Restoring Beautiful ANTIQUE Bolt / Lock Cutters ~ RESTORATION ~ I broke into the Chicken Coop?? WHY?

[@stephenkent8903]

Wonderful job restoring those H.K. Porter bolt cutters from the early 1900s. The small one is an #0 size, next size is #1 size and the big beast is #3 size. My dad worked at the plant these were made at. The plant was first located in Boston, then the called the same area Everett and finally Somerville 43 referring to their zip code of 02143. The tools had not changed much between 1900 and 1960s. They made them very good there. Particularly with my dad making the tools. I have 16 tools all made at that plant! I think of my dad every time I use these tools, which is every day!

[@giannistsoukatos4205]

Made in an era that quality was of utmost importance.Nowhere near that level of quality today.The attention to detail is astounding.They were built to last for generations.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I totally agree! I LOVE that about beautiful old tools & machines!

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Learning, understanding, and appreciating the engineering design that went into these articulated cutters is half the fun....your work and continued dedication is great. Thanks and hugs for the pups.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend! I enjoy seeing how things were engineered and put together as well! Especially WAY before computers!

[@johncrable3349]

Congrats on the new pup! They sure love you!. Thanks for showing sharpening of the cutters. I found a 36" pair in the trash with big chips out of cutters. This will help. Thanks and have a happy day!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

You should definitely at least fix up those 36" cutters! We breed Weims, so he isn't new to us, and he already has a new family that will be picking him up in a few days!

[@rickycremeans3888]

Great work! I really enjoy watching what you do. I have machinist/carpentry/dumpster diving experience as well so it’s a real joy to watch you work!

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Abom will be after those big ones! Great to see old tools, once proudly made in their day restored like this!

[@wilwatkins2773]

At first I didn't think this would be as interesting to watch as your other videos, but the individual pieces of those cutters are really neat. Nice restore.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I will do my best to make ALL of my videos interesting, no matter how simple or complex it might look! Thanks for watching & commenting! Lots more to come!

[@giannistsoukatos4205]

Great restoration to all three cutters and great attention to details!Amazing job!!!!!!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!

[@thomasthompson6799]

Very nice dogs. And probably the most beautiful bolt cutters anywhere. Excellent!

[@douglasbaker3344]

beautiful job beautiful pups cant wait for the planer to be done

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Douglas! The planer is going to be an AWESOME project, I can't wait for it either! I was told that it shoots chips 20'+ in the air, CRAZY!

[@paulsullivan6392]

Nice work sir. I love your interaction with your dogs and the pup is absolutely precious.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Paul! It's easy to love my dogs!

[@dtrestoration8590]

good restoration

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!

[@davidlegault9745]

Hello SW, beautiful job on the bolt cutters and the wire crimper. As you mentioned - you might be able to find replacement jaws for it, that would be great. As always your pups are awesome and the puppy is way cute. Regards, Dave

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Dave!! I am definitely going to see if I can find another set of jaws for the smallest ones!

[@MrToolmaker23]

Nicely done. I have an old set of bolt cutters that were my father's which I've never really had any use for. The jaws are buggered but now I know what to do with them. Thanks man. Love the dogs. Work safe.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend! I'm glad you learned something! Lots more to come!

[@screamingmimi90]

I love that you tell the name of the color you’re using!

[@willienolegs8928]

My pleasure to spend time with you.

[@petejessop]

Proper job mate well done love your dogs they are gorgeous

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Pete!! I appreciate you watching & commenting!

[@adhdieseltech236]

Can’t wait for some big projects like that planet and a lathe or something. Love your videos and your humor and your pups. Keep it up!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

One of my large ones is already in the works, but it will definitely be a multi-part video!

[@davidrobinson7667]

Impressive attention to detail and painting. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙂

[@gordonagent7037]

On a job I worked on we used to call them the "Master Key". Another great restoration

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That's awesome! It will at least get you through any gate! That's for sure!

[@shaunmullings4153]

BONZA JOB MATEY, CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY OWN MAN CAVE AND START DOING THIS TYPE OF WORK. KEEP THEM COMING. 🙂👍👍

[@rla26368]

Very beautiful restoration! Thank you for sharing!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

No problem at all! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@deltanovember1672]

Great restoration work there. And beautiful Weimaraners.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Delta!! I appreciate you watching & commenting! Lots more to come!

