Cutting Metal WITHOUT a Saw ~ Restoring an OLD Angle Iron / Metal Shear ~ RESTORATION

[@georgebrown8312]

Fantastic job you did restoring the angle iron cutter. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work as usual.

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

The angle shear deserves a respected permanently mounted spot in the shop. nice restoration!. Thank you Looks like you need 2 hsndles. Or a really long handle, instead of muscling through each cut.

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

Maybe a really long handle instead of muscling through each cut .

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I agree! When I get around to building a PROPER welding table, I plan to mount it just below the table top, and that would give it all the counter weight it would need to work PERFECTLY! A longer handle wouldn't hurt, more leverage!

[@62forged]

Great restoration! My grandfather was a machinist and would have enjoyed your work. He spent most of his life working with steel.

[@clydebalcom8252]

I love restoration projects. The history of the piece is important to me.

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Felicitaciones, restauraste muy bien la cizalla, está lista para trabajar muchos años más 🇵🇪

[@Contantq]

You must have an excellent source for those unique tools. Here in Georgia you just dont see tools like that. Awesome restoration as always.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I am ALWAYS on the hunt for old tools and machines... That doesn't even take into account all the ones I already have in the shop! Thanks for watching as always!

[@markfryer9880]

I beg to differ. Go check out Keith Rucker, he restores antique tools and I believe that he is in Georgia.

[@donaldshulman6771]

Once again, you have taken a tool that was probably destined for scrap, and brought it back to life and looking so much better. BTW, the dogs enjoyed the restoration work also !!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Donald! I LOVE doing that! Plus I enjoy finding uncommon machines and then actually using them!

[@HeadtoTailBBQCooking]

Really neat to see these older tools come back to good use. 👍🏻

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I enjoy it too!

[@HeadtoTailBBQCooking]

Salvage Workshop 👍🏻😁

[@shadowbanned69]

Great resto...those I think are to be mounted onto a concrete block, with a 100lb. steel core to hold the weight down during shearing...awsome!!!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Jesse! I agree! I plan to build a large welding table soon, and it will be mounted on an end below the table top... once it's there, it wont be going ANYWHERE! For now I can manage with where I've got it!

[@AndyM.]

DUDEZILLA! I for one, looooooove the fact you are sooooooooo detailed in your restorations!!!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Andy! I try me best!

[@yeagerxp]

That definitely is not an harbor freight tool. LOL Very good restoration 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol.. you won't see any HF restorations here at Salvage Workshop, I promise you that! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

I can't decide what's more entertaining....learning how the tools are engineered or just discovering them for the first time. This version might be based on a design from a 1925 model manufactured by Whitney Metal Tool Company (Rockford, Illinois). The picture I found shows a floor mount which makes sense since it would give the guy operating it a lot more leverage. (google it). Thanks again for another great learning experience and the shared appreciation of craftsmanship.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I enjoy both of those aspects as well! This is EXACTLY the same as the one you found!! Trust me I definitely already looked into it! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@StanislavG.]

Good restoration (and i wish i had one of these), but you must lap the blades together and face the edges (you can even see a small burr already forming on the edge, this will chip away eventualy)

[@grahampickering1560]

Fantastic resto! Loving the nut and bolt adjustable wrench. And your videos wouldn't be the same without your dogs ☺

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Graham! If you like that wrench, you should see it's bigger brother!! Lot's more from the shop and of the dogs to come!

[@GaryT1952]

Holy Crap! From the thumbnail, I thought it was going to be a little bench top nibbler....that's mighty impressive. Great job!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

A bit bigger than a nibbler! Lol.. I thought it was pretty cool when I came across it too! Thanks for watching, lots more to come!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Absolutely fantastic 👍🏻 It was made in the year I was born lol 😆 Cheers for bringing us along Stevie 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@deniseboldea1624]

Great job on the restoration,and your fur babies are absolutely adorable too.😍

[@jacklarson6281]

man..., that antique adjustable wrench is really cool too.. 👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thanks Jack! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@horstszibulski19]

What a simple but powerful device! :-D And painted in black&silver, the dog´s colors... :-D Thx for the vid!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@robertmanley7556]

Love that adjustable 🔧 ! This was made when tools were made to last !! Made in 1957 wow !! Great restoration your attention to detail is amazing ! And I love the colors they really complete it you do fantastic work keep up the excellent videos !!!👍👍

[@Greekman72]

What a tool!!! You gave justice to her by your skills! A powerful cutter! I'm aldo glad seeing some grinding job from you :-)

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I thought the same thing what I came a cross it a few weeks ago! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@waynecox5138]

Very nice. I’ve not seen one before.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I hadn't either until I came across it recently! Thanks for watching Wayne!

