Hi John, we sincerely appreciate you for posting the review video of the TESMEN multimeter and sharing your childhood story. Your story is heartfelt and touching, showing the emotions of shame and inspiration you experienced while growing up. We are sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced during your childhood and understand that telling a lie might have been a momentary choice under challenging economic circumstances. However, your honesty and courage are truly admirable. The kind gesture and guidance provided by the store owner were heartwarming, reflecting the goodness and care in people.TESMEN has always been committed to providing high-quality and reliable products, and we are delighted to receive your positive evaluation of our multimeter. Your reminiscence also reminds us that our products hold deeper significance - they are not just tools but also carry emotions and memories shared between individuals. Once again, thank you for your review and sharing your story. It will serve as a source of motivation for us to continue striving to offer better products and services to our users. If you have any questions or requirements, please feel free to contact us anytime. Wishing you all the best and thank you once again!
John, thank you for sharing that wonderful life lesson that served you so well. I remember an incident that happened to me in 9th grade, that also taught me a lesson. I was taking a test in my history class, and was desperate to do good on the test, despite having not studied. Unbeknownst to me, the teacher observed my side eye glances in an attempt to get a few answers for a few questions. When the tests had been graded and returned to us, my test had the following written at the top “A / E = C. See me after class”. Per the teacher’s direction, I did. “Mr. C …. You wanted to see me?” “Yes I did. So you are wondering about the grade? You received an A on your test because you answered every question correctly. You got an E because you are a lousy cheater. A over E equals C. You get a C on this test.” I stood there with my mouth open, totally ashamed at what I had done. I said “Mr. C, this will never happen again.” It didn’t. I ran into Mr. C years later. I recalled the story to him (he remembered), and thanked him for teaching me such a wonderful life lesson.
Multi meter shame, we’ll sir, that shared experience just says, to me anyway, John is human, and has integrity, character, and a desire to teach by sharing a life’s experiences, and that comes thru on your channel, that sir is why I try to never miss one of your videos. I may never meet you personally, but I know you. Thanks for the story.
One can never have enough good tools and that meter seems to fit the bill. Ordered and arriving Thursday. If your words of wisdom and truth reach only one person who actually needs them, then you have made a positive impact on the world. Keep up the great life lessons. Jim
When I was a kid I hung around with a bad kid who influenced me and I stole an earphone from the local electronics store, I felt shame and was frightened what the police would do to me, the shop owner didn't press charges, when i grew older the shop owner offered me a job there and I stayed employed for 17 years until they went out of business, the family treated me like family and to this day the son and I are still good friends. Just like me I think the shop owner saw something in you and with that we have built our character that followed us through life.
Good on you, ScoutCrafter, for getting rid of the TV. You will not regret the change, I'm sure. When I was a young boy I stole a candy bar and in my "getaway" I got my pant cuff caught in my bicycle chain. Store clerk nabbed me. He knew my mother and my stepfather. I thought I was done for. He never said a word. I lost a lot of sleep. Looking forward to the clean tools. Always enjoy your show. Best regards.
Great show today John. Shame is a powerful lesson. Sadly it has disappeared from society as evidenced by the rampant shoplifting and public meltdowns of today. I’m going to buy a Mulitmeter now.
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Great show. I wish I had that meter when I working. My mother would send me out to cut the switch she was going to use on me. My father would cut you in half with his eyes. They both hurt. Man that word you used ( PRIDE). That was the backbone of America. I taught it to my older children and teaching it to my younger daughters. When I visited my son recently it was pay back time. He said old man off with the shoes in the house. He is so much like my ways, it’s hard to believe. He has pride and I’m proud of him. All I can say is the reason we follow your channel is your pride in all your projects. Thank You!
Sold me... I ordered 2 of them... been needing a meter...and one that does all the thinking is right up my alley! Thank ya Mr. John! Oh and your clipart game was on point today😁👍
When I was 6 I took an old pocket watch from my Grandad's house and took it to school, it ended up getting broken of course and I was petrified of owning up so I didn't. Boy did I get the guilts from that, I genuinely lost sleep over it I would lay there for hours every night trying to get to sleep and when I did get to sleep I would have nightmares and wake up. After a week or so of this I cracked, couldn't take it any more and confessed. I was so worried because my Grandad and I were extremely close and I was scared he wouldn't love me the same if he knew what I did. Of course he forgave me but that feeling of guilt and shame never went away to the point I went out and bought him a silver pocket watch when I got my first job. When I gave it to him and said it was to replace the one I had taken he patted me on the cheek and started laughing so I asked "What's funny?". He replied "Well the one you took was only a cheap steel one and it hadn't worked for years anyway, thanks boy".😂
I should have a new multi meter tomorrow. Thanks for another informative episode and sharing your story. I think we’ve all gone through similar instances.
