100 year old rare antique ratchet restoration | Dr. Hut of Handcraft
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Welcome to another restoration! Today: an antique ratchet. I did a lot of research but unfortunately couldn’t find out where this ratchet has it’s origin and which company built it. But from the type of construction I can tell that it must be very, very old, probably 100 years. If you have any idea where this ratchet comes from or how old it exactly is please write it in the comments!
You will see a lot of lathe turning, cold bluing, filing, grinding and wire brushing in this video.
If you are willing to support me leave a comment, subscribe and share my work, I really appreciate and it helps me a lot!
I hope you will have some fun watching the video! If you have any further questions on tools, the process or the chemistry behind removing rust with electrolysis, acetic acid, cold bluing or flame coloring please write a comment, I will be happy to answer your questions!
Disclaimer:
The experiments are only for educational purposes and serve as entertainment.
I am experienced in handling the used substances and I advise everyone who is not a trained professional not to imitate the experiments I show you.
For experiments which could cause potential danger I will not tell you which chemicals I am using to prevent imitating. Those who know what is happening, know the chemicals anyway and probably are trained professionals. :)
I am not responsible for personal injury or property damage if the experiments will be imitated.
I hope you understand.
Until next time :)
Music at the end: Carol of the Bells - Quincas Moreira
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100 year old rare antique ratchet restoration I Dr. Hut of Handcraft
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thats incredible, if everyone did this instead of throwing things away the world would be a better place
I absolutely agree! So many things are thrown away unnecessarily, very sad. Anyways, thank you for your comment mate! 🙏🏼
I think i would be fired if i pulled this out at my job as a mechanic.
@@Jmoney709 good then that you don’t have it to pull out at work 😄
@@DrHutOfHandcraft haha yes i hate it there anyways
@@Jmoney709 Quit then 😂
That extra length you went to by torching and prying apart the ends to take out the ratcheting cylinder was over the top, dude. Good work.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Only Stallone is Over The Top
@@robapple78 Stallone? That dude resides in a senior center. His exercise now is having Walker races with old fart Swartsnager. 😯🤣🤣
I would like to take a second to appreciate the fact that you gave this ratchet a very classy/functional matte brushed finish...instead of a ridiculous mirror polish (like 90% of the other tool restoration videos on KZhead). Outstanding job.
Thank you very much mate 🙏🏼 I like brushed and matte more than mirror polish too..
Anyone else get close to the end and think, "man I'd really love to see this in action"? AND THEN AT 16:29, HE DELIVERS!! 100% satisfaction, lol. Bravo on a job well done!
Glad you liked it, thank you Jeremy! 😄
Nice work! You made an old guy happy. I worked on underground water mains and we used open ratchets like this. Very heavy duty and easy to clean the dirt and mud off of. Hose it off, blow it down with compressed air and spray it with WD40. I believe these are still made for the underground utility trades. Thanks
Thank you for your comment Bobby, I am glad you liked the video! 🙏🏼
I love this ratchet and what you made of it! Pretty sweet! 🥳
Thank you my friend 🙏🏼
No patina left!!!
Okay. The ratchet part dropping and the symbol crash’s got me. 😂😂
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With so many fake restoration channels I'm always happy to come across a genuine one. Good job.
Thank you!
I do restoration work as a hobby and it’s always great to watch your videos, not only to enjoy your working, but also to improve my own skills. I’m also a chemistry teacher and, unless it’s already been commented, the metal ion flame test you did shows either a strontium or lithium salt present to produce the red flame (calcium would produce an orange-red flame). It’s a great visual demonstration to do to show metal ion colours by adding a splash of alcohol to a solution of the metal salt then spraying into a clean flame. Keep it up!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! It was a strontium salt 😄 Glad you liked it!
Im always amazed how much effort you guys on KZhead put into this worn out tools to make them look great again. These tools in general don't look like they could never be used again. But with a little hard work they are now ready to do their duty one more lifetime. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤️
Thank you very much for your kind words 🙏🏼
Awesoome video what did you use to blackin or patina the parts?
