1918 Aircraft Rivet Hammer - Restoration

In this video i'm restoring an aircraft rivet hammer.
This pneumatic rivet hammer was sent to me by one of my subscribers from germany, thank you for that. It's a very cool and unique looking tool, I've never seen this tool before and that's why I decided to restore it and make a video for you guys. I was told that this tool was stored in the basement when they had a flooding, that was probaly the reason why it was rusty and didn't work anymore. I had a few ups and downs during this restoration. The cast of the aluminium handle was very porous and a lot of tiny holes appeared after fine sanding and polishing, also the welding didn't work quite well. I first tried to TIG weld, but that didn't work at all. For the visible steel parts I decided to make them black, for the optic and also as rust protection. My idea was to sandblast those parts to make a nice and even finish, but because I'm using very fine glas bead all the small damages in the surface from the rust were still visible. So I had to sand them all away. The bluing worked very well and it makes a nice contrast to the polished parts in my oppinion. The old air fitting was put together out of three different pieces made of brass to get the right thread size. I didn't really liked that option and decided to make a new one. I really wasn't pleased during the restoration just because of the porous cast of the handle and I thought about it for a long time to not even publish the video because of that. But as soon as I tested it after the restoration I had a huge smile all over my face, this is a very cool tool and it ended up working perfectly fine. I hope you don't judge me to hard for my very bad welding abilities and the bad outcome of the aluminium handle.
I hope you like my work and the video.
Huge thank you to all of my Patreon and PayPal supporters and specially to:
Paulina Zamora
sunniva thingstad
SA Graver
Joel Miller
Joan Casanovas
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acemaclace
Zachary Grimes
Mohammed Ali Al Juboori
Allan Mckenzie
audi4444player
brian Boots
Clément BERNARD
Conor Fowler
Dave Ahern
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Harrison Hughes
Ian Hutchinson
Jake
Joel Margolis
Julie Smith
Kersten Rienow
Llewellyn Schubert
Lucy Lole
Mark Anderson
Martin Kunz
Matthew Ruediger
Moeparker
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Pascal Bertossa
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Sheepless
Stephen Lemon
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Yitch
Timestamps:
00:00 preview
00:25 pre-testing
00:33 disassembling
02:22 showing all the parts
02:39 cleaning the parts with the parts washer
02:57 removing rust with MC-51 rust remover
03:26 restoring the aluminium handle
06:43 making a new pin for the trigger on the lathe
07:07 restoring the front piece (hammer head)
07:31 restoring the adjustment screw
08:00 making a new air fitting on the lathe and mill
09:35 roughly cleaning all parts for sandblasting
10:56 masking for sandblasting
11:14 sandblasting the visible steel parts
12:04 sanding the sandblasted parts
13:00 restoring the small pin
13:16 bluing the visible steel parts
14:09 cleaning the mechanical parts
15:43 showing all the parts before reassembling
16:10 reassembling
18:23 showing the finished product
19:08 final testing
Time and costs of this restoration:
I was working on this project over 2,5 weeks
$30 flex hone
$10 steel wire brushes
$20 dinner for my friend who helped me welding :-)
My camera:
Panasonic HC-V180
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
Subscribe for more of my content. I'm uploading videos about mechanical stuff, as new creations and buildings and also restorations.
Thank you for watching :-)
My Patreon Page:
/ mymechanics

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  • @DiesInEveryFilm
    @DiesInEveryFilm5 жыл бұрын

    Yet again another amazing restoration. Really enjoy watching these and the work you put into them. Thanks for sharing with us

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much man :-) I love your videos, you do great work and put it all together in a funny and entertainment video.

  • @TysyTube

    @TysyTube

    5 жыл бұрын

    Both of you guys are awesome 👏

  • @kayrosis5523

    @kayrosis5523

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TysyTube All 3 of you are amazing! In addition to Lore videos for Elder Scrolls, Dune, and SCP Foundation, your Craftsman/Restoration ASMR work is perfect for de-stressing and putting my worries aside for a bit, I thank all 3 of you 👍👍

  • @DiesInEveryFilm

    @DiesInEveryFilm

    5 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to your next video mate

  • @vukpanic9947

    @vukpanic9947

    5 жыл бұрын

    Do you do a restauration of grease gun

  • @alyssa7867
    @alyssa78675 жыл бұрын

    9:04 HE USES THE OIL CAN FROM THE LAST VID EEEE

  • @peachesw0mp970

    @peachesw0mp970

    5 жыл бұрын

    Allen Weber :D IVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE IT USDD

  • @Astrophysix1

    @Astrophysix1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Putting your own repaired items to use is the best way to go. uwu

  • @ciromf

    @ciromf

    5 жыл бұрын

    This was pure gold.

  • @audigw

    @audigw

    5 жыл бұрын

    3:49 too

  • @MitchJohnson0110

    @MitchJohnson0110

    5 жыл бұрын

    Always surprising how well those old tools still work once restored. Those old timers are right, the sure don't make em like they used to.

