Am I the only one that got a chuckle out of the usual, "Remember what this project looked like before we started..." and there is a picture of a turning square?
A beatnik ringing a bell. Now I’ve seen everything. Truckers make those items to check their tires. They keep them “handy” in case a situation arises that they need to jump out and check the tires real quick. Lol From the quarantined banks of the Underwood Branch, thanks for the fun. 🤠
That's so awesome, my grandfather was also a police officer for a number of years, he had a couple of these as well, unfortunately my aunt cleaned his house out before o could get there.. tossed his bully clubs, his badge, all his tools, everything in the trash..I would love to make one of these too, but as of yet I don't have a lathe! Love this!
That's really interesting that they had serial numbers on those sticks. The lanyard plug was a neat idea. We used to get our steel shipments in from all over the world, sometimes i would bring some of that dunnage wood home, you could find some neat stuff in there. One time I got a rash all over my arms and really irritated my lungs and sinuses though, gotta be careful with those woods for sure.
Beatings will continue, until Morale improves! Great show! That billy club is beautiful! Love that wood. The baseball bat reminds me of that movie "Warriors".👍
A very informative and entertaining video. Good job on the billy club. I was a Special Police Officer for a short whilewhen I first got out of the Army, and I carried a short black billy club. Stay safe in these Corona Virus times.
I always wanted a nightstick. I never bothered finding one. I got my hands on a 6 D-cell Maglite instead. In my younger days I used to carry a baseball bat in the trunk of my car. ....just in case I happened to pass by game and wanted to join in. ....Well that's my story at least, and I'm sticking to it!
It's interesting how a subject so simple brings back memories - like the mini bats you'd get at the baseball stadium or Cooperstown. How about the old stickball bats? Memories - thanks as always.
You made a great billy club. My grandfather was in the LAPD and when he passed I got 2 of his night sticks. Unfortunately my German Shepard teethed on the handles when he was a pup. They have some extra character to them now.
Speaking of baseball bats, we lost a great one today. Al Kaline the great Tigers hitter passed away. Bobby Mitchell yesterday and Tom Dempsey the day before. It's been a tough year. Enjoyed the club you made. Reminds me of my father-in-law who was a cop in our town for many years. He had some great stories unfit to print and you were correct that they commanded respect. I could see Charlie using a club like that with impunity!!
Nice one John, I've worked a little today in my birdhouse, never made one before and it's really calming to use a chisel in a piece of wood! I'm looking forward to the date well show them off. Take care and stay indoors as much as possible my friend. I'm a lorry driver here in the UK so I'm still working.
That was the nice type of baton. In Germany, for a long period of time, they used batons completely made of hard rubber. But now they're put out of service. The reason for that was that the impact was increased by the rubber, so much that if you do the reflex of protecting yourself with your arm, it could break your arm. Sometimes even causing splintered fractures. Now they use rubber coated wood instead or these modern telescope ones, some units here use also Tonfas.
@@ScoutCrafter My great grandfather is my personal hero. He fought in WW1 as a soldier, was also decorated with the "Verwundetenabzeichen" (german counterpart of the purple heart), and they drafted him again in 1944 when he was already over 50 years old. But the butchers guild (he was a master butcher and had his own store) demanded to the military that his presence was important, so he was sent back and had to do an alternative service as a police officer in the city of the county seat. There he was a regular police officer walking the streets. And now for the reason he became my hero: One time the police had caught an allied bomber crew which aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft guns and they were able to get out of the plane with their parachutes. The people of the town were so upset about this, they wanted to lynch them. In some places arround the people there already did this, they hanged them on the street lights. But not in this case, my great grandfather was on duty. He pulled his P08 (Luger) from his holster, shot into the air, and asked the crowd: Do you want the enemy do this to our boys too if they got shot down?? After this short speech the crowd dissolved. He was a man who had seen the evil face of war twice! And he stood up against the crowd.
Scout, as an LEO this has been my favorite video thus far. I’ve always loved your videos but even more so now as to keep the mind off current events. Thank you for your service and the service of your grandfather. Please take care and be safe. Regards, J
I still have my day billy that I was issued in the academy back in 95. The department phased them out on 97 or 98. They were short but effective and made of a durable rubber.
