Vintage Success Chaff Cutter Restoration

Hello and welcome folks.
Today I'm restoring this vintage Success No 3505 Chaff Cutter
I picked this up at a farm sale and have been excited to restore it
As you can see this piece has been well used.
The amount of dirt and rust and grease on this was a little crazy but I think it cleaned up well in the end
This project took forever to complete. Not long after starting sandblasting my New 12 month old compressor blew up. It was just out of warranty so I ended up fixing it my self. Lucky it only took just over a week for the new parts to come.
If you are wondering why I added the black oxide to the body filler please ask.
If your reading this please watch some of my other projects and leave a comment.
Receiving comments is one of the best things about restoration work, it makes it all worth while.
#Restoration #Antique #Chaff cutter

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much for watching. If you haven't already please consider Subscribing. Also check out some of my previous work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGjSfGqqh9iUpNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33HcmRnbM6LhJI

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Excellent job my friend, thank you for sharing! 🙏🏼

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much buddy 👍

You know you are watching a real pro when he use super secret double screwdriver techniques 🏆🔍

[@Austeration]

Lol Thanks very much for watching Mr Pioupiou, just a bit of humour added 👍

[@davidbohner692]

Great job. Gold paint on the lettering would have been the “icing on the cake”. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✅✅✅✅✅🇺🇸🫵🏼

[@Austeration]

Welcome to my channel David. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I'm pretty sure I put gold lettering on the raised wording. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33HcmRnbM6LhJI

[@AutomaticSelector]

WOW! You made a machine that turns straw into KitKat candies! Amazing! 👍🏻

[@Austeration]

I know right, that was for Easter. Next time I'm going to select Gold. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍

[@sultanalvi9029]

Very good Restoration ❤💯

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much Sultan 👍

[@Itkovan]

Nice restoration and a fun video. That multitasking at 15:37 was just *chefs kiss*

[@Austeration]

Thanks for that 👍 I try to add a few funny and odd things into each video 😃 thanks for taking a look at my other projects.

[@dariusjanulis4119]

Happy Easter!

[@Austeration]

Happy Easter to you also. Thanks very much for watching.

[@PerfectRestore]

Wonderful work! I advise everyone to watch the work of the master! Interesting and fascinating! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Austeration]

Thanks you very much my friend your support is always appreciated 👍

[@PerfectRestore]

@@Austeration Good luck to your channel, always waiting for your videos!!! Interesting and nice to watch! 👍👍👍👍

[@Austeration]

@@PerfectRestore you are a legend 👍👍👍

[@pistolpete1116]

Not only did you do a fantastic job restoring this item but you also edited the video very well. You get a good idea of what your process is without being too long. Love it ❤

[@Austeration]

Thanks Pistol Pete, that's very much appreciated. Please check out some of my other projects when you have time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGjSfGqqh9iUpNE

[@LTMS]

So many parts...what a headache. 😂 I really enjoyed the hot bluing of the screws and the cold bluing of the other elements. Superb work.

[@Austeration]

Thanks buddy I have to say it certainly was a headache. I tried to mix things up as much as I could 👍

[@ivanstiles7030]

Wow! I haven't seen one of those since I was a kid. My grandparents used one to cut the hay before mixing it with other stuff for their cows. Beautiful restoration. That is now a work of art. Nice job

[@Austeration]

Thanks Ivan much appreciated 👍

[@aahands]

Very Good 🎉 I am Impress with your method and work

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much AA Hands, glad I was able to impress you 👍

[@joesony5196]

i enjoyed to see this video, thanks for the tips to complete the repair rustic tools.Good luck to your channel.

[@Austeration]

Welcome to my channel Joe hope you found it enjoyable 👍

[@zoranpetrovski3051]

Awesome work 👍

[@Austeration]

Cheers Zoran, this one was a fun project

[@georgebradford8931]

Again, an awesome restoration top notch work and great editing

[@Austeration]

Thanks George glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@jims_workshop]

Takes a great mind to keep coming up with such a variation of different rusty items to show us being restored so well ! Love your work !

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much tooltime 👍 I have to say it's hard finding different things that haven't been done hundreds of times.

[@toolrestoration]

Another fantastic journey thru the restoration of a beyond normal person fix ! Came out brilliant , love the attention to detail , and the style of your videos .. my favorite is the rust destroyed lantern a couple of vids back in your playlist . Keep up the brilliant work !

[@Austeration]

Thanks King Jim this means a lot and is very much appreciated. That lantern was an epic project for sure.

[@a.p.a.woodmetal3412]

Very cool work 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much 👍

[@dadsworkshop]

This came out better than new , although when new they didnt have powder coat technology but even if they did it wouldnt been this good ....