  • @Edits_For_You_By_Hannah
    @Edits_For_You_By_Hannah5 жыл бұрын

    Who else gets very excited when they see a new video from my mechanics is available to watch?

  • @Al-Fiallos

    @Al-Fiallos

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me! Me! (Jumpiing up and down to get noticed) Me!

  • @kazj1728
    @kazj17283 жыл бұрын

    My mechanics: I’m not happy how this part turned out. Literally anybody else: I’m absolutely astonished at how amazing this part turned out!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear that, thanks :-)

  • @eduardolarrymarinsilva76

    @eduardolarrymarinsilva76

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mymechanics Perhaps it would have been more uniform had you sandblasted that part.

  • @ArKritz84

    @ArKritz84

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@eduardolarrymarinsilva76 possibly, but with a cast part of such low quality, he could also have done more harm than good.

  • @ralph_m31

    @ralph_m31

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mymechanics I hope you can make a chisel attachment for this air hammer to make it an air chisel... I think it would be a very useful tool...

  • @peterhearn3297

    @peterhearn3297

    2 жыл бұрын

    Practice will make you perfect, as you are the best in all other aspects of your trade. Stay safe to you and everyone.

  • @dat2ra
    @dat2ra3 жыл бұрын

    ..."And now I use my new rivit gun to restore this B-17 crashed during WWII. Or maybe I just make a new one. We'll see."

  • @bradbeining3341
    @bradbeining33415 жыл бұрын

    You made a new air coupler? Okay now you're just showing off. Lol. Great job.

  • @Undy1

    @Undy1

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's not the first time he has done that, too :P

  • @etp70

    @etp70

    5 жыл бұрын

    didn't bend that one tho :)

  • @AsymptoteInverse
    @AsymptoteInverse5 жыл бұрын

    If you ever decide to do merchandise for this channel, please do a T-shirt that says "...so I make a new one."

  • @kschiedemann3065

    @kschiedemann3065

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂❤

  • @scottread

    @scottread

    5 жыл бұрын

    that's a fantastic idea 😄

  • @uk-expat

    @uk-expat

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hobo Sullivan I’d buy one!

  • @irukhan07

    @irukhan07

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't have any friends...so I make a new one! lol

  • @tobiaswidner4772

    @tobiaswidner4772

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or "MC-51 removed all the rust" :)

  • @Sir_Uncle_Ned
    @Sir_Uncle_Ned2 жыл бұрын

    I kind of like how the handle turned out. The slight marks show that this thing hasn't been sitting idle as a display piece, but has a rich history of use.

  • @TOMMYLIVSEY-in1du

    @TOMMYLIVSEY-in1du

    7 ай бұрын

    Agreed, used doesn’t mean ugly but on the contrary beaten is beautiful (when dealing with tools)

  • @NikFete

    @NikFete

    4 ай бұрын

    Вкрапления это не из за старости, а из за того что, кто-то не умел или по другой причине, лить алюминий, поэтому и поры в нем

  • @williamjemeyson6983
    @williamjemeyson69834 жыл бұрын

    MC-51 Rust Remover They aught to sponsor you at this point

  • @Saboc44
    @Saboc444 жыл бұрын

    Who need ASMR? This is the most therapeutic thing on KZread. 10/10, Amazing

  • @ICPadict36

    @ICPadict36

    4 жыл бұрын

    I 100% agree!

  • @warrenharrison9490

    @warrenharrison9490

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's what I thought.

  • @kylebass7744

    @kylebass7744

    3 жыл бұрын

    Facts!!!

  • @Nyuhkkus

    @Nyuhkkus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah until the welder comes out 😅

  • @WorkingTitleCo

    @WorkingTitleCo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ummm I don’t wanna upset you but this is a form of asmr

  • @dsb1763
    @dsb17635 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think this tool was ever meant to look good. You transformed it into a museum piece.

  • @dahlmasen3084

    @dahlmasen3084

    5 жыл бұрын

    dsb1763 I know right? I think his restorations make the tools look better than new!

  • @angelserenade
    @angelserenade4 жыл бұрын

    you cannot be edgy with this guy. He will smoothen any sharp edges you'll give him!

  • @HandiCup101

    @HandiCup101

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmaoooooo 👍👍👌🏻

  • @SubramaniamLakshminarayanan

    @SubramaniamLakshminarayanan

    2 жыл бұрын

    And polishes it to a shine.

  • @andersjjensen

    @andersjjensen

    Күн бұрын

    This guy will countersink a black hole.

  • @DOSHIELD
    @DOSHIELD2 жыл бұрын

    It’s very interesting to me going back in time and looking at a content creator’s older content. It gives a person the ability to really appreciate all the little improvements made in production quality and how a person develops over time.

