These "tutorial" style episodes are really very helpful as your experience is multiplied on a global scale. THIS is what the internet is supposed to be about. Thanks

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohamed!!!!

Great tutorial, thank you! A mini series like this would be a great help to us newbies... wire wheels and buffers?

Just bought my first bench belt sander and I appreciate your video. Hoping it will aid in my new tool restoration hobby. Always awesome to watch your videos and learn.

I love my 1 X 30. I actually found it in the garbage and carried it home from a mile away. It’s a Delta and it had tons of belts in the same garbage too. I stuffed my pockets full of belts too. I’ve had it for 5 years and use it almost 3 times a week and it’s never failed me. I am so blessed by finding it!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Joe you aren't kidding! What a find! I know you will agree, even if you don't restore tools it's one of the best additions to a shop!!!! Like you, I really love it! Thanks!!!!!!

Great informative video. I used to do all kinds of woodworking and other projects, but since my health is quickly going south now I think about taking better care of my tools. It is good to see how nice I can make my tools look. You have inspired me to get a belt sander and try to see how my tools end up looking. It is just as satisfying to restore tools as it was to build things.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan! I really believe like so many others that this hobby is one of the best endeavors you can pursue... I am sure you will love the time in the shop and the rewards it brings!! Thanks!!!!!!!

@kenzpenz

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, stop with the health going south now. My wife has pretty much forbidden me to use those expressions. I am 81 years old, a two time Vietnam vet with two purple hearts. One doesn't realize just how fragile we are, until the grim reaper starts a knocking on the door. I paid a lot of money for my tools and they were just for fun. I tried telling my son who is 40 and he too says stop with the downsizing. I ask, so do you want the lathe or etc etc. Many of my tools came from Ebay and were in pretty bad shape, rusty crusty and neglected. I spent hours restoring those tools and that was much of my shop fun. Wishing you the best and many more years. Hope you are out walking, and taking care. ..Ken , Marina CA

That was just a fantastic informative “training” video. Thanks so much. Looking forward to more similar videos. Perhaps use of the wire wheels!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Frank! Will do!

Fantastic Video! Great tutorial on a belt sander. If you ever want to go super nuts on a polishing job, do a final buffing with a paste made of cream of tartar and water. It's how they used to prepare proof coin dies for the utmost shine! I use cream of tartar when I polish antique sewing machine parts.

Love your videos. I’ve been restoring old tool (mostly hand planes) on and off for the last 20 years and I really enjoy your approach and enthusiasm. Having lived in California for the past 40 year your East Coast (New York)accent takes me home to my Pennsylvania roots and all of the old family.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sawwtooth! LOL! I spent a bunch of years in Camp Pendleton and my accent always gave me away! I am so happy you are enjoying the videos! I loved Ca. weather and parks but the politics on both coasts have me looking for a simpler, old fashioned location to spend my remaining days. I love Pa. too and go there a lot! The big cities in that state are changing it too! Thanks so much...

I love these tutorials. You are a great teacher!

Absolutely great tutorial ScoutCrafter!! The portable platen is a bit tricky to master with location, steadiness and pressure. I have a HF model and it works well enough but is lacking power for other tasks. I'm honored to say that all I've learned about using a belt sander and cleaning up tools (I'm a noobie so I can't say restoration yet) I've learned from you and your videos!! Thanks always!!👍😀

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve! Your restorations are absolutely top notch!! The best part is we are having fun doing it! "Even the fails teach us valuable lessons..." --Three Finger Bill =D

@stevef8993

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks SC!! We are having fun aren't we!! No better way to spend some down time from working. Looking forward to the next challenge project!😉

Thank very much. This is so helpful and I am glad you took the time to teach us. Actual experience is what really improves ones skill level but watching someone like you helps speed up the learning curve. I will apply what I have learned here today. Thanks

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!!!!!!!

In my opinion this ranks as one of the best videos I have seen. Perhaps a few...how to...videos would be much appreciated...Thank you...captjack

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Jack thanks so much!!!!

