Federal Dial Indicator Restoration

Hi, welcome to my channel. This is my first restoration and I know my workbench creaks which is why you might hear a loud creaking sound occasionally, sorry for that :( Ill fix it for my next video.
Backstory:
I found this dial indicator at the back of a garage at my dads rental house. It used to belong to my grandpa back when he was a machinist. Around 1960's. The model number is B21 and it is made by Federal in Rhode Island USA
I didn't add some parts to the video since they took to long to restore such as:
Cleaning of the lens which I just used hydrogen peroxide and UV light to get rid of the yellowing.
Some parts that took a lot of sanding or just time to finish
Additional stuff:
I also oiled each part to prevent rust or corrosion in the future
Thank you for watching and subscribe for more videos in the future!
#restoration

[@RestorationVideo]

*_I love the amount of love and dedication you show on these restorations!_*

[@cleanandrestore977]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it

[@georgepretnick4460]

That's about the same level of restoration I would do. Get it clean and working again. No polishing or powder coating. Good job.

[@annanimus8848]

Just some pointers.
Keep the video in real speed. When it's sped up it looks like it's a rushed job (even though it is not).
I like the detailed description.
You might try to de-yellow the cover with UV light and Hydrogen-peroxide.
For first video it is really enjoyable and well made.
Keep up the good work.

[@cleanandrestore977]

Yeah, I know it's really hard to keep it one speed especially for stuff like the wire brush since it takes a long time and if you make it to long people will just skip it. About the yellowed acrylic that's what I did. I don't have a uv light so I lift it out in the sun but it's winter and cloudy here so it didn't work that well and when I asked around some people said that federal sold their indicators with yellow acrylic. There also might be a point where acrylic just can't be completely clear as I tried the same thing with a yellowed acrylic lid and let it sit outside a week and it only got more clear and didn't remove the yellowing similar to this case.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nice and clean.👍

[@harlech2]

I think that "Rubberish Coating" was just grime and dirt built up from years of use.

[@user-bk5zv5zr6y]

В сварочных перчатках реставрирует точный прибор бред.

[@jerryshanks1279]

Should ever pry the indicator hand off with a screwdriver. Amatuer.

[@cleanandrestore977]

I agree but I would rather not buy a specialty tool that I will use once especially if their are already internal issues that need fixed. Anyways it turned out just fine and I don't have a issue with the indicator's arm not returning to the same place every time so im pretty sure no damage occurred. Btw I sped up that point during the video and in reality I took my time to slowly loosen it and then carefully pry it off. But I appreciate your concern and if I do more of these type of restorations in the future I will buy a watch arm puller.

[@anthonyford411]

Not very impressive

[@cleanandrestore977]

Please explain why and what I can do better next time.

[@annanimus8848]

@@cleanandrestore977 he is just a troll. Great job.