Restoration of a 1900s bush hook machete made in Germany. The process involves reshaping the handle and using electrolysis to eliminate years of rust. Tools and equipment used include: - Quartz ...

There’s something incredibly satisfying about breathing new life into a worn-out tool — especially when it’s a beast like a drum sander. In this restoration project, I’ll take you through the full ...

Have you ever noticed that the more comfortable you become in a subject, the more you seem to miss. Maybe that's what causes us to seemingly overlook important issues or problems, sometimes minimizing ...

Editor Glad admits it freely. Our '64 El Camino shop truck is a beater. His prepurchase criterion of having a rust-free cab was validated. There is no rust around the windshield, back glass, and cowl, ...

Why You Want One: A vise is handy for all manner of repairs and projects. Mounted on your workbench, it holds metal firmly in position while you cut it, grind it, file it, or cut threads in it or on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Luckily, a spot of rust is not a death sentence for your metal gear. Rust removers use a simple chemical ...