My Mechanics wouldn't have used filler on those rust pits, he'd have welded them, ground it flat, then zinc-coated the damn thing.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Sat 7 Aug 2021, 5:51,
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I'd argue, as a restoration, that they shouldn't have been filled at all
Perhaps OK on the blade, but not on the cast frame and the flashing shouldn't have been removed either.
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Varmint, Sat 7 Aug 2021, 9:35,
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Also, what made them decide to powder coat it?
It's not what I'd call a sympathetic restoration.
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Sat 7 Aug 2021, 11:15,
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Edammed if you do, Edammed if you don't
But I’ll take your curd for it
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unclepills, Sat 7 Aug 2021, 13:07,
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I guess the colour changing as it cures goes down well on YouTube, and the equipment won't pay for itself any other way.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Sat 7 Aug 2021, 14:34,
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It looked fine to me.
I probably would have left the pitting alone but I would have thought it was originally done in enamel paint so the powder coating is a reasonable choice.
I’m just glad there’s no dialogue or obnoxious soundtrack, much like the Japanese knife guy’s channel. Makes me wish I’d looked at his videos when they first popped up on my recommendations.
That induction heating gadget is pretty clever too; I could have used one when I had my mini.
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jonbob loves you, Sat 7 Aug 2021, 18:27,
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I think I prefer Hand Tool Rescue,
both for style and process, if I want (mostly) uncommented restoration work.
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