Hi Lou! Those old timers had such a great sense of style... Like those houses from the Victorian era, just lovely. I think we need to re-visit some of those bygone values... Thanks so much!
Beautiful knife! With quality starting to creep back into tool lineups these days a large company like Milwaukee, Stanley or Snapon could sure use your advisory skills to enhance sales. As I've mentioned before in a comment I've seen people trade in perfectly good tools just to rebuy the same tool with a higher quality finesh with color. Black chrome, nickel full polish, with nearly every color handle in the rainbow. Who knows... Maybe Milwaukee will seek out your advisory services after seeing your videos. One of my biggest complaints buying tools is the lack of quality. Your eye for quality is second to none in my opinion but your experimentation with color is really grabbing my attention. I admit that I've stopped your videos numerous times to look at something in the background. LOL
Hi Chris! Every few years companies will put out special editions or remake vintage tools and they are nice but usually never sell enough to be profitable. The money makers are the tools made overseas that Dewalt or Stanley can slap their name on and make a super quick profit just by selling them no manufacturing needed... Many tool manufacturers today are just retailers.. Turning over goods for a fast profit. It's a shame. Americans have become addicted to cheap crap! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
That would be an awesome Idea!!! We can all post the videos on the same day!!!! What date should we pick? How about March 1st? (Friday) That way everyone has time to get the knife and work on it!!!! What say you?! LOL If good I will make a video just to announce it!!!!
thanks for showing the stanley , it looks a bit different than the old one , and i love your pimped wrenches and they give me a taste of the 70's , lol i only miss the glitters in the paint. here are some pics from my stanley imgur.com/GHIsB71 peace alot
I really appreciate this project. You have inspired me to take this on as a project. I make it a point to watch at least one of your projects everyday. The problem is, you show us so Amy wonderful old tools I want one of everything you have. The problem is you can’t go down to the store and pick one up. Such agony! 🙂 Thanks again!
“Oh yeah, let me go dig in my basement for my 25 year old X-26 clear orange Tamiya paint. Oh wait, I just happen to be out. Hey 357Magdad, can I borrow yours? No - you never had any? It’s all good, let’s ask Joe’s Shop. You neither... but you could make some using your welding machine, alligator feet and a 1957 Maytag Washer? Excellent! ...but it won’t be ready until March 2? Oh well...”. 🤣 ScoutCrafter, you’re the best! Ha ha!,
Wow, just wow. Why a tool manufacturer covers the knife in grey paint when with a little care it could be as classy as yours, I have no idea. Utility becomes art. You never disappoint and a new video from you is one of the highlights of the day.
Hey 201 thumbs up and no dickhead has put a thumbs downs. Since I have been watching your channel I have collected a small box of hand tools to restore and I have a better appreciation for some of the things I find that once would have been consigned to the junk pile. Thanks for the education. It just amazes me how good some of the old tools, and new ones for that matter, can look. Please keep up the great work. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺
You never fail to impress me. Love the fact you did something anybody could do. Even people in a small apartment in the city can do something simple like this.
Amazing! OK...there was a Puppet Theater in Salisbury Park/ Eisenhower Park, bordering on Westbury and East Meadow. I worked at that theater as a puppet maker and performer in the 70s and 80s. Jim Henson tried to recruit mebto do the Muppet Movie. I couldnt go to England at that time....college and other obligations...Anyway...Long Story Short, I'm the guy that perfected the kind of latex rubber heads that Henson used , like Miss Piggy. I taught their guy the way to make plaster molds and use the rubber for hands, heads and other things! I bet you never thought that Marionette of yours would get a story like this out of me!! PS..Got the pictures to prove it! LOL!
Hi Bill!!!!!! You know when I was a kid Puppets and marionettes were whimsical and fun... Then in the 70's and 80's they came out with scary movies that tarnished the purity of that wonderful art... Now many people see them as creepy! Shame! Awesome stuff about Jim Henson! Thats amazing!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter One of the best jobs I ever had. A funny bit of irony....One of the people I worked with was a comic book artist. He did horror genre comic books in the 50s and 60s. But we never made a creepy puppet! LOL! The marionette body that you showed has that real antique quality...leather joints could last for a century or more! Cool Stuff!!!
You do add class to a new tool. Years back they might have done that to increase sales. Mr. Dunlap did that for Sears Crome plating tools. Beautiful job.
HaHa yes every photo or video I see of other peoples' work area I am absorbing ideas for news ways to store or new products. "I'm psyched." ScoutCrafter can't hide the passion.
