This antique tool grinder has been in my family for a few generations. It belonged to my grandfather. I believe it's from the 1940s. It was manufactured by the Bridge Tool Company out of St. Louis. The stone was worn and tapered but still turned well. I didn't have the means to safely square up the face. I love the way this project turned out and bluing parts is a new favorite hobby of mine! The green and black look great together. Thank you for watching and comment on any questions below.
0:06 Before Shots of Grinder
0:31 Disassembly of Grinder
2:21 Degreasing Parts in Parts Washer
2:31 Discovering Label under grease
2:40 Further Disassemble
3:51 Before - Disassembled Parts Layout
4:18 Sandblasting paint off of parts
5:09 Filing Casting Marks off the Main Body
5:24 Sanding Main Body
5:34 Filing Imperfections off of the Main Cap
5:38 Sanding Main Cap
5:40 Straightening Bend in the Handle
6:00 Sanding Handle
6:15 Filing Sharp Corners
6:31 Straightening out the Clamp Handle
6:54 Sanding Clamp Handle
7:05 Wire Wheel Clamp Handle Threads
7:09 Priming of Metal Parts with Enamel Primer
7:45 Sanding Wooden Handle
7:54 Staining Wooden Handle
8:16 Spar Varnish
8:26 Sanding, Threading, and Bluing Bare Metal Parts
13:04 Making New Tool Rest
14:49 Cleaning Grinder Stone
15:06 Wet Sanding Primered Parts
15:25 Painting with Spray Gun - Enamel Paint - Gloss Hunter Green
15:50 Painting with Brush - Enamel Paint - Gloss Black
16:22 Label Recreation - Making a New Bridge Tool Company Label
17:59 Final Restored Parts Layout Overview - Before Assembly
18:29 Assembly of Restored Parts
21:11 Final Reveal of Completed Restoration
21:16 Before and After Comparison Shots
22:06 Demonstration