Rusty Paraffin Lamp Restoration

[@fragx7642]

I appreciate your effort, you have invested 30 hours in this project and it turned out perfect! I wish you all the best and continue with good work because you are quite talented!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks for the compliment Frag X7. Most of these projects take a lot of work but worth when I receive comments like this.. Regards Unique Restorations

[@GT_Racer347]

That's an elegant lamp. Loved the restoration!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks GT Racer, next project nearly finished and should be out very soon. Regards Brian

[@blacknight1003]

Beautiful little lamp with a number of uses, brought back to life. Thanks for sharing

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, an iconic piece from a time not so long ago. These are still a great item to have in bad weather times.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Because of your hard work these relics will live on..good job!

[@budprepper3811]

who doesn't love old lanterns? nice job!

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

Good job! Turned a 5 dollar antique into a 200 dollar restored antique! Very nice! *Note to self *Not too much filler, just what's necessary and no more!

[@loricastro3772]

NIce job ... very well done! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Lori, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Regards Brian

[@toyotaf1jarno]

Brilliant, just got hold of this exact one, hope mine turns out half as well as yours did!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

I don’t always leave a comment but I really enjoy watching you. So very talented with a great eye for projects.👍🏼👍🏼

[@CalvinHobbes-fr6ym]

Great job on the restore. I was restoring a cast iron pan, had gloves on and was using an angle grinder, I slipped and I hit my index finger with the blade. Even with gloves I needed stitches. It doesn’t hurt to wear gloves, especially eye protection. Not trying to tell you how to restore things, just safety

[@marcusrowan7212]

Tuna can lid. Genius!

[@EdgarMalaveUSMC]

Great job. Thank you for your videos. I always look forward to seeing them.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Edgar. Regards Brian

[@Barbarra63297]

That turned out nice!

[@bindyonice]

This is so cool, I have a different shaped in the house I’ve bought, you’ve inspired me to try restore it, thank you 💪

[@achimkohlhage1328]

An awesome restauration, a typical british lantern, somewhat different, refined. Cheers fm Achim, Singapore+

[@bc5822]

Excellent results from a very rough piece! I’ve been restoring lanterns for a few months now, always pick up new tips & techniques from all of the available videos. One of mine is on Kirkmans website, the brass fire king in the parts section for the cages….. it turned out exceptionally well! Once again great job, keep up the good work!!!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks BC 58. Regards Brian

[@bc5822]

What kind and year is your lantern??

[@danilko1]

You seem to have access to a very nice scrap heap. Looks like a hoarder's lot. 30 hours is not just for a lamp. It's a zen like approach to anything. You and the rest of us are learning. I do think there are better approaches to rust removal. I would like to see you try them all, and let us know what you prefer. The expectation is, as you start to gain real sponsors for your work, the sky's the limit and you won't mind investing whatever it takes to try new things. Thanks for the honest DIY work you do.

[@tonyscott395]

A very nice job - as usual. Thanks for the video.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Tony, thank you for you comment, regards Unique Restorations

[@mickboakes7023]

Something old and tatty to its former glory. At the moment I am working on a plough but find I’m getting a bit old in the tooth to hump dirty great lumps of metal around. But watching and admiring you has given me inspiration. I know now what I shall be doing once the plough is finished.Thanks for that and keep up the good work. Shall be watching intently to pick up any tips. All the best Mick.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Mick, good luck with the plough. Regards Brian

[@garymucher9590]

Very nice work. A lot of patience to make that air inlet plate... Thumbs Up!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Gary. Regards Unique Restorations

[@paulmelbourne9463]

I loved seeing you use the restored manual drill press during the lamp restoration! You should attempt to restore more vintage tools for everyday use in your shop--for example, some old "Yankee screwdrivers," and old spanners etc.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Paul, I have started working on some tools which I hope to use in the future. Thanks for your comment. Regards Brian

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Very good restoration lamp!!!👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@robertstigter9195]

Sir, like most of the people, my highest admiration for the job you performed. With limmited tools und equipment you achieved a nearly perfect result. I cannot understand these the "we know better" viewers who start to compare Your work with other channels, who have a different approach. They should remember ; it is always easyer to critisise than to do it better yourself. I restored a lot of stuff in the past (mostly toys from the kids) and wasn't always perfect, but gave a lot of satisfaction. You herewith have a new subscriber as well as best regards from Germany.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Robert there will always be people who don't like what you do no matter how good it is. Thanks for your comment and Subscription. Regards Brian

[@PHATJANUS]

NIce Hot Blast Lantern. Vinegar works but it's very slow and gentle. Soaking for several days to a week is needed to be effective.

