Hello 357!!! That US of A really made me want this screwdriver! The square shaft was so heavy duty! These screwdrivers have always been somewhat collectable and you don't see too many around anymore! However they are always on eBay! =) Looking forward to your next video!!!!
Kicked one under my bench over 30 years ago, from right side of screen, 3rd one in on the left. Went under there to retrieve it after watching your video. Another fine restro job on your part :)
I have one of these that I found when cleaning out an old supply shed when I was stationed in Germany in 1978. It is a beast and works great as a prybar.
Great job on a great tool. I see HTR may make a batch, I hope someone starts making them again. That shaft and blade is perfect. The handle is pretty but the shaft and blade really sell me.
After seeing this video Scoutcrafter I kept my eyes peeled for one of these on ebay and scored one this week for 12 bucks.....I thought that was fair considering Ebay. Very similar condition to yours. My polish came out sweet but the handle is stained and sand as I might.....that's just deep in there.....More coats of shellac tonight! Love it! Thanks for the heads-up!
Love seeing a new sc restoration vid pop up!! Beautiful work as per usual and a great history lesson on this little know tool! Really Serious amount of metal on that screwdriver!
I said it before about the mini vice, but it kinda haunts me to know the history of each indivual tool. Who passed them down to next generation. Stories of lost and found etc. If they truly could talk. You honour every tool and therefore its legacy, when you bring it back to life. Cheers my friend, for these little heart warming moments that would mean so much to all the generations of previous owners and does, to us too.
Hello Keith! What I really enjoy is when people leave me comments that say "Thanks to you I am restoring my Grandfathers old tools" It's wonderful to know people are looking at old tools in a new way and appreciating their wonderful history! You are so right, every one of these gems have a story to tell... Thanks very much Keith!!!!!
i dont know man. a lot of them probably spend vast amounts of times at a bottom of a box then occasionally unearthed by a big greasy man then get dunked in paint lol
Hello Frank! Sooner or later everyone has to come across one of these and at least hold it for themselves and see just how perfect they feel! Thanks so much Frank!!! 😃👍
I got hooked on trying to restore some tools by watching your very good videos. I tried to restore my screw driver like this from your techniques. Even though mine looks better, has gouges in the metal and some deeper pitting. Any suggestions how to gently smooth those gouges out? Thx!
I hit the jackpot a couple weeks ago with a similar item. It was an 18 inch Irwin. Same color handle as that one. $5. I couldn't pull my money out fast enough haha
look gorgeous I would bet it would make a good plane cap screw screw driver. It might be a bit big who knows but the screw on the top of a plane's Iron cap is usually pretty big.
Hello Nick!!!! Beautiful Ireland!!!! My Sister just returned from there and couldn't stop raving about how wonderful her trip was!!! Thanks so very much!!!!!!!!
Hey Scout, One of my fav's... I have one I'm restoring now labeled "Federal". They remind me of a good ol' chisel like the Stanley SweetHeart where the force of the blow goes straight through to the business end, even though a screwdriver is for turning screws 😉 😉
The Amber shellac is the perfect shade for this project! It is sort of a yellowish brown and really looks sharp!! I'm so glad you liked the project! Thanks very much!!!
Sometimes on old tools, especially wood boring bits, the numbers were an indication of size and could mean number of 16ths or 32nds or whatever. So a "Number 5" tool might mean it's blade was 5/16" for example. A #4 would be a 1/4" tool and so on.
Good video. I just found one of these that has a Phillips head I bought for a $1. It's not Irwin bc it reads Made in Taiwan on it but it's solidly built and very beefy.
The Imported ones are very well liked by people who reviewed them, the only complaint is that they seemed a little unfinished but with a little elbow grease they come out great! Phillips is a real nice one to have! Thanks!!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter Not so many as before. I gave a few away to a friend a couple years ago. Jim Thompson and Scott Grandstaff on the Old Tools Mailing List got me started looking at them. It was a short step from looking to owning. 😈 As an electrician I don't use them for a lot of projects. The steel butt on them is a bit too conductive. The most of mine hang on a rack and look pretty. 😇😇
Awesome video. Thanks for your effort. I have an 18 inch Perfect handled screwdriver that is very rough. Because the wood is so roached out, I decided that I'm going to replace the scales. I have experience in knife making, so I'm pretty confident that I can get a good fit. Two questions. 1. Should I make an attempt to restore the original wood. 2. If I do replace the scales, should I go for a standard hardwood or a more figured hardwood. Thanks for your any help you can provide. BTW - It looks like the original scales were shaped, soaked in water or alcohol to soften the wood, and THEN pressed into place. Do you have any details about the fitting of the scales?
Hello BKF! There are still many NOS examples of these screwdrivers around so if I were you I would really enjoy myself with that screwdriver and put on some handles that YOU like! Forget about value, the original handles were nothing special, just a hardwood that fit the bill... Since you have dabbled in knife making you can really make some nice handles for this that will do it justice!!! I did one in Paduke years Babcock with brass bolsters! Awesome! As far as saturation of the wood, don't... It will swell the wood then when the wood shrinks it will have gaps! My buddy Joe from "Joe's workshop" on TH-cam did a couple of these! Go check his channel out and tell him I sent you!!! Awesome project!!! Thanks!!!
Thanks! I appreciate the advice. I have some highly figured wood that I've stabilized with MinWax wood hardener. I'll find a couple of interesting pieces to use. My main concern was that I was completely destroying the historicity of the screwdriver - so thanks for putting that one to rest. Damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead!
Hello Hughes Home Improvements SP ! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! These are very affordable for many newer collectors or enthusiasts! Thanks so much!!!
Hello Michael, The preferred way to prepare wood is to scrape it, when you scrape the wood you are literally shaving off a thin layer... When you sand something you are roughing up the fibers and creating small burrs that is like tearing at the surface... Just like if you use a plane to smooth a surface, with a good plane you don't have to do anything else where as with sandpaper you have to keep going up in grip to smooth out the teared up surface you made from the grit before! The Razor blade is your best friend!!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!
scraping with something like a razor blade is much quicker, its more aggresive. but at the same time doesnt leave leave deep marks like corase sand paper unless you scrape at too extreme angle which tends to just jump the blade and dig into the wood. which is very damaging so you gotta take your time and be careful. long explenation but if youre interested lol
Hi! i bought a nice monkey wrench i want to restore, mentionning loose wooden inserts for the handle, how would you go about fixing that? i was thinking maybe make it sit in oil or something like that to swell the wood
Hello Martin! The loose handles are a bear to fix, They are either shrunken and dried out or the pins are loose... Either way most people remove and either replace the originals after refinishing or replace with new! Then oversized pins! Nothing I know will expand the wood enough o tighten them up!! Thanks!!!!!
