'Lincoln' Grease Gun Restoration | Mister Patina

In this video I restored an old 'Lincoln' Grease Press from St. Louis. I purchased this Grease Press online, when it arrived i noticed a well used condition. The bolts/screws were worn and not original. At first I thought it works but is empty, while disassembling I noticed that there were still grease in the press left.
While the outside was worn, the internal parts were looking pretty good - since the grease protected them from rust.
After disassembling a good acetone wash was necessesary. All the grease was gone, so I could focus on restoring the coated and plated parts. With sandblasting I removed every old coating and plating. On 2 parts there was a heavy chrome plating, which was pretty resistant, even against hydrochloric acid. I used the acid to loosen the plating and sandblasting it off later.
The new color was RAL 7040, I matched the color with a part that wasnt totally worn. A new powdercoating makes the press look new.
After nickelplating the plated parts and reassembling the whole piece, the press works perfectly fine again!

I hope you have fun with the video! If you have any questions on the used tools, materials or the processes, write it in the comment section - i´ll try to answer as soon as possible!

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'Lincoln' Grease Gun Restoration | Mister Patina

[victoriaeads]

I like your label. It's accurate, but doesn't scream I'M NEW in a way that detracts from the restoration itself. Simple, straightforward, in keeping with the original tool imo.

[bobafetting]

I like the bit where you already need to have a grease gun to load the grease gun :D

[brockolee]

1:56 - The forbidden toffee. Nice dark caramel colour. Nom nom 😋

[chrisbradshaw]

Thank you so much for leaving the "little imperfections" and reusing the old parts where you can. So many restorations remove every ounce of history a piece has. Great job.

[williamkowalchik]

Worked for Lincoln thru the 90's we were using cast iron heads then. Never remembered see pictures or drawings of this one. Looks like a high volume one.

[williamstyers]

I only have one issue with your restorations. They always come out as pieces of art rather than common tools, etc. You sir are a true craftsman. I enjoy your videos so much and can hardly wait for the next one.

[jasoncallan]

You should think about doing a bike build/restoration series. I truly enjoy watching your work!

[JoriDiculous]

Nice one. Strange pump handle mechanism, but i really like how the 'squirty' tip is attached to the body. That can take some pressure! Not like any grease gun you buy today . Whole gun looks pretty heavy duty.

[PeterOverheater]

Perfect timing with the recent review of Brandon Herrera's 15$ Grease Gun 😜 meet u at the Range soon 😉

[IR-nqqv]

That's a nice piece of kit that would compliment any vintage automobile or motorcycle. Excellent restoration Mr.P

[willemp]

Thank you Mr Patina. After a long day, just have my self a drink and watch your vid. No BS Music just lots of know how. It really helps me to come down.

[watrgrl]

I love watching you work. You’re so talented, meticulous and your videography is fantastic. You seem to know just what to show your audience and how to show it so we “get the picture”. I love that we get to enjoy the ambience of your workroom with the sounds of your work and the machinery. If I wasn’t so “handicapped “ in the memory department I would have loved restoring things. I did restore antique furniture for a while which was a blast. Now, I just don’t have the place to do these sorts of projects or all the tools. PS; i find it extra satisfying watching you make new nuts and bolts and other parts.

[royothebuzz]

Restored, rebuilt, looks great and works like a dream. Nice one Mr P.

[vonHannersdorf]

5:29 Simax Czech Republic! Wow, it's pretty cool that you use something from my country! 😂 Nice restoration Mr. Patina, as always.

[Vickie-Bligh]

Great job, Mr. P. Excellent filming, storytelling, and video! My dad had one similar when I was a kid. That's a memory from over 60 years ago that I forgot I had!😄Thanks for sharing!

[brianbarnes]

My son said it looks like it was just created! Great work

[zachbenton]

This is one of the greatest restoration videos ever filmed.

[georgebrown]

Marvelous job you did restoring the old grease gun. You cleaned all the parts, replated cylinder with nickel, made new bolts to replace the ones that were worn, and got everything working like a charm. It looks much better too. Excellent work.

[BabaG]

So i watch your videos in sections i.e. I pause them cuz I don't wish to finish it, like to prolong the beauty of the work being presented. By the time I finish the video there are over 2000 likes :). Gives me pleasure to know that there are people who value and admire quality. Thanks for sharing & possibly inspiring many to seek perfection as a joy in whatever they maybe doing.

[wpistol]

Home for the day and get to watch the artist of restoration! Hooray!!