130 Year Old Coffee Mill Restoration

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This restoration video has a bit of everything: Sandblasting, lacquering, wood working, fabrication, metal turning, tapping, welding, and more.
Restoration of a very old Imperial Coffee Mill manufactured by Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport Illinois, USA in the late 1880s. These coffee mills were a practical kitchen implement and were never intended to be antiques. The top and coffee grinding mechanism are cast iron but the body is made from some species of Fir, a softwood.
The cast iron was originally Japanned. Japanning is a European version of a Japanese lacquer common at the time. I replicated as best I could with high quality instrument lacquer. The finish turned out very very close to what it would have looked like when new.
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  • @AcmeRestorations
    @AcmeRestorations3 жыл бұрын

    I always try to answer all questions/comments. Please feel free to post below. If you enjoy this content, please subscribe. I am working to put out a new restoration video every week.

  • @ammarzakaria2925

    @ammarzakaria2925

    2 жыл бұрын

    This was absolutely Awesome 🤩 But I wish to ask for a favor if it is possible, I hope that you could change the white background to something a little bit dimmer or darker because it really hurt the eyes when switching between the scenes 😅 BEST REGARDS I'll be waiting for more of your awesome restorations 🤩😎

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ammarzakaria2925 I will take that into consideration. Thanks!

  • @laurigardner6227

    @laurigardner6227

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have to ask what’s the coffee ground measuring spoon you’re using? I’ve never seen one quite like that before.

  • @johnsonjohn4115

    @johnsonjohn4115

    2 жыл бұрын

    6666z

  • @alexandriavanhooser111

    @alexandriavanhooser111

    11 ай бұрын

    😮😮😮😮

  • @mflorest3
    @mflorest32 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! All the way to the very end sipping on some coffee!! Ahhh!!!!

  • @GaiaOne
    @GaiaOne2 жыл бұрын

    I have that exact coffee grinder. It's beautiful. Belonged to my grandfather. The only thing wrong with the one you restored, is the nut on top that's used to adjust the grind - fine to coarse. On the original, it's a decorative nut, a little iron bird in a nest. I like the one you machined as a replacement. It's simple and doesn't detract from the design. There was also a paper lable glued to the front above the drawer. The original drawer pull was a small wooden knob, similar in shape to an old-fashioned dresser knob. Yours is very close. Nice job. (And they're great for grinding coffee. Still use mine.)

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are about 10 companies that made coffee grinders that look identical to this. Also each company had many models. I haven't seen any photos where the nut was a little bird nest. Would love to see that. I did identify the model, but was unable to find a photo of an original label good enough to reproduce, so I didn't include the label as part of the restoration. Thanks for the input and for watching!

  • @AlbertoRodriguez-iw4sq
    @AlbertoRodriguez-iw4sq19 күн бұрын

    I love restoring old coffee grinders. You made a great transformation. It looks fantastic. 🎉😮😮😮😮😮

  • @AlbertoRodriguez-iw4sq
    @AlbertoRodriguez-iw4sq19 күн бұрын

    ❤ I love restoring old coffee grinders. You made a great transformation. It looks fantastic. 🎉

  • @marinadrobyschew8059
    @marinadrobyschew80598 ай бұрын

    Разве думала эта вещица, что ей подарят вторую жизнь и молодость? Наверное нет... Но чудо произошло, благодаря умелым рукам, и вот чудо свершилось... КЛАССНО!🤩👍👍👍❤

  • @nicolepala8617
    @nicolepala86172 жыл бұрын

    I just adore antiques, and I adore how well you give them a new lease on life. The world needs more people like you. Bravo!

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ciriloescueta5111

    @ciriloescueta5111

    Жыл бұрын

    Very valluable.of any item during century. And restorate..antique..😃😃😃

  • @user-hi4ss2ry9x
    @user-hi4ss2ry9x2 жыл бұрын

    Здравствуйте уважаемый супер мастер, я пишу Вам свои слова огромного восхищения, как же красиво вы работаете, какой вы умелец. Я с таким наслаждением смотрю все ваши работы ,дай бог Вам здоровья и благополучия!!!!

