Machinist Wooden Tool Box Restoration

Machinist Wooden Tool Box Restoration | Handmade Missing Key!

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3 жыл бұрын

I bought a bargain Neslein machinist wooden tool chest and restored it back to its former glory!
I managed to get it on eBay for only £35, it was about an hour drive to collect and needed quite a lot of work but it was worth it because they’re usually £200!
I sanded down all of the wooden draws, kept the original Neslein brand badge, wire brushed the metal components, remade the leather handle, recovered the draws inside with grey fabric and hand cut a new key for the lock!
The wood was finished with several layers of boiled linseed oil and a top coat of Osmo PollyX oil satin matt.
I could not be more pleased with the outcome!
Let me know what you think of the finished product in the comments below.
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Пікірлер: 76

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

What was your favourite part? Let me know in the comments below! If you enjoyed the project please like the video and subscribe for more. 👌 Thanks guys!

@frankykemp 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, really enjoyed. The most interesting part for me was when you created the key for the box - I am desperate to get a key for my box... I know was not the main purpose of the video, but could you please give me some tips to understand it bit more, or do you have another video I can follow? Many many thanks again!

@henryskinner1092 7 ай бұрын

I really don't know why you would take it apart. The history is fantastic.

@_BigLife_ 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Very nice restoration. Everything turned out great. The key making was awesome.

@MissLady-pq4hc 2 жыл бұрын

One beautiful box. Would love to have one.💙

@colleenarmstrong1372 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive piece of cabinetry and restoration. I loved the leather work and key making especially

@JKLProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colleen! I really enjoyed this one, probably my biggest restoration to date. These cabinets are so well made it deserved to be restored to its former glory. 👌

@shirleywarix6562 2 жыл бұрын

I just loved watching you restore this Machinist Wooden Tool Box. The fact is you didn't take away its age. Thanks.

@JKLProjects Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I really enjoyed bringing it back to life. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe for more.

@polarvortex3294 9 ай бұрын

Yes, the box retained its antique charm.

@pleinecampagne4504 2 жыл бұрын

Quel bel objet ! C’est bien de l’avoir restauré. Mais il faut avoir les techniques et l’outillage !

@KristinaMaxx Жыл бұрын

Me following along thinking I might be able to do this kind of job…then he FABRICATES THE KEY 🤯🤯🤯 Well played,Sir. Well played

@JKLProjects Жыл бұрын

You can definitely do this ☺️ I’m self taught off KZfaq and generally just have a go! Thanks for watching and please subscribe for more 👌 JKL.

@jimscheltens2647 3 жыл бұрын

I will use that handle rebuild procedure. Thanks for the demo.

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Let me know how it turns out 👌 please consider subscribing for more projects coming soon. 👍

@elsdp-4560 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Very much enjoyed. Loved the whole video👍👀.

@JKLProjects Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jamesalsup9135 3 жыл бұрын

Fine work.

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️👍 and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. 👌

@caretinhaulrei 3 жыл бұрын

I like wood restoration. Very Good !!! (from Brazil)

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! 👌 Please consider subscribing for more great videos. I appreciate you stopping by! ✋

@erlawind4542 2 жыл бұрын

Marvellous little tools lol!

@JKLProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed, please subscribe I have many more on the way.

@Instone09ine 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job my friend 😊

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! Very much appreciated. 👌👍

@bloggalot4718 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, I’ll keep looking for one of these toolboxes.

@JKLProjects 2 жыл бұрын

They are really lovely pieces to own! Usually quite expensive unless you get one needing restoration like this. Let me know if you find one and how it goes. 👍

@bloggalot4718 2 жыл бұрын

@@JKLProjects Thanks, I’ll keep looking.

@susanthorne6703 Ай бұрын

Where did you find the metal trim?

@markmiller6817 3 жыл бұрын

That is cool , I need a box like that . One with no top lid .

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

They’re very well made and beautiful to look at as well as being very useful! They cost quite a bit these days unless you can get your hands on one that needs restoration like this! Let me know how your search goes. 👍

@scottfoster8905 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Which was your favourite part? Please consider subscribing for more. 👍

@scottfoster8905 3 жыл бұрын

@@JKLProjects I'd say your utilization of the coin to make a key was genius.

@uncleblack7322 3 жыл бұрын

stuck drawers, worn areas, locking assy, leather handle...Wow, great job...really enjoyed this vid...Thank You

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed and I really appreciate the support. 👌👍

@uncleblack7322 3 жыл бұрын

@@JKLProjects Love to see a great craftsman at work...before/after magnificent...

@paulinefrape6802 Ай бұрын

Can you tell me what lock number yours is? As mine is a "7" (number on top of key hole) the key is lost and I'm trying to get a new one made so would be good to have a template. Many thanks Pauline

@Cradley684 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice job Mate, Stay Safe and have a nice day !!!.

@JKLProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! I’d always wanted a machinist tool chest but didn’t want to spend £200 so the only way was to get one that needed a little refresh! Only questions now is… what to keep in there! 😂 please consider subscribing, I have many more videos on the way. 👍

@itsabughunt6310 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done thank you for sharing!

