Hand Tool Restoration - Stanley Hurwood No. 20

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  • @planejet42
    @planejet42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That came out beautifully! I'm glad you were able to breathe new life into that old screwdriver I sent! You really have a knack for fixing up those old screwdrivers.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chuck and I enjoyed working on the Hurwood No. 20! Thanks again!

  • @mrbenmall
    @mrbenmall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Those belts are cool. Wonderful job on the screwdriver (naturally).

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ben! I'm having good success with the surface conditioning belts!

  • @frankg3072
    @frankg3072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent restoration as usual. Joe’s shop introduced everyone to the fiber wheel, Scoutcrafter started everyone on the angle grinder and now Magdad will be known for the red label belts. Great history lesson on the tool.👍

    • @tungsten_carbide
      @tungsten_carbide 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you're right about the Red Label belts but Scoutcrafter was hardly the first YT tool restorer to make use of an angle grinder. I think he even says in one of his vids that he was late to the party.
      And fibre wheels have been in use in machine shops for many years for both deburring and surface dressing. The oldest vid I could find just now on TH-cam showing one in use is from 3M themselves, from 11 years ago!

    • @frankg3072
      @frankg3072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your input but I don’t follow all the tool restorers on you tube just some so I guess there have been others using the grinder before Scoutcrafter. I may be mistaken but as far as the fiber wheel with Scoutcrafter and Magdad I’m pretty sure they referred to Joe’s shop for they’re starting to use the wheel.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Frank! So far those belts are working well!

  • @joegreen4547
    @joegreen4547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great tip on the bench vise press I may need to try that out

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Joe! Put that one in your bag of tricks!

    • @wayneo7307
      @wayneo7307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks , I Will put in my bag of Tricks Too Magdad !

  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome job and great history!!!! The blade came out perfect! =D

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks ScoutCrafter! I was lucky - the blade was actually in pretty good shape under the patina!

  • @ivanstiles7030
    @ivanstiles7030 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! The red label conditioning belts worked great! I gotta get a set of them. That screwdriver looks awesome Magdad. I always enjoy your history lessons Professor Magdad.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I use those conditioning belts on almost every project.

  • @johnkelley9877
    @johnkelley9877 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic work on restoring this screwdriver! The nails in the vise was a good idea and worked well. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @stevewalker7822
    @stevewalker7822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic restoration liked the tip with the three nails

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Steve! The three nail trick worked like a charm!

  • @Silent.Stacker
    @Silent.Stacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful work, restoring a beautiful screwdriver.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! The vintage wood handle screwdrivers are fun to clean up!

  • @ydocproductions5593
    @ydocproductions5593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Once again I learned a really neat trick! That tip on how to straighten screwdrivers is top notch😀👍. Plus not only do those belts make easy work of that rust, but they’re also great time savers.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks YDOC! The belts are performing well!

  • @ArmandoLoni
    @ArmandoLoni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good tip on straightening a shaft 🛠️👍🏼

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Armando! A straight shaft is a happy shaft!

  • @andys4378
    @andys4378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of your best restorations to date. The straightening the technique was fascinating. Great work.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Andy! I really enjoyed working on this old screwdriver!

  • @not2fast4u2c
    @not2fast4u2c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The finish on the metal is perfect ..I do like the black paint on the handle looks nice with polished steel

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I'm digging those conditioning belts!

  • @davetarrant6888
    @davetarrant6888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The screwdriver came out great. Really clever idea to use the vise as a press to straighten the rod. Thanks for the history lesson also.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dave! Researching the history is part of the fun for me!

  • @tristanbarnett6271
    @tristanbarnett6271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome my friend always love to see your videos

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Tristan!

  • @footpusher6405
    @footpusher6405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I very much enjoyed the video, thanks! I found a really mangled wooden screwdriver at a ReStore a few weeks ago; I had nothing to loose, so I got it. It was one of these Stanleys, and I've been working on it, taking my time. Your video was very timely...

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad my video was helpful! Bringing mangled old screwdrivers back to life is fun! I'd love to see some photos of your finished project!

  • @thisoldnewguitar9882
    @thisoldnewguitar9882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love those wood handles, the history, and patient info! Thanks.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Researching the history is a fun part of the hobby for me!

  • @rge2410
    @rge2410 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done! It looks great. way to go Chuck with the flitz.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Chuck loves his Flitz!

  • @joeheilm
    @joeheilm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding! I unearthed that exact screwdriver last week at my grandpa's shop. Cheers

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Joe! Those Hurwoods are really well made! You should put grandpa's on your "to do" list!

  • @tony7043
    @tony7043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job ! can`t beat those old Stanley tools,I worked there for years before retairing GREAT CO.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Tony! I love vintage wood handle screwdrivers! The Hurwood design is a classic!

  • @rpc717
    @rpc717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video as always! New 357magdad videos are one of the highlights of the weekend. 🦅

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks rpc717! I'm planning on two videos next week!

  • @riccardocardia4498
    @riccardocardia4498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best regards from Sardinia Italy! 😜

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Riccardo!

