Antique Hand Drill Tool Restoration (Bit Brace)

This hand drill (more specifically this tool is called a brace) also belonged to my grandfather. I found it in the same toolbox as the masonry caulk trowel and adjustable wrench that I restored in previous videos. This brace was also looking very rusty and the wood was looking worse for ware. I figured I'd get rid of the rust, restore the wood and polish up the exposed metal to make it look nice.

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[j.r.tidwell]

It turned out better then I thought it would. Great job friend.

[Aztecs]

Wow. Nice job getting the pitting out. Looks great.

[howzatrestorations]

10/10 mate, awesome restoration of your grandfathers drill.

[chha]

Nice job as always! Glad to see that you used the original wood. Very pretty

[pebblesthecat]

You've done a really nice job on bringing out the natural beauty of the tool. Hope it gets used instead of sitting on a shelf somewhere.

[THEWORKSSHOP]

I watched, I liked, I subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[WDCallahan]

What's the white stuff in the can at 7:10?

[mantaship]

This is a great example of patience, determination, and lots and lots of sand papers in various grits to get that shine. Keep going. #throwawaythethrowawayculture

[Idoitfortheskonkas]

Good job Mister. What did you use for the wood ? Never seen such product before. Let us know please

[markharris]

Very nice, a beautiful restoration as always. I have a ratchet brace and bit I need to do some restoration on.

[carloszenteno]

Very nice. You forgot to get rid of the pitting in the collar and in the handle pieces.

[petepeterson]

it was a simple restore yes but an outstanding one in frame focused and detail caught looks very nice but after seeing the bit and brace thank god for the modern cordless drill huh!

[Starskyluke]

Amazing job, just a question, what is the product that you used for the wood?

[timsmith]

Looks great bro, I'm sure your grandfather would be proud to see it now

[theropesofrenovation]

My arms would fall off with all that sanding!! Wow

[updownstate]

I wish you'd demonstrate it. I have my grandfathers's still works great, a little oil now and then, got to put my back into it.

[cyrilbrun]

Nice job !!!!      Do you put anything on the metal to keep it shiny .   I picked up 2 of these,   they look identical to the pre-restoration of yours,   only seized solid ,    it should be a satisfying restore .

[andrzejporeda]

Przepiękne jest ten bardzo odrestaurowane pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍👍👍👍👍

[OldSkoolF]

I love your videos.... Ever try to learn how to Peen the Handle Rivets?

[SuperHowyalikemenow]

amazing, we have some just like this, I am gonna give this a try. do you know if vinegar would work as well?