An awesome detail to this video, is the living history aspect of a fuel oil furnace. Our house was built in 1959 and we moved out in July of 72, still having an oil tank in the back yard for the furnace. In Omaha you had to call Milder Oil and they would park in your driveway and run a hose from the truck to your tank in the back yard. Oh, the good old days.
@jackthompson2132
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job John 👍🏻 Thanks for the history lesson on Miller Falls plus talking about collecting. Usually I would look for something I liked but I think I start trying to find tools that spark my interest. Loved the video. Thank You for sharing
@jordansimpson9519
3 жыл бұрын
Miller Falls came out just beautiful! Red inlaid paint and polish! WOW!
@AaronBelknap
3 жыл бұрын
That turned out beautiful! The lettering really pops!
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
3 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. I'm old enough to remember the Miller's Falls tools.
@corydriver7634
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work, the paint turned out beautiful.
@johnfix1
3 жыл бұрын
That is absolute perfection John. I do not believe there is any finish that will beat this one.
@rogermcdonald1607
3 жыл бұрын
I would definitely agree sir!
@chrisseats
3 жыл бұрын
Spectacular finish! Love that shine!
@RightOnJonCrane
3 жыл бұрын
Right On John! 👍 A buddy of mine had that right angle tool and used to borrow that all the time from him! The knife looks amazing! 🤩 Thanks!
@jeffk204
3 жыл бұрын
Great job! It is hard to resist that shiny finish.
@rogermcdonald1607
3 жыл бұрын
John, the knife came out beautiful! The red paint with that mirror finish made it pop. Couldn't have come out any better. 👍🇺🇸 Roger
@Resto-Rob
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful looking utility knife! I need to thin my hoard. My shop is so cluttered with tools. Thanks for some inspiration. Merry Christmas! 🎅
@u15Gummi
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job, that turned out great! I just finished a Millers Falls 701 micrometer. Picked it up at an estate sale for 50¢. It was rusted solid. Spent an afternoon getting it apart (heat and pentrant) then cleaned it up The hardest part was figuring out what size screw held the barrel to the stem (turned out to be an 8-36) It was a fun project, and I’m enjoying having it in my toolbox
@janderson8401
3 жыл бұрын
Over the years I’ve read many articles on how to run a business and have attended seminars on running a small business. The advice that’s always given is find your niche and specialize in that one thing. The logic is good. You quickly become an expert, estimates will be simpler, fewer tools needed, etc. My trouble is I would get bored doing things that way. While I don’t collect as a hobby I can’t imagine going to a flea market and not buying an item that interests me because it doesn’t go with my collection. I have passed on many tools because I didn’t have space for them, didn’t have the right vehicle to bring it home or just plain didn’t have the money to buy it.
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
J Anderson - I find in the beginning of our hobby we tend to hoard more than collect, as we acquire more we get picky and that's when we start collecting! 😃👍
@kelseywatson1974
3 жыл бұрын
I have a beautiful Goodell-Pratt hacksaw from my grandpa that I restored and use all the time. It has a gorgeous wood handle and is a joy to use
@johnkelley9877
3 жыл бұрын
The knife looks fantastic! I like both finishes but the polished out one with the red paint really looks nice. Another great Mosh. Thanks for sharing this.
@jessjulian9458
3 жыл бұрын
My friend, you do such a great job on your restorations. I really appreciate you sharing your talents with me/us. You are certainly one of a kind when it comes to making old tools new again. And in many other regards as well. I hope you have a great Christmas and a wonderful new year. Stay safe my friend.
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jess! 😃👍
@joshwilberger6735
3 жыл бұрын
buckets and buckets and buckets......there's so many buckets. I'm forever looking for tapes for OldTape61, I think he has them all.
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Barry is an awesome guy! I went to Monger's market just to meet him!
@brianmcguire5005
3 жыл бұрын
That picture of the “buck Rogers” line was awesome!!!
