I took the buried hand sickle I dug up near the ruins to a workshop to be restored, and offered to pay them extra to film the transformation. The idea being to make one of those super slick restoration videos of old tools I'm sure you've seen before, where they show each stage of the work. But the workshop guys did not really, as the kids say, understand the assignment! So this is all the footage they sent me. I initially thought, there's no way I can make a video out of that then! but I decided that it amused me so I would do it anyway. As for the hand sickle itself it came out OK and it sharp but the metal was too pitted to be fully restored. More work on digging up the front of the building is making good progress!
I've restored tons of stuff like that, there's not much to it to film. You wire wheel the rust off, then smooth and sharpen it with the belt sander, then put some oil on it, then put the handle on it.
First restoration video I've ever seen where the craftsman holds a cigarette while working the metal sander! Certainly makes it feel more authentic and real. Good on you for supporting a local workshop.
Only as long as there are worthwhile things to do in the garden. He's good at what he does but not everyone can or wants to make a career out of it. And I mean it. The videos are very good, and interesting. But what happens when he reaches the end of the current projects? Can't expect to keep things going forever, unless there are much bigger plans. I don't care either way. I'm just here to enjoy what's there, as it comes along.
That's awesome! I found a hunter's knife in a leather sheath while metal detecting. The wood handle and leather were badly worn so our friend made a new handle using a deer antler. Now I proudly display it in the home! Love your videos and discoveries. Cheers, from Canada!
Hello from the Pacific Northwest! Thanks for sharing this video! The sickle looks amazing; despite the "pits" in the metal! My Dad found a large knife blade buried in the back of our property once upon a time; he took the time to sharpen it and also made a wooden handle. It's one of my favorite treasures from him and will be passed on to my family in due time!
But honestly, considering how long its been buried.... That sickle is of a good quality. I restored many old tools and even antique weapons... Finding one in that condition and state after being buried so long shows its quality. Hopefully those workshop guys hardened it once more, because based on my experience, for some reason the steel loses it hardness under heavy rust.
I took the buried hand sickle I dug up near the ruins to a workshop to be restored, and offered to pay them extra to film the transformation. The idea being to make one of those super slick restoration videos of old tools I'm sure you've seen before, where they show each stage of the work. But the workshop guys did not really, as the kids say, understand the assignment! So this is all the footage they sent me. I initially thought, there's no way I can make a video out of that then! but I decided that it amused me so I would do it anyway. As for the hand sickle itself it came out OK and it sharp but the metal was too pitted to be fully restored.
More work on digging up the front of the building is making good progress!
When i was young, we use to call them "Bagging Hooks" great at cutting down Nettles.
I've restored tons of stuff like that, there's not much to it to film. You wire wheel the rust off, then smooth and sharpen it with the belt sander, then put some oil on it, then put the handle on it.
First restoration video I've ever seen where the craftsman holds a cigarette while working the metal sander! Certainly makes it feel more authentic and real. Good on you for supporting a local workshop.
Haha yes, also a gas canister nearby!
This shows how much work goes into your other videos. You have the patience and skill it takes to be successful on TH-cam!
Only as long as there are worthwhile things to do in the garden. He's good at what he does but not everyone can or wants to make a career out of it. And I mean it. The videos are very good, and interesting. But what happens when he reaches the end of the current projects? Can't expect to keep things going forever, unless there are much bigger plans. I don't care either way. I'm just here to enjoy what's there, as it comes along.
Maybe not what you intended, but thanks for sharing anyway, it campout looking pretty good !
Great video! It's a lovely relic restoration whether it works or not 😎😊
Nice work and find
Honestly, better than the clickbaity restoration videos. I would much rather this, just watching the skilled hands as they work
Nice job. A useful little handsythe saved
That's cool. Great find!
Yes it's useful.
That's awesome! I found a hunter's knife in a leather sheath while metal detecting. The wood handle and leather were badly worn so our friend made a new handle using a deer antler. Now I proudly display it in the home! Love your videos and discoveries. Cheers, from Canada!
Amazing it did survive those years being buried.
Now the sickle just needs a hammer!
I think it looks great. It’s got character! Nice video!
Hello from the Pacific Northwest! Thanks for sharing this video! The sickle looks amazing; despite the "pits" in the metal!
My Dad found a large knife blade buried in the back of our property once upon a time; he took the time to sharpen it and also made a wooden handle. It's one of my favorite treasures from him and will be passed on to my family in due time!
Fun! If it’s not sharp enough to use it might work well to move coals to the side in the pizza oven!
Amazing these old tools can survive decades + in the ground and still be refurbed. They sure knew how to make them. 😄 Good vid!
Wow, good job!
How cool is that!? You have a new/old sickle to put to good use in your yard.🤗❤️🐝
I have used it and it does cut well, so a good job done!
@@afontirs 🤗
I once cleared a whole acre field with one of these. I wasn't tall enough/ strong enough to manage a full sized psythe
It’s cool to see something like this being reused!
😮!! Very cool!!
Sweet!! 🎉
Cool video. Shows all the steps without the repetitiveness.
Wow, that looks cool. ❤️🙏🇺🇸
Not too shabby though
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Well done you 🎉
Short and to the point. You got to see how they did it.
This is true!
Hilarious that they only recorded about 30 seconds! At least you now have a tool and funny story!
thanks for sharing the clips! i enjoyed what i saw.
Nice find!
Still, nice! 👍
Nice! Now you have a treasure to display when you have company over for outdoor oven baked pizza!😊
Couldn't help laughing at the serious looking chap continuously puffing on a ciggie the entire video 10/10 for that alone
If it works... It works!
Buried treasure, cool!
But honestly, considering how long its been buried.... That sickle is of a good quality. I restored many old tools and even antique weapons... Finding one in that condition and state after being buried so long shows its quality. Hopefully those workshop guys hardened it once more, because based on my experience, for some reason the steel loses it hardness under heavy rust.
Loving the old boy with the cigarette! 😂
haha yes that made me laugh!
И все это пока курил одну сигаретку :D
Are we betting on "cigs smoked during the making of this sickle"? I'm in at... 7. I'll take $5 on '7'!
I think that is an underestimate! I'd go 10+
Makes one wonder WHY it was abandoned in the first place? Or possibly just misplaced. Not broken or bent. Good video anyways!
We used to call it a drashin hook!
Well... Now you can post a trendy short instead!
hey, it fits inside of my attention span lol
Hammer next and you could donate them to the Welsh or UK governments.
Not exposed to oxygen to corrode.
So odd to see someone with a cigarette in their hands.
yes, quite a rare sight these days in the UK, certainly in a workplace.
A Flax ? :D a