Antique Watchmaker Vise - Restoration

In this video i'm restoring a very rusty and stuck antique watchmaker vise.
Sometimes I spend a lot of time just scrolling through the antique section of eBay without seeing something not even close to be interesting. It was exactly this case a few weeks ago, but then all of a sudden this little watchmaker vise appeared. I knew right away that I want it. I really like the small size of it with all the details and the old school design, so I bought it for $20.
It had really a lot of rust and I was sceptical at the beginning if I could get rid of all the pitting and put a nice mirror polish on it, because it is very thin at two spots. It turned out to not be a problem and it worked very well. The jaws themself looked still very good after removing the rust, I've only pu a little bluing liquid on them and that was it. The bolt and the wing nut on the other hand was a big issue on this project. The thread had way too much play, the thread in the nut was not straight and it was a non standart thread size. That means I had no tools to cut this exact thread. So I need to make at least a new bolt and put a same size metric standart thread on it. With this new thread the nut doesn't fit anymore on the new bolt. If I want to repair the wing nut, I'd have to close the old thread with welding and cut in the same metric thread as on the bolt. I talked to a professional welder to close this thread, but he told me that the diameter of the hole was too small compared to it's lenght to be able to close it, or it could be that he melts the whole nut while trying to weld it. For that reason I decided to make a new one. Even though it is just a simple wing nut, this part was one of the most complicated parts I've done for this channel so far, but it turned out perfectly. I also had to replace the wooden handle because it had some cracks and the holes have become too big.
At the end it turned out very great in my opinion. With the polished steel, the polished brass and the stained wood it has a very classy look and I really like it.
I hope you like my work and the video.
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Timestamps:
00:00 preview
00:42 disassembling
01:52 showing all the parts
02:07 cleaning the parts with the parts washer
02:32 removing the rust
03:05 removing the bolt
03:29 restoring the main part
04:55 bluing the jaws of the main part
05:16 polish the inside with selfmade tool
05:41 explaining the issue with nut and bolt
06:16 making a new bolt on the lathe and milling machine
07:45 making a new wing nut on the lathe and milling machine
10:58 restoring the small washer
11:22 making a new wooden handle
12:37 stain the wooden handle
12:47 apply linseed oil on the wooden handle
13:02 restore the brass ring
13:30 restore the eye screw
14:05 showing all the parts before reassembling
14:19 reassembling
15:16 showing the finished restoration
16:08 final test
Time and costs of this restoration:
I was working on this project for 1 week
$20 watchmaker vise
$2 ash wood for the handle
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.
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  • @iambee5876
    @iambee58764 жыл бұрын

    mm : bolt has too much play me : just say it mm : the nut is slanting me : just say it! mm : size is not standart me : just say it!!!!! mm : unfortunately i have no tools for that size me : just say it please!!! mm : i make a new one (with a standar bla bla ) me : YES! YES! YES! Thank You! Thank You!

  • @iambee5876

    @iambee5876

    4 жыл бұрын

    omg my first pinned comment is from mm

  • @TheTekknician

    @TheTekknician

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same! I actually started clapping 😶🤣

  • @royothebuzz

    @royothebuzz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! Cheers

  • @thegamerfamily565

    @thegamerfamily565

    4 жыл бұрын

    When I first saw the tool I thought, there’s nothing to make. Ha! I couldn’t wait for him to say it.

  • @TaoCroatia

    @TaoCroatia

    4 жыл бұрын

    My first thought too

  • @DnCiak
    @DnCiak4 жыл бұрын

    That "I make a new one" makes me smile everytime

  • @vungngoc2008

    @vungngoc2008

    4 жыл бұрын

    - DnCiak I love this part too

  • @miguelare3

    @miguelare3

    4 жыл бұрын

    Makes me giggle like a schoolgirl lol

  • @JORGEORTIZZ

    @JORGEORTIZZ

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too lol The ability this man has to recreate/duplicate those parts it’s amazing

  • @cyberherbalist

    @cyberherbalist

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep, I wait for it each time, myself!

  • @wesleytietjen1625

    @wesleytietjen1625

    4 жыл бұрын

    Even before watching his videos I’m asking myself, what will he have to make for this project?

  • @huache82
    @huache824 жыл бұрын

    I feel this comment thread has confirmed that we all want a “I Make New One” T-shirts.

  • @buythematicket

    @buythematicket

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @Ahmed-Youcef1959

    @Ahmed-Youcef1959

    4 жыл бұрын

    sure

  • @nacidocoqui

    @nacidocoqui

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd buy one!

  • @willodaise2405

    @willodaise2405

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @Anenome5

    @Anenome5

    4 жыл бұрын

    Car has a scratch, I MAKE A NEW ONE

  • @mapperman999
    @mapperman9993 жыл бұрын

    It is actually a jeweler's hand vise. The purpose of the hole in the tension bolt is to allow wire to be passed through it. If you notice during the cleaning process, the base, inside curve has a hole that extends all the way through the long bolt that goes into the handle. The hole that had the hanging screw on the other end of the handle was there for that purpose, not to hang the tool.

  • @MrWeAllAreOne

    @MrWeAllAreOne

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the hole must have a purpose. I hope he reads your comment and drills the hole.

