VERY, VERY OLD RUSTY pliers POLISHED to a mirror finish

[@johnhayes1641]

Leah, you're the neighbor we all wish we had.

[@tigre8124]

Great tip about holding the tool below the center line of the buffing wheel! Not all of us has experience with these tools... thx Leah!

[@CorgiDaddy2]

I would have never thought about it.

[@karenmitchell3947]

Shout out to the photographer. Great job getting quality detail shots to give us a complete and clear view of the process. We never get enough detail shots in how-to videos. Nicely done.

[@MJCPeters]

I'm willing to bet that is a nicer finish than that tool had when it left the factory. I was sure it would be shiney, but I really wasn't expecting to be able to read in the finished surface. WOW! 🌞

[@sherri8347]

JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL...I LOVE IT. THANK YOU. DYI HOMEOWNER HERE... single mom gotta save money where I can. You explain everything, simple, easy..

[@gregmiller7123]

Glad you included the info about buffing below the center hub. In college I worked at a musical instrument repair shop, usually buffing brass instruments. When I started the owner told me that when he lived on the Texas coast a friend brought in a spear from a spear gun and asked him to clean it up. He got careless...the buff wheel grabbed the spear tip and broke it off and it ended in his abdomen! He recovered after a lengthy hospital stay but I remember him showing me the scar like it was yesterday...even though it was 45+ years ago. Be safe everyone!

[@sandragon2714]

Wow! Great job! And thanks for the gluing the sandpaper tip.

[@TammyMartinBLUE]

I am like my father would say Jack of all master of none 😁 I am sure you are saving lives and you are making mine more productive, safer AND A LOT MORE ENJOYABLE❗ Thank you Jane 😘💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@ljones98391]

Gorgeous result. That transformation from rusty old pliers to beautiful tool is fascinating. Thank you.

[@johnmrsich7102]

What an Excellent restoration transition of an old rusty pair of pliers to like new condition !

[@BigHarryBalzac]

You weren't exaggerating when you said mirror finish. I watched one video and have been hooked on your channel since.

[@Oldtimecarpenter]

That is so cool Leah how you brought back new life to an old tool! Now you have a pair of pliers that are better quality than most of the stuff you buy at the home stores!!! I do as you have demonstrated here since I collect old tools 🛠 but I also enjoy using them everyday in my cabinet shop!! Thank you so much for showing us a fantastic method of restoring old tools!!!! You are the best!!!!!

[@gergemall]

Love you Leah . Great video

[@machia0705]

A lot of work but well worth it. Old tools are made from better steel. Thanks Leah !

[@nemo227]

Thank you, Leah. I have an old pair of pliers just like those. I've been working on them for a while and now I'm motivated to finish the job. There is a LOT of satisfaction in bringing old things back to "life". A LOT of satisfaction. The tip about cutting your own triangles for the multi tool is excellent!

[@Lew114]

The “before” image at the end of the video made it amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@BYOTools]

Wow! You really do need sunglasses after your done with it Leah. Amazing before and after!

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks Brent.

[@pd9717]

I did not expect that result. Im am so impressed !!!!!!!!!!!

[@MissMolly3377]

She has those hard working hands. I love it.

[@1152jerry]

You should have been a middle or high school shop teacher. Your knowledge and personality are perfect for that.

[@dirkg7062]

I first seen you on tv and have loved you ever since. Thanks for everything you've taught me.

[@ob1smom]

Holy moly, Leah! That is amazing! Thanks for the tip on using the buffer, too.

[@maryegerton6848]

Wow!!! I just inherited a whole bunch of my dad’s tools and they are totally rusted out. I was wondering what to do about it, and now I know. Now they won’t end up in a landfill. Thanks so much!

[@patriciasodaro8670]

OMG I just discovered you!! I've been searching for a tutorial on how to change out a corroded bath faucet stem. You are awesome!! Can't wait to watch more of your videos! You are very good at explaining what and why it's done the way it's done. Whatever it is!! Many thanks to you !

[@gergemall]

You’re the best! I hope you’re feeling well and enjoying life.❤

[@Lorelcom]

Thanks, Leah-great tips! I'm the kind of person who appreciates the patina that age brings, but I'm probably in the minority. I would probably just file down the gripping ridges, get rid of any rust, and call it a day. But I know lots of folks who would truly benefit from this video, and I loooove the tip about cutting & gluing sandpaper to fit that triangular part of the sander. Keep up the good work-you are a great teacher.

