I thought it would be cool to have a place for a collection of before and after shots. Rules are simple, you must have done the work, and there must be a before and after shot. Any tool restoration welcome. Hopefully you will post often.
Those photos give me hope! But I have to stop being so lazy to get it accomplished and I haven’t prioritized restorations. (I’m too busy tripping over stuff in my shop so reorganizing has become more of a priority.)
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“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin
I have a no. 4 Bailey that I just restored. The lever cap is not original though. I also have a No. 5 Bailey Type 14 and a No. 27 transitional in the works. The No. 5 is missing the chip breaker and screw and also has the wrong iron (I believe) and I’m hunting for period correct replacements. The No 27 is in rough shape and is probably not usable. I’ll post some pics of all over the weekend.
Here are a couple before picture of my drill press project. It doesn't look like it will take much to get it back in action but I do know the right side of the knock-off is busted off. Might be a good 3D print project to make another one.
I think a good clean and lube is in order for the tool. North Bros Yankee 1005.
Drop out of warp and prepare to be boarded. Mike southwest CO
Have a blog series on this "over there" which I might bring over, but this was a fun time for me. Not any hand tools that I have that need the full monty, but I did want a smaller BS for utility stuff versus swapping blades on my larger saw.
Found at a near-local auction, already have removed the guide-post. PM 141. Build sticker says 1965
Complete strip 'n' blast, all bearings and tires replaced along with a proper switch.
Thanks guys, I really like working with and rebuilding old machinery. No minimalist material castings that can't take the stress of swapping out bearings or deform just by looking at them.
I would really like to get one of the older Delta or Craftsman bench top drill presses and restore one but so far haven't come across one at a good price.
While I had my paint booth set up for the vise, I thought I'd knock this one out quick too. Fales Patent plane I picked up from Don, cleaned up and repainted. Would was lucky sanded, then shellac followed by wax, buffed out. Really happy with how the handle turned out
This is more of a repair than a restoration. I found this Speedrill automatic driver at an estate sale last year still in its box. Unfortunately, the plastic handle had disintegrated. Otherwise, it is in excellent condition. It even still has all of the bits. Made in France and all of the writing on the box is in French. Speedrill appears to to still be in business making drilling equipment. I have not yet found any other information on it.
I thought about trying to 3D print a new handle but ultimately decided to just turn a new handle. I did not want to risk taking it apart. I can imagine the spring inside being difficult to get back in if I mess up so I had to make the handle in 2 halves.
I didn't like the way the walnut looked with the red end piece that was still in good condition so I decided to use a red dyed shellac to make it blend better. I put a couple of coats of rattle can lacquer over the dyed shellac. I will probably use an abrasive pad to tone down the sheen a bit.
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
