How to Polish Rusted Tools | Restore a 1950's Bergman Blue Bird Tin Snips

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024
  • How to polish any antique tool with rust. A narrated restoration for Bergman Tool Manufacturing Co - Blue Bird line of tools. I break down the restoration with simple tips to help you restore the vintage Made in USA tools in your garage.
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Комментарии • 110

  • @zachtragni5263
    @zachtragni5263 3 года назад +6

    Favorite video yet. Very informational. Professional restoration. Great job

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад +2

      Always trying to get better! I changed up my recipe a little for this video. Thanks for the feedback!!

  • @barthardman9166
    @barthardman9166 17 дней назад

    Wow! That looks so dang sharp. I have a pair similar pair of snips and I’ve never thought about restoring them. I have a good winter project I can do now.
    Very cool, thank you!

  • @bethjackson2703
    @bethjackson2703 День назад

    Wow🎉 that's amazing 👏 😍 🙌 thank you for sharing ❤

  • @1stinlastout165
    @1stinlastout165 2 года назад +4

    It's always a pleasure to get my hands on tools that are from the USA to restore and use here in the UK!

  • @manny.u1958
    @manny.u1958 Месяц назад +7

    Hello from sister republic of Tijuana; I started my old tools collection in 2000. Here in Tijuana there's some people who go to garage sales, in San Diego and bring boxes of old tools that they put on sale. So, every weekend I hit the flea market to dig into the pile of tools, I just buy ( made in usa) no junk from China. You made a good job restoring and bringing them tools back to life. Me, I just like to clean them from rust and aplied w40, I like to left old scars from the battle, so they cud look vintage, thanks for sharing your hard work. Cheers from Tijuana!

  • @kashmiriinventor4234
    @kashmiriinventor4234 3 года назад +6

    Hatsoff for this restoration.. professional voice over

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад +1

      The voice over is the area I'm trying to grow the most. I just upgraded from the headphones that came with my phone to the Elgato Wave 3. I'm glad someone noticed lol.

  • @mikebrock3097
    @mikebrock3097 3 года назад +5

    Nice to see a rusted tool returned to its former glory and put back to good use.

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад +1

      If you're subscribed to my Instagram, you'll get to see this piece next to the 3 NOS snips in the mail - shameless self plug lol

  • @MrTurbo64
    @MrTurbo64 Год назад +23

    Soak in white vinegar for 24 hours to dissolve rust. Use wire brush and soapy steel wool to clean up rinse and then oil pivot points.

  • @girosarnelli
    @girosarnelli 3 года назад +2

    Good job!!!
    Hello from the Dominican Republic...

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      Welcome to the channel! Thank you for the support, my Dominican friend!

  • @williamfarley8434
    @williamfarley8434 2 года назад +1

    Simply beautiful

  • @hamidsanavifiroozi5274
    @hamidsanavifiroozi5274 Год назад

    I wach many restoratin but you are the best of the best,spesialy your tips that is very helpfull.

  • @DennisHicks78749
    @DennisHicks78749 Год назад +2

    One of the best description of the polishing process I've seen outside of professional jewellers classes I took in college.
    One important factor you mentioned warrants further explanation.
    Mentioning the importance of avoiding cross contamination of buffing wheels with different polishing compound is important. Explaining how to avoid that would be good additional information. The flipside I didn't hear mentioned if it was is to avoid cross contamination of the piece itself. This applies not polishing compounds, and sometimes to sanding paper as well.
    We put our pieces into the ultrasound cleaning bath before going down to the next, finer polishing stage.
    Even with sandpaper, it is important to assure no residual grit remains on the piece. (It is not always a problem with sandpaper, but important to be sure.)
    If residual polishing compound, or grit shed from sandpaper remains on the piece, it can scratch the piece in a way that prevents that grit stage of polishing from success.
    I don't imagine tool restoration usually involves ultrasound, so another cleaning method that is practical in the situation should be employed.

  • @ivanstiles7030
    @ivanstiles7030 Год назад +1

    Those look great! Thanks for the sanding and polishing tip!

