Antique Handcuff Restoration and Bluing

I will restore these rusty antique handcuffs. I bought this interesting pair of handcuffs for restoration. The handcuffs work but they are really rusty. I will remove the rust with electrolysis and the blue the steel to protect it from rust.
The handcuffs are constructed in a way that they can’t be disassembled. That is probably a very good design for handcuffs because you don’t want the prisoner to be able to easily disassemble them. To remove the rust I put the handcuffs in electrolysis bath. This will loosen the rust. After that the handcuffs were rinsed clean and dried from the water with heat gun. Then I cleaned the handcuffs with acetone. This will help me to get better result during bluing.
For bluing the handcuffs I used my furnace. This could probably be done with torch only but furnace will help me to heat the steel more evenly. If the steel is uneven some parts of the handcuffs might get a bad finish. I heated the handcuffs to a little over 300 degrees Celsius and quenched them in oil. The oil will burn the surface bluish-black color. Which will protect the steel. Link to mk furnaxe upgrade: • Is This the Easiest Fu...
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[@redcap1923]

The fact you kept the cord that came with the key was really sweet.

[@le__as1826]

@@sundancekid7891 no spamming

[@geneconlon4125]

Yeah - they don't make string like that anymore. (no really - they don't)

[@superiorcynic13]

@@geneconlon4125 True, that type of string is not made anymore. The only place to find string like that nowadays is at someone's grandmas house holding up a birdhouse or on an old hairbrush :)

[@GaudyMarko]

i doubt those were designed for hands, my guess is ankles

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

I agree, the chain is to long for hand cuffs.

[@aeislugh]

that was my first thought. those are more likely "leg irons"

[@elsadrummond2428]

He mentioned he tried them on his ankles and they didn’t fit.

[@renabutter]

@@elsadrummond2428 I don`t think they were worried too much about making handcuffs comfortable when they put these on. Sorry for tone.. I swear I`m not being condescending !

[@smasheroflikebuttons2104]

People were smaller back then so its probably he's too big for them

[@whatzittooya9323]

Wow odd I didn't know you were into this kind of stuff

[@KammKami]

Wth-

[@thescienceteam2124]

He probably resells them afterwords for the same price but restored.

[@Zawmbbeh]

god i could only hope

[@theextremeanimator4721]

BDSM!?

[@cyng6734]

@@theextremeanimator4721 *yes....* *YYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@FaultOfANation]

Man this guy can easily restore my Grandmother.

[@gregl4453]

Ca- can he restore- ashes-

[@FaultOfANation]

@@gregl4453 Probably.

[@PickledMemes]

*_HUMANITY RESTORED_*

[@Cabeza492]

He can restore everything but Mauricio Macri's brain.

[@wetowl479]

Can he restore mark zuckerberg's humanity?

[@lenaz1178]

Me: yeah they look clean OddTinkering: BUT WAIT-THERES MORE

[@2degucitas]

Gets out acetone

[@macsenplays]

HI BILLY MAYS HERE FOR ODD TINKERING!

[@jonathantsoi2951]

Girl: Hey babe, I'm feeling a bit kinky. Odd Tinkering: Say no more.

[@glacio95]

*comes back after two weeks of work*

[@xandermauer7580]

I was just scrolling through the recommend tab and saw this and thought "how have I not seen this one yet?" before realizing it wasnt even an hour old lol. Another great video!

[@corison2058]

Xander Mauer i’ve had days like that.

[@dwbunloaf8245]

The design of the Handcuffs, were they are locked by screwing the bolt closed like that, are why prison officers in the UK are nicknamed "Screws"

[@TimWassmuth]

Is this perhaps related when you say "you're screwed"?

[@2degucitas]

TIL

[@ShiftyMcGoggles]

@@TimWassmuth Yes. A lot of idioms and says come from UK prisons of that time: Just hanging around - Literally gallows humour Pull the other one - Same, but usually, it was the family of the condemned being invited up to pull their legs to try and break the neck to hurry up the execution. There's a lot more.

[@TimWassmuth]

@@ShiftyMcGoggles cool thanks a lot for the explanation!

