Beautiful as always! It’s amazing seeing the quality of the old tools compared to what’s made today. Thank you for all the uploads recently. I get excited every time you upload a restoration video. I enjoy them for sure! Have a great one my friend
Hello Tim! You're up late! lol I too am amazed at how the old stuff was made, I also think about the people on the production line and the previous owners... I really enjoy bringing back these tools and giving them a second chance. I also really appreciate your enjoying them! Thanks again!
This particular segment has come up on my TH-cam feed over-and-over, and I never chose it to view thinking "how interesting could garden shears be?" Wow these are just beautiful! Elegant, sharp, safe - very nice.
Hi Marc! These are the shears you see at every garage sale and flea market, they were made by the millions and are just so nice to have! Thanks very much!!!!!
Thanks very much for this video. I can’t remember if I saw it before. I recently acquired a similar tool. I will refurbish it for my wife as a Birthday present Always love your work. Hope you’re safe there and doing well. .
What a lovely pair of secateurs. They are a testament to the fact that quality always lasts. A beautiful restoration as always. Can I reiterate other people's comments that these videos are a pure joy to watch.
Hello Tony! I uploaded the last two videos at 3am here in the States to give you and Jusb1066 first dibs! Unfortunately you guys always get to see the video after everyone else so to speak... lol Thanks very much!
My wife is Portuguese and they use a style very similar to this for cutting up poultry. There’s a Portuguese restaurant that also uses these style for cutting up cooked meats. They go through it like buttah!
I have a pair of those. Bought them new in 1960's. Still have original paint. Been using them since. Problem I have is they can and will pinch pretty good.
Doctor! I'm always amazed how well the wire wheel brings back what ever your working on. And of course the nice lite touch of red. Makes them pop. Outstanding! Thanks again.
Hello Norherman, The combination wire wheel and buffer can't be beat! The old tool steel was really exceptional and hard making them restorable. Thanks very much!
And he did it again......a beautiful restoration of these shears. Great job my friend, you definitely have a talent for this. Can’t wait to see the next tool....
Just subscribed to your channel, nice to watch a man after my own heart, giving a new lease of life to attractive, useful metal. The circular spring housing on these shears is a work of art. Got far too many secateurs myself!!
I like the touch of red. I also liked your story of sharing the other pair of shears with your neighbor. Giving of your talents to help others is its own reward.
I have two of the same shears, I did a partial restoration on one, I soaked it in rust remover, buffed it and then used gun bluing on it. You have made me want to do a full restoration now.
Do you have any trouble reassembling yours? My threads were banged on at one point, the square bolt doesn’t want to pass back through the holes, let alone the nuts screwing back on.
Hello Lifes Journeyman - They’re such a classic design that has stood the test of time! My favorite tools are the ones that belonged to my family members! 😃👍
Nice job! I have a pair similar to those. They are stamped Deltawerk Soligin Germany. They were my grandpa’s. They have a locking plate with a screw to hold the main nut from coming loose. Beautiful shears!
Just wanted to let you know for the sake of accuracy: Your oil hole is not an oil hole. The peened-over bolt was a repair someone made. The "oil hole" is/was threaded to accept a small machine screw which held down an odd shaped washer. The washer had a six sided hole in the middle of it which went around the nut. This kept the nut from unthreading. This allowed the secateurs/shears to be easily taken apart and reassembled for sharpening. Nice job on the restoration. They look great!
Whatever was done to the threads was done after it was sold. I have a pair of these and they have a small brass plate that locks around the nut and is prevented from rotating by a screw that goes into the hole about 5mm behind the nut. This in turn prevents the nut from rotating. The hole is present on yours but unfortunately not the brass plate. This part is commonly lost because the softness of the metal makes the threads stupidly easy to strip. I recently restored mine to use for harvesting herbs in my garden and they're amazing. I didn't polish mine as after rust removal they came out a nice shade of matt grey but you'rs do look really nice with the paint and the polish on them. If you want pictures of the brass plate so you can replicate it let me know.
Hello Matt! I have about 6 pair of these shears and they all have different locking mechanisms! Apparently the loosening of the shears was an issue and they kept trying to come up with a perfect solution! The body of the shears was basically unchanged but they kept adding locking and tightening devises to combat the issue! Very interesting for the collector!!! Lots of variants!!! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Oh cool I didn't realize that. I wonder whether brute force swaging to lock the threads was something that was done in later models because they got fed up of the more complex mechanisms failing. Yours has a slightly more complex locking mechanism for keeping the shears closed when not in use, mine is simply a swing over hook where yours is much more refined.
