Just found this channel, loved the two "Toolkit challenge" videos. The seller seemed like they would rather their stuff sit on the shelf for another 5+ years instead of knocking a few quid off for a bulk sale. Hope they enjoy their prices getting devalued through inflation, all while they are paying their monthly cabinet rental. Mad!
Old tools like this remind me so much of when I was growing up and I used to get all these kinds of tools for my own use as that’s all I could afford growing up and now they still adorn my boxes and are used frequently- still the best tools made. And my daily driver tape measure is an old steel 6’ Lufkin Rule Co. One that my Great, Great Uncle had and it works better then most new ones do still. Great video and I hope your able to find a Robertson screw driver set while you in the US even though there mostly Canadian. Take care
@@ShadowFoamafter finishing this I would say that 50 at a flea market or yard sale would be tough! Also, that finished kit looks very sharp! A US Trip! I can’t wait to see that. I am up In Vermont thought I doubt you will be around this way lol.
Nice to see someone use a Gerber knife! Is that the Armbar? I love these videos. Would be very interested in a First Time Home Owner kit. Budget of say £250-£500 with all the absolute essentials for someone who has just moved into their own home. Especially if you mention tools that people DON’T need too! Love the videos! Cheers mate!
Really cool looking tool box! It’s like watching someone do a jigsaw without knowing what the end product should look like, but knowing it’s still right 😂
Love the video, a bit ironic making an antique tool box with foam inserts but loved it. Just had to order some foam for an old metal tool case I have. Keep them coming!
Great video, and I’m totally with you on vintage tools, having inherited a few over the years. What impressed me most, and while you didn’t have one in your tool kit, was a engineers adjustable square. I have one that’s about 5 years old, and one that’s over 50 years old and they are identical!
Market stalls are often a good source for rusty old tools that can be restored to use. Got several gouges and chisels there, as well as a lovely old Stanley combination plough plane (the hand tool used before powered routers were common)
see, I am a soft southerner - that woman at the till would make me cry ha ha ha I would end up paying £200 lol this was a great challenge and wow some proper cool tools - quality ! those pinking scissors are for material - my Grandma used to have some - wish I kept them. That box is a beauty for sure :)
I reckon I could create that toolbox from the stuff I have in my garage. Just cleaned out the family home. Lots of stuff I hadn't yet got rid of. Might have to give it a go!😁🔨
I’ve just acquired an assortment of spanner’s and other tools which are over 80 years old and badly rusted as they have been stored in a damp garage I’m in a process of treating them and to restore and to display them in cabinet I was going to use the shadow foam to enhance the display. They are still usable despite their neglect
@@ShadowFoam the British wooden screwdrivers and that ratchet screwdriver, remember my grandfather using a ginormous red handled one ( or it looked ginormous when I was a child 😂).. I had a few of those of my grandfather's tools , but they got stolen a few years ago with a few other old bits in a old caltilver toolbox, I've still got a set of the bull nose pliers. Just prefer the older tools, the feel like they would last years
Great video, much prefer the look of the vintage tools but for practically would definitely pick the modern version. As beautiful as flat head screwdrivers are, there's not that much use for them. Would have been cool if you could have included the old drill. Maybe you should make another one of these antique/vintage tool kits with an unlimited budget and then you could get the nicest looking stuff for a really beautiful vintage toolkit. Love the videos and look forward to more content that's coming. Keep up the good work
Great video. Think the high street set is more practical but love the handsaw you found. Maybe try a car boot and see what you could get for £100-£150, I think that could be a great video depending on what you can find.
@@ShadowFoam excellent, that kit you put together, reminds me of the tools my dad was using back in the day, before we all went for battery hand held everything…..👍😉🇮🇲
@@ShadowFoam I'd have to fish it out my collection but from what I can remember there's a couple of screw driver rods that you can swap the handles about on (the rods are double sided) a spanner or two, set of pliers and a wheel bolt tool as well as a tool to attach to the end to wrench the bolt off 😎 it's a super cool kit, might be early 90s but definitely retro!
Ok. So I've got to go with the vintage tools. I'm partial to hand tool woodworking. I'm trying to figure out how to do several projects using ShadowFoam, one of which is my woodworking tools. Another is my drafting instruments, a set of gunsmithing tools, a smallish set of mechanics tools, and an absolutely massive pocket knife collection. Finally, I'm planning to do my EDC flashlights and a few Zippos. I'm a bit flummoxed figuring out the most cost effective way to get this done, because I'll be ordering and shipping from the UK.
