ScoutCrafter hey scout I love you work and you remind me of my dad when he restored old tools but he past away of cancer and I been watching your videos every other day. I would to send you a Christmas gift for you to have and restore. I hope you get to see my message
What a truly useful video. Your output is always outstanding but this step by step was extra useful as each step was plainly explained. The resulting wrench was beautiful.
Hi Scoutcrafter, it is good to hear that you are on the mend. I know you were worried about duplicate content, but the Billing Bicycle Wrench never gets old. That was a great tutorial, I am going to borrow your idea to use the quick grip to hold my belts, what a great idea. Take it easy and get well. Cheers
Well Scout that was perhaps the best tutorial you ever did. Everything was explained so it was understandable to all the viewers. I know that the more experienced restorers would find it a little long but novices like myself loved it. Like I told you once before, you’re the teacher we are the students. You are such a good hearted person doing that for that fella. God bless you and get well soon!
Picked up some good tips, thanks. Hope you're doing better, stones are very painful so don't worry, we won't go into withdrawal if you have to miss a few days . Best wishes for a speedy recovery. John
Really enjoyed this video. Answered several question that I had also. You do excellent work and I enjoy every time you explain what you are doing. I am always interested in learning new skills. Preserving tools and history is an essential skill
Glad you're recovering Scout! I was looking for a Billings wrench recently during a visit to a South Carolina flea market and passed on one that I thought was defective. The hammer head face (if that's what it is) extended about a sixteenth of an inch longer than the fixed jaw face making it appear misaligned. I'm beginning to think they were designed liked this. Your tutorial helped educate me on what to look for in buying my first restoration project wrench. Thanks!
Helo Chris! Yes! The funny thing is depending on the price and shape... For $10 we will give it a shot, but for $40 I want a pristine wrench! Meanwhile I will put 5 hours labor into the $10 wrench! LOL Go figure! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
Bought a Billings Bicycle Wrench after watching your video. It was identical, except for a mystery hole below the knurl wheel. The "holed Billings" apparently a later version that peened the threaded portion so it could not be easily taken apart. After a tedious vise clamping/unclamping procedure, I got the threaded portion past the knurl wheel. I filed the peen marks out and now it works as smoothly as this earlier version. I risked damaging the knurls' interior thread, but it worked great. It would be nice to see Scoutcrafter take on one of the peened version. Would he drill or not through that hole. 😂
Sorry to hear about your kidney stones. Hope you start feeling better very soon. (David, I'm super jealous. Wish I had a Billings wrench - and a Scoutcrafter restoration. You lucky man!)
Ben, I'm definitely lucky. I'm surprised it happened. My response to Tara's question of what I'd like for Xmas was said half-jokingly, even. She immediately got to work, as I later found out!
Sorry to hear you are not feeling well but I hope you get better soon. Really great tutorial that answered a lot of my questions. Thanks for taking the time to share this.
Another great restoration. Thanks for all the explanation because I'm one of your new viewers. One really cringes when you see a tool that's been hammered. A few months ago one of the home improvement shows on television had an electrician putting in an extra outlet and he was hammering nails on with the side of his lineman's pliers. Ouch. - Kathie
Hi Kathie! There is an old saying that says "Tools are meant to be used" and people took that as saying "Do whatever you have to just get the job done" some things are more accepted then others to me... However I don't turn wrenches for a living so I have the option to take an extra 5 minutes to get the right tool... People on the job usually are rushed for one reason or another... For people like us who love tools it's so hard to watch! LOL Thanks Kathie!!!!!!
Sorry to hear about the kidney stone - glad you seem to be doing well though. Taking the time to go through every detail like this had really helped me out. You answered a lot of questions that will really help us newbies out from the removal of the sander "brace" behind the belt to the type of buffing compound this is 5 star video!
Take care Scout! Hope you feel better soon! Really great of you to still upload this very educational video, it is much appreciated. Take your time to recover and rest.
Even though I've been watching for awhile, there were a number of little clarifications that I found helpful. Great video. Thanks very much for taking this approach Scout.
Hello Frank! I am so glad! You know sometimes we tend to take things for granted and not explain them all the way! (I am very guilty of that) so these FAQ videos help! Thanks so much Frank!!!!
Beautiful work as always! I'm keeping my eyes open for one of these bicycle wrenches myself. You're a hell of a guy to do this for a viewer. Take a break, relax, and get well soon!
Hello Sal! They made countless numbers of these and really they don't get thrown out so they are still floating around everywhere! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
Great video. Answered a lot of questions I was actually going to ask! Your videos got me to start cleaning some of my wife's grandfathers old hand tools he used throughout his life on his farm. Hope to pass down those tools and the skills to keep them working to my son! Merry Christmas and get well soon!
That is so great! Nothing beats restoring a tool that belonged to a family member! I am so glad you are taking the time to restore them! Thanks very much for the well wishes!!!!
I enjoyed the how to! Careful - you're going to start getting more mail than Santa! (you'll have to hire some elves) Luckily I've never had kidney stones, but I hear that little stone feels more like one of the heads off of Mt Rushmore when you're trying to pass it!
Hello 357MD! You know I always thought the pain was at the end where it comes out, the real pain is in the back just below the rib cage! Like a muscle cramp that doesn't go away! No joke! LOL Thanks N!
