I don't understand why anyone would hate a slip joint plier. They are what they are. Man that ChannelLock 347 really turned out nice. That fix on the Fix wrench screw is one of the benefits of watching, ideas for how to accomplish a repair. thanks
John’s wrench is proof there was no lack of imagination for tool design in 1894, and yet another testament to the ingenuity for the repair. Well done. The dollar store screwdrivers remind me of the early stuff coming from Japan in the early to late 1960’s. The low prices made for sales and the average consumer couldn’t have cared less for quality. I cringe at the “cheapness” of most goods today. May have mentioned this before but if you find a product that has real value it will soon disappear and be replaced with something of lesser value but at the same price.
Pits or no pits the lineman's pliers look fantastic! I was wondering how you would fix that broken thumb screw and you did a fantastic job on it. Thanks for sharing this.
John did you cut a groove in the shank of the acme threaded bolt for the pin that captures the acme thread? I think you turned it off while squaring up the broken ends of the acme bolt. I think you could cut another groove in the repaired shank or put a bushing over the 1/4-20 threaded rod. I would use a bushing and Loctite myself.
Beautiful pliers Scout😃 nice to see the help you gave John Fix .. and what a sturdy fix solution 🙌 looks like you both got satisfaction out of that one, what a result👏👏… cheers Rob
Marvelous mend there John , watched John's earlier and waited in anticipation to see how you would mend it . I am working on a way to eliminate pits in tools ..........
Scoutcrafter you did a wonderful job. I also noticed a few of your pliers that I have as well. You can't have enough pliers! That is a very informative way to fix a broken threaded rod!
I'm a big fan of Channellock, still family owned as far as I know...........Knowing the Bag of Tricks you have in your shop I was 95% sure that you would fix that Thumbwheel Screw for John's Wrench just like you did.
Mr. John did a beautiful job on that unique wrench of his! I enjoyed seeing how you fixed that bolt.. I had orginally thought you made a new one.... it came out perfectly! Always enjoy seeing the linesman plier you restore! Just fantastic stuff! Have a good weekend!
Excellent repair on the antique bolt. I used to work in a machine shop assembly department. Needless to say, I did a lot of hand tapping chasing threads to depth. I too enjoyed tapping holes with a nice new tap. However, one day I came into work to find I had just one job to work on. I had to tap the holes in a stainless steel plate, all 144 of them! They were 4-40 tap size holes!
The pliers were an awesome restoration. I enjoy all my channellock tools and they are very enjoyable to use when restored. The repair was amazing. I had a similar idea using a straight pin]n but using the threaded rod made this repair perfect. Thank you so much for the repair and helping to make this a very nice fun project.
I never get tired of a good pair of pliers they came up so nice great steel I bet I can’t say I have ever seen the arrow handles really cool.great fix on the thread Nice and solid fantastic stuff great Friday video god bless have a great weekend 🇺🇸🗽🦅🙏👍🇳🇿
Excellent repair of that screw. It looks like it wasn’t even repaired but is now stronger than original. I have a pair of asymmetrical slip joints that I’ve had for years that look just like those Buffalo Barcalos, but markings have been worn off.
Very good video John. I enjoyed the restoration on the lineman pliers. Turned out beautiful! You did a very nice thing helping a friend out. Thank You for sharing
Wonderful restoration, looks great, love the handles! Could you show us a way to tighten the pin/hinge manually on a pair of pliers sometime? Most of us do not have a Dake. Thanks, keep up the great work.
great video, i tried finding that particular multi tool at DT and they dont seem to be at any store in my area. however, they do have a yellow and black mutitool very similar with 8 bits on a removable rubber ring around the handle that seems just as good. i bought one and its pretty neat. the handle has a big rubber grip around it and it makes using it very comfortable. give it a looksee..
