I actually like the old screwdrivers better with wooden handles. This one came out great. Thumbs up to your man Mark for keeping up the good fight. That is a real man.
Hello Darrin! You know there is something personal about screwdrivers, we all love them! They are among the first tools we learn to use... Thanks so much!!!!!!
Hello Daniel! You have awesome taste! Millers Falls is one of the best tool companies ever!!! My favorite series was the Buck Rogers series!!! =D Thanks so much!!!!!!
Hello my friend. I m here again. To coment this video, every day after work I'm check the channel to see what a new Restoration from scout Crafter, very interesting work with. The lathe machine and I think the work marks close to the manufacturer name make more personality to the screw driver because is. A part of his history, the paint looks awesome!!! Good job friend!!!
Hello WW! We are the small fish in a big sea! You can have great content and awesome videos but TH-cam is so big we can just get swallowed up and never seen! It's great that we can all stick together and help each other out! All the best!!!!! =)
Really nice restoration ... It pays to have some longer screwdrivers on hand. Over the years, they've come in handy more than I would have imagined. I have some older Millers Falls tools and they were made as good as any on the market.
Hello Dale! Millers Falls didn't just make great tools, they really put the extra effort into every design so they were not only functional but beautiful to look at too!! Thanks so much!!!
He Scout, you made a few comments over time that leads me to believe the Mrs. is into sewing machines, would offer to you parts and machines at sane prices, just to be nice and preserve technical history. You have given so much , would like to give back
Hello Carbide! I have always been fascinated by sewing machines I have a couple but one of our fellow Subscribers "Jill" is a real collector and we have had conversations about how excellent Singer was as a company and the products they made! Are you a collector? They are such a great part of history!
Turned out good. Definately worth the restoration as far as I'm concerned, brought the tool back to life, gave us something nice to watch and most important it is out of your system.
Hello David!!! Millers Falls had such beautiful design sense, they always embellished their tools with beautiful colors (red) and chrome and Brass accents! I love their line! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Hello A Dude! I have to say that Mini-Lathe was one of the best investments I ever made and one of my favorite tools! That and the Dake! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Out in my backyard I have a shed that we use to store a lawnmower, snowblower, various gardening tools. In addition I have a couple of old beat up rusty screwdrivers that I basically don't care about, and have suffered years of abuse. Well they are exactly the same kind of screwdrivers you have been restoring. Now I realize they deserve a better fate. So I'll bring them in and fix em up as best as I can. Only problem is I don't now have any beat up rusty screwdrivers in the shed when I need one. I guess I better get to Harbor Freight four a replacement!!!!!!
Hello Jim! You are so right! I have a bunch of Harbor Freight screwdrivers that I will bang on, pry with and use as scrapers!!!!! I also have some older Stanley 100's that are too hard to restore I will use for dirty work like clearing plumbing fixtures and sewer blockage... However it's nice to be able to bring these older American icons back to their original beauty! =) Good call Jim!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
That is a great job! Beautifull screwdriver. I use a Miller's Falls lathe from 1963. Renovated a screwdriver as well after seeing someone on TH-cam doing it. It has an unusual handle. On top of usual looking handle there is a knob. Enjoy your hobby!
Hello Johan! WOW! A Millers Falls lathe!?! Is it electric? I never seen one that wasn't treadle operated! I love Millers Falls products! Great stuff! Thanks so much!
Hello Frank! Thanks so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the project!
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You said you are not a fan of wooden handles on tools but before the 1970's and plastics, wood is all we had. More comfortable than plain metal. That screw driver brings back memories and turned out very nice indeed. Most screwdrivers of that era were wood working ones with pear shaped handles, that one is an engineers one with the tang going to the end so that you can hit it with a mallet. The large pear shaped screwdrivers were expensive but you got a lot of torque on them.
Hi Tony! As a collector I like the wood handles but anytime there is wood coupled with metal the wood always gets banged up or damaged... I prefer materials that are composite and aren't effected by moisture or humidity. If you look at all the vintage tools from years back the wood is always the problem, cracked, dented, dinged, split, worn... When I restore them I keep them separate so they don't get damaged. They still use Wood screwdrivers in the aerospace and aviation industry! The wood handles are good against transmitting heat! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Scout, I just wanted to thank you for recommending other restoration channels. You're helping them with viewership and us viewers with great content. Match maid in Heaven!
