Craftsman 41586 Screwdriver Restoration

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  • @brianbowman5402
    @brianbowman5402 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I bought mine new about 45 years ago in a combo set at Sears! It is about the only tool from that set that I still have. It is quite unique and useful having a full handle in a stubby design. Best for opening paint cans and other light prying tasks. Mine looks a lot better than what was start with, but not as good as the end result.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It seems like a handy size Brian.

    • @Bargle5
      @Bargle5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. I got one last year and I really like it. A stubby with a full handle is very useful.

    • @artvandelay1099
      @artvandelay1099 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If I must use a flathead screwdriver, this is the only one that's actually somewhat of a pleasure to use.

  • @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
    @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The greatest joy I get is restoring the scales of an old pocketknife with hardwood scales from the trees in my yard and giving the knives to people I respect.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've got a few pocket knife projects planned for 2023!

    • @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
      @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@357magdad I replaced the scales on an old Inox steel knife. The scales were some kind of plastic, maybe Derlin. That knife was ugly when I got it, the scales had shrunk but surprisingly the springs, blades and corkscrew all had good snap.
      The knife now has Cherry wood scales from MY trees. I liked working on that knife. I have an Edge-pro, so I got the blades shaper then they had been in years. Gave it to a gent I respect. The best part is he wasn't expecting a Christmas present.

  • @Fake-moon-landing.
    @Fake-moon-landing. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the London pattern handle. Fits perfect can not be improved upon.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @daveholland8467
    @daveholland8467 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bought one in 1966. Used for adjusting the valve lash on engines.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is a handy size screwdriver. I think they still make it today.

  • @mercoid
    @mercoid ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve never seen Chuck so excited.
    Seeing the great results and how you arrive at them are very instructional. Thank you.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Chuck loves to polish!

  • @johngehman2450
    @johngehman2450 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    looks like that screwdriver has opened more cans of paint than driven screws. Good work giving it a new lease on life

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks John! It is actually a handy size for opening cans!

  • @tonylenge424
    @tonylenge424 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow, a Christmas morning video! That was unexpected but what a treat. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas Tony!

  • @googleusergp
    @googleusergp ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's an older one as it's marked "Forged" on it. I spoke to a long-time employee at Western Forge (who made this for Sears) and he told me that they stopped hot forging screwdrivers in the mid 1990s. That one is older as I don't spot a date code on it. Western Forge was a joint venture with Sears as the partial investor. While Sears didn't "make" anything, they did invest in companies that would make products for them. Roper, Whirlpool and Western Forge are three examples of that. Money was often provided to these companies to start things up or allow them to expand to keep up with the Sears orders and production.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching and thanks for the info!

    • @SHAWN220
      @SHAWN220 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have 2 full sets of craftsman Western Forge made screw drivers made in the 90s as well as lots I bought separate .The kits came with the 6 torx tip drivers and 4 way pocket driver . 1 kit is all accounted for in my main tool box and one kit is spread thought mixed in with my other kits or stashed where needed . I told my kids when I go unfortunately they won’t find any $ hidden or stashed but only tons of screwdrivers and flashlights 🤷🏼.

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SHAWN220 Good investment. Tools made well last a lifetime.

    • @FauxQue-yk8dt
      @FauxQue-yk8dt 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@googleusergpWhirlpool makes Roper as well as many other Brands

  • @rickcentore2801
    @rickcentore2801 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow - I never expected that screwdriver to turn out so well! I believe that type of Craftsman handle is one of the best ever designed. Merry Christmas everybody!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Rick! That handle is an iconic design.

    • @michaelduy9055
      @michaelduy9055 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@357magdad But that smell! I thought it was just me! 😆

    • @mattfleming86
      @mattfleming86 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely.
      Menards house brand uses the same flavor handle. They are imported but I really like them. Reminds me of the craftsmans.

    • @workonitm8
      @workonitm8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Craftsman screwdrivers with that handle are my favorite. I've never found any that I like better.

    • @Anonymous-it5jw
      @Anonymous-it5jw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You always find great tools to restore,and your methods work really well. Thanks for the tips; hope you find the secret for removing the residual smell on these fungus covered screw-drivers.

  • @isaacplaysbass8568
    @isaacplaysbass8568 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, that steel wool stuff works really well; I would never have thought to use it on plastic, thank you for the tip.
    The finish that you achieve with the rotary tool and polish is next level.
    Thank you for sharing.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Isaac! I've gotten excellent results using 0000 steel wool + Flitz + PlastX !

