A New Project Arrived in the Mail Today

turnsouth · **on:** July 14, 2011, 01:44:02 AM

It's a terrible shame what some people do to their tools. Even though I did get it for a good price, I can't help but think that it does not quite match the seller's description of: "Used in great condition"

Anyway, it will be fun bringing it back to its former glory.

More pics to come

Smitty44 · **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2011, 02:37:58 AM

All the tools are there,and not busted,I guess that mean great condition

,but please keep
us posted on the revival of a great old tool.

Crouton · **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2011, 02:39:58 AM

Abuse, when describing a multit-tool is a very subjective term. Personally, I can justify horrible abuse of a multi if you need a job done and don't have the correct tool for the job handy. That's why we buy them, so we can use them.

Neglect on the other hand is just unforgivable to me. That tool was left to rust when the smallest effort could have kept it in good shape.

Have fun with that one. I too enjoy restoring a multi.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2011, 02:58:43 AM

OUCH! That's messy. I've got every confidence though Paul and look forward to seeing it back looking shiny and fresh again

turnsouth · **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2011, 04:31:01 AM

Thanks for the encouragement.

Well she came out of the wash a sight better than when she went in. A good rub down with a polishing cloth cleaned up about 70% of the rust. The marks on the plain edge cleaned up pretty good with some polishing compound, still stained a little, but the rest will be tackled after a good Rem Oil treatment. I want to get her soaked good to see how much of that oxidation I can undo. Nevertheless the outlook is favorable, there doesn't seem to be any pitting anywhere.

The serrated blade has a few rough spots on the first inch or so of it, nothing major, they should clean up quickly after I get the rest of the rust off of it.

The plain edge had a few rough spots, and the very tip of the blade was gone. I worked for a few minutes with the diamond and ceramic rods, and brought the tip back about 50%. It does have the infamous Leatherman uneven bevel grind though, so I just may give it a quick re-profile with the coarse stone. I don't know, I'll decide that after oiling.

The pliers, while overall having a good finish, definitely show signs of hard use. It's strange however, the outside edges of the fine toothed portion have a roughness to them, as though someone was working a harder metal than the plier head has. But the fine teeth themselves are pristine, other than some rust. Near as I can tell, it looks like they were used to maybe hammer some finishing nails or brads. A little file work should clean it up nicely I think.

I also found a small sliver of electrical tape stuck down in next to one of the locking levers. So even if she had a rough life, it does look like she had a useful one

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2011, 04:53:31 AM

This is one of those tools that make you wish tools could talk.

Sounds like you've got the restoration well in hand Paul.

colinoutdoors · **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2011, 01:33:35 PM

Wow poor Core, glad to hear its cleaning up nicely and your bringing it back to life. I received a Charge Ti the other day and compared to your Core it was in great condition, still a few rust spots and dirt but nothing a bit of elbow grease couldn't sort out.
Glad this Core found a new home and your bringing it back to life.

turnsouth · **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2011, 03:11:43 PM

Quote from: colinoutdoors on July 14, 2011, 01:33:35 PM

Wow poor Core, glad to hear its cleaning up nicely and your bringing it back to life. I received a Charge Ti the other day and compared to your Core it was in great condition, still a few rust spots and dirt but nothing a bit of elbow grease couldn't sort out.
Glad this Core found a new home and your bringing it back to life.

Is this the real ColinOutdoors? I really enjoy your videos

colinoutdoors · **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2011, 07:57:49 PM

Quote from: turnsouth on July 14, 2011, 03:11:43 PM

Quote from: colinoutdoors on July 14, 2011, 01:33:35 PM
Wow poor Core, glad to hear its cleaning up nicely and your bringing it back to life. I received a Charge Ti the other day and compared to your Core it was in great condition, still a few rust spots and dirt but nothing a bit of elbow grease couldn't sort out.
Glad this Core found a new home and your bringing it back to life.

Is this the real ColinOutdoors? I really enjoy your videos

Hi Turnsouth, yeah I think its me lol. Had to check though :-) I am really enjoying readying through MTO, great site, I knew it was here but never took the time to explore, glad I eventually did. How's that Core coming along? I think the Core is a great tool.

turnsouth · **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2011, 09:28:26 PM

Quote from: colinoutdoors on July 14, 2011, 07:57:49 PM

Hi Turnsouth, yeah I think its me lol. Had to check though :-) I am really enjoying readying through MTO, great site, I knew it was here but never took the time to explore, glad I eventually did.

Well, better late than never, glad you're here, Welcome

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How's that Core coming along?

