Super Rusted Shovel Restoration

1945 Army Folding Shovel Restoration
I found this shovel at bigest Army flea market in France, this shovel was mass produced in France, is made in 1945.
The man who sold me this shovel was a veteran and told me that recived this shovel with his equipment.
This shovel was very rusty and the moving parts were stuck.
I will keep this shovel in trunk of my car, will be very good on winter if i remain stuck somewhere :)) i hope not
If you like this restoration please share with others and give a thumbs up. I made a video every week , sometimes 2 per week, if i have time, so if you want to see it please Subscribe .
Index of operation and materials:
00:01 presentation
00:37 i brush the rust
01:00 i try to remove old bolts
04:19 removing rust with vinegar
04:31 brushing the aluminium part
05:08 removing paint on handle
05:27 sanding handle
05:57 cleaning the rust with a green scotchbrite
06:38 removin left rust on the shovel
08:41 making metal part very shiny
10:05 applying paint on handle
10:44 start assembly
13:29 applyng rustoleum
14:21 presenting the finish product
If you like this restoration please share and subscribe
Disclaimer: I am no professional. I am completely self taught and would appreciate any feedback, advice or constructive criticism and suggestions .
#Army
#Shovel
#Restoration

[@TysyTube]

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[@RMeer16]

Hello there, where did u manage to find a spare part aluminium nut ring? I need a replacement as well to restore. Thank u in advance.

[@villain1409]

Very easy video to watch with no nastty music playing over the sound of to0ls,thank you & hope you have a nice one!

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@villain1409]

@@TysyTube Your ver welcome,and c(_) Cheers c(_)

[@FloatingCroc]

I agree. I don’t want some fker cracking out a concerto watching this type of video

[@foch41]

No cheesy fuckin intro too

[@D1gitz]

@@villain1409 R/hadastroke

[@jocelyngrekrn4209]

This guy is not a professional this is a hobby of his to restore stuff to a usable state he isn't trying to do a museum restoration. The history channel made everyone an expert i guess. There's different types of restoration at least he's making things usable again like they were meant to be and they aren't siting and corroding. If u want a professional to the t museum quality restoration don't watch a hobbyist.

[@mircea_0064]

Jocelyn Grek i complitly agree with you, the only minus from me is the part when he makes the metal smooth, in rest very nice work.

[@heilhonkler6981]

But muh PATINA!!!

[@fwlweb5803]

@@heilhonkler6981 Patina Schmatina.

[@jamie-ox8sg]

It was useable anyways it's a shovel one in my garden covered with rust still digs a hole

[@fwlweb5803]

@@jamie-ox8sg Classic narcissus

[@lucyk8935]

I don’t really get all the hate on this video. If you have criticism, that’s good, but to just be outright mean to a guy? What’s the point? If you don’t like his restoration you can click off or go restore your own. He’s just showing us his skills, there’s no need to be so harsh.

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@otterino1419]

@J C its a mix of that and the history behind the item itself the restoration was nice at the end though I will admit for what it actually was being and any shovel it didn't really ebd up looking like an army just kinda liked like a replica which was abit of a shame though there's probably a decent amount of people who got pissed off by that though with it being most likely quite a common piece of equipment from the time its not like he was defacing some are artifact from the war or anything

[@lucyk8935]

The Odd Rabbit that’s true. I know a lot of painting restoration is solely about restoring the painting to what the artist intended it to be, so I see that as a fair point. Thank you for replying in such a civil way.

[@otterino1419]

@@lucyk8935 no problem

[@heldk7357]

@@otterino1419 No one said it was a historical restoration. It was a restoration to make it look nice.

[@SlackJones1]

Back in the 1960's, my dad had one of these. It was painted army green. He called it his "trench tool". As kids, we had fun with it.

[@art3mis728]

Imagine digging a trench then beating your siblings or friends over the head with it. “Hey billy, look what I made!” *Clonk*

[@cthularthpurgatory2730]

I remember some narcissistic sergeant had me digging a pit in bed rock for three days, the stripes all got their kicks yelling at me why wasn’t I down to stage 2 yet and giving out punishment. Wonder why I don’t like authority?

