100-year-old "Chicago" Automatic Pencil Sharpener Restoration

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Catalyst Restorations

Catalyst Restorations

Күн бұрын

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@slowneutron6163
@slowneutron6163 Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact : The Chicago unit will sharpen your tips with a different accent than Boston units. I found I was writing too many aaaaaaahhs with the Boston unit.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
Ooooooh that explains why when I tried writing out "the bears" it wrote DA BEARS
@GuyMcPherson69
@GuyMcPherson69 Жыл бұрын
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 I knew it
@bethsantoro1963
@bethsantoro1963 3 жыл бұрын
I was blown away at how nice this turned out. I used one in the 60's but it was all metal. Busted my knuckles a lot. You did a great job and cheered when I saw JB-Weld come in to save the day.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
The busted knuckles unites us all!! And I'm petitioning to get JB Weld added to the holy trinity of duct tape, WD-40, and Great Stuff expanding foam.
@peteasmr2952
@peteasmr2952 2 жыл бұрын
They still had these "this design but all metal as well" in some of the 90's elementary schools I went too. I don't really remember the knuckles thing but I do feel like part of me remembers pain being involved in these. I mostly remember having to always end up emptying them out cause they would be so stuffed of shavings and no one else seemed to know how to empty it. And they were almost always placed above a trash can for easy dumping.
@geraldboykin6159
@geraldboykin6159 Жыл бұрын
BOSTON
@christopherprince3250
@christopherprince3250 3 жыл бұрын
My Great Aunt had one just like this in her pantry, sharpened many a pencil in it. I guess this is telling my age. Thanks for posting, brings back good memories.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Christopher! Glad I could take you on a walk down memory lane 😁
@davidfierce1136
@davidfierce1136 3 жыл бұрын
What a pleasure to watch this without any spoken commentary!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! I hate my own voice enough to never want to record it anyways! 😁
@mikemuscatiello8787
@mikemuscatiello8787 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on with the foam green for tat era sharpener! Great Restoration!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! The color match is by far my favorite part of this restoration!
@jairborges474
@jairborges474 3 жыл бұрын
Nice piece. Congratulations.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jair!
@stephenbeveridge4614
@stephenbeveridge4614 3 жыл бұрын
Have one of these all rusted up in the tool shed, it belonged to my old Grandpa, I’m going to search it out and clean it up after seeing this. Jolly well done on the restoration and thanks for posting, now I know how to disassemble and rebuild the unit.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! If you have any questions, just drop a comment here. When you finish I'd love to see the finished photos! You can find my email in the about section of my channel.
@quoththeraven.
@quoththeraven. 11 күн бұрын
This is the second video of yours I watched. I enjoyed it very much. Two things: My comment on a previous post wished you had purchase links so I could support you in this minor way. Glad to see you've now got them! Also, I think I would have put the old shavings back in as a tribute to it's age and previous owners. But I guess that would be impractical if you intend to use this as a functional item as opposed to just a display. Also, fat chance you have a book detailing your methods, tools and advice? Good job!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! If you watch some of my more recent videos I actually started including tool tips in the video with every tool, chemical, etc, that I'm using in the video to help others learn to restore too. A book would be a really cool idea!
@yaminibhamare1148
@yaminibhamare1148 3 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BearWoodWorkshop
@BearWoodWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын
I have one of these in the basement...Will have to try this for myself!!!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck, feel free to drop another comment if you have any questions while you're restoring it!
@RestorationAustralia
@RestorationAustralia 3 жыл бұрын
Looks way better well done.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@mr.modern4419
@mr.modern4419 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic restoration!!! 5 Stars !!!!! I wish I had a pencil sharpener just like that one!!!!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You can find this one and other very similar ones on eBay pretty easily!!
@kfiiitek
@kfiiitek 3 жыл бұрын
You do really nice work
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin!!
@carrestore
@carrestore 3 жыл бұрын
nice restoration
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sandiotoole4295
@sandiotoole4295 3 жыл бұрын
I love the Laurel Green, brings back memories!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
From the times when it was the default color!
