Picked these badly neglected needle nose pliers up for $1 at a garage sale. Rusted so badly they were completely frozen and wouldn’t open at all. Looked like they had been under water for a period of time. They were very BADLY NEGLECTED and were doomed for the landfill until I saw them and knew I could restore them to full function.

These Needle Nose Pliers aren’t old or vintage, in fact I’d say they are more “modern”. I couldn’t find any makers mark or stamping of any kind. My intent was to restore these to fulfill their purpose and function as a usable tool for many years to come. They will have a permanent place on my workbench forever more.

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Chapters:
00:00 First look at the rust
00:24 Treat rust with AIM Extreme Lubricant (time lapse)
01:12 Breaking them free and getting them to move
02:16 Wire Wheel to remove rust
03:07 Most of the rust is gone completely freed up movement
04:29 Close up examination
04:52 Sanding begins
05:40 Needle Filing the teeth and bite edges
06:21 Bare Metal Treatment with AIM Extreme Lubricant
07:30 PlastiDip handles
09:15 DONE - Before and After

Want to send me gifts, mail or something to restore? Do it here and I’ll give shout outs as I open letters and gifts. What cool things do you want to see restored?

Tough Empire Restoration
4956 West 6200 South Box 235
Salt Lake City, Utah 84118

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