Hello Jonathan! Don't let the "beat up" appearance fool you! Underneath all those years of use is a beautiful usable tool just waiting to be unveiled!!! 😃👍. Thanks!!!!
Scout, if you're really going to toss that saw, I'd like the handle and the screws. Some time soon, I want to make a saw handle cane. Where the top edge of the blade is, there will be the top end of the cane shaft, and the handle will look just like that handle, screws included. Or, if you want to do that, have at it. Oh the blade makes GREAT hand scrapers, for finishing wood projects. Scraping is as good as sanding. steve
Hello Steve! You are so right! I guess I scared more then a few people by saying "Trash".. I don't think I ever threw a tool away! (Even when I should have) Lol... It's just the new saws are so great compared to the old saws... They make Great Wall hangers!!! Lol. Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Yeah, the new ones may work marginally better, the old (from our age) stuff just looks better. (I've seen your picture, you DO have some grey hair. Mine's gone mostly white.) I'm now a FIRM subscriber to your channel. Just like your stuff. Keep them coming, Scout! Oh, I NEED to find some of those screwdrivers! I've got a Craftsman, Made In USA screwdriver, that has a torsional twist in the head. Yes, I tightened something too tight, and the shaft bent. 1/4 inch flathead. I've also got some Harbor Fright screwdrivers, and have NEVER bent one, without using a propane torch. I've also never BOUGHT one! They ALL have been free ones! In my experience, FREE Harbor Fright screwdrivers are MUCH better than the Craftsman ones you pay for! Sears, spin that one! (Or, Black and Decker.) steve
Awesome as usual! Yet another tool for me to buy! Hey, I was wondering if you own a Cochran Speednut wrench. I’m looking at them on eBay. I was wondering if you happen to know how they work, and if you’ve restored one yet. Also, there is a Speednut wrench branded “David”. Any idea what the differences are and which is more desirable? Thanks so much!
Hi Scott!!!! I did a video titled "1916 SPEEDNUT wrench restoration" That is one of two I have! You will get a kick out of where I got it!!!!! I don't know of the other brands although they look similar! BTW anytime you have a question bicycleuy@aol.com Thanks Scott!!!!!
I agree with Victor, a video showing/explaining the wire wheels/buffers. Do use brass wire wheels? I love your videos. Oh yah great job on the screwdriver. Vaughn
Hello Vaughn!!!! I do have Brass wheels and only use them occasionally- One of my videos I use theirs wheel to restore a Vintage American Lock on the Lathe! Thanks very much!!!
FIRST TIME I EVER GOT TO DRIVE WAS , As a kid , my Dad would take me to the dump , sit me on his lap , and let me steer with my left hand , and shift the 3 on the column with my right , while he worked the pedals . It was a 1954 Willy's panel wagon , OR AT LEAST I THINK IT WAS A WILLY'S ! 12 or so years later , I was Battalion Commanders driver in a Willy's Jeep L O L . Yeah , if that screwdriver was in the Jeep tool kit in World War II . The only way it could get bent , is if it was run over by a Tank ....L O L
AmericanCoinHunting - Always wanted to drive a Tank > they Dance and Fly when you Shoot ~ * Could have been me that ran over it, if that was the case. =\ Got to drive my Dad's '68 Chevelle 396 up the driveway when little. Drove in dreams even earlier - Taught my sister how to - she did Not even know where the key went. : O Ended up with that car too. but life screwed me out of it. sure miss it Old Tools Rule!
Scout, you could have made this an hour long and I would have watched every minute. Beautiful resto job. I’ll be looking for those types of screwdrivers in the future at swap meets and yard sales. I’ve seen these types around,but they are usually missing the handle or beaten up pretty good because they were used as a chisel. Again nice job.
Hello Skip!!!! I am going to do a restoration on one needing the handle, these are nice tools to collect... I paid $25 for this one because it is a more rare square shank but you can find normal ones for under $10 each and they are just a nice addition!!!! Thanks so much!!!!
Great video. Can't wait to the next. Shame they didn't do any phillips screwdrivers like that. But I guess they didn't become popular to the 60's? Too late for the really cool stuff I guess
ScoutCrafter I just want to ask , how do you protect the metal after sanding and tripping all that rust and gunk off , do you clear coat it ? Or what ?
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thanks for the video and the tip about the saw. i need to get out to more yard sale and try to go to flee market sometime the thing why i don't is my body tell me to go fuck yourself your not leaving today. Thanks for the video and keep up good work 6.7k subs wont be long till 10k
I'm really interested to know why shellac is your go-to, opposed to oil based poly or lacquer. Still, I've learned more about shellac in your videos to make me a recent shellac madman!
Hello David! I think for me it's all about performance, I never had a problem with shellac! It sticks to everything yet doesn't dry hard enough to chip! It lasts a long time and dries very fast. Lacquer is ok but brittle, oil based poly is prone to mishaps and looks plastic-y =) I like Shellac and Varnish because I know how it will react and no surprises. With this project the shellac handle looked exactly like the original handle! The others would have looked good but just not the same (for me) I have tools I coated in shellac twenty years ago that look awesome! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter I really appreciate the response! Though I don't have much experience with lacquer, I can usually make my poly projects look good, even if they're plastic looking. One of the biggest nuggets of knowledge gained from your videos is how well shellac adheres to, and makes pop, metal surfaces. Of course, I called BS on your clear coating of the red screwdriver handle and ate my words within seconds. Keep your videos coming, for sure!!
David Jordan Polyurethane is dreadful! Always problems with surface adhesion and even adhesion to itself between coats! It's really a discredited material nowadays. An older style Alkyd yacht varnish is better but shellac is the business, especially on steel and brass, all the old instruments like telescopes, sextants and microscopes were treated with it for that reason....many have sadly been stripped of their shellac but are far more prized when they do have it!
I have one of the first ones but the tip is busted off. I have considered welding on some metal to the tip to repair it. What is your thoughts on that?
