Do you agree with those prices? Do you want to see the toolbox itself restored too? Sound off in the comments!!
@garyallport18
2 ай бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations yep i love to repair old stuff and I love to see old stuff repaired
@siberwolf33
2 ай бұрын
Was the time and effort worth the apprx. $300 profit? Probably not. If it were me, I'd keep them and use them. They look amazing and have already stood the test of time. And they make for cool conversation.
@lucadoemar
Ай бұрын
@@siberwolf33 id say that effort is worth the money
@siberwolf33
Ай бұрын
@lucadoemar That's fair. As a younger man I earned less money and my time was rather invaluable. As such, I would change my own oil, and perform many around the house jobs I should have probably left to a professional. While I regret nothing because of the benefits of learning and the satisfaction of a job well done, I now find myself paying others to perform certain tasks because my time is worth more than it would cost to pay others. My point is that perspective is the determinate factor with this type of work. I doubt the creator would have performed this task without an audience because otherwise the financial incentive would be miniscule or better put towards a different task. Just my opinion.
@lucadoemar
Ай бұрын
@@siberwolf33 well I restore stuff without a audiance I'm restoring a toolbox myself rn that I paid 15 euros for
@lordrussell666
Ай бұрын
i did enjoy watching you restore old tools this is amazing i love using older tools they work way better then the new stuff out there
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Agreed!
@robertmanley7556
2 ай бұрын
Yes I agree !! Old tools are good tools and are worth money !! You did a excellent job bringing these back to life . Some folks don't know what they have and then some forks don't appreciate what they have ....but I am glad you do nice saves for sure !!👍👍
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
I always feel very fortunate when I land a pile of stuff like this. Makes me wish I could find the original owner and tell them they're in good hands.
@Kuroichogenbo
Ай бұрын
Been wanting to do this with the stuff in my grandpa’s shed for ages now. But not to sell - just so I can give a 2nd life to the tools he used 😊
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
This is your sign to go for it! Take it slow and learn as you go! I'm sure your grandpa would be so proud! 🤗
@scumentertainment1994
Ай бұрын
Agreed
@Samuel-ik5wp
Ай бұрын
I sold all of my grandpas tools for crack…☹️
@Kuroichogenbo
Ай бұрын
@@Samuel-ik5wp bro… 😟
@Thc14Me
Ай бұрын
@@Samuel-ik5wp Was he still using them?
@seanmakesthings
Ай бұрын
Man, seeing that sticker go was so sad! I wish you woulda tried recreating that too, that's such a sign of the time of when the toolbox was used.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
I have high-res photos of it and I'm going to recreate them as giveaways for subscribers!
@seanmakesthings
Ай бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations oh what a relief! I can't wait to see it! I have a toolbox just like that and I need one of those haha.
@Rankoldbeast_UK
2 ай бұрын
I can't believe those wrenches are that cheap! They're gorgeous
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Yup, pretty surprising!
@garyallport18
2 ай бұрын
The thing is that there are millions available..they were quote unquote built too good so 100 years later they still alive..do you think the companies now are building to that standard..the orkginal companies went bankrupt..after you sell lne tool you cannot sell a second 😢😢😢😢😢
@Frank-Thoresen
2 ай бұрын
@@garyallport18Knipex is the closest that comes to really high quality. Steel and durability
@yana1955
2 ай бұрын
Love to see the toolbox restored!
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Me too! This was enough restorations for one video but I'd love to circle back to it!
@rosellabill
2 ай бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations Would that change the value in a negative way because you are changing the original colour? and possibly parts.. Great job though. You are the first person that both restored a whole tool box. That i've seen. And looked up the value of its contents.
@funonoldwheels7150
Ай бұрын
Why are we so quick to "restore" things? The only value in the box is it's intrinsic historical value. Restore it and it's just like any other modern Chinese toolbox
@SK-ki1te
Ай бұрын
I cringed when the label was scraped off!😱
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
@@rosellabill restoring these things never really increases their value by that much.
@jonathanmosley4687
2 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure that Ridgid pipe wrench is considerably older. The "PAT. PEND'G" on the handle, the lack of a swash plate below the jaw teeth, and the lack of a smooth ring in the middle of the adjusting nut date that wrench to the late 1920's, possibly early 1930's. I know because I collect them.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the correction! The research I had done lead me to believe anything with "Elyria, Ohio" on it had to be post-1943 (when they relocated their facilities there) and anything before was made at their original Ridgeville location. Evidently not the case, so thanks again for the info!
