BOOT JACK Restoration - Rusty cast Iron sandblasting and powder coating

Restoration of an rusty Cast Iron Boot Jack. This is an ASMR restoration involving a lot of sandblasting, powder coating and hand painting jobs.
I will continue the satisfying ASMR feeling in this restoration video also. So, there will be no music and no talk.
I bought this cast iron boot jack on an antique market for 10$. I think it’s cool and I want to restore and use it here in our home in Sweden. We really need a jack when taking off the boots. We have winter with snow 5 months a year. I don’t know how old this boot jack is. But in the antique store they guessed that it’s around 100 years old.
The cast iron on this boot jack is pretty rusty, so it was very satisfying doing the sandblasting part. When I start sandblasting the Boot Jack’s head, I saw bad finish “leftovers” from the casting process of the iron. I decided to stop with the sandblasting and adjust the edges and especially the head before continuing sanding.
To remove all the craters, I used 5 different files, my mini grinder with a diamond head and sandpaper grid 1000/1500 with water to prepare polishing. I polished the horn (The jack part) to achieve the beautiful old and shiny look without being mirror blank all over. You can see it has age and I like that.
I have loaded the sandblaster with medium hard sand to achieve perfect results when sandblasting on cast iron. I used the sandblaster two times for this restoration project. I use 120 psi pressure on my air compressor when sandblasting in this video.
I did special powder coating on the Boot Jack and this time I used a signal Blue RAL 5003 glossy color to the back at the Jack. I hand painted the bottom of the Jack with Metal Paint Black Glossy. I added special gold transparent color effect on the neck, I think that this is the perfect transition from the Blue to the shiny polished horn.
Please like and comment the video and tell me what you think. That will mean a lot to me! Please subscribe if you want to see more cool upcoming restoration projects 🙂
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The timeline in this video is:
00:00 Preview of the rusty Cast Iron Boot Jack
00:36 Sandblasting
01:41 Removing bad fishing
02:09 Using mini grinder
02:30 Hand grinding
02:56 Machine polishing
03:23 Result from polishing
03:48 Sandblasting for the last time
04:34 Result from the sandblasting
05:13 Drilling
05:28 Improving the finish
05:59 preparing boot Jack for powder coating
06:44 Powder coating
09:01 Hand painting details
10:08 showing the result of my restoration
10:35 Testing the Boot Jack
Thanks for watching my restoration video. See you next week.
Music: Lucid Dreamer - From TH-cam free audio library.

[@oneshotGamingMY]

I dont even know what it is until u used it in the end. LOL

[@nickoleary1760]

Haha I watched most of it just to figure out the use

[@janambrose4917]

I have one that is all black. Belonged to my Grandmother. I display it proudly in my front entry. Love how yours turned out.

[@koffielogik]

me too....

[@ronlheureux7623]

Well, the Boot Jack term indicated to me that it might secure the heel of a boot to make it possible for a lone person to remove their boots unassisted. I swear, that did occur to me. Lol. If it were called a "boot bomb", I would assume that it was for self foot amputation.

[@mikedonato7413]

That beautiful

[@devl6673]

Huh. My grandparents had a pair of these in their house that they used for decoration. Never new they had a purpose beyond something to put on the floor to kick in the dark.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story 👍

[@grimreaper649]

I have one of these in my house. Didn't know what it was though.

[@JW-ct1dz]

Many stubbed toes....i know the feeling all to well.

[@Angelo-zs2fx]

😂

[@roadweary5252]

For those stating that he could have purchased a new one on Amazon I ask you this: why would he want a new one? He cant restore a new one from Amazon.....

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Exactly ;o)

[@taslon7132]

You file off rough iron casting before you go about other tasks... This means it actually ends up better than it was to begin with. Total respect for you and your workmanship! Another stunning result! Cheers from Hobart Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@datvshow1793]

The best part, the "SANDBLASTING" 😁

[@vendas3000]

The whole reason why I came to watch the video

[@user-ec5od3li9u]

Видно, что человек на своём месте. За всё, что берется, выходит лучше , чем было. Молодец!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you :)

[@KUPHSER]

No music.. what a relief 😌 thankful i can enjoy these amazing restoration videos in utter peace

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for your response 👍

[@KUPHSER]

Awesome Restorations it seems all channels on any topic all have music on their videos. I find your videos really unique and relaxing because there is no music.
But hey if you put music on I would still watch.. keep up the good work 👍

[@tristantaravella854]

Yes, very relaxing

[@bobbykeck4515]

That's why I like his vids, the asmr aspect is really nice

[@grettagirl2884]

Kuphser
I LIKE instrumental music!!