[@thIDthIRreenactor]

But it's not a 1960s e tool because I have a 60s e tool it has the pick in it to this is a ww2 us e tool the folding shovel hince this one was made in 1944 to 1945 with the pointed end

[@russellwalker3830]

Those pins were solidly entrenched in those holes. Good thing you managed to dig them out eventually. Cos those results must yield satisfaction in spades. I dig that kinda thing.

[@jacksonabcde1087]

To much shovel pun

[@austinthompson7466]

Just dig

[@jfseal38]

Ouch! Those puns hurt! So why did I chuckle?

[@drottercat]

I keep watching this hoping to see more of this guy. So far it's been just his hot forearms.

[@ashlinmcdermott4563]

He must have a great workout regimen along with his hobby!

[@chikachikadee]

👀 How can u have a crush on someone with knowing only so little asking 4 a friend

[@MommytoConnor09]

Ikr I keep hoping he will show his face one day so we can see what he looks like.i wouldn't say hot arms lol arms aren't my thing but it wouldn't surprise me if he were good-looking.

[@tina3038]

@@MommytoConnor09 just watch his video where he restores a heater you can see a glimps of his face if you pause it right lol

[@TheKelliegreen7774]

We should start a petition to see his face!

[@the_cursor]

I remember the days of trying to dig a bunker out of rocky ground with one of these while the unit next to us had engineers bring their earthmovers. Good video.

[@jerrykellerman9725]

Nice, very relaxing without music, ok then time for bed 🛏 🥱

[@PeeKay4Life]

Love the videos but maybe next video restore a hammer looks like you need one :)

[@TysyTube]

🤣🤣

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@janetlheureux7407]

he has a hammerbut i like your joke ver fun

[@yeager17832]

I thought that was quite effective use of the wrench hammer.

[@demonpride1975]

ok i laughed harder then i should have at that.

[@davidzanelli6847]

Tysy: *tries using nail set and hammer to loosen the pin* Shovel: Lol loser Tysy: *breaks out the Makita angle grinder* Shovel: *sweats profusely*

[@Templar679]

Some one should edit over this and put eyes and mouths on all the pieces looking sad/concerned/ mad when there tools and happy when there fixed 🤣🤣 haha

[@YellowPurpleberry]

Tysy: don't worry I bought a few spare parts Mymechanic: I make a new one

[@everysimpleplan]

Is very hot dog 4:56

[@zefdin101]

I laughed at that part too.

[@cbjfan99]

Don't worry, I buyed extras

[@BIGGELATO]

cbjfan99 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lkeaboy]

well then be careful dawg ^^

[@jeucas1274]

I came to comment this 😂😂

[@EarlB252]

American troops, including myself, carried the same shovel, but it was painted Olive Drab or OD. To be true to the nature of the item and its history, a restoration should have been with the original color. Just my opinion.

[@MrTruth-yn7pq]

Nothing that a little bit of Internet Research couldn't have uncovered if you're unfamiliar with US Military paint schemes, but overall a great job of resurrecting this back from the dead.

[@janetlheureux7407]

heyi get youwant to expose people AHEM Mr. Truth but the internet one isine always raigt and 2 he couldve been in a diffrent troob or even military service too so get Your facts straight and leave this poor man alone

[@EarlB252]

I can't believe that a military organization would send someone to the front lines with a bright shiny silver tool. It would become an instant signaling device. And, opinions are like armpits, everyone has a couple and some of them stink! Say what you want Mr. Truth. I know what I carried as part of my equipment. Have a great day.

[@MrTruth-yn7pq]

@@janetlheureux7407 - Hi Snowflake.... I'm sorry you're all triggered and butthurt but unless you've ever been in ANY military, you have no idea how important the proper camo pattern or paint color is on the gear for the troops to help improve their survivability in different environments during times of conflict or war. Besides, if TysyTube isn't worried about what I said, why are you? My comment was not directed at Earl, it was for Tysy.