Hello Joe! It's very easy to get swallowed up in such a huge place like TH-cam! I too enjoy watching restoration videos and matching videos.. I'm so glad we have so many great channels out here to watch! Thanks so much for your continued support! =)
That takes me way back. My next door neighbor had a Millers Falls hammer that was his prized possession. That was probably 50 years ago. Great Restoration Scout.
Wow! What a difference! Reminds me of the poem entitled "The Touch of The Master's Hand." Only a master would have thought of the lathe! Thanks again for all of the help and advice with the C-Clamp Scout. Going to show it to my dad soon and excited about it. As to thwther it was worth the time and effort on this screwdriver - most certainly. Its a piece of Americana, if it could talk, I am sure would tell some amazing stories - plus the education we all get by your channel has turned it into an amazing object lesson that likely will inspire other such tools to have the same done to them. As always - great job! Checking out Wire Works now.
Hello Lee! To be honest, you picked a tough project there to start with! 😃. I think a nice Auto Wrench would be a fun next project for you! 😃👍. Thanks very much!!!!
The stain on that handle is absolutly beautiful. Im im love with wood handle tools. My tool bag i use at work everyday has Felo woodhandle screw driver set and some old mosc wood handle screwdrivers. Use em everyday. Now the Felo drivers are new manufactured tools, but they are a beachnut wood i believe. Made in Germany, very nice tools
Hello Kevin! Most wooden handle screwdrivers are still used in the Aviation industry! Lots of people prefer them! It all depends on why type work you do... I worked in a Bus facility and the mechanics tools there were filthy! Drove me nuts!!! LOL Thanks so much!
@@ScoutCrafter they can deffinitly get filthy, but when it comes to gripping the screwdriver, wood handle beats em all.. Oil, grease, water, chemicals, ect are no match for wood handles. Anyways, beautiful job Scout, I love this one!
Having your own metal lathe at your disposal has GOTTA be awesome. I'm planning on adding one when I can afford it so I can do dumb stuff like turn damascus steel pens.
Hello Allan! Damascus pens! Wow! I've made a ton of pens out of everything from Aluminum to Zebra wood and now I am a pencil man!!!! =D Thanks Allan!!!!!!!!
Hello Hatpeach! I am so glad you enjoy the projects! This one was a surprise to me too! It's hard to tell exactly how a project will turn out for sure. Getting the handle color right was a real challenge! It always makes me happy knowing I brought back a tool from the junk pile and gave it a second chance! =) Thanks so much!!!!
I'm so glad you went back to find and claim this piece! You're right that it's hard to find the longer screwdrivers in decent straight condition. The temptation is just too strong to use them as pry bars, I guess. Great work on the lathe and on making that dingy handle look money!
Hi Christina! You're so right, a 50+ year old screwdriver that is 16" long and still straight?!?! How did that happen!? LOL Those Tap-Caps on the back are usually an invitation for someone to use it as a chisel! This really was a hidden gem under years of "patina" lol Happy Halloween!!!! Thanks!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I thought for sure you were going to go all the way through that ferrule with the metal lathe but there was enough metal there for you to do a nice reshaping.
Hello Peter! It's funny how the humble screwdriver is still so loved by so many! Millers Falls made so many beautiful tools! Everyone was like a piece of art! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Hello CJ! You know these wooden handle screwdrivers are still widely used in the Aviation industry because of not transmitting heat!!! Is that why you use them? Thanks!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter wooden handles are still grippy with glycol coated hands, do an experiment, dip your hand in anti freeze and see how well you can tighten a fastener, girly snapon handles lose big time, other plastics are a bit better, but naked wood is best
Hello ISO Guy! That is so great! A toolbox of restored tools that belonged to your father is priceless- I get so many comments from people who wish that had even one of their father’s tools! Thanks very much!!!!