@@thomasmartin4591 It is called bluing, in this case cold bluing. There are many different methods of bluing
Ty....I apreciate you're reply..awesome videos
@@thomasmartin4591 🙏🏼
Pretty cool hobby to get into. I've always loved old tools even though they don't have practical uses in todays industry. Atleast they were meant to be serviced. Maybe one day they will make a return. Great job.
Yep I can confirm, it’s a great hobby! Thank you very much! 🙏🏼
Nice! I think a brass wear sleeve would have tightened up the slop. And would have looked awesome!
Indeed yes, that would’ve been a good idea!
Mmmm that would have added a nice little touch to it.
Nice Video 👌
Thank you!
Old is gold .Beautiful restoration.
Thank you!!
Love to see how different tool designs evolved from this and so cool to see you bring this guy back to life
Indeed it is! Thank you for your comment
Amazing work. I love the combination of bluing and silver finishes as well as preserving some of the patina.
Thank you very much for your kind words ✌🏻
I hope the silver finish doesn't rust; I have trouble like that with metal left 'in the white'.
That looks really good. The color of the blueing against the silvery steel is pretty cool.
Thank you!
Щедрівка наприкінці просто супер. Дякую.
The SICK doctor is in....GREAT TREATMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Beautiful restoration! The older tools were so much more robust than the newer ones.
Thank you! Yes they were
Nice job on the restoration, Doc! I don't think it looked that good when it was new. And thank you for not over restoring it so you can't actually use it because "it's just too nice." 😁👍
Thanks a lot! 🙏🏼
Very impressive job, sir. Funny how such a small part can require so much work. Looking forward to your next project. Be safe.
Thank you mate, I really appreciate your support!
I like the fact that you blew Ed all the working moving parts that was a very nice design decision, and it looks great
Thank you!
i like the sound of ratchets... and the older ratchet it has a sound of wisdom to my ears... its reminds me that there is always a tool to do the job inside ur garage.
Thank you for your comment!
that finish was a nice touch and looked good together. a great improvement on the ratchet.
Thank you very much!
the sound of the ratchet made it all worthwhile! excellent renovation!
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
Bro with the closing I was so scared you weren’t going to show it in action!😅
I always show them in action 🙂
VERY - VERY - VERY - NICE = I dought that the wrench ever looked so good
Thank you so much!
I am really impressed! I know you're good at it, I didn't expect that! ! ❤️
Thanks mate ❤️
Excellent restoration, what a beautiful ratchet wrench it is now. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!
amazing how it turned out so beautiful classic tool. Great job Dr. Hut!
Thank you mate 🙏🏼
You turn scrap into a tool that looks brand new. Awesome 👍🏽
Thank you!
Looks better than if we’re brand new. Nice job.
Thank you Lucie, I appreciate your comment!
Very impressive job, sir. Love this ratchet ! I am really impressed! I know you're good at it, I didn't expect that! ! I think a brass wear sleeve would have tightened up the slop. And would have looked awesome!
Yes that would’ve been a good idea! I’ll remember it for the next time! Thanks a lot!
Wow the swing on that thing is a country mile
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That is beautiful work. I admire your dedication, sir. Well done!
Much appreciated, thank you!
Cool video man, they don’t make things like they used to !! Some of the Rubbish I’ve bought in the past doesn’t last two minutes, that ratchet will last you a lifetime ! Great video and thanks for sharing 👍👍😀
Yes this ratchet is so massive, it will definitely last a lifetime! You could probably do pull-ups with it 😂 thanks for your comment! 🙏🏼
Nice job! If it were mine, I think I would’ve nickel plated the main body to keep it from rusting.
Thanks mate!
Putting all that work into the restoration, which was fantastic 👌, I agree all metal surfaces need to be nickel treated and not just oiled.
I say again. Excellent video. Respectfully submitted.