    • @samwittstruck.6685
      @samwittstruck.6685 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Quality time spent on a 5.oo screwdriver.

  • @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
    @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found your channel when I was just starting to restore old pocketknives. I think our philosophies differ but our love of the old craftmanship is the same.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cleaning up old tools and pocket knives is fun!

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Incredible transformation! It’s unbelievable that it came out so clear. Whenever I have tried to restore one with that kind of handle it ended up being scuffed up, but now I realize it was because I used too high of a grit and didn’t polish it. Incidentally, I got G5 epoxy from West Systems, a 2 part epoxy and am surprised how clear it dries when it cures. I bet you could add blobs of it to areas that have big dings in it and then later reshape and polish it up. I will try it one day. The epoxy is very useful and is 5 minute.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The epoxy trick sounds like an idea worth trying!

    • @tungsten_carbide
      @tungsten_carbide ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn't see your comment first, I just posted the same tip to magdad 🙂 It can also work well with superglue, if you build up slowly and don't use activator. It's particularly good on wood (especially if you're applying a clear finish on top). Divots basically vanish in a way they don't if you use any sort of opaque filler.

  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great job on a Great short bladed screwdriver. One of the more valuable screwdrivers I a surprised it was in a FREE pile! Awesome stuff, thanks!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks ScoutCrafter! I was happy to find it!

  • @jeffreybrianring6392
    @jeffreybrianring6392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, what a difference, I've seen screwdrivers that had that mange look before. U did a amazing job on that screwdriver.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jeffrey!

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've cleaned the deteriorated plastic and after a while it just seems to come back. I've yet to discover a permanent fix for it. As the plastic breaks down it releases acid. What's weird is it only happens to some handles.

  • @theropesofrenovation9352
    @theropesofrenovation9352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I'm gonna start restoring smaller tools. These larger ones are testing my patience at every turn. It's beautiful!!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I've got limited space and budget, so I typically work an smaller projects.

  • @kluno1966
    @kluno1966 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job and tips! I’m going to restore the first screwdriver I ever bought. Thanks!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! I'd love to see some photos of your project! 357mdad@gmail.com

  • @chriholt
    @chriholt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That really came out great! I do like wood handles better in general, but that plastic handle really came out great!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Chris!

  • @IrishLion-re8bu
    @IrishLion-re8bu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the vintage Craftsman look :-). Well done sir

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It is an iconic handle design.

  • @liljoeii6091
    @liljoeii6091 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your screwdriver turned out perfect thank you for the video

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!

  • @smithwesson7149
    @smithwesson7149 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job on a great Craftsman USA stubby. Looks brand new now! Before the end of the video I was hoping you would say that the terrible smell was gone. I have quite a few of this type acetate screwdrivers that still work great.....just don't get them too close to your nose!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The smell never really goes away...

  • @Rusty_ok
    @Rusty_ok ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Astonishing results. I have a few that are getting the craftsman mange. Going to have to see if I can clean them up like you did to this one.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Give it a try! The 0000 steel wool + Flitz does a nice job! The PlastX really brings out the translucence.

  • @rogermcdonald1607
    @rogermcdonald1607 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thats one of my favorite screwdrivers to use. Big handle and short in length. Ive never had a handle with the mange as bad as the one you did. It came out very nice. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Looking forward to watching your channel in 2023! 👍🇺🇸

    • @larrydye6374
      @larrydye6374 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree! I've had one of these for several decades, and it's handy as a shirt pocket. Well worth the effort to.clean it up and put it back in service. Merry Christmas!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Roger! Merry Christmas!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merry Christmas Larry!

  • @TomeOfKnowledge74
    @TomeOfKnowledge74 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work. Never heard the word 'mange' to describe the deterioration on plastic handles, but it works. I have a few old drivers with 'mange', but find they stay clean just through use.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @tungsten_carbide
    @tungsten_carbide ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to come home to two videos from you, thanks so much 👍👍
    Man what a transformation on the handle 👏 I gotta try 0000 first next time I get my hands on a screwdriver with a handle like this, the steel wool alone did so much!
    One thing I wanted to suggest to do about divots like there were here on the domed end, in case you might like to try in future. If you can get the divots clean try filling with successive layers of superglue. You can do it in one shot with epoxy, but that can sometimes have enough of a yellow tinge that you'd see it on a clear plastic handle. Once the glue is filed/sanded flush and then finely sanded some repairs I've done this way (to wood mainly, but also plastic) have become invisible, others you can just barely make out a tide mark around the perimeter but the edge tends to be faint enough you wouldn't spot it at arm's length if you didn't know to look.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the superglue tip!