[@MrTruth-yn7pq]

@@EarlB252 - I happen to agree with what you said and my comment was not directed at you, it was for Tysy. If Tysy isn't worried about it since I got a "loves my comment" from him, it's all good... relax. No one was or is attacking anybody... :)

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

Another interesting resto with great end results. Hope the orginal owner is impressed with the final result. I can understand where you're coming from with the colour. If the final outcome isn't durable, do find alternatives. Ignore what the whingers say....your channel, your products, your resto, so you do what you like. All good bro 👍👍

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much for your support 😊👍

[@zefdin101]

Well said!

[@thexhan6106]

I like how he is doing his own hobby very much people are not doing it, and I like how he chose something that he probably or has never done

[@SuperDanest]

Hello, I have a shovel just like that. My father brought it in the 70s when he was in the army, it has a brand. USA 1945 is in better condition than the one you restored. Taking your video as an example, I will leave it as best I can .. Thanks, I'm Daniel from Buenos Aires Argentina

[@iphonecharger4185]

You gotta admit, you went straight to the comments when the captions said ‘is very hot dog’ at 4:56

[@Turner91]

I've used the shovel during my time. Seeing it this pretty is funny to me. It was always broken, full of dirt and stuck haha

[@historybuff4479]

Nobody: Tysy: I’m about to *sand* this man’s whole career.

[@jcortese3300]

For pete's sake people, he's not restoring The Last Supper. It's a shovel. This video was a lot of fun.

[@eleazarpyscher8569]

They don't build them like that anymore. Quality craftsmanship

[@johnvaldez8830]

I used to have one of these shovels! I just realized I accidentally left it in the trunk of my Torino when I sold it. ::Kicks self:: then, ::Kicks self for selling Torino in the first place:: Excellent job on the restoration. Like the handle a lot. I knew you were going to break off the aluminum grip, so don't worry man- that's just the nature of those things.

[@helperpaul8274]

This reminds me of the epic and heroic variants of weapons call of duty ww2. Epic being well rusted and worn, while heroic looks factory new.

[@chloebatchelor4432]

Those veiny arms are something else 😍

[@fourkings7897]

Don't mind some comment... People will always complain even though you do the same way they say...

[@TysyTube]

i realize that 🤣👍

[@mjj8788]

Says the guy complaining about people complaining.

[@jamesbizs]

Mj J lol came here to say this

[@ingridw9675]

No comments involving tf2? Wait till i market garden them then

[@crackermix7793]

Soldier will be proud.

[@MedicJigglypuff]

Dammit! You beat me too it! xD Each and everyone of you will be sent home to your momma in a box!

[@phellipevelazquez5948]

I fighting insures victory then we must fight Sun su said that

[@MedicJigglypuff]

@@phellipevelazquez5948 and I say he knows a little bit more about fighting then you do pal, because he invented it!

[@War1109]

He has made the funny shovel man proud

[@dylanl.4723]

Big wrench: *crying* JUST ACCEPT ME FOR WHO I AM!! TysyTube: No you are hammer

[@RBG-tr9ce]

Interesting, it looks just like a U.S. military issue shovel. Later version had a pick also.

[@farthead1231]

I'm more of a traditionalist and woulda painted it in the original OD green, but it's not my project and I do admire a good restoration.... you did a great job and now I really like the end result

[@medicbabe2ID]

"It didn't want to move." As an Army vet I can assure you that even when these little terrors are new, they don't want to move. 😄 Beautiful work, as always!

[@ingrid9635]

A lot of experts in the comments, wow. Great video

[@uremawifenowdave]

I keep coming back to this video to see how many people are complaining about the fact that he didn’t paint it green. It’s hilarious.

[@cobyfrazier4706]

I wish i had a shovel like that. That thing is awesome. I don't think it really matters what color it is. Its for personal use more than likely anyways

[@bionicnerd1968]

The sound he created when he was scraping the rust off with steel brush made my teeth ache

[@noahhewett6294]

This man is going off on old army equipment

[@raptors3164]

I don't care what anybody says, he is always doing outstanding stuff and I enjoy the work he does.