Hello Robert! Yikes! That is much worse then a KS! I'm so glad you are on the mend! Thank God for all the new treatments they have today! Stay strong Robert! Thanks!!!!!!!
I have lucked out three times so far with kidney stones, that I know of. Passed one that was 4.09mm this summer and a couple in the 2mm range here in the last few months. Add lemon to your water is what my Doc said. He showed me his that was a little over 6mm, and that one put him in the hospital for a couple days. Mine was actually sent to the lab for testing and it turned out to be a normal 'midwestern' calcium stone. I've heard enough horror stories that I drink lots of water and real lemonade now. Another beautifully done Billings wrench by the way, he's sure to be a happy camper for a long time.
Hello HKF!!! 6mm! Nice! LOL You can wear that as a badge of honor passing one that size! It's funny how many people here have also had them! It kind of makes me nervous thinking god forbid that happened on a plane! =O Thanks so much!!!!!
Get Well soon..especially for the Holidays...I really love this wrench... great instructional information on wire-brushes...Happy Holidays to you and viewers..
Thank you for the lesson on the different wire wheels. Yes, I've been gone for a while. I had lots of people visiting and lots of other distractions but I should be around more often now. :)
Oh man that is one of my biggest fears. Hope you get better soon and dont have to go through it again. Another great video. Liked the info on buffing compounds.
Another excellent restoration! The instructional portion is an added bonus and I'm sure it'll help others who are just starting to restore things. I've been lucky to have never experienced a kidney stone but understand they're extremely painful so I'm glad you're on the mend. If you want to watch a hilarious video about kidney stones search '2018 - just the stone'. It's a nine minute segment of a much longer comedy performance by Bill Engvall and hopefully it'll make you laugh.
always wonder what those two buffing wheels are for! now i know more. SC, you are always making me learn more and more. would love to see a video on how to add a patina to a new or old tool to give it a nice look.
Ugh, kidney stones are no joke. I had my gall bladder go bad on me, had a golf ball sized gall stone! Get well soon. Great video as always. I enjoyed the different brushes and buffing wheels you showed. You really have to get different wheels to try. I like those bike wrenches! I have the Harbor Freight 1X30 sander. It works good, smoked a bearing but other than that it's my workhorse. Keep the video's coming!
My Heartfelt Condolences, ScoutCrafter! My ex-wife had gall stones, and she said the pain was worse than childbirth! She was doubled over and crying, so I have an acute sense of what you must have gone through! May you remain stone-free from now on. What you did for David and Tara was SO NICE - and Very Christmas-y!
I passed a stone 25+years ago, the size of 2 grains of sand, not kidding. I thought I was stabbed. Excruciating pain from my bladder on out, pretty good bruising. I am sorry to hear of your suffering.
MAAAAAAN I've had small kidney stones on top of a UTI before. I have a pretty good idea how much of an ordeal that was. Sending up a prayer for a speedy recovery. On a brighter note, those Billings wrenches are SOOOO satisfying to restore.
Hello Allan! Oh man a UTI with a Stone is a whole different mess! I bet you were on a bunch of meds then! You are so right about the Billings wrenches, when they are done it's very satisfying!!!
Long story short, I was at a bad hospital that missed diagnosing the UTI the first time. It was 2 weeks old then and it went for 2 more weeks. I ended up with nothing more than a basic antibiotic and mild pain meds. It took about a week before I could get up and walk around again.
@@drstrangefart OMG! They told me at the hospital that you don't play with infections during a KS attack! They took a urine sample right then and there! Glad your over that!!!!
That had to have been back in 2010. I went in and they took a sample and did imaging then said it was small kidney stones and sent me home. It kept getting worse so I went back two weeks later. The doctor I saw then said they found and documented bacteria on the first sample and didn't bother to mention it or prescribe antibiotics. I can't really articulate my thoughts on the subject without an abundance of profanities.
Beautiful restoration of that Billings wrench!! We even got to see the Dake prove its worth again!! Great instructional video also. I hope your doing well after your kidney stone episode. I know how painful they are!! I had one a few years back and wound up in the hospital also. When it started to pass on it's own, it was so painful I just wanted to die. I never want to experience that again. Since you're a vegetarian, you need to watch out for foods that are high in oxalic acid (if that's the type of stone you had). Lots of water and try to add some lemon juice to the water. Not too much or it'll wear away the enamel on your teeth over time. It's always something that'll get ya!! Take care and be well. It was a wonderful thing you did for David.
Hello Steve! It's amazing how many people had these! I hope the worst is over, I've been off the pain meds today just using a heating pad... I was going to just tough it out but my GF came over and said there's a new sheriff in town and made me go... I told her I liked the old sheriff better.., LOL Thanks Steve!!!!!!!
Glad that your kidney stone episode is over and you are on the mend. I been lucky so far. but I understand that stones are more painful than child birth. As usual, what I wonderful restoration, you are truly a good person and a fine craftsman.
I am glad your OK!! My friend, I did that kidney stone thing about ten years ago. My only ambulance ride, ever. I never had pain like that! I'm betting you thought the pain would pass. I thought it would and That was my mistake...I shoulda gone in right away!!! I feel for you !!! I'm glad you're out of the woods!! If it helps....I've never had an issue with it since my first time!!
