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Old 11-06-2018, 12:07 AM
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Angler; you have done a fine job & thanks for the link to the pipe wrench video. It gives easy to follow instructions for electrolysis

You are welcome! Turns out it is pretty safe and easy method, I love it! This going to be my only go to remove the rust on all of my future projects!
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Old 11-15-2018, 01:36 PM
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Lightbulb New Restoration

Howdy Fellas!

Here is my next restoration, this time I tried myself at restoring an electric drill, old Black&Decker. This was quite challenging with a lot of processes involved.

Take a look yourself!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmsJDjumBPI


And some before and after pics







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Old 11-19-2018, 09:48 PM
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Bit of a coincidence, maybe.

Just last week I sent this great video (great in terms of the transformation) around to a bunch of my friends, and then tonight scrolled down the forum to find this thread.

Deadlocked vice

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U2jNeObHnZY
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Old 11-20-2018, 07:46 AM
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This is a cool thread....

I recently took an old and very rusted set of the wife's, Henry Boker, pruning shears and I submerged them in a tray of vinegar.

It took 5+ days before I removed them.

With a hand wire bush and my brass wheel brush, it came up very nice.

I won't hesitate to try it again; if I was in a hurry, I may try a different fluid (Evapo-Rust) this time?

Vinegar is $3 per jug versus $19 for the industrial strength one.
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Old 11-20-2018, 09:01 AM
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I read up on vinegar as a weed killer. The regular household stuff is only about 5% acetic acid. The weed killer concentration is more like 15%.

However I believe any concentration around 10% and beyond starts to require protective goggles etc. as it is acetic ACID. So the 95% diluted household stuff were used to spilling about, is NOT the same as the industrial stuff.
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Old 12-09-2018, 09:09 PM
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Default Axe Restoration

Good evening everybody!

I have been working for a while on this restoration of an old Axe, since there were no power tools involved in this project.

I cleaned the rust with Electrolysis again, as I think there is no quicker and better way to fight the rust for the price of 2 spoons o baking soda!

Here is the link to the video, please enjoy!

https://youtu.be/D2G41dYEijE

After sanding I etched the axe head in the hot vinegar to give a nice dark grey patina, almost looks like Tungsten!

Here is some picks for you as well!

Before



After Electrolysis and Wire Brush



Grinded with Files



Sanded with 400 Grit



Etched with Hot Vinegar



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Old 12-11-2018, 11:57 PM
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Bit of a coincidence, maybe.

Just last week I sent this great video (great in terms of the transformation) around to a bunch of my friends, and then tonight scrolled down the forum to find this thread.

Deadlocked vice

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U2jNeObHnZY
Yeah, that is one awesome restoration! The end result is just incredible!
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Old 12-12-2018, 07:27 AM
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I haven't done any tool restorations but I like restoring old firearms.

I've done several and am happy with the way they turned out.
Since this thread is about tool restorations and because I've already posted photos of a couple I've done, I won't post them here unless asked to.

Ken might remember one. He gave me an old break action shotgun. It pretty much looked like an old crowbar when I got it. The action was seized, the barrel brown with rust and the stock was well weathered.
Now it works and looks like any old shotgun one might see in a gun safe.

It doesn't look new, that wasn't the goal. I wanted it to look like a family heirloom rather then a store display item. I think I accomplished that.

You know, if anyone is into tool restorations I have an old chain saw.
My nephew found it buried in grass at an abandoned farm site.
I think it's a pioneer from around 1960.

I'll never do anything with it. I don't have the space for such a project, or the time.

I'd give it to a serious restorer. Unfortunately it might have to be a pick up only deal. There is a chance that I could deliver it, if it went to one of the towns that I do gun shows in but I can't afford to ship it and I can't afford too much long distance travel that isn't paying for itself.
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Old 12-14-2018, 12:57 AM
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I haven't done any tool restorations but I like restoring old firearms.

I've done several and am happy with the way they turned out.
Since this thread is about tool restorations and because I've already posted photos of a couple I've done, I won't post them here unless asked to.

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I would love to see those pictures here, do you have before and after shots?
Cheers!
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Old 07-01-2019, 01:43 PM
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Hello, everyone!

Happy Canada Day!!!

Wanna share with you guys my latest restoration of this mega old horseshoe!

I used Evapo-Rust this time to remove that aged rust and I ended up leaving the horseshoe for almost a month in that solution! The result, however, was quite impressive!

I also put a unique finish on it, I used a blow torch to heat it up and then I brushed it with brass wire brush to give it a nice golden color coat.

Check it out yourself in this video
https://youtu.be/ya_a9dmse5k


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Old 04-06-2020, 02:37 PM
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Arrow Mini Wrench Restoration

Hello everyone!

Hope ya'll safe!


I made another restoration of this tiny wrench

Watch video https://youtu.be/Ky5o_XRstd4

Have a nice day!

Stay safe!








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Old 04-06-2020, 11:00 PM
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Nice Work!
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For one of my convid isolation projects I brought new life to this old hog splitter



New oak handle with a cold blued blade

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I like your result!
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