The taps and dies are going to end up being NOS looking, the meter was UNREAL and I thank the Lord for the older folks I was around growing up. They did more by just being who they were and WHO they served and were a witness for than they will EVER know; never trying to be, either. Got special places in my heart for ALL of them. God Bless You, Buddy!
Thanks for sharing the story. I dropped cable after my cable company encrypted the signal and forced me to use a set-top box. The resolution was awful. This was perhaps 5 or 6 years ago. I do not miss cable. That is an interesting multi-meter and very inexpensive. Dave.
Another great video. That meter looks interesting. Sure is nice not to have to set it every time. Not a bad price either. You have a great week. Can't wait until tgif. 👍👍👍❤...
A good dose of shame to teach us a lesson was one of my mom's favorite tools. Sometimes she would warn us that it would be used if we didn't listen the first time she gave us a correction. 😮😊
Great review on the multi-meter, ScoutCrafter! Seems like a steal for $12 delivered via Prime. Might have to pick one up as I’m sure it would be sufficient for what little electrical work I ever do. As always, I enjoy the stories about your youth. Kudos to you for owning up to the lie all these years later. 👍🏻
Ah yes, I too have let the magic smoke out of a VOM due to my stupidity. And I remember my first VOM, a Lafayette Electronics model. I was about 12 years old at the time. DMMs are very empowering tools.
Another great thought provoking video John, my first Meter was very like yours, although I didn't have it so young, I think it's most frequent use in recent years has been to prove to my Dad that he could throw out his old batteries - yes Dad, they are dead, you've gotta let them go ! 😅 I know exactly what you mean with the shame, I think it's part and parcel of caring about your family, regardless of bad decisions you might make, you still wouldn't want to let your family down. And yes, the silence and the look, is far worse than any yelling or beating - my daughter told me recently (she's 27) that if I'm silent it's the worst, I wish I'd known this, it would have saved my blood pressure in their teens ! 😉
I inherited a bunch of my grandfather's tools. He was an avid model airplane builder and we flew them all when I was growing up. He was also an avid handyman and was a car mechanic from the before and after the Korean War. Included in the tools was a bunch of taps and dies like what you found in that box. I would love more videos on taps and dies.
“…. but, wait! There’s more!!” 😂 What I really like is the rubber cover. I expect it will stay in place on your car’s dash, or perched on the air filter cover when working on the car. Mine will slip out of place and dangle by the leads the moment I get the contacts in place.
There's nothing better than life lessons my Mother would say always tell the truth it's easier to remember than a lie. And always said stay out of trouble she didn't want to see our name in the newspaper. I'm ordering that meter today
I think I might have been in MJ&K when that happened!! I remember seeing a lil' chubby Kid layin' a load of crap just like that on the owner!! What are the odds!!☻
Even worse than getting shamed from your parents, is when your grandma/grandpa would say something like "You were raised better". Man, that would cut to the core.
I’ve had a multi-meter for years and all I seem to be able to do with it is check continuity. Thanks for pointing this one out, I think it’s going to be a nice addition to my toolbox. And it’s odd how we can bring up a memory from the past and experience those emotions in real time. 😊
You are a good man to tell your multimeter story. You have atoned. Great video. I have a lot of batteries floating around. Maybe I need a multimeter to cull the herd. Thank you.
When you mentioned both streaming, and later CB radio - it made me think about a dichotomy I wonder if others share. I used to love spending hours pouring through records and later CDs at record stores, movies at the rental shop, printed magazines and newspapers, and waiting for broadcast television shows. We now have all these things on-tap trough the internet, but for me, it feels like a lot less joy. If we can consume any media instantly, purchase on line and it appears two hours later, artificial intelligence researches and thinks for us, does our job, and we all draw a universal income… what is living? Where is the joy of doing good, hard work? Of curating books and music? The newspaper and a beer when you get home? The adventure of shopping around for something you really desire? I worries me.
Marc- You are so right, simple things we took for granted that are now gone. I was in the car with my GF last week and she can tell her radio to play any song and it does. That still amazes me. I just got used to rewinding a cassette tape with my fingers while driving! 😂👍
Great story John. We’ve all done something we were ashamed of at one time or other. BTW I just shut my internet, house phone and cable off. Took me a minute to adjust. Antenna on a pole works for me. I can do everything else from me cell phone. Bob’s your Uncle!
I actually saw this earlier in the day. I have been deciding on the comment I want to leave on your multi-meter story. It is sad that you want hear this in a sermon from the pulpit anymore, or if often. Thank you!
We cut the cable two years ago. We have YouTV and Amazon. I need high speed internet for work. So now we mostly watch Turner Classic Movies from the 1930’s and 1940’s. And channels like yours. I pick some internet channels with “Alternate News” to find out what is really going on. Great tap tutorial. I haven’t used vinegar much except for driveway crack weeds.
