WOW! Even my wife made a comment (we watch you on our living room tv) on the wooden handled screwdriver build! VERY well done! We enjoy your channel because you're steeped in tradition, Patriotism, excellent craftsmanship and the era we grew up in. Thank you very much for the enjoyment you bring to all of us.
It’s always cool to turn junk and scrap, that still has some good useful parts left, into something awesome! It’s even better when you have some kind of sentimental attachment to it. :)
Oh man, that screwdriver is beautiful. I'm not sure I understood what you meant by the arrow shaft part. But I'll go re-watch. Favorite line: "Oh yeah, that's right, it's red. It's probably not wood."
I thought of buying some deadblow hammers, but I'm closer to the other side of tooling up. Anyway, my buddy, Tommy Lee, gave me a 2# copper hammer which has served me well for decades. WhenTommy was still with us, he was a machinist at a steel mill. The first thing he said when he found out I was buying an engine lathe was, "You'll need a copper hammer." He was right. They were so much like bubble gum in his shop, they cast the copper and handled them right there. Thanks, Tommy, wherever you are!
Wow! I visit Dave Engels every Friday. I watched the boxed wood giveaways but only today am I putting it all together. Glad you won, I think I entered but you can actually use those nice pieces of ash, poplar and other hardwoods. Today's project looked great and I know it meant something to you.
Your knowledge and infectuous enthusiasm are so appealing. Thank you John for all your hard work in putting these videos together. See you on Wednesday. Jim
I would've sworn you were going to save that bit of acetate handle! I hear people passing just before or after their retirement all the time sadly. I really try to take a lesson from that, have fun now as much as possible every day and not only make plans for someday. Thank you, great fabrication video!
Very close to Hurwood screwdriver. Love the faux ferrule! The fun thing is you can go to estate sales and garage sales and find vintage quality screwdrivers for a dime or quarter but eBay has discovered they bring $20 dollars!
Crafterman I was blown away by that bird house...😳😳 Then the screwdriver just pushed it over the top...my...my...you are not just a iron head but a TRUE Crafterman... LOL...stay safe Mr.Crafterman...😁
Man that turned out really nice! And am I the only one who was pausing the video and then going over to Amazon to find those tools? In my browsing I see that there is a ratcheting version of that Malco nut driver.Great recommendations!
You gotta get you an engraving set so you can add Made in USA & ScoutCrafter. It would be so rare and Magdad would wear out his old reference books looking for history on the ScoutCrafter Mfg Co. Nice job SC. When I grow up I want to be just like you. Thanks for the fun. 🤠
John, i love that screwdriver in my opinion that's one of the most beautiful screwdriver that you have made , i do have a thing for wood handles but that's just my opinion
Yesterday I picked up a large Rosco square shank screwdriver with a translucent handle from a thrift shop for 99 cents, it had a broken tip, in the past I would had reground it on my bench grinder but I used the ScoutCrafter technique and did it using my angle grinder, wow, that works better, much easier to control the grind. I feel good about saving that old tool, I like it so much I can't wait for the patina to grow on the new ground area...LOL
Nice job, that's a very nice project indeed. I agree that Ben is doing some great projects too. I only follow you, 357Magdad & Ben, for some reason I just cant get into any other channels, always looking forward to you guys putting up new content. 🏴🇬🇧
Maybe wood paneling is makin' a comeback on our vehicles, tv's and appliances too 😂 Great job on the screwdriver. Clear grain ash prize went to excellent use. Bout needed an extra long pin punch there. In a way it's an homage to Patty. Nice bit set 👍 Still need 5/32" clutch drive on Holley Carburetor metering plates.
Thanks for the heads up on the hammers. I just got home from TSC where I picked up the hammers and went into the clearance section and scored a 3 pack of gloves (2 welding and 1 mechanics type) for $10, normally $20. We are going to give them a good workout tomorrow.
Love that screwdriver. Amazing handle. I have a smaller set of bits like that that I used at the hospital. I worked on a lot of machines that had a lot of security screws. It was very valuable to have. That set would be even better. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
What a great screwdriver that is now, lovely piece of wood for the handle, worth the late finish on day 1, nearly half hour between the two, fantastic!!
NICE fix and I watched these 2 backwards. I even got a dead blow hammer and I have used it. Not as much as the 3# but I have used it. GBWYou and happy monday!
Ash is a very underated wood. I think it's because it has a coarse grain. But it also has intelocking grain and that makes it extremely durable. Roy Underhill claimed it was the prefered wood for wagon wheel hubs. You know, the center part that could split. Using Ash it is apparently far less likely to split. They actually used different woods in those old wagon wheels. Each being chosen for specific qualities. BTW we are losing Mountain Ash by the boatloads here due to the Emerald Ash Borer. We used to have piles of free wood chips and they are not even doing that any more to make sure the wood diseases don't travel as much.
I'm glad you enjoyed my half restoration! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your screwdriver came out beautiful!
