Restoring Silversmithing Tools - (Al bought a load of rusty tools!)
Channel: Dirty Shed Creations
Date: 2020-09-06

#antiquetools #toolrestoration #silversmithing
The new shed needs a lot of work. We're coming out of isolation. No one has any money. So, Uncle Al spunks £400 on a load of rusty tools. Plus, he doesn't even know what they're for... idiot or genius? You decide...

Al has a touch of buyer's regret as his tool-buying habit reaches new levels of ridiculousness/wise investment as he's purchased this lot of antique tools that were previously owned by a silversmith. Whilst they are in pretty good condition they are going to need some restoration, plus a bit of research to figure out what they're for! If any of you loyal members of the Shedulencia can give us a clue to what some of these items are, their purpose and how to use them we are all ears over here in the Dirty Shed.

Whilst he isn't totally au fait with all the bits and bobs there are some items that Al explains - including a 14" swage block, some stake anvils, a election of rounding domes and a spoon making mould. Uncle Al also demonstrates how he's going to restore these silversmithing tools by bringing one of the items back to shiny life. Plus, as always, there's an array of irreverent banter and theological discussions - "That would be an ecumenical matter!"

Links: We've referenced a couple of projects here that we recommend you check out, and if you like why not consider subscribing...

'A Handforged sterling silver flatware spoon been made' by David Baggaley Silversmiths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qui1bSrotsw

'Welding - Metal Horse Head Build - Monumental sculpture in HD #1' by Joshua De Lisle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG04XhvxSQc

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