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One word - WOW! Chuck will never doubt you again.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! Chuck is a skeptical little bird.

That screwdriver is drop dead gorgeous. It looks better than factory new. I have never gone coarser than 80 grit when sanding steel. I'm afraid I might overdo something and that if I do overdo it, I can't put the sanded steel back. Replacing the scales with new wood can be a tedious, not-always-succesful project, so the JB weld looks like a great solution. The stain is a perfect contrast to the steel. I do hope the JB adheres to the steel reliably. Great video. Thanks

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat! Those Harbor Freight 40 grit Zirconia belts are aggressive, but they are handy if you got a lot of "patina" to grind through!

This is awesome. Looks the cat’s pajamas and surely must have been a profitable experience in learning. I work for myself as a restorer/seller of antiques but also work part time in a retail store stockroom. I recently found a broken handle 100gm hammer in a box from India containing a cheaply made bench. The little hammer head made my day as it prompted me to do my very first hammer re-handle project. Most enjoyable AND profitable as the perfect need for this little 100 gram cross-peen riveting hammer presented itself to me just 2 weeks after completion of re-handling it. What I’m tying to say is, please never forget that what you present here, which on the surface seems like “just a quirky hobby”, is actually a most essential respite for our sanity and sense of worth in our silly work-a-day lives.

@357magdad

2 жыл бұрын

Hunting for, cleaning up and researching old tools is a fun hobby! I agree that time spent in the shop is good therapy!

Fine job MD. The color of scales are "Perfect ". I like this one even better than the same type you did a year ago. I also like you answer every comment. Even though you had a lot more this time around. Also, who needs a "Dake" for the type of work you do. Just Magdad muscle, a wrench & a cheater bar at times. Yeah‼️ 💪And we're gonna call this project, DONE‼️

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl! A little muscle and a lot of elbow grease go a long way!

Great use of the quick wood, Magdad! I think the streaks in the Bombay Mahogany finish add character. 😎👍👍

@357magdad

7 күн бұрын

Thanks! It was fun trying something different!

In the past 20 years, the chemical/paint/epoxy industry has changed significantly. I'm now seeing carpenters use epoxies and automotive putties in their fields and other trades as well. It's safe to say your "idea" drives the manufacturing industry to put their chemists/engineers to work on new products as well. Your not afraid to use various materials (wood, metals, bonding agents) to create various projects; for that alone I salute you. You bring a small portion to the table today which is somewhat lacking...ingenuity.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucian! I'm a big fan of Crafsman Steady Crafting and he's always using epoxy - that's where I got the idea.

Stunning !! Great color choice, very different scales !! Thanks for sharing !!

@357magdad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked how my experiment turned out!

Have to admit, I gulped a bit when I realized where you were headed with the handle, but it turned out brilliantly! Nice restomod.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I warned you I was gonna try something different! LOL Thanks for hanging in there!

The finish look was BEYOND what I expected!!!! Looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was fun trying something different!

Incredible! I'm not sure you can get a better fit using wood as you did the putty. What a cool idea.

@onehandclapping1068

3 жыл бұрын

If you plant a tree seed under the screwdriver, and water it every day for 30 years, and train the tree with bonsai wire, you can, indeed, get a better fit. But those rock-and-rollers of today don't appreciate all the sacrifices we old folks used to make to repair busted tools. And NOBODY lubricates with whale oil anymore!!!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

NICE! LOL

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I want to try some color tinted epoxy next!

@Brian-Burke

3 жыл бұрын

@@357magdad Please do. I have an identical perfect handle and I want to do the epoxy. I could use the inspiration.

I like the finish on the faux wood handles. I'll put that on my list for the future. Neat little project. Keep up the good work.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lyndon! It was fun trying something different! Bombay Mahogany is my favorite color!

That's a great idea and a fantastic job love the video thanks for sharing your time and skill and remember stay safe and make more great videos thanks again ☕☕👍👍😷🇬🇧

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! This was a fun project!

Chuck is smart, but it turned out awesome! I like that finish!!!!! Would have never thought to try that stuff! Awesome!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron! I got the idea when I made chuck's little utility knife with the kwikwood.

Pretty cool! Your creativity shows no signs of letting up.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Chuck and I have fun fooling around in the shop!

Beautiful project, above all a magnificent result! 👌

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronald! It was fun trying something different!

Well done Magdad!! very good idea....

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan!

The Kwik Wood was genius. Those perfect handle scales are so frustrating. This turned out so well and I like the idea of resto-modding the screwdriver. Good job! BTW, I picked up a set of those abrasive belts. So far, I’m really enjoying them. 🛠

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I'm glad the conditioning belts are working for you!

The bombay mahogany looks great, the lack of pins makes it look like a very fancy screwdriver. Great job!!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 2/3! I'm hoping the holes I drilled allowed enough of the putty to flow in to lock the scales in place.