It's at home soaking in a coat of oil, I'll be working on it tonight when I get home. I wanted to give the file a good scrub before I oiled it, but I couldn't seem to find my file brush. I think my son may have run off with it, I'll find out tonight.

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I think the Core is a great tool.

colinoutdoors · **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2011, 09:32:36 PM

Quote from: turnsouth on July 14, 2011, 09:28:26 PM

Well, better late than never, glad you're here, Welcome

Thanks mate, glad to be here

AHB · **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2011, 09:43:12 PM

Believe me I know exactly how you felt when opening that package, Turnsouth..: Click

turnsouth · **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2011, 10:14:51 PM

Quote from: AHB on July 14, 2011, 09:43:12 PM

Believe me I know exactly how you felt when opening that package, Turnsouth..: Click

To be honest, I was more excited about the challenge of restoring it, than I was sad about the inaccurate description of the true state of the tool.

But in your case, that was just outright wrong when the seller lied like that. You did a great job of bringing it back to life though.

MeadMaker · **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2011, 11:02:44 PM

My Juice SC4 was purchased from Ebay and was also listed as "Great Condition". When it arrived I was surprised to find what appeared to be dried blood on some of the tools and in the crevices of the tool.

Maybe I should be glad this one can't talk.

It cleaned up well and has been with me daily for the last 4 years.

colinoutdoors · **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2011, 11:05:30 PM

Quote from: MeadMaker on July 14, 2011, 11:02:44 PM

My Juice SC4 was purchased from Ebay and was also listed as "Great Condition". When it arrived I was surprised to find what appeared to be dried blood on some of the tools and in the crevices of the tool.

Maybe I should be glad this one can't talk.

It cleaned up well and has been with me daily for the last 4 years.

Dried blood? Could of been a murder weapon? Seriously though its a shame that some sellers lie just to make a quick sale. If I were to sell any of my tools, I would make sure they are spotless first. I would especially make sure I cleaned all the blood of it so CSI couldn't get me :-)

turnsouth · **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2011, 01:52:35 AM

I don't know where my file brush is, I'm beginning to think that I imagined having one $:-\$
Anyway, I picked up a cheap little brass brush from the welding section of the store on my way home, and it did a great job of getting the file clean. After that I worked more oil into the pliers pivot. I then gave the tool a good rubdown with my oil cloth, concentrating on the corrosion, and then it was off to the sink.

At the sink the Core got a good scrubbing in some detergent water, using a Scotch-Brite, and copper wool. That seemed to take care of the last of the major rust, the metal still showed slight staining, but I should be able to clear most of that up with polishing compound.

Now she's back in the dishwasher, getting any remaining residue, and suspended rust out of the nooks and crannies. After a thorough drying it will be time for some detailed Q-tip work.

Mercury · **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2011, 06:38:44 AM

Man there is nothing better than restoring a tool is there? I love it. I need to pick up a few users that need some TLC.

turnsouth · **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2011, 01:15:37 AM

Quote from: J-sews on July 14, 2011, 04:53:31 AM

Sounds like you've got the restoration well in hand Paul.

It's been going really well, a lot better than I thought it would.

Quote from: Mercury on July 15, 2011, 06:38:44 AM

Man there is nothing better than restoring a tool is there? I love it. I need to pick up a few users that need some TLC.

I have been having a great time at it

turnsouth · **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2011, 02:29:42 AM

This evening I got the Q-tips out and took care of the rust in the tight areas. Then it was back to the sink for a final washing, to clean out all rust that I loosened.

After drying I put an edge (and a tip) back on the plain blade. I didn't work the serrated edge tonight, that takes a lot more careful attention, and it has been a long tiring week, just not up to it on a Friday. Maybe tomorrow.

Now with some working oil in the pivots, it's polishing time. Final pics should be up tomorrow

turnsouth · **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2011, 06:04:32 PM

Now this is what I would call "Used in great condition":

David · **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2011, 06:11:42 PM

Good work TS.

It cleaned up nicely didn't it.

colinoutdoors · **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2011, 06:12:09 PM

Quote from: turnsouth on July 16, 2011, 06:04:32 PM

Now this is what I would call "Used in great condition":

Amazing work on cleaning up the Core, great job, looks brand new now

genevabuck · **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2011, 06:28:35 PM

Looks great! What did you use?

turnsouth · **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2011, 06:56:49 PM

Quote from: genevabuck on July 16, 2011, 06:28:35 PM

Looks great! What did you use?

The only things I used, that aren't listed in my steps in this thread, would be a sharp knife point to work Rem Oil and polishing compound into tiny areas (I do need to pick up a brass pick set for home...), and for the polishing I use Maas