RUSTY CHIPPER ABANDONED OUTSIDE - CAN WE FIX IT?

A rusty American chipper / shredder which has been left outside in the rain for years. Can we fix it?
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Music by Epidemic Sound

[@Oeli_Maurer]

I would absolutely love to see a complete restoration of this machine!

[@kirdot2011]

me too!... like what was this refitting of completely rusty blades?!

[@Infrared73]

Me too. My first thought starting was how nice it would look restored.

[@DanKoning777]

Same-the battle he spoke of at the end showed everything was dull. Those small sticks should have been easily chipped/shredded. Overall I was kinda disappointed after watching for 45 min only to see it struggle in the end. jmo

[@kirdot2011]

@@DanKoning777 exactly my thoughts!

[@florisvideler]

same, such a nice little machine, with a proper restauration it would definitely be good for many more years!

[@wickedxe]

I will tell you that the chipper blades really must be so sharp that you can shave off your arm hair; if you get the chipper blades to that level of sharpness then the chipper will work extremely easily and extremely well. I only know this because 7 months ago I got a 2nd hand huge chipper/mulcher and I used a water stone to sharpen the chipper blades and I was shocked by the difference it made; material feeds in really easily

[@andrewmantle7627]

If you sharpen them up, they will lightly inhale the sticks. The angle of the blade's cutting edge "pulls" on the sticks.

[@wickedxe]

@@andrewmantle7627 You are 100% correct, the sharp blade angle does indeed pull in branches in my experience

[@3sparewashers-lg3gf]

Oughta get Eoin Reardon on that!

[@shanemcguire170]

Indeed. It's more critical with the small electric choppers. I have one of the Harbor Freight specials, it's good for light weight material, nothing heavier than Rose Canes. Anything much heavier than that it will not handle. But the point is, yes the blades need to be sharp.

[@kilipoheikekanilehua4049]

Chippers are high maintenance items. You might want to sharpen the blades. It should feed much easier then that.

[@willtricks9432]

Easier done while it's apart.

[@Dust..]

Will you be doing a full restoration on this?

[@Farm_fab]

Just FYI, the grooves in tyres are called sipes, named for John Sipe who worked in a butcher shop back in the 30's, and found that the soles on his leather shoes to be slippery on the butcher shop floor, so he cut groves in them for traction, saving injuries from slips and falls, and they named the process after the inventor, who's idea was incorporated into ordinary tyres.

[@armadillerff]

Now that you know it runs and doesn’t need any parts, I would LOVE to see a full restoration. You do such amazing jobs on them and this chipper deserves it. Even if it was one of your ‘non-speaking’ restoration videos I’d love to see it!

[@coreoncrack]

I like that you don't over do it. No over the top sandblasting and painting. Make it run, that's fine, like a normal person would do. Total restoration have there place, but on this I like the, just make it run and work as the goal. Wow you sound just like one of my favorite youtuber. I wonder if vertual daggerwin is hiding somewhere 🤔

[@frankdeegan8974]

Needell and seat problem, the seat can be cleaned with valve lapping compound and a Q tip with a drill, as has been done for years by a very respected KZbin creator. Good job cleaning the plastic fuel tank, to be sure of getting all the water there is a product to remove water from car fuel tanks and lines called HEET, sold in all climates to remove water from fuel and fuel tanks from condensation.

[@systemsrenegade9888]

The front spacer in the shredder part is supposed to be another blade if you look at the end of the spacer where the bolt tightened it is broken .

[@joelbussey8305]

RE: The Wheel: "So this is going to be good fun". I literally laughed out loud. Love your videos, calming and informative.

[@nabob14]

Nicely done. Once you have most of the water out of the fuel tank, add isopropyl alcohol to the tank then add your fuel. This will allow the water to be burned off as the engine runs... just make sure you use the whole tank and obviously don't let it sit with that mixture in it.

[@playahata997]

Yet another awesome video! If you could get your hands on a international low boy Id love to see a full restoration of one. I just got a 1981 international lowboy 184 that I'm trying to get running after 20 years of sitting.

[@paulh6096]

Hi from the US. Really love your videos and would like to see you fully restore this beast. They really are handy when you get them sharpened up and I think this would look great all painted up and fully cleaned.

[@chrislewis1749]

I wish these videos were available back in my day.. carburetors scard me. I would normally just get a new mower 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@daraghkeane4326]

Love the video’s👍. Hoping to see part 2 of the quad restoration

[@Vinceguraldi]

I absolutely love your videos, you’re completely brilliant, things that I would never think would run…you absolutely prove me wrong. Keep it up, I’m from Indiana, close to South Bend where all the Wheel Horse Tractors were made.