Hi Bill! I was in so much pain a trip to the hospital was out of the question! So for 14 hours I just bit the leather! LOL Then after some ibuprofen I was able to stand and go to the hospital. I'm glad I did because they measured it and saw I was passible! Thanks so much Bill!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I live with pain every day, no meds and I've never experienced anything like those damned kidney stones. They literally dropped me to the floor. If there is a next time for you, and I hope there isn't, EMTs carry a med that begins to dissolve the stones pretty quickly. Dont go through the pain , if you can help it. Take it easy and stay hydrated!
Hope you recover quick we are praying for you. God bless you family and friends keep up the good work. beautiful job on that wrench I'm sure they'll love it
And thank you for posting a "newbie" instructional video. Explaining how to use the various bits of equipment and putting it in a standalone video makes it much easier to find amongst your hundreds of videos! BTW, you do use a saw blade to clean the compound off the buffing wheel, right? (I thought I saw that in one of your recent videos).
Hello NN! Yes, as long as you don't load up the wheel with too much compound you won't have a problem! Especially since we usually always use the same type compound. (Black) I hardly ever have to clean the wheel... Thanks NN!!!!!!!
Nice job, as usual ... I hope you're feeling better day by day. Kidney stones aren't much fun. Don't ask me how I know. By the way, after I heard your remarks, I tested my "brass" wire wheel with a magnet. It turned out also to be mysteriously magnetic.
Hello, I'm Jhon but I changed the name of the channel, in fact my name is Juan Luis. Excellent video, thank you very much for this master class, although I do not understand English very well, I understand some things 😀. Greetings from Valencia Spain
Hey ScoutCrafter, hope you feel better soon. Another great video/restoration. I really appreciate you taking the time to go thru all the steps required. I have a question - would you use a degreaser first, as not to con terminate your wire wheel? Vaughn
Hello Vaughn! Yes! I learned the hard way years ago being lazy I would take a greasy or dirty wrench to the wire wheel and it would work at first but the oil dirt and grease would wind up on and in the wheel and transfer to every other tool I did... It pays to always get any oil, grease or caked dirt off the tool before using the wire wheel. A degreaser work great! This Billings had hardly any oil or grease just dried rust, I just wiped it down with alcohol. In the long run it really pays off! Thanks Vaughn!!!!!
Scout I have to try and clarify... I have seen you mention different recommended rpm speeds in different videos... I specifically remember you saying 1725 rmp was the fastest you should go with a wirewheel but i see here your using a 3400rmp with a wirewheel. I've never used one (always did everything by hand) but I'm looking to pick one up or more likely 2... one for buffing wheels and one for wire wheels... so what are you thinking rmp wise for each?
If you're looking for a 1x30 Benchtop Belt Sander, you can get one for $39.99 before tax at Harbor Freight. They're offering a 25% off Coupon on Dec. 31-Jan 1, so if you buy then, you can walk out with the sander for $39.99 (regular price $52.99). They're all made in China (probably from the same factory), even the Delta models. They might require some tuning, but for tool restoration, you should be ok..............lots of videos on this unit on TH-cam!
ScoutCrafter really enjoy your vids. Hope you are feeling better now. You take care of yourself and get well. Holiday Greetings from snowy southern VA!
Get well soon. Would you recommend any of the belt sanders or bench grinders sold at Harbor Freight. They will have their belt/disc sander on sale in January.
Hello Jerry! Personally I prefer belt sanders without the disc, only because of less parts less problems! LOL A good assortment of belts also helps! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Great video. I am a new at this so I learned a lot. Love your channel. Do you use a progression of belt grips to before you polish and if so what grits do you start. I have seen some people suggest starting with 200 and keep doubling the grit? Thanks for a great video hope you are feeling better. Wayne
I just been surfing the local version of Ebay, looking to buy one of those wrenches. There were only two offered and both were wrecks. But hey, what can you expect for a measly 40 US dollars?
Glad you are well. Check out the squirrel behind you coming down the tree. My younger brother has been through that a couple of times. Years ago, I passed what I thought was a kidney stone. When the nurse showed me what passed , I thought she was kidding. I was the size of a small grain of sand. Oh well Merry Christmas. Ken
Hello Kenneth! The funny thing is that you think with this amount of pain it will be the size of a marble! =) I'm glad you passed yours! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Thanks for answering all these questions I didn't even realized I don't know the answer too or I should ask. Now I Know what to do With my failing cloth dryer, I fixed 3 times. Luckily the motor still turns -DIY bench grinder project added to the list😉. Thanks for your answers and videos. Feel well soon. Happy holidays... diYotam Ch
First off, here's wishing you well for a fast recovery! And drink plenty of water! Nice video on the process! Question: Can you install a 6-inch wire wheel on an 8-inch bench grinder without an arbor adapter? I ask because most home centers only sell the 6-inch wheel, but I have an 8-inch motor......(Ryobi model).
Hello NN! You can install any size wheel on almost any motor, here are the issues... 1- Hole size- If the hole is too big you need a bushing to take up the space. 2- Guards- The guards are pretty much useless but should be removed. 3-A smaller wheel is fine as long as it fits on the arbor threads! =)
Hello Richard! Thanks for your service my brother! I know how much we were told to hydrate back then but it was impossible to keep up! I was STA. PLT. Our motto was "Travel light, Freeze at night" LOL Good times! Thanks Richard!!!!!!!