  • @dougcross8609
    @dougcross8609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. You taught me what one of my Dad’s old beat up rusted screwdrivers is.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad I help identify Dad's old screwdriver!

  • @larrykelly2838
    @larrykelly2838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great restoration, love the history.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Larry! Researching the history is part of the fun!

  • @AaronBelknap
    @AaronBelknap 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great restore on that screwdriver! I'm liking those belts!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Aaron! So far the belts have performed well!

  • @johntanner7879
    @johntanner7879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I particularly enjoy the historical background and your research. A really nice outcome. Who knew screwdrivers would have such refinements over the years. I am intrigued by the two piece ferule of a champion screwdriver and will use your sources. Thanks for the background info.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks John! I'm not sure which part of the hobby I enjoy more - hunting for old tools, researching their history or cleaning them up!
      I'd love to see photos of your screwdriver! 357mdad@gmail.com

  • @flitz
    @flitz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top drawer MagDad! Thanks for the Flitz love! 👍👍👀

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I promised Chuck we would Flitz it!

  • @MadStiles
    @MadStiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work ! You are the MacGyver of restorations !

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Madstiles!

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you finished it it came out great

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Larry! Chuck wanted to Flitz it and I couldn't let him down!

  • @orandilu989
    @orandilu989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great sleuthing skills! I really appreciate you sharing what you've learned as well as your sources. :)

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Daniel! I enjoy researching the items I clean up!

  • @LilasTools
    @LilasTools 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That MagDad Muscle is to strong 💪

  • @greghomestead8366
    @greghomestead8366 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job
    I enjoyed the informative part at the end.
    Have a Jesus filled day everyone
    Greg in Michigan

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Greg! Researching the history of old tools is fun!

  • @tonylenge424
    @tonylenge424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The history info was fascinating and beautiful job on the screwdriver. Thanks

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tony! I enjoy researching the history!

  • @805ROADKING
    @805ROADKING 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Bud!! Great history lesson!!☺

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks RoadKing! I have fun researching the history!

  • @evilla410
    @evilla410 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the screwdriver restoration.👍😷

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ernesto!

  • @Resto-Rob
    @Resto-Rob 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful restoration!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Robert!

  • @lv_woodturner3899
    @lv_woodturner3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done on the restoration. I appreciate the history section at the end. Some very interesting details about the use of the various Stanley logos. Thanks.
    Dave.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dave! Researching the history is part of the fun for me!

  • @tungsten_carbide
    @tungsten_carbide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well I think you can call that an unqualified success! That turned out so well, it really looks like it could be NOS.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Chuck and I had fun making this one look like new again!

  • @adude7050
    @adude7050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Love the handle treatment.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! The old catalogs described a satin black handle - I hope I came close to matching the original!

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great restoration! That beautiful screwdriver never looked better. I really like the historical background you give. This gives the tool some useful context. The new belts did a great job, especially on the tip which can be the diciest part of a screwdriver restoration. Very nice of your sister to bring you a new product which can be so useful. Regards from the chilly west.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Pat! Researching the history of the old tools I clean up is a fun part of the hobby for me! My sister hooked me up with a nice product!

  • @johnfix1
    @johnfix1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonder restoration on the Stanley screwdriver. I am impressed with the Red Label belts. I am definitely going to get some. Thanks for sharing.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks John! So far they're working good for me!

  • @stewartew
    @stewartew 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job as usual 357.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ernie!

  • @davidcoats1037
    @davidcoats1037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keen restoration Magdad! Swell information too 😃👍🏼

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks David!

  • @62forged
    @62forged 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Wood handle screwdrivers are fun to clean up!

  • @alexstools
    @alexstools 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice job on that screwdriver! Thanks a lot for the tips on the websites! I'm going to use those when I've got some new old tools I want to find some information on!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alex! The vintage catalogs are fun to page through!

  • @Everythings_Adjustable
    @Everythings_Adjustable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video MagDad and l love that black finish on the handle 👍👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Sparky! The old Stanley catalogs describe a satin black finish - I hope I got close!

    • @Everythings_Adjustable
      @Everythings_Adjustable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's spot on Mate 👍

  • @joegreen4547
    @joegreen4547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love those old Stanley screwdriver’s

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too Joe! And the North Bros Yankees!

  • @glengrossnickle4985
    @glengrossnickle4985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That turned out very nice. Like the color of the handle. That idea with the vice will come in handy. Most of the tools I get have a bend somewhere. Without a press its hard to straighten them. That should help. Thanks

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Glen! I'm working on an adjustable wrench this week with a bend that I'm not sure how to get out!

  • @patrickomalley7460
    @patrickomalley7460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great 👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Patrick!

  • @daviddibella9432
    @daviddibella9432 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice restoration on the screwdriver, I like those fiber belts.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks David! They are working out well for me!

  • @TomGunnTools
    @TomGunnTools 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done sir!

  • @tfknauss
    @tfknauss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice looking screw driver now, great job!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Todd!

  • @restorecreate
    @restorecreate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice restoration and the informations was very usefull ,well done my friend !

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @setdown2
    @setdown2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job and great info.
    Stay safe...

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Chuck!

