Making Christmas Screwdrivers !!

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  • čas přidán 17. 12. 2022
  • #YTMakersSecretSanta
    Tis The Season to... build something! Follow along as I try to figure out what and how the heck to make a Christmas gift.
    spoiler: it's screwdrivers.
    See if the screwdrivers break on Sam's channel:
    • FLIP DOT ETCH A SKETCH
    www.youtube.com/@LOOKMUMNOCOM...
    And check out Becky Stern's great channel! Thanks again Becky!
    / @beckystern
    The whole playlist: • YT Makers Secret Santa...
    music:
    Canon&Variation / Twin Musicom
    Duck In The Alley / TrackTribe
  • Věda a technologie

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  • @mitchpretti8168
    @mitchpretti8168 Před rokem +1288

    “Wake up Babe, This Old Tony uploaded”

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy Před rokem +8

      Lol if only she got excited over the same things

    • @NZobservatory
      @NZobservatory Před rokem +11

      Sorry, it’s been so long since Tony last uploaded, Babe died of old age.

    • @JETHO321
      @JETHO321 Před rokem +2

      @Oddworld You channel spammers are the lowest of the low.

    • @spammerscammer
      @spammerscammer Před rokem +12

      "Stop coming on my property we got a divorce 4 years ago"

    • @doug8766
      @doug8766 Před rokem +2

      Ya, I talk to myself and my multiple personalities too.

  • @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER
    @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER Před rokem +3755

    THANKS FOR THE SCREWDRIVERS TONY. I can't promise I won't mess up any more screw heads but I'll try 😂

    • @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER
      @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER Před rokem +551

      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

    • @Broken_Yugo
      @Broken_Yugo Před rokem +39

      You can buy sets of bits ground that way as well, mainly sold as "gunsmithing screwdrivers" from what I've seen.

    • @jamestrebillcock4718
      @jamestrebillcock4718 Před rokem +210

      Wow, its look mum no komputer

    • @Zebra_M
      @Zebra_M Před rokem +27

      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

    • @jamestrebillcock4718
      @jamestrebillcock4718 Před rokem +18

      @@Zebra_M yeah he might be able to take a pipe organ apart properly now

  • @synapse349
    @synapse349 Před rokem +141

    Once again, the subtly tapered puns, the finely machined humor, and the editing on spec, makes my Christmas whole

    • @zoeylamant8298
      @zoeylamant8298 Před rokem +1

      i wouldn't say the editing is in spec, but it's holding the tolerances.

  • @rhvette
    @rhvette Před rokem +76

    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.

    • @NBSV1
      @NBSV1 Před rokem +3

      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.

    • @eamonia
      @eamonia Před rokem +1

      Cool...

    • @morealias
      @morealias Před rokem

      Nice. I love learning the backend stories on the "why is this done this way".

  • @BeckyStern
    @BeckyStern Před rokem +649

    Yaaayy Tony! I'm so glad you like your gift! Thank you so much for the generous channel plug. Happy holidays.

    • @stanwooddave9758
      @stanwooddave9758 Před rokem +8

      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.) 😜😜

    • @waitemc
      @waitemc Před rokem +4

      Beep boop beep boop beep beep

    • @CM-xr9oq
      @CM-xr9oq Před rokem +2

      Very cool gifts! Excellent work!

    • @ptonpc
      @ptonpc Před rokem +1

      "Merry Christmas Becky" *whispers* 'Totally a cyborg!'

  • @isktuna7077
    @isktuna7077 Před rokem +1157

    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.

    • @smallshoptalk589
      @smallshoptalk589 Před rokem

      There is another.

    • @caseysmith1718
      @caseysmith1718 Před rokem

      @@smallshoptalk589 who?

    • @OlaMagnusLie
      @OlaMagnusLie Před rokem +7

      @@caseysmith1718
      None, that's who. Small Shop Talk's talking ox manure.

    • @Golgi-Gyges
      @Golgi-Gyges Před rokem +11

      Inheritance Machining

    • @onefortheroad2291
      @onefortheroad2291 Před rokem +12

      @@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

  • @st3althyone
    @st3althyone Před rokem +87

    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.

