Early 1900s Electric Door Bell - Restoration

In this video I'm going to restore an antique german electric door bell.
I've bought this door bell from an online auction for $45. It was in pretty rough condition, but it was still working, kind of. What I first saw as a quick and easy project turned out to be a really tough and time consuming challenge. Remaking the broken copper part needed a lot of trial and error until I have finally managed to completely recreate that part. Not just making the jig, also the engraving and tumblering. The coils were very tricky as well. At first I planned just to clean them as they were still working, but I've quickly realized that the insulation was damaged and I had to rewind them. Allthough low voltage isn't dangerous rewinding was neccessary to get the job done 100%. It was a good idea though, as the iron cores have been completely rusted under the copper wire. Rewinding required a lot of testing too until I got a satisfying result, as it was my first time doing it. Finding the old newspaper was very cool and even better to actually find a date on that newspaper „1902“. A follower on Instagram was actually able to find that newspaper from 1904 when it was printed. It was actually a patent description. If you click the link below you're actually able to find the exact patent with the exact same text like you can see in the video on the newspaper. With all this information this door bell must have been built somewhat around 1904-1906 in Germany I guess.
I have also built a walnut box for it to cover the electrics. You can see that at the very end of the video. Be sure to check out the video on my second channel „my mechanics insights“ to see how I made it.
Link to the video on the second channel:
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Link to the original "newspaper", it's actually a patent document. Click on the tab "Originaldokument" to see the 1:1 matching text: worldwide.espacenet.com/paten...
I hope you like my work and the video.
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This is an ASMR style video. Especially made to have the best sound quality, so you can enjoy all the authentic sounds created in the workshop in ASMR style.
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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  • @mymechanics
    @mymechanics2 жыл бұрын

    Check out the video on my second channel "my mechanics insights" to see how I made the wooden cover for this door bell. Here's the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWqGqrN6Xc6Xg6w.html Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @user-cn9of3lv9w

    @user-cn9of3lv9w

    2 жыл бұрын

    Топ 😃😃😃😃💪

  • @datgaydangernoodle1315

    @datgaydangernoodle1315

    2 жыл бұрын

    These are insane man! Thankyou for being the only thing i can listen to to make me fall asleep :)

  • @dumiau8016

    @dumiau8016

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ich habe noch einen Elektroheizlüfter ohne Gebläse aus den ca 30er Jahren, ein sehr schönes Stück wie ich finde, Interesse ? Ich habe ihn Jahrzehnte aufbewahrt Zu schade zum entsorgen PS ich habe kein Facebook oder Instagram Falls Interesse besteht, wie kann ich sie kontaktieren ?

  • @GaneshGanesh-qu5mv

    @GaneshGanesh-qu5mv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-cn9of3lv9w 44

  • @damianvila

    @damianvila

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can wrap a metal wire in the threads of screws for better gripping in the lathe and to avoid deforming the threads.

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube2 жыл бұрын

    truly talented, what an amazing restoration! 🤯

  • @admiralicywolffeyt1465

    @admiralicywolffeyt1465

    2 жыл бұрын

    This video was so good even KZread themselves liked it. Very nice.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, the boss himself 🤯 thank you very much, nice platform you have here 😉👍

  • @bluedog843

    @bluedog843

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tmw KZread itself comments

  • @RestoreMore

    @RestoreMore

    2 жыл бұрын

    A historic moment 😍

  • @TELEK1NET1C

    @TELEK1NET1C

    2 жыл бұрын

    this comment proves that my mechanics' videos are so good even the platform itself likes them

  • @Xempt_One
    @Xempt_One2 жыл бұрын

    This is just one of those channels where no matter how long it takes for the next upload even half a year at a time and youll still watch it straight away and be hungry for more content as soon as you've finished. The definition of craftsmanship in the dictionary should be a link to your channel

  • @janedoe9421

    @janedoe9421

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree!!