Another great video. Looking forward to seeing how the taps and dies come out, and thanks for the review of the meter. I’m going to have to get one now.
Another great Monday mosh. I to cut the cable out of my life. Best thing I ever did. Now I just watch CZcams videos most of the time which you can learn quite a bit from. Darn you now I need to go buy a new meter even though I have the expensive fluke meters. This is a nice toolbox item. I think we can all chip in And send you the $12 which nowadays would probably be about 40 with inflation lol.
Another great video. I haven't given up cable yet. I had a low-cost meter in my youth, too, and I still have it somewhere.The story about the electronics shop was very good. It seems that thing has reversed. Customers and shop owners seem to be determined to take advantage of one another.
Shame, what a humbling experience and a learning one as well, except for a good number of our politicians who don’t seem to have any at all. That meter would be perfect for someone starting out that know nothing about electricity and electronics but want to learn and , if nothing else, at least be able to do some minor troubleshooting with it. Nice info on the taps, my first inclination would be to use a wire brush but now I know. Thank you again!
Yes...I have a fried multi meter in my shop right now! I need this Tesman...I have never seen one that operates like this, not that I know much about them...or even how to operate them correctly because I smoked mine! I will own one...thanks for the tip!
Good stuff! Just love your channel, makes me feel good to know there are similar people out there like myself! Cool multi meter as well, I’ll have to get me one. 👍🏼
Great video. I am always impressed with the information on your channel. I do have a few meters but I think I will purchase a couple of these meters. So compact. Easy to tote around. Thanks for providing the link too.
I know exactly what you mean about being raised with great family values and it was also the same with my parents and you knew what you did when you just got “the look” 😂
Terry- I checked it against two other meters and they were all the same- I can’t believe you can still buy a meter today for what I paid for one almost 50 years ago! We don’t get to treat ourselves too often but it feels good to buy something every so often. I hope you are all settled in now. 😃👍
Great video 👍Great assortment of taps and dies. Good information on how to properly clean them so they will be ready to use when you need them. Fantastic information 👍👍What a great deal you got on your new meter. I can’t believe it does all those features for that price. I like the auto range feature and ncv feature and the light on the back. It looks like it’s a pretty good meter. I went to Lowe’s store a week ago and came across two mark down WorkPro 16oz. Hickory claw 🔨 hammers for a $1.67 a piece,so I pick them up. They had a great feel in the hand and The forging on the metal look nice and the wooden handles were nice and smooth. Well again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Friday. Have a great evening. 😃👍👍
Nice find John. That must be several hundred dollar's worth of tools. There are plenty of free streaming services available now. I don't know why anyone still has cable or satellite TV. When I called to cancel, they did not even try to talk me out of it, just said "okay, you can just toss the equipment out." Did they try to get you to stay? Ian
Hi Ian- At first she gave me the old second effort but I told her the economy has made me change a few things - We spoke for a while and I asked- I can’t be the only one tightening the old belt- She said she had 18 cancellations that day! 🤔😃👍
Thanks for the recommendation on the meter. I just ordered one! You need to get an associates account to get credit for all the thousands of items you sell for them!
I dropped that $90/month cable bill when I got the Covid layoff. Only miss sports but when you look around you can find plenty of football and other sports when you want to. Even though I’m better off these days I haven’t hooked back up. Glad to not be glued to the tube. CZcams might be another story!
I paid a neighborhood friend 5 dollars to steal a fabric air mattress for me from the local hardware store. He gave it to me, and I felt so bad, the next day I put it into a grocery sack my mom saved, walked back to the store and snuck it back onto the shelf, hoping nobody saw me. I barely slept that night knowing what I had to do, and having a stolen item under my bed that I couldn’t get out of my room fast enough….
The funny thing about the saying about not looking a gift horse in the mouth is from people who don't own horses. You look at these things because they forecaste vet bills. It's like the free refrigerator on the street that says it works. Threadwell out of Greenfield Mass. During WW2 they were the main supplier of British standard threading tools. As a side point, I have wodered whether you could dip taps in paraffin wax or some other dip product. It would probabaly take 50 dips in Plastidip.
t is official. You are a social media influencer (just like the Kardashians). I keep buying products you recommend and I bought today another multimeter to add to my drawer full. Seriously the automatic feature will be great for an old guy like me who has to retrain every time I go to use one.
Really cool meter never seen a auto one great video scout I’ve been there and done the shame Thing ha ha it’s the worst burns a hole in your memory god is watching take care 👍🇺🇸🙏🗽🇳🇿🦅🪖45
Hey SC. I needed a new multimeter. I have burnt a couple meters up in my younger years,too. I just ordered one. 11:40pm. Tks JN. I got a bunch of taps,etc in similar condition. I know what to do with-em now. Cool beans.