  • @alpine1600s
    @alpine1600s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas! My wife has been taking French on the Duolingo, I can't help but notice that "mange" in French is "to eat." So mange, decomposition is literally eating the plastic!🫣🤣

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas! Mrs Magdad is studying Spanish on Duolingo!

  • @iridiumnight3750
    @iridiumnight3750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great. Think I'll try restoring some tools. I do vintage pocket knives.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cleaning up old tools is fun! Check out my pocket knife playlist!
      th-cam.com/play/PL2LUCgmdqpXOJ085tzQW-pBKJVOd67-UR.html

  • @mercuryrising9174
    @mercuryrising9174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unbelievable outcome. Really good job!

  • @billk5296
    @billk5296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a lot of vintage Craftsman screwdrivers, and there was a certain vintage that all got that same white garbage on the acetate. Thanks for the pointers on removing it!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Bill! I bet they had a flawed formula for a while.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It happens to a lot of acetate handle tools. The worst one I have is a Vaco. It's really going to pot. Supposedly Snap-On had a huge problem too. Their handles split. I'm not sure if the SO tools were even acetate though?

  • @13thworker45
    @13thworker45 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice save, I hope it’s not deteriorating like some of snap-ons. Snap on replaced 5 handles for me. The handles actually crumbled. You do very nice restorations. Thank You

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! This is why I am a fan of wood handle tools!

  • @marylourobinson2269
    @marylourobinson2269 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Magdad I love your videos. Scoutcrafter turned me to your ch and I'm glad he did

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad you found my channel! I try to upload a new episode every Sunday - stay tuned!

  • @ydocproductions5593
    @ydocproductions5593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t beat free LOL! Looks pretty good. Hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! 🎉

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I'm working on another free pile find right now! Happy New Year!

  • @tpobrienjr
    @tpobrienjr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful job, especially the blue. No known cure for the plastic handle mange. The WF is for Western Forge, the maker.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Thomas! I try to grab every Western Forge Craftsman I see at the yard sales!

  • @jakeoutdoors9600
    @jakeoutdoors9600 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought 3 flathead and 3 phillips head Craftsman screwdrivers of different sizes to go on the rack hanging off the side of my tool chest. Same handle style as the one in this video. I have probably around a dozen screwdrivers in that tool chest of various makes. But the Craftsman style feel so nice in the hand, they are the ones I want to grab first.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Jake! That handle is an iconic design!

  • @SilasMarnerAuAg
    @SilasMarnerAuAg ปีที่แล้ว

    i used to take those back to sears and they would replace them. never thought about the polish. nice restoration

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! Cleaning up old tools is fun!

  • @SK-qc6fb
    @SK-qc6fb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hve that same driver, one of the best, i use it all the time....bought in 1979 at the recommendation of my VoTech teacher!

    • @SK-qc6fb
      @SK-qc6fb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine also has the same white film, no idea what its from...just from age.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The handles are made of cellulose acetate butyrate. When exposed to excessive heat and moisture, the CAB can degrade into butyric acid, causing “the mange” and the rotten smell.

  • @brianspohn2932
    @brianspohn2932 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video.. I'm currently enjoying watching it..

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you are enjoying the video Brian!

  • @RobertSiwik1968
    @RobertSiwik1968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! Happy new year! I hope you had a nice Christmas! I was curious to see if the mange would come back. I kept watching and you answered my question.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Happy New Year Robert!

  • @choppermike3329
    @choppermike3329 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like that size of Craftsman screwdriver. Not used often but nice to have when you need it. Really came out nice. I recently removed the mange on a few craftsman then sealed them in spray shellac. I'll have to wait to see if it holds up. To you and your family Have a great, blessed Christmas!🎄🎅☃🙏

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Mike! Merry Christmas!

    • @tungsten_carbide
      @tungsten_carbide ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Although a lacquer might work equally well shellac is supposed to be king at sealing off that smell.

