Vintage Toolbox Restoration Part 2: Restoring the Toolbox with Restored Tools

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If you missed Part 1, I restored everything inside the toolbox here: • Vintage Toolbox Restor...
A huge thank you to viewer @markosterman419 for discovering this was a Ford Model T or Model A running board toolbox! Toolboxes were common to carry around on some of the first cars, since they weren’t nearly as reliable as cars are today - but you could work on them yourself much easier!
If you are able to find and send me a key for this lock (it’s a “Standard” brand lock) and it works, I will send you some Catalyst Restorations merch free of charge for your help and post a follow-up video!
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0:00 - Background and overview
0:57 - Disassembly
3:25 - Paint stripping, brass cleanup, brass plating
10:32 - New handle holes
10:47 - Rust converter
11:12 - Filling in holes and pits
13:59 - Priming and Painting
15:26 - Reassembly
16:59 - New toolbox liner
18:38 - Finished! Before and After
19:32 - Free merch opportunity
19:43 - History lesson
20:03 - Thanks for watching! Subscribe!
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@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

If anyone has any history or knowledge of the "Standard" lock on this box, let me know! Turns out it's really hard to search the term 'standard lock' without just pictures of basic-looking locks showing up! 😂 If you send me a key that works for this lock, I'll send you some free Catalyst Restorations merch and post a follow-up video!

@qlimaxbass5022 7 ай бұрын

Maybe it: www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/506218/515626.jpg helps? 😏✌ By the way: You wanna keep toolbox original, but throw away original handle..... 🤯

@DanKoning777 6 ай бұрын

Find/try an assortment of old(er) luggage keys-the mechanisms are fairly standard for that type of lock. If you have trouble finding keys of this type, a locksmith may be able to point you in the right direction. God bless.

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

@@DanKoning777 Great suggestions! Thanks!

@dragonrider59 4 ай бұрын

That looks like a warded lock, it has disks (wards) stopping the key from turning the lock mechanism at the back of the lock. If you take an outline of of one of the keys and remove all but the teeth at the tip so it looks like T or a 7, you can manipulate the locking mechanism without the disks stopping the key from turning. You can cut it out of brass sheet from a 1:1 scale picture @mcnallyofficial @covertinstruments

@WrenB111 7 ай бұрын

Good for another 70 years

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

For sure! And maybe someday it'll even get paired up with a Model T again!

@barthanes1 7 ай бұрын

When you're using salt & vinegar to remove oxidation from copper alloys, the flour is only necessary if you have a large irregular surface. If the pieces are small enough to fit in the container you can just use salt & vinegar.

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Great point! I've gotten so used to needing the recipe with flour I forgot it's really just give it some sticking power!

@MarkMeadows90 7 ай бұрын

My grandfather had a few of those old toolboxes he would find in rummage sales in the past. My dad would call them junk because my grandfather would rarely use them. My dad kept one of the better condition toolboxes to have for memories and keepsake. He might restore it someday for the heck of it. Nice job with this one. Love the brass coating bits.

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark! Toolboxes are always a great little pickup at garage sales and such if you get them cheap! Easy to fully restore or even just cleanup enough to hold some tools - four walls, a bottom, and a lid!

@7477238 29 күн бұрын

Amazing work on the tools and the toolbox. Better history learnt here.

@CatalystRestorations 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AnthonyCurreri 7 ай бұрын

The brass recoating with heat and a brass brush is amazing! 😮

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

It's amazing how simple it is to do and the result is always beautiful!

@alanpreston3111 3 ай бұрын

That was a fantastic watch …and what a result … amazing work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@CatalystRestorations 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan!! 👏✨

@jozsefizsak 7 ай бұрын

That's amazing! I wondered why you're bothering and then the reveal at the end put everything into perspective. Nice job.

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

It was all worth it! Thanks for sticking around to the end! 😉

@ivanstiles7030 7 ай бұрын

That old box looks great! Nicely done!

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I think it turned out pretty great!