@joeheilm
3 жыл бұрын
The Scoutcrafter red makes all the difference...i am hoping one day you get a wild hair and break out the plum crazy color paint 🤣. Thanks for the plug. Cheers
@bobbyw9046
3 жыл бұрын
SC - Nice job! I have a few Millers Falls tools and still use them. I've got a MF Push Drill that I keep in my electrical pouch - not for HD usage but when installing a new devise outlet of switch it makes drilling a small diameter hole (if needed when doing a flush mount box) a lead pipe since. I also have an old MF Electric Drill and a few other items including the right angle attachment shown in the video.
@EVILDR235
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the utility knife. I like your channel because you always have a story to tell. There is so many channels on KZitem that the presenter says nothing and just plays loud music which tells me nothing. My first Millers Falls tool I got was a 2 speed breast drill that I have owned for over 40 years. I am also a big fan of New Britain tools. I don't collect P&C brand tools, but I own over 400 of them because I live a half hour from where the factory was located and they are common around here. I collect Plomb ratchets and give the other Plomb tools to a friend. I collect Proto tools also. As far as the Proto pear head ratchets, I just added numbers 74 and 75 to the hoard. Both 1/4 inch Hi Lock aircraft tools. I collect just about any tool that I find pleasing to the eye. Have a great Christmas and a better new year.
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Chuck you collect all top brands! New Britain tools were awesome! I have a nos socket set from them! 😃👍
@setdown2
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job and some good history...when I retired I started going to auctions met some really good people.Some of them have outbuildings full of all the things they collect...i was amazed and thought why....i'm working on expanding my garage (shop) another 200 sq.ft and thinking why Not...lol...stay safe crafterman...
@leebrewer1190
3 жыл бұрын
Wow - better than new John! As for the buckets of old tools. I got into this just a couple years ago b/c of you...Wish you had told me to specialize back then LOL!
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
LOL- Lee- You know you are bad when you look thru an old bucket and didn't know you had half the tools!
@kathieharine5982
3 жыл бұрын
That looks so cool. It came out great. I'd never heard of Millers Falls before.
@wireworks616
3 жыл бұрын
Great restore. I think this one belongs in a showcase.
@troon5488
3 жыл бұрын
I have this exact knife sitting on my workbench, ready for a “once-over”, so I was excited to see this video. Thank you! On the subject of tool collections, we all need a place to keep our tools. How about doing a restoration of an old Craftsman 40s or 50s era toolbox? I have a number of these, and would love to see what you could do to one.
@patrickomalley7460
3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video and a great education thank you have a great day👍👍
@805ROADKING
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job Mate!! Would you believe I've never heard of Millers Falls!!☺
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
King- You might not have heard of them but you have been using their tools for years! 😃👍
@joeydelage4117
3 жыл бұрын
@@ScoutCrafter I have a pair of Wizard pliers made in Japan I can’t seem to find anything about them would u happen to know anything about them one side has Wizard H -1171 7
@saigaking
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing job scout I love millers fall’s they are really hard to get down here in nz They have a great feel to them solid in the hand made from great steel and cool Design, that tool kit is swelling now ha ha it’s gonna be a tool container not a set Great video god bless take care 👏🗽🇳🇿🙏🇺🇸
@scroungasworkshop4663
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job Scout. I find myself drawn to some tools a lot more than others. For some reason I have way to many pairs of bolt cutters and I find it hard to walk past old bench grinders but my serious collecting is Australian made g clamps. Weird I know but as you said people collect all sorts of tools. I have a database of what I have and a copy on my phone so that when I come across one I know if I have it already or if it’s that rare one I’ve been chasing. I’m the only person I know that collects g clamps and I’m building sets from all the different manufacturers before we lose that part of our manufacturing history. I probably won’t be able to find them all but as you say the hunt is half the fun and you learn some history along the way. Merry Christmas my friend and stay warm. Cheers Stuart and Lea. Australia 🇦🇺
@tonywatson987
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Love that end quote, John! - like most of my tools! (but like 'em like that!)