@dagneytaggart7707
Ай бұрын
Pickle jar with a lid is an undervalued tool itself.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Absolutely! I have a whole collection of pickle jars exactly for this reason
@MrLHabets
2 ай бұрын
That's a very neat find for 15 dollars.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Not bad, right? Thanks for watching!
@GilJimman
Ай бұрын
Good job! Yes I admire people who fix things that were made before the era of mass consumerism!
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Mariano.Bernacki
2 ай бұрын
To add a little to the value estimate, I own a complete set of those same plastic screwdrivers (you have the awl and the thread tap, but it also included three phillips, three flats, and one larger handle) and it cost me about $5 brand new. Was one of my first tools. Also back then $5 went a little further so maybe $10 or $15 for the whole set in today's money.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Great to know!! Thanks for the info!
@Tektoes1
5 күн бұрын
The main thing is you kept these good quality tools out of the trash, and I'd guess a dozen pieces will be part of your personal collection going forward. They look great, and you did fine work researching the makers.
@CatalystRestorations
5 күн бұрын
Thanks! And you're right, lots of these tools are now part of my tools I use all the time!
@conscience-commenter
11 күн бұрын
That was a fortuitous find that paid big dividends . Nicely restored tools and the men that appreciate them are a beautiful thing . I think the toolbox would look good with a hammered silver finish .
@CatalystRestorations
11 күн бұрын
Women can appreciate them too! Thanks for watching!
@MrUltimate49er
16 күн бұрын
This tool box was a total score for $15! Nice work. It was fun to watch you clean up and restore all of the cool finds inside!
@CatalystRestorations
16 күн бұрын
@@MrUltimate49er thanks for watching!!
@helenascheele5922
22 күн бұрын
I absolutely think it was worth it! I buy old tools when I see them. They have so good quality. 😊Sadly, I neither have ultrasound or you r knowledge!
@CatalystRestorations
21 күн бұрын
You can learn a lot just by watching my videos! It doesn't take many tools or much money to restore simpler things like this. The more you do it, the better you get! Also, a small ultrasonic cleaner can be had for as low as $50!
@f75gunslinger
2 ай бұрын
2 things I noticed . I'm pretty sure that pipe wrench is bent . And the black piece you call a clamp is a jewelers vise . The base is designed to mount to a bench with screws or bolts , and the wingnut makes it easy to clamp and unclamp small things to work on without putting more force than necessary for light work .
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
The pipe wrench is definitely bent a bit, noticed that too after it was all done. At first I thought it was intentional, haha. The clamp is actually a hand saw vise (Googling it will show you pics of similar ones), but I could see it possibly working as a jewelers vise too.
@zekecorder8226
2 ай бұрын
Actually, it appears to me to be an early handsaw sharpening clamp.
@joepiper6064
2 ай бұрын
Bent yes ,but will still work, Pipe fitters have Ridgid Tools!
@thejerkofalltrades3862
Ай бұрын
I was a little shocked to see the rigid wrench not straightened out. Pretty sure they don't make a purposely bent one.
@funonoldwheels7150
Ай бұрын
That clamp is far too primitive and clumsy to be a jeweler's vise.
@phillewis1768
17 күн бұрын
Absolutely worth doing, well done!!!!
@CatalystRestorations
16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@rogerwachal3718
Ай бұрын
I just found your video. Awesome video, I like how you went through each tool and how you restored them. I have a bunch of old tools, that need restoring. This video gave me the will to clean them up. thanks
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Roger! Best of luck with your clean up, I'm sure it will go great! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions on your restoration journey!
@rogerwachal3718
Ай бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations I will
@tmataya
21 күн бұрын
Hard to say if it was "worth" it without knowing the time you took to do it. Probably not commercially a profitable exercise but certainly very gratifying and very fun to watch.
@CatalystRestorations
21 күн бұрын
It usually takes me 2 months of on and off working on these projects. Not worth it commercially, but oh so satisfying and I get some new-to-me tools out of it!
@georgepretnick4460
2 ай бұрын
I don't think the original owner was a real tradesman. That mish-mash of unrelated wrenches , loose fasteners, and taps didn't say plumber, or machinist, or any trade to me. Most likely a basement box.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
The good 'ol basement box.
@SK-ki1te
Ай бұрын
OK! I was going to ask if the collection pointed to a certain profession!
@zekecorder8226
2 ай бұрын
Nice work, yes a little restoration on the box, since all the tools look very nice. Well worth the little work to make them keepsakes and great antiques!!