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Te felicito, la restauración quedó muy bien 🇵🇪

[@tompowell1260]

Amazing work .

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Tom.

[@raptors3164]

Beautiful, well done thanks for sharing.

[@alvarocabreravillalon3363]

Excellent job !!!!

[@nitt3rz]

Very good video. A little tip for using a hole-saw; always center-punch the middle of the hole, it makes the process alot easier.

[@markbaver7279]

Very nice job! Two thumbs up!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Mark

[@brianace5276]

Well done on this project. It is the first I have seen by you but have subscribed and look forward to many more. Thanks.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Brian regards Brian

[@chrishall8717]

Nice job 👍

[@CHICOTRAVIESOO]

Thanks. The best video I have seen. Nice quinqué.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks La Viajera Tu Radio. Regards Brian

[@budman123052]

Great job, looks FANTASTIC!!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Budman123052. Regards Brian

[@jkabholat]

I like your outlook. Great job.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Jackie, regards Brian

[@karvast5726]

Bow you have a perfect oil lantern that will last you all your life if you take care of it ! I swear those old hurricane lantern are indestructible

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Karvest. Regards Brian

[@matteosamuelespini7313]

Amazing job!!! 👍👍👍

[@mickboakes7023]

Hi. Since retiring I have restored a couple of Fergi tractors and various implements. I, like you, obviously do, get a lot of satisfaction on returning

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Mick, thanks for taking the time to comment, your a brave man taking on a tractor restoration, regards Brian

[@markharris5771]

Beautiful, I really like it. I thought there were no reclamation yards near me, so I googled it. Not only is there three in the city we come under, but there’s also one on the edge of the village I live in. I now have to watch the Esso Blue can video, to purge the annoying commercial from the 70s from my head now I’ve seen the name.

[@UniqueRestorations]

The reclamation yards are interesting places, I have local to me. I didn't know there was an esso advert. I'll take a look tonight. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@yeagerxp]

Very good restoration 👍👍👍

[@jeffreyarmstrong2800]

Very nice project

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Jeffrey. Glad you liked it. Regards Brian

[@macuser2]

Beautiful work

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Macuser2, regards Brian

[@reivax9120]

Great job again , it took long hours but worth the time, it looks great .. Back to life 👍👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Reivax. Regards Unique Restorations

[@katzfam1089]

Really good job, you have talent

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Katz Fam. Regards Brian

[@phyllisbentley1374]

Great job!

[@cathybenson5119]

Here in Australia, we have lanterns very similar that were called hurricane lamps n were run on kerosine or as we call it, kero. Lol. Good job, mate. 👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@kevinfoster926]

👍👍👍 Great job.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Kevin, regards Brian

[@TheGeezzer]

A very illuminating resto! 🔆💨💯

[@briansworkshop01]

Yes it works well love the lamp 👍👍👍👍

[@DaleDix]

Nice. Evaporust is probably the easiest way to go with rust. And you never really know how much you've got on top until you see a pic!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Dale, I do need to try some different products preferably the ones that soak. Only way to get into every part. I may try that soon. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@robocop6666666]

Don’t worry about being bold mate they say wide partings are in this year lol nice joe 🇬🇧

[@john_turner]

Beautiful job man!!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks John, regards Brian

[@gwennahedden8485]

Looks great. 😊

[@Barbarra63297]

Don't know if you can purchase Loctite Naval Jelly rust remover where you are but you can order it on Amazon. Amazing stuff been around for decades.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Barb, thanks for your comment. I think I used something similar on my helmet restoration. Regards Brian

[@travelersdiecastcustoms1511]

Very nice job👍👍👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Michael, I was pleased with how it turned out.