  • @Foxlawl

    @Foxlawl

    3 жыл бұрын

    The real LPT is in the comments. I knew the hole had to have some purpose, and that /someone/ would point it out.

  • @DMMDwrestler

    @DMMDwrestler

    3 жыл бұрын

    THIS

  • @user-ot1rf7nw6f

    @user-ot1rf7nw6f

    3 жыл бұрын

    respect! he is a real professional))) - he just ignored your comment)

  • @mapperman999

    @mapperman999

    3 жыл бұрын

    @SP Various gauges of precious metal wire are used during the making of jewelry.

  • @julieirons3193
    @julieirons31934 жыл бұрын

    I just want you to know the amount of off-camera work you do is so appreciated because I know this takes a lot and takes up most of your time but it’s really helped me relax. Especially going under chemo treatments this legit takes my mind off of what I’m going through thank you for taking the time and effort into doing what you do. I love it! keep it up!!

  • @sultanhusnoo8552

    @sultanhusnoo8552

    3 жыл бұрын

    i hope you recover❤️

  • @judiklettenmeijer854

    @judiklettenmeijer854

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bon courage!

  • @swotteh

    @swotteh

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope it goes the best for you.

  • @michaelszabo3071

    @michaelszabo3071

    2 жыл бұрын

    Healthy and happiness too you. Best wishes!

  • @deltajohnny

    @deltajohnny

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope that 2 years later you are ok! 😉😉😉

  • @mMeFlora
    @mMeFlora4 жыл бұрын

    i know "i make a new one" is everyone's favourite thing, but i for one really respect that he always tries to use as much of the original as possible and only makes new parts if he really has to and there is no other way

  • @Silver_Turtle

    @Silver_Turtle

    4 жыл бұрын

    For MM, this is a hobby. I've found that for them, something like this is a labor of love. I also highly respect his desire to re-use as much of the original as possible; but I was eagerly anticipating those five magic words: "I make a new one."

  • @fantasick8880

    @fantasick8880

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well yeah, that’s kind of the point of restoration.

  • @MyroCraft

    @MyroCraft

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Silver_Turtle very well written. I agree

  • @GugsGunny

    @GugsGunny

    4 жыл бұрын

    agreed, he could've bought a new screw eye but he restored the original

  • @cheeseburgerrunner5217

    @cheeseburgerrunner5217

    4 жыл бұрын

    mMeFlora agreed

  • @jw7692
    @jw76924 жыл бұрын

    Making that wing nut is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen

  • @truemexican3358

    @truemexican3358

    4 жыл бұрын

    James W right when I saw he was going to make a new one I was like I need to see this haha my hat off to this dude he is Talented

  • @PeachIceCreamy

    @PeachIceCreamy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Very creative.

  • @ionracer24

    @ionracer24

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable right??

  • @NavidIsANoob

    @NavidIsANoob

    4 жыл бұрын

    Insane.

  • @thecool307

    @thecool307

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Yale Baker I don't think he custom made it, these cutting tips are made of carbide you can't make them easily they're meant to cut you need diamond tipped cutters and they are very very expensive.

  • @grimoire9419
    @grimoire94193 жыл бұрын

    I’m incredibly impressed by the wingnut manufacturing you did, that was amazing

  • @jamesralvarez
    @jamesralvarez3 жыл бұрын

    Man, if I had all the tools this guy had I’d still be terrible!

  • @danielknight84
    @danielknight844 жыл бұрын

    By far the best restoration channel. Just wish he uploaded more often. 🤔

  • @brucewayne4585

    @brucewayne4585

    4 жыл бұрын

    It takes so much time to do everything perfectly.

  • @danielknight84

    @danielknight84

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bruce Wayne Yeah that's a fair point. Imagine if he restored a car we'd be waiting years.

  • @jasonmorris7764

    @jasonmorris7764

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@danielknight84 I make a new one

  • @austint19

    @austint19

    4 жыл бұрын

    In the great words of Toy Story 2.... YOU CANT RUSH ART

  • @Anonymous-vh6kp

    @Anonymous-vh6kp

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd rather wait longer for the high quality work.

  • @broyout3586
    @broyout35864 жыл бұрын

    I love how the process of 'making a new one' for the viewer involves: 1. bewilderment, how the heck is he going to do that?? 2. amazement at the steps, which all by them self seem so logical and straightforward once underway. 3. marvel at the endresult. 4. the realisation you just saw magic before your eyes, all shown in simple easy to follow steps. simply amazing.

  • @sanjaykandukuri4904
    @sanjaykandukuri49043 жыл бұрын

    It sparks joy when he says "I make a new one" 🥰🤩

  • @KorysRides
    @KorysRides3 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that he took the time to polish a single original washer, instead of replacing it for the cost of probably one cent.

  • @hmmminteresting2451
    @hmmminteresting24514 жыл бұрын

    I love his work, never cuts corners, very meticulous. Love watching.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much :-)

  • @brucewayne4585

    @brucewayne4585

    4 жыл бұрын

    He does cut corners! Didn't you see the part with the end mill?

  • @seniortaco6813

    @seniortaco6813

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mymechanics please never cut corners, its never worth it.

  • @Oldy87

    @Oldy87

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@brucewayne4585 Was gonna say. He cuts so many corners.