  • @jamescox4949
    @jamescox4949 3 года назад +2

    Love this week's video learning more every week

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      It's great to see the consistent support for the channel. I'll make sure they keep coming in.

  • @v-labrestore1657
    @v-labrestore1657 3 года назад +1

    *you have revived it. That is very wonderful 👍👍👍*

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад +1

      I appreciate the support from your channel. Keep up the great work over there!

  • @stevenconyon4685
    @stevenconyon4685 Год назад +1

    Beautiful work I'm trying the same with some English made gilbow snips

  • @jamescox4949
    @jamescox4949 3 года назад +2

    Just noticed the American made vise from your 1st video still looks great

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      It's a champ and it's helped take almost ever project since to a whole new level.

  • @restorationconstantines7731
    @restorationconstantines7731 3 года назад +2

    it looks like a fascinating journey into the past

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      I'm falling more and more in love with the history of these tools the more restorations I do. Thanks for stopping by the channel!!

  • @mercoid
    @mercoid 3 месяца назад +1

    It was nice to see how beautiful you made them. And good luck to anyone who chooses to take on a project like this. I hope they enjoy the process. As for me, that’s way too many hours to put into such a tool. I have these exact snips in roughly the same condition as you started with. I’ll remove the rust. Give them a light sanding, repaint and sharpen. It’s a tool. Keep it good condition, don’t mistreat it and use it to make things.

  • @diyresttube
    @diyresttube 3 года назад +2

    thats require lots of lots of sanding...good job my friend.

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      I got those bandages off today - worth it!!

    • @slawmat30
      @slawmat30 3 года назад

      @@OneNationRestorations Could you tell me what exactly compound you used to finish polishing (which company?)

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад +1

      @@slawmat30 I use Dico products and you can buy them at any Ace Hardware. Firm pad with E5 compound
      Medium pad with SCR compound
      Soft pad to finish with GRN compound

    • @slawmat30
      @slawmat30 3 года назад

      @@OneNationRestorations Thank you for information thanks 👍

  • @jadbrick444
    @jadbrick444 3 года назад +2

    This restoration is legit! ❤

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад +2

      This comment is legit lol

    • @jadbrick444
      @jadbrick444 3 года назад

      Where did you find those files?

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      I live on Ebay for NOS tools. So many of my older tools are from there and antique malls - but the malls are usually used and in rough condition.

    • @jadbrick444
      @jadbrick444 3 года назад

      @@OneNationRestorations do you ever go to estate sales?

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      I've gotten several tools at those, but I've never had great luck. They're usually already picked over by the time I arrive or they don't have vintage made in USA tools.

  • @NYRM1974
    @NYRM1974 Год назад +1

    Excellent work well done...

  • @JZ-tg1cm
    @JZ-tg1cm Месяц назад +1

    Chris Fix approves this video ;)

  • @tractortinkerer11
    @tractortinkerer11 Месяц назад

    Have several pair of those " tin snips ", used them with my dad in the 50 and up thru 2008 when I retired. Nice restoration.

  • @sarabjorkgren6915
    @sarabjorkgren6915 3 года назад +2

    I love the color choice! That turned out amazing!

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      I almost went one shard darker, but the name of the paint got me! Patriotic Blue - Krylon

  • @donolifts
    @donolifts 3 года назад +3

    amazing restoration! great job

  • @TheDungeonCoach
    @TheDungeonCoach 3 года назад +2

    Love the audio in this restoration! Smoother than ever! Lookin SHARP (get it??)

  • @TediumGenius
    @TediumGenius Месяц назад

    Fantastic work!

  • @Urugami45
    @Urugami45 Год назад +2

    Great restoration. Would a nickel plating to prevent rust have been out of line for these?

  • @slawmat30
    @slawmat30 3 года назад +2

    Amazing job 👍fantastic 👏

  • @markenna5955
    @markenna5955 Месяц назад

    Finally, someone who knows how to Teach. Polishing is not as simple as it seems, it took me several years to get a handle on it. Your video would have shortened my learning curve considerably.

