Just got given a bunch of these ‘old’ tools. Keen to bring the back to a new life. Thanks for showing how old stuff is better the new stuff.

@GregsShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice comment and for watching!

Nice video. I like the way you think about it being a home shovel not one that will be used everyday on a jobsite. I like the BLO finish myself. I just sat out on the back porch in the spring sun and hand sanded the factory lacquer off of my Menards shovel handle now it's ready for BLO. It's just a home shovel that will see some use when the need arises. Not a jobsite tool :)

Damn nice shovel right there! 👌🏻

Saved it! That was magnificent. You covered all of the basics. Especially concerning the proper tool travel; in respect of the wood grain. You could add(edit into your video) a warning about the use of power tools: those shovels are THIN!, carefully heat treated and tempered. Power tools can overheat the metal to the point changing the temper....be careful. I spray paint the metal either black or clear. Anytime you use a shovel in wet cement, it is a good idea to spray it with a coat of spray paint(any kind or color): the cement won't stick! ...and clean up only takes seconds, not a half hour. Just saying.

@GregsShop

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! That is also a great idea about the spray paint and cement. I’ll have to try that. Thanks for watching!

Nice Job. Thank you!

@GregsShop

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Mall thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Someone's been watching Wranglerstar. 😉. Great vid! 👍

@GregsShop

5 жыл бұрын

For sure! Love that guy!s channel. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Greg this is by far the most informative video to refurbish garden tools for a beginner. Not only did you provide step by step instruction but also edified the use of a grinder during this process. After watching this I restored every one of my garden tools and they look amazing. I even followed your example of using paint on the shanks. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to more videos as I have now watched all your other ones. Thank you for taking time to make them.

@GregsShop

4 жыл бұрын

Larry, thank you for such kind words. Glad this helped you refurbish your tools. Also, thanks for subscribing.

That's bad ass!

Good job!

@GregsShop

6 жыл бұрын

+swolff5 thank you Steve!

Awesome job ty

@GregsShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

That's cool, that shovel looks good now, not sure if I would put it in the ground.

@GregsShop

6 жыл бұрын

I was happy with the way it turned out. I didn't have that type of shovel until now. It will get some use around the homestead.

Nice job. Just subscribed.

@GregsShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@johnwilliams7102

4 жыл бұрын

Greg's Shop Thank YOU for a very useful and interesting video. Great practical tips that I can put to use.

@GregsShop

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing and for the kind words. I try to make videos to help others do things for themselves. I like being inspired by others and their projects and I hope that my projects and videos are inspiring as well.

would it be that hard just to use sand paper? I mean its just a handle not like a huge table

@GregsShop

Жыл бұрын

No, it wouldn't be that hard but it was easier to scrape it than to sand it off. plus the poly gums up the paper. Use whatever you have to get the job done.

I did it with the Woodglut plans.