Restoring old doctor's amputation saw - FAILED restoration, sort of

This weeks restoration project was an old amptutation saw. These were used by doctors to through a bone when something needed to be amputated. The saw has some rust on it and I was to sand everything flat and replated the parts that have been nickel plated originally plated. And of course it needs to be able to cut through a bone. As you can see I made this video in to a Halloween special.
The disassembly was really simple. It the tool only had 2 screws and 2 rivets. the screw came off nicely but I one of the rivets was a bit stuck. I drilled the top of the rivets off and hammered on e of them out with a punch. The other one was so stuck I needed to use a screw which I held with a pair of plies so I could safely just hit with full force. The cone like tip of the screw allows to use a "punch" that wont bend but fits into the small hole for the rivet.
I first removed most of the rust with sandblasting using glass bead media. I wanted to try this media and also I didn't want to use anything that would damage the surface bellow the rust. Which is why some of the rust was still left on the surface. I was going to sand it anyways, this just saves me a bit of trouble and gives me idea what I am dealing with.
The handle had tiny dents etc. on it so I sanded it all flat. Some of the pits were still left so I filled them with solder and sanded everything flat this way I should all look pretty good after the nickel plating. After the handle was polished I put it in the nickel plating. You want to plate a polished part because the nickel plating will be so this it allows some polishing but hard polishing will go trough it and you need to do it again.
I also sanded the other parts. They were not plated be cause they were not originally plated and something it's nice to do everything as close to the original as possible. However when sanding I realized that in order to remove all the pitting in the worst pitted area would need to sand it paper thin, and I would probably end up with some holes to the blade. I was not happy with this. I really wanted to see the saw looking brand new. But you can't always win. And I made it look pretty good. Also sometimes you might want to leave some signs of the age of the restored item. I could have made a new blade, but for me, the blade was probably the most important part of the item because that's the part actually used for cutting limbs etc. The old blade is the what sets this apart from old wood saw. After I realized it was never going to be brand new looking I just decided to leave the pitting and polish the blade up. This gives it an unique look.
I tested the saw on a real bone. I think it was important to actually get this in to usable condition especially since I failed with the visual restoration. Also it fit nicely to my halloween theme on the video.
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[@OddTinkering]

I wanted to make this video sort of a Halloween special, did you like it and would you like to see a Christmas special?

[@makatoshishio]

Moreeee seasonal stuff plz

[@lordsupersucc]

Yes sir

[@lltaliyxhll]

I'd love to see a restoration of Santa's sleigh for Christmas🛷

[@DeathMetalRob]

whistling has never been so disturbing lol. and yes if you could find a christmas sled or actual sleigh that would be cool.

[@xenosslayer4654]

Yes please

[@timothyreaper8932]

Patient: "I have a splinter in my toe." Ghost Doctor: _grabs bonesaw_

[@RussianZOmBieATTACK]

BONESAW IS READYYY

[@AvatarJunior]

Patient: aight imma fuh witchu

[@kingjames4886]

the toe bone is connected to the... arm bone?

[@syahminorizan8064]

"Sir.... What are you doing with that bonesaw? Sir, put that bonesaw down!"

[@IVIUT3D]

There's ghosts in your bones, you should do cocaine about it!

[@_esmeralda_5112]

I think I’m one of many that wouldn’t consider this a fail (:

[@OddTinkering]

I think many would like to leave all the pitting on it from the start, there is even Japanese name for restorations that embrace the age of the item rather than hiding it.. But that wasn't my plan for this restoration and I kind of wanted to address that, you don't always get the result you wanted but you can still end up with something nice if you figure out a way to finish the job. Also for me it's important to finish these projects, not to get videos out but to keep myself creating. Kind of like when you go for a run regularly and then you start skipping your running days and it starts becoming harder to get yourself back into that regular habit of running. When I realized I couldn't get the blade looking new I actually was thinking, should I just start the next project and skip a week because it won't be perfect. But I'm glad I finished it.

[@iaincowell9747]

@@OddTinkering Sudoku?

[@firdaus125]

Definitely better to use the original blade rather than remake a new one... I would rather buy one fully original condition and restored over parts being made and put on

[@CultOfChilli]

@@iaincowell9747 Kintsugi

[@jboatman81]

I think he meant it was a fail because of what the saw was originally intended for. Could you imagine using this before reliable anaesthetics?