Another amazing result! Nobody does it better. I'd like to see a video dedicated to the types of paints you use, how you prep a tool for paint, how you tape it off, your application technique, how you dry it. Your paint jobs are always so neat.
Thanks so much! The funny thing is I had to dig into some old boxes of modeling paints to find this jar of old paint! Over 25 years old! =D Still good! Thanks!
Pretty darn nice looking knife once you were done. Quite a transformation without a lot of processes/work. Polish up some razor blades to go with it?? Don't know if you questioned that it may be magnesium, but I believe if you put a couple drops of vinegar on it, you will see it bubble a bit, versus aluminum where it will just sit there like a drop of water
Thanks for answering my question on the double take wrenches! Curiosity satisfied!! And that Stanley utility knife!!! What a fun project for my boys to add to their tool boxes. You took that $5 box cutter and turned it into an heirloom piece! So classy!
Hi Christina! You know the casting on that knife is very nicely done... I do prefer non-retractable knives to work with but you have to be carful reaching for one! LOL Thanks so much Christina!!!!!!!!
Hey Scoutcrafter, I was compelled to try my hand at this project and wanted to send you a couple pics of the finished project. Is there an email address or some other way to share my pics with you? Either way, it was a fun and easy project and something even the kids would enjoy doing. Thanks for the great content on your channel.
You never disappoint - superb work, superb video. I look forward to your frequent postings ScoutCrafter; without a doubt you are the best hand tool restorer on You Tube.
Hi John! Thanks so very much! I really appreciate the kind words... It's really all for fun and I'm so glad others are enjoying this very rewarding and satisfying hobby! Again, Thanks!!!!!
Lots of Fun! Sweet Knife! BTW most all of my restos are automotive. Master Cyl., Oil Filter Canisters & Carburetors etc. I'll send you some pics. I put as much effort into it, as you do tools! Ain't retirement Grand ! ? ! ...Newk from Kentucky
Hello Newk! I always laugh when I hear Carburetors... My Buddy from work used to say "It took me 20 years to learn how to re-build Carburetors, just when I got it down pat they switched to Fuel Injection!" LOL Thanks Newk!!!!!!
Thanks Scout it would be nice if Stanley could make a line of tools for the collector with maybe a higher finish, nice job on the knife , l collector case pocket knifes, have a good day kind Sir (Doug in Ga) 🌞
Hi Doug, Case was always a superior knife. They were never cheap and for good reason! I have a humble knife collection and always enjoy the feel of a Case! Thanks!!!!
HI Joe! The Shellac tends to darken Aluminum because of the Alcohol I think... To clear coat it a Lacquer or Rustoleum clear would work but can chip... =) Thanks!!!!!
Hi scout, what a great job on the 199e you did.if stanley did a finish like that it would be 20$,lol .I noticed it didn't have the triangular metal guard ,that stanley UK supplied, in its day more people must have been cut trying to remove and replace that thing,did it myself a few times ,eventually made a leather pouch for it ,still have that knife from the 1960 s, liked the marionette by the way. Take care.Stuart.uk
Even when I was young I saw that fixed blade utility knives had the edge over retractable utility knifes for blade holding rigidity, but the way I use a utility knife it's just not sensible for me. I don't work at a work bench often, I don't carry a sheath or wear a leather apron with a dedicated section for an utility knife, I'm here , there, and then somewhere else always throwing it in a pocket so a retractable type is my only option. That said what you've done with that Defender & this Stanley is BEAUTIFUL, & I'll be on the lookout for a deal on a Defender to do up maybe in Maroon or Red accents & made a sheath & keep in top of my toolbox.
Hi Ronald! You're right, the fixed is great to use but dangerous to carry! =) I will be doing a utility knife review on Monday! Hope you enjoy! Thanks!!!
On the other side of that coin if you're like me you're so used to having a super crowded work space you look at all the other stuff around the workspace in the video and just get it. Tons of older projects sitting around mixed with future projects.
How can I achieve that last bit of shine. I go all the way to 3000 grit but even that leaves tiny scratches. I tried to polish after with dremel and some red rouge and it makes it better but not that perfect mirror finish.
Hi John, The Dremel is good, the rouge you are using might have a bit too much abrasive.. If you can try brown or green rouge or even toothpaste! Those micro scratches are always hard to get out of certain metals! Thanks!!!!!!
Wow Scout you keep outdoing yourself I would have really liked to seen the paint process though how you got the letters and all that pop out thank you very much for all you do can't wait for the next video
I wonder if you used a car polisher and cleaner/polish if the fine aluminum scratches would disappear? I would love to see you try that. ...Art PS: as always I look forward to viewing your latest TH-cam.