  • @JaguarWorkshop
    @JaguarWorkshop 3 года назад +3

    This is awesome man! Looking forward to more videos from you👍👍👍

  • @metaldiyideas6317
    @metaldiyideas6317 3 года назад +2

    well done, beautiful👍

  • @BrothersRestorationIndustry
    @BrothersRestorationIndustry 3 года назад +2

    Good job

  • @diygeneration5566
    @diygeneration5566 3 года назад +4

    *Great job! The scissors just sparkle! I love old tools too and sometimes make videos about them. ;-) I wish you more interesting projects!*

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад +2

      I appreciate the support. I'll be sure to stop by and check out your channel!

    • @diygeneration5566
      @diygeneration5566 3 года назад +1

      @@OneNationRestorations Thank you very much, I hope you find something interesting. I want to announce my video, which will be released in September or October. I will be cleaning old instruments by electrolysis, I'm interested myself)

  • @davidausterman5915
    @davidausterman5915 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful. How did the NOS snips compare? Probably not as shiny. I restored some rusty old Crescent USA 8 inch snips but not to this degree! Nothing beats old USA made tools.

  • @ruraloregon2347
    @ruraloregon2347 Месяц назад

    Other alternatives for rust removal include:
    Brass wire wheels, always good to start with these
    Soaking in white vinegar
    Electrolysis using a baking soda solution and a battery charger connected to a piece of sacrificial steel

  • @jadenx5218
    @jadenx5218 3 года назад +1

    Great vidoe!! Can't wait to watch the next one!

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      Hit that bell notification so you don't miss a drop! Thanks for watching!!

  • @WaramangaStudios
    @WaramangaStudios Месяц назад

    Nice job, well done.👍

  • @miketufts9765
    @miketufts9765 Месяц назад

    Very nice job! If you would like to save many hours of hand sanding put a brass wheel on your grinder, it will take you about 2 minutes to reduce the surface rust also getting into the pits, oh yeah and it will also save you money on whatever chemicals you will not have to use

  • @bobmartin6055
    @bobmartin6055 2 месяца назад

    Outstanding!

  • @tipsandtricks5258
    @tipsandtricks5258 Год назад

    Brilliant 👏

  • @jab101
    @jab101 Месяц назад

    I've got the exact snips. I'm an old tool perv lol

  • @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
    @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 3 года назад +1

    Nice job, Great polish :)👍

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад

      I'm still wearing those gloves at the polishing station. Idk how you do it without them!

  • @Stevenfrijol
    @Stevenfrijol Месяц назад

    nice video

  • @fredwild190
    @fredwild190 3 месяца назад +1

    A sandblaster and wire wheel will do a better job in a fraction of the time. The voice of experience. Thank you.

  • @RushWorkingMan
    @RushWorkingMan Месяц назад +2

    I think the people who appreciate and love old tools and are willing to spend time and money to restore them if were an animal would be on the endangered list.

  • @glenpitts6813
    @glenpitts6813 3 месяца назад

    That is besuriful.

  • @jab101
    @jab101 Месяц назад

    I also use brake parts cleaner

  • @stoff4963
    @stoff4963 Год назад +1

    God bless America

  • @shawnbrennan7526
    @shawnbrennan7526 Месяц назад

    Why sandpaper instead of steel wool?
    Tips for cleaning up the bolt and nut?

  • @akafrosty6175
    @akafrosty6175 5 месяцев назад +2

    Finally, someone that leaves all the original casting imperfections.

    • @Mr.SuperDuper-idk
      @Mr.SuperDuper-idk 3 месяца назад

      But why?

    • @akafrosty6175
      @akafrosty6175 3 месяца назад

      @Mr.SuperDuper-idk Gives it character, looks more authentic. Not everything has to be perfect.

    • @Mr.SuperDuper-idk
      @Mr.SuperDuper-idk 3 месяца назад +2

      @@akafrosty6175 I get it, I don’t like perfect either. I enjoy all the tool marks from work just not so much the manufacturing process.