  • @alexcantu9389

    @alexcantu9389

    2 жыл бұрын

    Was just thinking this! Especially on the handle that he's "not happy at all how it turned out"...In future videos, he would apply some of that 2-component solution to fill those holes before painting and he'd be on his merry way lol. Very cool to see his growth, especially for someone already so masterful.

  • @d.s.parentsr6502
    @d.s.parentsr65025 жыл бұрын

    If I had a buffing wheel like that, every metal object in my house would shine like a mirror.

  • @kschiedemann3065

    @kschiedemann3065

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂❤

  • @George_Avgeris

    @George_Avgeris

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nah..it's really dirty work (when you working on lots of stuff) and a breathing mask-protection should be used.I did the exact job for about 4 years long time ago-and after all..you ll need to protect the metal with various methods after finishing with the polishing..

  • @williamjemeyson6983

    @williamjemeyson6983

    4 жыл бұрын

    *walks in kitchen, flips on light* *everything metal: BLINDED*

  • @williamjemeyson6983

    @williamjemeyson6983

    4 жыл бұрын

    TubularBow HD You gotta dismantle your car and shine every single component of it

  • @shackman9566

    @shackman9566

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't make parts look like show pieces but I do go far enough to restore a tool or parts function. And let me tell you it takes alot of time patience and effort to get those parts to the level that this guy is doing. He makes it look easy. I would love to see a breakdown of how many hours he spends in these restorations. Unless you sold the items for astronomical prices you could never make a profit. With today's technology and manufacturing capabilities tool are made to look more precise in their finish but I doubt they will be around for a hundred year's.

  • @20cent
    @20cent5 жыл бұрын

    "this part is too ugly, I'm going to make a new one...." YEAAAAAAAAAAAH that's what we were waiting for ;D

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha :-)

  • @J0J0fy

    @J0J0fy

    5 жыл бұрын

    vshk i love this kind of stuff. :D

  • @SuperMarkbrewer

    @SuperMarkbrewer

    5 жыл бұрын

    Too right I love those bits too

  • @Alyxandeyr

    @Alyxandeyr

    5 жыл бұрын

    4/20 lathe it

  • @Yalikejazz_69
    @Yalikejazz_694 жыл бұрын

    I'm currently 2 hours into a binge on this channel......... And let me tell you I don't regret it one bit

  • @psalms1441
    @psalms14412 жыл бұрын

    Please keep making more content with these quality restorations. I have tried watching several other restoration channels… none compare. Your attention and dedication to fit, finish, and detail are unmatched. Phenomenal.

  • @yrohugo1381

    @yrohugo1381

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what i was thinking

  • @theacheron34
    @theacheron345 жыл бұрын

    Best channel of Restoration.

  • @ziljaeyan1203

    @ziljaeyan1203

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @littlefishbigpond5769

    @littlefishbigpond5769

    5 жыл бұрын

    True that

  • @BA-dt6tg

    @BA-dt6tg

    5 жыл бұрын

    Without a doubt. Everyone else just takes a grinder to each part and calls it restored

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp5 жыл бұрын

    "The old air fitting looks ugly i will make a new one" makes a new one, polishes metal to mirror finish, what is there not to like.WELL DONE!!

  • @jdsingh1670

    @jdsingh1670

    5 жыл бұрын

    Perfect

  • @sonnieandjacob

    @sonnieandjacob

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its what sets him apart from the others. No part is too unimportant to not be remade

  • @bombtwenty3867

    @bombtwenty3867

    5 жыл бұрын

    But didn't get a rivet to test it out. He should've made a rivet.

  • @yeagerxp

    @yeagerxp

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@bombtwenty3867 He tested it by flow forming proving the rivet gun has the power to to riveting.

  • @bombtwenty3867

    @bombtwenty3867

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@yeagerxp That maybe true but goddammit I wanted some riveting action

  • @MrMississippiMan
    @MrMississippiMan Жыл бұрын

    I know it's been three years but I think you did a really good job, I've seen other channels fix those welding spots by heating up the entire object and letting it slowly cool back down, it makes all the metal an even temperature and when it cools back down everything blends together

  • @xXYannuschXx
    @xXYannuschXx3 жыл бұрын

    "Wow, this guy is amazing! He knows exactly how to restore everything correctly wiht the right tools." * starts welding * "Oh go, oh dear god!"

  • @SharpForceTrauma

    @SharpForceTrauma

    2 жыл бұрын

    i mean what else was he gonna do? Use hot glue?

  • @freddye.carhuas588
    @freddye.carhuas5885 жыл бұрын

    Can you restore my will to live?

  • @kanostars7069

    @kanostars7069

    5 жыл бұрын

    Did you feel joy in watching the video? That was his part in the restoration of your life.

  • @marshwetland3808

    @marshwetland3808

    5 жыл бұрын

    Watch a few more, maybe.