[@seejanedrill]

thank you

[@JC-mn8kb]

I never get bored of your energy and positivity. Thank you for hosting this channel.

[@357CLOUDY]

That's a nice fancy looking set of pliers. Those are back when quality mattered tools. Thanks.

[@seejanedrill]

Agreed

[@kenkw5515]

Great job Leah! I have an original rare tool kit in my 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II where the pliers got a little rust on them. I decided to do what you did but i actually took them apart so I didn’t have to work around the nut and bolt which holds the two parts together. It also lets me continue “sanding” in straight lines making it easier to polish without marks going criss cross, across each other! Once the two parts were a mirror finish and the nut/bolt put back together, there were no parts to be seen (under nut or bolt head) which didn’t get completely sanded and polished! The judges look for those tiny things! Another great video! Thanks!

[@seejanedrill]

Unfortunately, I was unabe to do the same.

[@ATMAtim]

Thank you for responding to the "Want to see it polished" group. I too was wanting to see the beautiful job you did on it. It came out great!

[@frankrizzo367]

Great tips, especially the dangers of the buffing wheel. Those things are no joke.

[@dalemoskalyk1227]

I can't believe you kept all the detail and name..NICE.

[@demofactory]

Hi Leah!!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!!! You rock!!!!

[@fabio13697]

Another great job Leah. Your videos are really great. Thank you !!

[@jenlorraine5961]

Hi Leah, I am looking forward to trying this on a few items in my garage. By the way a tip for your viewers. Those nitrile gloves that you are wearing are now platinum plated due to Covid. In my private practice I wear cotton and/or polyester liners inside the gloves. It absorbs the moisture from your hands making it easier to remove the gloves without tearing. When I ordered a case (2000 gloves) it cost me $99.00, since covid the only case I can get is 1000 which now costs me $250.00- like I said platinum plated, just like 2x4 now costing $10.00 which used to be $2.00. Thanks for your wonderful and positive videos- I wish I could have taken shop classes in high school, but my high school did not offer any.

[@dmack1443]

Another simple video.. concise and clear... thank you for uploading.

[@CrankyPantss]

You're looking pretty darn snazzy in those shades, Leah. You did a fantastic job shining that old tool up to better looking than when it was new. Thanks for sharing that with us.

[@mhn...]

Wow!Well done Leah :)!And thanks for sharing all your experiences to us. I appreciate it :)!

[@gnystrom13]

Leah, you are a treasure. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@gmanchurch]

Thanks for sharing sharing that with us Leah! I’m glad I have discovered your KZbin channel!

[@FoulOwl2112]

Very few things in my life give me as much satisfaction as my buffing wheel. I was just using it earlier this week. I repainted my front door "Quixotic Plum btw" and buffed up my brass eagle doorknocker. I had actually grown to like the natural patina. But my buffer was just calling to me.... I'm glad l did it. It looks fantastic against that fresh paint.

[@seejanedrill]

I bet it does

[@kennethwebber1896]

Nice work on those pliers Leah look better than new .☺ thank you for the tips and tricks I've seen in other vids you have done including this one. Cheers.☺

[@johnterry8890]

Hi Leah, hello from Texas! I think you are awesome. Just subscribed and although I have done my share of handy work over my 49 years, I learn allot from you. Thank you very much and stay safe

[@y00o00u00t00u00b00e]

Your positivity and encouragement is EXACTLY what we all need 😎

[@ericstaples7220]

I just want to say I really enjoy the enthusiasm and sincerity in your voice.

[@SurvivalSpec]

We love you Leah! Thanks for teaching us kindness and even tool restoration.

[@bonnietrefil4070]

Thank you for sharing this, you are one talented pro! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. I really enjoy your videos!

[@Brian-Burke]

Beautiful work, Leah.

[@Nathan-H]

Wow!! Leah, that was amazing

[@iamagr8hunter]

You are something special Leah! Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@jeanjeudi1111]

Great job Leah, thank you for, the useful tutorial. I will use this for vintage steel bicycle parts

[@RRED2]

Well that is so Blingy - fantastic finish. Thanks Leah, another great video.

[@donnadean8879]

You are amazing Leah! I totally wasn’t expecting it to shine like a mirror!

[@klyiu2006]

Wow, that's insane, Jane. I don't think the pliers ever look that shiny even when it's brand new. Thanks, as always, for the great tips, especially about holding the tool below the center line of the buffing wheel.