  • @yeagerxp

    @yeagerxp

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Oldy87 How else is he expected to make things round. LOL

  • @michaelscott-joynt3215
    @michaelscott-joynt32154 жыл бұрын

    "this is as close as I can get on the milling machine" *finishes polishing a superior copy*

  • @NicK-wq1fv

    @NicK-wq1fv

    4 жыл бұрын

    He meant that's as close as he could get on the lathe, then he continued with handheld files to improve it.

  • @UnknownAbyss744
    @UnknownAbyss7442 жыл бұрын

    More people should watch this cause it's actually pretty cool to watch a person take something that looks unrepairable and makes it into something good again like dang it's kinda inspirational to

  • @samuelkofsky
    @samuelkofsky Жыл бұрын

    I was raised in the wholesale watchmakers and jewelers supply business and the technical term we used for this tool was a "pin vice". They come in mighty handy for polishing pins. Some of these tools have a matching grove in the jaws that line up with the hole in the cross pin.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info!

  • @toricz3389
    @toricz33894 жыл бұрын

    this is why engineers have a constrained budget, give them unlimited resources and they go and make wing nuts

  • @thokari5848

    @thokari5848

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering is this the suggested way to make those things? It seemed pretty wasteful, in terms of work and material.

  • @heartland96a

    @heartland96a

    4 жыл бұрын

    The old style wing nuts are not what can be found at a general hardware store now a days . Current ones are smaller ,they work but don't have the mass .

  • @balthazarnaylor5874

    @balthazarnaylor5874

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thokari the mass produced wind nuts are drop forged, drilled and tapped. Not machined. no mass produced parts like these are machined as my mechanic would do it. It takes way too long and wastes a ton of materials.

  • @thokari5848

    @thokari5848

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@balthazarnaylor5874 Thanks! Indeed the wastefulness of the process shown in this video had me wondering about this.

  • @tjallingkikkert5096

    @tjallingkikkert5096

    4 жыл бұрын

    Material is not wasted​@@balthazarnaylor5874​, soap like this, surely if it is sorted, is like money, it goes by the kilo and it will be sold. If I buy a tube of stainless steel the store will weigh it for the price. Way bigger costs, I'm just making an estimated guess now, is the price of the machines and men hours...

  • @sb859
    @sb8594 жыл бұрын

    My Mechanics: "Thank you for watching." Me: No, "THANK YOU for restoring!"

  • @WorshipShed
    @WorshipShed3 жыл бұрын

    You have no idea how satisfying it is to hear you say "I make a new one"

  • @cpaigemcd
    @cpaigemcd3 жыл бұрын

    I swear I get a hit of serotonin every time I see, “I make a new one”

  • @duncanmcharg
    @duncanmcharg4 жыл бұрын

    G'day MM, I enjoy your restorations and the level of finish you bring things to :) I thought you would like to know that the hole in the bolt does have a function. It lines up with the hole in the bottom of the clamp, where it screws into the handle, and normally the hole would go all the way down through the length of handle so that you can feed long pieces of wire into it, just having the end you want to work on sticking out past the jaws. This was for filing tapered pins to hold old style clocks and watches together, and it meant that you didn't have to cut the wire into short lengths, file them, and then cut it to the right size and waste wire, you could just feed a long piece of wire up through the handle, file the pin, cut it off, feed the wire through a bit more, make the next pin etc. The hole in the vice bolt is also handy with shaping shorter things, like a long screw, as having the end of the piece in the hole in the vice bolt means that as you file or grind the item it can't wiggle side to side, and means the jaws don't have to be tightened up so much. Hope you found this interesting, and keep up the good work. Cheers Duncan

  • @jagitmax

    @jagitmax

    4 жыл бұрын

    i was going to tell him the same thing about what the hole in the bolt was used for, but i didn't want him to start crying . . . . just say'n.

  • @jessetheunending9357

    @jessetheunending9357

    4 жыл бұрын

    I figured it had a purpose for the repair process but I didn't know what that might be. Thanks for educating me!

  • @chinesemassproduction

    @chinesemassproduction

    4 жыл бұрын

    This should be the pinned comment

  • @freesanima

    @freesanima

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly... Even someone like me knows that every feature present in a tool has an use... Specially in old tool. Even more so in watchmaker's tool

  • @paulwomack5866

    @paulwomack5866

    4 жыл бұрын

    I came to say this, but you've said it perfectly. I suspect the eyebolt at the bottom of the handle may NOT be original, and that the handle may have been through-bored for long pieces. I have a similar vice, but solid metal (all one piece). The handle is bored right through

  • @cyn_na_mini
    @cyn_na_mini4 жыл бұрын

    I'm new here and I love "I make a new one" but would love to know if anyone else gets absolutely GIDDY when he polishes something? Every time, I think to myself "no way am I gonna be surprised with how extremely shiny it's gonna get this time" and each time, the shininess explodes my brain. I'm a simple crow. I see shiny, I lose my mind.

