Scissors Restoration [Decay Stopped – Black Scissors]

In restoring these rusty scissors, I used simple techniques and machinery. To restore these old scissors to their "forgotten shine" I had to derust them with a needle scaler, soak them in rust solvent, sandblast them, grind them, powder coat them and make a new screw on the lathe. If you don't have a sandblasting booth and a lathe, there are plenty of other ways to get where you want to go. I especially liked being able to work on the lathe again for this restoration. I bought these old rusty scissors again from a flea market internet site. Please be sure to also note that this video is not just to quickly show someone how something works, but also to relax and escape from the daily grind!

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The scissors were in very poor condition, I suspect the seller (who I bought this item from) found it deep underground. In the first step I removed the rough dirt and rust with the needle scaler. Following that, I put the old scissors in rust remover and sandblasted them. With sandpaper I sanded the inside to make them even again. Now I coated the parts with a black powder coating to protect the scissors from future rust. I painted the sanded surfaces with cold bluing to prevent rust from occurring there as well. Since the old bolt (which held the old scissors together) is no longer there, I made a new bolt on the lathe. These parts I boiled in brandy vinegar, so that they are also protected from external influences.

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I used the following tools: Needle scaler, hammer, pliers, propane torch, pin punch, rust remover, sand blasting cabinet, corundum blasting media, file, vise, sandpaper, clamp, tape, knife, Powder coating equipment, compressor, oven, cordless screwdriver, drill, Isopropanol, cold bluing, brush, lathe, lathe chisel, oil, Internal thread tap, external thread tap, hot plate, spirit vinegar, glass jar, tweezers

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[shofisstar]

I am so impressed by the fact that the scissors survived the whole process I felt like they were going to disintegrate at any moment

[bloodtopaz]

I thought this was going to end up less pitted but I guess there was nothing more you could have done to improve on it. It does work, it cuts paper so I have to conclude that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[calicojacque]

I like that the gloss black paint makes them look like they're made from obsidian. It's nice that you made a feature of their rough, pitted metal than tried to grind it all away into dust, leaving barely any scissor.

[nitrogenFox]

I'm so, so happy that you left it rather pitted and worn down and just repaired it enough to be functional and still beautiful, in my own opinion. I'm tired of all the channels that breaks things down and build them back up artificially until you cant ever tell that it was ever flawed or restored in the first place. I know many people like that kind of thing, but I find it gorgeous when you can see the life something has gone through, the damage and wear and decay it has suffered, but you get to see how someone has loved it enough to bring it back from the brink of destruction while still letting it be its own unique item. I find the finished result perfect in it's own imperfect way.

[wparo]

Excellent. Can't wait for part 2 when you finish the restoration

[mercedesmarton]

Sometimes there are things we should let go. Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. This one was From rust to rust.

[restorerestoration]

No annoying intro, no commentary, descriptive details, perfect masterpiece!

[cloudycakes]

"So what do you want on Christmas, my Princess?"
-"A SANDBLASTING MACHINE"

[jorenthar]

If those scissors had a soul, being able to be opened after being that rusty must've made it scream with joy.

[mrschizo]

Most restorations seem like the tool is being reborn. This felt more like necromancy. Now I'm not knocking that, mind you. Oddly enough, I like it. Gives it personality. After all these years, it still endures. It's not truly dead until it shatters.

[mercury-king]

Personally I like watching old things made like new or functional but with signs of age, even if there is no ‘financial gain’ or if it’s ‘cheaper & easier’ to go get a new item. Sometimes the journey is what’s important, & a lot of people seem to forget that nowadays.

[kazj]

Amazing job. There was more rust in those scissors than scissors.

[sodathejunker]

I love that while you made sure they were in perfect working order, you didn’t “over” restore them to look aesthetically new. They still look like they’ve been torn from a page of time, and that gives them some really nice sentimental value to know they’ve been around so long and still work.

[im_coffee]

I don't know why I find it satisfying when people fix objects or clean them, when I hate doing that.

[raoullevan]

Vu l'etat de ces scisaux au départ, le résultat est presque miraculeux. Bravo pour votre patience et votre courage.

[Austeration]

I thought they might have fallen apart after you gave them that bashing at the start. Very interesting project. I don't think I have ever seen a pair in such bad condition as those.
Nice job giving them what life they have left.

[kitterzy]

Since I love collecting scissors and use very old scissors as I work with a lot of different types of mediums. Those scissors are “bookbinding” shears and that’s why they’re riveted and not screwed, and have the one blade flat. They cut heavy materials. I would have been surprised if you were able to restore them to working condition (able to cut leather and bookbinding board). As is, they’re a nice decorative piece! So much better than rusting and disintegrating, lost to time.

[PuddiNovaXZ]

I know nothing about metal work, never interested me, yet here I am, loving and binge watching these awesome videos!

[jackiecarobecca]

This made me emotional. I’m so happy they were able to cut paper again, after all this time. It made me very emotional in a weird sort of way. It was beautiful. Thank you you pure soul.

[tataykarakalpak]

На эти ножницы было столько потрачено материалов, инструментов и сил, что проще и дешевле было бы купить новые ! Но, как демонстрация человеческого таланта, усердия и мастерства, очень показательное видео ! Я не думаю, что кто-то будет так же реставрировать старый и ржавый инструмент, но вы показали на что способны ! Вы большой мастер ! Моё вам уважение !