Hello Time Table! That is a hard one! Can it be re-ground? Even if it's an inch shorter it will still be great!!! Unless more then an inch is gone I would try to re-grind it.. If the front half is missing then just cut off and weld a new piece of square stock on! These were so nice and strong you can't go wrong!!!!! Thanks!!
Time Table That's a tough one...unless you're an ace welder (I'm passable...) you won't get a great result in a tool that's subject to a load of torque. Answer...and I've done it a few times now; a sizable gas torch, re-form the blade tip and re-temper. A very satisfying job too.
ScoutCrafter well after watching this I went on the hunt for it as I have buckets of screw drivers(most old plastic handles) and it is not as bad as I remembered. The tips mostly still there. Just the corner is chipped off and it has a little bend to it as if someone was using it as a pry bar. But the wood is gone. It’s there but loose and weathered hard
Hello Eddie! Yes! I have restored a few hatchets and axes! I have a nice collection of Carpenters Hatchets! I was always fascinated by their looks but always felt uneasy using the hammer side because of the sharp end staring me in the face! LOL Thanks very much!!!!
You did a wonderful job but I think that you should have left the tooling marks from the forge. It gave it that industrial look that it was meant to have. That's just my opinion.
Hello Nathan, I have Two of these... I usually always have an original example when I "refurbish" a tool... The only reason it had that industrial look is because it was made for the military, that never would have went over in the civilian market where fit and finish was important... Tools that have rough castings and flashing are considered inferior... You will never see those defects from top quality manufacturers... Like patina! Lol Thanks !
The screwdriver has seen very little use, the end is as good as it came out of the factory.Looks like the perfect burglars tool for opening windows. Easy to conceal and strong.,
Hello Tony!! Yes this was NOS... They made large amounts these in the early 40's for the military and were sold as surplus lots... There are many NOS examples around but not cheap! I paid $25- for this one! Thanks very much!!!
did no-one make one in phillps head? i dislked them actually the handles being one size undersize for the blade, the hex improves it, but they are 'asking' to be used as chisels!
Hello Jusb- Remember the philips head screw wasn't invented until the early 30's and took years after that to gain popularity! They were advertised to be used for a multitude of purposes including Pry bar, Chisel and of course screwdriver! Lol Thanks!!!!!!
I have a couple Ward pattern screwdrivers. I've always found them to be a bit ah, rough and ready? They're certainly stout items, a tad on the primitive side though. But my big Ward is my go to driver for plane cap iron screws. It seems like the right tool for the job to me.
+ScoutCrafter No, not here in Germany. This is considered as a tool, not a weapon. I have one of these folding shovels the Bundeswehr uses. One side is always sharpened, so you can cut roots. But also use it as a backup weapon. That's the reason they always lay unfolded next to the soldier in their post. That was the way we've done it at that time. One guy with a G36, next to another one with the MG3. And both have their shovel ready in addition. And actually you don't need a saw if you've got the MG3 and enough ammunition. 1200 rounds per minute 7.62x51mm (.308 Winchester) are enough for a tree. I once saw a T-shirt here for sale with a picture of the MG3, and the text "Here comes 1200 times unity, justice and freedom" in german on it. Or alternative: Not today ISIS - MG3, ruining terrorists since 1966. And I have the famous Glock 81 field knife (Glock actually started with knifes) and a KA-BAR USMC.
Hello David!!! They make similar Perfect Handle screwdrivers now! They are made overseas and are a little crude but supposedly ok... I have never seen a Philips version... The Philips screw was invented in the early 30's so they weren't used too much until much later! Thanks very much!!!!!!
Wow that turned out nice! I restored one of these old Irwin scredrivers a couple of weeks back but the wood was not in as nice shape as on yours. It is really the perfect handle screwdriver, it just works and feel nice!
Hello TheRaven078! I’m very happy that the channel is growing but I’m even more pleased that we are getting a Quality audience! Everybody is nice and enjoys old tools! Hardly any Trolls! Thanks very much!!!!!
Wow! You're right - this is the most awesome screwdriver ever made! It's Gorgeous. You did such a nice job on restoring this very special tool. Now I need to go buy one! ^5
Hello Skippy!!! Once you hold it in your hand you will be glad you have one!!! I got this on eBay for $25- shipped... expensive but so nice!! Thanks very much!!!!!!
Like everyone else here I loved the video and the final result was amazing... I'm sure i watched it a dozen times. I do have a question though... when you were showing the different variations of perfect handle screwdrivers in your collection, tbere was one that was missing... Have you seen an H.D. Smith with a "spoon" shaped in dent in the shaft right above the handle? It would have a large "S" logo in the circle spoon portion... similar in look to the wing tip screwdriver you showed but that version was not incased in the wood in that area but rather exposed metal connecting to the shaft... I think it was called model 660
Hello Emerson!!!! I looked all over the internet and saw Willys Jeep tool kits and they all had perfect handle style screwdrivers in the kit but none I saw had the square shank! I wonder if this was maybe a tank version? LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!
I was fine in my own world keeping my tools in top shape until I started watching your videos! Thank you for my new obsession!!!! Can’t say enough about the first rate job you do with your videos and the information/education associated. Thanks for all you do!!!
Hello Bob!! It's always nice to have friends with similar interests to push us to the next level! I'm really hoping this channel can inspire all of us to do better restorations and at least make us appreciate some forgotten tools!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
You made that screwdriver look brand new and beautiful. I especially liked the red. I appreciate the time you take to research and provide the history behind the tool. It all ties in together. I love your channel. It is also my favorite. Keep them coming!!
Hello Pops! Thanks so much for the kind words!!!! I love bringing these old tools back to life and introducing them to a whole new generation! I only hope they can appreciate and cherish them!!! Thanks again Pops!!!!!!
This was one of the first videos I've watched before subscribing, I was doing some research on these screwdriver and came across your channel. I knew I would love your videos! Great job and thanks for sharing!
Hi Scoutcrafter, my brother just picked up three Ward style screwdrivers this morning (and a wild looking apple peeler), he is going to be very excited to see this episode. I have a more recent screwdriver, that looks nearly identical to that wonderful Irwin, the difference is that it has acetate handle. Anyway, wonderful job, that Irmin looks so much nicer. You probably have seen this, but just in case check out AVE's screwdriver. Great work, cheers. Joe th-cam.com/video/shnpPFQAugU/w-d-xo.html
Hello Joe! I didn't see the AVE video! I have a older screwdriver that is packed away that I restored years ago with Paduke scales and brass bolsters! Oh it is nice but the square shaft on this beauty is just so sweet!!!! I hope we get to see more of your brother's findings soon!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Magnificent ! The biggest advantage to that shaft style on the Irwin is that you can use a wrench with it for added torque. That is the purpose of the hexagonal section of those other models you pointed out as well.