The funny thing is when you get to a real mirror polish every micro scratch starts to show on aluminum. If you look at it in normal light you don't see it but under really bright lights they start to show! You start chasing your tail after a while! LOL Thanks!
WOW! Really nice! Do you know what the connection between Stanley and England is? As I understand it Stanley was originally a USA company right? But there is a lot of English-made Stanley tools here in the UK (in fact all English). Did they just manufacture them in England as well as USA? I have a English Stanley hand plane (also a big 'Record' one!). I'd love to see you do some plane and chisel restoration and sharpening!
Hello LR! Yes! Stanley goes all the way back to 1843! Frederick Stanley opened his shop in Connecticut, USA, in 1920 he merged with his cousin Henry who owned the Stanley Rule and Level company... it wasn't until 1936 when they introduced the Utility knife.. Now in 1937 Stanley bought the J.A. Chapman company located in Sheffield England! That's how Stanley was able to cross over into the UK market! Now they merged with Black and Decker (The kiss of death) and they will continue to milk the name of Stanley by slapping it on every cheap import they can... Only a few tools are still made in the old factories and most are imports... Thanks!!!!!!!
That Stanley turned out gorgeous beautiful job. God bless you and your family Scout. 😁 but I'm still telling you those other two wrenches you got to put them in a picture frame with a glass on both sides just so they can be looked at they are a masterpieces I am in love with those wrenches wow they're beautiful...
Hi Richard... This was a brush operation wiping the paint off the letters with blue paper towels in Lacquer thinner! The funny thing is even though this is acrylic paint it thins with Lacquer thinner! Thanks!!!
Ha! Almost called it, was thinking Clear Red, but that Clear Orange is beautiful!! The cross-diamond pattern with the orange color looks like a Honeycomb on camera 🤩🐝 Great Show! As per usual 😄👍🏼
Hello William! I used a simple artist brush, I wasn't worried about going over because then I used a Blue Paper towel with Lacquer thinner to wipe off the excess and letters... =) Thanks!
Yes, With clear paints you can make them as light or as dark as you want! I really like that about them! If you add two more coats it looks almost brown!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Beautiful work ... thank you for describing the process ... curious about what grit sanding belts you used ... you mentioned two, the last one being 'fine'. I just ordered a belt sander and hope to do some restoration work and would rather not start to course on aluminum and destroy my project.
LOL It was the creepy puppet movies that made everyone look at them differently. For hundreds of years kids loved puppets and clowns but after the 70's and 80's movies they made them obsolete!!! Thanks Alan!!!!!!
That’s really nice, perhaps if you wanted to display it, you could take the sharp edge off of a blade and polish that as well. That would look really neat especially as it’s not a retractable blade.
Thanks. I’ve always been fascinated with puppets, marionettes and figurines. If you look at my video labeled my workshop you’ll get an idea of my obsession. Also that orange clear reminded me of an old orange tootsie pop. Great video.
Hi Joe! 357MagDad Thought it would be a great group challenge that we all do one up and compare notes! All the creators in our circle like Ben, TD, Wire, Me, You, Matt, Scott... We can all post a video on March 1st! What do you think? =)
Hello again. I have my late fathers Stanley 199 from way back, maybe the 1960s or earlier and it does have a hanging/lanyard hole. As you say they have changed the design slightly. Strangely just before Christmas 2018 I cleaned up and polished a Stanley STA155008 at work and it looked and felt much better than it did with the paint on it. I have an old Eclipse pad handle for a future project (alloy) that I got for 50p from a car boot sale. Do you have any pad saw handles amongst your collection?
Hello Nash! There is a big collector community for vintage Utility knives, I don't know all the models but I do see some vintage 199's without the lanyard hole... I do have a vintage Eclipse No. 12 Pad handle! Nice!!!!! Thanks!!!
That orange looks good John . I went over and watched 6 or so of MrDoeboy356 videos and then subscribed to his channel . I am in to his kind of tiny metal/copper work , and will be putting up some of my own videos on it as well this year .
Hi Cindi, For some reason Aluminum or other soft alloys get really messed up with the wire wheel, it makes the surface look pitted and ugly!! (Ask me how I know) lol I ruined a couple items before I learned the hard way! Thanks!!!!
Hey ScoutCrafter, can you talk about the little hand pointer you use from time to time? Love the new knife, it’s amazing that you can always make something look so classic!
Now I’m going to go buy a few 199s and do some work! Amazed every time I watch you with a tool! I have a question. Is it possible to send you something that belonged to my grandfather? Small and very old crescent/pipe wrench. It’s the only thing I received from him after his death in 1987. Thanks.