That is very cool. Turning looks like a lot of fun. I remember those night sticks from when I was a kid. I think the cops in my town carried the style with a side handle. I know those were sometimes referred to as "attention getters" and "hearing aids" as well. I always thought cops had the coolest stuff on their belts when I was a kid. A revolver, radio, handcuffs, flashlight, knife, nightstick, pepper spray, etc. Keep up the good work.
I remember how the neighborhood policeman in Brooklyn would walk down the block spinning his nightstick around and around. He made it look so easy. The good old days.
Good save. Damn shame about that knot being in there. I'm glad you mentioned about certain woods being toxic. One of the gunstock woods, can't remember which one; either Goncalo Alves or Cocobolo, is highly toxic when worked. Maybe Cocobolo. Wished I could remember, but; I can't. Used to, when something like that knot happened; it would just get all over me. Hopefully, I've outgrown that; most likely not though. ;-)
I really like how you did the lanyard on your billy club. I have a collection of those too. I can’t believe someone threw that bat away! They go for top dollar around here. Take care. 👍🏼
In Oregon we are on week 3 of the lockdown with at least 3 more weeks to go. I have to say it really looks like our curve has been flattened to the point our hospital system will be. Able to manage with little outside help. That was the goal I do believe. By the end of this month it seems we need to let some places restart back up. It will take time for the economy to move and we have to start. Thank your your video I wish everyone well that subscribed to this channel. This channel has become an important part of life these days.
Aaron Years back I made a bunch out of PVC and covered them with foam pipe insulation and let the scouts have fun- I remember a couple parents were like 😳
@@ScoutCrafter Good clean fun! We were one of a couple of agencies in CA to use them. A lot of lawsuits from those things. We never abused them, they are a great control tool. An extension of ones hands really. You won't believe a big tough guy crying like a baby when we wrapped them around they're ankles with a little pressure. Great CQB tool.
Great stuff Bud!! That club came out beautiful, Grandpa would be proud of ya!! I use to collect "Game Used Bats", still have about 100 of them!! I even toured the L. Slugger factory and had one made with my name on it!!☺
My Uncle Clyde worked for the Trenton P.D., fixing their radios. The cops gave him a nightstick...it was long, thick, solid maple and had a leather wrist-thong. It was an impressive piece of wood and he was an impressive guy...True Tales! 🇺🇸🧰🧯🧼👍🏻
As I am sure you know, most UK police are unarmed. Before police got issued with extending batons in the early 1990s then they carried wooden truncheons. If you were a plain clothes officer or an inspector then you would be issued with a shorter version around 13 & 1/2 inches long similar to yours. Women Police Constables (WPCs) got a very short wooden truncheon to carry in their handbags. It is true about the respect we had as youngsters to the police (and teachers, fire fighters, ambulance men etc), now sadly gone. Great video as always.
That was a time when Police Officers were respected. Such a shame how times have changed. Here in Philly when I was a kid if you were told to move and you didn’t they would load us in a wagon and drive us miles away from home and we would have to walk back. Could you imagine if they did that today.
Really nice project, I never get tired of seeing wood turning like that it’s a great skill you have there, I would like to try that myself one of these days and get a wood lathe. Keep safe, Ken
I remember the nightsticks. Cop on the corner had one. South 3rd and Berry St. In Williamsburg, brooklyn ! I dont know if it was before your time but "Officer" Joe Bolton had one on TV on the Three Stooges Show. Police were really good at swinging those sticks around. I've seen them in use too. Great video....great memories ! Billy Club and Billy Junior !!
what a great video. one of my favorites yet. I enjoyed the stories about your grandfather. I’m enjoying these lathe projects you’ve been doing lately. Young Scout Crafter with the Goatee was interesting as well😂 Great Video!
That's nice piece of work! My understanding was that would have poured molten lead into that hole give it some extra weight. Also, the purpose of twirling the night stick was to prevent someone from trying to come up behind you.
