Ballinator Videos

In this video we look at the SCF100 spring loaded crowsfoot wrenches. These are a variant of the TOP SpeedWrench design, which grips tighter the harder you push on it. VIM shortened them and added a square drive bonus hole so you can add an extension, ratchet or breaker bar. This design is great for loosening rusted and rounded over brake line fittings. This tool is so cool, I had to add a new category for it on the Pliers Tier List. 00:00 Intro 01:08 Demo on Rounded Off Bolt 02:48 Tier List Addition 03:16 Overall Quality 04:07 Foam Insert 04:57 Pricing & Knock Offs 05:29 Outro

In this video, I'll restore an old aluminum handled screwdriver. I believe this was a home made tool, possibly something from a high school shop class. We'll polish up the handle and re-shape the tip on it. 00:00 Overview 01:04 Wire Wheeling the Shank 01:29 Cleaning the Handle 02:00 Polishing the Handle 03:03 Reshaping the Tip 04:15 After Shots Metal Shop Book: https://archive.org/details/machineshopprojectsbysouthbendlatheworks

In this video we go over the history of K-D Tools, and the origin story of GearWrench. How K-D created GearWrench, and then later got replaced by GearWrench. Kulp Patents: https://patents.google.com/?inventor=Harry+W+Kulp KD Patents: https://patents.google.com/?assignee=KD+Manufacturing+Co&country=US GearWrench patent: https://patents.google.com/patent/US5636557A/en?oq=US5636557 KD Tools History: http://alloy-artifacts.org/k-d-manufacturing.html Apex Factory Closing: https://www.thestate.com/news/business/article126068444.html 1934 KD Catalog: https://archive.org/details/k-d-tools-catalog-no-16-1934/mode/2up 1942 KD Catalog: https://archive.org/details/k-d-tools-catalog-21/K-D%20Tools%20Catalog%2021/page/4/mode/2up 1969 KD Catalog: https://archive.org/details/k-d-tools-catalog-69/K-D%20Tools%20Catalog%2069/ 2006 GearWrench Catalog: https://archive.org/details/gear-wrench-automotive-catalog-2006 2010 KD Catalog: https://archive.org/details/manualzilla-id-6019350/page/1/mode/2up Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Early Days of K-D 01:10 K-D Gets Bought Out 01:45 The GearWrench is Born 02:37 Apex Era & Closures 03:32 GearWrench Replaces K-D 04:07 Final Thoughts

In this episode of Socket Obscura, "Dale" tells us about the Great Socket Conspiracy of 1953, and we look at 8 point, AKA "Double Square" sockets. These sockets were used for square bolts on old industrial equipment, vintage furniture, furnace fans, garage door springs and semi truck brake adjusters. In a pinch they can be used as a tap socket. They also work great for pipe and drain plugs. 00:00 Parody Intro 00:43 Overview 01:17 Square Bolt History 01:50 Modern Uses 02:28 The Tools 03:26 More Parody 03:55 Modern Options 04:32 Outro

In this video we look at the 806SW Xtra Slim adjustable wrench by Channellock. This is a 6" adjustable wrench, with thin 3/32" jaws, to get into tight spaces. Similar wrenches are made by Irega (92WXS), Bahco (9029-T) and Engineer (TWM-07). 00:00 Parody Intro 00:13 Overview 00:31 Size Comparisons 01:27 Quality 01:58 Other Variations 02:27 Outro

Clutch Head Screws - History & Lore

In this video we look at a 1960's or 1970's era Sears "Carbon Steel" Hex Drive socket set. Hex drive had been made pretty much obsolete by square drive, back in the 1930's. But some manufacturers kept making these sets, positioned as budget alternatives, all the way up through the 1970's. This set has a 1920's style sheet metal ratchet, which was non-reverseable, and had a 18 tooth mechanism. 1960 Sears Craftsman Catalog https://archive.org/details/SearsCraftsmanHandTools1960/page/n9/mode/2up 1969 Sears Craftsman Catalog: https://archive.org/details/SearsCraftsmanPowerAndHandTools1969/page/n89/mode/2up 00:00 The Sockets 01:16 The L Handles 01:51 The Spinner Handle 02:13 The Ratchet 03:23 History 04:20 Use Cases 04:50 Square Drive Adapter 05:16 Outro

