I just noticed that I didn't mention the second part of the saw-handle finish. It's just shellac out of the can, applied with a rag and buffed with steel wool. 2 coats. I cover this in much more detail in my video on easy finishes. th-cam.com/video/JQA-EbQ2EGk/w-d-xo.html Sorry for any confusion!
Our father taught us to sharpen saws. Joint ,set, and sharpen. When done, place a needle on the teeth to see if it slides all the way to the toe. If not, start over. If the needle fell off, the set was off and the saw would not track straight. Lord help you if a bent/warped blade went unnoticed before sharpening.
Yes to saw vice, yes to tool restoration. Question: any thought on making nicer wooden handles for cheaper new tools? Like a cheep pull saw in love of a plastic handle making a nicer wood one. Or a bigger cross cut saw and updating the handle to a wooden one? Thoughts?
@@RexKrueger Would be interesting and usefull! I've got a couple of tools with split handles. I can repair them but the way the split runs they will almost certainly split again.
@@Dseated Look up how to wire wrap wooden handles. I found a video about it, but I can't remember who created it. If I ever make new handles for my chisels or garden tools, they're getting wire wrapped.
It's worth it. Many years ago I wanted to practice making a handle and I had some scrap cherry and no money. I replaced the plastic handle on a cheap Stanley miter box saw. Over the years I refiled it to a rip cut and I still use it to cut tenons. I didn't do a very good job on the handle but it looks decent and has lasted 15 - 20 years. I'm going to make another one for that saw and (hopefully) do a better job.
@@RexKrueger So true!!! ROFL... Right now I'm working over an old router table I bought for $10 filled with a VS 3 1/4 HP router I bought for $50. Been sitting and not working on them for a year. Finally have the time! I don't even want to talk about my handsaws!
Absolutely agreed, I’m teaching my nephew woodworking and have him watching this channel, but the little git just doesn’t get why he has to take care of his tools (well my tools right now) maybe he’d accept that knowledge a little better from someone he hasn’t known since the day he was born.
I knew a bunch of the elder gents in my town as a kid kept whatever they could fit in a large jar filled with motor oil. Knives, check; files, you betcha; screws, bolts, small clamps, and calipers... motor oil. Also helped keep thieves out. You couldn't tell what jar had what tools in it because of how pitch black the oil was.
Just found my first flea market that has old tools! I'm already addicted! $5 each for a rip, cross-cut and a back saw. Now I get the fun of restoring them and building my first bench when I can afford the wood lol. Thank you for the video!
Yes to restoration... I have some of my grandfather's woodworking tools, but I want to WORK with them, not just polish them and put them behind glass. Also have a separate pile of old tools that are not familial, but they need some love too. I am in your patreon program.
I feel like occasional tool restoration would be a nice way to change things up. An entire series on saws would be FANTASTIC! The types, designs, uses, restoration, sharpening, maintenance, proper handling, and storage would make for a great series! The knowledge would be invaluable!.
@@RexKrueger With travel being an issue now, you could have viewers send pictures and descriptions of saws they have and are willing to mail to you for use in the videos. I mean, you couldn't possibly be like the rest of us and have ... uh, a few laying around...
At first I couldn’t find any vintage tools in my area and then my grandmother gave me my great grandfather’s tools. So I’m very happy and got a lot of work to do!
Rex part of what make your channel great is that you do things that you care about. If it makes you happy and even generally fits the theme put it up. I'll happily watch.
The thing that got me watching your videos was when I traded for a rusty neglected Stanley Baily No. 4 plane and needed tips on restoring it. I greatly appreciate these types of videos, Rex!
I think what originally pulled me in to your channel was your videos on planing. I think what I liked about those videos was that you were introducing us...me to a new tool. I had seen planes before. I have a couple of my dad's old planes, but I had never used one and honestly I guess I didn't really see the value in them. But you introduced these tools and showed the value and how beautiful the results could be using a plane on a piece of wood. For me, it was the introduction and demonstration of a new tool that I found fascinating. Restoration is certainly cool and making tools is fun, but discovering new tools that add new value and extra layers of detail to your work and make your work more unique. . .if my comments have any sway, that's the track I'd like to see you pursue. Great show! Keep up the great work. I'll probably continue to watch whichever track you follow.
I love the restorations and the 'revival' of things like the jointer's bench. Next most favorite would be the identification of cheaper modern tools that - with a little attention to details -- perform beyond their cost.
I love old tools and love to learn about restoration. But nothing helped me more than your concrete tips for affordable new tools. I got my plane and pull saws because of your videos. So please keep doing both.
Definitely more old tool restorations. Come up with a catchy name, make it its own series. Rex's Rusty Restoration Rodeo. The more video types you do, the easier it will be to keep coming up with fresh new content. Plus the restoration tips can be used on new tools, like the saw sharpening in this video.
I would like to see a balance of old tools restored and how to use them along with your other tricks of taking cheap tools and making them workable as well as making your own tools. I enjoy your efforts and yor sense of humor. Thanks
I love watching the restoration of antique tools and, like you, enjoy using them. This was easy for me as I grew up using hand tools and still own a several pieces that belonged to my grandfather, all of which have now been lovingly restored.