@@loydevan1311 thank you very much! 🙏🏼
The humour in your videos remind me of the Nekkid Watchmaker 😂
okay, I unfortunately don’t know him 😅
@@DrHutOfHandcraft you should watch it the resemblance is uncanny. I am not being disrespectful to you I genuinely chuckled watching your videos when I was reading the captions
@@riyazsu6376 okay 😅
What an absolutely miraculous transformation. Well done, sir!
Thank you very much Martin!
Wow...juggling between study, work and making content. Gotta say you have a bright future friend. Wish you all the best. Thank you for sharing this restoration project. Beautifull old iron I must say
Thank you so much for your kind words, it’s much appreciated 🙏🏼
Yo is that a 7 tooth ratchet!!!! That thing must be way smoother than my 5 tooth!
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As good as new. Glad to see that you got the wobble out of you steel brush device. Nice job.
Thank you! Yeah it was the steal brush that was wobbling around, I replaced it..
Beautiful restoration of a nice old retched
Thank you very much mate!
I about retched too.
That was so damn good… honestly didn’t think it’d turn out as nice as it did… you’re seriously under subbed ( new sub)
Thank you very much for your support and your kind words, I really appreciate it!
So the GDR nut on the ratchet would have to be made after 1980 because of the EVP imprint. The ratchet itself looks like a no-name (maybe Matador?) Tool kit from the 1930s. Was included with many cars at the time.
I will do some research on the ratchet based on your information. But as far as I know the ratchet was used in construction works and some friends told me that it was build in 1910-1920 (estimated)
You just brought a tool out of retirement for another 100 years of service.
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You should’ve cut a bit out of a cheap paint scraper to replace that pitted part but great job anyway.
Thank you for your comment! I actually made a new part but then decided to keep the old one to keep it’s character.
I like the black wheel shine. I've never seen a ratchet that looked like that, where the center drive pulls out. Looks like a nice useable ratchet . I don't know how it compares to modern ratchet. or ones from the 1970's or 1980's. My favorite 1/2 " drive ratchet is a Stanley pro. easy to change directions , from the way they built the thing you push
Thank you very much for your comment!
Good job! I did surpresided with result. Congratulations!
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Very nice job on that one 👍also I really liked all the lathe work. Turned out absolutely amazing.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!
I like how you did'it , well done. Final result is amazing ,you're good ,really good but why so few posts, something is missing to increase the number of views and subscribers. 👍👍👌👌❤❤❤🙏🙏
Hey mate, thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it! Well yes I am trying to increase the number of videos, but I am doing this while going to the university and work, so it is pretty hard to upload more videos. And of course I want to present good content, not some stuff I just worked a couple of hours on.
@@DrHutOfHandcraft You're right, now I understand you ,what can I say...do the right things !!!
@@johnconnor555 I will try my best to produce more content! Thank you for your support!
@@DrHutOfHandcraft If you continue to produce more content with interesting items I guarantee that your channel will spread like wildfire. You, are good. Very good. Take it from a restorer and restoration channel critic. Best!
@@terryegan3831 Thank you very much for your kind words mate, it really means a lot to me! I will try my best, but like I said, there is work, university and much more 😅
"THE RE-ANIMATOR'. beautiful restoration ❤
Thank you! 🙏🏼
I know these channels basically all use the same format, but I just like seeing the different tools
Hope you liked it.
@@DrHutOfHandcraft absolutely. Subbed so I can see more.
@@infin1ty850 thank you for your support!
Very nice job; man; and the socket looks awesome in that ratchet... together they look really solid. Warm regards from Mexico.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it! Much love from Germany
Beautiful restoration Sir.
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Love this tool !!! My Father would have a fit if he was still alive today. I thank you for sharing this Video. This is so amazing. Thank you again. Stay Safe.
Yes it’s really a cool ratchet! Thank you very much for your comment, and I am very sorry for your loss ..