Nice job on the shears. Most people out there wouldn't even bother repairing or sharpening those. They would just throw them away and buy another new cheap pair.
Seems like I see these all the time, mostly in junk boxes or “anything for a buck” boxes. I never suspected they could look so nice and be brought back to useful functionality. What a surprise! And I never suspected that hole was for lube. Duh. I’ll never pass on another one. Very nice job!
I have an almost identical pair with the steel spring, I started the restoration and had to put it on hold because I couldn’t reassemble it. After watching your video I now realize they banged on the threads. My bolt is “square” if that makes any sense and it will not pass back through the hole, let alone the fact the nut won’t screw on to the bolt, I figured it was gauled. What’s the fix to get the o.e nut and bolt to fit right again?
enjoy your channel, really like your history lessons. my question is since I don't have a furnace setup like yours to bake a finish on can I use a heat gun or hairdryer(low heat settings) to get similar paint results in my tools?
Those are awesome awesome I have I have worked on landscape management going on 20 years now I carry my pruners every day and use them for cutting ,digging hammering and when I'm off work and not wearing them I'm constantly reaching out for them only to realize I don't have them 😁😁 😁😁😁
You know when you carry a tool for that long it becomes part of you... I know it sounds strange to some people but a well made and well used tool is such a wonderful thing! Awesome story! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Hello Tiny Island Maine! They made many thousands of these and because they were so well made many are still around! You will really enjoy the results because the steel is great and they clean up nicely! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
Hello Jusb1066 - Personally I prefer Anvil type shears where the top blade meets the bottom blade that has a shelf made of brass. Plus if someone sharpens the edge too thin they become weak. This design I have seen made all over the world- the usual difference is how the nut is locked down. Thanks!
Hello Cory, You are very observant! Yes, there is a wire cutting slot near the pivot point of the shears! Many time gardeners need to cut light bailing wire and such and these shears allowed you to do so! Thanks very much! 😃👍
This video has started a new "addiction" for me! I just picked up my first pair of shears. Do I need to lubricate the coil spring after it is cleaned up?
Hello Mark, I did, I used a couple drops of 3 in 1 oil , it is light and doesn't attract dirt when wiped off... I'm glad you got a pair they are great!!!!
Hello Anonymous98! That spring is called a "Volute" spring and they are often missing from these shears... I'm sure somebody must still make them as they are still used today! THANKS !!!!
Hello readyset! Really? That is great to know! People have asked me where they can get a replacement! Many of these are missing the spring too! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
I double checked there are two different lengths Felco offers, but you want to double check that prior to purchasing one. And the Felco spring fits into a locking peg like the UNSCO. It should run you about $4.50 for a pair of two springs, and they are made in Switzerland.
Hello Will! You know I used to be heavy into leatherworking! I have a full leatherwork shop! I think you’re right, a nice leather holster would really do it justice! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
I notice the shears have a wire cutter built into them; leads me to think that they may have been designed with the vineyard in mind :) These type of shears turn up in England- often French made.
Hello Jim! Very good observation! Many times gardener's and florists have a need to cut some bailing or wrap wire, it was a good idea to incorporate that feature! I have about 6 of these and they were made all over Europe and the US. Thanks very much!!!!!!
Hello Wladimir! You would very much enjoy this great hobby! It's inexpensive, rewarding and FUN!!!! Lots of us on this channel are sharing tips and having fun! I hope you will do some projects!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Hello D Clu! Sorry so late with the response, They made this exact design for over 50 years so it van be hard to tell, They are great to clean up thought!! Thanks very much!!!
Hello Vernon! Lol - You’re so right! Many of these shears were forgotten outside and had been exposed to the elements only to be found after they were all rusted up. Then placed on a shelf in the garage until the next garage sale where they were sold for .50 cents! Thanks 😃👍
Hi Tony, These are great but I have a pair of antique Anvil type cutters (Where the cutter meets the bottom jaw) and they work awesome! The anvil cutters belonged to my grandmother! Thanks!!!!
Hello lacaver64 ! Yes! This design is timeless and was produced all over the world almost unchanged! A time tested and proven design!!! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Hello peebee143- It's viewers like you that make TH-cam such a great place to learn! I looked it up and your right! I had no idea what or why that spring was invented but now, thanks to you I know! Even as a kid I always loved the look of that spring- unfortunately many antique clippers offered for sale today are missing the original Volute spring or it has been replaced with a coil spring. Thanks very much for commenting and letting us know- I wish I would have known before the video as I think that would have made an interesting side note about the clippers! Thanks again!!! 😃👍
Hello Brent! Yes! I found that out after I finished the video. I always liked those type springs! Unfortunately many of those are missing from older clippers... They do clean up nice! Thanks Very much!!!
