Screwdriver Update!
Added 2020-08-18 22:15:58 +0000 UTCHello my children,
The screwdrivers are closer than ever. New CNC machines have been procured and coding is finished. Material choice and design have also been finalized. Butthole is fully clenched because I may be in debt now for the rest of my life.
I am making about 100 large screwdrivers available to Patrons only very soon.
The only catch is that I won't be putting any handle scales on or hardening these ~100.
I want you all to finish them in any way you want! I will use your finished screwdrivers as examples in the YouTube launch video.
If you don't want to do that, you can always wait until I sell them fully complete, but they will obviously be at a higher price.
These are made out of 1144 steel which means they are very very easy to harden. If you have a blowtorch and vegetable oil, you are done. You do not even need to temper it after hardening and there will be virtually no warping.
I will provide a template and brass pins for the handle scales, should you choose to make them out of any material.
I have had many people contact me with their ideas, and that makes me super excited to see what you all come up with!
Comments
That's awesome! When will they be available do you think?
2020-09-14 20:11:50 +0000 UTCHhhmmm... Looking at that space for the scales & wondering if it'd be worthwhile to try & talk Peter Brown into dipping something silly or inappropriate for scales...
Scott Miller
2020-09-11 03:35:41 +0000 UTCHahaha yes.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-09-09 17:50:15 +0000 UTCCool. ...it came to me in a dream, a set of (carbide insert) woodturning tools with perfect handles.
S. Nilsen
2020-09-05 13:43:37 +0000 UTCWhen can I demand, ummmmm er politely order mine?
Just_Greg_L
2020-08-31 22:29:05 +0000 UTCI REALLY like this idea actually... if you made a video with the release of these with no handles, and demonstrated how to make the blanks, shape them, etc. like go into detail as though you were teaching students, i would buy into this hard. learning to make handles is something i really want to learn as a lot of the tools i like to work with and restore myself are similar in their handle design. and that's one of my major boundaries in restoration. I don't know what woods I should use, finishes, etc. there's plenty out there on shaping, but what about the nitty-not-so-gritty parts? I'd say this is a good opportunity to teach.
Aaron Greene
2020-08-22 21:02:25 +0000 UTCDo you also sell the golf ball shaped hangle for giles in future?
2020-08-22 19:06:04 +0000 UTCHahaha
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-22 18:23:15 +0000 UTCOf course!
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-22 18:23:02 +0000 UTCCan it have handles for those with mechanics impairments :D
Yoel Bittner
2020-08-22 18:11:52 +0000 UTCCan’t wait. I’ll try to get one before they’re gone
Kenneth Stephens
2020-08-22 15:55:42 +0000 UTCLooks like the most expensive bottle opener i ever bought ... and i will buy it
2020-08-22 08:52:10 +0000 UTCthanks! i needed a new impulse buy!!
Daniel Roche
2020-08-21 07:42:38 +0000 UTCI have some nice maple burl that is going to be perfect for this.
2020-08-20 19:47:04 +0000 UTCCallaway ⛳️😬
2020-08-20 00:14:01 +0000 UTCOriginal was beech, and yes.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 20:13:34 +0000 UTCI must have one. I have something perfect for the scales
Christopher Woolley
2020-08-19 17:10:42 +0000 UTCOoooh.....Maybe another collaboration with James from Wood by wright to see what he does with handle?!? Very excited to get involved with this. I will start looking in the hardwood small off cuts bin 👍👍
2020-08-19 15:10:40 +0000 UTCHow does my money disappear and how much of it goes where?
2020-08-19 14:35:06 +0000 UTCDo you know what wood were the origial scales? I would just go for stained maple or beech. Also, why are the pin holes slots not holes? Is it to accommodate my rubbish drilling skills?
2020-08-19 14:17:46 +0000 UTCHahaha, they can eat screwdrivers maybe?
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 13:41:07 +0000 UTCYes, other size will come in the future at some point.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 13:39:53 +0000 UTCThe holy making trifecta.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 13:38:30 +0000 UTCI will always sell the ones without handles, so do not worry.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 13:38:08 +0000 UTCOf course!
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 13:35:29 +0000 UTCThat would look crazy!
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 13:32:27 +0000 UTCoh damn!
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 13:31:53 +0000 UTCI will sell them with and without handles, so do not stress!
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 13:31:18 +0000 UTCYou son of a bean. You are literally sucking money out of my families mouths. Oh well, I'M IN!
2020-08-19 12:24:11 +0000 UTCAnd there goes my money again!
Russell Loud
2020-08-19 12:09:24 +0000 UTCYes, good shout, having the CAD for the scales would be very useful
Jamie (The Custom Cave) Reader
2020-08-19 07:27:10 +0000 UTCMan this thing is huge. Are you planing on making a smaller version? Maybe half the size?