[@jfred1924]

Turned out nice, Good job buddy

[@richard4821]

Awesome piece of equipment put back to use

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Richard! Ready for lots more use here at the shop!

[@trevoror8668]

Best bolted to the floor so you can get over it with full body weigh. A very handy bit of kit especially with the cutting faces sorted properly

[@chriswatts4145]

Thank you for talking us through the restoration process. You do amazing work. LOL

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Is that a compliment or not.... can't tell with the lol at the end there! Either way thanks for watching & commenting! Lots more to come!

[@АлександрСмагин-ф2м]

Хороша гельотина , я такой не видел , да и ключ с болтовым стопором тоже , но лучше всего два помощника , мастеру за ролик 👏👍

[@deltanovember1672]

Beautiful restoration job there. And great to see your gorgeous Weimaraners.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@deltanovember1672]

Salvage Workshop One of my favourite channels. 👌🏼

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@deltanovember1672 I appreciate that!

[@raygonzales668]

Always impressed with your quality work. Nicely done.

[@ScoutCrafter]

That looks so much better then when it left the factory! Awesome job!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Ya, it left the factory with a TON of weird casting imperfections! Most times I don't want to change it too much, but this one I couldn't help it! Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@oneshotme]

I've never seen an adjustable wrench like that one before

[@SalvageWorkshop]

You should see it's BIG brother! That one opens to 4 3/4"

[@davidwright640]

Like the adjustable wrench. I see more use for that than the shear.

[@deniseboldea1624]

Is that big wrench what is typically known as a Hydrant wrench?

[@dartman1965]

@@deniseboldea1624 My grandfather had one and by judging the size,it was the larger of the two.We used it when we had to turn something large and he always called it the railroad wrench because that is where he got it.

[@deniseboldea1624]

@@dartman1965 Interesting, perhaps it was a multi purpose item back in the day for anyone that had to deal with giant bolts.

[@davidcoats1037]

Beautiful restoration on a really cool old piece of equipment. 👍🏼

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thanks David! I like finding things that I haven't seen before, or things that haven't been shown before! I've got some cool projects coming up!

[@125sm3]

Very nice restoration, also liked the massive adjustable wrench 😄

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! That wrench has a bigger brother that opens up to 4 3/4", and I have that one too!

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi bro 👋👋👋 good to see you 🤝🤝🤝 very good restoration metal scissors 👍👍👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!!

[@bazingabert3346]

nice cleanup !

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thanks for watching! Lots more to come!

[@gwarrichmond6232]

I've got one of these, it's mounted to old 2x12s covered in steel. Great video 👍🏼

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That's awesome! I plan to build a large welding table soon, and it will be mounted on an end below the table top... once it's there, it wont be going ANYWHERE!

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Looks good man, great job.

[@diannpowell1077]

Wow! What a great job you did. Also, it's a work shop. It's not supposed to be all prettied up.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Have you seen my shop? Lol!

[@MrGeroth]

That adjustable wrench would make a great video.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That might be too simple of a project for me! I do have its bigger brother too! It's about a foot longer!

[@marty01957]

Great job, Matt!! Looks like brand new! I have operated a hydraulic version of one these, a few years back(forty years ago). In a grain bin factory. Seems to me now, that machine was the same manufacturer.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Martin! Whitney DEFINITELY made much larger hydraulic and electric over mechanical versions as well, so i completely believe that!

[@benwilson1979]

that must have been bolted to the floor. Awesome find, and great video!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I found it bolted just below a welding table top... When I get around to building a PROPER welding table, I plan to mount it the same way! Thanks for watching Ben!

[@markfryer9880]

@@SalvageWorkshop That would help to explain it's shitty appearance when you got it. Burn marks on the paint from weld spatter and oxy globs.

[@toteguy]

Great job I all way enjoy your videos , and love the video shots of the dogs they add a homey effect to show

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend! Lots more from the shop and of the dogs to come!

[@tomskaggs7918]

Great Job. Really like the uniqueness of these tools

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thanks Tom! I love finding unique ones too!

