Sweet! I've got my fathers bits he had from when he got home from WWII, later this spring I'll pull them out and clean them up. I might even be able to find a few more at the local 2nd hand stores!
Yeah - The old ones have become a serious collector's item. Look for the name Irwin. They don't pit like other hand-tools of the error because they used better grade steel. Peace
What you are calling a drill is a carpenters brace, the guide screw point is called a snail. Bits can have from one to several helical twists and spurs/cutting edges. The snail works very much to maintain a straight path despite knots, but like any tool can be abused - most damage occurs when forcing a blunt bit. The classic hand tool carpenter could spend one or two hours a day just honing and sharpening when carving and boring...
Don't give up! I have a rare 1960's left handed spinning fishing reel that I recently purchased for ten bucks at a garage sale. It needs a serious tune-up. I am right handed, but I fish left handed! Thinking about trying to restore it, and then catch a fish with it to make my effort worth it! The reel can go for $300 or more, depending on the condition! Mine is in good shape, considering the age! You are inspirational to like-minded individuals! I hope to make this happen soon! Keep it up! .......PEACE!
I've never heard of a left-handed fishing reel. Sounds like a cool restoration project. You should do it! It's good for your soul. Taking something neglected, beat-up and abused and getting in there and making it beautiful and functional is a great escape and is never not worth it. Peace
You'd be really good at restoring historical buildings. I used to do some of that myself. But you're on another level. Thanks for the video John I haven't felt well is why took me so long.PEACE BROTHER!
I'd love to restore historic buildings! That might be a worth-while thing to look in to. Sorry to hear you weren't up to par. Are you feeling better now? Don't make me send a nurse - they like to give enemas and such. LOL Thanks for stopping by. Peace
Thanks for the video, now I know how to restore all my Grandad and Great Grandad's auger bits! Washing your bit off after the derusting bath gave me flashbacks to Rambo...😆
Hi Dave, You're welcome. Yep -- these things are a diamond in the rough and they don't make them like this anymore. The new ones are made to work with a power-drill and they're usually made with cheap, Asian steel. Your grand-dad and great grand-dad would be proud. Peace
It's hard to believe when you put so much effort into a video, that you are seeking only a few views, but sometimes that is the case .Even then, sometimes a single comment might make you feel that your effort was worth while! That being said, I hope that you have a wonderful day, John, .....keep up your enthusiasm, and hopefully, people come around to let you know that it matters! PEACE!
Hi Van, Thanks for recognizing how much work goes into these videos. Most people don't. I think you just have to go at it like; "I'm going to be doing it anyway - so why not share the love?" My most popular video on the other channel (Leaky Outdoor Faucet) didn't do anything at all for an entire year. Then one day it exploded and kept exploding and is still exploding to this day.... so... you just never know. All the stars have to line up I suppose. Peace
5:06 Don't let the Russell Jennings crowd hear you. (They are both good, Russell Jennings double twist bits tend to be better for hard woods and the Irwins single twist for soft woods as far as I hear)
I mean no disrespect but i question your methods as you clearly know not to touch the outside but yet you do. Also filing the spur... You remove all original finish for blue spray paint. Theres no going back after sanding/grinding the outside spirals
Another restoration expert with no videos.... zzzz You folks spend a lot of time leaving nasty comments on creator's work and claim to know everything while having nothing to show for your lives.
@JohnDisque How do you know what he has to show for his life? Seriously, I'm interested. "Creators" are fully entitled to post whatever videos they make, but don't expect everyone to agree with them
Sweet! I've got my fathers bits he had from when he got home from WWII, later this spring I'll pull them out and clean them up. I might even be able to find a few more at the local 2nd hand stores!
Hell yeah - it's time. You should make a display case too. It's all about the story.
Interesting, I never thought they'd be valuable. I have a couple of them and may try to restore, cheers!
Yeah - The old ones have become a serious collector's item. Look for the name Irwin. They don't pit like other hand-tools of the error because they used better grade steel.