Once again, you exceed expectations with knowledge, experience, care and compassion for your audience. Thank you for the education! I think you were talking directly to me in this video. Keep up the great job!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!!!!!!!

I always learn so much watching your videos. These introductory "101" videos really help to take the mystery out of getting out in the shop.

Good to have this video in the library. I have the good fortune of having a 2x72 and a 1x30. And you're right about the big boy grinders. You need something like a 600 or 800 grit belt to keep things under control.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Allan- That 2X72 belt sander of yours is a real beauty and is awesome for fast stock removal... In the wrong hands a sander like that can cut a tool in half in 30 seconds! LOL

@drstrangefart

5 жыл бұрын

You ain't kidding.

Really informative and it reminds me of the amount of time and effort you put in to the videos that we all enjoy so much. Take care.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony! This one was so long I was hoping everyone would still be awake by the end! LOL! My GF was able to watch the entire video and I was shocked! =D Thanks!!!!!!!

I really enjoy your channel. I recently stumbled upon it while recovering from back surgery. I too have enjoyed doing these types of restoration projects; however, due to my recent mobility & lifting limitations, all of my physical activities are on hold for the next few months. Thanks for keeping me mentally active with your projects as well as giving me a few new good ideas. A fellow hobbiest, Curly

@ScoutCrafter

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Curly- Hobbies are the most important tool to keep us active and happy... Eventually we all get some ailment but there is always a hobby that can give you fulfillment! Thanks!

Very timely video John. I just ordered one of these 1 x 30 sanders last week. Thanks for all the tips on the best way to use this .

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lou! I really think this will become your favorite tool!!! Thanks!!!!!

@Carpetcleanerman

5 жыл бұрын

And eventually the dake...... 😎

I found this video by accident and it was great and informative.

Thanks so much. I just set this up in my jewelry/metal studio and watched a few videos to learn about it. Yours is the best for this newbie!

This was like a refresher course for me. Mine are close to mirror. But you got the magic touch Scout. Great video thanks my friend!!

One of my favorite videos. Watch it again and again

@ScoutCrafter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Robin!!!!

The video we've all been waiting for! Thanks!

Great! Everybody's at different levels of experience, but a little tutorial is always good. And I'm glad you're not like those other channels, showing things in FAKE TIME!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

LOL The fake time is good when we just want to get to the point but it's important for many people to realize just how long this process takes or they feel they are doing something wrong! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!

This is a wonderful educational tutorial! Thanks SC! You’re the best!

Received my 1x30 last week from Harbor Freight, yes most come from the same factory with minor variations, I chose HF because it was the best price $45.00 vs. some over $150 for the same tool.

@ScoutCrafter

4 жыл бұрын

Philip- Best $50 you ever spent! You will love it!!!!!!!

Great vid - appreciate the detailed instructions for the belt sander.

Its important that we learn to use and set up the tools correctly and this video did that perfectly. Would love to see more of these types of video e.g. How to polish the concave surfaces of the hammer head. Repairing wood stock handles for hammer and other handles. Types of cleat to use to secure hammer head to wood/ plastic/ metal handle stock materials. As always, thank you for sharing. 👍 👍 👍

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

You are so right! Tons of stuff to show! I was a little leery about the super long length of this video! I even told my GF that I think I went too long! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!

@melkc345

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely NOT too long, John. It might be if you didn't have anything to say, but I ALWAYS learn something from you. Thank you and keep up the great work!

Good video. I thought some nit pickers would chide you a little on removing guards and I was right. For about 10 years my job was making shift yokes and blocks in a heavy truck transmission factory. After machining I had to debur the parts on a 2 X 72 belt sander. I picked up a lot of your tips doing that for so long. Thanks for posting.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi James! LOL I was thinking the same thing- The safety Sallys are always ready to jump on something that looks even minutely dangerous... Most of my subscribers are really awesome and know when to point something out. =) The 2X72 requires a super soft touch as you know because it can ruin a project in mili-seconds! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!