[@kyleh3615]

There were hundreds of thousands made, for and by different nations. Since its not a weapon or weirdly specific kit- many exist as a normal piece of house hold tool. Rather see it shined up than thrown away Good job

[@Lastashio]

Unless you're spetznaz, then it's a tomahawk.

[@kalbs89]

Best looking M43 I’ve ever seen. The “officers dress entrenching tool”, love it !

[@Klaproossje]

There is the cute little red anvil again 😍

[@henry44mag.26]

Looks like a brand new ready to use shovel to me. Ready to go back into combat

[@missjustpeachygirl]

"I personally would have done this..." Well then you do that on your own restorations and let him enjoy the process of doing his own. Learning by your own hand is part of the process, people have got to stop acting as if there's one way to learn/achieve an outconme.

[@marine6271]

I know! So many comments are like "I wouldn't have done that", "this isn't the right colour", "let me suggest you..." Like everyone is suddenly an expert or what? If you know better you're not forced to watch! Let us enjoy his beautiful work!

[@cjlillard2003]

When you have an ORIGINAL dated 1944 with the ORIGINAL green paint still on the actual metal, a solid oak handle, and the poly(I believe it's what they used)still on it and you cringe the whole time while he fucks it up.

[@XGonzaxXx]

"IS VERY HOT DOG" HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

[@V3EXY]

its nice to see someone use a vinegar bath instead of grinding the shit out of the metal

[@yayalinae1874]

His Determination To Get That One Piece Off Was Something Serious 😂

[@brooklyn5754]

Really nice to see an old piece come back to life after so many years great work my friend

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@getyourkicksagain]

Successfully restored to perfect working order. The color and finish you gave it is perfect, as it is *your* shovel. I happen to agree that it looks great. If it were mine, I would have heated the spade bit with a torch and quenched it in oil for a matte black look that also prevents rust. Great job!

[@lucianprescott8357]

Great. Restoration. I’ve watched several on KZbin involving rusty bolts/nuts. Most use a penetrating oil and brute force. Not too often is heat used. I’ve used a torch to loosen frozen nuts that have been on a part for 50 years and it has worked every time.

[@a10sim]

Yup good ‘ol Kroil and heat works wonders in my experience.

[@kaprory]

Oh. My. God. That’s such a cute anvil

[@selby3235]

“Didn’t want to move” *Angle grinder noises*

[@MrFeleru]

I know that people prefer just to oil the wood, but if it was a unique tool of the army I think it should have been painted again in military green, that part of the history of the tool that tells you what it belonged to.

[@garyjones7198]

Tysy.. the next time u have a shovel to restore with that much rust.. Take the shovel and go dig some holes.. it should eliminate about 90% of the rust.. I learned that one from experience... Keep up the great restorations...

[@arnaudstanislas4515]

La pelle U.S., accroché à mon ceinturon pendant mes années militaires, sans la peinture vert olive, ça fait un bon souvenir, bon boulot

[@sthenzel]

Your derusting in vinegar would be much more efficient if you attack the rust with a wire brush (angle grinder!) first. The less rust the vinegar has to eat away the better it can do it. Heating up the clamping nut may have saved you from buying a new one. I´m totally ok with the bare finish - let´s call it the "commercial model"

[@williamdavidson9009]

It's amazing how quickly you can dig a hole with one of them when you are being shot at!

[@russellwalker3830]

What are you 89 years old?

[@wkb373]

as always, great work however I would have kept the shovel consistent to military issue; of course that could always be done in the future with some paint and usage.

[@MusicFurler]

Finally the shovel has been left military service and is now a civilian. These is my favourite project so far. Top marks.

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@musab9424]

Any sound: ... Automatic subtitles: [Aplause]

[@BFVgnr]

The beginning of the video is how equipment looks when issued, the end is how they expect it to look when turned in. Every soldier ever.

[@docmopar1183]

CIF would still kick it back

[@isfj1009]

Simple tool and fine restotration!

[@VAULT437]

Why are people being rude, he is nice enough to record his restoration vids so everyone can see and people for some reason feel the need to be rude.