What an awesome screwdriver! I love the design. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled now for one of my own! The wood on this one looks like it might be Pecan wood. Any chance? -Mike
Hello Mike!!! That’s a good guess! I bet they chose the wood according to It’s availability, strength, resistance to rot, stability and cost... I am very curious to know what woods were most chosen back then! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
I know I'm late to the party, but I just acquired a German Perfect Handle screwdriver. It is in most excellent condition, but it is small. The overall length is only 4". Any interest in this, John?
Hello Scott, I should have said "Wall Hanger" I don't think I ever threw a tool out... (Even when I should have!) I use hand saws a lot and the new handsaws are amazing!!! They don't look as good but work great!!!!! Lol Thanks very much!!!!
Just one word: WOW!!! That is THE-BAD-ASS-SCREWDRIVER!! I'd go out with that thing just to show it off and say: "Folks, do not ever try to screw up with me ha!!"
Wow! That is gorgeous brother! Great video. Love all the history in this video. I have so much fun on your channel and now im pulling out buckets of antique tools from my swapmeet trailer so i can restore some old tools. Thanks!
Love these! I am in the process of having a run of these forged.
Hand Tool Rescue for sale?
Hopefully one day.
Hand Tool Rescue get em in time for Christmas.
Much prefer to ask for one of those rather than receive more socks.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you get them?
That "US of A" is hot! I just picked up a perfect handle screwdriver at a flea market last weekend!
Hello 357!!! That US of A really made me want this screwdriver! The square shaft was so heavy duty! These screwdrivers have always been somewhat collectable and you don't see too many around anymore! However they are always on eBay! =) Looking forward to your next video!!!!
Kicked one under my bench over 30 years ago, from right side of screen, 3rd one in on the left. Went under there to retrieve it after watching your video. Another fine restro job on your part :)
Just out outstlanding. The balance and red is perfect. Very good stuff
Hello Betty!!!! Thanks so much!!! I'm so glad you appreciate the RED!!! I love Red and always try to add it in somehow! Thanks again!!!
Beautiful John and educational. Thank You for sharing
These are beauties. Wish had them in my country. Thanx for showing them.
Hello SS! Thanks so much! I'm so glad you liked the project!!!
@@ScoutCrafter your video on C clamps encouraged me to restore a bent one & make it reusable. U r doing gr8.
I have one of these that I found when cleaning out an old supply shed when I was stationed in Germany in 1978. It is a beast and works great as a prybar.
Jay- You are so right, it's a BEAST!!!!! =D
Great job on a great tool.
I see HTR may make a batch, I hope someone starts making them again.
That shaft and blade is perfect.
The handle is pretty but the shaft and blade really sell me.
After seeing this video Scoutcrafter I kept my eyes peeled for one of these on ebay and scored one this week for 12 bucks.....I thought that was fair considering Ebay. Very similar condition to yours. My polish came out sweet but the handle is stained and sand as I might.....that's just deep in there.....More coats of shellac tonight! Love it! Thanks for the heads-up!
Love seeing a new sc restoration vid pop up!! Beautiful work as per usual and a great history lesson on this little know tool! Really Serious amount of metal on that screwdriver!
Hello Adam!! This Screwdriver feels like a weapon more then a tool! LOL It is really substantial!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Hi! Thanks for your videos! Man you found a beauty! I like the way you didn’t change the handle for new wood. Also how you painted the lettering red!
I said it before about the mini vice, but it kinda haunts me to know the history of each indivual tool. Who passed them down to next generation. Stories of lost and found etc. If they truly could talk. You honour every tool and therefore its legacy, when you bring it back to life. Cheers my friend, for these little heart warming moments that would mean so much to all the generations of previous owners and does, to us too.
Hello Keith! What I really enjoy is when people leave me comments that say "Thanks to you I am restoring my Grandfathers old tools" It's wonderful to know people are looking at old tools in a new way and appreciating their wonderful history! You are so right, every one of these gems have a story to tell... Thanks very much Keith!!!!!
i dont know man. a lot of them probably spend vast amounts of times at a bottom of a box then occasionally unearthed by a big greasy man then get dunked in paint lol
thats the sad part of their story, but the lucky ones meet the Scoutcrafter, and are saved
lol. yeah. well theres a LOT of tools out there so should be plenty saved
Great restoration. You’re an encyclopedia of tools!
Hello Frank! Sooner or later everyone has to come across one of these and at least hold it for themselves and see just how perfect they feel! Thanks so much Frank!!! 😃👍
As usual, a thing of beauty brought back to life. Thanks.
Hello Edward! She really is a beauty!!! Too bad there aren't any screws around big enough!! lol Thanks so much!!!!!!!
I got hooked on trying to restore some tools by watching your very good videos. I tried to restore my screw driver like this from your techniques. Even though mine looks better, has gouges in the metal and some deeper pitting. Any suggestions how to gently smooth those gouges out? Thx!
I hit the jackpot a couple weeks ago with a similar item. It was an 18 inch Irwin. Same color handle as that one. $5. I couldn't pull my money out fast enough haha
look gorgeous I would bet it would make a good plane cap screw screw driver. It might be a bit big who knows but the screw on the top of a plane's Iron cap is usually pretty big.
Museum quality, lovely work my friend. Beautiful tool
That screwdriver should be in the Irwin factory museum. Maybe they would want to buy it from you for that purpose. Good job as always.
Hello aldonco! The funny thing is there are so many of these around in NOS condition! They must have made a ton of them! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Regards from Ballycastle, N Ireland. Love your restorations ScoutCrafter, keep up the good work.
Hello Nick!!!! Beautiful Ireland!!!! My Sister just returned from there and couldn't stop raving about how wonderful her trip was!!! Thanks so very much!!!!!!!!
Hey Scout,
One of my fav's... I have one I'm restoring now labeled "Federal". They remind me of a good ol' chisel like the Stanley SweetHeart where the force of the blow goes straight through to the business end, even though a screwdriver is for turning screws 😉 😉
Beautiful. I love the look of amber shellac. That screwdriver is a nice piece.
