Just picked up a 14 inch Buffalo 200 Silent blower today for a song. It works, but it’s rusty as. Watching this video set a fire under me, gonna get it apart tonight.
Is there anything you can't do?? I discovered your channel last week and have binged most of your videos and all I can say is WOW, you are not afraid to try anything!! Only one thing I haven't seen you do and I'm going to give you a challenge! Make DINNER! Rules: 1) only one pan or pot can be used, 2) you must make or restore your pan/pot and cooking utensils. 3) Must be cooked in the shop using one of your forges 4) dinner for 2. Good Luck Cap!
I just got myself an old Champion 400 blower, and wanted to watch some resto videos for inspiration. And this was the first one I watched. Beautiful video mate. :-)
Great idea creating the numbers with wire and attaching them with JB Weld. I also never thought about using a foam brush to apply spray paint. Nice restoration! Thanks for sharing.
The way you made the 666 numbers and how well they turned out is exactly your style. Creatively thought out with a nice attention to detail and you just stick the landing. Well done 👍
This is going to enhance your forge so nicely. And if you ever have to I will bet you can figure out a way to convert it to electric if needed.one of the best video makers out there. Thank you Brett.
Brett, I'm not sure where to start- this is one of my favorite videos from you ever. Thank you for continuing to make and share, that coal forge is a work of art.
Another lovely job on a classic tool Brett good job buddy for this one you win 200 internet points and an extra 50 for replacing the numbering. Spend them wisely my friend
Love everything about this. So glad you decided to include the handle/mounting and the numbers look perfect, almost as if that's what the original font would be!
Love this so much. What a perfect item to bring back to its home. I have so many “antique decorations” that are now in service in the shop. Well done Brett.
I love how you find and reuse these old tools and equipment. They definitely don’t make them like they used to! So much of what we make now is designed to fall apart, but it’s great to see you bucking that trend! ❤️❤️❤️
Very beautiful restoratioing. Great job on this weeks video and project. Can't wait to see what your next projects and videos will be. Brett keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Keep Making. God Bless.
There is something so absolutely gratifying about putting old iron back to work. So simply yet solidly made. Bury a modern cordless drill in the dirt for a month much less years and it'll be shot. I'm continually impressed by your will to bring these old pieces back to life. Excellent work sir!!!
I wish I could hit the like button and subscribe button more than once. So good, your evolution in making, film production and sound editing are all progressing with each new video. You can will achieve what you want to on this platform, zero doubt.
Wow! Very impressive video production and craftsmanship! You went way beyond most other restorations by blacksmithing your own replacement handle and making your own custom stand. The only thing that surprised me was the use of shiny new hex bolts. In my view, those shiny new hex bolts clash (according to my taste) with the rest of it. This doesn't detract anything from the quality of your work -- you did an amazing job! Well done and thanks for sharing!
Aye, amazing project and great video from start to finish. I especially like the gold lettering and the fabricated numbers - thanks for sharing. Cheers mate.
Buffalonian here, loved this :) I own a similar one (the 200 blower with the 4 legged stand meant to be connected to a nearby forge with a hose) and may restore it more this summer.
As you were taking that apart, I was practically shouting at the screen to use Evapo-Rust. Glad to see HTR in cameo, and a beautiful rescue and restoration job, Cap'n!!
It never ceases to amaze me how Brett turns the functional parts of his work into works of art. The forge fan mount might have been rough and square but no, precise angles and beautiful curves. Brett, you are an incredible craftsman. Thank you very much for your work. At the moment I do not have the resources to support you on patreon but I hope my situation improves soon and I will support you without a doubt. Greetings from Chile.
Woo hoo, picked one of these up today so my first stop is this video to get a quick refresher, hardly any rust & impeller spins ok, can't wait to crack it open & give it a birthday
WOW Cap’n!!! Now this touched my heart!!! Well done, everything was perfectly put together! Loved the music, your editing the whole content Cap’n!!! ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤤💥👊🏼
Thanks for this video I believe this is the blower & forge I acquired a little over a week ago. It’s a buffalo forge & blower but it doesn’t have all the accessories. I currently have the blower soaking so I can tear into it..thank you for this video.
I have a red star Buffalo forge. I believe it was the earliest production of this blower. Instead of the gearbox it is a 3ft diameter steel wheel direct drive. I think it's around 150 years old. Came off a property that hosted general Braddock in Maryland.