[@loveandfaith6517]

I haven't seen a Boot Jack in years...great work!...thanks!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks Emma 😊

[@SergioVianaJr]

Never seen one 😬

[@loveandfaith6517]

@@SergioVianaJr ...well, Sergio, you have now...😄

[@user-xi3sq4se3t]

Тот случай, когда восстановленная вещь лучше новой.Отличная работа, золотые руки.

[@zarachastellaris9016]

I have to agree with you about the golden hands!

[@mistergsa1]

Your work (and editing) is by FAR the best on the Net. I am sure other restorers watches your videos for hints, tips and inspiration.. Thank you, your work is amasing to watch. Greetings from South Africa

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank so much :)

[@gregnoll2475]

Being from Texas I knew immediately what it was 🤠. Nice job.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

ha ha Thanks - I guess that yo have a lot of boots there ;-) :)

[@benjaminramireznegrete5386]

Eres lo que en México llamamos una "reata" restaurando. Increíble... Felicidades!!!!

[@kelsenellenelvianeverdawn1946]

One of my favorite parts is seeing the old casting cleaned up and filed properly. So many old metal objects with crap after casting care and sharp edges.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for your response 👍

[@diml7302]

Restoration without WD-40??!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Ha ha.. I guess I could have used wd40 when drilling the hole 😉

[@SergioVianaJr]

😆😆😆

[@a2martires]

Whoa I was waiting for that too!!! 🤣🤣

[@dezfan]

My Mom had one of these when I was a kid. I called it the boot bug. My Dad used it to help remove his boots. If I remember right, it was black with different colors on its back.

[@chaoticconjuring]

Awesome job once again! It’s really amazing to watch you take more care with restoring this piece, than the original makers did when they made it 💜

[@silonia7]

Sono per me giornate non facili, guardo questi video e mi sento calma e quasi in pace. Anche la musica risulta piacevole e non disturba lo stato d'animo anzi ..
Grazie 💓

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words, grazie mille :)

[@RadicalJinx]

My grandma has one of those little guys. Hes spray painted dark green. We always knew what it was for but my grandma used him as a door stop cuz they are HEAVY.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story 👌

[@Erin-Hazel]

My dad has one of those in his room. When I was little, I was terrified by it.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Oj oj ... they are not dangerous at all.. there are here to help you getting your boots off 😅😉

[@LadyLeigh]

Absolutely brilliant. I have never seen a shoe remover B4! So well done.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! 😊

[@victorgreystokeii7325]

I didn't know anything about Boot Jack till now, it's kinda cool and awesome finished! I like it for decoration only.😊👍😊👍😊🐞🐞🐞

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@beckarobertsonwallin5416]

My grandad had a bootjack just like that one! Thank you for bringing back memories!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

my pleasure :)

[@marcosruffato5853]

Very Nice JOB... great kind of Blue, Gold and Polishing part.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@supermariomaker2glitchhunt329]

I came on TH-cam to watch ‘Crochet’... ended up watching all your vids!! Brilliant

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks Super Mario 😉

[@ynss48]

Bir Türk ten böyle bir kanal, böylesine güzel bir işçilik... Gurur kaynağısınız

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you :)

[@ynss48]

@@AwesomeRestorations :)

[@sparkmed]

My grandfather had the exact same boot jack!!! It was always the way the "before" picture looked. Never could have imagined how is might have looked when he bought it! Thank you for sharing this restoration!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

funny that he had one like this :)

[@SirDokk]

Too funny. My mother just a few weeks ago gave me the exact same one! She had outside in her garden for the past 15+ years near the Oregon coast. It is still in excellent condition, though covered in about 50% rust and 50% original black patina coating. However it doesn't have any country of origin marking on it. Not sure if that makes it original or a knock-off.

