Pruning Shear Restoration – Very Rusty Scissors For Branches

In this video, I’m restoring a very rusty, antique pair of pruning shears, bringing them back to their original forgotten shine! This restoration was a real challenge: the rust had deeply penetrated the metal, even causing pitting, which made some parts damaged or unusable. Join me step by step as I bring this neglected tool back to life. I start by soaking the pruning shears in vinegar to loosen the rust. The central screw is stuck, so I cut it off with an angle grinder, then drill out the fastener completely. Next, I remove the remaining rust by sandblasting with corundum in the blasting cabinet. To repair the pitting on the blades, I use precise spot welding to avoid overheating the old metal. Then, using a belt grinder and files, I reshape the blades. I restore the damaged areas on the handles with liquid metal, bringing them back to their original form. I craft a new screw on the lathe, milling four precise flats on the screw to ensure a perfect fit. I also turn a matching nut for the screw. After smoothing the handles, I polish the blades so the shears will cut perfectly again. Finally, I prime and paint all parts to protect the metal from further corrosion, reassemble the shears, and test them on a rose branch. The result is impressive: a heavily rusted piece is transformed into a fully functional gardening tool once again. Watch the complete transformation and see how these antique shears regain their *forgotten shine*! I look forward to your feedback and support! Subscribe to the channel if you want to see more exciting restorations like this one! 🌟 ▶ Special Thanks to my Members! Elgi Shoshari ▶ Do you want to support me? Would you like to become a channel member? Then you can do this here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwBnXlOxxt2MC5tZhyr2JQw/join Do you like what you saw and want to help the channel develop further? If you want to support me, you can donate via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=C3NBENWZT56DG or use the following affiliate links: Material to work with: Metabo cordless screwdriver BS 18 LTX-3 BL: https://amzn.to/43833JV Metabo bit set: https://amzn.to/3pzwV4n Metabo Orbital sander: https://amzn.to/3z1VGuj Tension Spring: https://amzn.to/3YAP0h8 Liquid Metal: https://amzn.to/3UqYoBr Mini Metal Saw: https://amzn.to/3NDz7jE Sandpaper File: https://amzn.to/3A3YqbF Welding Machine: https://amzn.to/3Ye71As Equipment: Camera Sony AX-53: https://amzn.to/3XHqI2J Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3rhgj1Q Microphone Rode: https://amzn.to/48nIGwI Microphone Zoom H5: https://amzn.to/4hl2fd6 DJI Gimbal Camera: https://amzn.to/3O1YjkJ Gopro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/48p5Lix Affiliate links cost you nothing, I only receive a small share from the seller, you have no disadvantage. Thank you!