The Amber shellac is the perfect shade for this project! It is sort of a yellowish brown and really looks sharp!! I'm so glad you liked the project! Thanks very much!!!
Outstanding job ScoutCrafter!! You make it look so easy and I know it’s
not!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
Whe had these in Shop class in junior high school and high school in Charleston Wv in the 70's ( Doug in GA ) thanks
Great looking screw driver, I started using empty bird seed bags today for a "drop cloth" . That was a great "helpful hint" Thanks for the tip !.
Hello Ernie! That is great! They are much too heavy duty to just throw away! Like mini-tarps! Lol. Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
That turned out absolutely amazing. Great job!
Thanks so much!!!! I really think this screwdriver is the Cat's Pajamas!!!! LOL
Yep I definitely would appreciate that in my tool role.
What a beauty...
Hello Tony! You are so right! It belongs in a Tool Roll for sure!!!!! Along with my Plierench! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
Once again..say no more..great job..enjoyed the ride....History lesson amazing...
Hello Blackie! This screwdriver is just a throwback to things that were made to last a few lifetimes! You have to admire that!!! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍
WHEN WILL THE SCOUT MUSEUM OPEN???...ENOUGH STUFF, TO DO SO..
Ha! Now I know where AVE got the design for his titanium screwdriver
I haven't seen that episode! I like titanium! I have a awesome Titanium Crowbar! Really nice! Thanks so much!!!!
You noticed that too! I was thinking the same thing. Good call!
Sometimes on old tools, especially wood boring bits, the numbers were an indication of size and could mean number of 16ths or 32nds or whatever. So a "Number 5" tool might mean it's blade was 5/16" for example. A #4 would be a 1/4" tool and so on.
Good video. I just found one of these that has a Phillips head I bought for a $1. It's not Irwin bc it reads Made in Taiwan on it but it's solidly built and very beefy.
The Imported ones are very well liked by people who reviewed them, the only complaint is that they seemed a little unfinished but with a little elbow grease they come out great! Phillips is a real nice one to have! Thanks!!!!!!!!
The red letter was the perfect accent.
Hello RG! After two projects in a row without the RED I was getting a lot of flack! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!!
HI ScoutCrafter. Another fine restoration.
Hello Mr. Sneelock!! Thanks so much!!! I know you have a bunch of these!!!! Lol!!! 😃👍
ScoutCrafter Not so many as before. I gave a few away to a friend a couple years ago. Jim Thompson and Scott Grandstaff on the Old Tools Mailing List got me started looking at them. It was a short step from looking to owning. 😈
As an electrician I don't use them for a lot of projects. The steel butt on them is a bit too conductive.
The most of mine hang on a rack and look pretty. 😇😇
LOL. If you use one of these for electrical work you would look like Art Garfunkle! 😂😂😂
Awesome video. Thanks for your effort.
I have an 18 inch Perfect handled screwdriver that is very rough. Because the wood is so roached out, I decided that I'm going to replace the scales. I have experience in knife making, so I'm pretty confident that I can get a good fit. Two questions.
1. Should I make an attempt to restore the original wood.
2. If I do replace the scales, should I go for a standard hardwood or a more figured hardwood.
Thanks for your any help you can provide.
BTW - It looks like the original scales were shaped, soaked in water or alcohol to soften the wood, and THEN pressed into place. Do you have any details about the fitting of the scales?
Hello BKF! There are still many NOS examples of these screwdrivers around so if I were you I would really enjoy myself with that screwdriver and put on some handles that YOU like! Forget about value, the original handles were nothing special, just a hardwood that fit the bill... Since you have dabbled in knife making you can really make some nice handles for this that will do it justice!!! I did one in Paduke years Babcock with brass bolsters! Awesome! As far as saturation of the wood, don't... It will swell the wood then when the wood shrinks it will have gaps! My buddy Joe from "Joe's workshop" on TH-cam did a couple of these! Go check his channel out and tell him I sent you!!! Awesome project!!! Thanks!!!
Thanks! I appreciate the advice. I have some highly figured wood that I've stabilized with MinWax wood hardener. I'll find a couple of interesting pieces to use. My main concern was that I was completely destroying the historicity of the screwdriver - so thanks for putting that one to rest. Damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead!
Much better than plastic handles, wish I had some of my Dad's old ones.
Hello Nitro Max! You have to pick up one just to keep next to the workbench as a keepsake!!!! You will love it!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Scout, this one is your masterpiece.
Great info! Thanks for your research and your wealth of knowledge.
Hello Hughes Home Improvements SP ! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! These are very affordable for many newer collectors or enthusiasts! Thanks so much!!!
Another great, great video. Question - why do you use a razor blade to clean the wood instead of sandpaper or emory cloth?
Michael Bradley
Hello Michael, The preferred way to prepare wood is to scrape it, when you scrape the wood you are literally shaving off a thin layer... When you sand something you are roughing up the fibers and creating small burrs that is like tearing at the surface... Just like if you use a plane to smooth a surface, with a good plane you don't have to do anything else where as with sandpaper you have to keep going up in grip to smooth out the teared up surface you made from the grit before! The Razor blade is your best friend!!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!
scraping with something like a razor blade is much quicker, its more aggresive. but at the same time doesnt leave leave deep marks like corase sand paper unless you scrape at too extreme angle which tends to just jump the blade and dig into the wood. which is very damaging so you gotta take your time and be careful.
long explenation but if youre interested lol
Another brilliant restoration and great video keep up the great videos 👍🏻😀
Hello Ocelot!! Thanks so much!!!! This screwdriver cost me $25!!! =D
thanks for the info, i've never seen or even heard of the wing tip screwdriver, they look cool.
Hello carlotta folli ! The wing-tip is a real beauty! They are harder to restore though because of the wings! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Hi! i bought a nice monkey wrench i want to restore, mentionning loose wooden inserts for the handle, how would you go about fixing that? i was thinking maybe make it sit in oil or something like that to swell the wood
Hello Martin! The loose handles are a bear to fix, They are either shrunken and dried out or the pins are loose... Either way most people remove and either replace the originals after refinishing or replace with new! Then oversized pins! Nothing I know will expand the wood enough o tighten them up!! Thanks!!!!!
thanks!
I have the smaller one in my grandfathers old tool box. Looks the same but the tip is a little beat up.
