1912 Hand Crank Metal Cutter Restoration - Now it cuts like “BUTTER”

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I bought the “The Marshalltown” 18 Lennox Throatless Shear on Ebay for around $150 plus shipping. I thought it would make a neat restoration video project. As shown in the video it was manufactured by Marshalltown MFG Company located in Marshalltown Iowa. The Patented date was March 19, 1912. As seen in the restoration video, I completely dismantled the shear before restoring it piece by piece. I sandblasted almost all of the metal parts to remove rust, old paint, and filler. I had to do some serious filling on the casting, as shown in the video. The main housing/body of the shear was powder coated with a high-gloss black finish. From best I can tell, it appears that these shears where black in color originally. I decided to use both cold bluing and hot bluing for some of the parts. Cold bluing is a solution applied at room temperature, whereas hot bluing is done by heating the parts with a torch and then quenching them in oil. After cold bluing, I like to soak the parts in cooking oil for at least overnight. The cutters were, thankfully, in good shape—I looked for replacements but was unsuccessful. I made a new nameplate using printable vinyl. The nameplate artwork was restored with AI software. After applying the decal to the new aluminum plate, I coated it with acrylic clear coat for a more durable finish. I was able to save the old wooden handle and added a brass tube to act as a bushing. The handle was coated with boiled linseed oil. The hardware was nickel-plated, except for two washers that I replaced with new ones. new parts include two washers, the brass handle bushing, and the nameplate. Overall, I think this project turned out great—but what do you think of the restoration video? I hope you enjoyed this restoration video, and if you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section. (I do try to read comments:) Have a blessed day, Kev. Products used or simular in video: Mini Lathe Chuck for Drill. https://amzn.to/3JROrLc Vise Jaw Pads. https://amzn.to/3WLdUsD Cold Blue Solution. https://amzn.to/3LvN3OP PB Blaster. https://amzn.to/3Fyp4bs JB Weld. https://amzn.to/3YF1kwe Powder Coating System. https://amzn.to/4jIrsyI Milwaukee Screw Driver set. https://amzn.to/3Eyaiol Makita 18v Light. https://amzn.to/3laSKoz Makita Multitool. https://amzn.to/4jIR7Hn Irwin Vise Grip Needle Nose Pliers. https://amzn.to/3DAfIv0 Evaporust. https://amzn.to/4cwaEXV Drill Scrub Brush. https://amzn.to/4cFodpp Camera and filming gear; Main Camera. https://amzn.to/4jfd4xL 50mm Lens https://amzn.to/3mUZZBt Camera Mic. https://amzn.to/43Wqvy3 Disclaimer. All links above are affiliate links. I make a small commission if links are used. Other Restoration Videos: Tonka Fire Truck Restoration. https://youtu.be/U1duLo7eRro?si=yo9RxV0TgO2YzldN Structo Concrete Truck Restoration. https://youtu.be/Hmyk0fHrmB8?si=Afuxu93_emcU9hsN Adams Traveloader Toy. https://youtu.be/rtkd-sdGWfA?si=jx05drDmJUfEL7eY Snap-on Bench Vise Restoration. https://youtu.be/YTZxirOPjgY?si=PvcXUxcrxZC76Krz Snap-on Jack Restoration. https://youtu.be/Q1CgM-kWm2w?si=h13qbdV0rYaabZiT 1900s Grease Gun Restoration. https://youtu.be/1XkbYu74-18?si=MUPDjtMSyLk2_Or3 Ingersoll Rand Impact Restoration. https://youtu.be/YPdNFjYANjE?si=-EB38z675vEORIKA Craftsman Bench Grinder Restoration. https://youtu.be/smQ5aaW6-yA?si=hlHkF9d7Xwe9FF6O Snap-on Ratchet Restoration. https://youtu.be/hNZtCN5fKMQ?si=pjcCmxIxNJxSWKJX Milwaukee M12 Impact Restoration. https://youtu.be/0M1o-oq0yoY?si=og5C_IG2zqk2HTTf Vise Restoration. https://youtu.be/eJsKXZuajrQ?si=_J02syU8tQGUIptI Disclaimer. All links above are affiliate links. I make a small commission if links are used. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #restoration #restore #tool restoration #DIY #Vintage #vintage restoration #relaxing #relax