  • @rinfeast3445

    @rinfeast3445

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think that would make you a magpie

  • @randomalienfrommars0567

    @randomalienfrommars0567

    4 жыл бұрын

    totally can relate. i feel like a very human shaped niffler sometimes

  • @adamgarcia4825

    @adamgarcia4825

    4 жыл бұрын

    I see him touch anything metal and i just scream OKAY BUT POLISH IT

  • @thecool307

    @thecool307

    4 жыл бұрын

    I used to watch restoration videos and every time I see blueing or blacking with oil or painting I cringe and I'm like "but whyyy you ruined it Polish it!!!" 😬

  • @kidv2

    @kidv2

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes totally! So satisfying to watch the amazing skills

  • @willaiml
    @willaiml3 жыл бұрын

    The hole you excluded from the original allows longer parts to pass through the main bolt. You do absolutely beautiful work I am jealous of your talent! It’s a wonderful thing to bring an old tool back to life!

  • @toninocars
    @toninocars Жыл бұрын

    Your restorations are next level, like to watch how you turn old rusty tools into a modern art 👌👍

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @TheDovahkiin05
    @TheDovahkiin054 жыл бұрын

    Everyone talking about how exciting "I make a new one" is and I'm over here getting pumped every time he countersinks a hole

  • @adambingham1986

    @adambingham1986

    4 жыл бұрын

    Countersink is the best invention ever...

  • @bastiatboi4510

    @bastiatboi4510

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@adambingham1986 eh I can think of a few better than a countersink lmao

  • @adambingham1986

    @adambingham1986

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bastiatboi4510 to true

  • @caedes5728

    @caedes5728

    4 жыл бұрын

    bmfg, wait until you see a back countersink tool! 😜

  • @philliphagerman7985

    @philliphagerman7985

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@caedes5728 is that the name of that crazy poke through tool he uses in the coffee grinder video?!?

  • @ElTurbinado
    @ElTurbinado4 жыл бұрын

    You know what they say: When you've got a lathe, every problem looks like a cylinder, lol.

  • @valentinkassimov7555

    @valentinkassimov7555

    4 жыл бұрын

    What do they say when they have a milling machine?

  • @MyroCraft

    @MyroCraft

    4 жыл бұрын

    can do without machine tools

  • @BM-si2ei

    @BM-si2ei

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@valentinkassimov7555 Nothing, there are no problems at that point.

  • @Rev-D1963
    @Rev-D19633 жыл бұрын

    This video showed up several times on my start page, but I hesitated to watch it, figuring it would be boring. Instead, I witnessed one of the finest bits of precision milling and restoration work I've ever seen! Bravo young man, and thank you for your incredible work! Rev. D.

  • @carlosaoun2486
    @carlosaoun2486 Жыл бұрын

    It is unbelievable... this guy is much more than mechanics. He turns tools into master pieces.

  • @grannyflatgarage7599
    @grannyflatgarage75994 жыл бұрын

    The hole in the bolt does have a function! You nearly found it at the end of the video, when you put a long thin part in the vice (like the bolt you ground) it stops it twisting in the jaws! Great video!

  • @green4green

    @green4green

    4 жыл бұрын

    This needs to be higher. Makes complete sense now.

  • @grannyflatgarage7599

    @grannyflatgarage7599

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@green4green Glad it helped, do replies make it higher?

  • @green4green

    @green4green

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@grannyflatgarage7599 not sure ... Hopefully?

  • @Rickbearcat

    @Rickbearcat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Funny how your comment hasn't gotten a "heart", yeah? Of course, the hole had a purpose. Otherwise, why would it be there in the original? He did zero research for this tool. Fact is, he now knows this and is embarrassed to give you a hearted comment.

  • @deluna8123

    @deluna8123

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Rickbearcat LOL you're upset that he didn't get a heart on his comment? Are you serious?

  • @szpynda
    @szpynda4 жыл бұрын

    Imagine how My Mechanic restores a vintage car. The Best Series for HBO or Netflix.

  • @chandlermorris712

    @chandlermorris712

    4 жыл бұрын

    It'd by a 10 year long series.

  • @smccartney3015

    @smccartney3015

    4 жыл бұрын

    This car doesn't run. I make a new one

  • @latenightwolf

    @latenightwolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    S McCartney lol

  • @eagle1de227

    @eagle1de227

    4 жыл бұрын

    i already saw someone like mymechanics do it once. He then called it " Delorean " ...

  • @anderzzzzz

    @anderzzzzz

    4 жыл бұрын

    "The flux capacitor is broken"

  • @anthonyfiore8917
    @anthonyfiore89173 жыл бұрын

    This man's skill and attention to detail is out of this world

  • @glenns6923
    @glenns69233 жыл бұрын

    Your talents amaze me! Thank you for sharing all what you do!

  • @yigitatalaytez3124
    @yigitatalaytez31244 жыл бұрын

    This guy is the embodiment of the word “precision”

  • @antiphlex

    @antiphlex

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well, he is Swiss, I believe. It's in their blood.

  • @Sak-zo1ui

    @Sak-zo1ui

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I don’t believe he does as best as he could to restoring things. For instance the hole in the bolt. There was a reason it is there. We may not know why but there is a reason.

  • @Sak-zo1ui

    @Sak-zo1ui

    4 жыл бұрын

    Also, I hate how he polishes everything. Machined metal is how this stuff came. Leave it that way. Just my opinion.