[@cjlillard2003]

"restoration"

[@erickgamerlml]

El trabajo que realiza este sujeto es indudablemente increíble

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@r.a.monigold9789]

...Officially titled "Entrenching Tool" Thank you for sharing...

[@xeokym223]

If I had a sandblaster, I'd be looking for all kinds of stuff to restore, too.

[@Jaxdom]

That was both interesting and hilarious, thank-you 😁

[@dmcmast20]

So shiny...... i luv it

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Great restoration TYSY. but as someone mentioned in a previous video,I also think investing in a sand blaster would make a huge difference.

[@denaristergerian]

He has one now. Still cool to watch the older, simpler vids.

[@jasonngviva]

what a transformation! it seems that the shovel has served its time in the army and now returned home with veteran glory and started a new civilian page, therefore polishing is certainly a nicer finish than the original olive drab. well done!

[@goldenhands5295]

Very Nice Restoration

[@Nasima-tg8pq]

11:75 That hammer needs a restoration too 🤭

[@OneAngrehCat]

"J'ai essayé de retirer doucement" "y va avec les pieds, mains, marteau" Tant pis pour la pièce, mais beau travail!

[@eliashyde1564]

Just a tip, heat can help loosen up parts, so if you have a stuck bolt or thread try hitting it with a blowtorch for a bit, doesn't always work but it can

[@xgamer]

Salut Mec ,J'ai compris que t'es un French , J’apprécie vraiment ton channel , et je languis de voir tes nouvelle video , Super JOB sur cette pelle ! Une pelle comme ça m'a sauvé la vie un jour prés de Mende , je m’était coincé en voiture sur un congère de neige sur le Causse d'Auge

[@johnlong2k9]

Have you ever considered torching the wood? I like how it brings out the grain of the wood. Great job.

[@Richard-mz7qu]

I do the same process and I was thinking that when he was prepping the wooden handle.

[@uremawifenowdave]

Torched wood can be a gorgeous finish.

[@maxxexcaliber1233]

TECHNICALLY, it's not a shovel. It's an "Entrenching Tool." 😂

[@richardmcclendon5753]

Basic equipment issued to US Army Infantry soldiers.

[@snakecold6755]

Shovel

[@garystover9242]

Don't understand the hate either... this guy makes incredible videos.. and btw..all his restorations are above museum quality..

[@mrbig2295]

I’ve watched all your videos, they are fantastic! Keep them coming! I’m a journeyman heavy equipment mechanic and I enjoy your procedure! 👍👍👍👍

[@2003garyb]

Hi, Gaby! Great job on that shovel. I have one just like it. You've inspired me to restore it. I didn't know it could look so great. Amazing! Thanks for sharing your skills. I really like the variety of items you choose to restore. Take care, my friend.

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@razor69006]

J'aurai préféré que tu la remettes dans une config militaire mais elle est sympa aussi comme ça, bon boulot !

[@polarvortex6496]

That’s a nice looking shovel.

[@chrismayer3919]

Take this rod and shovel; I ain't rusty here no more... Perfect restore.

[@gavinkendig3081]

But but but it's not greeeeen. Doesn't matter what the color is its restored to its glory as a working E-Tool

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

I like the stained wooden handle, but I would have painted the metal back as the original OD green

[@TysyTube]

thank you so much 😊

[@DeadInsideButStillSmiling]

Army shovel. Correctly called the MPL-50, or Light Infantry Spade. Also sometimes referred to as the E-Tool,or Entrenching Tool. Nice work.

[@michaelfairchild]

Good thing spare parts were available. It would be a pain in the arse to make one from scratch.

[@S1m0n999]

this happen after 1 hour of removing safely 3:54 😂😂😂

[@uliveno22]

Sia chiaro, tu sei bravissimo a restaurare, ma ogni volta che cedo un restauro del genere su un oggetto della guerra mi sento male.... Perché non è ne conservativo ne fedele all'originale!

[@GMCLabs]

An army shovel, so thats what that is. There was one just like that in the basement of my parents house. I always thought it was a kid's shovel. Lol

[@wetdedstuocm]

That was the one trouble with these shovels the aluminum nut would corrode and was a bugger to undo. You Aced this one I like it..