  • @RoboSkyrat
    @RoboSkyrat Před rokem +24

    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.

    • @chippysteve4524
      @chippysteve4524 Před rokem

      The reason they're called Bandaids is because they were originally developed as protection when changing bandsaw blades to prevent catching/transmitting BANDsaw AIDS.

    • @RoboSkyrat
      @RoboSkyrat Před rokem

      @@shawbros whoops, shit happens all fixed

  • @Cancun771
    @Cancun771 Před rokem +243

    11:01 Tony, you have to be strong now:
    band saw blades are meant to be changed while the saw is *_not_** running.*

    • @tonysansom
      @tonysansom Před rokem +9

      Those plasters! 🤣

    • @Mr.Sparks.173
      @Mr.Sparks.173 Před rokem +8

      Look, I may only have 0.4 hands left, but I still think turning the saw off is an optional step

    • @Vengetuen_Wraith
      @Vengetuen_Wraith Před rokem

      @@ganamena2832 wtf was that

    • @Cancun771
      @Cancun771 Před rokem

      @@Vengetuen_Wraith Unrelated spam for his own moronic channel that had nothing to do with anything.

    • @Mr.Sparks.173
      @Mr.Sparks.173 Před rokem +1

      @@Vengetuen_Wraith spam bot, that's what.

  • @854XTOY
    @854XTOY Před rokem +356

    Oh how I've missed you Old Tony! Thank you in advance for your wonderful content

    • @greeceuranusputin
      @greeceuranusputin Před rokem +1

      "Oh how I've missed you Old Tony! Thank you in advance for your wonderful content"
      It might be another year...

  • @druideverett1603
    @druideverett1603 Před rokem +133

    We're not worthy. THIS OLD TONY Christmas special. 30 minutes absolute awesomeness. Thank You!

  • @pensalabs
    @pensalabs Před rokem +125

    We hope you enjoy your gift from Becky Stern. If you ever have any wire to bend, let us know. Happy Holidays!

  • @onefortheroad2291
    @onefortheroad2291 Před rokem +458

    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

    • @r.h.b.4980
      @r.h.b.4980 Před rokem +12

      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 CZcams. Wish i was half as good.

    • @scottstacey1008
      @scottstacey1008 Před rokem +4

      Me too - EVERY TIME

    • @doublepenn5732
      @doublepenn5732 Před rokem

      I was like NFWho and hope it's just pee in the diaper.

    • @tomasjosefvela1
      @tomasjosefvela1 Před rokem +7

      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.

    • @thomasstuart2936
      @thomasstuart2936 Před rokem +4

      To be fair, the guy on the operating table wasn't getting any deader.

  • @markm0000
    @markm0000 Před rokem +235

    Tony I cannot emphasize how much I love your videos.

  • @gritnix
    @gritnix Před rokem +1

    My dad is a gunny. A lot of those tools are just really handsome pieces of kit.

  • @markchisholm2657
    @markchisholm2657 Před rokem

    I think it was TOT that started me watching CZcams. He's still the gold standard of brilliance.

  • @theowenmccarthy
    @theowenmccarthy Před rokem +19

    The band-aids popping up on your hands after talking about changing the bandsaw blade had me laughing hard. Really wasn't expecting that

  • @audikid89
    @audikid89 Před rokem +25

    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

    • @sophiophile
      @sophiophile Před rokem +1

      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)

  • @TreyCook21
    @TreyCook21 Před rokem +7

    I just love it when peer pressure or your mortgage payment forces you to make a video! Merry Christmas, Tony!

  • @12345NoNamesLeft
    @12345NoNamesLeft Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @kennethwiklund102
    @kennethwiklund102 Před rokem +92

    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 🇸🇪

  • @neilatkinson174
    @neilatkinson174 Před rokem +26

    The most impressive thing about Sam is that he records, edits and uploads videos to CZcams with nothing but a rotary encoder and a tesla coil

  • @mikoro88
    @mikoro88 Před rokem +47

    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!

  • @MisterDeets
    @MisterDeets Před 5 měsíci +1

    The scale milling sequence had me laughing my head off. Always such great content and humor.

