They are amazing screw drivers. I have learnt a lot watching this. I was not even aware the differences of screwdriver types. Mind blown. I will cherish them. Thankyou again
So fun bit of trivia, the reason why hollow ground screwdrivers are sometimes done in this flat plate style is because it makes dressing and reshaping the tips much simpler in the end-user's shop. It provides a pair of dead flat faces, so in similar fashion to how you fabricated these, the end user could clamp them down and reshape the tip without losing parallelism. This was especially critical in the days before mass manufacture of fasteners, as each one was essentially custom sized, so if you were a gunsmith tasked with fixing up whatever finely finished hand crafted double rifle wandered into your shop by way of London or Belgium or what have you, you'd often find yourself needing to grind custom sized screwdrivers to not risk marring the finish. Nowadays it's mainly retained out of tradition, but it's still nice to be able to custom fit tools to the job.
The good thing now is being able to get individual bits. That way you can hollow grind them as well as custom fit them to a screw without it being such an investment like a whole screwdriver. Having a hollow grind that fits the slot just right as well as being the full length of the slot really makes a big difference.
@@Golgi-Gyges inheritance machining is a good channel but This Old Tony it is not. A lot of the formula and ideas are lifted directly from ToT but it lacks the soul and humor of Tony. A good channel on its own, but kinda “borrows” too much to really be its own unique thing
Tony your comic abilities and way with words is fantastic. The unspoken comedy of putting on bandaids when talking about the dangers of switching a blade but not talking about the injuries is incredible and why I will watch every single upload posted to this channel.
The reason they're called Bandaids is because they were originally developed as protection when changing bandsaw blades to prevent catching/transmitting BANDsaw AIDS.
There are channels that I see posted a new content and I react “cool, I’ll have to watch that later”. ToT posts and I immediately rearrange my schedule to watch it as soon as I can. It’s like a great movie you were excited to be released in the theater. The world needs more Tony
I did just that was headed to lowes for some supplies to build my utility trailer conversion and saw ToT just released a new video and I sat down in my garage to watch it 🙃 glad I did. ToT is one of the greatest on UA-cam. Wish i was half as good.
I rescheduled my funeral..... it's o.k., i was going to be late anyway and I was surely going to forget my head... I'll show my self the door please and thank you.
never knew why some flat blade screw drivers worked better then others until this video but have come across many a destroyed flat head jet screws in old carburetors now i know why and what screw driver to get as gifts for fellow gear heads
Oh.. How nice to receive a Christmas present from Tony like this on a Sunday evening. A new video to watch during the evening. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Tony a good tip on cutting sheet metal on a bandsaw quietly is to put a thin piece of wood under the sheet metal and cut through both at the same time the wood will absorb the vibrations and greatly reduce the noise especially the high pitch ones. Also reduces burrs on the underside of the cut
It's a good tip, but I don't think it does anything except for the noise (doesn't improve blade life if you are cutting properly). And you know it's all gonna get hand finished, so burrs'll be gone no matter what. (I usually just abuse a burnisher to rub and cut them off)
Thanks Tony! You have been the talking point of our welding class. We cant seem to tig braze like you but, I did make a trash can using Tig and then oxy brazing rods. If anyone is curious. It will kinda explode as you weld.
Your sense of humor is so on point. Sharp wit and learning from the school of hard knocks has done right by you. In the hallowed halls of gift makers you have a strong grip on your craft and handle the pressure of the deadline really well. Thanks Tony!
I haven't even watched the video yet but THANK YOU. I always look forward to new TOT videos and lately have been rewatching many many old ones to get my fix.
Thank you, Tony. Your videos are always a treat, and I actually learn stuff. Not having a shop, I may never use any of that knowledge (except trigo...e.....y errr ummm shop math), but you never know. Happy holidays.