  • @renetrinquet120

    @renetrinquet120

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have the same wish today ...But these nice videos of my mechanics are not sufficient :-(

  • @TheAbell2029

    @TheAbell2029

    4 жыл бұрын

    dont say that dude, almost make cry here

  • @cobaltblue4792

    @cobaltblue4792

    4 жыл бұрын

    He will make you a new one

  • @pushkarhagawane2907
    @pushkarhagawane29075 жыл бұрын

    Best thing is no music

  • @williamfindspeople4341

    @williamfindspeople4341

    5 жыл бұрын

    No but when he works I play classical music in the background. True artist

  • @egardren

    @egardren

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Music would take away from it

  • @spartan456

    @spartan456

    5 жыл бұрын

    No music is great, but my favorite thing of all: it's not sped up. I never realized how much I appreciate just hearing the sounds of these loud machines at work until I saw this guy's videos. Most of the other restoration channels I see always speed up the entire process and honestly they may as well just mute the audio. I don't want to hear an angle grinder running at 20x the normal speed for 30 seconds straight. Show me a few cuts of it here and there doing its thing and then move on to the next bit. That's what I really enjoy about this guy's videos. He does just that. No single part of the project is shown for too long. Each step is shown just long enough that you get the idea without it being overly boring, and it's not sped up so the sound of the equipment has a reason to be there. Another really good channel I recommend is the hot wheels restoration guy, baremetalHW. He has a similar editing style to my mechanics but focuses on restoring vintage (and more modern) Hot Wheels toy cars. Really neat channel if you want to see more stuff in this kind of style. Many of them are not "perfect" restorations but he does a pretty good job of getting things as close as possible to the original image. As usual, pitting of the main body cast like what was experienced here is still an issue, not much can be done about that. But it's still really interesting to see the entire process, and baremetalHW also provides insightful commentary.

  • @davidschmidt6013
    @davidschmidt60133 жыл бұрын

    I saw the sandblaster button with the broken dust-cover...then glanced at the date of the video. ""Aa-Haaaa!!" One of the classics that I somehow missed! Even the wrenches are mirror-polished!!

  • @LeonThomasian
    @LeonThomasian4 жыл бұрын

    “There’s nothing I can do about it”... I was waiting for “I make a new one” 😆

  • @mrcrazychucotown

    @mrcrazychucotown

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!

  • @SeanSkyhawk

    @SeanSkyhawk

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's only human

  • @benjimoomoo
    @benjimoomoo5 жыл бұрын

    does this mean your next video will be you restoring an old aircraft using your new rivet hammer? can't wait!!!

  • @bugnoodle3774

    @bugnoodle3774

    5 жыл бұрын

    benjimoomoo lol

  • @calcmandan

    @calcmandan

    5 жыл бұрын

    This engine looks ugly. I'll make a new one.

  • @connerstancliffe3693

    @connerstancliffe3693

    3 жыл бұрын

    XD

  • @colinmcknight92

    @colinmcknight92

    2 жыл бұрын

    this airplane is rotted…”i make new one”

  • @luscious-liz4277
    @luscious-liz42775 жыл бұрын

    I like your determination of getting 120% out of every single part to make it look like brand new, that's really awesome. That's the main reason why I'm always excited to watch a new video, like all the people here who appreciate and admire your work. Excellent job! :)

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Liz :-)

  • @Eveseptir

    @Eveseptir

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. This channel is a gem like primitive technology.

  • @googleuser859

    @googleuser859

    5 жыл бұрын

    Parts are better than new in lots of cases, he pays more attention to detail than some of the original manufactures.

  • @james.black981

    @james.black981

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ditto. Made comment elsewhere but little things like replacing the air supply connections with only 1 custom made part (that looks amazing in itself) is what makes the difference between you and every other " restoration " channel.

  • @twin_o7m.730

    @twin_o7m.730

    5 жыл бұрын

    Luscious-Liz me too! 😂❤️

  • @regisportalez
    @regisportalez3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I try to watch other videos of restoration from other channels. And all in the sudden, the biblical quality of work of my mechanics explodes to my face.

  • @raoulvolfoni1800

    @raoulvolfoni1800

    Жыл бұрын

    Most of others restorers call " restoration " a simple refurbishing ...

  • @SharpForceTrauma
    @SharpForceTrauma16 күн бұрын

    I say the welding spots and casting imperfections give it character! It's a tool, meant to be used and repaired. Just shows how it was made, and that someone cared enough to fix it :)

  • @JH-ye4si
    @JH-ye4si5 жыл бұрын

    I liked how you used the oiler from a previous video in this one. You've really given it new life.

  • @Ramondorez

    @Ramondorez

    5 жыл бұрын

    I imagine this rivet hammer might see some use aswell.

  • @DoomFinger511

    @DoomFinger511

    5 жыл бұрын

    I caught that too. Still waiting for the screw driver to make an appearance

  • @Ameritude

    @Ameritude

    5 жыл бұрын

    And the vise in the begening

  • @DoomFinger511

    @DoomFinger511

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Ameritude I thought the vise he made was green. I only saw a blue one in the vid.