What a great story about the multimeter. I know i smoked a few in my early years...😢😂. To this day im scared to buy a nice oscillascope because i know ill hook it up wrong a ruin a $400 tool. My favorite feature in a multimeter is the temp probe...i use it all the time. Great stuff. Cheers
OK you got me. I have been telling myself for years to buy a new-fangled meter with a continuity function that beeped. Throw in the fact that there are only two sockets to choose, auto-range, torch, backlight, and non-contact function, and it is an easy purchase.
I cut the cord years ago. Went to a $25 roof top antenna. It gets 58 channels, even way out here in the sticks because I use a booster. I only watch about 2 hours per week(Midsomer Murders) and don't miss any of the rest. You should be able to pickup 20 channels with just an antenna on top of the TV. The advantage of kerosene is that it leaves a light coating to prevent rust for a while. Good Luck, Rick
Really like seeing you take on your older tap and dies. Hope you cover how to store them. Is there any way to touch up the cutters on a tap or die to bring back some of the sharp cutting edges?
John, the worst thing my Father said to me was "Son, I am disappointed in you". I wanted to curl up and disappear I felt so much shame. Great video and looking forward to the taps and dies coming out of the vinegar as I just bought a rusty set of 40 various for £2 😀.
You are a great guy. Hope we meet up at Jacktown sometime soon. Do you have a link for notices of upcoming events. I’d like to plan a flight from California. Wish you had gone further with Tap and Die cleaning and STORAGE. I too have an accumulation of both and really am tired of digging for a given size. I bought Two Tesman meters. Thanks for all you do.
Learning 'Life Lessons' and, in turn, teaching them, was oft at the hands of understanding 'others'. Those that were not day in and out relatives/family.
About 5 or 6 years ago I was looking for a small service cart for work. On craiglist someone had an old machinist cart for $90 with 2 drawers FULL of various taps, end mills and tooling that looked dirty like your stuff. I waited too long before I decided to buy it! Gone. Everything you had in that torch box should clean up well. I bought a cheap meter like that several years ago for like $16 mostly because it had a temperature/thermocouple set up. It is a degree or 2 off but the best thing about it is the continuity testing. An extra large display, L.E.D. indicator lights and a very loud BEEP! Which is nice because it gets very loud at work. I never trust NCV testers. They can sometimes give false readings. Always use the leads and properly test for power. Getting zapped and/or ruining your pliers is no fun. George
Hi John, we sincerely appreciate you for posting the review video of the TESMEN multimeter and sharing your childhood story. Your story is heartfelt and touching, showing the emotions of shame and inspiration you experienced while growing up.
We are sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced during your childhood and understand that telling a lie might have been a momentary choice under challenging economic circumstances. However, your honesty and courage are truly admirable. The kind gesture and guidance provided by the store owner were heartwarming, reflecting the goodness and care in people.TESMEN has always been committed to providing high-quality and reliable products, and we are delighted to receive your positive evaluation of our multimeter. Your reminiscence also reminds us that our products hold deeper significance - they are not just tools but also carry emotions and memories shared between individuals.
Once again, thank you for your review and sharing your story. It will serve as a source of motivation for us to continue striving to offer better products and services to our users. If you have any questions or requirements, please feel free to contact us anytime. Wishing you all the best and thank you once again!
Thankyou so much for stopping by!
John, not only do I enjoy all that you do on your channel but I appreciate your truthfulness and values because I am the same! God bless you!
John, thank you for sharing that wonderful life lesson that served you so well. I remember an incident that happened to me in 9th grade, that also taught me a lesson. I was taking a test in my history class, and was desperate to do good on the test, despite having not studied. Unbeknownst to me, the teacher observed my side eye glances in an attempt to get a few answers for a few questions. When the tests had been graded and returned to us, my test had the following written at the top “A / E = C. See me after class”.
Per the teacher’s direction, I did. “Mr. C …. You wanted to see me?”
“Yes I did. So you are wondering about the grade? You received an A on your test because you answered every question correctly. You got an E because you are a lousy cheater. A over E equals C. You get a C on this test.”
I stood there with my mouth open, totally ashamed at what I had done.
I said “Mr. C, this will never happen again.” It didn’t.
I ran into Mr. C years later. I recalled the story to him (he remembered), and thanked him for teaching me such a wonderful life lesson.
That gentleman that gave you the new meter had compassion, which is very rare today. People today want compassion but do not like to give it.
Multi meter shame, we’ll sir, that shared experience just says, to me anyway, John is human, and has integrity, character, and a desire to teach by sharing a life’s experiences, and that comes thru on your channel, that sir is why I try to never miss one of your videos. I may never meet you personally, but I know you. Thanks for the story.