Please do the restoration videos as well. That is what brought me to your channel in the first place. I dearly love the woodwork for humans, after all I built the low Roman bench. But where I'm at currently, is with a garage full of amazing vintage tools. I love your videos and am a proud patron. Thanks for your content Rex it's much appreciated!
Restoration rocks! Yes please. There are many other woodworking channels but none are as fun or entertaining as yours. I'd rather watch your videos than anyone else's. Edutainment for the win! :)
I know I’m three years behind lol I love restoring old tools and breathing new life into things. I also love the fact that I’m using a tool to create things that someone used decades earlier to do the same. Awesome channel!
I vote yes to handmade tools and yes to restoration. A lot of us are just getting started, and are using a combination of inherited tools, yard sale finds, and cheap diy tools too!
Many years ago, I would spend time with my grandfather in his garden-shed workshop. He was a cabinet maker by trade, but after WWII he spent most of his time working in Southampton Docks, UK. He taught me all about the tools, techniques and technicalities of cabinetry. Moving along many years, my grandfather has passed, and I find myself going more back to woodworking. Your content, and passion, have reignited my enjoyment for wood, tools, and just being in a workshop. Currently, I'm going through all your past content, making notes, and remembering things my grandad said. I've now bought a shed, the same type as his, and am planning a bench build. So, thank you for re-inspiring me, and bringing my grandad back to life again. Hopefully I'll do him proud, with a bit of your help.
All the above, please! Restoration, New inexpensive tools, Home-made tools, and anything in between! Been following you for a while. Your doin' a great job, always enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming!
Yes to tool restoration, yes to saw vice (nice touch showing us your Disston saw vice). I’m sure you’ve seen Paul Sellers holder for sharpening saws that is used with his bench vice. I’d like to see what you have “figured” out. I’m always happy to support you by buying your plans and trying your ideas. Love your saw tooth jointer.
I must admit for me getting an old tool be it a plane ,saw or chisel back in good working order increases the joy when using them.Iam refurbishing my fathers 70 yrs old Disston saw which brought me back here.As for the content of the channel, I like it all regards from England
Hi Rex. Since my dad was a finish carpenter (joiner) for 40+ years, and I inherited some (precious few) of his hand tools, the vintage stuff holds a special place in my smallish, black heart. By viewing your ( and some other) restoration videos, I've brought his Stanley #5 and 9-1/4 planes back to optimum performance. I then bought additional vintage planes (mostly on eBay) and restored them. Next I'm tackling his panel saws... There are 4 of them, 3 cross and one rip. I've not yet researched them, but, as my dad always bought the best tools he could afford, I have no doubt that they are quality saws. They've been languishing for years, but this video has given me the motivation to get started on them. I hope you realize that your content inspires so many of us to do things we'd never have considered before. So, PLEASE keep up the excellent work, an by all means, more restoration video's!
Tool restoration has many satisfying phases. The find, the restoring and the use of a tool that might possibly have an interesting past. So please, more restoration.
Thanks Rex, I enjoy your presentations and appreciate your willingness to reach a broader section of your viewers. To answer your request, yes I would like to see more detailed videos of tool restoration. I would also like to see your demonstration of the differences of making tools serviceable, refurbishing a tool, and restoring a tool to museum quality. It's heartbreaking to see high quality state of the art tools of yesteryear that have fallen out if favor, neglected, abused, and discarded. We all have a sense of history and know that our technology achievements stand on the shoulders of craftsmen who went before us. Technology is the "knowledge of technique" and becoming a craftsman takes more than putting in the time. It means respecting the art , the tool, the technique , and the history. I am a retired shop teacher. You are very good teacher and craftsman. In my second year of teaching a wise older teacher reminded me of this : he said, " You're not just teaching woodworking, you're teaching people." I'm encouraged to see you are reaching out to a broader audience by offering a deeper approach to your very fine presentations. Thank you for your service.
Heck yes on the old tools! I got a bunch of old saws, a spoke shave, an old school plane (wood block with wedge to hold the blade), a brace (no bits) and a bunch of other tools like 3 carrier bags worth. I'm golden for raw material to follow a restoration series :)
Yes, Rex. Please do more on restoring old tools and making the tools to do so! YOU do such a good job of common-sense explanation and I know you're not hawking somebody's expensive products.
I say yes to adding in some tool restoration videos, too. Along with the projects. Mix them up! I built the mallet. Used some unknown hardwood from local mill for the head (It's super hard and dense) and a piece of oak firewood to make the handle. Love how a simple tap on one end tightens or loosens the handle. I've also restored a couple of old hand planes I got from my father in law. Saw is next. Thanks for the channel!
Ive started with low cost tools with the intention of replacing with vintage as things wear out or as i discover good ones. So im going hybrid and doing both!
I have done the same thing. Just a quick tip for everyone. Go over too Craigslist and head over too the tool category section every once in a while. I have gotten awesome deals on craigslist for vintage tools. I found a beautiful #4 craftsmen hand plane that I bought for 20 bucks from the original owner it even came with the original box he purchased it in. I also have found some bit and brace drills a really nice large vintage steel tool box and several other things. I found all of these on craigslist most for almost nothing. Also I live in a medium to small sized city west of Detroit Michigan by about an hour and a half, my city is Grand Rapids Michigan. So if any of you live in or are near a larger city than you probably will have an even easier time finding vintage tools than I do. My last tip is don't over look your neighborhood thrift store I have 2 vintage hand saws from mine. The money you spend is almost nothing but what you do spend goes too a good cause like bibles for Missionaries and many others.
