Rusty Gold | 100 Year Old Coal Forge Blower Full Restoration (Buffalo Forge Company)

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  • This beautiful old piece of machinery was unearthed here in the California desert. Who knows how long it's been unused and buried in the sand, but I knew I could get it back to working order. Nice to finally have a matching blower on my restored Buffalo Forge Coal pan.
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  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Love how the numbering turned out...and your face!

    • @hateboy
      @hateboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was totally thinking, “That’s not a HTR wrench he’s using”

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hateboy Check those last few shots, I had the standard and mini HTR wrenches for the mount bolts ; )

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love your face

    • @RX782GP03
      @RX782GP03 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evaporust strikes again!

    • @anthonydcruz8619
      @anthonydcruz8619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pp

  • @Andrewmackinnonripp
    @Andrewmackinnonripp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Best footage for cameo of Mr. Hand Tool Rescue.

  • @Restomaniac
    @Restomaniac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Great work. Great video.

  • @gayle525
    @gayle525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You have got the best music for the videos that I have ever heard. It’s impressive!

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @FrenchGuyCooking
      @FrenchGuyCooking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second that. It elevates your vids so much 🙏

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much as always Alex. I hope you enjoy my brand of “cooking” ; )

  • @WesleyTreat
    @WesleyTreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The numbering solution is fantastic! 😈

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you sir! Not too shabby!

  • @beowulf848
    @beowulf848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was fortunate to be able to get this blower and a Buffalo forge #651 a number of years ago for a total of $15. Great piece of forging equipment!

  • @eviltwinx
    @eviltwinx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect fit for your shop. Glad you were able to rescue another piece of old American iron.

  • @debrhodes7021
    @debrhodes7021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea creating the numbers with wire and attaching them with JB Weld. I also never thought about using a foam brush to apply spray paint. Nice restoration! Thanks for sharing.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It works really well for hitting the "high spots" while having just enough give to lay down paint.

  • @MillwalltheCat
    @MillwalltheCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, no messing about, just functional workmanship.
    And Eric gets a mention too.
    What's not to like?

  • @jailer23044
    @jailer23044 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blower turned out great, Numbering looks factory. Great job as usual.

  • @SurvivalAussie
    @SurvivalAussie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got myself an old Champion 400 blower, and wanted to watch some resto videos for inspiration. And this was the first one I watched. Beautiful video mate. :-)

  • @mariellecb1
    @mariellecb1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! Love the use of JB Weld and wire to make raised lettering.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Suggestion came straight from Eric, although I though up the steel wire ; )

  • @tedking6790
    @tedking6790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just picked up a 14 inch Buffalo 200 Silent blower today for a song. It works, but it’s rusty as. Watching this video set a fire under me, gonna get it apart tonight.

  • @gayle525
    @gayle525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is going to enhance your forge so nicely. And if you ever have to I will bet you can figure out a way to convert it to electric if needed.one of the best video makers out there. Thank you Brett.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah! Will be an easy conversion if I ever decide to switch to electric!

  • @dfbess
    @dfbess 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The beauty of the desert.? Is it keeps old metal alive for many years..

  • @whazee
    @whazee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don'tcha just love BLACK & GOLD? Looking gorgeous Cap!

  • @xsbxsbxsb
    @xsbxsbxsb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly beautiful result!

  • @GetToKnowNature
    @GetToKnowNature 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a marvelously satisfying process. How awesome that you literally dug this out of the desert and now it's all set to go.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right? Half buried in sand... yowza

  • @petermiller6146
    @petermiller6146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fantastic restoration of a beautiful tool!

  • @chybz
    @chybz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome and crusty, thank you Brett !

  • @JEYD220699
    @JEYD220699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yes Cap!! Beautiful restoration!

  • @Saskajohn
    @Saskajohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way you made the 666 numbers and how well they turned out is exactly your style. Creatively thought out with a nice attention to detail and you just stick the landing. Well done 👍

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Alas, all the judges gave me a 10 except for the Canadian

  • @themrnorwood
    @themrnorwood 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If JT has a volunteer fire department Brett should be fire chief

  • @MaltandMake
    @MaltandMake 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love everything about this. So glad you decided to include the handle/mounting and the numbers look perfect, almost as if that's what the original font would be!

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you sir! I'm well proud of this one and how it turned out.

  • @TrevorHigginsDustysqueak
    @TrevorHigginsDustysqueak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this so much. What a perfect item to bring back to its home. I have so many “antique decorations” that are now in service in the shop. Well done Brett.

  • @BRP42
    @BRP42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you find and reuse these old tools and equipment. They definitely don’t make them like they used to! So much of what we make now is designed to fall apart, but it’s great to see you bucking that trend!
    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TwistedTwineWoodworking
    @TwistedTwineWoodworking 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved seeing the inner workings!! Beautiful work Brett!!