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Tony- That was kind of aimed at a comment I received a while back where I mentioned how long the tool took me and the commentor said "It only takes me 15 minutes"... 😃👍
@tonywatson987
3 жыл бұрын
@@ScoutCrafter 15 minutes to get your kind of results? I KNOW he wouldn't even come close!
@evilla410
3 жыл бұрын
Hello John! Beautiful knife, great job 👍
@alexkay1874
3 жыл бұрын
Come On! Using a wooden pants hanger as a screw clamp . I love this guy . Weird coincidence ScourCrafter Red likes the Red tool company Great work on the Knife Beautiful
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Alex You have good eyes! That pants hanger is my soft jaws! Works awesome! 😃👍
@jacobb.
3 жыл бұрын
I've done two of these. They look so good completed. I did mine black and red. Cheers Scout.
@sarahhardy8649
3 жыл бұрын
Next video, John recommends collecting and restoring vintage toolboxes to keep the vintage tools in heh heh.
@rickcentore2801
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job John. Merry Christmas everyone!
@billchiasson2019
3 жыл бұрын
Another amazing job! Well done!
@daviddibella9432
3 жыл бұрын
The full polish came out great.
@essentialhandyman
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful resto. As always, loving the red John!
@mrbenmall
3 жыл бұрын
That paint. OMG that paint. It looks factory. Great job.
@planejet42
3 жыл бұрын
That came out beautiful! I bet it feels great in the hand!
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
I will admit it is a bit slippery in the hand all polished up, however it's mostly done as a tribute to Millers Falls Designers... =)
@melkc345
3 жыл бұрын
The master at work again! Great job , John. Did you have a chance to see the Grand Conjunction Monday evening? Look forward to seeing you on Wednesday. Jim
@patjohnson3100
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration. Thank you for the many resto and tool lube tips this year. If you think about it, you will realize that you continue to bring alot of joy and happiness to people in many places. Looking forward to more of t he same next year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Pat Johnson thankyou Pat!
@jimdaratzis6406
3 жыл бұрын
kavafis my friend beautiful work as allways, merry christmas
@ItsAlwaysRusty
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job.. I like Millers Falls myself. Learned something fixing that screw..
@lewiemcneely9143
3 жыл бұрын
A BEAUTY! REALLY! I guess I collet lawn mowers. till 7 and they all run, 6 regularly. Oh well. Someone has to do it. THANKS, John CS! A-PLUS and GBWYou
@MarkH10
3 жыл бұрын
John, How do you expect us to have great weekends? No Scoutcrafter videos during the weekend. Think about what that does to a man out here, in the YT desert.
@bobjoncas2814
3 жыл бұрын
...nice resto, looks good, have a great Christmas..
@greghomestead8366
3 жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic job 👍👍 Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan
@ronsbeerreviewstools4361
3 жыл бұрын
Nice havin the packaging/box that items come in, I have a couple of olde boxes that my kids BB rifles came in. Good post, and yes days are getting longer. My collection is olde milk bottles. MERRY CHRISTMAS 2020
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Ron- There is a guy at Jacktown who has a large collection of milk bottles that he fills with white pellets of some sort and it makes a wonderful display. Lovely designs!
@ronsbeerreviewstools4361
3 жыл бұрын
@@ScoutCrafter, As a milk bottle collector, Ive purchased the tiny tiniest white styrafoam pellets for my milk bottle display.
@antionio77db
3 жыл бұрын
Now that's a good sheetrock knife wish I had that thanks for the vids hopefully you get 50,000 subscribers.
@juanbetancourt2802
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent real nice...keep the good work!!
@tombob671
3 жыл бұрын
One thing a guy could do is refurb, organize into starter sets and pass them on to young folks just getting started...I still have some JCPenny Pencraft and Monkee Wards Powrcraft.
@rawbacon
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know J.C. Penny had a line of tools.....Now I want to get a few.
@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks
3 жыл бұрын
That shine is mighty fine.
@kevinbreckenridge6729
3 жыл бұрын
You are forcing me to try one of those inlaid paint jobs, they look great!
