r/toolporn • u/smokerjoker2020 • 8d ago

Rusted and totally seized Williams fencing pliers restoration

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u/smokerjoker2020 8d ago

This was my first time taking on a pair of pliers that were this far gone and am really happy with the final results. Video of the restoration process available here for anyone interested: https://youtu.be/f9X9uWpesUc?si=0xIVh1o32pbQXGVg

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u/Convenientjellybean 8d ago

Thanks! Loved the wire wheel in the press drill! Did you do any treatment to prevent re-rusting?

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u/smokerjoker2020 8d ago

Thank you, really appreciate the kind words! If you happened to subs to my fledgling channel I'd REALLY appreciate it.

These days I use the drill press way more for wire wheeling than for actual drilling... 🤷

I coated them in 3-in-1 oil to prevent re-rusting. I should have included that in the video!

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u/Convenientjellybean 8d ago

I heard that heating up metal then applying oil is good at prevent further rust as it opens the metal up microscopically.

I’ll also try using a small grind wheel in the press drill.

Finally, i also learnt recently that the hacksaw blades fit perfectly in a reciprocating saw, like in your video

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u/REAL_EddiePenisi 8d ago

That's so insane that you can remove rust from stuff!! Holy cow my mind is blown!!

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u/smokerjoker2020 8d ago

It's a really satisfying hobby! These were super rusted (photos don't do it justice) so was def a process. For lightly rusted tools it's quite easy to clean them up!

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u/mach1alfa 8d ago

it is weirdly satisfying to watch the rust juice coming out of it when you try to work it loose

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u/smokerjoker2020 7d ago

Yeah, totally. It almost looked like they were bleeding to me (hope that doesn't come across as weird.....).

Thanks for watching, by the way!

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u/BunzoBear 7d ago

So this subreddit allows advertising now? I mean you'll say that your video is not a business but a YouTube channel is a business and when you're driving people towards your channel it counts as advertising

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u/Godtagande 8d ago

Love to see a tool be taken care of

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u/smokerjoker2020 8d ago

Absolutely! And equally sad to see a tool go totally neglected!

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u/XxMitchManxX 8d ago

I used to use these to repair and maintain the netting at the old paintball course I worked at. Incredibly utilitarian in that role.

Good job! Never seen a pair so clean.

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u/smokerjoker2020 8d ago

Sounds like an awesome use case! And thank you very much!

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u/Tall_Duck_1199 8d ago

That's what she said.

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u/GirthyRheemer 8d ago

Nice work!

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u/smokerjoker2020 8d ago

Thank you!

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u/shurdi3 8d ago

Seem a bit short for efficient fencing against say a rapier on a epee, could probably get some good distance if you throw them though

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u/Savings-Kick-578 7d ago

Everything old is brand new again. Great job.

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u/smokerjoker2020 6d ago

Thank you!