Great project. I'm working on my second birdhouse now, I had two ideas for a while so this is time to do it I guess. To be really honest I like all the being home, you can guess my diagnose.. But however it would be much better for me and the world to be able to pick back up. Let's hope soon!
That Louisville would make a nice Luicelle lol. Glad all went well during the weekend. You stay safe there Scout. Thanks so much :3. You need one of those extending night sticks lol :P
Wow a younger scout with the goatie beard 🧔 great piece of history there with the billy clubs It was a pain about the knot but man that club came up great I bet it feels great in the hand I could imagine a nice piece of ebony would look great made up like that great video scout Thanks so much for sharing god bless take care 😷🇺🇸🇳🇿🙏👏👍
Nice club. You can burn in those black marks like the original with a piece of picture hanging cable. Just carefully pull it taut in the groove bottoms until you see it start to smoke. Very old school technique but very instantly rewarding.
I have a home made billy club I made form a banister from a old house that was being demolished. I carried in my car for protection for many years. Thankfully I never had to use it. It was a perfect size. I would send you a picture of it if I could only find it? 😀
Reminds me of the days as a Pacific Fleet Sailor doing Shore Patrol with the Billy Club, white w/Black Handle. Still have it and thinking now it should be renewed and paint removed.
Hey wait a minute i saw a little bit of red near the Louisville slugger stamp, maybe thats why it was in the garbage, dont go and get yourself implicated by trash picking a murder weapon scout 😂 just kiddin around, great bat scout thanks for the help passing the time.
@@ScoutCrafter Im sorry to hear that. Im in the AF and ive been working non stop. Your videos are a welcome break from my day. Keep up the great videos, you have a great since of humor
Thanks mishmosh Monday, lost my factory job today, of 4 years at a factory at Champion Moyer diebel in Jordan Ontario, I was shocked, due to covid 19, the economic downturn, I was an electrical engineer at their lab, it was an awesome job, I restored our vice using the bench grinder and the belt sanders in the grind shop, repainted it nice, I left my mark atleast, 4 weeks salary pay to find another job and I’m eligible to the 2000$ a month, which is only a 400$ a month loss
Derek- I have found that often the things that happened to me that I thought was a tragedy turned out to be blessings... Once this is over the job markets are going to boom again and there will be lots of jobs available.. Thank God you have some cash income to hold you over!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter honestly scout I’ll be fine, it’s just depressing the factory is nice and I like it, lots of guys got laid off doesn’t look good for our company, I most likely won’t be able to return it’s sad, oh well it’s time to spend with the kids, just bought a house so I’ll be able to work on my new basement shop. Thanks for the blessing. God bless you scout
Good ta see ya my friend. Pretty cool about your grandad. History of those “attitude adjusters” would be something to hear. Sent ya an email. If ya get a chance. Stay safe. Looking forward to the next one Btw. The stuff on the wood blank is so it can be imported. Has to be sealed so no invasive species can infiltrate. From moving all over the world Curtesy of our rich uncle I discovered this rule.
Definitely a unique before and after. Typically a restored tool will go back to looking like the "before" state if used or set aside in bad storage conditions. So does this mean I better go find my stored clubs and see if they are back to being 4X4s yet? Beautiful wood - thanks for a great 12+ minutes again John!👍🏻
My older brother used to drill a 1/2 inch hole in the barrel of a 36" bat and pour lead in it about, about 6 to 8 Oz's and he plugged it perfect (matched the grain and all) he used it because we never had a dounut, I used to bring it to school when we played softball, I tore covers off balls, egg shaped balls, just destroyed em, the couch too a look at the bat he couldn't tell it was loaded, my Da couldn't understand where all the lead was going,( we used to make lead soldgers in the winter) hahahaha. The mounted cops in the park had nite sticks that we're 42" long, we called them the Cosacks....
Despite not being exactly what you had originally planned, the billy club turned out awesome!! I wonder if you could have filled the part with the knot with epoxy resin and finish it as you planned? Great show John, take care!!