I live in Nebraska. It’s hard to find vintage tools. But when I find one, I love nothing more than restoring them. I would love to see your guides on it.
More Restorations of old rusty saws, and making the assessories out of wood. I have a few saws that need happy restore time for me. Thanks Rex. Oh! ... OORAH!!
My father was a carpenter and joiner and he still has tools that he bought as an apprentice back in the early 1950s. It's testament to the quality of the tools, and I have found them better than modern ones. So I vote for more restoration videos.
Tool restoration is a great way to connect with artisans from the past. We can learn so much from individually made or specified tools - my grandfather had a couple of tool chests crammed with tools he’d made for specific jobs and he used to tell me how they come about and when he made them. I was 30 when he died and as I lived a few hundred miles away didn’t get involved in his workshop clear out. All his tools were either given away or scrapped without me knowing. Saddest day of my life, no one realised how much they meant to me, not one survived. He marked his tools with his initials DRW and I always look whenever I come across old carpenter’s or metalworker’s tools to see if they are any still around. So yes, it’s important, to me anyway, that people renovate, repair and use these historical artefacts cause if they could talk, they might tell you about their old master and his young apprentice and the little jobs they accomplished together.
I would love to see as much old tools that you can make. After watching your videos I have sold all my power tools and bought and restored a bit brace, Stanley No. 4 plane and started sharpening my chisel and planes. Thank you
Keep doing things like this! When this video pop up, I said out loud. This video speaks to me infront of my wife. Who promptly rolled her eyes at me. That's how I know I will like it. I was given a bunch of bit and brace as a Christmas present. They are in rough shape and would love to see how to clean them up so I can start using them.
would love the older tool restorations vids. i started collecting planes about a year and a half ago and love it. it has gotten out of hand ,i have 80+ stanley planes . I thought there weren't places around that had these old tools, but my estate sales and garage sales have allowed me to find all kinds. usually 5 to 10 bucks , and if you find one the person usually had multiple planes, chisels, saws.
Thanks Rex, I enjoy restoring old tools as much as woodworking. It can be challenging to find the old tools but once you do, videos like this one are great for doing the restoration right.
Absolutely... tools refurb is HUGE. Restoring the tools men depended on to make a living and feed their families deserve to be preserved and USED whenever possible. I do it all the time. These Craftsmen depended on these instruments. Most were well made and their owners took care to preserve and keep them in precise working order. At times, once I complete a really nice hammer or the like, I’ll put it through its paces. Certain tools just “talk” to you. Don’t think I’m crazy, but when you know you did right by the tool, it just has a certain and extremely satisfying ring and feel to it. Seems like it’s almost trying to thank you...
Please continue with more tool restoration. I love old tools of all kinds and would rather buy old than new and as you say much of the time they need ‘work’
Rex I have received many old hand tools from my Grandfather's estate and my Fiance's grandfather who cleaned out his basement. Your tool restoration videos are immensely helpful for me as I want to restore my grandfather's old tools and actually get woodworking again. Your channel is honestly one of the best woodworking channels I subscribe to as you get it, you know what it's like to not have money to spend on tools and make great videos for people like me who have old tools, time, and not very much money. I would love to see an even mix of woodworking for humans and restoration videos.
I like the mix. Old, new, creative... one idea that is currently on my mind is handles for tools. Selecting the right wood, or rather not so common species that are suitable and plentiful, and then properly creating and installing the handle is a current need.
I would say 100% mix in more restorations and vintage tools!! They are great videos and you do a great job explaining things!! I appreciate your videos and you always inspire!!!!
I value vintage tools. I inherited a wood block plane made by my grandfather along with his hand crosscut saw and a brace a bit bit. After watching this video I can see what I can do to restore his saw. Thanks
This disabled viewer watches this to keep the dream alive of maybe someday taking up woodworking in spite of shoestring budget and Chronic Fatigue. But restoring old tools is honestly at the bottom of the list of reasons I watch this channel. Rather the tips for getting projects done affordably and the can-do mindset of, "even a beginner can dive into this simple project," is what I watch this for. But my advise is to focus on what YOU enjoy most regardless of the audience feedback. Those who share your passion will find you and appreciate your sharing.
It doesn't take much to start woodworking. A saw, a chisel, a square, a pencil and you've pretty much got it then. Not to say that you can't use more tools. But you can get it done with just that. This is coming from a guy that never saw a plane that he didn't like. So I took most of them home with me too.
@@1pcfred Bless you for your kind reply. And gotta love the hidden pun. "Did you hear what the toy maker said of the wooden jets he'd make with just two tools? He never saw a plane he didn't like."
@@propertystuff7221 your comment struck a chord with me too. If you're on a shoestring budget then restoring tools is the more budget conscious choice. Although this year isn't the year for it. I can't tell folks to just go out there and get it now. Because we can't.
Your content is GREAT; to answer your questions: 1) YES to the saw vice, shop material-made is awesome, and 2) YES to seeing some restorations mixed in with the WWFH type stuff. Thanks Rex, keep it up!