In this video we look at the VIM Tools DD2 stubby ratchet. Only around 2.25 inches long, this ratchet has an extra square drive hole at the end, so you can attach an extension, breaker bar, or a second ratchet. These are great for making a psuedo "crow's foot" ratchet, for getting around obstructions. 00:00 Overview 01:09 Ratchet Mechanism 02:13 Size Comparisons 02:34 Pricing 03:02 Final Thoughts

This video is about a 1970's or '80's vintage Russian Pocket keychain alarm clock. It was made by the Luch company in what is now Belarus. Measuring only 2" by 1", it used a mechanical (wind up) watch movement coupled with a battery powered alarm. We'll disasemble it to see what's inside, replace the battery, and test out the alarm feature. 00:00 Intro 00:46 Battery Cover 01:19 Disassembly 02:32 Luch History 03:33 Replacing Battery 04:25 Alarm Testing 05:15 Overall Thoughts

In this video we look at the history of the SK Professional Tools brand. Originally starting out as Sherman Klove, then becoming SK Tools, SK Wayne, and then back to SK Tools. See how SK started out an independant company, was bought out by several other companies, only to become independant again, just to be bought out by China... What does the future hold for SK Tools as a brand? Can they compete with the tool trucks if they're just rebranded import tools? Further Reading: http://alloy-artifacts.org/sherman-klove.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hand_Tools Theodore Rueb patents: https://patents.google.com/?inventor=Rueb+Theodore 1938 Brazil Tools Catalog: https://archive.org/details/brazil-tools/mode/2up 1938 SK Tools Catalog: https://archive.org/details/s-k-tools-catalog-1938 1943 SK Tools Catalog: https://archive.org/details/sherman-klove-war-issue-catalog-1943 1961 Electrolite Era Catalog: https://archive.org/details/s-k-lectrolite-catalog-no-mc-563/page/8/mode/2up 1964 Wayne Era Catalog: https://archive.org/details/1964skwaynecatalog 1970 Dresser Era Catalog: https://archive.org/details/SKToolsSupplementalCatalog91513 1986 Facom Era Catalog: https://archive.org/details/s-k-tools-catalog-1986 Pre GreatStar catalogs: https://web.archive.org/web/20210810180314/https://sktools.com/resources.html Chapters: 00:00 Parody Intro 00:37 Early Years 01:39 SK Tools is formed 02:37 Theodore Rueb Patents 03:56 Lectrolite Joint Venture 04:24 Symington-Wayne & Dresser Era 05:02 Facom Buyout 05:29 Independence and Ideal Buyout 06:17 Ideal Innovations 06:46 GreatStar Buyout 07:39 Final Thoughts

In this video we replace the ignition coil on a Poulan PPB250E string trimmer. This engine doesn't have any spark. I'll show a trick to restoring spark when the spark plug wire is corroded. And the "pushin' rope" trick, to keep the engine from turning while we remove the clutch. Engine is a Poulan/Husqvarna 32cc 2-cycle engine. These were also used on some Craftsman & Weed Eater brand weed whackers & pole saws. 00:00 Intro 00:24 Spark Plug Boot Trick 01:37 Disassembly 04:02 Pushin' Rope 05:28 Clutch Removal 06:33 Ignition Coil 07:49 Setting Air Gap 09:03 Spark Test 09:33 Reassembly 10:26 Clutch Resinstall 11:38 Handle Reinstall 12:35 Powerhead Reinstall 13:12 Firing it up 13:57 Carb Adjustments 15:14 Outro

In this episode of "Socket Obscura" we take a look at the original 1980's era Metrinch (not MetWrench) sockets. Are sockets that fit both Metric and Inch fasteners the key to stopping the upcoming alien invasion?? Should the government force "Big Socket" to make these sockets again?? These were widely advertised on TV and in Popular Mechanics magazine, as working on both Metric and Inch fasteners. These used a unique dual broaching system, where one 6 point broach was for SAE, and the other 6 point broach was for Metric. To give you a 12 point socket, that would fit on two different size bolts. We'll test them out to see if they actually do fit on two different sizes. 00:00 Comedy Intro 00:27 How they work 01:05 Unboxing 02:22 Testing 9/16 03:07 Testing 10mm 03:58 Negatives 04:43 Outro