  • @Ameritude

    @Ameritude

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@DoomFinger511 I guess your right, but It was a gressal

  • @videogamepioneer6250
    @videogamepioneer62505 жыл бұрын

    This video is quite... riveting.

  • @JusBidniss

    @JusBidniss

    5 жыл бұрын

    Way to hammer your point home!

  • @bugnoodle3774

    @bugnoodle3774

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just one more nail in the coffin

  • @justlisten7878
    @justlisten78783 жыл бұрын

    I think my wife has one of these upstairs. I can hear this noise every now and again. Glad to know she is just installing rivets.

  • @onlyonelala1

    @onlyonelala1

    3 жыл бұрын

    In fairness you should probably give her a hand!

  • @janetgifford5974
    @janetgifford59742 жыл бұрын

    Just came across your site, I'm a woman that can appreciate such intricate work, your patience is amazing, the final detail is eye popping. I work with miniatures and know what it takes to do this kind of work. You sir are an artist, I take a bow.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

  • @TysyTube
    @TysyTube5 жыл бұрын

    I stopped editing my video to watch your video, now i need to delete my video.... i’m not happy about it....just kidding 🤣, your videos are like a drug for me, i want over and over again 🤤

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :-) now go back to edit your video, i want see it soon ;-)

  • @Handeltasche

    @Handeltasche

    5 жыл бұрын

    youre videos are also very good :)

  • @harunaljabbar96

    @harunaljabbar96

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seing two restorer sending wink faces shakens me

  • @syedhassaanmujtababokhari6199

    @syedhassaanmujtababokhari6199

    5 жыл бұрын

    Man your videos are like a drug. We love you both very much. Good luck and Be well

  • @user-ni9hu2py5g

    @user-ni9hu2py5g

    5 жыл бұрын

    Super

  • @bobbertbobby3975
    @bobbertbobby39755 жыл бұрын

    I must confess something... when watching your videos I feel both a deep sense of shame and a great inspiration. I was always a "It's good enough." kinda guy. I always thought if it works fine then dont bother with it. But then i see someone like you. who sees something that could be better..so they make it better. Sees something that can be improved so they improve it. The comment where you said it looked ugly so youll make a new one...It remindedme of all the times I thought something looked ugly but it worked ok so..I left it. You inspire me to go further and be better at my projects. To strive for as good as it can be...not just Good enough. Thank you for that.

  • @raj.dabholkar
    @raj.dabholkar4 жыл бұрын

    "This looks ugly, I make a new one".. and now I have a younger brother.

  • @caodesignworks2407

    @caodesignworks2407

    3 жыл бұрын

    A son and a younger brother, dang, that's a combo.

  • @pizzainc95

    @pizzainc95

    3 жыл бұрын

    underated comment

  • @M3ill4rs

    @M3ill4rs

    3 жыл бұрын

    loool XD

  • @HandiCup101

    @HandiCup101

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmaoooooo

  • @PhilipDunphy
    @PhilipDunphy3 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching this channel like crazy for past couple of months, I always end up wondering if the any of those equipments would 've looked this good originally. He takes them to a whole new level! I'm quite sure if any of the original manufactureres of these equipment look at them now they will pay top dollars to have these in their hall of fame.

  • @thebarkingtoadhasarrived5451
    @thebarkingtoadhasarrived54515 жыл бұрын

    MyMechanics: I can well understand you being dissatisfied with the porosity of the main casting and the tig welding not being a perfect match but yet again you surpassed your own very high standards to produce something of great quality and beauty. I absolutely love your work!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I had sleepless nights because of that handle haha. Thank you :-)

  • @Wasper216

    @Wasper216

    5 жыл бұрын

    that was mig/mag welding, not tig ;)

  • @nataloves

    @nataloves

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mymechanics oh dear, I guess that's the price one pays for chasing perfection... Stay human and sleep! Hug!

  • @thebarkingtoadhasarrived5451

    @thebarkingtoadhasarrived5451

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Wasper216 Thanks for the correction; my bad!

  • @nathan_nothing

    @nathan_nothing

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm not mechanic nor do I have a single clue as to how to do any of this, but could the handle have possibly been painted? Or maybe even that technique to make the metal "black" have helped to cover up those welding color issues?

  • @MatthewDuguay1134
    @MatthewDuguay11345 жыл бұрын

    Watching you work is absolutely riveting

  • @chrisharrell5945

    @chrisharrell5945

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Andrew Humphrey lol

  • @konzekuenze
    @konzekuenze2 жыл бұрын

    The greatest thing these videos have is NOT having any annoying background music. Thank you for that. :)

  • @rbettsx
    @rbettsx4 жыл бұрын

    3:48 ... The Oiler makes an appearance...