  • @antiphlex

    @antiphlex

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Sak-zo1ui I like it. Whether it came that way or not is irrelevant. The point is that he shows care in his restoration efforts. Anyone can just leave it. He doesn't. Like it or not, his attention to that sort of detail has garnered him a sizable following, and that's a good thing.

  • @Sak-zo1ui

    @Sak-zo1ui

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yakov Gaudofshmansky i understand. My point is he was not very precise/accurate in his restorations. Yes he is more precise than accurate but still you get my point.

  • @mohammedsalhi591
    @mohammedsalhi5914 жыл бұрын

    Terminator: "I ll be back" my mechanics: "I make a new one"

  • @rogeriolima7343

    @rogeriolima7343

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahaha...

  • @danieloconnell695
    @danieloconnell695 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve always known your process is so much more work than traditional manufacturing, but it hit harder watching you make one wing nut.

  • @jaeboogie9
    @jaeboogie93 жыл бұрын

    The way you "make a new one" of those wing nuts was a sight to watch!

  • @Uncle-Bull
    @Uncle-Bull4 жыл бұрын

    These are like a bed time story. Once upon a time there was this great thing, but over the years it was neglected and eventually set-aside. Then, our hero finds it, fixes it, and all is right with the Kingdom again.

  • @AntoineClerc1
    @AntoineClerc14 жыл бұрын

    "Honey, my car won't start !" "I make a new one"

  • @kromair22

    @kromair22

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @blockpartyvintage1568

    @blockpartyvintage1568

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its going to be a meme now lol

  • @ashleydonald37

    @ashleydonald37

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @uraniummore770

    @uraniummore770

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honey, where are you going? I'm talking with you! I'm not done yet! I make a new wife

  • @customrestoration5317

    @customrestoration5317

    3 жыл бұрын

    😄👍

  • @1971Sdiaz
    @1971Sdiaz4 жыл бұрын

    So relaxing, so pleasant, so grateful to watch every device restored.

  • @okramw1
    @okramw13 жыл бұрын

    The wing nut replacement was perfect 👌

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue4 жыл бұрын

    Well done on that wing nut! Congrats on 1mil as well!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is just a nut, but this was for sure one of the most complicated parts i've made for this channel. Thank you very much :-)

  • @Kingrhem.

    @Kingrhem.

    4 жыл бұрын

    You could gave easily bought one but where is the fun in that

  • @szpynda

    @szpynda

    4 жыл бұрын

    In Polish, this screw is called Butterfly.

  • @Mariano.Bernacki

    @Mariano.Bernacki

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@szpynda Same in Spanish "tuerca mariposa" = wing nut

  • @butchjohnson3159

    @butchjohnson3159

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am waiting for him to get a smelt and start processing raw ore, then casting the steel bars. Love the channel!!!

  • @rodgerclemons9847
    @rodgerclemons98474 жыл бұрын

    Your work is mesmerizing, I watch them one after another. Brilliant. Thank you for the therapy sessions.

  • @thomasvivian8532
    @thomasvivian85323 жыл бұрын

    Every time I watch the rusted, dilapidated and damaged tools get new lease of life with the toil of your hands, I say Thanks to God! I appreciate your meticulous and committed work! God bless you!

  • @karvald
    @karvald4 жыл бұрын

    Watching you remake that wing nut was amazing.

  • @Prander5x5
    @Prander5x54 жыл бұрын

    "He can't possibly fashion his own wing....well, hello, mickey mouse!"

  • @user-kq7pb1jm3s

    @user-kq7pb1jm3s

    4 жыл бұрын

    И по правде микки маус

  • @abashidze51

    @abashidze51

    4 жыл бұрын

    Всё видео об этом думал)

  • @ritalowrie1296

    @ritalowrie1296

    4 жыл бұрын

    Prander5x5 my thoughts exactly when I saw the wing nut at first 😂

  • @NavidIsANoob

    @NavidIsANoob

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! I thought he would be insane to make his own goddamn wing nut but alas, I have to eat my words

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    😳

  • @g.christopherlyn685
    @g.christopherlyn6853 жыл бұрын

    I am so impressed and in awe by your craftsmanship and skill to reproduce parts that cannot be salvaged

  • @spacykacy31293
    @spacykacy312934 жыл бұрын

    I love the use of older restorations from previous videos to restore tools for future videos!

  • @catspaw3815
    @catspaw38154 жыл бұрын

    That's the most beautiful wing-nut I've ever seen in my life

  • @dislike__button
    @dislike__button4 жыл бұрын

    Is this a tool to restore the sandblaster button?

  • @DaleDix

    @DaleDix

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is part of folklore, it can't be replaced.

  • @_Killkor

    @_Killkor

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sandblaster button is the true final boss. So far, it has only been mocking us with its presence. We're not strong enough to take on this challenge yet, but we're making great strides by fighting all of his unrefined evil minions.

  • @ardevin

    @ardevin

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@_Killkor A truly great metaphore.

  • @RubenKelevra

    @RubenKelevra

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sadly not. But he could make a new one.

  • @drvonschwartz

    @drvonschwartz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nothing wrong with that button. Perfectly functional.

  • @jonny555ive
    @jonny555ive Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful little Vice, nice choice to restore it. And a beautiful restoration you did.....of course. I wouldn't expect anything but perfection from you. Thank you for a wonderful upload, I absolutely love your work.