So good to see you back That old Tony! Here’s to a happy holiday for you and yours!, and a 2023 filled ToT videos for us!??! Side note, had to come back and edit this. Friggin brilliant detective work. The fact that you put thought into a gift that is genuinely needed by the individual, and fills a unique need in their life just highlights why you’re so special, and why we all love you so much.
I nearly missed the smoke coming off the left uniselector 1:26. Had to rewind just to make sure. You are just the very, very best. For what ever the reason I can wait, the wait is always worth it. All the very best wishes to you and yours for 2023!
Gunsmithing or Cabinet makers screw drivers or turn screws are awesome they are designed to be redressed for a better and cleaner fit, screws were originally very expensive, the threads were hand filed into hand forged nails and people wanted to show off that they could afford them, you can also use an adjustable wrench or a pair of pliers to on the flats too
They came out really nice! And watching LMNC basically moan when using them on the screws they where made for was priceless! I _really_ enjoy these Secret Santa videos! Thanx for all the great content! And happy holydays TOT! Greetings from Norway!
Thanks TOT. Of all the YT channels I enjoy, yours is top of the list. Good to have you back, get to work making more informative and entertaining videos!
This, in combination with the other makers is one of the most wholesome series on UA-cam ever year, I love it! Looking forward to watching the other videos.
This old tony; thanks for all the videos. I never wanted a metal shop until I started watching you. You are quite literally the only reason why I can make jewelry and pocket knives today. I would have never had the desire if not for your creations. So thanks for everything.
"... wood, plastic, people..." 😂. That was my favourite little quip, but as always as ever, I am thoroughly entertained, wholly impressed, and have also gained some knowingledge I didn't have before 👉👉👉. Thanks Mr. Tony 🙏🙏🙏. Merry Christmas to you and the clan, and don't leave it so long next time, okay? We miss you in this time period 😉. 😎
I absolutely love the way tony makes his videos. The way he pulled out the steel out of his sleeve when he said he had an ace up his sleeve was brilliant and made me actually laugh not just blow air out my nose lol.
Finaly! I was wishing for secret santa video from TOT. And now it came true 😁 You really insipre me with your aproach to custom bults. Why go to the store and buy something, if you could just build it on your own, and ofcourse learn something in the proces. Happy holydays TOT! 🥳
Out of ALL the Makers Circles... Your Understanded Humor is a direct Flip of Colin's IN YOUR FACE Humor.... But I have to say... You had me in Stitches and truly enjoying your video!!! Thanks! -First time Watcher!
Oh ToT I have missed you bro, by far my most favourite channel, it’s not just the skill of making things for me, it’s the brilliant humour that is slipped in as well, “Sitting on the John, holding my uni-selector of course, what do I spy with my one good eye” 😂😂😂 “I couldn’t sleep with myself” and the bandaid covered fingers are all gold in my opinion. I really do hope you get back to a point of doing more videos, Merry Christmas to you and all your family. Cheers from Australia
Tony, re the warp-bend. You can use the temper and shim method. Clamp to an angle iron strong back, shim at the bend, over clamp past straight, temper oven cycle. It will relax the warp out. You can keep increasing the shim in several temper cycles and creep up on the right amount.
sweet pair of screwdrivers! they are made from flat stock spring steel because the v-shaped leaf springs on the hammers are made from the same stock, its at hand.
As I get older I'm running out of time so I find myself rarely watching youtube videos much longer than 15 minutes. However this one seemed sooo short! Thanks ToT, best compliments of the season to you and yours.
Always a treat to see a new TOT video. That being said, for those who whine about a decline in his uploads; the man has a full time job, a family with children now of an age where even more time and resources are more in demand. I respect that family first attitude and will remain grateful for his efforts and content, past, present and whatever he can afford us in the future. Thanks, Tony!! All the best to you and yours.
I'm sure I shouldn't ask but, since this is the season for giving, perhaps you could put out more content? As I recall I used to watch your videos every Saturday morning. It just seemed like the perfect end and beginning of the week. Merry Christmas to you Old Tony.