The tool company's need you to start doing some design work for them John. Bring some classy looks back into the tool world.
Hi Lou! Those old timers had such a great sense of style... Like those houses from the Victorian era, just lovely. I think we need to re-visit some of those bygone values... Thanks so much!
Your so right John .
Beautiful knife! With quality starting to creep back into tool lineups these days a large company like Milwaukee, Stanley or Snapon could sure use your advisory skills to enhance sales. As I've mentioned before in a comment I've seen people trade in perfectly good tools just to rebuy the same tool with a higher quality finesh with color. Black chrome, nickel full polish, with nearly every color handle in the rainbow. Who knows... Maybe Milwaukee will seek out your advisory services after seeing your videos. One of my biggest complaints buying tools is the lack of quality. Your eye for quality is second to none in my opinion but your experimentation with color is really grabbing my attention. I admit that I've stopped your videos numerous times to look at something in the background. LOL
Hi Chris! Every few years companies will put out special editions or remake vintage tools and they are nice but usually never sell enough to be profitable. The money makers are the tools made overseas that Dewalt or Stanley can slap their name on and make a super quick profit just by selling them no manufacturing needed... Many tool manufacturers today are just retailers.. Turning over goods for a fast profit. It's a shame. Americans have become addicted to cheap crap! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe we should have a Stanley 199 challenge - get Joe's Shop, Ben Mall, Wire, Super Wrench, Man Cave, TD, etc to post their own rendition!
357Mag dad mine is set to drop Friday 😀
That would be an awesome Idea!!! We can all post the videos on the same day!!!! What date should we pick? How about March 1st? (Friday) That way everyone has time to get the knife and work on it!!!! What say you?! LOL If good I will make a video just to announce it!!!!
@@TheSuperwrenchGarage Hi Matt! Hold off! Maybe we can all post a video on March 1st!
I'm in! I'll have it ready for March 1.
@@357magdad ok I am on👍
Great looking utility knife! The Tamiya Clear Orange really sets it off. Thanks for sharing another great project.
Thanks John!!!!
That turned out fantastic, another work of art.
Thanks very much Richard! It really is a nice casting! Stanley did a great job... 😃👍
thanks for showing the stanley , it looks a bit different than the old one , and i love your pimped wrenches and they give me a taste of the 70's , lol i only miss the glitters in the paint.
here are some pics from my stanley imgur.com/GHIsB71
peace alot
HOT DAMN! You did diamonds as well on those beauties?!?!
Maaaaaaan....amazing...simply amazing!
I really appreciate this project. You have inspired me to take this on as a project. I make it a point to watch at least one of your projects everyday. The problem is, you show us so Amy wonderful old tools I want one of everything you have. The problem is you can’t go down to the store and pick one up. Such agony! 🙂 Thanks again!
Hi Wayne! You are really going to enjoy this hobby... It doesn't take long before you become very proficient at it either! Thanks so much!
“Oh yeah, let me go dig in my basement for my 25 year old X-26 clear orange Tamiya paint. Oh wait, I just happen to be out. Hey 357Magdad, can I borrow yours? No - you never had any? It’s all good, let’s ask Joe’s Shop. You neither... but you could make some using your welding machine, alligator feet and a 1957 Maytag Washer? Excellent! ...but it won’t be ready until March 2? Oh well...”. 🤣 ScoutCrafter, you’re the best! Ha ha!,
Nice job Scout. Looks better than that black one i saw.
I think he used 357 mag black.
LOL
Love me some flat black! :)
These newer 199 castings are very nice and sharp (old design) the aluminum makes them so easy to work on....
Wow, just wow. Why a tool manufacturer covers the knife in grey paint when with a little care it could be as classy as yours, I have no idea. Utility becomes art. You never disappoint and a new video from you is one of the highlights of the day.
Thanks so much Tony!!!! One of the few tools today that still look classic... Nice casting! Thanks!
Hey 201 thumbs up and no dickhead has put a thumbs downs. Since I have been watching your channel I have collected a small box of hand tools to restore and I have a better appreciation for some of the things I find that once would have been consigned to the junk pile.
Thanks for the education. It just amazes me how good some of the old tools, and new ones for that matter, can look.
Please keep up the great work. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺
You never fail to impress me. Love the fact you did something anybody could do. Even people in a small apartment in the city can do something simple like this.
You are so right Tron! I hope you will be on board!!!
