1930s Electric Shear [Restoration]

This restoration is on a 1930s Stanley "Fish-mouth" Unishear. This model is number 16A and is made to cut steel up to 16 gauge, but is over-powered and can do much more!
This tool was sent to me by a viewer and arrived with rust that seemed to be fairly recent. It was also filled with mud wasp nests, which is something I rarely see in tools since I live in the frozen tundra. The shear is almost entirely aluminum with only a select few hardened steel parts. The motor cleaned up well, but one of these days I would really like to do a proper electric motor restoration where I rewind it all and have it dipped in lacquer.
Apparently this tool needs an infinite supply of oil to function well, so I replaced the bearings with sealed ones in case I forget to oil it one time. It was missing an oil cap for one of its bearings, which was easily made and replaced. I also replaced all the screws in the handle with brass ones, just because I like to shear in style.
I hope to use this around the shop to help me with some sheet-metal work for future restorations.
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[@kenzpenz]

Ah you made my day. Another great restoration and it works. No way I would have taken on that job. Makes a person wonder, just who dreams these tools up. I am getting on in years, 81 in fact and really enjoyed restoring old things, now just have to watch you young guys do your thing. I just wonder who the hell are those 39 guys the voted thumbs down. I would like to hear from a few of them the hear what they find wrong with the project. This tool isn't going into some museum, but put back into service. Again great job and thanks for sharing and keep up the great work....Ken

[@shibazeki9858]

the intro just never gets old

[@johnpossum556]

I feel like I'm thrown back in time and watching a Canadian version of Family Ties.

[@Jesse__H]

i like how it debuted on April Fool's but it was too good to just use once so he kept it 😁

[@scottgm321]

I always smile really big when it starts. It's brilliant.

[@HandToolRescue]

I'll be sad when it does get old.

[@taliakuznetsova7092]

@@HandToolRescue I don't think you'll have to worry about that in our life time. I love it everytime I see it.

[@Chief81]

The build quality on that tool is top drawer, hard to believe it’s from the 30’s. Always liked Stanley tools. Fantastic resto job dude 👏

[@davidburke1794]

Need an applause track when your wrench first comes on set. Like the od 1980's shows.

[@glennmoreland6457]

This one was playing tough... But by shear determination...

[@braydenh190]

I assume you know the way out sir.

[@glennmoreland6457]

@@braydenh190 Got to have a laugh though...ain't you... 👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@jlucasound]

Glenn! There is not enough room in this tiny shop for all three of us. OK. Your comment was very good. I will get the Pun out of here. ;-) I'm cuttin' loose. Gettin' my bearings and drivin' my PINto "home". Yes, that was bad. All of it. You are good, Glenn. I hope you smiled. Have a great 4th of July everyone! You, too, Glenn. :-)

[@glennmoreland6457]

@@jlucasound I'm Englander... But I wished some American Facebook friends and everyone here a happy 4th July...👍🇺🇸🇬🇧👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@dmaifred]

Where's Bungle?

[@clydedecker765]

The gentle persuasion of a well placed hammer blow ... shear genius. Love this restoration .. cutting edge stuff there!

[@lloydpenfold486]

There's an old saying - "If at first you don't succeed - go and get a bigger hammer!"

[@danmackintosh6325]

Now then Clyde, puns like that just don't cut it around here... (I'll get my coat, sorry)

[@beanboy5315]

This guy could easily have his own tv show with his skills and personality. Intros are hilarious.

[@Qardo]

Sadly, with how networks are. They would fabricate drama and edit things to make it like this restoration was harder than it really was. Plus would make Evaporust look like the bad guy and replace Garbage on the Floor with some eye candy that is not the wife. (Even though Garbage on the Floor left not long after the filming of this episode.)

[@magnus2230]

I bought one of those at an estate sale a while back….now I know how to clean it up! thanks!

[@landonproductions2373]

I like how he tests the tools at the end of each video, Alot of similer chanels don't for some reason and for me at least that kind of defeats the reason for restoring the item.

[@mwilliamshs]

What's a similer?

[@gozzawick]

I suspect quite a few channels stage their Restorations

[@mariacristinaalvarez9838]

Absolutely beautiful! I just love watching your restorations and love when you give tips, as the one after sanding the motor!

[@doriWyo]

Nice to see a mini adjustable wrench being used. Mine arrived in yesterday's mail!

[@GooseGosselin]

The "Punishear". Great restoration, would watch a longer version tbh, just to see more detail into how much work went into it.

[@jakobsolkr4619]

Thank you for yet another great video! It's so nice to see, that your main focus is to repair and clean the piece you're working with, keeping all the patina and history that has been built up over the years.

