1930s Oldtimer Screwdriver - Perfect Restoration
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- In this video i'm restoring a german screwdriver from the 1930s.
My friend found this rare screwdriver in the steel waste at the recycling station. It was dirty, rusty and from its look you can tell that it had a hard life. It was bent in all directions and was used for more than just tighten and loosen screws. I really liked the design of it, specially because of the look of the handle. I've never done woodworking before in my life, that's why I decided to challenge myself and restore this beauty. As i have no clue when it comes to wood, I had to do some research first.I found out that ash wood is very common for handles in general, that's why I decided to go with it. The second thought i had after deciding to restore it was that I'm not going to use any glue to fix the handles. I'm going to use handmade rivets, I've never done that before either. I was really happy with the result, it came out exactly how I wanted.
I hope you like my work and the video.
Timestamps:
00:00 preview
00:33 disassembling
01:33 showing all the parts
01:40 washing the parts
01:46 removing the rust
01:59 bending it back in shape
02:15 removing all deep scratches with a file
02:41 making the wooden handles
03:47 drilling the holes for the rivets
04:03 finishing the shape of the handles
04:44 countersink for the rivets
04:55 sanding and polishing the screwdriver
05:49 hardening and tempering the tip of the screwdriver
06:18 making two new rivets
06:44 preview before reassembling
07:01 reassembling
08:04 using linseed oil for the handle
08:17 showing the finished product
Time and costs of this restoration:
I spent around 14 hours on this project
$10 Ash wood
$10 Linseed oil
$5 Sandpaper for wood
Timestamps of used tools and machines:
00:40 bench grinder
00:47 300g hammer and 3mm punch
01:04 2mm punch
01:40 parts washer with parts cleaner liquid, google it ;-)
01:46 steel wire brush
01:48 Dremel steel wire brushes
02:05 500g hammer
02:11 adjustable wrench
02:15 triangular file
02:31 flat file
02:51 belt grinder (grid 60)
03:26 semicircular rasp file
03:47 hand drill machine with drill 3.3mm
04:11 semicircular rasp file
04:17 wood sandpaper (grid 40, 80, 120, 150)
04:44 column drill with 3 lip countersink
05:01 metal sandpaper (grid 120, 240, 400)
05:27 polish paste
05:29 cotton polish disc
05:49 acetylene/oxygen torch
05:58 any oil will work
06:05 bakeoven
06:11 sandpaper (grid 400)
06:18 lathe Weiler
07:01 grease
08:04 linseed oil
09:29 bolt M8
My camera:
Panasonic HC-V180
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
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Thank you for watching :-)
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My father has a complete set. His were issued to him when he was in the Army Air Force in 1928, the beginning of real aviation as a military force. The tips were not hardened because they were used for working on airplane engines and components which were prone to leaking highly flammable gasoline in those days. The non-hardened tips were less likely to cause a spark.
Nice to hear that, thanks :-)
There are always people with some crazy-specific knowledge in these comment sections!
Is that why the metal is so thick, to make it stronger without hardening?
@@SaraSaniA
Hi, hardened steel goes through additional heating and cooling cycles causing the metal molecules to expand and contract. It's temperature specific, too little temperature the steel won't harden, too much and it makes it brittle. Non hardened steel can still spark under the right circumstances but that spark is much cooler and much less than what you would get from hardened steel.
My set is old and worn, I actually still use them on occasion when I'm doing something my dad would have been interested in just to bring him along for the ride. I do have some that I've bought that were restored and cleaned up. I have them displayed in a shadow box that hangs on the wall.
I'm a car guy so.....
If it's army issued screwdriver the S is possibly for sears and roebucks?
I just spent 10 mins watching someone spend ten hours restoring a screwdriver! It was great!
I just spent 10 seconds reading a comment about someone spending 10 minutes watching someone spend 10 hours restoring a screwdriver! It was great!
@@bosskeystore8694 yeha it was great too
The “S” from what I believe after doing extensive research, means “Screwdriver”
It obviously stands for "Subscribe and hit that bell"
@@shitbag. It stands for "Sup ya'll??!! This ya boy My Mechanics comin' atchya with another bangin' restoration situation."