Amazing! OK...there was a Puppet Theater in Salisbury Park/ Eisenhower Park, bordering on Westbury and East Meadow. I worked at that theater as a puppet maker and performer in the 70s and 80s. Jim Henson tried to recruit mebto do the Muppet Movie. I couldnt go to England at that time....college and other obligations...Anyway...Long Story Short, I'm the guy that perfected the kind of latex rubber heads that Henson used , like Miss Piggy. I taught their guy the way to make plaster molds and use the rubber for hands, heads and other things! I bet you never thought that Marionette of yours would get a story like this out of me!! PS..Got the pictures to prove it! LOL!
Hi Bill!!!!!! You know when I was a kid Puppets and marionettes were whimsical and fun... Then in the 70's and 80's they came out with scary movies that tarnished the purity of that wonderful art... Now many people see them as creepy! Shame! Awesome stuff about Jim Henson! Thats amazing!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter One of the best jobs I ever had. A funny bit of irony....One of the people I worked with was a comic book artist. He did horror genre comic books in the 50s and 60s. But we never made a creepy puppet! LOL! The marionette body that you showed has that real antique quality...leather joints could last for a century or more! Cool Stuff!!!
Taking you up on your Stanley 199 Challenge. Ordered a couple of them from Amazon today. We have until March 1?
it maybe pot metal not aluminum
Hello Danoh, Yes! Some Alloy, it's hard to tell what type but this behaves very similar to aluminum. even the polish... Very light too! Thanks!!!
@@ScoutCrafter then it's gotta be aluminum
You do add class to a new tool. Years back they might have done that to increase sales. Mr. Dunlap did that for Sears Crome plating tools. Beautiful job.
HaHa yes every photo or video I see of other peoples' work area I am absorbing ideas for news ways to store or new products. "I'm psyched." ScoutCrafter can't hide the passion.
Another amazing result! Nobody does it better. I'd like to see a video dedicated to the types of paints you use, how you prep a tool for paint, how you tape it off, your application technique, how you dry it. Your paint jobs are always so neat.
Thanks so much! The funny thing is I had to dig into some old boxes of modeling paints to find this jar of old paint! Over 25 years old! =D Still good! Thanks!
I'm psyched. ScoutCrafter can't hide the passion.
The one Stanley I don't have in the storeroom. I'll have to make a hardware store run. Wheeeee.........🙃😄🙃😄
LOL Dave, they are really nice little knives for the money! =)
Pretty darn nice looking knife once you were done. Quite a transformation without a lot of processes/work. Polish up some razor blades to go with it?? Don't know if you questioned that it may be magnesium, but I believe if you put a couple drops of vinegar on it, you will see it bubble a bit, versus aluminum where it will just sit there like a drop of water
Good job! I would suspect the casting is Zamak, Zink Aluminum that is.
Thanks for answering my question on the double take wrenches! Curiosity satisfied!!
And that Stanley utility knife!!! What a fun project for my boys to add to their tool boxes. You took that $5 box cutter and turned it into an heirloom piece! So classy!
Hi Christina! You know the casting on that knife is very nicely done... I do prefer non-retractable knives to work with but you have to be carful reaching for one! LOL Thanks so much Christina!!!!!!!!
I love the Clear Orange paint. Do you know of a supplier of something similar today?
Nice job, but I'm pretty sure that Stanley handle is zinc alloy rather than aluminum.
That's a Sharp ( meaning cool or snazzy ) looking utility knife
LOL Thanks!
Hey Scoutcrafter, I was compelled to try my hand at this project and wanted to send you a couple pics of the finished project. Is there an email address or some other way to share my pics with you? Either way, it was a fun and easy project and something even the kids would enjoy doing. Thanks for the great content on your channel.
Not blingy enough for the Kardashians, but if Queen Elizabeth here in the UK, has a Stanley 199 in her toolbox - then this is it! Cool project!
You never disappoint - superb work, superb video. I look forward to your frequent postings ScoutCrafter; without a doubt you are the best hand tool restorer on You Tube.
Hi John! Thanks so very much! I really appreciate the kind words... It's really all for fun and I'm so glad others are enjoying this very rewarding and satisfying hobby! Again, Thanks!!!!!
I was curious what years these were originally produced? I cant seem to find anything on the internet. Great video!
This link takes you to a little background on the comic book artist if you are curious. www.lambiek.net/artists/w/woromay_larry.htm
Really like the engine turning ont the pipe wrenches. I have ben planning on trying it myself.
Well, well, Mister Geppetto, always wanted to meet the father of Pinocchio...interesting...wrenches are just beautiful...
