One-Of-A-Kind Antique Screwdriver Restoration
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-----My huge screwdriver broke thanks to a failure of the cast iron ferrule. So I cast and machine a new ferrule with scrap brass, and then turn a new handle out of walnut root. Safe to say, there's no other screwdriver out there like this one!
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I'm glad you chose to do another casting video. Variety is the spice of farmcraft
The variety is my favorite thing about this channel.
That and usually it doesn't chase annoying click bait trends.
And the spice must flow!
A week without your adventures, is like a week without sunshine!
Smelting, lathe work, digger, wood work… you are my hero, John. Nice work!
It is so nice to see somebody on youtube use an epoxy that is not total boat.
That big screw on the Generator is not a brush cap, it holds the field coils in place. It is better to leave it there unless you have reason to believe it is shorted out or has some other defect. Squatch253 is doing a small series at the moment on his generator and starter off a Farmall and shows all these details.
Love the screwdriver.
That is correct, The brushes are not rubbing against the middle of the rotor. Nor are they that small.
Thanks!
Thank you
Wow, that screwdriver is so long you could work from home with that !
Name that screwdriver “The Captain”. It deserves its name and place in your workshop.
My granddad passed about 50 years ago and I still remember his small home workshop. Most of his tools were hand me downs from his dad and granddad and they were in magnificent condition. He watched them like a hawk and cherished them. After his passing, my dad and I went to clean up his home and went to the workshop first only to find that my cousins had beat us and thrown out all the junk and old worthless tools. Broke our hearts. I have never spoken to them since and never want to see or hear from them again.
This vid brought those memories, a tear to my eye and memories of the cranky but loving old fellow we had the honour of calling our Pop.
You said you weren't making a wall hanger "But" I think you did. Beautiful.
Proud owner of a new driver.
So glad to see you back. I was having Farmcraft withdrawals.
I hope you have grandchildren, someone should cherish that after you are gone.
him digging up the tree root is a classic example showing how backhoes, while very useful, are master of none.
The opposable thumb changed the whirled
40:20 - I've burnt in handles all the time on projects that I smithed myself (hobby blacksmith), you should try it sometime it is really easy. Just have to pull it out when you get to the depth you want so it doesn't continue to char the wood and make a loose fitting.
42:18 - yeah you don't need epoxy when doing a burn in. it fits it like a glove. Just wait until it has cooled down, give it a couple of wacks to compress the wood fibers and it won't go anywhere.
"Just have to pull it out when you get to the depth you want so it doesn't continue to char the wood and make a loose fitting."
And THAT is the secret to the burn in method. When I do it I sometimes let some super thin CA wick down inside, though that can be a PITA later if the handle gets broken as you have to clean it off the tang of the tool.
a farmcraft101 video on FRIDAY? How blessed can I get?!
That's a great story line video. In Australia we have a well known anecdote. "I still have my great grandfather's axe from 1910. It's had 4 new handles and 3 new heads. It's a beauty."
That is a work of art - and it is still an heirloom
It’s nice having a break from the mechanic video, but I can’t wait for the next John Deer video.
Those defects give it some character
John, you know you make good content when you have all of us watching close to an hour of refinishing an old screwdriver lol. Very interesting. Good work
I recommend that you move the tool rest much closer to the timber and use a roughing out gauge rather than a bowl gauge . You will get a better result and reduce the risk of a dig in. Run resin into the cracks using a pressure chamber.
John dropped a video, it's gonna be a good weekend for sure, I don't care how much rain we get in the PNW!
I cut all the time in shorts, I just don’t do anything stupid when I’m cutting wood with a chainsaw. No corner cutting. So I agree, leave us alone safety Nelly’s ! Lol
At least until we show up missing some digits or something… haha.
Is that rain I can hear on the tin roof Jon? Nothing better than being in the shop on a rainy day!
All I could think was cross drill through the ferrel/shaft and put a brass pin in to hold it in the handle.
EXCELLENT recycling
The screwdriver came out nice, don't worry about those cracks, its all part of the 'patina'. But seriously, trees live up to a ripe old age and the grains and cracks are part of its history.🌿
I found you because of the cannon video series. I have been watching ever since, thank you so much!
John , I made a large screwdriver to remove stocks . I had to take a stock blank and carve it into a real stock . And you could've put the handle in the lathe , and use a drill chuck in the tail stock . Then pressed it in there . 😊😊
That big screw actually holds the pole pieces for the coils in place. Don't take them out unless you absolutely have to to replace a shorted coil. I've done it before, but it required use of a impact driver to break loose.