Great set of old school tools, worked well in the ammunition box. Would be great to see one of those old hand drills with drill bits all in Shadow Foam. You will be able to pickup some of those Klein Tools in America that we don't see over here.
I think having a set list of tools that the tool box should consist of and then use 1 shop only for the kits, see which shop offers the best value for money
Leyris was one of many smaller toolmakers in Sheffield (50s?) I've seen saws on Ebay. I used to collect vintage hand tools, so it is a no brainer for me.
I don't care if you get confirmation those pliers were originally nut crackers. They serve a new purpose now! That adjustable was key and it's color is awesome next to the saw. I love a flat pack full of wrenches as much as anyone but here in Canada I run into almost 50/50 metric/imperial. For a travel kit you can't carry around two full sets of wrenches.@@ShadowFoam
Morning lads, new to the channel, I have just watched the both challenge videos for £100 back to back, how about an Amazon challenge video??? Maybe £150
3 Spanner sets. Sockets 3 screwdriver sets. Circlip pliers. 2sets of pliers. Bluepoint maintenance kit (1/4 and 3/8 sockets plus spanner’s.) m18 1/2” medium torque impact. M18 angle grinder. M12 right angle 1/2”impact. M12combi drill. M12impact driver and a few other miscellaneous punches etc.
is that a gerber armbar you wer using? if so great little pocket knife's for the money and pretty solid and reliable also the foldout screwdrive with multi-bit is a great option to have so handy
I bought most of my tools, that are vintage from boot sales or small car show auto jumble. You get so much more for your money. Most items £1 to £5 max 🤭
Nice video m8 did well but antique store you was way ouy budget just going in there although looks like my grandads 100 year old + tool box. Are u doing a Scrabble resin table?? Sorry first thing came head. Ps wondered if you'd be interested in some sponsorship promotion for the business? Let me no can email u? 👍🏴
Thanks Michael! It was our local antiques shop and I love to promote local businesses! Scrabble resin table is very very close to the idea! Always up for hearing out sponsors, drop me an email at m.wood@shadowfoam.com
@@ShadowFoam will do a did just drop an email to hello@ shadow foam a think it was more of a colabriation to help you and me out but will ping the email over to that one aswell. Think u deffo need do a wood working one for sat 200 quid and potentially how many tools can u get for say 150. 👍🏴
As a 75 year old I love the older type tools. You seem to have found a new source of bits and pieces I can by where quality counts.
pinking shears normally used for dress making to stop threads fraying when trimming matrial
Do you have some in your kit?
@@ShadowFoam in the home sewing kit, yes, in my tool kit, nope, not needed lol
@@barryskeates5623 fair enough mate 👌
Just found this channel, loved the two "Toolkit challenge" videos.
The seller seemed like they would rather their stuff sit on the shelf for another 5+ years instead of knocking a few quid off for a bulk sale. Hope they enjoy their prices getting devalued through inflation, all while they are paying their monthly cabinet rental. Mad!
Yes, bit surprising that wasn't it 🤔
I would definitly go for the high street toolkit, mainly because of the cordless drill.
The old tools have character and can tell a story so its old school for me
Old tools like this remind me so much of when I was growing up and I used to get all these kinds of tools for my own use as that’s all I could afford growing up and now they still adorn my boxes and are used frequently- still the best tools made. And my daily driver tape measure is an old steel 6’ Lufkin Rule Co. One that my Great, Great Uncle had and it works better then most new ones do still.
Great video and I hope your able to find a Robertson screw driver set while you in the US even though there mostly Canadian.
Take care
Thanks Erich! Enjoyed reading this comment, I’ll keep an eye out for a Robertson screw driver set! 👍
This will be a good one I can tell!!! I am loving these challenges!….how about a spring flea market or yard sale(s) for 50? Lol
Great idea! I’ll add it to the challenge list!
@@ShadowFoamafter finishing this I would say that 50 at a flea market or yard sale would be tough!
Also, that finished kit looks very sharp!
A US Trip! I can’t wait to see that. I am up In Vermont thought I doubt you will be around this way lol.
Looking at making a tool kit for my future son in law, then show him how to use it.
Nice to see someone use a Gerber knife! Is that the Armbar? I love these videos. Would be very interested in a First Time Home Owner kit. Budget of say £250-£500 with all the absolute essentials for someone who has just moved into their own home. Especially if you mention tools that people DON’T need too! Love the videos! Cheers mate!
Thanks for the great idea! I’ll add it to the ideas list! 👍
and well spotted btw, it is indeed a Gerber Armbar, great little tool! ☺️
I would prefer a combination of the two kits
That set is a thing of beauty!