  • @jonathanclayton3918

    @jonathanclayton3918

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bald & bankrupt is also like that with me (travel vlog, not restoration)

  • @Vickie-Bligh

    @Vickie-Bligh

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. It's why I joined his Patreon (no this isn't an ad for it, really) because I kept wanting more content from him.

  • @MenoLite

    @MenoLite

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Vickie-Bligh مرحبا

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear that, thank you 😁

  • @Merouanii
    @Merouanii Жыл бұрын

    This may sound weird but if I have hard time falling asleep I watch one of your videos because they are so calming and satisfying. Thank you 🙏

  • @user-mv9tt4st9k
    @user-mv9tt4st9k Жыл бұрын

    I am fascinated by your restorations. We own a house built in 1913. One of the first things we did was replace the mid-century electric chime doorbell with a buzzer bell (modern repro). My husband installed a governer to slow the electric pulse and deepen the ring of the bell. Old houses need old doorbells. Obviously, I really loved this restoration of yours.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool story, thanks for sharing :-)

  • @Solaris_Kou

    @Solaris_Kou

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @thomasgiovinozzo4059
    @thomasgiovinozzo40592 жыл бұрын

    This one had it ALL. Countersink, , chamfering, smoothed edges, “I make a new one,” sandblasting, woodwork, electric repair, sanding, buffing, polishing, electroplating, et al. Been watching and admiring for years, and would put this project among your very best. Thank you for continuing to post these beautiful videos.

  • @Spcship

    @Spcship

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow. you must know a lot about repairs

  • @mechtaphloba_

    @mechtaphloba_

    2 жыл бұрын

    And don't forget the best part: when he gets to use tools he's previously restored himself in these videos, like the Arbor Press!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha, thanks a lot :-)

  • @SilentSooYun
    @SilentSooYun Жыл бұрын

    I think my favourite bit was preserving the old newspaper clippings, then adding your own note to your grandson between the new windings. That was so sweet! I also loved how you re-created the makers mark... that was over and above

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @iscander_s

    @iscander_s

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mymechanics yeah, I liked that part too. Small note - If you make such "time capsules" in the future I'd recommend you to use an ordinary pencil, because pencil graphite doesn't fade, unlike pen ink, that in some cases completely disappear in 30 years.

  • @promontorium

    @promontorium

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah old grandpa "My Mechanics".

  • @saleem86ful

    @saleem86ful

    Жыл бұрын

    the date of the newspaper has been written on the top of the piece of newspaper August,1902 When his subtitle mentioned that an subscriber found that it printed in 1904. Anyway. I enjoyed especially the sound of the cleaning of the little ball was so funny 😅and you have great equipments to polishing metals. well done.

  • @ShadyScienceFeline

    @ShadyScienceFeline

    Жыл бұрын

    @@saleem86ful If you check the original document as linked in the description, it is a patent document stamped with a publication (or release?) date of 19th February 1904, but declaring the *validity* of the patent starting on 6th August 1902. The latter date is what is visible on the fragment.

  • @BlondieSL
    @BlondieSL Жыл бұрын

    I've never seen anything like this in my life. What talent, knowledge and patience he has to restore and create new parts. Amazing!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @SHOdown13
    @SHOdown13 Жыл бұрын

    Way more detailed and craftsmanship than what I was expecting. Most restoration channels lack your attention to detail. Kudos. Also live the fact that you're not talking incessantly over the video. The work speaks for itself.

  • @Per-Olovkindgren
    @Per-Olovkindgren2 жыл бұрын

    Dear Gentleman. What a nice restoration! I enjoyed every second of it. I was here! 🙂 Cheers!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for beeing here :-)

  • @arsinclair

    @arsinclair

    2 жыл бұрын

    When you are writing this you are still here, dear fellow. Then why do you say 'I was here'?

