A-Frame Fly Press Restoration

Finally found a nice press to restore! This beautiful blacksmithing tool is used to bend, cut, drift and punch steel, but with different dies can assist in many other operations.
This press has a particular frame construction called "A-frame" that should be more rigid than other presses but restrict the operation because materials can be loaded in only from the front. Two weights at the bar ends are there to add momentum that help maintain the shaft in motion. It weights 57kg (125lbs) and measure 50x21cm by cm tall (20x8in wide by in tall) with the screw shaft 4cm (1.6in) in diameter.
Although very rusted and chipped the press was in great mechanical condition, seems like it has been well greased over time, all thread are still in perfect condition.
It came with a "FERRE" marking punch but I have no idea of what that is and I can't find any information about it. The word is very close to "ferro" italian name for iron.
Index of operation and materials:
Disassembled with the help of rubber mallet, wd40, heat and elbow grease.
6:33 Electrolysis: water and sodium carbonate solution, parts connected to negative side and steel sacrificial anodes to positive sice of a DC power supply (car battery charger). 2-3 hrs at 10amp.
9:44 Rust converter applied to clean steel for black patina. Resist very well rust if not scratched.
11:00 Generic paint stripper.
12:27 Dark green, hammered finish, paint
13:11 Assembled with grease and white mineral oil
Thank you a lot for watching. See you next week!
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[@ewanjones5591]

Your work is so amazing, but I strongly believe your results would be cooler with hammerite hammered finish paint!

[@KR-ef2er]

Black Beard Projects thanks

[@davisjames8484]

Black Beard Projects you should buy a press set. It would help you out quite a bit. Even a small ball joint press or something would help with stuff like the t-handle.

[@alejandrovargas5037]

Black Beard Projects

[@anse7288]

È bellissimo vederti fare questi lavori

[@styx7989]

The world needs people like you to preserve our past heritage. thanks a lot really great works

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Nice renovations. Appropriately chosen color! Thanks for the video .

[@hillbillyhellion3158]

I just love the critics, always someone who does it better.

[@HandToolRescue]

Damn that's cool! I need one of these. Also, if you have small kids, watch out for the lead paint dust getting on your clothes. You have to wash that stuff separately a few times.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ahah! Thank you my friend! I don't, but I will clean those well anyway :)

[@zain581]

hey

[@bilbobaggins2528]

i was just about to say he should of tested it for lead because of your channel lmao

[@scottmclennan6114]

Black Beard Projects there is a tester that you rub on suspect paint and if it changes colour you know it has lead in it. Cheers.

[@andregrodahn461]

Lol mr handtoolreacue, Mr Blackbeard, while i was watching the Video i was curious if you too know wach other...now i know ;)

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Very nicely done! Ready to go for another 100 years.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks man :)

[@dakillah6018]

"Ready to go for another 100 years." Hmmm i like that

[@johnphilipburdis3798]

That green hammer tone is a great colour for the fly press. 👌👍🦘🏏🇭🇲😁

[@pattiboychannel311]

Wow good job. In 1984 I started working for a sheet metal company making out door ovens for the army. I sat at a fly press for many months notching corners and punching holes whilst training to be a sheet metal worker. This brings back fond memories.

[@adonisbittar8582]

Your videos makes me happy

[@BlackBeardProjects]

And you make me happy back

[@stromnessboy5171]

What a fantastic video! Your excellent restoration of this beautifully made old machine really did it justice. Not only have you given it a new lease of life, but you have it looking brand new again. Great work, my friend, and thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend, Sir!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you Stromness Boy! Always too kind :) Have a great weekend you too

[@djhaloeight]

I like these tool restoration channels with no narration. Black Beard Projects, Will Matthews, Restore It, and Hand Tool Rescue all follow the same format. Slightly sped up work, with just the sound of work in the background. Sometimes with birds chirping and whatnot. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@viniciusmello1864]

I have no reason to watch this kinda video, but somehow it's so satifying. Great video!!

[@Road-2011]

Отличная работа! Спасибо за видео.

[@PaulsGarage]

Oh man that is so cool!! It looks great! Knowing me id spin the handle around and get hit by the other weight...

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ahah! No way man. Oh, Happy birthday!!! :)

[@melchrisrian7957]

Paul's Garage Happy birthday

[@thesnaker8033]

tbh same, then again, im that guy that trips going UP THE FUCKING STAIRS XD

[@jimporter]

Used one when I was much younger doing a holiday job in an engineering works, and yes it hurts. If you use it often enough you sort of get in to a rhythm of putting the part in, spinning the handle and swaying out of the way.