Schraubendreher
...Holmes is on the case! lol
Stop being a troll. It does not.
I must say that I have never seen a prettier screwdriver.
It’s prettier than the original. Great design combined with the restorer’s impeccable workmanship. Wish I had one!
Fail restoration, re stamp S
You’re like the Bob Ross of hardware restoration. Loving it.
He’s not, he said nothing about a happy little anything.
I have a similar one.
And here we screw another screw... a happy little screw family :D
Yes!
@@crazyivan030983 He makes new ones!
"Dad can I borrow your screwdriver?"
"Not that one, son."
Good one. Have an upvote.
"But daaad..."
@@SrMorua I SAID NO
Hahaha.
The 66 Leadfoot haha
This screwdriver was made by the H Smith Perfect Handle tool company. Smith made a complete line of wrenches, hammers and screwdrivers with this style of handles. By the way i would have squared off the end of the tip for a better grip.
Why isn't this pinned?
Your methods have changed so much in the past 3 years - you have more tools for the lathe. I can't believe it was your first time to work with wood; you did an amazing job.
Thank you very much!
Who else had a sudden urge to have this kind of vintage screwdrivers after watching this video!?
GarrettWade.com sells a four piece set for $70 or so, but it would be cooler to restore an old one like in this video
Well they do look better than the modern ones.
Yeap me XD
We have some like this in the old toolbox
I'd love to have them ... but I'd be reluctant to actually use them.
The S most likely stands for Schubert it was a German tool manufacturer
Amazing ! Thanks to your clue, I've been able to find this : etsy.me/2R1TYSM
Are you sure it doesn't just stand for "screwdriver"? Mystery solved.
+@@kasimsayed9237 : you're a bit late :-)
Nice find ObsidianParis
I'm German and this is Indeed Schubert.
What a gorgeous design for that screwdriver. So sleek. And a gorgeous restoration, as always.
Actually, to me, it looks very contemporary. Beautiful simplistic design.
Indeed, that is what I have said when I have seen it towards the end of the video.
I just found one like this, only smaller, in my Aunt's basement. Not sure if it was my Grandfathers' or not. But I fell in love with it right off.
Good thing he tested it at the end, it’d be a real shame if after all that work it didn’t work
now you got me imagining a screwdriver that flops around like spaghetti
This is the most beautiful screwdriver I’ve ever seen!
In general I'm ok with the high gloss polish, but for the tip I would use linear brush (or just dull, rough finish) and really sharp edges - this part is to do the work, should be more rough. But nicely done anyway :)
It is the sort of thing you would see in a cabinet, in the reception area of a tool company that has been around for 125+ years, like Starrett, or some such ...
TWSS
I have been watching so many rebuilds/refurbish channels lately but man ... You raised the standards and quality of the rebuilds. Attention of detail, no annoying music in the background just tools and machinery doing their job. By far the best channels out there. Keep up the good work. Love your Vids.
Same with the channel called Diresta
I'd love to see a beautiful display rack of all the tools you'll refinish; the huge wrench and this screwdriver plus whatever you do in the future.
For your first time working with wood it came out very nice 👌 👍 😉
Its so peaceful to watch, and satisfying to see something done perfectly.
I'm sorry that i spoiled you with yesterdays torture ;-) Thanks for helping Justin, i really do appreciate it.
@@mymechanics no problem at all Van! You know that! I'm always willing to help! I only succeeded if no one is picking at our english in the comments! Lol! Really, no problem at all! Its a pleasure to take part in something this awesome!
@@redddirtgaming6955 i'll report it directly to you if so haha 😉
@@mymechanics lolololol! :-)
Don't know how I came across your channel, now I'm late for work thanks to you.
Craftsmanship at its finest, hands down.
7:49 I think that’s the closest we’ve been to hearing you talk
He talks on his second channel called my mechanics insights! Swiss accent. :D
Lol "hoo!"
Yes. I feel the same!
@@Supermelo29 it makes sense that a swiss man has a swiss accent
@@Supermelo29 what video
Where I come from the "S" stands for hope.
bruh
Eric Woytasek Funny. And clever.
This wins!