That looks great! The handles have a very custom look.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clark! It is definitely one of a kind now!

That turned out beautiful Magdad! The uneven finish makes it look even better I think. I was thinking about doing the same thing. That Quick Wood is some amazing stuff. 😃👍🏼

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! The paint streaks were a happy accident!

Amazing resto. Nice job shaping the scales with the quick wood. I really like the dark mahogany finish.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! ScoutCrafter has his red and I have my Bombay Mahogany!

Daaaang!!! Now that's thinking outside of the box! Here I thought that doing a resin grip would be unique.... 👌💯😍

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was fun trying something different!

Didn’t see that coming! I really like the deep rich finish you chose.👍

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks YDOC! Bombay Mahogany is my favorite color!

The putty was brilliant! What a fit, it took finish beautifully! Very nice looking!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elmer! The Polyshades was tricky to apply evenly, but the streaks kinda gave it a real wood look!

The handle looks like wood and looks nice I really like how those finishing belts polish the metal

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Those conditioning belts work really nice! I've used them on several projects now and I can recommend them!

Came out better than expected, great choice on the finish color. Love it

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Bombay Mahogany is like my ScoutCrafter red!

That is awesome! The handle really turned out great. The color choice on the handle compliments the screwdriver well. Nice work Magdad

@357magdad

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I've got a similar project planned for 2024...

I love it when you upload been a subscriber since the very early days, best tool restorer on youtube.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy my videos! I have fun sharing my projects with my viewers!

That turned out great!! We'll have to try one with some brass studs to give it a lil' bling eh!!☺

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks RoadKing! I wasn't sure how the Kwikwood was gonna sand, so I didn't want to complicate things by adding pins. I'm hoping the extra holes I drilled will help lock the scales in place.

@stewartew

3 жыл бұрын

@@357magdad I was thinking the same thing about added brass pins, and now knowing how that Kwikwood sands I'm going to give it a try.

Beautiful result. Great job!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

L👀ks great, the handle turned out a treat, great job all round 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a fun little project!

Great job Magdad!!! Thank you for sharing this.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

That handle is pretty awesome ! I was surprised!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! Chuck thought I had lost my mind, but even he had to admit it came out pretty good!

That's an amazing transformation! Great work.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was fun trying something different!

Looks great, those fiber belts are nice

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! I've used them on several projects and I can definitely recommend them.

I didn't think I was going to like the quick wood handle. However you surprised me

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Chuck was also surprised how nice it came out!

Incredible! I love how it came out and I bet it far outlasts the original wood. I did something similar with the handles of a Benchmade Bone Collector and regular JB Weld. I found that the handle scales of the knife were extremely corse and made pulling it out of the pocket difficult, so I filled in all the serrations on the handles with JB Weld and sanded it down and it dried gray and the handles were black and it ended up with a cool pattern and a smooth feel to the hand. the regular JB might be even tougher than the Weld Wood, I don't know.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! I have a pocket knife with chipped scales that I'm thinking of repairing with the kwikwood.

@1pcfred

2 жыл бұрын

The original wood on these screwdrivers is about 100 years old. So I guess we'll never know. Not unless they develop immortality in the very near future.

Great experiment and it came out beautiful! I was surprised. It should hold up well and time will tell. Thanks

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

Nice job Magdad, Scoutcrafter will be happy, no more wood and metal. Lol

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

The Kwikwood is not supposed to shrink and I think it is pretty water proof. It seems like tough stuff!

Hats off to ya for going beyond the boundaries :]..Turned out so nice ...Thumbs way up!!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks D&R! I have a pocket knife with chipped scales that I'm thinking of trying the kwikwood on.

@DirtandRust

3 жыл бұрын

@@357magdad Good Idea!...looking forward to seeing the Vid for sure :]

Very cool idea...I really like how it turned out!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wally! It turned out better that I thought it would!

I was a little skeptical about the quick wood, but that turned out very nice and streamlined. I'll be buying some of that finish. It's very nice looking.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Bombay Mahogany is my favorite color!

When I saw the JB on the handle I thought what a hack...but when I saw the way it turned out I was amazed ! I like seeing a new way and creative to boot...very nice end result...stay safe and keep stepping outside the BOX. 🔠

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

My Chuck was yelling the same thing! LOL It was fun trying something different!

Awesome job my friend I love the way the handle turned out I think you made it look better than it ever was lol

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tristan!

Great video. love these screwdrivers

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! These screwdrivers always follow me home from the sales!

Loved that restoration and that quick wood, wow you've improved the screwdriver not just restored. Thanks for sharing

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon! It was fun trying something different!