[@namelastname4077]

i like that you didnt remove all the patina. well done!

[@seanlindsey4426]

The time lapse in these videos are satisfying

[@jcake1000]

It sure is relaxing watching this restore vids.......Thanks BBP.

[@martinwolf5957]

Sieht aus wie neu! Klasse! Good job 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Dankeschön! :D

[@DGA2000]

Good job as usual. A BIG thumbs up for NOT playing any CRAPPY MUSIC

[@iakj367]

No fucken emojis,no talking,no bragging..this guy is pure.Pure and immensely great on what he co-ops with.Good job my friend

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Awesome work man. I've been looking out for a small fly or ratchet press. You've just made me want to try harder to find one. And nice colour!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ahah!! Thanks brother :) I'm very glad

[@farfaraway40]

Love your work man You will always have my support Keep it up

[@hamarbiljungskile8953]

I want to congratulate you on your tenacity.

[@anthonykent7983]

Thank you for your valuable time on the video! I am looking to get my first fly press (very old and rusty) your restoration is a great help and insight into how they work! And come apart! Thanks bro Anthony Kent

[@carlottafolli452]

i'm totally jealous at the moment, i've been after one of these for a while !!!! Great job as always.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ahah!! Sorry :') Thank you

[@DustyKorpse]

Looking good 😎

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks!!

[@colinaskey9777]

a very nice restoration of a very old tool,no doubt you had lot's of satisfaction while carrying it out,well done,another old tool saved from the scrapyard,definatley gets my thumbs up

[@jandastroy]

That little press is gorgeous! Good find. Because of you that thing is ready for another century

[@gabrielp6610]

Good job!!

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

Nice work man I've just finished filming a restoration video just need to edit it 😩. That was a fun one and nicely edited bro 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks brother! I look forward your video. And good luck with the edit :')

[@ianrandell9763]

This guy knows what he's doing. Great work.

[@blainerueckwald]

Great restoration! Finally someone who resisted the temptation to make it shiny.

[@gbclab]

Numero uno come sempre!!!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Grazie :')

[@johncapidecallu8076]

That looks like the Gianfranco Ferré logo, it was an italian fashion brand.

[@theshadow4292]

You completed a very good restoration of the manual press with one exception, that being protecting the metal itself before you painted the body parts. The paint will easily dry out and begin to blister and eventually, the paint will start to pop off of the metal and once again you will have a partially painted press that will still need metal protection.

[@haroldcoots8433]

I expected the leather to come out with a blackbeard symbol. Good Job. Really like the paint.

[@jameschippett2177]

Did you use strawberry or raspberry jam to lubricate the screw?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

1:1 mix of both, I heard it works the best!

[@Rikairiify]

@@BlackBeardProjects Jam? As in the jam you put on your toast in the morning?! 😮

[@ithulah]

I thought similar.... "Hmmm looks tasty...."

[@joshschneider9766]

Lol guys he's joking that was bea ring grease

[@XavierAncarno]

Gianfranco Ferre !? We used to have this brand in France

[@Ajeje711]

Gianfranco Ferré was an Italian fashion designer.

[@XavierAncarno]

Ajeje Brazorf I know... I never stated that he was French

[@Patafisique]

Well, he died, I don't think the brand survived :/

[@jackbeyda835]

I believe that’s correct. Ferret used just his last name in an all caps font as his trademark. Possibly a stamp for saddles or handbags.

[@MrZzTom]

Cool, I love it when someone takes care about old stuff taking it to the original shape and look. It's like giving it a new life. Congratz again !!!

[@epicdeuce]

Ready to see a STEAM ENGINE restoration!!

[@pinkyishere9056]

He didn't put a washer back on the handle thing. Anyone else notice?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I was wondering if anyone would have notice that! Well done. You have paid much attention! Thank you for watching :)

[@flashgordon6238]

I caught that too and mentioned to my gal sitting next to me watching. Love the green color!

[@MikeMike-dv7iv]

@@flashgordon6238 stop lying

[@flashgordon6238]

Sorry, she has a thing for this bearded guy.

[@ManCrafting]

Interesting. I’ve never seen this style press before. I wonder how much pressure you can get out of it?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

I have no idea! :') Would like to test but I first need something sturdy and secure to use it. I guess it's easy to test with just a bathroom scale and mechanical advantage right?

[@ManCrafting]

Black Beard Projects only if the mechanical advantage reduces the pressure by a lot. You’ll just need to know the ratio of the reduction.

[@nonjb3811]

I would say about 2000kg . it is about 1:40 reduction, so 50kg with hands about 2t down. At least.