    • @akafrosty6175
      @akafrosty6175 3 месяца назад +1

      @@Mr.SuperDuper-idk That's fair.

  • @DrawingTechnical
    @DrawingTechnical 2 года назад

    Great video my friend, I appreciate the in-depth commentary along with your demonstration. I was wondering if you know how to remove musty old smells from metals from the 1950's? I have some vintage drafting tools which are good quality, they just smell very old and the smell transfers to your hands when you use them. I was thinking to disassemble them and leave them in vinegar for a while then wash them. What do you think?

  • @floraly88
    @floraly88 2 месяца назад

    Is there a way, other than a belt sander, to do such a job with power tools? I could see a dremel working for this application, but I have never seen dremel bits that go through all those grit progession.

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 2 года назад

    That was fun...great video.....great American video!!!!

  • @sblankin
    @sblankin 2 месяца назад

    Mine still looks brand new, because I take care of my tools.

  • @georgekoroneos7782
    @georgekoroneos7782 3 года назад +2

    Did you use the abrasive stone with a drill?

    • @OneNationRestorations
      @OneNationRestorations  3 года назад +1

      I did. Those stones are around 80 grit, so it didn't take much to get the job done.

  • @TF856
    @TF856 Год назад

    I will just use the wire wheel on my drill press.

  • @DesertGeezers
    @DesertGeezers Месяц назад

    Lots of labor for a like new look...is the cut improved ?

  • @bobwhelk2117
    @bobwhelk2117 3 года назад +1

    USA USA USA

  • @shannonelliott6116
    @shannonelliott6116 2 месяца назад

    Only bad thing about a high polish, is the rust comes QUICK if left alone...oil that beautiful polished steel if you do...

  • @redfields5070
    @redfields5070 2 месяца назад +3

    TIN snips...... because they are made to cut tin. Not Tinner!

  • @kvppvk
    @kvppvk Месяц назад +1

    I guess these old rusty tools are American too?

  • @bobwhelk2117
    @bobwhelk2117 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good god! Yak yak yak! You sound like a high pressure car salesman.

  • @brianmurphy2382
    @brianmurphy2382 Месяц назад

    Look up chelation

  • @sianbarnett1000
    @sianbarnett1000 4 месяца назад +2

    It’s a tinsnips not a tinners snips sorry, used for snipping tin not snipping tinner, however nice polish

  • @diverdave4056
    @diverdave4056 Месяц назад

    come on now ... I can make them shine like a Mirror in less than one hour

  • @cxhaaren1
    @cxhaaren1 2 месяца назад +1

    american tools, american handcraft??? Pffff... german tools are much better

  • @tristan_andrade
    @tristan_andrade 2 месяца назад

    That did not come from my grandfathers toolbox, don't lie

  • @robinsparkes-u1l
    @robinsparkes-u1l 2 месяца назад

    Polish ? what have the people of Poland got to do with this video ? the word is polish .

  • @PredatorOmnivore
    @PredatorOmnivore Месяц назад

    You should have just sharpened the blades and used the snips for the intended purpose as your grandfather did. Now all you have after all that wasted time labor is a uses oh gee whiz oh so shiny "showroom" doo dad.

  • @oliviercaro
    @oliviercaro Месяц назад +1

    America america America.... pfffff 🙄

  • @arnepauly2285
    @arnepauly2285 3 года назад

    Great Video - just stop it with the 'murica man!

  • @kvppvk
    @kvppvk 2 года назад +2

    Great, but one tip. I would avoid using American tools and products wherever possible, as European products, particularly Swiss, German and British, do generally tend to be of higher quality.

  • @mnmike6884
    @mnmike6884 3 месяца назад

    That blue is not close enough to what is was. You could have done better.

  • @Mr.SuperDuper-idk
    @Mr.SuperDuper-idk 3 месяца назад

    All BS aside
    Media /soda blasting is WAY better…and much more satisfying.

  • @MrGreggallman
    @MrGreggallman Месяц назад

    Amazing work!