IMPOSSIBLE Restoration of Two Pairs of 100 Year Old Tailor Scissors

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Hello and welcome back to my channel. In this restoration video I will restore two pairs of 100 year old tailor scissors.
I do the restoration on special request of my girlfriends dad. After he saw my first restoration video he gave them to me and asked me if I could save them.

He got them from his grandfather who was a tailor all his life in the pre 50s time.
These scissors are the only inheritance that remind him of his grandfather.

This project was a lot of fun and I enjoyed working on it. Subscribe and share, if you like the video.

00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Disassembly
02:10 - Cleaning
03:24 - Derusting with Electrolysis
04:55 - Metalworks I
07:15 - Cutting Threads I
07:57 - Polishing I
09:17 - Preparation and Paint Job I
11:10 - Cutting Threads II
11:51 - Metalworks II
12:37 - Polishing II
13:35 - Paint Job II
14:15 - Beer Tasting
15:30 - Assembly
16:49 - Result

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[ArisRuyter]

I doubt those scissors ever looked that good, your attention to detail and workmanship is exceptional, great video

[rlm]

Another beautiful restoration. I particularly like the fact that you honor the history and heritage of the items you restore. As to adding music or narration, I vote no. The videos are excellent as they are. Your onscreen narration is excellent. Your editing and visual pacing are improving with each video. The beer tasting and rating are bonuses. Thanks for sharing your talents with the rest of the world.

[larsfrandsen]

Great restoration. Paul Sellers has an informative video on sharpening scissors. His mother was a seamstress. Few craftsmen have his skills in sharpening. And very few can do restoration work on your level. It has been fun to watch the growth of your channel. The beer tasting is an added bonus. Well done!

[TheTommy]

To be honest The cutting didn't look so good. I would have changed to a 35 degree angle. Scissors seem to have their own mind when it comes to cutting. When you find the angle they love they cut fabric like a hot knife going through butter. I absolutely love this video. I'm restoring an old pair of Wiss scissors as I'm watching. I've been sharping and repairing scissors for 41 years and I still learn something new just about every day. Thank you for the beautiful video I'm sure her father will be very proud when he sees them.

[hughquigley]

Fantastic job restoring these beautiful scissors. I hope they cut again for many years!

[leonardosgood]

I would have loved to see his reaction. I'm sure he was overjoyed.

[humancattoy]

My grandmother had a pair of fabric shears similar to these. She got them in Germany in 1963. She loved those scissors until she passed away.
This video brings back some good memories.

[brendaryan]

How wonderful that you brought them back to life for the maker of the scissors and your grandfather's tailor legacy No one appreciates scissors like someone who works making clothing and quilts. Thank you for the great video.

[SouthOfGate]

I found this to be a very emotional restoration. The history radiated out to us all.

[onetwoxplore]

Can’t imagine the joy felt once you completed the project. You are a gift to us all. Thank you.

[patriciaschiro]

Being a seamstress and designer I know that nothing is better than a good pair of heavy shears made by a wonderful company. I bet these are worth their weight in gold to the right person.

[sandrawest]

Awesome restoration! To think they are 100 years old, and now look as beautiful as they once did. Her family will be so pleased and proud that this heritage has been preserved. You are the man! Peace 💫

[BritInvLvr]

Being a someone who sees, I really love this restoration. Thank you for sharing.

[stevenbrown]

What a fantastic thing to do for someone. From old scissors to family treasures 🙂

[AgentX]

Beautiful and amazing, you are now one of my top restorers. Sacrificial Anode sounds like the name of a heavy death or goth metal band.

[Jessiebes]

They look amazing, well done. My granddad was a tailor and I sew a lot too, so I really appreciate a good pair of scissors. They really can last forever.

[taytase]

My hands cramped up just watching this video. All that hard work resulted in 2 beautiful new tools. Well done!

[BettyCarter-sr]

You did the scissors proud he should see memeroies come back. these are valesio taylor scissors made between 1920 and 1930 in germany.
cannot wait to see your next project. good luck.

[judywalker]

WOW ❤😍❤
I have an appreciation for antiques and their restoration. My mother has a pair of pinking shears by Singers still in pristine condition that are over 45 years old. These type of scissors and pinking shears are the best for cutting fabrics. I love how heavy they are too.

[iggyreilly]

You are very talented. Thank for a mesmerizing video.