David is so thrilled for this. You put some serious work into this piece. You’re so appreciated! Merry Christmas, Scout! Get well soon!
Hello Tara! I am so happy David likes the wrench! That was so nice of you to do that for him... Merry Christmas! =)
ScoutCrafter hey scout I love you work and you remind me of my dad when he restored old tools but he past away of cancer and I been watching your videos every other day. I would to send you a Christmas gift for you to have and restore. I hope you get to see my message
What a great thing to do for Tara AND Scoutcrafter
@@josephwilliam9538 Hello Joseph! Anytime you need to contact me for anything just email me at bicycleguy@aol.com Thanks!
What a truly useful video. Your output is always outstanding but this step by step was extra useful as each step was plainly explained. The resulting wrench was beautiful.
Hello Tony! I am so glad you didn't find this repetitive! Thanks so much!
Hi Scoutcrafter, it is good to hear that you are on the mend. I know you were worried about duplicate content, but the Billing Bicycle Wrench never gets old. That was a great tutorial, I am going to borrow your idea to use the quick grip to hold my belts, what a great idea. Take it easy and get well. Cheers
Hello Joe! LOL! I'm telling you I always wind up following your content! =) I think people are starting to catch on! =) Thanks Joe!!!!!!!!
So many great tips built into this one. I'll watch it again later for reference.
Well Scout that was perhaps the best tutorial you ever did. Everything was explained so it was understandable to all the viewers. I know that the more experienced restorers would find it a little long but novices like myself loved it. Like I told you once before, you’re the teacher we are the students. You are such a good hearted person doing that for that fella. God bless you and get well soon!
Hello Frank! I am so glad you enjoyed this video... I was afraid it might be redundant to the veteran subscribers! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!
Great video, loved the step by step instructions on this vid. The restoration came out perfect. Get well soon! Kidney stones are no joke.
Hello Tron! LOL You are so right! NO JOKE! =) Thanks!!!!!!!
Picked up some good tips, thanks. Hope you're doing better, stones are very painful so don't worry, we won't go into withdrawal if you have to miss a few days . Best wishes for a speedy recovery. John
Thanks so much John I really appreciate that!!!!!!!!
Great video - keep them coming. I too wish you a complete and speedy recovery.
Hello Anthony! Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!!!!!
Really enjoyed this video. Answered several question that I had also. You do excellent work and I enjoy every time you explain what you are doing. I am always interested in learning new skills. Preserving tools and history is an essential skill
Hello David! Not to mention this hobby is so satisfying and fun! I am so glad you enjoy it! Thanks!!!!!!!
I could carry that in my pocket everyday !!!...Thank you for showing all the brushes and buffer compounds you use to make it so nice
I'm so glad you found the video useful! Those Billings are a must have! A 100 year old wrench that still is great! Thanks so much!!!!
Glad you're recovering Scout! I was looking for a Billings wrench recently during a visit to a South Carolina flea market and passed on one that I thought was defective. The hammer head face (if that's what it is) extended about a sixteenth of an inch longer than the fixed jaw face making it appear misaligned. I'm beginning to think they were designed liked this. Your tutorial helped educate me on what to look for in buying my first restoration project wrench. Thanks!
Helo Chris! Yes! The funny thing is depending on the price and shape... For $10 we will give it a shot, but for $40 I want a pristine wrench! Meanwhile I will put 5 hours labor into the $10 wrench! LOL Go figure! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
Bought a Billings Bicycle Wrench after watching your video. It was identical, except for a mystery hole below the knurl wheel. The "holed Billings" apparently a later version that peened the threaded portion so it could not be easily taken apart. After a tedious vise clamping/unclamping procedure, I got the threaded portion past the knurl wheel. I filed the peen marks out and now it works as smoothly as this earlier version. I risked damaging the knurls' interior thread, but it worked great. It would be nice to see Scoutcrafter take on one of the peened version. Would he drill or not through that hole. 😂
Sorry to hear about your kidney stones. Hope you start feeling better very soon. (David, I'm super jealous. Wish I had a Billings wrench - and a Scoutcrafter restoration. You lucky man!)
Hello Ben! Again- Sorry it took so long to find your channel! Looking forward to your next project! Thanks!
Ben, I'm definitely lucky. I'm surprised it happened. My response to Tara's question of what I'd like for Xmas was said half-jokingly, even. She immediately got to work, as I later found out!
Kidney stones are no joke I have had 7. I hope you feel better soon. Great video I appreciate the lesson.
Hello Jason! OMG! 7! You must get nervous every time you go on a plane! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
This was the video I've been waiting for. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything. Much appreciated.
Get better soon.
Hello Virginia! I am so glad this helped out! Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Great restore.thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear you have been unwell. Every good wish for a speedy recovery.
Thanks so much David!!!!!!!! =)
Sorry to hear you are not feeling well but I hope you get better soon. Really great tutorial that answered a lot of my questions. Thanks for taking the time to share this.
Hello John! I am so glad! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
Great video! Love your passion and enthusiasm for you restorations. Hope you get to feeling better!