I understand Life comes first, But I really miss your videos. I hope to see more soon! Merry christmas and a Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones! 🎄
Hey Tony! Great to see that you had a chance to get a video in. Thank you for sharing, as always. Hope you have great holidays with your family, and hope that Santa brings you more time for content creation in 2023.
Okay. I may have laughed a little when the camera showed the new bandsaw blade installed, but bandages suddenly appear all over your hand. Been there.. Glad to see a new video Tony.
Missed you Tony! I know there have been changes/challenges for you, but I 100% appreciate that you're still out there and creating content. I hope you're doing well, and know that we're willing to support you in any way we can.
There are good reasons for making a screwdriver blade from flat, or at least non-round, stock. The shaft can’t twist out of the handle. If needed, you can put a wrench or pliers on a flat or square or hexagonal shaft to gain extra leverage. Best of all, with flat stock, you can make a full tang with the same profile as the handle. This makes the screwdriver unlikely to beak, especially for the handle to break, and makes it almost impossible for the blade to come out of the handle.
When hardening steel in a stainless foil wrap. 1) Wrap the pieces in a sheet of paper towel. 2) Add a small amount if charcoal. The idea is to provide a source of combustible material to deplete the O2 in the foil bag.
When packaging flat items such as blade, various fingers for machinery etc making up the bag isn't that much of an issue. Items with more in the Z direction or complex shapes it gets harder. That's when you really have to worry about adding a sacrificial combustible to convert all the O2. I all my machining experience we used very little W-1. Mostly CRS, 0-1, 0-6*, L-6**, P-6, A-2, A-6 and lots of 4140. The CRS we had large carburizing furnaces for production. Used mostly for rear end gears. The 4140 we used mostly the prehard stuff. *Called GraphMo commercially. Machines beautifully and hardens with little distortion. **A die steel sold under the trade name Hy10M
This is great. Especially in cnc workholding. Repetitivey using fasteners and tools until they are worn or how to make them last and do their job better. This functionally applies but is fun
THANKS FOR THE SCREWDRIVERS TONY. I can't promise I won't mess up any more screw heads but I'll try 😂
They are amazing screw drivers. I have learnt a lot watching this. I was not even aware the differences of screwdriver types. Mind blown. I will cherish them. Thankyou again
You can buy sets of bits ground that way as well, mainly sold as "gunsmithing screwdrivers" from what I've seen.
Wow, its look mum no komputer
Now that you have the proper screwdrivers, nobody will be able to complain you don't know what you're doing! This is an awesome development
@@Zebra_M yeah he might be able to take a pipe organ apart properly now
Once again, the subtly tapered puns, the finely machined humor, and the editing on spec, makes my Christmas whole
i wouldn't say the editing is in spec, but it's holding the tolerances.
Yaaayy Tony! I'm so glad you like your gift! Thank you so much for the generous channel plug. Happy holidays.
So, does this mean we the youtube viewer's will see a "Spin-Off," Becky versus the old-man TOT. (Sorry Tony, just had to throw you under the bus.) 😜😜
Beep boop beep boop beep beep
Very cool gifts! Excellent work!
"Merry Christmas Becky" *whispers* 'Totally a cyborg!'
So fun bit of trivia, the reason why hollow ground screwdrivers are sometimes done in this flat plate style is because it makes dressing and reshaping the tips much simpler in the end-user's shop. It provides a pair of dead flat faces, so in similar fashion to how you fabricated these, the end user could clamp them down and reshape the tip without losing parallelism. This was especially critical in the days before mass manufacture of fasteners, as each one was essentially custom sized, so if you were a gunsmith tasked with fixing up whatever finely finished hand crafted double rifle wandered into your shop by way of London or Belgium or what have you, you'd often find yourself needing to grind custom sized screwdrivers to not risk marring the finish. Nowadays it's mainly retained out of tradition, but it's still nice to be able to custom fit tools to the job.
