Vice Restoration: Unique Crackle Effect Paint Transformation

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From Rust to Dawn with a Unique Crackle Effect
The legendary Dawn company, known for hand tools since 1917, continues to produce their Vice model in Australia. Restoring my personal Vice, I opted for a custom paint job that strikes a balance between a mirror effect and showcasing the metal's imperfections. The result is a transformed Vice, transitioning from rust to a new dawn with a distinctive crackle effect paint. Preserving Dawn's legacy, this restoration highlights craftsmanship that has endured for over a century.
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#dawn #vice #vise #restoration
#rusty #oldtool #crackle #montana #crackleeffect

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  • @toolrestoration
    @toolrestoration Жыл бұрын

    Ok so first off once down to bare metal , I was thinking it looks great like this , then the jaws , I thought no not new jaws with this patinaed old thing , then paint as well ..... Now it's turning into a disaster movie ..... Then you showed us finished , I was / am gobsmacked !! aMazing , knocked it outta the park . Got me Amazon searching ..... iNsANe finish . Thank you ! Will be stealing this finish ......... 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Jim its an absolute honour to hear the master of vice restoration himself wants to copy my finish 😎. Am so glad my paint job had some "effect" on you 😉

  • @toolrestoration

    @toolrestoration

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers more than an effect . Was ordered minutes after finishing your vid off !! Looking forward to the vice that cones from this , but will be surprised if it's anywhere as good as yours !! ( Couldn't have yours as a user , would be a pride of place shelfer ! )

  • @carlmcgee1623
    @carlmcgee1623 Жыл бұрын

    SICKEST paint job I've seen. Good your teaching them now about machinery. GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha - Am glad you like that paint job. Appreciate the comment 😉👍👩🏻‍🔧

  • @philipdenner8504
    @philipdenner8504Ай бұрын

    Love the final paint job

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching- Glad you like in 👍

  • @vasilisarris6717
    @vasilisarris6717 Жыл бұрын

    The first Hot Rod paint job I've ever seen on a Vise. Awesome work.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. If one day this becomes a new vise paint trend, you know u've seen it here first 🤣

  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job! Never seen a Dawn vise, very good! 😃👍

  • @toolrestoration

    @toolrestoration

    Жыл бұрын

    Dawn vice only seem to be in australia John , they never stray outta the country !!

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John- if postage didn't cost an arm I'd send u one 😁😉👩🏻‍🔧

  • @dtpprojects
    @dtpprojects Жыл бұрын

    Great video mate

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching mate 👍

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia Жыл бұрын

    Very cool finish. 😊

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out 😉👩🏻‍🔧

  • @357magdad
    @357magdad Жыл бұрын

    That's a cool finish! I may have to try that!

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Magdad. Am sure you will do magic with that crackle effect 😉👩🏻‍🔧

  • @briandavern8741
    @briandavern8741 Жыл бұрын

    Ok I have to start with the design of the vise I love the fact it has the bolts separate and outside the jaws. It is a real difference to the vises here in the US, much more distinctive. That being said your work is spectacular as well! Great video.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching. DAWN is a reputable brand over here in Australia. They do have other model with screws inside the jaws too. Really appreciate your kind comments 🙏 👩🏻‍🔧

  • @PaulRestorer
    @PaulRestorer Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job! Very cool finish

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out 🙏😉👩🏻‍🔧

  • @nescobaraloplop9468
    @nescobaraloplop9468 Жыл бұрын

    That was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Appreciate the comment 👍

  • @burundi8909
    @burundi8909 Жыл бұрын

    Great Resto I'm going to buy a used dawn vice ....paint it up as well !thanks for the inspiration

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Glad the video inspired you 👍

  • @richardrestorations
    @richardrestorations Жыл бұрын

    Looks Great a good break from the Norm👍

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate - Glad you like it 👍

  • @Roadkillstew
    @Roadkillstew Жыл бұрын

    love the finish. awesome job. great resto.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Appreciate the comment 👍👩🏻‍🔧