Scout, that work you did with the lathe is amazing. I never would have thought of using a lathe to get rid of the bad spots on the part that I assume is sheet metal. - Kathie
Hi Kathie! Those little ferrules are just stamped out steel cones that cover the end of the wood handle to prevent splitting from the side forces of the shank. On the cheap asian knock-off screwdrivers they are paper thin and tend to get dented and look crapy, the older, well made screwdrivers and chisels had were very thick and well made! They didn't skimp of material! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Miller Falls top of the line tools in the old days. Have several sets of the wood handle screwdrivers., great stuff. Where I worked plastic handles did not hold up, Wood was great or metal handles that were made up in shop after hour's. The famous G job! Miller falls had a large line of top grade tools. Supper stuff and its great to see red again. Thanks.
Hello Norheman! You are so right! Millers Falls was a premier tool company. Every one of their tools was well designed and well made. No junk! Their designers were real artists! Even their advertising was awesome! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Hello Lewie! Millers Falls always made beautiful tools! They were well made and very stylish! I especially liked the Buck Rogers Line! Thanks very much!!!!
Some times my backpack will be loaded with tools and I will be finished for the day heading back to the car and I see a tool that is begging to come home... Choices!!!! =D
Hello TD!!!! Save up your spare change my friend because you are in need of a mini-lathe! It is one of the most enjoyable tools to fool around with and you will love it! There is a ton of information on these machines at Little Machine Shop.com Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!
Hello Joe! Minwax's Red Oak stain used to be really Red! They toned it down a bit so I had to wipe the handle down with red and black paint until it was just right... The clear-coat saved the day as it blended everything in nicely! Thanks!!!!!!
Great job as usual. I hate when I see comments like "you should have left the patina". Why on earth anybody would ever want to keep something that looks corroded is beyond me. Keep up the fantastic work. Really puts a smile on my face when I see a new video has been posted! If you get a chance I could go for a tongue and groove plier restoration.
Hello Tron! You know, years back they restored the ceiling Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo, over the years the soot from oil lamps and candles left a brown film over the entire ceiling. It took years to remove the "patina" using toothbrushes and special solvents... When finished it looked just like it did when Michelangelo painted it... Awesome!!!! However don't you know there were "critics" complaining it should have been left brown! For the life of me I can't figure some people out... LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!!
Millers Falls had a real fondness for Red (like me) and they incorporated it in almost all their tools! It does go well with polished steel! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
I actually like the old screwdrivers better with wooden handles. This one came out great. Thumbs up to your man Mark for keeping up the good fight. That is a real man.
Hello MrHeadbanger! You know the wooden screwdrivers are still popular in the aviation industry! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Talk about turning a sows ear into a silk purse.....what an amazing transformation.....cheers mate.
Hello Darrin! You know there is something personal about screwdrivers, we all love them! They are among the first tools we learn to use... Thanks so much!!!!!!
Millers Falls made some great tools. Neat restoration!
I have been subscribed to wireworks for a while . I like his videos
I have a thing for M&F their punches, screw drivers, block planes, spokeshaves. This is an absolute classic you hit this out of the park SC.
Hello Daniel! You have awesome taste! Millers Falls is one of the best tool companies ever!!! My favorite series was the Buck Rogers series!!! =D Thanks so much!!!!!!
Hello my friend. I m here again. To coment this video, every day after work I'm check the channel to see what a new Restoration from scout Crafter, very interesting work with. The lathe machine and I think the work marks close to the manufacturer name make more personality to the screw driver because is. A part of his history, the paint looks awesome!!! Good job friend!!!
I love that handle color. Very awesome.
It was neglected and abuse. You rescued it. Nice job, nice screwdriver. Thanks.
Hello Juan!!! If only this Screwdriver could talk about it’s last 60 years!!! 😃👍. Thanks very much!!!!
Another great restoration by the master. Good job and many thanks for the recommendations to my channel.
Hello WW! We are the small fish in a big sea! You can have great content and awesome videos but TH-cam is so big we can just get swallowed up and never seen! It's great that we can all stick together and help each other out! All the best!!!!! =)
Really nice restoration ... It pays to have some longer screwdrivers on hand. Over the years, they've come in handy more than I would have imagined. I have some older Millers Falls tools and they were made as good as any on the market.