[@mattclayton9165]

Leaf. This channel brings me so much enjoyment, your narration is so relaxing and soothing. And I’m not taking the piss. Greet every new video with a smile. Cheers for what you do.

[@brandonconard]

Your videos are so relaxing that I use them to help me fall asleep, and I’m still on the same video for a week cause I keep falling asleep

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Machinery Restoration :) and that so cool to watch and never had fix one those Machinery Wood Chipper in these ones !

[@patjohnson3100]

Excellent diagnosis and repair, not only on the engine but the blades as well. It is always rewarding to see a neglected machine brought back to useful life. It's a bit shocking that carburetor repair parts and the complete carburetor are so expensive to replace. I know this isnt a full restoration, and I'm not the one to give an expert any advice, but I would have removed the rust on the shroud and flywheel even after you got them free. Regards from USA.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Excellent video of getting that chipper up and running 👍

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Here’s a tip, years ago in winter my car used to get condensation in the petrol tank which would cause the engine to cough and spit so I would add a 1/2 a cup of methylated spirits to the tank and that would stop it. Water will mix Methylated spirits and methylated spirits will mix with petrol so essentially the metho / alcohol acts as an agent to allow the water to mix with petrol. Of course in a small engine we are only talking about a very small amount of water left in the tank after it’s been cleaned out so it won’t do any long term harm. I’ve used it many times when restoring an old fuel tank that I’ve cleaned and rinsed just to be sure. 50ml in a lawnmower tank would be plenty. Cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@enginecrzy]

For the fuel tank, the paper towels inside was a good idea, But then use your air nozzle to blow them around. Also, I've heard of people using a little Isopropyl Alcohol to absorb the water into solution.✌👍

[@nitt3rz]

I was just about to mention the IPA trick, great minds and all that.

[@terryl7874]

I have an chipper similar to this one and blade maintenance is critical for smooth operation.

[@devttyUSB0]

Pfooo that's a feisty machine! Great fix!! Watch your hands! We need 'em for the Survival Roleplay videos! :P

[@jesterr7133]

This would be a wonderful machine to do a full restoration on. I would love to see it. This is a rare machine, and I think it would really good. It needs to be preserved.

[@oldenslo4141]

Well, we have an older chipper/shredder. The "blades" for the chipper are actually called knives while the shedder "blades" are called hammers as it is part of the hammer mill. I love these old machines and would like to find one here in the States. We have an Amerind-McCissic that still runs today and dates back to the early 80's. Great old machines that OSHA would not approve!

[@greghowell4892]

I would love to see a full restore on this machine

[@tredenton132]

I store all my old fuel lines in the gas tank 😁.. love the videos, both the restorations and will it run. I would love to see a video of your shop(s) and the equipment (parts washer, sand blast, powder coat etc…). And yes… Q-tip in the states, and “cotter key” for a split-bent… but I may start saying split-bent 🇺🇸🫡🇬🇧

[@Coxy002605]

Split pin, not split bent.

[@ericball6894]

I've always used a little fine grit valve lapping compound on a cotton swab in a drill for valve seats. Try it. You'll be amazed how fast and like new it is

[@harrisoncook530]

Dagger we need more old westwood restorations and repair projects where you tell Us about old westwoods while u do it, since watcning your videos on them is have brought 8 of them

[@jameshedrick605]

Another great video. I'm going to work on one similar to this one tomorrow and hopefully get it running again and do some clean up before it starts snowing here

[@ianrandell9763]

Another enjoyable video, so I'll look forward to the next one. 👍

[@reeceduggan6749]

u always manage to do a great job with these projects i love watching them please keep them coming

[@jesterr7133]

That machine ran amazingly well, considering the length of time that it sat, and did so with a minimal amount of work. Great find!

[@JeffBilkins]

Imagine the guy who is known as 'Rusty Chipper'.

[@zsoltcsavas]

Nice job again!Congratulation!By the way I have a Briggs and Stratton 12.5 hp engine and I renewed it using one of your videos 7 months ago and it has been working perfectly ever since! (the engine is in an MTD B130 lawn tractor) so thank you very much! 🙂

[@jamesdavis4124]

Thanks for another great video. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year’s.

[@jimclements3190]

That's a little beast of a machine,so much better than available electric chippers, and wll done on the way you worked out correctly the problems with it.👍

[@paulosborne6517]

That's the most brutal gramophone I've ever seen...

