Today, we have an exciting project ahead: restoring this old meat cleaver. It looks like it has seen better days, but don't worry, we're going to restore it completely.

This meat cleaver was originally forged, giving it a unique history and quality. First, let's dismantle the old cleaver. The handle is completely eaten away by woodworms and unfortunately can't be salvaged. So, it has to go. However, the blade still has potential. I thoroughly sanded it down and then sandblasted it to remove rust and grime.

Next, I bluing the blade in four steps to prevent future rusting. Now it has a beautiful black/charcoal finish that not only looks great but also provides excellent protection.

Now onto the lathe. Here, I'm crafting caps for the new handle out of brass. Brass not only looks fantastic but is also very durable. The new wooden handle is made from Kingwood – a real standout! It's also created on the lathe and then rubbed with linseed oil varnish to protect and enhance its appearance.

Of course, precision milling is crucial. Everything needs to fit perfectly. A bit of concentration and a lot of patience are required.

Almost done! Now, let's put everything back together and ensure the meat cleaver feels good in the hand and is ready for use. It's always fascinating to see how restoration can transform an old, rusty tool into something beautiful and useful again.

That's it for today! I hope you enjoyed watching as much as I enjoyed restoring this meat cleaver. Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to my channel to catch all future projects. Until next time!

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I used the following tools: Pliers, angle grinder, pin punch, belt sander, orbital sander, files, pin punches, cordless screwdriver, drill, thread cutter, hammer, spray oil, turning tool, boring bar, sandpaper, sandblasting cabinet, corundum blasting media, bluing, center drill, brush, linseed oil varnish, milling cutter, twocomponent adhesive, screw clamp, isopropanol, cotton buds, grinding stones

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