[@MrKotBonifacy]

ManCrafting, Judging by the size of the main screw and "general dimensions" and comparing it with the two presses I own (3T and 5T) I'd put it around 3 tonnes (3000 kG) of FORCE, perhaps even 4T. 5T? Doubt it, but wouldn't bet against... And how much PRESSURE you can get trom this amount of FORCE depends on how concentrated it will be (as pressure is a ratio of force to area). For instance, even though a household sewing machine isn't all that powerfull, the sewing needle tip is very small - thus that rather small force the machine is exerting on the needle translates to pressure at the tip of the neddle in the range of 5000 - 6000 kG/cm2 (72 500 - 82 000 PSI). With industrial sewing machines it is substantially more - once I saw a needle going through a steel plate underneath (it is supposed to go through a small hole in the plate, but the operator pulled the fabric too much, the needle bent, and hit the steel). The plate the needle punctured was approx. 2 mm thick (0.08 in), made of HARDENED steel - and the needle tip got like 5 mm past it.

[@luismdoz]

The handle is already bend. I’m sure it wasn’t enough at some point. Should have pushed the sleeve out and install a nice hydraulic cylinder while it was apart. Although that would not have the old time feeling. It would have been more practical

[@chriscmoor]

Nicely done. Outside of the pipe wrench faux pas, it was a well executed restoration. If you anticipate doing many of these kinds of restorations, however, you should really consider investing in a sand blaster and a cabinet. A few minutes with baking soda under high pressure can save you hours and hours of chemical soaks, rotary grinding, and hand brushing. Generally, media blasting is kinder to you, kinder to the environment, and much kinder to the tool.

[@nautilus9015]

These videos are very relaxing.

[@ventiladordesuco]

I think this is just an overkill piece of equipment to press flies, just saying...

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ahaha!!

[@mishogamer8116]

Lol

[@TripleGlaze]

Man I was thinking the same thing!!!😂😂😂

[@lawsonone6015]

Had to go look this up to find out what it is for. It seemed like a lot of trouble to go through just to type the word "FERRE" into stuff

[@joshschneider9766]

You can also use it to press bearings cut in lovers impress a pattern on Damascus steel press in large rivets..... These things are insanely versatile

[@SeriousDIMA]

Я думаю потом сделаешь плашку со своим логотипом

[@golyboking998]

Хоть один русский

[@user-eh7fd3tn4o]

я тоже здесь братва

[@user-eh7fd3tn4o]

на 16.15 ключ держал как дилетант

[@letoosenpapirosim]

а что не так? тащемта он его толкал, а не держал

[@__AleM__]

Владимир Онопко Не той стороной крутил, нужно так держать, чтобы усилие на нижнюю подвижную губку было направлено вовнутрь, тогда чем сильнее тянешь ключ, тем сильнее зажимаются губки. И вообще трубным ключом крутить гайки это извращение, грани слизываются и на них остаются насечки, что у него и произошло.

[@jetwashere]

love the videos! no unnecessary talking and the thumb nail photo dosent ruin the whole video! colors are always so satisfy when revealed. looks like i got a few vids to watch!

[@thebmac]

That PAINT!!!! Need to find me some of that for when I make my own tools and such and need to mark them. Great job, it looks awesome

[@edmarkham2632]

It pains me to see a knowledgeable person using a regular pipe wrench backwards.If you ever use it that way while trying to loosen a very tight nut or bolt, you will find out why. None the less, good job.

[@bobsrustandsawdust8086]

OK, I thought it was just me that saw that too, but damn that is one fine restoration!!!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

My bad! Thanks for pointing that out! I've used a pipe wernch just a couple of times, so yeah, I'll keep in mind to check the way next time. Definitely not that knowledgable as you see :') Thanks again

[@provostkhot]

Came here for this. Also it's not the best idea to use flat wrench to loosen stuck bolts, they can slip easily and round the sides. When working with stuck nuts'n'bolts its best to use hex socket, because it delivers the force equally to all the sides of a nut/bolt at once.

[@oneshotpete6.591]

It pained me to see the backwards used pipe wrench on a hex nut ..... restoration was awesome though!!! as always great job buddy!!!

[@ThePadutchman]

Don't be a hater. He did a great job on the restoration.

[@zekecorder8226]

Nice job. Wish I had a press like that! If anyone ever asks what an Acme thread looks like, as some do. You have a supreme example to show how it differs from common thread.

[@bingusproductions7904]

I love watching this stuff, in a time where things that are old are just thrown in the trash.

