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**Title:** Restoration of a 1990 Tula Samovar Plant Samovar
**Summary:**
* The narrator found a discarded, rusty samovar (1990, Tula Samovar Plant) in a trash dump.
* They decided to restore it to its original condition.
* The restoration process involved:
1. Disassembly
2. Manual and power tool cleaning (removing rust, fungus, and top coating)
3. Revealing the underlying brass material
4. Polishing with special paste and chalk
5. Reassembly with lead soldering
* Due to brass's tendency to oxidize, the samovar was then nickel-plated by a professional.
* The final result: a fully functional, like-new samovar with a durable finish, aside from a few minor flaws and one undisclosed mistake.
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1. **Discovery**: An old samovar was found in a dump near a cooperative.
2. **Initial Condition**: The samovar was in very poor condition, covered with rust and fungus.
3. **Manufacturing Details**:
* **Year of Manufacture**: 1990
* **Manufacturer**: Tula Samovar Plant
4. **Material**: The samovar is made of brass, initially covered with a layer of nickel.
5. **Restoration Process**:
* **Disassembly**: Required to properly clean the samovar.
* **Cleaning Methods**:
+ Manual removal of parts
+ Use of metal brushes or coarse sandpaper
+ Electric drill with metal brushes
* **Soldering**:
- Used to reassemble the samovar
- Required heating with a gas burner or hair dryer
6. **Polishing**:
* **Method**: Used a polishing wheel on a machine
* **Additional Tools**: Special paste for metal and polishing chalk
* **Detailed Polishing**: Used a drill attachment for hard-to-reach areas
7. **Final Touches**:
* **Reassembly**: After polishing, the samovar was reassembled.
* **Nickel Plating**: Outsourced to a galvanizer for durability and shine.
8. **Final Result**:
* **Condition**: The samovar looks brand new after nickel plating.
* **Functionality**: It works great and is expected to last many years with proper care.