Antique Scale Restoration - Laser Engraving, Bluing, Sandblasting

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In this video, I take you through the complete restoration of a beautiful antique kitchen scale. This old scale was in a rough state, but with careful attention and the right techniques, I've brought it back to life. The restoration process begins with a thorough disassembly of the scale to clean and restore each part individually. I first check if the original paint contains lead—it thankfully does not. The brass components are soaked in a mixture of flour, vinegar, and salt to gently remove dirt and tarnish. The other parts are sandblasted to eliminate rust and grime. Once all the pieces are cleaned, it’s time for painting. The large parts are sprayed with fresh paint, while the smaller internal components are blued to protect against corrosion. Since the original scale plate was missing, I created a new one from aluminum. The numbers on the scale are engraved using precise laser engraving, giving the scale a stunning, authentic look. Finally, I add green decorative details to the freshly white-painted scale, completing the restoration. The highlight of this project is undoubtedly the new scale plate brought to life by the laser engraving. Watch the video to see this antique kitchen scale transform from a neglected relic into a sparkling gem! If you enjoy restoration projects like this, don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and give the video a thumbs up. ▶ Do you want to support me? ◀ Would you like to become a channel member? Then you can do this here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwBnXlOxxt2MC5tZhyr2JQw/join Do you like what you saw and want to help the channel develop further? If you want to support me, you can donate via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=C3NBENWZT56DG or use the following affiliate links: Material to work with: Metabo bench grinder: https://amzn.to/46rrkxL Metabo cordless screwdriver BS 18 LTX-3 BL: https://amzn.to/43833JV Metabo bit set: https://amzn.to/3pzwV4n Metabo bench grinder: https://amzn.to/46rrkxL Metabo cordless screwdriver BS 18 LTX-3 BL: https://amzn.to/43833JV Metabo bit set: https://amzn.to/3pzwV4n Metabo Orbital sander: https://amzn.to/3z1VGuj Bluing Equipment: https://amzn.to/4bXftJT Center drill: https://amzn.to/45o3bYA Two-component adhesive: https://amzn.to/3z319kJ Equipment: Camera Sony AX-53 https://amzn.to/3XHqI2J Ring light https://amzn.to/3rhgj1Q Microphone Rode https://amzn.to/44vlFF1 DJI Gimbal Camera https://amzn.to/3O1YjkJ Affiliate links cost you nothing, I only receive a small share from the seller, you have no disadvantage. ▶ Did you like it? ◀ Did you like the video? Then like, subscribe and share, please! Thank you!