Wonder how many 'Johnny Clubs' there were or were you a good kid. No Lew clubs. NIONE! Glad Smiley is geared up. Toots went on a grub run and says things are insane in town. I'll stay holed up here. Thanks, John CS! Remain calm! I'm about half a step from a coma!
That's a great little billy club guaranteed to get you a night in the pokey if you get caught with it in NYC, - LOL. I asked a lawyer in NYC what could I keep in my car to use should the occasion ever arise where I needed a little extra protection. He told me to keep a baseball bat and to make his job easier he told me to also carry a baseball mitt and a couple of balls.
Am I the only one that got a chuckle out of the usual, "Remember what this project looked like before we started..." and there is a picture of a turning square?
You're a man of many talents. Usual, I watch you working with metal.
A beatnik ringing a bell. Now I’ve seen everything.
Truckers make those items to check their tires. They keep them “handy” in case a situation arises that they need to jump out and check the tires real quick. Lol
From the quarantined banks of the Underwood Branch, thanks for the fun. 🤠
Hi Mark! They call them Thumpers! =D
That's a nice piece of wood! Looks like you might have enough left over for a little awl or something similar.
i’d love to see what you could do with such a nice lil scrap as well! @357magdad
Or a set of pistol or knife blanks.
That's so awesome, my grandfather was also a police officer for a number of years, he had a couple of these as well, unfortunately my aunt cleaned his house out before o could get there.. tossed his bully clubs, his badge, all his tools, everything in the trash..I would love to make one of these too, but as of yet I don't have a lathe! Love this!
Too scary outside to go anywhere except the the scout crafters cellar 👍🏻
That's really interesting that they had serial numbers on those sticks.
The lanyard plug was a neat idea.
We used to get our steel shipments in from all over the world, sometimes i would bring some of that dunnage wood home, you could find some neat stuff in there. One time I got a rash all over my arms and really irritated my lungs and sinuses though, gotta be careful with those woods for sure.
Me too! I was turning something exotic and was sneezing for an hour! LOL
Beatings will continue, until Morale improves! Great show! That billy club is beautiful! Love that wood. The baseball bat reminds me of that movie "Warriors".👍
Robert Foust Resto-Rob Remember watching that movie as a kid... We would chant “Warriors come out and play-eaee”. 😂😂😂
A very informative and entertaining video. Good job on the billy club. I was a Special Police Officer for a short whilewhen I first got out of the Army, and I carried a short black billy club. Stay safe in these Corona Virus times.
Hi Ron- The MP nightsticks were nicely shaped.... Thanks!
Nice story of the night sticks. Very nice Billy , I like the wood choice, beautiful.
"Young Scoutcrafter" We need more. :D
I always wanted a nightstick. I never bothered finding one. I got my hands on a 6 D-cell Maglite instead. In my younger days I used to carry a baseball bat in the trunk of my car. ....just in case I happened to pass by game and wanted to join in. ....Well that's my story at least, and I'm sticking to it!
Those big mag lights were CLUBS!! =D
"If it's for free, it's for me" has always been my motto. Very nice job. Good Luck to Us All, Rick
It's interesting how a subject so simple brings back memories - like the mini bats you'd get at the baseball stadium or Cooperstown. How about the old stickball bats? Memories - thanks as always.
Well done, you sure have great talent and knowledge. Thanks for sharing the history too John.
Growing up in the 70's, the police were respected. Just seeing the nightstick made you want to steer clear.
Your Grandfather would be proud.. Great job. Cocobolo was the wood I remember the sticks being made of.
Yes! Cocobolo is such a nice wood! Turns beautifully... I want to make one from Ebony! =D
Nice turning. Love the creative idea for the lanyard too!
You made a great billy club. My grandfather was in the LAPD and when he passed I got 2 of his night sticks. Unfortunately my German Shepard teethed on the handles when he was a pup. They have some extra character to them now.
Speaking of baseball bats, we lost a great one today. Al Kaline the great Tigers hitter passed away. Bobby Mitchell yesterday and Tom Dempsey the day before. It's been a tough year. Enjoyed the club you made. Reminds me of my father-in-law who was a cop in our town for many years. He had some great stories unfit to print and you were correct that they commanded respect. I could see Charlie using a club like that with impunity!!
