Mini vintage vice restoration
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Hi folks, welcome to man cave makings,
I put up a story on Instagram a week or so back with how I managed to get a hold of this little vintage vice on Facebook Marketplace and how I was going to do a light restoration and if a short little RUclips video would be of interest. A resounding yes was the answer so here it is folks my stripped down and lightly restored vice.
Using simple techniques and tools I was able to turn this rather sorry looking vice into a stunning bit of functional equipment for my workshop. I’m mainly going to use it for my welding table as a third hand so I have not gone to the ends of the world to redress the faces on the mill or anything that in-depth. I wanted to keep it with its scars from its history, plus it means if I do bash it about a bit I won’t feel to guilty!
Materials used were pretty straightforward, an engine degreaser to take the oil off the parts after it was stripped down and then used Evaporust which is a fantastic product to remove the rust.
I’ve used a cold applied black patina several times now call “Curator fluid” its only available in the UK unfortunately but there are plenty of similar products on eBay. I get most of my spray paints from Halfords in the UK, I’m sure you have your own preference where you live but these little auto paint chip pens are fantastic at the small details and the brush is exactly what’s needed for this job.
I then applied my own mix of Oil finish to the vice after warming it with the heat gun, jump over to my Instagram feed where you will fine a short video of how I make it.......WARNING “viewer discretion required” 😂😂.
Thanks so much for taking the time out to view my content and for the day to day stuff hit me up on Instagram or send me an email,
Thanks and hope to catch you again,
Gus.
Fantastic just fantastic thanks for sharing and remember stay safe and make 🍺🍺👍👍😷
Thanks Brian really appreciated it bud and stay safe too.
Diagonally split screens, wire brush slow-mos and proper homage to the Evaporust gods! A triumph sir!!!!!!
Awesome little vise and a sweet clean up / restoration. As always your attention to detail and your eye for aesthetic leaves me jealous of your skills. Another amazing one Gus!!! Thank you for taking the time. 🔥👍🏼🔥
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 love this Philip and it’s truly appreciated, the Evaporust gods we’re smiling on this one! Thank you brother for taking the time to spot those little details, you da man! 👊🏻👊🏻
Very nice. I just love small clamp on vises.
Cheers BigLife much appreciated 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Loved how that turned out Gus.
Cant beat a bit of style in the workshop.
Video was good too 👍😊
Cheers Dom very much appreciated pal, and they definitely don’t make them like this anymore 😘😘
What a steady hand! That paint work is gorgeous. Gotta love those old classic tools.
Thanks Bernie, it was a low caffeine day so think that’s why my had was steady 🤣🤣🤣🤣 just love the old style of tools! Thanks man 👍🏻
That turned out awesome Gus an yes you have one steady hand to do that fine painting! Hand tool rescues would be proud I’m sure 😁
🤣🤣🤣🤣 cheers buddy and I’m sure Eric would have done his own Japanning and almost died at leat twice during the process 🤣🤣🤣 thanks man 👊🏻👊🏻
Nice video. Awesome restoration. Love art deco style tools. Art Deco is the new Mid Century Modern. Mahalo for sharing! : )
Cheers man and just love the style of this little vice so hopefully did it justice. Mahalo my friend 🙏🏻
Mini vices are greatest tool..I have one and it's the best.. its a Canadian Tire model works like a charm..love the restoring vises movies keep them coming... Bye bye shipmate!!!
I just love how old tools and machinery had style built into them and to be able to have some in my workspace is awesome. Thanks for the message and support very much appreciated me auld hearty!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Another beauty! Great work Gus
Cheers Brodie thanks man 🙏🏻
What a lovely little vice and your choice of colour is spot on 👍 😊
Thank my man and wasn’t sure the gold was a bit much so thanks for sharing that, cheers buddy 🤜🏻🤛🏻
It goes well with the black metal 👍
The contrast is cool and it goes nice with the other vices in the shop 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks buddy
Wow , excellent work as always dude.... like the colour scheme
Cheers Ross, think it’s a bit on the posh side for the ManCave but gee it a week and she’ll be bashed about and more in keeping with the rest 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻
That’s a great restoration 👍🏽
Thank you Mikey, thanks for watching and taking time to comment dude 👍🏻👍🏻
Been looking forward to this.
Cheers Arron, good luck with your restoration dude 🤜🏻🤛🏻
You got a super awesome, what looks to be, intro from a seller on Fiverr. Where is it? I thought it was freaking fantastic and I am sure if you spent $250+ to get it, you'd be using it. Just curious.
Thanks bud, you’re absolutely spot on I did get one made and I love it but haven’t done a video in a while to use it unfortunately. I’m working on a new video which will be the first one to feature it and likely be out in the coming month or so. Most of my smaller project I share on Instagram but maybe I should be doing shorts of them on here? Thanks 🙏🏻
@@ManCaveMakings Do SOMETHING to utilize the awesome intro/outro you paid for. I thought it was amazing. I would like to get an update on my logo and intro/outro with the same seller because of the amazing things shared. Unfortunately, the animation would be nice to have, yet is $900... Shorts are a waste of time if you plan to do videos in the niche you are in. At least in my opinion. I'd stick to the 15+ minute videos that are already being uploaded.
Hahaha love it and yes I do NEED to get my ass in gear so thanks for the healthy boot in it! 🥾😱
Yeh I went with the pro animator so was expensive but got the results I wanted and you’re right I should be using it way more! Thanks for the opinion on the shorts as I feel unless you’re in the “entertainment” line of YT people like me just fall off the radar! Thanks 🙏🏻
@@ManCaveMakings You've made it this far, with almost 10x more subscribers than me, so you're obviously doing something right. I definitely don't think it is a good idea to spend money on something if it isn't going to be useful, though. However, there is the saying that patience is key and not to rush into getting things that are for the immediate easing of the evil inclination, though. I am looking forward to seeing a new video with the "Pro Animator's" work included. I think it will garner some great commentary!
Cheers bud, thanks for the comments and watching my video, great to feel part of this community 🙏🏻👍🏻