Speaking of pliers, here in just the last month I bought a set of pliers I previously had not had a use for. Out of necessity I found myself needing a set that would not mar what I was gripping. I began looking at soft jaw pliers. I wasn't completely sure that they would do what I needed to do. It was basically a choice between an $80 pair of Knipex and a Japanese set for $20. I opted for the Japanese set. Can't tell you the brand because everything other than the model number is in kanji characters. But, they are VERY well made. Even came with an extra set of jaws. I was pleasantly surprised and found them to be exactly what I needed. When I can, I try to buy American. Channellock, Klein, etc. But, I couldn't find any small enough. Maybe I wasn't looking in the right place.
What a great repair you made for John fix. Superb! Lathes are nice for sure. And your lineman plier restoration came out fantastic as always. The $1.25 screwdriver set??? The magnet in the handle has to be at least $1. How do they do it, is right.
Great fix for Jhon fix and channellock pliers look great and how can one not like a bit set for $ 1.25 even though I have have expensive screwdrivers and bits as well not afraid of either
Dearment is the family's name that owns channel lock. I've mentioned it before but I know some of them. We have a place on conneaut lake and grew up water skiing with them.
Nice video 👍..I have a few of those screwdriver sets from Dollar Tree. The handles are ok for light stuff. Haven’t really used the bits since I have better quality bits of this size (1/8” I think).
I never get tired of a quality pair of pliers scout they came up so nice Great steel I bet I can’t say I have seen the arrow handles down my way Will have to keep an eye 👁 out for them great fix on the thread really solid I bet god bless take care and have a great weekend 🦅👍👍
Hi ScoutCrafter great job on those tools the wrench most people would say its no good but you were able to rescue it. I have repaired broken chair legs with a similar idea only using a dowel and glue.
With as much grinding and refinishing as you do, have you considered using a magnetic chuck? I find them particularly useful for this type of situation, where you need to constantly reposition the work for the best access. It's pretty easy to make a DIY one out of an old microwave or two. Especially with a foot pedal, they are quite useful, just lift up your foot when you want to reposition. Two or three transfer blocks would allow you to get any angle you like
You couldn't send that screwdriver set across town for $1.25! I really like the largest pair of slip joint pliers in the group. I have a similar pair made by Herbrand from my grandfather's tackle box.
I bet Knipex /Wera, etc are quaking in their boots, that someone can produce a screwdriver set so cheaply,, ha ha ha. ps,, always love the pliers restorations,,, (every time I see one, I have to go and give my precious Diamalloys, another coat of wax 😍)
Bought a big lot of Channellocks off Ebay. 11 pliers and I think you might be to blame. And that's OK. 💯...and I'm in Israel and I got one of those screwdriver sets. 30 shekels, 10 bucks in Tel Aviv
I often find the older pliers have artful lines o them. I often find in the knife industry knives for sale and you can't even figure out the cooud get the materials for that price.
Abe- there was a time when China was flooding the market with knives so cheap that nobody could compete.. They weren't total junk either! Lots of their folders are quite nice and very inexpensive. The kind you don't cry over when you lose it. LOL
@@ScoutCrafter I reviewed a number of them for the knife magazines I worked for and some were very impressive. I remember getting one in that was very well made and was totally stunned when I found out it retailed for only $10.
That is a nice selection of pliers you obtained. Average price for each pair is good. Can you tell who made the large pair that is furthest right on the table? Those Channelocks cleaned up very nicely. I have some older Channelock water pump pliers. They dont have handle embellishments or the blue covers, so I dont know their age. They are very good quality, and work well. You deserve extra points for the wrench screw repair. It's better than new and you can't tell it's been repaired. I think that was a demonstration of real craftsmanship. Thanks.
Hi Pat- I originally bought them thinking they were Channellocks but they aren't I think they might be Utica because of the 3 diamond pattern on the handles... I will see when I start working on them!
John, nice pliers job. So where the hell do you store all of your collections🤪. Heaven help you if/ when you decide to move upstate. I just booked a motel for Jacktown so am looking forward to meeting live and in person. Thanks for another great video.
John- I will talk more about the show but if you get there Friday there are some really good deals to be had! I will be there Saturday Morning! You are going to love it!!!!!!!
