Restoration of a Rusted Vintage Pipe Vise

Restoration of a rusted vintage pipe vise. Watch me restore and repair this vise that has been rusty and unused for a long time!
ABOUT THE VISE
This is an Armstrong Bridgeport 2” vise that was made in the USA. This has been in the bottom of my fathers tool box for quite some time and It made for an AWESOME RESTORATION!
THE RESTORATION PROCESS
This vise was in rusted and dirty condition to start with. I started out by completely dismantling the rusted vise. There were approx. 17-18 pieces. I used paint remover and washed most of the small parts and with the larger cast components I used a sandblaster. After the dismantling, sandblasting, and washing it was time to start restoring.
I powder coated the main cast pieces after using a cleaning solution to remove any left over oil or finger prints. As mentioned in the video, I pre-baked the larger parts before coating to insure a better adhesion to the rough casting and then powder coated multiple times. The results were incredible!
For the T-handle, I removed the rust grease by using wire wheels and sandblasting. We then heated the T-handle up with a torch and placed it in oil to blue the metal. Thanks to My Mechanics Insights Channel for teaching me how to hot blue. The hot bluing gave the vise restoration a nice look!
The teeth of the vise were sanded buffed and shined to give it that mirror and shiny look.
The screws restored by putting them into a drill and sanded with 320, 400, 1000, and 1500 grit sand paper. It gave them a nice clean finish.
After the main parts of the pipe vise were powder coated and cured, I then painted some of the raised casted letters to highlight and make easily visible. It really brought the project together.
I replaced the old bolts and nuts with new stainless steel ones because the old bolts and nuts were stressed.
Now all parts were ready to go! I put the vise back together and it looks amazing. This was beautiful/awesome restoration.
Please like and comment on the video and let me know what you think. That would be awesome and it would help me out!
Please subscribe if your would like to see more cool restoration projects 🙂 Also check out this old Stanley T Bevel restoration: • Stanley Restoration | ...
Have a blessed day!
Kev
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[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks everyone for watching the video! I am by no means a professional restorer. Please give suggestions! Thanks again! Have an awesome day! 🙂

[@brianspangler3982]

Looked pretty professional to me!

[@josejuanurestigonzalez5849]

A mi me pareció una restauración muy buena, y también cabe destacar que el video se ve muy profesional, en ambos casos es un gran trabajo!! Espero crezca mas el canal, yo ya me suscribí, saludos desde Monterrey, N.L. Mexico!!

[@RebuiltRestored]

@@josejuanurestigonzalez5849 ¡Muchas gracias por el comentario alentador! ¡Gracias por suscribirte! ¡Qué tengas un lindo día! Gracias

[@tahiragha545]

your channel should have monetized in first year..but it's not.?

[@Tim-57]

@@tahiragha545 Asking not disputing Do you not require a higher sub count, to monetize a channel?

[@geoffpriestley7001]

Vintage that made me feel old we had thoses when i was an apprentice

[@RebuiltRestored]

😂 my bad!

[@LostLinguine]

Found one of these on the side of a dirt road in the mountains, probably my coolest find in the mountains so far.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Hey great find! I always love a good find. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@Charlee_and_Pipo]

Marvelous. I love restorations of old tools and machinery. In addition, each person gives her personal touch, and leaves her mark. All the best.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you very much!

[@billboyles7469]

Outstanding work.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your feedback! Have a great weekend!

[@fitnessandfirearms7503]

Hey man, use some of that caprisun to wet sand those flats next time 😁. Great video.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Great tip! Honestly, never thought of that! 😂

[@genemyersmyers6710]

Loved the video, thank you.

[@RebuiltRestored]

👍

[@davidcoats1037]

Fantastic! 😃👍🏼

[@TrueThiago]

Beautiful!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks you kindly! 👍

[@christopherrobinson4421]

2050 7/15 Man you do great work!!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much! 👍

[@about_everything]

Привет из Казахстана Отличная реставрация 👍👍👍

[@nitro74cs]

Nice job, the vice turned up really good. Powder coating and colour is very good as well. In my opinion, if you used the original square bolts it would be perfect, you can tell those modern bolts don't belong to that vise. Subscribed.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for your input and advice! 👍

[@MikeNHOC]

Great job!

