrafter will have to look into those! Thanks
Hi John. Great video. I know about that old age thing. Your mind says do this. BUT your body says not a chance 😮. Getting old sucks. I can't even get on an a frame ladder. Have a great day. 👍👍❤..
Great clean up and restoration! The Dake, baby. I have subscribed to Paul
ScoutCrafter Coop & Tools - Supplying NYC with Quality and Affordable Pigeons since 1963.
Great job on the wrench, came out great. I’ve noticed fewer pigeons as well. Wonder where they all went. Oh and I’ll head over to Paul’s channel now.
The rest of your viewers will have to step up. I’m already subscribed to Paul’s channel🙂
I hit that stage last Fall. I turned 70 and it appears i hit a best before date. Dental issues, my knees, my back...just falling apart.
Best before date! 😂😂👍
Hay happy Monday to you, I just subscribed to Paul’s channel. Love your channel, you’re smart, funny and entertaining. I made a screwdriver and entered in the screwdriver challenge. I’m going to make a spade drill bit scraper. Because I’m just starting my own channel. And I’m up for a new challenge. As always thank you for your time and knowledge.
Thanks so much! You are going to love that little scraper!!! 😃👍
I as well joined Paul's channel
Ladders and Balance. LOL Welcome to the fraternity! We're a friendly group of unbalanced people that are allergic to ladders. Our motto is "I told you so!".
Favor is no problem, done and looks like fun.
I subscribed to Paul's channel, I also loved the spanner wrench restow, Thanks Scout for all you do
I subscribed to Paul's channel.
Considerate done.
Great show today! Spanner wrench looks awesome. Thank You for sharing ! On my way to check Paul out 😃
Like deja vu all over again
Already was a sub to Paul’s channel, great content
Awesome! What a small world! 😃👍
Paul's channel is now at 50.3k. Mission accomplished.
Awesome! 😃👍
Short ladders, short buses, it’s all the same!
😂😂😂
subscribed to Pauls channel ......
Another great show. Can you tell me the grit flap disks you use on the spanner resto’s please?
Hi Troy- I start with a worn 60 grit to get rid of the forging marks and pits then go to a worn 120 to get out any deep scratches after that the fiber wheel and polish. Only 2 discs for me, you could go to a 320 disc for a mirror finish but I’m lazy. 🫣😂👍
He was already at 50k, but I subbed so maybe we can get him a good start to 100k! 😎👍😂
Great job
I dig model A Ford myself I sub to him I find content interesting
You’re the best!
I'm 70 now, creeping up on 71. I'm not staying completely off of ladders yet, but I am much more careful about everything that I do. If I'm not, I'll pay for it. Getting old kind of sucks.
You must be a young 70! I’ve seen guys like that, growing up we knew this guy Pat who was a WW2 Paratrooper. He was older but beat all of us in paddle ball! 😃👍
@@ScoutCrafter I'm not doing bad for my age. It still surprises me to say how old I am though. Keep the good stuff coming. 👍
Its not directly the age that is getting to you it is the years of eating carbohydrates and seed oils like vegetable oils and all the crap they put in our food system. Without typing out a ten page response, i have lost 82 pounds since October 2023 and im off all my meds as well. All i did was chang the types of foods i eat and going zero carb or VERY LOW carb. No veggies, no grains, no sugars, no seeds/nuts/ or nut oils. Great restoration, keep the restorations coming, wife hates when i watch your channel! :)
Jack- I agree but it’s a bit more challenging being a vegetarian. 🫣😂👍
What the heck do you eat?
Before October last year I was eating typical American diet. Not much veggies. Never liked veggies. Now I only eat beef butter bacon and eggs with some kefir goat yogart, sour kraut, kimchi for gut health. Lost 82 lbs so far cutting out carbs, startches, sugars etc...The fat from the meat, butter and tallow keeps me full and not needing to snack. Usually only need one meal in my eating window then have a cup of kefir later or maybe cup of soup kraut.
Thanks for the outline on eating. I doubt I could process all that protein but it sure seems to be working for you.
I read an article 20 yrs ago that peregrine falcons in the city were eating all of the pigeons.
Unfortunately I think it might be something more sinister. Like human consumption! (Without humans knowing!)
When a man reachs a certain age range, he's got to know (or accept) his limitations. In my line of work, especially towards retirement i called it working in "the strike zone". Not too high, not too low. Just find that sweet spot...