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Kevin- Anytime you see inlaid letters you can rest assured the designer wanted color in that area! =D
@shopcatt643
3 жыл бұрын
Geez that looks so good. I've watched almost three videos a week of yours for a few years and you just continue to get better at what you do
@glengrossnickle4985
3 жыл бұрын
That knife turned out beautiful. You said you could have gotten new old stock but what you have is 100% better. I am probably the last person to get a fiber wheel. I was looking for a 6 inch and finally found one. Just on my limited budget I can't get the wrong one. Could you list the part number and where you get yours? I thought you had on another video but i couldn't find it. It would help my worries. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
@adamchilenski
3 жыл бұрын
John, with that music, I thought the Scoutcrafter was going to get a visit from someone from the cable company or get a pizza delivered. ;-) As far as quality tools, Miller's Falls were aces in my humble opinion. Want some eye candy, then check out the Miller's Falls 5010A Parsons Brace. I've been wanting to snag one in the worst way.
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Adam Chilenski - They were so much more than a tool company, their box artwork was out of this world! 😃👍
@lv_woodturner3899
3 жыл бұрын
This looks terrific. I wonder if you like the classic Millers Falls so much because they used ScoutCrafter red. LOL
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
LV_Woodturner I think that is where I developed that love of Red on tools! 😃👍
@Everythings_Adjustable
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work John 👍 😊
@paulfowell9532
3 жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful transformation
@robertlark7751
3 жыл бұрын
When dealing with damaged screw heads I have found it best to hammer the defromed metal back to its original location then use a file to carefully reshape the screw slot. Try it, you may like it.
@paddrivers
3 жыл бұрын
The first step is to admit you have a problem ! 😉
@billlink7116
3 жыл бұрын
Phild - Amen sister
@stevef8993
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful utility knife. Looks NOS to me!! With so many utility knives, you should think about making blade guards for them like the Stanley 199. But not sure if you put blades in them to be worth it. I have a drawer full of non-retractable blades and I’m always cautious to stick my hand in a grab one.
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Steve F - It's true! I keep my users on a shelf that is only 2 inches high, blade pointing in... 😂👍
@scottcornish3462
3 жыл бұрын
Wow - love that knife
@foxwood67
3 жыл бұрын
Yes a restoration anyone could be proud of.
@MrDoeboy356
3 жыл бұрын
I got some of them miller’s falls attachments somewhere in my hoard.
@brianmcguire5005
3 жыл бұрын
Great job!!!!
@prasadvn524
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely job friend.
@AndresLicari
3 жыл бұрын
Wow you can't beat new old stuck stuff
@bwayne40004
3 жыл бұрын
Looks smooth, Bro!
@mitchjohnson4970
3 жыл бұрын
I really like Millers Falls tools, but they were out of business before I was born. I try to collect them but they have gotten pricey of the past few years.
@not2fast4u2c
3 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have a soft leather sheath to keep it in .How about a tool belt full of tools and gadgets kinda like Batman's utility belt
@DirtandRust
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work on the Util Knife 100%!!...I was wondering if you have ever watched the John Acorn Nature Nut series from the 90's?...being your a Science Guy...just curious....Merry Christmas and Happy New Year:}
@waltsmith1305
3 жыл бұрын
Mr Crafter, could you fill me in on the difference between a crestology 1950 8 inch linesman plier and a 508 non crestology 8 inch lineman pliers.
@richardross7219
3 жыл бұрын
After decades of collecting tools, I now limit myself to the freebies from the town transfer station's swap shed. Unfortunately, the wuhan virus closed it. I got some Sergeant tools from my grandfather. Our local hardware store carried them rather than Stanley. Good Luck, Rick
@carldelawter8900
3 жыл бұрын
Aha! Now we know where the Scoutcrafter red idea came from. Millers Falls red -eh?👍👌 Hey Scoutcrafter, when you do a repair on something. Do you ever get frustrated when you can't remember where a specialty tool is that you need out of the thousands of tools you got?😧
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
All the time Carl!!! 😂👍
@AndyM.