  • @jamesdonnelly8369

    @jamesdonnelly8369

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@arsinclair cuz why not

  • @Per-Olovkindgren

    @Per-Olovkindgren

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@arsinclair My dear fellow. It's an inside joke between "my mechanics" and me that we have said to each other's videos for the past many years. I was here... again! 🙂

  • @NandiCollector

    @NandiCollector

    2 жыл бұрын

    *The Best on KZread!*

  • @nathanarievlis3985
    @nathanarievlis39852 жыл бұрын

    The growth of this channel over the passed few years has been extraordinary and very deserved. Couldn't be happier for your success!

  • @PokerMonkey

    @PokerMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or the Past few years either.

  • @Falling_Down_1776

    @Falling_Down_1776

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PokerMonkey Maybe he thinks of years as living beings, and therefore at the end of each year's lifespan, they pass away. So "over the passed years", is correct.

  • @Twitchguy

    @Twitchguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! I watch every video of his soon as it’s posted! Love the skill, the level of detail, and love that he’s restoring items most people wouldn’t even try to because they may not be worth the cost in labor /parts.

  • @richhomiefire9787

    @richhomiefire9787

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's just so satisfying.

  • @nathanarievlis3985

    @nathanarievlis3985

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Falling_Down_1776 lmao. I fuckin love that thinking in your reply... F46

  • @frenchriversprings
    @frenchriversprings Жыл бұрын

    Lots of people say I’m a perfectionist. Your on a whole new level. Congratulations. I will watch all your videos. I clean my small screws using a 3 pound lorton rock tumbler with steel shots and about a tablespoon of dish soap. I usually let it run for 48 hours. It even cleans the threads.

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 Жыл бұрын

    The Postman Rings Twice. You have abilities which the average person is unaware of. For those of us who can follow your work (jigs included) we are in awe of a true Master. Outstanding video!

  • @wesleytownsend8214
    @wesleytownsend82142 жыл бұрын

    It really should be an object of pride to realize that the majority of restoration channels use your amazing format as a guide to great restorations. I am an old man and it is so amazing to see items from my generation (and older) restored and preserved instead of destroyed. Thank you for everything you stand for and all you have done in this revolution to preserve relics of the past. I wish you good health, happiness and all the very best wishes to you and your families!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Wesley for your nice comment. Really appreciated. All the best for you too!

  • @Tractorclay168

    @Tractorclay168

    Жыл бұрын

    ✔️✔️

  • @bzuidgeest

    @bzuidgeest

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to be blunt, but channels like hand tool rescue came up with this format years before my mechanics did. Doesn't mean this is a bad channel, but the format is a clear copy.

  • @S1L3NTIGamer
    @S1L3NTIGamer2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got to say. You were the first restoration channel that I ever subscribed to because it was clear that you were knowledgeable, you cared about the pieces you worked on, and you were VERY good at what you did. It was clear that “certain other” restoration channels saw this too and began to change their content to closely match yours after your initial success. Some of those channels after changing their format even ended up getting more subscribers to you and I thought that that was a shame. But you kept on released absolutely top notch content, improving your set up, and even expanded to have a second channel and now you have grown so much. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’m really glad you have the success you have today and as a long time subscriber I look forward to every upload.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your kind words and your longterm support. So glad I have such great subscribers like you! Means a lot to me ;-)

  • @roddydykes7053

    @roddydykes7053

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, almost every other restoration channel has upped their game thanks to this one. And like all imitations, they feel like copies at best.

  • @DrTomFox
    @DrTomFox6 ай бұрын

    I like that you kept in any mistakes and just included troubleshooting and fixing them as part of the restoration.

  • @MandarkPsuedonym
    @MandarkPsuedonym5 ай бұрын

    The true artist isn't afraid to cover his best work to achieve the full restoration. Most restorers don't bother making something beautiful if it'll be covered up, whereas you sir are the real deal. Every part restored fully and better than new, an absolute joy to watch. Thank you.