Hello Jonathan! Don't let the "beat up" appearance fool you! Underneath all those years of use is a beautiful usable tool just waiting to be unveiled!!! 😃👍. Thanks!!!!
Isn't there a new version of this? I've seen an unboxing somewhere. I think it was even made of titanium or something.
Scout, if you're really going to toss that saw,
I'd like the handle and the screws.
Some time soon, I want to make a saw handle
cane. Where the top edge of the blade is, there will
be the top end of the cane shaft, and the handle will
look just like that handle, screws included.
Or, if you want to do that, have at it.
Oh the blade makes GREAT hand scrapers, for
finishing wood projects. Scraping is as good
as sanding.
steve
Hello Steve! You are so right! I guess I scared more then a few people by saying "Trash".. I don't think I ever threw a tool away! (Even when I should have) Lol... It's just the new saws are so great compared to the old saws... They make Great Wall hangers!!! Lol. Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Yeah, the new ones may work marginally better,
the old (from our age) stuff just looks better.
(I've seen your picture, you DO have some grey
hair. Mine's gone mostly white.) I'm now a FIRM
subscriber to your channel. Just like your stuff.
Keep them coming, Scout!
Oh, I NEED to find some of those screwdrivers!
I've got a Craftsman, Made In USA screwdriver,
that has a torsional twist in the head. Yes, I
tightened something too tight, and the shaft
bent. 1/4 inch flathead.
I've also got some Harbor Fright screwdrivers,
and have NEVER bent one, without using a
propane torch. I've also never BOUGHT one!
They ALL have been free ones! In my experience,
FREE Harbor Fright screwdrivers are MUCH
better than the Craftsman ones you pay for!
Sears, spin that one! (Or, Black and Decker.)
steve
Awesome as usual! Yet another tool for me to buy! Hey, I was wondering if you own a Cochran Speednut wrench. I’m looking at them on eBay. I was wondering if you happen to know how they work, and if you’ve restored one yet. Also, there is a Speednut wrench branded “David”. Any idea what the differences are and which is more desirable? Thanks so much!
Hi Scott!!!! I did a video titled "1916 SPEEDNUT wrench restoration" That is one of two I have! You will get a kick out of where I got it!!!!! I don't know of the other brands although they look similar! BTW anytime you have a question bicycleuy@aol.com Thanks Scott!!!!!
Hey ScoutCrafter! I sent you an email, but it got kicked back. I’m not sure your email address is spelled out right on here! 😆
That is a nice screwdriver I can't find good things like that.
That IS an awesome screwdriver
I agree with Victor, a video showing/explaining the wire wheels/buffers. Do use brass wire wheels?
I love your videos. Oh yah great job on the screwdriver.
Vaughn
Hello Vaughn!!!! I do have Brass wheels and only use them occasionally- One of my videos I use theirs wheel to restore a Vintage American Lock on the Lathe! Thanks very much!!!
That's them! Those have always been my favorite - even just by looks. there is more of a reason why to like them? ~ NICE!
* NOW YOU NEED THE JEEP *
Hello Karen! I always wanted a Willys Jeep!!!! Who doesn't!? =D Best Screwdriver ever!!!!! Lol Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
FIRST TIME I EVER GOT TO DRIVE WAS , As a kid , my Dad would take me to the dump , sit me on his lap , and let me steer with my left hand , and shift the 3 on the column with my right , while he worked the pedals . It was a 1954 Willy's panel wagon , OR AT LEAST I THINK IT WAS A WILLY'S ! 12 or so years later , I was Battalion Commanders driver in a Willy's Jeep L O L . Yeah , if that screwdriver was in the Jeep tool kit in World War II . The only way it could get bent , is if it was run over by a Tank ....L O L
Awesome story Dave!!!!!!!!!
AmericanCoinHunting - Always wanted to drive a Tank > they Dance and Fly when you Shoot ~ * Could have been me that ran over it, if that was the case. =\
Got to drive my Dad's '68 Chevelle 396 up the driveway when little. Drove in dreams even earlier - Taught my sister how to - she did Not even know where the key went. : O
Ended up with that car too. but life screwed me out of it. sure miss it Old Tools Rule!
Scout, you could have made this an hour long and I would have watched every minute. Beautiful resto job. I’ll be looking for those types of screwdrivers in the future at swap meets and yard sales. I’ve seen these types around,but they are usually missing the handle or beaten up pretty good because they were used as a chisel. Again nice job.
Hello Skip!!!! I am going to do a restoration on one needing the handle, these are nice tools to collect... I paid $25 for this one because it is a more rare square shank but you can find normal ones for under $10 each and they are just a nice addition!!!! Thanks so much!!!!
Great video. Can't wait to the next. Shame they didn't do any phillips screwdrivers like that. But I guess they didn't become popular to the 60's? Too late for the really cool stuff I guess
Hello Jimmysthebestcop! These are really a classic design! I really like the heavy duty design! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Nice love it looks like a nice and heavy Duty screwdriver
Hello Santiago!!!! Yes! It is such a beauty! The only problem is we don't have any big screws any more! LOL Thanks so much!!!!
ScoutCrafter that is so true these days everything they make is just garbage but what can we do God bless take care
Beautiful!
Hello Jim! Thanks so much!!!!!
You're welcome, Sir 🤠
Man that's beautiful , I don't think I will ever use it I will hang them on the wall .
I would love to put it in a nice tool roll with some other classics!! I always liked tool rolls!!! =) Thanks very much!!!!
ScoutCrafter I just want to ask , how do you protect the metal after sanding and tripping all that rust and gunk off , do you clear coat it ? Or what ?
I gotta look for a Jordan brand, Austrian made screwdriver!
Perfect screwdrivers sir, maybe shellac to much for this but it seems good again...and thnx for lesson...
Hello Kadir! Too bad there are no more screws this big any more! Lol. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Why are firms can't produce these screws...They always useful tools for everyone. but I'm tool fox waiting for discount sir... :D www.sahibinden.com/ilan/ikinci-el-ve-sifir-alisveris-bahce-yapi-market-el-aletleri-circir-li-tornavida-530581222/detay/
one of the tool i want to come by at a yardsale those are nice screwdrivers
Hello David! These are always a nice find anywhere! Especially when the handles are tight and solid! Thanks!!!!!!!
thanks for the video and the tip about the saw. i need to get out to more yard sale and try to go to flee market sometime the thing why i don't is my body tell me to go fuck yourself your not leaving today. Thanks for the video and keep up good work 6.7k subs wont be long till 10k
Hello David! I know exactly how you feel... Just so you know I got this one on eBay for $25 shipped... It seems like a lot until you hold it! LOL
gotcha and 25 not alot for one of them there very nice screwdrivers i spent alot on wiha screwdrivers. The right screwdriver is amazing
beautiful!!
