Thank you for showing how me how to restore those H.K. PORTER Bolt cutters. My dad worked for the company and at the plant those were made in up to1978. They were made about 1916 when my dad was 4. I finally found a pair like that and are working to restore as well. I also have 3 #2 foresters and 1 # 3 foresters it was made when my dad was a teenager. They haven't changed much in all those years. They are the best and worth saving. Thanks!
The hardware still had a little oil from soaking after bluing and the bluing resist galling as well. However, I could have added anti-sieze, good point.
I have a pair of these bolt cutters , mine are the larger size . But one of the cutting jaws has a big chunk taken out . Any suggestions as to how I should proceed to restore these cutters ?
A really good video. I just got a pair of number 2's, and was interested in seeing how to tackle it, and what the cushions were made of and a way to do the replacement. What did you use? Thanks and I am subscribing.
Thanks. It was a piece of natural rubber I had laying around. If I were buying new material I think I would use urethane. I don't know what it had originally.
I have this No.0 and a No.14 I want to restore and I’m confident I can do it after watching your video and others like it. What is the fix if my cutters/blades are pretty chewed up and the rubber stoppers have been cut away? Is there any adjustment? Will I be able to re-bevel the blades or do I need to find new ones?
You definitely can sharpen the blades and adjust them however you have to be careful to keep the angle correct in relation to the pivot pin or they will not close evenly. Thanks for watching.
@@GreenridgeMetalWorks are the adjustment screws the square bolts closest to the blades? Also another general question, when we are restoring tools often times there are pins that need to be punched out and replaced/reused and peened, what are the replacement parts I’m looking for….rivets, roll pins, steel dowls? I appreciate you getting back to me, it really helps. Thank you.
@@6atlantis yes those are the adjusters. I try to reuse the pins when possible. If not I just use a piece of welding rod or other soft steel wire or rod. I doubt anyone have replacement parts for these so you'll likely have to make your own parts.
@@GreenridgeMetalWorks nice, BTW I have a pair of the hpk no 5 model but the jaws are severely chipped and I probably can not re grind them. Do you know where any cheap replacements can be purchased? Thanks
The quality of metal used from 1920 and up to 1968-70 is nowhere to be found nowadays.We know how to make superior alloys these days but companies don't do it out of cost.Today everything is made for profit.Back in those days it was made for profit but it was also made with pride.Each producer - manufacturer wanted to declare that they were the absolut best at what they produced and they used the best material they could have.
They are not all Red HK Porter are normally Red some are Orange some maybe a different colour but the original colour is Red or possibly Orange, Record Made In England Bolt Cutters are blue along with other brands like Eclipse etc,etc.
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Thank you for showing how me how to restore those H.K. PORTER Bolt cutters. My dad worked for the company and at the plant those were made in up to1978. They were made about 1916 when my dad was 4. I finally found a pair like that and are working to restore as well. I also have 3 #2 foresters and 1 # 3 foresters it was made when my dad was a teenager. They haven't changed much in all those years. They are the best and worth saving. Thanks!
I agree, they are worth saving. I love the history too, thanks!
Its cool to see him actually using the tools hes restored in the past.
Thanks.
Thank you for bringing these back to life. I love keeping things out of the landfill.
Yeah me too. I would rather have a refreshed oldie any day over a brand new tool. Thanks for watching.
Nice job, those left hand threads were a joy to find!.
just bought a pair to refurbish for my dad, can't wait to start!
A very good but simple restoration,not over the top,a good watch,worthy of my 5 ☆ rating
Thanks.
nice job! I just pick up a set of these No.1 but they are missing a bolt for the jaws.. not sure where I’m going to find one
Nice job. Looked like a really fun project!
Yes I enjoyed it. Thanks!
excellent job.......from Mauritius
Thank you!
Very good video
Amazing job!
Thanks a lot!
@@GreenridgeMetalWorks One thing i was thinking about though... No lubricant such as oil or never-seize on the hardware during re- assembly?
The hardware still had a little oil from soaking after bluing and the bluing resist galling as well. However, I could have added anti-sieze, good point.
very nice work the results astonish me .keep it up
Thank you very much.
