Last year my father passed away. I inherited both his and my great uncles tools. Mostly Starrett with some rust but not too much. I am restoring them and while doing it and using them there is a connection to my families past.
My deepest condolences my friend. I kind of know what you mean. I've got several of my My Moms prized possessions and im deeply attached to them because i know she loved and cherished and owned those items. So they are very sentimental to me. Kind of silly but one of those tools is just a Staple gun. But it means so much more than just a stapler to me. Same with most of her things i own. Nothing really expensive or valuable monetarily, but Priceless sentimentally. Wish i had more of her things, but alot was lost due to greedy family members. Its sickening when family fights over a loved ones belongings after they pass. I didnt want to fight over things so i only grabbed a few things i had strong memories associated with her. Like items i remember her using and things of that sort. Well buddy i wish you the best. Take care and God bless.
If this were a Hollywood movie, it would end with a line of long gone grandfathers smiling and patting each other on the back, pleased to see that the craft will continue for another generation.
A great video, and a resto after my own heart. I recently inherited several tools from my late grandfather, and I am looking forward to restoring them.
Whilst yes these old tools are very well built, it's not exactly true that tools in general were built better back then. These are the well built examples that did survive, they were expensive and high quality. But for every one of them that still survives there are 30 that didn't because they were lesser quality. Beautiful video, I'm glad you are giving your family heirloom a sympathetic restoration instead of "improving" it
I enjoyed seeing these brought back. I have a few old tools around the house and, as you say, they are very well made. They are built for a lifetime of use. This makes me think also of vintage typewriters or vintage pens. All built for a lifetime of use.
Hey mate! Relatively new subscriber here but I've been all over your content the past couple months and learning a lot along the way. It's great stuff I enjoy your work. I know this is two years old and I'm late to the party but just to give some knowledge back or if at-least if anyone else benefits from it I thought i'd chime in regarding your approach towards electrolysis in this vid. I know you're well acquainted with it and likely more-so now that its been 2 years since you released this (Just recently watched your hand file restoration vid and utilised the acid etching process you demonstrated, really grateful for that one! Never knew you could even sharpen files till then) by no means am I an expert on the topic but you voiced a concern about electrolysis eating the base metal and I always assumed the same. At some point down the track in my electrolysis endeavours, I learned that its actually opposite the case! The reason electrolysis is the proffered method by archaeologists for ancient artefacts, is that not only is electrolysis the most controlled method of rust removal, its found to be so effective that it actually converts some of the rust in the base material back into iron! How goods that right?! I went years not noticing this since its such a negligent process with consistently reliable results that I never second guessed it, but at some point down the track I learnt about this and im definitely better prepared now for it! Hopefully this shines some light for some, if not others, and I thought i'd be able to provide some benefit back
Awesome video. A brief soak in vinegar makes all of that old rust and grime so that you can just wipe it away. Works pretty good for taking mill scale off of newer stock as well.
Many of the tools I use In my shop are old. There’s nothing better than using well made vintage tools I think. Many of my daily use tools are over 100 years old and still doing a great job
It is a household cleaner containing diatomatious earth powder as an abrasive. It is normally used to clean and polish hard surfaces like ceramic bathroom wash basins, etc. In Australia the most well known brand is JIF.
That was a well done restoration video, your great great grandfather would be proud! Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.
Last year my father passed away. I inherited both his and my great uncles tools. Mostly Starrett with some rust but not too much. I am restoring them and while doing it and using them there is a connection to my families past.
My deepest condolences my friend. I kind of know what you mean. I've got several of my My Moms prized possessions and im deeply attached to them because i know she loved and cherished and owned those items. So they are very sentimental to me. Kind of silly but one of those tools is just a Staple gun. But it means so much more than just a stapler to me. Same with most of her things i own. Nothing really expensive or valuable monetarily, but Priceless sentimentally. Wish i had more of her things, but alot was lost due to greedy family members. Its sickening when family fights over a loved ones belongings after they pass. I didnt want to fight over things so i only grabbed a few things i had strong memories associated with her. Like items i remember her using and things of that sort. Well buddy i wish you the best. Take care and God bless.
Not a typical restoration. I hope you enjoy the video.
If this were a Hollywood movie, it would end with a line of long gone grandfathers smiling and patting each other on the back, pleased to see that the craft will continue for another generation.
A great video, and a resto after my own heart. I recently inherited several tools from my late grandfather, and I am looking forward to restoring them.
Whilst yes these old tools are very well built, it's not exactly true that tools in general were built better back then. These are the well built examples that did survive, they were expensive and high quality. But for every one of them that still survives there are 30 that didn't because they were lesser quality. Beautiful video, I'm glad you are giving your family heirloom a sympathetic restoration instead of "improving" it
I enjoyed seeing these brought back. I have a few old tools around the house and, as you say, they are very well made. They are built for a lifetime of use. This makes me think also of vintage typewriters or vintage pens. All built for a lifetime of use.
I really appreciate your approach to restoration.
Nice job.
Hey mate! Relatively new subscriber here but I've been all over your content the past couple months and learning a lot along the way. It's great stuff I enjoy your work.
I know this is two years old and I'm late to the party but just to give some knowledge back or if at-least if anyone else benefits from it I thought i'd chime in regarding your approach towards electrolysis in this vid. I know you're well acquainted with it and likely more-so now that its been 2 years since you released this
(Just recently watched your hand file restoration vid and utilised the acid etching process you demonstrated, really grateful for that one! Never knew you could even sharpen files till then)
by no means am I an expert on the topic but you voiced a concern about electrolysis eating the base metal and I always assumed the same. At some point down the track in my electrolysis endeavours, I learned that its actually opposite the case!
The reason electrolysis is the proffered method by archaeologists for ancient artefacts, is that not only is electrolysis the most controlled method of rust removal, its found to be so effective that it actually converts some of the rust in the base material back into iron! How goods that right?!
I went years not noticing this since its such a negligent process with consistently reliable results that I never second guessed it, but at some point down the track I learnt about this and im definitely better prepared now for it!
Hopefully this shines some light for some, if not others, and I thought i'd be able to provide some benefit back
Interesting project and great job buddy👍👍👈
Awesome video. A brief soak in vinegar makes all of that old rust and grime so that you can just wipe it away. Works pretty good for taking mill scale off of newer stock as well.
Never tried it on mill scale, ill have to give it a go, cheers.
Many of the tools I use In my shop are old. There’s nothing better than using well made vintage tools I think. Many of my daily use tools are over 100 years old and still doing a great job
Wow so interesting
can you give me the center height, from the bed.
What is this fluid in 0:50?
It is a household cleaner containing diatomatious earth powder as an abrasive. It is normally used to clean and polish hard surfaces like ceramic bathroom wash basins, etc. In Australia the most well known brand is JIF.
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Oh dear