Mirror Finish. Rusty Snap-on Ratchet Restoration HD

Welcome to my restoration channel. In this video you see an awesome restoration of a GS71 Snap on ratchet 1/2” drive. I picked this tool up knowing that I would make a restoration video out of it. From rust and patina to a mirror finished ratchet. I hope you enjoy (or enjoyed) the video. Thanks for watching, I appreciate the view! THE RESTORATION PROCESS This restoration is fairly straight forward. I disassembled the ratchet and then put all components into a rust remover (Evapo-rust). After removing from the rust remover, I then cleaned up several of the parts with a wire brush. I filed down the ratchet to remove some of the ware and tear then sanded and sanded and sanded. I got a new buffer from harbor freight and put it to the test. It worked well and helped me to achieve the mirror finish. I used a cold bluing solution to blue some of the parts. After finding the little baring that I sent flying through my shop.....I then put the ratchet back together. The Snap on ratchet restore turned out great and I plan on keeping it as it is a quality tool. Please like and comment on the video and let me know what you think. That would be awesome, and it would help me out! Tools and Products: Micro Torch https://amzn.to/32bdvad Mini Pick Set https://amzn.to/3IfjYAj Evapo-Rust https://amzn.to/3rvioni Perma Blue (bluing solution) https://amzn.to/3tEARAy WD-40 Spray Can https://amzn.to/3tEqLQa Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Dismantle 2:58 - Rust removing 4:15 - Wire Brushing 5:00 - Filing and Sanding 6:12 - Buffing / Polishing 6:39 - Sanding Parts for Bluing 6:57 - Restoring Direction Selecter 7:33 - Restoring Screws 7:42 - Cold Bluing 8:25 - Assembling 9:09 - Fun-Tak 9:37 - Assembling / Greasing 10:35 - Waxing 10:54 - Finished Product Please subscribe if you would like to see more cool restoration projects. :) Check out this 1940s Dump Truck Restoration: https://youtu.be/QP8UWW4Ytyg Check out this old Pipe Vise Restoration:https://youtu.be/P1WmOUrOGIk Check out this Rusted, Stuck Vise Restoration:https://youtu.be/zejX_rWDDOg Check out this Vintage Toy Restoration:https://youtu.be/eixaA3XGUD4 Check out this Old Tonka Truck Restoration:https://youtu.be/0LchhHAdJbM Have a blessed day! Kev ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #restoration #restore #tool restoration #vintage restoration DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel. Thank you for the support!