Excellent restoration and excellent video production. Your balance of music and tool sounds is perfect. The numbering solution was so well executed. Great job all around.
Nice restoration Brett, very nice. Great filming style too. Can't imagine how much longer these vids take with the camera positions, lighting, focus and of course getting grease everywhere
It definitely helps that the general humidity is so darn low. Any time I find rusted nonsense out here, I have to remember that it's not near as bad as the Northeast.
Brett I’m very impressed with this video your a real pro at what you can do when it comes to restoring old machines great job please keep up the great work adam from raleigh North Carolina
Love how the numbering turned out...and your face!
Was totally thinking, “That’s not a HTR wrench he’s using”
@@hateboy Check those last few shots, I had the standard and mini HTR wrenches for the mount bolts ; )
Love your face
Evaporust strikes again!
Pp
I was fortunate to be able to get this blower and a Buffalo forge #651 a number of years ago for a total of $15. Great piece of forging equipment!
Don'tcha just love BLACK & GOLD? Looking gorgeous Cap!
The best combo ; )
Just picked up a 14 inch Buffalo 200 Silent blower today for a song. It works, but it’s rusty as. Watching this video set a fire under me, gonna get it apart tonight.
Heck yeah!
Nice job, no messing about, just functional workmanship.
And Eric gets a mention too.
What's not to like?
Thank ye!
Best footage for cameo of Mr. Hand Tool Rescue.
100% true
Is there anything you can't do?? I discovered your channel last week and have binged most of your videos and all I can say is WOW, you are not afraid to try anything!! Only one thing I haven't seen you do and I'm going to give you a challenge! Make DINNER! Rules: 1) only one pan or pot can be used, 2) you must make or restore your pan/pot and cooking utensils. 3) Must be cooked in the shop using one of your forges 4) dinner for 2. Good Luck Cap!
Blower turned out great, Numbering looks factory. Great job as usual.
Thank you
You have got the best music for the videos that I have ever heard. It’s impressive!
Thank you very much!
I second that. It elevates your vids so much 🙏
Thank you very much as always Alex. I hope you enjoy my brand of “cooking” ; )
I just got myself an old Champion 400 blower, and wanted to watch some resto videos for inspiration. And this was the first one I watched. Beautiful video mate. :-)
Well hot damn
Wow! Great work. Great video.
Thank you!
Great idea creating the numbers with wire and attaching them with JB Weld. I also never thought about using a foam brush to apply spray paint. Nice restoration! Thanks for sharing.
It works really well for hitting the "high spots" while having just enough give to lay down paint.
The numbering solution is fantastic! 😈
Thank you sir! Not too shabby!
The beauty of the desert.? Is it keeps old metal alive for many years..
It sure does
If JT has a volunteer fire department Brett should be fire chief
Beautiful! Love the use of JB Weld and wire to make raised lettering.
Thank you! Suggestion came straight from Eric, although I though up the steel wire ; )
The way you made the 666 numbers and how well they turned out is exactly your style. Creatively thought out with a nice attention to detail and you just stick the landing. Well done 👍
Thank you! Alas, all the judges gave me a 10 except for the Canadian
This is going to enhance your forge so nicely. And if you ever have to I will bet you can figure out a way to convert it to electric if needed.one of the best video makers out there. Thank you Brett.
Yeah! Will be an easy conversion if I ever decide to switch to electric!
Brett, I'm not sure where to start- this is one of my favorite videos from you ever. Thank you for continuing to make and share, that coal forge is a work of art.
Well heck....that's super kind of you Jay. Thank you very much brother.
What a marvelously satisfying process. How awesome that you literally dug this out of the desert and now it's all set to go.
Right? Half buried in sand... yowza
The numbers look amazing! May it bring heats as hot as hell 🔥🔥🔥
I sure hope so!
Another lovely job on a classic tool Brett good job buddy for this one you win 200 internet points and an extra 50 for replacing the numbering. Spend them wisely my friend
Woohoo!
Love everything about this. So glad you decided to include the handle/mounting and the numbers look perfect, almost as if that's what the original font would be!
Thank you sir! I'm well proud of this one and how it turned out.
Love this so much. What a perfect item to bring back to its home. I have so many “antique decorations” that are now in service in the shop. Well done Brett.