Hello Carver! You are so right! Millers Falls is one company that never let you down, Like Goodell Pratt! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Lovely finish on that handle!
Beautiful tool! Thanks for sharing
Hello Stavros Gakos!!! Millers Falls always pit extra thought into all their tools- They were all beautiful! Thanks very much!!!
Yep you done another excellent restoration !
Thanks so much Tony! Millers Falls was just the cream of the crop of tools!
Excellent job Scout and a nice screw driver to boot.
Hello Dale! Millers Falls didn't just make great tools, they really put the extra effort into every design so they were not only functional but beautiful to look at too!! Thanks so much!!!
He Scout, you made a few comments over time that leads me to believe the Mrs. is into sewing machines, would offer to you parts and machines at sane prices, just to be nice and preserve technical history. You have given so much , would like to give back
Hello Carbide! I have always been fascinated by sewing machines I have a couple but one of our fellow Subscribers "Jill" is a real collector and we have had conversations about how excellent Singer was as a company and the products they made! Are you a collector? They are such a great part of history!
@@ScoutCrafter yes, many examples
Just a beautiful refurbish on the screwdriver Scout. Pretty
Thanks Troy!!!!!!
I love Miller's Falls tools. Very good quality. This looks really nice! Well worth the effort I would say
Hello PP! If I could only collect one tool brand it would be Millers Falls! Followed by early Stanley! Thanks so much!!!!
Millers Falls Tools were made in Greenfield, MA!!!
Love the wood and steel combo...fun video !!!
Hello John! These screwdrivers were an American Classic!! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Love that handle color another fantastic job
Hello Robert! Thanks so much! Millers Falls always had great design sense! =)
Very nice resto!
Turned out good. Definately worth the restoration as far as I'm concerned, brought the tool back to life, gave us something nice to watch and most important it is out of your system.
Hello Alex! LOL Yes! Got it out of my system! LOL You sound like you have been there!! =D Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Been there so many times I lost count!
Wow it look beautiful . Nice job 👍
Great work on the screw driver, it looks better than new
Thanks so much Richard! Millers Falls was always awesome tools!!! =)
Holy crap! That turned out amazing! Great job. Love your videos. Lots to learn from u. 😀👍🇺🇸
Hello OE! Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!! =)
wow this color of the handle is incredible.
Hello David!!! Millers Falls had such beautiful design sense, they always embellished their tools with beautiful colors (red) and chrome and Brass accents! I love their line! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
That one turned out nice. Enjoyed it Thank You.
Hello Tommy! Nothing like a nice Screwdriver! Especially for a dollar! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Another great video that mini lathe really looks handy you have a really good touch with it to...
Hello A Dude! I have to say that Mini-Lathe was one of the best investments I ever made and one of my favorite tools! That and the Dake! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Very good restoration bro 👍👍👍👍👍
Out in my backyard I have a shed that we use to store a lawnmower, snowblower, various gardening tools. In addition I have a couple of old beat up rusty screwdrivers that I basically don't care about, and have suffered years of abuse. Well they are exactly the same kind of screwdrivers you have been restoring. Now I realize they deserve a better fate. So I'll bring them in and fix em up as best as I can. Only problem is I don't now have any beat up rusty screwdrivers in the shed when I need one. I guess I better get to Harbor Freight four a replacement!!!!!!
Hello Jim! You are so right! I have a bunch of Harbor Freight screwdrivers that I will bang on, pry with and use as scrapers!!!!! I also have some older Stanley 100's that are too hard to restore I will use for dirty work like clearing plumbing fixtures and sewer blockage... However it's nice to be able to bring these older American icons back to their original beauty! =) Good call Jim!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
That is a great job! Beautifull screwdriver. I use a Miller's Falls lathe from 1963. Renovated a screwdriver as well after seeing someone on TH-cam doing it. It has an unusual handle. On top of usual looking handle there is a knob. Enjoy your hobby!