The good thing now is being able to get individual bits. That way you can hollow grind them as well as custom fit them to a screw without it being such an investment like a whole screwdriver.
Having a hollow grind that fits the slot just right as well as being the full length of the slot really makes a big difference.
Cool...
Nice. I love learning the backend stories on the "why is this done this way".
“Wake up Babe, This Old Tony uploaded”
Lol if only she got excited over the same things
Sorry, it’s been so long since Tony last uploaded, Babe died of old age.
@Oddworld You channel spammers are the lowest of the low.
"Stop coming on my property we got a divorce 4 years ago"
Ya, I talk to myself and my multiple personalities too.
Your presents are always some of the best, Tony. It's good to see you up and about coming out of your hide hole for secret Santa.
11:01 Tony, you have to be strong now:
band saw blades are meant to be changed while the saw is *_not_** running.*
Those plasters! 🤣
Look, I may only have 0.4 hands left, but I still think turning the saw off is an optional step
@ganamena2832 wtf was that
@@Vengetuen_Wraith Unrelated spam for his own moronic channel that had nothing to do with anything.
@@Vengetuen_Wraith spam bot, that's what.
We hope you enjoy your gift from Becky Stern. If you ever have any wire to bend, let us know. Happy Holidays!
Man we are dying to see new content from you. Really, no channel can take your place for me, no one produces the type of content that you do.
There is another.
@@smallshoptalk589 who?
@@caseysmith1718
None, that's who. Small Shop Talk's talking ox manure.
Inheritance Machining
@@Golgi-Gyges inheritance machining is a good channel but This Old Tony it is not. A lot of the formula and ideas are lifted directly from ToT but it lacks the soul and humor of Tony. A good channel on its own, but kinda “borrows” too much to really be its own unique thing
My dad is a gunny. A lot of those tools are just really handsome pieces of kit.
Oh how I've missed you Old Tony! Thank you in advance for your wonderful content
"Oh how I've missed you Old Tony! Thank you in advance for your wonderful content"
It might be another year...
Tony your comic abilities and way with words is fantastic. The unspoken comedy of putting on bandaids when talking about the dangers of switching a blade but not talking about the injuries is incredible and why I will watch every single upload posted to this channel.
The reason they're called Bandaids is because they were originally developed as protection when changing bandsaw blades to prevent catching/transmitting BANDsaw AIDS.
@@shawbros whoops, shit happens all fixed
Tony I cannot emphasize how much I love your videos.
We're not worthy. THIS OLD TONY Christmas special. 30 minutes absolute awesomeness. Thank You!
There are channels that I see posted a new content and I react “cool, I’ll have to watch that later”. ToT posts and I immediately rearrange my schedule to watch it as soon as I can. It’s like a great movie you were excited to be released in the theater. The world needs more Tony
I did just that was headed to lowes for some supplies to build my utility trailer conversion and saw ToT just released a new video and I sat down in my garage to watch it 🙃 glad I did.
ToT is one of the greatest on UA-cam. Wish i was half as good.
Me too - EVERY TIME
I was like NFWho and hope it's just pee in the diaper.
I rescheduled my funeral..... it's o.k., i was going to be late anyway and I was surely going to forget my head...
I'll show my self the door please and thank you.
To be fair, the guy on the operating table wasn't getting any deader.
I think it was TOT that started me watching UA-cam. He's still the gold standard of brilliance.