Thanks so much Brad! I am hoping to pass this little stone soon! 3mm seems small enough!? LOL
ScoutCrafter is one of the good guys. He does things for other people without the whole world having to know about it. Thanks for sharing your video.
Hello Birdie! I was hoping to be able to make a video about it without being repetitive... The Billings wrenches are all so nice! Thanks very much!!!!
Another great restoration. Thanks for all the explanation because I'm one of your new viewers. One really cringes when you see a tool that's been hammered. A few months ago one of the home improvement shows on television had an electrician putting in an extra outlet and he was hammering nails on with the side of his lineman's pliers. Ouch. - Kathie
Hi Kathie! There is an old saying that says "Tools are meant to be used" and people took that as saying "Do whatever you have to just get the job done" some things are more accepted then others to me... However I don't turn wrenches for a living so I have the option to take an extra 5 minutes to get the right tool... People on the job usually are rushed for one reason or another... For people like us who love tools it's so hard to watch! LOL Thanks Kathie!!!!!!
Sorry to hear about the kidney stone - glad you seem to be doing well though.
Taking the time to go through every detail like this had really helped me out. You answered a lot of questions that will really help us newbies out from the removal of the sander "brace" behind the belt to the type of buffing compound this is 5 star video!
Thanks so much Lee! I am so glad this helped! The platin never really worked for me on the small belt sanders! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!
Take care Scout! Hope you feel better soon!
Really great of you to still upload this very educational video, it is much appreciated. Take your time to recover and rest.
Hello Alex! Thanks so much! Glad you liked the video!!!!!!
Alot of good information here, thanks, and hope you feel better soon.
Thanks so much Al! It hopefully answers some questions! =)
Its a beauty ! Feel better and enjoy your weekend. Thanks.
Thanks so much Norherman! I really appreciate that!
Wishing you a speedy recovery John. So nice what you did for Tara and David. Merry Christmas.
Hello PC-B! Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!
Even though I've been watching for awhile, there were a number of little clarifications that I found helpful. Great video. Thanks very much for taking this approach Scout.
Hello Frank! I am so glad! You know sometimes we tend to take things for granted and not explain them all the way! (I am very guilty of that) so these FAQ videos help! Thanks so much Frank!!!!
That was great! Nice gift, great content. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks
I'm so glad you got something out of it! =)
Beautiful work as always! I'm keeping my eyes open for one of these bicycle wrenches myself. You're a hell of a guy to do this for a viewer. Take a break, relax, and get well soon!
Hello Sal! They made countless numbers of these and really they don't get thrown out so they are still floating around everywhere! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
Thanks great video and l will pray for your recovery great work
Hello Willy! Thankyou so much!!!!!!!!
Great video. Answered a lot of questions I was actually going to ask! Your videos got me to start cleaning some of my wife's grandfathers old hand tools he used throughout his life on his farm. Hope to pass down those tools and the skills to keep them working to my son! Merry Christmas and get well soon!
That is so great! Nothing beats restoring a tool that belonged to a family member! I am so glad you are taking the time to restore them! Thanks very much for the well wishes!!!!
I enjoyed the how to! Careful - you're going to start getting more mail than Santa! (you'll have to hire some elves) Luckily I've never had kidney stones, but I hear that little stone feels more like one of the heads off of Mt Rushmore when you're trying to pass it!
Hello 357MD! You know I always thought the pain was at the end where it comes out, the real pain is in the back just below the rib cage! Like a muscle cramp that doesn't go away! No joke! LOL Thanks N!
Hope you are doing better. You're a great guy, always helping others.
Hello Emerson! Thanks so much! I appreciate that!!!!!!
Hang in there SC!! Get well!! Love the restoration and sentiment with it!
Thanks so much Bob! much appreciated as always!!!!!!!
Fantastic video! One of your best in a while.
Hello Don! Thanks so much!!! That's so nice to hear!!!!!!
Hi Scout, sorry to hear about the stone. Beautiful job as always. Merry Christmas
hope your getting better mate i was in hospital for 3 days with a deep seated lung infection still recovering your videos cheer me up no end lol
Hello Robert! Yikes! That is much worse then a KS! I'm so glad you are on the mend! Thank God for all the new treatments they have today! Stay strong Robert! Thanks!!!!!!!
I have lucked out three times so far with kidney stones, that I know of. Passed one that was 4.09mm this summer and a couple in the 2mm range here in the last few months. Add lemon to your water is what my Doc said. He showed me his that was a little over 6mm, and that one put him in the hospital for a couple days. Mine was actually sent to the lab for testing and it turned out to be a normal 'midwestern' calcium stone. I've heard enough horror stories that I drink lots of water and real lemonade now. Another beautifully done Billings wrench by the way, he's sure to be a happy camper for a long time.
Hello HKF!!! 6mm! Nice! LOL You can wear that as a badge of honor passing one that size! It's funny how many people here have also had them! It kind of makes me nervous thinking god forbid that happened on a plane! =O Thanks so much!!!!!
Get Well soon..especially for the Holidays...I really love this wrench... great instructional information on wire-brushes...Happy Holidays to you and viewers..
Hello Blackie! So glad you enjoyed this one! Back to the basics! =) Much appreciated Blackie! Thanks!!!!!!!