Perfect timing! Given the gift of free time, I am planning to unpack the many tools inherited from my father. At 65 now, I took a different path as did my father, but both my grandfather and great grandfather were contractors. Growing up in an 1812 timber framed house gave my father and me plenty of opportunities to develop and “hone” our woodworking skills together. He has been gone now for 15 years and the house for 5, but you have given me incentive to finally open that old crate of hand tools. Thank You!
I'd be down for all restorations, building a saw vise, and anything else you want to entertain us with. Always enjoy your videos! Thanks for all you do Rex!
mr. Rex you have sent me down a rabbit hole that knows no bounds! i'm an industrial electricion never staying on a job more than a few months IBEW for almost 20yrs. recently took a maintenance job at General Electric. I love it. i'm in a building in appliance park that gives me the opportunity to dabble in a lot of projects. so it started out with hand tools from the flea market now its workbenches (your beginner bench i'm modifying) made out of some 100 year old lumber that was given to me. i'm a beginner, and let me tell you getting that wood true wasnt something i'll ever do again! i have 2 handsaws i found that are as old as me. i have one tore down and clamped to my desk as i type! thank you rex. youve steered me in a direction i would have never went
Yes please, I'm all about the vintage tool restoration, I'm fairly new to hand tool woodworking but have acquired quite a collection planes, router planes, spoke shaves and a bunch of hand saws of all types, a saw vise would be particularly helpful but any restoration videos would be greatly appreciated
Please do a video on making your own saw vice! Also, I really like your restoration videos. I found your channel through the restorations, and stayed because I am trying to start my own little workshop as I can. I don't have a lot of money and your videos really help. Sorry for rambling, but I guess short and sweet is keep doing both. I enjoy both types of videos.
I'm one of those people who've written you e-mails saying I couldn't find old tools. I went to the biggest flea market around me and I found one really badly pitted bit brace that they wanted $15 for. When this quarantine is over I think I'm going to drive up to PA to look. I think here in West Virginia people just know that stuff is valuable so it doesn't last long.
Yes on restorations. Yes on making your own tools. Yes on the saw stand. Yes on just about everything you do. There, that is my brief list of requests. Now for the THANK YOU for all the great videos you make. As I told you once before, for me my idols are Paul Sellers and Rex Krueger. Stay safe!
Yes to restoration and homebmade saw sharpening vice and other tools to service the saws. I have 7 or 8 old saws that need restoration and sharpening. With the advice and instructions you gave us on setting up a plane and sharpening them I now find the plane being the first tool I reach for to quickly prepare a piece of stock for a small job. If the saw instructions are as good as the plane instructions I'll have an awesome set of saws to go along with my 7 planes. I didn't realize how much I love my old tools until you helped me understand them better. Thanks for everything you do Rex.👍🏼💪🏻
I like the mix you have on your channel at the moment, but would definitely be interested in seeing more tool restoration videos. I have inherited a few of my grandpa's and dad's old tools and I appreciate that I can find restoration information here.
I just noticed that I didn't mention the second part of the saw-handle finish. It's just shellac out of the can, applied with a rag and buffed with steel wool. 2 coats. I cover this in much more detail in my video on easy finishes. th-cam.com/video/JQA-EbQ2EGk/w-d-xo.html Sorry for any confusion!
can u make saw vice pls
I love these restoration videos. I have 2 old saws just like this that I paid $0.10 for. Looking forward to do this to both soon!
I'm a beginner and I'm enjoying your video
Our father taught us to sharpen saws. Joint ,set, and sharpen. When done, place a needle on the teeth to see if it slides all the way to the toe. If not, start over.
If the needle fell off, the set was off and the saw would not track straight.
Lord help you if a bent/warped blade went unnoticed before sharpening.
This restoration was excellent! God bless you and yours!
Yes to new tools, Yes to restoring old tools, Yes to upgrading cheap tools, Yes to building tools, Yes to building other things
I'm all for vintage tools, too. Keep 'em coming!
What he said
Yes to saw vice, yes to tool restoration. Question: any thought on making nicer wooden handles for cheaper new tools? Like a cheep pull saw in love of a plastic handle making a nicer wood one. Or a bigger cross cut saw and updating the handle to a wooden one? Thoughts?
Interesting idea and probably worth doing!
@@RexKrueger Would be interesting and usefull! I've got a couple of tools with split handles. I can repair them but the way the split runs they will almost certainly split again.
I got a cheap set of chisels with ugly high impact plastic I want to swap out.
@@Dseated Look up how to wire wrap wooden handles. I found a video about it, but I can't remember who created it. If I ever make new handles for my chisels or garden tools, they're getting wire wrapped.
It's worth it. Many years ago I wanted to practice making a handle and I had some scrap cherry and no money. I replaced the plastic handle on a cheap Stanley miter box saw. Over the years I refiled it to a rip cut and I still use it to cut tenons. I didn't do a very good job on the handle but it looks decent and has lasted 15 - 20 years. I'm going to make another one for that saw and (hopefully) do a better job.
Rex's Restoration Station! I have more cool old tools to fix than I can remember.
Literally. I literally can't remember all the old tools I haven't fixed up.
@@RexKrueger So true!!! ROFL... Right now I'm working over an old router table I bought for $10 filled with a VS 3 1/4 HP router I bought for $50. Been sitting and not working on them for a year. Finally have the time! I don't even want to talk about my handsaws!
