Vintage Paraffin Blow Torch Restoration

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I bought this old blow torch for £3. As you can see it's in fairly bad condition. I thought this would make a perfect Restore It project as I haven't worked with brass before. I start by dismantling the torch completely. I then clean and degreased every part. Once dry I remove what's left of the gasket material around one of the holes. I then dissolve some salt in vinegar and add flour to create a paste I can cover the brass parts with. This will react with the brass and give it a reddish copper finish that looks a lot brighter than before. I then remove the sticker and start to clean/polish the brass parts with a brass wire brush in a drill press. This brings the brass to an almost reflective finish. I now move on to the previously black parts. All of which need basting and preparation for painting. Once ready, I apply heat-resistant black and lacquer paint to the parts surrounding the nozzle and pipes. I then etch, primer, colour and lacquer the handle and support piece with normal paint. After I have finished the painted parts, I move back to the brass parts. I use metal polish and a leather buffing wheel to really make the brass pop. It actually came up a lot nicer than I thought it would. Whilst doing all of this, I had a sticker printed that looked very similar to the original design. I took a photograph from the internet, removed the imperfections, added the banner at the bottom and brightened up the colour. Which was then added to the torch. A new gasket was made from chemical and heat-resistant gasket material and added just before reassembling the entire torch and completing the restoration.
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[@Pinoy671]

Very nice restoration. Definetly subscribed. I love the fact there is no annoying music. Just the natural sounds.

[@mr.miyashiro]

As a new sub, I would really love to see a small clip of you using the tool after you've restored it! At least to see if it works....You put in new seals...It should work.....

[@mr.miyashiro]

I can see how much time you spend on your process, and it's very much appreciated. I was talking about the other videos as well as the vice and the floor jack. I would like to see them used even if it's a simple usage of the tool.

[@tubthump]

It probably doesn't work now after all that treatment

[@hmarillejla7]

@@tubthump They work! Provided you fill them up with fuel (kerosene). I have two of those - a liter one which I use to melt aluminum and copper and the other a small one like the vid.

[@citywalker44]

@@hmarillejla7 probably don’t work because pump wasn’t restored All bits he removed and treated will cause lots of air loss plus so many seals needed replacing

[@MickNavarro]

No youtube music, no useless speech, only mechanics, perfect. What kind of mixture did you made for scrap removal ?

[@Cabeza492]

I just would like you to make it work.

[@endomorfo78]

It´s Coke, Salt and Vinage?

[@Maj0r]

Micks you should also check out Born Motorcycle company (BMCO on YT)

[@aideismm476]

Coke as a substitute for vinegar, in the end, it is an acidic substance as well as it is vinegar. So, it's coke (instead of vinegar), salt and flour.

[@NicolasBana]

Coke is actually mainly phosphoric acid and phosphate salts may be more soluble or form faster than acetate salts but in the end it's the acid that will eat the rust away. Phosphoric acid is the main ingredient in a lot of de-rusting products so i guess it works better though

[@chriscmoor]

Awesome work! I've been binge watching your channel for a couple of days now. One hint about the gaskets. Rather than try to cut them with a utility or xacto blade, take a bit of thin wall pipe the right size. Sharpen the edge with a file and punch out your gaskets. I try to keep bits of stainless steel tube around just for this purpose. I'm forever picking up a bit here and there when it's a diameter I don't already have. This method will work with almost any gasket material from sheet cork to leather to synthetic rubber. In a pinch, even hard copper pipe will hold enough edge to cut one or two gaskets. Keep up the good work!

[@Hello-wo4sx]

only way it would’ve been a better video is if you used it a bit at the end!

[@S0nicHax]

Totally agree on this, almost felt a little disappointed for not seeing it work :)

[@rickharriss]

Hope the paint you put on the Nozzle is heat proof. It will get red hot.

[@Driessens_Peter]

kaboom! lol

[@jamesexploringonline872]

All good and said, however I personally believe using it could harm his full restoration, However I do get your point.

[@Bonitavnorris]

I just purchased one from a garage sale. I am so excited to clean it up!

[@tonyday7233]

I have refurbished several of these, all Swedish, Sievert or primus, iv'e never thought to use heat proof paint, i just polished them on my buff, using tripoli for first polish, and rouge or josco for final polish, the paint idea is great.

[@michaelolin6083]

I really enjoyed this! As a journeyman plumber it makes me truly appreciate turbotorch and B tanks that much more. It was a brutal trade back then.