[@ashketchup247]

13:30 I never really thought about what it was like to have your bone sawed off with no anesthesia and a primitive saw like this but MAN does this scene send chills down my spine.

[@mafiacat88]

A quick doctor could amputate a leg in two minutes-an arm in 45 seconds, so it at least wouldn't last too long (though it would NOT be a fun two minutes).

[@ayajade6683]

They used meds to numb you unless it was too life or death to wait

[@ashketchup247]

@@ayajade6683 Prior to 1850 we didn't even have ether which was the first anesthetic.

[@ayajade6683]

@@ashketchup247 I was referring to drugs like opium and alcohol as they were used before general anesthesia was a thing. Opium has been used to numb patients out since Mesopotamian times to remove a limb.Same with many natural roots and plants. There's historical records of drugs being given to numb patients out especially during the civil war. First form of ether was discovered in 1270-1275 ad

[@ashketchup247]

@@ayajade6683 Oh yeah laudamun. I don't know how strong that stuff is but I don't want to be awake at all for this. Idk but opium is like but I can't imagine being drunk enough to be ok with my arm being cut off.

[@james8179]

Just imagine, some of that rust could be old blood.

[@zackhunter5646]

Not a big deal

[@williammccudden7025]

lots of these old doctors really understood not why, but that they needed to clean thier tools, and they were really good at it

[@lukeheins123]

I was thinking that. Then I thought how cool the band name "Blood Rust" would be

[@tecramos]

Fear the old blood.

[@Meggymoo8]

Lol no, it definitely is old blood.

[@jogobo1634]

This dude hammered a screw

[@thesquarerootofnegativei6225]

Wait 'til you see what he does with a nail?

[@CS_GOD64]

@@thesquarerootofnegativei6225 he screws a nail!???!!!! He is a GOD!!!

[@Goth7illa]

He also sawed off a bone with a whistle.

[@jacksonpatrick8175]

he ate kit-kat whole

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Patient: "I need my arm amputated" Doctor: So you have chosen death...

[@PunkNDisorderlyGamer]

Loved ones: how did he die? Doctor: from complications Loved ones: he needed his arm amputated?! Doctor: yeah it’s complicated...

[@mayo4507]

Dang how many comments do you have XD

[@rachmadaninoor]

Hahaha

[@reatisuto9919]

Yo

[@MetalPcAngel]

"that's how i lost my medical license"

[@eclinvo4910]

Not taking your comment, pushing this up.

[@crazemate]

@Row Kah I HAVE NO IDEA

[@timothysmith35]

MetalPcAngel me too !!😞

[@finnyoak]

Archimedes???

[@totallyrandomkiddo]

It's alright there was a highly respected surgeon with a 300% mortality rate doing an amputation

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

0:00 The last thing a Civil War Soldier sees after he told he has a rash on his leg

[@sffitx]

Doctor doctor! I have a mild fever, can you hel- 0:00

[@sweetassugar97]

I'm late but Doctor: What seems to be the problem today? Patient: I have a cough D: Well it looks like we're going to have to amputate all your limbs. P: Wait what?! D: *Pulls out bonesaw* don't move this won't hurt a bit... P: *Unholy screams*

[@williamroden8495]

That fade from the past to the present was perfect considering your refurbishment. Great stylistic choice!

[@NigeruWILLIAM]

I just want to say, I recently discovered your channel and enjoy all of your videos, keep it up with your channel!

[@OddTinkering]

Thanks!

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

Soldier: "My leg is so itchy" Civil War Doctors: *"Chop chop"*

[@lordsupersucc]

Dude you made the same joke twice

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

@@lordsupersucc the hardest choices requires the strongest wills

[@OddTinkering]

Good one!

[@TheCoffeehound]

Don't forget a couple of glugs of whiskey. Give the patient one also, but only if they ask nicely.

[@paolacrown868]

😩😩🤣

[@raf9095]

You know he's always reminded me of Dexter but this really solidifies that

[@SleepFaster18]

"They say it can cut through a femur in 28 seconds. I think I can cut that time in half."

[@islander2983]

atlantis

[@tc2241]

I can see why it’s failed, but I’d rather have a blade with history than forge a new one.