3 жыл бұрын
That music should have Barry White on it saying "BABY TAKE YOUR SHOOOOOOES OFF."
@robertreid7221
3 жыл бұрын
God save us from accountants and cost cutters John, long gone are the days when British and USA made meant ultimate Quality !!!
@pauldemeo3436
3 жыл бұрын
New subscriber enjoy your video's and my family's worked Miller's falls tool Greenfield tap and die Goodell Pratt. The street I alive on was named after Pratt in Miller's falls do you want any new tools? I have a lot of old tools that could use your expertise think I have almost every tool you have worked on lot
@starflash08
Жыл бұрын
Love millers falls
@alexstools
3 жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful. But all this Scoutcrafter junior toolkit talk got me wondering, are you aspecting a junior Scoutcrafter? 😂
@issuma8223
3 жыл бұрын
Whatever kid ends up with the Junior Toolkit will sure have a beautiful finger-slicer!
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Oh no! 😂👍
@jarrodjohnson2995
3 жыл бұрын
John, I love the restorations but do you have any tools you would not restore? I have some old tools from my career that have many battle scars. I consider them a badge of honor. Also, when you're first starting out in the trades the last thing you want to be seen with is shiny news tools!
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Jarrod- I try to stay away from rare or collectable tools. I love to take a worthless tool and make it desirable! 😃👍
@EDHBlvd
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@barryfarnsworth3360
3 жыл бұрын
Hello from uk.
@Wanton110
3 жыл бұрын
Friend of mine does bus tours in the artic circle over the winter.. for 2 months he doesn't see sun light
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Wanton110 wow! That's hard!!! 😃👍
@JONNIE_ROCKER
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍 Beutiful
@billlink7116
3 жыл бұрын
There's a fine line between collecting and hoarding 🙄
@TheDomanominus
3 жыл бұрын
nice nice nice !!!
@lordvengerx
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a creature of the night :p. After so many years on night shift. The night is my day. I've tried to break it but I can't. After 18 years of it. It's just natural lol. Very nice restoration as always 🐱👍
@majmarkbrown7816
3 жыл бұрын
what do you think of the Millers Falls planes? I have heard mixed reviews on them compared to the Stanley.
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
They were certainly beautiful but I’ve never been a Plane Guy. So I am not experienced enough to offer an opinion. I screwed up a couple projects as a kid with a plane and never went back! 😂👍
@majmarkbrown7816
3 жыл бұрын
@Alan 141 Thanks for the reply. That helps.
@mitchjohnson4970
3 жыл бұрын
This looks like it could be from the Buck Rodgers tool set.
@powerballminep67
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scoutcrafter, I was wondering if you get a professional manicure done for those mirror finish shots?
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
My bad manicure is why I am switching to Ben's ruler method! 😃👍
@mardeeda
3 жыл бұрын
wow, WOW!
@joegreen4547
3 жыл бұрын
I’m all over the place with collecting tools
@gerrywoody4301
3 жыл бұрын
Hi scout I cant find you on instagram to send you pics of that wrench we spoke about so I posted a couple on my page if you want to look its listed in my name or gerry43c
@leehunter1967
3 жыл бұрын
John, it’s going to be 2021 in just few days now. Please give some thought to removing the mask 😷 from that metal skull 💀 over your left shoulder. Let’s leave things in the past that need to stay in the past. Start the new year off right. Just a thought. No disrespect intended. Your videos are such a welcome escape from the train wreck that was 2020. Bless you. Be well. 🇨🇦🎅🏼🎄🙏
@ScoutCrafter
3 жыл бұрын
Lee- Hopefully These vaccines will put us back on track! 😃👍
@paulsworkshop4179
3 жыл бұрын
That red always looks so good on the satin tools. Great job! Merry Christmas!
@Hagar_le_Horrible
3 жыл бұрын
That was a fantastic job. Well done and thanks for posting these films. Hope you have a great Christmas and a super New year.
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