Great idea using the water while heating. Great tip because anything that spends its life in the tool box of a tractor is going to get wet and rust eventually. I really learn a lot from you. You are a purty fart smeller! :)
OK, after watching three plier restoration projects on your channel - I am inexplicably addicted. And now subscribed. I’m your age Scott, and wish you were in my neighborhood out here in Colorado, because we would have a great time. My poor wife... she doesn’t even have a clue the tools I’m going to have to procure to catch up with you! Ha!!
Hello Marc! LOL!!! The good news is the Wife will love this hobby!!! 1-It's super cheap! 2-You can take her along to Flea markets and Garage sales and she will love it!!! 3- You will be home while tinkering! 4- She will be impressed by the results!!! Of all the hobbies there are this one is most accepted by the ladies!!! You are going to have a blast!! Soon I'm going to start a sister page to this channel where we can post projects, share tips and even have a swap/sale section!!! 😃👍. Thanks Marc!!!
I'm sure you are on their radar. I'm kinda bummed that they didn't at least contact you. Here's the link: www.kleintools.com/blog/klein-s-tips-long-lasting-high-quality-tools
This is awesome! I just found a rusty vintage pair of Fujiya (Japanese) needle-nose pliers at a second hand store for under a dollar and this video will help with its restoration. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Didn't know Klein sold replacement handles. The pliers came out freakin' beautiful. I was at the tool thrift store the other day and spotted WWI wire cutter pliers. Almost 11". Of course I got 'em. Would not have known what they were if it weren't for your videos. Thank you.
Hello Felix!!!! I have to get up there one day just to check out that store!!!!! I'm so glad you got those! Awesome right!?! The Klein-Koats are sweet!!! I'm going to show the installation in an upcoming video! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Excuses I am not American to talk about American tools, but I am a lover of pliers. And mostly I love Klein brand pliers. Just one detail of this magical restoration, I can not take your merit from it. But I see that the 1946 models come printed on steel, right on the hinges "KLEIN & SONS chicago U.S" and in its 1946 version I see plain pliers. At Harbor Freight store there are Doyle brand pliers which is a perfect copy of the Klein pliers. I'm not sure that this plier is an authentic Klein tool, even if it happens many years should haves at least some writing waves, and I see everything only flattened and smooth sides.
Many years ago I worked for a large company that furnished hand tools to the production workers. We did a LOT of wiring and electrical work. When one of the workers had a stiff or frozen pair of pliers, needle nose or side cutters, the supervisor tossed them into a bin and gave out a new pair. These were top name brand tools too. I was young and worked in the machine shop with an old tool and die maker. I grabbed a hand full of the pliers as they were being tossed into the dumpster and sprayed them with penetrating oil. It didn't help much. The old tool and die maker was laughing at me. He told me to bring the pliers over and set a coffee can on the table and poured some acetone in it. He said put them in the liquid and work them. When I did, the oil came out, then a cloud of rust colored fluid and in a matter of seconds they were free. It was quick. Then I oiled them. Production wasn't interested in them, they were spoiled with an endless supply of new ones, so I gave them away to anyone who wanted a pair. Even today so many years later when I go fishing with an old friend, I still see a pair of those pliers in their box. Try it on your next pair, you'll see the same think I did. I have a 1938 pair of Klein pliers that belonged to my father identical to the ones here. They still are good cutters and work perfectly. I prefer them over a lot of newer ones I have today.
Those 70 year old pliers look like you have just opened the pack on a brand new pair!. They are absolutely gorgeous and your work shows what can be done to bring hand tools back from the grave. An ENORMOUS thumbs up.
Hello Tony! Sometimes I am a little shocked at how nice a project turns out... This is one of those times! Those Klein-Koats are simply delightful! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
dang, man.! those look like brand new pliers, now. excellent job on these. i REALLY like those handles. and i didn't know you could order new handle covers, either. that's good to know. thanks!
You know, working on the wire wheel becomes very relaxing, the rust is stripped off revealing shiny metal as your concentration voids out all the worlds problems! You are going to love how you feel after a good brushing session!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scoutcrafter you do such a good job cleaning up those Klein pliers. I was doing a little work in my shop today cleaning up my dad's Klein needle nose pliers. They had a trade mark stamp showing either phone or telegraph worker with a date of 1857. I have started to use some of your belt sanding techniques. It does wonders taking out marks and scratches. I even used the sander on some 1913 Weed automotive tire chain crimpers. Weed was the originator of metal tire chains! I got them from a man in the tire business. They belonged to his dad and his son didn't know what they were! I love old tools!
Hi Stephen! There is nothing better then making an old tool look like new! It's hard sometimes because we have to walk the line of saving the maker's mark or making the tool look great. Sometimes we get lucky and the logo is deep!! =) Thanks!
What grit do you use on the belt sander? I’m in the process of restoring a pair of Red Devil pliers and have relied heavily on your vids to teach me how to restore them properly.
Those boys look as fresh as when they came off the factory line. 73 years old and they're ready to get back to work, just like some of them old timers out there.
Brother.. can you show me how you get them cutters even and sharp? I have a vintage pair of Klein lineman pliers I'm restoring currently and would really appreciate it! Also.. how do you get them pups so shiny!? You're the man. Love the vidz!!