  • @kelseywatson1974
    @kelseywatson1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The numbers look amazing! May it bring heats as hot as hell 🔥🔥🔥

  • @JayDoscher
    @JayDoscher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brett, I'm not sure where to start- this is one of my favorite videos from you ever. Thank you for continuing to make and share, that coal forge is a work of art.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well heck....that's super kind of you Jay. Thank you very much brother.

  • @JDS042
    @JDS042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant work!

  • @chickfamilyink
    @chickfamilyink 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The brass fasteners really class this up! Great job Brett

  • @SomeGuyFromOttawa
    @SomeGuyFromOttawa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there anything you can't do?? I discovered your channel last week and have binged most of your videos and all I can say is WOW, you are not afraid to try anything!! Only one thing I haven't seen you do and I'm going to give you a challenge! Make DINNER! Rules: 1) only one pan or pot can be used, 2) you must make or restore your pan/pot and cooking utensils. 3) Must be cooked in the shop using one of your forges 4) dinner for 2. Good Luck Cap!

  • @wwgbert
    @wwgbert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish I could hit the like button and subscribe button more than once. So good, your evolution in making, film production and sound editing are all progressing with each new video. You can will achieve what you want to on this platform, zero doubt.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very kind words, and much appreciated. Cheers Mike!

  • @wasikoki
    @wasikoki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic work, Cap. Thanks for sharing. May it serve you well for many years.

  • @gkkent
    @gkkent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The blower came out amazing! Your craftsmanship/fabrication skills take it to the next level!!

  • @intheshedwithjohnnyg8894
    @intheshedwithjohnnyg8894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    from start to finish great job!

  • @MakeBrooklyn
    @MakeBrooklyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome find and a beautiful restoration!!

  • @techronmattic5876
    @techronmattic5876 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice attention to detail, its so satisfying to bring old tools back to life

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed it is

    • @techronmattic5876
      @techronmattic5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Woo hoo, picked one of these up today so my first stop is this video to get a quick refresher, hardly any rust & impeller spins ok, can't wait to crack it open & give it a birthday

  • @MrHmmmph
    @MrHmmmph 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @DaveGDesigns
    @DaveGDesigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another lovely job on a classic tool Brett good job buddy for this one you win 200 internet points and an extra 50 for replacing the numbering. Spend them wisely my friend

  • @damienbrand9422
    @damienbrand9422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant work Brett!

  • @franktaccetta784
    @franktaccetta784 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice restoration Brett! I love the way you brought it all together.

  • @projectdave7132
    @projectdave7132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top notch as ever! great to see a nice old bit of kit in working order and perfect for your setup!

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aye, what a piece to have in the shop

  • @JustinTopp
    @JustinTopp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicely done on that restoration!

  • @dominicdelprincipe2583
    @dominicdelprincipe2583 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous work. Always love seeing your stuf!

  • @justinwilsoncustoms6520
    @justinwilsoncustoms6520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A thing of beauty Brett, great video man !

  • @glewcifer
    @glewcifer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic work! Love this vid

  • @WrongBrothersRestoration
    @WrongBrothersRestoration 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your work is amazing!

  • @Scott-kh4pw
    @Scott-kh4pw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The custom mounting bracket by itself was a beautiful piece. Great video.

  • @tree_carcass_mangler
    @tree_carcass_mangler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always fun to see what you're up to. Thumbs up and thanks for posting!

  • @tropifiori
    @tropifiori 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an old 200’Buf Blower and will start soon with restoration. Thanks

  • @justintaylor5045
    @justintaylor5045 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant rescue. Lucky man 👍⚒⚒

  • @Everythings_Adjustable
    @Everythings_Adjustable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great restoration Brett 🛠👍😊

  • @jamesryan1699
    @jamesryan1699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic - love the direction the video took. The workmanship was amazing stunned it turned out so well. Great work.

  • @molegrip3860
    @molegrip3860 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers Brett - thanks for sharing another great video ;)

  • @troychristianson5377
    @troychristianson5377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done!

  • @diyresttube
    @diyresttube 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    enjoy watchingbevery detail of your restoration..espicially the numbering.

  • @RichardMartin
    @RichardMartin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s absolutely glorious, top work again Cap’n.

  • @carnright
    @carnright 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very beautiful restoratioing. Great job on this weeks video and project. Can't wait to see what your next projects and videos will be. Brett keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Keep Making. God Bless.

  • @jamiemeek1969
    @jamiemeek1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aye, amazing project and great video from start to finish. I especially like the gold lettering and the fabricated numbers - thanks for sharing. Cheers mate.

  • @NMBWoodworks
    @NMBWoodworks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic video Brett, I feel inspired to go find something rusty and unrustify it!

  • @marytarango1919
    @marytarango1919 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this video I believe this is the blower & forge I acquired a little over a week ago. It’s a buffalo forge & blower but it doesn’t have all the accessories. I currently have the blower soaking so I can tear into it..thank you for this video.

  • @oliverworks5469
    @oliverworks5469 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was excellent!

  • @churlepatakha
    @churlepatakha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinary!

  • @patrickretsel7048
    @patrickretsel7048 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome restoration......great job.