[@Austeration]

Thanks handy dad 👍 very much appreciated

[@humzatebai]

The amount of work here is incredible both in restoration and editing. You do this very well and in a great clean way, just astounding , thank you , you earned a sub and deserved it 🤘🏼

[@Austeration]

Thanks for those kind words Humza 😁 it's not often anyone recognises the amount of work that goes into editing. I appreciate the Sub, please share with anyone who might also enjoy this 😁👍

[@user-pr9ur3hd9y]

Great video good job & awesome machine!

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching, please check out some of my other projects 👍

[@bigvicsworkshop]

You put in a lot of work and the result rewarded you! The editing is top shelf. Looks fantastic and glad the BBQ grill is still together... 😁 good stuff

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching Big Vic 👍 I'm still in trouble from the last 2 videos using things from the wife's cupboards. Not sure if you have seen those. Appreciate the support 😁

[@TheKidFromYTown]

What an excellent job you did on that chaff cutter! It's not just the restoration process that is impressive but your knowledge and skill also. Nice video.

[@Austeration]

Thanks for that 👍 I almost got away with making a new chute for it lol

[@carrestore]

excellent job

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much Car restore. Please check out this one and tell me what you think kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGjSfGqqh9iUpNE

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Wow...Fantastic job on that mate....cool.....

[@Austeration]

Thanks Brian 👍 now it's finished I can catch up on my missed viewing.

[@waltkowalski2347]

another great job. greetings from Brazil.

[@Austeration]

Thanks for your support Walt 👍Happy Easter🥚🥚

[@waltkowalski2347]

@@Austeration thanks. In Brazil Easter= Pascoa

[@Austeration]

@@waltkowalski2347 Happy Pascoa Walt

[@waltkowalski2347]

@@Austeration keep up the great work. Thanks

[@georgebrown8312]

Splendid job restoring that chaff cutter. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Great work.

[@Austeration]

Thanks for your continued support George 👍I don't think I have had a project that started out so dirty like this one before.

[@Uwannawatch]

Very interesting restoration, I don't recall seeing one of these being restored or in an unrestored condition for that matter. I spend nearly every Sunday morning at my local flea market. I can't imagine how many hours you have into it not to mention the filming and editing. You have made a piece of industrial art. Amazing video as always.

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much for such a great comment. I hate to think how many hours I have spent on this one. My head still hurts I know that much. Now what to do next

[@keithgutshall9559]

​@@AusterationI saw a video of that kind of machine that they are still making in India.

[@Austeration]

@@keithgutshall9559 wow you will have to send me the link

[@shedmanx3640]

Flawless restoration mate. Don’t know where you find all the interesting pieces you restore, but I’m glad you do.

[@Austeration]

@@shedmanx3640 thanks Shed Man, it's hard to find stuff that has not been done a 1000 times. I have no idea what to do next.

[@HasanYildiz-fc8rb]

Sehr schön

[@Austeration]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@LittleRestorers]

What a great find. Beautiful piece of machinery. Top quality restoration as usual. Really enjoyed the whole process. That thing was so rusty and pitted. Would have taken an enormous amount of work to get it to look like you did. True museum piece 👌

[@Austeration]

Thanks buddy 👍 6 weeks in the making I think that took. You can borrow it any time to cut your chaff if you like 😂

[@LittleRestorers]

@@Austeration Just need to plant some 🤣

[@nofamini]

Amazing. You remembered very well where the parts must be returned to. This is definitely not an easy job but the outcome is great. 👍👍👍 Then tell us about black oxide 😊

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching. I use to be a mechanic many years ago so I learnt how to remember how things go back together. Do you have any ideas why I might have added the black oxide at all ?

[@sulai6i]

Great video! The restoration of the Chaff Cutter is impressive and satisfying to watch. You did an excellent job of bringing the old and rusty Chaff Cutter back to life. The attention to detail and the careful approach you took during the restoration process is admirable. It's amazing to see how a little bit of cleaning, sanding, and painting can transform an old tool into a functional and beautiful piece again. Thank you for sharing this restoration project with us, it was both educational and entertaining. Keep up the great work!

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching, love the comments 👍please check out some of my other projects when you have some time kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33HcmRnbM6LhJI

[@doditrisusanto5142]

Restorasi yang sangat keren 👌

[@Austeration]

Terima kasih banyak telah menonton Dodi

[@diyresttube]

satisfying to watch.

[@Austeration]

Thank you for watching. Please check out some of my other videos.

[@antonioaparecidoteixeirago4511]

Parabéns mestre; você é dos meus. Continue assim.

[@Austeration]

Muito obrigado pelo seu apoio. Que bom que você gostou

[@richardrestorations]

Great job as always 😊

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much Richard. I can't keep up with the volume of work your putting out.

