Unique Restorations's video: Bit and Brace Restoration Part 2 Complete with Electroplating

I had hoped to get this video out to you a few weeks ago but its taken along to time to prepare each of these parts. I had chosen to Nickel plate the drill to give a nice finish and some rust protection but this meant a lot of sanding. Most of the parts where sanded from 120 grit to 1200 before polishing which I hoped would give the best finish. The Nickel Electrolyte was made using white vinegar,salt and two Nickel Anodes which were connected to and old power pack from a disused toy. After a few hours the liquid turns green indicating it was ready for use. I used an aerator to move the liquid about which helps prevent scale build up on the parts. All the parts were soaked in Acetone first to clean any grease off then dipped in Battery Acid to etch the surface. The process took about an 2 hours to complete. This is the first time I have ever tried plating of any kind and im happy with the results. If you enjoyed the video please consider subscribing so I can keep making these videos for you. Thanks for watching Follow Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unique_restorations_uk Materials used Sand Paper £8.00 Nickel Anodes £10.00 Brace £7.00 Vinegar £6.00 air pump £7.00 Duration Working hours Too Many Editing 8 hours If you like this restoration video you may be interested in my other videos. Angled Drill Restoration https://youtu.be/mGbsmQqK48M Beatrice 1901 Stove https://youtu.be/X3xru7U0Tuc Antique Miners Lamp https://youtu.be/4VteKswwcFU Beautiful 1940's Bike Lamp https://youtu.be/opL77-3scRE Beautiful 1970s Scales https://youtu.be/XjY4Kh9VVvY Vintage Lamp Restoration https://youtu.be/kd8xWMUXjQ4 Fuel Can Restoration https://youtu.be/9Mvvm54Gfi8 Primus Blow Lamp https://youtu.be/br1ljGTcwYs Union Drill Press https://youtu.be/mhqXvH5M0qk Points covered in this video Antique Restoration Tool Restoration Making tool restoration videos tools restoration old restorations rust removal bit and brace restoration brace restoration bit and bracemetal polishing Tools used on This Channel Nikon 18-55mm Lens https://amzn.to/2XdKXIS Nikon D5100 Camera https://amzn.to/2Xmx4rW DeWalt 18V XR Combi Drill with Batteries https://amzn.to/2Ww5KDs Dewalt HSS Metal Drill Bit Sets, 10 Pieces https://amzn.to/2JLpAcj DeWalt 18V XR Body Only Impact Driver https://amzn.to/2HJL2g2 DEWALT li-ion Battery 5Ah, 18 V, Black/Yellow https://amzn.to/2JLUt02 CLARKE METALWORK BENCH GRINDER https://amzn.to/2TFURgc CLARKE METALWORK POLISHING KIT https://amzn.to/2HOwM5A Rothenberger Wide Jaw Wrench https://amzn.to/2HKftT7 Rothenberger Water Pump Pliers https://amzn.to/2JLEcbF Rothenberger Superfire 2-Turbo Brazing Torch https://amzn.to/2WsFmdB Stanley - STANLEY Screwdriver Set 34 pcs https://amzn.to/2Ow0Kf8 Connect Wire Wool https://amzn.to/2HMtf7V Draper Wire Scratch Brush https://amzn.to/2CFBsqo Coral Zero-Loss Paint Brushes 5 piece pack set https://amzn.to/2FJTDNp Rolson 16pc File Set With Pouch https://amzn.to/2YxAbux Mpow Selfie Stick Tripod, phone holder https://amzn.to/2HM1MTT Bosch Professional Corded 240 V Angle Grinder https://amzn.to/2WpzuS8 (PACK OF 10) Parweld 115mm Grinding discs 4.5" https://amzn.to/2YxBt8R Hammerite 750ml Rust Remover Gel https://amzn.to/2Uj9YRe Evapo Rust, rust removing solution 5L https://amzn.to/2KVTyei This is a hobby for me which I enjoy doing in my spare time. I am not a professional restorer, Painter or fabricator and I know some of my techniques may not be upto the standards of some professionals on here. Having said that if you think you know a better way to complete these works I would be happy to listen, I will learn from each project to bring you not only a nicer finished piece but also a cleaner piece of editing. Please leave your comments below and I'll do my best to reply to them. Kind Regards Unique Restorations Disclaimer, I have used various tools and materials in my videos which i have left links to the above. Some of the items may differ slightly to my own tools as mine are a few years old now. These links will take you direct to the Amazon website and the listing you selected. If you make a purchase Amazon will pay me a very small percentage which will be invested to buy new equipment and new projects.