Hey John, Great show! How many pigeons would you guess come around your place? Thanks Phil
Phil- Years back my neighbors weren’t to fond of me as I had about 24 pigeons plus about 35 strays that would sit on my roof and the neighbor’s roof! 🫣😂. Now I have only 5 and about 4 stray pigeons. 😃👍
My observation is that the past 20 years, the Red Tail Hawk population has increased everywhere greatly and I have seen them do a number on pigeons in Paterson, NJ
I used to have quite a few hawks around my house because of the pigeon coop, but my pigeons were usually faster than the hawk. However, there were tons of young ones and stray pigeons that would keep the hawks away from mine. 😃👍
I think the press was not the best way to untwist something. It would be better to put it in a vice and use a parallel flat jaw adjustable to untwist it. Oh! Yup! You got it! 😀😁😂😎👍
Quick question , what’s the alternative for Johnson’s paste wax ? It’s so hard to find and expensive .
Tony- It depends on what you are waxing and if you want a soft or hard wax.
They say Minwax wax is a very close alternative but it’s just a little harder. (And no great smell)
El amigo de los Ford A llegó a los 50 K.
Ahora el desafío de todos los amigos para que @ScoutCrafter llegue también a lo 50 K.
Y después a los 100 k.
Saludos desde Uruguay
Ditto on the age thing. I'm now 80 and the parameters are tired of picking me up. Mind is still 25 and encourages me to do the stupid age things.
Whenever I hear "Model A" I get this stuck in my head:
"Have you heard this story of the Hot Rod race, when Fords and Lincolns was settin' the pace, that story is true I'm here to say,
I was drivin' that Model A."
I'm not complaining, there's a whole lot worse songs to have stuck in your head.
Hi John! I have a question. What is the hardness rating of the fibber wheel that you use?
I believe it’s 180 grit- however it’s smoother than 180 sand paper. 😃👍
BOOM 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
How do I contact you? I know of a Model A, for a good price, that was rebuilt in the 60s. Wayne out West
Wayne- bicycleguy@aol.com
subscribed dude.
Done
Good morning, it’s a fact after you turn 50, gravity becomes much stronger, especially around a ladder ,,,,roofs are a younger man’s sport. At 73 you can only imagine the ravages it can provide…. Take care."…….James
Wow first one
Oh how much would it be seeing you rummage your way around a model A! Best finding something in great driving condition, before you'll know it you'll have found countless jobs to do in it or it will throw jobs at you. Don't ask me how I know 😂
In January I had 1,500 subs I’m now at 31,000 subs my channel went nuts.
Cliff it’s because you found a great nitch that everyone likes! Suzie and you are a hit- it won’t be long before you are topping 100k! 😃👍
👏👏👍👍👍
I would rather fall than stump my tie 😮
I would love to subscribe to Paul's channel but to late my model A pickup in my avatar is because I own it. Paul is sort of the unofficial guru of the Ford Model A so of course I subscribed years ago lol
SC being serious a Ford Model A it's one of the funnest cars you will ever to own and to work on its not like a modern car whatsoever, Henry Ford and his engineers designed the car to be worked on with basic hand tools by someone such as a farmer that had basic mechanical ability but wasn't necessarily a mechanic so it makes the car such a great classic as long as you understand it's a 90ish year old car so it in stock form isn't a race car in modern terms
Also Believe it or not for being a 90 year old car it still has great aftermarket support not only in the Hot Rod community which it definitely has aftermarket support because behind the 1932 ford the Model A is probably just as iconic if not more so. There is also a robust stock car parts community there is companies like Vintique or Ecklers a dozen others that either specialize in licensed Ford reproduction parts or performance parts ranging from the discreet and period correct to modern 12 volt conversions and electronic ignition systems or show winning restoration parts.
Also there is tons of stores around the country that sell the parts so you might not have to buy stuff online but you could get it locally I would imagine you living in New York this would be the case.
Anyways my point is if you can afford it I would highly recommend buying a Ford Model A you can get in a driving project usually for about 6 or 7k a fairly clean older restoration or original car for about 10 to 12 or a show ready restoration usually for about 20K (obviously certain body styles might be worth more or less but all are pretty reasonable for the most part) and to top it all off there is two door sedans four-door sedans coupes roadsters, pickups, big 2 ton trucks, postal vehicles, Woody station wagons and just about any other body style you could imagine...