What a great project! It looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing this and the history behind making it.
Nice one John, I've worked a little today in my birdhouse, never made one before and it's really calming to use a chisel in a piece of wood! I'm looking forward to the date well show them off. Take care and stay indoors as much as possible my friend. I'm a lorry driver here in the UK so I'm still working.
I'm so glad you got time to work on it... There is nothing better to get your mind off the craziness then some good old shop time!!!! Thanks!!
That was the nice type of baton. In Germany, for a long period of time, they used batons completely made of hard rubber. But now they're put out of service. The reason for that was that the impact was increased by the rubber, so much that if you do the reflex of protecting yourself with your arm, it could break your arm. Sometimes even causing splintered fractures. Now they use rubber coated wood instead or these modern telescope ones, some units here use also Tonfas.
Wow- Who would have thought the rubber ones were worse!!! Very interesting!
@@ScoutCrafter My great grandfather is my personal hero. He fought in WW1 as a soldier, was also decorated with the "Verwundetenabzeichen" (german counterpart of the purple heart), and they drafted him again in 1944 when he was already over 50 years old. But the butchers guild (he was a master butcher and had his own store) demanded to the military that his presence was important, so he was sent back and had to do an alternative service as a police officer in the city of the county seat. There he was a regular police officer walking the streets.
And now for the reason he became my hero:
One time the police had caught an allied bomber crew which aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft guns and they were able to get out of the plane with their parachutes. The people of the town were so upset about this, they wanted to lynch them. In some places arround the people there already did this, they hanged them on the street lights.
But not in this case, my great grandfather was on duty. He pulled his P08 (Luger) from his holster, shot into the air, and asked the crowd: Do you want the enemy do this to our boys too if they got shot down??
After this short speech the crowd dissolved.
He was a man who had seen the evil face of war twice! And he stood up against the crowd.
Scout, as an LEO this has been my favorite video thus far. I’ve always loved your videos but even more so now as to keep the mind off current events. Thank you for your service and the service of your grandfather. Please take care and be safe. Regards, J
Hey Jason thanks so much! I'll be so glad when this crap is over! =D
I still have my day billy that I was issued in the academy back in 95. The department phased them out on 97 or 98. They were short but effective and made of a durable rubber.
There is something alluring about a baton... They go all the way back to Egyptian times! Thanks!
That billy club you made is SWEET! Perfect for crowds and close-quarter work. Oh, and keeping you busy during quarantine. Of course.
That is very cool. Turning looks like a lot of fun. I remember those night sticks from when I was a kid. I think the cops in my town carried the style with a side handle. I know those were sometimes referred to as "attention getters" and "hearing aids" as well. I always thought cops had the coolest stuff on their belts when I was a kid. A revolver, radio, handcuffs, flashlight, knife, nightstick, pepper spray, etc.
Keep up the good work.
Super awesome!! Love the smaller size, might try it with some hickory I have
Really enjoyed this build. Very unique wood and beautiful.
I remember how the neighborhood policeman in Brooklyn would walk down the block spinning his nightstick around and around. He made it look so easy. The good old days.
Good save. Damn shame about that knot being in there. I'm glad you mentioned about certain woods being toxic. One of the gunstock woods, can't remember which one; either Goncalo Alves or Cocobolo, is highly toxic when worked. Maybe Cocobolo. Wished I could remember, but; I can't. Used to, when something like that knot happened; it would just get all over me. Hopefully, I've outgrown that; most likely not though. ;-)
I Like the awl idea...cool video as always 👍🇺🇸
Very cool! That delrin lanyard holder looks great. Cheers
Nice project! It would be recognized by a boat fisherman as a “fish or shark Billy”
I had a similar one when I had my little offshore boat.
You're a true craftsman and thank you for this video as it took my worries away for a few minutes. Great work!
Thanks so much!!!!!!