@burgundyknight6826
2 ай бұрын
I'd bet some of those wrenches are worth more. You did a good job restoring everything. The prices and research was really cool idea for the video.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully someday I'll get a better idea of real value on some of these things!
@seanmakesthings
Ай бұрын
I love your homemade sand tumbler! What a creative way to get the job done
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks! I saw some others do it before and it works pretty well!
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh
2 ай бұрын
The Grass needs some love too😅🎉
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Next up: restoring my entire lawn? 😅
@131dyana
2 ай бұрын
You received a lot of good tools and you restored them beautifully. You should restore the tool box too. thank you for sharing.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Toolbox will happen eventually! 😁👍
@mikewood3203
Ай бұрын
The indestro wrench was most likely part of a tool pack that was produced for carrying on tanks or jeeps during the war. That style was used in the tool set on Ford tractors of that era.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the info!!
@walterrobbins4470
22 күн бұрын
I like the look of that hammer tone paint
@CatalystRestorations
21 күн бұрын
Hammer tone is my favorite paint, by far! So pretty.
@frankm8533
Ай бұрын
Awesome video. I have so many old tool boxes full of junk i can't help my self Lol
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Impossible to pass up! I get it! The tool version of a crazy cat lady (but in the best possible way)!
@scrapman502
Ай бұрын
I almost cracked up laughing when you tossed those rusty nuts and bolts into the Sonic cleaner. I used to save old stuff like that, but I have so much of it now, I only keep the stuff I use.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
That's because you're THE scrapman!! Someday I'll stop keeping everything, but today is not that day! 😂
@ComotoseOnAnime
Ай бұрын
I keep all the nuts, bolts, screws and fasteners I find or come with stuff like old toolboxes like this, can't recall how many times they've come in handy for a project. Must have about 10 64oz mixed nut containers full of em, and have at least 3-4 2 liter bottles full of nails I've pulled from pallets over the years when making projects. The spiral pattern nails in pallets are definitely handy in a pinch when you want something with the hold of a screw but don't have the space to get a drill in there. Just a small pipe wrench and use the flat side to tap it in, works every time lol.
@robertsimmons6945
Ай бұрын
Enjoying your restoration of tool's, well done. Bob F.O.S
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Bob!
@JeronimoStilton14
Ай бұрын
For the wood handle I probably would have kept the original handle in a baggy and replaced it with a TPU 3d printed replacement.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Guess I need to buy a 3D printer!
@random007nadir
Ай бұрын
Hand Tool Rescue will be happy to see that adjustable wrench design in the wild.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
For sure!!
@Onionsaregood
13 сағат бұрын
2:40 that looks exactly like the wrench from tf2
@CatalystRestorations
8 сағат бұрын
Wonder where they got the idea from?! 😉
@estripakedavra
Ай бұрын
Great vid, the designs on the toobox sticker and the bit kit are amazing, hope the recreation is going well!
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks! Sticker coming soon!
@walterrobbins4470
22 күн бұрын
The credibility of the stuckness of the wrench pieces due to rust was beyond doubt.
@bigdog_br
2 күн бұрын
Tip: I used lemon juice to clean limes and they looked like new. Then I just treated them against rust. At least it was cheap and I didn't have access to chemicals.
@CatalystRestorations
2 күн бұрын
Yup, citric acid is a classic tried and true rust remover!
@prabie
Ай бұрын
Excellent job, loved the sand jar polisher. Is always a pleasure to watch the restoration of tools of the pre China era. Last but not least please wear safety gloves when grinding and sanding, after years of injures in my fingers I would never ever grind/sand again without wearing them. Congrats.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you! It depends what equipment you're talking about, but when working in close proximity to high RPM equipment (bench grinders, lathes) you should never wear gloves because of the risk of pulling in your entire hand/arm.
@edt47150
2 ай бұрын
Nice video. I think the second clamp is for sharpening a hand saw.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Yes it is!!
@lelins300
6 күн бұрын
Add $1-2 for screws and nuts 😂 Good job sir 👍
@CatalystRestorations
6 күн бұрын
Good call. 😂 Thanks!
@WeerdWulf
2 ай бұрын
A magnificent restoration project. I think Frederick Stanley founded the Stanley Works in 1843 in Connecticut
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
You're correct!
@miguelsocratesfalcao5141
2 ай бұрын
BRAVO POR LA PACIENCIA Y EL ESFUERZO!!!! VALIÓ LA PENA👏👏👏💪👍✌️
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I agree!!!