[@RebuiltRestored]

I appreciate it!

[@agustiarhidayat5777]

Very nice job & funny 😀

[@RebuiltRestored]

Lol thanks 😊

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Great job on the pipe vice and video. Both were done very well. Enjoyed watching.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianspangler3982]

Great job! I’ve used those vises many of times and they are so handy! Looks sharp!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@iraqisonic9920]

أنا مشترك جديد من العراق واحب اعمالك الرائعة

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you very much!

[@iraqisonic9920]

you are welcome

[@kavemkavem8259]

Tre bien 👍👍👍 contuni ♥️🇩🇿

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you very much! Blessings!

[@kavemkavem8259]

@@RebuiltRestored ♥️🇩🇿

[@skoalonguys6788]

Very satisfying. Great restoration work and video! 👍🏻 Super relaxing to watch!🤟

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garymucher9590]

Nice refurbishing project. The powder coat looks amazing. Thumbs Up!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@philipyoder6878]

Very cool! The Capri-sun was a nice touch. I think it would definitely take more pouches than were pictured to finish that much tedious work!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Haha I have consumed many over the last few months!

[@diyresttube]

perfectly restored..love your work..im jealous on the youtuber who had sandblaster...l😭😭😭😭

[@user-xs9kv3ox4t]

Отлично!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks you!

[@-Deena.]

Really great job 🧡

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you very much!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

cool job, like👍

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the thumbs up! 👍

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Looks fantastic! Good work there!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@Multantechinfo]

good work

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks!

[@RepairRestore]

Excellent Restoration! Absolutely loved it!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@jalechavez6042]

Excelente Restauración my Friend...Muy Bien...!!!....Saludosss

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks you very much! Have a great day!

[@sirjuliusdeviscensus114]

bacano! muy chevere sus trabajo,,,

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you very mucho!!

[@antoniomedina7175]

Great color and nice attention to details 👌

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the comment!

[@yourinomyzine2615]

Nice job

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@Vincenzo_79]

Excellent job!!! Bravo

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you!

[@5StarRestorations]

nicely done

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks!

[@rikishaluice189]

good one

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks so much!

[@benlivengoodjr8314]

I used many just like that one when I was in the Trades spray them down with a heavy coat of WD40 and go to work

[@RebuiltRestored]

Cool! WD40 is a must have! :) thanks for the comment

[@restaurandocoisasvelhas]

Like.

[@leehunter4084]

Opportunities exist with respect to lighting. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the video. Thank you 🙏🇨🇦✝️

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the view and comment!

[@Tim-57]

Subbed from "Earl's" channel🙂

[@RebuiltRestored]

Awesome! Thanks so much!

[@Tim-57]

@@RebuiltRestored Welcome🙂

[@larrygeorge3599]

Hot bluing in the glass baking dish????? Very nice looking piece

[@quartzlierquartzlier]

👍🎨❤️👍💎👍🛠👍🔩👍🪛👍🖌👍🧪⚗️👍🧰💯👌👌👌👏👏👏👏Like 👍

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@LilasTools]

😍😍😍

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks! 👍

[@JaswinderSingh-1984]

how much does it cost to restore it.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Maybe $10 give or take

[@greatleader4841]

Why is it that 90% of stuff people restore are always made in the USA? is it bias or is it that the USA used to make things to last centuries? (actual question) Also cool vid, nice job! Subbed.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the sub and question! I have restored things from different places. One of my toy projects was from Taiwan I believe. For me, I restore whatever or from where ever. Have an amazing day!

[@brianspangler3982]

I’m guessing things were built better way back when. That being said I like to find things with my own home town name on them simply because I live here. Not bias, just familiarity. For many of us these restoration vids take back down memory lane. Good question tho.

[@vladimirtoshev5533]

Къде е теста?