This is part two of the "Based" German tools series, and is all about Knipex. We'll look at 8 different Knipex pliers that all place in Chad tier. All tools are current productions and can be easily acquired on Amazon. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Alligator Pliers 01:23 Cobra Pliers 01:50 Pliers Wrench 02:32 Pliers Tier List 03:54 Mini Lineman's Pliers 04:57 Long Diagonal Cutters 05:51 Locking Pliers 07:03 Electrician's Pliers 07:59 Bolt Cutters 09:15 Outro

Since SK got acquired by Great Star, they've been replacing a lot of their 'based' USA made tools with cheap import versions, or out right discontinuing them. In this video we review the SK 45173 and 45171 3/8 drive in a 1/4 drive body ratchets. These have quickly become my favorite ratchets. Their small size makes them great for use in tight quarters. You can't get them anymore, but maybe you can build your own from a rebuild kit. I'll also mention a couple alternative versions from Snap-On, Wright & Ko-Ken. 00:00 Comedy Intro 00:27 Overview 01:34 Longboi Variant 02:09 Make your own? 02:58 Alternatives 03:24 Outro

In this video I'll show to replace the fuel lines on a 2-cycle weed eater. We'll go over the different types of fuel lines encountered, what lines go where, as well as how the primer bulb works and how to hook it up. This procedure will apply to most weed whackers, some chainsaws, tillers, leaf blowers, etc. Anything where the fuel lines poke through the gas tank. 00:00 Intro 00:41 Fuel Lines 01:55 Remove Fuel Tank 02:43 Cutting New Lines 03:44 Hole Identification 04:29 Install Inlet Line 05:04 Fuel Filter 06:11 Install Return Line 06:43 Line Reconnection 07:04 Primer Bulb Hookup 08:45 Outro

This is a vintage Bonney Tools 1/2 inch drive Zenel ratchet. It has a hollow handle that is threaded to accept an extension. Dating to the late 1930's, it was probably the first extendable ratchet. We'll also dig a little bit into Bonney Tools history. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Overview 01:27 Handle Stendo 01:58 Bonney History 02:33 Outro

In this video we look at the Chapman Manufacturing 1/4" screwdriver bit kit & accessories. Their bits are nicer than standard bits. They're made of hardened steel and have a ball retainer built in. Review the limitations of the factory ratchet, and I'll show you the VIM Tools HBR3 & HBR4 ratchets, which take these bits to a whole 'nother level. These bits are precision made and great for gunsmithing, automotive, motorcycle, aircraft, typewriter and industrial repair. Chapman makes slotted, Phillips, JIS, Torx & Hex bits. They even have the rare Frearson and Bristol Spline bits. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Slotted Bits 01:05 Phillips Bits 01:44 Other Bits 02:18 Torque 02:41 Ratchet 03:50 Accessories 05:19 Wrench Trick 05:40 Alternative Ratchet 07:20 Ordering 07:54 Outro

In this video we go over the drain valve found on some Tecumseh carburetors. This is the valve on the bottom of the float bowl, that always leaks fuel. I'll show how to remove/install the valve to replace the gasket. As well as what you can do to eliminate the valve completely. Hose Remover Tool video: https://rumble.com/v3xb1zm-diy-small-engine-fuel-line-hose-removal-tool.html Craftsman snowblower carb rebuild video: https://rumble.com/v3r7a8p-on-engine-tecumseh-carb-rebuild-craftsman-2-stroke-single-stage-snowblower.html Fuel Shut off valve install video: https://rumble.com/v3kdeiy-lawnmower-fuel-shut-off-valve-install-protection-from-ethanol-gas-damage.html Part Numbers: Valve Gasket Only: 27554 Whole Valve Kit: 72136A Float Bowl w/o Drain Valve: Tecumseh 631867 Stens 525-806 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Disassembly 02:11 Reassembly 02:43 Valve Delete 03:02 Outro