  • @lotsabirds
    @lotsabirds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great! I like the In the Heatish of the Nightish style music in the background!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Bill! Mrs Magdad and I enjoy picking out the music!

    • @lotsabirds
      @lotsabirds ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@357magdad it was perfect! Great choice!

  • @jwhiteker1
    @jwhiteker1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man, that Flitz is pricey stuff! I guess it works. 😮

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Use coupon code CHUCK and save 20% on your www.flitz.com order!

  • @Vandal_Savage
    @Vandal_Savage ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To get rid of the smell, try sealing it up in a tupperware box full of clean, dry, unused cat litter for a day or two.
    The deodoriser in that stuff is seriously potent, just pick one with a smell that you don't mind...
    I learned this trick whilst trying to get the mouldy smell out of silicon cookware (it worked a treat)

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I'll have to give it a try!

    • @Vandal_Savage
      @Vandal_Savage ปีที่แล้ว

      @@357magdad you are welcome!
      Thanks for the vids 🙂
      To tone down the smell of the cat litter I ran the silicon thing through the dishwasher and found it took the edge off of it somewhat but it was still pretty noticeable...

  • @BenjaminRowe-hc7uo
    @BenjaminRowe-hc7uo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done King, your the man,that screwdriver is awesome!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @mjb12141963
    @mjb12141963 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video reminds me that it's time for my annual tool cleaning.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! Cleaning up old tools is fun!

  • @RobertBosworth
    @RobertBosworth ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great restoration. Pretty impressive how the handle turned out. Merry Christmas to you and your family. And Chuck. 😀🎄

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Merry Christmas Robert!

  • @277kne
    @277kne ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a whole set of these for Christmas in the late sixties.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My dad had a full set from about that time.

    • @277kne
      @277kne ปีที่แล้ว

      @@357magdad I'm 60 now. Don't know what happened to them. I would like to find some nice ones that aren't beat on. I have a set of old Craftsman wrenches.
      You did a good job of cleaning on that screwdriver.

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog1256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are my favorite type of screwdrivers! My wife has one but I am yet to find my own. 0000 steel wool, Flitz, and Plastex are used on almost all of my projects. You infected me with your wood handled screwdriver passion. I recently got 3 interesting ones at my local flea market.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad I got you into wood handle screwdrivers!

  • @stephenkent8903
    @stephenkent8903 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Magdad that screwdriver has so much Christmas Shine now. The extra fine steel wool and flitz hit your project out of the park!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Stephen!

  • @FeArhsma21
    @FeArhsma21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great Job God Bless my friend!

  • @setdown2
    @setdown2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super job...looks brand new...
    Didn't think it had a prayer but there it is ...🖖

  • @not2fast4u2c
    @not2fast4u2c ปีที่แล้ว

    It reminds me of the one that was stinking up my tool box Nice to have the small rotary tools for polishing and and for working on small stuff🎄🎄🎄🎄

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      I found that cordless Dremel in the free pile!

  • @paulhunt598
    @paulhunt598 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have dedication. Your restoration materials exceeded the cost of that screwdriver when it was new. You got a good result. But you only have a marginal tool now that it is done. I wouldn't have made the effort!
    I have 30+ tool chests full of hand tools. I got so frustrated with Craftsman poor quality that I did an almost 100% purge of my Craftsman branded tools in the lathe 70's. About a dozen or two survived the purge. I kept a micrometer, a 1942 drill press, a metal lathe made by Atlas, a ball pien hammer, some specialty wrenches, and a few sockets. I invested time in saving the drill press. That model production lasted only 6 months. WW2 war production killed that product. I reluctantly admit that I really like that drill press. It is far from my best, but it is a nice option for small part work. It is a mid range size of my 5 drill presses. Many tasks require only small holes or light duty work. It is fun to use and sports a fancy repaint job.
    Craftsman screw drivers of your era had very soft blades. They wear and rapidly damage fasteners when worn. Plastic from that era was especially prone to the mange and smell. Snap-On from that era could get to stinking too. I had a slightly larger stubby blade version of the Snap-On screw driver as your restoration. It had a black triangle shaped handle. That tool was a real tool, but one day I opened the chest drawer and saw that the plastic handle had crumbled. Snap-On replaced the handle with a larger four sided orange handle. It still is a good tool, but I don't enjoy using it. The handle feels too long to me and it isn't marked with the old logo and part number.
    I tried to clean the mange off of the few Craftsman tool handles that I did keep into the late 80's. They didn't get your loving treatment, but the mange and stink returned very quickly. I discarded them.
    I was raised to prize Craftsman. In my father's experience, they were the best. Their no questions asked exchange warranty was compelling. Working professionally, that warranty was being exercised weekly. My poor man's budget didn't like double stocking tools so I could complete the workday and exchange the failed tool on the way home. ,(My home lane was directly across the street from the Sears mall store.) I had to find a better professional solution. It was painful, but I began my switch to Snap-On for that reason. I tried other professional brands, and still own many other brands, but I became very loyal to Snap-On for mechanic's tools. I find that most skilled trades have trade specific best brands. I have found owning those brands gain the best performance, durability and user enjoyment.
    You found your Craftsman in the bargain box. I find many of my premium tools second hand as well. Purchasing used has stretched my buying power accounting for my quality tool horde.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Paul! Cleaning up old tools is fun! This free pile screwdriver was good practice for when I come across something irreplaceable that I want to save.