  • @lightgood2941
    @lightgood29412 жыл бұрын

    I can only imagine how proud the person who made the original doorbell would be to see it as a true gem, a piece of art. Congratulations on the work.

  • @kolby4078

    @kolby4078

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was probably mass produced and sold at Sears. Still cool tho.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Its story would be cool to know indeed

  • @mikel1199
    @mikel11992 жыл бұрын

    You're the gold standard in restoration videos. What sets you apart is that you not only restore the piece, you actually improve it from its original condition. Great job on a really cool old thing!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    So nice to hear, many thanks!

  • @Aleksander_Grigorjev

    @Aleksander_Grigorjev

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree, entirely. This man is making history.

  • @papalegba4449
    @papalegba4449 Жыл бұрын

    Something therapeutic about watching these videos

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so :-)

  • @kanthvickram4490
    @kanthvickram44906 ай бұрын

    Oh....what a beauty !!!!! Wonderful piece of a machine !!!!!!!!!! LOVE TO SEE IT GLITTERING.

  • @CoolAgainRestoration
    @CoolAgainRestoration2 жыл бұрын

    I never thought a doorbell could be so beautiful to restore. All the precision with which you worked in detail is amazing! Congrats mate 👌 also, the walnut was a nice touch 😉 cheers 🍻

  • @martyincanuckistan3635

    @martyincanuckistan3635

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup he nailed it, all the best from Canada.

  • @Njazmo

    @Njazmo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@martyincanuckistan3635 Cheers from Finland, video was great, what a cool old doorbell!

  • @tron3entertainment

    @tron3entertainment

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, my friend. Finding inspiration, I hope? 🤔

  • @danielhoward8354

    @danielhoward8354

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@martyincanuckistan3635 fun too I have a 120 v fire bell I had it hooked to a motion sensor from flood lights set in in my sons room he came home from school walked in his room and it went off lol

  • @martyincanuckistan3635

    @martyincanuckistan3635

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@danielhoward8354 beauty 😂

  • @youniversaldiscovery6339
    @youniversaldiscovery63392 жыл бұрын

    I love how every piece is treated like it's the most important piece. The detail in your restorations are unparalleled. Please continue the amazing work

  • @Hmfirestormz

    @Hmfirestormz

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is what sets this dude apart from all the other restoration you tube Channels out there. No one comes close imo

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that, thank you very much 😁

  • @deadinside2326
    @deadinside23265 ай бұрын

    Love the fact that you made a mistake and kept it on camera to show us. Not many people can own up to it. Also goes to show that someone can be doing this almost their whole life and can still make them.

  • @albertoolmos21
    @albertoolmos2111 күн бұрын

    In the 50s we had this type of doorbell at home, much simpler but working with the same principle. It sounded very clear and could be heard from far away. This restoration brought back good memories for me.

  • @JunYuki
    @JunYuki2 жыл бұрын

    The one man war against sharp edges has entered the arena! Love these videos mate! Sensational work.

  • @_Killkor

    @_Killkor

    2 жыл бұрын

    my mechanics: "So, how's my daughter doing at school? Has she passed the recent tests?" Teacher: "Yes, with excellent grades. She's a fantastic student. Very cultural with a sharp mind and..." my mechanics: *(extends hand)* "Say no more good madam. ...I've failed as a father..."

  • @torhgrim

    @torhgrim

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@_Killkor "I make a new one"

  • @_Killkor

    @_Killkor

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@torhgrim oh no... :D Edgy son in the background: *nervous sweating*

  • @Sanisgillon
    @Sanisgillon2 жыл бұрын

    Genuinely. I love how you also keep your mistakes in. You show painting over the circuit, and finding the problem to fix it. It’s really lovely and I’m sure will help others to troubleshoot in the future.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that, thank you very much

  • @ArnoldTohtFan

    @ArnoldTohtFan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mymechanics but you didn't show how you cleaned the copper wire! or did you just replace it?

