Restoration of a Rare UMT Screwdriver from ISRAEL
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- Funny Kenji story! While working for the MTA we routinely had to drive the busses thru the bus wash- Before the wash there was a huge pit that a mechanic could walk in and inspect the undercarriage of the bus. It was only used a few times a month... One day while driving over the 30 foot long pit I saw something dart across! I thought it was a Rat! However upon closer inspection I realized it was a small kitten! My friend Justin and I entered the pit from each end and caught the kitten! She was about the size of a soda can! Well, we looked all over for the mother to no avail- Afraid it would get hit by a bus I decided to take her home... The kitten was happy and healthy but needed a name- another friend at work said “How about Kenji!” I said “Kenji? I never heard of that!” He said Kenji was Japanese for “Lucky”. I thought “What a fitting name!” So I named her Kenji!!
Fast forward three years and I find out Kenji doesn’t mean Lucky- it means “Strong, second Son”. To this day I never told Kenji the truth! 😃
Here's some info on this screwdriver:
UMT is the name of "Urim Metal" - an old metal factory in Kibbutz Urim (western Negev area) in Isreal. It started as "Urim Metal" - a factory for knives and cutlery (I think), that later (circa 1977) moved to manufacturing screwdrivers. During this transformation they also changed the name to "UMT".
in a newspaper article from 1977 they claim to manufacture around 27 screwdriver models, which are assembled from 2 parts: an acetate handle made in germany by "Bayer", and the steel blade that is made locally in Israel.
I believe the factory no longer exists today.
I hope it helps, love your channel! :)
Hebrew speaking viewers can find the original article at www.jpress.nli.org.il/Olive/APA/NLI_heb/?action=search&text=%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%AA%20%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D#panel=search&search=0
Mr. Green!!!! Thank you so very much for that wonderful background!!! I can't tell you how much my viewers and I appreciate the history and back story of these wonderful tools!!!! You really hit it out of the park on this one!!!! I am going to pin your comment so that everyone can see!!! Thanks again so much!!!!!
ScoutCrafter thank you! It's the least I can do. Israel is quite young and doesn't have much history in tool industry, I was lucky to find that information myself :)
You did a beautiful job on this one, just like on all the other tools. Thanks for taking care of these pieces of history!
@@ScoutCrafter I got inspired watching your wonderful restorations and decided to try on some of my old tools. I started on a screwdriver that is almost a mirror copy of the one you did but I always have trouble shaping flat screwdriver heads - so you have a video that shows how to do this?
Hi Ian! In the beginning the best way to shape a screwdriver blade is by hand using sandpaper wrapped around a small block of wood! You are so right as it is very easy to over-grind the profile of such a small area!!!
Bayer's history ties it to IG Farben. It's fascinating that an Israeli company would do business with them.
Today I was lucky enough to find a 1/4x4 UMT screwdriver at a thrift shop. I thought I was in the Twilight Zone when I saw that it was made in Israel and that the blade was stainless steel. It had a bit of paint splatter, but in a few minutes, it cleaned up and looks nearly as good as your finished restoration. Thanks for the tip on the clear coat!
Its nice to see old tools restored they are mostly built to last I have a load of my fathers old tools and was going to bin them but after I seen this I set them aside and will restore this winter as a wee project many thanks from me here in D&G in Scotland UK Keep up the good work
I wonder how the clear coat is holing up 3 years in?
This is my second time watching this video 3 years later.
Great job, shows what a little TLC can do !
Sweet! That handle looks like candy!!!
I saw your videos a few years ago. Left many comments with positive feedback. I want to do these kind of projects but I've got enough projects. I still can't start but I'm trying! I'm vicariously through your videos!!!
You must be a fine human to rescue that cat. Thanks for sharing your skills.
Hello Birdie! They say that Cats find their owners! LOL I have three (former) stray cats, 9 rescue Pigeons and 2 awesome Mice that spend all day running on the wheel! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done Sir! Beautiful.
That's a beautiful screwdriver! Wow! The red handle really pops with the clear coat! Very nice restoration John
There's something really satisfying about watching these restorations. Anyone would be lucky to have this guy as their neighbor.
The driver looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Shawn!!!! I agree! There is something about seeing something old and beat up brought back to life!!!! Thanks very much!!!!!
This is the first tool I have ever seen from Israel.
I have been watching all your videos on plastic handle restoration and, I must say you have inspired me to start cleaning up my old screwdrivers.