I really like how you did the lanyard on your billy club. I have a collection of those too. I can’t believe someone threw that bat away! They go for top dollar around here. Take care. 👍🏼
In Oregon we are on week 3 of the lockdown with at least 3 more weeks to go. I have to say it really looks like our curve has been flattened to the point our hospital system will be. Able to manage with little outside help. That was the goal I do believe. By the end of this month it seems we need to let some places restart back up. It will take time for the economy to move and we have to start. Thank your your video I wish everyone well that subscribed to this channel. This channel has become an important part of life these days.
Hi David- I hope this thing fades away and gives us time to find a vaccine that won't kill us! =) Thanks!
That turned out beautiful! We use Nunchakus where I worked. Very effective tool. What a great tribute to your grandpa. Thank you and stay healthy!
Aaron Years back I made a bunch out of PVC and covered them with foam pipe insulation and let the scouts have fun- I remember a couple parents were like 😳
@@ScoutCrafter Good clean fun! We were one of a couple of agencies in CA to use them. A lot of lawsuits from those things. We never abused them, they are a great control tool. An extension of ones hands really. You won't believe a big tough guy crying like a baby when we wrapped them around they're ankles with a little pressure. Great CQB tool.
Beautiful piece of wood and great turning project!! Now you need someone to test it on.😉
Great wood turning, may be we should have more frequent videos
Boy, Scout, if my Father had that club handy when I was a kid, I would have had recurring brain damage! Beautiful job!
Great stuff Bud!! That club came out beautiful, Grandpa would be proud of ya!! I use to collect "Game Used Bats", still have about 100 of them!! I even toured the L. Slugger factory and had one made with my name on it!!☺
Wow!!!!!! King I sure hope this crap is over by Jacktown time.... Looking forward to seeing you there!!!!
Thanks for doing this, nicely done.
In Alaska we called them “fish bonkers” and every fisherman had his favorite.
My Uncle Clyde worked for the Trenton P.D., fixing their radios. The cops gave him a nightstick...it was long, thick, solid maple and had a leather wrist-thong. It was an impressive piece of wood and he was an impressive guy...True Tales! 🇺🇸🧰🧯🧼👍🏻
Mike- I think they called them "Blond" sticks.... Officer John Baker (Larry Wilcox) from CHIPS carried one I believe! =D
As I am sure you know, most UK police are unarmed. Before police got issued with extending batons in the early 1990s then they carried wooden truncheons. If you were a plain clothes officer or an inspector then you would be issued with a shorter version around 13 & 1/2 inches long similar to yours. Women Police Constables (WPCs) got a very short wooden truncheon to carry in their handbags. It is true about the respect we had as youngsters to the police (and teachers, fire fighters, ambulance men etc), now sadly gone. Great video as always.
I liked hearing the history of the batons.
That was a time when Police Officers were respected. Such a shame how times have changed. Here in Philly when I was a kid if you were told to move and you didn’t they would load us in a wagon and drive us miles away from home and we would have to walk back. Could you imagine if they did that today.
Really nice project, I never get tired of seeing wood turning like that it’s a great skill you have there, I would like to try that myself one of these days and get a wood lathe. Keep safe, Ken
Hi Ken! So much easier then it looks! You will love it!
That was excellent 👍
We even got to see a before and after of you
LOL
I remember the nightsticks. Cop on the corner had one. South 3rd and Berry St. In Williamsburg, brooklyn ! I dont know if it was before your time but "Officer" Joe Bolton had one on TV on the Three Stooges Show. Police were really good at swinging those sticks around. I've seen them in use too. Great video....great memories ! Billy Club and Billy Junior !!
Bill- Years ago being a police officer was no joke! =D
Great job on this one, I really enjoyed this video. Nice to see your grandfather's old collection. 👍
what a great video. one of my favorites yet. I enjoyed the stories about your grandfather. I’m enjoying these lathe projects you’ve been doing lately. Young Scout Crafter with the Goatee was interesting as well😂 Great Video!
Thanks Zack!!!!!
WOW great job
GODBLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND EVERYONE. 👍👍👍👍
Super cool stuff buddy!! My stepfather had a leather one with lead in it. I can only speculate why lol Thanks for the video!!
Jim- I think that's called a BlackJack! =D Deadly! Thanks!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter oh yeah!!