  • @Gekitsuu
    @Gekitsuu Před rokem +31

    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!

  • @Bill.Pearson
    @Bill.Pearson Před rokem +20

    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.

  • @frankberard372
    @frankberard372 Před rokem +1

    All ways looking forward seeing you again. But need more content in the new year. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @redpillpirate111
    @redpillpirate111 Před rokem +7

    Merry Christmas to ToT, Mrs ToT, the tiny ToTs, and the extended ToT family.

  • @Just_Sara
    @Just_Sara Před rokem +6

    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.

  • @DavidHerscher
    @DavidHerscher Před rokem +12

    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.

  • @eamonia
    @eamonia Před rokem

    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.

  • @mdroberts1243
    @mdroberts1243 Před rokem +7

    What an inspired gift for Sam! Love the comedic timing in your videos always!

  • @Mark-jn2hd
    @Mark-jn2hd Před rokem +3

    It truly is a Christmas miracle when This old Tony puts out a video

  • @blown96ranger
    @blown96ranger Před rokem +1

    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

  • @MrTrilbe
    @MrTrilbe Před rokem +1

    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

  • @johnbradford9235
    @johnbradford9235 Před rokem +7

    "... 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 😉. 😎

  • @sigstackfault
    @sigstackfault Před rokem +2

    Love the Tap Wrench Appreciation Day celebrations!

  • @AppliedCryogenics
    @AppliedCryogenics Před rokem

    I didn't know I cared about hollow ground screwdrivers until today. Thanks, This Old Tony.

  • @gills3141
    @gills3141 Před rokem

    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.

  • @resurgam_b7
    @resurgam_b7 Před rokem +9

    This, in combination with the other makers is one of the most wholesome series on CZcams ever year, I love it! Looking forward to watching the other videos.

    • @scootersfrog
      @scootersfrog Před rokem

      ill give ya another to check out on the artsy side check out @TenHundreds art collab projects

  • @guanningtan8652
    @guanningtan8652 Před rokem +1

    The humour and edit never fails...

  • @GBWM_CNC
    @GBWM_CNC Před rokem

    Tony. Your videos are the ones of those where I can actually watch the whole video even if it 30min or even more and don't have the feeling like wasting time

  • @jollySheepJolly
    @jollySheepJolly Před rokem +42

    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! 🥳

  • @seanb250
    @seanb250 Před rokem +11

    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

  • @watchit65
    @watchit65 Před rokem

    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!

  • @-sturmfalke-
    @-sturmfalke- Před rokem +2

    Maybe the flat shape of the screwdivers you found on the internet provides more torque control because of reduced twisting of the shaft, and also prevents deformation of it. I use screwdrivers of smaller sizes a lot in my job, and I might or might not exaggerate with the tight fit. Worked out most of the time though. So I have experienced that a lot of force on a thin shaft is usually not that great, it bends and twist loosing a lot of force due to its flexibility.
    A downside to this may be that you won't be able to stick it into small holes when the screw sits inside it, the diameter is important there.

  • @powerofdreamx
    @powerofdreamx Před rokem +29

    Yasss... this is Christmas gift that we need though not the Christmas gift that we may deserve!!! 😅😬😛
    Thank you, Tony! You're missed!

  • @quartfeira
    @quartfeira Před rokem +5

    Look who's back! 😁🤩 your videos are always a gift for me. Merry Christmas Tony!

  • @engineerdad
    @engineerdad Před rokem +1

    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!

  • @PeaceBe123
    @PeaceBe123 Před rokem

    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.

  • @DLawson15
    @DLawson15 Před rokem +3

    I’m going to gift wrap my phone and put it under the tree so on Xmas morning I can watch This Old Tony whilst everyone else opens their crappy presents, Cheers Tony your the best 👍

  • @sikox209
    @sikox209 Před rokem +8

    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.

  • @MachiningandMicrowaves

    Wow, three of my favourite Choobers collide, Brilliant!