Thanks mate, which tool stands out to you?
@@ShadowFoam I love the hammer and tenon saw..., proper old skool! Lol
@@snellingjam1 must admit that tenon saw blew me away when I first saw it!
Really cool looking tool box! It’s like watching someone do a jigsaw without knowing what the end product should look like, but knowing it’s still right 😂
Love the video, a bit ironic making an antique tool box with foam inserts but loved it. Just had to order some foam for an old metal tool case I have. Keep them coming!
I'm a big fan of vintage tools. Built to last. 🛠👍
Which tool stood out to you in this video?
@@ShadowFoam The screwdrivers are always a good buy. I’ve got a few sets of vintage tin snips that sharpen up brilliantly too. 😎🛠
I need to go to my local antique store now!
Definitely the high street one !
How come?
Love these challenges. I might have to take it on myself now car boot season is coming in 😉
Definitely! Would love to see someone else’s take on it ☺️👍
Great video, and I’m totally with you on vintage tools, having inherited a few over the years.
What impressed me most, and while you didn’t have one in your tool kit, was a engineers adjustable square.
I have one that’s about 5 years old, and one that’s over 50 years old and they are identical!
No need to mess with a perfectly engineered design 👌
I would defiantly have the old kit the tools are much better
Love old tools and your challenges
Thanks mate, which one stood out to you?
Probably the foam
I love any old tools I get a lot from my grandfather and will inherit all his tools
Love the Ammo tool kit
Thanks Ian, which tool stood out to you?
All as they remind me of the tools My grandfather used while he was a Master carpenter unfortunately I didn't have the chance to meet him.@@ShadowFoam
The suitcase full of old £5 😊
Market stalls are often a good source for rusty old tools that can be restored to use. Got several gouges and chisels there, as well as a lovely old Stanley combination plough plane (the hand tool used before powered routers were common)
I’ll pop down the market and check for myself! 👍
see, I am a soft southerner - that woman at the till would make me cry ha ha ha I would end up paying £200 lol this was a great challenge and wow some proper cool tools - quality ! those pinking scissors are for material - my Grandma used to have some - wish I kept them. That box is a beauty for sure :)
Hahaha I actually edited her down in this video Claire, Jona had his working boots on making this deal!
Matty
The hand saw my grandad had one and it was nice to see the old tool
What a bargain too!
I reckon I could create that toolbox from the stuff I have in my garage. Just cleaned out the family home. Lots of stuff I hadn't yet got rid of. Might have to give it a go!😁🔨
Let me know how you get on with that if you decide to give it a go!
Watched three videos and think I'm going to give shadow foam a try.
That pull out is genius, could the pull out be double sided. ❤
It could be if the tools are shallow enough 🤔
I’ve just acquired an assortment of spanner’s and other tools which are over 80 years old and badly rusted as they have been stored in a damp garage I’m in a process of treating them and to restore and to display them in cabinet I was going to use the shadow foam to enhance the display. They are still usable despite their neglect
Let me know how you get on with that project, it sounds very interesting 👍
Love these videos would be good to see one tried some of the NEC shows, the classic car show has tons of cool tools
You read my mind! I am going to a few trade shows this year and shall be knocking that idea out! 👍
On the subject of older tools, can you offer any tips for corded tools?
What to do with the plug?
This is more like it, old skool tools 👌
Which tool stood out to you?
@@ShadowFoam the British wooden screwdrivers and that ratchet screwdriver, remember my grandfather using a ginormous red handled one ( or it looked ginormous when I was a child 😂)..
I had a few of those of my grandfather's tools , but they got stolen a few years ago with a few other old bits in a old caltilver toolbox, I've still got a set of the bull nose pliers. Just prefer the older tools, the feel like they would last years
Allen keys are good bargain. 25£ lot was a steal 👍
Thanks mate, although what a haggle I had to do! 😅
Great video, much prefer the look of the vintage tools but for practically would definitely pick the modern version. As beautiful as flat head screwdrivers are, there's not that much use for them. Would have been cool if you could have included the old drill. Maybe you should make another one of these antique/vintage tool kits with an unlimited budget and then you could get the nicest looking stuff for a really beautiful vintage toolkit. Love the videos and look forward to more content that's coming. Keep up the good work
Thanks Dan! I’ll definitely find my way back to the antiques shop for another video!
A very different approach to using the foam. 👍🏼
Thank you! Cheers! Always trying to keep things fresh here on the channel!
Great video. Think the high street set is more practical but love the handsaw you found. Maybe try a car boot and see what you could get for £100-£150, I think that could be a great video depending on what you can find.