Hello Johan! WOW! A Millers Falls lathe!?! Is it electric? I never seen one that wasn't treadle operated! I love Millers Falls products! Great stuff! Thanks so much!
Yes it is electric. I have the original brochure and it show that an electric hand drill was used or a motor.
They both turned out great!!
Hello William! Thanks very much!!! You can't lose with Millers Falls!!!! =)
That came out nice..👍👍👍👍👍
Hello Santiago! Thanks so much my friend! Happy Halloween!!!
Fantastic job ! Thanks again.
Hello Frank! Thanks so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the project!
You said you are not a fan of wooden handles on tools but before the 1970's and plastics, wood is all we had. More comfortable than plain metal. That screw driver brings back memories and turned out very nice indeed. Most screwdrivers of that era were wood working ones with pear shaped handles, that one is an engineers one with the tang going to the end so that you can hit it with a mallet. The large pear shaped screwdrivers were expensive but you got a lot of torque on them.
Hi Tony! As a collector I like the wood handles but anytime there is wood coupled with metal the wood always gets banged up or damaged... I prefer materials that are composite and aren't effected by moisture or humidity. If you look at all the vintage tools from years back the wood is always the problem, cracked, dented, dinged, split, worn... When I restore them I keep them separate so they don't get damaged. They still use Wood screwdrivers in the aerospace and aviation industry! The wood handles are good against transmitting heat! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
That tool looks like the King of Screwdrivers. Really fine restoration. Thanks for sharing your skills.
Hello birdie! Thanks so much! I always loved Millers Falls Tools! 😃👍
Hello my friend been on a TH-cam hiatus so been watching a bunch of your videos like this screwdriver really nice resto love the color of the handle.
Hello AM!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you are back! We missed you! =) Thanks very much my friend!!!!!!
Hey Scout, I just wanted to thank you for recommending other restoration channels. You're helping them with viewership and us viewers with great content. Match maid in Heaven!
Hello Joe! It's very easy to get swallowed up in such a huge place like TH-cam! I too enjoy watching restoration videos and matching videos.. I'm so glad we have so many great channels out here to watch! Thanks so much for your continued support! =)
That takes me way back. My next door neighbor had a Millers Falls hammer that was his prized possession. That was probably 50 years ago. Great Restoration Scout.
Hello ETN! I have quite a few Millers Falls tools and every one of them is awesome! They were really top of their game!!! Thanks very much!!!!!!
Beautiful Scout
Hello Wayne! Thanks so much! Much Appreciated!!!!!
Wow! What a difference! Reminds me of the poem entitled "The Touch of The Master's Hand." Only a master would have thought of the lathe! Thanks again for all of the help and advice with the C-Clamp Scout. Going to show it to my dad soon and excited about it.
As to thwther it was worth the time and effort on this screwdriver - most certainly. Its a piece of Americana, if it could talk, I am sure would tell some amazing stories - plus the education we all get by your channel has turned it into an amazing object lesson that likely will inspire other such tools to have the same done to them. As always - great job! Checking out Wire Works now.
Hello Lee! To be honest, you picked a tough project there to start with! 😃. I think a nice Auto Wrench would be a fun next project for you! 😃👍. Thanks very much!!!!
You and I do think alike! I already started on an auto wrench after the C-clamp! 😅
The stain on that handle is absolutly beautiful. Im im love with wood handle tools. My tool bag i use at work everyday has Felo woodhandle screw driver set and some old mosc wood handle screwdrivers. Use em everyday. Now the Felo drivers are new manufactured tools, but they are a beachnut wood i believe. Made in Germany, very nice tools
Hello Kevin! Most wooden handle screwdrivers are still used in the Aviation industry! Lots of people prefer them! It all depends on why type work you do... I worked in a Bus facility and the mechanics tools there were filthy! Drove me nuts!!! LOL Thanks so much!
@@ScoutCrafter they can deffinitly get filthy, but when it comes to gripping the screwdriver, wood handle beats em all.. Oil, grease, water, chemicals, ect are no match for wood handles. Anyways, beautiful job Scout, I love this one!
Nice work .