Someone needs to call you in for a hoarder intervention If you saved the original cutoff yellow plastic from that screwdriver. LOL!😂
WOW! Even my wife made a comment (we watch you on our living room tv) on the wooden handled screwdriver build! VERY well done! We enjoy your channel because you're steeped in tradition, Patriotism, excellent craftsmanship and the era we grew up in. Thank you very much for the enjoyment you bring to all of us.
It’s always cool to turn junk and scrap, that still has some good useful parts left, into something awesome! It’s even better when you have some kind of sentimental attachment to it. :)
Oh man, that screwdriver is beautiful. I'm not sure I understood what you meant by the arrow shaft part. But I'll go re-watch.
Favorite line: "Oh yeah, that's right, it's red. It's probably not wood."
"lets throw this out".... proceeds to store handle scrap just in case you might need it
I thought I would pass out when he said THROW IT AWAY 😄
My sentiments exactly 😳
A new holiday, Ash Monday. You honored your friend with a beautiful screwdriver. The handle looks great and a perfect shape!
😂🤣😂 “it’s red so it’s probably not wood”. Perfect. I can imagine someone finding this screwdriver 100 years from now and trying to identify the maker.
I thought of buying some deadblow hammers, but I'm closer to the other side of tooling up. Anyway, my buddy, Tommy Lee, gave me a 2# copper hammer which has served me well for decades. WhenTommy was still with us, he was a machinist at a steel mill. The first thing he said when he found out I was buying an engine lathe was, "You'll need a copper hammer." He was right. They were so much like bubble gum in his shop, they cast the copper and handled them right there. Thanks, Tommy, wherever you are!
The screwdriver looks great! That wood grain dead blow hammer... I am still smiling about that!
That screwdriver came out great! I love watching Engel’s.
Man that screwdriver came out very epic. I've worked night shift so long I'm pretty much a vampire haha. That cycle is a tough one to break
Wow! I visit Dave Engels every Friday. I watched the boxed wood giveaways but only today am I putting it all together. Glad you won, I think I entered but you can actually use those nice pieces of ash, poplar and other hardwoods. Today's project looked great and I know it meant something to you.
The hours you put in on our behalf. Huge thumbs up for you
Awesome build. I feel like I learn something about tools every time I watch your videos.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only crazy retired guy up at 2am in the shop.
Your knowledge and infectuous enthusiasm are so appealing. Thank you John for all your hard work in putting these videos together. See you on Wednesday. Jim
That screwdriver deserves your stamp on it somewhere! Beautiful job.
I would've sworn you were going to save that bit of acetate handle! I hear people passing just before or after their retirement all the time sadly. I really try to take a lesson from that, have fun now as much as possible every day and not only make plans for someday.
Thank you, great fabrication video!
WOW!!! That screwdriver turned beautiful!
Working through the night is real dedication. The results are outstanding.
I'm on the fence with gunstock but it's the perfect color here. One of your best creations.
Very close to Hurwood screwdriver. Love the faux ferrule! The fun thing is you can go to estate sales and garage sales and find vintage quality screwdrivers for a dime or quarter but eBay has discovered they bring $20 dollars!
thats the best screwdriver custom handle ive seen
S.C. That is a true work of art !!!!!!! Beautiful Job !!!!!!!!!
You work hard my friend I really do appreciate the time you take to pump out so many videos keep them coming
Crafterman I was blown away by that bird house...😳😳
Then the screwdriver just pushed it over the top...my...my...you are not just a iron head but a TRUE Crafterman...
LOL...stay safe Mr.Crafterman...😁
The wood grain on the ball peen makes it look like authentic simulated wood . 🙂. Great job on the screwdriver.
Not sure I'm buying that you threw the rest of that handle out................Always hate hearing someone dies shortly after they retire.
That was fantastic! Came out awesome! Thanks for sharing, ScoutCrafter!
For what it's worth... I think you're quite normal working in your shop at 2 am:)
Nat Geo has Shark Week, Scoutcrafter has screwdriver week!
Wow, love screwdriver week! Making a screwdriver seems like a lot of fun!
Love that screwdriver man. Screwdrivers are one of my favourite projects. You can upgrade a cheap screwdriver quick by giving it a beautiful handle.
Very pretty little build! Thanks. 🇨🇦
How do you stay up so late??... that is absolute and unwavering commitment to the hobby!!
I worked nights for the last 16 years of employment and now I am used to those hours!
You Guys have me wanting to clean up a screwdriver now 👍 😉
You are the best tool restorer my friend!!!
The work you do and the time you put into these tools are amazing. I love your channel.
Thanks Larry!
Very Nice SC Your Abilities never cease to amaze .
Nice screwdriver, quality made by a talented craftsman. Keep it up.
I'd pay for one of these to have in my collection...if you decide to make a short run let me know.
Awesome two videos for my b-day!! 😆 That turned out beautiful!!
Man that turned out really nice! And am I the only one who was pausing the video and then going over to Amazon to find those tools? In my browsing I see that there is a ratcheting version of that Malco nut driver.Great recommendations!
You just gotta like the words CHROME VANADIUM The wood handle looks so Nice
Wow John that is truly amazing what a turnaround love the videos as always :-)
You gotta get you an engraving set so you can add Made in USA & ScoutCrafter. It would be so rare and Magdad would wear out his old reference books looking for history on the ScoutCrafter Mfg Co.
