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How to restore old tools
steve m - 30/12/20 at 07:08 PM

I dont know how i got to this, but have to say, i was impressed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugXZFXVNh48

perksy - 30/12/20 at 09:57 PM

Very pretty but over 30hrs restoring a ratchet

They must have plenty of spare time and would anyone want to use it afterwards?
Suppose it could be mounted on a piece of Mahogany for a retirement present or similar

steve m - 30/12/20 at 10:11 PM

Glad you liked it,

It is a bit marmite, but i thought it was very cool

obfripper - 30/12/20 at 10:24 PM

The my mechanics channel is in a similar vein, but more about restoring functionality with a side of pristine craftmanship.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrMVIBtqFW6O0-MWq26gqw

Dave

ianhurley20 - 30/12/20 at 10:35 PM

Brilliant - but pointless - restoration. Very well executed and well put together video - but - get the tool fixed = 1 hour, restore to this incredible level = over 30 but I guess a lot more, hmm, at £25/hour that would cost £750? I would go for the 1 hour fix. Excellent video though and very entertaining

steve m - 30/12/20 at 10:42 PM

You are so right Ian, but as i dont watch TV, much (shyte) this is my entertainment on Youtube, and i get lost in some incredible things

steve

ianhurley20 - 30/12/20 at 10:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
You are so right Ian, but as i dont watch TV, much (shyte) this is my entertainment on Youtube, and i get lost in some incredible things

steve


Thanks for posting the link Steve - I had an enjoyable time watching it , I do watch TV but when the boss goes to bed I can have an hour or so watching You Tube entertainment like yourself, maybe occasionally more than an hour - although I will deny that the following day !

adithorp - 30/12/20 at 11:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ianhurley20
Brilliant - but pointless - restoration. Very well executed and well put together video - but - get the tool fixed = 1 hour, restore to this incredible level = over 30 but I guess a lot more, hmm, at £25/hour that would cost £750? I would go for the 1 hour fix. Excellent video though and very entertaining


About as daft as building a car

Simon - 31/12/20 at 05:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
You are so right Ian, but as i dont watch TV, much (shyte) this is my entertainment on Youtube, and i get lost in some incredible things

steve


Agree with that!

nick205 - 1/1/21 at 08:59 AM

The video is well made and the person has quite some commitment to their cause.

I do ask why though?

Seems you'd end up with a display item rather than a tool for doing anything with. I'm all for respecting tools and keeping them clean and tidy, but there's a limit!

Mr Whippy - 1/1/21 at 02:37 PM

You'll find with these kinds of YouTube channels the creator is now paid enough from YouTube, patrons and sponsors that this is their main income. So is spending 30 hours rebuilding an old tool plus all the hours editing worth it? Totally when you make your living from your videos.

Personally I liked it more before it was "restored" and would have just wire brushed it and removed the slop. But that would have been a bit boring.