The perfect handle Doesn't look so hot. Hey 357, Show us what you got! Magdad muscle To straighten the shaft. Keep working out. Try rowing a raft. JB Wood. Never seen it before. Worked out great. I'm off to the store. Mahogany stain With a few streaks? You'll never know it In a couple of weeks. A show without Chuck? You won't be my friend. Oh, there he is. Right there at THE END! That turned out very nice. From the Black Diamond Bluebonnet Ranch, thanks for the fun! :-)

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Mrs Magdad and I always enjoy your poetry!

Looks outstanding! Love the color of the scales! 😃👍

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ScoutCrafter! Bombay Mahogany is my favorite color!

Wow I'm impressed with the way that epoxy took that stain @! Looks great 👍

@357magdad

2 жыл бұрын

It was fun trying something different!

I have 2 of those exact screwdrivers and need to do that. Well Done.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

There are some higher-end wood-toned putties on the market that might be worth a try.

Whenever a makers mark is sanded off a tool, an angel loses its wings..... Cool screwdriver!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I try to keep makers marks when I can, but since this was a restomod I didn't try very hard.

Some new with new techniques very nice 👌

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! It was fun trying something new!

Very clean restoration. If you would have put the pins back no one would know the difference. Over all you did a great job. Thank you

@357magdad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was fun trying something different.

Love the way the handle took the stain! Great idea!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Skip! The Polyshades is tricky to apply evenly!

i learned helpful info about the JBWeld product. I have another project that I am going to try. also I think the stain color will match for my project

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! I'm glad my video was helpful! I'd love to see photos of your project! 357mdad@gmail.com

What a great idea .can;t wait to try that. I just bought a screwdriver like that.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry! Give it a shot! I'd love to see photos of your project! 357mdad@gmail.com

Excellent restoration but I’m a little confused. Why did you drill all the holes in the handle, was that to help hold the putty? You have a very ingenious mind!!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank! Since I wasn't gonna use any pins, I was hoping the epoxy would flow into the extra holes and help lock the handles in place.

Absolutely enjoyed this. Very innovative solutions. You’ll be a JB Weld sponsor in no time.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I've had pretty good luck with the different JB Weld products I've tried. I still think Bob Smith Industries is the best 30 minute epoxy though.

Great results! Love the perfect handle tools (even if ScoutCrafter doesn't like the wood/metal issues!)!! Let us know if the JB Wood holds up. Wondering if the epoxy connections through the holes you drilled will stand up to the torque. (If not, those 'mahogany' handles would look great with brass pins!) Nice work!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Kwikwood seems pretty tough, but I I think this one is gonna be a wall hanger!

Excellent resto mod. Very innovative fix up.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan!

I think it cam out very well and the streaks add to the appearance. I would have put the pins back in to add to the real wood look

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! I wasn't sure how the Kwikwood was gonna sand so I didn't want to complicate things with pins. I'm hoping the extra holes I drilled will secure the scales.

Over the top.out of the box bout also way over the top beautiful.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale! It was fun trying something different!

Great job, looks very nice.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry!

Brilliant job mate!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very interesting trick with the kwikwood! Made for a very nice look! I'm sure Chuck was impressed as well

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! Chuck was skeptical at first, but he likes how the project turned out!

Very nice resto-mod. Well done. You did good with the stain. A challenge since the Kwikwood likely does not absorb the stain well. I just purchased two Perfect Handled screwdrivers at my first flea market visit of this year. One shows "Rieco" and Germany on the other side. It also has a bend in the shaft. Its scales are as beaten up as yours when you started. The other is 14 1/2in long and has Irwin and USA stamped on the shaft. The Irwin has no bends in the shaft but the scales have expanded over time so do not sit flush. I will have fun with my restorations. Dave.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I'm always on the lookout for perfect handle screwdrivers at the sales! I'd love to see photos of your projects! 357mdad@gmail.com

Nicely done!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

Very cool idea, looks great as well👌

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice. Somebody is going to make the scales in a 3d printer. Love the result.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan! That would be an interesting project!

I thought you are going to make it a gunsmith screwdriver for your 357 toys, but you left the tip relatively thick... Good idea with putty. Great total results.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I tried to leave the tip profile close to original. I'm going to try to hollow grind a tip someday.

Bela restauração. Trabalho muito bem feito. Adorei o novo cabo. Parabéns. Tupiara

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

Wow, looks great.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I understand the benefits of slack-belt sanding but why, when you need to support the back of the belt, do you use a scrap of wood instead of a platen? It seems to me that a mounted platen leaves plenty of slack belt above it (and it can be cut shorter too), and also allows the use of both hands should the need arise. Just curious.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

You're right, the platen would work. I have found that the wood block works the best for me when shaping the screwdriver tip. Guiding the block in one hand and the screwdriver in the other results in a straighter grind. Since I have the platen off, it's just easier to support the belt with the block of wood when sanding the rounded parts.