Peace
@@prolevelrestoration great thanks, I believe I have a drill or two also
What you are calling a drill is a carpenters brace, the guide screw point is called a snail. Bits can have from one to several helical twists and spurs/cutting edges. The snail works very much to maintain a straight path despite knots, but like any tool can be abused - most damage occurs when forcing a blunt bit. The classic hand tool carpenter could spend one or two hours a day just honing and sharpening when carving and boring...
Okie Dokie.
Thanks for your input.
Peace
Awesome video. Makes me look at mine differently!
Hi College Guy.
They're pretty easy to restore if you ever want to try it. Just a little time consuming to get it right but it's worth it.
Peace
A new art form! Something to aspire to.
Hi Chris.
I'm not sure it's anything new but It's a fun hobby and a thrill to preserve a part of history.
Have a great week.
Don't give up! I have a rare 1960's left handed spinning fishing reel that I recently purchased for ten bucks at a garage sale. It needs a serious tune-up. I am right handed, but I fish left handed! Thinking about trying to restore it, and then catch a fish with it to make my effort worth it! The reel can go for $300 or more, depending on the condition! Mine is in good shape, considering the age! You are inspirational to like-minded individuals! I hope to make this happen soon! Keep it up! .......PEACE!
I've never heard of a left-handed fishing reel. Sounds like a cool restoration project. You should do it! It's good for your soul. Taking something neglected, beat-up and abused and getting in there and making it beautiful and functional is a great escape and is never not worth it.
Peace
You'd be really good at restoring historical buildings. I used to do some of that myself. But you're on another level. Thanks for the video John I haven't felt well is why took me so long.PEACE BROTHER!
I'd love to restore historic buildings! That might be a worth-while thing to look in to.
Sorry to hear you weren't up to par. Are you feeling better now? Don't make me send a nurse - they like to give enemas and such. LOL
Thanks for stopping by.
Peace
Thank You Sir.🎉
Thanks for the video, now I know how to restore all my Grandad and Great Grandad's auger bits! Washing your bit off after the derusting bath gave me flashbacks to Rambo...😆
Hi Dave,
You're welcome. Yep -- these things are a diamond in the rough and they don't make them like this anymore. The new ones are made to work with a power-drill and they're usually made with cheap, Asian steel. Your grand-dad and great grand-dad would be proud.
Peace
It's hard to believe when you put so much effort into a video, that you are seeking only a few views, but sometimes that is the case .Even then, sometimes a single comment might make you feel that your effort was worth while! That being said, I hope that you have a wonderful day, John, .....keep up your enthusiasm, and hopefully, people come around to let you know that it matters! PEACE!
Hi Van,
Thanks for recognizing how much work goes into these videos. Most people don't.
I think you just have to go at it like; "I'm going to be doing it anyway - so why not share the love?"
My most popular video on the other channel (Leaky Outdoor Faucet) didn't do anything at all for an entire year. Then one day it exploded and kept exploding and is still exploding to this day.... so... you just never know. All the stars have to line up I suppose.
Peace
5:06
Don't let the Russell Jennings crowd hear you.
(They are both good, Russell Jennings double twist bits tend to be better for hard woods and the Irwins single twist for soft woods as far as I hear)
Faltó la prueba final ¡el uso!
We use the things we restore and it works good. We use it to file and test different metals to see if the metal is coated and what's under neath.
I mean no disrespect but i question your methods as you clearly know not to touch the outside but yet you do. Also filing the spur...
You remove all original finish for blue spray paint. Theres no going back after sanding/grinding the outside spirals
Another restoration expert with no videos.... zzzz
You folks spend a lot of time leaving nasty comments on creator's work and claim to know everything while having nothing to show for your lives.
@JohnDisque How do you know what he has to show for his life? Seriously, I'm interested.
"Creators" are fully entitled to post whatever videos they make, but don't expect everyone to agree with them
Why on earth do you describe a Brace as a "Drill"
It clearly IS NOT!