Ezzat- Yes! I have been thinking of that for a while because s the fast speed doesn't show the little details... I will wait until I get the right project! Thanks!
The Channellocks came out so good. Do you dip them into water when using the flap disc? It didn't look like you did but don't they get hot that way? Have a great weekend!
Hi Brian- Most times if your flap discs are sharp and new they will not heat up the part too much, however if you are using a worn disc with worn abrasive the part will heat up quickly and you will need more pressure. I was good until I went to a worn 120 then I was dipping a lot!
Great video. Can anyone identify the manufacturer of my linesman’s pliers? OAL is approx 9-1/4”. The only markings are two sets of letters located beneath dark blue handles. The first set are raised letters indicating “A9145/3”. The second is a single stamped “B”. Any/all help is appreciated. Thanks.
Just a comment on the how they do it for the money I am a sucker for the £ stores in the UK the amount of torches and small screwdrivers love the channel
I only developed my love for slip joint pliers later in life after swearing them off when I was buying really nice tools. Then one day I was restoring a pair and I remembered all the times I used them as a kid and fell in love with them... =D
I know how they do it. It starts in elementary school. They work very hard and get good grades. Or their teachers are bad and the parents pay for better grades. They keep pulling on those bootstraps, put in the hard work, and graduate college after 6 years. Then Daddy gives you a VP position running the Chinese branch. You discover the Chinese 4 year olds are even cheaper than peasant labor! And their little hands are great with those tiny screws. And there's just so many unwanted Chinese 4 year olds, so really it comes down to hard work and sacrifice. Only it's the Chinese kids hard work and sacrifice
It amazes me, not just the cheap labor but the cheap material cost, the plating cost, the packaging, shipping and even just the time it takes to put one of these together at the assembly line... Amazing!
John, nice pliers job. So where the hell do you store all of your collections🤪. Heaven help you if/ when you decide to move upstate. I just booked a motel for Jacktown so am looking forward to meeting live and in person. Thanks for another great video.
Nice fix on the bolt.
Them pliers cam up nice. I saw that broken screw and thought how in the hell is he going to fix that. You got her, lol!
The power of a metalworking lathe!
Hey Scout great show
I don't understand why anyone would hate a slip joint plier. They are what they are. Man that ChannelLock 347 really turned out nice. That fix on the Fix wrench screw is one of the benefits of watching, ideas for how to accomplish a repair. thanks
LOL It's true the slip joint pliers are low on the list of respected tools but I bet more people have used them then most other tools on the list! =D
Excellent repair on that Acme Thread, probably stronger than original now!!☻
I Don't care what they say about You....You are a Nice Guy lol...Thanks for fixing the part for John
Nice fix 👍 I think I would have cried if I broke it lol
Good cleanup of that Channellock 347 pliers. Great job fixing John Fix piece.
John’s wrench is proof there was no lack of imagination for tool design in 1894, and yet another testament to the ingenuity for the repair. Well done. The dollar store screwdrivers remind me of the early stuff coming from Japan in the early to late 1960’s. The low prices made for sales and the average consumer couldn’t have cared less for quality. I cringe at the “cheapness” of most goods today. May have mentioned this before but if you find a product that has real value it will soon disappear and be replaced with something of lesser value but at the same price.
Channellocks always come out nice.
Pits or no pits the lineman's pliers look fantastic! I was wondering how you would fix that broken thumb screw and you did a fantastic job on it. Thanks for sharing this.
John did you cut a groove in the shank of the acme threaded bolt for the pin that captures the acme thread? I think you turned it off while squaring up the broken ends of the acme bolt. I think you could cut another groove in the repaired shank or put a bushing over the 1/4-20 threaded rod.
I would use a bushing and Loctite myself.
Beautiful pliers Scout😃 nice to see the help you gave John Fix .. and what a sturdy fix solution 🙌 looks like you both got satisfaction out of that one, what a result👏👏… cheers Rob
Entertainment time !!!!