  • @angelserenade
    @angelserenade3 жыл бұрын

    Watching him make the wingnut on the milling machine was breath-taking!

  • @beakytwitch7905

    @beakytwitch7905

    2 жыл бұрын

    No he couldn't. The seller would claim that the returned device wasn't what he had sold, it had been altered and had different parts... :-p

  • @raijinmadapaka
    @raijinmadapaka4 жыл бұрын

    If My Mechanics will start selling t-shirts with "I make a new one" print on it, I'll be first in line!

  • @Cheezzy0

    @Cheezzy0

    4 жыл бұрын

    But it better work this time

  • @tamasstolmar9741

    @tamasstolmar9741

    4 жыл бұрын

    But are not allowed to wash it, you have to make a new one every time, friend :)

  • @diegolamaart
    @diegolamaart4 жыл бұрын

    Me: "My son just scratched his knees" My mechanics: "I make a new one"

  • @_Killkor

    @_Killkor

    4 жыл бұрын

    Son: *confused happy screaming*

  • @juniorthomazini

    @juniorthomazini

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or polish until it shines

  • @Craftlngo

    @Craftlngo

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm just wondering to what "I make a new one" refers to...🤔

  • @Malidictus

    @Malidictus

    4 жыл бұрын

    That really is one of the selling points for me personally. Attention to detail and doing all of the work necessary really does make a difference.

  • @pumpkin6429

    @pumpkin6429

    4 жыл бұрын

    He'll make you a new son with your wife. 😉

  • @lukeelston9007
    @lukeelston90073 жыл бұрын

    It saddens me that I will never be this talented.

  • @riccroft710
    @riccroft7102 жыл бұрын

    It really is amazing how well those old tools polish up. Always enjoy your work

  • @calliph
    @calliph4 жыл бұрын

    You know, I've watched quite a few of your videos and I believe this is my first time commenting. Firstly, i just wanted to say thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us. Secondly (and most importantly to me) i really enjoy the idea of turning things people have thought useless and dead into lively useful objects again. With a little love, persistence and ingenuity you show us that just because something is broken, doesn't mean it's garbage. I'd like to think this applies to people as well. That's my take away anyways. Thanks again.

  • @kelsanggyudzhin2340
    @kelsanggyudzhin23404 жыл бұрын

    Me, curled up in corner, hugging knees and rocking back and forth: *He... He made a wingnut out of a doorknob... Of course... It's all so obvious now...*

  • @yeagerxp

    @yeagerxp

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL. I thought he was going to make a knurled knob, but no he being MM had to make a wingnut.

  • @brendantaylor6879

    @brendantaylor6879

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha this is so accurate

  • @Anonymous-vh6kp

    @Anonymous-vh6kp

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you think that's impressive, you should watch the video where he made a combination lock from a bolt.

  • @yeagerxp

    @yeagerxp

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Anonymous-vh6kp Yes I have seen it as I am a subscriber to this channel, the running thing here is the "I will make a new one" when a part is beyond recovery or is missing. He made a standard tread bolt, and he could have bought a new wingnut. No he made a new one

  • @FrietjeOorlog

    @FrietjeOorlog

    4 жыл бұрын

    A solid billet wingnut no less.

  • @carlarnold3969
    @carlarnold39693 жыл бұрын

    I never knew I wanted or needed a watchmakers vise. I do. I make a new one gets me every time. Great job.

  • @brysonsteelers
    @brysonsteelers3 жыл бұрын

    That wing nut truly left me speechless. Great job

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a bunch!

  • @davidcunningham8319
    @davidcunningham83194 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel. No unnecessary music, no excessive explanations, just to the point and in exceptional detail. Every video, I wonder how he is going to fix certain parts and everytime he blows me away.

  • @raygranita8756
    @raygranita87564 жыл бұрын

    Small, simple yet precious one. ✨✨ ✨ Congrats on your 1Million subscribers, glad to be part of it! 😊

  • @art-taiji7138

    @art-taiji7138

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed mate :D

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much :-)

  • @macedindu829

    @macedindu829

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, he crossed the threshold when I wasn't looking. Veri Nais!

  • @syamcochin

    @syamcochin

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mymechanics We need an epic restoration for the 1 million sub celebration. .where you completely "make a new one".

  • @philippepastor3703
    @philippepastor37033 жыл бұрын

    Very good to give new life to old tools which are often better than the new ones!

  • @xenocide1307
    @xenocide13073 жыл бұрын

    I love when the stuff you restore ends up having use in the shop!

  • @volpedo2000
    @volpedo20004 жыл бұрын

    “This is the close I can get on the milling machine”. Sends a probe to Mars...

  • @volpedo2000

    @volpedo2000

    4 жыл бұрын

    Corrected the quote.

  • @kwkaior

    @kwkaior

    4 жыл бұрын

    The dimensions of his new wing nut were off by 0.0003 mm. Totally ruined the restoration.

  • @sfsaviation

    @sfsaviation

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin K he has to delete his channel now, he has brought shame to his family

  • @kasak87
    @kasak874 жыл бұрын

    Can’t even imagine, how long it take, to handcraft eared nut with files. This is masterpiece!