[@michaelcaimi8422]

Skyrim blacksmiths be like:

[@MelloIratian]

"Oops! Zat was not medicine!" - The Medic

[@kingjames4886]

pills here! - the scout ratatata - the heavy

[@crazemate]

"I found this inside a patient"

[@Zone_Tan]

To prove that this works... I sawed this BONE in half.

[@SuperStar-nh8mt]

Flex tape

[@Ale.K7]

Nice restoration! I was NOT looking forward to the test :P

[@cubking0]

I was!

[@mr.miscellaneous9144]

Am I the only one curious what that saw cut in its glory days? Or if any dried blood might have still been on it? Author's note: I sound oh so much like a psycho in retrospect but who cares, BLOOD!

[@VladimirDemi]

If there was still blood on it it would have stained it

[@Shevlander]

Most of the blood was probably washed off before for sanitation reasons.

[@Sharlenwar]

Remember, they were replaceable. So imagine, back in the day asking the doctor if the blade is new. LOL!

[@mr.miscellaneous9144]

@@Sharlenwar 🤣 I'm sure if they said no it would make for one awkward moment

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

Shevlan d That depends on how old it is. If it was in use before the germ theory of disease arose it's unlikely to have been cleaned between patients.

[@theskyehiker]

I’m glad you kept the pitted blade. It lets everyone know the saw is old, but lovingly restored. Plus, you are funny.

[@bruhchamp16593]

*“I’M GOING TO SAW THROUGH YOUR BONES!”* -The Medic

[@frozentrip9175]

Dammit I was gonna say that

[@eclinvo4910]

. Pushing this up

[@eclinvo4910]

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[@eclinvo4910]

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[@eclinvo4910]

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[@MyMika2004]

The patients skeleton was misssing, and the doctor was never heard from again!

[@crazemate]

Most hearts cannot withstand but I'm sure yours

[@aakedu]

i wonder if we'll ever meet that medic

[@mire6196]

Of course it's not a fail. It's simply showing that this saw has a history. I like that.

[@allankleidon6437]

How could you call this a Fail? You got in and had a go. The saw is in much better condition than how it was. I'd call this one a Success. Keep up the great work.

[@camthehedgehog]

Normal people removing pitting: *SANDPAPER!!* Odd tinkering: *literally fills hole with SOLDER.* You are an absolute BOSS!

[@tardisliss]

I’m sure doctors only with such a whistle amputate the patient’s legs.

[@doxalruzze]

Ghost Doctor: *Tests the saw* Me: *[Concern]*

[@jokerbatman5656]

U wean you wake up 😭😭😭weres my leg Doc we had to cut it off

[@nostrobothnia]

I think the pitting looks good with this one! I sort of prefer the fact that it looks a bit more grisly and worn than the regular projects, exactly because of the history of the saw 😁 an excellent choice for halloween 👌👌

[@thegolem797]

I’d give my right arm for one of those saws.

[@GiltleyRage]

When I saw the word "failed" I though you broke the damn thing, but the result is actually pretty nice ;)

[@DustinsNScaleRailroad]

I think you did a fantastic job on this restoration. The pits tell the story of its life. Remember, that is a life you gave back to it. It could have just as easily been thrown into the scrap heap.

[@rikishikato5001]

"This is a special effect" Haha, yeah. Like anyone's gonna believe that. You won't fool me

[@scotchiseis715]

Hey OT ! I think i'm gonna leave a thumbs up for a thumbnail where you lost your... thumb. As always... It's a good video and restoration ! Keep that good work.

[@OddTinkering]

I was thinking how many will notice it... It was actually a joke but then I thought that since this video is a little more on the silly side, I'll use it

[@grngocolombiano]

Another great job! Agree with the decision of keeping the old blade with the pitting.

[@erroleabrown4317]

Jesus for such an old saw it shined again like new. Nice work, l can't get over the Dolphine handle for a doctor's saw that's kinda weird. Thanks for the video

[@Arbitrary007]

6:47 Went and blew your entire SFX budget.

[@wodnyrak]

I like polished pitted metal. It shows the age as well as the care that went into restoring it. Not to say I don’t like picture perfect restorations :p But I see the advantages of both.

[@Eremon1]

I think the pitting on the blade just adds to the effect of the inner darkness of the blades past mixed with the shiny beauty and how many lives it may have saved. Well done sir!