  • @Taciturno23
    @Taciturno234 жыл бұрын

    This man is my hero. I see all his videos one by one and I am amazed by his attention of detail. Repairs everything like new, except the light of the sandblaster.

  • @chunhat1555

    @chunhat1555

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @MrSneakyGunz
    @MrSneakyGunz5 жыл бұрын

    Oh Yeah! It's that time again. Never been so excited to see new content from a KZread channel. Thank you!!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you so much for beeing here :-)

  • @automaticraccon

    @automaticraccon

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree. This is a gem of a channel.

  • @pistool1

    @pistool1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the inspiring new video! BTW anyone else think that the welding thingy at 4:48 sounded like wet farts? :D

  • @SuperMarkbrewer

    @SuperMarkbrewer

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @jin7833
    @jin78333 жыл бұрын

    Дружище твои видео все пересмотрел , после работы они очень расслабляют, спасибо большое.

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh4 жыл бұрын

    I love your exploded layout of each piece, both before and after. It shows how much you know about the item you re restoring and it's interesting to see all those little pieces laid out in order. I think it's beautiful.

  • @acam8
    @acam85 жыл бұрын

    Another first class restoration. I like the way you make these video, without music and fast play, only cuts. These are your trademarks. Don't change!

  • @thewhitemustang

    @thewhitemustang

    5 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely agree. "My Mechanics" does it they way it should be done. I like to hear the sounds of the tools and to hear people clearly when they do speak. So many people sabotage their own videos by going out of their way to add a music track that plays over their voice 😂😂😂. The weirdest part is, these video makers actually think the music makes their video "better". Just like the "laugh track" ruined some of the greatest tv shows US history, the "music track" ruins some of the would be great youtube channels.

  • @Dr_V
    @Dr_V5 жыл бұрын

    I bet that thing didn't look as good even when it was brand new.

  • @bryanstellfox8521
    @bryanstellfox85213 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe you're apologizing for any of this! Your work is amazing, and your dedication to the craft shows through,and I believe that's why you're hard on yourself. Let me say this...because of you, I was inspired to start my own small restoration business. You're a big inspiration, and I love your work. Never keep any of your videos locked away... I want to see every single video! I'd especially like to see a video in which a restoration failed. They say we all learn the most from failure!

  • @jsandberg3291
    @jsandberg32913 жыл бұрын

    He handmade an air fitting...this guy really takes DIY to the absolute highest level.

  • @meredithsickel2709

    @meredithsickel2709

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well he didn’t HAND make it. He quite literally did the opposite

  • @damiencerutti6269
    @damiencerutti62695 жыл бұрын

    Says he isn’t happy with his result. Me* cries with incompetence

  • @tstahler5420

    @tstahler5420

    3 жыл бұрын

    ROFLMAO! You're not alone.

  • @oximofo9

    @oximofo9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tbh he kind of ruined it, I can see why he isn’t happy with the results. I don’t agree with the polishing either those items were never polished, ruined them. His other stuff is really good, but this one he messed up.

  • @Sephimius

    @Sephimius

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oximofo9 I notice that a lot of times My Mechanics likes to mirror polish parts that really ought to be left in a brushed finish. It's just one of the quirks of his style, I can appreciate it even if I disagree with the final product.

  • @davidwarnar9984

    @davidwarnar9984

    3 жыл бұрын

    If I had a buffing wheel like that, every metal object in my house would shine like a mirror.

  • @carlosbarreto6322
    @carlosbarreto63225 жыл бұрын

    I still ask myself how can I watch 20 minutes long videos of a man restoring things. But I cant stop it! The dedication and attention to the details are astonishing. Good job, sir.

  • @user-uv4xe3cq2y
    @user-uv4xe3cq2y4 жыл бұрын

    Fear not, We admirers of your fine craft will gladly band together to severely punish any of your critics. Everything you do is declared THE gold standard. Thank you.

  • @AsfaldE
    @AsfaldE4 жыл бұрын

    Please, never stop this what you doing.

  • @neilchristiansen1123
    @neilchristiansen11235 жыл бұрын

    I love the exploded parts arrangements when you had this disassembled. Your work is always the best.

  • @m032682daniel
    @m032682daniel5 жыл бұрын

    considering the state of that aluminium i'd say you did a hell of a good job on it. without casting a whole new piece, i think that's the best anyone could expect.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :-)

  • @ogenmiller
    @ogenmiller2 жыл бұрын

    Отличная работа! 👍Спасибо за субтитры. Ваши комментарии к работе очень полезны.🤝

  • @russiangoose7053
    @russiangoose7053 Жыл бұрын

    I know the struggle with porous aluminum. I was restoring something recently, a drill powered angle buffer from the 1950's, and it was originally a rough cast finish, but I wanted to file it smooth and polish it but no matter how much I filed, new voids kept appearing. So I decided to do a sand blast finish so at least they weren't as noticable. Thank you for your inspiring videos!