Hello Blackie! I Remember Pinocchio was such a wonderful story and a great lesson about telling the truth. Still holds up today. Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Good as always... If Gepetto lives he would like this puppet... :)
Lots of Fun! Sweet Knife! BTW most all of my restos are automotive. Master Cyl., Oil Filter Canisters & Carburetors etc. I'll send you some pics. I put as much effort into it, as you do tools! Ain't retirement Grand ! ? ! ...Newk from Kentucky
Hello Newk! I always laugh when I hear Carburetors... My Buddy from work used to say "It took me 20 years to learn how to re-build Carburetors, just when I got it down pat they switched to Fuel Injection!" LOL Thanks Newk!!!!!!
Thanks Scout it would be nice if Stanley could make a line of tools for the collector with maybe a higher finish, nice job on the knife , l collector case pocket knifes, have a good day kind Sir (Doug in Ga) 🌞
Hi Doug, Case was always a superior knife. They were never cheap and for good reason! I have a humble knife collection and always enjoy the feel of a Case! Thanks!!!!
Just letting your know, I am going to "steal" your idea
Im wondering, if you shellack this now thats its shiny, might the shellack protect the aluminum from scratches and scuffs?
HI Joe! The Shellac tends to darken Aluminum because of the Alcohol I think... To clear coat it a Lacquer or Rustoleum clear would work but can chip... =) Thanks!!!!!
Gorgeous Stanley upgrade? Would never thought it would turn out that nice! LOVE the clear orange!!!! Beautiful job SC!!
Thanks so much Bob!
Wow! Did things just get creepy? Er no! It's scout just loving the little things in life..... Got Ya.
LOL- Bozo was never creepy until the crazy clown movies came out! Now all clowns are creepy! Even Ronald McDonald! LOL
Hi scout, what a great job on the 199e you did.if stanley did a finish like that it would be 20$,lol .I noticed it didn't have the triangular metal guard ,that stanley UK supplied, in its day more people must have been cut trying to remove and replace that thing,did it myself a few times ,eventually made a leather pouch for it ,still have that knife from the 1960 s, liked the marionette by the way. Take care.Stuart.uk
Hi Stuart! Lots of these were made in the UK! Stanley was a great company until Black and Decker bought them! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Even when I was young I saw that fixed blade utility knives had the edge over retractable utility knifes for blade holding rigidity, but the way I use a utility knife it's just not sensible for me. I don't work at a work bench often, I don't carry a sheath or wear a leather apron with a dedicated section for an utility knife, I'm here , there, and then somewhere else always throwing it in a pocket so a retractable type is my only option. That said what you've done with that Defender & this Stanley is BEAUTIFUL, & I'll be on the lookout for a deal on a Defender to do up maybe in Maroon or Red accents & made a sheath & keep in top of my toolbox.
Hi Ronald! You're right, the fixed is great to use but dangerous to carry! =) I will be doing a utility knife review on Monday! Hope you enjoy! Thanks!!!
Scout, you forgot to leave a link to MrDoughboy (sp?) 356
Sorry John! Will do right now!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
On the other side of that coin if you're like me you're so used to having a super crowded work space you look at all the other stuff around the workspace in the video and just get it. Tons of older projects sitting around mixed with future projects.
Allan you are so right... Lots of To-Do projects mixed in with "Need to finish" mixed in with "Need to start" LOL Thanks!
How can I achieve that last bit of shine. I go all the way to 3000 grit but even that leaves tiny scratches. I tried to polish after with dremel and some red rouge and it makes it better but not that perfect mirror finish.
Hi John, The Dremel is good, the rouge you are using might have a bit too much abrasive.. If you can try brown or green rouge or even toothpaste! Those micro scratches are always hard to get out of certain metals! Thanks!!!!!!
As usual you have turned something very ordinary into something extraordinary. Love the orange.😀
Thanks so much!
Wow Scout you keep outdoing yourself I would have really liked to seen the paint process though how you got the letters and all that pop out thank you very much for all you do can't wait for the next video
Hi Scott! This was a brush job and wiped off the letters with lacquer thinner on a blue shop paper towel. I will show more!!!
Good job for a very useful tool. Thanks...captjack
Thanks Jack!!!!!!
SC... Wow!...It turned out beautiful.... Now go back and "jewel" the front of it.
I was close!!!!!!!!!!!! =P
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I wonder if you used a car polisher and cleaner/polish if the fine aluminum scratches would disappear? I would love to see you try that. ...Art PS: as always I look forward to viewing your latest TH-cam.