@jorgetoloza269
@jorgetoloza269 3 жыл бұрын
Dude that is awsome..I always enjoy ur videos. ..
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them, Jorge!!
@MrCooklw
@MrCooklw 2 жыл бұрын
I love the highly technical special effects. 😊
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Most of the budget goes toward special effects! 😂
@bigduke6764
@bigduke6764 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job on an object that is so familiar to so many people.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
It really is something that seemingly transcends time and bridges generations!
@SYBEX21
@SYBEX21 2 жыл бұрын
What color green is that!?
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
It's Rustoleum's color "laurel green". Like or not, it's essentially identical to the original color it was painted from the factory!
@SYBEX21
@SYBEX21 2 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations Thank you. I've been looking for a green that is a 50s industrial.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
@@SYBEX21 Cool! It's not a *perfect* match to that era's green (I know exactly what you're referring to!), but as close as you'll probably ever get it spray paint form!
@ЗефиротДавыдовыч
@ЗефиротДавыдовыч 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@alexandermorris8420
@alexandermorris8420 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alexander!
@DANYMITERESTORATION
@DANYMITERESTORATION 2 жыл бұрын
100 years no more - looks like it rolled off the factory. great job!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danymite!!! Love your restoration projects too, by the way! Keep up the great work!
@DANYMITERESTORATION
@DANYMITERESTORATION 2 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations much appreciated, thank you for your kind comment.
@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398
@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398 3 жыл бұрын
Oooh I am glad to see that plastic guard on your grinder.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Safety first! I always wear full goggles but that guard has stopped numerous little things from flying at me.
@kennethromeo7711
@kennethromeo7711 9 ай бұрын
Great Restoration!!!!!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Kenneth! ✏️✏️
@darrenwheatley4677
@darrenwheatley4677 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic work, well done!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Darren!
@teresawelborn1360
@teresawelborn1360 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful little piece of history. I love the color. You do really nice work
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Teresa! The color is personally my favorite part of the whole project!
@joseantoniozamorarodriguez2215
@joseantoniozamorarodriguez2215 3 жыл бұрын
Te felicito amigo es agradable ver como trabajas y terminas tu trabajo, y lo mejor es que lo dejas como nuevo. Saludos
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
¡Gracias!
@BexWoodz
@BexWoodz 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly really enjoyed this video! Thanks for sharing!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rebecca! And you're welcome! :)
@marshyandco4
@marshyandco4 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁👍
@Resto-Rob
@Resto-Rob 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That looks amazing!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert! One of my favorite projects!
@lucydurham1403
@lucydurham1403 3 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel. This is excellent.....I now feel compelled, no, obligated, to go back and watch every one of your previous videos.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your trip back in time! The video quality and editing gets a little rougher the further you go back, but we all gotta start somewhere and the charm is still there! 😇👍
@garymucher4082
@garymucher4082 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely repaired and refinished. I hope the epoxy holds up for a long long time. Thumbs Up!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary! Me too, haha!
@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 3 жыл бұрын
Cool project buddy , great restoration and beautiful result turned out, I liked it 👍
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just love the retro look of it so much!
@Saavik256
@Saavik256 2 жыл бұрын
Above all, I'm surprised how little yellowing there was on the celluloid. The end result is just gorgeous! Would be awesome to have one of these, but they were never a thing in my country.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this one's celluloid was in the best shape I've ever seen! Apparently it was just sitting in a basement for 50+ years, which explains it!
@Occuria1
@Occuria1 3 жыл бұрын
I was like "please no talking, please no talking" then there was no talking! Happy dance!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
You never have to worry about that! No Catalyst Restorations video will ever have narration or voiceover!
@georgebrown8312
@georgebrown8312 3 жыл бұрын
Very good restoration job and the pencil sharpener works like a charm. Way to go.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks George! I would sharpen brand new pencils down to nubs all day if I could! So satisfying!