[@michaelolin6083]

Restore It you got a like and a new subscriber, keep them coming bro

[@randymagnum6680]

When you were putting it in the vise I was screaming "Nooooooo!" to myself until you put the wood blocks in, whew...nice results btw

[@johnm4556]

he used the adjustable backwards so the leverage wasn't working with him but against him lol But still was a very nice restore!

[@ZakFarley]

Same! If it was modern that would have crumpled

[@leynagh]

Still scream Nooooooo ! He's just deformed it without leaving jaw marks, that's all.

[@NoosaHeads]

Something that would be extremely challenging and a testament to your skills would be a vintage camera restoration. There are hardly any people on earth who can do such work. A multiplicity of different skills (electroplating, satin finishes, Jappaning, Gutta Percha making and precision grinding) are required. I lay down the gauntlet sir!

[@randyc5650]

I admire your speed chiseling and spray painting technique. I'm old and my fingers don't work that fast. Great job.

[@reekz1568]

Love the speed up and how you don’t say a god damn word. Just work and no talk. Good stuff.

[@borisapantelic7186]

Turning the spanner the correct way round helps unscrew those tight nuts .... you get more leverage having them the right way round great videos 👍🏻

[@koldleblue5079]

The many attempts of wrenches to fit in the beginning made me chuckle

[@agoodballet]

This channel is great. I had to subscribe. Who doesn't love to see old shit become new again? So satisfying, keep up the good work. I can't wait to see the evolution of your work, tools, techniques, and everything else.

[@RookieLock]

Man that turned out great! I love restoring things made of brass, its so rewarding !

[@nobl3six901]

Rookie Lock yeah if you do it right!

[@samconroy]

Watched your Air Compressor Restoration last night and since then I've watched all of your other videos. Outstanding content! Subbed.

[@randypipesh9912]

That nitrile glove torn between your thumb and finger is a staple lmao

[@jackliddy4540]

Currently restoring this exact blow torch at the moment this was a huge help

[@gerardcollins1767]

remember to replace non returnvalve rubber plus all seals,

[@tallbeard7111]

very nice channel you have my friend ,subbed and greetings from the Netherlands.I restored a couple of old vices a few weeks ago i got from my dad, and i'm very pleased with the result,not to mention the money i saved by buying new ones

[@thomasthompson6799]

Very nice restoration. You should try Flitz for cleaning and polishing brass and copper. You will get much better results.

[@gudgengrebe]

Fantastic end result! It was great to see how well it turns out. It looks beautiful.

[@brandonallen5930]

Please do a quick tour of your shop. You seem well equipped. Be interesting to see how big a project you can do. Also would love to have seen you use the torch after it was done!! Great videos .

[@Future_Trunks94]

You should show the things you restore actually working!! That would make it more fun to watch

[@mrcharles1602]

I have to say I cry a little when I see you use a wood chisel as a scraper!

[@powerbatterychannel4315]

The man of the greatest patience and will! Bravo!

[@user_i9]

Trying to unscrew that one part... then brought out a vice. I was dying laughing.

[@mubashirali3213]

I am in love with your channel. This more addictive then anything.

[@Raise986]

This and Hand Tool Rescue are some of the most easily watchable videos on KZbin

[@Raise986]

I started watching Hand Tool Rescue and I saw this video, started watching it, and didn't realize it was a different channel they are so similar. Both of you do great work. Will be anticipating the next video

[@Raise986]

Restore It I hope to see some interesting things. Thank you for not using music in your vids. That is the most annoying thing when people do that

[@gutshot4570]

Great video, but I'm disappointed that we didn't get to see it burn.

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

Me too....maybe he makes showponies for his display cabinet only?

[@Vormulac1]

Who doesn't love a paraffin torch covered in batter? Awesome! Subscribed :)

[@ManMrKrazy]

*grunts* KZbin: demonitized

[@marfnl2]

here's a TIP: If you just painted something and you have to tighten a painted screw, Use some paint-tape on the tip to prevent if from scratching the paint. you can also do it on the side of your wrench.

[@lesliecollins6114]

When cutting a new gasket, find a couple of sockets to trace around. Great vids. I’m addicted!

[@Sahadi420]

HE NEEDED HELP!!!!!!! LOL Love the videos........would be nice to see you paint a little in real time.