  • @nejiniisan1265
    @nejiniisan12655 жыл бұрын

    Being a perfectionist, I understand that feeling when you said that the casting did not turned out how you like. But it was perfect.

  • @christophermartinez2552
    @christophermartinez25525 жыл бұрын

    Dude your content just relaxes me to no end does anyone else get excited for the way he does things like when he dissemble I get all giggly and I'm like now time for the parts cleaner " oh yeah just like that "

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :-)

  • @thegreenbikerider6189

    @thegreenbikerider6189

    5 жыл бұрын

    ASMR

  • @garymucher9590
    @garymucher95904 жыл бұрын

    Instead of an old early 1918 Rivet Hammer, it now looks like a new modern design that just hit the market. Very nice indeed, Thumbs Up!

  • @jimbarrofficial
    @jimbarrofficial3 жыл бұрын

    Never realized how complex these small machines are (or were). Amazing you were able to figure out how it all went back together.

  • @ArjenJongeling
    @ArjenJongeling5 жыл бұрын

    Of all the restauration channels, this is the best! I like your attention to detail and the craftsmanship making new parts.

  • @riderthreefifteen
    @riderthreefifteen5 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a video of your shop. Seems a though you have every tool created at your disposal! Cheers from Durango, CO - USA.

  • @uk-expat

    @uk-expat

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we need a behind the scenes video, please!

  • @lensineer
    @lensineer3 жыл бұрын

    I have to say turning your own air fittings is the biggest flex of all ;-)

  • @CrunchbiteMcFluffy
    @CrunchbiteMcFluffy3 жыл бұрын

    Most "restorers" are more refurbishers than they are restorers. They bring them up to working speed and get them looking good for their age. You truly restore something. Going as far as fabricating something that looks exactly in its place. Love your videos.

  • @theblackherald
    @theblackherald5 жыл бұрын

    My Mechanics: "I'm not happy at all how this part turned out" Me: "I make a new one...come on... I make a new one..." My Mechanics: "I make a new...pin for the trigger" Me: "Awww!"

  • @thijsts6184

    @thijsts6184

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alex Medina haha he doesn’t cast unfortunately xD

  • @markhodges1276

    @markhodges1276

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jeez tough crowd hahaha

  • @macloricott13

    @macloricott13

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@thijsts6184 Yet.

  • @Alex-ug9wx

    @Alex-ug9wx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I thought he was either gonna “make new one” or just fill it with metal body filler, similar to the stuff they use in cars. Oh well still turned out great anyways.

  • @kamielmoodley3689

    @kamielmoodley3689

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Alex-ug9wx He would if he was gonna paint over it. But sometimes you need that cast iron look.

  • @PunkPino
    @PunkPino5 жыл бұрын

    you put the other restoration channels to shame. i can't even watch anyone else cause i'm always thinking "my mechanics would've done a better job..."

  • @PennyPaws4
    @PennyPaws42 жыл бұрын

    You speak the language of metals and other materials fluently. An honor to watch you work.

  • @michaelforshee7260
    @michaelforshee72602 жыл бұрын

    My new favorite catch phrase, “I make a new one”. Brilliant man.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for watching :-)

  • @ChrisMendenhall
    @ChrisMendenhall5 жыл бұрын

    These videos bring me joy. Your commitment to your craft is inspiring.

  • @welf5381
    @welf53815 жыл бұрын

    Way to end the night! Watching a calming restoration video in bed is the best.

  • @llljustcallhimdave

    @llljustcallhimdave

    5 жыл бұрын

    Isn't great to not have to listen to annoying music while watching him work.

  • @nurulloalijonov7854
    @nurulloalijonov78543 жыл бұрын

    its time for you to restore an old retro Mercedes and make it into a series, would pay to watch it man

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'd love a mercedes

  • @nurulloalijonov7854

    @nurulloalijonov7854

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mymechanics its sort of my dream, but to be realistic I most probably will never be able to find time nor the car I want to restore, so see you do it is like my dream come true

  • @marcosbasbus7031
    @marcosbasbus70312 жыл бұрын

    I love that bluing is a famous part of this channel and this is the first time he uses it, so happy to see this channel grow so much.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for beeing here :-)

  • @maggs131
    @maggs1315 жыл бұрын

    Its so fun watching a master execute his craft.

  • @onesixfive
    @onesixfive5 жыл бұрын

    Machining a new pneumatic fitting from scratch was revenge against the universe for the poor casting of the handle that couldn’t be fixed. Great work again! Nice job!

  • @richg8319
    @richg83193 жыл бұрын

    All that and not a single gasket. Pure precision craftsmanship. Beautiful

  • @flannel7977
    @flannel79773 жыл бұрын

    Read the description, it was very interesting! Thank you for writing it.

  • @ckbne
    @ckbne5 жыл бұрын

    It is my opinion that you produce the very best restoration videos on KZread today. Your work is the benchmark for others to follow. Thank you for producing them.