In this video we dissasemble a Weed Eater string trimmer to clean out the muffler screen, and repair the ignition coil. This engine was suffering from a 'weak' spark. I was able to revive the old coil just by cleaning the rust off of it. We'll also go over setting the coil air gap. Engine is a 19cc Poulan/Husqvarna 2 cycle engine. 00:00 Intro 00:36 Removing Back Cover 01:36 Muffler Spring 02:30 Removing Engine 03:16 Muffler Screen 03:59 Ignition Coil 05:37 Coil Air Gap 06:17 'American Psycho' Parody 06:44 More Coil Air Gap 07:37 Reassembly 08:53 Firing it up 10:05 Outro

In this video we rebuild the carb on a Weed Eater string trimmer. This trimmer had been 'messed with' by a previous owner. I uncovered a couple of their 'fixes' while rebuilding the carb. This procedure is the same on a lot of weed whackers. If your's looks like this one, it's probably a similar procedure. Engine is a 19cc Poulan/Husqvarna 2 cycle engine. Carb is a Zama C1U W7C 00:00 Intro 00:26 Carb Removal 01:34 Carb Disassembly 04:38 Cleaning the Carb 05:24 Filter Screen Install 06:09 Fuel Pump Side Reassembly 07:05 Metering Side Reassembly 08:05 Metering Valve Height 09:18 Diaphragm Install 09:50 Carb Reinstall 10:54 Priming Fuel 11:20 It's not gonna start...

In this video we look at an unusual pair of ratchets from Astro Pneumatic. The 9716 & 9717 'Wobble Head' ratchets. These ratchets were very short lived before being discontinued. They used a unique spherical gear ratchet mechanism. The gear was completely exposed to allow dirt to get in. We'll take it apart to look at how it works. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Disassembly 02:25 Design Issues 03:10 Outro

The boy's come back and give me crap about not 'actually restoring' tools. So, we'll do an 'actual restoration' on this acetate handle Craftsman 1/4" drive socket spinner driver. This tool has a full size handle, but a short shaft. AKA a "Thicc Shorty" It dates from the late 1940's through late 1950's. Towards the end we'll also look at some current production 'Thicc Shorty' spinner handles. Part numbers referenced: Craftsman 4335 & 43351 JawCo JAW-H4 & JAW-H8 VIM Tools HD250, HD375, HD500 Nepros NBD125 Hazet 8812U Toptul CAIP0814 Facom R.236CA Chapters: 00:00 Parody Intro 00:27 Cleaning 01:19 Sanding 02:46 Wire Wheeling 03:26 Polishing 04:02 After shots 04:34 Other Thicc Shortys

In this video we look at a 'MichaelPro' branded hose clamp tool, that looks suspiciously like the Mayhew one. We'll go over the features and try them out on a couple different types of hose clamps found on automotive engines. 00:00 Comedy Intro 00:27 Overview 01:34 Testing 03:27 Outro

The Vaco brand has been semi-dead since they were bought out by Klein in the '80's. Lately they've been introducing new tools. Seemingly positioned as a lower cost alternative to Klein. In this video we look at their 7-in-1 Flip Socket Nut Driver / Screwdriver and compare it to the Klein version.

In this video we look at one of the first truely cordless drill/driver tools. A Vintage Stanley model 130A screwdriver. I'll do a partial disassembly to clean out the ratchet mechanism, and bring it back into service. Furbish patents: https://patents.google.com/?inventor=Zachry+T+Furbish North Brothers 1918 Catalog: https://archive.org/details/NorthBrothersYankeeTools Stanley service instructions: https://support.stanleytools.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012607257-Breakdown-Assembly-of-Yankee-Screwdrivers Stanley tool guide 1952: https://archive.org/details/StanleyToolGuide1952 Chapters: 00:00 Comedy Intro 01:00 History 02:38 Disassembly 05:00 Cleaning 05:58 Reassembly 08:03 Testing 08:51 Outro