Eric Woytasek- Well here it’s…an S
Your comment wins the Internet today!!♥️❤️♥️
I never saw such a beautiful screwdriver in my entire life.
AVE just had one made not too long ago, almost identical, except his was titanium, pretty cool design
It's German that's why.
It looks more like an expensive cutlery piece than a screwdriver now.
When a screwdriver belongs with grand ma's silverware
Lots of restoration channels now (maybe they were always there and I just hadn't noticed?). Whenever I see similar objects being done on them they are almost never done with the detail or precision as My Mechanics. This channel is the standard by which I judge all the others.
When i saw the thumbnail i said : what can you do with this ugly screwdriver, but you've managed to make see until the end with your talent and patience to do the perfect thing , thank you for makeing this wonderful video. 👊👍
Thank you very much TysyTube, i'm glad to hear that i was able to surprise you :-)
Wow, I always thought you two were the same haha
Niels, you are so funny 😂 , i wish to have the skills of My Mechanics 😍
I didn’t realize they weren’t the same person until I ended up subscribing to both
What TysyTube Restoration said.
This is the best channel that I discovered this year
Me too 😍
> “first I’m going to need to remove deep scratches with a file”
Turns the whole flat back of the screwdriver into a smooth ball
He could have saved a lot of time cutting the wood closer, too. But this man has a twisted, beautiful obsession with trading the time of his life for smooth surfaces.
I can honestly say this is the prettiest screwdriver I’ve ever seen. 🪛
The only thing I personally would have done differently would have been using a darker wood for the handle. Still gorgeously done none the less. Great work!
I completely agree, all so a much harder would would be more stutible for that handle but I still love how it tuned out, it's a work of art
I'd have been tempted to use some bushing through the handle holes.
My only issue was, why not oil the entire piece of wood before attaching it?
Or even staining the wood
@@spockthegays6826 ...YES! I'm a big fan of stains! drop the handles in a pan and let it soak up all of the goodness.
That screwdriver is a work of art. I want an entire set of those...
one would be like 150 Euros :D
That handle turned out very nice, perfect fit.
Not necessarily but probably the most beautiful screwdriver I've ever seen. What the world needs now is more people doing things like this.
First, let me correct you. This was not a perfect restoration. I am fairly confident that this screwdriver did not look nearly that good when it was new.
I am flabbergasted that you had the patience to hand rasp the ash down to shape. That is just amazing. That must have taken hours.
And again, I come to a video with craftsmanship that is so above an beyond, yet there are (at this time) 171 dislikes. These must be some really sad people.
You are an artist sir!
If you have a proper rasp, you can cut through wood really quickly. It wouldn't take 5 minutes to rasp that much wood off. What takes the time is being careful about the final shaping.
On the dislikes, I swear that if watching a video cured cancer and deposited a million pounds in your bank account, some idiot would still dislike it.
I agree!
To see you work is like listen to Mozart.
That shraubensehr didn’t look that good when new..
Whereas I thought it was rather nice to see him using hand tools instead of just that belt sander - the refuge of the lazy woodworker.
- And again, I come to a video with craftsmanship that is so above an beyond, yet there are (at this time) 171 dislikes. These must be some really sad people.
- Don't worry about that. There is a "clicking farms" on UA-cam, used for boosting popularity of some videos. In the name of the money, of course. :) Clickers pretend to be real human viewers, so they click dislikes on different/random videos, because massive clicking only on likes is suspicious for UA-cam system administrators. These bots work for the paycheck and don't care about feelings of the autors or commenters.
Wow! That's not a screwdriver, it's a work of art now!
Отвёртка шикарнейшая!!! Я такую использую много лет вместо ломика, зубила, камнепробойника. Как и всякий РАБОТАЮЩИЙ инструмент она имеет потрёпанный вид. Хорошо хоть один догадался ОТДАТЬ ДОЛЖНОЕ важному инструменту. Жаль, что поставить могу только один лайк. 👍👍👍👍👍
Отреставрировать тоже срочно нах!
Glad I found this video because I just inherited the identical screw driver and started cleaning it up to add to my antique tool collection
and most importantly, there is no diverse music that would only interfere, thank you for your work!
That's an excellent point. This video is hypnotic, without any distractions.