@davidd.3868
@davidd.3868 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@NitroModelsAndComics
@NitroModelsAndComics 3 жыл бұрын
I remember when emptying the pencil sharpeners and clapping erasers was a school chore. I'm getting old.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
I don't miss clapping erasers, oof I can still taste it
@imalf61
@imalf61 2 жыл бұрын
Great work, loved to watch 👍
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@ulfmeijer9514
@ulfmeijer9514 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I laughed and hit subscribe when I saw that mirrored message :D Greetings from London.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I painstakingly wrote that backwards lettering freehanded, haha
@Stsafos
@Stsafos 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent result. Did you change the bearing ? Or you left the original ?
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
There are no bearings in this.
@Stsafos
@Stsafos 2 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations yes, you're right. I thought there was a bearing behind the ring gear. My mistake!
@Austeration
@Austeration 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice project 👍 turned out pretty cool. Great job
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@slackjaw703
@slackjaw703 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ✏️
@mikewerner3797
@mikewerner3797 2 жыл бұрын
So satisfying to watch.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's one of my all-time favorite restorations!
@withgodsgraceconsulting
@withgodsgraceconsulting 2 жыл бұрын
Starring diver Dan! Hilarious!!!😂😂😂 Great restoration! Thanks for sharing!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
😂 Thanks for watching! I love LEGO as much as restoring things!
@robertmanley7556
@robertmanley7556 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job !! It looks really good and I really like the shade of Green !!👍👍
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert! Still amazed with how well I was able to color match the original paint color!
@M_to_the_T
@M_to_the_T 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, great restoration and wow what a great sharpener
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud! It's a beaut!
@melissanoel3039
@melissanoel3039 2 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome! Love the color you chose! And working great 😀
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh! Thanks for watching Missy!!! 😁👍
@modela4096
@modela4096 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up with this exact same pencil sharpener in my parent's basement. Funny, I used it hundreds of times not even thinking about its age. One of my siblings grabbed it several years ago.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy right? These things are indestructible.
@smashyrashy
@smashyrashy Жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations apart from the piece you had to jb weld
@moriatix7199
@moriatix7199 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome restoration :)
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@williamthethespian
@williamthethespian 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Congratulations.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, William! One of my favorite restorations I've ever done.
@chuckotto7021
@chuckotto7021 11 ай бұрын
I have one similar to that one in my kitchen, It has a solid metal shavings container, rather than the celluloid type and it works just like new!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 11 ай бұрын
Awesome! They don't make them like they used to!
@lisicka333
@lisicka333 2 жыл бұрын
Мне нравится смотреть, как это устроено изнутри.В детстве любила разбирать игрушки на детали, чтобы посмотреть механизм.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I never get tired of watching those planetary gears rotating!
@garyjones2582
@garyjones2582 3 жыл бұрын
So many pencils ✏, so little time.. Very nice work...
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
I could sharpen all day! Thanks Gary!!
@daveellis9301
@daveellis9301 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job well done it looks great 👍
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! This is still one of my favorite restorations!
@АмартияСаманта
@АмартияСаманта 2 жыл бұрын
Very Nice video, Video of restoration with a sense of humour
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!! 😁👍
@migu3dgardo
@migu3dgardo 2 жыл бұрын
Yo si pienso que eres un genio, tu trabajo es increíble, gracias por compartirlo con nosotros 😊
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
¡Muchas gracias Miguel!
@ethan_anthem
@ethan_anthem 3 жыл бұрын
Great Restoration! Love how the green came out! But I think Diver Dan needs a name change to Snorkeler Stan.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, TO BE FAIR...he is wearing both a snorkel and a SCUBA tank!
@jt9498
@jt9498 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work. I remember using those in my school days back in the 1950's! :)
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
They really do seem to transcend time itself!!
@brebaje1982
@brebaje1982 3 жыл бұрын
Me atrapó esta restauración ya que también tengo un "sacapuntas" muy similar. Fue un magnífico trabajo pero tengo una duda, con el paso del tiempo y su uso regular, este tipo de sacapuntas requiere una "afilada" en su mecanismo. ¿Cómo sacarle filo a sus "cuchillas"?
