'Lincoln' Grease Gun Restoration | Mister Patina

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In this video I restored an old 'Lincoln' Grease Press from St. Louis. I purchased this Grease Press online, when it arrived i noticed a well used condition. The bolts/screws were worn and not original. At first I thought it works but is empty, while disassembling I noticed that there were still grease in the press left.
While the outside was worn, the internal parts were looking pretty good - since the grease protected them from rust.
After disassembling a good acetone wash was necessesary. All the grease was gone, so I could focus on restoring the coated and plated parts. With sandblasting I removed every old coating and plating. On 2 parts there was a heavy chrome plating, which was pretty resistant, even against hydrochloric acid. I used the acid to loosen the plating and sandblasting it off later.
The new color was RAL 7040, I matched the color with a part that wasnt totally worn. A new powdercoating makes the press look new.
After nickelplating the plated parts and reassembling the whole piece, the press works perfectly fine again!
I hope you have fun with the video! If you have any questions on the used tools, materials or the processes, write it in the comment section - i´ll try to answer as soon as possible!
If you want to support my channel hit the like, leave a comment, subscribe and share my work. It helps a lot! :-)
Thanks for watching!
'Lincoln' Grease Gun Restoration | Mister Patina

[@bobafetting6373]

I like the bit where you already need to have a grease gun to load the grease gun :D

[@PlutoDarknight]

It gives me Hank WD-40 vibes

[@misterpatina]

Haha, that was the complicated way. I can imagine some sort of "refill-station", where you reload the grease gun with compressed air.

[@williamkowalchik572]

​@Mister Patina It was a pump . That was screwed into the top of a 30 or 55 gal drum. Put it on there and start pumping. Filled it right up. Former Lincoln employee.

[@poellot]

​@williamkowalchik572 my grandfather was a farmer and used a 5 gallon pail with a pump to refill his grease gun. I dont know if cartridges were even a thing back then. But he continued using it even when cartridges were available here.

[@williamkowalchik572]

@@poellot Forgot about the 5gal ones. Good times were had by all. LOL

[@chrisbradshaw6135]

Thank you so much for leaving the "little imperfections" and reusing the old parts where you can. So many restorations remove every ounce of history a piece has. Great job.

[@misterpatina]

Yeah, i always try to leave some signs of time :-)

[@rosellabill]

It leaves character doesn't it. If everything looked shiny like all other new products. You as aa viewer would think you are just making it look like somthing from Canadian Tire 5th isle. But if you leave some marks on it. It actually looks like an item you just restored. Thank you for this point.

[@watrgrl2]

I love watching you work. You’re so talented, meticulous and your videography is fantastic. You seem to know just what to show your audience and how to show it so we “get the picture”. I love that we get to enjoy the ambience of your workroom with the sounds of your work and the machinery. If I wasn’t so “handicapped “ in the memory department I would have loved restoring things. I did restore antique furniture for a while which was a blast. Now, I just don’t have the place to do these sorts of projects or all the tools. PS; i find it extra satisfying watching you make new nuts and bolts and other parts.

[@zachbenton2171]

This is one of the greatest restoration videos ever filmed.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Zach! Iam glad you like it!

[@peteroverheater2645]

Perfect timing with the recent review of Brandon Herrera's 15$ Grease Gun 😜 meet u at the Range soon 😉

[@misterpatina]

is...is it you?

[@williamstyers4264]

I only have one issue with your restorations. They always come out as pieces of art rather than common tools,etc. You sir are a true craftsman. I enjoy your videos so much and can hardly wait for the next one.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks William! Youre right, I basically restore them that way. Every piece is stored in a display after restoration. But: my next Video (release 21. July 2023) will be more like a "used look" restoration ;-)

[@jasoncallan4582]

You should think about doing a bike build/restoration series. I truly enjoy watching your work!

[@williamkowalchik572]

Worked for Lincoln thru the 90's we were using cast iron heads then. Never remembered see pictures or drawings of this one. Looks like a high volume one.

