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11-06-2018, 12:07 AM
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Location: Vyshgorod, UA; Edmonton, AB
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Originally Posted by Slowhand
Angler; you have done a fine job & thanks for the link to the pipe wrench video. It gives easy to follow instructions for electrolysis
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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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11-15-2018, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vyshgorod, UA; Edmonton, AB
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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
Thanks for looking!
Have a great day!
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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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11-20-2018, 07:46 AM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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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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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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12-09-2018, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vyshgorod, UA; Edmonton, AB
Posts: 584
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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
Thanks or watching!
Have a great day!
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12-11-2018, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vyshgorod, UA; Edmonton, AB
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Originally Posted by KinAlberta
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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Yeah, that is one awesome restoration! The end result is just incredible!
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12-12-2018, 07:27 AM
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Gone Hunting
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Location: North of Peace River
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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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12-14-2018, 12:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vyshgorod, UA; Edmonton, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KegRiver
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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07-01-2019, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vyshgorod, UA; Edmonton, AB
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Antique Horseshoe Restoration
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
There are a few pics before and after for ya!
Thanks for watching!
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04-06-2020, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vyshgorod, UA; Edmonton, AB
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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!
Thank you for looking!
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04-06-2020, 11:00 PM
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Location: CNP
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Nice Work!
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04-07-2020, 06:30 AM
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Location: On the border in Lloydminster
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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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04-27-2020, 04:36 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2020
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I like your result!
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