[@enginecrzy]

[@jesterr7133]

I had forgotten about the carburetor on these machines. Fully servicing the carb on these machines is quite a job. If you have to remove the bottom end, you might as well set aside several hours because it is necessary to dismantle a large portion of the engine.

[@robertmailhos8159]

It would be a great restoration job for this classic limb chipper leaf shredder

[@anthonyladuca8165]

This channel is good if what to fix old engines # so lit 🔥

[@bevanson]

Adding some fresh methanol (methylated spirit) to the tank before you replace the petrol will absorb the water and won’t have a serious effect on the running of the engine. Ethanol can also be used.

[@WendysAnime]

I'd love to see a resto of this.

[@TruckinDavo]

This would makw a awesome restoration project

[@jebsails2837]

Serious bit of kit there. My unit was a small standard 5hp Briggs and I had it for over 30 yrs. Maintenance is key. Change oil often, as these usually run at max rpm all the time. Sharpen the blades (I actually had a second set always ready), adjust the valves. Should last a long time. Narragansett Bay

[@josephgermany7446]

Wondering if the previous owner tried using the fuel line to suck water out of the fuel tank and accidentally dropped it into the tank

[@theautisticarborist6846]

Advanced chipper are very good for chipper knife sharpening

[@AZVIDS]

Nice video and fix, very interesting👍👍👍

[@kyleleomarclejr.4347]

You do amazing work I really like your videos.

[@mike.4277]

Fantastic video 😎👍

[@jmistret419]

I would have first pulled the plug first and put marvel mystery oil in cylinders before rotating engine

[@Rdrake1413]

Pretty nice repair

[@komitadjie]

*Definitely* needs the chipper blades sharpened, the chips coming out looked more hammered than chipped. I suspect you'll get a LOT better performance out of it with a godo sharpen on the knives.

[@sgtJOOSEcapeS]

Thank God for the new video sir...I'm at my in-laws and yup it's like that thanks 👍🏾 for da save

[@swimspud]

Happy to hear the narration again daggerwin

[@kylepaluzzi4176]

You can actually lap the old needle in with a drill and some high grit sandpaper too .. same with seat someone lapping compound and the Q tip in drill

[@bigDbigDbigD]

Always look forward to your next video drop. 👍

[@Patrick4959]

grouse work mate she looks and sounds lovely after a light bit work and of course in this case TLC (Tool Loving Care) and for me i would not mind using them as i have heard they are a good way to help re-use dead limbs as mulch in your garden beds for sure and she looks like she also needs a good old coat of paint to help preserve the life of the parts and materials etc but yeah all good i reckon in this bit of work done but yeah a paint job would be ideal i reckon and cheers from Australia 🐨🐑🦘🌴🇦🇺 or the land down under to your area and i hope Autumn/Fall 🍂🍃Season over there is not too hard on your lawn too.

[@malikdigger4544]

Fantastic work getting old wood chipper rolling again runs know it's a american brand cause it doesn't seem difficult to work on.

[@leonmarut7092]

good job mate

[@M.TTT.]

Dang, nice engine. I got a 16hp with a broken crank off a leaf-loader vac. Bought a used crank (not the right part number) off eBay, cross-referenced part numbers for the cam, block, etc. in hopes it would fit and it did. Might put it on a fat tire minibike, idk yet.

[@derek763]

Blades are blunt that's why ots making grinding noise and that you have to force the branches in , when blades are sharp the machine will almost pull the branch into itself, the parts you took apart on the front are called hammers not blades , they are more suitable for leaves , they dont get sharpened.

[@samuelfellows6923]

And some variants have a hose that can be fitted to the front tube to turn them into a leaf vacuum 🤗

[@andrewshanewarkentin]

I cannot believe you didn’t clean the corrosion out of the carburetor! Why???!

[@williamclements273]

My exact reaction as well. Thinking blasts of air will do the job sufficiently is sheer folly, perhaps borne of laziness.

[@ilikemotors2008]

What size socket did you use for the fly wheel Nut?

[@NJRreal]

quite cool that its a v-twin

[@ryanmc-1754]

We need more on the ATV!

[@jesterr7133]

Those Vanguards are amazing engines, but nothing is cheap on them.

[@petertothpete6518]

The next time you need to get the last bit of water out a a tank, get yourself a bottle of rubbing alcohol and dump some in. The alcohol binds with the water and you can drain it right out. Then use compressed air to dry out the tank. The alcohol evaporates very quickly leaving behind a clean, dry tank. Denatured alcohol will work too but doesn't evaporate as quickly.