Wow. I loved this video. Learned a lot. I recently posted a tool haul on my channel and I got several tools that need this done to. What grit did you use on your belt sander? Those marks were pretty fine. Tool addict referred me to you. Glad he did. I really enjoy the intersection with viewers. So thank you. Subscribed.
I have an opaque red plastic screwdriver that I got in 1966 from my Grandpa when I was 5. It is older then that because it wasn’t new when I got it. I still use it, but the blade twists about 15 degrees. I was wondering if you have ever fixed a handle with this problem?
Hello Shannon! LOL!! I wanted to show how the tools should look before polish, too many scratches won't buff out, you just get shiny scratches!! 😂😂😂. Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Hi Frank!!!! I used both heat AND the ATF/Acetone mix!!! They were horrible to start! I was very cautious with the heat and made sure the cutters weren't warmed up! The ATF mix is awesome!!!!!! Once you get a little movement you just keep working it back and forth until it opens up!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Dam those look better then a brand new pair. It just goes to show I need to be taking better care of my equipment and it will last a long time. You sir have genuinely taught me a life lesson today, for that I thank you.
Great job once again. Leave it to you to come up with red factory handles. I prefer grips like those or the Channellocks unless the bare has some knurling. Thanks again John
ScoutCrafter beautiful job I enjoy watching the videos I miss going to the flea markets in the states I'm in Puerto Rico due to health reasons but I'm playing the move back to the States keep up the good work I love it God bless you and family
Used nothing but Kleins while erecting scaffold for decades. First thing that same off was the plastic wrapping on the handles because we used the handles inserted into a loop tied from building to scaffolding to twist tight for stabilization. Second thing was to grind in ridges for grip in wet weather. We burned through tons of fairly heavy gauge black annealed wire each year so I probably went through 4 pair (which isn’t many). The plier part never wore out, but the cutters wore down over time. I’m sure there are a bunch floating around in free boxes out there at swap meets somewhere in the world, between me and all my co-workers. Newbies only bought cheap the first time, then they learned...
Hello John! Awesome story!!! It seems like all the professionals always use Klein!!! I have another friend (Dave) who said he would strip off the handles and put on a couple lengths of Air hose! He used them all day long too! I love stories like that! Modified tools are a must for certain jobs!!! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍
When I saw the Plast-Dip and then the handles, I thought you must've spent MONTHS coating them. I was in shock! I tried Plast-Dip to make plier handles a while ago and it took a million coats and still wasn't that think.
Hello Brian! That's the problem with dips! Commercial dips are heated and much thicker! Our can dips are flimsy and weak in comparison! These Klein Koats are really nice!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
Hey there Scout love what you do. I'm in the middle of doing an "OVER THE TOP" as you say and love that sayin.... on three separate sets of Klein pliers that have been good to me over the years. Just would love to know where you were able to find the year they were made by a code on the handles...? I have a pair that has no etching....Any help on this would be appreciated....Thanks again...!!!
I have used those Klein handles on a few pairs I had (Mostly on my wire cutters) . But on Linemans pliers like those , that I used to use hundreds of times a day (sometimes I had them in my hand for up to 20- 30 minutes straight) I needed a more padded handle . So I use to use 3/8" air hose . I have to admit , nothing looks better than those originol red Klein grips though .
Hello Dave!!!!! Yes!!! Many professionals use the rubber hose!!! Some have the bottom cut off one side so they can still twist wire with the handle! If you're using them all the time looks aren't important!!! Comfort is!!! Thanks so much!!!!!
Rayn Man There were no markings when I got them however I don't know the history of these... I have older Klein's with markings but no idea about these! Thanks!
You and I have a differently philosophy regarding the restoration of tools. I would prefer a freshly brushed original look, as opposed to the belt sanded look. Yet, I do have to admit you do very fine work, and your finished product looks better than new. I am an avid Klein pliers collector, and am almost certain those are not Klein lineman's pliers. The logo would have been deeply set into the pivot on the cutting side of the jaw, too deep to have been worn completely away. The date code is as you stated, using the Klein date code system. I suspect these were some other brand, perhaps even made in the same forging plant as Klein, using the Klein date code, but were marketed under a different name.Or you may have an extremely rare pair of Klein pliers with the date code, but without the logo. And finally, instead of using heat to "unfreeze" the jaws, I use WD-40 and liberally lube all the accessible friction points in and around the jaws. It may take half an hour or more before you "milk" all the rust and grime from the pivot -- there is a lot in there. But, when you are done, they will run silky smooth. Thumbs up, as usual, for a wonderful video produced by a really good guy. You may be interested in this site, that's me in the middle of the photo. www.kleintools.com/content/found-world-s-oldest-pair-klein-tools-side-cutting-pliers . Cheers.
Hi Clark- Normally I try to restore only common tools and leave the collectable tools to collectors. You can have lots of fun restoring a $1 pipe wrench and keep it out of the landfill. My goal is to try to get people, especially young people into restoring and enjoying old tools of all kinds. Not many youngsters get to use tools these days... Thanks much!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter What a great mentor, teacher, leader, and inspiration you are for young people, and even us old people. Thank you for your always joyful, informative and entertaining videos..
I have a pair of M. Klien & Sons pliers that are dated 4-7 (4th quarter 1907) with a strange curved grip on one side. it looks like they need the cutting edges replaced. Would restoring these be worth the effort? I can send pics if you would be interested.