Taking care of the tools in the "Woodwork for humans" series would be useful. After all, we should take care of the tools we have.
Especially good ways to store tools and prevent damage by the elements.
Absolutely agreed, I’m teaching my nephew woodworking and have him watching this channel, but the little git just doesn’t get why he has to take care of his tools (well my tools right now) maybe he’d accept that knowledge a little better from someone he hasn’t known since the day he was born.
I knew a bunch of the elder gents in my town as a kid kept whatever they could fit in a large jar filled with motor oil. Knives, check; files, you betcha; screws, bolts, small clamps, and calipers... motor oil.
Also helped keep thieves out. You couldn't tell what jar had what tools in it because of how pitch black the oil was.
Just found my first flea market that has old tools! I'm already addicted! $5 each for a rip, cross-cut and a back saw. Now I get the fun of restoring them and building my first bench when I can afford the wood lol. Thank you for the video!
Who doesn’t like seeing old beat up tools brought back to life, nobody. Love to see more of these Rex.
As long as you still toss in a build your own every now and then, restoration instructions would be a great and informative addition.
Don't worry; tool builds are guaranteed!
Do what you love, we'll watch!
Yes to restoration... I have some of my grandfather's woodworking tools, but I want to WORK with them, not just polish them and put them behind glass. Also have a separate pile of old tools that are not familial, but they need some love too. I am in your patreon program.
Yes, yes, and yes. All of the above. Mix and match, please. So far, I like pretty much *everything* you've done.
I feel like occasional tool restoration would be a nice way to change things up. An entire series on saws would be FANTASTIC! The types, designs, uses, restoration, sharpening, maintenance, proper handling, and storage would make for a great series! The knowledge would be invaluable!.
I think the series on saws is a MUST. Gotta do it!
@@RexKrueger With travel being an issue now, you could have viewers send pictures and descriptions of saws they have and are willing to mail to you for use in the videos. I mean, you couldn't possibly be like the rest of us and have ... uh, a few laying around...
A saw vice would be great. I have 50+ old antique tools I have collected over the last 50 years. Love using them in my shop. Thanks for sharing.
At first I couldn’t find any vintage tools in my area and then my grandmother gave me my great grandfather’s tools. So I’m very happy and got a lot of work to do!
Rex part of what make your channel great is that you do things that you care about. If it makes you happy and even generally fits the theme put it up. I'll happily watch.
The thing that got me watching your videos was when I traded for a rusty neglected Stanley Baily No. 4 plane and needed tips on restoring it. I greatly appreciate these types of videos, Rex!
Thanks for taking some of the "Magic" out of sharpening hand saws Rex. That's a nice saw
you have.
They're out there! You can find them.
1. Yes to the home-brew saw vice.
2. Yes to more antique tool videos.
3. Thanks for yet another fantastic video.
I think what originally pulled me in to your channel was your videos on planing. I think what I liked about those videos was that you were introducing us...me to a new tool. I had seen planes before. I have a couple of my dad's old planes, but I had never used one and honestly I guess I didn't really see the value in them. But you introduced these tools and showed the value and how beautiful the results could be using a plane on a piece of wood. For me, it was the introduction and demonstration of a new tool that I found fascinating. Restoration is certainly cool and making tools is fun, but discovering new tools that add new value and extra layers of detail to your work and make your work more unique. . .if my comments have any sway, that's the track I'd like to see you pursue. Great show! Keep up the great work. I'll probably continue to watch whichever track you follow.
You can count on me!
Yup. Need to know more about vintage restoration, especially saws. Please do the thing, Rex.
I like both. Sometimes I can't find old tools like spokeshave, so your video for that was immensely helpful. But restoring planes was so much too.
I love the restorations and the 'revival' of things like the jointer's bench.
Next most favorite would be the identification of cheaper modern tools that - with a little attention to details -- perform beyond their cost.
I am all for restoration vids. There's something highly satisfying about watching something old and neglected be brought back to life
I received my father's old tools and they could use work, so yes please, more restorations. Hopefully one day I can be as good as he was.
I love vintage tools, it's strictly all I use as I collected antique tools before I even started woodworking.
I love old tools and love to learn about restoration. But nothing helped me more than your concrete tips for affordable new tools. I got my plane and pull saws because of your videos. So please keep doing both.
Definitely more old tool restorations. Come up with a catchy name, make it its own series. Rex's Rusty Restoration Rodeo. The more video types you do, the easier it will be to keep coming up with fresh new content. Plus the restoration tips can be used on new tools, like the saw sharpening in this video.
I would like to see a balance of old tools restored and how to use them along with your other tricks of taking cheap tools and making them workable as well as making your own tools. I enjoy your efforts and yor sense of humor. Thanks
I love watching the restoration of antique tools and, like you, enjoy using them. This was easy for me as I grew up using hand tools and still own a several pieces that belonged to my grandfather, all of which have now been lovingly restored.
I inherited my grandfather's tools, and I use them. Thanks for showing me how to take care of them.
Please do the restoration videos as well. That is what brought me to your channel in the first place. I dearly love the woodwork for humans, after all I built the low Roman bench. But where I'm at currently, is with a garage full of amazing vintage tools. I love your videos and am a proud patron. Thanks for your content Rex it's much appreciated!
Love old tool videos.