@joannebalzano5212
Ай бұрын
Wow love it.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@kenthibault4409
2 ай бұрын
worth it all the way
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Agreed! 💯👍
@joannebalzano5212
Ай бұрын
Love it.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@OrthodoxPole81
21 күн бұрын
OG Craftsman tools are worth every penny.
@CatalystRestorations
21 күн бұрын
Absolutely!
@richardroyles1423
Ай бұрын
Sweet. God bless.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bluefeatherlopez7
Ай бұрын
Tremendous job
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@coomas119
2 ай бұрын
i like that you add subs to each tool, top left corner.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! As someone who also loves watching other restoration videos I frequently wanted to know what liquids or tools people were using, so now everyone can know what I've using in my videos!
@brysonalden5414
2 ай бұрын
For resale, of course, you'd have to factor in your shop time, but I have the clear impression you do this because you love doing it, not for resale. Always happy to see old tools restored, but I admit I looked at a couple of those wrenches and thought they'd be great if they were repurposed as twisting wrenches for a blacksmith. I admit I've done that to some old wrenches.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
I might have to try that out on a wrench that's not worth anything!
@geoffhoughton4148
9 күн бұрын
Nice job, I'm going through the process of cleaning all my dad's old tools. Two questions:- when ultrasonic cleaning the things why put lids on the jars with screws and nuts and not on the other things you put in jars? and, what was the real time it too to clean the lot, tool box included? Great job, I'll watch some more of your work.
@CatalystRestorations
9 күн бұрын
You don't have to put the lids on, I did because I wasn't sure if the jars might tip over from the movement. Turns out, all good! All told I'd say it would've taken about a week or so working on it full time.
@DistinctlyAverageRepairs
2 ай бұрын
Great job and really interesting info at the end re: dates/markings/value - thanks for doing the research on top of all the restoration work! Definitely restore the toolbox too - how about a funky, bright, modern colour? 👍
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching! I like the idea of a brighter color for the toolbox!! 👍👍
@bigmountain7561
2 ай бұрын
I used kerosene to clean my tools when I was working full time. Not only does it keep them clean but it also lubricates the metal so it doesn’t break down because Rust Never Sleeps!!!
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Cool! Not sure I could recommend my viewers to use kerosene unless they really knew what they were doing, but good to know!
@bigmountain7561
2 ай бұрын
Yes I see what you mean that’s why some of the car shows that I watch have a disclaimer about being an idiot and not to do what they’re doing. But I have 40 years plus experience in Mechanics and Heavy Equipment Operations
@bigmountain7561
2 ай бұрын
And I’m still an idiot!!! LMAO!!!!
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
@@bigmountain7561 Haha, hey now, I'm sure you're not an idiot! 😂
@spritzpistol
Ай бұрын
I’d rather have my old tools than the rubbish that’s sold today. For example, I have a magnetic bit holder made by Mikita, it was used by myself and my employees over 30 years ago, and is still perfect to this day. I added a new set of bits to my collection, made by Dewalt, not mid but high end of the price spectrum. The bits came with a magnetic bit holder which only lasted a couple of weeks, if that, with hardly any use. The cover keep falling off, utter trash! I tried contacting Dewalt, but their customer service form is for US addresses only😮. You did a grand job and the amazing tools look great! Theywill last you, and whoever you pass them onto, for another 80 years plus!
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Agreed - as much as we've progressed as a world learning HOW we can improve things from what they used to be (advances in materials, engineering, etc), ultimately it seems like many things produced today are worse off than before in the name of higher profits.
@rosemaryschaller1973
2 ай бұрын
The Sand blaster is so cool
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Maybe someday I'll have an actual sandblaster!
@Paul_SD
Ай бұрын
Mmmmmm ..... I see "unbreakable" g-clamp 🤔🧐. Mwahhhhhaaa. ....... Game on!!! 😂
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Challenge accepted
@nadjapontenogueira7263
2 ай бұрын
OMG this is a dream.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Right?! 🤗
@westhighlandsshop
2 ай бұрын
Man, that was a lot of work! Really enjoyed the video and you did a great job. Value might be close, less some fees etc.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Took me almost 4 months of on and off work to do it all! 😅
@mikejames663
2 ай бұрын
Loved the sand cleaner.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Simple, yet basically free and effective!
@geraldstamour1312
Ай бұрын
Dope AF results, @CatalystRestorations! PS.: Please restore the toolbox (if you haven't already done so!)!
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks dude! Toolbox restoration will definitely happen!
