1960's 'Virax 62' Pipe Threader | Restoration

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In this video I restored an old Pipe Threader "Virax 62", Made in France.
Age:
I guess it´s age to 50-60 years.
Restoring time:
around 2 weeks
Facts:
Focus was on an "antique finish". The main body still has it#s production marks, the zinc die cast ring has some imperfections, and the handle as well. Hope you like it!
this is one of the older versions, you can recognize them by 2 knobs
I wasn´t able to do a final test, because I couldn´t find any affordable, original cutting heads. Sorry! But i demonstrate how it works :-)
restoration was about 2 weeks
Techniques/materials:
Ring and knobs are made of non magnetic zinc die cast - I remade the knobs out of 7075 aircraft aluminum
the Ring was left with some imperfections (especially the countersinks), because i didnt want to break this fragile, unique part.
The main body was blued with hydrogen peroxide (3%), salt and white vinegar. By cooking in demineralized water, the metal turns black. You can repeat this process up to 10 times
the bolts were cleaned, because they need to fit back into the main body, same for the ratcheting element (ring)
the new countersunk screws were nickel plated
you can cold blue zinc die cast with regular steel bluing agent
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'Virax 62' Pipe Threader | Restoration