  • @LeMans512
    @LeMans5123 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous! My mom had that exact grinder. She used it weekly to grind coriander. Enjoy the coffee. You earned it.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Timmytheman87
    @Timmytheman87 Жыл бұрын

    Every one of your videos shows an example of the phrase “they don’t make things like they used to”. There’s no restoring a lot of the modern versions of items that you put your time into because everything is made to be disposed of these days. I absolutely love this channel and your work. Please keep them coming!!!

  • @dianejohnson9904

    @dianejohnson9904

    11 ай бұрын

    So true. I’d love to own one of these old grinders!

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    9 ай бұрын

    That grinder is one of my favorite tools. It's a beast!

  • @jpeabody1155
    @jpeabody11552 жыл бұрын

    Let me start by saying that you did an awesome job and the restoration turned out beautiful. As a furniture restorer I do understand that there are a number of different grades of restoration. Personally I would have left a lot of the 130 year old patina in place and not sanded it all away because it all tells a story. However that's my choice. But for someone who wants a "Looks like new" restoration you did an excellent job.

  • @CaptainTwitchy

    @CaptainTwitchy

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh man, I feel the same way. He really did do a wonderful job, but it literally hurt to see that sanded away. Personally I would have done a soft soap and water cleaning then a nice hand rubbed wax finish.

  • @American_Jeeper
    @American_Jeeper3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, really nice job. I love it when the time is taken to properly and meticulously restore an item, using the original materials, when possible.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @cherylbeyer5132
    @cherylbeyer51329 ай бұрын

    That’s a well loved coffee box. Lots of character and history in all those little dings

  • @BRVCarrillo
    @BRVCarrillo Жыл бұрын

    Good job👍

  • @LadyLeigh
    @LadyLeigh4 ай бұрын

    Beautiful restoration! I can smell the coffee all the way to Australia!

  • @StephenR-sz7pl
    @StephenR-sz7pl6 ай бұрын

    I, in my completely uninformed mind, I figured the original wood to be too jacked with age to be used. 😵‍💫😵😝😖BOY WAS I WRONG!!!! This sir is a true restoration. Thank you for your time and thank God for your talent. Please keep on chooglin!!

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @sterlingdavidgrasssr
    @sterlingdavidgrasssr3 жыл бұрын

    My grand mother had one of those when i was 10 years old , wish i had it now? Nice Job, See ya

  • @dok418
    @dok4182 жыл бұрын

    I prefer hand grinders, and this is definitely one of my favorite of your restorations...

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @channelsixtysix066

    @channelsixtysix066

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Burr grinder, quieter, doesn't damage the coffee with heat. More reliable.

  • @jrand2631
    @jrand26313 жыл бұрын

    A very well and sympathetic done restoration - I like you used all the old wooden parts, and not just threw them in the bin. 👏👏👏

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @JonSherman-Entertainer
    @JonSherman-Entertainer2 жыл бұрын

    I had already commented about the brilliance of your work regarding the ice cream maker, but the other thing I wanted to mention is the set-up and care of your videos. Just as your craftsmanship on the item you’re restoring, each shot and Video sequence is also so carefully and lovingly considered taking great care to show each step of the process. Just fantastic work all around

  • @StrangerHappened
    @StrangerHappened2 жыл бұрын

    *GOOD* that you have shown a classic book for mechanics, it is rare in such videos.

  • @tstrong7910
    @tstrong7910 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! For using the green camera lens green filter. So many youtubers aren't aware that sudden flashes of bright light can trigger seizures for those that suffer with a variety of disorders.

  • @EIbereth
    @EIbereth Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved your work. The way you saved and transformed that wooden broken part was brilliant. Bravo. 👏👏👏

  • @guy4462
    @guy44622 жыл бұрын

    My past working life came back to me when I saw the Machinery's Handbook. Good restoration.