One can never have enough good tools and that meter seems to fit the bill. Ordered and arriving Thursday. If your words of wisdom and truth reach only one person who actually needs them, then you have made a positive impact on the world. Keep up the great life lessons. Jim
When I was a kid I hung around with a bad kid who influenced me and I stole an earphone from the local electronics store, I felt shame and was frightened what the police would do to me, the shop owner didn't press charges, when i grew older the shop owner offered me a job there and I stayed employed for 17 years until they went out of business, the family treated me like family and to this day the son and I are still good friends.
Just like me I think the shop owner saw something in you and with that we have built our character that followed us through life.
Good on you, ScoutCrafter, for getting rid of the TV. You will not regret the change, I'm sure.
When I was a young boy I stole a candy bar and in my "getaway" I got my pant cuff caught in my bicycle chain. Store clerk nabbed me.
He knew my mother and my stepfather. I thought I was done for. He never said a word. I lost a lot of sleep.
Looking forward to the clean tools. Always enjoy your show. Best regards.
Great video, great story , and great man.
Thanks for all you do.
Great show today John. Shame is a powerful lesson. Sadly it has disappeared from society as evidenced by the rampant shoplifting and public meltdowns of today. I’m going to buy a Mulitmeter now.
Shame shame! We were all there at one point. I never liked lying and always felt terrible. I ordered one of those meters, of course. Great show
That story about shame, and your dear father was humbling. Thank you, as always, great show
Great tutorial! I appreciate your candor and honesty. This is one of the reasons I subscribed to you over 3 years. You do good work.
True facts here:
Fact 1 - We have never subscribed to cable.
Fact 2 - The one show that plays on the Kelly Family Television three times every week is ScoutCrafter !!! Top notch and world class wealth of knowledge dispensed on every episode. Satisfaction guaranteed. 🌟👍🥁👏🎭
Smart!!! I was slow getting rid of cable. Sometimes the economy makes good decisions for us! 😂👍
Never let the magic smoke out of a meter.
😂
Great show. I wish I had that meter when I working. My mother would send me out to cut the switch she was going to use on me. My father would cut you in half with his eyes. They both hurt. Man that word you used ( PRIDE). That was the backbone of America. I taught it to my older children and teaching it to my younger daughters. When I visited my son recently it was pay back time. He said old man off with the shoes in the house. He is so much like my ways, it’s hard to believe. He has pride and I’m proud of him. All I can say is the reason we follow your channel is your pride in all your projects. Thank You!
Jess- Nothing better than a chip off the old block. 😃👍
Sold me... I ordered 2 of them... been needing a meter...and one that does all the thinking is right up my alley! Thank ya Mr. John! Oh and your clipart game was on point today😁👍
John appreciate the life story and the equipment you find that you pass on to us. Definitely buying the meter.
When I was 6 I took an old pocket watch from my Grandad's house and took it to school, it ended up getting broken of course and I was petrified of owning up so I didn't.
Boy did I get the guilts from that, I genuinely lost sleep over it I would lay there for hours every night trying to get to sleep and when I did get to sleep I would have nightmares and wake up.
After a week or so of this I cracked, couldn't take it any more and confessed. I was so worried because my Grandad and I were extremely close and I was scared he wouldn't love me the same if he knew what I did.
Of course he forgave me but that feeling of guilt and shame never went away to the point I went out and bought him a silver pocket watch when I got my first job.
When I gave it to him and said it was to replace the one I had taken he patted me on the cheek and started laughing so I asked "What's funny?".
He replied "Well the one you took was only a cheap steel one and it hadn't worked for years anyway, thanks boy".😂
I should have a new multi meter tomorrow. Thanks for another informative episode and sharing your story. I think we’ve all gone through similar instances.
The taps and dies are going to end up being NOS looking, the meter was UNREAL and I thank the Lord for the older folks I was around growing up. They did more by just being who they were and WHO they served and were a witness for than they will EVER know; never trying to be, either. Got special places in my heart for ALL of them. God Bless You, Buddy!
Thanks for sharing the story.
I dropped cable after my cable company encrypted the signal and forced me to use a set-top box. The resolution was awful. This was perhaps 5 or 6 years ago. I do not miss cable.
That is an interesting multi-meter and very inexpensive.
Dave.
Another great video. That meter looks interesting. Sure is nice not to have to set it every time. Not a bad price either. You have a great week. Can't wait until tgif. 👍👍👍❤...
A good dose of shame to teach us a lesson was one of my mom's favorite tools. Sometimes she would warn us that it would be used if we didn't listen the first time she gave us a correction. 😮😊
Great review on the multi-meter, ScoutCrafter! Seems like a steal for $12 delivered via Prime. Might have to pick one up as I’m sure it would be sufficient for what little electrical work I ever do. As always, I enjoy the stories about your youth. Kudos to you for owning up to the lie all these years later. 👍🏻
Ah yes, I too have let the magic smoke out of a VOM due to my stupidity. And I remember my first VOM, a Lafayette Electronics model. I was about 12 years old at the time. DMMs are very empowering tools.