[@EdgarFernandezBenshimol]

There is something about this lamps I love

[@tookum1]

Another great project!!

[@peterbrown1477]

Great video & a job well done. Just one small point though. I think that the protective cage around the glass should be red to warn users of the heat. Our old hurricane lamp was painted like that ? PS. I'm follically challanged too !

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Peter, the colours I chose for this lamp was just what I had left from other restorations I see your point about the red though. Most of these items are bubble wrapped until I have somewhere to display them so no risk of someone burning themselves. Thanks for your comment. Regards Brian

[@conradsmith9332]

Hi, awesome work. For rust removal with vinegar you must leave it for around 3 days then straight when you take it out you should pour some baking soda on it and leave it for another day or so. Thanks for the video :)

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Conrad, Thanks for the information with the Vinegar, I think it worked well on my bill hook knife but it seemed to struggle with other things, I will give it a go. Regards Brian

[@conradsmith9332]

@@UniqueRestorations yeah I think the bigger the object the longer you should leave it. I would have left the lamp for about a week just to make sure.

[@UniqueRestorations]

This was a very rewarding project to do. The lamp was in a really poor state when I found it. If you enjoyed the video please leave a like or comment below. Thanks Unique Restorations.

[@arjnsdca]

Very nice 👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Arjnsdca. Regards Unique Restorations

[@oncewaslost1982]

I hope you grabbed that really nice blacksmith leg Vise that was right behind where you found the lamp under the table.

[@gustavoaffonso6397]

Very cool

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Gustavo. Regards Brian

[@gustavoaffonso6397]

@@UniqueRestorations your welcome Brian.

[@ussdiscovery6912]

It's a labor of love, I like restore vintage fans and some hand tools.

[@timsmith1589]

That's cool bro. Good job.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Tim, regards Unique Restorations

[@timsmith1589]

@@UniqueRestorations pretty neat stuff, what is the bike light? Was it for the front or rear of the bike? It's cool too

[@UniqueRestorations]

Tim, I think it was just a front light but it did come with a clear and red lens so maybe both. Regards Unique Restorations

[@timsmith1589]

@@UniqueRestorations I liked it either way bro

[@19Bmiller]

A lot of work but very nicely done

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Bob yes this was alot of work and I wont be repeating it anytime soon ha. Thanks for taking the time to comment regards Brian

[@gibmelson7628]

pretty good job !

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Gin Melson regards Brian

[@cathybenson5119]

Some American restorers use Vaporust to remove rust. It seems pretty good. Keep up the good work, mate.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Cathy, I did switch to Evaporust in some of my later videos to make it easier. Regards Brian

[@sahayaselvanselvan396]

I am very much interested in restoring. the video is very interested

[@29lookingood]

Great job 👏👏👏

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Because of the heavy rust, blasting media would be best but the rust remover you used was quite effective doing the job. You could consider a rust converter as a safety measure against reappearing of the rust. At least self etcher primer before applying the filler. Removing and stopping the rust is always the first concern. Keep up with your nice restoration videos 🙂

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi LeFranck when I get my a bigger space to work in I will definitely get a media blaster. Regards Brian

[@АлександрСмагин-ф2м]

Блестящий результат 👍

[@TheJunkyardgenius]

Good restoration, personally i wouldn't have filled the dents, that character tells how old it really is without looking like a reproduction

[@morayjames92]

excellent job! what lantern is this Brand/model where was it built and do you have an estimated vintage? Thank you. I will subscribe to see your next project.

[@ThePillenwerfer]

I've had good results shifting rust with 10% citric acid, an ounce in half-a-pint of hot water. That Hammerite stuff is seriously impressive though.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Pillenwerfer. That gel is pretty effective and I think it's based on citric acid. Definitely the best I have tried so far. Thanks for your comment. Regards U R.

[@grahamgordon3333]

I'm really enjoying your videos I only have 1 question what do you do to the inside of your projects to stop the rust from returning

[@anthonypoole6901]

Vinegar and salt bro . 😉 that what I used on my lantern worked very well but takes time

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Anthony.