[@nena4215]

Perfect, just beautiful, functional, better than new I bet! Adorable puppy, all legs they can’t quite control yet, love the dog’s cameos! Funny ending, your sense of humor is always welcome! Nena

[@greatitbroke]

That pup is super cute.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Greg!

[@gfrank8058]

Totally Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. I really can appreciate your attention to detail. Beautiful tool restoration. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I do enjoy the details!!

[@jimronchetto8592]

Really nice restorations! I really like the lettering effect. Beautiful dogs. I'm especially fond of the pup. :-)

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Jim! I enjoy highlighting old cast iron words on tools and machines!

[@Smudgie33]

The puppy is so adorable... the bolt cutters look good as well... but that puppy... ❤️

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@michaelpugh4894]

Nice tear down and clean up. Beautiful restoration.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Michael! I appreciate you watching & commenting!

[@anthonyanastor9452]

Great job on restoring those cutters that little dog is so darn cute 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Anthony!

[@stevenwithanS]

There aint nobody here but us chickens. Good job. Could you build the jaws back up on the small set? That pup is sure cute.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... Ya i could probably weld up those jaws, but i might just look for a new set of jaws!

[@stevenwithanS]

@@SalvageWorkshop Even better.

[@ranchdog7920]

Those are good shop dogs. I met a guy yesterday, he’s got 1000 head of sheep with 1600 lambs. He has 10 Great Pyrenees dong the protecting and two Collies doing the herding , what an operation. Anyway ... good video . I watch them all.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That is CRAZY! I thought having 6 Weims was a lot. He has to take care of 2612 animals! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@DanTyson]

I can see old Fireman falling over themselves trying to get their hands on No.4. No padlock could survive. No need to fire up the hydraulic shears, just pull them off the truck and get to work. I'm an old Fireman by the way. Well done.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I can picture that as well!! Thanks for watching & commenting, I truly appreciate it!

[@Quake81270]

The first pair I think you have the cutter heads on the opposite sides. If you go back and look at like 1 minute in the cutter blade on top or right has the wider shaft between the two bolts. If you look at 19 minutes in you have that cutter blade on the bottom or left side. I hope this helps. I love your dogs my shadow is a cat.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Ya you might be right.. good thing it doesn't matter on the smallest ones! Lots more from the shop & of the dogs to come!

[@johnblecker4206]

Better then new and sure works great on pad locks.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I agree completely! Padlocks beware!

[@diamondpaintingking745]

American made tools 🛠 made with American made hands great 👍 job

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Yes and yes! Restored by an American!

[@t-wreckscustoms3745]

Nice job on these... Even the "cable crimpers" they all look great 👍 ! Thanks for the paint tip and the laugh! T-Wrecks

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi bro 👋👋👋good to see you 👋👋👋 this is the most magnificent restoration of wire cutters 👍👍👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@57vette2008vette]

Great presentation, I was hoping you would address adjusting the jaws together on the big HKP cutters, Mine are 36 inch that jaws don't meet.

[@tonyday7233]

I bought a pair of bolt cutters years ago......and have never used them, if your at home just get the angle grinder out. I like wire brushing, i find it therapeutic. i also use paint pens for highlighting raised lettering. Tony, Australia.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I agree Tony! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@jamman6]

I love your vids! And the kindness you show towards your dogs :)

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend! It's easy to be kind to such amazing animals!

[@markharrisllb]

Another great video, you made me chuckle at the end.

[@Greekman72]

A perfect restoration in each an every detail!!! I'm glad you finally got your sandblaster!!! Anxious to see more of yours! P.S. Love the puppy:-)

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! Now I just need to get the sandblaster all dialed in and proper dust collection! As always, lots more to come!

[@lst1194]

Nice job and Beautiful animals.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Much appreciated!

[@vtechr1]

Once again cool

[@Brian-vc1oy]

Very nice 👍👍👍. Keep up the good work!! Love the dogs! Another gift from God!!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Brian!!

[@wetdedstuocm]

Old Tools have to love you.. Well Done.. Peace

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Maybe some of them!! Lol!

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Nice. Those 18" cutters are gorgeous.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I wanted them to be classy!