[@IR-nq4qv]

That's a nice piece of kit that would compliment any vintage automobile or motorcycle. Excellent restoration Mr.P

[@craigmiller332]

It is so relaxing watching these videos.

[@royothebuzz]

Restored, rebuilt, looks great and works like a dream. Nice one Mr P.

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

exceptional quality restoration . thank you for sharing .

[@brianbarnes2166]

My son said it looks like it was just created! Great work

[@misterpatina]

Ha, thank you and the Jr! :-)

[@InstructorRandy]

Dude would love to have this for the WWII jeep I have. Noticed the markings.

[@willemp6432]

Thank you Mr Patina. After a long day, just have my self a drink and watch your vid. No BS Music just lots of know how. It really helps me to come down.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Great job, Mr. P. Excellent filming, storytelling, and video! My dad had one similar when I was a kid. That's a memory from over 60 years ago that I forgot I had!😄Thanks for sharing!

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much Vickie...

[@kawa_bullet_47_rus]

Excellent restoration 👍👌

[@jaroodthefab5669]

Your quality of work and quality of filming have improved, great job man.

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! Iam glad you recognized!

[@Timmetrius01]

Loving the extreme closeups 👍

[@josegustavopena3844]

Great job! Congrats!

[@RestorationVideo]

*_The original is one of my favourite restorations. You guys do top work. Seriously impressive effort and results._*

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much!

[@wizzyw94]

great work i have worked there at lincoln in St.louis mo.for 22 yrs

[@tnxstaff]

MASTERPIECE!!!!

[@richardmahan4197]

Well done, sir.

[@antonioparra4979]

Mil gracias por el video!!!! excelente como siempre, Dios le bendiga esa inteligencia en sus técnicas. Tenia tiempo sin ver algo de lo suyo gracias de nuevo.

[@TheMagaiver40]

Belo trabalho de restauração parabéns

[@adamweilergurarye5422]

So beautiful, true art

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Adam, iam glad you enjoyed!

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent restoration 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man, you too!

[@bobjoncas2814]

LOOKIN' GOOD, NICE RESTO, KEEP SAFE..

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

Beautiful restoration!❤

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@LilasTools]

Lovely Restoration ❤

[@wpistol]

Home for the day and get to watch the artist of restoration! Hooray!!

[@misterpatina]

Haha, hope you had a relaxed day! :-)

[@TheMonkey2211]

really cool! Nice Work

[@eduardopecchio6872]

Parabéns bela restauração

[@sickbale]

What a majestic Honda!

[@misterpatina]

Haha, yeah shes sick :-)

[@georgebrown8312]

Marvelous job you did restoring the old grease gun. You cleaned all the parts, replated cylinder with nickel, made new bolts to replace the ones that were worn, and got everything working like a charm. It looks much better too. Excellent work.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks George :-)

[@camposcasc7615]

Nao sei o que foi mais dificil: se a edição do video para torná-lo compreensível ou a restauração em si. Ambos muito bem feitos. Parabéns !!

[@daddyfrost42]

Woah! The Director-Operator Mister P! Keep it up! Great job!!!

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! I will :-)

[@JoriDiculous]

Nice one. Strange pump handle mechanism, but i really like how the 'squirty' tip is attached to the body. That can take some pressure! Not like any grease gun you buy today . Whole gun looks pretty heavy duty.

[@aserta]

That's how they used to be back in the day. This isn't even the most strangest of models.

[@pb222221]

Great job. The play in the handle was not from wear. They are made to be loose because the tools are going to be thrown in a bag or the back of a truck. If the handle was tight with no wiggle room then it would cause things to break when it bounces around. Some high end brands would put cork washers on to tighten it but in reality the cork would degrade and crumble after a few weeks due to chemical exposure.

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much for this information! I bet it´ll never be thrown in a bag again :-)

[@kirdot2011]

So now he just must treat this grease gun like a piece of art

[@andymiller5611]

Very nicely done, mate! Great video!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot, sir!