  • @HobbyTimeRestoration
    @HobbyTimeRestoration Жыл бұрын

    Montana crackle effect 🤩 Mate, you've made a super cool vise 👏👏👏👏👏👏 will be part of your restoration studio for new videos Can't wait to see it in real action

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Big thanks for watching. I saw a video of the crackle effect used on a guitar so I thought why not a vise 🤣😁👩🏻‍🔧

  • @HobbyTimeRestoration

    @HobbyTimeRestoration

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers you had a great inspiration then 😉👍

  • @Ashkorya
    @Ashkorya Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful job, and I love the colors 👌

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching. Appreciate the comment 👍

  • @shedmanx3640
    @shedmanx3640 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic restoration mate. We are getting fancy with the paint effects aren’t we? 😁 I saw the two tone and thought that was pretty good and then you sprayed the black and I said “WTF”. That crackled effect is next level pal. Loved your little helpers.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha Thanks mate- When I was experimenting with the Crackle it was a bit of a hit and miss as slight changes was giving me different outcomes. So had my fingers crossed that it would work on the vice 🤞 Little helpers always ready to get their hands dirty 😉😁

  • @bigvicsworkshop
    @bigvicsworkshop Жыл бұрын

    Pretty sweet! I restored a VW bug and used the dawn powerwash to get a cool paint job for it... really love seeing this vise ...super nice!!

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Big Vic. I remember watching that VW paint job you did thinking it was really cool 😎 👩🏻‍🔧

  • @bigvicsworkshop

    @bigvicsworkshop

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers I appreciate it! I think your kids would love helping you paint something using that technique...its like magic..and a lot of fun! 😊👍

  • @HandsonRestoring
    @HandsonRestoring Жыл бұрын

    Great paint finish and thanks for explaining how is done 👍👍 Have a great day !

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend. Just trying something a lil bit different 😁😉👩🏻‍🔧

  • @merkyworks
    @merkyworks Жыл бұрын

    Very cool paint job!

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. If u see it anywhere else, know that I came up with the original idea 😁😉

  • @Austeration
    @Austeration Жыл бұрын

    Wow love the paint job 👍 very unique. I couldn't work out what was going on with the different shades of blue, I thought it was my eyes at first. When you hit it with the black paint I didn't know what was going out. I liked how you skipped the assembly or that would have given it away. Well done and a great job grinding it back, I bet that took some time.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Was trying to do something a little fancy instead of just of a plain old original red. Don't think anyone has attempted this technique on a vice before 😁. Puts a smile on my face every time I see it but not sure how the Dawn lovers would react 🤣

  • @Austeration

    @Austeration

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers who cares what they think, as long as you like it that's all that matters. You never know you might start a new trend now.

  • @Sir_Uncle_Ned
    @Sir_Uncle_Ned Жыл бұрын

    I love the effect you got with that paint!

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Uncle Ned - Was a world's first attempt at using that crackle paint on a vice 😉👩🏻‍🔧

  • @Uwannawatch
    @Uwannawatch Жыл бұрын

    A few things, I love your videos you put a unique spin on restorations you show how they should be which is fun. The title was very clever. The little hands popping up make me giggle and I'm glad you found a way to enjoy your hobby and spend time with your kids. my boys are young adults now but I still have them at home and they still help in the shop ( it's good having some extra muscle around) and have learned useful skills. That vise was in crazy good condition what an awesome find. Amazing restoration and I hope you were wearing your brown pants when your cabinet blew. thanks for sharing that restoration with everyone. would love to see you let the little ones go picking and do their own little project. Kinda curious to see what they would pick and the ideas they have. I did this when mine were little it's really fun because they don't have that influence of what everyone else thinks they should do.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Big Thank You my friend for taking the time to watch and write such a great comment. It gives me immense pleasure to have people like you appreciate what I do. It's something very hard to juggle restorations with kids, family life and everything else. Hopefully as they get a bit older they might start doing little projects of their own 😉👍👩🏻‍🔧

  • @Al-Muhtadi
    @Al-Muhtadi Жыл бұрын

    Very good job

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @KevinD_33x150
    @KevinD_33x150 Жыл бұрын

    Nice paint! You'll have to do a trike with the cracked effect. I did 2 mountain bikes with a similar effect. One with electric blue under the black & the other hammer tone gunmetal grey under black. Had to do a few test runs with the hammer tone before I was happy with it before spraying the frame. Time to experiment!