  • @sharonedge716
    @sharonedge7162 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching this I love the way you turned an everyday item into something useful again absolutely brilliant you are very clever 😀

  • @diygeneration5566
    @diygeneration55662 жыл бұрын

    *I watched your video and remembered that I have an old iron coffee grinder. Not as old as yours, but still). I will have to try to restore it ;-)*

  • @PLuMUK54
    @PLuMUK542 жыл бұрын

    I most definitely would not eat or drink anything from the critics who went on about patina. This is meant to be used, not stuck in a glass case. Anyone who thinks that in the state it started was suitable for use needs to seriously reconsider their attitude towards hygiene! Another excellent job. I rarely drink coffee, but I'd love something like this in my kitchen.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @LJB103
    @LJB103 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't think that there would be anything hard or out of the ordinary to restoring the metal parts. What I wanted to see was how you handled the wooden pieces. Great job!.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Blue.Willow7
    @Blue.Willow74 ай бұрын

    Excellent work! I knew you were going to do the “Ahhh” at the end. 😂❤️

  • @amberlytheharpyqueen
    @amberlytheharpyqueen3 жыл бұрын

    I don't drink coffee but I would love one of those for decoration.

  • @elizabethkizzar5489

    @elizabethkizzar5489

    3 жыл бұрын

    Actually nowadays I don't think you would have to use it as just a coffee grinder. I could see using it to grind spices or dried chilies.

  • @amberlytheharpyqueen

    @amberlytheharpyqueen

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@elizabethkizzar5489 Ooo I would definitely use it for that.

  • @channelsixtysix066
    @channelsixtysix0662 жыл бұрын

    Hmm, how shall I proceed ..... VERY CAREFULLY 02:21 That's a great idea, a folio of sandpaper. I'll start doing that myself. 👍06:23 What a great restoration and how you kept all of the original wood, even the nails. Only the base is new. The result is stunning. Beautiful job. The idea of the overhang of the top and bottom of the grinder is so that you can hold it between your knees when you grind the beans.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    "overhang of the top and bottom of the grinder is so that you can hold it between your knees when you grind the beans." I did not know that! Makes sense. Thanks for watching.

  • @ljubomirhristoski8808
    @ljubomirhristoski88088 ай бұрын

    Odlicna restavracija , cestitam i na zdravje kafe !

  • @huskyjerk
    @huskyjerk2 жыл бұрын

    The smell of those grinded beans has to be very welcomed. Looks great, BTW.

  • @nabilkandil1847
    @nabilkandil1847 Жыл бұрын

    New as before perfect work

  • @whitneylake2107
    @whitneylake21072 жыл бұрын

    Sweet. Nice cup of Joe. Thank you

  • @celesgutis7639
    @celesgutis76396 ай бұрын

    😳 Wow! Impresionante restauración, un consumado artesano, pleno dominio del oficio.

  • @hollyhal1254
    @hollyhal12542 жыл бұрын

    Normally I would be against taking the patina off of something that old but that was in such bad shape and not all that rare so it’s nice to see it restored back to useful condition. I’ve always preferred “useable” antiques.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on

  • @giovannirazza9938
    @giovannirazza99386 ай бұрын

    Questo Macinino del 1880 è veramente meraviglioso,di un altro pianeta!hai mantenuto l'originalità restaurando persino i chiodi! parabéns pelo teu trabalho ótimo!!!!!!

  • @hullabaloo-hcd
    @hullabaloo-hcd2 жыл бұрын

    You always do an amazing job however sometimes I feel you could leave a little bit more of the old patina that shows the items age

  • @axelwulf6220
    @axelwulf62202 жыл бұрын

    Coffee was the staple of many, many events in history

  • @jalechavez6042
    @jalechavez60422 жыл бұрын

    Guauuu....Café...mmmm..Lo Mejor...!!...ji ji ji ....Muy Bien Amigo....Saludosss...ji ji j i

  • @TroubledTimes2024
    @TroubledTimes20242 жыл бұрын

    Awesome restoration, the last little sigh of satisfaction from it's coffee, well, that was a perfect ending :)

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @brendaalbaugh8927
    @brendaalbaugh89279 ай бұрын

    Great work! I know what to do with mine now

  • @navpreetkaur1980
    @navpreetkaur198011 ай бұрын

    Great...simply beyond imagination

  • @bronzewing1965
    @bronzewing19659 ай бұрын

    Stunning ❤

  • @soniadeguzman790
    @soniadeguzman790 Жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed 👍😁

  • @chazzcombs
    @chazzcombs3 жыл бұрын

    Wow you have a lot of cool toys! Awesome work!