Hi Scout, great vid as usual. The Pliers look fantastic, can you please show me/us how to sharpen them and how fit the handle covers on the next vid? Thank you for taking the time to show us how this things are restored, I really love your vids.
Hi John! I showed the process on another pair! I'm sorry I can't remember the video but if you search "Scoutcrafter Klein" you will find it! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Nice, man! I was assigned to clean out 2 hoarder houses last year and among the "pickings" were three, count 'em, three pair of those Kleins. They are excellent; the electrical guys seem to prefer Kleins especially their screwdrivers. Two have bare handles, one has kind of chafed up green handle. I've been thinking about Plasti-dip for them but have not done so. There is another alternative that I know you will completely hate: Go the 99 cents store and buy a crappy pair of pliers and just use the insulation. OK, I'll shut up now.
LOL Believe it or not I'm not a purest! I have no problem with people using different handle coatings to suit their needs! I have seen a guy who had his pliers wrapped with Hockey tape and they were awesome!!!! Lot's of linemen use rubber tubing! All good!!!!! As long as the pliers aren't rusty I'm golden!!! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
How long did you spend on the wire wheel getting the rust off on this rusty Klein ? Due to your videos you have me re- building my tool box with vintage american tools I find from swap meets ! Thanks again for the great info you provide.
Hello Gilbert! Best move you could make! Some of these tools are like money in the bank! They just don't make them the same anymore and people always like the older stuff if it's in good shape! Thanks so much!!!
You may want to consider using a small amount of valve lapping compound on each side of the pivot of stubborn hand tools. Work it in well and it acts as sandpaper. Once the jaws drop open freely you can flush out the compound with wd-40. Lots of electricians do this with new linesman pliers so they are as broken in as well as their old ones. I’ve done this method 3 times and works amazing.
Fool me once and then ya fool me twice. Shame on you as George W. Bush would say haha. I would not have guessed those pliers were the same ones as you first showed, or that they dated from 1946. Part 3 of the Royersford should be coming before too long, I gotta make a tool first though. Trying to get a small backlog of content as well for during the school year. P.S. I think bare handled tools are the best too.
Hello Metal Butcher! I'm dying to see the next installment of that Drill Press!!! I know all too well that time is our most valuable commodity! Funny thing is I do like the Channellock handles, they are just right... However for old school pliers I like the imprinted or knurled handles! Classic!!! Thanks!!!!
Hi Christina! I'm not sure!!! I have a vintage pair of pliers that had a beautiful aftermarket set of runner grips! I don't think many companies make them! I will use the 7" set on a pair coming up soon! Thanks!!!!!
Fantastic restoration. It's amazing to see the before and after! I do have a dumb question. Still learning lots about tool... How did you and your viewers know they were Klein's without marking? ...based on plier shape? What makes a Klein stand out from other brand pliers? Thanks greatly, ScoutCrafter! Always fun!
Hello Daniel! Great question!!! Klein's have a couple shapes of pliers, this style is known as "New England" style, they are rounded and sleek, beautiful design... There are other manufacturers that have copied this pattern so you have to look closely... Inside the handles there is a forging stamp. Usually for Older Klein's it's a triangle followed by three letters. (You can match the date code with the poster on the end of the video to get your date of manufacture). As far as why Klein are so popular, they are the choice of every professional electrician and lineman... They know what pliers hold up and what ones don't... It's all in the quality of steel and the cutters! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
A barn sounds like a dream come true. Speaking of doing something with the tools, I went through a pipe wrench period. I think a 14" was the smallest. Most were 18"-24". They accumulate after a while and it's a whole lot of steel! Wasn't sure how to store them with some semblance of a display. I mean, most came out looking pretty good. Thought about building a pegboard panel. Still may. For now I built a fixture that resembles a clamp rack. It hold all the wrenches vertically with easy access. Not as good of a display as pegboard, but not too bad, either. Different. Kinda proud of the idea :)
I am always looking for one of those 48" pipe wrenches! LOL I don't know why, just as a wall hanger but if I get one cheap it will be fun! LOL The vertical rack is an awesome idea! =)
Scoutcrafter, I've got a pair of these Knipex pliers I'd consider sending your way if you'd be interested. I can send you pix if you'd like. You can message me and I can send you contact info.
Those babies are ready to go another 70+ years. Not one for the handles but to each his own. I just got my first set of Kleins and they feel much better among my tools than the Channellock 369s I got.
Klein Tools : Pliers Catalog data.kleintools.com/sites/all/product_assets/documents/brochures/klein/KleinTools_Pliers.pdf Klein replacement pliers grips, Klein-Koat (79, 89) or Comfort-Grip (#55). Last page of Pliers Catalog. The #55 (Comfort Grip) replacements are comfortable.
I was wondering..why do you prefer sanding down material either with a wire brush or flat sander as opposed to using something like evaporust, vinegar or electric rust removal for removing rust? Is this due to the type of finish you are going for?
Hello John, I do use chemical rust remover when doing certain type tools, but here is the low-down... No chemical rust remover will remove the pits that the rust made... All you will have is a tool that looks like swiss cheese! Once the rust is gone you have to repair the metal, the only way to do that is remove the bad metal... There is no way around it. I wire brush before sanding so I don't contaminate my belts with rust... Grinding, sanding is the only way to get the metal pit free! Thanks!!!!!!!
