Vintage Paraffin Blow Torch Restoration
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Tools & equipment used:
Quartz Lacquer - goo.gl/8PTVKM
Base Coat Paint - goo.gl/mWhufG
Rust Remover - goo.gl/13gopW
Moldex Full Face Mask - goo.gl/NNYGrv
FGL 5 Spray gun - goo.gl/Acg5rd
A.N.I. R150-T Mini Spray gun - goo.gl/cHTJS2
Colad Washable Overalls - goo.gl/3Css9E
Colad Mixing Cups - goo.gl/8DYmE8
Colad TurboMix Sticks - goo.gl/cYZfks
Colad Synthetic Paint Strainers - goo.gl/H79ZgL
Steel wire bits - geni.us/keyaD
Rotary Tool - geni.us/HGed
Concentrate Degreaser - geni.us/yUn9
Mannesmann Socket Set - geni.us/HCDZ
I bought this old blow torch for £3. As you can see it's in fairly bad condition. I thought this would make a perfect Restore It project as I haven't worked with brass before. I start by dismantling the torch completely. I then clean and degreased every part. Once dry I remove what's left of the gasket material around one of the holes. I then dissolve some salt in vinegar and add flour to create a paste I can cover the brass parts with. This will react with the brass and give it a reddish copper finish that looks a lot brighter than before. I then remove the sticker and start to clean/polish the brass parts with a brass wire brush in a drill press. This brings the brass to an almost reflective finish. I now move on to the previously black parts. All of which need basting and preparation for painting. Once ready, I apply heat-resistant black and lacquer paint to the parts surrounding the nozzle and pipes. I then etch, primer, colour and lacquer the handle and support piece with normal paint. After I have finished the painted parts, I move back to the brass parts. I use metal polish and a leather buffing wheel to really make the brass pop. It actually came up a lot nicer than I thought it would. Whilst doing all of this, I had a sticker printed that looked very similar to the original design. I took a photograph from the internet, removed the imperfections, added the banner at the bottom and brightened up the colour. Which was then added to the torch. A new gasket was made from chemical and heat-resistant gasket material and added just before reassembling the entire torch and completing the restoration.
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No youtube music, no useless speech, only mechanics, perfect.
What kind of mixture did you made for scrap removal ?
I just would like you to make it work.
It´s Coke, Salt and Vinage?
Micks you should also check out Born Motorcycle company (BMCO on YT)
Coke as a substitute for vinegar, in the end, it is an acidic substance as well as it is vinegar. So, it's coke (instead of vinegar), salt and flour.
Coke is actually mainly phosphoric acid and phosphate salts may be more soluble or form faster than acetate salts but in the end it's the acid that will eat the rust away. Phosphoric acid is the main ingredient in a lot of de-rusting products so i guess it works better though
Very nice restoration. Definetly subscribed. I love the fact there is no annoying music. Just the natural sounds.
As a new sub, I would really love to see a small clip of you using the tool after you've restored it! At least to see if it works....You put in new seals...It should work.....
I can see how much time you spend on your process, and it's very much appreciated. I was talking about the other videos as well as the vice and the floor jack. I would like to see them used even if it's a simple usage of the tool.
It probably doesn't work now after all that treatment
@@tubthump They work! Provided you fill them up with fuel (kerosene). I have two of those - a liter one which I use to melt aluminum and copper and the other a small one like the vid.
@@hmarillejla7 probably don’t work because pump wasn’t restored
All bits he removed and treated will cause lots of air loss plus so many seals needed replacing
The many attempts of wrenches to fit in the beginning made me chuckle
Love the speed up and how you don’t say a god damn word. Just work and no talk. Good stuff.
I just purchased one from a garage sale. I am so excited to clean it up!
Awesome work! I've been binge watching your channel for a couple of days now.
One hint about the gaskets. Rather than try to cut them with a utility or xacto blade, take a bit of thin wall pipe the right size. Sharpen the edge with a file and punch out your gaskets. I try to keep bits of stainless steel tube around just for this purpose. I'm forever picking up a bit here and there when it's a diameter I don't already have. This method will work with almost any gasket material from sheet cork to leather to synthetic rubber. In a pinch, even hard copper pipe will hold enough edge to cut one or two gaskets.
Keep up the good work!
Old things were so beautifully made
I admire your speed chiseling and spray painting technique. I'm old and my fingers don't work that fast. Great job.
only way it would’ve been a better video is if you used it a bit at the end!