  • @tphilpin
    @tphilpin Před rokem

    Missed you TOT. Hope to see more of you in 2023. Regards and Happy Holidays. Tony

  • @JulieanGalak
    @JulieanGalak Před rokem +2

    I was just noticing it's been a while since an Old Tony video. Glad to see you are still doing this.

  • @maxtester8824
    @maxtester8824 Před rokem +3

    Endless Love to you, old Tony! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

  • @LKLM138
    @LKLM138 Před rokem

    22:50 LOL!! Yeah right. I love Tonys humor so much

  • @WilliamBurdine
    @WilliamBurdine Před rokem

    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!

  • @jimsjacob
    @jimsjacob Před rokem +9

    Christmas only comes once a year, so you’ve got to step up on the video production ToT. I love your work!! Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

  • @robinj1052
    @robinj1052 Před rokem +3

    I was already going through the third cycle watching old ToT videos and finally, there is a new one. Absolutely worth waiting for!

  • @trail_mix24
    @trail_mix24 Před rokem

    Classic Tony. Milling a fender washer

  • @mungtor
    @mungtor Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @Hereford567
    @Hereford567 Před rokem

    Thanks Tony. I love hearing from you. Merry Christmas.

  • @lucmerryduke5022
    @lucmerryduke5022 Před rokem +3

    This is again the highlight of the new best part of Christmas, thanks ToT, now to watch the rest of ‘em

  • @danielnorman8595
    @danielnorman8595 Před rokem +5

    This video is probably the best Christmas present I'm going to get. Thank you very much. I've missed your content a lot

  • @smithfamilydesigns2012
    @smithfamilydesigns2012 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @russelldofrane6614
    @russelldofrane6614 Před rokem +1

    11:01 The bandaids 😂

  • @nuxboxen
    @nuxboxen Před rokem +4

    Tony, you we always be my favorite CZcamsr of all time. Merry Christmas to you and your family, friends and pets.

  • @TheMarshallFan
    @TheMarshallFan Před rokem +4

    Merry Christmas Tony! Hope you and your family are doing well :)

  • @miketomlin4446
    @miketomlin4446 Před rokem

    I love the Band-Aids after changing the blade lol

  • @GeoffTV2
    @GeoffTV2 Před rokem

    This Old Tony never gets old.

  • @ChatBot1337
    @ChatBot1337 Před rokem +3

    As I get older, and apparently as Tony does the same, the diminishing joy of Christmas is offset by an obligatory ToT video. 😁

  • @michaeltuckerman6983
    @michaeltuckerman6983 Před rokem

    I think Becky and her wheel o we're super fantastic and fitting

  • @ericrodrigue893
    @ericrodrigue893 Před rokem

    Love the "manual" work on the handles 😆

  • @thomaspryor8202
    @thomaspryor8202 Před rokem +13

    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.

  • @runklestiltskin_2407
    @runklestiltskin_2407 Před rokem +3

    Do you know, what I wish for this Christmas? More TOT uploads.

  • @censusgary
    @censusgary Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @ralphmills7322
    @ralphmills7322 Před rokem

    Thanks Tony, Your videos are always a gift! Great to see you back in the shop. Have a Merry Christmas.

  • @misfire88
    @misfire88 Před rokem +3

    You made Sam a paint can opener and a pry bar! How nice!

  • @Shaun.Stephens
    @Shaun.Stephens Před rokem +9

    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.

    • @creeperboy6453
      @creeperboy6453 Před rokem +1

      I'd like to order yogurt gelato with jam, thank you

  • @itsamindgame9198
    @itsamindgame9198 Před rokem

    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.

  • @christophermcconnell4811

    Deducing while taking a deuce. Love it!

  • @sansdecorum4600
    @sansdecorum4600 Před rokem +3

    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.

    • @BeezyKing99
      @BeezyKing99 Před rokem +1

      @transmitterguy478 ... read this...

  • @johnlawler1626
    @johnlawler1626 Před rokem

    Plasters on your hands after changing the bandsaw blade cracked me up 🤣 great video thanks for sharing 👍

  • @Dr.Reason
    @Dr.Reason Před rokem

    I nearly spit my coffee seeing all the bandages after changing the bandsaw blade! Lol

  • @Locust5000
    @Locust5000 Před rokem

    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.

