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I bought this online for $40 advertising that I didn't work, most sell for a couple hundred dollars. Mrs Restoration wanted it for the kitchen so the challenge was on. Unfortunate didn't realize how much pitting was under the Chrome so I couldn't electroplated it and ended up having to powder coated but because I had used so much JB Weld, it didn't stick that well on the motor , The restoration scale of 1 to 10 its about a 7 and I enjoy the process of turning it from a display item to a usable item hope you enjoyed watching

#restoration #antique #asmr I picked this up well over a year ago off Facebook Marketplace the seller had no idea what it really was but was gonna make it into a sculpture . Thankfully couldn't get a design that was going to work for him and I bought it for $50 I soon realised it was missing a major part of it and I didn't have the necessary tools to make this part So I purchased a 3D printer then I discovered I had to learn how to use CAD to design the missing parts buy a Propane Furnace to sandcast the parts, with lots of failures and a big learning process I chose the Devil Forge because of its reputation and could melt up to 10 kgs big shout out to @chrispyskiwiadventures3583 and @bigstackD for helping set up the forge Then I had trouble breaking up the aluminium parts so I bought a bandsaw to make things safer. Then I had to buy A printer and Cricut maker then I spent about a month trying to learn how to use everything to get this one video done. I purchased all these tools out of my own money none of this is sponsored. I have walked away from some restoration projects because of missing parts now I have all this equipment I can confidently restore a lot more intricate things. In my research of this vacuum sweeper, there doesn't seem to be many about. Thanks to https://www.ferrymead.org.nz/ for letting me film the Doty Manufacturing Company Vacuum Sweeper in Curragh cottage Now the Restoration is complete the video is done any museums in New Zealand would like this please get in touch.

Very cool and rare hacksaw it worked completely differently from what I thought it did when I bought it has become convenient around the workshop and definitely a keeper I enjoy doing this restoration project hope you enjoy watching Cheers Richard #restoration #restore #toolrestoration#stopmotion

My wife bought me a fuel can for one of our cars it's a 1960s Lesco fuel can made in New Zealand took me a bit longer to restore than I was hoping but rust slows me down ,happy with the restoration ,hope you're happy watching this . please don't forget to like and subscribe cheers Richard

Vintage measuring wheel made by rotate New Zealand Brought it on online auction the counter had stop working, looks like a pretty cool design and I thought I could use it on some of the work upcoming The zinc plating on the extension arms was in good condition and I didn't want to buff it and destroy it so left it with its patina in this restoration

I'm using some old broken musical instruments to make some craft jewelry earrings and pendants, also been using some of the tools that I've restored in this process, I been thinking about making a separate channel for making jewelry let me know your thoughts thanks handmade jewelry

1907 Columbia family kitchen scales hadn't been used for years I want the keep the original faceplate but too much rust on it I had a surprise with the scale faceplate and how the vinyl reacted with the lacquer finish I was using but I was going for an aged look on the faceplate originally so it worked out well. I'm aiming to do a video once every two weeks and would appreciate your support with a like or subscribe Hope you enjoyed watching feel free to leave a comment cheers Richard #restoration #restorationvideos #scalerestoration

I notice this Wen Planer on in a auction and I had a project coming up that needs a side fence I thought this would be cool restoration video to undertake, as I was restoring this notice that the nickel plating had deteriorated quite badly and decided to lash out and buy electroplating plating station not quite as cheap as I thought as I don't only want to do just screws but larger objects as well, however I have got it now so we can only move forward on my list of workshop toys {hope my workshop is big enough}

Prince of Darkness Lucas working light restoration retractable working light that needed some attention, to remove the dents from the brass body . I had to make some tools to get inside the rocket shaped brass body ,I use my newly acquired Eastwood powder coating kit and powder coated with bright red and Chrome I'm very happy with the outcome. from the research that I've done, it some time in the 1940s and 1950s if you know the manufacturing date let us know in the comments LUCAS CAR INSPECTION LAMP LIGHT 12V - Model No. 100 Thanks for watching and I hope I've earned your subscription cheers Richard