Totally agree on this, almost felt a little disappointed for not seeing it work :)
Hope the paint you put on the Nozzle is heat proof. It will get red hot.
kaboom! lol
All good and said, however I personally believe using it could harm his full restoration,
However I do get your point.
I have refurbished several of these, all Swedish, Sievert or primus, iv'e never thought to use heat proof paint, i just polished them on my buff, using tripoli for first polish, and rouge or josco for final polish, the paint idea is great.
That nitrile glove torn between your thumb and finger is a staple lmao
This channel is great. I had to subscribe. Who doesn't love to see old shit become new again? So satisfying, keep up the good work. I can't wait to see the evolution of your work, tools, techniques, and everything else.
Man that turned out great! I love restoring things made of brass, its so rewarding !
Rookie Lock yeah if you do it right!
Turning the spanner the correct way round helps unscrew those tight nuts .... you get more leverage having them the right way round great videos 👍🏻
Imagine in 100 years from now, someone is restoring this guy's tools that he is using to restore tools.
Something that would be extremely challenging and a testament to your skills would be a vintage camera restoration.
There are hardly any people on earth who can do such work. A multiplicity of different skills (electroplating, satin finishes, Jappaning, Gutta Percha making and precision grinding) are required.
I lay down the gauntlet sir!
When you were putting it in the vise I was screaming "Nooooooo!" to myself until you put the wood blocks in, whew...nice results btw
he used the adjustable backwards so the leverage wasn't working with him but against him lol But still was a very nice restore!
Same! If it was modern that would have crumpled
Still scream Nooooooo ! He's just deformed it without leaving jaw marks, that's all.
The man of the greatest patience and will! Bravo!
Fantastic end result! It was great to see how well it turns out. It looks beautiful.
Please do a quick tour of your shop. You seem well equipped. Be interesting to see how big a project you can do. Also would love to have seen you use the torch after it was done!! Great videos .
I need more of these, they are wonderful!
I have to say I cry a little when I see you use a wood chisel as a scraper!
Who doesn't love a paraffin torch covered in batter? Awesome! Subscribed :)
3:57 the way the head of the brush fits perfectly with the neck of the tank is the most satisfying thing
You should show the things you restore actually working!! That would make it more fun to watch
Smooth and shiny! Beautiful work
Great video, but I'm disappointed that we didn't get to see it burn.
Me too....maybe he makes showponies for his display cabinet only?
HE NEEDED HELP!!!!!!! LOL
Love the videos........would be nice to see you paint a little in real time.
Watched your Air Compressor Restoration last night and since then I've watched all of your other videos. Outstanding content! Subbed.
I really enjoyed this! As a journeyman plumber it makes me truly appreciate turbotorch and B tanks that much more. It was a brutal trade back then.
Restore It you got a like and a new subscriber, keep them coming bro
very nice channel you have my friend ,subbed and greetings from the Netherlands.I restored a couple of old vices a few weeks ago i got from my dad, and i'm very pleased with the result,not to mention the money i saved by buying new ones
Beautiful! Binge watching every video you have! MORE!!!
Oh, and Subscribed!
*grunts* TH-cam: demonitized
Great video. I like the alternate use of the Tormek.
I am in love with your channel. This more addictive then anything.
Currently restoring this exact blow torch at the moment this was a huge help
remember to replace non returnvalve rubber plus all seals,
2:03 Done my sound when I see something fully restored from your channel or see a new video.
I slowed it down to .25 speed and died laughing!
That is a great sound!
That’s a stubborn nut! It’s a very satisfying video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This and Hand Tool Rescue are some of the most easily watchable videos on TH-cam
I started watching Hand Tool Rescue and I saw this video, started watching it, and didn't realize it was a different channel they are so similar. Both of you do great work. Will be anticipating the next video
Restore It I hope to see some interesting things. Thank you for not using music in your vids. That is the most annoying thing when people do that
travails de très bonne qualité ! appliqué et méticuleux. mieux que hand tool rescue ! bravo ! au plaisir de vous regardez de nouveau. good job !
Very nice restoration. You should try Flitz for cleaning and polishing brass and copper. You will get much better results.
Cool vid, reminds me of hand tool rescue
Trying to unscrew that one part... then brought out a vice. I was dying laughing.
When cutting a new gasket, find a couple of sockets to trace around. Great vids. I’m addicted!
What a delightful video. This is such a great way to do this.
Man I would kill to have a workshop like that! So awesome
Looks perfect😀👍 Good Job! Regards Alex from Germany
It looks factory original - that's much harder to accomplish than a perfect finish. I would refer to this project as a very *sympathetic* restoration.