[@BizyJKO13]

The effects were so cool and the restoration beautiful and I love both your channel and you

[@Horologist-zu5vq]

He even got the bone. What more can we ask for Thumbs up

[@MrHans818]

Can you imagine being in the Civil War and getting shot and having to remove a limb on the field. Saw one limb after another with no anesthetic and no knowledge of sterilization. Many soldiers died because of infection. You actually did great job.

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

The pitting near the handle gives it a nice, unique look to it.

[@IR-nq4qv]

I've seen many restorations that I would consider a fail, this is not one of them. I think you've done a good job given what you had to work with and the end result. Some things are better left alone for intrinsic value, this is not one of them. Give yourself a pat on the back for saving a tool otherwise destined for the scrap heap. Keep up the good videos, I liked your dark comedy presentation on the end.

[@Tracy137]

Okay, I must be missing something here because that blade looked BRILLIANT. Yes, there was some pitting left, but really that was GOOD because a lot of people like to see some of the 'patina' left with restorations. So give yourself a pat on the back and accept you did a wonderful job. :)

[@matts1741]

This isn’t a fail at all lol I loved it. Especially the intro and outro. It would be “so easy” (I know it’s not easy) to just make a restoration video, but you go above and beyond to make it interesting, funny, and educational at the same time. There are so many restoration channels on this platform but yours stands out due to how much effort and passion you put into your content

[@markharris5771]

Very disappointed you never sawed anyone's limbs off, pfft a dead bone, I mean where’s the entertainment there. Without the wriggling and screaming it’s just not the same. Considering what you were presented with you did a phenomenal job, I don’t see a fail at all. Very well done. One again a phenomenal production, it’s the first time I’ve seen the ghost thing on a restoration video. Excellent, thank you.

[@byggrynsgroet]

the only amputee doctor wearing vans to work👌🏻👌🏻

[@thekhan4740]

That was amazing i love the Halloween vibe!

[@104d_3rr0r_vince]

Niiice. You went to the bone with this one.

[@kingjames4886]

or got boned.

[@watrgrl2]

This was so well done! I’m a nurse and I love medical history!

[@Arkade86ST]

You might've thought the saw was "the pits", but I think it conveys the appropriate message of what it was used for..."the pits."

[@jimthescotsman]

One of the coolest dudes on all of KZbin. The whistling at the end as he cuts the bone. This man is a poet. See's the world kinda like I do. With big landscape eyes. Love your channel man. Don't change a bit ok.

[@ashketchup247]

Most of all I love your honesty and practicality

[@sarahlou6024]

You made something horrifying look beautiful... This is not a fail! 👌

[@sercanerol509]

It's a great job nothing is failed 👍👏

[@Livin-86]

I'd put that in a glass case for display. It's beautiful.

[@elessar2777]

Your videos are so entertaining as hell.

[@bigchooch4434]

The fact this guy correctly uses "could have" instead of "could of" means he speaks better English than a lot of Americans

[@lordsupersucc]

**TF2 Meet The Medic Saxophones play in the distance**

[@albanian_barcelona_fan]

Next video:1792 French Revolution Guillotine restoration.

[@MrMushroom4]

I’m very proud to see you can use these tools after restore them.

[@dianasherwin9175]

Beautiful job and you were correct to keep the original blade. XX

[@gunit184]

شيء جميل يادكتور واستمر للنجاح very good 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@husky6732]

Ghost Doctor: "Fix this for me, will ya."

[@tiagoadcosta]

don't worry about the pitting on the blade. that was great work! your content is amazing!

[@lilflamel5237]

that intro was brilliant!

[@nobleroman5601]

Really cool little video, thanks for sharing this with us all and yes I'd like to see a Christmas special 👍

[@jbcfamily4802]

0:55 Ahh the familiar sounds after some Taco Bell.

[@jimmerhardy]

Individually sharpening the saw teeth blew my mind.