Marco
2020-08-19 05:36:41 +0000 UTCThat is one bigass screwdriver. I don't think I've ever encountered a screw of that size before :#
dreamer
2020-08-19 05:34:58 +0000 UTCThis is awesome!!!!! Cool tool, fun project doing something new and I might just hurt myself! Trifecta! Great to see a fellow prairie boy do well!
2020-08-19 03:35:15 +0000 UTCI assume I will be able to purchase one on release day, but in case I am not able to (due to work), is there any way to reserve one for purchase?
Sphynx
2020-08-19 03:31:26 +0000 UTCI'll send you another for no charge until you are happy!
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 03:23:35 +0000 UTCI could buy two and have him make some custom handles for you, send one back. You can find him as “Green Beetle” on YouTube. He’s a good friend of mine. I could have him harden it and make scales.
Colin Wetz
2020-08-19 02:13:47 +0000 UTCI’m anxious to get in on this as I’d be upset if I messed up your good work.
2020-08-19 01:58:46 +0000 UTCOooooo!
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 01:55:56 +0000 UTCHaha! I will always sell the DIY kits.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 01:55:17 +0000 UTCOh DAMN son
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 01:53:35 +0000 UTCThey are the key to Narnia.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-19 01:53:08 +0000 UTCI know it's not supposed to be easy, but what about a paper template for the scales with each order or maybe a file download?
Ricky Lynn
2020-08-19 01:35:44 +0000 UTCSoooooooon Precious!
Just_Greg_L
2020-08-19 01:27:23 +0000 UTC*waves money around wildly* Any chance you'd share the CAD of the scale form? I have... ideas.
Matthew Wilson
2020-08-19 01:19:44 +0000 UTCI'd suggest maple or birch (because it's light-colored and durable), and dye it after shaping so you don't have to try to get the dye to penetrate the whole volume.
Brooks Moses
2020-08-19 01:14:38 +0000 UTCLooks awesome! Now I need to hunt up some good hardwood that I can dye blue. Ideas, anyone?
Marc McKenzie
2020-08-19 01:01:09 +0000 UTCThat certainly sounds quite interesting to me!
Brooks Moses
2020-08-19 00:58:07 +0000 UTCIt's not was I had intended, but some wooly mammoth ivory I have might need to be used just for the sheer absurdity of it.
Eric Lee
2020-08-19 00:57:22 +0000 UTC...and I just remembered I have a giant piece of ebony and a small koa slab that would be AMAZING for this. #yaaaas
TwoRavens
2020-08-18 23:14:24 +0000 UTCSounds Great! Always love a good project!
2020-08-18 23:13:46 +0000 UTCWould you want pictures, video, or both? I have a full woodworking shop and a forge...a crappy forge, but a forge nonetheless...
TwoRavens
2020-08-18 23:13:05 +0000 UTCI just remembered a piece of rosewood burl given to me by a good friend who grew old before he was ready. Time to slab-off a bit an see what I have!
2020-08-18 23:07:00 +0000 UTCCan't wait, would laminated hardwood/exotic hardwood scales be too plain? (like the layering of skateboards)
Ryan LaValley
2020-08-18 23:05:29 +0000 UTCI may have to wait. I would love to be part of the scale design, but I am afraid that I wouldn't finish in the timeframe given. To much going on. (School is starting here.) If there is an extra, then let me know and I will complete one. Even if I do complete one, I still NEED to get one of your final production ones, so I will be ordering another. Thanks again. Oh yeah, my wrench is on its way. I'm probably over excited. But, I like Christmas early.
Flint Buchman
2020-08-18 22:48:41 +0000 UTCI’m so going to make a live edge river table scales 🤣
2020-08-18 22:48:33 +0000 UTCUsername checks out.
2020-08-18 22:36:52 +0000 UTCWant! I have a YT knifemaker friend who can make some scales for me
Colin Wetz
2020-08-18 22:34:21 +0000 UTCHere I was thinking these were interesting but I didn't need a giant short screwdriver and thus was going to wait until the next size came out, but that "build your own" project is enticing enough that I'm going to have to go ahead and get one.
Brooks Moses
2020-08-18 22:33:07 +0000 UTCMy body is ready! I'd love to stick some 3D print & resin handles on that.
Jamie (The Custom Cave) Reader
2020-08-18 22:29:51 +0000 UTCPerfect tool when you need to torque the foundation to your house. Good Golly!
2020-08-18 22:24:11 +0000 UTCGod I love your tools. Dual purpose! 9” wrench can be a hammer and this screwdriver can be door breaching tool. Awesomesauce !
2020-08-18 22:23:04 +0000 UTCDon't know for sure yet until we know the actually machining time in the real world. Probably around $50.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-18 22:22:15 +0000 UTCThat IS how ideas work.
Hand Tool Rescue
2020-08-18 22:19:37 +0000 UTCI think I have an idea.
Chad from ManCrafting™
2020-08-18 22:18:31 +0000 UTC