Restoring them is as much fun as using them.
Little history helps us all. And on the saw vise? YES.
Restoration rocks! Yes please. There are many other woodworking channels but none are as fun or entertaining as yours. I'd rather watch your videos than anyone else's. Edutainment for the win! :)
I know I’m three years behind lol I love restoring old tools and breathing new life into things. I also love the fact that I’m using a tool to create things that someone used decades earlier to do the same. Awesome channel!
I vote yes to handmade tools and yes to restoration. A lot of us are just getting started, and are using a combination of inherited tools, yard sale finds, and cheap diy tools too!
Many years ago, I would spend time with my grandfather in his garden-shed workshop. He was a cabinet maker by trade, but after WWII he spent most of his time working in Southampton Docks, UK. He taught me all about the tools, techniques and technicalities of cabinetry.
Moving along many years, my grandfather has passed, and I find myself going more back to woodworking. Your content, and passion, have reignited my enjoyment for wood, tools, and just being in a workshop. Currently, I'm going through all your past content, making notes, and remembering things my grandad said.
I've now bought a shed, the same type as his, and am planning a bench build.
So, thank you for re-inspiring me, and bringing my grandad back to life again. Hopefully I'll do him proud, with a bit of your help.
All the above, please! Restoration, New inexpensive tools, Home-made tools, and anything in between! Been following you for a while. Your doin' a great job, always enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming!
Yes to tool restoration, yes to saw vice (nice touch showing us your Disston saw vice). I’m sure you’ve seen Paul Sellers holder for sharpening saws that is used with his bench vice. I’d like to see what you have “figured” out.
I’m always happy to support you by buying your plans and trying your ideas. Love your saw tooth jointer.
I must admit for me getting an old tool be it a plane ,saw or chisel back in good working order increases the joy when using them.Iam refurbishing my fathers 70 yrs old Disston saw which brought me back here.As for the content of the channel, I like it all regards from England
Hi Rex. Since my dad was a finish carpenter (joiner) for 40+ years, and I inherited some (precious few) of his hand tools, the vintage stuff holds a special place in my smallish, black heart. By viewing your ( and some other) restoration videos, I've brought his Stanley #5 and 9-1/4 planes back to optimum performance. I then bought additional vintage planes (mostly on eBay) and restored them. Next I'm tackling his panel saws... There are 4 of them, 3 cross and one rip. I've not yet researched them, but, as my dad always bought the best tools he could afford, I have no doubt that they are quality saws. They've been languishing for years, but this video has given me the motivation to get started on them. I hope you realize that your content inspires so many of us to do things we'd never have considered before. So, PLEASE keep up the excellent work, an by all means, more restoration video's!
I think the restoration of tools is important even with new tools to understand how they work or can fail. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Tool restoration has many satisfying phases. The find, the restoring and the use of a tool that might possibly have an interesting past. So please, more restoration.
Thanks Rex,
I enjoy your presentations and appreciate your willingness to reach a broader section of your viewers.
To answer your request, yes I would like to see more detailed videos of tool restoration. I would also like to see your demonstration of the differences of making tools serviceable, refurbishing a tool, and restoring a tool to museum quality.
It's heartbreaking to see high quality state of the art tools of yesteryear that have fallen out if favor, neglected, abused, and discarded.
We all have a sense of history and know that our technology achievements stand on the shoulders of craftsmen who went before us. Technology is the "knowledge of technique" and becoming a craftsman takes more than putting in the time. It means respecting the art , the tool, the technique , and the history.
I am a retired shop teacher. You are very good teacher and craftsman.
In my second year of teaching a wise older teacher reminded me of this : he said, " You're not just teaching woodworking, you're teaching people." I'm encouraged to see you are reaching out to a broader audience by offering a deeper approach to your very fine presentations. Thank you for your service.
Heck yes on the old tools! I got a bunch of old saws, a spoke shave, an old school plane (wood block with wedge to hold the blade), a brace (no bits) and a bunch of other tools like 3 carrier bags worth. I'm golden for raw material to follow a restoration series :)
Yes, Rex. Please do more on restoring old tools and making the tools to do so! YOU do such a good job of common-sense explanation and I know you're not hawking somebody's expensive products.
please give us some restoration and history, thats part of the fun. Once we get started who knows when we might find a good gem to restore.
I say yes to adding in some tool restoration videos, too. Along with the projects. Mix them up! I built the mallet. Used some unknown hardwood from local mill for the head (It's super hard and dense) and a piece of oak firewood to make the handle. Love how a simple tap on one end tightens or loosens the handle. I've also restored a couple of old hand planes I got from my father in law. Saw is next.
Thanks for the channel!
Ive started with low cost tools with the intention of replacing with vintage as things wear out or as i discover good ones. So im going hybrid and doing both!
Good plan!
Me too brosky.
I find that box store tools lack any specialty traits. For example a chisel at a box store is designed for chewing out a 2 by 4, not for mortising...