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words! I’d always wanted one and I’m glad to have been able to bring this one back into working order 👌 please consider subscribing for more great projects on the way. Many thanks ☺️

@Carlos-nr3rt 11 ай бұрын

I have just been rebuilding a few bits on my Father's one of these. He was a tool maker for life. A few things to note. I didn't have a key so I made up a few to test and modify with thin plastic that was easy to cut with a boxcutter. Took a few attempts and trimming to push the tumblers just far enough. My profile ended up being nowhere near as simple as the one here. I would suggest that even though it appears to work its probably wrong (maybe you got lucky the number "12" lock was the simple one mine has a "6" lock) , the tip of the key is quite small as well as it goes right through the back of the lock. Basically only 2 tumblers so was not hard to see what was going on with the lock removed. That plate round the lock (13 minutes in) on the front actually has a rectangular cut-out between the mounting screws. This allow a bit of paper or card trapped behind it so you can write your name on it. Nice picture of a genuine key here:- www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-neslein-drawer-engineers-1819612816 I'm taking my plastic template to a locksmith to get 2 proper keys cut for it.

@paulinefrape6802 Ай бұрын

Carlos I have a "7" lock any ideas what the key would look like please?

@kitmaira 2 жыл бұрын

I have a similar box with a similar lock. How did you determine the correct spacing of the key to get the lock mechanism to work? I’m on my 5th key attempt, still not working.

@JKLProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I think I got a little bit lucky with the key. I was playing around with the mechanism to see how it worked and then used a small flat file inside the lock to provide some tension and to my surprise it opened! I think mine is a very basic lock and has no grooves it just needed a piece of flat metal. If I hadn’t got lucky with the file I was going to cut a piece of metal that fit and then just file it down bit by bit until I worked. Sorry I can’t give more information I got quite lucky with it. Also if you look on eBay for similar chests to yours (same brand) etc and ask the sellers if they have pictures of the key or even if they can draw around the key with a pencil and paper and then send you it, you can stick it onto a metal blank and cut it / file it out. I contacted a few and some were happy to help but luckily I didn’t need it in the end. Many thanks, please subscribe for more. JKL.

@Carlos-nr3rt 11 ай бұрын

Three plates inside and 2 of them are the tumblers. The latch bottom is thicker than the other two. You just move up from the bottom that is left full width of the key and then adjust the other 2 cut-outs. Accuracy is required or they move too much or to little for the latch to slide down the slot. There are two springs inside so everything needs to be clean and rust free.

@JohnRowley 3 жыл бұрын

Great restoration! Little bit of advice for future videos that i hope you will take on board and not be offended by not mentioning - Fade to black transitions are too jarring when cutting between shots as frequently as you are doing, please just cut without any transition effects when the cuts are close together.

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I’m always looking for feedback so thank you for the comment! I have several videos already to go with the fade transitions but I will try the next one without. Many thanks, JKL.

@davidegan5486 3 жыл бұрын

Great restoration....love the handle and the work that went into it!! Well done JKL

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@si_vis_amari_ama 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, @06:22 it would be good instead to use a dry lube e.g. silicon based spray. It does not attract dirt.

@JKLProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, you are right. I have since learned about and purchased some dry lubricant and I can see it is much better for certain circumstances. 👍

@teddy-3765 2 жыл бұрын

Other than the nasty looking cloth you lined the drawer bottoms with it looks lovely.

@JKLProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for the comment. Yes usually people put in green felt but I don’t like that as it picks up so much grease and oil. Whilst it might not look like it, this is a good quality fabric from a local haberdashery and a bit more hard wearing than felt. Thanks for the feedback. Please consider subscribing for more!

@teddy-3765 2 жыл бұрын

@@JKLProjects It makes perfect sense to use something more hardwering. Not my taste, but not my toolbox either, and certainly not my hard work going into restoring it.

@davidboyd6114 Жыл бұрын

Hi You should not use WD40. not a lubricant it is Water Dispersant. Use silicon spray or SeiberGleitz Sliver Glide

@JKLProjects Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. 👌

@lawrencenguyen4700 2 жыл бұрын

i watch every detail every minute ,very smart and well done ,thanks for video

@JKLProjects Жыл бұрын

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@robertliepe6766 13 күн бұрын

💯🥳👍🏻🍻

@tworighthands 3 жыл бұрын

Respect👍🏻 Very talented, I also restorate things and its a Lot of work. Thanks for sharing 👋🏽

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’d wanted a machinist tool chest for a long time so I was pleased to bring this one back to life. 👌 I’ll check out your channel now. 👍

@tworighthands 3 жыл бұрын

@@JKLProjects thanks for your comment 😉👍🏻

@gerardlynch2836 3 ай бұрын

Well, let’s just say you and I take a different approach.

@JKLProjects 3 ай бұрын

How so?

@jerrykellerman9725 3 жыл бұрын

The look of the mahogany is somewhat ' Suggest' leading me to possibly doing a beautiful paint over , no grain just true paint work

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching. I prefer to showcase the full grain but many thanks for the comment!

@Carlos-nr3rt 11 ай бұрын

Oak apparently.

@kalisvarkrom9937 3 жыл бұрын

I thought all looked great but one part. But that could be just me.

@JKLProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Which part did you not like as much? Many thanks. JKL.

@kalisvarkrom9937 3 жыл бұрын

@@JKLProjects I'm not saying it's a bad thing. Just I would of used contact cement and felt in bottom of the drawers. I kind of have thing for felt Fabric. I have seen some where they put contact paper. I find contact paper dreadful, and it gives out real quick. I did love to see the work you put in to it, It showed me you care about your work and how looks.