@RestorationsFOD 6 ай бұрын

The box looks fantastic

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@OniGearEye-be2ci 2 ай бұрын

I love the Jedi and Sith goalkeepers. 😂

@CatalystRestorations 2 ай бұрын

What color lightsaber would you have?! I gotta go with green! 🟢

@OniGearEye-be2ci 2 ай бұрын

I loved Mace Windu's purple@@CatalystRestorations

@CrustyRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Very nice, and black gloss, shows any imperfections... great job👍

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Shows any imperfections, aka a nightmare to keep the paint in perfect shape with all that hammering and peening work 😭

@rosellabill 6 ай бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for telling us what a bench grinder is and the type of wheel it has. I know almost all of your viewers would know this. But some watching to become what you are need help. tks.

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words and you are so welcome! When I first started getting into restorations I was frustrated by the lack of help or explanation of what was going on sometimes - I just wanted to learn! Even if those little details are useful for only one person out of a million views it's worth it to me. Thanks for watching!

@ChinceMcMahon316 7 ай бұрын

Nice work, especially the trick with the heated brass "painting". Gonna have to try that someday to see how it turns out. JB Weld is tricky stuff. It's strong as hell & lasts forever, but it shrinks a lot too as it cures. You almost have to go over it again with a second layer, or put a thin layer of autobody paste on top of it before you do the final sanding, to get it to level out correctly.

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! JB Weld is tricky indeed!

@minasaluna8618 7 ай бұрын

Elegant after the restoration , Beautiful in eyes of the beholder .Char 🥳 😂 😊

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@jerryharper7347 3 күн бұрын

Beautiful job. It looks great.

@CatalystRestorations 3 күн бұрын

Thanks Jerry! Appreciate you watching.

@tony1721 7 ай бұрын

That’s an incredible restoration, you do some great work 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Tony!

@lynnwalsh1392 Ай бұрын

Beautiful job. Fun to use the tools in the box on the project.

@CatalystRestorations Ай бұрын

Thanks! This was such a fun project!

@yeagerxp 7 ай бұрын

Excellent restoration 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! 👍

@user-xc6wd3hb4s 5 ай бұрын

Incredible!! Beautiful job. That toolbox was ready for the dump.

@CatalystRestorations 5 ай бұрын

Saved for the next generation to enjoy!

@katiebellmichelle 7 ай бұрын

Excellent job I’ve been waiting for this to come out 🥰

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Sorry for the long wait, glad to see you're still here! 🤗 Thanks for watching!

@sallycarroll6329 Ай бұрын

Excellent work

@CatalystRestorations Ай бұрын

Thank you, Sally!

@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh 6 ай бұрын

most satisfying restoration vids i've watch so far....thx for the vids 😊

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you're enjoying!

@vandinem 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful job!

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mark! Thanks for watching!

@craigster750 7 ай бұрын

Great tip about the farm equipment paint. I need to fix some spots on my trailer, and that should work great.

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

It comes in a variety of paint-matched colors for Deere, CAT, Ford, etc which is also super nice!

@pavelkoudele5526 7 ай бұрын

Nádherná renovace kufříku na nářadí. Vypadá velmi luxusně. 👍. Pavel 🇨🇿

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Pavel! I figured it could use some extra love and care after all these years 😁

@MASI_forging 7 ай бұрын

Great work dude. You did amazing work on this project ☺☺

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It only took 4 months to complete but here we are! 😂

@Jako-fh8zg 6 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant mate,stunning 👍👍

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

@johnbradford9235 7 ай бұрын

Reeaally nice job there dude 👏👏👏. Beautiful result! 😎

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, John!

@alexanderalbach468 7 ай бұрын

Cool project, very well done❤

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Alexander!

@IkarimTheCreature 4 ай бұрын

I love old stuff, but lead paint and asbestos gives me the shivers

@CatalystRestorations 4 ай бұрын

Definitely need to be careful! I test all painted items with lead checker kits, then take precautions from there! Asbestos is much trickier (harder to recognize/detect) so just have to do some research and know what signs to look for.