I have done the same thing. Just a quick tip for everyone. Go over too Craigslist and head over too the tool category section every once in a while. I have gotten awesome deals on craigslist for vintage tools. I found a beautiful #4 craftsmen hand plane that I bought for 20 bucks from the original owner it even came with the original box he purchased it in. I also have found some bit and brace drills a really nice large vintage steel tool box and several other things. I found all of these on craigslist most for almost nothing. Also I live in a medium to small sized city west of Detroit Michigan by about an hour and a half, my city is Grand Rapids Michigan. So if any of you live in or are near a larger city than you probably will have an even easier time finding vintage tools than I do. My last tip is don't over look your neighborhood thrift store I have 2 vintage hand saws from mine. The money you spend is almost nothing but what you do spend goes too a good cause like bibles for Missionaries and many others.
Another vote for more videos on saw sharpening.
I live in Nebraska. It’s hard to find vintage tools. But when I find one, I love nothing more than restoring them. I would love to see your guides on it.
More Restorations of old rusty saws, and making the assessories out of wood. I have a few saws that need happy restore time for me. Thanks Rex. Oh! ... OORAH!!
Please, yes do a video, even a series of videos on saw sharpening! Also yes please do tool restorations.
My father was a carpenter and joiner and he still has tools that he bought as an apprentice back in the early 1950s. It's testament to the quality of the tools, and I have found them better than modern ones. So I vote for more restoration videos.
I loooove restoring old tools too! There is a deep pleasure in bringing a forgotten, or indifferently cared-for tool back to it's former glory.
Yes do the tool restoration more. Very useful information as always.
Tool restoration is a great way to connect with artisans from the past. We can learn so much from individually made or specified tools - my grandfather had a couple of tool chests crammed with tools he’d made for specific jobs and he used to tell me how they come about and when he made them. I was 30 when he died and as I lived a few hundred miles away didn’t get involved in his workshop clear out. All his tools were either given away or scrapped without me knowing. Saddest day of my life, no one realised how much they meant to me, not one survived. He marked his tools with his initials DRW and I always look whenever I come across old carpenter’s or metalworker’s tools to see if they are any still around. So yes, it’s important, to me anyway, that people renovate, repair and use these historical artefacts cause if they could talk, they might tell you about their old master and his young apprentice and the little jobs they accomplished together.
Vintage tools would be nice to see again. It's the reason I found your channel and the reason I have a pretty solid set of tools.
I would love to see as much old tools that you can make. After watching your videos I have sold all my power tools and bought and restored a bit brace, Stanley No. 4 plane and started sharpening my chisel and planes. Thank you
Restoration fits right into 'Woodwork for humans' learning how to maintain and repair tools should be a must
Hi Rex. I have a few vintage planes and hand saws from my grandfather, so please keep those restoration tips coming.
I would like to see more vintage tool videos
Yes to the saw vice, yes to more Restoration of Rusty Relics, yes to everything. Great as always.
Yesterday I picked up 4 Disston's for $10. Thanks for the very timely information. Keep restoring, please.
Keep doing things like this! When this video pop up, I said out loud. This video speaks to me infront of my wife. Who promptly rolled her eyes at me. That's how I know I will like it. I was given a bunch of bit and brace as a Christmas present. They are in rough shape and would love to see how to clean them up so I can start using them.
would love the older tool restorations vids. i started collecting planes about a year and a half ago and love it. it has gotten out of hand ,i have 80+ stanley planes . I thought there weren't places around that had these old tools, but my estate sales and garage sales have allowed me to find all kinds. usually 5 to 10 bucks , and if you find one the person usually had multiple planes, chisels, saws.
Yes, please do more on old tool restoration. Also really like how-to make your own tools and/or how to modify tools to do other things.
yes do a video on making your own saw vice. For people like me on a budget those videos really help
Thanks Rex, I enjoy restoring old tools as much as woodworking. It can be challenging to find the old tools but once you do, videos like this one are great for doing the restoration right.
Absolutely... tools refurb is HUGE. Restoring the tools men depended on to make a living and feed their families deserve to be preserved and USED whenever possible. I do it all the time. These Craftsmen depended on these instruments. Most were well made and their owners took care to preserve and keep them in precise working order. At times, once I complete a really nice hammer or the like, I’ll put it through its paces. Certain tools just “talk” to you. Don’t think I’m crazy, but when you know you did right by the tool, it just has a certain and extremely satisfying ring and feel to it. Seems like it’s almost trying to thank you...
Please continue with more tool restoration. I love old tools of all kinds and would rather buy old than new and as you say much of the time they need ‘work’
Hell yeah Rex! Mix it up! Diversity in content is king. Love your channel
Old tool restoration is an interesting and therapeutic hobby.
Rex, I like the mix ... Love restorations and making tools and buying cheap tools, honestly it is what keeps me watching your channel.
Mix and match, man. It's part of who you are.
Love these restoration videos. I am working through my dad's old tools trying to restore anything worthy of doing so.
Rex I have received many old hand tools from my Grandfather's estate and my Fiance's grandfather who cleaned out his basement. Your tool restoration videos are immensely helpful for me as I want to restore my grandfather's old tools and actually get woodworking again. Your channel is honestly one of the best woodworking channels I subscribe to as you get it, you know what it's like to not have money to spend on tools and make great videos for people like me who have old tools, time, and not very much money. I would love to see an even mix of woodworking for humans and restoration videos.
Rex - as much tool restoration as you can stomach would be excellent! Keep up the inspiring work. It is a true enjoyment.
I like the mix. Old, new, creative... one idea that is currently on my mind is handles for tools. Selecting the right wood, or rather not so common species that are suitable and plentiful, and then properly creating and installing the handle is a current need.