  • @ronaldlapointe1219
    @ronaldlapointe1219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job, 👌

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ronald!

  • @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
    @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job 👍

  • @GT_Racer347
    @GT_Racer347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

  • @recyclerman1
    @recyclerman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward in here the end review on those belts.. I have them in my cart on ebay just in case hahaha... Always love the history segment.. And I need to check out one of my tools as I think it might be a stanley now not a Phoenix.. Thank you Magdad

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've used them on several projects now and they have performed well. My plan it to continue using them until one of them fails. I'll keep you posted!

  • @wayneo7307
    @wayneo7307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Magdad , I Just saw This one . Thanks For the Patent Info . And The Video Trick.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Wayne! The Hurwood design is one of my favorites!

  • @Al-Muhtadi
    @Al-Muhtadi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good job

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @davidfinn3771
    @davidfinn3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks David!

  • @Rusty_ok
    @Rusty_ok 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8 Amish I could find a few old screw drivers. The way they were made seems to be substantially better than the low budget (read as cheap) model on the market today.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like them way more than plastic handle screwdrivers!

  • @mr.bandyshanks6492
    @mr.bandyshanks6492 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, good job. :-)

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Mr. Bandy!

  • @davidhelmuth6654
    @davidhelmuth6654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My wife ask me what I’m doing? I showed her....
    She said that you and John are making tool porn!😂😂😂

  • @rogermcdonald1607
    @rogermcdonald1607 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video sir and a great history lesson. After you and Chuck flitz the screw driver do you put wax on it like scout crafter does or is it already protected from rust after flitzing? 🇺🇸👍 Roger

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Roger! Flitz will protect the metal, but I usually wax with Johnson's paste wax before hanging it up on my display wall.

  • @jackthompson2132
    @jackthompson2132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Magdad. Where did your sister get those belt? Very impressive. Beautiful restoration 👍🏻
    Thank You for sharing!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can buy the conditioning belts on Amazon or on the Red Label Abrasives website. Check out my review video!
      th-cam.com/video/-txSVOHgptA/w-d-xo.html

  • @Brian-Burke
    @Brian-Burke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. You did a great job on the metal. I have the same 1x30 as you. Do you ever use the side disc? Seems like no one does.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Brian! I bought the Wen so I would have the side disc, but I don't use it much.

    • @Brian-Burke
      @Brian-Burke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@357magdad Exactly what I did. Now I think all it does it sap power from the main belt.

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to pick up some of those belts! They seem to do a great job.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So far I'm happy with the belts.

  • @horseshoemountainprojects8144
    @horseshoemountainprojects8144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you can see...How out of breath I am...Rule No.1 ) Cardio Cardio Ronnie James Cardio! Great Job

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Restoring old tools is hard work!

  • @edgarmata7101
    @edgarmata7101 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍

  • @rawbacon
    @rawbacon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The prices in those old catalogs always look great until I put it thru the inflation calculator......I've done the same with a vise, only I used little wood pieces instead of nails. A vise has a tremendous amount of force as do clamps that can be used to straighten things.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tools used to be investments, now they are almost disposable!

  • @irishwristwatch2487
    @irishwristwatch2487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! Do you know of any equivalent database for old English tools? We have a pillar drill in my workshop that we think is genuinely WW1 era - possibly between 1917-1919. The old horse is still going strong too

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Liam! I do not know of a vintage UK tool data base. Archive.org does have tool catalogs from the UK.

  • @darrenwheatley4677
    @darrenwheatley4677 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice job! What paint did you use on the handle?

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching Darren! I used Rustoleum flat black spray paint with matte clear on top.

  • @ot9180
    @ot9180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does chuck shed in zhe summer?

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chuck is an indoor bird he doesn't molt.

  • @MrDoeboy356
    @MrDoeboy356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chuck was awful quiet today.

    • @unwired1281
      @unwired1281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol maybe the voice over person has
      Laryngitis. .... oh wait that’s kind of what Chuck sounds like😂

    • @MrDoeboy356
      @MrDoeboy356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chuck is slacking.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You'll hear from Chuck next week!

  • @shannonelliott6116
    @shannonelliott6116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shellac, then paint? Please advise on this idea..

    • @issuma8223
      @issuma8223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If the shellac is thinned with alcohol so as to absorb into the wood, it could make a good primer layer, although as someone who has been painting wood for decades, I would venture to say that in this case no primer was needed. Although for the record I can positively state that if you paint wood with shellac, it will never rust, and I think we can all agree that this is a good thing.

    • @shannonelliott6116
      @shannonelliott6116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@issuma8223 rusty wood is certainly an issue..😁..thanks for the response!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching! I've found that the shellac seals the wood for a more even color coat.

  • @onehandclapping1068
    @onehandclapping1068 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was interesting. I can't help but think, though, that a wood handle covered in paint loses its wonderful grippyness. Last year I bought a set of Felo wooden-handle screwdrivers and the first thing I did was scrape off the varnish. Now they're super comfortable in the hand.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! I was trying to match the original satin black finish described in the old Stanley catalogs. I will say that the fluting on the handles does help with grip.