Yes, learned that half a century ago at Bosch. You must not take them apprt without a good reason. And we had a special apperatus for that. With hardened blades. And a very long handle bar...
A fully cast brass handle could have been cool too, but this looks awesome.
People out here spending fortunes on stains and finishes and you're just out here upsetting them with the glue, love it
Love the jack of all trades variety. It’s like a box of chocolates - you never know what you’re going to learn each week! Thank you for doing what you do!!
Only one youtuber can make a 45 minute long video about handle this interesting to watch. Thank you. I knew there will be some quality content when you skipped a video.
Glad to see your new 200.00 screwdriver.
12 days without a Farm Craft video is cruel and unusual punishment.
Fascinating, I could not stay away. The man has more tools than Home depot.
Man that was epic.
I could watch this all day
What a great find. You did a wonderful job refurbishing the screwdriver. It’ll last another 60 + years.
Am I watching a Hand Tool Rescue channel? Loved it
nice work put a brass cap on the back to protect it and cover the hole up
If you don't have an impact screwdriver get one- it's super handy especially working on old tractors that use all those flat head screws. The thing I'm talking about is a screwdriver you put in the screw slot and then hit it with a hammer and it pushes down and turns at the same time👍
43:19 This is how baby screwdrivers are made.
back in the days, when I started watching your channel, your casts used to be way bigger than this 😊
I bet Norm is still in tears, great entertainment though, thanks
Really glad I found your channel all those months ago, as your videos are always well explained and educational.
This brings back memories of the first video i saw on the channel of you trying to cast a cannon - so I came for the cannon and stayed for the great content
Thanks for doing a sponsorship for a therapy match service. Therapy isn't the derogatory "think your way out of a problem" thing that men have been saying it is for the last 40 years - it's more like changing the oil on your diesel - you gotta do maintenance on your inner self as much as the things you use, and we do that through CBT / DBT. It's not just for "people who NEED it lawl" - it's for everyone. Everyone has missing things in their life, and it's a therapist's job to help parse through them and be a sounding board and source of constructive support.
I like project videos.
Walnut and black walnut are my favorite wood
John you have the patience of Jobe but you made a dam good job of the screwdriver
I’m getting cold sweats and shakes again. Please drop another video soon!
Jeez! At the end I was waiting for the 'man spears groin with newly remade screwdriver!'
Put it a vice and use an impact driver
Wow! That was a great video. I’ll be honest I didn’t think it would be as interesting as it was.
Those silent shots at the end have me thinking I am watching Hand Tool Rescue. Nice work! Fun to watch!
Looks like a table leg. Glad to see a wood working video.
I had my doubts about the handle about the handle, but it turned out beautifully.
A CA Glue finish is pretty ingenious. Personally, I prefer a few "flaws". It just adds to the natural beauty and history. Its own personality. Sterling job Sir.
I worked with a this guy name Peter before 2020, i had never worked with anyone who could do so many things. I watched him do everything as if he was a master at it. I watched him fabricate sheet metal, work on high voltage power lines, do plumbing, build custom cabinets, work on combustion engines, etc.
Like you he did it all, and not like a shade tree mechanic. how and where did you learn all of this stuff? I understand that some people just have certain gifts. i was and always good at athletics, even at 67.
rob
Replacing a cracked vintage handle with a newly made -- even more -- cracked handle; cracked me up!
Different strokes for different folks.
I definitely would have glued the original handle and used it. The break was clean, it was the correct "long grain" for a solid glue joint stronger than the original wood. A little finesse in the finishing would have left the original handle looking about like 1885 -- original. But we all have our drummers we have to march to.
Like you often say, concerning the generator brush cap, "That sucker ain't going nowhere!"
My "Chainsaw Pants" were flannel track pants. Very comfortable.
I ensured safety by keeping my chains nice and dull so they wouldn't cut too deep when they jumped onto my legs.
The track pants were absolutely laced with cuts by the time I was done with them.
My legs survived just fine. No scars.
Man, that thing is nice! The brass and walnut really complement each other. One little suggestion/idea: maybe make a brass cap for the butt end of the handle, like a pein? Nearly flat but with a slightly convex dome that tapers down to nearly flush with the outer edge... Mushroom-shaped. It could fit into that centering hole on the end nicely and a little epoxy would ensure it stays put.
I like the idea. Of course, you risk making the "tool" to fancy to want to use.
@@critter3745 Nah, nothing like that. That would be on the level of hand-carved, and gold inlays and stuff. I'm just talking about a visual balance for the ferrule on the opposite end of the handle.