Great job on this and the other screwdrivers, thank you.
I knew there was a reason I liked you & your videos! You like CATS!! They are so much fun! Mine always try & help me !!
excellent vid that works & does not take long or cost alot. well done
Another example of your talent. Thanks for the tip!
Nice job and thumbs up for rescuing the cat!
Hello Dosetti! Thanks so much! I think she rescued me!!! lol =)
another just one word: WOW!
You do some incredible work!
Hello Fabian!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter, I just laughed hard when I saw this project because it has everything you love: Exotic, Hefty, and not just Red... translucent Red just like the Klein Plier grips you love so much. If we could, we'd have your whole shop dipped in transluscent red plastic!!! Nice job, really, and adding the clear coats really did make up most of the finish gap to what you wanted.
That was a remarkable transformation. It actually looks like NOS . Nicely done !
Beautiful
Both Kenji and the screwdriver are so beautiful. Thanks for a great video. I sure love your channel.
I might have to clean up my 20 yr old basic craftsman screwdrivers now. Clear coat handle looks bueno.
Great Job!!
Hello Bill! Thanks very much!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter You Bet!
Niiccceeee work mate!
G'day from Australia 🇦🇺
Hello Stephen! Thanks so much!!! Australia rocks!!! 😃👍
WOW Scout, just WOW....absolutley beautiful, the clear coat absolutley made it that extra mile.. great job!
Hello Kevin! I was shocked!! That Rustoleum clear is really good! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Hi John,
I picked up a couple Craftsman 3/4" wood chisels from a pile of junk along the road. The kind with the steel cap for pounding on. They are is horrible shape. Well at least one is. I cleaned one but I wanted to do some research to see if there was a better way.
Clear coat sounds like a good idea.
Clear coating seems to really look nice, I am trying to see how it is long term. So far no problems though! Thanks!
Awesome job. That clear coat made all the difference in the world.
Hello Swarthy!!! Absolutely!!!! It really kept that wet look!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
I cant stop watching your videos. Please keep posting new stuff!
Hello Simply Renovation! I'm so glad you are enjoying the content!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Oh my what a beautiful screwdriver! Great job!
i think using that clear coat was a stroke of genius. Perhaps you could even put another coat on and really get rid of everything. When I saw the driver from the beginning I really didn't have much hope but it turned out amazing. Makes me want to go garage sailing!
Hello Joe! Very possible on the second coat!! The only reason I was very sparing with the clear is I want to see how it holds up! Will it crack and chip off? Will it fog or discolor? It's my first time doing this so I have my reservations about long term... Right now it looks awesome! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
Looks so nice I couldn't bring myself to use it. That goes for several others you have done on this channel. They look like display pieces.
Hello Tron!!! Thanks so much!!!! All in good fun!!!! =)
Going back and watching some of the older videos and boy oh boy that handle is outrageous! It looks like a piece of candy! Love it.
I was shocked at how good it came out too! =D Thanks!
I guarantee that screwdriver never looked that good when it was new. Awesome job.
Hello Emerson! What I find amazing is that I couldn't find one piece of info on that brand or type on the internet! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!!!!
My second open heart my wife was driving 125 miles round trip to visit me and working too. I was in for 21 days after contracting MERSA. A little black cat crawled up on her lap when she was sitting on the back porch. Gabby stayed with us 8 years. Came when we needed her most.
Old Sneelock's Workshop - I've had many Cats but all Black ones are my favorite! They have very unique personalities and are wonderful cats!!!
That was a great transformation, it probably looks better now than it did when it was new !
Thankyou for the tip on using clear coat for the handles, that is so much easier than using a slow speed polishing buff & compound to get the same look yet without loosing any handle material or loss of moulding shape. Brilliant 👍
You're an artist man. Bravo
Beuatiful and the clear coat was genius.
Hello Rusty Gun! I am shocked at how well that worked too!!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Great videos! If that handle is acetate, and alot of them are, I've found that a quick dip in acetone will bring them back to life
That handle just shimmers......like it is made of ice. You never cease to amaze. Keep up the great content and your meteoric rise in subscribers. Cheers.
Hello Joe!!! How great did that clear coat work?!?! I was so happy it didn't melt the handle! lol That Rustoleum clear works great and looks wet when dry! Sweet!!!!! Thanks very much!!!!! Looking forward to your next video!!!!!