[@johninwaynenewjersey5253]

Amazing that this tool is from the '30's. Could you imagine what a power tool from today will be like in 90 years. It will be dust!

[@mdascoota4293]

haha, right you are! today nothing is made to last anymore

[@MasterSwinec]

Is no God in the world where rescuer cannot replace one old rusty bearing. U make my cry today.

[@derekbaillie1433]

Among the many impressive parts of watching these videos, I think the MOST impressive part is that you figure out how to get these things back together!

[@4explode]

I was just wondering how he knows what goes where.

[@jan-willemfischer42]

Watching the video in reverse 😁

[@selmirikanovic]

I love old machines.Pure works of art.Just look at all the small details ,all the nice castings,everything made of metal,even the positions of screws.Every single bit is well planed in order to make it sturdy and not like today when all thinking is directed in cost reducing/ profit maximating. Love your channel,you never ever dissapoint.

[@dougsrosen]

That's why those old companies went out of business.

[@selmirikanovic]

@@dougsrosen Yes,they built machines that simply lasted too long and worked too well.

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

That thing moves horrifyingly faster than I thought it would XD Awesome job!!

[@ulfhenarpolymathmilitant6258]

it is satisfying knowing these tools get a new life........these tools are the truest sense of the word ....SUSTAINABLE .....NOW-A-DAYS .........THEY'RE MAKING ABSOLUTE.........................JUNK !!!!!!!! GREAT JOB BUD !!!!!

[@evilbrat5376]

I have to applaud you for having "Garbage On Floor" make so many return appearances - a true make of , something. . .

[@paulmortellaro780]

I absolutely LOVE these videos! PLEASE do more narration-you have a great voice and I love hearing your thought process.

[@OddTinkering]

Perfect intro again! I love those "industrial" looking old tools! Too bad most of them I can find are not ment for the European power grid

[@koreywilliams4570]

Swap the motor and cord?

[@carminequagliariello3357]

Ottima

[@sethh8892]

Get a power inverter... Ez pz

[@slyfox5100]

Don’t be swayed by the electric ⚡️ pixies 🧚‍♀️ just because they have some fancy end bits doesn’t mean ya can’t adapt and still electrocuted yourself 😂 stay frosty boys and girls 🤡

[@nandkumarraikar730]

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[@StanislavG.]

23:47 - the casting of these components is amazing! So much detail

[@markharris5771]

These are the best ones, when I’ve not seen the machine before and you give a demonstration at the end. A brilliant video and fantastic restoration, thank you.

[@ProlificInvention]

That vibrating parts tumbler is the shit! Excellent video, watched it twice!

[@DJ-357]

have that same exact one at my work, loudest damn thing on earth with no vibration pads underneath

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Just in case nobody has told you... BEST KZbin INTRO EVER! 😁👍😁

[@mysa39]

I'm the proud owner of an adjustable wrench and it fills me with joy every time I use it! Thanks handtool rescue!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you for ordering one!

[@Scott-qy2ts]

Best opening of a show since "Too many cooks".

[@HandToolRescue]

It takes a lot to make a stew...

[@tboterror9481]

I always love your videos. Definitely my favorite restoration channel! You keep me inspired.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Thanks for bringing shear enjoyment into my life! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@randynovick7972]

Look honey! It's a bunch of screws held together with a few bits of metal! Neat!

[@billwendt9571]

Don't you just love the way the machine capacity says "16 Gage Iron, and Eric tests it with 12 guage steel? It's also entertaining to watching him demonstrating his skills acquired from the Andrew Camarata school of disassembly. Only Jimmy DiResta or This Old Tony could possibly top Eric's love of demolition / disassembly. But since he does it with such passion (and panic), Eric earns top honors. Great video, keep it up!

[@63256325N]

Love the intro, love that you don't shove muzak in your videos. Big thanks for that! 😁 Great job on the restore! Thanks again! 👍

[@mgbrv8]

You might want to do a video on your old drill press the bearings don’t sound too hot. Great video as always👍🏻

[@ryanvanderpol7962]

The whole time I thought it was a tool to shear sheep. Great video as always! Thanks!

[@Fruckert]

Works shockingly well considering the age

[@testing2517]

Awesome restoration. Thank you for the 4K content.

[@xenonram]

Not available in 4k (2160p) for me. Not even 1440p. Only 1080p.

[@HandToolRescue]

Interesting...

[@clockwork9827]

@@xenonram upgrade ? mine even lower

[@allentrench]

Very nice restoration that was pretty amazing and it’s also pretty amazing that you know where everything goes back together. Every time I try to do a major restoration I always end up with a few extra parts LOL

[@justinpinette1503]

Pics and video my friend! I started taking pics of video of my tear downs so that, if need be, I can go back to them for reference.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Usage of the _fine adjuster_ for _percussive maintenance_ is a time-honored tradition of the savvy repairmen.