    • @paulhunt598
      @paulhunt598 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@357magdad Thanks for the kind reply. I tried to temper my tool snob condescension! This is hard for a man that has preached for decades, FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS OWN CRAFTSMAN. You really did put in the extra effort. Even though you chose a brand on my hate list, I was disappointed that you didn't attempt to bring the red back as nicely as the blue. The 0000 steel wool probably lifted more red color than you had hoped. The OEM look from that era had all the lettering highlighted in white. This lettering color was the first to suffer in regular use. I suspect that the fuzzy funk removal sacrificed some of that remaining color. Attempting to restore the lettering would be a task for the purist only. You already gave this tool more honor than it ever warranted. BUT you deserve applause for your effort and dedication.

  • @frankg3072
    @frankg3072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas Magdad. Thanks for all the great tips and videos!🎄

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas Frank!

  • @RedLP5000S
    @RedLP5000S 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job, sir.✌🏻

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!

  • @bankerjumper
    @bankerjumper ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice resto, quickly earned my subscription!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for subscribing! I hope you enjoy my content!

  • @Dalesworkshop
    @Dalesworkshop ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad too see the results of the Plastx, I just bought some recently. It looks good. Brand new beginning.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've had good results with the PlastX!

  • @rpc717
    @rpc717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas to you and Chuck, as well as Mrs. Magdad and Magdaughter!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Merry Christmas!

  • @lotsatrains
    @lotsatrains ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job I have seen a few tools with those plastic handles with that mange on them in the past and always assumed that something corrosive might have been spilled on them but I guess they can just get that way over time somehow.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! The handles are made of cellulose acetate butyrate. When exposed to excessive heat and moisture, the CAB can degrade into butyric acid, causing “the mange” and the rotten smell.

    • @lotsatrains
      @lotsatrains ปีที่แล้ว

      @@357magdad oh 👍 thanks that’s why they have that smell now I understand 👍

  • @RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks
    @RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks ปีที่แล้ว

    A Magdad video…an excellent gift this beautiful Christmas morning.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas!

  • @wayneo7307
    @wayneo7307 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Job 👍 Magdad ! Merry Christmas to You and Mrs. Magdad and Magdaughter and Chuck !

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Merry Christmas Wayne!

  • @ihrescue
    @ihrescue ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work on the plastic Craftsman handle. I've been following what you because I have a number of cloudy driver tools.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Michael!

  • @donscottvansandt4139
    @donscottvansandt4139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip about the black in the blue ... I think it matches the factory color bedder

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The blue was just too blue by itself.

  • @garageshopminnesota
    @garageshopminnesota ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was beautiful work! Great job!

  • @flashgordon6238
    @flashgordon6238 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try WD-40 next time on those handles first. It will soften the grunge and won't affect the coloring. After cleaning them up, use water/baking soda solution to help neutralize the Butyric acid. Protection with Boeshield T-9 for storage may help as well. Heat will speed up the formation of Butryic acid, so a cool dry environment is best.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! And thanks for the suggestions!

  • @ralphiewigs2208
    @ralphiewigs2208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice restore...that driver is a really useful configuration for someone restoring things like machines, old furniture, tools or old houses. My mom used to call stuff that looked like your mange "creeping crud". She was a fan of "B" horror movies from the 50s. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Attack of the Creeping Crud" I love it! Merry Christmas Ralphie!