Thanks for the demonstration and the tips. I still have a new Grizzly 1" x 30" belt sander, essentially just like yours, which I bought about 5 years ago, but have never set it up. Organizing a shop to find more room in which to work is a project that is easy to put off until tomorrow. As you get older, you begin to realize that the number of tomorrows available to organize your shop and make productive use of your tools is becoming increasingly limited. I hope that I will use the tips in your video to set up my Grizzly before the end of the month and get going with it. I have been acquiring and using tools for about 60 years, but I'd love to learn to be as productive as you are. Your restorations are amazing, as are those on the channels you have recommended to your viewers from time to time.

Great explanation. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Very informative.

This is exactly what I needed. Thanks John.

Great video Scout!!! Thanks for explaining & demonstrating!!

You know, I am glad you put up 'Worn 80' at the 13:39, because I thought you jumped to a '180' grit.

John it is always good to have a tutorial from you!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Matt!!!!

Thanks very much for this. I really appreciate the time you take for the explanations and details of how you achieve such great results. I’d love to see one on how you approach painting. Thanks again.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Carl! Yes! I will be covering that too! I have some pretty good tips on painting! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing this ScoutCrafter. You provide a lot of useful information that will help me out on my own restorations. Thanks for sharing this.

Very helpful. It shows me how bad I need one as soon as I can. Thank you.

Excellent video. As an aside, your video also demonstrated how you can identify the type of steel by the sparks that are generated. It's handy to have a chart near the sander or grinder for the home shop as you are often using unidentified types of steel. Cheers from NC/USA

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

You are so right! I wish I knew more about different steel types, I know the most common but metallurgy has always been fascinating to me! Thanks so much!!!

Thank you. You should do more of these. I totally love your videos.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!!!

You always have great info. Loved it. Thanks for sharing.

Excellent educational video. Michael from Canada

Anyone can do it but it's more fun when you do it because we enjoy your chat - where we end up laughing and learning at the same time. Thanks SC. Now I gotta go down to my basement and remove the platen on my 1" belt sander. See you next time!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis! You know what's funny, 9 times out of 10 when you are using the sander you always use the small area above the platen just below the wheel! Another problem is the belt guard, it's great of you have a vacuum hooked up and collect dust from wood and stuff, but changing belts takes so much longer! Toss it too! LOL Thanks!!!!!!

Good information, looking forward to putting it into practice. Thanks.

Great video ton of information and technique in a short period of time thank you sir for the great advice and a good foundation to the belt sander for restoration.

Thanks for this. I have had one of those sanders for more than thirty years and realizing now how under used it has been.

Good tutorial John,full of tips👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Thanks so much. This was very informative with lots of great tips. Sometime in the future, could you do the same for buffing?

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Yes Robert! That will be an important follow-up!!! =) Thanks!

Thanks Scout for the Great tutorial!!....I definitely learned a few things and will taking off the platen on my 1 x 30....I'll be ordering a variety of Belts too experiment with :]

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Toss the platen and the belt guard... =) 220 grit belts when they are new are amazing! =) Thanks!!!

Great information for anyone with a shop.

Very good explaining video. Thank you very much for making it!

Just watched this video for the umteenth time. Probably your best video but they are all wonderful. Thank you!

Wow, that was such a great score on the drill press Scout and I think you did an absolutely outstanding restoration on it. It’s so easy to do too much and ruin it. What really sets it apart is they look to be a matching pair and the name plates are in perfect condition. I’m sure there would be museums that would love to get their hands on it when you’re finished. Back in the 70’s my mum worked for David Jones here in Australia and one year she brought home their old Xmas decorations so we had the biggest, high quality baubles and tinsel you’ve ever seen spread around our house. It was nice to see a picture of your mum, she was so beautiful. All the best, you crazy lightbulb collector😂, Stuart and Lea 🇦🇺

Fantastic tutorial Scoutcrafter Thanks for the insight 👍

Hi Scout , Nice Job on Teaching About The 1" Belt Sander.