Another great thought provoking video John, my first Meter was very like yours, although I didn't have it so young, I think it's most frequent use in recent years has been to prove to my Dad that he could throw out his old batteries - yes Dad, they are dead, you've gotta let them go ! 😅
I know exactly what you mean with the shame, I think it's part and parcel of caring about your family, regardless of bad decisions you might make, you still wouldn't want to let your family down. And yes, the silence and the look, is far worse than any yelling or beating - my daughter told me recently (she's 27) that if I'm silent it's the worst, I wish I'd known this, it would have saved my blood pressure in their teens ! 😉
I inherited a bunch of my grandfather's tools. He was an avid model airplane builder and we flew them all when I was growing up. He was also an avid handyman and was a car mechanic from the before and after the Korean War. Included in the tools was a bunch of taps and dies like what you found in that box. I would love more videos on taps and dies.
Chris- Friday! 😃👍
“…. but, wait! There’s more!!” 😂
What I really like is the rubber cover. I expect it will stay in place on your car’s dash, or perched on the air filter cover when working on the car. Mine will slip out of place and dangle by the leads the moment I get the contacts in place.
There's nothing better than life lessons my Mother would say always tell the truth it's easier to remember than a lie. And always said stay out of trouble she didn't want to see our name in the newspaper. I'm ordering that meter today
I think I might have been in MJ&K when that happened!! I remember seeing a lil' chubby Kid layin' a load of crap just like that on the owner!! What are the odds!!☻
😂😂😂😂
Even worse than getting shamed from your parents, is when your grandma/grandpa would say something like "You were raised better". Man, that would cut to the core.
I’ve had a multi-meter for years and all I seem to be able to do with it is check continuity. Thanks for pointing this one out, I think it’s going to be a nice addition to my toolbox. And it’s odd how we can bring up a memory from the past and experience those emotions in real time. 😊
Thanks, I just got the Tesmen VOM. You can never have too many VOM's around.
You are a good man to tell your multimeter story. You have atoned. Great video. I have a lot of batteries floating around. Maybe I need a multimeter to cull the herd. Thank you.
When you mentioned both streaming, and later CB radio - it made me think about a dichotomy I wonder if others share. I used to love spending hours pouring through records and later CDs at record stores, movies at the rental shop, printed magazines and newspapers, and waiting for broadcast television shows. We now have all these things on-tap trough the internet, but for me, it feels like a lot less joy. If we can consume any media instantly, purchase on line and it appears two hours later, artificial intelligence researches and thinks for us, does our job, and we all draw a universal income… what is living? Where is the joy of doing good, hard work? Of curating books and music? The newspaper and a beer when you get home? The adventure of shopping around for something you really desire? I worries me.
Marc- You are so right, simple things we took for granted that are now gone. I was in the car with my GF last week and she can tell her radio to play any song and it does. That still amazes me. I just got used to rewinding a cassette tape with my fingers while driving! 😂👍
Didn’t take me long to learn the sooner I start crying the sooner the beating stops. 😂
Great episode John, thanks!
LOL- So true
Great story John. We’ve all done something we were ashamed of at one time or other. BTW I just shut my internet, house phone and cable off. Took me a minute to adjust. Antenna on a pole works for me. I can do everything else from me cell phone. Bob’s your Uncle!
The story is very moving, and thanks for your kind recommendation.
I actually saw this earlier in the day. I have been deciding on the comment I want to leave on your multi-meter story. It is sad that you want hear this in a sermon from the pulpit anymore, or if often. Thank you!
Nice meter for $12! I have been looking for a reasonably priced megger after watching Benco Vintage Machines. Thanks for the video.
We cut the cable two years ago. We have YouTV and Amazon. I need high speed internet for work. So now we mostly watch Turner Classic Movies from the 1930’s and 1940’s. And channels like yours. I pick some internet channels with “Alternate News” to find out what is really going on. Great tap tutorial. I haven’t used vinegar much except for driveway crack weeds.
The vinegar/salt weed killer really works! 😃👍
Thanks for the amazon link in the description, ordered mines
You are real man! Thanks for all you do.
WOW, Scout, all I can say is WOW! One for the vault.
keep the amazing uploads coming! 🛠
I was cleaning my office today and found a treasure trove of tools I had long forgotten about.
Another great video. Looking forward to seeing how the taps and dies come out, and thanks for the review of the meter. I’m going to have to get one now.
Excellent teaching story you told there.👏
John, thank you for your excellent life and wonderful sharing. Your lesson teach me a lot.
John, you did it again. I just realized i need that meter now .