[@viking1236]

Another derivation is from the hand winder used for hard labour in prison, it had a friction device to make it more difficult to turn and the friction was increased by the turning of a screw. Tightening the screw probably comes from a similar derivation.

[@PorkChopBatter]

I anticipated more kinky jokes, i dont know if I’m disappointed or relieved in u guys.

[@otabee6003]

I'm seeing loads!

[@entity4990]

Be proud my friend... some percentage of the viewers here has great self control HHAHAHAHH

[@ArwenUndomiel406]

Disappointed.definitely disappointed!

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

Thought your furnace was a trash can filled with snow. I was a little confused for a minute

[@samuelfellows6923]

I Can’t Believe You’re Reading This - 😆

[@davidwebb1721]

I Can’t Believe You’re Reading This I thought the exact same thing!!! Glad I wasn’t the only one.

[@carmenhoojiawen]

me: looks at the rust residue in the salt water my brain: f o r b i d d e n s o u p

[@Jaidenism0722]

Haven't Even Gotten To That Part In The Video, But This Comment Tells Me The Part Must Be Gross.

[@rebeccafisk1991]

Definitely Forbidden. It always makes me think of a swamp and that some tiny monster is going to climb out and heave itself over the edge of the plastic tub😂😂

[@Ataurion]

*No.*

[@Reemtosa]

Hey can you restore 2019? 2020 is not very nice to the world 😄

[@theextremeanimator4721]

No

[@theextremeanimator4721]

@@thecommentpolice O w O

[@Zachamation]

when your girl is into antiques

[@cyng6734]

**Laughs in BDSM**

[@harisatryo3760]

@@cyng6734 Ugh, I do not recommended you to do this at home with your girlfriend (because of some sh*tty BDSM jokes...😂)

[@artyfacts7142]

@@cyng6734 shhh dont expose us m8

[@meowkasey]

old comment but i had to say it: ODD KINKERING

[@msthecommentator2863]

OT: "I restored this friendship bracelet for you!" OT's friend: "Cool, slap it on me!" OT: **locks the cuffs on his friend's wrist**

[@TheTantabus.]

4:28 forbidden pasta sauce

[@smow7422]

J U S T E A T I T

[@phntmzk]

yum

[@otabee6003]

Finally some good fricken food

[@corison2058]

Kat Gemini 🤢 nah, i’m good.

[@bowtieteddy]

*N O*

[@TheJttv]

Those may be leg shackles/leg irons. Not handcuffs.

[@anormalfangirl7408]

He tried with his feet and it doesnt fit

[@ovelhadeblush]

@@anormalfangirl7408 slaves were very skinny..

[@mred8002]

Yes. The chain is long enough to allow partial steps. Hand manacles had shorter chains. Might be too small for his ankles, but the usual wearer was not well-nourished, and generally smaller statured than modern folks.

[@ryaldeveau207]

a normal fangirl then either he has some massive fucking ankles, or he tried to slid them over his foot. There leg irons.

[@matthew1420]

Leg irons sound terrifying

[@tphvictims5101]

My Great Grandmother wore a set of Bracelets like that for 18 months for Stealing a Hog.

[@nicolinasmith8986]

Me, not paying attention: why are there two pieces of wood in the water bath with the handcuffs

[@candicejackson7474]

nicolina smith if you’re asking about at around 5 minutes in, those aren’t wood. They’re metal plates that he uses for electrolysis which is very useful in removing rust because of the chemical reaction between the oxygen from the water and the iron from the rust.

[@candicejackson7474]

Then it’s a good day since you’ve learned something new! I had a Flying instructor that used to say that. He talked about his electrolysis setup in a prior video but I can’t remember which one. It’s a pretty smart way of getting all that rust off easily!

[@Arterexius]

I'd argue it's the best way to do it, since it requires no hard work and only leaves dirty water with no severe chemicals to clean up, provided that the person knows exactly what he or she does, as it does involve electricity flowing through water. Not exactly a safe method, albeit it's only unsafe as long as the setup is powered. Turn the power off and it's safe again

[@BrokenGrandma]

@@Arterexius is it enough electricity to hurt you? (genuine question, no condescension!)