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🤗

  • @dantejaiudijr2792
    @dantejaiudijr27922 жыл бұрын

    Terrific!!! Nice job on all of your restored pieces of this "puzzle". Regardless of the positive criticisms and the suggestions, the restorative process is difficult one, no matter what's being worked on. It take time, patience and discipline. Outstanding work! 🤔👍

  • @georgebrown8312
    @georgebrown83122 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome job restoring the antique coffee grinder. Great skill restoring the old wood as well.

  • @othmanothman-nl9mn
    @othmanothman-nl9mn Жыл бұрын

    Good working

  • @churlepatakha
    @churlepatakha2 жыл бұрын

    Extraordinary, with innovation. I could smell the ground coffee aroma.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it! Yeah, my shop smells awesome now!

  • @ERNESOY
    @ERNESOY Жыл бұрын

    Bravo! Fantastisch!

  • @williegibbons9926
    @williegibbons9926 Жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @SargeWolf010
    @SargeWolf0103 жыл бұрын

    Been a bout ... hmm 15 years since I seen 1 of these irl [pretty sure my grandma still has hers]...

  • @salahedinbouketir9476
    @salahedinbouketir94768 ай бұрын

    Fantastic ❤❤job❤❤you are a professional,restorater,,I like your job❤❤ so much,,,❤❤. From Algeria.😊😊😊😊

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @pfadiva
    @pfadiva3 жыл бұрын

    Just an FYI: Hand Tool Rescue has some good recipes to replicate japanning. Very nice resto. I think your lacquer idea was the better choice so the ornate metal work on the top shows up better. Japanning tends to be thick.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've seen that video. It's fantastic that he did the footwork, and I'm going to be using some real japanning on some old wood planes I've got. Seemed WAY overkill for this project and I had the lacquer. Thanks for watching.

  • @43painter
    @43painter2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job ! When the gov turn off the electricity due to 'climat change' you're still be able to prepare a much needed cup of coffee ! ;-)

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 Жыл бұрын

    That came out beautifully!! I love the attention to detail and you even made new parts too! I restore antique woodworking hand tools and I do not have a milling machine. So I am left having to look everywhere to find original replacement parts. Needless to say, I have a lot of plane bodies, saw harps, etcetera lying about.

  • @Gadget67SD
    @Gadget67SD2 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful! You are a craftsman's and artist!

  • @wokohedgehogs
    @wokohedgehogs2 жыл бұрын

    Superb restoration, looks amazing.

  • @jagrutbhatt3301
    @jagrutbhatt33012 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work Sir!

  • @AboElAmraaas1987
    @AboElAmraaas198710 ай бұрын

    Great job man.. Go ahead ❤

  • @restorationconstantines7731
    @restorationconstantines77313 жыл бұрын

    a very beautiful thing, a talent for finding such👍

  • @christakrebs5790
    @christakrebs57908 ай бұрын

    Unglaublich Goldene Hände ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @katiebellmichelle
    @katiebellmichelle3 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely gorgeous 🤩 amazing job

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @donnaleveron6511
    @donnaleveron6511 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful restoration! Loved that you repaired and used the old wood to replace broken pieces. Subscribed.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @bonniehayward7939
    @bonniehayward79397 ай бұрын

    Love to have this.

  • @jojeanje
    @jojeanje2 жыл бұрын

    Nearly perfect. Thanks.

  • @Tim-57
    @Tim-572 жыл бұрын

    Huge respect on this restoration of yours!🙂 Subbed

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub!

  • @Tim-57

    @Tim-57

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AcmeRestorations You bet, looking forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @1954JDR
    @1954JDR2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful restoration.