The band-aids popping up on your hands after talking about changing the bandsaw blade had me laughing hard. Really wasn't expecting that
never knew why some flat blade screw drivers worked better then others until this video but have come across many a destroyed flat head jet screws in old carburetors now i know why and what screw driver to get as gifts for fellow gear heads
Oh.. How nice to receive a Christmas present from Tony like this on a Sunday evening. A new video to watch during the evening. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Tony a good tip on cutting sheet metal on a bandsaw quietly is to put a thin piece of wood under the sheet metal and cut through both at the same time the wood will absorb the vibrations and greatly reduce the noise especially the high pitch ones. Also reduces burrs on the underside of the cut
It's a good tip, but I don't think it does anything except for the noise (doesn't improve blade life if you are cutting properly). And you know it's all gonna get hand finished, so burrs'll be gone no matter what. (I usually just abuse a burnisher to rub and cut them off)
Thanks Tony! You have been the talking point of our welding class. We cant seem to tig braze like you but, I did make a trash can using Tig and then oxy brazing rods. If anyone is curious. It will kinda explode as you weld.
Your sense of humor is so on point. Sharp wit and learning from the school of hard knocks has done right by you. In the hallowed halls of gift makers you have a strong grip on your craft and handle the pressure of the deadline really well. Thanks Tony!
I just love it when peer pressure or your mortgage payment forces you to make a video! Merry Christmas, Tony!
Merry Christmas to ToT, Mrs ToT, the tiny ToTs, and the extended ToT family.
I haven't even watched the video yet but THANK YOU. I always look forward to new TOT videos and lately have been rewatching many many old ones to get my fix.
There are some days where you feel like something is lacking, but then when you get a This Old Tony video, that feeling goes away.
Thanks Tony, Your videos are always a gift! Great to see you back in the shop. Have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Tony.
Your videos are always a treat, and I actually learn stuff. Not having a shop, I may never use any of that knowledge (except trigo...e.....y errr ummm shop math), but you never know.
Happy holidays.
The scale milling sequence had me laughing my head off. Always such great content and humor.
So good to see you back That old Tony! Here’s to a happy holiday for you and yours!, and a 2023 filled ToT videos for us!??! Side note, had to come back and edit this. Friggin brilliant detective work. The fact that you put thought into a gift that is genuinely needed by the individual, and fills a unique need in their life just highlights why you’re so special, and why we all love you so much.
I nearly missed the smoke coming off the left uniselector 1:26. Had to rewind just to make sure. You are just the very, very best. For what ever the reason I can wait, the wait is always worth it. All the very best wishes to you and yours for 2023!
Gunsmithing or Cabinet makers screw drivers or turn screws are awesome they are designed to be redressed for a better and cleaner fit, screws were originally very expensive, the threads were hand filed into hand forged nails and people wanted to show off that they could afford them, you can also use an adjustable wrench or a pair of pliers to on the flats too
The most impressive thing about Sam is that he records, edits and uploads videos to UA-cam with nothing but a rotary encoder and a tesla coil
That was before he bought a brand new fax machine!
@@taunokekkonen5733 that was when he went to 4k footage
All ways looking forward seeing you again. But need more content in the new year. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉
They came out really nice! And watching LMNC basically moan when using them on the screws they where made for was priceless!
I _really_ enjoy these Secret Santa videos!
Thanx for all the great content! And happy holydays TOT!
Greetings from Norway!
Thanks TOT. Of all the YT channels I enjoy, yours is top of the list. Good to have you back, get to work making more informative and entertaining videos!
This, in combination with the other makers is one of the most wholesome series on UA-cam ever year, I love it! Looking forward to watching the other videos.
ill give ya another to check out on the artsy side check out @TenHundreds art collab projects
Man the bandaids cracked me up. Well done.
Thanks Tony. I love hearing from you. Merry Christmas.
What an inspired gift for Sam! Love the comedic timing in your videos always!
This old tony; thanks for all the videos. I never wanted a metal shop until I started watching you. You are quite literally the only reason why I can make jewelry and pocket knives today. I would have never had the desire if not for your creations. So thanks for everything.
Look who's back! 😁🤩 your videos are always a gift for me. Merry Christmas Tony!
You too!
Missed you TOT. Hope to see more of you in 2023. Regards and Happy Holidays. Tony
I was already going through the third cycle watching old ToT videos and finally, there is a new one. Absolutely worth waiting for!