Flitz it!
www.flitz.com/
The funny thing is when you get to a real mirror polish every micro scratch starts to show on aluminum. If you look at it in normal light you don't see it but under really bright lights they start to show! You start chasing your tail after a while! LOL Thanks!
WOW! Really nice! Do you know what the connection between Stanley and England is? As I understand it Stanley was originally a USA company right? But there is a lot of English-made Stanley tools here in the UK (in fact all English). Did they just manufacture them in England as well as USA? I have a English Stanley hand plane (also a big 'Record' one!). I'd love to see you do some plane and chisel restoration and sharpening!
Hello LR! Yes! Stanley goes all the way back to 1843! Frederick Stanley opened his shop in Connecticut, USA, in 1920 he merged with his cousin Henry who owned the Stanley Rule and Level company... it wasn't until 1936 when they introduced the Utility knife.. Now in 1937 Stanley bought the J.A. Chapman company located in Sheffield England! That's how Stanley was able to cross over into the UK market! Now they merged with Black and Decker (The kiss of death) and they will continue to milk the name of Stanley by slapping it on every cheap import they can... Only a few tools are still made in the old factories and most are imports... Thanks!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Thanks for that! I wonder if they still make anything in England.
NOW you tell me not to use the wire wheel....AFTER I did my own....lol
LOL! Oh no! The wire wheel makes mush out of soft metal! Ask me how I know! LOL Thanks!!!!!
That Stanley turned out gorgeous beautiful job. God bless you and your family Scout. 😁 but I'm still telling you those other two wrenches you got to put them in a picture frame with a glass on both sides just so they can be looked at they are a masterpieces I am in love with those wrenches wow they're beautiful...
Thanks so much Reynaldo my friend!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter 😁👍👍👍
Fun little mini-project!
Straight out of this old tony to scout brilliant
Gril Nam - You know I have been subscribed to This Old Tony since he had about 4K subscribers! Lol. Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Beautiful job as always. Would like to have seen the paint application.
Hi Richard... This was a brush operation wiping the paint off the letters with blue paper towels in Lacquer thinner! The funny thing is even though this is acrylic paint it thins with Lacquer thinner! Thanks!!!
I polish my Stanley's for work. They feel way better in the hand
Hi Dale! You sound like a true craftsman...
Likely a zinc/aluminum alloy
Thats funny I was just watch tales from the crypt last night! I sure do love those old utility knives you have!
Hi Doug! Lots to show you on Monday!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter !!!!!
this is an advertisment in its own way :D
That 199 stanley shed it's paint like a snake. Nice work.
Yes! I was amazed at how wonderfully satisfying it was to see the paint bubble up and slip right off!!! So cool! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Ha! Almost called it, was thinking Clear Red, but that Clear Orange is beautiful!!
The cross-diamond pattern with the orange color looks like a Honeycomb on camera 🤩🐝
Great Show! As per usual 😄👍🏼
now that is one nice looking orange.
Looks good awesome color. What kind of brush did you use.
Hello William! I used a simple artist brush, I wasn't worried about going over because then I used a Blue Paper towel with Lacquer thinner to wipe off the excess and letters... =) Thanks!
You did not tell anything about the hands of the puppet but they look great.
Hi Alex! They were just two pieces of pine, one for the 4 fingers and another small one for the thumb.. =) I should put a head on it! =) Thanks!!!
The orange look more yellow but that's kinda the Stanley color so great job on it
Yes, With clear paints you can make them as light or as dark as you want! I really like that about them! If you add two more coats it looks almost brown!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Is the marionette Skeleton Petey's pal? This tool would have been a good candidate for a DIY powder coat in a used toaster oven.
JTBC! How about anodizing!!!!!!?
SC I like it!!!! Yes you need to do powder coating and anodizing. Oh that would be some amazing videos right there. Don't tease me lol
Wow, that came out awesome :)
That headless puppet was a tease - now we need to see your collection of HEADS! I like the orange with the polished aluminum!
Mr Luigi!!!!!? He's a ventriloquist doll! LOL
Damn... now I got something else to do! Thanks... 😱
LOL It's all fun!!!!! Thanks!
Beautiful work ... thank you for describing the process ... curious about what grit sanding belts you used ... you mentioned two, the last one being 'fine'. I just ordered a belt sander and hope to do some restoration work and would rather not start to course on aluminum and destroy my project.
They scare the crap 😡 out of me.Neat how they're made.Neat.
LOL It was the creepy puppet movies that made everyone look at them differently. For hundreds of years kids loved puppets and clowns but after the 70's and 80's movies they made them obsolete!!! Thanks Alan!!!!!!