  • @asdfghjk6823

    @asdfghjk6823

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArnoldTohtFan I think that he replaced that wire with a new one. Restoring a faulty enameled wire is by no means a trivial process, electrical, safety and quality wise.

  • @georgegordonbrown9522

    @georgegordonbrown9522

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ArnoldTohtFan Have you wached the video, or just "watched" it?

  • @Tractorclay168

    @Tractorclay168

    Жыл бұрын

    👍♥️

  • @Birch_ON
    @Birch_ON Жыл бұрын

    I love how you take us through every individual piece. It not only makes this feel more authentic but I just love seeing the process of it all great work!

  • @ausmarkymark
    @ausmarkymark Жыл бұрын

    Great video, like all the other videos of yours that I've had the privilege of watching, and great restoration too! I love how you don't hide any of the 'fails' along the way -- like at the end when fully assembled, the restored door bell didn't work! No drama, approach it logically, troubleshoot until the fault is found, and a simple explanation for why it didn't work and the steps you took to remedy it. I look forward to watching more of your work! 🙂

  • @jjblomkvist
    @jjblomkvist2 жыл бұрын

    Watching you work with so much passion, made me realize that you are a doctor for lifeless objects, making them better than they were when they were new. Thank you, sir!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, thank you!

  • @RoninOtter
    @RoninOtter2 жыл бұрын

    This was such a terrific restoration! The meticulous detail you put into each part is remarkable. Our entire household looks forward to each new video of yours. Well-done!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @ProdORB

    @ProdORB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here!!!

  • @The_Meme_Fox

    @The_Meme_Fox

    5 ай бұрын

    A furry!

  • @ftfdec
    @ftfdec Жыл бұрын

    This took my breath away. The precision and the range of techniques were truly awe-inspiring. If I could have my time again I would definitely train to become an engineer.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

  • @photojunky7342
    @photojunky7342 Жыл бұрын

    The "snap" of the rusty screws breaking free is pure therapy

  • @davechapman1371
    @davechapman13712 жыл бұрын

    I tell anyone who will listen about this guy. He’s amazing. I bet everything in his house works perfectly.

  • @cbabrunal

    @cbabrunal

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'd be surprised, how some proffesionals dont apply their work to their own life haha

  • @Darkxculo

    @Darkxculo

    2 жыл бұрын

    In my country, there's a saying: "en casa de Herrero, cuchillo de palo", which means "in the house of a blacksmith, the knife is made of wood"

  • @ruipereira6518

    @ruipereira6518

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darkxculo in Portugal the same:”Em casa de ferreiro, espeto de pau”

  • @Blaze_1961

    @Blaze_1961

    2 жыл бұрын

    The children of a cobbler have no shoes.

  • @balinthavlik7238

    @balinthavlik7238

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have it here something like: The shoemakers shoes always have a hole. And when I was a postman, where the signn said electro mechanic, I didn't even tried the bell, a knew it doesnt work...

  • @josvanommeren
    @josvanommeren Жыл бұрын

    I just have to say it. I find it really good that you let your mistake with the paint in the video. I think a lot of people would have edited it out. You have done a really good job. Well done!!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @abbeyruiz320
    @abbeyruiz320 Жыл бұрын

    love watching these videos when i just need to relax and focus on something nice. i grew up in an old town and was often surrounded by antiques. it makes me feel like i’m reliving my childhood seeing these restorations.

  • @rajdeeprajput7277
    @rajdeeprajput7277 Жыл бұрын

    Your detailed work of restoration is pure perfection.

  • @jimmyrichards1531
    @jimmyrichards15312 жыл бұрын

    The amount of tools, patience, skill, steadiness, talent and attention to detail never ceases to amaze me.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)

  • @pjhalchemy
    @pjhalchemy2 жыл бұрын

    Masterful! Loved all the jigs you made and especially the little bender and the coil winder which worked perfectly!! A Ton of small parts and tasks all finished to perfection with Excellent camera work and editing!! Nice save on the bell nut...didn't think it would come out as good as it did with out your trade mark -"Make new one". Always a true pleasure to watch you bring things back from the dead to better than new as originally intended! Thank You MM!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, thank you very much!