[@bruceabe3139]

I never get tired of that Garbage on the Floor. Always an inspiring performance! Keep on Keepin' on!

[@mr.bennett108]

I say this every time. Thanks to Too Many Cooks, I could probably watch just an 35m of that opening lol. It's just too good. TOO GOOD I SAY.

[@plunder1956]

Love your intro. It's interesting that many older tools (especially the obscure ones) are more complex & yet quite well made.

[@buckbundy8642]

plunder1956 I always wonder if that is what makes them so obscure. The complexity and over building may have put them out of most people’s price range and few were sold. 🤔

[@Murgoh]

@@buckbundy8642 I think back in the day any electric tools were professional/industrial stuff far beyond the price range of the hobbyists so they were not made in the quantities of, say, modern electric drills. Also, as industrial machines, the were probably used a lot, maybe several hours a day, so many wore out despite the durable construction.

[@DanVR001]

Garbage on the floor is my favourite character on this show.

[@markschwegler1100]

That thing is awesome! I didn't think it would be able to cut such thick steel! Really awesome!

[@AustinJ]

this restoration is pretty.... cutting edge I'll see myself out

[@Mishn0]

That reply was sheer genius!

[@29lookingood]

Takes a bow and quietly leaves stage left...…….

[@dertrommler2112]

Could you imagine if this was narrated by Morgan Freeman? “ All it took was some heat and time…. Heat and time. And that’s all Hand Tool Rescue had was heat and time.”

[@toomisthesloth6883]

I got one of these for like 40 at an store. Still works, cleaned it some and has been sitting in chucks waiting for a new cord

[@1styoudummy]

Everything you do looks deliberate. Like you've done this one item a thousand times.

[@marklarson8121]

Very nice and well done as always, fun to watch and very interesting! Have a good one buddy and see you next time:D

[@thomaslevy2119]

It must be one of the tools you restored to have the highest number of various screws. Now, everything is snap together and not made to be taken apart at all.

[@patmadix172]

Marathon watching all videos non stop!

[@BlondyManko]

It’s a pleasure to watch you work, sir! Beautiful job.

[@ferrinkatz6796]

Until the moment he started cutting the metal, I was still thinking "How are you supposed to cut the wool off of a sheep with that. "

[@polykoma]

Same lmao !

[@roadweary5252]

I saw the notification and was filled with shear excitement - well done, buddy!

[@jimblum5122]

It's so nice seeing something that was built to last. Great job with the restoration.

[@Doveproductions73]

Hand tool rescue is the least serious restoration channel on KZbin (in the best way)

[@mysummermoped]

The best youtuber ever, thank you sir!

[@thexstreetfr8648]

Love This intro ! 😍Makes a touch of humor in the video 😀

[@charuduttshirpurkar9791]

Excellent Restoration, same unicutter I dismantled 35 years ago now front side some parts are missing.Recently I restored only motor.Glad to see your workmanship.

[@Flymochairman1]

That 'Hammer Action' around 8:03 was something to behold. Excellent renovation!

[@EmilyConnery]

Oh my god I love that intro 💕

[@vernonzehr]

I think one of the funniest aspects of these videos, for me at least, is that into the deconstruction and restoration I suddenly forget completely what the hell he's restoring. I have to pause to see the title. This may happen more than once during the video. I find this quite humorous. Totally engrossed in a restoration but not even being aware what's being restored.

[@kenzpenz]

That's so funny, because I had to move the mouse back to the title to remind myself just what the heck is this thing.

[@AlejandroFerrariMc]

I don't know why, but I love watching your videos, while having lunch or dinner. It brings peace to my day!

[@djnottttt]

What I love about you is always demonstrating how it works.

[@HandToolRescue]

That's the best part.

[@colintickner2419]

0:06 I just love his intro face😂

[@censusgary]

“Hammer Fixes Everything” will be the title of Mr. Hand Tool Rescue’s biography.

[@joebainter]

I worked in a machine shop much of my life and that vibrator is such a wonderful time saver

[@HandToolRescue]

It's the greatest thing ever.

[@jameskanipe770]

The intro just makes you smile every time! Even when you have had a bad day

[@Saber_Matrix]

Might as well get a 55 gallon drum of WD40, dump the shears in & let 'em marinate.

[@HandToolRescue]

Mmmmmm.

[@vuitheirt4704]

Using WD-40 is a bad idea over time it gunks up over time and leaves the area worse then it was

[@BH5432]

@@vuitheirt4704 he meant to help with disassembly.

