Vintage Toolbox Restoration: Restoring a Toolbox and Everything Inside (Full Video)

[@beachthor1]

This was top notch. I learned several new skills watching this. The brass converting is very cool. Strong work!

[@CatalystRestorations]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@nickFullerton-tb7dz]

Interesting brass coating method!

[@CatalystRestorations]

It's my favorite little trick!

[@zoisbasis7791]

Amazing!!! This is not a restoration my friend, this is an art work!!! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Keep it up🤝🤝🤝💯💯💯

[@rosellabill]

I went on the Disston web site and it started in 1840. And it went out of business in the 2000's 160 years. That is older than Canada 1867 - 2024 is 157 years. I just also wanted to say how great of a job you did. And not just because of the resteration. But you explained tecniques and phrases to us like peening. I never knew the term used to explain the way you hammer the rivets. Thank you and have a great one. I am now a follower.

[@CatalystRestorations]

Thanks for watching, Bill! Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for subscribing! Really puts it in perspective with those dates; quite a run!

[@kitmaira]

I was impressed that you used rivets for the latches. I’ve seen too many KZbin restorations using pop rivets or screws. These look so much more professional.

[@CatalystRestorations]

I also use pop rivets sometimes, but for this particular project nothing else except solid rivets would look nice!

[@midom9143]

great work as always, thanks for sharing with us... greating from France

[@CatalystRestorations]

Merci d'avoir regardé !

[@jorgefsanchezmarin]

Hasta el final, comprendí el porque pintaste de negro la caja de herramientas, yo hubiera elegido y un color verdoso de la época. El set de herramientas manuales simplemente el resultado es maravilloso... Conservando el toque vintage. Felicitaciones señor! 😊 Saludos desde Irapuato, Guanajuato - MÉXICO

[@CatalystRestorations]

Thanks for watching!! I chose black because that is the color that all of these toolboxes were painted at the time. The same color as the Model T - just black!

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

I'd feel guilty using this after all the work done to it! Great Video!

[@CatalystRestorations]

I know what you mean, but at least there's no more guilt they're just rusting away!

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

I'm just saying you did such a good job! Kind of like when you move into a newly renovated home. It will never be as new or clean as the day you move in. Can't wait to make vids like yours one day once I get my own house and won't disturb people I share walls with making noise.@@CatalystRestorations

[@alanrobison3298]

Nice job!

[@CatalystRestorations]

Thank you!

[@vanislescotty]

Congrats on getting married. Enjoy the rest of the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@CatalystRestorations]

Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! ✨

[@westhighlandsshop]

Cool video and great job on the restorations. I picked up a few tips from this that I will incorporate in my shop!

[@CatalystRestorations]

Thanks for watching!

[@karllines2952]

Amonia with a little washing up liquid works a dream in the ultrasonic cleaner.

[@CatalystRestorations]

Interesting - this ultrasonic cleaner manual specifically says to NOT use any solutions containing ammonia.

[@karllines2952]

@@CatalystRestorations The amonia smells a bit (a lot), but it's what we used to clean very dirty jewellery.

[@daledollins2839]

Very nice work.

[@CatalystRestorations]

Thanks Dale!!

[@shant2464]

Very nice work!

[@CatalystRestorations]

Thanks Shan!!

[@andoletube]

Is this a repost? I feel like I've seen this before.

[@CatalystRestorations]

It's just Part 1 and Part 2 combined - some viewers refer this format.

[@Фунт-й1н]

Почему, после видео с отчисткой инструментов, идет ссылка на видео с ремонтом ящика, в котором сначала идет отчистка инструментов?

[@CatalystRestorations]

This whole project was two videos, Part 1 and Part 2. This video you just watched is just Part 1 and Part 2 combined into one long video because some people prefer it!

[@ottodydaktyk]

Please post the width, height and depth of the keyhole. I have a bunch of old keys, maybe we'll both get lucky...

[@CatalystRestorations]

I'll see what I can do, Otto! I gave the toolbox back to its owner the other week, so I'll have to check with them!

[@nickFullerton-tb7dz]

Park mfg...Any relation to park tools I wonder? They now make bicycle tools.

[@CatalystRestorations]

I did a lot of research to see if they were indeed part of the same company history, but no luck. So...maybe?!

[@walterrobbins4470]

Was that Darth Maul playing goalie?

[@CatalystRestorations]

Who better to stop those balls!

[@jsnmarch]

Part of me thinks keep that old split wooden handle and somehow incorporate into something else later on.

[@CatalystRestorations]

I've still got it! I usually save all the old wood handles from things, because you never know!

[@jsnmarch]

@@CatalystRestorations awesome news. Such amazing work once again.

[@ВадимВоронцов-ф8ц]

Ух ты, сколько всяких ключей и отвёрток очистил, красота! Я тоже хотел бы со своим ящиком так же сделать, но мне лень.

[@CatalystRestorations]

Just take your time! You can do it over many months!

[@JademyDoBiedrony]

Hi!

[@CatalystRestorations]

Howdy!

[@raelenecronin1827]

Why not just put it all in a large bucket with a couple of gallons of vinegar, leave it for a week and rust be gone? Cheap and easy.

[@CatalystRestorations]

You can totally do that too!

[@guzmangil5476]

So... Long story short, the tool box was full of tool box making tools.

[@CatalystRestorations]

It's all connected 🤯🤯

[@petepeterson4540]

salt vinegar flour NO NO NO! brasso toothbrush YES YES YES

[@CatalystRestorations]

both work fine OK OK OK