Another great Monday mosh. I to cut the cable out of my life. Best thing I ever did. Now I just watch CZcams videos most of the time which you can learn quite a bit from. Darn you now I need to go buy a new meter even though I have the expensive fluke meters. This is a nice toolbox item. I think we can all chip in And send you the $12 which nowadays would probably be about 40 with inflation lol.
Excellent
Another great video. I haven't given up cable yet. I had a low-cost meter in my youth, too, and I still have it somewhere.The story about the electronics shop was very good. It seems that thing has reversed. Customers and shop owners seem to be determined to take advantage of one another.
Excellent video as always, thanks
Shame, what a humbling experience and a learning one as well, except for a good number of our politicians who don’t seem to have any at all. That meter would be perfect for someone starting out that know nothing about electricity and electronics but want to learn and , if nothing else, at least be able to do some minor troubleshooting with it. Nice info on the taps, my first inclination would be to use a wire brush but now I know. Thank you again!
Sometimes I feel the lack of religion in a society is the fastest way to its demise. 🤔
Yes...I have a fried multi meter in my shop right now! I need this Tesman...I have never seen one that operates like this, not that I know much about them...or even how to operate them correctly because I smoked mine! I will own one...thanks for the tip!
Good stuff! Just love your channel, makes me feel good to know there are similar people out there like myself! Cool multi meter as well, I’ll have to get me one. 👍🏼
Great video. I am always impressed with the information on your channel. I do have a few meters but I think I will purchase a couple of these meters. So compact. Easy to tote around. Thanks for providing the link too.
I ordered one. Thanks, John.
Love the videos going to order the meter!
I just bought one , thanks for showing it to us, how do they do it so cheap.
I really liked your story of shame.
Bargain john !! Just been on amazon ... and bought one .... Fantastic price even thou its dearer over here ! Agree totally with the shame and pride !!
Really appreciated it, thank you.
I know exactly what you mean about being raised with great family values and it was also the same with my parents and you knew what you did when you just got “the look” 😂
what a brilliant device 👍
bought one, txs for sharing...
That’s so weird. I just canceled my cable right before watching this video! 😆👍🏼
Ordered the meter based on your recommendation. Can't go wrong for 12 bucks!
Terry- I checked it against two other meters and they were all the same- I can’t believe you can still buy a meter today for what I paid for one almost 50 years ago! We don’t get to treat ourselves too often but it feels good to buy something every so often. I hope you are all settled in now. 😃👍
Great video 👍Great assortment of taps and dies. Good information on how to properly clean them so they will be ready to use when you need them. Fantastic information 👍👍What a great deal you got on your new meter. I can’t believe it does all those features for that price. I like the auto range feature and ncv feature and the light on the back. It looks like it’s a pretty good meter. I went to Lowe’s store a week ago and came across two mark down WorkPro 16oz. Hickory claw 🔨 hammers for a $1.67 a piece,so I pick them up. They had a great feel in the hand and The forging on the metal look nice and the wooden handles were nice and smooth. Well again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Friday. Have a great evening. 😃👍👍
Steven- I always go to Lowes and look for clearance items. You really scored!!! 😃👍
Nice find John. That must be several hundred dollar's worth of tools.
There are plenty of free streaming services available now. I don't know why anyone still has cable or satellite TV. When I called to cancel, they did not even try to talk me out of it, just said "okay, you can just toss the equipment out." Did they try to get you to stay?
Ian
Hi Ian- At first she gave me the old second effort but I told her the economy has made me change a few things - We spoke for a while and I asked- I can’t be the only one tightening the old belt- She said she had 18 cancellations that day! 🤔😃👍
Thanks for the video!!!
Good TED talk. You are making me want that Tesman. 🇺🇸
I can’t believe it cost the same as my cheap meter from 45 years ago! 🤔😃👍
well presented!
Thanks for the recommendation on the meter. I just ordered one!
You need to get an associates account to get credit for all the thousands of items you sell for them!
I dropped that $90/month cable bill when I got the Covid layoff. Only miss sports but when you look around you can find plenty of football and other sports when you want to. Even though I’m better off these days I haven’t hooked back up. Glad to not be glued to the tube. CZcams might be another story!
As a Templar Knight, I can't say that I have ever known such shame.
Excellent I have been to the EAST also
Yes I just ordered it
Great video John have multi meters but have trouble using them so I’m gonna order the meter for “ the not so swift” thanks.
Sold- put you on pause and bought it.
Hi John. Returning the $12 ain’t going to do it. You need to find a family member of his and return the $68!!!!
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I paid a neighborhood friend 5 dollars to steal a fabric air mattress for me from the local hardware store. He gave it to me, and I felt so bad, the next day I put it into a grocery sack my mom saved, walked back to the store and snuck it back onto the shelf, hoping nobody saw me. I barely slept that night knowing what I had to do, and having a stolen item under my bed that I couldn’t get out of my room fast enough….