I love seeing vintage tools restored.
Great tutorial on saw restoration, I’d like to see more restoration of old vintage hand tools.
I would say 100% mix in more restorations and vintage tools!! They are great videos and you do a great job explaining things!! I appreciate your videos and you always inspire!!!!
I value vintage tools. I inherited a wood block plane made by my grandfather along with his hand crosscut saw and a brace a bit bit. After watching this video I can see what I can do to restore his saw. Thanks
More tool restoration please. You show the quick and easy methods, most videos I have watched seem to make it harder than it needs to be.
This disabled viewer watches this to keep the dream alive of maybe someday taking up woodworking in spite of shoestring budget and Chronic Fatigue. But restoring old tools is honestly at the bottom of the list of reasons I watch this channel. Rather the tips for getting projects done affordably and the can-do mindset of, "even a beginner can dive into this simple project," is what I watch this for. But my advise is to focus on what YOU enjoy most regardless of the audience feedback. Those who share your passion will find you and appreciate your sharing.
It doesn't take much to start woodworking. A saw, a chisel, a square, a pencil and you've pretty much got it then. Not to say that you can't use more tools. But you can get it done with just that. This is coming from a guy that never saw a plane that he didn't like. So I took most of them home with me too.
@@1pcfred Bless you for your kind reply. And gotta love the hidden pun. "Did you hear what the toy maker said of the wooden jets he'd make with just two tools? He never saw a plane he didn't like."
@@propertystuff7221 your comment struck a chord with me too. If you're on a shoestring budget then restoring tools is the more budget conscious choice. Although this year isn't the year for it. I can't tell folks to just go out there and get it now. Because we can't.
Your content is GREAT; to answer your questions: 1) YES to the saw vice, shop material-made is awesome, and 2) YES to seeing some restorations mixed in with the WWFH type stuff. Thanks Rex, keep it up!
Awesome, thank you!
Perfect timing! Given the gift of free time, I am planning to unpack the many tools inherited from my father. At 65 now, I took a different path as did my father, but both my grandfather and great grandfather were contractors. Growing up in an 1812 timber framed house gave my father and me plenty of opportunities to develop and “hone” our woodworking skills together. He has been gone now for 15 years and the house for 5, but you have given me incentive to finally open that old crate of hand tools. Thank You!
That sounds like a crate of treasure to me!
I'd be down for all restorations, building a saw vise, and anything else you want to entertain us with. Always enjoy your videos! Thanks for all you do Rex!
Saw sharpening videos are always welcome Rex. Thanks.
I definitely believe that variety is the best thing anyone could do for their channel. Keep up the great work!
I appreciate that!
mr. Rex you have sent me down a rabbit hole that knows no bounds! i'm an industrial electricion never staying on a job more than a few months IBEW for almost 20yrs. recently took a maintenance job at General Electric. I love it. i'm in a building in appliance park that gives me the opportunity to dabble in a lot of projects. so it started out with hand tools from the flea market now its workbenches (your beginner bench i'm modifying) made out of some 100 year old lumber that was given to me. i'm a beginner, and let me tell you getting that wood true wasnt something i'll ever do again! i have 2 handsaws i found that are as old as me. i have one tore down and clamped to my desk as i type! thank you rex. youve steered me in a direction i would have never went
Yes please, I'm all about the vintage tool restoration, I'm fairly new to hand tool woodworking but have acquired quite a collection planes, router planes, spoke shaves and a bunch of hand saws of all types, a saw vise would be particularly helpful but any restoration videos would be greatly appreciated
The more topics, the better! The topic of old tool restoration is a good one!
Please do a video on making your own saw vice! Also, I really like your restoration videos. I found your channel through the restorations, and stayed because I am trying to start my own little workshop as I can. I don't have a lot of money and your videos really help. Sorry for rambling, but I guess short and sweet is keep doing both. I enjoy both types of videos.
I'm one of those people who've written you e-mails saying I couldn't find old tools. I went to the biggest flea market around me and I found one really badly pitted bit brace that they wanted $15 for. When this quarantine is over I think I'm going to drive up to PA to look. I think here in West Virginia people just know that stuff is valuable so it doesn't last long.
Yes on restorations. Yes on making your own tools. Yes on the saw stand. Yes on just about everything you do. There, that is my brief list of requests. Now for the THANK YOU for all the great videos you make. As I told you once before, for me my idols are Paul Sellers and Rex Krueger. Stay safe!
I really enjoy the old tool restoration videos as I do some of that myself.
Yes to restoration and homebmade saw sharpening vice and other tools to service the saws. I have 7 or 8 old saws that need restoration and sharpening.
With the advice and instructions you gave us on setting up a plane and sharpening them I now find the plane being the first tool I reach for to quickly prepare a piece of stock for a small job. If the saw instructions are as good as the plane instructions I'll have an awesome set of saws to go along with my 7 planes.
I didn't realize how much I love my old tools until you helped me understand them better.
Thanks for everything you do Rex.👍🏼💪🏻
I like the mix you have on your channel at the moment, but would definitely be interested in seeing more tool restoration videos. I have inherited a few of my grandpa's and dad's old tools and I appreciate that I can find restoration information here.
both homemade and restoration please. Keep up the amazing work, stay safe and well