Hello,
I recently picked up an old 1950s/1960s folding shovel and cover. Both are in a somewhat rough state and I would like to restore them a bit.
![Folding shovel restauration question Cimg3026](https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/19/79/59/24/cimg3026.jpg)
The cover is complete, the leather needs a bit of work as it is somewhat dry and brittle. The fastener in the center has been dented; it closes but also opens (too) easily.
![Folding shovel restauration question Cimg3028](https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/19/79/59/24/cimg3028.jpg)
The shovel itself is rusty but I think this will clean off with ease. After this I might try to paint it. The handle seems to be added later. It is attached with nuts and bolts instead of rivets. It also has an high gloss finish.
![Folding shovel restauration question Cimg3027](https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/19/79/59/24/cimg3027.jpg)
I would like your advise on this; what should I do?, what do the original shovels look like?
Glencoe
I recently picked up an old 1950s/1960s folding shovel and cover. Both are in a somewhat rough state and I would like to restore them a bit.
![Folding shovel restauration question Cimg3026](https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/19/79/59/24/cimg3026.jpg)
The cover is complete, the leather needs a bit of work as it is somewhat dry and brittle. The fastener in the center has been dented; it closes but also opens (too) easily.
![Folding shovel restauration question Cimg3028](https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/19/79/59/24/cimg3028.jpg)
The shovel itself is rusty but I think this will clean off with ease. After this I might try to paint it. The handle seems to be added later. It is attached with nuts and bolts instead of rivets. It also has an high gloss finish.
![Folding shovel restauration question Cimg3027](https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/19/79/59/24/cimg3027.jpg)
I would like your advise on this; what should I do?, what do the original shovels look like?
Glencoe