Marking Gauge - Hand Tool Restoration

In this video, I take a classic woodworking tool made mid 20th century, and clean and restore it back to a usable condition. I got it cheaply from an older gentleman that said it belonged to his grandfather.
He had no idea of its history, but as you'll find out, it turns out to be made by the Robinson Hall Company of Sheffield, England. Watch and listen to my process as I strip, sand and restore this antique back to it's former glory, removing rust, tarnish and old finish to hopefully get at least another 50 years out of it.
00:00 - History and Disassembly
03:25 - Sanding the wooden parts
04:25 - Lathe work
05:20 - Sanding the Brass Parts
07:07 - Oiling parts
07:45 - Re-assembly
08:53 - Final result comparison
09:12 - How it works

[@roybailey1134]

I have the same one, but my one is like new, it's make of Cocobolo i believe , i have another one the same make but made of beach wood , nice job 👍

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Very cool! I need to work on the pins a bit more on mine. Still not quite happy with them. Maybe even new pins.

[@abo_fhad]

شكراا لك لقد استمتعت كثيرا

[@RestorationEndeavours]

شكرا لك لمشاهده الفيديو الخاص بى

[@MrsJax304]

Wow. Impressive work.

[@roybailey1134]

Nice job. I have exactly the same one, but mine is almost like new , I have the one like yours and another the same make but in beach wood, Nice job by the way, the only problem sanding down the stem in it ends up too loose in the mortise, I have restored quite a few in my time specially the Marple ones I have some beautiful rosewood and brass ones, but wist from Norfolk in the UK.

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Yeah, it can get a bit loose, but can be shimmed inside if needed. I try never to take to much from key surfaces unless they are stuffed.

[@DANYMITERESTORATION]

what a gem of a tool - almost looks like a piece of art and it is so precise. Great job!

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thanks heaps!

[@jayr227]

I just wanted to thank you for not being a blanton rip off of other popular restoration channels. I especially liked the commentary, it was interesting in hearing why you did things a certain way. I'm looking forward to seeing more content.

[@RestorationEndeavours]

This made my day. Thanks heaps! This encouragement makes it worth all the effort.

[@PaulRestorer]

Great job. Best wishes

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thanks heaps!

[@shedmanx3640]

A wonderful restoration leaving you with a magnificent tool. Personally I like the darker colour, but that’s just me. I absolutely have a weakness for any tools with brass or brass inlay in their construction. 👍🇦🇺

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thank you very much! Hopefully it will stay looking good for awhile though it will be getting good use.

[@Saw-IT]

Great Video and turned out nice.

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thanks heaps!

[@rcwprojects6484]

Great work👍

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thank you so much 😀

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very nice job well done. I liked the old vintage look as well with all the patina and stuff.

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thanks! I was tempted to do a clean up instead but got lured by shiny brass.

[@TheJaniebabe]

It's beautiful (don't think I have ever said that about a tool before). Just found you and having a binge. Love your commentary, the way you explain things and the text on the side to explain comments, you're doing it right. About time a decent aussie restorer popped up in my list. Keep 'em coming, enjoying them so much.

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thank you! I'm glad people have been enjoying all my videos too. I'm still trying to find the right balance of talking, text and just letting the ambience be enjoyed, but my most recent video seems to be getting there!

[@Austeration]

Nice project 👍 turned out pretty cool. I just Liked and Subscribed

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thanks for the support and glad you liked it!

[@carmodelrestodiecastcollection]

👍👍👍

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Thanks for watching!

[@Restorology]

Excellent work. Rosewood and brass always look so good together. Cheers!

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Can't be beat. They knew what they were doing back then.

[@thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012]

I've had linseed oil do this too.

[@RestorationEndeavours]

A little bit sad, but still gives a nice contrast with the brass.

[@thecreativecardinalbyl.bet7012]

@@RestorationEndeavours agreed!

[@BlocklandPablo]

go on then you swans