  • @Whatsinanameanyway13
    @Whatsinanameanyway13 Před rokem +1

    So glad you folks do this, love your channel and love seeing the other makers that you exchange with. Merry Christmas to you and your family, and thanks for keeping us all entertained and educated.

  • @Propsman416
    @Propsman416 Před rokem

    "hollowed ground screwdriver"
    That's classic Tony.

  • @FromTrey
    @FromTrey Před rokem +1

    The yearly makers youtube christmas videos. One of my favorite ongoing videos on CZcams today.

  • @ReverendTed
    @ReverendTed Před rokem +1

    It took me a few minutes to remember which of my other favorite makers had a custom screwdriver: Hand Tool Rescue.

  • @zayin123
    @zayin123 Před rokem

    Band-aids after changing the saw blade, too funny.

  • @theofficialczex1708
    @theofficialczex1708 Před rokem +1

    22:42 World's greatest manual machinist 2022: This Old Tony

  • @Vaasref
    @Vaasref Před rokem

    That kind of screwdriver from flat bars is how we learn to do it at the Liege's gunsmithing school. It allow us to easily cut a screwdriver for the exact length of the screw.
    When working on luxury handmade shotguns you need to have a screwdriver the exact same width, depth and length as the screw slot to not damage it, and we fancy extremely thin slots (we use metal sawblade that we ground flat and thin to make them) that let the engraver a lot of space.
    Each screw is custom made the slot cut parallel or perpendicular to the gun. After adjusting the action and mating of the bore, we mark where the slot will be, cut the head to length, slot them using the marks and file the head flush with the body with a now very thin and shallow slot that needs a custom screwdriver to not ruin. Each gunsmith use their own slotting tool and matching screwdrivers so we don't need to cut a screwdriver every time. Although if we are repairing or servicing a gun we might need to make screwdrivers for it.
    The technique to use them is to put your work on the bench on a cloth so it doesn't scratch and mar the finish and also doesn't slip. Then you place the screwdriver in the slot and place the handle right under your shoulder and collarbone while holding the handle with a full grip.
    The pressure on the screwdriver should come from the shoulder and the twist from your hand. To twist the screwdriver you should move your whole body to keep your grip strong.
    That way you can apply maximum and uniform pressure and twist with a big lever (as you can lock your wrist and use your body). That's how you tame those ridiculously thin and shallow slots which doesn't use any anti-seize (only coating exists to us, Ballistol for the metal and linseed oil for the wood, period).
    Luxury/handmade side-by-side shotguns are made using the 1900s tech.

  • @Dr.Cosmar
    @Dr.Cosmar Před rokem

    Merry Christmas Tony. Thank you for the gift.

  • @kareno8634
    @kareno8634 Před rokem

    NO question Spelling can be a challenge, so can creating Music or Tune, with Rhythm.
    But *Wait* .. there's more! No Surprise, with a *Song & Dance,* a fine controlled Accent, Metered styled to Tempered Tempo ... *You created an Instrument Driver.* - that can't be Beat. *BRAVO!*

  • @darrenmclellan6712
    @darrenmclellan6712 Před rokem +1

    TOT is a Christmas Gift in itself! So good to see you again! Happy Holidays to you and your family.

  • @waldsteiger
    @waldsteiger Před rokem

    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.

  • @johnmay6090
    @johnmay6090 Před rokem

    Two "Buggered"'s! The Australian lessons are coming on nicely!

  • @althejazzman
    @althejazzman Před rokem

    All the plasters on his fingers when describing the bandsaw blades made me wince!

  • @JoeSmith-cy9wj
    @JoeSmith-cy9wj Před rokem

    I wish you had consulted me first.
    But thank goodness I caught you in time.
    Most electrical equipment has recessed or highly recessed screws.
    While uncommon, wide shank short screwdrivers are of rare use in such situations. Guns are not usually more than two inches in the third dimension.
    Now, I understand it takes time to make these, and at least a week to ship, so today being December nineteenth, you'll have plenty of time to change your design.
    (Don't forget , your time machine)