Man that is a great little club....it turned out great 👍
That came out great John! Thanks for continuing to put out content well we are all stuck inside. We all appreciate it!
Buddy- "Captive audience" LOL Thanks!
That's nice piece of work! My understanding was that would have poured molten lead into that hole give it some extra weight. Also, the purpose of twirling the night stick was to prevent someone from trying to come up behind you.
Steve! I think you are right! That's why the plug!
Always a good day when you can fire up the lathe and get something finished the same day.
I love one day projects, my attention span is shrinking! LOL Thanks!
Started my police career with wooden truncheon, thankfully moved onto the ASP very soon after that, and rigid handcuffs too.
I have a bunch of handcuffs but never the rigid type! Very cool!!!!!!
Great project. I'm working on my second birdhouse now, I had two ideas for a while so this is time to do it I guess.
To be really honest I like all the being home, you can guess my diagnose.. But however it would be much better for me and the world to be able to pick back up. Let's hope soon!
Billy would be proud! :-) Nice work. ~Jeff
That Louisville would make a nice Luicelle lol. Glad all went well during the weekend. You stay safe there Scout. Thanks so much :3. You need one of those extending night sticks lol :P
Wow a younger scout with the goatie beard 🧔 great piece of history there with the billy clubs
It was a pain about the knot but man that club came up great I bet it feels great in the hand
I could imagine a nice piece of ebony would look great made up like that great video scout
Thanks so much for sharing god bless take care 😷🇺🇸🇳🇿🙏👏👍
Matt- I was thinking the same thing! Ebony or Cocobolo... =D
Some guys would melt lead and pour into the tip for some extra mass. Cool build.
Ross I think that's the way they used to do it...
Nice club. You can burn in those black marks like the original with a piece of picture hanging cable. Just carefully pull it taut in the groove bottoms until you see it start to smoke. Very old school technique but very instantly rewarding.
Mosh it up Mondays.always great videos.Love the crack of a wooden bat.
Bro I could watch your videos forever!
I have a home made billy club I made form a banister from a old house that was being demolished. I carried in my car for protection for many years. Thankfully I never had to use it. It was a perfect size. I would send you a picture of it if I could only find it? 😀
Reminds me of the days as a Pacific Fleet Sailor doing Shore Patrol with the Billy Club, white w/Black Handle. Still have it and thinking now it should be renewed and paint removed.
Really nice work! Came out great. God bless the NYPD
That is a super hard and thankless job!
There's something extremely satisfying about using up a piece of wood or other materials that have been hanging around for years.
You are so right about that!
Very nice work indeed. Late to the party today, out mowing until dark. Don't worry, practiced "Social Distancing."
I love mowing as the sun goes down...
Hey wait a minute i saw a little bit of red near the Louisville slugger stamp, maybe thats why it was in the garbage, dont go and get yourself implicated by trash picking a murder weapon scout 😂 just kiddin around, great bat scout thanks for the help passing the time.
I have my great grandfather's "day" club. It's a beauty.
They are so nice aren't they?! Thanks!
Lol, had me going. I was like, Wow! He had a great weekend.. then carpet drom under the feet
LOL- I haven't seen my GF in over 5 weeks!
@@ScoutCrafter Im sorry to hear that. Im in the AF and ive been working non stop. Your videos are a welcome break from my day. Keep up the great videos, you have a great since of humor
Thanks mishmosh Monday, lost my factory job today, of 4 years at a factory at Champion Moyer diebel in Jordan Ontario, I was shocked, due to covid 19, the economic downturn, I was an electrical engineer at their lab, it was an awesome job, I restored our vice using the bench grinder and the belt sanders in the grind shop, repainted it nice, I left my mark atleast, 4 weeks salary pay to find another job and I’m eligible to the 2000$ a month, which is only a 400$ a month loss
Derek- I have found that often the things that happened to me that I thought was a tragedy turned out to be blessings... Once this is over the job markets are going to boom again and there will be lots of jobs available.. Thank God you have some cash income to hold you over!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter honestly scout I’ll be fine, it’s just depressing the factory is nice and I like it, lots of guys got laid off doesn’t look good for our company, I most likely won’t be able to return it’s sad, oh well it’s time to spend with the kids, just bought a house so I’ll be able to work on my new basement shop. Thanks for the blessing. God bless you scout
Good ta see ya my friend. Pretty cool about your grandad. History of those “attitude adjusters” would be something to hear. Sent ya an email. If ya get a chance. Stay safe. Looking forward to the next one
Btw. The stuff on the wood blank is so it can be imported. Has to be sealed so no invasive species can infiltrate. From moving all over the world Curtesy of our rich uncle I discovered this rule.