Hello Jusb! Yes! That's why I bought it! The only thing is I want to do a few pair because I heard that once the can is opened it dries out... so I will do a few pair over a week or so!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Really enjoyed watching you take a fine but rusty and neglected tool and restore it to nearly original condition. It almost looked like a " labor of love" . Jim
Hello Jim! I really enjoyed this restoration and the final result! Tomorrow I will be doing another set of smaller Klein's... With the Klein Koats! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Had me fooled! I thought they were gonna get a dip job also. Lol. Beautiful restoration with the sanding and red grips. Did you finish the bare metal with anything? 👍👏
Hello Steve! The polish (Buffing) is a great protector but then I always put on two coats of Mothers Carnauba Wax on top! Never had a rust issue (I also keep my tools inside) If you were going to leave them outside I would clear-coat them! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Thanks for the tip!!! Most of my tools now stay in a tool cabinet in my attached, but unheated garage. I got tired of going up and down to my small basement workshop when I needed a tool. I still have some down there and they're starting to multiply. Lol !!!
Nice resto! They came out very clean. I really like the old plastics that had every oddball name imaginable because it was a selling point at the time. Looking forward to the next one!
You sir are a national treasure. Many thanks. BTW with regard to that contest, I have a pair dated 1937. Still work great.
Great idea using the water while heating. Great tip because anything that spends its life in the tool box of a tractor is going to get wet and rust eventually. I really learn a lot from you. You are a purty fart smeller! :)
Hello David! A poor man's heat-sink! Lol. The Acetone/tranny fluid mix is unbelievably good!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
OK, after watching three plier restoration projects on your channel - I am inexplicably addicted. And now subscribed. I’m your age Scott, and wish you were in my neighborhood out here in Colorado, because we would have a great time. My poor wife... she doesn’t even have a clue the tools I’m going to have to procure to catch up with you! Ha!!
Hello Marc! LOL!!! The good news is the Wife will love this hobby!!! 1-It's super cheap! 2-You can take her along to Flea markets and Garage sales and she will love it!!! 3- You will be home while tinkering! 4- She will be impressed by the results!!! Of all the hobbies there are this one is most accepted by the ladies!!! You are going to have a blast!! Soon I'm going to start a sister page to this channel where we can post projects, share tips and even have a swap/sale section!!! 😃👍. Thanks Marc!!!
Hey Klein just mentioned one of your videos in a newsletter I get from them. Cool to see you get recognized. Keep up the great stuff. Take care
Hello Nalu!!!!! Wow!!! I couldn't find it on their website but I hope they see this one!!!!!!! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!
I'm sure you are on their radar. I'm kinda bummed that they didn't at least contact you. Here's the link: www.kleintools.com/blog/klein-s-tips-long-lasting-high-quality-tools
Hello Nalu!!!!!! Thanks so much for the link!!!!!!! That is awesome!!! I really appreciate that!!!!! =D
@@ScoutCrafter Definitely a nice project! Thanks for the great work!
Excellent restoration on a vintage Klein.
Hello Irv! Thanks so much!!!! Back in service!!!!!! =)
Really appreciate what you do to restore old tools. I have been working on a few myself for fun. Nothing like old tools.
Hello Michael!! It's such a rewarding hobby!!!! Cheap too!!!! I'm so glad you are helping preserve these gems!!!! Thanks !!!!!!!!!
This is awesome! I just found a rusty vintage pair of Fujiya (Japanese) needle-nose pliers at a second hand store for under a dollar and this video will help with its restoration. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
I would be interested in seeing the handles put on. Thanks for all the great videos!
You got it Kevin! I will do the 7" Kleins soon!!!! Thanks !!!!!!!!
Is this video already out? Will like to see that done
Good restoration 👍👍👍
Superb job! Nice finish!
Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Gotta love the klein tools
Didn't know Klein sold replacement handles. The pliers came out freakin' beautiful.
I was at the tool thrift store the other day and spotted WWI wire cutter pliers. Almost 11". Of course I got 'em. Would not have known what they were if it weren't for your videos. Thank you.
Hello Felix!!!! I have to get up there one day just to check out that store!!!!! I'm so glad you got those! Awesome right!?! The Klein-Koats are sweet!!! I'm going to show the installation in an upcoming video! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice job 👍
Love the look. You got your red in! Honestly those are some very nice Kleins. Another great job!
Hello Greg! 1946! Amazing! You can't beat Kleins! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Excuses I am not American to talk about American tools, but I am a lover of pliers. And mostly I love Klein brand pliers. Just one detail of this magical restoration, I can not take your merit from it. But I see that the 1946 models come printed on steel, right on the hinges "KLEIN & SONS chicago U.S" and in its 1946 version I see plain pliers. At Harbor Freight store there are Doyle brand pliers which is a perfect copy of the Klein pliers. I'm not sure that this plier is an authentic Klein tool, even if it happens many years should haves at least some writing waves, and I see everything only flattened and smooth sides.