[@anthonypoole6901]

It worked well but it does take several Baths in the solution and around four days for heavy rust.

[@srh1101]

That was a really nice restoration, it's great seeing things returned back to working state. Have you experimented with electrolysis? I've done a few hurricane lanterns and had good results shifting the rust that way.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi SRH, I have used electrolysis on my Beatrice Stove, very good results. Regards Brian

[@featheredskeptic1301]

After soaking in vinegar you have to pour baking soda on top of it. The carbon dioxide bubbles from the reaction break off the rust from the metal, leave it like that for several hours and then come back to it for cleaning. You should have much better results than what you got at 2:48.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Antitheist39 J. I've never tried it with baking Soda, I'll give it a go once my Evapo rust runs out. Regards Unique Restorations

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

BTW, you need an antique funnel. lol. Where do you buy all your wicks? A sporting goods store?

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Lyndel, I get the wicks online. Plenty of choice on there. Regards Brian

[@dreadnoughtcustoms]

ive had very good results with deox c rust removal powder.

[@cathybenson5119]

You really need to use a liquid to get into all the nooks n crannies to get the all the rust off. Especially inside the fuel tank. Although, that gel did do a great job. So did you. Lol. Have a great day/night. 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘

[@UniqueRestorations]

G' Day, Cathy, I have intentionally tried to show different ways to remove rust on my videos starting with just vinegar to evaporust and media blasting on later videos, thanks for watching. Regards Brian

[@Amelie-o3n]

Hi, I have recently found this exact type of lamp in a grandparents shed and was wondering if you had any clue what type of lamp it was? Also i love this video I spent an hour trying to take it apart before j found you 😅

[@eddieed_2328]

why it use electrolysis for rust remover

[@tookum1]

Oh that's what that green thing does! Lol

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Sandra, yes it's a drill press, before power tools that's one one ways we drilled holes. Regards Brian

[@paulmelbourne9463]

Bit of a comment here. The videoes might benefit from some music playing softly in the background--perhaps some 40's instrumental from a nice antique tube radio, just to set the vibe.

[@stektirade]

So you applied lacquer over the paint?

[@Milk-coffee-303]

🤠👍#498.good job! :- )

[@EdgarFernandezBenshimol]

About the way of removing the rust why didn't you do it with electrólisis

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Edgar, I have tried to show progression through my videos. If you look on my stove you can see electrolysis. Thanks

[@diegoantunez505]

For removing rust you should try electrolisys

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Diego I am planning to try it in some future videos. Once all the Evapo rust has gone. Regards Unique Restorations

[@theropesofrenovation]

"Better bald than wrinkly like me" I said to myself whilst eating tuna and crackers (seriously!). Do your elbow joints hurt from all that sanding???? Beautiful job!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks, glad you liked it. It was a lot of sanding and yes my joints did ache afterwards. Ha. I thought it was worth the trade though. My Next project should be out in a few days. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@tommyn.j3628]

Why not welding new bottom ?

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Tommy, learning to weld is on my to do list. That metal is so thin it would have taken alot of skill to repair it. Hopefully one day I'll be able to do it. Thanks for your comment. Regards

[@BC-lo6rf]

First Rate!

[@人間正道是滄桑-j9d]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Top2tow]

There is nothing wrong with baldness. It is said that moss doesn’t grow on a busy street. That is why I call my husband a genius!

[@UniqueRestorations]

I like that reply, I may use someday. Thanks for your comment Top2tow. Regards Brian

[@alfredofloress3435]

👍👍

[@НикПачежерцев]

Красиво!

[@macuser2]

Same thing happened to me recently, saw a video of myself, and what do you know, I’m bald?

[@j.zingler6735]

Could you please explain to a German, what a reclamation yard is? We have "Recylinghöfe" in Germany, that would translate to, well recycling yard. But you are not allowed to take anything from there. Only deliver things for recycling.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi J Zingler. A Reclamation is a place full of old things, bricks, roof tiles, petrol cans, basically all things that we don't make any more. Some of my opening scenes show parts of it. Very interesting places. Regards Unique Restorations