@geraldstamour1312
Ай бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations Absolutely!
@Crystalheard
Ай бұрын
The uneven pliers could be used to break apart quick link of a single speed bike chain
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
@@Crystalheard dang, good call!
@williamlattanziobill2475
2 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure the second clamp, the one with the spring, is a saw vise used for sharpening hand saws.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Yup, you are correct!
@MarkMeadows90
2 ай бұрын
Vintage tools hold a special place in certain hearts of folks. Rather it be tools from their grandparents, great grandparents, great-great grandparents, the list goes on, restoring or refurbishing them just adds character. Were all those tools worth it? Maybe, maybe not. Not sure what the market is when it comes to vintage tools like that. I would love to see you try to restore that vintage tool box. Probably paint it a different color perhaps? That's up to you.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
I always try to picture who the person was that owned the toolbox. Usually the stuff inside is all from around the same-ish time period and tend to have a "theme" (plumbing, electrical, machinist, etc.) so it's fun to think about what they'd think about all their stuff getting a second life and also thousands of people watching it happen as well. Toolbox will probably happened eventually! Next to impossible to find that olive color in a hammered finish, so might have to take it another direction!
@ELECTRiCMELViN69
3 күн бұрын
Forget about the restoration, getting all that for 15 is amazing..
@CatalystRestorations
3 күн бұрын
Right?! I bought it sight unseen, didn't even know when I picked it up it would be full of 40 lbs of tools!
@dylanniver8448
Ай бұрын
Awesome video! What brand/ kind of spray paint did you use on the rigid wrench? That came out so good
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I used Rustoleum etching primer, followed by Rustoleum 2X ultra cover in a gloss orange. I typically almost never use the '2X' Rustoleum though because it doesn't adhere or cover metal surfaces quite as well as Rustoleum's 'Stops Rust' spray paint. But 'Stops Rust' has a more limited color pallet so sometimes I'm forced to go with the 2X. This wrench needed 4 coats of orange (!!) spaces out over several days, if that gives you any indication of how involved it can be sometimes.
@kcjazz62
Ай бұрын
Good job, man!… I bet the Wranglerstar channel could get you ID’s & prices on the unknowns… just a thought!
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks! Good idea!
@robfalcon3404
2 ай бұрын
New sub here enjoyed that 😊
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
@@robfalcon3404 thanks for subscribing, glad you enjoyed!!!!!
@davefrancis4529
Ай бұрын
What liquid/additive do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner?
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Hot water and Cascade platinum powdered dish washer detergent!
@self_restored_stuff
2 ай бұрын
Hello, the second older clamp, that you restored, is in my opinion a holder for micrometers.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
I did a little research on it and I believe it's actually a clamp for a hand saw when hand sharpening the teeth.
@BrynSmith76
2 ай бұрын
Always worth it
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
This is the real answer 💯💯
@oat8797
25 күн бұрын
When you put oil down the files I thought it was you giggling 😂🤦🏻♂️
@CatalystRestorations
25 күн бұрын
I usually am so it's not that far of a stretch to think that 😂
@chuckfrumunda1835
2 ай бұрын
Pretty cool video
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Chuck!
@potatopoison1130
23 күн бұрын
"Ish" wrenches is very demeaning to the ikea furniture wrench😅😂😂
@CatalystRestorations
23 күн бұрын
JUSTICE FOR IKEA WRENCH
@patboudotlamot
2 ай бұрын
très sympathique
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Merci!
@RonaldoSilva-tn8in
2 ай бұрын
Restaurada caixa de ferramentas🔨🔧🔩📦 😉
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
💯💯🤗
@Nickword1
Ай бұрын
The original owner of that tool box and all them tools is long gone! lol
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Probably!
@lordrussell666
Ай бұрын
what kind of cleaning water are you using or is it just plain warm water? without degreacer and rust cleaner?
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
It's just plain water and then Cascade complete dishwasher detergent. Yes, really!
@lordrussell666
Ай бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations thanks i was wanting to buy one of them things and didnt know what all i can use with it
@Grantfederal
2 ай бұрын
Literally have this exact same toolbox, same color, same brand same look same everything
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
No way! That's amazing! It's a great toolbox, very sturdy and plenty of space for lots of stuff!
@patrickbyrnes1997
2 ай бұрын
It will go up in value.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Let's hope so!
@beachthor1
2 ай бұрын
My morning has just gotten a lot better
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
That's what I like to hear!! Good morning and enjoy!! 🤗
@michaelmeletiou9975
2 ай бұрын
Do you ever clean off your wire wheel on the bench grinder? And if so, how do you go about that?