[@chrisparenti2461]

Your champagne Weimaraner reminds me of the one we used to have. Good dog, scared of the pool and birds. Loved to eat rocks. I miss barrron

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Weims are an amazing breed! You should get another one!

[@stevesmith9350]

We use to call those " Master Keys". Nice job..

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... It'll get you through MOST gates!

[@sube1988]

😂😂😂😂you are best bro love you best regards from country georgia🇬🇪♥️

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!! I appreciate you watching & commenting!

[@xollst]

i've only ever seen branch cutters with the bolt cutter style of mechanism that are this large :O

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... Ya these are some big ones!!

[@HeadtoTailBBQCooking]

Now those might cut a toe nail. Haha!! Wow! Those are some serious bolt cutter. Good job! And that is a good looking little Weim pup. 👍🏻

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... Might cut off a toe if you arent careful!

[@chuckhaynes6458]

I have a very old H.K. Porter tire chain tool. H.K. Porter was famous for building high quality industrial steam locomotives. Years ago I ran a 0-4-0 that was used in the construction of the Oakland Bay Bridge. I think tools were a side line. They were painted red.

[@Shane80085]

HA! Talk about a coincidence!, I just plowed a H.K. porter bolt cutter identical to the 48 inch set out of one of my feilds! Then this shows up in my recommended!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That is crazy! Who knows when another farmer used them in the field and forgot them out there! Did you do a google search looking for info on the cutters you found before this video was recommended? Google owns KZbin!

[@Shane80085]

@@SalvageWorkshop yes sir, I sure did. They're in decent shape for being buried for who knows how long. I'm going to soak them in some evaporust when I find a suitable container.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Awesome!! That's a cool way to find an old tool like that one!

[@MrCoolink]

Great restoration. Love the dogs

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!! Lots more to come!

[@stephenkent8903]

You did an excellent job restoring those three H.K. Porter bolt cutters. My dad worked at the plant that they were made in. Depending on when they were made will determine whether they say Boston, Everett or Somerville 43 on the handles. Boston was on the handles during the early 1900s, then the location was called Everett in the 1950s, then Somerville 43 in the 1960s. The 43 number refers to the zip code of 02143 which was Assembly Square Somerville Mass. Location of the plant. The plant was closed down in 1988. I have 8 different cutters and I restored them using Red and Black engine elamel for accuracy of original color. They made tools to last there. Those colors seem appropriate because the company made train engines. Thanks again for restoring those cutters, it means alot to me. Every time I use my cutters I think of my dad.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That is awesome Stephen!! I love that!! I knew that about the locations because I thoroughly research each and every project!! I choose the colors mainly based on what I liked, but I wanted them to really look as amazing as the engineering that went into them! Even UNRESTORED they are beautiful tools built to last! I am glad to have brought back memories of your dad! Thank you for sharing that!

[@davidfinn3771]

Love the different colours 🇮🇪

[@jenford7078]

Nice work, good humor, great pups! New subscriber!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Jen! I appreciate you watching & commenting! Lot's more to come!

[@yeagerxp]

Baby Bear, Mama Bear, Papa Bear, but no Goldilocks. LOL.Very good restoration 👍👍👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... Nope Just Bears!

[@stevehuffman7453]

Nicely done. When is the multi-part vid for the neat old planer restoration coming out? 😷

[@7050579]

Good work man..

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@robertmanley7556]

Great job !! They all look great lot of time evolved ! I love your videos you take great pride in your work ! Everything looks brand new when your done......... or better ! Great job as always ! Love the new furry partner as well !! Keep up the excellent work !!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Robert! Yes, a lot of time goes into each project, but I truly enjoy it! I also truly appreciate you watching & commenting!! As always, thank you for that!

[@hectorquinones4824]

Awsome job bro love all 3 of them. But i would take the red one. My favorite color.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Hector! I love how the red ones turned out as well! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@jefferyshelley6480]

Nicely done

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Jeffery!

[@jcrefasi1]

I watch your videos for several reasons. My love of restoration of old rusty tools, you are the best, but also for your beautiful dogs! That little pup is precious! I know how hard it must be to let them go once they are old enough. Our shop dog was a petite Dobie female. She mated (unplanned of course) with a neighbor's Great Dane. Those were the most gorgeous pups. I wanted to keep all 6 but we had no trouble finding good homes for them.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!! It's not too tough letting them go, because we have a detailed process for picking what forever homes out pups go to, and knowing they are going to amazing families makes it MUCH easier! Plus we always have our big dogs! Thanks for watching & commenting, I truly appreciate it!

