FPU Bison Vise Resto'. Cause Baby I'm Worth it.

Welcome back, or thanks for dropping by! So we have a 1950's-1970's FPU bench vise. This really is a fantastic vise. One of the smoothest vises I have ever used. The price tag on one of these ranges from $75-$200 (obviously used) depending on condition. I paid about $130 for my Yost, and I like it. However, there is NO comparison between the Yost and the FPU. They are in totally different leagues. The Yost is a good functional vise. The FPU is also a good functional vise that's more substantial, more precise...more expensive feeling....hence, the title to this video.
The image of Doug DeMuro makes a cameo in this video to give a Doug Score...( please don't sue me Doug....Buddy!) Not sure who he is? Love cars, or just great KZbin content? Check out his channel here. www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...
And most importantly....Thanks For Watching!
What stuff do I use?
Large Handle Material
5/8th Hot Rolled Steel.amzn.to/3uWwNc1
Shaft collar.amzn.to/3x5IrDg
Degreaser.
Zep Industrial Degreaser. Personally, I buy mine from Lowes for about 10 bucks. But you can check it out on Amazon if your curious
amzn.to/2QdwqLF
Paint.
Rust-oleum Hammered Paint. (silver) amzn.to/3ttRuvA
Sanding.
Dura Gold Premium. Wet or Dry, Variety Pack Sandpaper.150-3000 grit. If you want to try a mirror finish the variety pack is a nice way to buy all the sandpaper you need with one click. Note: these are half sheets, not full sized. amzn.to/32kK8yI
Miady Sandpaper Variety Pack.Wet or Dry.120-3000. This is more economical than Dura- Gold. You get more sheets at a lower cost, and its still pretty good. amzn.to/32mIYCL
Sanding Drums for Dremel.432 pcs. These do not compare in quality to Dremel brand sanding drums. But over 400 pcs for under $20. amzn.to/3soWbFW
Bristle Disk.These have recently become an essential part of my tool kit. I don't have a favorite brand, however, these are the ones I'm currently using. amzn.to/2QaXiMf
Buffing Kit
Purui Buffing Kit. I love this kit...period. I feel it transformed my Harbor Freight buffer. The Harbor freight buffer is great.The buffing wheels it comes with I don't care for. amzn.to/2Q9zNmN
And the rest.
Painters Pyramids.amzn.to/2OXG58z
Loctite 242. amzn.to/32kN8Ll
Lucas Red and Tacky. amzn.to/32mPM3l
Bondo. amzn.to/3v2WVSR
Bondo Spreaders. amzn.to/3srIbLF
Paint stir sticks. amzn.to/2RCUGqJ
Acetone. This is the Amazon link. amzn.to/3uXcNGj But, buy this at your local big box store for about 8 bucks.
Mini Files. Those come from Harbor Freight for about 3 bucks. Here is the Amazon link for the same thing. amzn.to/2Q9XhIt ...but these are pricey in comparison to buying them from Harbor Freight.

[@bradleyland]

This Old Tony sense of humor + My Mechanics levels of restoration talent. This channel is going places.

[@siddhartaperezrodriguez3238]

Exactly . But no one beats This Old Tony's humor

[@otterconnor942]

This is a middle tier skill level for a restoration channel, probably on the better half of the tier. But the cringe levels of workmanship aren't up to the 98% cringless viewing that my mechanics has, as even he cuts corners. My background is in aviation repair so if an overhaul isn't done to the degree of how it should have left the factory, it's cringy. My mechanics has issues with finishing the parts. Kilo has issues with finishing parts, to a lesser degree, and has issues with quality of replacement parts. It's no dig at kilo as there are very few channels that are better, but he hasn't broken out to the levels of my mechanics

[@ModernPrimate]

I love your videos but my favorite part is the cat. I love the little "pop" when he disappears.

[@frankierzucekjr]

Or when it was loving on the vice lmao, the music.

[@kameljoe21]

Let just be clear this is one of the better restorations channels for the fact that he can take someone that is pretty much worthless or desgined to be damaged and turn it in to some art. The fact that he spent that much time fixing the logo is truly awesome. One of these days I might get around to doing something like this just for " because I can " reasons

[@infinity4dead]

see my mechanics channel

[@akafrosty6175]

Man, for some reason, the polished hardware is just so satisfying for me.

[@AllSortsOfStuff58]

So satisfying seeing old stuff becoming new again. Thanks...

[@sann1n]

Awesome, or as Polish people would say: Zajebiście! Greetings from Poland!

[@KILORESTORATION]

Greetings from America Lukasz!

[@VitalyShalman]

I am Russian and we say it similarly: Заебись!

