Changing Metal to Brass- with a $12 tool (Easy DIY Brass Plating)

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  • čas přidán 6. 12. 2023
  • The saga of my schoolhouse door restoration continues! But this tactic to re-plate the brass hardware was so satisfying. Initially I wasn’t planning to re-plate the hinges… but I’m addicted and now I think I have to.
    If you do this, make sure the brushes you get are 100% brass. Otherwise it WILL NOT WORK. I’ve got the brushes linked below with a few of the other tools!
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    Below are all of the items I used to finish this project. As a disclaimer, some of the links above may be affiliate links. Things you buy through some links may earn a small commission that will go straight into fixing up the schoolhouse!
    •Brass brushes for your drill: amzn.to/4acdRvC
    •Bernzomatic torch, we use this in the kitchen too: amzn.to/3RyWQEC
    •Minwax satin lacquer for sealing the brass: amzn.to/3Tg2Lj0
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Komentáře • 58

  • @2AZSUN
    @2AZSUN Před 6 měsíci +6

    Necessity is the mother of all invention. This mother is a genius at invention!! That turned out really well. After all, it is an old school, there should definitely be new things learned!! 👏👏👏👏

  • @Pentall1
    @Pentall1 Před 6 měsíci +20

    CZcams: “hey wanna see someone turn a old school into their home?”
    Me: “sure why not”

  • @PlatingPulse23
    @PlatingPulse23 Před 4 dny

    First of all I would like say " YOU GOT SCHOOL AS A HOUSE!!!!!!!!!! That effing cool !!!

  • @slgoad
    @slgoad Před 6 měsíci +8

    Wow, I never heard of this technique. So cool and doable! Enjoying the journey of your school house restoration.

  • @1001reasons1968
    @1001reasons1968 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Fantastic! I love to see even the little things being restored.

  • @systemBuilder
    @systemBuilder Před 4 měsíci +2

    Wow! Wow! Wow! this is fantastically good news! I have an old bicycle freewheel and with just a tiny bit of polish I removed the brass finish by mistake (it was tarnished). I will be adding back the finish tomorrow, thanks!

  • @BIGGER_RED
    @BIGGER_RED Před 6 měsíci +2

    I LOVE the little things like this!!!

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Very resourceful. I think they turned out perfectly.

  • @angelavorhees5946
    @angelavorhees5946 Před 6 měsíci +3

    That was totally amazing. Looked like magic. Thanks for sharing.

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love your channel, thx for bringing us along... Take care and God Bless...

  • @LastChanceTinyHouse
    @LastChanceTinyHouse Před 20 dny

    Have you thought about using a polishing compound on your brass or perhaps a light varnish to shine and protect the brass.?

  • @trinacria1956
    @trinacria1956 Před měsícem

    This great! Have a art deco themed guitar project based around a cool art deco brass plate but rest of parts chrome so this could be the key to my dilema. Thanks.

  • @ganymededarling
    @ganymededarling Před 6 měsíci +2

    Ok my mind is blown a little 🤯

  • @Whatsacody
    @Whatsacody Před 6 měsíci +2

    CZcams knows whats good.

  • @judyrosey
    @judyrosey Před 6 měsíci +1

    Fan.....FREAKING......tastic!!!!!

  • @mclemay6703
    @mclemay6703 Před 6 měsíci +1

    🤯Wow! That is BRILLIANT!! Amazing!

  • @drewe2331
    @drewe2331 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Lovely! I'll be copying you x80

  • @johnmuncy4872
    @johnmuncy4872 Před 6 měsíci

    That's amazing and the money your saving is unbelievable. Way to go.

  • @CathyMiller0711
    @CathyMiller0711 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well that's incredible! Who knew?

  • @Davesobscurevideos
    @Davesobscurevideos Před 6 měsíci +7

    There’s a fair chance they had a nickel plating over the brass. I work in a 100 year old school building and much of the original hardware is in tact. The hardware is brass underlayment with nickel plating in various states of wear. (Whether the hardware is solid brass or steel with brass plating I do not know)

    • @Schoolhousehomestead
      @Schoolhousehomestead  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Oh that’s fascinating, Ty for the info!

    • @MS-gn4gl
      @MS-gn4gl Před měsícem +2

      ya brass was a ton easier and cheaper to cast because it was the go-to casting material for anything decorating or not under major stress or needing strength.

    • @Davesobscurevideos
      @Davesobscurevideos Před měsícem

      @@MS-gn4gl thanks! I always wondered that. Wonder if prices for metals in our modern economy are the same.

  • @johnsoutdooradventures3293
    @johnsoutdooradventures3293 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow, cool process!

  • @Starrynite11
    @Starrynite11 Před 6 měsíci

    That’s really cool!

  • @toobusy63
    @toobusy63 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Fabulous ❤

  • @wurly164
    @wurly164 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Lady, you have ...class😂

  • @beccagee5905
    @beccagee5905 Před 6 měsíci

    Best hack evvvver! ❤

  • @janett12274
    @janett12274 Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing! ❤

  • @myralewis1714
    @myralewis1714 Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing!

  • @cottagekeeper
    @cottagekeeper Před 6 měsíci

    So cool!!!

  • @CMcD630
    @CMcD630 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome!

  • @ewelina3817
    @ewelina3817 Před 5 měsíci

    wow this is just amazing !!!!!!!!🤓

  • @judylapointe3507
    @judylapointe3507 Před 6 měsíci +1

    WOW

  • @evangrey5937
    @evangrey5937 Před 6 měsíci

    you friggin rock!!!!! new fan ❤

  • @asclay2004
    @asclay2004 Před 6 měsíci

    that's so cool!

  • @Kimella777
    @Kimella777 Před měsícem

    ❤🤩wow

  • @ChristianSouthernGirl
    @ChristianSouthernGirl Před 5 měsíci

    Wow!

  • @denisewiebrimmer454
    @denisewiebrimmer454 Před 6 měsíci

    So interesting

  • @user-ke2up6mr8t
    @user-ke2up6mr8t Před 6 měsíci +1

    Maybe not to your taste but home theater and golf driving simulator would be cool. Two things which most people do not have the luxury to have the correct ceiling height.

    • @Schoolhousehomestead
      @Schoolhousehomestead  Před 6 měsíci

      My brother in law would definitely appreciate a golf driving simulator!

    • @user-ke2up6mr8t
      @user-ke2up6mr8t Před 6 měsíci

      I look at your home and notice the ridiculously tall ceilings which 99.9% of residential homes do not have. I would look into things that these homes typically cannot accomodate. How tall are your ceilings? they look at least 14 feet@@Schoolhousehomestead

    • @Schoolhousehomestead
      @Schoolhousehomestead  Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@user-ke2up6mr8t 13!

  • @user-ld6mz4rs3l
    @user-ld6mz4rs3l Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent video.Does this technique work on zamak metal?

  • @TamarLitvot
    @TamarLitvot Před 6 měsíci +1

    How did you come up with this idea? It's amazing. And it looks like fun!

  • @chabat124
    @chabat124 Před 2 měsíci

    Did the brass wire brushes go a long way?

  • @mauricepowers3804
    @mauricepowers3804 Před 6 měsíci

    After drying, did you buff the rub n buff with the cloth provided?

  • @IamSnowbird
    @IamSnowbird Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing but what gives it the brass color? The heat or the brass brush?

  • @Jan-2020
    @Jan-2020 Před 6 měsíci

    How much land (acres maybe) that came with the schoolhouse?

  • @davidbeetham8481
    @davidbeetham8481 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Agreed you NEED to install HEAPS AND HEAPS of solar panels outside. This will help your power bill Immensely - And your wallet...