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steve m

posted on 30/12/20 at 07:08 PM Reply With Quote
How to restore old tools

I dont know how i got to this, but have to say, i was impressed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugXZFXVNh48





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perksy

posted on 30/12/20 at 09:57 PM Reply With Quote
Very pretty but over 30hrs restoring a ratchet

They must have plenty of spare time and would anyone want to use it afterwards?
Suppose it could be mounted on a piece of Mahogany for a retirement present or similar

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steve m

posted on 30/12/20 at 10:11 PM Reply With Quote
Glad you liked it,

It is a bit marmite, but i thought it was very cool





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obfripper

posted on 30/12/20 at 10:24 PM Reply With Quote
The my mechanics channel is in a similar vein, but more about restoring functionality with a side of pristine craftmanship.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrMVIBtqFW6O0-MWq26gqw

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ianhurley20

posted on 30/12/20 at 10:35 PM Reply With Quote
Brilliant - but pointless - restoration. Very well executed and well put together video - but - get the tool fixed = 1 hour, restore to this incredible level = over 30 but I guess a lot more, hmm, at £25/hour that would cost £750? I would go for the 1 hour fix. Excellent video though and very entertaining






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steve m

posted on 30/12/20 at 10:42 PM Reply With Quote
You are so right Ian, but as i dont watch TV, much (shyte) this is my entertainment on Youtube, and i get lost in some incredible things

steve





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ianhurley20

posted on 30/12/20 at 10:49 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by steve m
You are so right Ian, but as i dont watch TV, much (shyte) this is my entertainment on Youtube, and i get lost in some incredible things

steve


Thanks for posting the link Steve - I had an enjoyable time watching it , I do watch TV but when the boss goes to bed I can have an hour or so watching You Tube entertainment like yourself, maybe occasionally more than an hour - although I will deny that the following day !






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adithorp

posted on 30/12/20 at 11:10 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ianhurley20
Brilliant - but pointless - restoration. Very well executed and well put together video - but - get the tool fixed = 1 hour, restore to this incredible level = over 30 but I guess a lot more, hmm, at £25/hour that would cost £750? I would go for the 1 hour fix. Excellent video though and very entertaining


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Simon

posted on 31/12/20 at 05:40 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by steve m
You are so right Ian, but as i dont watch TV, much (shyte) this is my entertainment on Youtube, and i get lost in some incredible things

steve


Agree with that!

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nick205

posted on 1/1/21 at 08:59 AM Reply With Quote
The video is well made and the person has quite some commitment to their cause.

I do ask why though?

Seems you'd end up with a display item rather than a tool for doing anything with. I'm all for respecting tools and keeping them clean and tidy, but there's a limit!

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Mr Whippy

posted on 1/1/21 at 02:37 PM Reply With Quote
You'll find with these kinds of YouTube channels the creator is now paid enough from YouTube, patrons and sponsors that this is their main income. So is spending 30 hours rebuilding an old tool plus all the hours editing worth it? Totally when you make your living from your videos.

Personally I liked it more before it was "restored" and would have just wire brushed it and removed the slop. But that would have been a bit boring.

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