  • @ChickenLips412
    @ChickenLips412 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great. FYI, if you ever come across a used Craftsman 1/4” flat-blade screwdriver, a fun, quick, and useful mod is to pull out the blade and press in a 1/4” hex quick release bit holder (such as HFT #64763 or similar).

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a great Mod!

  • @maxpolaris99
    @maxpolaris99 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @johnmclaurin
    @johnmclaurin ปีที่แล้ว

    Great way to spend my Christmas morning coffee time! Thanks for posting this and for a great year of videos! Hope you and all the MagDads are having a peaceful Christmas Holiday!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks John! Merry Christmas!

  • @MyMW3Channel
    @MyMW3Channel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been watching older videos from before I followed the channel. The transition away from using background music, during the main part of videos, was a good choice. It was too distracting. The dreml tool is all the music needed.
    Oh, after the steel wool to clean up the mange, I'd have used 3 different industrial cleaners, ancient Greek dragon's breath, and a voodoo doll to eliminate any remnants of it from returning.
    I appreciate that Chuck wears his PPE.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad you're enjoying the older videos! Chuck is very safety conscious!

  • @valsforge4318
    @valsforge4318 ปีที่แล้ว

    That screw driver came out excellent! Merry Christmas!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Merry Christmas!

  • @davidcoats1037
    @davidcoats1037 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hard to believe how much better that mangy old screwdriver got. Well done Magdad! Merry Christmas!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks David! Merry Christmas!

  • @jazzersten
    @jazzersten ปีที่แล้ว

    Great restoration. I love Craftsman Acetate handled screwdrivers (they smell). My favorite screwdrivers are of course wooden handled.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jess! Wood handle tools are my favorite too!

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one of those. I have had it since new, well over 40 yrs now. 😊😊😊😊😊

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can see how it would be a handy tool!

  • @EricAdamsonMI
    @EricAdamsonMI ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why not start out on the handle with soap & water? I used Fantastik on a relatively new set of Craftsman screwdrivers, and they turned out fine.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soap and water may work on mild cases of the mange, but this poor thing was severely infected!

  • @Rick-fz7tt
    @Rick-fz7tt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great job. Well done. I got a Dremel for Christmas was wondering how you store All the acessories for your Dremel? I’m trying to be more organized.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're gonna love your new Dremel! Check out my rotary tool tips and tricks video:
      th-cam.com/video/FEx3QtiM5-0/w-d-xo.html

  • @larrykelly2838
    @larrykelly2838 ปีที่แล้ว

    Close to looking like a new one, great job .

  • @alanr4263
    @alanr4263 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a nice screw driver.ive seen em before I like short stub screw driver
    More power.....

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      The full size handle is nice!

  • @scroungasworkshop4663
    @scroungasworkshop4663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one Magdad👍👍👍

  • @edwardmartin3069
    @edwardmartin3069 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the screwdriver. The handle cleaned up better than new (except for the lettering, of course). That is a particularly handy size screwdriver. It is short enough to get into tight places but still big enough to do some serious work... Now, if they could just do something about that smell... I made the mistake of storing a bunch of acetate-based plastic handled tools in a closed metal tool box... Man!! when you opened the box, the smell would knock you down. Now I keep them in open bins... Merry Christmas,,,

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Edward! Merry Christmas!

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even new sometimes the lettering wasn't 100%

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great project. I like these short shaft screwdrivers. Your resto turned out great Merry Christmas to all.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Pat! Merry Christmas!

  • @Jeff-jg7jh
    @Jeff-jg7jh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting. Not crazy about the heavy blue paint, but a good job.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching Jeff!

  • @jamesmoodhard29
    @jamesmoodhard29 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas to you and yours! That is my favorite Craftsman screwdriver. I will pick one up every time I see one. Thank you for your instructional videos.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks James! Merry Christmas!

  • @jeffwright9431
    @jeffwright9431 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice job and satisfying to watch but I would have left the new blue paint off. I just like the look of a well cared for, yet well used, tool. So does my girlfriend.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching Jeff!