Many years ago I worked for a large company that furnished hand tools to the production workers. We did a LOT of wiring and electrical work. When one of the workers had a stiff or frozen pair of pliers, needle nose or side cutters, the supervisor tossed them into a bin and gave out a new pair. These were top name brand tools too. I was young and worked in the machine shop with an old tool and die maker. I grabbed a hand full of the pliers as they were being tossed into the dumpster and sprayed them with penetrating oil. It didn't help much. The old tool and die maker was laughing at me. He told me to bring the pliers over and set a coffee can on the table and poured some acetone in it. He said put them in the liquid and work them. When I did, the oil came out, then a cloud of rust colored fluid and in a matter of seconds they were free. It was quick. Then I oiled them. Production wasn't interested in them, they were spoiled with an endless supply of new ones, so I gave them away to anyone who wanted a pair. Even today so many years later when I go fishing with an old friend, I still see a pair of those pliers in their box. Try it on your next pair, you'll see the same think I did. I have a 1938 pair of Klein pliers that belonged to my father identical to the ones here. They still are good cutters and work perfectly. I prefer them over a lot of newer ones I have today.
Would definitely like to see a video of how to install those handles.
Hello Gary! Will be coming shortly!!! I'll be doing the 7" model! Thanks!!!!!!!
Those 70 year old pliers look like you have just opened the pack on a brand new pair!. They are absolutely gorgeous and your work shows what can be done to bring hand tools back from the grave. An ENORMOUS thumbs up.
Hello Tony! Sometimes I am a little shocked at how nice a project turns out... This is one of those times! Those Klein-Koats are simply delightful! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
I have a pair just like yours that my grandfather bought when he worked on the Hoover Dam. Klein logo is stamped in mine.
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dang, man.! those look like brand new pliers, now. excellent job on these. i REALLY like those handles. and i didn't know you could order new handle covers, either. that's good to know.
thanks!
Hello Sean! I will be doing another set next week and show how the grips go on! Thanks so much!!!
just subscribed love your restoration any advice for someone who doesnt have room for all the wire wheels and belt sanders and stuff
Great job! They look amazing. I just bought myself a new wire wheel. I have some tools to fixe up!
You know, working on the wire wheel becomes very relaxing, the rust is stripped off revealing shiny metal as your concentration voids out all the worlds problems! You are going to love how you feel after a good brushing session!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have used this technique of 'flooding the surface and floating the dirt out' a dozen times since I first saw this months ago...
Hi Will, It's so satisfying!!!!! LOL
Very cool. Didn't know about the handles. Good to know your can buy replacements!
Hello Mason! They are awesome too! Tomorrow I do another set! Thanks!!!!!
Scoutcrafter you do such a good job cleaning up those Klein pliers. I was doing a little work in my shop today cleaning up my dad's Klein needle nose pliers. They had a trade mark stamp showing either phone or telegraph worker with a date of 1857. I have started to use some of your belt sanding techniques. It does wonders taking out marks and scratches. I even used the sander on some 1913 Weed automotive tire chain crimpers. Weed was the originator of metal tire chains! I got them from a man in the tire business. They belonged to his dad and his son didn't know what they were! I love old tools!
Hi Stephen! There is nothing better then making an old tool look like new! It's hard sometimes because we have to walk the line of saving the maker's mark or making the tool look great. Sometimes we get lucky and the logo is deep!! =) Thanks!
What grit do you use on the belt sander? I’m in the process of restoring a pair of Red Devil pliers and have relied heavily on your vids to teach me how to restore them properly.
استمر جميل جدا انا احسين من االعراق احب اعمالك من النوع اناا احبه كثيرااا
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Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!! =D
Great video! I'd have liked to see you sharpen the cutters.
Those boys look as fresh as when they came off the factory line. 73 years old and they're ready to get back to work, just like some of them old timers out there.
Brother.. can you show me how you get them cutters even and sharp? I have a vintage pair of Klein lineman pliers I'm restoring currently and would really appreciate it! Also.. how do you get them pups so shiny!? You're the man. Love the vidz!!
The red handles are HOT!
You have to give it to Klein! They really picked a great after-market handle!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Wow. I loved this video. Learned a lot. I recently posted a tool haul on my channel and I got several tools that need this done to. What grit did you use on your belt sander? Those marks were pretty fine. Tool addict referred me to you. Glad he did. I really enjoy the intersection with viewers. So thank you. Subscribed.
I have an opaque red plastic screwdriver that I got in 1966 from my Grandpa when I was 5. It is older then that because it wasn’t new when I got it. I still use it, but the blade twists about 15 degrees. I was wondering if you have ever fixed a handle with this problem?
Clean workable tools are safe tools. Thumbs Up!
Hi Gary! You are so right!
SC you are out of control. Not only a post wire brush evaluation but a POST BELT SANDER evaluation! Looks great, seriously.
Hello Shannon! LOL!! I wanted to show how the tools should look before polish, too many scratches won't buff out, you just get shiny scratches!! 😂😂😂. Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Jeez that's an old pair of kleins. So old that I'll bet the electrician that lost them used to apprentice for tesla. Great find, thanks for sharing
You used heat to free up the handles. Would the ATF, Acetone mix have worked also? They were extremely rusty. Nice job!
Hi Frank!!!! I used both heat AND the ATF/Acetone mix!!! They were horrible to start! I was very cautious with the heat and made sure the cutters weren't warmed up! The ATF mix is awesome!!!!!! Once you get a little movement you just keep working it back and forth until it opens up!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Dam those look better then a brand new pair. It just goes to show I need to be taking better care of my equipment and it will last a long time. You sir have genuinely taught me a life lesson today, for that I thank you.
