Vintage Tool Restoration - Perfect Restoration

[@joeopel4196]

Haters be haters!!!! We all know it's Not about the Work or time spent restoring a piece, rather satifaction knowing the piece will Service one Well for another 50/60/100years ???? Another Importamt aspect is making yourself feel great. If it Trips your Trigger , Kool. If Not find something that does!!!

[@2quintly]

In reading these comments, it's obvious of those that never take care of their tools, and would just go out and BUY another. Plus, there's always the quick (down & dirty) way to clean up a tool, or the RIGHT way of which we have seen done here. The man knows his stuff, a REAL American.

[@iwantosavemoney]

Something about taking a simple tool and making it better than it was new really appeals to me nice work my friend

[@stevenlewis9537]

That’s really nice work…beautiful transformation. Thankyou

[@Gebox68]

removing the casting marks isn't restoration, it's finishing the job. nice video.

[@susanbender2953]

Everybody here complaining about "to much work and time". Chill out! We get to watch an artist work. So he uses grinders and chemicals-- he's still uses skills artistry and imagination to accomplish this. Just enjoy! Stop complaining!

[@dianeelaine]

It baffles me that at 54 years old, KZbin has shown me all this interesting stuff I never knew I liked!

[@tchall8153]

Same.

[@sharonwalter1309]

Me too. I call it going down the rabbit hole. I start off watching 1 thing & before I know it, 2 hours later, I'm watching exploding cysts!!! 🤣

[@michaelbaykara2322]

@@sharonwalter1309 LMAO

[@c.n.4192]

As a woman, I'd like to say this is better than a bouquet of flowers, any day!! Nicely done!

[@johnarmenta2199]

So. . . if a your hubby gave you a pair of newly restored pliers, he'd get brownie points??

[@c.n.4192]

@@johnarmenta2199 Well, my wife knows what I like. No brownie points needed.

[@johnarmenta2199]

@@c.n.4192 Understood. . . . clearly!

[@APHRODITEEEEEE]

The last part where everything is organized is so awesome!!

[@rjwatkins63]

This might be one of the simpler restorations on KZbin, but boy, what a result! I must have watched this about 10 times already. Well done to you Sir. I'm genuinely inspired.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@steventrosiek2623]

Unbelievable job of restoration and retooling.

[@mwilsington]

I loved the rubber dip on those handles. Very good looking restoration.

[@UBG_Marine]

It doesn’t work as well as you think it will

[@texasfossilguy]

I like when it finds its home in the wrench drawer. :)

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Nothing is better than a neatly organized drawer of tools!

[@kjamison5951]

That is sweet! I especially liked the handles treatment! Nice job!

[@JohnSmith-yl6dn]

It is a pair of Worth pliers. Worth was a trade mark of PS&W (Peck, Stowe & Wilcox), later known as Pexto.

[@chazzcombs]

Turned out great! Too pretty to use.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks!!

[@jacksnackrafice6559]

I've got that same blue handled Kobalt set. Nice job.

[@schristy3637]

You know almost ever house has a pair of pliers. Like a hammer, Phillips head or flat head screwdriver. Just the basic tools. But they are the Go To Tools for a lot of people. GREAT JOB DUDE!! GREAT CHANNEL !!!!

[@brucemartin8435]

Love watching this stuff. Give so much inspiration for my projects

[@csaracho2009]

Bruce Martin First and foremost...Patience!

[@frankt6906]

That was fun.

[@jimronchetto8592]

That was a nice simple restoration!

[@Amer-dy6vr]

Amazing work man! Especially the way you did the plastic hands

[@elfowl6873]

Beautiful job!!! brand new Pliers.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you!

[@pmb61]

What l was thinking!! By the time you figure the products used , plus the few hours it took just buy a new pair. .aybe when l am retired and have nothing to do this could be a project but not enough hours in a day to do this in my opinion.

[@kingkong7617]

The mark on the pliers look like a Walmart emblem.

[@tonyabbot6771]

Lmao it does

[@matthewbarnhart5874]

Yes, the spark

[@tonyabbot6771]

Matthew Barnhart indeed

[@shuswjdndnfnfbfnfvegeheg1930]

Walmart, scamming me out of fake product orders since 1880

[@stevendakota5455]

Cool video

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks for watching!