[@nicolinasmith8986]

Candice Jackson haha I know they are metal I just quickly looked over and thought it was part of the handcuffs but thank you for giving me all that info I feel very educated now haha

[@yut8204]

Top 5 Things I Fear: 1) Heights 2) Spiders 3) The Dark 4) ODD TINKERING'S BRUSH 5) Cats

[@seanmcgrath3826]

Don't be afraid of the brush. He already told us it's just Chuck Norris's worn out toothbrush...

[@steinzeithippiekiki5351]

Cats?

[@samuelfellows6923]

To me, the most irritating thing in this video is that his presentation table is so low down, it in line with his crotch/top of his trousers - having to see that in the background 😣, unfortunately a feature in all of his videos ☹️

[@davidwebb1721]

HAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. This is hilarious!

[@D3icide_]

Samuel Fellows is it really a bad thing tho?

[@hotcocoandart]

4:22 looks like a underwater monument long lost to man and sunken beneath the unforgiving waves.

[@iit3168]

Deep. But true.

[@corvidking468]

these videos are great to relax to! they're also a great sleep aid for me (i have trouble sleeping due to an anxiety disorder). keep up the good work!!

[@tara9750]

Thank you for helping cure boredom during this pandemic! I love your videos!

[@Shade-lt6cn]

I'm curious what you do with the murky water that's full of rust particles. Do you have to dump it somewhere specific?

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

Good bath water.

[@MadebyaBEAutifulqueenBea]

Oh, that is a good question. 🤔

[@kuravity]

@@BlueLighteningGojo noice

[@gregl4453]

I would try taste testing it but it may just be me

[@austinlee2917]

U drink it

[@joshuaspears3580]

"Theres nothing to dismantle" *unties the knot holding the lanyard onto the key and removes the lanyard* I TRUSTED YOU!!! :P

[@jdbaker2185]

Hey everyone. I hope that you people are doing well and have a good week!

[@HI-pm3fm]

Idk what i’m watching but i’m watching it

[@carsonscott3517]

Is it bad that my favorite part was the watering can?

[@rafaeldelgado7243]

Its a beautiful water

[@josmar1009]

Carson Scott I also like the water effect

[@Gorfld]

Same here bud

[@adrien9218]

I have a question : what do you do after with all the garbage, here the rusty water, all the chemical you use etc? Thanks in advance

[@mediumrare2715]

i love how you kept the old string

[@renthxd2676]

Damn those residues left in the salt water looks like mom’s spaghetti

[@Skelosk]

It's sure to leave you with weak knees and heavy arms

[@anisoueslati11]

somtimes vomit on the sweater

[@renthxd2676]

I bet underneath those gloves, his palms are sweaty.

[@LeglessWonder]

@@syndicate_ash c'mon guys. Snap back to reality

[@otabee6003]

When he dropped the cuffs I bet he said "oop there goes gravity"

[@shannonphillips3521]

I hate ASMR but honestly this is what I think people get out of ASMR. The fact that there's no talking and all you can hear is the work going on is so soothing. I LOVE watching stuff get restored on this channel.~

[@seancancook1]

2:13 Ahhhhh. Laminar flow is super satisfying

[@Lusifer__]

I’m really curious about what you do with everything you restore, do you sell it or keep it or give it away? Love this channel and the talent you have to do basically everything is dope!! 🤘🏼🇺🇾 love from Uruguay

[@nightbot4279]

Ur gay?

[@davidsawyers8754]

I said this before in an earlier video that if you have a sticky substance, use WD40 instead of acetone or alcohol substance. It will come off really easy and then use alcohol or acetone to remove the WD40 residue. Just FYI on future videos. You're an inspiration for all us KZbin followers. Thank you.

[@abstract4164]

You can donate those antique civil war handcuffs to history museum, they love those kind of things

[@stevekunde1117]

Odds are they didn’t even look that good when they came from the blacksmith shop the first time. Nice job

[@nicolinasmith8986]

Lol when they don’t fit you, they are probably for people with big hands, they aren’t big on me because I don’t want to admit I have small hands, no I would never

[@limee1286]

nicolina smith eek, or for children's ankles...