[@cephalonplant4087]

Remember Doctor Barber from Flapjack? Doctor: "Mmmm care for some... Suuurrrgery~"

[@custard1062]

Mercury Gaming I thought flapjack was a collective fever dream

[@RonDonlovesyou]

Flapjack was the shit bro 🤧😞

[@TheSUPERELE80]

I think that this is more than a success. You are too hard on yourself man. The piece is beautiful and you are so talented and patient. I like the pitting, it’s the proof of the flow of time. We appreciate you

[@Ivegotwormsinme]

I just got so excited to see ACID BATH written on that tub that I completely forgot that an acid bath is a real thing and not just a band from south Louisiana.

[@buddyhenderson]

Yeah mate, definitely not a fail! Well done!

[@irukhan07]

Not a failure, you gave it your best.

[@jasonsummit1885]

I always used a miter saw for sawing bones (When butchering deer), until I found out that a reciprocating saw is much faster and easier.😁

[@generalgrievous614]

I see this as an absolute win

[@TNgrandee3]

You did a great job! Yes, for the Christmas project.

[@dianabennett5820]

You make great vids, and your work is unparalleled. Thanks

[@mzmadmike]

Generally very good. Proper tools. Careful attention. I think that pit on the grip was a casting flaw. On the one hand, I can see wanting to fix it. On the other hand, that's original. Since you can do nickel plating, you also have a bath you can use for electrochemical reversal to reduce the oxidation chemically first. That minimizes metal loss and the need to sand.

[@retrojunkie8434]

This is far from a fail man. You might not have been able to restore it to your expectations but it was still a fun process to watch. You still displayed excellent craftsmanship, and while it’s not perfect in your eyes. I’m sure wherever that saw ends up. It’s going make a very interesting conversation piece.

[@josephcranmer9954]

Awesome video........ loved it..... keep it up , really enjoy what you been doing lately....👍

[@joewilsonjoe]

Nice work all around (both the saw & the entertaining video). Regarding your channel in general: The focus on craft & skill (in contrast with so many other channels pushing personality & opinion) is refreshing. Excellent use of natural sound. While background music may feel like a natural or even expected element, especially for process videos, the ability to resist that urge is commendable. Hats off to you, sir. Finally, the fact that your videos are thoughtfully scripted, filmed & edited, yet do NOT feature - a 30-90 second CGI Odd Tinkering-branded intro sequence, - a 30-90 second likes/subs/patronage plea, nor - a 30-90 second end credits sequence is a fact not lost on this viewer. Again, kudos. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

That's pretty morbid and perfectly timed for Halloween week. 🎃

[@lexitexiii]

It's 1am and I have school in a bit, but I'm gonna watch this first :)

[@Patronciozo]

It's 3am in Brazil

[@OddTinkering]

I woke up early to finish this before work

[@lexitexiii]

@@Patronciozo hello from the U.S ! ❤

[@lexitexiii]

@@OddTinkering Nicee, love your videos :)

[@Patronciozo]

@@OddTinkering nice work bro, love your videos of restoration

[@megaman161]

Me: _does a doubletake at the thumbnail_ "Uhh..."

[@RichardT2112]

How is this a fail? You restored an item and kept the historical value ...I’d say this was a huge success! Yes Xmas special would be quite nice ... just no reindeer saws ;)

[@paokmaxites]

Pits are fine they show character, don't fill them with solder. Anyway you generally do a great job!

[@meaty220]

Now that's a good lookin' saw. Nice job!

[@MMitchellMarmel]

It occurs to me that a good gag for showing the reflection of the shiny blade would have been a T-shirt with "snqsɔɹᴉqǝ" on it... ;-)

[@rvh8845]

4 weeks ago you hit 400k this week you hit 500k btw congratulations

[@birdie399]

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks.

[@markanderson9061]

Love it, macabre touch et al.

[@carloselhakim]

i see this as an absolute win

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Hi ODD 👋👋👋 very good restoration saw 👍👍👍 accurate work 👌🏽

[@GabyGibson]

"I thought you said this could saw through a femur in 58 seconds!"

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Great restoration Sir !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ady5041]

That wasn't a failure good man. If you will change the blade for a new one,man that will be the biggest failure. To most important think one this kind of restorations,,is keeping how much possible the original and substitute some parts just if is no other choice. Good work like always. 👍👌👏

[@casgardunrow]

I love the intro. Very cool.

[@Promethium666]

The pitting might look a bit shoddy but the end result does look really nice, i think the pits just give it character.

[@magnumsphere8118]

The pitting on the blade actually looks good to me where its at