Thank you brother
I love how you find and reuse these old tools and equipment. They definitely don’t make them like they used to! So much of what we make now is designed to fall apart, but it’s great to see you bucking that trend!
❤️❤️❤️
We do our best!
A fantastic restoration of a beautiful tool!
Thank you Peter!
Very beautiful restoratioing. Great job on this weeks video and project. Can't wait to see what your next projects and videos will be. Brett keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Keep Making. God Bless.
Thanks Jared
There is something so absolutely gratifying about putting old iron back to work. So simply yet solidly made. Bury a modern cordless drill in the dirt for a month much less years and it'll be shot. I'm continually impressed by your will to bring these old pieces back to life. Excellent work sir!!!
Thank you Brian! Very kind of you
The custom mounting bracket by itself was a beautiful piece. Great video.
Well thank you!
Perfect fit for your shop. Glad you were able to rescue another piece of old American iron.
Thank you sir!
The blower came out amazing! Your craftsmanship/fabrication skills take it to the next level!!
Thank you as always sir!
Truly beautiful result!
Fantastic work, Cap. Thanks for sharing. May it serve you well for many years.
Thank you!
Vibratory Motivation = Groovin' to the Beat
Aye
I wish I could hit the like button and subscribe button more than once. So good, your evolution in making, film production and sound editing are all progressing with each new video. You can will achieve what you want to on this platform, zero doubt.
Very kind words, and much appreciated. Cheers Mike!
I have an old 200’Buf Blower and will start soon with restoration. Thanks
Heck yeah!
Loved seeing the inner workings!! Beautiful work Brett!!
Thank you lady!
Wow! Very impressive video production and craftsmanship! You went way beyond most other restorations by blacksmithing your own replacement handle and making your own custom stand. The only thing that surprised me was the use of shiny new hex bolts. In my view, those shiny new hex bolts clash (according to my taste) with the rest of it. This doesn't detract anything from the quality of your work -- you did an amazing job! Well done and thanks for sharing!
Thanks paul
The brass fasteners really class this up! Great job Brett
I totally agree
Brilliant rescue. Lucky man 👍⚒⚒
Thank you Justin
It’s absolutely glorious, top work again Cap’n.
Thank you sir!
Aye, amazing project and great video from start to finish. I especially like the gold lettering and the fabricated numbers - thanks for sharing. Cheers mate.
Thank you! Cheers bruv.
Fantastic - love the direction the video took. The workmanship was amazing stunned it turned out so well. Great work.
Thank you James!
Buffalonian here, loved this :) I own a similar one (the 200 blower with the 4 legged stand meant to be connected to a nearby forge with a hose) and may restore it more this summer.
Heck yeah. I love those stands!
Awesome and crusty, thank you Brett !
Just the way I like it!
DUDE!! Ya definitely gave that blower a new lease of life.... awesome video
I sure hope so! Thanks as always brother
She have crossed oceans of time to find you... Beautiful restoration and love the music on this one.
I believe you're right. Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed!
Gorgeous work. Always love seeing your stuf!
Thank you Dominic!
@@skullandspade ✌
Nice restoration Brett! I love the way you brought it all together.
Thank you Frank!
As you were taking that apart, I was practically shouting at the screen to use Evapo-Rust. Glad to see HTR in cameo, and a beautiful rescue and restoration job, Cap'n!!
Hahahah!
Top notch as ever! great to see a nice old bit of kit in working order and perfect for your setup!
Aye, what a piece to have in the shop
Great restoration Brett 🛠👍😊
Thank you sir!
It never ceases to amaze me how Brett turns the functional parts of his work into works of art. The forge fan mount might have been rough and square but no, precise angles and beautiful curves. Brett, you are an incredible craftsman. Thank you very much for your work. At the moment I do not have the resources to support you on patreon but I hope my situation improves soon and I will support you without a doubt.
Greetings from Chile.
I really appreciate the kind words my brother. Much love
Oh yes Cap!! Beautiful restoration!
Thank you!!!
Nice attention to detail, its so satisfying to bring old tools back to life
Indeed it is
Woo hoo, picked one of these up today so my first stop is this video to get a quick refresher, hardly any rust & impeller spins ok, can't wait to crack it open & give it a birthday
fantastic video Brett, I feel inspired to go find something rusty and unrustify it!