Nice job sir! Great outcome.
Hello David! Thanks so much!!!!!!
I do not know why, but I love screwdriver restorations. You do them very well.
Great job.
Greetings.
Hello JD! Nothing beats the humble screwdriver! They have been a staple of out tool rooms for over 100 years!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Having your own metal lathe at your disposal has GOTTA be awesome. I'm planning on adding one when I can afford it so I can do dumb stuff like turn damascus steel pens.
Hello Allan! Damascus pens! Wow! I've made a ton of pens out of everything from Aluminum to Zebra wood and now I am a pencil man!!!! =D Thanks Allan!!!!!!!!
That would be a Slimline pencil kit modified into a one piece. Man that would be nice.
I've turned somewhere around 300 pens, maybe more. Resin, wood, and improvised materials but nothing in metal.
10 out of ten mate looking like new cant wait for your next one
Hello Robert!!!!! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!! I really appreciate that!!!
another great job
Hello Timothy! Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!!!!!!!
Nice job, looks great!
Hello HHI-SP! Thanks so much! You can't lose on a Millers Falls Restoration! =)
Really cam out nice better than new!
Hello Mick! It's kind of amazing the transformation on this one, I always liked Millers Falls! Thanks!!!!!
👍 that looks great!
Hello #57BF! Thanks very much! You really can't lose with Millers Falls! They were awesome!
That's the best $1 tool I've ever seen. Can't believe you passed it up the first time around! Great job as usual.
I will double your money for this screw driver! Awesome job!
Hello Jeff! LOL I bet that's more then it cost when it was new!!!!!! Thanks very much!!!
If there is a Doctor Love you are truly the Doctor Tool! WoW what a talent you have brother!
Quality and pride of workmanship were hiding right under the rust and dirt. Great job of revealing that.
Hello Vernon! Yes! This was truly a diamond in the rough! It's amazing what is waiting to be revealed! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
This is one of the videos I come back and re-watch. Just relaxing and gorgeous to watch.
Hi Will, There is something special about a simple tool... Thanks!
Thanks great video it looks really good
Thanks so much Willy! Happy Halloween!!!!! =)
Now I want to go to one of those tool shows! Beautiful result - especially the handle. I'm pleasantly surprised it came out so nice. Good job.
Hello David! You have to go! You will love it! Lots of cool tools and cool people! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
I knew that screwdriver was hiding under all that crud, I've watched your channel. 😁 Great wood handled screwdriver, thanks for the video!
Hello George! LOL To be honest I wasn't 100% sure it was there!!!! =D Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
Nice save! That turned out great. I went by Wire Works and subscribed to his channel too. Thanks for the link!
Hello Jeff! Thanks so much! Wire Works just started with tools but does nice work! Always nice to have more content! =) Thanks again!!!!!!
Looks nice all shiny and new looking ..I really like the wood handle ..I will check out wireworks channel
Hello Not2fast4u2c! Thanks so much!!!! This screwdriver was such a pretty model! Millers falls never disappointed! Thanks again!!!!!!
Beautiful work-especially that handle. It’s always a bonus when you use the lathe or the Dake. I love watching those flaws vanish away. 👍
Hello SP! You know of all the tools I own The lathe and the Dake are the most "FUN" to use! Thanks so much!!!!!!
What a nice screwdriver now. Great tip with the lathe. Patina..... meh.
Hello Emerson! The lathe and the Dake are neck and neck for most crowd pleasing! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you went back for that screwdriver! $1 well spent!
Hello 357MD! You can't lose with Millers Falls! One of those overlooked tools that never disappoint! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
I can not get enough of this channel. I love the straight to the point style and you sir are a very talented tool restorer. Keep up the great work!
Hello Eric! I am so happy to hear that! I am so glad you like the format and content! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
As always Scoutcrafter showed us a beautiful restoration.
Thanks for such educative vídeos!!
Hello ACM!!!! Thanks so much my friend! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos!!!!!!!!!
Wow. I enjoy all your restorations, but this had a real surprise ending. Beautiful.
