Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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It got a bit bendy at some point. Today we're restoring this antique Knapp & Cowles wood handled screwdriver.
We'll use the hydraulic press to unbent it, address just the tip, and refinish the handle with BLO.

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$2.99 press handle knob DIY: youtu.be/KbS29FkBPvo
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Chapters:
00:00 Overview
00:41 Uncovering Origins
01:18 Removing the Twist
01:45 The Hydraulic Press
03:13 Just the Tip
03:51 The Wood Handle
05:01 Cold Blueing
05:47 Before/After Shots
06:03 Purpose of the Notches
06:26 Outro