Hand Tool Rescue Courses

Antique Business Card Letterpress Restoration

Dive into the restoration process of a 1920s Chicago No.11 letterpress, from repairing broken cast iron to recreating vintage decals and printing authentic business cards using original lead type.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Meat Saw Restoration - Wellsaw 400 Carcass Saw from the 1960s

Dive into the restoration process of a 1960s Wellsaw 400 meat saw, preserving its sentimental value while making it functional again, including a practical demonstration cutting chicken.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Recreating a 1910 Adjustable Wrench Patent - Patent Remake

Discover how to recreate and upscale a unique 1910 adjustable wrench patent featuring innovative swing-out shims for precise fastener fitting in this detailed metalworking project.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Socket Hammer - Machining a Claw Hammer with Socket Head from 4140 Steel

Discover the intricate process of machining a unique claw hammer with a socket head from 4140 steel, exploring why traditional forging methods remain superior.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can I Grow 100 Year Old Tomato Seeds?

Discover if century-old tomato seeds can still germinate and grow into viable plants through this fascinating seed viability experiment with rare 1926 Stark's Blight Resister variety.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Toboggan Hand Plane - 1904 Patent Recreation

Discover how to recreate a rare 1904 "toboggan" hand plane through forging techniques, using mild and high carbon steel to manufacture a durable woodworking tool based on historical patents and photographs.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

1910s Saw Blade Filer Restoration

Detailed restoration of a 1910s saw blade filer, showcasing disassembly, repairs, machining new parts, and reassembly. Highlights the tool's history and intricate mechanics.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

1920s Lawn Mower Engine Restoration

Restore a rare 1920s Fuller and Johnson engine from a Coldwell lawn mower, overcoming challenges with piston rings, carburetor float, and magneto to bring this antique powerplant back to life.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

1920s Lawn Mower Restoration - Part 2

Dive into the meticulous restoration of a 1920s Coldwell lawn mower, exploring repair techniques, challenges faced, and the final results of this vintage machine's revival.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video