[@BabaG]

So i watch your videos in sections i.e. I pause them cuz I don't wish to finish it, like to prolong the beauty of the work being presented. By the time I finish the video there are over 2000 likes :). Gives me pleasure to know that there are people who value and admire quality. Thanks for sharing & possibly inspiring many to seek perfection as a joy in whatever they maybe doing.

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello Mister Patina beautiful restoration beautifully restored well done

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Vince!

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@misterpatina]

Love your support :-D

[@PerfectRestore]

Well done!!! Very well done!!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend!

[@gilbertmesen3558]

The magician 🎩 ♥️ perfect thanks for sharing

[@tomnekuda3818]

It's restored!! Now let's see how long you keep it clean! LOL

[@misterpatina]

i just clean it from the outside, so the internals stay like new :-D

[@johnbradford9235]

Awesome. I love watching your vids dude. They're always fab and you do such good work. For ages now as well. I really appreciate being able to enjoy the show. Thanks man 🙏. All hail Mr. Patina 👊👊👊 😁. 😎

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much man, iam really glad you like my work!

[@LewisSkeeter]

Love your work.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@jamesalsup9135]

Excellent!

[@sonyhk3824]

Sweet done. Cheers man 👍

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much!

[@moomae1]

WD-40 move was brilliant. Sper nice work and thanks for sharing it with us.

[@robertproteau4113]

Nicely done sir👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Robert!

[@vonHannersdorf]

5:29 Simax Czech Republic! Wow, it's pretty cool that you use something from my country! 😂 Nice restoration Mr. Patina, as always.

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! Yes, its a special "chemical" glass. The quality is superb! :-)

[@franksando635]

Great rebuild 👍🏆

[@misterpatina]

thanks!

[@user-cz7wr7px7s]

Очень приятно наблюдать за процессом вашей работы !!! 👍Спасибо !

[@daleyboyo3145]

Class job mate 👌👌👍

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@TheFurriestOne]

That grease-gun is as beautiful as your bike now!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@MrDoeboy356]

Awesome job

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much!

[@jozsefizsak]

Very nice!

[@tacomas9602]

That is one sexy looking grease gun. It just looks cooler than the new cheap lincolns you can buy at the parts house for $45

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@bharatshah5862]

A GREAT JOB WELL DONE

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@ledart]

good job!

[@user-vd8gu3uy6t]

Nice job😊😊😊

[@AdamSteidl]

That's a really nice grease gun, and a great resto job! They sure don't make 'em like they used to, do they?

[@churlepatakha]

Well Done!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Przepiękne jest to odrestaurowane pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku serdecznie 👍👍👍👍👍

[@pascaljeske7307]

Very great Job Love it mal wieder eine Klasse Restauration 👍☺️👍

[@misterpatina]

Danke! :-)

[@TBizzell68]

Awesome! Now I want to see your bike

[@misterpatina]

I need to finish it first :-D

[@dixonqwerty]

looks great

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@rbyaldrzee6657]

Beatiful 👍🏼💯💯

[@kinklee]

Nice work

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@NI4IK82]

Скрупулезно, тщательно, со знанием дела! Отличная работа!👍🔥

[@rogerpatrongonzalez5800]

Sweet, sweet job👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍

[@sleepytabby9113]

I watched this with Sleepy Kitten. I think it's an important part of his development to learn about sandblasting and cold bluing 😂❤ Also new game: try to read Mister P's tattoos. Korn or Kom? 😂😂❤❤❤

[@misterpatina]

Haha, I hope the Kitten enjoyed :-) Its "KDM" ;-)

[@sleepytabby9113]

@@misterpatina ha ha. I got it completely wrong! 😁❤

[@sidwallace6053]

Another work of art and a shame to use it although that’s what it’s made for,I’m intrigued about your bike build,hopefully you’ll share with us Love and peace from Ireland

[@cantosoares]

Parabéns!!! Ficou linda a peça restaurada. Outra coisa... Você está restaurando essa CB 400? Abraço

[@NaiyaBladesinger]

do you just learn to know that some parts are paint coated by look because of experience? I had no idea some were chromed and some were painted until you said something. I totally expected something to be on that little piece of metal. I was surprised there wasn't. But now it has your label and that is awesome!