[@218philip]

One thing to consider is that when something has been sandblasted it will have little tiny pyramids standing up through the paint, it is important to knock them down with wire wheel or sandpaper before painting. The tip of them will become an entry point for rust to begin.

[@InstrucTube]

If they had that many knicks and whatnot in the blade my guess would be that the heat treat originally wasn't all that good... might think of doing a proper heat treat if you have the equipment. As for that puppy? He's the cutest little helper you could ask for, so I have no problem with him following you around all the time. :P

[@Dimythios]

Proper heat treat would have helped. now he's got gouges in his blades

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I disagree! Most times nicks and dings happen to bolt cutters by using them on things that are larger than they are rated to cut, not because of improper heat treat, plus t good ones are designed to be sharpened because they can be adjusted.

[@walmartdog1142]

The puppy at 8:57 looks like our new silver Lab.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

He's a Blue Weimaraner, but I can see why you think that!

[@donniebeall8152]

I love how you involve your furry family in the video's

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! It's easy to do when they're always helping me with projects!

[@caffienatedchaos]

Sorry but I'm going to need to see you restore the super tiny pliers. :) Excellent work. Glad to see new life breathed in to tools, and you do a great job with it.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

The tiny pliers might be a 3 part video, not sure, but it's going to be a long one!

[@lightning4871]

Super job!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!

[@youngn9na92]

What penetrant do you use?

[@SalvageWorkshop]

It's called Special Sauce!

[@w.loczykij5354]

I don't understand this black springy thing between two bolts. Consistently used on all the cutters. .... why? Anyone?

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Don't quote me, but I believe it's purpose is to keep them from staying open all the way, because it "should" spring them closed a bit.... It's definitely not very effective on these old ones, but we'll give them a break due to their age!

[@ZAPATTUBE]

That locks the bolts in place so that movement of the head does not spin them loose. Like the castle nuts.

[@w.loczykij5354]

ZAPATTUBE I understand your suggestion and it was my best guess as well. BUT.... To keep bolts locked just thick plate between them held by a screw would suffice. Whereas this one here is bent at right angle AND spring loaded at the front. And this throws me off the simply locking plate theory.

[@greatitbroke]

@@w.loczykij5354 They are just to keep the bolts from backing out with the action of the bolt cutters. It would naturally make the screws back out. a locking washer or even a nylocks would not work. The bearings on a trailer have the same thing.

[@angel_dawn_morningstar]

There they are ! You found the keys to the city ! 🤣😂🤣😂😏

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... They should open most gates!

[@Andrewausfa]

Great to see you got a sand blaster!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Ya, I needed one BAD, now I need to get it all dialed in and working a bit more efficiently, but for now it does the job!

[@WesleyDanken]

Love the dogs good restoration

[@Kai77884]

Hello a great video and perfect job👍👍👍 your dogs are very nice and cool 👍😍 from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Kai!

[@onkativ]

What breed are the darker gun dogs? I used to have a Weimaraner, mint dogs

[@SalvageWorkshop]

They are all Weimaraners! The light colored ones are Silver and the dark colored ones are blue! They are an amazing breed!

[@onkativ]

@@SalvageWorkshop Huh, never seen a blue one in england! Gorgeous dogs none the less. New subscriber :)

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@onkativ Ya the blue ones are a lot more rare in your neck of the woods and in Europe! Side note, we imported our big silver Male from the Czech Republic!!

[@ded-pihto]

Will the old planner be restored one day?

[@SalvageWorkshop]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@TheCornouiller]

@@SalvageWorkshop Yeeesss ! XD

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

Great job.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!

[@jesseayers7933]

I have a pair but I’m not of the size . They close to the #4 that you have . The jaws have a few chunks taken out . I want to try and repair them if I can . Just to keep the originality. Yours look a bit newer in the handles . Once restored any idea of their value?

[@richw.9701]

Like Butter, Nice work looks great...............