[@rosscos8246]

This dude Kilo is LEGIT! Watching his stuff scratches my diagnosed OCD itch. Could literally watch for hours. Funny AF too! Thx man

[@bloxit6968]

Underrated channel 😓

[@noisjack2114]

I'm new to your channel, I am not dissapointed with what I see. Seeing the amount of care and respect you give these items you work on, down to the bolt, is just breathtaking. My father taught me a good lesson when I was younger, "if you treat the tools without care, you will be creating future hardships for you". Thank you for the content.

[@williamsanders2578]

Wow. That's one of the most beautiful works of art I have ever seen! I almost couldn't bring myself to use that as a tool ever again.

[@Punisher_19]

Literally the type of Restoration channel I was actually looking for, who uses the old parts and tries the most to repair rather than other restoration channels who just purchase new parts and replace those. I mean that's not restoration . Good luck 🤞

[@carlmcgee1623]

The SICKEST vise restoration I have seen. I need a vise like this..Wait a minute....I need a shop to put it in...GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@crimi984]

Greetings from Poland😎👍🇵🇱

[@KILORESTORATION]

I was hoping someone from Poland would watch this. Greetings from America, Rafal T !

[@ApprenticeGM]

I am an expert on KZbin tool restoration videos and can confidently say this is the best vice restoration I've seen! Beautiful job mate - thanks for sharing.

[@churlepatakha]

You don't leave any stone unturned, so to say. Very meticulous and flawless restoration.

[@daniellyddon2118]

when you cut the rod off it stressed me the hell out, but i will begrudgingly admit the new one you made looks pretty good...

[@KILORESTORATION]

Thanks Daniel! A part of me wanted to leave the original handle on, I admit.

[@JPWRana]

I felt bad too. He could have welded it back together and not have to create a new part.

[@badcopnodonut08]

Downside is; once metal starts bending, even if you straighten it, it weakens the structure and becomes easier to bend again.

[@corin164]

I didn't quite understand why the OEM didn't use hardened steel for the handle. They had to know that someone would eventually use a cheater bar on the handle.

[@Yelwas]

Awesome, you really do go to town on these restorations projects. BTW I once applied grease to the conical face on the swivel base, never again, these faces should be clean, you need friction to lock to swivel... But I guess you're trying to prevent rust, on a ornamental vice.

[@Hockeyguy8541]

I think the jump cuts during the degreasing is my favorite part. Just watching the water turn more and more brown as the parts get cleaner is satisfying to me

[@elmarlang1856]

You are a Wizard! This restoration is nothing short of remarkable! It turned out so beautiful that it should become a museum piece so that everybody could marvel at your ingenuity and skill from turning a piece of junk into a fine piece of machinery. Absolutely first class job along with fantastic videoing!

[@thomasthompson6799]

Beautiful restoration to better than original condition. A real work of art and useful tool. Excellent work!

[@DaemonDriver]

I said it before and I will say it again - watching your videos is like a meditation for me! Thank you again!

[@jyesucevitz]

the romantic music insert with the cat was perfect. still smiling typing this.

[@Zenithstudios5274]

Man you do amazing work! Your channel is definitely underrated. You should post more videos. With your skills and production quality you would definitely pass the rest of the so called restoration channels.

[@KILORESTORATION]

Thanks for the encouragement, Mark!

[@skavist]

I honestly don't care much for restoration, but I think you're funny. I enjoy your videos; it's relaxing watching you do all the work.

[@esperanzadiaz6064]

The patience that this involves...awesome!

[@khaledholman5791]

That's what I call taking care of your tools...Beautiful...

[@lordieshepherd]

Not only inspiring and clever, highly entertaining style as well. Love the sense of humour, cat, and the work you do. It's let me into doing similar now so thanks Kilo!

[@mehpekmezci]

I think the best restorations I have ever watched. I'm really amazed.

[@capers72424]

The second pair of gloves under the first pair will never get old! 😜

[@fededamian]

You really step up the restoration game, this content is absolutely top notch in every aspect! Amazing job!

[@jakeh9619]

I did a vice a month ago. It’s come out well but not as well as this, I wouldn’t be able to bring myself to cut the 90 year old handle off though. It’s a Record Auto Vice. Beautiful piece of kit.

[@McWhatevs]

I've watched this just again now (only twice in total). There are so many of these sorts of channels now. My Mechanics is obviously the big daddy, but yours is my favourite to date. I enjoy that you restore them not to original condition, but well beyond the point of functionality to be oversized man-shed jewellery. The mirror finishes. Not shiny finishes. Not extremely well polished, but mirror finishes. Totally impractical for a working tool, but who cares. Chip Foose cars aren't daily drivers; they're automotive artistic statements. I mean, just look at those jaws when you're done with them! I love the colour of this finish too. In short, in case you can't tell, I think this is superb!

[@howardgould]

These videos are some of the only videos that I don't mind watching more than once. It's amazing every time.