Quick tip for removing really stuck bolts, nuts etc. is making a 50/50 mixture of ATF oil and acetone, soak the part in it and wait a few minutes. Works far better than any product I've ever used and I've seen some videos testing it that back that claim up. I have a jar of it handy at all times. It stinks like all hell though, so don't spill it, the smell will stay for quite a while. But it makes taking of 15+ year old bolts easy, used it on a turbo that hadn't been removed since 2003, in Norway, where the salt used on the roads for 4-6 months every winter makes everything rust-weld together pretty quickly. I could remove those bolts with a tiny 1,5 inch long spanner (all I had space for between the turbo and firewall) after leaving the mixture on the bolts for an hour.
Wow....Restore With Detailing.....Beautifully Restore......U Got A New Subscriber....
here's a TIP: If you just painted something and you have to tighten a painted screw, Use some paint-tape on the tip to prevent if from scratching the paint.
you can also do it on the side of your wrench.
When that wire brush fit right inside the hole at the top!! omg!
very nice touch at the end with the label. It’s too good to use now.
I don't know why but watching restoration videos is very relaxing , like someone watching asmr 😂😂
gotta show us you using the final product, great restore!
Polished metal is the best thing that can be!
Great video but I was waiting for you to light it up. The proof is in the burning, and flames are very VISUAL.
Absolutely amazing.
Cleaned up really good. We didn't get a chance to see it working.
Great restoration job, and entertaining. Good job!
Brilliant job again so satisfying to watch.
On to the next video
That damn coupling nut didn’t want to come off huh. Lol. Man you do a great job with these. And you post a new video a lot more frequently than the Hand Tool Rescue guy. Love that you don’t include music to kill the experience too. Great job on these.
From junk, to treasure. Well done.
Totally amazing work.
Looks better than new
love that content, one remark though: for me its also part of a restoration to get it working again - so a demonstration of that would be pretty cool
Thats Great! We are also restoring similar vintage primus torch. video will be available in next week.
U need a punchers kit for making gaskets.
Very beautiful restoration.
Hi! that's a great job you did there. I have a suggestion, you should invest in a gasket punching set, I have the Facom 245.J2A boxset at my work and it's a life saver. I know, this set is expensive, but any other more adapted to your needs will save you a lot of hassle and make perfectly round gaskets, without indents that can cause the rupture of the gasket during use.
Sick!!! I need 10 of these!!!
Stunning restoration of wonderful object. How many troubled, worn, old devices like this do we walk by each day? Thanks for revealing what's really underneath.
I’ve just seen one of these in a shop in the same state, I’m tempted to buy it and do the same. It’s a no.25 British Monitor, very similar to this.
Nice to see a uk channel doing great content!
Wish you would have tried this thing out when it was finished though.
I guess ill keep my fingers crossed for it happening in a future video.
New sub here. Very nice work. You mention that you had the decal printed, I saw that you did the same for the floor jack restoration, that's paying attention to detail. Good job. 👍
Another top restoration!
You are genius sir and so much dedicated towards your job .
Lot of love and respect from India (Mumbai) .......
Just beautiful !
Excellent work!
Simply beautiful
I have been watching for an hour now and love them i just subscribed
Great restoration! I like the works. Can't wait to watch your other videos. I have like, subscribed and share your video. Cheers.
Awesome Vid bro! Can’t stop watching!
Subscribed just for the two man effort getting it apart.
Love this channel 👍🏽 it just works
Steel brush mounted in a bench-top Drill Press. Genius.
Thanks for the video, you're doing good job.
I’m an old plumber and I have one not restored. I wasn’t going to restore it but now........... thanks love the channel
I just love your videos...just awesome, happily subscribed
Just got a new sub. Love seeing things getting restored good job 👍
Bro more resto videos I’m hooked!!
All that beautifully polished brass needs a coat of clear to keep it from tarnishing again.
very nice channel👍 i like that theres no music
Excellent, thumbs up!
I have one just like it and still works
I have found that those sets of sets of assorted seals contain red fibre washers that fit all three openings in these lamps. nice job, i must admit that i didn't polish the bits that go inside, might redo some of mine, Thanks.
If you hit the nuts with a heat gun, they will expand and any hardened lubricant still in the threads will liquify/loosen up, makes it easier to unscrew with less force.
I just thought you were making a glass of coffee at 2:55 😂
Nice channel. You got a new sub 😘
Restore It Will you consider restoring an old firegun? I would enjoy to see that.
A joy to watch!
That is beautiful work, mate. :)