[@MetalHead5787]

Must of watched all your videos more than once I love your work and I could watch them all again :) 1 of my favourite channel's. Good Work 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jaatgamerz6453]

You proved your name awesome restoration ❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@jeremygoodrich6804]

Your camera angles are great and i love how you keep it simple no background music. The effect for me is that it is very relaxing. Great work can't wait to watch your next one thank you.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍

[@dommyboysmith]

Never heard of a boot jack until today. Now I want one 😁

[@AwesomeRestorations]

it's pretty smart :)

[@5cloudwalker]

I sincerely doubt they make these things anymore. I like the way you go the extra mile to improve the metal work. Probably not cost effective back then BUT a little love and TLC makes an object sing!!! pure poetry 😊😊😊😊👍🏼👏🏻

[@elisefank2977]

I have almost exactly the same item (I’m from France), it belonged to my grand-mother and her parents before that.
So the seller kinda did not lie to you, he just omitted to tell you this one is a replica :) Very nice restoration though !

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story I really appreciate it 👍

[@user-vq8oj5lm1t]

Да Брат, очень крутая работа, очень нужной в домашнем обиходе вещи!!! И цвета покраски выбраны очень удачно!!!😎😉🙂☺😀😄🙄💪👌👏🖒👍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad you liked it :)

[@abadal8556]

Un artefacto BIEN curioso. Único y una restauración bella ese brillo quedó magnífico . Le felicito .

[@pabauza]

Super cool. I didn’t even know what a boot jack was.

[@luizoswaldoguimaraesnegrao3807]

Perfect!!!!!! This beetle is very comum in Brazil!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Hey Luiz thanks for watching. Really great to hear all your guy's comments... I learn so much.... 👍

[@dreamSurfers5912]

MAJESTIC , POWERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSHIP

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks :)

[@Kaari4]

omg i have this in my house!!! Use it as an ornament. I've had it for 20 years!!!!

[@eveb446]

Great work on this Cast Iron Boot Jack.

[@apkelly01]

I'd one of these up in the yard to take off my riding boots and muddy wellies. I'd kick it around and never thought of it as an antique as you'd pick them up in every hardware store here (I'm in Ireland). I'll look at mine and see if it's from Taiwan too. Great job by the way, looks amazing! I love these videos! I wish my beadblaster in work was as good as yours! We use silicon carbide and water.....fire risk with what we blast. Keep up the excellent work!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for your comment :)

[@elfowl6873]

I've heard the name BOOT JACK, but did not know what it was. Good restoration. Thanks.

[@PorkPieNews]

Beautiful!!!

[@squeakii1]

I really enjoy your videos, you return this items to better then their former selfs.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much

[@MrDdunn11965]

My Grandma had one of these. Played with it as a kid long ago

[@paulgrubbs9006]

So satisfying to watch

[@garymadden2328]

A beautiful piece. I had just figured out what a boot jack was just before the demonstration!

[@Rev-D1963]

I have, and have used, boot jacks for most of my life. But, I've never had one this cool before! Awesome restoration, and thanks for the great videos!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Glad you like them!

[@dani93637]

My parents had one at our cabin when I was little. Apparently it came from one of my grandparents. I was excited when I saw this video pop up because I totally forgot about the boot bug! Ours was all black, but the coloring on this one is cool. Thanks for the nostalgia and the restoration!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story I really appreciate it 👍

[@glorytoukraine.against_wars]

I am delighted with your restoration!👌 Very interesting information, thanks for the Russian translation🔥🤝

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for your kind response 👍

[@laneyallan9847]

Woohoo! Never heard of a boot jack, but I guessed correctly how it would be used! 🎉🎉

[@a2martires]

The sandblasting really feels satisfying. 💓💓

[@user-br5ep4vf3q]

Благодарим за ваш труд 👍

[@strtkn]

Now I know what a BootJack is. Thanks man!

[@aparecidoazevedo8179]

Perfect.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@oldharley7560]

Beautiful work, my aunt had one of these in the 70's. Hers was just straight black.

[@Silent-jy8ho]

nice work ❤❤

[@alaaalsaher8012]

You are a wonderful and creative person. You are the first in the world. I wish continued success and I hope that God protects you wherever you are, my dear friend.