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you imagine the hate mails i'd be getting if i painted a vintage cyclops with crackle effect... I think I should totally do it 😂🤣

  • @KevinD_33x150

    @KevinD_33x150

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers Haters will always be haters! 🤣🤣 That would be a sight! Go on, you know you want to! (now I've planted another seed! 🤣🤣) I copped some flack from a few for the bikes. One was a Repco, the other a Giant. Best compliment was a brother of a hater wanted to buy the Giant as soon as he saw it. He loved the hammer tone under the cracked black. Eventually, I did sell it to him. Made an offer only a madman would reject! The other was a gift.

  • @KevinD_33x150

    @KevinD_33x150

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers A channel you might like to look at: Duncan Custom Airbrush. His descriptions are hilarious, yet very detailed. Might want to stick your head in one of your vices, before you watch, to contain your (soon to be) exploding melon! 🤣🤣

  • @carrestore
    @carrestore Жыл бұрын

    Nice work

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 👍

  • @uncleblack7322
    @uncleblack7322 Жыл бұрын

    Now the finish is my kinda look...love it nice job...enjoyed every bit of the segment...what happen to the blast box...too much inner vacuum pressure??? that's why they use plastic / with tear-away film... a great project...

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Uncle, I knew you'd like that one 😉. With the sandblaster, yes, the pressure inflated the gloves which projected the gun against the glass and everything just got sucked it... just a combination of everything that could go wrong 🤣👩🏻‍🔧.

  • @vintagetreasuresrestoratio2374
    @vintagetreasuresrestoratio2374 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome restoration! 👌 I love it ❤️ So professional and results are amazing! The painting looks cosmic! 👌

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha - Big thanks for watching. Not as refined as the stuff you do but was just trying something a little bit different 🤭👩🏻‍🔧

  • @persioboni9373
    @persioboni9373 Жыл бұрын

    Excelente trabalho !

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 👍

  • @Bigfoot14000
    @Bigfoot14000 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work, the crackle finish is awesome. Can you give us a link to that product? Have not seen that before.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. I bought the Montana crackle effect paint from Amazon.

  • @Bigfoot14000

    @Bigfoot14000

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers Thanks, I'll check it out.

  • @PaganWizard
    @PaganWizard3 ай бұрын

    I really liked your paint job on this restoration. How well has the paint held up since you posted this video a year ago???

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    3 ай бұрын

    The paint is holding up pretty well, actually. Thanks to the 2k clear coat on top 😉

  • @channelsixtysix066
    @channelsixtysix066 Жыл бұрын

    At least those screws broke off in the jaws and you were able to get them out. Some manufacturers had the screws going into the vice, with unfortunate results. I suspect Dawn threaded the jaws for that reason. I have a 5SP probably from the 1960s that needs cleaning up and painting. Cheers.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching- I know the pain of trying to get those stuck screws out. I have done a 5SP as well ( my most recent vice video) Went with a Chameleon paint on that one. Check it out also 😉👍

  • @channelsixtysix066

    @channelsixtysix066

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers Hi, I've only just got my 5SP, so whilst it is waiting for a restoration, I'll put RP-7 on the screws and leave it to penetrate the threads. It was an impromptu purchase, because you have to purchase when you see one, in a salvage yard. This one has no scars from hacksaws or welding, even the knurled jaws are still quite sharp and prominent. It hasn't been abused in any way. It just needs cleaning up. Other selling points, it is made of steel and the isn't bent, so no one had used an extension on it. I've seen your 4SP video. That turned out nicely. 👍