  • @ArniVidar

    @ArniVidar

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was super surprised that he didn't create a new bell nut, especially when I saw him use the pliers to unscrew it. But it looks good as new, albeit slightly smaller! 😄

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArniVidar indeed, just a bit smaller. Allthough still looks fine.

  • @fernandomartinez-wm3kb

    @fernandomartinez-wm3kb

    2 жыл бұрын

    00

  • @mindyscheffrahn8009
    @mindyscheffrahn8009 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning restoration! Your work is so beautiful. Respecting of the original pieces. Absolutely love watching you work!

  • @BayAreaMotorcycleCommuting
    @BayAreaMotorcycleCommuting Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, as always. I appreciate that you went back and fixed the error instead of just editing the video to make it appear that it worked the first time 👏 bravo!

  • @bignuance
    @bignuance2 жыл бұрын

    I have seen many "restoration" videos but was never impressed until I found this channel in early 2019. No one else even came close to the time, research, and attention to detail that I found here! I truly can't say how much I look forward to an upload on this channel, no matter how long it takes! Edit: grammar and spelling :P

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support and your kind words :-)

  • @jonaslovgren690
    @jonaslovgren6902 жыл бұрын

    This is my first comment ever on youtube, after many years of enjoying it but after this video I could not resist. You truly are an artist , it is a joy to view your master restorations. I have been in the mechanic trade for 20 years so I understand your craftsmanship to some degree. Your level of patience and your unwillingness to comprimice with the result is so wonderful. Many thanks for sharing your beautiful restorations to the world. Love from Sweden / Jonas

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Jonas for all the kind words 😁

  • @nathandel
    @nathandel Жыл бұрын

    Very impresssive ! I'd never know a doorbell restoration would be so interesting.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @sparrow_made80
    @sparrow_made80 Жыл бұрын

    I was putting off watching this one thinking "how interesting could an old doorbell actually be" but actually one of my favourites. All the bending and hemming jigs for the arm are great!

  • @dhopper598
    @dhopper5982 жыл бұрын

    you always impress me, my mechanics. not just with the restoration, but some of the clever contraptions you create for specific scenarios in each restoration. you are definitely the best i’ve ever seen do this.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support :-)

  • @araucariapasquale1
    @araucariapasquale12 жыл бұрын

    Mind totally blown. By the quality of the restoration, and also by the fact that that simple piece of engineering from circa 1900 still somewhat works. Humans are amazing.

  • @Joohnny_C

    @Joohnny_C

    2 жыл бұрын

    In 1900 that simple piece of engineering was NOT so simple. Humans were amazing back then....and let s say they still are!

  • @OjStudios

    @OjStudios

    2 жыл бұрын

    If we would still put this much time and effort for simplest of things, everything would be almost indestructible.

  • @hikesteepfishhigh

    @hikesteepfishhigh

    2 жыл бұрын

    this simple piece of engineering is still delivering thousands of tattoos a day all over the world.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    we've come a long way. Thank you very much :-)

  • @filippogioiellomentaltennis
    @filippogioiellomentaltennis10 ай бұрын

    I am truly speachless I'd say amazed by this man! Is there anything you can't do? You are the modern Leonardo Da Vinci!

  • @cy3699
    @cy3699 Жыл бұрын

    one of your best ones yet, incredible attention to detail and display of different methods and techniques!

  • @shedmanx3640
    @shedmanx36402 жыл бұрын

    Your work is as meticulous and precise as a “ Swiss watch”. I’m absolutely spellbound by your restorations.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

  • @RandomHands
    @RandomHands2 жыл бұрын

    No Doubt, I am impressed of your work. Stay safe Random Hands

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much my friend, I'm a fan.