Егор Чубаров wdym by “diverse” music
Tawhid Khan
I can be corrected if I am incorrect. I suspect English is not Егор Чубаров’s first language and it may be an approximate translation. There is no music which diverts one’s attention from the video’s subject. I believe Егор Чубаров has substituted the word diverse for the word divert. It is, of course, still a very valid and accurate comment!
Brian Deschene ah i see thought he was getting at something else
Comparatively speaking, all the other "restoration channels" are half-assing it. This guy goes above and beyond in his restoration projects. After watching this guy, the other channels are just painful to watch.
I agree... kind of sucks, I used to love other channels, now I need to find more channels on this dudes level. He ruined all the others...lol.
It's kind of like the difference between repairing a car and making it so nice that you only keep it in the garage and take it to car shows.
Yes, this guy is raising the standards on “restoration” when he makes everything way better than it ever was.
You are absolutely right. It’s Perfect Restoration. Cuts no corners. I bet this dude is insanely OCD...and I love him for that.
DJVIIIMan -- Funny you should say that...... I watched everyone of his videos, then watched someone else's restoration video and the quality is nowhere close to "my mechanics". You're right, the other channels are now painful to watch.
I'm addicted to watch me mechanics. Making pretty cool restoration.
Gosh, I have the exact same screwdriver from my grandfather... and it looks about as bad as yours did when you started. I'm not sure I can bear to freshen it up though. It's great to have a piece from him that is still original.
Excellent. My one critique as someone who isn't an expert with wood but works with it, be careful drilling the holes like you did, sometimes the exit hole will punch out a chunk of wood. Ash is a harder wood so I'm glad it didn't happen, but to avoid this you can simply put another block of wood on the back of the piece you are drilling, so the drill bit can't punch out of it and ruin the exit hole.
I punched an exit hole with the drilbit into my finger, that was a bad day.
Was that the likely finish when new?
@@RjWolf3000 For sure they didn't left the factory like this
@@NICOSTONES So, Perfect Resto-Mod
@@RjWolf3000 Right i wouldn't call it arestauration, but i like the aproach, actualy it is much better after hardening and polishing.
You turned it into jewellery.
Agree. From a screwdriver to a bobble. Say tool time.
Ok, that thing looks so elegant, like a Grandmaster's screwdriver.
Wow! That’s the most beautiful screwdriver I’ve ever seen. I’ve always loved the streamlined designs of he 1930’s. You made it into a masterpiece!
Depression-era stuff was so simplistic, very cool today
Fabulous work. Given how well the handle turned out, would not have believed it was your first time working with wood.
I don't know why he used such a cheap piece of wood. It looked like pine.
Well, metal work is harder:)
@@angryfan370 He said it was ash - classic wood for tool handles.
And we see wood perfectly processsed with tools that are metal targeted originally ;)
That's I call experience transfer ;)
I'm sure it didn't look that good when it was first made in the 30's.
First class restoration.
I have no idea why but your videos help with my anxiety at night ALOT, thank you 🙏
I love to watch your craftsmanship and quality work.
Please keep doing it mate. You are a skilled perfectionist. Thanks for the videos.
I sure will, your comments motivate me so much. Thank you :-)
6:06
Friend: mmh something smells good. What are you baking
Me: screwdriver lmao
lol
I don't know why but it's so heart warming to see that you gave this screwdriver a new life. It looks so happy and clean
0:15 "It wasn't used just as a screwdriver"
Someone was VERY brave
monkey with a screwdriver "oh, what a wonderfull prybar" XD
😂😂😂
Only if your brave enough
Even something that looks seemingly simple can become something amazing when someone with the talent you have works on it.
After you were finished it didn't look like screwdriver but rather like a medical tool a particularly nasty dentist would use.
vidyaWolf not far from the tooth 😂
This is beyond restoration, he improves the original to its full potential.
Smooths edges, countersinks, heat tempers, greases, finishes surfaces.
Unlike art, these are functional tools and he makes them function better.
I meant to mention this earlier. ... your restoration of this screw diver, brilliant!
But, chiefly, you’ve managed to bring back its beautiful elegance from a by-gone day.