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! I basically know the surface after sandblasting. If you take a closer look, on 3 parts were that shiny silver skin left. The handle and the "main Part" werent shiny after sandblasting, just grey. So I didnt know before ;-)

[@lovejcdc]

Ahhhhhh the irony 😂 filling the grease gun with another grease gun 😂😂

[@misterpatina]

Greasegunception!

[@leahcimressik5994]

Jaaaa, das dicke Fettrohr hätte ich noch ein bisschen nach getändelt🤣 ne super Arbeit 🎖️🤩

[@dannyhenson3141]

Nice restoration

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Danny!

[@shagov]

нужно было делать не больше болт, а втулку и оставить старый болт, так бы он изнашивал втулку которую можно легко в будущем заменить, а не ушко корпуса шприца 😁

[@H3LLGHA5T]

Nice caulk!

[@unkjason]

Yes it certainly looks better no question.

[@vanislescotty]

Honestly, I didn't anticipate this would be interesting. It's just a grease gun. But this was very interesting. Thank you for this.

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! Iam glad you like it!

[@TheSockMonkeyGuy]

Hooray! Another useful tool for the shop! And I enjoyed the sneak peek of the bike, too... 😁 Gruße! 🙂🐵

[@misterpatina]

Hey my man! Thank you so much! Greets to the wife

Amazing content. :)

[@carrestore]

good job

[@tob2702]

Sau gut, wie immer!

[@misterpatina]

Danke!

[@acdclocurasincura]

That "CLICK" worth it 😎

[@misterpatina]

Haha, I let it click a lot of times! :-)

[@aaronb485]

Good for another 60 years

[@misterpatina]

Yes, it has a special place in my shop :-)

[@MASI_forging]

Great restoration man 👏👏

[@misterpatina]

Thanks man!

[@Pizzpott]

Please can you (or someone) explain to those of us who simply like watching these restorations, how it is you can tell that a part, for example the bolt and screw in this restore, is not the original? It's always both puzzled and impressed me a little, as well as knowing that there are parts missing sometimes. Beautiful work on this restoration by the way.

[@misterpatina]

Interesting question. Id say that with enough experience you just can "see" which part matches the others and which doesnt. For example: in this video we had the bolt and the screw. The bolt had such a good fitment (eventough it was worn). But the screw would just "eat" the whole handle with its thread, so it was some sort of "quick fix" one day. Its technically nonsense to put a screw here. Hope you know what i mean.

[@Pizzpott]

@@misterpatina Thank you for the explanation. Much appreciated.

[@boss000786000]

Просто великолепно, браво. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Kali_Kali]

I read "Grease Gun" and thought it was about M3 .45 submachine gun 😂

[@misterpatina]

Haha, I didnt think about while uploading :-D

[@user-wu7nd6wf7y]

Отличная работа

[@davidmedlin8562]

I've always wondered what medium is best for sandblasting what things, ik my grandfather liked something to do with almonds lol not sure what he was blasting but was fun to watch as a kid and still is now

[@misterpatina]

Hey David, iam sure your grandfather used Almond (-shells?) as a medium. Today walnutshells are pretty common. But all shells/nuts are pretty soft and just for a light cleaning. You can use them where you shouldnt loose any material - carburetors, engines, and so on :-)

[@michaelleeper3649]

Very nice

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@Aleksander_Grigorjev]

Greetings from Petersburg! What a naughty lubrication blower - almost every detail was trying to make an escape. Well, in fact, in such lubrication blowers, only the collet in the tip wears out. And so they are reliable and eternal. But this one looks amazing now. It's a pity to even soil it. Great job, Kai! PS. Honda is good too.

[@Bobo-ox7fj]

Today I learned powdercoating is feasible at a DIY level