Hello Jeff!! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!!!!
I'm really interested to know why shellac is your go-to, opposed to oil based poly or lacquer. Still, I've learned more about shellac in your videos to make me a recent shellac madman!
Hello David! I think for me it's all about performance, I never had a problem with shellac! It sticks to everything yet doesn't dry hard enough to chip! It lasts a long time and dries very fast. Lacquer is ok but brittle, oil based poly is prone to mishaps and looks plastic-y =) I like Shellac and Varnish because I know how it will react and no surprises. With this project the shellac handle looked exactly like the original handle! The others would have looked good but just not the same (for me) I have tools I coated in shellac twenty years ago that look awesome! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter I really appreciate the response! Though I don't have much experience with lacquer, I can usually make my poly projects look good, even if they're plastic looking. One of the biggest nuggets of knowledge gained from your videos is how well shellac adheres to, and makes pop, metal surfaces. Of course, I called BS on your clear coating of the red screwdriver handle and ate my words within seconds. Keep your videos coming, for sure!!
David Jordan
Polyurethane is dreadful! Always problems with surface adhesion and even adhesion to itself between coats! It's really a discredited material nowadays.
An older style Alkyd yacht varnish is better but shellac is the business, especially on steel and brass, all the old instruments like telescopes, sextants and microscopes were treated with it for that reason....many have sadly been stripped of their shellac but are far more prized when they do have it!
I have one of the first ones but the tip is busted off. I have considered welding on some metal to the tip to repair it. What is your thoughts on that?
Hello Time Table! That is a hard one! Can it be re-ground? Even if it's an inch shorter it will still be great!!! Unless more then an inch is gone I would try to re-grind it.. If the front half is missing then just cut off and weld a new piece of square stock on! These were so nice and strong you can't go wrong!!!!! Thanks!!
Time Table
That's a tough one...unless you're an ace welder (I'm passable...) you won't get a great result in a tool that's subject to a load of torque.
Answer...and I've done it a few times now; a sizable gas torch, re-form the blade tip and re-temper. A very satisfying job too.
ScoutCrafter well after watching this I went on the hunt for it as I have buckets of screw drivers(most old plastic handles) and it is not as bad as I remembered. The tips mostly still there. Just the corner is chipped off and it has a little bend to it as if someone was using it as a pry bar. But the wood is gone. It’s there but loose and weathered hard
Hey, amazing video, i have the small one of those!!!
Not sure it is applicable here but in many old products a triangle indicated it was made in a union shop.
These I think were size references but the triangle thing is good to know!!!!!! =)
Yea you see it a lot in old bricks and castings.
Hi, unrelated question. Have you ever restored a carpenters hatchet?
Hello Eddie! Yes! I have restored a few hatchets and axes! I have a nice collection of Carpenters Hatchets! I was always fascinated by their looks but always felt uneasy using the hammer side because of the sharp end staring me in the face! LOL Thanks very much!!!!
Awesome 👍
0:16 - I have the exact same screwdriver (large, top) that came from my maternal grandfather.
But I won't restore it.
I guess you could say with this one, "If you bent it, you meant it."
Hello katie_incredible! LOL! You are so right!!! I bet you would have to run this over to bend it! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
You did a wonderful job but I think that you should have left the tooling marks from the forge. It gave it that industrial look that it was meant to have. That's just my opinion.
Hello Nathan, I have Two of these... I usually always have an original example when I "refurbish" a tool... The only reason it had that industrial look is because it was made for the military, that never would have went over in the civilian market where fit and finish was important... Tools that have rough castings and flashing are considered inferior... You will never see those defects from top quality manufacturers... Like patina! Lol Thanks !
Mines the large one like shown at the beginning of this video
Those are very collectable! Good stuff!
The screwdriver has seen very little use, the end is as good as it came out of the factory.Looks like the perfect burglars tool for opening windows. Easy to conceal and strong.,
Hello Tony!! Yes this was NOS... They made large amounts these in the early 40's for the military and were sold as surplus lots... There are many NOS examples around but not cheap! I paid $25- for this one! Thanks very much!!!
Wonder how much something like that is worth? Thanks. Scoutcrafter!
Hello MrBubbajohnson1 - I paid $25 shipped for this one!!! (eBay). After the restoration it might be worth $20... Lol. Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
did no-one make one in phillps head? i dislked them actually the handles being one size undersize for the blade, the hex improves it, but they are 'asking' to be used as chisels!
Hello Jusb- Remember the philips head screw wasn't invented until the early 30's and took years after that to gain popularity! They were advertised to be used for a multitude of purposes including Pry bar, Chisel and of course screwdriver! Lol Thanks!!!!!!
You could run that screwdriver over with a tank and it wouldn't bend.Beautiful job and a quality tool.
Hello Darrin! I think the heavy duty-ness of this awesome screwdriver is what attracts us! You are so right! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
99% of screws today are Philips .....I hardly use a flat head nowadays lol
Perfect unless you're doing electrical work. Then you might want a screwdriver with a tad less conductivity?
Hello Paul!!!! LOL Yes! These would send you thru the roof!!!!! =D Not many large screws left anymore! Thanks very much!!!!!!
I have a couple Ward pattern screwdrivers. I've always found them to be a bit ah, rough and ready? They're certainly stout items, a tad on the primitive side though. But my big Ward is my go to driver for plane cap iron screws. It seems like the right tool for the job to me.
military grade means also an improvised weapon
Hello Tom!!!!! ABSOLUTELY!!!!! Just like the shovel, tire iron and axe!!!! This Screwdriver would be illegal in Europe!!! =) Thanks very much!!!!!!