Many thanks for this, I thoroughly enjoy following you and watching your amazing work.
Just found your channel yesterday. I am thoroughly impressed with your skill and patience. You are a true craftsman! 🙂👍
To The Top Crane hit the sub button, you’ll never be disappointed!
@@7volcast, I already have. I am not disappointed at all. 👍
These videos are so satisfying. Seeing things others have discarded as junk returned to their former glory makes you feel good inside. Great job!
There is literally a bucket of 'junk' tools at the museum I volunteer at, that people rarely use to use ... I've been away, due to ill health, for several years, but if/when, I do return, I want to do the same thing, and restore them all to their former glory ...
Thank you, sincerely, MM ... you have given me something to aim for ...
Always a pleasure watching metal change from rusty to shiny, and woodwork
Finally some mechanics that i can understand.
I've been to many restoration channels and *my mechanics* is indeed the best one. I love that you are being so pedantic and caring to details! Awesome job! Greetings from Kazakhstan, mate!
“That’s weird. The tip isn’t hardened.”
...
imallfordabulls that’s what she said.
You're both pathetic
@@DanKoning777 I bet you're fun at parties
CN..to those who aren't morally bankrupt, yup I am. See I care about what Christ thinks about what I say/do b/c of what He did for me AND its Christ I'll answer to one day...NOT those ppl w/o morals, values or virtue.
@@DanKoning777 lmao ok
the before and after always gives me a jolt
I just bought a old tool box and it had a whole set of these in it. The exact same design. I thought it was so neat and wanted to look up restoring screw drivers and wow, I found this video with the EXACT same one. So cool. Now I will try to emulate you. Lol
Man... The style they used to have... Never before have I seen a simple screwdriver be so beautiful.
One of the simplest, yet best of your videos! I would like to think there was a person who used this screwdriver in the past that very much appreciates what you have done to bring this tool back to its former glory.
'it wasn't used as a screwdriver'
Everything in the architect's arsenal is a hammer.
Amazing restoration!!!
Congratulations. You now have a screwdriver that's too nice to ever use. I'm just teasing. Very nice work, as always.
If i would ever use it, i would for sure wash my hands before touching it ;-) Thank you
Hahahahaha I thought the same
Shelf piece. I would never use it.
I never understand this sentiment, the joy comes from using.
I have to say I’m digging the aesthetic of that screw driver! Another beautiful restoration!!
I like you saving old tools. I also collect and refurbish old wood working tools and hang them in my shop or in a glass display. Also have a screwdriver like this and now will clean it up and try to make it look half as nice as yours. You are good and have a lot of patience. thanks for sharing.
you are doubtless the very best restorer on You Tube!
Why is it psychotherapeutic to watch someone restore an old tool to like-new condition? :-)
i agree.
@T. Devery
Shiiiit ... where you watching? Women are gonna go. Men bond over old tools. THAT IS CRAZEEEE!
It's not an "S". On my planet, it means "hope".
Karl Houseknecht I
lol
Lol 😂😂😂
Yeah well here it's an S.😉
Dammit you beat me to it .. lol
Its sound much better when you use old original handle pieces with unique ideas 💡
Your work is close to imagination
The "S" stands for Schubert, a german toolmaker who made this split wooden flathead screwdriver. Don't know the year though...
That makes sense. Thank you for letting me know :-)
@@mymechanicsSure :). The videos are amazing btw, both from content and edtitng standpoint.
Yeah, I'd have to agree. I saw someone else suggested Smith Six-Sixty as being the manufacturer, but I compared the two and while very similar there was some slight differences.
First being the wood parts. Schubert ones had a more pointed section closer to the head,like this one, where as Smith ones were more rounded.
The second part being, Smith seemed to be more inclined to place their stamp near or on the head rather than under the handle like this one.
Edit: And a third thing to, is the stamps themselves. Smith seemed to use more recessed ones, as if punched in. This one though appears to be raised.
@@Dragunslayer83 yes it's raised. Not sure but i guess this is forged steel and the sign was definitely forged with ghe rest of it.
@@mymechanics That's what I thought. So yeah, I'd have to agree with Oscar then and say it's more than likely a Schubert.