Thanks for the tips! I’ll definitely be heading down car boot next!
Hi Jonathan…..I’m here, thanks for replying…..👍👌🇮🇲😜
My pleasure mate, what do you think of the video?
@@ShadowFoam excellent, that kit you put together, reminds me of the tools my dad was using back in the day, before we all went for battery hand held everything…..👍😉🇮🇲
love this jono!!!! We have a place like this by us. NATWEST!! hope you went for the amo box
Natwest! Good man!
Girl haha@@ShadowFoam
The toyota one probably came out of a toolkit for a car! I have a full 80s honda prelude tool kit and its very similar!
I’d love to see that tool kit, what else is in there?
@@ShadowFoam I'd have to fish it out my collection but from what I can remember there's a couple of screw driver rods that you can swap the handles about on (the rods are double sided) a spanner or two, set of pliers and a wheel bolt tool as well as a tool to attach to the end to wrench the bolt off 😎 it's a super cool kit, might be early 90s but definitely retro!
Ok. So I've got to go with the vintage tools. I'm partial to hand tool woodworking. I'm trying to figure out how to do several projects using ShadowFoam, one of which is my woodworking tools. Another is my drafting instruments, a set of gunsmithing tools, a smallish set of mechanics tools, and an absolutely massive pocket knife collection. Finally, I'm planning to do my EDC flashlights and a few Zippos. I'm a bit flummoxed figuring out the most cost effective way to get this done, because I'll be ordering and shipping from the UK.
Drop my team an email at hello@shadowfoam.com with some measurements/specifics and we’ll help you mate!
@@ShadowFoam will do.
Another fun challenge by yourself. I think the bank was Nat West and there were 6 of them to the set.
Cheers Mark and you were bang on, it was NatWest!
Great set of old school tools, worked well in the ammunition box. Would be great to see one of those old hand drills with drill bits all in Shadow Foam. You will be able to pickup some of those Klein Tools in America that we don't see over here.
100% going to look for Klein Tools! 👍
I think having a set list of tools that the tool box should consist of and then use 1 shop only for the kits, see which shop offers the best value for money
Those Allen keys hell of a bargain
Leyris was one of many smaller toolmakers in Sheffield (50s?)
I've seen saws on Ebay.
I used to collect vintage hand tools, so it is a no brainer for me.
Very lucky then to get one of their tools in such good condition for such a great price then!
These tool hunt adventures are fun! Thanks man!
Glad you like them! Which tool stood out to you?
I don't care if you get confirmation those pliers were originally nut crackers. They serve a new purpose now! That adjustable was key and it's color is awesome next to the saw. I love a flat pack full of wrenches as much as anyone but here in Canada I run into almost 50/50 metric/imperial. For a travel kit you can't carry around two full sets of wrenches.@@ShadowFoam
Morning lads, new to the channel, I have just watched the both challenge videos for £100 back to back, how about an Amazon challenge video??? Maybe £150
Great idea! I’ll add it to the list!
I found 2 pairs of them Toyota grips when going through my grandads old tool box
Must be more of them out there then I thought!
Definitely
Agreed! 👍
You have done a great job again👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌
Thanks mate, which tool was your favourite?
love old school tools but what about travel tech box from cables to chargers to wifi routers so you are set to go
You have sparked a great idea!
@@ShadowFoam i have to case that had foam lasted me over 2 years travelling now on hunt for new ideas as i have new tech imn my travel
Would love to see a vintage bit and brace set in foam in a wooden box
I’ll get on it if I come across one in my travels! 👍
should have glued the top foam to the lid so it came out when opening the box
It’s a good idea! I just didn’t want to potentially damage the case 👍
id love to bring my tools to you with my packout and have you do the layout for me. see how you would organise it all
If I only had the time Jake! 😅 what tools do you have?
3 Spanner sets. Sockets 3 screwdriver sets. Circlip pliers. 2sets of pliers. Bluepoint maintenance kit (1/4 and 3/8 sockets plus spanner’s.) m18 1/2” medium torque impact. M18 angle grinder. M12 right angle 1/2”impact. M12combi drill. M12impact driver and a few other miscellaneous punches etc.
where is this place, i need this on my life! 😊😊
Question for you, how do you fold an ebauer folding knife? Can't find a video on these anywhere, thought being the tool king u might have an idea?
Another very intresting video, keep up the great content 😁 👍
Thanks mate shall do! Got done bangers coming up in the USA!
is that a gerber armbar you wer using? if so great little pocket knife's for the money and pretty solid and reliable also the foldout screwdrive with multi-bit is a great option to have so handy
Guilty 😂
i reckon a cheap tool competition would be a good idea. 2 people with 100 quid budget, facebook marketplace and gumtree
That video may be coming sooner than you realise 👀
Natwest pigs, have the full set somewhere from when i was a kid
Bang on the money mate!