I got my cats used too,...nearly dead! but with a lot of sanding and buffing I was able to restore them,....five so far,...
Hello 70carlton - lol. Mine are fixed yet they still multiply! How does that happen! Lol
Excellent👏
Need to try this on some of mine.
Hollow grind the tip.
Hello Geoff ! Yes! I am going to have to learn the proper way to hollow grind these tips! I heard it makes a big difference on the performance of the screwdriver!!! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍
I inherited my uncle's tool collection. In watching your great videos, I now have many days of similar work ahead. You are a true craftsman and I like the detail of your work. Keep these videos coming!
Hello William! That is awesome! You are going to have a great time working on them... Remember even if you do 2 tools a month at the end of the year you will have 24 beautiful tools and a nice collection and tribute to your Uncle! Thanks!!!!!
WOW! I think this is probably one of my favorite restorations you have done. HUGE difference! Amazing color and shine! VERY WELL DONE!
Hello Kyle!!!! I was amazed at how the clear worked!!!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!!!!!
The handle came out really nice! My inner child loves it! It's shinny red and clear.
Hello Manolis!!!! I know! I love that color!!!! lol Thanks very much!!!!
Gorgeous! Turned out way better than you’d think it would with how rough it was. Thank you for sharing!
Hello Timothy! I too was amazed after the clear coat! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
Great job on that screwdriver, I would say it is better then brand new. Also great work on looking after Kenji, looks like a very happy fluff.
Hello Bertolt!!!! Can you imagine my embarrassment after telling everyone who asked me what Kenji meant! Only to find out it doesn't mean Lucky! LOL Thanks very much!!!!
That looks incredible
Looks fantastic. Amazing how you bring these tool back to life. Keep it it up!! I enjoy your work immensely!!
Hello Pops! I really appreciate it! Thanks so much!!!!
Really nice job what a great idea with the clear never heard of that . Looks a nice kitty ,we had one walk into the house 5 years ago put up signs to find out who's she was but she's still here and I love her to bits never had cats always dogs but super clever and very loving and wouldn't swap her for all the tea in China . Thanks again really enjoyed 👍
Hello David!!!!! I have three, all strays! They come over and just won't leave!! lol Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
Fantastic job. Watching this while restoring all my screwdrivers and smoking weed in the workshop. Peace bro 😎
I always just assumed plastic handles were lesser handles. No idea where that came from, but this changed my outlook. It's beautiful.
Hello Brian! I'm a sucker for those vintage red acetate handles on anything! They do get beat up over time but it's good to know they can be restored! Thanks so much!!!!
You should do a video on refurbishing that slop sink. Rust remover, 000 steel wool, Ajax and a nice polish job....hold he shellac.
Hello lineartechbd1600 - That sink is unserviceable... Trust me... Re-glazing is out of the question!!! New sink next time promise!!! 😃👍
Screwdriver looks great! I have a very similar sink - got the stains out with “Bar Keepers” friend. The porcelain in mine has lost its glaze as well... a monthly treatment with the Bar Keepers and its white and clean 😊
Nice work on the handle. I tried one on the buffer. Not successfully.
Might get back to the wrench this weekend. Tomorrow is travel and wedding rehearsal followed by dinner. Friday I gain a daughter. Ryan is floating about 6" up. 😆
Old Sneelock's Workshop - I bet your ears were ringing!!! When the billings wrench broke everyone (including me) thought of your wrench..!!! Lol. The way I see it "If you're not breaking things it's because you're not fixing things!!!" Congratulations on the Daughter in Law!! God bless them both! 😃👍
Fantastic, the colour of cherryade back in the old days :)
More restorations please!
Hallo Jim!!!!! YES!!! What happened to that color? It was everywhere back in the 70's! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Thanks for the great videos. You've inspired me to try restoring some plastic handle screwdrivers myself. I was surprised what a little elbow grease and the techniques you shared can do. thanks again!
Based on your two screw-driver restoration videos I recently purchased a handful of beat-up screwdrivers at our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
I’ve restored two so far and it’s very gratifying. I certainly don’t NEED more screw-drivers but there’s something therapeutic about bringing something useful back to life.
Thanks for the tips and inspiration!!
Hello Matt ! That is so awesome! Screwdrivers aren't easy but it really is, like you said, rewarding!! Some come out better then others but all a great learning experience! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Wow that baby POP'S. Plus its red. Just outstanding!. Thank you, very good stuff. A good friend your kitten. We have one also. A rescue . A keeper!