[@user-tj1lt7vl6t]

we need more on the 4 wheeler

[@dennis82468]

How do you decide which projects get a restoration? This machine appears to quite complete. It appears to need a good cleaning and paint

[@jesterr7133]

You can actually put a Q Tip in a drill. It helps it clean more effectively.

[@kirdot2011]

more blade sharpening - less battling with the machine...am I wrong?

[@mikethomas2730]

personally I would like to see the chipper restored if you can ,,,,, thanks for the vids dude

[@Oldvice494]

Try a bit of meths to rinse out water before rinsing with fuel and yes, the blades being sharp will make it easier to feed.

[@jesterr7133]

It looks like those shredder blades look like they would be relatively easy to reproduce for someone with the proper tools and equipment.

[@FloatingCroc]

I’m surprised you didn’t sharpen the blades and hammers whilst you had the chance

[@roughneckwolf]

Looks like the chipper form the movie Fargo

[@paulmcmain1760]

Thanks

[@beplh5242]

Definitely seems like blunt blades

[@AgentWest]

One thing that works really well for cleaning old needles and seats is one of those blue erasers. Glue a small piece of it to a stick, then use a drill to lathe it into a cone. That the seat tool, though don't use the drill for cleaning the seat. Then simply 'lathe' the needle with the same drill against the remaining part of the eraser and that's that cleaned as well! Also, is 40 in WD-40 supposed to be oil content/weight? I was told that the man who created that fluid only got it right on the 40th attempt, hence the name. And the 'WD' part is supposedly for "water displacer" or something similar. Supposedly it was meant to be a drying agent. Lastly, where do you even find good equipment like that?!? Around here a chipper like this one would have been listed for $1500 "no lowballers, i know what i have", be completely seized, and most likely have bullet holes in it from being used for target practice. But aside from basically surface rust the machine in the video looks to be a really solid built one.

[@VenKando]

Water Displacement, 40th formula Taken from the history page from the company's website - wd40company

[@SamRFixes]

Put the q tip in a drill, works great for that

[@shanemcguire170]

My personal take... you should have removed the carb and given it a chemical bath to get all of the varnish out of it. I know this is not a restoration video, but in this instance with all of the garbage left in the bowl, along with who-knows-what left behind in the ports and galleys, giving it a chemical dip, new float valve and gasket set would not have been such a bad idea.

[@Rustorations796]

Yes

[@Melicoy]

Lock tite on those filter bots before then fall into cylinder while running.

[@russellpetrie119]

was that for sale on ebay?

[@shanemcguire170]

Water in the fuel, you can use Isopropyl Alcohol to get that taken care of. The Isopropyl Alcohol will cause the water to absorb into the Gasoline. You can then burn the fuel as usual.

[@brucepickess8097]

I believe that you could have cleaned that valve seat up with a small amount of tooth paste on the cotton bud as it's ever so slightly abrasive.😏

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Great video! i Love watching your videos and your attention to the details. Awesome job on fixing the chipper/shredder, it sounds Awesome! how about a q tip with cheap tooth paste to clean the seat in the carb. i bought some red gas filters for my craftsman LT1000 on temu (6 filters) for $5.00 U.S. dollars, same quality as the briggs & stratton ones. :)

[@enginecrzy]

I use Autosol "for the seat not my teeth"😁

[@DanKoning777]

Wonder what happened to pt 2 re: "Quad resto?"

[@darrensmith3332]

Can you do more stuff on daggerwin extra

[@horstszibulski19]

This one could benefit from an electric feuel shutoff valve in the carb also, the long run down time could still suck some fuel into the cylinders without ignition running, washing down the oil film and fouling the plugs... Great job and great video, as usual, nice demonstration on that float system also! Thx a lot! 👍👍👍

[@brucegoodwater7813]

You forgot the top center cap for the air filter,

[@whitezin65]

I enjoy all videos of this nature. Yours included, regardless of the fact that you are PAINFULLY slow and long winded!

[@jt9498]

Long winded is an understatement! :)

[@tubeDude48]

That's not a valve, that's a needle!

[@EricGosnell-qt7cw]

Are u going to restore it later on

[@michael61985]

I like Briggs and Stratton motors better than anybody

[@mrpowdercoater]

Next time use rubbing alcohol to remove the remaining water, because it binds with it then evaporates easily.

[@chrislewis1749]

I was wondering what the rattle was.

[@ancapftw9113]

3:05 hooray for WD40