[@zerotwo_.002]

Small pp boi

[@Taylor-xh8uh]

@@zerotwo_.002 lonely keyboard tapping loser

[@leafycut7534]

Best part the water cleaning 4:54, so relaxing it makes me oddly comfortable

[@anton993]

Congrats for 1M subs! Your content is so great and pleasant to see. Blessings to you and all your family on these days!

[@WorkshopDC]

For a moment I thought you might get stuck in these handcuffs. Amazing restoration job.

[@Axbear]

Considering the size and length of the chain. Could it be that they are made as a leg restraint ?

[@ape337YT]

Im dont speak english but we learn at school l lern most from KZbin when i see tumnail l think its that thin You put on horse to put your legs but when You explain l know what is it im from macedonia and You are reason why l open my old tool box and l find original hamer its was rusty but l clean it l also find wery rusty players it has holes and its not smoth those are i imposible to restore maybe You can make one of those videos i imposible resroration its horse players l wil send them when all this end You know how it is now

[@lzimm1705]

They are made for ankles, that is why they are larger and more awkwardly shaped

[@pheminismisshit4571]

these vintage handcuffs r the best rather using the new ones 🙏 im buying one sooner 😁

[@ATFhater]

How do you dispose of the goo at the top of the bucket with rust

[@derofromdown-under2832]

An excellent restoration... WELL DONE!!! 10/10

[@gotholive]

The process with the oil and furnace was so awesome! I love the color.

[@MadebyaBEAutifulqueenBea]

YES!!! 🤩 New video! 🥳 lol. I have been sewing up a storm by sewing masks for my community and I am now tired of seeing Tiger King and Lori Vallow-Daybell. 🤦‍♀️ you are AWESOME, as always. 💙🐝💙

[@ThePermanentMoose]

hey, weird question I've just had after watching your videos god knows how many times; how do you dispose of all the rust filled water? is it safe to pour down your drain, or dump in your backyard? or are there any special precautions you need to take when getting rid of all that residue? sorry if that's a stupid question, just curious.

[@KarriKoivusalo]

Iron oxide itself is harmless for environment and safety. Only if there are harmful elements present (e.g. cadmium plating or lead alloyant) the sludge should be taken to a hazardous waste processing facility.

[@ThePermanentMoose]

@@KarriKoivusalo awesome, thanks for the reply!

[@kylejscheffler]

You should consider adding an ultrasonic cleaner to your workshop. Would be a great way to clean a lot of the smaller or oddly shaped parts

[@jichan1123]

Your video is really attractive and creative :)

[@NathanPa-xo3zj]

Is this your new hobbies for solving the boredom of Quarantine? How many did you have in your basement? 😂😂

[@ndsakjn]

Having handcuffs in the basement... I think his hobby is another one

[@2degucitas]

He has 15, but 14 are still in use.

[@justnoob8141]

Nah, that is his garage

[@NathanPa-xo3zj]

@@justnoob8141 It's a conspiracy 😂😂

[@taylorqueensbury170]

You are an artist, an artist with a great body.

[@mr.scarfy6851]

Wonder what these are getting used for later

[@Taylor-xh8uh]

You probably already know, if not I'm sure your boyfriend would be happy to show you 🤣

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, sir. Like the explanation of the locking mechanism that seemed simple but effective.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool Handcuff restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sandyhansen]

Been with you almost since Day 1 and we always love your videos. Congrats on over a Mil Subs. You deserve it!! 👍😁

[@ArwenUndomiel406]

That’s the kind of kink dedication I love 🖤

[@estela6226]

Yeeesss!!! I've been waiting for anew video! I love your channel!!!

[@American_Jeeper]

Very nicely done, simple and to the point.

[@yeetasaurusrex3046]

3 mins.. wow never clicked so fast

[@drjekyllmshyde]

You know, given the size of the cuffs and length of the chain, there’s a chance these are cattle shackles. Great job!

[@Bannimann2]

I'm pretty sure they're ankle cuffs, not the handcuffs. 🎶🎵 "All day long they work so hard Till the sun is goin' down Working on the highways and byways And wearing, wearing a frown You hear them moanin' their lives away Then you hear somebody sa-ay - That's the sound of the men working on the chain ga-a-ang That's the sound of the men working on the chain gang"🎶🎵

[@gomezdrhotmailcom]

These turned out really nice 👍. Also props for the Vans. I wear the same ones myself & I’m almost 50 years old.