[@DrakeKillah]

Quick tip for removing really stuck bolts, nuts etc. is making a 50/50 mixture of ATF oil and acetone, soak the part in it and wait a few minutes. Works far better than any product I've ever used and I've seen some videos testing it that back that claim up. I have a jar of it handy at all times. It stinks like all hell though, so don't spill it, the smell will stay for quite a while. But it makes taking of 15+ year old bolts easy, used it on a turbo that hadn't been removed since 2003, in Norway, where the salt used on the roads for 4-6 months every winter makes everything rust-weld together pretty quickly. I could remove those bolts with a tiny 1,5 inch long spanner (all I had space for between the turbo and firewall) after leaving the mixture on the bolts for an hour.

[@NoosaHeads]

It looks factory original - that's much harder to accomplish than a perfect finish. I would refer to this project as a very *sympathetic* restoration.

[@MetalPcAngel]

2:03 Done my sound when I see something fully restored from your channel or see a new video.

[@borginator1493]

I slowed it down to .25 speed and died laughing!

[@DaveStroble]

That is a great sound!

[@mtmchenry]

Cleaned up really good. We didn't get a chance to see it working.

[@arivataplays]

I need more of these, they are wonderful!

[@carebear8762]

If you hit the nuts with a heat gun, they will expand and any hardened lubricant still in the threads will liquify/loosen up, makes it easier to unscrew with less force.

[@javilarg]

That’s a stubborn nut! It’s a very satisfying video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TRNimen]

Stunning restoration of wonderful object. How many troubled, worn, old devices like this do we walk by each day? Thanks for revealing what's really underneath.

[@veinjelly4630]

3:57 the way the head of the brush fits perfectly with the neck of the tank is the most satisfying thing

[@Eytaris]

Hi! that's a great job you did there. I have a suggestion, you should invest in a gasket punching set, I have the Facom 245.J2A boxset at my work and it's a life saver. I know, this set is expensive, but any other more adapted to your needs will save you a lot of hassle and make perfectly round gaskets, without indents that can cause the rupture of the gasket during use.

[@birdie399]

very nice touch at the end with the label. It’s too good to use now.

[@Ryan-np4rb]

That damn coupling nut didn’t want to come off huh. Lol. Man you do a great job with these. And you post a new video a lot more frequently than the Hand Tool Rescue guy. Love that you don’t include music to kill the experience too. Great job on these.

[@thetomster7625]

love that content, one remark though: for me its also part of a restoration to get it working again - so a demonstration of that would be pretty cool

[@alex4alexn]

gotta show us you using the final product, great restore!

[@XiledSaint13]

I don't know why but watching restoration videos is very relaxing , like someone watching asmr 😂😂

[@user-vj1hy8si7p]

Great video but I was waiting for you to light it up. The proof is in the burning, and flames are very VISUAL.

[@robertrishel3685]

Beautiful! Binge watching every video you have! MORE!!!

[@robertrishel3685]

Oh, and Subscribed!

[@rolsnyy2001]

2:04 now that’s the definition of busting a NUT 😂

[@user-tt1hd3hg7g]

Polished metal is the best thing that can be!

[@tonyday7233]

I have found that those sets of sets of assorted seals contain red fibre washers that fit all three openings in these lamps. nice job, i must admit that i didn't polish the bits that go inside, might redo some of mine, Thanks.

[@robertw.1499]

Love watching your work, almost hypnotic and definitely relaxing. Have watched several of your vids, but what I don't understand is why you use the adjustable jaw spanner so much???On this vid, it scratched the black paint on the handle. You are so meticulous in all your work with so much patience, using the big spanner however is like using wrecking ball to hammer in a picture nail... 🤘

[@cookieboro19851]

When that wire brush fit right inside the hole at the top!! omg!

[@Cjmaster1111]

Idk if youll see this but ive noticed you’re using a metal chisel to scrape off the left over gasket and things alike, from personal experience on restoration things, if you use a plastic scraper and some 240/300 grit sandpaper you wont gouge the metal at all and it makes for a cleaner more precise after product, hope it helps!

[@atmvlogs9477]

Wow....Restore With Detailing.....Beautifully Restore......U Got A New Subscriber....

[@nv1493]

Old things were so beautifully made

[@vaibhavk008]

You are genius sir and so much dedicated towards your job . Lot of love and respect from India (Mumbai) .......

