Channel: The Small Workshop

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: diyworkshopsandblastingrust removaldrilltoolsrestorationold tools

Description: Restoring an old, rusty electric drill. The design of this drill reminds me of old 60's campers, that's why I went with the polished aluminium look in this restoration. Inside wiring was a mess, with sandpaper used as insulation tape... When I looked for it online I found a picture of a drill with the handle painted in a faded shade of green which I liked. The guy at the paint shop attempted to match the color and failed spectacularly. The drill chuck was in really poor shape and I even went and bought a new one to use if the original one was beyond repair. But a few days in vinegar and the chuck cleaned really nice and got unstuck. A bit of polish and it was good to use in the restoration.