Beautiful as always! It’s amazing seeing the quality of the old tools compared to what’s made today. Thank you for all the uploads recently. I get excited every time you upload a restoration video. I enjoy them for sure! Have a great one my friend
Hello Tim! You're up late! lol I too am amazed at how the old stuff was made, I also think about the people on the production line and the previous owners... I really enjoy bringing back these tools and giving them a second chance. I also really appreciate your enjoying them! Thanks again!
This particular segment has come up on my TH-cam feed over-and-over, and I never chose it to view thinking "how interesting could garden shears be?" Wow these are just beautiful! Elegant, sharp, safe - very nice.
Hi Marc! These are the shears you see at every garage sale and flea market, they were made by the millions and are just so nice to have! Thanks very much!!!!!
Thanks very much for this video. I can’t remember if I saw it before. I recently acquired a similar tool. I will refurbish it for my wife as a Birthday present
Always love your work.
Hope you’re safe there and doing well. .
What a lovely pair of secateurs. They are a testament to the fact that quality always lasts. A beautiful restoration as always. Can I reiterate other people's comments that these videos are a pure joy to watch.
Hello Tony! I uploaded the last two videos at 3am here in the States to give you and Jusb1066 first dibs! Unfortunately you guys always get to see the video after everyone else so to speak... lol Thanks very much!
It was great getting first viewing but it cannot be doing you any good staying up till 3am. It was very much appreciated:-).
My wife is Portuguese and they use a style very similar to this for cutting up poultry. There’s a Portuguese restaurant that also uses these style for cutting up cooked meats. They go through it like buttah!
I have a pair of those. Bought them new in 1960's. Still have original paint. Been using them since. Problem I have is they can and will pinch pretty good.
Doctor! I'm always amazed how well the wire wheel brings back what ever your working on. And of course the nice lite touch of red. Makes them pop. Outstanding! Thanks again.
Hello Norherman, The combination wire wheel and buffer can't be beat! The old tool steel was really exceptional and hard making them restorable. Thanks very much!
I come across those shears quite often, after looking at this video I don't think I will ever let one get away.
And he did it again......a beautiful restoration of these shears.
Great job my friend, you definitely have a talent for this. Can’t wait to see the next tool....
Hello Peter! Thanks so much for the kind words! Really appreciate that! 😃👍
Just subscribed to your channel, nice to watch a man after my own heart, giving a new lease of life to attractive, useful metal. The circular spring housing on these shears is a work of art. Got far too many secateurs myself!!
I like the touch of red. I also liked your story of sharing the other pair of shears with your neighbor. Giving of your talents to help others is its own reward.
Mr Sneelock! I’ve learned a lot watching your channel! One day I will find a nice advancing antique drill press like yours! Thanks very much!
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I have two of the same shears, I did a partial restoration on one, I soaked it in rust remover, buffed it and then used gun bluing on it. You have made me want to do a full restoration now.
These shears are very common yet so beautiful and well designed... You can get the same pair brand new!!! Thanks!
Do you have any trouble reassembling yours? My threads were banged on at one point, the square bolt doesn’t want to pass back through the holes, let alone the nuts screwing back on.
My mother had the same shears when I was a kid. I think she still has them and I always like them. Thanks
Hello Lifes Journeyman - They’re such a classic design that has stood the test of time! My favorite tools are the ones that belonged to my family members! 😃👍
Another great video, inspired me to do an old set I've got in garage that came from my grand father
Hello Gerald! The fact that they were your Grandfather's is awesome!!! You are going to love them when they are done! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Another great restoration tutorial . Thanks John .
Hi Dave! Another week and Spring should finally roll around! Thanks very much!
Nice job! I have a pair similar to those. They are stamped Deltawerk Soligin Germany. They were my grandpa’s. They have a locking plate with a screw to hold the main nut from coming loose. Beautiful shears!
Hello Dominic! I just bought a pair with the same locking nut design! Awesome! Thanks very much!!!
Just wanted to let you know for the sake of accuracy: Your oil hole is not an oil hole. The peened-over bolt was a repair someone made. The "oil hole" is/was threaded to accept a small machine screw which held down an odd shaped washer. The washer had a six sided hole in the middle of it which went around the nut. This kept the nut from unthreading. This allowed the secateurs/shears to be easily taken apart and reassembled for sharpening.