[@SouthOfGate]

Wow this was absolutely delicious! Loving the segment rolling titles, the remarks, the lighting the sound AND your skill. I was hoping you’d remount it at your brother’s workshop as a surprise! (p.s. - you are welcome = you’re welcome)

[@BigRigTrig]

As an avid Doug Demuro fan, THISSSSS, was a welcome surprise

[@nickzinser7566]

I love your videos because there’s a lot more effort that goes into these restorations without a lathe and media blaster, but the end result is just as good.

[@jakobperkin7417]

I started restoring antique axes a few months ago as a hobby and your videos have definitely given me many ideas! Thanks for the great content!

[@accordinglyryan]

This is literal art.

[@BeardedSinner]

I'm scared that I'll have to wait another few months just to get another one of you're fantastic restorations vids. Unbelievable content man, keep it up!

[@KILORESTORATION]

I’m trying to get somethings in place to speed it up, Luke. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@McWhatevs]

@@KILORESTORATION Can live with the wait with the quality of the output. Gotta say, I love the effort you put in when polishing parts, no 100-240 grit then straight to the buffer, gotta got through the 400, 600, 800, 1200 and 2000 first

[@MaxHardcoreSLOVAKIA]

yes !!! another perfect restoration. and the best helper Mr.Cat .

[@welmoepics]

Underrated aspect of these restorations is the camera work. Well done showing off all the nooks and crannies.

[@DreadnoughtLeather]

Outstanding work. They say machine stripping paint builds character.

[@MrBee-lf4ym]

I like how you don't have a huge amount of expensive tools whilst carrying out this fantastic restoration work - gives me realistic inspiration! Although I do look forward to you buying new tools in future videos! Keep up the great work - just discovered you today and binged almost all the videos. Thank you for the good content and the genuine humour.

[@tbelding]

Harbor Freight tools to repair much better quality tools.

[@RupanagudiRaviShankar]

Very relaxing to watch the entire restoration process. Great sir 👍

[@swotteh]

Fabulous. You have the talent and the tools. Show quality restoration.

[@jkrende]

I Legitimately laughed out loud at the "Doug score".

[@larrykelly2838]

Great restoration, looks brandnew.

[@joe08867]

Looks better than new. Amazing work.

[@dantizzle00]

I picked up a handful of -very- useful techniques and ideas that will help me with a few things I'm in the process of fixing. Stellar video and beautiful restoration! 🍻

[@rohanmarsh593]

The shaft collar vice handles are a really nice idea

[@jamalhussain9162]

Really good work you did with this restoration project. would have never thought about using washings on the 3 on each side nuts and a very interesting way to make a handle for the vise while not having a lathe as most of these vise restoration KZbinrs have at their disposable.

[@07h]

Unmatched attention to detail + occasional comic relief, I love it. Thank you, sir, your work is the quintessential reason KZbin exists. Glad I found your channel.

[@BobbyKinstle]

I have an old rusty vice from that era. Now I want to restore it. Thanks for adding another project to my list.

[@shadowgolem9158]

You're welcome. 😉

[@billthecat129]

Oh good.... I'm not the only one...

[@jimjenkins673]

Just brilliant and hysterical at well.

[@franmol01]

absolutely superb restoration 👍👍👍👍

[@srtbull]

There is something incredibly calming about what you do. You do amazing work.

[@beasaboy14]

You must be rapidly running out of old rusty things to restore! Jokes aside your channel is quality and I forward to see what you do next.

[@expatmoose]

This is gonna be good, not watched it yet but I just know it👍🏻😉

[@daniellyddon2118]

it's seeming like you're right

[@KILORESTORATION]

Good to see you back, Expat Moose! Thanks for the vote of confidence.

[@josephalexander3884]

Thank you for showcasing talent versus tools. Nice work. I appreciate you had mainly simple tools, no lathe, etc.

[@akobayashi9381]

Not the most challenging but surely one of the most beautiful vise restoration on youtube. Great color choice.

[@-Deena.]

Awesome! 🧡 Please no before and after in the thumbnail though 😒 it ruins the reveal 🧡

[@KILORESTORATION]

Hey Deena. When my channel grows a bit more I plan to stop. But right now I’m trying to entice people who have never watched one of my videos to give it a look. I’m sorry if that spoils it for you. I prefer not to do it. But I’m also trying to get my channel to grow enough that I don’t have to. Thanks for the comment !

[@-Deena.]

@@KILORESTORATION I'll look away quickly! Does it really get more people to watch the videos though? Anyway, I'll squint when I see a new vid come up, until after I clicked on play :) ❤

[@user-jq6di9vb8f]

Классная работа проделана!

[@AJRestoration]

Excellent Restoration Kilo. We are big fans.