  • @luckyadamsix
    @luckyadamsix2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favourites, very interesting and unique tool. And such a perfectly beautiful finish. Well done and thanks again for sharing your amazing work.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :-) My pleasure!

  • @johnemmett2969
    @johnemmett29694 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant ! I could watch your work endlessly

  • @eazzzye2003
    @eazzzye20034 жыл бұрын

    My Mechanic: "I can't use the wing nut. So I'll make another." - proceeds to make a wing nut out of stock steel - Show off.

  • @DanKoenigJr

    @DanKoenigJr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let the man flex bruh haha

  • @lainenz

    @lainenz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not just any wing nut either, it’s like he went back in time and brought an identical one back with him. It’s bonkers.

  • @Bender13

    @Bender13

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would have thought..wing nut....pick one up at Home Depot. This man makes an identical nut out of cold steel. He is truly an artist on the metal lathe.

  • @caribmedical57
    @caribmedical574 жыл бұрын

    It only has 7 parts, I thought the restoration is going to be a fly to the pictcher, so wrong. The wing nut deserves its own video. I was mesmerized by the process. That little tool to polish on the inside is the bomb. I would have never thought aboout it. Man, you never cease to amaze me. I learned new things today! 😊😊 Congratulations on the million subs!

  • @mikesirois3362
    @mikesirois33623 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your channel. I think my humble restorations have improved by watching your fine skills!

  • @bernmccoy3604
    @bernmccoy36042 жыл бұрын

    Your Milling Skills alone are sublime.

  • @spagzs
    @spagzs4 жыл бұрын

    That’s the most beautiful wing-Nut ever made.

  • @briansmith3011
    @briansmith30114 жыл бұрын

    7 pieces, 3 “I make new one”. I’m waiting for the day you just make a replica. 😆 I’m surprised you didn’t touch up the texture in the vice jaws. 👍👍👍

  • @eagle1de227

    @eagle1de227

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure he was thinking about it...

  • @andrewmprince

    @andrewmprince

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing. Woulda been easy too.

  • @shanep5121

    @shanep5121

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wondered about that as well.

  • @commenter4148
    @commenter41483 жыл бұрын

    I am 100% addicted to these videos- what a master! You do this in a way that we all wish we could. The only suggestions I would have to offer are around some of the woodworking choices you make. Try plasticizing with wood restoring fluid or filling wooden pieces with epoxy/fine sawdust and re-machining. If you need to replace the wood, perhaps try to find antique wood or old-growth wood so that the grain pattern is closer to an antique. And finally, the choice of stain you usually use is a matter of preference of course but it seems to have too much black in it, which drowns out the grain, and try tung oil for final coat! Anyway-keep going- You are awesome!

  • @user-hs8vw1gq5u
    @user-hs8vw1gq5u2 жыл бұрын

    Изготовление нового вертушка - это чистой воды медитация!!! Нет слов просто, как и нет предела терпению у этого человека)) 👍

  • @blendakatllenpaixao2056

    @blendakatllenpaixao2056

    2 жыл бұрын

    Полностью согласен, не говоря уже о том, что реставрация была идеальной.

  • @sergeypoyarkov9960

    @sergeypoyarkov9960

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@blendakatllenpaixao2056 не идеальной. В новом болте он не просверлил отверстие, которое используется для наматывания проволоки из драг металлов (это ювелирные тиски). Это я к тому, что да, человек делает постоянно невероятные вещи, но порой, по незнанию, может допустить очень грубую ошибку.

  • @ClinkClank
    @ClinkClank4 жыл бұрын

    “This is as close as I can get” ...

  • @zoltanurmosi1143

    @zoltanurmosi1143

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm speechless, I have no speech. (George Costanza)

  • @markhodgson2348

    @markhodgson2348

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@zoltanurmosi1143 haha all in the edit

  • @fetusman2248

    @fetusman2248

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's far from exact, if you ask me...

  • @fetusman2248

    @fetusman2248

    3 жыл бұрын

    But, after sanding... looks good.

  • @Leonideez

    @Leonideez

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is out of context. He finishes the statement "...with the milling machine"

  • @Dixi_Grl
    @Dixi_Grl4 жыл бұрын

    I thought, No way he’s making a wing nut, right? But then there it was, and I’m not worthy. Amazing videos, once I start watching, I can’t stop watching, addictive. Thank you for sharing your expertise, just amazing.

  • @AntonioPerez-hv1lp
    @AntonioPerez-hv1lp2 жыл бұрын

    DEFINITELY! Without words! You are the best in KZread talking about restorations! CONGRATS BROTHER from Mexico City!:).😎

  • @Sonicgott
    @Sonicgott11 ай бұрын

    Engineers, mechanics, scientists, carpenters, jewel crafters, technicians, blacksmiths, and historians, this channel is highly recommended for you.

  • @gigaherz_
    @gigaherz_4 жыл бұрын

    Someday I want to see a joke restoration where someone goes "I make a new one" on every single part, ending with effectively a replica, rather than a restored piece. :P

  • @originalscreenname44

    @originalscreenname44

    4 жыл бұрын

    And instead of the replay for the side-by-side comparisons he just shows them next to each other.