Thank you NMB!
Wow... what a beautiful transformation 😮😭😍 And the finesse in which you took that apart was super satisfying 👌🏼 Excellent vid, Cap!
Thank you so much Marylou. Much love to you and ghost
Your work is amazing!
Cheers Brothers
A thing of beauty Brett, great video man !
Thank you Justin!
WOW Cap’n!!!
Now this touched my heart!!!
Well done, everything was perfectly put together!
Loved the music, your editing the whole content Cap’n!!!
❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤤💥👊🏼
Thank you very much Fiesta Canine!
As always beautiful work my friend
Thank you Jim
Always fun to see what you're up to. Thumbs up and thanks for posting!
Thank ye!
Thanks for this video I believe this is the blower & forge I acquired a little over a week ago. It’s a buffalo forge & blower but it doesn’t have all the accessories. I currently have the blower soaking so I can tear into it..thank you for this video.
Right on
Nicely done on that restoration!
Thank ye
Awesome film. Blower is beautiful. Great detail. Love the organic look of that bracket. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🐒
Thank you sir!
That be a beauty of a find, and lark of a restoration! Well done Cap'n!!
Ayeeeeee. Thank ye Steve!
I have a red star Buffalo forge. I believe it was the earliest production of this blower. Instead of the gearbox it is a 3ft diameter steel wheel direct drive. I think it's around 150 years old. Came off a property that hosted general Braddock in Maryland.
Great video bud! Your attention to detail is always awesome to watch. The finished product turned out sick!
Thank you Arod!
new life in the forge
Aye
Excellent restoration and excellent video production. Your balance of music and tool sounds is perfect. The numbering solution was so well executed. Great job all around.
Thank you Jacob
Looks great
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thank you!
@@skullandspade You're welcome bud
Awesome find and a beautiful restoration!!
Thank you!
Cheers Brett - thanks for sharing another great video ;)
Thank you as always!
You navigated your way through that one quite nicely Captain.
Thank ye Jim!
Nice restoration Brett, very nice. Great filming style too. Can't imagine how much longer these vids take with the camera positions, lighting, focus and of course getting grease everywhere
They do take some time ; )
Brilliant work!
Thank ye!
Brilliant work Brett!
Thanks Damien!
Fantastic work! Love this vid
Thank you Chris!
from start to finish great job!
Thank ye Johnny
Fine results! There seems to be an advantage to the desert, the rust only can go so far. The new numbering looks great, like it was always there.
It definitely helps that the general humidity is so darn low. Any time I find rusted nonsense out here, I have to remember that it's not near as bad as the Northeast.
Beautiful presentation and restoration. Appreciate your artistic craftsmanship.
Thank you Cat!
Great resto Brett, that looks amazing
Thank you Graham!
Nice job man! Glad you could find some replacement square nuts.
McMaster Carr to the rescue!
NICE WELL DONE!!!! Just catching up on my videos Brett, good to see what you are doing!!! Regards Bob Lee
Thank you as always Bob!
I had never seen a Buffalony before. Thank you for remedying that. Also, excellent job!
What a weird name right?
She's a beauty! Love the back story on the numbers.
Thank you Inside Al. You're the best.
Brett I’m very impressed with this video your a real pro at what you can do when it comes to restoring old machines great job please keep up the great work adam from raleigh North Carolina
Cheers Adam.
Killer find, video, and restoration!
Thank you brother
What an awesome restoration......great job.
Thank you Patrick!
Fantastic video, been looking forward to this one.
Thank you Matthew!
Another great restoration. Looking forward to the next one. Then a shop tour to see it all in action.
Thank you Sir!
Excellent video, as per usual!
Thanks Jared
Great find and even a better video. Great job as always.
Thank you!
you love to see an old piece of machinery coming back to life after being half buried in the desert.
100% yes
BUFFALO NY BABY!!!!
Aye!
Nice buffalo forge bellows blower dad had on on his forge at home
How wonderful it was a model number 666. Just love that.🥰
Agreed
Weird, I wonder why the numbers were removed.......
You think maybe someone didn’t like the 200, but was to afraid to put the mark of the beast back on it?! I FEAR NOT!
Great job man, really awesome stuff! :D
Thank you Matt!
cool! nice video. good music✌️👌
Thank you brother!