Great video and a good insight to the process cheers

K.I.S.S. I love it! An acronym I know well! You nerfed out the tool noise! I love you man! Excellent tutorial!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

LOL I have learned to live by that awesome acronym! =)

Awesome tips Scout

Thanks so much, I was having a problem with a knife I am working on. Now I know what I was doing wrong and how to correct it. Good tutorial.

Good to teach maybe even the people (these two) that have been using them for many years can be reminded of a thing our two. Thank you for the educational share, the head of that hammer is really nice not in two minutes was important to share, all good things worth having take effort lots of time to get perfected or nearer it. Lance & Patrick.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

LOL- That hammer head was really a mess! The head was all lop-sided and chipped! However I used the good old angel grinder to take off a 1/4" and then smoothed it out on the belt sander! It really came out well! I do prefer a smaller ball-peen hammer though! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Cracking video. Excellent learning points. Can you do more of these please. Sometimes I think one needs to recover old ground for the newbies.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed the video! I really appreciate the feedback Sarah!!! Thanks!!!

Thanks for making this. I have picked these tips over the course of watching ALL of your videos, and asking questions in the comments section, but it's sure nice to have it all in one video to pull up for reference if we need it, or for someone new to the channel who wants to tackle some restorations. I'm going to do a few of my own soon with the warm weather just around the corner. Also, I bought a 30" belt sander after seeing how useful it is, and it looked like i could buy a smaller sander and always have it set up for the price of a couple belts for the band saw. Those long belts are a bit spendy. I also saw a cool video of a guy who made 30" sanding belts for his HF sander which seemed good for someone like me who doesn't have worn out belts yet but still wants a grit you might only find in automotive sand paper. Thanks again!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly this is one of the best tools you can buy for the shop! So useful and easy to use!!!! Thanks!

Thanks a Bunch...lots of information there! I'll probably eventually get one, when the need arises. Newk from Kentucky

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Newk! I bet it will fast become your favorite tool!!!

@Anonymous-it5jw

5 жыл бұрын

When you get one, you will find that the need will arise, and you will wonder why you waited.

Great video, by a great guy!

Thanks for sharing! Some great tips

Love love love this video. Very helpful. Thank you.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben! So glad you enjoyed it.... I think it will help a little... As you know your skills have improved dramatically since your early videos and I think the journey is part of the fun!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

Great tutorial Scout - thanks for this.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee!!!!!!

THANK YOU...for sharing. Very enjoyable.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Fantastic!! Thanks so much for this.

Excellent tutorial!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks N!!!

Did learn a lot from this and enjoyed it a lot too. The thing I learned mostly is: I desperately need a belt sander! Thanks Scout!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex! Seriously one of the best tools in the shop!!!!!

Excellent! And I stay awake for the whole thing. I swear. Thanks

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

LOL! This was so long I was really apprehensive about it's release, the thing is you have to show it full time or people think they are doing something wrong because it's taking so long! LOL Thanks!!!!!!

Great explanation. Thank you.

Great instructions and tips n tricks. You can also apply wax to a separate wheel on the buffer. I sharpen my knives with the 1x30 with a 15 micron belt

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

They also make Leather wheels and belts! Great for razor sharpening! =) Thanks Bernie!

Super video, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I have some hammer heads and pliers I can try it on. Thanks...

Excellent tutorial👍😎🤠

I have the Harbor Freight one. Seems okay. I love the stick behind the belt process. I haven't tried it yet but I thoroughly enjoy the clean up. I always clean up my tools and use the 1x30 all the time. I don't like my punches with mushroomed over ends and fix them quick. I echo others, the type of wire wheels you use. I have an old drill press motor and wondered if I could mount a wire on that? The drill press fell apart and have a new one from the wife. Great video as usual!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron! Like you the 1x30 is one of my favorite tools in the shop! I use it for so many things! It's such a great piece of equipment! Unlike my radial arm saw which is super dangerous and I never use! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Scout. There's a lot of good information in that tutorial. - Kathie

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathie! So glad you made it thru this very long video! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!