[@OddTinkering]

They are very yeasy yard/shop shoes in Finland se don't wear shoes in the house so if I go in and out a lot I need to take my shoes off often

[@johnfletcher2445]

108 haters not cool wat cool was the restoration great job lv the video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheToribash99]

Definitely leg irons/shackles. I think people tend to forget how much smaller people's legs, arms, stature, etc. Back in the last 100 years as compared to today. Awesome restoration though 😀

[@Ishimazure]

Everything excellent with you. I really love your job.

[@ainungendutz5697]

persis sama uplotan tgr restorasion 👍👍👍

[@briansweeney2291]

Nice clean up to think of thinks I've thrown away, some guy like you're self is amazing 👀 on restoration great work, 👍🏻

[@MT-od7mc]

Best thing about Sundays these days? Good chance you get an Odd Tinkering Video ♡

[@Seahorse1414]

Excellent as always !

[@dakotarose3307]

I follow another restoration channel and you both posted the same thing today. You both did the exact same antique handcuffs and I was so confused to see it twice on my time line at first

[@steamyxg4000]

I’d be tortured in those for sure

[@clays32]

Kinky... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@thescienceteam2124]

Patrick Flanagan not kinky... *TETANUS*

[@benign4823]

@@thescienceteam2124 Tinnitus.

[@wetowl479]

Tittanus

[@Chicken_Masala]

@@clays32 cbt

[@insaneq8y]

This is extremely inspiring 😍

[@aserta]

Those are for ankles. You can tell by the very long chain, hand cuffs are never that long unless they're a cross system that also binds the neck and legs in the same circuit.

[@ReaperNoir]

Feels good being early

[@p1gl3t]

Blake Jacks it feels real good

[@Shaker4x4]

Granny will be happy with you!

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Nice. They look incredibly heavy. wow.

[@xhibitvlogs3639]

Been here since 600k congrats on 1 million

[@metalxhead]

I'm over here saving up clothes for two weeks before doing laundry and this guy washes literally just a shoelace as one load 😂

[@AvenRox]

For some reason when I saw the surface of the rust water, my first thought was "Mmmmm soup"

[@immacentaur8793]

"Mmmmm,noodle soup"....haha

[@miguelcolon5701]

i respect the fact that he just wash the string instead of replacing it

[@MarioSratss]

Awesome Work. I dont understand what you do but it is great.

[@meosk]

your electrolysis plates are so rusty :O love the content!

[@Didimirsa]

You are my favorite channel! :)

[@isseihyoudou2817]

Your content is really interesting and I enjoy watching your videos

[@mimireich]

That rust can be restored back to iron with a tweak of chemistry :o

[@josieacevedo1144]

Wow! I've never been this early to a video! I love your vids!

[@davesandahl6564]

The photography rocks!

[@kjamison5951]

I wonder if these are the first in a series of specific restorations, building up to the jougs, a scold’s bridle, a hanging cage and eventually an iron maiden? I’ve been indoors for far too long... Superb restoration! Especially liked the electrolysis method of oxidation removal.

[@romossuper127]

Cool video

[@lidet19]

Impressive time lapse!

[@jesusgeek22]

Console arrived Oddthinkering: Can we fix it? : : : : IsoprocolAlcohol: yes we can Ducktor:i think so

[@enriqueaguilar6579]

Tu canal sin querer es de Asmr Intencional. Encerio me relaja muchisimo ver como repara cosas. Un abrazo y saludos.

[@destroyer8222]

Wow, amazing

[@Balthazare69]

This would hold me in my home these days :-D I just watched on other channel almost the same handcuffs xD

[@philanna38]

Excellent job!

[@stefangla6878]

With all those toys, red light and handcuffs, your man cave has to be intense.^^

[@davidbaty2118]

nice restore. keep up the great work.

[@guillermoreche4840]

Muy buen trabajo. Un saludo desde Madrid (Spain)