Man that's nice once again Mr Scout crafter strikes again 😂
Thanks so much!
Very nice!
Oh and that orange just pops!! Nice
I think all the clears would so that knife justice!!!!!!!
Man this was some super neat stuff scout knocking them out of the park 😃👍
Thanks so much LV!
@@ScoutCrafter You're welcome scout 😃 👍
That’s really nice, perhaps if you wanted to display it, you could take the sharp edge off of a blade and polish that as well. That would look really neat especially as it’s not a retractable blade.
Thanks. I’ve always been fascinated with puppets, marionettes and figurines. If you look at my video labeled my workshop you’ll get an idea of my obsession. Also that orange clear reminded me of an old orange tootsie pop. Great video.
Awesome ! I will check it out!!!!!! I too have quite a collection... =D
@@ScoutCrafter now I'm really intrigued
Great job! I would like to see some more modern tool makeovers!
I think that's a great idea! There are lots of tools out there that can be made over! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
Who would’ve thought you could do that with a brand new knife from Amazon great job 👍
That looks great! The marionete was very cool. Thanks for sharing cheers.
Hi Joe! 357MagDad Thought it would be a great group challenge that we all do one up and compare notes! All the creators in our circle like Ben, TD, Wire, Me, You, Matt, Scott... We can all post a video on March 1st! What do you think? =)
@@ScoutCrafter that is an awesome idea!
I just ordered a couple, this is gonna be lots of fun. 🤗
@@joeheilm Great figure out about March 1st!!!!! Awesome!
Hello again. I have my late fathers Stanley 199 from way back, maybe the 1960s or earlier and it does have a hanging/lanyard hole. As you say they have changed the design slightly. Strangely just before Christmas 2018 I cleaned up and polished a Stanley STA155008 at work and it looked and felt much better than it did with the paint on it. I have an old Eclipse pad handle for a future project (alloy) that I got for 50p from a car boot sale. Do you have any pad saw handles amongst your collection?
Hello Nash! There is a big collector community for vintage Utility knives, I don't know all the models but I do see some vintage 199's without the lanyard hole... I do have a vintage Eclipse No. 12 Pad handle! Nice!!!!! Thanks!!!
That turned out great I have a couple I will have to do one up.
Hello Abe! You will love it!!!!!
ScoutCrafter very nice Bobby
Hey Bobby my Brother! Thanks so much!
Kustom 199 👍
Couldnt wait to watch the vid when i got the notification.
Hello Samuel! Thanks so much buddy!!!!
That was fun! I doubt that anyone would put that in their belt thinking it was theirs! Crazy what a bit of time and blast if inspiration can do!
Would it be possible to anodise and colour it?
Hi Mike! I love anodized aluminum when it's done right... Especially Orange!!!! =)
That came out really nice. Great video
Thanks Edwin!!!!!
As you said a fun project that turned out great
Hello Norherman! This was fun! For everyone!!!!!
That orange looks good John . I went over and watched 6 or so of MrDoeboy356 videos and then subscribed to his channel . I am in to his kind of tiny metal/copper work , and will be putting up some of my own videos on it as well this year .
Hello Dave! That is great!!!!! I'm so glad you are feeling better and going to make some videos! Can't wait! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
What happens with aluminum and a wire wheel?
Hi Cindi, For some reason Aluminum or other soft alloys get really messed up with the wire wheel, it makes the surface look pitted and ugly!! (Ask me how I know) lol I ruined a couple items before I learned the hard way! Thanks!!!!
Excelente 👌 a quedado mucho mejor que de fábrica, muy buen trabajo 👍👍👍
Thanks so much!!!!!!
Hey ScoutCrafter, can you talk about the little hand pointer you use from time to time? Love the new knife, it’s amazing that you can always make something look so classic!
Hi Ricky! LOL You know a few people think it's creepy!!!!! I think it's kind of funny myself! Thanks!!!!!!!
Now I’m going to go buy a few 199s and do some work! Amazed every time I watch you with a tool! I have a question. Is it possible to send you something that belonged to my grandfather? Small and very old crescent/pipe wrench. It’s the only thing I received from him after his death in 1987. Thanks.
Hi Roger, Drop me a email when you can... bicycleguy@aol.com
A Craftsman has to creat, great job, enjoy the show 👍😎🤠
Hi Jim!! Funny how we have the same Craftsman Utility knife! =) Monday I will show a lot more! =) Thanks!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter : You're welcome, Sir 🤠 Looking forward to it 👍
HHAha oh my god! Thats what i'm talking about or WHAT HUH?
Thanks great video and love the
Thanks Willy!