[@richardrestorations]

@@Austeration i stuffed up last weeks one waiting for a part for it, should have another one out tonight 😁

[@Austeration]

@@richardrestorations I don't think I watched your last one yet unless that was a short. I have to start looking for something else to do now. Lucky you have an endless supply of things you can pick from.

[@galinapatey9371]

Класс 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Austeration]

Большое спасибо Galina Надеюсь, ты хорошо держишься

[@galinapatey9371]

@@Austeration 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Restomaniac]

Wow Trev! It looks really great! I love that you use a double screwdriver by the way :))

[@Austeration]

Thanks lol I was getting a bit fancy 🤣

[@modellbahnagenda]

Kompliment 👍👍👍

[@Austeration]

Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen

[@bolintineanuciprian8701]

super ok👋👋👋

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching, please check out some of my other projects if you haven't seen any. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33HcmRnbM6LhJI I like this one

[@oneshotme]

Sucks to hear about your compressor. Doesn't it always breaks just out of warranty? Murphy's Law!!!! It looks great and you did an excellent job restoring it as well Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@Austeration]

Lol yes your right, that happens all the time. I would have been finished sooner If I didn't have to wait for parts to come in for it. Thanks for your support Oneshot. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@oneshotme]

@@Austeration You're welcome and looking forward to your next one!!!

[@Austeration]

@@oneshotme I'll do my best to get the next one out much quicker 👍

[@joedowling5452]

Good job with 2 minor quibbles. 1- it's a cast item, by using body filler you remove the look and feel of old time sand cast items. 2- I would have used a less glossy coating on what would have been a farm use item.

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching Joe. Is this the first time you have seen any of my work ?

[@benjay4571]

Mate I’ve been binge watching your videos for days now. You are one of the best, if not THE best on KZbin. You deserve and should have more subscribers and views by now. If I could give a word of advice, it would be to change the channel name into something the search engines will find more easily. Something lame like “Aussie Restorations” would do wonders for your discoverability. Just make sure the word “restore” or “restoration” is in your channel name. You will eventually blow up to huge success once the restoration addicts like me discover the treasure trove of videos you have. I just want you to be discovered faster. Best of luck, and thank you for the great content!

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment, that's very kind of you to say. The name Austeration is a combination of Australia and Restoration, that's how I come up with it . I fear it is far too late now to change the name as all my Branding currently has this name. Not a bad idea though. Could I perhaps enlist your help in sharing any of my videos with others that you think might appreciate my work, this might also help me to grow faster. Thank you once again

[@kevinfoster926]

That was excellent, from a manky piece of old shite to something that looks like it has just left the factory.

[@Austeration]

Thanks Kevin👍it certainly was manky indeed. Took forever to restore.

[@valdocesarsiqueira8716]

Rio de Janeiro- Brasil.

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching. Please check out some of my other projects 👍

[@doinsngoins]

Here we go !

[@doinsngoins]

Blue 🔧

[@doinsngoins]

Tbis is going to be beautiful, its a mill right ? For corn 🌽

[@doinsngoins]

Holy cow so many pieces 😳

[@doinsngoins]

Grinding and smoothing , the result is better than new

[@doinsngoins]

How many total hours into this piece??? Wow

[@How2DIY-iu1yc]

New sub, 😊you are doing really well recently 👍

[@Austeration]

Thanks very much for the Sub and welcome to my channel. Please check out some of my other work when you have some time

[@How2DIY-iu1yc]

@@Austeration This is me Restoration Australia just made up a new one.😊

[@Austeration]

​@@How2DIY-iu1yc that's cool, I just subscribed back 👍

[@How2DIY-iu1yc]

@@Austeration Thanks, loads of interesting things will come up.

[@Austeration]

@@How2DIY-iu1yc looking forward to it

[@micgreenson7308]

Like da ting everyone 🎉

[@Austeration]

What's this about dating?

[@micgreenson7308]

@@Austeration lol i hope you joking

[@gegeeng1226]

👏👏👏

[@Austeration]

Thank you 👍

[@j.l.emerson592]

I must admit that I'm puzzled as to why chaff would need to be cut... Chaff, which is also called straw (wheat, oat, or barley straw), wouldn't be cut to small pieces. It would be used as animal bedding or mulch after being chopped to slightly shorter lengths. I kind of agree that it might be a tobacco cutter. Maybe, probably. I'm not a farm equipment expert.

[@Austeration]

Search KZbin for chaff cutters and see how many you find. All pretty much the same.