[@paulsullivan6392]

Nicely done sir. And as Russell Anderson noted...that large adjustable wrench is quite unique. How's the pup doing? Didn't see him in this video. Getting big I bet.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Paul! If you like that wrench you should see it's bigger brother! The pup has already left us and is now living with his forever family!! We still have all of our big ones! You'll see another litter in a few months, Scout has a litter every winter, and she's pregnant now!

[@edabajo5085]

Great job - I really enjoy all of your restos!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Ed!

[@scottmclennan6114]

Nice restoration. The company that made these shears is still going under the name Roper Whitney in Rockford Ill. They must make good products to be still operating since about 1908.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

You are absolutely correct Scott!! The largest hand operated shear that they still manufacture is only a 2"x2"x1/4"!

[@raysoutdoors3558]

That's pretty neat never seen one like that very old

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you I thought so too! Thanks for watching!

[@douglasbaker3344]

awesome job as always gotta love the grey ghosts loving daddy up

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Doug! Weims are velcro dogs, always RIGHT there!

[@rlmilliganis]

I’m a new subscriber and I have to say I love your work, if I’m criticizing anything it would be more video of you beautiful dogs. Keep up the work and videos pal.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Robert! I can promise you more of both projects and my Weims! Thanks for watching! Lots more to come!

[@tweek857]

Great job as always my friend!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Much appreciated!

[@АнатолийКурышев-и5с]

Я бы себе хотел приобрести такие ножницы. Автору (местеру) респект!

[@bubbagreensmith7174]

Way cool!!! Never mind the thumbs down, great job 👍👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I never worry about them, you can't please em all!!

[@anthonyanastor9452]

Gorgeous work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Anthony!

[@billsutherland2128]

You do nice work, a beautiful job.

[@XavierAncarno]

Perhaps you should use your tool grinder to reshape cutting angle of the plate and giving it more biting power.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

The real problem is getting it mounted to something more sturdy so that all the force is directed into the cutting action! I When I get around to building a PROPER welding table, I plan to mount it just below the table top, and that would give it all the counter weight it would need to work PERFECTLY!

[@philipinchina]

I had a bar shear which was similar. The handle had been lost so I made a very heavy replacement and it cut beautifully. The problem is a heavy enough base. I made a bed for it out of some very heavy channel which would slot over my heaviest anvil. It worked but more mass would have been better.

[@MYCHANNEL-on1cp]

great video, whats the correct method to actually sharpen the female part, we have one thats so worn out we need to grind inside of the "v" shape? i didnt see any sharpening going on other than a sanding belt, any input appreciated

[@wetdedstuocm]

Like New..Well Done, I really like that Cresent Wrench. I have never seen one like it with bolted jaws. Peace

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! You should see that adjustable wrench's big brother! I have one that opens up to 4 3/4"... same style as the one in this video, just bigger!

[@alansandom5057]

Looks like your going to be looking for a sand/grit blasting cabinet if your going to continue with all this cleaning etc

[@jmyyer]

I am wondering if we could fit a device to move the handle with hydraulic force (similar as car jacks), then the cut could probably be done easier, and especially smoother, without hits and impacts

[@marsrizzo2854]

Jeremy MEYER easier was not the word back then muscle was

[@joshschneider9766]

Yes modern ones are pneumatic push button affairs.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That would be really cool Jeremy! Honestly I wont do that to this one, because I am already looking for an Iron Worker to restore.. Those are either hydraulic or electric over mechanical! They aren't cheap though!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Yes a pneumatic one is probably WAY too big for a shop like mine, but WHO know what machines I'll come into in the future!

[@Maria-di9wb]

Geweldig mooi opgeknapt👍😀

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Dank je! Er komt nog veel meer!

[@billbaggins]

Gotta wonder how many fingers were damaged/lost to tools like that . Another great job Matt 👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol.... It wouldn't be hard to lose one AT ALL!

[@SrBossCheese]

These simple lever and gear operated shears work great! I have used many of the angle, T, and flat cutters. If you want to get real use from it you need to anchor it to the ground so you can stand straight up and pull with all your weight. Having it high off the ground and on a wobbly roll around stand is causing you to loose lots of power. This machine should not move at all.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I agree! When I get around to building a PROPER welding table, I plan to mount it on its own shelf just below the table top, and that would give it all the counter weight it would need to work PERFECTLY!

[@felixar90]

What a beast

[@frick566]

Damn nice resto!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Lee! Lots more to come!

[@TheAceOfFire]

I kind of wish that you had done some tests before restoring this. Some basic measurements of how much force it took to slice one piece of metal before and after would show just how much improvement you made!