Thank you for the lesson on the different wire wheels. Yes, I've been gone for a while. I had lots of people visiting and lots of other distractions but I should be around more often now. :)
Hello Wyatt! That is awesome! Those distractions are the best! Glad to see you back! Thanks!!!!!!
Hope you feel better soon! We really enjoy all of your videos.
Hello SP! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and thankyou again for your videos, they're really top notch viewing. Best regards!
Hello Green Man! I am so glad you enjoy the videos! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Oh man that is one of my biggest fears. Hope you get better soon and dont have to go through it again. Another great video. Liked the info on buffing compounds.
Hello Stoke Burner! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Lots of FAQ's here! =) Thanks very much!
Glad to see you back on shape!!!
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Hello Pasquale! I still have to pass this little stone! Hopefully soon! =) Thanks so much!
Another excellent restoration! The instructional portion is an added bonus and I'm sure it'll help others who are just starting to restore things.
I've been lucky to have never experienced a kidney stone but understand they're extremely painful so I'm glad you're on the mend. If you want to watch a hilarious video about kidney stones search '2018 - just the stone'. It's a nine minute segment of a much longer comedy performance by Bill Engvall and hopefully it'll make you laugh.
Helo Al! I will! Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!!!!!
always wonder what those two buffing wheels are for! now i know more. SC, you are always making me learn more and more. would love to see a video on how to add a patina to a new or old tool to give it a nice look.
Hello Mike! I am so glad you enjoyed this video! There are no real secrets but it helps to know how easy everything is! Thanks again!!!!!
Ugh, kidney stones are no joke. I had my gall bladder go bad on me, had a golf ball sized gall stone! Get well soon. Great video as always. I enjoyed the different brushes and buffing wheels you showed. You really have to get different wheels to try. I like those bike wrenches! I have the Harbor Freight 1X30 sander. It works good, smoked a bearing but other than that it's my workhorse. Keep the video's coming!
Hello Aaron! Yes! I have to replace the bearings on my 4x6 belt sander! They do go when you least expect it! LOL Thanks so much!!!!
Thanks scout love the simple explanations. Good luck with the stones! I've had em and was told the pain is worse than child birth.
Hello Loxxxton! LOL I heard that too! It was about the worst I ever had... Thanks very much!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter A girl I went to school said she had 2 stones and 2 kids and would take the kids any day.
Master !!!!! saludos de Pablo Antelo desde Uruguay - greetings from Pablo Antelo from Uruguay
Thanks for your videos great job glad your feeling better ( Doug) 🐈
Loved the episode, nice to go back to basics but sorry to hear you’ve been under the weather mate. Rest easy and look after yourself!
Hello James! So glad you enjoyed the project! That's what matters! =) Thanks James!
I’ve heard that kidney stones are incredibly painful. Glad you’re resting and healing up Scout. Thanks for the video!
Hello Gareth! I heard that too and I can say without a doubt the worst pain ever! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!!
My Heartfelt Condolences, ScoutCrafter! My ex-wife had gall stones, and she said the pain was worse than childbirth! She was doubled over and crying, so I have an acute sense of what you must have gone through! May you remain stone-free from now on.
What you did for David and Tara was SO NICE - and Very Christmas-y!
Hello Dave! Thanks so much!!!!!! I know that pain now! LOL
nice job, as always. I hope you are free of all of the stones and feel better soon!
Hello Jeff! Thanks so much! Hopefully soon! =)
Thanks SC! A great restoration and an informative video. It's been a pretty good Xmas so far!
Hello David! =) It's only going to get better, trust me! Thanks so much!!!!
Nice restore
He will love it!
Hello CT! That was David at the end of the video! He got his present early and your right, he loved it! Thanks!!!!!!
That was very informative and helpful. Thanks!
Beautiful gift !
I passed a stone 25+years ago, the size of 2 grains of sand, not kidding.
I thought I was stabbed. Excruciating pain from my bladder on out, pretty good bruising.
I am sorry to hear of your suffering.
Hello Mark! I hope it passes easier then the drop from the Kidney!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!
Get well soon scout.
Nice resto too.
Hello Pete! Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!!!!!
Get well soon Scout! Awesome video as always. Merry Christmas!!
Hi Stan! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!! Much appreciated!
MAAAAAAN I've had small kidney stones on top of a UTI before. I have a pretty good idea how much of an ordeal that was. Sending up a prayer for a speedy recovery. On a brighter note, those Billings wrenches are SOOOO satisfying to restore.
Hello Allan! Oh man a UTI with a Stone is a whole different mess! I bet you were on a bunch of meds then! You are so right about the Billings wrenches, when they are done it's very satisfying!!!
Long story short, I was at a bad hospital that missed diagnosing the UTI the first time. It was 2 weeks old then and it went for 2 more weeks. I ended up with nothing more than a basic antibiotic and mild pain meds. It took about a week before I could get up and walk around again.
@@drstrangefart OMG! They told me at the hospital that you don't play with infections during a KS attack! They took a urine sample right then and there! Glad your over that!!!!
That had to have been back in 2010. I went in and they took a sample and did imaging then said it was small kidney stones and sent me home. It kept getting worse so I went back two weeks later. The doctor I saw then said they found and documented bacteria on the first sample and didn't bother to mention it or prescribe antibiotics. I can't really articulate my thoughts on the subject without an abundance of profanities.