[@blatteneverdie5944]

travails de très bonne qualité ! appliqué et méticuleux. mieux que hand tool rescue ! bravo ! au plaisir de vous regardez de nouveau. good job !

[@TrapShooter68]

All that beautifully polished brass needs a coat of clear to keep it from tarnishing again.

[@dimacosmin2132]

U need a punchers kit for making gaskets. Very beautiful restoration.

[@andrewlopez314]

Man I would kill to have a workshop like that! So awesome

[@irasthewarrior]

Imagine in 100 years from now, someone is restoring this guy's tools that he is using to restore tools.

[@clarencementor4862]

You went to all this trouble of cleaning and polishing the disassembled parts. When you could just lay the parts in a bucket of vinegar-water solution overnight and let the process of electrolysis do the "hard" work. This is how I clean all my brass ornaments once a year, every year.

[@abubakrbhyat218]

Cool vid, reminds me of hand tool rescue

[@crawl4x410]

All of your videos deserves more subs and likes.

[@huusseins]

Smooth and shiny! Beautiful work

[@mkrfn1323]

Great video. I like the alternate use of the Tormek.

[@Sticker-Happy]

They don't make em like they used to.. Most things are disposable these days. Well, designed to be disposable. Love your work, mate! Keep it up! Subbed cause you schooling me hahaha and i find your videos quite entertaining.

[@mikethompson6713]

I’m an old plumber and I have one not restored. I wasn’t going to restore it but now........... thanks love the channel

[@ufohunter3688]

From junk, to treasure. Well done.

[@WrongBrothersRestoration]

Thats Great! We are also restoring similar vintage primus torch. video will be available in next week.

[@connorfraser7478]

Brilliant job again so satisfying to watch. On to the next video

[@Shooterman1914]

What a delightful video. This is such a great way to do this.

[@ultranitro437]

Steel brush mounted in a bench-top Drill Press. Genius.

[@savuthyean490]

on some real shit you making me want to do this again to restore old products

[@joshuadavis6856]

I have been watching for an hour now and love them i just subscribed

[@serenity6415]

.......... I'm eating while watching and almost choked at 2:03.. lol .. nice restore, as always..

[@briantraxler2780]

A joy to watch!

[@horexwerkstatt7010]

Looks perfect😀👍 Good Job! Regards Alex from Germany

[@coreyschmidt1647]

Nice, would have liked to see a functional restoration, as well as oil treating the flame shield instead of painting it.

[@big112233]

I think the hollow in the middle of the torch is supposed to have a fibre ring which you soak in alchohol to pre heat the parrifin before you light the burner .Really nice job of restoring it though .

[@jusb1066]

no just a pool of meths sits there, nothing else

[@Mikelectric]

are you sure painting the flame tube was a good idea?

[@Bryanbobber]

What are good/bad ideas? All ideas are ideas unto which people bring forth their efforts in a cumulative manner.

[@MrDegsy69]

Mikey i pretty much thought that as well and i suspect the original was hard anodised or bare metal as that paint would quickly burn off in use.

[@spidermcgavenport8767]

Subscribed just for the two man effort getting it apart.

[@timehunter9467]

I’ve just seen one of these in a shop in the same state, I’m tempted to buy it and do the same. It’s a no.25 British Monitor, very similar to this.

[@geordimaul5380]

Totally amazing work. Looks better than new

[@jan_kx2984]

I just thought you were making a glass of coffee at 2:55 😂

[@californiashit]

very nice channel👍 i like that theres no music

[@DarrenCoull]

Really good job! Can I advise you grind the tip of that screwdriver? (The one near the end) - looks like it needs restoration ;-)

[@dayaaaaam]

Darren Coull the irony 😂

[@Zinstalls]

Awesome Vid bro! Can’t stop watching!

[@jdavidkatz]

It's unbelievable that you didn't fire it up after you restored it.

[@tommytotton]

Absolutely amazing.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Great restoration job, and entertaining. Good job!

[@jamie19881000]

Just got a new sub. Love seeing things getting restored good job 👍

[@Coffieman5150]

It looks beautiful, but did it work?

[@RileyWuzzHere]

1:00 DAMNIT! ENOUGH’S ENOUGH! 🤣🤣

[@mikl911]

Great videos love your format. Please throw a blanket over your blasting box to keep the over spray off the glass it gives me anxiety every time you paint LOL sorry a little OCD. Beautiful work!