Hello Daniel! It's amazing how some tools that look like trash can come back literally better then new!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Would be really nice if Klein sent you a thank you package.
Hello ! new sub here, just WOW, awesome job you did. I'm happy to find your channel. and thank you for the info
what grit on the belt sander? Nice work!
There's an old saying, "Don't beat the man on the pole". Basically if you use the pliers as a hammer don't use the side with the logo.
LOL! That is awesome! Kleins are the best!!!!! Thanks!
Great job once again. Leave it to you to come up with red factory handles. I prefer grips like those or the Channellocks unless the bare has some knurling. Thanks again John
Hello Bernie!!! I'm with you all the way on this!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Wow! Klein tools can come back from some serious neglect. Great job!
Hello Kenton!!!! Good Steel is the key! Crap steel just crumples when rusting! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
You and Joe’s Shop inspired me to start restoring tools. On these Klein’s, did you add any shellac or wax after buffing what did you do and why?
BEAUTIFUL 👍👍👍👍
Hello Reynaldo!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter beautiful job I enjoy watching the videos I miss going to the flea markets in the states I'm in Puerto Rico due to health reasons but I'm playing the move back to the States keep up the good work I love it God bless you and family
Thanks so much Reynaldo!!!!!!!!
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Very nice. Would definitely like to see a grip install !
Hello Frank!!!! OK Very soon!!! The 7" model!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Used nothing but Kleins while erecting scaffold for decades. First thing that same off was the plastic wrapping on the handles because we used the handles inserted into a loop tied from building to scaffolding to twist tight for stabilization. Second thing was to grind in ridges for grip in wet weather. We burned through tons of fairly heavy gauge black annealed wire each year so I probably went through 4 pair (which isn’t many). The plier part never wore out, but the cutters wore down over time. I’m sure there are a bunch floating around in free boxes out there at swap meets somewhere in the world, between me and all my co-workers. Newbies only bought cheap the first time, then they learned...
Hello John! Awesome story!!! It seems like all the professionals always use Klein!!! I have another friend (Dave) who said he would strip off the handles and put on a couple lengths of Air hose! He used them all day long too! I love stories like that! Modified tools are a must for certain jobs!!! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍
When I saw the Plast-Dip and then the handles, I thought you must've spent MONTHS coating them. I was in shock! I tried Plast-Dip to make plier handles a while ago and it took a million coats and still wasn't that think.
Hello Brian! That's the problem with dips! Commercial dips are heated and much thicker! Our can dips are flimsy and weak in comparison! These Klein Koats are really nice!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
Hey there Scout love what you do. I'm in the middle of doing an "OVER THE TOP" as you say and love that sayin.... on three separate sets of Klein pliers that have been good to me over the years. Just would love to know where you were able to find the year they were made by a code on the handles...? I have a pair that has no etching....Any help on this would be appreciated....Thanks again...!!!
Nice
Klein Tools shared this video on their facebook page!
Really! This video!? Awesome!
I have used those Klein handles on a few pairs I had (Mostly on my wire cutters) . But on Linemans pliers like those , that I used to use hundreds of times a day (sometimes I had them in my hand for up to 20- 30 minutes straight) I needed a more padded handle . So I use to use 3/8" air hose . I have to admit , nothing looks better than those originol red Klein grips though .
Hello Dave!!!!! Yes!!! Many professionals use the rubber hose!!! Some have the bottom cut off one side so they can still twist wire with the handle! If you're using them all the time looks aren't important!!! Comfort is!!! Thanks so much!!!!!
very nice work as usual! the Kleins turned out mint!
The Super-wrench Garage Hello Matt!!! I was so shocked and happy to see 1946!! How great are those Klein-Koats!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
They really look good after you restored them but you must have sanded the engraved logo off or it was rusted so bad that it wore off.
Rayn Man There were no markings when I got them however I don't know the history of these... I have older Klein's with markings but no idea about these! Thanks!
"They KNOW bettah!" Love it!
LMAO!!!!! In Queens, NY there are no "R"s =D Thanks Loren!!!!!!!
You and I have a differently philosophy regarding the restoration of tools. I would prefer a freshly brushed original look, as opposed to the belt sanded look. Yet, I do have to admit you do very fine work, and your finished product looks better than new. I am an avid Klein pliers collector, and am almost certain those are not Klein lineman's pliers. The logo would have been deeply set into the pivot on the cutting side of the jaw, too deep to have been worn completely away. The date code is as you stated, using the Klein date code system. I suspect these were some other brand, perhaps even made in the same forging plant as Klein, using the Klein date code, but were marketed under a different name.Or you may have an extremely rare pair of Klein pliers with the date code, but without the logo.
And finally, instead of using heat to "unfreeze" the jaws, I use WD-40 and liberally lube all the accessible friction points in and around the jaws. It may take half an hour or more before you "milk" all the rust and grime from the pivot -- there is a lot in there. But, when you are done, they will run silky smooth. Thumbs up, as usual, for a wonderful video produced by a really good guy.
You may be interested in this site, that's me in the middle of the photo. www.kleintools.com/content/found-world-s-oldest-pair-klein-tools-side-cutting-pliers . Cheers.