Nice job SC. When I grow up I want to be just like you. Thanks for the fun. 🤠
Just a beautiful screwdriver! Thanks for sharing this great tutorial.
Looks like a beautiful piece of furniture. Thanks ScoutCrafter
That came out really nice. Top notch work. Thanks for sharing.
John, i love that screwdriver in my opinion that's one of the most beautiful screwdriver that you have made , i do have a thing for wood handles but that's just my opinion
Another Beautiful Screwdriver!
love this screwdriver, enjoyed this. great job
Yesterday I picked up a large Rosco square shank screwdriver with a translucent handle from a thrift shop for 99 cents, it had a broken tip, in the past I would had reground it on my bench grinder but I used the ScoutCrafter technique and did it using my angle grinder, wow, that works better, much easier to control the grind.
I feel good about saving that old tool, I like it so much I can't wait for the patina to grow on the new ground area...LOL
That is one beautiful screwdriver. Really well thought out and executed.
Beautiful build!
Nice job, that's a very nice project indeed.
I agree that Ben is doing some great projects too.
I only follow you, 357Magdad & Ben, for some reason I just cant get into any other channels, always looking forward to you guys putting up new content. 🏴🇬🇧
Beautiful job on the screwdriver.
Two videos, what a treat!
Beautiful screwdriver!
Great video. Great looking screwdriver warm look with the wood.
Your screwdriver is absolutely gorgeous. It's perfect. Love the gunstock finish. Your talents are unlimited. Thanks for a great video. Take care.
Maybe wood paneling is makin' a comeback on our vehicles, tv's and appliances too 😂 Great job on the screwdriver. Clear grain ash prize went to excellent use. Bout needed an extra long pin punch there. In a way it's an homage to Patty.
Nice bit set 👍 Still need 5/32" clutch drive on Holley Carburetor metering plates.
If the handle had been black and fluted it could have passed for a Stanley Hurwood. Great job!
Really nice! Great job on that handle!
That came out beautiful John!!
Thanks for the heads up on the hammers. I just got home from TSC where I picked up the hammers and went into the clearance section and scored a 3 pack of gloves (2 welding and 1 mechanics type) for $10, normally $20. We are going to give them a good workout tomorrow.
I love those dead blow hammers! Awesome!!!!!!
Amazing work!!
That is a beautiful screwdriver! Great job.
Love that screwdriver. Amazing handle. I have a smaller set of bits like that that I used at the hospital. I worked on a lot of machines that had a lot of security screws. It was very valuable to have. That set would be even better. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
Beautiful job 👌
Nice job! Beautiful! You have me hooked on the gunstock stain also. Thank You for sharing!
Me too! I love that color! 😃👍
Gosh , I love that screwdriver !
Looks great 👍. Thanks 😊!!
beautiful driver thanks Akela always love your videos Godbless be safe
Great job! That screwdriver came out beautifully, especially considering that you pulled an all-nighter to get it done!
Beautiful screwdriver John! A whole set of those would really be worth $$ and last a long time.👍
Amazing screwdriver!
Well done sir!! Very nice!
Fantastic job thanks 🤩
As always, That Came out Great!!
Now that's a clever cleaver, uh, screwdriver
My dad once made a screwdriver from a broken turn signal stalk off of a Chevy Monza. Had plenty to choose from. He worked at GM Lordstown
What a great idea!!!!! 😃👍
Great Job John - Greetings from Bethlehem, PA.
What a great screwdriver that is now, lovely piece of wood for the handle, worth the late finish on day 1, nearly half hour between the two, fantastic!!
Incredible job!
beautiful!
Very nice job.
Okay, time to build my own. Nice job!
Great tribute John! Scrap pieces of wood are invaluable. Pallet wood is really good stuff for projects. Those bit sets on Amazon are a good deal.
👍🔨
Excellent job 👏👍
That turned out to be a great looking screwdriver.
NICE fix and I watched these 2 backwards. I even got a dead blow hammer and I have used it. Not as much as the 3# but I have used it. GBWYou and happy monday!
Ash is a very underated wood. I think it's because it has a coarse grain. But it also has intelocking grain and that makes it extremely durable. Roy Underhill claimed it was the prefered wood for wagon wheel hubs. You know, the center part that could split. Using Ash it is apparently far less likely to split. They actually used different woods in those old wagon wheels. Each being chosen for specific qualities. BTW we are losing Mountain Ash by the boatloads here due to the Emerald Ash Borer. We used to have piles of free wood chips and they are not even doing that any more to make sure the wood diseases don't travel as much.
John- If you don't already check out Engles Coach Shop... On TH-cam! Awesome channel!
That's a thing of beauty right there!
That is one sexy screwdriver!
👍outstanding
Man, I thought that was authentic sequoioideae wood on that dead blow. :D
Awesome job I really like that carriage bolt trick that’s so clever wow!
John beautiful screwdriver! Not going to get one of that quality at Walmart. Nice design and repurpose of a old tool. 🏁👍Roger