I bought my first belt sander; 1” x 42” last week. A used Rockwell made in USA. Thanks for the tutorial - perfect timing!,

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick! I guarentee you are going to love that machine! It's so useful for so many projects around the shop! The 1" width allows you to get in spots many other machines don't! Best of luck with the new addition!

Fantastic! I'll bet I'm not the only one hoping to see similar treatment on the wire wheel or buffer. Thank you !!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank! I will do separate videos on them!!!!

Man scout the content just gets better and better thanks for sharing your knowledge scout it's great stuff I've learned so much from your videos 👍😎

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

I do really appreciate that! There are so many people getting interested in this hobby and it's awesome to think of all the old tools that will be saved and used again! Thanks!!!!!!!

@lordvengerx

5 жыл бұрын

@@ScoutCrafter Anytime scout you're very welcome and thank you for sharing your knowledge and very true it's a amazing thing

Excellent video very helpful information, well done! 👍 👍

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bert!!!!!

This was an awesome tutorial. Now I know what it will take to improve my restoration skills. My 4x36 belt sander requires removing 11 screws to change belts, and it doesn't have an area where the belt flows freely for curved surfaces, so I'm going to have to invest in a 1x30 now! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. (Looking forward to the buffing tutorial, hint hint!)

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi David! 11 screws to change a belt!? Are you sure!? Most 4 x 36 have a lever that releases tension on the belt allowing fast changes! Make sure you are looking closely! I have two of those 4x36, they are great but mine needs bearings! =) Thanks

@DavidPlass

5 жыл бұрын

@@ScoutCrafter Sadly, yes, I'm sure. Even RTFM (read the fine manual.)

Very pretty! It would look even better with a little red!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Roger! YES! I am going to paint all the non-polished parts RED!!!!! You know your colors!!!!! =)

Great vid. I got mine from harbor freight. I bought some cheap old pipe wrenches that were rough cast and had forging lines. Then I practiced. My biggest problem is static electricity. Shock the crap out of you over and over. Working on grounding the dang thing now. 52 dollars at harbor freight with coupon. Thanks Scout!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacob! I heard the plastic wheels cause that but it only happens with certain belts! I think the better belts stop that problem! Thanks!!!!!!!

@jacobb.

5 жыл бұрын

@@ScoutCrafter thanks I was worried I was going to have to deal with it for good.

Awesome. Very informative! Thanks!

Great Tips! Thanks!!

Great video ScoutCrafter. Thanks for sharing. Vaughn

That was a great video I know what to do but it was good to actually see it :)

Great video, John. After watching this last week, I went to HF and bought their 1X30 using the 20% off coupon for $43. I think it's the same machine as you were using in the video only it's the Harbor freight brand. Just gathering up equipment and tools needed to start restorations and possibly videos. Thanks for the inspiration!

@ScoutCrafter

4 жыл бұрын

Jim- Best investment you ever made! You are going to love that little machine! =)

Sometime we all need a refreshment video... Just to remember something thats at the back of the mind...

Great video , Thank you for this one .

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

You got it Dave!!!!! =)

Great video. Sometimes when I need to back sanding paper or a belt I use a leather pad as my soft pad.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Leather is great because it doesn't transfer heat... Silk would be good too! =)

Great video !!!

Very useful. Many thanks.

Wow great job

Another great video: your training shows are worth developing.

@ScoutCrafter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Good restoration bro 👍👍👍👍

Yeah I'd be very very weary of a 2x72 grinder. I may actually have to get a 1x30 now that I can 'see' why you use the 1x30. Excellent video!!!

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

The large grinders are awesome at stock removal but need a super soft hand to use for restorations! =) Thanks!!!!!

Thanks Scout!