Just a quick & easy Rehab

[bandit571]

Took maybe an hour...started with something rusty & Krusty..
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Picked this about a year ago, for $1...
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Decided to tear it down to just parts..
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Grinder for the DULL edges...couple wire wheels for the rust removal....Witch's Brew for the handles..
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Rub all the metal part with 3in1 oil...threads were cleaned up, and oiled up..
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 Test drive?   Cuts weeds and hedges like warm butter..
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Compare to just buying a new one of these?

BTW: I also got rid of that ugly orange paint.....not sure what brand name uses Orange paint.....Home Despot, maybe?

[stav]

They look great restored.

Not sure about the orange paint. Didn't the Scotties home store use orange as well? I was still pretty young when they went under so my recollection may be fuzzy on that.

[FireWood]

What is Witch's Brew?

[AHill]

I like it when older tools can be restored. I have an old pair of scissors I've been using in the office for probably 25 years. They cut OK, but not as well as I would have liked. So, I took my diamond hone (yes I keep sharpening tools in my office at work), attacked the bevel, and they now provide a superb cut!

[bandit571]

Witch's Brew: 
Old quart can

Pour into it any and all left overs Stains.....add a bit of Amber Shellac, as I has very little left in one can.

Stir until well blended...brush onto the Project....by the time you set the brush back down, use a rag to wipe it down.  

Can be top-coated with your choice.....More shellac, or maybe a Poly...

This way, I do not have to toss out cans of stain that still had a couple brushfuls left in them.