  • @sergebourbon829
    @sergebourbon8292 жыл бұрын

    Amazing skill in your hands...love that! keep on the restauration sir👍👍

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @gaynorjackson8857
    @gaynorjackson88573 жыл бұрын

    Stunning restoration just love restoration of the wood nothing got forgotten wow just Stunning your a very talented person ❤xx

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @Restorology
    @Restorology2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible camera work and editing. Your channel has been an inspiration for me to start my own. Cheers.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @charizardop5831
    @charizardop58313 жыл бұрын

    Nice, good stuff.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @janelloyd4332
    @janelloyd43322 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic restoration

  • @marselaselenesantoslopez
    @marselaselenesantoslopez Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍😍😍😍 Very nices 😊👋👋👋👋👋

  • @sn_all_test
    @sn_all_test2 жыл бұрын

    excellent work. i love that tiny pry bar for nails!!!

  • @duaneho555
    @duaneho5553 жыл бұрын

    Great work. Really cool 👍🏻.

  • @jilldavies7094
    @jilldavies70942 жыл бұрын

    You made a lovely job of that grinder, but I wish you had occasionally run at the bottom of the screen details of what materials you were using and for what reason. Things like what grade of sandpaper you used, etc., all add to the appreciation of the process.

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Noted! I'll keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for watching.

  • @razorboyXVII
    @razorboyXVII3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work!

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @mauraleticiachillemi6403
    @mauraleticiachillemi6403 Жыл бұрын

    Wow ! Fantastic work !!

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean10832 жыл бұрын

    Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @malcolmsmith8694
    @malcolmsmith86942 жыл бұрын

    Been watching all video's. Trying your technique on things. Great video much love from Wheeling West Virginia.

  • @ronaldlapointe1219
    @ronaldlapointe12193 жыл бұрын

    A+ for your works and effort! 👌

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @alvarocabreravillalon3363
    @alvarocabreravillalon33632 жыл бұрын

    great job !!!!!!!! beautiful finishings

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @paudarcopacificador3705
    @paudarcopacificador37052 жыл бұрын

    PARABÉNS...!!! Suas restaurações são perfeitas...

  • @albaldinette
    @albaldinette Жыл бұрын

    ... Parabéns ... Magnífico ... Hummmmm Amoooo Café ...

  • @Galuc342
    @Galuc3429 ай бұрын

    Insuperabile! Un poeta! Io ho un vecchio macinino appartenuto a mio padre...era già un vecchio macinino quando lo porto a casa tantissimi anni fa. Lo tengo in bella vista sul camino e guai a chi lo tocca. Mi piacerebbe restauralo e sono certa che il mio papà ne sarebbe molto felice. Non saprei a chi rivolgermi però, lo terrò così. Sei veramente bravo. Complimenti!

  • @charitybrown4274
    @charitybrown42742 жыл бұрын

    Great Job!!

  • @AltafKHAN-xl3dz
    @AltafKHAN-xl3dz2 жыл бұрын

    Really Awesome restoration...

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @zahratcharifzahratcharif9956
    @zahratcharifzahratcharif995611 ай бұрын

    Bravo, merci beaucoup. Rabat Maroc

  • @rehmandawood
    @rehmandawood2 жыл бұрын

    Marvelous

  • @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
    @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL3 жыл бұрын

    Cool project and Great job buddy as always👍👍👍

  • @luizalbertorodrigues4560
    @luizalbertorodrigues45609 ай бұрын

    You the best master

  • @michaelak1719
    @michaelak17199 ай бұрын

    Wunderschön 🤩✨👍👏✌️💝😊

  • @blueduck9409
    @blueduck94092 жыл бұрын

    That was a really good job. I always wanted a mill like that. Makes me wonder how the coffee was after that ...

  • @scorch33
    @scorch33 Жыл бұрын

    I want one.

  • @alvine8811
    @alvine8811 Жыл бұрын

    mouth watering ...

  • @blainebuffington
    @blainebuffington2 жыл бұрын

    Nice 👍

  • @peterevosirch7047
    @peterevosirch70472 жыл бұрын

    Nice Work

  • @AcmeRestorations

    @AcmeRestorations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

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