  • @Ron-vq3zl
    @Ron-vq3zl ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Fine Resto There Magdad!!
    I almost thought you'd decided not to repaint the blue portion of that handle, after all! I must say, you fooled me pretty good there, for a little bit!! LOL!! 😊
    Wishing You & All Your Family, Friends, & Loved Ones,
    A VERY MERRY & BLESSED CHRISTMAS! 🎄⛄🎁 &
    A VERY HAPPY, BLESSED, & PROSPEROUS, NEW YEAR TOO!!!
    🎉🥂🎊
    God Bless, & Highest & Best Regards Always!!
    Your Subscriber & Faithful Viewer,
    Ron H.
    Abilene, TX.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ron! Merry Christmas!

  • @Crustychevrolet
    @Crustychevrolet 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the smell of those old degraded screwdrivers almost as much as the smell of brakekleen

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you are in the minority!😁

    • @Crustychevrolet
      @Crustychevrolet 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@357magdad that’s fair. Lol

  • @anferlifalcon5885
    @anferlifalcon5885 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas. I hope you have a good time with your family and next year you can continue doing what you like.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas! I was nice to be able to get together with family this year.

  • @mrbenmall
    @mrbenmall ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely job. Hope you are having a Merry Christmas. My best to you, Mrs Magdad, Magdaughter and the entire Mag fam.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ben! Merry Christmas!

  • @wireworks616
    @wireworks616 ปีที่แล้ว

    That turned out great. I found that cleaning the plastic handle in ammonia got rid of that vomit smell. I did a video on one a couple months ago using ammonia.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      I forgot about trying your ammonia trick! I'll have to get some for the next "mange" project!

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred ปีที่แล้ว

      @@357magdad I always have ammonia for cleaning up shellac. What ammonia does to shellac is like magic. It turns the shellac into a milky fluid that isn't sticky. So it's what you use to clean your brushes with. It rinses right out with soap and water.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1pcfred I use denatured alcohol to clean up shellac.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred ปีที่แล้ว

      @@357magdad denatured alcohol thins shellac. For just decomposing shellac ammonia is magic. What's left ain't shellac. It's just a white slime that's water soluble. So it's the best way to clean brushes. Except for the smell. I do it outdoors. Try it out.

  • @jackthompson2132
    @jackthompson2132 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job on the Craftsman Magdad!
    Thank You for sharing!
    I hope You and your family have a Merry Christmas

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jack! Merry Christmas!

  • @HickSquatch
    @HickSquatch ปีที่แล้ว

    Coolness!! I have a couple set aside waiting to see what you do with these; now I have some instruction on what to do on mine!! Coolness!!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Rob! I bet yours will turn out great!

  • @andyc972
    @andyc972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Magdad, that was in a poor state but the price was right, well worth the effort as the tip was in such good condition, a tricky line to walk with repairing the dings but you got that just right I think.
    I received a set of the "Swpeet" abrasive wheels for Christmas so looking forward to trying them out soon !
    Thanks for all your excellent content throughout the year, and best wishes to all in the family Magdad !

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Andy! I hope you have success with those abrasive wheels!

  • @Bigalhunting
    @Bigalhunting ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work, Merry Christmas to you and the whole 357 MAG bunch!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Al! Merry Christmas!

  • @adude7050
    @adude7050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job I have a few Stanleys I have to work on.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet they will clean up nice!

  • @robertmoody2221
    @robertmoody2221 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s looking nice

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Robert!

  • @billmccabe9601
    @billmccabe9601 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas to you and family. Thanks for sharing with us your Christmas time.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bill! Merry Christmas!

  • @rawbacon
    @rawbacon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Western Forge is completely shut down now so it's always nice to save a Craftsman WF Screwdriver.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I try to bring home all the WF I can.

  • @ronsbeerreviewstools4361
    @ronsbeerreviewstools4361 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good job, looks very nice, cheers ! MERRY CHRISTMAS 2022

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @lv_woodturner3899
    @lv_woodturner3899 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks as good as new. Very well done. I wonder if the only use this had was in opening paint cans since the blade looks untouched other than the paint. It was certainly left in a bad environment to get the mange.
    Plastix works well. I recently used it on a turned pen finished with CA glue.
    Happy holidays.
    Dave.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dave! Merry Christmas!

  • @timeflysintheshop
    @timeflysintheshop ปีที่แล้ว

    I think its just translucence. It looks great! Thanks for another great video! Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merry Christmas!

  • @805ROADKING
    @805ROADKING ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas Bud!! Nice job!! I wonder what "Super Clean" would have done with that Mange!!☻

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas RoadKing!

  • @ronniefromOR
    @ronniefromOR ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow looks great!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ronnie!