Another great video
Thanks William, what was your favourite part?
Love the tool box you used
As a native German speaker whenever you say the Torpedo level, It sounds like a torPEDO level xD
😂😂😂
Those scissors we used to as a child cut up xmas cards or any birthday cards into tags for presents/gifts to put the name of the recipient? I a,m old
I must be old too for knowing exactly what you were talking about! 😅
Love it
Thanks Ricky, which tool stood out to you?
Before watching the video, if you asked me, I would have said, "It can't be done!" 😜
Haha thanks for that vote of confidence Bruce!
When will the draw be for the allen keys
Couple of weeks time in a future video, we will announce it!
Do a charity shop one
Great idea Tom! I don’t think my local charity shop even do tools!
Ace vid, enjoy America!
Thanks mate, appreciate the comment! Looking forward to seeing what I find in America!
liking these videos
Happy to hear that, I enjoy making them!
They are both great kits, but I prefer the shop one. Are you going to be at Makers Central this year?
Yes I am, are you also going to Makers Central?
@@ShadowFoam yes I bought my tickets last week.
I got 2 ratchet screwdrivers i still use from 1993 from Halfords. Blue ratchet and Black flat head Better than Halfords 2023 screwdriver set
30 year lifespan is nothing to sniff at, awesome mate!
Still waiting for the foam for Flex products.
Won’t be waiting too much longer 👀
Would you mind me asking where is the antique shop where you got your old tools from.
In Northwich, it’s called Blakemere 👍
haha 'bull in a china shop' what did you break? lol
It sounded worse than it was, luckily I didn’t break anything!
If you come to The USA .... go to Harbor Freight!
Absolutely mate!
NatWest used to give them pigs away I had a few of them when I was a kid
Where did they all end up?
@@ShadowFoam last time I saw them would have been over 30yrs ago, wouldn’t be surprised if they was still in the parents loft
pig collectibles was NatWest if I remember
You bang on mate, did you have any?
He who openeth the cabinet, buys it!
😅
Vintage tools from car boot sales are often cheap as chips and way, way better than modern cheapo modern tools.
I’ll be checking the car boots out in a future video!
I bought most of my tools, that are vintage from boot sales or small car show auto jumble. You get so much more for your money. Most items £1 to £5 max 🤭
I’ll be heading down car boot myself! 👍
Got that exact same utility knife, from Poundland, and they sold it for £5 damn 🤦🏻♂️
Can you link thevfull video?
This is the full video 😅
You should do a £100 pound car boot tool box challenge
100% going to do that!
High street all day long!
What do you prefer about the high street kit?
Forget about the tools 😂those natwest piggies lol
Haha did you ever have any?
Lol how long before they get a love honey sponsor and "ultimate grown playtime kit" video... 😂
😅😅😅 do you think they’d be interested?
@ShadowFoam dunno, but you might have to create some easy clean foam... 🤣🤣
it aint a banjo its bed heater they used to put hot coals in and leave it under the blanket typically at the foot of the bed
and the bank was natwest i think
Bang on it was NatWest!
Nice video m8 did well but antique store you was way ouy budget just going in there although looks like my grandads 100 year old + tool box. Are u doing a Scrabble resin table?? Sorry first thing came head. Ps wondered if you'd be interested in some sponsorship promotion for the business? Let me no can email u? 👍🏴
Thanks Michael! It was our local antiques shop and I love to promote local businesses! Scrabble resin table is very very close to the idea!
Always up for hearing out sponsors, drop me an email at m.wood@shadowfoam.com
@@ShadowFoam will do a did just drop an email to hello@ shadow foam a think it was more of a colabriation to help you and me out but will ping the email over to that one aswell. Think u deffo need do a wood working one for sat 200 quid and potentially how many tools can u get for say 150. 👍🏴
@@ShadowFoam just sent it now. Speak soon.
And another f-bomb 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Where? 😂
@@ShadowFoam 🤫 Don't panic, I think you'll get away with it. UA-cam is terrible with British accents.🙄😁
look here rugby in a china shop... "thats very unstable".... yeah THAT thing was unstable all right.. hah , smFh
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hi#
Hi Max, did you enjoy the video?
£100 temu toolkit could be huge, and really naff
Well worth a try isn't it?
£100 is way overprised.
I would not stand about that shop to long she mite stick a price tag on you sell ya
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