Hello Norherman! They say Cats choose their owners! I think I believe it! =) Thanks very much!!!!!
My work tools look like before and home tools like after. Of course I am always working. I tell my friends I have yupy tools at home and real tools at work. I am inspired with your restorations. There is hope for my ugly tools. Thanks
Hello Lifes Journeyman! I think any of us who work with tools try to keep our tools in decent shape but like you said if you work with them they are going to show use! (Unless you specialize in electronics- then you have no excuse) I have lots of user tools but I also love to restore and refurbish them! It's a fun hobby and I think people who like tools enjoy seeing them renewed! Thanks!!!!
Amazing job!
That handle came out as shiny and pretty as a red Jolly Rancher bruh!
Great job!
I like your cat Kenji great story, the screwdriver really came out nice!
Hello Mick! My relatives still think Kenji means "Lucky". I haven't the heart... Lol. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Great job!
You just need to show the "before and after" pictures side by side on the same frame. So we can see the difference much clear.
Now that is a beautiful restoration. Great work as always!
Hello FatMC!!!! Thanks so much!!! That clear coat really made a difference!!!
Another great job ScoutCrafter !!
First time seeing and hearing of a Stainless Steel Screwdriver.
All the modern muti tools screw drivers are polished steel, I was assuming those would be stainless.
Awesome
Looks like a new one beautiful job
Hello Wayne! FIRST! Thanks very much!! =)
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! Great job as usual.
Hello Bob!!!!! Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate that!!!!
Red! Of course! Congrats on all the new subscribers! You deserve it!
Hello Christina!! LOL Red! I just thought this would be a good project! I bought it at the flea market for $1! I really like it now! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Screwed-up restoring a screwdriver...you're killing me.
Great job!
Hello Absaalookemensch!!!! I was amazed at how the clear coat worked!!!!!!
It's now a work of art.
And love the cat. You've got a heart of gold.
Two beautiful things on show, a fantastically restored screwdriver (it looks wonderful) and Kenji, what a scene stealer. Always, always enjoy your videos and they prove to me and every one else that an unpromising tool can be brought back from the dead and made to look better than when it was new and in the tool shop.
Hello Tony! Kenji was feeling very friendly that day.. She was a real lap cat for my Mom... Unfortunately Mom passed on and Kenji is slowly warming up to me... Even though I rescued her!! The Screwdriver worked out really well, I'm so glad you enjoyed the project!!!! Thanks again Tony!!!!!!
My father had two rescue cats and each repaid him with huge amounts of love. They became his shadow wherever he went.
Very nice! I'm going to try the clear coat trick myself - I have just the candidate for it. Love the cat story. We have one that showed up at our door in 2011 and never left!
Hello rollerbald ! They say that Cats choose their owners! Maybe that's true! 😃. Thanks very much!!!
Dogs have owners - cats have staff!
That dose look great
Hello danoh! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Beautiful restoration. Glad you thought to try the clear coat it turned out wonderful. Looks like a nice cat, thanks for more ideas!
Hello George!!!! It really feels like the original acetate!! Thanks very much!!!!!
Cute kitty and Such a great video, I check your channel everyday! It’s going to end up doing huge numbers if you keep those tool restorations coming! Shop tour soon !!
Hey scout me again. The other night after watching one of your videos I got the itch to get out in the garage and restore one of my old tools. It's an old combo square that's been in my family for a long time. A couple generations at least . And it was pretty rusted could barely see the measurements. Long story short after a good polish up through the grits of some wet/dry paper it revealed a logo , turns out I've got my self a starret combination square . It's my go too I use it for everything and now I know that the old square I've been using is a starret . Just a silly little story but the idea is I just wanted to thank you for these great videos you keep pumping out they really inspire me and get the engine running. Keep it up thanks alot
Hello CJ! That's always awesome to find out the tool is a Starrett!!! They made awesome stuff and still do! Did you see my video on Starrett's first invention! He was pretty amazing!!! I'm really glad you are saving these tools and giving them a second life!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 😃👍
Took the words right out of my mouth! Looks brand new!
Nice one on the rescue cat, I have 3 rescued cats..