  • @tortron
    @tortronАй бұрын

    The crackle paint is just like the old britool tool boxes (except they are a red)

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, really. Don't think we had the Britool tool boxes here in Australia. Well, I haven't come across any. Thanks for watching 😉👍

  • @tortron

    @tortron

    Ай бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers we got them in nz, so I assume you did too. 40s, 50s possibly later too

  • @gonzaloagejas8400
    @gonzaloagejas8400 Жыл бұрын

    The máster of the universe

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 👍👩🏻‍🔧

  • @therusticcollectionebaysto7028
    @therusticcollectionebaysto7028 Жыл бұрын

    New sub ! Liked 🙏😘

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Big Thank you 👍👩🏻‍🔧

  • @samuelpersi3197
    @samuelpersi3197 Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! If I send you a vise can you restore it?

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi , thanks for watching. I suppose I could as long as you in Australia 😉 You can message me on Instagram / facebook or my email is also in the About section. Cheers.

  • @jamesparkerone
    @jamesparkerone10 ай бұрын

    So it was montana after all. 😂😂 Looks shit hot

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    10 ай бұрын

    Yep Montana Crackle effect. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @smvisualz
    @smvisualz17 күн бұрын

    I have the same vice, but one thing has stumped me. How did you get the new split pin in, the length of it is longer than the width of the vice, as you turn the spindle the pin touches the sides. I was thinking shortening the split pin but it may not be able to fold back to hold the washer/spring? I may have to use an aluminium pin as the steel pin is difficult to fold back

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    17 күн бұрын

    From memory, I think I just forced turn the spindle, so it crushed the splip pin to one side. Then, opened the other leg the opposite way. Think on another vice , I had to cut the pin length. What I would say is ,yeah, the steel pin will hit and scratch the sides but you should be able to get it to fold under 1 turn. Personally, I wouldn't trust an aluminium pin to handle the pressure over time. 👍

  • @DK-jg5vk
    @DK-jg5vk Жыл бұрын

    Okay, when I first saw the paint I was like WTF????? Then I thought... "Why the hell not?" Why shouldn't a vise look extremely cool?

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha , why not. Just remember, when you see others doing the same, that I was the first one who came up with the idea 🤣😉

  • @robertbunch7421
    @robertbunch7421Ай бұрын

    How did you achieve that crackle effect? That part wasn't shown in the video.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Ай бұрын

    It's right in the end. Keep watching until the video is over 😉

  • @merpmerp8836
    @merpmerp8836 Жыл бұрын

    What was the blue disk attachment called that you used on the angle grinder?

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. You must be referring to the Flap Disc. Just like sand paper, they come in different grits 😉

  • @b4tm4nrubin33
    @b4tm4nrubin33 Жыл бұрын

    i bet your daughter was so disappointed un packing that as she might have thought it was a new iPad 😅

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Kids definitely thought it was a surprise for them 😁

  • @tomnorman5461
    @tomnorman5461 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting...but not something I would do to an old restored workshop vise.

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching- yes customs paints can be a matter of taste. Thanks for your honesty 👍

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 Жыл бұрын

    Unusual finish, but not unlikable... I beat up on my vice so bad that such a finish wouldn't last very long. Thumbs Up! I hope your daughter doesn't have any pets... lol

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, I appreciate the comment. Yes it does have a 2k type of clear coat on but that might still not be durable enough for some types of uses. No kids not allowed to have pets until they responsible enough 🤣👍👩🏻‍🔧

  • @fasteddy07
    @fasteddy07 Жыл бұрын

    This video is brought to you by WD40. 😆

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    Once u start spraying u cannot stop 🤣🤣👩🏻‍🔧

  • @fasteddy07

    @fasteddy07

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LittleRestorers Awesome restoration! 👏

  • @LittleRestorers

    @LittleRestorers

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fasteddy07 Thanks mate 😉

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