  • @user-su1te6gv5p

    @user-su1te6gv5p

    2 жыл бұрын

    Randaom hands.. I am also your subscriber From India

  • @kraig8812

    @kraig8812

    Жыл бұрын

    O M G! It’s Random Hands! Love your videos.

  • @howarddodson3510
    @howarddodson3510 Жыл бұрын

    I think this is the first time I’ve seen someone repair an eyelet screw complete with soldiering and filing! You are more patient than Job!

  • @Gribbo9999

    @Gribbo9999

    5 ай бұрын

    He ho he ho. A soldiering we'll go.

  • @TheRokko66
    @TheRokko66 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Restoring old things into mint condition, even better than new is simply amazing to watch. Working with professional tools, no words and no annoying music 👍

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more!

  • @ww41bt
    @ww41bt2 жыл бұрын

    The wait has been rewarded! As always immediately watched the video with the whole family, this is starting to become a tradition. Fun and incredibly detailed, very educational! Good luck with the preparations for the next video, we are looking forward to it.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love your tradition, keep it up ;-)

  • @gamerhenry
    @gamerhenry Жыл бұрын

    As a machinist from Canada, I absolutely love your work! It goes to show how important it is to make products out of high quality materials that can stand the test of time and that are able to be beautifully restored by skilled, intelligent individuals like yourself. Not like a lot of garbage that's produced today. You wont see any 2020 doorbells being restored in over 100 years. I hope manufacturers get back to their roots and get away from cheap, mass produced, plastic, unserviceable junk.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear that and thanks for your support 🙏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

  • @Soaptastesok

    @Soaptastesok

    Жыл бұрын

    Apologies mate but this is highly subjective. You won't find any 2020 typical, run of the mill doorbells being restored in 100 years. No. But there are plenty of custom, expensive versions of things out there you *will* find in 100 years. Mostly things belonging to rich people. And before you say "well of course rich people will have high quality stuff thats worth restoring in 100 years! what about everyone else?" if you think a middle class Joe like you or I had this type of doorbell, or any doorbell at all, 100 years ago you'd be sadly mistaken. Mass produced things has made everything cheaper. Now even the poorest people in society can afford a doorbell, or better yet, it's *expected* they have one.

  • @kidkique

    @kidkique

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah but compare the cost of a cheap plastic doorbell to the cost of one of these and you'll see why the market prefers the cheap stuff

  • @westelaudio943

    @westelaudio943

    Жыл бұрын

    Simple electromechanical doorbells are still being made today. They are rare but they still exist. Those that play back some mp3 file (or whatever format they use) likely won't work anymore and can't be repaired. Though a well made mask ROM might actually still be readable even in a hundred years, if it's not blown because of some other fault in the circuit (really new ones use flash memory though, I think, which will be unreadable in a few decades).

  • @christiansotomayor1469
    @christiansotomayor1469 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching all of the equipment you have as much as your restorations. You have it all!Great video!

  • @katiescarlett1955
    @katiescarlett1955 Жыл бұрын

    Your skills are astounding. I know absolutely nothing about restoration of anything. But watching the care you take, the time, the precise measurements ....it's hypnotizing. I truly enjoy your videos.

  • @monkeygraborange
    @monkeygraborange2 жыл бұрын

    I had to wait a couple of days to watch this so I could find a quiet, uninterrupted time to fully enjoy your meticulous work and it was definitely worth the wait. Thank you for sharing your impressive skills!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, thanks for watching!

  • @garyclark7222

    @garyclark7222

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same! Always want to make sure I have time to sit and watch start to finish, uninterrupted.

  • @AureliusR
    @AureliusR2 жыл бұрын

    The patent was extremely interesting to read. A clever design for electric trams to be able to signal the driver that they are ready to depart. The driver puts the train into slow forward, but the circuit is broken by breakers in each car. The conductors of each car ensure they are ready to leave, and flip their switches. Only when all cars are ready to leave will the motors energize.