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
"I got caught by this restoration as I also have a very similar "pencil sharpener". It was a magnificent job but I have a doubt, with the passage of time and regular use, this type of pencil sharpener requires a "sharpening" in its mechanism. How to sharpen its "blades"?" Great question! Luckily on this one the blades were still plenty sharp (as you saw in the video). If you find the blades on your pencil sharpener are dulling, you can try soaking them in vinegar overnight or for a more aggressive chemical you can use ferric chloride. It slightly etches the blades to give them more "bite". Best of luck!
@bigvicsworkshop
@bigvicsworkshop 3 жыл бұрын
Nice recovery and repair! Looks great!!🤠👍
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vic!! 👍
@justinmacrae7430
@justinmacrae7430 Ай бұрын
Amazing job
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@joshschneider9766
@joshschneider9766 3 жыл бұрын
My sweet home town
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
My hometown too! Daaaaa Bears!
@liminal-yez
@liminal-yez 2 жыл бұрын
Wow ! I’m so amazed of what you’re doing! First: your vision of seeing things of what they can become and what we think is impossible Second: You are a truly artist, how can someone see the truly potential God bless your hands !
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kinds words! Truth be told it's a combination of researching before I start the project and then just diving right in and seeing where it takes me until it almost tells me what it wants to be by the end.
@ThatGirlMintz
@ThatGirlMintz 3 жыл бұрын
When you had these in school as a child in the early 2000's 🥲
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like it's one of the few things in common that school kids have all had for 100 years!
@ThatGirlMintz
@ThatGirlMintz 3 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations I definitely agree! Personally just seeing the same design but it being 100 years old makes me feel old! 😂
@Dbeldin
@Dbeldin 2 жыл бұрын
oh my... i have one just like this one i would not dare to do a restoration on it. love the way it is...
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
There is absolutely nothing wrong with appreciating something for what it is today! Do what makes you happy! 😁👍
@Tbarr17
@Tbarr17 3 жыл бұрын
I have a “Giant” model from the APSCo. With a tunable face dial for different pencil diameters. Otherwise the internals, celluloid and crank are all identical.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
I love the Giant's design! Might have to get one to grow the APSCO family!
@Tbarr17
@Tbarr17 3 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations does yours have a makers mark on the inside of the bases neck. Mine has two initials of BB
@RestorationsFOD
@RestorationsFOD Жыл бұрын
Looks great 👍
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@oneshotme
@oneshotme 3 жыл бұрын
About looks new again! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@oneshotme
@oneshotme 3 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations You're welcome!
@razorboyXVII
@razorboyXVII 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! 👍
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@res.TOY.ration
@res.TOY.ration 2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Which camera do use? Video is great
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Believe it or not I just film using my everyday phone, a Samsung Galaxy S21+. It does 4k 60fps! I started out with a Canon Vixia HF R800 (1080p 60fps) but quickly realized my camera phone was better 😳. It gets the job done!
@gizzymeows5847
@gizzymeows5847 3 жыл бұрын
The memories 😆 🤣 wonderful job 👏
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
CORE MEMORY UNLOCKED
@mercoid
@mercoid 3 жыл бұрын
You certainly get a like from me 👍. It looks fantastic. And thank you for leaving in mistakes during the process. We all make them and the viewers appreciate honesty. I am amazed that the piece of celluloid survived 100 years. I would venture a guess that if 200 of these still exist yours would be the only one with intact celluloid.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
I make mistakes on every project and it's how I learn for next time - figure I might as well give others the chance to learn too! And yeah, of all the sharpeners I've come across from this era I have never seen one with the celluloid perfectly intact. Basically a miracle!
@firebird8600
@firebird8600 Жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations I have this same model in my basement workshop. I use it regularly, and the celluloid is still perfectly intact, just a bit yellowed.
@metallurgymike1568
@metallurgymike1568 3 жыл бұрын
watching 16:00 on loop for the foreseeable future
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
I should make it into a perfectly looping gif.... 🤔🤔
@essentialhandyman
@essentialhandyman Жыл бұрын
Very nice restoration. That'll keep for a lifrtime.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
It's used all the time! Check out my latest video to see it make a cameo!