[@briancornell482]

Just another wonderful Saturday with my son David, our dog Zeus and a comfy couch watching you inspire us. David wants to know where the pups are and I want to know more about the metal cabinet / old safe you bolted the shear to... . Last question: did it at least FEEL easier to cut the angle iron after restoration? Best regards and have a wonderful week.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'm glad you, David and Zeus enjoyed the video! The pups have all gone to their forever families. Did you know that we breed them? Have no fear David, Scout is pregnant, and will be having a litter in a couple months, so there will be more puppies to come! I found that old safe for free, and thought it would be a cool place to mount some tools, plus it has 2 shelves for storage! I used to have my anvil and my red Columbian vise mounted on it. I recently moved the vise to a roll around workbench I use a lot, and the anvil is already on it's own base... The shear did work slightly better after the restoration, but the biggest problem is not having it mounted to something immovable, so at some point in the near future I plan to build a LARGE proper welding table, and the shear will get mounted just under the table top on an end, and once in that spot, it will work even better with less effort! As always, thanks for watching & commenting!

[@glennmoreland6457]

Useful item...🇬🇧👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Absolutely!

[@metalworksmachineshop]

Surface grind the cutter and die then shim it.. that should cut .250 like butter .. nice restore.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I dont have a surface grinder, but that's not the problem.. It needs to be mounted to something more stout! I already have plans for that! Thanks for watching & commenting! Lots more to come!

[@thiggy1249]

Great restoration of that shear. What is the story behind that old iron safe?

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend! That old safe was converted into a tool mount many years ago, and I used to have the anvil sitting on it and my red Columbian vise was right where the shear is now.. Its just a cool old way to mount some useful tools, plus there is 2 shelves inside for storage!

[@christopherbarnes6976]

Thank you so much for doing the cuts before the restoration I was wondering when you brought it out if you're going to do that and then you did it was awesome

[@davidrobinson7667]

Impressive ! 🙂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@claudiomoreto4562]

Muito Bom (Very Good) !!!😃👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@markschwegler1100]

WOW!!! The thumbnail did not do it's size justice!!! What a bruiser!!!

[@Kai77884]

Hello a great video and perfect job 👍👍👍👍from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Kai!

[@donmedford2563]

A sand blaster would save you SO much time.

[@davidlegault9745]

Hello SW. Another beautiful restoration. I wonder if that shear was used by a fencing company or an angle iron manufacturer. I really like that Flintstones adjustable wrench - once adjusted it stays adjusted. Regards, Dave

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Dave! I found it in an old blacksmith / fabrication shop that hasn't been used in 15 years.. the family just started selling off Dad's old tools! I got quite a few from them!! You'll see more soon! If you like that wrench, you should see it's BIG brother! It opens to 4 3/4"

[@davidlegault9745]

@@SalvageWorkshop That's a BIG wrench.

[@joewalsh1054]

Did you sharpen the blade? I didn't see that you did, just wondering

[@TheHarryroks]

Deburring the edge kind of sharpens it, I think. I didnt see either.

[@viggeriksson4745]

He should've uset it against a flat surface on the belt sander. Because now it most likely have a slight radius which is probably the reason why it "drag" the metal with it, during the last test cut. After sanding he should've also honed it with a stone or fine sand paper.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I filed off the burrs, and then sharpened in on my 2x72 bent grinder.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I disagree Vigg... Having it slightly rounded allows the metal to be cut off at a slight angle and makes the cutting edge bite into the metal easier... It drags the metal with it because the blade only contacts the metal in one location as it moves up, and therefore pulls the cutoff piece with the blade as it finishes the cut... it was designed that way!

[@vedranlatin1386]

@@SalvageWorkshop I admit I'm not a trained machinist, but I've never seen or heard of rounded cutting edges on tool steel. On carbides and other exotic stuff sure, but tool steel is always as sharp as can be. I'd be tempted to try a bit of a positive clearance angle on the movable jaw as well. With the belt sander, even with a platen behind, you'll probably get a bit of round-off. I'd finish it on the stone or on a stone bench grinder. Sharpening the fixed jaw is a bit more of a challenge. I'd imagine it could be done on a surface grinder, but you might have to shim the tool afterwards. It's critical both jaws are tight and flat one against the other. It's also true I've never seen one of these in action, but going by how much you have to jerk the handle to go through material, I'd guess your jaws are pretty dull. Shears have long handles to retain mechanical advantage while still having a cutting action under control - I doubt they designed it to be jerked. This all being a long way to say: try sharpening differently - you might be pleasantly surprised :)

[@oneshotme]

It looks great and great job restoring it. But why did you cut that bolt to where you can catch your arm or shirt on it for?? Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Russell! That bolt is that way to fit into the V grove of a piece of angle iron... It also aligns longer pieces of angle iron so it cuts better.