Get well soon. You make it look easy but anyone who tries this knows how much work is involved. I'm sure they will be thrilled with the results.
Hello Bernie! The Billings are always nice wrenches, they were just classic. Thanks so much!
@@ScoutCrafter I'd like to find one for a buddy of mine who is a bicyclist.
Get better soon scout! Thanks for another awesome video
Thanks so much Tim! I really appreciate that!!!!!!
Excellent work my friend.
Thanks so much Todtiger! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!!!!
Get well soon Scout!!!!!! Great vid as always!!
Hello Arlind! Thankyou so much!!!!!!!
Beautiful restoration of that Billings wrench!! We even got to see the Dake prove its worth again!! Great instructional video also.
I hope your doing well after your kidney stone episode. I know how painful they are!! I had one a few years back and wound up in the hospital also. When it started to pass on it's own, it was so painful I just wanted to die. I never want to experience that again. Since you're a vegetarian, you need to watch out for foods that are high in oxalic acid (if that's the type of stone you had). Lots of water and try to add some lemon juice to the water. Not too much or it'll wear away the enamel on your teeth over time. It's always something that'll get ya!! Take care and be well. It was a wonderful thing you did for David.
Hello Steve! It's amazing how many people had these! I hope the worst is over, I've been off the pain meds today just using a heating pad... I was going to just tough it out but my GF came over and said there's a new sheriff in town and made me go... I told her I liked the old sheriff better.., LOL Thanks Steve!!!!!!!
That's one good sherif! Take some well deserved time off and rest.
Glad you are home and doing better .
Thanks so much Iwood1!
Excellent information
Hope your doing better pal and well done, you deserve a Merry Christmas for all the work for sure!
Hello CPTK! Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!!!!!!
Awesome vid ! Get well soon scout ,this one of my favorite channels
Hello Fortis! Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!!!!
Glad that your kidney stone episode is over and you are on the mend. I been lucky so far. but I understand that stones are more painful than child birth. As usual, what I wonderful restoration, you are truly a good person and a fine craftsman.
Thanks so much Dale! I really appreciate that!!!!!!!
Kidney stones SUCK! I hope the next week will see you feeling much better. Thanks for the newbee video!
I am glad your OK!! My friend, I did that kidney stone thing about ten years ago. My only ambulance ride, ever. I never had pain like that! I'm betting you thought the pain would pass. I thought it would and That was my mistake...I shoulda gone in right away!!! I feel for you !!! I'm glad you're out of the woods!! If it helps....I've never had an issue with it since my first time!!
Hi Bill! I was in so much pain a trip to the hospital was out of the question! So for 14 hours I just bit the leather! LOL Then after some ibuprofen I was able to stand and go to the hospital. I'm glad I did because they measured it and saw I was passible! Thanks so much Bill!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I live with pain every day, no meds and I've never experienced anything like those damned kidney stones. They literally dropped me to the floor. If there is a next time for you, and I hope there isn't, EMTs carry a med that begins to dissolve the stones pretty quickly. Dont go through the pain , if you can help it. Take it easy and stay hydrated!
Hope you recover quick we are praying for you. God bless you family and friends keep up the good work. beautiful job on that wrench I'm sure they'll love it
Hello Reynaldo! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter AMEN GODBLESS YOU AND FAMILY
Scout is a miracle worker
Hello John! This wrench did come out very nicely in the end! Thanks so much!!!!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a Great Christmas.
Hello Mats! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!!!!!
And thank you for posting a "newbie" instructional video. Explaining how to use the various bits of equipment and putting it in a standalone video makes it much easier to find amongst your hundreds of videos! BTW, you do use a saw blade to clean the compound off the buffing wheel, right? (I thought I saw that in one of your recent videos).
Hello NN! Yes, as long as you don't load up the wheel with too much compound you won't have a problem! Especially since we usually always use the same type compound. (Black) I hardly ever have to clean the wheel... Thanks NN!!!!!!!
Nice job, as usual ... I hope you're feeling better day by day. Kidney stones aren't much fun. Don't ask me how I know.
By the way, after I heard your remarks, I tested my "brass" wire wheel with a magnet. It turned out also to be mysteriously magnetic.
Hello Carver! LOL! Magnetic Brass!? Who knew! =) They work well though! I just wish they didn't try to trick us! =) Thanks so much!!!!
Hoping you are feeling better. Take care of yourself. Looking forward to your next video
Thanks so much Chris!!!!
Hello, I'm Jhon but I changed the name of the channel, in fact my name is Juan Luis.
Excellent video, thank you very much for this master class, although I do not understand English very well, I understand some things 😀.
Greetings from Valencia Spain
Hello Juan! I took Spanish for 4 years and still can't speak it! LOL I'm so glad you enjoy the videos!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
Hey ScoutCrafter, hope you feel better soon. Another great video/restoration.
I really appreciate you taking the time to go thru all the steps required. I have a question - would you use a degreaser first, as not to con terminate your wire wheel?