@Leishy
Ай бұрын
Compressed air works great for this
@wallacefamily111
Ай бұрын
How does that machine work through glass?
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
The ultrasonic waves vibrate the glass, which in turn vibrates the water in the glass jar. Glass is one of a few materials that does not really absorb the ultrasonic waves, unlike other materials like plastic which dampen them.
@williamodom2580
2 ай бұрын
I can’t believe it. This is the first tape measure that called it right at 10 foot rule not a ruler. A ruler is a king of a country.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Right, because a ten foot ruler can't exist! Nobody can be that tall! 😅😁🤣
@ShedDwellerMakerandRepairer
Ай бұрын
It was worth it. But for the pleasure of carrying out the work alone. Money is just a little bonus.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
I agree!
@Mobin92
Ай бұрын
I wonder if those are collectors items, or if people buy them because they actually need them as a tool.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Probably the latter mostly if I had to guess
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh
2 ай бұрын
Yup! its worth it...but depends how much you've bought it first....😅
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Plus the amount of time it took to clean everything up 😵
@avi63697
21 күн бұрын
My dad has the same toolbox till this day. Its green
@CatalystRestorations
21 күн бұрын
Awesome! It's really solid and built to last!
@jorgefsanchezmarin
2 ай бұрын
Esta caja de herramientas con las 55 piezas, resultan $275 = $5,000 pesos mexicanos. Me parece que está bien tasado el valor en general. Falta agregar lo invertido en la restauración!!.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
When your start to consider the time it took me to complete this (about 3 months in and off with filming), that's where it starts to not really be "worth" it! But it's still fun and worth it to me - it's not about the money!
@ericchase5421
2 ай бұрын
How old is your ultrasonic cleaner? I wouldn’t use one much but if it lasted a decade then I’d buy one right away. Good video thank you
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Mine's coming up on a year old now. If you take good care of them and don't buy a mega cheapo one, they can last you many years if you just intend to use it sparingly. Ultimately what usually happens is the transducers (what generate the ultrasonic waves) end up wearing holes in the tub liner - no way to avoid that!
@walterrobbins4470
22 күн бұрын
I would have only worried about the right angle screwdriver. The rest of them would not be worth my time
@tobyjugg6202
Ай бұрын
can I ask why use electrolysis and ultrasonic please ? Would ultrasonic not do all of them ? Enjoyed the vid - just inherited my dads old tools from the 1940's so I am looking to restore them - never done this before.
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
Ultrasonic is good for removing dirt, oils, and some lightly adhered rust. Electrolysis, given enough time, will remove 100% of the rust from anything iron-based in every tiny nook and cranny no matter how tightly adhered to the surface.
@JayWillis2120
Ай бұрын
Are you sure that clamp didn't have a japanning coating rather than paint?
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
It almost certainly was! I may revisit that project in particular and japan it! If you haven't seen my other video where I entirely japanned a pair of bolt cutters, I at least have the process down! 😁
@TG_Maks
Ай бұрын
About hot blying. Did you tried to use engine oil?
@CatalystRestorations
Ай бұрын
I have before. It works, used is better.
@TG_Maks
Ай бұрын
@@CatalystRestorations Nice. What type of oil did you used? Number or mark?
@roberthoug7864
2 ай бұрын
Just because you find a tool that sold for X amount of money does not mean you will SELL another one for that same money, been selling on ebay for 14 years and I find this to be true. There was a sucker born every minute, but that was in the past. However, I still purchase at auctions by the resold items on ebay. there is no guarantee I will sell what I buy just because one sold, or if a Dozen sold. In other words the last sucker made his purchase. eagle Sorry about the rough explanation this has been voice typing
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Yup, this is all true
@walterrobbins4470
22 күн бұрын
I like the hot bluing method
@CatalystRestorations
21 күн бұрын
Same! Easy and effective!
@PreCivilWarBlm
27 күн бұрын
I woulda paid 50 for upper right wrench alone BEFORE restore
@CatalystRestorations
27 күн бұрын
That's a good one, for sure
@dougieranger
2 ай бұрын
Well worth doing if only for posterity rather than monetary value.
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
True!
@DINXIII
2 ай бұрын
Such a little wrench
@CatalystRestorations
2 ай бұрын
Lil baby wrench!
@DINXIII
2 ай бұрын
A toolbox like that today would be 700 dollars with inflation
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