Nice restoration job. I don't believe I've ever seen a screwdriver that long.
The ferrule went feral!😮
In the future, if you split it instead of cut it. You will get rid of the cracks and be left with stronger wood. Just use the existing cracks to split it until you get the size of piece you need.
John, My impression is you have too much fun!
I know doubt me confusing this with as a subscriber as I'm having too much fun watching your videos.
There's a local tree service here that also mills and sells rough-cut lumber/slabs and I use them a lot for my woodworking projects. It is amazing the grain and texture you can get from trees that normally would be passed up because of their imperfections. I used some cedar I got from them to make some Adirondack chars and man, they turned out to be some of the nicest ones I've seen.
Oh, and I agree with your decision on the new sponsor, sometimes even the best of us need someone to talk to. Thanks.
Wouldn't the original owner/purchaser of that screwdriver be interested to see it now if he/she was still around today. Nicely done Jon. Your vids are always entertaining and instructive. A good combination. Thanks
That is a mighty fine screwdriver you've rescued from the bin, take my hat off sir!.
You Sir are not only a Jack of all trades but are a Master of all trades
Handle came out Beautiful Jon for this Screwdriver 44:19 @FarmCraft101
Great you got back into the wood shop.
Farm Craft is such an appropriate title for the channel.
Beautiful handle!
That’s a family heirloom now!
I have been rebuilding starters and generators for 40+ years, here is a hint, tap on the case with a hammer and then use an impact screw driver and hammer and they will come out. Of course I use a big clamping tool and proper bits to get them out, but this tip will work for you.
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Finishing touch: put a brass screw in the hole in the back of the handle. Looks great!
I was thinking a brass round-head rivet.
its got character, and lots of it :)
If it does crack on you its because your feral was not tight enough. So before taking apart wrap the handle water tight right up to the feral and wood then soak for a week in warm water. Your little wedges will drive in easier and the cedar will bind even more to the steel. You will be happy if you get it right. Try not worry about the wood cracking in the feral. Hope this helps.
Great sponsor spot. You're right, therapy may apply to everybody at some point in their life, and you delivered that in a no nonsense way.
To make a handle safe use a very thin structural epoxy and pressure pot. CA glue is brittle. Adding wood powder to hide a fill works extremely well, does not weaken the joint.
A "worK' of art in a lot of ways. "Turned" out v well from my pov. Nice to see a wood working project after my favorite work on "Big Stuff." Ha Ha!! Always look forward to your weekly postings. Peace and comfort in an otherwise turbulent world.
Sine Nihil Laborem!!
Wow making the handle out of Walnut Tree Root that is going to be neet and interesting. I Remember when you removed that stump Jon 14:00 @FarmCraft101
Somehow, I knew this wasn't going to be a 46 minute video about Gorilla Glue! Awesome as usual. I love the craftsmanship of the home foundry.
Pretty sure the handle is birch, nice video as always
master of all trades
Looks like you got this restoration... handled...
NIce work! Put a brass driver cap on the back end with a screw in the middle down that hole you have there. I used to live across the street from BSI, and I do mean right across the street. Nice folks working there. Small world! Can't wait to see what you're gonna do with that Deere...
The only thing I would recommend is drilling a ping hole through the blade and ferrule then pinning it to provide a mechanical connection in addition to the epoxy.
Beautiful soil around that stump
I've done 2 part handles (or multi) to get a solid lock on the bit being held. Doing it this way - you can get a a fit with zero play.
Make your splitting cut with a thin kerf blade and chisel out the shape of the bit on both sides. Pin it or painters tape + CA, turn it down, then - pop it apart, insert the bit, and glue up the two halves. Works beautifully.
You should make you “extra” brass scrap pieces smaller (so they can fit into your crucible) for easy remelting next time.
Well, knife makers here in Germany use the saw blades from hand-held jigsaws. They make a small (makeshift) handle and use it to widen the opening in the tool-knife handle.
Simple, cheap, efficient.
Maybe put a brass wrap around cap on back end to protect that chunk...beautiful
That hunk of walnut stump looks like a brisket.
Like the handle, That's not a brush cap on that generator. That's the bolt that holds the feild windings in, you don't need to take them out unless they're shorted or open.
This one was outstanding..........as are they all.
Well done looks Beautiful. You don’t have any problem knowing what your doing.
Jon.... Very nice tool... Comfy in the hand too, I'll bet... You are a man of many talents...
That brass Farrell came out Very Nice Jon 12:40 @FarmCraft101
Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota
I like it