[@firearch]

Wow...what a brilliant finish

[@edgarperez5587]

wow Leah! literally to a mirror finish!

[@nankokoolish2800]

Not only is this very cool, it's very cool art work! Fantastic, thanks Leah!

[@hrsniperguy]

my favorite thing at work is using the polisher, always satisfying.

[@seejanedrill]

It is😊

[@1506pinkers]

I love your videos, Leah. Best wishes from the UK.

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you. It is always nice ro hear from folks from across the pond.

[@historyunderyourfeet931]

Awesome! I used to live in a central area where Crescent, Channel Lock, you know the good old days tools! I have some original oldies from that time frame. I think you just inspired me....AGAIN! Thanks Leah!

[@apatterson8128]

I just can't believe it! My jaw dropped. That's incredible!

[@99whs]

Really nice job! I recently cleaned up some old tool with a Dremel; but, I did not take them to a buffing wheel. I am going to get some buffers for my grinding wheel. Thanks for a great tip!

[@brentwejrowski]

The shades!!! Ugh I love it.

[@benharrison1069]

Quite the restoration. Nice job!!

[@winstonclarke9221]

Great Piece of work S.J. D.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Great video Leah , many years ago i took home a offcut of some Structual Aluminum Angle we used at work almost daily and i buffed it and polished it at home similar to how you did the pliers the Aluminum came out like almost a piece of Chrome ironically i Put that piece in the back of my Work Van and almost all of my Coworkers that saw it couldn’t believe that it came out that way in all honesty i was working on polishing a old Motorcycle engine parts at the same time so i just kind of did the Aluminum in my rotation of those parts for a laugh since all the parts went thru the same process in my shop Back then i used to use Mothers metal polish as my final buff because thats what i used on my truck and motorcycle rims to keep them Shiny ! Without any affiliate to Mothers Other than i like their products results ive been using their products for many years to keep my vehicles in nice condition even in The very strong Florida Sunshine

[@seejanedrill]

I'll check it out.

[@joansnow4013]

Brilliant, bringing new life to a old tool. Holy crap, I thought it was great when you were done sanding, nice job

[@mefirst4266]

I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE LEA , THAT YOU GOT THAT RUSTY OLD PAIR OF PLIERS TO LOOK BETTER THAN MY GOOD PAIR..... GOOD JOB !!!

[@hhhobby]

I like to polish different materials. It's quite easy and fun. Today I learned some new tricks. Thank you! 👍

[@mr.tomraypaz6085]

Truly amazing. That pair of pliers were a real diamond in the rough.

[@SawdustmakerLori]

I am totally amazed at how awesome those pliers turned out!!! Thanks for sharing the process. I may need to use it sometime!

[@tippo5341]

Oh....just watched and commented on the electrolysis video....and just found this one...awesome 😃😃😃😃

[@evelynmontez3565]

That is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@f.k.burnham8491]

That is impressive. Those old Bonney pliers are back to being a top quality tool again.

[@ducati7847]

Hi Leah from over the pond England. At 74 I'm still 'messing about ' with all sorts of things and have used electrolysis and polishing over the years,sometimes down to rouge and diamantine powder, depending on material, for that truly ultra shine, it's great to see you introduce folk to things they never thought existed or that they could do and gives them confidence to have a go. Can I just put in a word or two of caution for everyone new to it when polishing with a mop or as some in the comments mention a rotary wire brush. First, use some eye protection, a bit of fluff or buffing soap in your eye isn't a great problem, at best a bit of discomfort like sand in your eye, at worst a trip to A&E, a wire wheel is another story, the strands do break off quite frequently and at the speed of the wheel can easily penetrate skin and your eye which will entail an immediate trip to A&E, with hopefully no permanent eye damage. Second, always grip the piece you are polishing in such a way that if the mop takes a bite at it you can instantly release it to prevent your hand / fingers being drawn into the mop or wire wheel, never loop your fingers into the article, also take care when polishing such as edges of say a ring, something with large holes in and similar, the mop can grab these quite easily, get to know how to present the article to the wheel don't lay on too hard into the mop, and very important as Leah demonstrates don't concentrate in one spot or area keep moving all over working your way around the article time and again to get a nice even shine. I was brought up in a fantastic family of mum, dad, grandparents uncles and aunts, very little money, well fed with simple food, a roof over our heads, adequate clothing, but nothing left for the niceties of life, so what did we do ? if they couldn't afford something they would make one, fix a broken one or find a different way of doing things, or to use an old English term, " Make do and codge " 😂, sadly many folk these days haven't had the pleasure of making / repairing things. Finally, the most important things to perfect when buffing and the mop decides it wants to play are a) learn how to duck quickly and b) learn how to listen carefully to every bump and clang and click, as the piece ricochets around the workshop to its final resting place. 😱🤣😉

[@seejanedrill]

I appreciate your taking the time to comment. You said, " learn how to duck quickly" I couldn't agree with you more.