@jacquesb8927 6 ай бұрын

Great result👍

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@jotarodriguez4468 6 ай бұрын

Really good video. I'm learning a lot . Big like from the south of Spain

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, Jota!! 🇪🇸

@manuela_kral4983 4 ай бұрын

Very well done, I think now it👌 looks better than new! Your inserted illustrated tool informations are very helpful, thanks for that! I'm just restoring an old metal Makita Box, but sadly it's too cold outside for the paint job. Can't wait for warmer temperatures. 😉

@CatalystRestorations 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's currently -10F (-35F wind chill) where I am right now so I can understand!

@douglaymac7796 5 ай бұрын

Awesome job!

@CatalystRestorations 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Doug!

@donwalker4447 3 ай бұрын

Too cool, great video, thanks!

@CatalystRestorations 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Don!!

@ptitcase3 6 ай бұрын

Super restoration ce fut un plaisir de regarder votre vidéo

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Merci d'avoir regardé!

@terryrogers1025 7 ай бұрын

I like it, nice job, almost to nice to use, thanks for the video, I enjoyed it.

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry! Always a fine line to walk when something turns out really nice! 😂

@annelrod2119 4 ай бұрын

very nice work, i enjoyed your video.

@CatalystRestorations 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@kennethromeo7711 5 ай бұрын

Great Job!!!! Junk To A Treasure!!!!

@CatalystRestorations 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kenneth!

@oneshotme 6 ай бұрын

It looks great and you did an excellent job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Always appreciate it, thanks!! 😁👍

@henkvandebeek7921 6 ай бұрын

Awesome series

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

@LilasTools 6 ай бұрын

Love this so much! ❤

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🤗

@marthaball8029 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful work! 😉

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Martha!

@marthaball8029 6 ай бұрын

@@CatalystRestorations You are welcome, beautiful work!!! I admire ur work. U know that song...I should have been a cowboy? I should have been able to use tools!!! I'm a woman, a mom, a wife, a granny, but; young enough to still want to work on art.....

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

@@marthaball8029 in my opinion you're never too old to learn/start something new! Explore what you're interested in and start small! Learn to use a hammer, screwdriver, drill, etc, and try building something small like a birdhouse!

@battleshippotemkin560 7 ай бұрын

Супер! Отличная работа и превосходный результат. Мои поздравления.

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@Rudimentary007 6 ай бұрын

Damn nice work.👍💪🇺🇸

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Simonsimon-fy3hq 6 ай бұрын

Nice job. although I think I liked the "old" box more, it looked like a proper tool box.

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

It did have that nice well worn look! The bottom would've fallen out sooner or later though I fear!

@johnwilson230 Ай бұрын

Lovely restore I myself enjoy resorting old tools. Old tools were made to last not like cheap nasty rubbish they churn out today from China. All the vest 😊

@CatalystRestorations Ай бұрын

Thank you, John! Agreed, they don't make 'em like they used to!

@ramo2056 6 ай бұрын

Perfect

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@viajodefusca 7 ай бұрын

Ficou elegante! Top!

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@jailsondasilva223 7 ай бұрын

Restaurada ferramentas 🔧🛠🔨😉

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🔧🛠️

@claudiosoto2447 Ай бұрын

Una buena arenada con arena super fina en general la caja de herramientas queda como unos zapatos recién lustrados ja ja ja que ganas de aserlo tan largo el video ja ja

@christophermorris22 Ай бұрын

For the paint you could try to go about it as you would with like car paint. Im not super knowledgeable about tool restoration, but with cars, if you do about 2-3 layers of paint, then wet sand with a high grit and polish, it gives a glossy finish.

@CatalystRestorations Ай бұрын

Yes, that does work to give it the ultimate shine!