Clay and i are half way done with a similar project. I used bondo and Clay used clear epoxy to make scales....the quickwood is a great idea, the finish looks really nice. I should have that video out in a couple days. Cheers

@rawbacon

3 жыл бұрын

I've been hoping someone would try clear or colored epoxy, looking forward to the video.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys came up with!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I've got a couple more projects I'd like to try with color tinted epoxy!

That quick wood took on a nice finish, fine job Chuck, :-)

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Chuck though I was crazy for trying the Kwikwood. I almost didn't let him help me Flitz it!

That was a success and no doubt about it.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Big Pete!

Beautiful Job!

@357magdad

Ай бұрын

Thanks Fred!

Dudezilla!!! That is a GREAT idea!!! I am soooooo gonna do that on the screwdriver that has been a thorn in my side...

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy! Give it a shot!

@AndyM.

3 жыл бұрын

You bet your bottom dollar I will!! Thanks for the heads up DUDEZILLA!

You handled that perdfectly Magdad. Excellent idea. Also I am in love with the surface conditioning belts. Thanks for the referral.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Those belts were on the expensive side, but I think they're worth it!

I cannot tell you used epoxy putty on it. It looks like very smooth wood with the Bombay Mahogany finish. I have some of the Kwikwood so I will be using it soon. Thanks for sharing this.

@357magdad

Жыл бұрын

It was fun trying something different!

Only you could make a crusty screwdriver look elegant..well done!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Bombay Mahogany make anything look classy!

Great job, love it 👍🏻👍🏻

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stef!

Another amazing result. Very creative handle, turned out nice!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's fun trying new things!

Now see about doing a translucent green epoxy scales... was very sceptical of this like chuck but the results are gorgeous 👍

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! I want to try experimenting with color tinted epoxy!

Innovative way to do the scales. I’d be interested to hear how long they last, without pins to keep them in position. Did you consider adding them?

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping the epoxy got pushed into the holes I drilled to hold the scales in place.

Well I saw that Chuck shook his head while you put on the wood paste... but you went on imperturbable! Nevertheless a fine end result! ;-))

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Chuck's gotta have more faith in me! LOL

LOVE IT! Keep up the great work

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

That came out looking fancy... super job, I enjoyed it! Vic

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Big Vic!

Nice job.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job..... You gave me some ideas. I have a Perfect Handled Screw Diver in similar condition that I have meaning to fix up. When you had the scales off I thought it would look nice if you cleaned up the metal handles, then painted the insides and put on a clear acrylic 'see through' handle. The process would be similar to what you did with the wood putty. I was wondering why you didn't use bright copper pins on your handle. It really would have offset the dark stain of the handle. Brilliant job. Michael from Canada

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my video was helpful! I'd love to see some photos of your project! 357mdad@gmail.com

Way to go Magdad & Chuck

@357magdad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Chuck says hi!

Nice job sir. Scales look very good. You probably watched ScoutCrafter recently making wood scales. Alot of work because of those odd angles. Johns came out nice as well. The JB wood looked great with the stain. Chuck you are the man with Flitz! 🇺🇸👍Roger

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger! I've done the wood scales before and I wanted to try something different this time.

@1pcfred

2 жыл бұрын

How long shaping wood takes is down to the craftsman. I'm sure the guys that made these screwdrivers originally did it pretty quickly. Knowing the Germans they probably had some sort of a dupla carving contraption or something?

Man, that turned out very nicely indeed..... It suits the lack of rivets 👍🏼🛠️

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Armando! I debated adding some rivets, but the scales were so small, I thought the handle would look OK without!

Great work MD! 👍👍👀

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Flitzit!

Absolutely awesome work brother!!....better looking than poor fitting wood!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was fun trying something different!

Looks amazing

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome job!! Love the finish!! It looks "Perfect"

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick!

Very nice. Wasn't sure how the J&B was going to turn out but with the stain it looks great.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

I did some molding with the Kwikwood for Chuck's tiny toolbox project. I like the results, so I wanted to try it on a larger project.

@ihrescue

3 жыл бұрын

@@357magdad I recently learned more about the composite Micarta. Wow these resins including Kwikwood are a legit useful material. A lot of the micarta is a solid material of surplus WWII tarp material from US Navy ships (apparently there's tons of it) and typical two part clear resin. The tarp can be layered after coating with resin and it not only adds color but unique strength. Many modern knife handles are made of the material. It can be bought in blocks of many dimensions or you can make it yourself. Pretty cool stuff. Not unlike fiber glass.

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

@@ihrescue I've been wanting to give micarta a try.

I was questioning the quick wood but it turned out amazing!

@357magdad

3 жыл бұрын

Chuck though I was crazy!