[@cathybenson5119]

Nice job, mate.

[@XxMalabooo]

At 4:33 what is the name of that rotary head you use? Is that wire brush? And what do you polish with?

[@t-tproductions341]

The grips were a nice touch

[@darkflames80]

my family has pliers similar, one pair is toyota brand and the other pair is chevron. I have to get around to giving them similar treatments...

[@sandradunn7547]

I was surprised you didn't nickle plate them, they look great and nice touch using the plastic grips

[@alanr4263]

Nice man.Brand new again

[@rynejohnson8632]

I can’t find the machine that you use with the washing powder on Amazon. I’m interested in doing stuff like this

[@clark57225]

Use the file in a forward stroke only. Pulling it backward quickly shortens the life of your file.

[@saberxzero]

Also an added note for anyone reading Add a protection between the tool and the metal vise clamps to not mark up your project!

[@clark57225]

@@saberxzero I learned the hard way.

[@cheater00]

this has been debunked by Fireball Tool

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Unbelievable work . Mike Espo .

[@TheGreatest1974]

Great job!!

[@kentshrader6616]

Great job! Looking forward to another vid.

[@351L]

Wow that came out amazing.

[@mainer231]

Great video. I inherited a bunch of old tools i want to restore. Noob question, what was the white item you ran against the buffer before using and what type of buffer wheel was it? Thanks

[@Damon1864]

How do you remember how it all goes back together? Lol

[@marty01957]

Good job, TRG! I have a pair of pliers that I plasti- dipped the handles on, thirty five years ago and they are still good!

[@cooeee]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing

[@yourinomyzine2615]

Nice job

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi TRG 👋👋👋awesome restoration pliers 👍👍👍💣👌🏽

[@nitro74cs]

Very nice, good Job, well done.

[@c.r.edmister5223]

*I just got a bunch of old hand tools. Pliers similar to those, open end wrenches, adjustable wrenches etc. and, they are pretty rusted. Could I just wire wheel them? That was my initial thought when I got them. I don't know much about all the other techniques you used.*

[@normajeancaballero7959]

Nice 👍😎👍

[@metaz69u]

Nice work.

[@The-Scots-man]

Nice job! I have a vintage hand drill I'd like to see restored.

[@WETVFirst]

really👍👍👍

[@The-Scots-man]

@@WETVFirst I can send you a pic to see if you've seen one the same or similar before. Not sure of it's age but I think it's been in my family since the 60s.

[@gayle525]

Nic job, love the dipped handles.

[@jamesk7410]

Well done!

[@jc2mi]

this is a "FORD pliers" (ford motor company)

[@Super-jf9qv]

Beautiful job! What did you use to give the bolt that dark patina? 👍🇨🇦

[@WETVFirst]

definitely👍👍

[@elizabethlode9822]

What oil did you use as a lubricant for sanding? Also what polishing compound did you use on the buffing wheel? Thank you!!

[@crvchuco]

What's the name of the chemical for darkening the bolt and nut?

[@bgdavenport]

That's a beautiful finish, but how do you prevent the bare steel from rusting again?

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

The soaked up a good bit of oil while I was sanding them, and with that polished finish they're not as porous and susceptible to rust. So with the same light maintenance you'd give to any other tool, should be rust free for years to come

[@speedyspooley]

If you use them regularly, just wipe them off with a clean shop towel. If not, a shot of oil rubbed in, or some tool wax/polish.

[@grandadsworkshop5394]

Brilliant job there bud

[@thetwogardens6048]

Where do you get that plastic Dip from ?

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

amzn.to/2VSu8QQ

[@freetolook3727]

Why blue the nut and bolt instead of shining them up too?

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Nice restoration

[@Omahabigbill]

BigMikefromPA: Ha! Craftsman all until I bought some Delta, Milwaukee, and even DeWalt! I've had my Craftsman table saw since '85 with nary a repair. Btw, I was messing' with you earlier.

[@trinluke497]

Vlchek standard slip joint 6 1/2” pliers? Hartzell Propeller Inc, Ohio may have contracted the aforementioned tool company to manufacture/personalise them for them? Just a thought!