Always watching your cool video 😍😎
You and JohnFix make a great team!
Marvelous mend there John , watched John's earlier and waited in anticipation to see how you would mend it . I am working on a way to eliminate pits in tools ..........
Awesome job on the channellocks John they came out beautifully 😍, also great little repair for Mr fix that surly will last a lifetime 😄🍻🛠
Scoutcrafter you did a wonderful job. I also noticed a few of your pliers that I have as well. You can't have enough pliers! That is a very informative way to fix a broken threaded rod!
Awesome fix.
I'm a big fan of Channellock, still family owned as far as I know...........Knowing the Bag of Tricks you have in your shop I was 95% sure that you would fix that Thumbwheel Screw for John's Wrench just like you did.
You're a good resource, your skill level is next level, txs for sharing
Can never have enough old pliers! Very cool fix for John!
Mr. John did a beautiful job on that unique wrench of his! I enjoyed seeing how you fixed that bolt.. I had orginally thought you made a new one.... it came out perfectly! Always enjoy seeing the linesman plier you restore! Just fantastic stuff! Have a good weekend!
Thanks so much Vic!!!!
checking it out!
T G I F and the pliers were like daylight and dark! Have a HUGE weekend and GBWYou!
Excellent repair on the antique bolt.
I used to work in a machine shop assembly department. Needless to say, I did a lot of hand tapping chasing threads to depth. I too enjoyed tapping holes with a nice new tap. However, one day I came into work to find I had just one job to work on. I had to tap the holes in a stainless steel plate, all 144 of them! They were 4-40 tap size holes!
OMG! 4-40 in Stainless! Pucker factor 9.6! LOL
Have a Fantastic weekend! Great job on the pliers!
That was a nice fix tapping threads. Very clean looks like factory.
The pliers were an awesome restoration. I enjoy all my channellock tools and they are very enjoyable to use when restored. The repair was amazing. I had a similar idea using a straight pin]n but using the threaded rod made this repair perfect. Thank you so much for the repair and helping to make this a very nice fun project.
John it was such a great project and you did a fantastic job on the wrench! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Love how the wrench turned out.
Great work on fixing Fix's fix!
What a genius fix! I love that…..
I never get tired of a good pair of pliers they came up so nice great steel I bet
I can’t say I have ever seen the arrow handles really cool.great fix on the thread
Nice and solid fantastic stuff great Friday video god bless have a great weekend
🇺🇸🗽🦅🙏👍🇳🇿
Excellent repair of that screw. It looks like it wasn’t even repaired but is now stronger than original. I have a pair of asymmetrical slip joints that I’ve had for years that look just like those Buffalo Barcalos, but markings have been worn off.
I always liked those asymmetrical pliers!
What an amazing fix!!! You made it look easy, that is not easy to get right. 💪
That was a great repair job for Mr. Fix. I think it was a excellent solution. Enjoyable video and thanks for it.
Another nice job well done…so nice to see the camaraderie between shop mates…✨
Great video with interesting topics. Thanks for assisting Mr. John.
Very good video John. I enjoyed the restoration on the lineman pliers. Turned out beautiful! You did a very nice thing helping a friend out. Thank You for sharing
Great job on your lathe. I am impressed!
Doing some great work there John!! Hope you'll have good weekend ahead!
Thanks Alex!!!
Wonderful restoration, looks great, love the handles! Could you show us a way to tighten the pin/hinge manually on a pair of pliers sometime? Most of us do not have a Dake. Thanks, keep up the great work.
Nice episode, I like the repair you did using the lathe. I too purchased the mini screwdriver kit at the dollar store.
David- It baffles my mind how they can make it at a profit...
great video, i tried finding that particular multi tool at DT and they dont seem to be at any store in my area. however, they do have a yellow and black mutitool very similar with 8 bits on a removable rubber ring around the handle that seems just as good. i bought one and its pretty neat. the handle has a big rubber grip around it and it makes using it very comfortable. give it a looksee..