@essentialhandyman
@essentialhandyman Жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations I’ve seen it. That’s what made me watch this video.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Like and subscribe if you remember your knuckles getting destroyed against the walls using a crank sharpener like this!
@Garyhitch56
@Garyhitch56 Жыл бұрын
Quick question, how long do you use your Evoprust?
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
If you're referring to how long I soak my parts in a clean batch of Evapo-Rust, I usually just leave it overnight (10-12 hours) then clean the next day. If you're referring to how long I can keep reusing it, I'm still using the same one gallon I bought over 2 years ago - you can keep reusing it until it's pitch black and you'll notice it stops removing rust. I've done about 25 small to medium projects with one gallon over that time span. Hope that helps!
@Garyhitch56
@Garyhitch56 Жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations nope, what I'm asking is how many times do you use it? Like I have some that's 3 years old and I'm wondering the effectiveness of it is.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
@@Garyhitch56 Should be totally good to use still! Just give some stuff a soak and see what happens honestly. I think it really has about an indefinitely long shelf life as long as it's in a relatively sealed container (to minimize evaporation since it's ~80% water).
@stephenkent8903
@stephenkent8903 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job. I hope you have a place for that in your workshop! I have a Boston pencil sharpener in my workshop. I think its appropriate since I'm from Boston.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen! This does indeed now have a dedicated place in my workshop! I have a Boston pencil sharpener too that I bought with this one at the flea market. I think it's from the 1980's or so. Works like a charm too!
@JuanJuan-qg7dv
@JuanJuan-qg7dv 3 жыл бұрын
NICE
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Juan!!!
@micoasters
@micoasters Жыл бұрын
All of the schools I’ve been too have some variation of these sharpers. They work better than the electric ones!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
You really can't improve on perfection!
@biscoitosdocesesalgadoscom1544
@biscoitosdocesesalgadoscom1544 2 жыл бұрын
Sensacional 👏👏👏👏👏
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@ChrisEbbrsen
@ChrisEbbrsen 3 ай бұрын
Vaseline may be rubbed on the cellulose to restore it. I think. Dont get mad if it doesnt work, its just an idea. The twin helicle is superior to the modern single helicle cutter. Youve got a really fine pencil sharpener there! Im envious!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris! I have another one to restore sometime in the future (a very old Giant) so I might try some Vaseline in a small inconspicuous place and see what it can do!
@leprovostarnaud7091
@leprovostarnaud7091 2 жыл бұрын
Magnifique restauration. Le taille crayon a 100 ans et je trouve que sa conception est vraiment très sympas.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
C'est vraiment beau, n'est-ce pas ? Merci d'avoir regardé!
@FanOfLiberty1776
@FanOfLiberty1776 Жыл бұрын
Very nice work Subscribed
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for subscribing!! Welcome to the club! 😎
@lazyzabel1892
@lazyzabel1892 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid 🤘🤘I loooove the comments about how you managed to break it even more!! 😂😂
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I am my own worst enemy but it makes for a good entertainment! 🤷🏽‍♂️😂
@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398
@wholefoodplantbasedmama5398 3 жыл бұрын
I remember using something like this as a kid at school
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Seems even kids today can still relate!
@RustyCarnahan
@RustyCarnahan 2 жыл бұрын
What shade of green is that?
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
It's Rustoleum's "laurel green".
@RustyCarnahan
@RustyCarnahan 2 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations thank you!
@gauloisfranc1426
@gauloisfranc1426 3 жыл бұрын
Il est vraiment dommage que vous n’avez pas joué aussi, au petit chimiste, avec la partie en pexiglass, pour retrouver sa transparence ! Pourtant il existe des tutoriels sur KZbin, pour cette technique !
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
"It is really a pity that you did not play the little chemist with the pexiglass part, to find its transparency! However there are tutorials on KZbin, for this technique!" Hi! I really wish it were possible to de-yellow the celluloid! Unfortunately, the de-yellowing process, commonly performed with hydrogen peroxide and UV light, only really works on opaque plastics. The process only 'attacks' the outermost layer of plastic, so in the case of transparent plastics you will never be able to de-yellow the 'inside' plastic. This process also embrittles the plastic to some degree, and in this case the celluloid is already extremely fragile so just a gentle cleaning is best in order to keep it in one piece.