Vaughn
Hello Vaughn! Yes! I learned the hard way years ago being lazy I would take a greasy or dirty wrench to the wire wheel and it would work at first but the oil dirt and grease would wind up on and in the wheel and transfer to every other tool I did... It pays to always get any oil, grease or caked dirt off the tool before using the wire wheel. A degreaser work great! This Billings had hardly any oil or grease just dried rust, I just wiped it down with alcohol. In the long run it really pays off! Thanks Vaughn!!!!!
Thank you ScoutCraftet. 👍🏼👍🏼
Scout I have to try and clarify... I have seen you mention different recommended rpm speeds in different videos... I specifically remember you saying 1725 rmp was the fastest you should go with a wirewheel but i see here your using a 3400rmp with a wirewheel. I've never used one (always did everything by hand) but I'm looking to pick one up or more likely 2... one for buffing wheels and one for wire wheels... so what are you thinking rmp wise for each?
If you're looking for a 1x30 Benchtop Belt Sander, you can get one for $39.99 before tax at Harbor Freight. They're offering a 25% off Coupon on Dec. 31-Jan 1, so if you buy then, you can walk out with the sander for $39.99 (regular price $52.99). They're all made in China (probably from the same factory), even the Delta models. They might require some tuning, but for tool restoration, you should be ok..............lots of videos on this unit on TH-cam!
That is great information!!!!!! Amazing how they can sell it for so little! I swear by those machines! Thanks so much NN!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Yep, you can find the 25% off coupon here, along with all other Harbor Freight coupons! www.hfqpdb.com/
ScoutCrafter really enjoy your vids. Hope you are feeling better now. You take care of yourself and get well. Holiday Greetings from snowy southern VA!
Hello MS! Can't believe the snow you got! Wow! Hope you are enjoying it! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Get well soon. Would you recommend any of the belt sanders or bench grinders sold at Harbor Freight. They will have their belt/disc sander on sale in January.
Hello Jerry! Personally I prefer belt sanders without the disc, only because of less parts less problems! LOL A good assortment of belts also helps! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
...OUCH,OUCH,OUCH... a speedy recovery for you and the wrench...
Hello Bob! Thanks so much! Much appreciated!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear that you are unwell..hopefully you will get better soon,remember plenty of water..
Thanks so much Bob! Lots of Water! =)
Great video. I am a new at this so I learned a lot. Love your channel. Do you use a progression of belt grips to before you polish and if so what grits do you start. I have seen some people suggest starting with 200 and keep doubling the grit? Thanks for a great video hope you are feeling better. Wayne
Hello Wayne! Yes! Usually 220 is a great starter then a quick hit with 400 grit and you are ready for polish! Thanks so much!!!!!!
I just been surfing the local version of Ebay, looking to buy one of those wrenches. There were only two offered and both were wrecks. But hey, what can you expect for a measly 40 US dollars?
Hope all is well, and you recoup quickly Scout
Hello Len! Thanks so much! I have to admit that stupid Kidney stone hurt like the dickens! =) Thanks!!!!!
Great info!
Glad you are well. Check out the squirrel behind you coming down the tree. My younger brother has been through that a couple of times. Years ago, I passed what I thought was a kidney stone. When the nurse showed me what passed , I thought she was kidding. I was the size of a small grain of sand. Oh well Merry Christmas. Ken
Hello Kenneth! The funny thing is that you think with this amount of pain it will be the size of a marble! =) I'm glad you passed yours! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Glad you're healthy again. Stones suck I hear. Cranberry juice! But we got the dake, a post wire brush eval....wheel tour.......life is good!
Thanks for answering all these questions I didn't even realized I don't know the answer too or I should ask. Now I Know what to do With my failing cloth dryer, I fixed 3 times. Luckily the motor still turns -DIY bench grinder project added to the list😉.
Thanks for your answers and videos.
Feel well soon.
Happy holidays...
diYotam Ch
Hello Yotam! Years ago when we saw a washer or dryer thrown out we wold pull the motor! Most times they were good! Excellent!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Great video and lots of info !
Hope you recover well buddy :)
Thanks so much Tony!!!!!!! =)
Hope you start feeling better, take care!
Thanks so much Mick! Much appreciated!!!!!!
First off, here's wishing you well for a fast recovery! And drink plenty of water!
Nice video on the process! Question: Can you install a 6-inch wire wheel on an 8-inch bench grinder without an arbor adapter? I ask because most home centers only sell the 6-inch wheel, but I have an 8-inch motor......(Ryobi model).
Hello NN! You can install any size wheel on almost any motor, here are the issues... 1- Hole size- If the hole is too big you need a bushing to take up the space. 2- Guards- The guards are pretty much useless but should be removed. 3-A smaller wheel is fine as long as it fits on the arbor threads! =)
I hope you feel better soon.👍
Thanks so much Paul! Much appreciated!!!!
My condolences. I came home from Desert Storm with kidney stones. They fortunately flushed out. Good Video.
Hello Richard! Thanks for your service my brother! I know how much we were told to hydrate back then but it was impossible to keep up! I was STA. PLT. Our motto was "Travel light, Freeze at night" LOL Good times! Thanks Richard!!!!!!!
Well damn, didn't know you did requests, I got this tracto..... ;) Hope your recovery goes well John, great video!
Hello Steve! LOL! Actually Tractors are a real love of mine! =) Thanks so much!!!!