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[Metal Defector]

I found this a few weeks ago at an old farm house. I was going to pitch it but decided to try to clean it up. I knocked some of the chunks of dirt and rust off. I then did electrolysis for 24 hours. My son has some metal working tools and is very talented. I asked him to clean it up. He worked on it for weeks. He gave it to me for my 70th last night. Moral of the story, most anything you find can be transformed into something beautiful. How did he do it? See below. 120 grit 2" discs 60 grit belt sander 120 grit belt sander 240-800 grit 5" sanding disc on a DA polisher 1200-10000 grit 3 inch discs 8" polishing wheel with black compound 8" polishing wheel with green compound. I had various areas I had to address with a Dremel and an 80 grit 1/4" drum sander.I bought the handle and sanded off the polyurethane and recoated it with walnut Danish oil. Then, I installed the handle with the bamboo wedge and a round steel wedge.

 

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[Slowtaknow]

Truly remarkable transformation, I wouldn't believe it had enough steel left in it to end up so smooth and shiny

 

[robertk]

Wow! That is incredible! I wouldn't have thought it possible, given how it came out of the ground. Truly excellent work!

 

[cajundetector]

I found this a few weeks ago at an old farm house. I was going to pitch it but decided to try to clean it up. I knocked some of the chunks of dirt and rust off. I then did electrolysis for 24 hours. My son has some metal working tools and is very talented. I asked him to clean it up. He worked on it for weeks. He gave it to me for my 70th last night. Moral of the story, most anything you find can be transformed into something beautiful. How did he do it? See below. 120 grit 2" discs 60 grit belt sander 120 grit belt sander 240-800 grit 5" sanding disc on a DA polisher 1200-10000 grit 3 inch discs 8" polishing wheel with black compound 8" polishing wheel with green compound. I had various areas I had to address with a Dremel and an 80 grit 1/4" drum sander.I bought the handle and sanded off the polyurethane and recoated it with walnut Danish oil. Then, I installed the handle with the bamboo wedge and a round steel wedge.

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[Blackfoot58]

Very impressive. Nic save.

 

[ticndig]

Truly a wonderful transformation. and too dang nice to chop any wood with.
one of a kind gifts like that could demand some good money as a side venture.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Did you happen to weigh it before and after?

 

[ARC]

You missed a spot.

Just kidding... well done and then some... your efforts /results are truly remarkable.

 

[Metal Defector]

Did you happen to weigh it before and after?

No dang it. Didn’t think of that

 

[Metal Defector]

Truly a wonderful transformation. and too dang nice to chop any wood with.
one of a kind gifts like that could demand some good money as a side venture.

Trust me, it will not leave that display box.

 

[pepperj]

That is a remarkable transformation of a recovery.

I tip my hat to your son for the restoration.

What a beautiful tool now.

 

[Gare]

NICE FIND as for the cleaning up WOW !!! As for your son helping cleaning it up I have QUITE A FEW things that your son could clean up. Can i have his ADDRESS lol 9just Kidding) He did a fantastic job and lastly HAPPY BELATED Birthday !!

 

[Bucket Lister]

Truly remarkable transformation, I wouldn't believe it had enough steel left in it to end up so smooth and shiny

Did you happen to weigh it before and after?

I see some of us were thinking the same thing... 😁

Trust me, it will not leave that display box.

NO? I understand, but at the same time, tools are meant to be used--not (usually just) admired.

Some of the greatest joy I get using tools is when I find opportunities to use those left me by my father & grandfather. I feel connected--to the tools, my ancestors, and the task at hand--in numerous ways, even when I bust a handle or add to the wear & tear. YMMV.

Your son did a beautiful thing for you--kudos & pride all around. Maybe ask him (if you haven't) what his expectations were/are as far as displaying/using it? Just a thought. 😉