@ifga16
@ifga16 3 жыл бұрын
Went to the site and was amazed at the sharpener battles over patents. One unit pictured looks a bit like a meat slicer and would definitely be barred from elementary class rooms.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty crazy history, right? Also I can just imagine a kid sharpening their finger in the meat slicer looking one 😱
@markneo1
@markneo1 3 жыл бұрын
Excelente trabalho. parabéns 👏🇧🇷🤘
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Hello from the USA!
@Coretalless
@Coretalless 3 жыл бұрын
How come you didn't UV light the plastic to remove the yellowing?
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Hi David! I mention it in the video description, but the celluloid is really fragile and using UV light/hydrogen peroxide does embrittle plastic a bit so it's risky to do here. Also, UV brightening really only works well on opaque plastics. For transparent plastics, the treatment never reaches the "inside" plastic to un-yellow it, no matter how much you let it sit in intense UV.
@Coretalless
@Coretalless 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I learned something new
@fernandorodriguezmaya3997
@fernandorodriguezmaya3997 5 ай бұрын
MARAVILLOSO BUENÍSIMO GRACIAS
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 5 ай бұрын
GRACIAS!
@jalechavez6042
@jalechavez6042 3 жыл бұрын
I like Shark...jaaaaaaaa...Muy Bien...Saludosss
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Sawtooth Steve says thanks for the shoutout!! 🦈🦈
@ethancock2546
@ethancock2546 2 жыл бұрын
Kinda weird to think that the students who’s pencils those shavings belong to are 99% most likely dead now
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
The guy who I bought this from said he bought from an estate sale of someone who had this in their basement and hadn't touched it in like 50 years. So I *think* it's safe to assume there's no dead kids involved. But definitely still SOME dead people.
@yankeetoolrevival1977
@yankeetoolrevival1977 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job, it came out great! Did you test that old original paint for Lead? I'm afraid to sand/wire wheel anything prior to my birth without testing it first...haha
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
The fear is real! I did not test for lead here, but I PPE up to the max for the 30 seconds or so it takes to wire wheel them. Lead-specific respirator, clothes, , and plastic barriers to minimize the spread of any particles to the rest of the shop. I also try to keep the parts wet during wire wheeling to keep the dust down, just in case.
@smilemore1997
@smilemore1997 2 жыл бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations I believe the part that was broken contains lead? Enough to mark my hands and any sort of paper or anything of that nature. I found one of these in a garage sale that's in excellent condition. Mechanically at least. It looks just as tarnished as yours when you started.
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
@@smilemore1997 it's possible that there may be some lead in there, but that part is more than likely just cast iron. Cast iron, depending on the exact carbon content, can leave marks behind on things. It's possibly also graphite powder from the pencils that were sharpened.
@medicbabe2ID
@medicbabe2ID 3 жыл бұрын
I could read it, so you have my sub. 😄 I would have anyway; the end result was a beautiful piece of history brought back to life. I had no idea how you were going to handle the clear center piece without marring the crest and the lettering, but it's a lot more well-made than I thought. Now I have some binge watching to do!
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Thatnks for the sub and happy binging! 😁👍
@KazakovNik
@KazakovNik 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Ever since I was a child, I have wanted to know how a pencil sharpener works )
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 2 жыл бұрын
These are my absolute favorite kind of comments! You are so welcome!
@patriciapimenta5084
@patriciapimenta5084 Жыл бұрын
ficou maravilhoso
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RestorationsFOD
@RestorationsFOD Жыл бұрын
What’s the colour that you used mate?
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations Жыл бұрын
Rustoleum's "Laurel Green"
@jeffdorrity5609
@jeffdorrity5609 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done … but one question. What is the benefit of the bulky gloves during dismantle?
@CatalystRestorations
@CatalystRestorations 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of sharp, rusty edges when disassembling. These gloves are cut resistant, unlike disposable gloves. And much better for the environment.
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