[@luizchevelle7218]

Great old tool, very good work and, thanks God, no obnoxious background music!

[@coreoncrack]

This is real craftmanship love it, every video is full of use of skills. Not a bored stay at home American housewife, who makes "craft videos", with hotglue and glitter, and calls it craft, while blabbering about her boring life, she is trying to escape . This is real craft !

[@yanglers6219]

And it only took you 18 mins to restore it. Man that's amazing!

[@hermannrodowksi6180]

Alter ,ich liebe Deine Videos !!!!😍Befriedigung pur für Altmetallverliebte !!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@kovantilburg417]

Well done, I like it when you take the time to do restorations like this. In Holland people throw away a lot of good stuff.....

[@achillesmiller7920]

These videos are so satisfying.

[@robertgray9802]

Everything you touch turns into a masterpiece. I am so impressed and amazed at your skills

[@yasamanebrahimi6800]

After I finished the video I pushed it back to the beginning to see what it looked like and I was S H O O K ! What a big difference! Nicely done :)

[@Sugarkraft]

Wow! That came out really nice. I really enjoyed watching this. You’re very talented. Thank you sir! 👍👍

[@stevesammut499]

Fantastic restoration. A beautiful well made tool brought back to life. I look forward to seeing you use it in some of your projects.

[@Andre_Mello]

Amazing!!!! I'm Brazilian, your work is very good!!!!!

[@path.of.the.salaf.]

The sigh of relief at 5:08 my man 😂👏👏. Shouts and huge props to you buddy.

[@bahethalkhazraji876]

Thank you very much, brother for effort, patience and creativity

[@keithfoster6000]

Had one very similar at school here in the UK we used different attachments at the business end for all kinds of art projects. You could even book press wit it. Looks brilliant as all your projects do.It's great to see so many tools and things restored instead of going to the scrap heap.

[@59chris1]

Love your restoration work my friend.👍

[@dimehbonics9974]

Another Awesome Restoration!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@arcticfleebo]

That was the perfect colour paint for that tool. Looks beautiful.

[@thomaslohr2864]

Thank you for these videos! So satisfying to watch!

[@leadingladyau]

Amazing work. Great to watch and loved the finished look.

[@fuddrucker74]

Thank you for the vid and the wonderful description!!

[@jaceyho6733]

enjoying to watch restoration video

[@solosniper86]

Awesome job on that old beauty! Works like a charm! Keep the vids coming!

[@exploretheworld01]

Love the way you work on each n every details...

[@aldrinsangma5363]

I can watch it for whole day

[@charlesjohnson6645]

The whole T handle removal I’m screaming “hammer up!!!!”

[@hectorquinones4824]

Great job. Love the green paint. Awsome. Keep up tje good work

[@firebird8600]

Looks good! I've been looking for one of these since my uncle's went missing. Good to see that yours is in working order.

[@steveforrester2217]

Lovely job! Thanks for sharing.

[@paulwhitear4983]

Excellent restoration.

[@lindamoggioable]

Love watching what you can do. Great work.

[@r.waynefournier4283]

Very good project! I appreciate your attention to detail and I really like the green metallic paint.

[@muzikkify]

I want this lovely tool home! Great job!

[@sippycupsamurai669]

I want the superpower to be able to get crafts done as fast as these videos, the drawback to my super power is it can only be crafts.

[@fares44441]

Great job. At first glance, it does not seem rusty and old but watching the disassembly, I realized it was very rusty.

[@Suzybugi]

Perfectly done

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful work and beautiful machine!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you!! :)

[@Jaburesu]

That green is a perfect color.

[@mtmchenry]

Cleaned up really good. Looks great.

[@RedSmith]

Very cool restoration! Nice choice of color as well. Well done!!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thank you my friend! :)

[@strycian]

This was amazing. I'm going on vacation and I expect something even better when I get back. Best of luck to you. Again, this was jsut amasing.

[@stevensonrc]

Thanks for this man. It's a beautiful work

[@FearlessLeader2001]

Such a mesmerizing mechanism

[@Mikedwon]

You so fly you need to meet the press. Great work. imPRESSive!!

[@brianfalls5894]

Very nice job on that fly press. I bet that press looks better now than it did when it was first built.

[@boukaahmed]

Sped up sound is so cute...everything sounds cooler

[@MoonshineMetalworks]

That came out really nice man. That thing will last you a lifetime now.

[@geofflucock6001]

Addictive viewing....an absolute joy to watch!

[@izzyblackout1090]

this is so satisfying to watch

[@blackmanops3749]

Another nice restoration. Love the hammered green!