@@DrHutOfHandcraft Thank you. We lost Dad in 1999 to cancer. An 2 years later we Lost Mom. The one good thing that happened. My Parents had all 7 of their Kids together. Lost a younger brother to hep C an the youngest brother to Cancer. Again we appreciate you sharing the Video not only was I glued to the video my Husband was too we Love it.
@@texas6065 thank you again 🙏🏼
Wow, incredible! I love the character and heavy build of the old tools. I collect them when I find them. You are an amazing craftsman!🙂👍
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
Awesome video. Love the finished product! 👍🏻😊
Thanks a lot!
You did a really great job on this project. Plus the video quality definitely set you apart from other channels.
Thank you very much for your kind words 🙏🏼
Ok so who’s fired up to fix something after this awesome resto 😊
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Nice work on the restoration. So this is circa 1920s? Wonder who the maker was for it and the socket too. Looking at the ratcheting mechanism, it looks indestructible.
Thank you! I would also like to know, unfortunately I couldn’t figure that out. The ratchet is way older than the socket. The socket was made in the GDR. It says “Smalcalda” on the socket which refers to the city Schmalkalden in former East Germany. I just restored them together because I bought them together. The ratchet is from the 1920s yes, at least that is what I was told by several different people who know a lot about antique tools.
The 13 socket even has the price at that time written on it. 0.89 marks of the GDR. Craziness!
Awesome video as s as always and happy to have Mr. Patina in the mix! Question: In this video, you used two different processes for rust removal (Electrolysis and acid): How do you decide when to use which? 🤔
Thank you Nico! Good question. In this case it’s not very exciting, it was just because I didn’t have enough acetic acid to fill the box with it. But there are some things to consider when deciding which method you use. When I make a second channel one day I will make a whole video on that!
@@DrHutOfHandcraft : Thank you very much! Another one which I would also want know is when you select cold vs hot bluing 😉
@@nicovandyk3856 I personally prefer hot bluing rather than cold bluing because it’s cheaper, eco friendly and a lot faster. But cold bluing is good for bigger parts , on which you can’t (or at least I can’t because I don’t have a powerful burner) achieve an equal temperature everywhere on that part. I also use it on heat treated and hardened parts and thin sheet metal, since hot bluing could damage the heat treatment and bring sheet metal out of it’s form.
@@DrHutOfHandcraft thank you soo much for your response: That makes soo much sense (Almost embarrassed that I could not figure that one out for myself). Keep well!!!
@@nicovandyk3856 You are very welcome and thank you for your support! No reason to be embarrassed, I also had to learn this stuff somehow, since I am not a mechanic (this stuff is only a hobby for me and not my job) and come from a completely other work field and I still have a lot to learn! 😄
Fantastic job and video great Finish it looks amazing thanks for sharing your time 🍺🍺👍👍
Thank you very much and thank you for your support! 🙏🏼
Amazing what you can do with the right tools and incredible skill!! Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Knowing how to operate the restoration tools and chemicals . Thanks for sharing your knowledge. The tool turned out fantastic.
Thank you very much!
Nice restoration ...I love the outcome of your work.
Thank you !
Você é muito bom, parabéns 👏👏👏🇧🇷
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Wonderful shot of the safety shoes at around 5:30
Never wearing safety shoes to be honest 😄
I can easily see that ratchet is just rusted and not 100 years old watched this 3 times on other channels great work
What do you mean you watched this three times on other channels?
I plan on subbing directly after making this comment but this is awesome! I’m not sure if I’m the only one but if you were to learn clocksmithing and do some restoration that would be fantastic! My grandfather was a clock smith for the better part of 50 years and now my dad has taken it over. One day I will too. Look forward to watching more videos!
Thank you for your support! I actually did some minor stuff on clocks before, but just for my own ones or for friends/family. Maybe one day I will try a whole restoration on one 🙂
Nice job, as usual 👍 Strontium chloride for the red flame? (Ok, I googled it 😋)
Thank you very much! Close, it was Strontiumcarbonate, but you are right, Strontium is the component that makes the flames red. Strontium chloride would make it red too 😄🙏🏼
Lithium salts will too but it will be reddish pink
Man did the right thing.