Hi Clark- Normally I try to restore only common tools and leave the collectable tools to collectors. You can have lots of fun restoring a $1 pipe wrench and keep it out of the landfill. My goal is to try to get people, especially young people into restoring and enjoying old tools of all kinds. Not many youngsters get to use tools these days... Thanks much!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter What a great mentor, teacher, leader, and inspiration you are for young people, and even us old people. Thank you for your always joyful, informative and entertaining videos..
I have a pair of M. Klien & Sons pliers that are dated 4-7 (4th quarter 1907) with a strange curved grip on one side. it looks like they need the cutting edges replaced. Would restoring these be worth the effort? I can send pics if you would be interested.
Mike- Please send pics! bicycleguy@aol.com
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As an electrical engineer who works in a factory, got to love high quality linemen’s pliers! Love the over the top restorations.
Hello Derek! Sorry it took so long! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
What a classy job, looking perfect...The handles did finish the job.
Hi Scout, great vid as usual. The Pliers look fantastic, can you please show me/us how to sharpen them and how fit the handle covers on the next vid? Thank you for taking the time to show us how this things are restored, I really love your vids.
Hello Arlind! Absolutely! I have a upcoming video where I will show both!!!! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Very interested in see the process on how to install the handle. Grest video
Hi John! I showed the process on another pair! I'm sorry I can't remember the video but if you search "Scoutcrafter Klein" you will find it! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Nice, man! I was assigned to clean out 2 hoarder houses last year and among the "pickings" were three, count 'em, three pair of those Kleins. They are excellent; the electrical guys seem to prefer Kleins especially their screwdrivers. Two have bare handles, one has kind of chafed up green handle. I've been thinking about Plasti-dip for them but have not done so. There is another alternative that I know you will completely hate: Go the 99 cents store and buy a crappy pair of pliers and just use the insulation. OK, I'll shut up now.
LOL Believe it or not I'm not a purest! I have no problem with people using different handle coatings to suit their needs! I have seen a guy who had his pliers wrapped with Hockey tape and they were awesome!!!! Lot's of linemen use rubber tubing! All good!!!!! As long as the pliers aren't rusty I'm golden!!! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
How long did you spend on the wire wheel getting the rust off on this rusty Klein ? Due to your videos you have me re- building my tool box with vintage american tools I find from swap meets ! Thanks again for the great info you provide.
Hello Gilbert! Best move you could make! Some of these tools are like money in the bank! They just don't make them the same anymore and people always like the older stuff if it's in good shape! Thanks so much!!!
That came out looking gorgeous
You may want to consider using a small amount of valve lapping compound on each side of the pivot of stubborn hand tools. Work it in well and it acts as sandpaper. Once the jaws drop open freely you can flush out the compound with wd-40. Lots of electricians do this with new linesman pliers so they are as broken in as well as their old ones. I’ve done this method 3 times and works amazing.
Course wired wheel, fine wirer wheel, then sandpaper. But what grit on your belt sanding machine? Thank you! great videos...
Fool me once and then ya fool me twice. Shame on you as George W. Bush would say haha. I would not have guessed those pliers were the same ones as you first showed, or that they dated from 1946. Part 3 of the Royersford should be coming before too long, I gotta make a tool first though. Trying to get a small backlog of content as well for during the school year.
P.S. I think bare handled tools are the best too.
Hello Metal Butcher! I'm dying to see the next installment of that Drill Press!!! I know all too well that time is our most valuable commodity! Funny thing is I do like the Channellock handles, they are just right... However for old school pliers I like the imprinted or knurled handles! Classic!!! Thanks!!!!
Slick restore! I'd like to see the klien koat application on the next set you do. Do other tool companies offer replacement grips as well?
Hi Christina! I'm not sure!!! I have a vintage pair of pliers that had a beautiful aftermarket set of runner grips! I don't think many companies make them! I will use the 7" set on a pair coming up soon! Thanks!!!!!
WOW! From trash to a treasure. Excellent work ScoutCrafter.
Hello John! These are such a joy to look at now! Imagine 1946!!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Fantastic restoration. It's amazing to see the before and after! I do have a dumb question. Still learning lots about tool... How did you and your viewers know they were Klein's without marking? ...based on plier shape? What makes a Klein stand out from other brand pliers? Thanks greatly, ScoutCrafter! Always fun!
Hello Daniel! Great question!!! Klein's have a couple shapes of pliers, this style is known as "New England" style, they are rounded and sleek, beautiful design... There are other manufacturers that have copied this pattern so you have to look closely... Inside the handles there is a forging stamp. Usually for Older Klein's it's a triangle followed by three letters. (You can match the date code with the poster on the end of the video to get your date of manufacture). As far as why Klein are so popular, they are the choice of every professional electrician and lineman... They know what pliers hold up and what ones don't... It's all in the quality of steel and the cutters! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
Ah, so the diamond and the date code are the key here, as well as the New England design. I did not understand this. Thanks for the education!
Hey scout what you do with these beautiful tools?
Hello Ameer! Right now, trip over them! LOL Waiting to move to a home with a big shop and barn!!!! =) Thanks so much!!!!