Hello Hatpeach! I am so glad you enjoy the projects! This one was a surprise to me too! It's hard to tell exactly how a project will turn out for sure. Getting the handle color right was a real challenge! It always makes me happy knowing I brought back a tool from the junk pile and gave it a second chance! =) Thanks so much!!!!
I can't believe how nice it looks after removing the rust and grime. Nice lathe work too! Thanks for taking the time to share this.
Hello John! I think we all have a love for the humble screwdriver! One of the most useful tools ever! Thanks!!!!!!!
Beautiful. I had to get out the 🕶. I’m getting lathe envy. 🤩
Hi Jill! A lathe is like a sewing machine on it's side! LOL You would really love it!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
S🗜, I’ll have to put playing with a lathe on my bucket list. 👍🏻
Outstanding handle color matchi
Hello Dave! I knew you would remember Millers Falls tools! They were always top quality and very stylish! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so glad you went back to find and claim this piece! You're right that it's hard to find the longer screwdrivers in decent straight condition. The temptation is just too strong to use them as pry bars, I guess. Great work on the lathe and on making that dingy handle look money!
Hi Christina! You're so right, a 50+ year old screwdriver that is 16" long and still straight?!?! How did that happen!? LOL Those Tap-Caps on the back are usually an invitation for someone to use it as a chisel! This really was a hidden gem under years of "patina" lol Happy Halloween!!!! Thanks!!!!
Lovely, as usual.
Thanks so much Will! This one was a fun project!!!!! =)
@@ScoutCrafter I thought for sure you were going to go all the way through that ferrule with the metal lathe but there was enough metal there for you to do a nice reshaping.
What a transformation! Simple but wow what a great finished product. The chrome against that red. Very nice!
Hello Bernie! Those older Miller Falls tools were just so beautiful! I always was a fan! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! I mean WOW! HOLY GUACAMOLE BATMAN! WOW! I am so impressed. Dude, I mean dude you nailed it! Rocked it! Nicely done sir!
Hello Peter! It's funny how the humble screwdriver is still so loved by so many! Millers Falls made so many beautiful tools! Everyone was like a piece of art! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Great job and the lathe work was excellent - thanks.
Hello Lost Mountain Restoration! The Lathe and the Dake are always crowd favorites! Lol. Thanks so much!
natural wood handles, unvarnished, are great to have when working on cooling system jobs
Hello CJ! You know these wooden handle screwdrivers are still widely used in the Aviation industry because of not transmitting heat!!! Is that why you use them? Thanks!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter wooden handles are still grippy with glycol coated hands, do an experiment, dip your hand in anti freeze and see how well you can tighten a fastener, girly snapon handles lose big time, other plastics are a bit better, but naked wood is best
@@carbidejones5076 I always wondered why they were still popular in those industries! Makes perfect sense! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
After a crappy day it’s great to see your shining restoring face !!
Hello CD! Today is Halloween! When we were kids it was our favorite day ever!!!! LOL I am glad it ended on a good note! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Another nice job mate
Hello TT! Thanks very much! Miller Falls always made great stuff! =)
Wow Scout, that handle came out incredible
I just fascinates me how something so rough can be turned into something shiny and clean and new looking. Always an education thanks very much
Hello Kevin! You know I too am amazed sometimes how nice a tool can come back! It's very rewarding and satisfying! Thanks so much!!!!
Great video
Thanks Abe!!!! Great tool!!! =)
Really awsome, you so inspire me to revive all my dads old tools, thanks to you many now look almost new again; thank you.
Hello ISO Guy! That is so great! A toolbox of restored tools that belonged to your father is priceless- I get so many comments from people who wish that had even one of their father’s tools! Thanks very much!!!!
..another great tool brought back to life, would look good in any toolbox,nice find and resto..
Hello Bob! Millers Falls made such awesome tools, they never skimped on quality!!! Thanks!!!!!
Good restoration job, it came out fantastic. Nice seeing olde tools come back to life again. Cheers!
Hello RON! As you know (being a tool guy) Millers Falls always made beautiful tools!!! All of them! Thanks very much!!!!