Oh and how could I forget since you like swap meets, there is a swap meet in Hershey Pennsylvania and one in Carlisle Pennsylvania both of which are pretty well-known to be the swap meets of swap meets if you're into vintage car stuff, unfortunately they are a little far for me to drive to but they are fairly close to you, but I got a good one in Turlock California that is pretty close to a West Coast equivalent...
At any rate if you choose to go down that Model A path ever let me know I wouldn't say I'm the most knowledgeable person but I definitely know a little bit about the car and I have no problem sharing the knowledge. Also from my little bit of experience with Paul Shinn he is a wealth of knowledge and he is pretty good about answering people that comment on his videos.
It’s so funny but a bunch of people from our group are already subscribed to Paul- It amazes me how we all seem to share similar interests. One of the reasons I wanted a Model A is because of the simplicity and parts availability. I have an owned a few antique cars and it becomes a real hassle trying to find common parts for an uncommon car! Plus I’m a fan of Henry Sr. 😂👍
@@ScoutCrafter I completely understand about how hard it is to get parts for certain classic cars. As an example My latest "Summer fling" is a 1952 Kaiser deluxe that I think got parked sometime in the late 1960s, I am hoping I will be buzzing around the local neighborhood in the next week or two but it will be far from clean because things like weatherstripping or correct interior upholstery patterns are next to impossible to find.
I didn't necessarily want the car but I put a stupid low bid on it at a local auction and I won it (I paid $52 for it before auction fees lol), I really like the strange and offbeat cars (Rambler Studebaker type stuff ) but this car is a whole different beast when it comes to getting parts that are not engine related (the engine came in a lot of vehicles because it is a continental brand), needless to say eBay is my friend and one piece of chrome trim has cost me more than the car lol.
Anyways with a Ford Model A you will not have that problem, pretty much any pre war ford is pretty easy to get parts for minus a few pieces of dash trim or rare options like stock early 1930s radios they cost just about as much as the car so not too many of them were sold but for the most part parts are extremely attainable and common and they are not too badly priced...
Now that being said I would recommend buying the most complete car you can find, even though replacement parts are cheap they can add up pretty quickly if you buy a toilet of a vehicle like I did with my 1931 pickup.
As for value, because they are so popular in the hot rod crowd, value wise a roadster and coupe probably have the strongest value and a two-door (tudor) or four-door (fordor) is probably the softest even though they cost more to restore, from a drivability standpoint the two-door sedan is probably the best for a bigger guy, the hardest part is getting your feet off the running board into the floor of the car there's only a 12-inch space but once you're in there it's pretty comfortable. The worst A to fit in is probably the pickup as the cab is just too small although it's part of what makes it really "cute" according to my mother and my ex as they both like the pickup the best.
Anyways you made a TH-cam channel that pretty much is for every man that likes old and vintage guy stuff, I keep hoping you will monetize yourself and make some money off this great community you started, you deserve it and you could probably easily afford said Model A if you did so or that house in the country but either way I just want to thank you for taking the time to make these videos and it's really cool that you respond especially with the amount of Subs you have these days (I think you were around 2k when I came across your channel).
Yep, the adjustable spanner wrench was bent on purpose. I know exactly why they bent the handle. Spanner nuts on things like machine spindles are often in a confined space and there is almost no way to get the wrench onto the nut and be able to get your hand onto the handle at the same time.
I would have left the handle bent as-is. Think of all the cussing you will avoid in future.
Two channels you maybe interested in is Fitzee fabrication and the other is wonder Hussy I'll check your guy and subscribe .
Paul is now at 50.5K. 😉
Have your ears checked, ear wax build up caused me to walk into a wall. Crazy thing it was the left ear, and I was walking into the wall on the right side. lol
You’re so right! One year I had what looked like a .22 cal slug pop out of my ear with the water stream! 😃👍
The Knox 33-S-47 isn't supposed to have the curve in the handle.
Yeah Mitch I thought it looked home made but it looked like it would give good clearance. Maybe bent for a special application. 😃👍
@@ScoutCrafter Yes, likely "customized" for some particular reason. Note that I'm referring to the curve that you left after fixing the twist. A quick internet search on Knox 33-S-47 showed several unrestored examples with a straight handle like the other one you showed us.
Yeah I think someone put a pipe on it.i have did that so many times trying to get cylinder nuts off