  • @Djbiohazard1991

    @Djbiohazard1991

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wholeheartedly agree. If I ever need something restored, he'd be way up my list of people to contact.

  • @prevarication
    @prevarication5 жыл бұрын

    Great work! No need to apologize for your work, I found even more respect for you by watching you encounter things that didnt go the way you wanted, and how you went about overcoming those obstacles. Keep it up!

  • @shaneturner1767
    @shaneturner17674 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and fell in love with your videos. I've been a welder for several years now and am currently training to become a machinist, your videos are a great insight into the line of work I'm getting into. I really look forward to the day that I have half of the skill that you do and can make such cool stuff with ease. Great work, I can't wait to see what else you put out!

  • @g4yktzgjx6
    @g4yktzgjx63 жыл бұрын

    Honestly. The engineering that went into this tool in 1918 is what I consider art.

  • @JeghedderThomas
    @JeghedderThomas5 жыл бұрын

    From watching you at work I assume it brings you great pleasure to repair and improve. Not just for the end result (which is always amazing by the way) but because the process of it. The buffing of a rivet, the sanding of a part or the turning of a rod is pleasurable in itself - and when you show us the process that joy is also shared. If I want meditation, I just watch (and re-watch) your channel. Thanks man.

  • @jcsrst
    @jcsrst5 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't care less about a rivet gun until I see that you're restoring one! What a beautiful job, it always amazes me when you show the before and after pics, hard to believe the difference! Keep up your amazing work, you are by far and away doing the best restoration work on youtube!

  • @dumwyteguy
    @dumwyteguy4 жыл бұрын

    This man's attention to detail is quite frankly superhuman

  • @shadowwhogames6063
    @shadowwhogames6063 Жыл бұрын

    Late, but I think the handle looks fine. The used look speaks to the history of the tool❤

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

  • @xankonri
    @xankonri5 жыл бұрын

    It 's the best restoration channel on youtube,i love the way how you fix the things. The view angle and the distance is perfect ,i can see just what u are doing not the whole workshop. This kind of quality and precision is amazing:D ps: sanding things on stone are my favorite parts. Thank you

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, i'm glad you like it :-)

  • @Moustashmol
    @Moustashmol5 жыл бұрын

    your quality of work and technique is amazing. I watch alot of tool resoration video but your craftmanship is one step overeveryone ive seen

  • @Ukraine-tm4cz
    @Ukraine-tm4cz4 жыл бұрын

    Очень успокаивает нервы! Спасибо , отличная работа!

  • @SDMarineConsulting
    @SDMarineConsulting3 жыл бұрын

    The sounds of the tool being reassembled are sublime.

  • @GigawingsVideo
    @GigawingsVideo5 жыл бұрын

    This guy is the Oprah of the buffing wheel "You got shiny, you got shiny, EVERY PARTS ARE NOW SHINY!"

  • @ROTSTarge
    @ROTSTarge5 жыл бұрын

    I can sense your frustration with this piece throughout the video, but you still make it beautiful at the end. Definitely a great piece, thank you for sharing

  • @lettersent7337
    @lettersent73373 жыл бұрын

    It takes a bold man to admit he doesn't like how something he did turned out, it's refreshing to see.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @mmediaimage
    @mmediaimage4 жыл бұрын

    You are all in one tool maker, artist ,designer, welder wow just watching your restoration blow my mind thanks.

  • @Torenhire
    @Torenhire5 жыл бұрын

    Watching sandblasting is one of the most unusually satisfying things to watch.

  • @thegoodearth7

    @thegoodearth7

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know, right? That's why I bought one years ago. Not only incredibly handy, but it never gets old.

  • @acerbicgeoff7821

    @acerbicgeoff7821

    5 жыл бұрын

    It transforms "ugly broken, useless, just replace it" into "oh, it was just ugly, and needed some love", and it's weirdly cathartic

  • @kinglou1099
    @kinglou10995 жыл бұрын

    I love that you use the restored oil can too

  • @JessieBox
    @JessieBox4 жыл бұрын

    This truly is the definition of some riveting content.

  • @pyro-millie5533
    @pyro-millie55333 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! because of the finishes you chose, It looks like a retrofuturistic ray gun when reassembled! gorgeous!

  • @owenstuder9841
    @owenstuder98415 жыл бұрын

    I personally like it with all the imperfections because that’s what gives the tool character

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your oppinion :-)

  • @JA-pb7oz
    @JA-pb7oz5 жыл бұрын

    Your attention to detail and final product are truly amazing.

  • @marycasadone6865
    @marycasadone68653 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos so much. I appreciate the way you take time to look the item over, think about it, & slowly restore them. It allows us to try & figure out how you are going to fix it. I find myself talking to my self. "He's going to make a new one" Buff, sandblast, etc. You line all the parts up perfectly. I LOVE it. Please don't change the way you edit your videos. They are therapeutic.