  • @teebu

    @teebu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Today's restore was simple enough, I was hoping this was it. But he did manage to "make new ones" for more than half the pieces.

  • @armourandre7

    @armourandre7

    4 жыл бұрын

    I always get a kick when I read that part of the video. I think to myself at what perfect of the restoration make it a restoration or a replica lol. But I still enjoy watching him out so much time and effort into it. Lol I would have just bought a screw from a hardware store

  • @cyberherbalist

    @cyberherbalist

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@armourandre7 - yes, me too, but he's apparently got too much craftmanship for such shortcuts!

  • @BoredInNW6

    @BoredInNW6

    4 жыл бұрын

    April 1 next year, perhaps?

  • @crissmeredith5192
    @crissmeredith51922 жыл бұрын

    Once again, you do not disappoint...this restoration was awesome!

  • @208redviking5
    @208redviking5 Жыл бұрын

    Fabrication of that wing nut- 😮 🔥 !! Most impressive as per usual. 🤘🏻

  • @Kellanium
    @Kellanium4 жыл бұрын

    "unfortunately it's not a standard thread size" you KNOW that's not unfortunate

  • @Super4017

    @Super4017

    4 жыл бұрын

    MM " unfortunately it's not standard thread size " You, me and most people watching this channel going YES YES YES he make a new one.

  • @ddd228

    @ddd228

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Super4017 There is EU metric,Chinese metric and Americano. Is there a Witworth thread?British standard?

  • @kleerude
    @kleerude4 жыл бұрын

    We’re definitely getting into some “ship of Theseus” territory with this one. Not that I’m complaining. I love it when he makes a new one :)

  • @Rgmenkera

    @Rgmenkera

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @matthewsykes4814
    @matthewsykes48142 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. I knew there was something I needed....just your calm skills....ordered and sorted out..... Wish work was like this.

  • @jivester88
    @jivester882 жыл бұрын

    Sir, all of your work is so impressive, but watching you machine that wing nut was simply mind-blowing. Incredible job!

  • @denniswhite166
    @denniswhite1664 жыл бұрын

    It must be nice having all the right tools i.e. Lathe, Milling Machine. My Dad always said having the "right" tools is half the battle. You did a great job on this little vise. Well done!

  • @Jethro.Maloku-le.Rey.Kalsitran

    @Jethro.Maloku-le.Rey.Kalsitran

    4 жыл бұрын

    any man has a dick but not every woman is climaxing... 🤔

  • @davidhorizon8401
    @davidhorizon84014 жыл бұрын

    "This is as close as I can get on the milling machine." It doesn't look good. He grabs a file and it ends up looking exactly like the original, but better. Amazing!

  • @sergeytolstov956
    @sergeytolstov9563 жыл бұрын

    It is pleasure to watch your perfect restoration work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @charlesstephens3660
    @charlesstephens3660 Жыл бұрын

    Sir you are truly a craftsman. You have all the right tools and the skill to use them.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!👍🏻

  • @veinjelly4630
    @veinjelly46304 жыл бұрын

    I never like ads, I always skip ‘em as soon as possible. But at the end of every vid I make sure to rewatch it and let it run in the background so the ads can play. Love and support you lad, don’t stop doing what you’re doing ❤️ Editing the comment removes the heart, R.I.P 😔

  • @counselingpsychology
    @counselingpsychology4 жыл бұрын

    That wing nut was just incredible. I’ll probably go the rest of my life and never see that again. Wow.

  • @bbjorn5818

    @bbjorn5818

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well . . . I guess it's likely since you're probably about ninety-seven!

  • @Askom_Kombi-Klima
    @Askom_Kombi-Klima2 жыл бұрын

    When I watch these videos at night, I fall asleep instantly🙂

  • @sanjayrajbanshi9874
    @sanjayrajbanshi98742 жыл бұрын

    Sir your works are amazing and motivates nothing is irreplaceable

  • @ZeidGho
    @ZeidGho4 жыл бұрын

    THREE "I make a new one" in one video And one of them was the wing nut! DAMN

  • @Hephera
    @Hephera4 жыл бұрын

    7:50 the function of the hole is to allow you to hold a long part with the middle of the vice by feeding it through the hole. so the bolt doesnt get in the way

  • @maxnankervis8246

    @maxnankervis8246

    4 жыл бұрын

    Robin Steel I came here to say this, But knew in my heart it had already been said.

  • @jrnorris2767

    @jrnorris2767

    4 жыл бұрын

    Also came to say this. It has a function. Everything in older tools has a reason.

  • @gharibsidelhadj8880
    @gharibsidelhadj88802 жыл бұрын

    your work is absolutely fabulous! I look at all the craftsmen who do like you (well they try) But even when you change your name, I recognize your work! You are the best, thank you, it's a pleasure. I would love to see some news. Thank you

  • @bobchronister3429
    @bobchronister34292 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant! You never cease to amaze.

  • @glenn5567
    @glenn55674 жыл бұрын

    I live for this page. I'm not even done watching the opening ads yet lmao

  • @vincee3005

    @vincee3005

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Horny_Fruit_Flies he deserve those ad revenues. Doesn't hurt to watch some ads in his vid, no?

  • @raygranita8756

    @raygranita8756

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't skip/block ads. Support the channel. Thats how we do it 😁