Hello Tony- Sometimes I would get guys at work that would say "I'm a dog guy, I don't like cats". I used to reply "unless you own a cat you have no idea what your missing" They really are unique aren't they? Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
ScoutCrafter great company and independent! :)
rubbing holding and squeezing the screwdriver in the living room. ..someone's got a crush!
That looks great the handle came out nice.
Hello Tommy! You know there isn't one bit of info on the internet about this screwdriver!! Strange right!!!?!?! Thanks very much!!!!!
Wow! I can’t believe how you revitalized that handle!
Hello Urban Camper!! I too was super shocked at how nice it took to the clear coat!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Love your cat and your work. Sub'd from England
Hello Jon!!!!! Thanks so much!!!! Welcome!!! I love the UK!!!!
Mostly we love you guys too :-)
Beautiful restoration. I lol'd at the sink comment. :)
David! From now on I'll be using the regular sink!!! LOL I was thinking of you cringing! =) Thanks very much!!!!!
They make porcelain paint.
It looks near identical the old high quality screwdrivers from the discontinued brand "Geilo" of Norway
You should try dipping in acetone to polish these, i believe they do it in the factory
As always amazing work! Love your channel.
Hello Travis!!!!! Thanks very much! I really appreciate that!!!!
Nice job, 2 thumbs up for this job, like that screw driver.....
Hello Clifford! I think deep down everyone has a weakness for that translucent Red color!!! Lol. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Another great video that looks new
Hello gam c! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Great job bro. Love how the handle came out good job
Wow looks awesome!!! Looks better than new! Great job.
Hello William!!!! I was really shocked and happy with the clear coat results!! Thanks so much!!!!!
Hot-Diggity, that is enjoyable to see and watch. I loved the wooden handle screwdriver, blown away by the acetate screwdrivers video, and this just adds to the library. We see those plastics, and think it must be a goner, but you still bring it back...
Hello Will!! You and I aren't the only people who like screwdrivers! I was pleasantly surprised to find out we have quite a few people who appreciate these forgotten tools!!!! I bought his at the flea market a couple weeks ago and when I asked the guy how much he looked embarrassed to ask one dollar... I guess he thought start high and when I offer a quarter he will come back with fifty cents! However you should have seen his smile when I said "ok sure!" Then as I gave him the dollar he looked almost guilty... Lol. I don't bicker over a few cents when the item isn't broken or overpriced... I'm glad I picked it up because it turned out quite nice! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Nice
another great restoration, I enjoy watching your videos, maybe your workshop sink could be a future project :)
Hello Ian! That Sink has a long history!!!! It was my Grandmothers for 40 years until she literally wore it out, then it was put down the basement as a slop sink for everything from cleaning fish to pain brushes! Then 20 years ago I though let me spruce her up, I spent HOURS scrubbing and bleaching and using chemicals to get her somewhat presentable... Then after a week it looked just like it does now! I was shocked! Then my Father told me that the porcelain completely wore off it when my Grandmother had it and the surface was now porous and no matter what you do it will absorb every and all stains... Now I know why they call it a slop sink!!!!! lol
Something to try on a common beater is a coat of Medium CA and some activator then sand it back down to original material. If that's any kind if acrylic the CA will fill in the pits and scratches and bond permanently like nothing else. I've glued translucent dice together and it set nearly instantly. We had to shatter the dice to separate them. It may be better to just put a little on the bad spots and just sand those areas down, I'd try that first.
Hello Curiosity Forge! What a great tip!!! I used CA a lot before and never even thought of trying it to fill in the scratches rather then grind them out!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!
You're quite welcome. I've used it a LOT turning pens and have frequently used it to fill chipouts in acrylic and polyester resin. I'd say your odds are good that some medium CA would fill in a deep scratch pretty well.
Awesome tip!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow who would of thought that was the same screwdriver you do nice work
Hello Gary! Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!!!!!
Another fine job done !!
Need to send you all of my tools to restore as I've gotten to lazy ..
Hello John! I too am lazy!!! I am enjoying my TV time more and more!!! Thanks very much!!!!
Wow !
Hello John! That clear-coat really made the difference! 😃👍. Thanks very much!!!
Too nice to use now, it is a work of art.
Hello Tony!! You know it's funny how many people enjoy Screwdrivers! We don't pay them much respect but deep down I think they are appreciated!!! Thanks very much!!!!!
WOW amazing, Restoration work.
Hello abhijit dey! Thankyou so much!!! This one turned out nice!!! 😃👍