Restoring a RUSTY Book Press - Antique tool restoration!

Today we're restoring a rusty, antique book press!

TOOLS:
- Penetrating oil (mineral spirits & oil mixed)
- Sodium carbonate
- Blowtorch
- Steel brush
- Grinding & polishing disks
- Hammerite metal paint

FOLLOW:

[XxSharpieItBlackxX]

"I can do this!" *cue epic music*

*awkward pause*

"BIGGER TORCH!" *resume music*

[SeaLemonDIY]

Beautiful restoration! I hope to find an affordable antique bookpress someday 😍

[anyoldwhimsybymimzy]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate what a fantastic partner Hansi is? "Martina wants to make more books? Obviously she needs a fantastic, restored new book press." #ThatSupportTho

[eyesofthegoddess]

You did a fabulous job. It is the nicest thing you can do for someone you love as she is passionate about her craft, and so are you. Thank you for sharing.

[AlottaBoulchit]

For a moment i wondered if you were going to remove the rust with diet coke but then you went hardcore with the electric bath thing. I'm impressed. 😂 The end result is gorgeous! You put a lot of love and elbow grease into this! 💖

[raraavis]

A bookpress. Of course. Every household needs one. 😉

[Masherisha]

Sooo cooool! It inspired me to restore my ancient sewing-machine😍

[kairon]

This is pretty cool. Taking a lump of metal and making it functional again.
Awesome job.

[markmiller]

My favourites videos I think. Seeing things renovated and used again.

[eyesofthegoddess]

Hanz, you did such a great job, I still love watching you doing this restoration. Love you both.

[zillaquazar]

Wow this is amazing, could you do the same thing you did here but for my life? You know restore it ?

[mr-x]

I know its 2 years after, but important info none the less. Don't heat iron up if its stuck. The metal swells when heated, and shrinks when cools. and by heating it up and due the swelling, so is it possible that the nut might not fit any more. it could shink to a degree where it wont be possible to use it agein, or remain sligtly to large.

I used shrinking + swelling when making tongs in blacksmithing.

[ronruddick]

Workbench edge alignment countersunk bolts and wingnut fastening press and frame fastening. Easing saw enabled sewing.

[lynntorson]

Soooo impressed. Such a young man and never giving up on this project, you are a true inspiration.

[elizabethm]

This was so satisfying to watch. I would love to see more restoration work like this!

[allantreloar]

A quality bookpress from past ages needs that much attention

[voiceofintelligence]

Awesome job. Have you thought about using electrolysis or electroplating to give metal parts a copper or nickle finish? I'm sure Martina could do some amazing things with this process. You kids rock!

[jackmorgan]

If Martina likes the restoration of this book press and uses it, nothing else matters. especially YouTube viewers opinions which includes mine.

[KittyBeeViolinT]

Man if I found this gem i wouldn’t have done it this justice. Your work is amazing

[jeffreycrowder]

Wow what a difference some time and hard work will make. Way to go