[@knight-ot3ji]

@@HandToolRescue can I have banana? 😂😂😂

[@dfbess]

@@vuitheirt4704 , only if you don't clean it.. when I was a bicyclist i used WD40 on my chain to clean it.. but every 2 weeks I took it off and cleaned it in gas soak and wire brush.. never had to replace a chain except for mechanical failure.

[@Paul-hs9dw]

handy tool, great job, how do you remember where it all goes do you re watch the video

[@BABALOOEY46]

Wow the unisheer doesn’t just cut fish 🥰 Great job! Couple of gotchas that you dominated…. Uni sheer…. Plenty bits. 👍🏻 I like when you are faced with old electric motors… you have my sympathy for putting two brand new bearings in only to have the third ruining the silence.

[@FischkoppNRW]

Wow! What a teardown. Respect!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thanks!

[@craftmania000]

1930' human make outstanding tools wow

[@ladam836]

Made in USA bearing!

[@tchechno30]

Give the tool to Ave so he can review it, love to see a collab

[@Si74l0rd]

What a marvelous tool. As good as the day she was born, again. Nice job :)

[@DrakeMagnum]

That intro is choice! Excellent job. That tool deserved the effort you put into it. I can't believe how lovely it looked when complete.

[@rickshak1]

What do you do with the tools you restore? Sell, collect? Love your videos, o’ master of tool restos.

[@HandToolRescue]

I've sold some but kept most.

[@Ashuraizumi99]

the part with the hammer fixing everything reminded me of Jeremy Clarkson.

[@bruces12]

Lovin' these videos!! Never though the restoration of antique tools would twirl my turbin!!

[@scottmckee8783]

Love your channel. I am a vintage power tool collector and nice to see some hard to come by tools done.

[@getyourkicksagain]

That shear is simply *awesome* ! "because I am fancy"

[@Sam-m04]

You need to restore something big next, like a garden tractor or rotavator

[@HandToolRescue]

Oh it will happen!

[@Jesse__H]

damn, my dude just finished that enormous two man chainsaw!

[@flashpointrecycling]

LOve your intro! Love your style! Many YT guys feel compelled to completely describe what they are going to do, then repeat, then rephrase using different words, then talk through the whole process and then recap, rephrase, and then summarize then beg for subscriptions, comments, thumbs and patreons. I love them too but I really enjoy your format.

[@DonKelleyMusic]

THAT WORKS AMAZINGLY WELL! not like the saw of death... this is actually a truly excellent tool!

[@Dontherug26]

Not gonna lie, totally thought I would be seeing a sheep at the end of this when I first started watching.

[@bruces12]

I thought exactly the same thing and was shocked when he used it on metal!!

[@davidseal5242]

Steqeen

[@testing2517]

Do you have to consult with the customer before making any modifications or replacing original parts?

[@HandToolRescue]

Of course!

[@Evergreen64]

That thing has some serious cutting power.

[@paliossuperas3691]

The inventor will be proud with your restoration!

[@smokeydoke100]

Yep, that's the model Grandpa used. Now power shears are just a cordless drill attachment.

[@ejtakach]

Did you install the switch backward on the first try then flip it?

[@markneary1889]

Looking at the jaws moving, that's one badass Packman!

[@EHS603]

This beast seemed incredibly complicated for its task. Great job!

[@TheDirtCreature]

Next restoration: small arbor press so you don't have to hammer bearings, use gear pullers, etc.

[@charlesprichard5235]

I haven't liked Maple Syrup since season 3, he's changed

[@Rick-jf2ig]

Underappreciated comment

[@connahjones8178]

Nutella is the same though!

[@jeffc4909]

I used a similar vintage shear a couple of years ago. Mounted it in a vice and used a foot switch. A great tool!

[@FunnyDudeGuy100]

You're an artist. And yes, I love the intro and can't get enough of it.

[@octane613]

A tool from the 30's with Allen head bolts? This thing must have been expensive back then....

[@xenonram]

And Torx! The screws holding the cutting inserts in were Torx!

[@dfbess]

I am wondering if was previously restored and the parts were replaced?

[@maggs131]

@@dfbess yuppers, im betting thats exactly what happened

[@valkasolidor6727]

Regardless of some likely replacement parts, I'm impressed by how much of the engineering of this tool is still viable today.

[@alanpartridge2140]

@@maggs131 Although the bolt being undone at 3:34 looks like only an allen would fit

[@williamp.9045]

Analogic, no electronic, could use it for a lifetime. Well done as usual, you have to do some credit for your workbench too😉.

[@davidhall8874]

Like a sharp knife through hot butter! Nice work!!

[@RRED2]

That was a SHEAR delight nicely done ✅