@raywood8187 7 ай бұрын

The someone who owned and used this would be as proud of the beautiful restore as they were to get their brand new Model T with it's own toolbox. It's so cool to use the tools that in it to use in the restore. I really like that you use the same tools I have, nothing really high end and fancy to do the job. And I used an old crock pot to soak 100 years and who know how many layers of paint from my brass door and window hardware in my house. Works great! One thing though, do you know that old linoleum is backed with asbestos? I cringed a little when I saw that's what it was. So here's an idea. Can the next restore be a Model T ? 😂

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

If a viewer wants to donate a Model T to me...I'll do it!! 😂 And a good point on the linoleum. Fortunately I wear a respirator during restoration work and that linoleum was quickly disposed of right at the start of the project (even though I showed it at the end).

@jimcheese5534 6 ай бұрын

Great job, would be proud to own/use that/those now! Without a shelf or tray, a felt lining on the inner walls might also be nice?

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim! That's a good suggestion, I might just have to do that. I've got pleeeenty of extra felt!

@BB_Chaptsick 7 ай бұрын

Very nicely done! I expected sandblasting and welding on it. But, it was good to see a a nice restoration using things that most all can get, like JB Weld. I was kinda surprised you didn’t JB Weld it before using the other filler. By the way, what filler were you using?

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! All my restorations only use tools and techniques that most people can easily get their hands on! The main filler I used is Bondo. I could use JB Weld on the whole thing, but Bondo is like more than 10x less expensive in those quantities than JB Weld.

@BB_Chaptsick 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I could definitely see where Bondo could be far less expensive than JB Weld. Anyways, I imagine the tool box is a great edition for you, particularly because you know the history. Looking forward to seeing you’re other projects.

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

@@BB_Chaptsick Thanks! Welcome aboard!

@GT_Racer347 7 ай бұрын

Oh yeah 👌 😍 💯

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Yes indeed!! 😁👍

@supersevenn 7 ай бұрын

The inside of the toolbox can be sprayed with the stuff they coat the beds of pick up trucks. It's stronger than paint and will take a beating for years

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

I never considered truck bed liner before - might have to try that out on the next one! Thanks for the suggestion!

@marthaball8029 6 ай бұрын

Is there another way to clean those brass fixtures without holding them with your hand? Some type of tool to hold them??

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Yup, you can hold them with pliers

@hamkimj65 5 ай бұрын

I think rust converter would have been appropriate pretty much all over the box.

@CatalystRestorations 5 ай бұрын

Certainly couldn't have hurt!

@SargeWolf010 5 ай бұрын

🤔 not sure how I feel about the green felt in bottom of box...

@SargeWolf010 5 ай бұрын

14:55 ok tbh I'd probably use powder coat paint...

@rogertyler3237 6 ай бұрын

I Use My 140 Watt Weller

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

That works! If you saw Part 1 I restored the ol' soldering iron in that one so I had to use it!

@artgonzalez8822 6 ай бұрын

You should of applied some liquid wrench on the nuts to loosen them.

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Definitely would've helped!

@mitaest 6 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍👍👍👍👍

@marcoferrara743 6 ай бұрын

Good job mate, but how you knew that was a Ford one? 😳

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Technically it's not made BY Ford, all running board toolboxes from this era were made by aftermarket companies capitalizing on the popularity of the early automobile. So I suppose it's possible it could be for another car brand, but Ford ones were by far and away the most produced (like the car).

@marcoferrara743 6 ай бұрын

@@CatalystRestorations got it, However, you are amazing! Keep working like this! 🇮🇹

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

@@marcoferrara743 thanks for watching!! 😁👍

@egoist_ejderha Ай бұрын

Tbh ı can never guess that it’s come from a model t impressive

@egoist_ejderha Ай бұрын

Npc ahh comment but ı really impressed lamo

@CatalystRestorations Ай бұрын

I had no idea either when I first got it!

@rogerpatrongonzalez5800 7 ай бұрын

👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏🥃🥃🥃

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🙌🍻🍺

@rogertyler3237 6 ай бұрын

You Could've Used Tarnex

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

You sure can! Tarnex is a lot more expensive than some flour, salt, and vinegar!