Plasters on your hands after changing the bandsaw blade cracked me up 🤣 great video thanks for sharing 👍
"... wood, plastic, people..." 😂. That was my favourite little quip, but as always as ever, I am thoroughly entertained, wholly impressed, and have also gained some knowingledge I didn't have before 👉👉👉. Thanks Mr. Tony 🙏🙏🙏. Merry Christmas to you and the clan, and don't leave it so long next time, okay? We miss you in this time period 😉. 😎
I didn't know I cared about hollow ground screwdrivers until today. Thanks, This Old Tony.
I absolutely love the way tony makes his videos. The way he pulled out the steel out of his sleeve when he said he had an ace up his sleeve was brilliant and made me actually laugh not just blow air out my nose lol.
BAOMN!
I've been in bed sick for two days now and you've been a wonderful distraction from how awful I feel. Thanks Tony. You're a real pal.
Finaly! I was wishing for secret santa video from TOT. And now it came true 😁
You really insipre me with your aproach to custom bults. Why go to the store and buy something, if you could just build it on your own, and ofcourse learn something in the proces.
Happy holydays TOT! 🥳
Beautiful screw choochers!
Christmas only comes once a year, so you’ve got to step up on the video production ToT. I love your work!! Merry Christmas!🎄🎁
Merry Christmas TOT 🎄
Thanks for makering 🙂
Merry Christmas Tony! Hope you and your family are doing well :)
Out of ALL the Makers Circles... Your Understanded Humor is a direct Flip of Colin's IN YOUR FACE Humor.... But I have to say... You had me in Stitches and truly enjoying your video!!! Thanks! -First time Watcher!
Yasss... this is Christmas gift that we need though not the Christmas gift that we may deserve!!! 😅😬😛
Thank you, Tony! You're missed!
This is the christmas gift I both need and desire.
@meatcanyonofficalI BOT SPAM DONT CLICK
love the subtle touches. co-workers probably wondering why I'm sitting here with my headset on chuckling.
Oh ToT I have missed you bro, by far my most favourite channel, it’s not just the skill of making things for me, it’s the brilliant humour that is slipped in as well, “Sitting on the John, holding my uni-selector of course, what do I spy with my one good eye” 😂😂😂 “I couldn’t sleep with myself” and the bandaid covered fingers are all gold in my opinion.
I really do hope you get back to a point of doing more videos, Merry Christmas to you and all your family.
Cheers from Australia
That's a remarkably practical and useful Christmas gift for a guy that likes old electronics.
Tony, you we always be my favorite UA-camr of all time. Merry Christmas to you and your family, friends and pets.
Tony, re the warp-bend. You can use the temper and shim method.
Clamp to an angle iron strong back, shim at the bend, over clamp past straight, temper oven cycle.
It will relax the warp out.
You can keep increasing the shim in several temper cycles and creep up on the right amount.
I was not expecting screwdriver content this early in the morning. Thanks Tony!
sweet pair of screwdrivers! they are made from flat stock spring steel because the v-shaped leaf springs on the hammers are made from the same stock, its at hand.
As I get older I'm running out of time so I find myself rarely watching youtube videos much longer than 15 minutes. However this one seemed sooo short!
Thanks ToT, best compliments of the season to you and yours.
I'd like to order yogurt gelato with jam, thank you
Meery christmas Tony! Always nice to see a video from you!
Always a treat to see a new TOT video.
That being said, for those who whine about a decline in his uploads; the man has a full time job, a family with children now of an age where even more time and resources are more in demand. I respect that family first attitude and will remain grateful for his efforts and content, past, present and whatever he can afford us in the future. Thanks, Tony!! All the best to you and yours.
@transmitterguy478 ... read this...
I'm sure I shouldn't ask but, since this is the season for giving, perhaps you could put out more content? As I recall I used to watch your videos every Saturday morning. It just seemed like the perfect end and beginning of the week. Merry Christmas to you Old Tony.