The funny thing about the saying about not looking a gift horse in the mouth is from people who don't own horses. You look at these things because they forecaste vet bills. It's like the free refrigerator on the street that says it works. Threadwell out of Greenfield Mass. During WW2 they were the main supplier of British standard threading tools. As a side point, I have wodered whether you could dip taps in paraffin wax or some other dip product. It would probabaly take 50 dips in Plastidip.
Really enjoyed the video! Subbed to your channel.
0:53 The Two Signs, that a person is getting old.
1). You forget a lot.
2). I can't remember the second one!
t is official. You are a social media influencer (just like the Kardashians). I keep buying products you recommend and I bought today another multimeter to add to my drawer full. Seriously the automatic feature will be great for an old guy like me who has to retrain every time I go to use one.
😂. John- One for the shop one for the kitchen drawer- 😃👍
Really cool meter never seen a auto one great video scout I’ve been there and done the shame
Thing ha ha it’s the worst burns a hole in your memory god is watching take care 👍🇺🇸🙏🗽🇳🇿🦅🪖45
Don't we all have wake up moments like that...that meter is a steal at 12 dollars 😉...🖖
Hey SC. I needed a new multimeter. I have burnt a couple meters up in my younger years,too. I just ordered one. 11:40pm. Tks JN. I got a bunch of taps,etc in similar condition. I know what to do with-em now. Cool beans.
Carl- You are going to love it!
What a great story about the multimeter. I know i smoked a few in my early years...😢😂. To this day im scared to buy a nice oscillascope because i know ill hook it up wrong a ruin a $400 tool. My favorite feature in a multimeter is the temp probe...i use it all the time. Great stuff. Cheers
Joe- Oscilloscopes are just so cool- Mr Carlson’s Lab always has some sort of awesome piece of test gear to drool over.
OK you got me. I have been telling myself for years to buy a new-fangled meter with a continuity function that beeped. Throw in the fact that there are only two sockets to choose, auto-range, torch, backlight, and non-contact function, and it is an easy purchase.
I felt the same way! The loud beep on the continuity setting sold me! 😃👍
I cut the cord years ago. Went to a $25 roof top antenna. It gets 58 channels, even way out here in the sticks because I use a booster. I only watch about 2 hours per week(Midsomer Murders) and don't miss any of the rest. You should be able to pickup 20 channels with just an antenna on top of the TV.
The advantage of kerosene is that it leaves a light coating to prevent rust for a while. Good Luck, Rick
Rick- Never liked the smell of K-1, Turpentine or 90w Gear oil. 😂
Really like seeing you take on your older tap and dies. Hope you cover how to store them. Is there any way to touch up the cutters on a tap or die to bring back some of the sharp cutting edges?
Addendum,,you, sir, were brought up right by Mr and Mrs Scoutcrafter. Yessir
John, the worst thing my Father said to me was "Son, I am disappointed in you". I wanted to curl up and disappear I felt so much shame. Great video and looking forward to the taps and dies coming out of the vinegar as I just bought a rusty set of 40 various for £2 😀.
Hi Tony- Friday!!! 😃👍
You are a great guy. Hope we meet up at Jacktown sometime soon. Do you have a link for notices of upcoming events. I’d like to plan a flight from California. Wish you had gone further with Tap and Die cleaning and STORAGE. I too have an accumulation of both and really am tired of digging for a given size. I bought Two Tesman meters. Thanks for all you do.
Friday I will have the full clean up AND storage! 😃👍
Like the others I appreciate the story , probably most of us would fit a certain profile of men.
A dying breed.
Learning 'Life Lessons' and, in turn, teaching them, was oft at the hands of understanding 'others'. Those that were not day in and out relatives/family.
About 5 or 6 years ago I was looking for a small service cart for work. On craiglist someone had an old machinist cart for $90 with 2 drawers FULL of various taps, end mills and tooling that looked dirty like your stuff. I waited too long before I decided to buy it! Gone.
Everything you had in that torch box should clean up well.
I bought a cheap meter like that several years ago for like $16 mostly because it had a temperature/thermocouple set up. It is a degree or 2 off but the best thing about it is the continuity testing. An extra large display, L.E.D. indicator lights and a very loud BEEP! Which is nice because it gets very loud at work.
I never trust NCV testers. They can sometimes give false readings. Always use the leads and properly test for power. Getting zapped and/or ruining your pliers is no fun.
George
George- You are right, I never trust NCV meters alone. I have seen them finicky at times. 😃👍
Great video. Congratulations on getting rid of cable.
Can’t believe I waited so long. 😃👍
@ScoutCrafter completely worth it. I know I don't miss it. More time for projects. It's hard enough to find enough time for that.
wow good vidio Thanks Ed Loretto Ontario Canada