@KenzertYT 7 ай бұрын

Not a fan of the rust reformer spray. Should have used a wire wheel or wire brush

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Even with the tiniest of wire wheels I just can't get all the rust in the seams. I could just pretend it's not there if I can't see it, but we all know how that would turn out.

@Hungryghost01 7 ай бұрын

5:49 all of a sudden a cooking show¿¿?

@CatalystRestorations 7 ай бұрын

Recipes AND a slow cooker all in one video! Spinoff channel Cooking with Catalyst coming soon?! 👀

@elizabethwatson71 6 ай бұрын

You should have used leather. Way more durable, esp for something designed to have metal tools dropped in

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Great suggestion, thanks!

@hamkimj65 5 ай бұрын

Rare to see a ball peen hammer being used for peening. Great job!

@CatalystRestorations 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! My little peen does the job! ...wait

@diamond6256 6 ай бұрын

Are you selling what you restore? I sent you a link to a key via your email. Good Luck. Have YOU TRIED A LOCKMAN?????

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Not at this time! The projects that friends and family have given me I've restored and given them back free of charge, but everything else I just keep to use myself, since I restore everything to working condition. With the amount I'd need to charge for the number of hours I put into each project there would be no buyers anyways! 😂

@diamond6256 6 ай бұрын

@@CatalystRestorations Have YOU TRIED A LOCKMAN?????

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

@@diamond6256 A locksmith probably won't do me a whole lot of good for making me a new key for this, but mostly because hiring a locksmith to look at it is very expensive.

@artgonzalez8822 6 ай бұрын

Thee original handle would have looked better

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

To each their own!

@johnpedersen2958 6 ай бұрын

Old handle was better.

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

To each their own!

@johnpedersen2958 6 ай бұрын

@CatalystRestorations . A repair made by the original owner. A tribute to his skills.

@joaozapkkkk2318 2 ай бұрын

If you are reading this, know that Jesus Christ loves you.

@CatalystRestorations 2 ай бұрын

If Jesus rose from the dead does that make him the ultimate restoration project?

@vitalikvolianskiy2563 6 ай бұрын

Inside not in the best!

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

I love constructive criticism to get better! What would you recommend I do differently to improve?

@vitalikvolianskiy2563 6 ай бұрын

@@CatalystRestorations okay

@johnkmcgregor5209 6 ай бұрын

Shame it has lost its old appeal

@CatalystRestorations 6 ай бұрын

Meh, it's always a balance between leaving it old and mostly useless or restored and usable. At least it'll be usable for decades to come vs rusting to pieces here.

@towhee7472 4 ай бұрын

Let's sum this up. The toolbox itself is neither rare, nor expensive. It's not even a good toolbox to begin with, the tools just rattle around inside. You spent more on tools and chemicals than the box costs. This is a complete waste of effort, time and money. Also, a black toolbox, is this officially the most boring color ever?

@annettemalaski1967 4 ай бұрын

If it is important to CR, than it is worth the monet! Family mementos are a value all thier own!

@CatalystRestorations 4 ай бұрын

🚨🚨 Looks like someone has called me toolbox police on me! 🚨🚨 1) I made no claims the toolbox was rare or expensive. It's just old and had a great personal family history behind it. 2) A lot of toolboxes weren't great in the 1920-1930's. They were basic, metal boxes made with mass produced sheet metal held together with some tack welds and held a bunch of tools in one place and that was all they needed to do. Mission accomplished. 3) I spent $45 on new materials needed exclusively for this project. Round it up to $60 or even $100 if you want. The advertising revenue alone KZfaq has paid me (as of writing this comment) from over 550,000 views total between each part of this project has netted me well over $1,000 so far (about $2/1,000 views). This is my hobby. I do this for fun. It is not my career. It nicely works out that my hobby happens to pay for itself. It is worth every second my time, every ounce effort, and every penny of my money. 4) Ok? It's black because it only came in black, just like the Model T itself.

@CatalystRestorations 4 ай бұрын

I think they just hate fun ☹️