[@EyeSeeDeadPeople44]

Wow!I really didn’t expect it to be that shiny 😳

[@denniswhite166]

Better than new! Really nice job Leah.

[@Marcoosianism]

Wow, nice job Leah.

[@johnwilliams7102]

Leah - you are the BEST !

[@garydon69]

Thanks Leah, really good tips!

[@blakeloke5586]

Was waiting for the follow-up to the electrolysis video. Now, wow! Thank you

[@kimberleydiann771]

Leah- You are Awesome✨

[@703am]

real nice job , i've restored some old tools myself but they never came out looking that good

[@seejanedrill]

A buffer is the secret... And plenty of time.

[@phoenixmacallan763]

Hey Leah, great video I really enjoyed it! You should do that to new pliers and put them on display on a plaque as an award! Cause just to clean them, too long for $2 pliers, easier to go buy new ones... 🙏🏻😁. God bless!

[@philmininni5981]

Fantastic procedure to show how to. I would use this procedure on other tools. To see it done on cheap pliers may seem a waste of time but, the procedure how to do something like this was worth the time to view it. Thanks again Leah.

[@dadalone8]

I don't know what you mean by cheap pliers, but old Bonney tools are collector items. These pliers not polished go for $20. and up.

[@philmininni5981]

@@dadalone8 I stand corrected! Still, the shape they were in I wouldn't pay 20 d for them. She did a great job.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for the great video Leah. The results are beautiful! 👍😊

[@johnryder1713]

Will use this I'd same on a small boat bell I made from a small wheel radial, thanks Leah

[@kensbackshop6399]

Totaly awesome Leah

[@thundercrow1965]

C'est fantastique Leah! Merveilleux travail!

[@kidadvocate]

Beautiful tool. Well done.

[@sxtn102]

Leah! That buff job was pretty darn impressive! If I still had a garage, I'd be thinking seriously about a second grinder wheel!!! If you have the inclination and the space, let me share this with you. MY grinder always had a wire wheel on the same end your's has a buffer. That was THE most used tool in my shop! And I loved using it, very often for just what you were doing... cleaning up old tools or groady parts from something I was working on. An apron and leather gloves are a must (coz occasionally you slip) and a canvas tarp behind, coz if not, that screw you're cleaning the rust off of, if it slips out of your pliers, is gonna fly a mile and find the tiniest nook to hide in (plus the tarp catches most of the groady and the wheel's wires that come off over time). It makes really quick work of all that sanding so you might give it a try! Great video! That shine WAS really impressive!!! Kudos from Spokane!! Lynn

[@PinetopJackson]

Great tip Lynn! A grinding wheel is probably the next tool I'm gonna purchase

[@Warrior-In-the-Garden]

Wow- that's beautiful!

[@mourningwarbler]

Fantastic restoration! Your videos are so cool! The electrolysis would be a great hands-on-chemistry project for young students. Most of us do not have the battery and battery charger.

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Thanks so much! Now I’m inspired to go to Hardwick’s and rummage through the old-tool drawers for something I can perdy-up! 🔨😎

[@huntressangel3992]

Excellent! Beautiful job.

[@hollycampbell4103]

Awesome, and I love your shades!!

[@GF-lo9rj]

Wow!!!😱 That looks amazing hun. Damn..👍

[@hassanbazzi3545]

So satisfying. Well done 👍

[@djnaim5476]

Hello I enjoy watching and can't wait for your next one 😎

[@Nicole-ud5yy]

I love this channel. Leah, thanks for being your amazing self and sharing your talents. I was surprised (and maybe I should be a little concerned?) about how satisfying watching this video was for me.. Lately I’ve been losing the argument with myself to get back on my bench. Thanks for the inspiration to get back at it.

[@bossdog1480]

That came up very nice. A lot of work but worth it.