+ScoutCrafter adapt and overcome , Semper Fi , USMC 1966-1968
+ScoutCrafter yeah in England they are collecting kitchen knives
+ScoutCrafter
No, not here in Germany. This is considered as a tool, not a weapon. I have one of these folding shovels the Bundeswehr uses. One side is always sharpened, so you can cut roots. But also use it as a backup weapon. That's the reason they always lay unfolded next to the soldier in their post. That was the way we've done it at that time. One guy with a G36, next to another one with the MG3. And both have their shovel ready in addition. And actually you don't need a saw if you've got the MG3 and enough ammunition. 1200 rounds per minute 7.62x51mm (.308 Winchester) are enough for a tree. I once saw a T-shirt here for sale with a picture of the MG3, and the text "Here comes 1200 times unity, justice and freedom" in german on it. Or alternative: Not today ISIS - MG3, ruining terrorists since 1966.
And I have the famous Glock 81 field knife (Glock actually started with knifes) and a KA-BAR USMC.
But I never seen a Philips have you? I don't think they made one.
Hello David!!! They make similar Perfect Handle screwdrivers now! They are made overseas and are a little crude but supposedly ok... I have never seen a Philips version... The Philips screw was invented in the early 30's so they weren't used too much until much later! Thanks very much!!!!!!
Saweet.
Hello Will! This is made for multi generations!!!! =D Thanks so much!!!!
I have some of them screwdriver 🪛 they are beautiful screwdrivers .
Irwin use to make good tools.. now ... low quality
Hello Eugen!!! Isn't that the truth!!!!! What a shame! That's why we restore old tools when they were made to last!!!! =) Thanks my friend!!!!!!
Wow that turned out nice! I restored one of these old Irwin scredrivers a couple of weeks back but the wood was not in as nice shape as on yours. It is really the perfect handle screwdriver, it just works and feel nice!
Man that is slick! Why cant we still have stuff like that today??? Almost to 7k subs already!! Another fine video. Thank you sir.
Hello TheRaven078! I’m very happy that the channel is growing but I’m even more pleased that we are getting a Quality audience! Everybody is nice and enjoys old tools! Hardly any Trolls!
Thanks very much!!!!!
Wow!
You're right - this is the most awesome screwdriver ever made!
It's Gorgeous.
You did such a nice job on restoring this very special tool.
Now I need to go buy one! ^5
Hello Skippy!!! Once you hold it in your hand you will be glad you have one!!! I got this on eBay for $25- shipped... expensive but so nice!! Thanks very much!!!!!!
Like everyone else here I loved the video and the final result was amazing... I'm sure i watched it a dozen times.
I do have a question though... when you were showing the different variations of perfect handle screwdrivers in your collection, tbere was one that was missing... Have you seen an H.D. Smith with a "spoon" shaped in dent in the shaft right above the handle? It would have a large "S" logo in the circle spoon portion... similar in look to the wing tip screwdriver you showed but that version was not incased in the wood in that area but rather exposed metal connecting to the shaft... I think it was called model 660
You now have the Cadillac of Jeep screwdrivers.
Hello Emerson!!!! I looked all over the internet and saw Willys Jeep tool kits and they all had perfect handle style screwdrivers in the kit but none I saw had the square shank! I wonder if this was maybe a tank version? LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!
I was fine in my own world keeping my tools in top shape until I started watching your videos! Thank you for my new obsession!!!! Can’t say enough about the first rate job you do with your videos and the information/education associated. Thanks for all you do!!!
Hello Bob!! It's always nice to have friends with similar interests to push us to the next level! I'm really hoping this channel can inspire all of us to do better restorations and at least make us appreciate some forgotten tools!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
You made that screwdriver look brand new and beautiful. I especially liked the red. I appreciate the time you take to research and provide the history behind the tool. It all ties in together. I love your channel. It is also my favorite. Keep them coming!!
Hello Pops! Thanks so much for the kind words!!!! I love bringing these old tools back to life and introducing them to a whole new generation! I only hope they can appreciate and cherish them!!! Thanks again Pops!!!!!!
This was one of the first videos I've watched before subscribing, I was doing some research on these screwdriver and came across your channel. I knew I would love your videos! Great job and thanks for sharing!
Hi Scoutcrafter, my brother just picked up three Ward style screwdrivers this morning (and a wild looking apple peeler), he is going to be very excited to see this episode. I have a more recent screwdriver, that looks nearly identical to that wonderful Irwin, the difference is that it has acetate handle. Anyway, wonderful job, that Irmin looks so much nicer. You probably have seen this, but just in case check out AVE's screwdriver. Great work, cheers. Joe th-cam.com/video/shnpPFQAugU/w-d-xo.html
Hello Joe! I didn't see the AVE video! I have a older screwdriver that is packed away that I restored years ago with Paduke scales and brass bolsters! Oh it is nice but the square shaft on this beauty is just so sweet!!!! I hope we get to see more of your brother's findings soon!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Magnificent ! The biggest advantage to that shaft style on the Irwin is that you can use a wrench with it for added torque. That is the purpose of the hexagonal section of those other models you pointed out as well.
Hello Progressive Prepper! You are so right! I always loved square shank screwdrivers for just that reason! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
What an awesome screwdriver! I love the design. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled now for one of my own! The wood on this one looks like it might be Pecan wood. Any chance? -Mike
Hello Mike!!! That’s a good guess! I bet they chose the wood according to It’s availability, strength, resistance to rot, stability and cost... I am very curious to know what woods were most chosen back then! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
Enjoyable, thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with everyone.
see scout ... red is kool .. LOL .. just saying .. †
I know I'm late to the party, but I just acquired a German Perfect Handle screwdriver. It is in most excellent condition, but it is small. The overall length is only 4". Any interest in this, John?
A saw ment for the trash. U just made me cry. I need my blanky and a cookie
Hello Scott, I should have said "Wall Hanger" I don't think I ever threw a tool out... (Even when I should have!) I use hand saws a lot and the new handsaws are amazing!!! They don't look as good but work great!!!!! Lol Thanks very much!!!!
ScoutCrafter thank u for the reply
Just one word: WOW!!!
That is THE-BAD-ASS-SCREWDRIVER!!
I'd go out with that thing just to show it off and say: "Folks, do not ever try to screw up with me ha!!"
Wow! That is gorgeous brother! Great video. Love all the history in this video. I have so much fun on your channel and now im pulling out buckets of antique tools from my swapmeet trailer so i can restore some old tools. Thanks!
Great work on that one
Irwin US of A one of my prized tools says United States of America
Do You Ever Sell this Stuff!?
The wide blade and old harder metal used is why there so good . Just don't make em like they used to