Wow! That is amazing! I never knew that Mike! Thanks!!!!!!
Definitely a unique before and after. Typically a restored tool will go back to looking like the "before" state if used or set aside in bad storage conditions. So does this mean I better go find my stored clubs and see if they are back to being 4X4s yet? Beautiful wood - thanks for a great 12+ minutes again John!👍🏻
Nice job! That old video of you was funny! I like the goatee!
Very nice baton. It's ready for deployment to adjust attitudes😜
That club is short enough to be called a "Morning stick"
LOL Excellent Dave!
beautiful tune up stick akela you could have filled knot with epoxy resin and sawdust stay well Godbless
I was about to write exactly that: “sawdust and epoxy” but looked down at the comments before leaving my own, and... BINGO! 😆
That turned out great! 👍
THIS IS A WHOLE DIFFERENT VIDEO AT 0.5 PLAY BACK SPEED.......laughing my ass off.
GREAT TIRE THUMPER
Wow, Scout Crafter, Awesome Job On The " Noggin Whacker " ! Stay Safe & Well, Friend ! ATB T God Bless
I would put that billy club under the seat of your car and use it as an equalizer. That’s what I used to do!
Frank In the 70’s we all had something in the car! 😂😂😂
Definitely the look of a Scoutcrafter antecedent in that traffic policeman photo
Talk about a “slobber knocker” LOL!
Great club! I wouldn't mind one. They don't seem to come up very often across the pond.
just did an ebay search myself ..... nothing on there
I am a huge fan of blunt force implements!
😁 looks like the clubs used by the cartoon bad guys of yesteryear... great job though
Turned out great!
My older brother used to drill a 1/2 inch hole in the barrel of a 36" bat and pour lead in it about, about 6 to 8 Oz's and he plugged it perfect (matched the grain and all) he used it because we never had a dounut, I used to bring it to school when we played softball, I tore covers off balls, egg shaped balls, just destroyed em, the couch too a look at the bat he couldn't tell it was loaded, my Da couldn't understand where all the lead was going,( we used to make lead soldgers in the winter) hahahaha. The mounted cops in the park had nite sticks that we're 42" long, we called them the Cosacks....
Wow! The Pro's filled bats with Calk for a faster swing, the lead bats must have been awesome!
Despite not being exactly what you had originally planned, the billy club turned out awesome!! I wonder if you could have filled the part with the knot with epoxy resin and finish it as you planned? Great show John, take care!!
wow i won't be causing trouble at your place ?
good video Thx Ed Loretto Ontario Canada
Wonder how many 'Johnny Clubs' there were or were you a good kid. No Lew clubs. NIONE! Glad Smiley is geared up. Toots went on a grub run and says things are insane in town. I'll stay holed up here. Thanks, John CS! Remain calm! I'm about half a step from a coma!
Lewie McNeely 😂😂😂. Hang in there Lewie!
@@ScoutCrafter Hanging, Buddy!
"Ooh maaan" 🤔ummm dude,, I feel bats are a real sore subject to be talking about right now don't you LoL
haha
Lovely job. Shame that knot spoiled mk1 version. Turning wood is a lovely thing.
That's a great little billy club guaranteed to get you a night in the pokey if you get caught with it in NYC, - LOL. I asked a lawyer in NYC what could I keep in my car to use should the occasion ever arise where I needed a little extra protection. He told me to keep a baseball bat and to make his job easier he told me to also carry a baseball mitt and a couple of balls.
I carry a crowbar... For construction purposes... =D