[@GrooveyGrubworm]

What voltage do you use when you do electrolysis? I use my automotive battery charger at 6 volts when I do it

[@UncleTogie]

I like it! My only gripe was that you didn't polish up the bolt or nut!

[@selfrestoration9564]

Good Restoration Done 👍 👏 👏 👏

[@gershonperry5952]

What was the black material that the pliers was dipped in?

[@williamwallace9826]

Plasti-Dip

[@matthewdavey6064]

That is bloody brilliant. 👍

[@davidduff9871]

What was the darkening agent you used? Thanks for the demo.

[@martyclack8782]

Nice ready for work

[@JeremyMcCreary-ib7wo]

Ok I've seen that Mark before but don't know what it means can someone tell me

[@scrapman502]

I've got and old rusty crescent wrench that could use some love. It would make a great video. I've had it for over 40 years. Interested?

[@metalartRestoration123]

Good restore.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks!

[@FAHeiss]

How long did you leave it in the electic water bath?

[@maureenedonovan9935]

Bravo!

[@GT_Racer347]

Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@daddynutz024]

Cool project. Keep up the great work 👍

[@tron3entertainment]

I am almost certain I told you about Plasti Dip. First time I actually saw it in action. Woo hoo.

[@georgelequin5070]

Good job my friend!👍

[@andrewturnbull5897]

Just beautiful!

[@medionlvr]

how much current and for how long?

[@Mad9977]

looks really nice 😎👍

[@myrocraft]

A beautiful tool turned out👍

[@rsarestoration7004]

Great idea for the handles 👍🏻

[@TrehanCreekOutdoors]

The darkening agent he used is standard gun blue liquid. Great restoration! I enjoyed the video. That said, this video clearly demonstrates what you get if you devote a half day's worth of your time, use up $15 worth of supplies, and expend a lot of elbow grease on a cheap $2 pair of pliers. What do you get? A nice shiny pair of pliers, that after restoration is worth about...I hate to say it....maybe $2. It's sort of like whittling a log to make a box of toothpicks. You might be able to do it....but why?

[@warlockcommandcenter]

I swear I have the twin to this pair of pliers they were in my dads tools for years and now continue to serve to tighten the timer trips on my pool pump. They have a browned finish like Brown Bess muskets.

[@duccati1000]

well done

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, sir. Did you coat the shiny surfaces for rust protection? Not harder but smarter.

[@chadmasters3935]

There is a youtuber @ScoutCrafter who does alot of tool restorations, he might know what the marking is.

[@patrickp4384]

Did you try sad blasting them?

[@O.M.96]

How did you figure out how to put it all back together without having extra parts laying around?

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Lol you get lucky some times.

[@chrismayer3919]

God's sake! it looks brand-new!!!

[@dustd9806]

Yes! That is the Walmart marking!

[@landyn1322]

At first I was like eh those don’t even look horrible but he did make them look very nice

[@dirkdejong8421]

I have found that a nylon "wire" brush from Harbor Freight is a really quick way to get to the pre-polish stage without electrolysis or grinding. Just a thought.

[@TheREALOC1972]

I have a cabinet sand blaster and just just that.

[@danielmp-007]

What was used to darken the nut and bolt? Anyone?

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

Birchwood casey blueing liquid

[@danielmp-007]

@@blindmelonlemonjello thank you so much👍

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@danielmp-007 your welcome you can buy it at walmart or any sporting goods deparment

[@danielmp-007]

@@blindmelonlemonjello it is great to learn something new. Thank you again for taking the time to respond.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@danielmp-007 your welcome...i agree fully

[@riffraff6585]

Not sure about the symbol, but those skeeters look tough.

[@cb4canes]

Why on earth didn’t you blue it? People try to get a coating of rust like that to covert from FeO2 to FeO3

[@robertphillips6296]

A pretty pair of Pliers.

[@ios6605]

Hey man can you try to make a video of restoring a old slot mag wheel, or even just reply with the steps to make it shine would be grateful !! Great videos and good work but I need some talking during the videos it would really help, Thanks keep up the good work

[@aleksandersaski5387]

Sweet!

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thanks!

[@restorethis5750]

I think i'll be adding a can of plasti-dip to my shelf, I didn't even know that stuff existed lol. but those pliers turned out great.

[@Trev0r98]

Time to buff the scratches and make the scratches shine!