Just an update to my MWTCA Small Haul Gloat:
I started on the Stanley BP because it needed the least amount of work. I still want to strip the lever cap completely and repaint, but I've got a "placeholder" paint job until this part can be accomplished, but here is what it looked like before:
Here, I had already did a little cleanup, and honing. I was surprised to see such great results with just a little "elbow grease". As you can see, the lever cap has some rust and the paint has deteriorated. The base however, was surprisingly in very good shape. Jappaning was close to 75-80%, but did not look like it. There were layers of gunk caked on. But with a little degreasing, etc..My restore goal was to try to do the least amount of tinkering in order to maintain the original state of the tool, but also to try to enhance its appearance.
Just to give a better idea, here's a brand new Stanley purchased a couple weeks ago, side by side:
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Conclusion:
It's alot more fun to spend twenty cents on dollar, feel "green" by reclycling "oldarn", feel living history in my hands, and have alot of enjoyment in the process!
Thanks for looking!
Matt
I started on the Stanley BP because it needed the least amount of work. I still want to strip the lever cap completely and repaint, but I've got a "placeholder" paint job until this part can be accomplished, but here is what it looked like before:
Here, I had already did a little cleanup, and honing. I was surprised to see such great results with just a little "elbow grease". As you can see, the lever cap has some rust and the paint has deteriorated. The base however, was surprisingly in very good shape. Jappaning was close to 75-80%, but did not look like it. There were layers of gunk caked on. But with a little degreasing, etc..My restore goal was to try to do the least amount of tinkering in order to maintain the original state of the tool, but also to try to enhance its appearance.
Just to give a better idea, here's a brand new Stanley purchased a couple weeks ago, side by side:
h
Conclusion:
It's alot more fun to spend twenty cents on dollar, feel "green" by reclycling "oldarn", feel living history in my hands, and have alot of enjoyment in the process!
Thanks for looking!
Matt