[@Don_Melon]

"is very hot dog" don't know what to make of this if taken out of context...

[@Blackw0lff]

Heating the bolt with a torch wouldve made it easy to remove..

[@TysyTube]

i didn’t think at that 🤔😊

[@imperialpresence3331]

i believe that collar is zinc......heating it would have just melted it

[@imperialpresence3331]

@@TysyTube check the metal with a magnet first..if it's not magnetic...you might melt the metal

[@dimehbonics9974]

Awesome Restoration!! 👍🏻

[@johnhamre990]

I have 3 1944 ames e tools i could get the locking nut lose wd and some hear from a torch and pipe wrench it worked great that one came real nice good job sir

[@bpotter43]

Good job tysy t. 😉👍👐👏👐👏👐👏

[@Lt_Kettch]

Охрененная реставрация - обдирать болгаркой и курочить оригинальные детали... В общем, местами довольно варварски, можно было бы и поуважительней обращаться с вещью, которая старше самого реставратора. И это... я не говорю про окоп, но хоть ямку можно было выкопать, или лежалый снег поковырять.

[@kuellhyk]

Тут полный Ютуб этих мамкиных реставраторов, которые курочат на похуй всё, что застали их деды и отцы.

[@dalbaeb4594]

Как я заметил, комментарии о том, что это варварство и автор пудель пишут только русскоговорящие. Я с этим мнением полностью согласен. Только вот непонятно, почему испаноязычные и англоязычне комментаторы восхищаются этим видео.

[@user-im6rv7xb7i]

@@dalbaeb4594, потому что для них один только тот факт, что человек может что-то взять и сделать собственными руками - это уже достижение. А для большинства русских главная задача - это обосрать и желательно с умным видом. И не важно, что большинство таких вот комментаторов в жизни напильника в руках не держали и гвоздя не забили.

[@marianotenaglia3260]

Que hermosa quedo, y que bueno que has podido conseguir esa pieza de ajuste, increible que tantos años despues, se hagan las mismas piezas! Felicitaciones, ver este tipo de contenidos, al menos para mi, causa mucha satisfaccion. Saludos desde Argentina!

[@honeybreme5479]

What a fun restoration it didn’t occur to me that it folded until you folded it. Glad you were able to replace the broken piece.

[@anonymoose1649]

Nothing says tactical like shiny steel!

[@TysyTube]

🤔

[@Coinfindr]

some tips for you, do not stroke the file backwards, it will ruin the file pretty fast, always lift the file on the back stroke. an easy way to get rid of rust is to use evaporust as it wont eat the metal away (that vinegar does) and it only removes the rust very quickly. evaporust is a non-toxic, non-acidic solution and after use it leaves a protective film on the de-rusted item that protects it for about a week and its easy to remove, just rinse it with water and you got a clean part

[@EarlB252]

I watch a machinist Abom79 on KZbin and he has heard this argument about lifting the file on the backstroke. He has files that he has used all his life without lifting on the backstroke and they are as good as they were on the day he bought them. I also have files that I use and they are as good as the day they were bought or received and I don't lift on the backstroke either, but I don't use mine that often. So the argument goes on, lift or don't lift?

[@Coinfindr]

I have files that got ruined by not lifting on the back stroke, cheap ones get ruined in like 5 strokes backward and more expensive ones (bahco) can take like 20 and then they are not better than a pocketknife nail file...

[@tnuc748]

​@@EarlB252 Think of saving energy a file only ''cuts'' on the front stroke, so putting energy into going back and forth is inefficient, and yes it does blunt them overtime but it has a lot to do with what you're filing, you'll blunt a file pretty quickly rage filing back and forth on titanium, but not so much on aluminium.

[@zefdin101]

Now this is constructive feed back. Not like some dickheads here that just Critisize because they cannot do themselves. I am going to steal these tips for my personal use. Ty.

[@MrAirsoftKid98]

I'm happy the E-tool doesn't have a wooden handle now a days lol