  • @MakerOnTheMove
    @MakerOnTheMove 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killer find, video, and restoration!

  • @brianhartfield8385
    @brianhartfield8385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is something so absolutely gratifying about putting old iron back to work. So simply yet solidly made. Bury a modern cordless drill in the dirt for a month much less years and it'll be shot. I'm continually impressed by your will to bring these old pieces back to life. Excellent work sir!!!

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Brian! Very kind of you

  • @GrahamDallas
    @GrahamDallas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great resto Brett, that looks amazing

  • @Arkaitse
    @Arkaitse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She have crossed oceans of time to find you... Beautiful restoration and love the music on this one.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe you're right. Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed!

  • @jimwatson2110
    @jimwatson2110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always beautiful work my friend

  • @marcsenteney3160
    @marcsenteney3160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done sir!

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome film. Blower is beautiful. Great detail. Love the organic look of that bracket. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🐒

  • @jaredpaddick5879
    @jaredpaddick5879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, as per usual!

  • @ASCarvings
    @ASCarvings 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work

  • @InsideAlan
    @InsideAlan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She's a beauty! Love the back story on the numbers.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Inside Al. You're the best.

  • @wayneshirey6999
    @wayneshirey6999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work.

  • @snake2261
    @snake2261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That be a beauty of a find, and lark of a restoration! Well done Cap'n!!

  • @catgynt9148
    @catgynt9148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful presentation and restoration. Appreciate your artistic craftsmanship.

  • @JCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJC
    @JCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great one!

  • @SciPunk215
    @SciPunk215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vibratory Motivation = Groovin' to the Beat

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fine results! There seems to be an advantage to the desert, the rust only can go so far. The new numbering looks great, like it was always there.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It definitely helps that the general humidity is so darn low. Any time I find rusted nonsense out here, I have to remember that it's not near as bad as the Northeast.

  • @pellegrinocutlery
    @pellegrinocutlery 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those final few shots were inspired man.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really appreciate that brother

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW Cap’n!!!
    Now this touched my heart!!!
    Well done, everything was perfectly put together!
    Loved the music, your editing the whole content Cap’n!!!
    ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤤💥👊🏼

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Fiesta Canine!

  • @ASLANARCH
    @ASLANARCH 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great find and even a better video. Great job as always.

  • @ARod1108
    @ARod1108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video bud! Your attention to detail is always awesome to watch. The finished product turned out sick!

  • @MadeByMarylou
    @MadeByMarylou 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow... what a beautiful transformation 😮😭😍 And the finesse in which you took that apart was super satisfying 👌🏼 Excellent vid, Cap!

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Marylou. Much love to you and ghost

  • @Joelg91
    @Joelg91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job man! Glad you could find some replacement square nuts.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      McMaster Carr to the rescue!

  • @juantorrejon1821
    @juantorrejon1821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It never ceases to amaze me how Brett turns the functional parts of his work into works of art. The forge fan mount might have been rough and square but no, precise angles and beautiful curves. Brett, you are an incredible craftsman. Thank you very much for your work. At the moment I do not have the resources to support you on patreon but I hope my situation improves soon and I will support you without a doubt.
    Greetings from Chile.

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really appreciate the kind words my brother. Much love

  • @pauldardeau5532
    @pauldardeau5532 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Very impressive video production and craftsmanship! You went way beyond most other restorations by blacksmithing your own replacement handle and making your own custom stand. The only thing that surprised me was the use of shiny new hex bolts. In my view, those shiny new hex bolts clash (according to my taste) with the rest of it. This doesn't detract anything from the quality of your work -- you did an amazing job! Well done and thanks for sharing!

  • @kostabeslin9812
    @kostabeslin9812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo maestro !.

  • @JimDockrellWatertone
    @JimDockrellWatertone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You navigated your way through that one quite nicely Captain.

  • @farmboy4189
    @farmboy4189 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great restoration. Looking forward to the next one. Then a shop tour to see it all in action.

  • @shaneharrison4775
    @shaneharrison4775 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice buffalo forge bellows blower dad had on on his forge at home

  • @adamdavenport1004
    @adamdavenport1004 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brett I’m very impressed with this video your a real pro at what you can do when it comes to restoring old machines great job please keep up the great work adam from raleigh North Carolina

  • @jacobdaugherty4052
    @jacobdaugherty4052 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent restoration and excellent video production. Your balance of music and tool sounds is perfect. The numbering solution was so well executed. Great job all around.

  • @jgclark45
    @jgclark45 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    new life in the forge

  • @jpwoodwork
    @jpwoodwork 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    DUDE!! Ya definitely gave that blower a new lease of life.... awesome video

    • @skullandspade
      @skullandspade  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sure hope so! Thanks as always brother

  • @unrepentantgeek
    @unrepentantgeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, been looking forward to this one.

  • @tonkaaddict7141
    @tonkaaddict7141 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s awesome I got one recently found a extra blower in scrap pile in dirt I gotta get it freed up for a spare