A barn sounds like a dream come true. Speaking of doing something with the tools, I went through a pipe wrench period. I think a 14" was the smallest. Most were 18"-24". They accumulate after a while and it's a whole lot of steel! Wasn't sure how to store them with some semblance of a display. I mean, most came out looking pretty good. Thought about building a pegboard panel. Still may. For now I built a fixture that resembles a clamp rack. It hold all the wrenches vertically with easy access. Not as good of a display as pegboard, but not too bad, either. Different. Kinda proud of the idea :)
I am always looking for one of those 48" pipe wrenches! LOL I don't know why, just as a wall hanger but if I get one cheap it will be fun! LOL The vertical rack is an awesome idea! =)
@1:30 can I get more info on this method?
Are you going to do a handle install video? 👍👍👍
Great job btw....
Hello aitf99! Yes Friday!!! 😃👍
I did one pair once and kind of screwed the job up...lol
Sweet resto vid! Now I want to start collecting Klein stuff
Really nice job such beautiful pliers especially the finished item . As usual great job great and interesting video.
Hello Kevin!!! Thanks so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed!!!!!!
Another great restoration Scoutcrafter keep up the great tool restoration videos up
Hello Ocelot!!! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!
Scoutcrafter, I've got a pair of these Knipex pliers I'd consider sending your way if you'd be interested. I can send you pix if you'd like. You can message me and I can send you contact info.
Wow! Im always amazed at the outcome. Beaytiful plyers. If they could only talk lol ! - Mike
You are so right!!!! 1946... What they've been thru! Plus the worker who made them!!! So much history there!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Those babies are ready to go another 70+ years. Not one for the handles but to each his own. I just got my first set of Kleins and they feel much better among my tools than the Channellock 369s I got.
Klein Tools : Pliers Catalog
data.kleintools.com/sites/all/product_assets/documents/brochures/klein/KleinTools_Pliers.pdf
Klein replacement pliers grips, Klein-Koat (79, 89) or Comfort-Grip (#55).
Last page of Pliers Catalog. The #55 (Comfort Grip) replacements are comfortable.
I was wondering..why do you prefer sanding down material either with a wire brush or flat sander as opposed to using something like evaporust, vinegar or electric rust removal for removing rust? Is this due to the type of finish you are going for?
Hello John, I do use chemical rust remover when doing certain type tools, but here is the low-down... No chemical rust remover will remove the pits that the rust made... All you will have is a tool that looks like swiss cheese! Once the rust is gone you have to repair the metal, the only way to do that is remove the bad metal... There is no way around it. I wire brush before sanding so I don't contaminate my belts with rust... Grinding, sanding is the only way to get the metal pit free! Thanks!!!!!!!
Fantastic work. Nice bit of industrial history at the end.
Hello Birdie! This was such a fun project! I really enjoy Klein pliers and these came out great! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Which belt sander do you use?
Hello Brian! I use a 1x30" Grizzly belt sander, but almost all of them re the same! 1x30 is a great little machine! Thanks!!!!!!!!
I'm 57. I have an attention span that allows me to watch your videos even if they were twice as long. Lol. Great job.
great find, had no real wear! gonna have to ask you to actually plasti dip just to see if it can work out well! not seen anyone do that
Hello Jusb! Yes! That's why I bought it! The only thing is I want to do a few pair because I heard that once the can is opened it dries out... so I will do a few pair over a week or so!!!! Thanks!!!!!
they really came out nice..👍👍👍👍
Hello Santiago! And this time the Red wasn't my fault!!! Lol. Thanks my friend!!!
Later model with Laser etching in 1946? I don't think so! lol..
Really enjoyed watching you take a fine but rusty and neglected tool and restore it to nearly original condition. It almost looked like a " labor of love" .
Jim
Hello Jim! I really enjoyed this restoration and the final result! Tomorrow I will be doing another set of smaller Klein's... With the Klein Koats! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
I just soaked my seized pliers in coke overnight. They were fine after that.
Had me fooled! I thought they were gonna get a dip job also. Lol. Beautiful restoration with the sanding and red grips. Did you finish the bare metal with anything? 👍👏
Hello Steve! The polish (Buffing) is a great protector but then I always put on two coats of Mothers Carnauba Wax on top! Never had a rust issue (I also keep my tools inside) If you were going to leave them outside I would clear-coat them! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Thanks for the tip!!! Most of my tools now stay in a tool cabinet in my attached, but unheated garage. I got tired of going up and down to my small basement workshop when I needed a tool. I still have some down there and they're starting to multiply. Lol !!!
It’s crazy how much of a difference the wire brush makes
I have a pair of 1914 kleins that I would like restored. How do I get in touch?
I have blue grass railroad pliers from 1927 the handles are different then yours
Man what a find and a awesome treasure they turned out if they was just bought thanks for sharing :D
Hello Lord Venger!!! I'm so happy with these now... Those handles are really nice!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter your welcome and yes they turned out super awesome :3
Nice resto! They came out very clean. I really like the old plastics that had every oddball name imaginable because it was a selling point at the time. Looking forward to the next one!
Hello Alan! You're right! Like Delrin, Nylon, Styrene... They had catchy names!!!! =) Thanks!!!!!!
Love the restorations. On a side note, I’m the guy that wraps handles in electrical tape
I would like to see a video on the application of the klein koat. I couldn't find any on UA-cam
Please make a vid putting on Klein handles. Thanks for the awesome vids!
Hello GTAV4LYFE ! You bet- Friday!!! Thanks!!!!!
ScoutCrafter looking forward to it.. thanks again..