Scout, that work you did with the lathe is amazing. I never would have thought of using a lathe to get rid of the bad spots on the part that I assume is sheet metal. - Kathie
Hi Kathie! Those little ferrules are just stamped out steel cones that cover the end of the wood handle to prevent splitting from the side forces of the shank. On the cheap asian knock-off screwdrivers they are paper thin and tend to get dented and look crapy, the older, well made screwdrivers and chisels had were very thick and well made! They didn't skimp of material! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
the man has a magic, light touch.
Miller Falls top of the line tools in the old days. Have several sets of the wood handle screwdrivers., great stuff. Where I worked plastic handles did not hold up, Wood was great or metal handles that were made up in shop after hour's. The famous G job! Miller falls had a large line of top grade tools. Supper stuff and its great to see red again. Thanks.
Hello Norheman! You are so right! Millers Falls was a premier tool company. Every one of their tools was well designed and well made. No junk! Their designers were real artists! Even their advertising was awesome! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Wow, that color in the wood was a surprise. Really pretty.
Hello Wyatt, I swear you can put that clear coat on anything and it will make it look awesome! Thanks!!!!!
That handle color is amazing! Great job!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks so much Buck!!! Millers Falls always had beautiful tools!
Отличный у вас канал. 👍👍👍
Sure looks FINE! I'd be scared if I had anything that looked that good. I'd think I stole it! Thanks, Scout and GBWYou!
Hello Lewie! Millers Falls always made beautiful tools! They were well made and very stylish! I especially liked the Buck Rogers Line! Thanks very much!!!!
It would have bugged me too if I passed that up brother. I have a weakness for old tools, even if I don't need them!
Some times my backpack will be loaded with tools and I will be finished for the day heading back to the car and I see a tool that is begging to come home... Choices!!!! =D
Wow! That turned out better than I expected. Also love the mini lathe with the quick change tool holder. Great stuff👍🏻
Hello TD!!!! Save up your spare change my friend because you are in need of a mini-lathe! It is one of the most enjoyable tools to fool around with and you will love it! There is a ton of information on these machines at Little Machine Shop.com Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Already on my shopping list! 😂
Nice work. The handle turned out really colorful. The lathe work was very interesting. Keep it up. You are an artist.
Hello David! Thanks so very much! The Lathe and the Dake are always crowd favorites! LOL =)
Holy cow! That turned out so nice. That is the first time I have seen the red oak stain....I really like it. Great stuff! Cheers
Hello Joe! Minwax's Red Oak stain used to be really Red! They toned it down a bit so I had to wipe the handle down with red and black paint until it was just right... The clear-coat saved the day as it blended everything in nicely! Thanks!!!!!!
Great job as always. The handle looks amazing.
Hello Bert! This screwdriver was bugging me since the first time I saw it a couple months ago! It was calling me! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Wow. Seriously beautiful work!
Hello Rick! Thanks so much! Millers Falls Tools are always awesome!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
Beautiful! I lost one like that trick or treating when I was young.
Hello WC! LOL You were up to no good! =D Nothing worse then a sugared up teenager with tools! =D LOL Thanks !!!!!!!!!
Scoutcrafter - do you have a video that shows all of your collection of restored tools. Love to see everything laid out.
It would be a crime almost to use it now, but the guy's in white coats would be calling around if it was framed .... Another great job!
Great job as usual. I hate when I see comments like "you should have left the patina". Why on earth anybody would ever want to keep something that looks corroded is beyond me. Keep up the fantastic work. Really puts a smile on my face when I see a new video has been posted! If you get a chance I could go for a tongue and groove plier restoration.
Hello Tron! You know, years back they restored the ceiling Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo, over the years the soot from oil lamps and candles left a brown film over the entire ceiling. It took years to remove the "patina" using toothbrushes and special solvents... When finished it looked just like it did when Michelangelo painted it... Awesome!!!! However don't you know there were "critics" complaining it should have been left brown! For the life of me I can't figure some people out... LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!!
The red is so nice !
Millers Falls had a real fondness for Red (like me) and they incorporated it in almost all their tools! It does go well with polished steel! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Yeah, looks awesome!