Speaking of pliers, here in just the last month I bought a set of pliers I previously had not had a use for. Out of necessity I found myself needing a set that would not mar what I was gripping. I began looking at soft jaw pliers. I wasn't completely sure that they would do what I needed to do. It was basically a choice between an $80 pair of Knipex and a Japanese set for $20. I opted for the Japanese set. Can't tell you the brand because everything other than the model number is in kanji characters. But, they are VERY well made. Even came with an extra set of jaws. I was pleasantly surprised and found them to be exactly what I needed. When I can, I try to buy American. Channellock, Klein, etc. But, I couldn't find any small enough. Maybe I wasn't looking in the right place.
Those pliers are great. That was an amazing fix for John's bolt!
What a great repair you made for John fix. Superb! Lathes are nice for sure. And your lineman plier restoration came out fantastic as always. The $1.25 screwdriver set??? The magnet in the handle has to be at least $1. How do they do it, is right.
Excellent job John....
I've had several Channellock pliers like those over the years. Great finds indeed.
Great fix for Jhon fix and channellock pliers look great and how can one not like a bit set for $ 1.25 even though I have have expensive screwdrivers and bits as well not afraid of either
Dearment is the family's name that owns channel lock. I've mentioned it before but I know some of them. We have a place on conneaut lake and grew up water skiing with them.
That scoutcrafter red really made the arrows look awesome. That was an ingenious fix you did! Have a great weekend everyone be safe out there 😺👍
Nice video 👍..I have a few of those screwdriver sets from Dollar Tree. The handles are ok for light stuff. Haven’t really used the bits since I have better quality bits of this size (1/8” I think).
I never get tired of a quality pair of pliers scout they came up so nice
Great steel I bet I can’t say I have seen the arrow handles down my way
Will have to keep an eye 👁 out for them great fix on the thread really solid
I bet god bless take care and have a great weekend 🦅👍👍
Nice job
Nice work 👍❤️
Got ya boom 🇬🇧
Hi ScoutCrafter great job on those tools the wrench most people would say its no good but you were able to rescue it. I have repaired broken chair legs with a similar idea only using a dowel and glue.
I love pinning broken items and bringing them back to life!
John I love the one sold by HF.. I have one in the kitchen junk drawer
With as much grinding and refinishing as you do, have you considered using a magnetic chuck? I find them particularly useful for this type of situation, where you need to constantly reposition the work for the best access. It's pretty easy to make a DIY one out of an old microwave or two. Especially with a foot pedal, they are quite useful, just lift up your foot when you want to reposition. Two or three transfer blocks would allow you to get any angle you like
When I get my new shop I hope to get a new 9x36 lathe... That is a nice size that should cover almost all my work... =D
You couldn't send that screwdriver set across town for $1.25! I really like the largest pair of slip joint pliers in the group. I have a similar pair made by Herbrand from my grandfather's tackle box.
I bet Knipex /Wera, etc are quaking in their boots, that someone can produce a screwdriver set so cheaply,, ha ha ha.
ps,, always love the pliers restorations,,,
(every time I see one, I have to go and give my precious Diamalloys, another coat of wax 😍)
Bought a big lot of Channellocks off Ebay. 11 pliers and I think you might be to blame. And that's OK. 💯...and I'm in Israel and I got one of those screwdriver sets. 30 shekels, 10 bucks in Tel Aviv
That was a great deal! Nice pliers!!!!!!
I often find the older pliers have artful lines o them. I often find in the knife industry knives for sale and you can't even figure out the cooud get the materials for that price.
Abe- there was a time when China was flooding the market with knives so cheap that nobody could compete.. They weren't total junk either! Lots of their folders are quite nice and very inexpensive. The kind you don't cry over when you lose it. LOL
@@ScoutCrafter I reviewed a number of them for the knife magazines I worked for and some were very impressive. I remember getting one in that was very well made and was totally stunned when I found out it retailed for only $10.