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Exactly! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@peterbarlow8912]

Gave this treatment o a 24” pair HKP loppers. I think they were made in Oakville Ct. I had to epoxy punky wood grips. Painted them red as apparently original with black cutters. Recently lost a spring return shoulder nut in use. Unobtainable! May have to get one machined.

[@marty01957]

Great job, Matt! Did you ever get that forge? Weld the jaws on that small pair, reshape , harden and temper em. Or not. Lol. Great video!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Did you miss the forge restoration video? Thanks Martin!

[@marty01957]

@@SalvageWorkshop Yes ,going to look for it now.

[@thiggy1249]

Nice clean-up on those. Mama Bear, Poppa Bear and Little Baby Bear. I was hoping to see if you were able to do anything to correct/sharpen the chipped teeth on a couple of those tools. I have a bolt cutter similar to your largest one, but it has significant chips in the jaws.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! When I restore hand tools or smaller tools, I do enjoy doing families of them! If your bolt cutters have the adjustments on the sides to bring the jaws closer together, you should be able to grind them straight! I would play with the adjustments BEFORE I started grinding to make sure you have enough adjustment left! Also there is a very good video on sharpening them without taking them apart, just do a search for it!

[@marianmicu6884]

Spor la treaba , si mai astept videoclipuri ! Poate aratati mai des catelusii !

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Minunat! Mulțumesc! Avem căței doar din când în când, dar îi voi include cu siguranță mai mult!

[@tootall5559]

Those jaws are adjustable, but you'll need a bigger hammer. lol love the puppy. I knew you couldn't resist detailing these out. They didn't look that good new. However I would recommend some clear over the handles so the detailing isn't the first thing to go.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I should have gotten out the 16lb sledge! I love the details, that's for sure!

[@tootall5559]

@@SalvageWorkshop I like when you do the details as well, I do that on smaller things sometimes. Since there is no reason to keep such an item as it left the factory, why not go all the way with it. Occasionally, however you might need to consider keeping originality on some items. Tools, for the most part, not so much.

[@davidarnold84]

Superb restoration also loved the dogs 🐕 what breed are they please

[@Avocadomushroom]

13:58 those are the cutest! 😂

[@freddierodriguez3913]

Henry👤💐💍🚗💄💋💳🍕👙💆

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Ya I thing they are pretty cool as well! I haven't found a use for them yet though!

[@jeffnorey3292]

How do you come up with your paint schemes? Are you able to find the original colors and find the closest match or do you just make it up as you go? Because all of your stuff turns out great!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Jeff, I appreciate that! I always look for original color schemes, and sometimes go that route, but many times these tools and machines weren't anything special when originally made, and many other times I can't find original colors. Most times I choose the colors & accent colors that I think go well together and make the finished product look SHARP! I also try to choose "timeless" colors that will always look great!

[@diyrestorationclub7534]

Good restoration! ! It will withstand work well. It is a new article.

[@honeybreme5479]

He’s thinking 🤔 hmm when’s Dad gonna fix up that old planer? That would be really cool 😎

[@SalvageWorkshop]

LOL.... of course that's what he's thinking!

[@rizzo7752]

Ciao amico, gran bel lavoro con quelle trance sono tornate nuove. E comunque ai dei bellissimi cani complimenti, si vede che gli vuoi molto bene sono adorabili

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Grazie amico mio! Apprezzo davvero la tua visione e il tuo commento! Sono contento che ti piacciano i cani! Molto altro a venire!

[@Zogg1281]

That ending is priceless!!!! LOL

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, even though it was a bit cheesy!

[@matthewboot5843]

I’m just restoring some Record 604 made in England bolt cutters. They are exactly the same as those Porter no.4 cutters you have there. I wonder who was the original design?

[@LexxUrsus]

Good work! Did you get weims' new generation?

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@WrenB111]

Those came out great! Made in USA! New England used to be a powerhouse of industrial manufacturing. Now, nothing. All Service sector and healthcare.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Aaron... You could say the same about the most of the US, unfortunately!

[@JDLarge]

Sweet Threefer brother! Ya shoulda shown that black burglars mask though... lol Funny🤪

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thanks Joe! The mask is classified!

[@JDLarge]

lmbo! ✌🏼🤟🏼🤞🏼

[@Shawn_the_Protogen]

I just noticed at the end they were made in MA, niiiiiiice