I have a pair of these bolt cutters , mine are the larger size . But one of the cutting jaws has a big chunk taken out . Any suggestions as to how I should proceed to restore these cutters ?
Your videos are simply amazing 😍
Thanks a lot!
Beautiful result. I think Scoutcrafter featured a similar pair recently (but your restoration was an end-to-end resto).
Yeah I seen that and I like what he had to say. Thanks.
A really good video. I just got a pair of number 2's, and was interested in seeing how to tackle it, and what the cushions were made of and a way to do the replacement.
What did you use? Thanks and I am subscribing.
Thanks. It was a piece of natural rubber I had laying around. If I were buying new material I think I would use urethane. I don't know what it had originally.
great job..good to see this tool rejoin the work force..i subbed!
Thanks!
I have 36 inch HKP that need this but also need adjusting I think, so the jaws meet when closed all the way. Not sure how to do this.
found this in my fathers tool box after he died was going to throw it out now i can fix it THANKS
I have this No.0 and a No.14 I want to restore and I’m confident I can do it after watching your video and others like it. What is the fix if my cutters/blades are pretty chewed up and the rubber stoppers have been cut away? Is there any adjustment? Will I be able to re-bevel the blades or do I need to find new ones?
You definitely can sharpen the blades and adjust them however you have to be careful to keep the angle correct in relation to the pivot pin or they will not close evenly. Thanks for watching.
@@GreenridgeMetalWorks are the adjustment screws the square bolts closest to the blades? Also another general question, when we are restoring tools often times there are pins that need to be punched out and replaced/reused and peened, what are the replacement parts I’m looking for….rivets, roll pins, steel dowls? I appreciate you getting back to me, it really helps. Thank you.
@@6atlantis yes those are the adjusters. I try to reuse the pins when possible. If not I just use a piece of welding rod or other soft steel wire or rod. I doubt anyone have replacement parts for these so you'll likely have to make your own parts.
@@GreenridgeMetalWorks thanks! 🛠️
Отличная работа!👍
Cool 👍👍👍
Very nice, bet they didn’t look that good the day they were made.
Thanks, I said the same thing
I've got a pair exactly like these. Is that the color combination they originally were?
Honestly I could figure out what the original finish was. I couldn't find any photos that showed the color. This was my best guess.
Very nice🙂
I used to restore these when I worked for Manitoba Hydro.... certainly not to your standard though🙂
Thanks a lot!
Bar top chip board? Nice
I work at an oriented strand board mill. Our OSB makes great work tables. Thanks for watching!
@@GreenridgeMetalWorks nice, BTW I have a pair of the hpk no 5 model but the jaws are severely chipped and I probably can not re grind them. Do you know where any cheap replacements can be purchased? Thanks
I sure don't. After I reground these I had to max out the adjusters, so if you need to grind more than I did you'll definitely need new ones.
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you forget the washers to save it...
Is there a way to lock these or mine that rusted shut?
Soak, wiggle, work, repeat...
The quality of metal used from 1920 and up to 1968-70 is nowhere to be found nowadays.We know how to make superior alloys these days but companies don't do it out of cost.Today everything is made for profit.Back in those days it was made for profit but it was also made with pride.Each producer - manufacturer wanted to declare that they were the absolut best at what they produced and they used the best material they could have.
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Amazing how little the design has changed...except they are now made out of chinesium and couldn’t open a tin of soup.
"CHINESIUM" LOL!
Ha! for real.. I just bought a new pair, they almost look like toe nail clippers in the shadow of this beautiful chunk of American steel !
price ?
I haven't thought about it. How much do you think they are worth?
Why is it that all the bolt cutters I see red
They are not all Red HK Porter are normally Red some are Orange some maybe a different colour but the original colour is Red or possibly Orange, Record Made In England Bolt Cutters are blue along with other brands like Eclipse etc,etc.
I found a pair buried in our 5 ancres and letting them soak in vinegar and brushing off the rust with a toothbrush.
Cool!
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Great job mate. I wish I could subscribe again. A like will have to do.