[@fighter3120]

Круто

[@Austeration]

Большое спасибо за просмотр Fighter

[@TheParkAttendant]

Okay my friend, I'll bite. Why did you put black oxide in the filler? And I loved the restoration. I found what I can only call a pair of compound tin snips used to cut thicker metal. Some ones kid must have borrowed it, and failed to take it back. When I found it it was covered by 3 inches of pine straw. It's very badly rusted. I don't have the tool set up you have, but I'm determined to at least clean them up and make them workable again. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Austeration]

You should definitely give it a go, even if it's just using a wire brush to clean it up. It's all practice and the more you do the more you can do. Don't ever be afraid to fail, It's the only way to learn. Before I give away the purpose of the oxide is there any reason you can think of why I used it. I haven't seen anyone else use this idea before so if you guess wrong you will not be the only one.

[@TheParkAttendant]

@@Austeration You used it as a pigment in the body filler before applying the black powdered paint. I'm sending my creativity off in another direction making glass goblets out of what I can find. That is before I go nuts. We moved into a trailer house or mobile home. They doubled the rents, it's all we could afford. I'm a care giver for my wife, I can't retire because I don't have enough money to retire on. So I have to work. I'm so looking forward to my Park Attendant job. It pays more and I like the work.

[@Austeration]

@@TheParkAttendant that's a pretty good guess but unfortunately it's not correct. The powder gets electrically charged so that it sticks to metal. When I added the oxide to the body filler it made it conductive and the powder had no problems sticking to it. All the best with the new job and making your goblets, that sounds like fun. Take care

[@TheParkAttendant]

@@Austeration But of course! The powder paint won't stick to bondo. Should have realized. Thanks and have a most excellent day.

[@vita7128.]

У нас бы назвали сучкорез двойного действия, давит и режет, вещь нужная, а то обычно все сжигают

[@belmiromunck23ag18]

Essa deve ser muito antiga.

[@Austeration]

Sim, eu acho que é. Não encontrei nenhuma informação a respeito. Muito obrigado por assistir, confira alguns dos meus outros projetos

[@rogerpatrongonzalez5800]

👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍

[@Austeration]

😊 Tgamjp Roger 👍👍👍👍 Please check out some of my other work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33HcmRnbM6LhJI

[@user-bb5hy7vz1s]

عمل جميل جدا جدا وعاشت اليدي ❤

[@Austeration]

شكرا لك على المشاهدة وترك التعليق. من فضلك تذكر أن تحب وتشارك مع أصدقائك.

[@davidhamm5626]

Hello, another well done job! I do have questions, the first, what is the ratio of baking power, to water, that you use, and what is the purpose of using the carbon black. Some times I wish the I was ambidextrous, also!

[@Austeration]

Thanks for check out some of my other videos David. I'm sure there is some special ratio but only ever just throw some in. Some people use salt and washing soda. Most people use a product called JB weld to fill any imperfections in steel before powder coating. I didn't have enough for such a big project so I mixed black oxide in with the body filler. The oxide is conductive so it helps the powder to stick to it.

[@tolyn8060]

Это резак для табака!.

[@Austeration]

Я никогда не видел резака табака. Я думаю, что это может быть использовано и для этого. Большое спасибо за просмотр

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

Hmm, this machine looks very similar to an old tobacco cutting machine that I recently bought. But maybe this kind of system was used for different purposes back in the days.

[@Austeration]

Thanks for check it out. I have had several people suggest that it may have been used for tobacco. This one was definitely used for Chaff. I think you you could use it for what ever you wanted though.

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

@@Austeration Ok, that's interesting. So maybe that's the reason why there are quite a lot of similar machines still out there.

[@Austeration]

@@Der_Kleine_Mann could well be. Where did you find yours and how do you know it's for tobacco ?

[@j.l.emerson592]

4:44 😂

[@Austeration]

What have I done wrong now ?

[@j.l.emerson592]

@Austeration Two right hands???

[@Austeration]

@@j.l.emerson592 it's actually 3 lol

[@mikemactavish1665]

That's a lot of sanding

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching Mike. It was a lot of sanding but I was only mainly working on the high spots from the casting.

[@sarmatskif6660]

Ножі відрегулювать.

[@Austeration]

Thanks Sarmat 👍 yes I did in the end. Please check out some of my other work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGjSfGqqh9iUpNE

[@mohinderkaur6671]

These resulted in uncles hand being cut off...

[@Austeration]

That sounds very sad mohinder

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

Filler sucks on metal it looks horrible wood makes sense but not metal

[@Austeration]

Thanks for watching Pavlos, It's a body filler like that used for car repairs and cars are made of metal.

[@fieqakim]

This is cheating because you travel back in time and grab a new 1😂😂😂

[@Austeration]

Lol Thanks for tgat. If I could travel back in time I don't think I would have started this one 😅