Nice job on the restoration. They look great!
Hi Brett! Thanks so much! I recently found they type washer you are referring to! Thanks so much for letting me know!
Great job on the restoration. I have a similar pair, but the spring is missing. Where would I get replacements?
Whatever was done to the threads was done after it was sold. I have a pair of these and they have a small brass plate that locks around the nut and is prevented from rotating by a screw that goes into the hole about 5mm behind the nut. This in turn prevents the nut from rotating. The hole is present on yours but unfortunately not the brass plate. This part is commonly lost because the softness of the metal makes the threads stupidly easy to strip. I recently restored mine to use for harvesting herbs in my garden and they're amazing. I didn't polish mine as after rust removal they came out a nice shade of matt grey but you'rs do look really nice with the paint and the polish on them. If you want pictures of the brass plate so you can replicate it let me know.
Hello Matt! I have about 6 pair of these shears and they all have different locking mechanisms! Apparently the loosening of the shears was an issue and they kept trying to come up with a perfect solution! The body of the shears was basically unchanged but they kept adding locking and tightening devises to combat the issue! Very interesting for the collector!!! Lots of variants!!! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Oh cool I didn't realize that. I wonder whether brute force swaging to lock the threads was something that was done in later models because they got fed up of the more complex mechanisms failing. Yours has a slightly more complex locking mechanism for keeping the shears closed when not in use, mine is simply a swing over hook where yours is much more refined.
Turned out great diggin the red on them!
Nice job on the shears. Most people out there wouldn't even bother repairing or sharpening those. They would just throw them away and buy another new cheap pair.
Hi Ben! You are so right! The new stuff is disposable where as these weren't! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Seems like I see these all the time, mostly in junk boxes or “anything for a buck” boxes. I never suspected they could look so nice and be brought back to useful functionality. What a surprise! And I never suspected that hole was for lube. Duh. I’ll never pass on another one. Very nice job!
Love the results...very nice...very well made...
I have an almost identical pair with the steel spring, I started the restoration and had to put it on hold because I couldn’t reassemble it. After watching your video I now realize they banged on the threads. My bolt is “square” if that makes any sense and it will not pass back through the hole, let alone the fact the nut won’t screw on to the bolt, I figured it was gauled. What’s the fix to get the o.e nut and bolt to fit right again?
Excellent job again.sir. I like this spring system. It seems very solid.
KADIR! Hello my friend! Yes, those springs are great but are often gone when you see these used for sale... They sure look nice! Thanks!!
Thanks to you for these enjoyfull videos.sir.
I’m a florist and just got this old pruner
enjoy your channel, really like your history lessons. my question is since I don't have a furnace setup like yours to bake a finish on can I use a heat gun or hairdryer(low heat settings) to get similar paint results in my tools?
Those are awesome awesome I have I have worked on landscape management going on 20 years now I carry my pruners every day and use them for cutting ,digging hammering and when I'm off work and not wearing them I'm constantly reaching out for them only to realize I don't have them 😁😁 😁😁😁
You know when you carry a tool for that long it becomes part of you... I know it sounds strange to some people but a well made and well used tool is such a wonderful thing! Awesome story! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Just found an exact pair of these the other day. I will try to clean them up.
Hello Tiny Island Maine! They made many thousands of these and because they were so well made many are still around! You will really enjoy the results because the steel is great and they clean up nicely! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks.
amazing the edges escaped chipping, ive seen several with awful edges, im sure been used to cut wire
Hello Jusb1066 - Personally I prefer Anvil type shears where the top blade meets the bottom blade that has a shelf made of brass. Plus if someone sharpens the edge too thin they become weak. This design I have seen made all over the world- the usual difference is how the nut is locked down. Thanks!
Great work, turned out beautiful but did you ever consider as a final step using cold bluing,..it really makes old tools like that "pop"?
Hello John! As a matter of fact I am researching HOT bluing right now! I would really like to try that!!!! Bluing looks great!!! Thanks very much!!!!
I noticed a notch on the back near the pivot point. Must be for cutting light gauge wire maybe?
Hello Cory, You are very observant! Yes, there is a wire cutting slot near the pivot point of the shears! Many time gardeners need to cut light bailing wire and such and these shears allowed you to do so! Thanks very much! 😃👍
Really nice. Thanks for another great vid.
Hello Urban Camper! Thanks so much!!!!! They work great!
Nice , I think i have a pair of these. Great job
This video has started a new "addiction" for me! I just picked up my first pair of shears. Do I need to lubricate the coil spring after it is cleaned up?