That is a nice selection of pliers you obtained. Average price for each pair is good. Can you tell who made the large pair that is furthest right on the table? Those Channelocks cleaned up very nicely. I have some older Channelock water pump pliers. They dont have handle embellishments or the blue covers, so I dont know their age. They are very good quality, and work well. You deserve extra points for the wrench screw repair. It's better than new and you can't tell it's been repaired. I think that was a demonstration of real craftsmanship. Thanks.
Hi Pat- I originally bought them thinking they were Channellocks but they aren't I think they might be Utica because of the 3 diamond pattern on the handles... I will see when I start working on them!
John, nice pliers job. So where the hell do you store all of your collections🤪. Heaven help you if/ when you decide to move upstate. I just booked a motel for Jacktown so am looking forward to meeting live and in person. Thanks for another great video.
John- I will talk more about the show but if you get there Friday there are some really good deals to be had! I will be there Saturday Morning! You are going to love it!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter what time should I shoot for on Friday?? I have about a 7HR drive but have been known to get going in the wee hours to get somewhere.
I was wondering if you could demonstrate your use of the belt grinder but in real time to show your speed and technique?
Ezzat- Yes! I have been thinking of that for a while because s the fast speed doesn't show the little details... I will wait until I get the right project! Thanks!
I found a pair of GP-3047 and the front of them say GB-Channellock and they have red handles
The Channellocks came out so good. Do you dip them into water when using the flap disc? It didn't look like you did but don't they get hot that way? Have a great weekend!
Hi Brian- Most times if your flap discs are sharp and new they will not heat up the part too much, however if you are using a worn disc with worn abrasive the part will heat up quickly and you will need more pressure. I was good until I went to a worn 120 then I was dipping a lot!
@@ScoutCrafter Makes sense. Thanks a lot!
Great video. Can anyone identify the manufacturer of my linesman’s pliers? OAL is approx 9-1/4”. The only markings are two sets of letters located beneath dark blue handles. The first set are raised letters indicating “A9145/3”. The second is a single stamped “B”. Any/all help is appreciated. Thanks.
If they are vintage you can look up Alloy Artifacts, they are the best!
@@ScoutCrafter Thanks for the website info. Unfortunately, my plier isn’t listed. The mystery continues.
The broken tool could use some Red Loctite on the threads, before you tighten it together!
I used JB weld- Super strong...
Just a comment on the how they do it for the money I am a sucker for the £ stores in the UK the amount of torches and small screwdrivers love the channel
David- Every once and a while you find some really good deals at those stores.. If they are really good they sell out fast and never return! LOL
👍
Andy Rooney was a tool nut. He referred the slip pliers as an “ incomplete tool”
I only developed my love for slip joint pliers later in life after swearing them off when I was buying really nice tools. Then one day I was restoring a pair and I remembered all the times I used them as a kid and fell in love with them... =D
The Japanese dollar store sells Japanese made tools.
may I make a comparison? You forgot to laugh after counting the pliers.
Even 1,25$ is expensive, the first time you use it you will throwing it in the Bin...
I know how they do it. It starts in elementary school. They work very hard and get good grades. Or their teachers are bad and the parents pay for better grades. They keep pulling on those bootstraps, put in the hard work, and graduate college after 6 years. Then Daddy gives you a VP position running the Chinese branch. You discover the Chinese 4 year olds are even cheaper than peasant labor! And their little hands are great with those tiny screws. And there's just so many unwanted Chinese 4 year olds, so really it comes down to hard work and sacrifice. Only it's the Chinese kids hard work and sacrifice
It amazes me, not just the cheap labor but the cheap material cost, the plating cost, the packaging, shipping and even just the time it takes to put one of these together at the assembly line... Amazing!
John, nice pliers job. So where the hell do you store all of your collections🤪. Heaven help you if/ when you decide to move upstate. I just booked a motel for Jacktown so am looking forward to meeting live and in person. Thanks for another great video.
My good stuff is upstairs... in my living room! LOL