[@joseemidiolima3219]

Para um grande profissional não existe pressa, e sim perfeição. Congratulations.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks :)

[@klio_dm2507]

Мастерская работа!А Вы не могли бы снять видео где рассказали о том как пришли к реставрации, кто Вас учил работать на станках, и других видах оборудования, немного о себе, это интересно подписчикам думаю 😊

[@SergioVianaJr]

Interesting choice of colors 😉

[@sandiearmagost2914]

Very cool peace. Beautifully done.👍🏻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks 😊

[@greggeo5933]

What a cute little bug. :)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

it is very cute yes :)

[@MegaOzdude]

Absolute splendid restoration I love watching it

[@pietrobiscuso4836]

Awesome.
As usual.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@charitybrown4274]

That’s Awesome!!! 👍😁

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks so much :)

[@jenniferambrassa9327]

I Have never seen one of these before! !So i like it so much :)

[@johnhargrave9597]

Fantastic restore

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks again John you are too nice :)

[@__seeker__]

My grandfather had this exact one. It was his father’s. It’s now my uncle’s and I just saw it again yesterday at Thanksgiving lol
Except his is American made. Not Taiwanese.

[@kamalmasbahi8770]

Good idea 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks a lot

[@bernardshearing3202]

I have exacly the same one. I like the natural rust on it. Gives it character.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and yes the rust color is really cool too 👍

[@sodorflubbs5000]

That is the cutest boot jack I’ve ever seen. I’m glad you restored it

[@AwesomeRestorations]

me too :)

[@erikabeltran9753]

Love it ..awesome

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks again Erica for watching another of my videos 😉 Glad that you like it 👌

[@solitairesmith3553]

What a BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION
LOVE THE COLORS:)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks 😊

[@paulorth2251]

Really like the color scheme you used.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks Paul

[@jcluttrell]

Getting full use of that gold paint 🤙 I love blue and gold, so this video was an extra delight 😍

[@GippyHappy]

Is that a VERY TINY can of paint?? I’m in love. I need 40.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Yes 😉 Thanks for watching 👍

[@dhammo749]

Airfix enamel paints

[@snart20]

Beautiful work!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@scocksey]

Beautiful man!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks a lot!

[@gustavoaffonso6397]

Very nice

[@douglaswhite1346]

You are a talented man. Awesome.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks Douglas 😊

[@ArtizYT]

You're amazing!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks :)

[@annasampson5594]

Awesome

[@netti865]

Wow. Best Night Watch.Have a good Sleep.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Good night

[@leandrogamba7110]

The best!!!💥👌

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you

[@joseemidiolima3219]

Grande profissional, muito caprichoso, Congratulations.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much :)

[@moxie6389]

So as I went in to my buddies bathroom, I sat down and across the room in a corner behind some stuff I instantly saw the exact bootjack in the vid and thought of the channel

[@AwesomeRestorations]

how cool is that :)

[@SuperKeroGaming]

This is some pretty amazing work! Your videos are very relaxing to watch too.

[@helensmith2839]

Awww! Now hes a happy beautiful bug again,!🦗

[@kaprory]

I’ve never seen one of these, this is beautiful! Good job. You’re one of the better creators in the field

[@user-br5sq4bc3x]

Вы волшебник!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks :)

[@Madlintelf]

I have family down in Texas and they all have them outside of their front doors, they are usually just simple ones but this one is gorgeous even if it's from Taiwan. Great restoration and beautiful colors, thanks for sharing!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for your response 👍 William ... Glad to hear They are using them in Texas. I guess that there is Alot of cowboyboots there 😉

[@Madlintelf]

@@AwesomeRestorations Lot's of scorpions and rattle snakes, I'm a city guy but as soon as I saw one and was wearing flip flops, yep cowboy boots:)

[@debratomplait9298]

COOL!!

[@_W1ldcaard]

Oh that’s what that was used for! My grandpa had a lot of those

[@GabrielSausaLozano20]

Quedo genial la restauración 👌🏻.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@MitchellGWhitehead]

Fantastic video

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks! 😃

[@spikewillow4552]

You did an awesome job it looks wicked dude

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot :)

[@TM-kj2sb]

Aaahhh! BOOT jack. I thought you ment a jack/car jack that goes in the boot/ trunk of your car lol. Good video. Need me one of these when i get old...

[@adenia323]

Excelente trabalho. Parabéns!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

obrigado :)

[@akcelbanni1505]

You are the best bro

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks buddy :)

[@elishay-philatelist.]

SUPER BRAVO