(British accent) Please sir, we want some more
The focus on the extreme close ups is exquisite Tony Boy....😏😏🇬🇧
TOT is a Christmas Gift in itself! So good to see you again! Happy Holidays to you and your family.
love this stuff.thanks.
22:44 Manual multi axis.... hahahaha love this
Thinking 8x! Love your videos when you've got the time.
Love the show. Big fan of "MASH," as well. Nice list for you.
seemed like the perfect end and beginning of the week. Merry Christmas to you Old Tony.
I understand Life comes first, But I really miss your videos. I hope to see more soon! Merry christmas and a Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones! 🎄
So excited you uploaded a new video!! Please do more when you can! Those screwdrivers look awesome!
ALMOST literally rolled on the floor laughing at the bandaids! Laughed a long time, and then laughed some more.
11:01 had me rolling in stitches looking at all the bandaids. Love it!
Merry Christmas Tony. Thank you for the gift.
Hey Tony! Great to see that you had a chance to get a video in. Thank you for sharing, as always. Hope you have great holidays with your family, and hope that Santa brings you more time for content creation in 2023.
Nice to see another one of your fine videos
Love my TOT vids... you are too funny-smart for your own good. 😉
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Tony to You and Your Loved Ones.
Cheers from Down Under
Been working with old mechanical items at Regen Haus for years. Embarrassed that I did not know the difference that screwdrivers have. Thank you!
What a coincidence, I'm out of square end mills too. Thanks for the reminder! I'm going to pick up some square forstner bits while I'm at it as well.
Buggered Up !…….Well i never !……An American learning the Kings English….you’ve made me so happy 😅😊
The humour and edit never fails...
A this old Tony video is the best Xmas gift we can get.
Wow, three of my favourite Choobers collide, Brilliant!
I'm so glad to have joined you today. Keep up the great work.
Okay. I may have laughed a little when the camera showed the new bandsaw blade installed, but bandages suddenly appear all over your hand.
Been there..
Glad to see a new video Tony.
Merry Xmas ToT. Nice to see you back in the shop :)
The animations were awesome to demonstrate your point. Such a thoughtful gift too. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
Missed you Tony! I know there have been changes/challenges for you, but I 100% appreciate that you're still out there and creating content. I hope you're doing well, and know that we're willing to support you in any way we can.
We love you Tony! So glad you’re still around. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
There are good reasons for making a screwdriver blade from flat, or at least non-round, stock. The shaft can’t twist out of the handle. If needed, you can put a wrench or pliers on a flat or square or hexagonal shaft to gain extra leverage. Best of all, with flat stock, you can make a full tang with the same profile as the handle. This makes the screwdriver unlikely to beak, especially for the handle to break, and makes it almost impossible for the blade to come out of the handle.
Lost it at the bandaids. I love your wit and craftsmanship
When hardening steel in a stainless foil wrap.
1) Wrap the pieces in a sheet of paper towel.
2) Add a small amount if charcoal.
The idea is to provide a source of combustible material to deplete the O2 in the foil bag.
When packaging flat items such as blade, various fingers for machinery etc making up the bag isn't that much of an issue. Items with more in the Z direction or complex shapes it gets harder. That's when you really have to worry about adding a sacrificial combustible to convert all the O2. I all my machining experience we used very little W-1. Mostly CRS, 0-1, 0-6*, L-6**, P-6, A-2, A-6 and lots of 4140. The CRS we had large carburizing furnaces for production. Used mostly for rear end gears. The 4140 we used mostly the prehard stuff.
*Called GraphMo commercially. Machines beautifully and hardens with little distortion.
**A die steel sold under the trade name Hy10M
Excellent entertainment as usual!
This is great. Especially in cnc workholding. Repetitivey using fasteners and tools until they are worn or how to make them last and do their job better. This functionally applies but is fun