1891 German Weltrekord ratchet screwdriver restoration

[James Y]

I came across this video on YouTube by accident. It takes a while, but I found it fascinating:

https://youtu.be/JmSXo0XdWoA

Jim

[Doc Dan]

I have no idea what that is or why I watched the video,but it was interesting.

[RustyIron]

That's some pretty nice workmanship.

[ChrisinHove]

Reasonable tools are now so cheap I doubt many bother still, but my first tool kit was largely made up of salvaged pieces.
I spent many hours regrinding tips, polishing out rust and revarnishing handles!
Most has been replaced now but my 1/2” drive socket set is still my original random selection, and still going strong.

[TomAiello]

I admit that I also watched the whole thing.

Fascinating video. I wonder what the total value of all the equipment he used to salvage that screwdriver was.