[@vincentreveillaud3250]

Magnifique outil, magnifique restauration. Mais où trouve tu des outils pareil? Bravo

[@FastEddy5]

Very nice job. I think I would have used a very thin film of Grease as opposed to oil though to protect all of the bare metal

[@donfink7063]

I was somewhat surprised to see that the moving blade wasn't reversable. It seems that the Apple theology goes back further than I though!

[@Stefoshark]

Hi from Canada, great job friend no doubt, but i'm here for the dogs lol =) not realy but they help bring smile in your videos, anaway love your work each videos you make i get wiser with tools thanks you friend, have a nice day

[@Stefoshark]

p.s. sorry for my writhing I'm French =p

[@davidlegault9745]

@@Stefoshark You have nothing to apologize for mon ami - your English is great.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Stéphane! I appreciate the compliments! You're welcome to stay for the dogs!! Your English is great! No worries at all!

[@sirtblairjr]

Hey there(still no name), I really like your channel and videos. Wow you find the most interesting and important part of our history in this country the way someone made things like this. You do a very good job in rescuing in restoring these machineries. Thank you. Do you attend to use them or just sale them? How much was it? Thanks again.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

You should watch my shop tour video.... It'll answer all your questions!

[@charlessageii2220]

Might I ask what the solution is your using to clean with?

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

LIKE IT!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@Stevegetslucky]

Wow, so heavy duty. You would think it was made to chop 3/8 or 1/2inch.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I could definitely see that, it is a beast! Thanks for watching Steve!

[@sibalogh]

That's a tool I wouldn't mind to have since it doesn't take up much space and a hell of a useful one too. But couldn't you fit it on something more stable so, instead of yanking, could just keep steadily turning that huge wrench? Nice restore work as always....!

[@garyjones7198]

S.W... very nice job..How much does that thing weigh? You need a bigger table to mount it on..

[@SalvageWorkshop]

It probable weighs like 150lbs or so... I can pick it up with both hands just fine, but I though it would be cooler to use my little lift i just picked up! I found the shear mo1unted under the table top of a welding table, and it worked perfectly at that height.... I plan to do the same thing when I get around to building a PROPER welding table!

[@garyjones7198]

@@SalvageWorkshop Sounds like a plan to me.. Be careful moving that thing.. lol..Nice lift too...

[@jaguar2587]

Релакс...Качественная работа)))

[@t-wreckscustoms3745]

That is a great addition to the shop! Fine Restoration too! T-Wrecks

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I agree! Plus it's a cool way to cut metal! Thanks for watching!

[@jedidaddychris]

Righteousness

[@jimronchetto8592]

That was a great restoration. Since that was made in 1957, I wonder how many fingers etc. have been lost or injured on that thing! It definitely looks dangerous.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lets hope none! Its really not that dangerous at all if you use it properly... My hands were only that close to it because I was restoring it!

[@Highlordratick]

Cool as old as I am.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... Nothing wrong with that!

[@ggsmith099]

Where do you find all these old tools? Your building a good collection of old made new tools for your shop later brocephus! 😎💨

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Heck yes I am! SO many people don't see value in these old tools & machines, but I LOVE em! As always, thanks for watching Greg!

[@selenagomez7055]

what is that safe you have mounted to iron shear -Gary K

[@sergeik7425]

What liquid do you use to clean parts?

[@p52893]

I have a starrett bench block, I peen over vintage screws and bolts because most of the original material is still left then I grind and polish.

[@perrylc8812]

Been wondering, what do you do with all those tools you rebuild? Sell them or build another building?

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I have never sold any of them, that's not why I restore these old tools & machines. Most of them I put back to work here in my shop, but some of them just arent that practical, like the electric hammer, so it's just sitting on the shelf! Eventually I will DEFINITELY need a bigger shop!

[@marsrizzo2854]

John Henry that shit. I love that old school steel

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Me too!!

[@marsrizzo2854]

Salvage Workshop I worked in a mold shop in my 20s that steel gets in your blood great video