[@mikemactavish1665]

Your brother's workshop is awesome

[@chuckclark9464]

I love the look of chrome looking metal polish metal and wood that is just plain clear coated not stained. Nothing anybody cares

[@PatrickITA]

I would not steal from you’re brother if I were you. Judging from that yellow stand in the workshop he has a power armor... Never steal from a guy with a power armor 😌😬

[@cmarano]

There are a lot of vise restoration vids out there. Let me say, your attention to detail and care is on another level. Great job. Great vid.

[@LittleRestorers]

Simply Beautiful to watch 👏👍👩‍🔧

[@willaiml]

Keep stealing your brothers change and you’ll have the tools you need to make it easier...lol beautiful craftsmanship with your limited tools, your brothers got to be a happy guy!!

[@Vampier]

Your brother better be thankful you restored that one for him (I assume)

[@prabie]

Que trabajo más hermoso. En los tiempos de lo desechable, da gusto encontrarse con gente que valora lo bien hecho. Un gran saludo desde Algarrobo, Chile.

[@mickyboughner1232]

Outstanding! This is some of the best restoration on the Tube! Keep up the quality work!

[@americancitizen405]

😏Now be a good brother, and return it to your brothers shop!👍

[@mikesmith6838]

I was REALLY hoping to see him wheel it back over to his brother's shop and put it back in its' place!

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Leave note for brother on newly restored vice... "Nice vice. Where'd you get it? 😊."

[@KILORESTORATION]

Lol 😂

[@CarlosHernandez-uj3im]

I have watched many vise restorstions but I had very bad luck on this because I saw yours first and you set my expectations very, very high. You are my favorite restoration youtuber, keep it up man! Awesome work, I'm really waiting for more of your videos!

[@hawkeye7834]

looks so nice you won't ever want to use it again lol great job sir thank you for sharing

[@TheEDNC]

Great freaking job 👍 ... but you do realize people like us are insane... right? .... 😆

[@KILORESTORATION]

I prefer eccentric...lol. Thanks for the comment The EDNC!

[@frederikmoeller88]

For paint removal use wire brush on angle grinder. You have no torque/leverage with the drill.

[@williamtheconqueror4563]

I don’t think there is anyone on KZbin that achieves the level of detail or finish that you do. I’ve watched many of those other channels. Hope you can find lots more to work on in the future. It’s especially enjoyable to see the parts that aren’t polished get a mirror-like shine. Thanks for taking the time to do these projects and then put them up for us to see.

[@dwest320]

So much attention to detail. You make the tedium fun to watch and the results are astonishing.

[@matthewhopkins666]

What number grit abrasive does the cat go up to when honing it's claws?

[@leobrent7926]

Alright... im gonna be quiet about the stolen vise, but you gotta share some of that change you took from your bro with me hehe :p

[@Space-Coyote]

Fantastic work. The fact you do most of it by hand too, with that end result is inspired.

[@oppanheimer]

I love these Polish vises, and what a beautiful restoration. Looks too good to use.

[@ojrmk1]

Yeyeyeye! This is chicken soup for the soul!

[@GlebAlexandrovich.K]

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[@nicolajdypping5669]

I have seen many restoration channels in my time. But this man, just have so much attention to every little detail! i love the work man. A new follow from me here in Denmark - Keep up the good work brother

[@hannahthomson5117]

I love the humour. Hello from the UK!

[@KILORESTORATION]

Greetings from America Hannah!

[@bsheedy7639]

Just an awesome restoration. 💚 Fan Sydney Australia.

[@KILORESTORATION]

Greetings from America B Sheedy!

[@bsheedy7639]

@@KILORESTORATION I hope things are well for you over there mate.

[@connorjohnson5563]

I’m so glad this channel exists. ASMR satisfaction to the moon. Keep it up

[@blairmarchand7572]

Masterful. It's very pleasant to see another tool saved from ruin and to made to look to good!

[@LostAndHangry]

So much love and attention. Every video is amazing. Respect.

[@mikecorrado4971]

Excellent restoration! Thank you. 👏

[@royjones587]

Just sooooooooooo satisfying to watch!

[@charlesvincent7556]

The quest for immortality never looked more achievable. Subscribed.

[@otekrec]

You did a great job with fairly simple tools and ingenuity. Nice! Got my subscription.

[@jonboring]

Simply amazing. What an awesome gift you have.

[@orod22]

Never thought I'd say this about a vise but that's gorgeous. Beautifully done.

[@meinemechaniker]

Good job, congratulations 👍

[@KILORESTORATION]

Thanks Meine Mechaniker. I’m a big fan of your channel.

[@meinemechaniker]

@@KILORESTORATION 🤗

[@afonsobpm]

Man I loved the comedic touch. New favourite channel.