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Didn't look that good straight from the manufacturer! Well done.
Thank you very much!
A very good Job Love it ❤️👍❤️
Thank you mate! And thank you very much for your support!
NOICE!
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Some day all of our tools will be this rusty
Maybe, and hopefully someone will restore them 😄
Cave man style doesn’t ever say a single word
What?
A really nice video of a really nice restoration! Just two little things: 1. the ratchet has a lot of play, maybe it would have been a good idea to turn the head (or what it´s called) a little smaller and make bushings for it. 2. the christmas music at the end (carol of the bells) is a little bit strange for a video postet on march 12th. ;o) Anyways, you´ve got one new subscriber!
Hey mate, thank you for your comment and support, I really appreciate it! You’re right, the ratchet has some play, but it had the play before and I didn’t think of the solution you suggested.. I will definitely consider that in the future! You are not the first one to mention the christmas music 😅 I really didn’t know that it is a christmas song, because it’s not that popular in germany, I just thought it’s nice 😄 Thanks again! 🙏🏼
Nice restore
Thank you very much! 🙏🏼
That looks fantastic! But seeing you have to turn it 90 degrees to get 2 clicks over makes me think those weekly payments to the Snap-on man aren't actually too bad lmao
😂😂 Weekly payments? 😄😄
What an elegant piece of machinery.
That’s so true!
Gostei muito 👏👏👏 🇧🇷
Obrigado 🙏🏼
I did look it up after but my guess was lithium
Lithium is correct, but that’s not what I used. That is the other correct answer I mentioned 😄
Strontium!!!! also, great restoration!
Exactly! Thank you!
Awesome video. Strontium and lithium both create red. I remember this from chemistry in H.S. when we burnt balloons with the salt mixtures in them.
Sounds fun 😄 Thank you ‘
When he said dont try this at home, I followed the rules. Tried it when i was 12 in a camping trip with a lighter and some off, my cousin got a lit haircut
Oh wow 😅😅
Excellent restoration. Love this stuff!!
Thank you!
Çox gözəl oldu.(Baku Azerbaijan)
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Just subbed. Glad I get my algorithm to link me to these types of channels instead of those useless ignorant influencers. Great job
😄 Thank you for your support, much appreciated!
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Wow. Looks like you brought something back up from the Titanic and then brought it back to life.
😄 Thank you!
Ready for another 100 years. That for sure!
I hope so 😄
To remove the first bolt, I would recommend using a box end wrench rather than an open end.
Thanks for your comment ! For videos I use the open because of filming :)
I am a Cert Auto Tech and do Marine repair for a living plus I restore muscle cars. You my friend get a 10 on this restoration well done Sir @
Thank you very much mate, I really appreciate your comment!
@@DrHutOfHandcraft You are wellcome ! I am ready to launch my own You Tube channel and I am nervous as hell . I cant get the nerv to post my first video
@@madmanmechanic8847 I can understand that, I was too. But there’s nothing to be nervous about, just do it 🙂
@@DrHutOfHandcraft I am going to watch a You Tube on launching You Tube hahahahah I got my catch phrase if you will, done last night I hope it fits ? I will get it done this week I am so freaking nervous . Thank you so much for the support I really needed it .🙂
@@madmanmechanic8847 You’re welcome, I’m sure it will be great! And don’t forget that all KZheadrs started at one point
HELL OF A NOISE WHEN THE RATCHET FELL OUT!!! PMSL!!!!
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Great restore and the answer is two different substances Strontium nitrate and Strontium chloride
Thank you! And yes, both are correct, because Strontium is why it goes red
Can't belive you didn't spin it as fast as you could.
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@@DrHutOfHandcraft You owe us a clip of a spinny boi!
Looks like early Snap On... I know what causes a green flame.... Very nice work, ready for the Snap On museum..
Yeah it has some similarities 😄 Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it!
@@DrHutOfHandcraft Anytime my friend, keep up the great videos...