Antique Flamethrower [Restoration]
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Published 2017-09-14
I used high-heat oil-and-gas resistant paint wherever possible. The red handle is not the original colour, I just thought it looked nice. It was nice to see that the pump still had compression and the pressure gauge still worked.
Operating this thing is not safe...at all. The shutoff valve is so far from the spout that there is a lot of kerosene left in the piping that needs to burn off before it shuts off. The flamethrower was still burning ~5min after I turned it off. I tested that valve and it works just fine, so the burning is just part of it's function. I couldn't use it for very long as there is a fire ban in my area and kerosene is much harder to put out than gasoline.
This was a fun local find here in Saskatoon. I will probably put this one up for sale.
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All Comments (21)
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my wife doesn't understand why I watch these. they are so relaxing
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I work in commcercial insurance. I can confirm those are the exact letters we send.
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The restorations, subtle humour, is why I love the channel.
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Although this video is one of the older ones, I've pretty much re-watched this one and a few of the other good ones a couple times. As simplistic yet informative as well as entertaining as they are, somehow Eric seems to find even the most simple of ways to add his unique touch of humor here and there throughout his videos. I'm sure that other viewers would agree with me that we all have our own brand of "Evil Laughs" of satisfaction when it comes to projects that fulfill that inner childhood wonder and amazement when it comes to tools and projects such as this and others. Even though this tool isn't an actual "Flamethrower", and for those who don't know of, or have seen an antique brush/weed burner like this before. I'm quite sure that if you're a fan of this channel and find tools like this, and other antiques from the past fascinating. We all share a similar imaginative interest, and would probably figure out a way to make a tool like this one work, or as for Eric's case malfunction as a "Flamethrower". Either way, this rescue along with the others from the past, and future projects was spot on and turned out great as usual. I'm just glad that his wife let him survive this one. I'm sure we all can relate in some way or another, married or not. This may have turned out differently, and may have possibly been the last time we seen or heard from Eric had he not been testing on the sidewalk, or had accidentally taken out a flowerbed or something. Thanks for letting me ramble on, and thanks for rescuing the tools and accessories that got us to where we are today.
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Watched this when it was first released, and just rewatched it almost three years later. Definitely the funniest video HTR has made, I just love the bit where Mrs HTR discovers him testing the flame thrower...
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My grandfather had one of these, he would use it to clear his garden before reseeding. Great job.
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WOW, 6 years, and I just got on your YouTube page and love it thank you.
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All the finest flame throwers are made with home plumbing and old mailboxes. Great video.
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This channel is the reason my last Amazon order was WD40 and Evaporust
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When I saw the "coming soon" dialogue I thought you were going to show the charred remains of your garage and "building my new workshop"
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It took me way too long to get the paint stripper joke 😂😂
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Ill bet that magnetic bowl is immune to rust by now
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Just a helpful tip for future projects: when wrapping threads with silicone tape, wrap in the same direction that you do to screw something on, so you're not unwrapping the the silicone as you screw it on. If to screw the object on counter-clockwise, wrap the tape counter-clockwise.
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"Dear Hand Tool Rescue, What the hell were we thinking? Coverage withdrawn. Sincerely, -Insurance Company"
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Out of all the “restorer’s” on YouTube “Hand Tool Rescue” is #1 for me lol.
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Forgive me Eric, this is the first video of your's I've watched... Amazing, I'm hooked! BTW, where the hell did you find this thing?
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thankyou for what you do! maby you will be interested in few garage recipes ! 1) rust remover and detail cleaner - lemon acid or just lemon juce ( works fine and cheep) deep rusted parts for a few hours, then wash with water. 2) liqud wrench - 1part of white spirit (or acetone) , 1 part of lithium grease, 1\2 part of PTFE powder. works super ( shake well before use) 3) if rusted bolts or nuts cannot be heated ( construction) try to cool them down. Best for this is liquid propane or butane or mix. i use camping gas canister. just take the canister bottom up and open valve alittle. One ore twoseconds and bolt is cooled to -30 Celsius.Try liquid wrench immidiatly. Good luck!
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Just like an old kerosene "Blow Torch." you've got to heat the metal basket first before pumping the fluid . It's supposed to blast blue and not spurt like a flaming water pistol. Great vids watched them all and Luv Em
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Absolutely awesome! Loved the wife’s reaction! Sounded exactly like my wife! Now go torch that illegally parked car that has annoyed you for so long!
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Dude, even for a Canuck, u r awesome. I mostly stick to cars & motorcycles (resto & repair), but after watching u, I mite investigate antique tools. Carry on, Maury