[@donhollio4383]

Why get rid of the square bolts? It adds charm and made it period appropriate. Pozi nuts, not so much.

[@RebuiltRestored]

The old were pitted and such. This is still a usable tool. New nuts and bolts were replaced

[@Tatal.b]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks! I appreciate the view!

[@user-iy8dm4sr1i]

❤🌺👍🥰

[@RebuiltRestored]

👍

[@Galenti50]

Man, you did NOT respect that pouch.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Crushed it! 😁

[@agustinrodriguez3873]

To achieve the best outcome with the hot bluing you must heat the piece to red-hot right before soaking it in oil. Good job.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the tip and comment!

[@brianspangler3982]

Heating red hot is necessarily needed. Certain types of metal will actually result in flaking under use. The tempature will depend on the type of steel, the use and sometimes even the previous finish on it , ( polish or blasted ) and the type and weight of oil you use.

[@brianspangler3982]

Oops meant to say “not necessarily needed”.

[@MisterRorschach90]

I feel like screws nuts and bolts should never be painted. But then again I also prefer unpainted tools and machines.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Yes. None where painted on this project. Thanks for the comment!

[@MisterRorschach90]

@@RebuiltRestored I forgot to reply when I finished the video. Yes. This turned out very nice.

[@amille223]

I hope I don’t sound like a Debbie Downer here, because I truly thought the pipe vice turned out magnificent!! Love when powder coat is used. My only complaint, if you would, is why so many restorers feel it’s necessary to slam parts around and throw things down on the table. I suppose you’re trying to be funny in a way, but I find that a bit annoying. Here you are trying to restore an old unique tool from years past, and you (and others) feel it’s acceptable to throw parts around. I think a better approach is used by My Mechanics and others when they treat there projects with respect. Too much unnecessary drama seems to have infested many of the restoration channels lately. This, of course, is just my opinion and I truly respect everyone else’s take on this. That being said, it turned out absolutely wonderful. Fantastic job!!!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for your feedback. We all create with different personality. I choose to add a bit of comedy in mine. I understand my videos aren’t for everyone. Thanks for the tip! Have an awesome day!

[@brianspangler3982]

Perhaps a legitimate concern... although in this stressful day of COVID-19 I do enjoy the touch of humor. Each to their own.

[@amille223]

To Rebuilt & Restore and Brian...thanks to both of you for taking the time to respond to my text. I’m a bit “old school” and was taught by my father to always be respectful and to take care of anything we own, even if it’s an old, unique tool from the past. I find it hard to watch anyone throwing and tossing things around and banging and beating on things. I was taught to take my time, be patient, and try different methods before resorting to tossing, throwing and beating on things. I watch many, many restoration videos and most don’t approach their projects in that manner. As you said, everyone has their own approach to how they do things. My grandsons tend to think it’s funny to throw their belongs around (whether old or new), but I was taught differently and that was never looked upon as humorous. What’s the old saying.....it’s not wrong, just different...and all of us are different with different viewpoints. That’s ok, though, right? 🙂 With that being said, thanks again for both of your inputs. Have a great day. 🙂

[@yana1955]

@@RebuiltRestored Hand Tool Rescue has made a success of his channel with his humor!

[@churlepatakha]

Could have been better if casting marks were removed before powder coating. Nice though!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the tip

[@brans7269]

The old square bolts would have been a lot better. You kinda ruined the restoration with those new nuts and bolts!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for your feedback! 👍

[@cuthbertdibblegrub4874]

Exactly, why go through all the trouble of stripping the paint, cleaning and then polishing the old nuts and bolts and then not reuse them there was nothing wrong with them so why replace.

[@RebuiltRestored]

@@cuthbertdibblegrub4874 thanks for the question! I thought about redoing the old bolts & nuts however, there was some pitting (as seen in description) so I replaced them.

[@kabgaming4628]

Removing the paint can uncover things you didn’t see before! 👍

[@cuthbertdibblegrub4874]

@@kabgaming4628 Maybe but he went on to clean and polish after removing the paint