Hello Mark, I did, I used a couple drops of 3 in 1 oil , it is light and doesn't attract dirt when wiped off... I'm glad you got a pair they are great!!!!
Only just found this guy he's great
Amazing! Out of curiosity, let’s say you wanted to clean up the inside of that spring, it wouldn’t really be possible, right?
Hello TJ! I don't know of any way to get inside the spring, the polishing makes it operate silky smooth! They do sell those springs new! Thanks!!!!!!
Another great job.
Hello Lisa!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!! Sorry I'm late! =)
wow looks amazing 😉 good job 👏
Hello TysyTube Restoration! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍
please reply cutter price friend
Great job! Is there a commercial source for generic replacement springs for this type of garden shears?
Hello Anonymous98! That spring is called a "Volute" spring and they are often missing from these shears... I'm sure somebody must still make them as they are still used today! THANKS !!!!
If you need to replace the spring in the future, Felco has the same type of spring as a replacement part.
Hello readyset! Really? That is great to know! People have asked me where they can get a replacement! Many of these are missing the spring too! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
I double checked there are two different lengths Felco offers, but you want to double check that prior to purchasing one. And the Felco spring fits into a locking peg like the UNSCO. It should run you about $4.50 for a pair of two springs, and they are made in Switzerland.
Great video, around from what year are these shears?
Hello Brans! I'm not sure as they made this exact design for over 50 years!!!!! I don't know how to date these! Thanks!!!
Similar springs are available from Felco #2/91. On Amazon.
Yes! They look identical! Thanks!!!!!!
I have a pair of those exact shears that need repair, along with a wiss pair still in the box
Oh golly, (yes , golly) did those come out pretty. I think they need a leather holster.
Hello Will! You know I used to be heavy into leatherworking! I have a full leatherwork shop! I think you’re right, a nice leather holster would really do it justice! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
I notice the shears have a wire cutter built into them; leads me to think that they may have been designed with the vineyard in mind :)
These type of shears turn up in England- often French made.
Hello Jim! Very good observation! Many times gardener's and florists have a need to cut some bailing or wrap wire, it was a good idea to incorporate that feature! I have about 6 of these and they were made all over Europe and the US. Thanks very much!!!!!!
Very good video for me Like, also educational and inspiring me to the field of restoration!!!!!!
Hello Wladimir! You would very much enjoy this great hobby! It's inexpensive, rewarding and FUN!!!! Lots of us on this channel are sharing tips and having fun! I hope you will do some projects!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
Please reply cutter price bhaiya
Beautiful. Your small tool restorations kill me.
Hello Felix! Thankyou very much! Really appreciate that! 😃👍
Very nice.
Hello Upside Downdog! Thanks very much!!!!!!
I have the same shears from my grandfather they could be from the 40s
Hello D Clu! Sorry so late with the response, They made this exact design for over 50 years so it van be hard to tell, They are great to clean up thought!! Thanks very much!!!
Love your work you do a great job buddy heep m coming
Hello Wayne! Thanks very much!!!!! These were a really fun project! Thanks very much!
Good job...they are ready to be lost in the hedge again!!!
Hello Vernon! Lol - You’re so right! Many of these shears were forgotten outside and had been exposed to the elements only to be found after they were all rusted up. Then placed on a shelf in the garage until the next garage sale where they were sold for .50 cents! Thanks 😃👍
Thanks, my be too nice to use.
Hi Tony, These are great but I have a pair of antique Anvil type cutters (Where the cutter meets the bottom jaw) and they work awesome! The anvil cutters belonged to my grandmother! Thanks!!!!
I have one its come frome spain and was the shear my wifes fhathe that thing is 1950 tool
Hello lacaver64 ! Yes! This design is timeless and was produced all over the world almost unchanged! A time tested and proven design!!! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
That type of spring is called a volute spring.
Hello peebee143- It's viewers like you that make TH-cam such a great place to learn! I looked it up and your right! I had no idea what or why that spring was invented but now, thanks to you I know! Even as a kid I always loved the look of that spring- unfortunately many antique clippers offered for sale today are missing the original Volute spring or it has been replaced with a coil spring. Thanks very much for commenting and letting us know- I wish I would have known before the video as I think that would have made an interesting side note about the clippers! Thanks again!!! 😃👍
That type of spring is called a volute spring.
Hello Brent! Yes! I found that out after I finished the video. I always liked those type springs! Unfortunately many of those are missing from older clippers... They do clean up nice! Thanks Very much!!!