Also, I just wanna add, I love your videos. I've watched a few other restoration videos but none of them ever really kept my attention. Yours though have managed to do so. I find them satisfying and strangely relaxing. And I can tell that you enjoy the work and take pride in it with all the extra effort you put in. Keep it up and I can't wait to see what you do in the future.
Nice looking work as always, but two bits of advice. Polishing the flats of the blade the way you did will make it more likely to jump out of the screw slot. I recommend grinding the edges of the flats absolutely square on the belt grinder, and leaving the grinder marks. Running the grinder crosswise to the long axis will give the screwdriver good grip in the slot.
Second, putting grease against bare wood like that will stain the wood in time. Would have been better off using the linseed oil as the anti-rust layer. Also, I think ash will turn black over time in contact with iron. I know oak will, and ash is pretty closely related.
That's true, but I'd be surprised if this doesn't become a display piece rather than a work tool. Time-stained black scales will look beautiful, I wouldn't have a problem with that.
Very high quality vintage tools. Truth is German crafting is great!
My favorite thing about your show is that you restore tools. Best show on UA-cam!
The S stands for hope.
Super man reference, nice!
it always brings a smile to my face seeing all these old tools being given a second chance at life :)
Beautiful work - thank you for rescuing these old things
Man I absolutely love your work!!!
Не знаю как вы это делаете, но учитывая что сейчас это мейнстрим (работа своими руками) то у вас единственные видео которые никогда не перематываю. Настолько чувство такта и времени вкупе с профессионализмом. Браво!!!
Все правильно, кайфую с его видео🤤🤤🤤
Павел Куликов в его видио прослеживается перфекционизм )
@@Pavelrus888 Перфекционизм прослеживается в видео clockspring. Этот по сравнению с тем балуется ;)
Это да но для тех кто неумеет и станков нет подобную ударную отвёртку купил за 500 рублей ручка у моей некрасивая а метал как новый
@@user-sy4sq1ck3e Есть такая,только размером меньше,не знал что немецкая от деда досталась.
You Sir, are a master craftsman. No one on UA-cam compares to your level of attention to detail. Please make more videos.
i following your videos from iran 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷 and its make me relax when i watching it
Excellent. I wish I better understood why these programs give me such a sense of peace.
whilst this is a simple restoration it is nonetheless a thing of beauty to watch and enjoy. the attention to detail is exquisite. Thank you.
My stress release therapy..keep up the good work,and please dont ever use any kind of background music..this kind of video already great just sound of hammering,grinding and sanding is kind of calming..
After I saw this vido about half a year ago I thougt that this screwdriver is so beautiful. I am restoring an oldtimer moped at the moment and and looked out for a screwdriver like this. The S stands for an old mark from Germany called Schubert. A lot of people from the old GDR used to have screwdrivers in this mopeds to regulate the carburettors. And today I found this one in the bay and bought it. I look forward to restore it and even if I won't polish it like yours I will use your vido as template. Thanks!
Comparing this to your newest screwdriver vid shows how much better your filming, editing and wood working have gotten. Love this channel.
Your restorations are next level mate. Love your work!
Thank you very much Beaver :-)
my mechanics you’re welcome! : )
I doubt the original was so well polished!
Not at all! I wonder, why would you have your screwdriwer so polished that you even see camera lens in it.
After watching dozen of videos I believe dear Mr. Mechanic is generally overpolishing things, like it was for museum exhibition ;)
@@softwartist Seems to be his preference. I myself would have left it with the scratches and marks. It adds to the personality and shows the age. But that is just me.
@@hausm3ister to be fair, I've got about 30 screwdrivers with plenty of character, but none with that level of shine
Because that's not the point. The purpose is not to turn an broken thing to a vintage one, but to restore it. I mean: to transform it to a new one. Finally he wants to show his technical skills, not to do an artistic project
@@softwartist Highly polished steel is less prone to rust.
I would not use a screwdrivers that looks as gorgeous as that
Love your attention to detail. Fabulous restoration
I've always loved those screwdrivers! I remember my grandpa having a few
I feel like you would succeed at most things you put your hands to.
Well done.
I love watching your work.
That’s not just a tool...that’s a piece of art. It’s beautiful. Great job