  • @OldDocThedan
    @OldDocThedan Жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing how much I enjoy these videos. Thanks My Mechanics. Your content is a rare gem on this hellish KZread landscape.

  • @clurkroberts2650
    @clurkroberts2650 Жыл бұрын

    Stunningly beautiful in simplicity, design and finish

  • @boob72
    @boob722 жыл бұрын

    This channel is the gold standard of restorations.

  • @iambee5876

    @iambee5876

    2 жыл бұрын

    many restoration channel would lose subs if you put MM as the standard for it. lol

  • @DiamondDustAndVerdigris
    @DiamondDustAndVerdigris2 жыл бұрын

    This may sound funny, but this actually has to be my favorite restoration you've done so far. I know it's just a doorbell, but everything that went into it was just absolutely fascinating. Well done!

  • @Tottlenko

    @Tottlenko

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking exactly the same thing. Such a beautiful restoration, and so much care was given to each part.

  • @jordangarrido3069

    @jordangarrido3069

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's a genius!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys so much for this 😁😁

  • @303HammerHead
    @303HammerHead Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you let the error, the troubleshooting, and the fix, in the video. Very important process!

  • @urossamec5817
    @urossamec5817 Жыл бұрын

    After I Come home stressed out, this is the Best therapy ever. It has a healing Power. I love that you also show your mistakes. Beautiful work.

  • @firaszkamal
    @firaszkamal2 жыл бұрын

    This is the only restoration channel that I have found that stays true to the original object being restored. I am always in awe about the respect shown to what is being restored. Thank you for taking us along with you, and thank for not buffing everything to a mirror finish :P

  • @Nords555

    @Nords555

    2 жыл бұрын

    yup, the rest try and copy him. he is THE best.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the support

  • @bryanmills1635
    @bryanmills16352 жыл бұрын

    OMG...I thought the center core was wood when you started sanding! WOW! Beautiful work as always!

  • @RROOBBWWAANN

    @RROOBBWWAANN

    2 жыл бұрын

    Iron tree.

  • @Jorgelhus

    @Jorgelhus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @_Killkor

    @_Killkor

    2 жыл бұрын

    100 years of rust

  • @tamasporcsin3122

    @tamasporcsin3122

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's an electromagnet, so the core should be made of a ferromagnetic material (e.g. iron) to work. It would still be an electromagnet with a wooden core, but much weaker, probably won't be strong enough to pull the arm.

  • @Jorgelhus

    @Jorgelhus

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tamasporcsin3122 To be honest I didn’t know the magnet would need to be so powerful on this thing

  • @monelleny
    @monelleny Жыл бұрын

    Your technical knowledge, fine craftsmanship, and good taste are astounding. There is so much expertise and knowledge on your part, yet it is so relaxing to sit here watching you and pretend we are doing it ourselves. Thank you and Bravo!!!!!!!!

  • @cyberstar251
    @cyberstar251 Жыл бұрын

    your video's are a great way to relax before bed.

  • @batzlat1
    @batzlat12 жыл бұрын

    The attention to detail of this dude is extraordinary!!! You scratch my OCD all on the right places, man!!! Keep it up! I only wish that we see videos more often, but I realize how much effort goes into making one of these and that it is not possible. I wish, though...

  • @munchkinmeep
    @munchkinmeep Жыл бұрын

    I've been following you for a while at this point, and after watching a couple of other restoration channel videos I now realize how much you've spoiled me. I love how thorough you are, and how you share with us each problem and solution. Also, the way you lay out all the pieces before and after they are cleaned up makes for a very cohesive narrative. I never wince while watching you work, and no other restoration channel makes me literally drool, so 🌟

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you

  • @EricLS

    @EricLS

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, no comparison. He never takes something that is destroyed and just sands it til it’s 0.125 the thickness and then just skips steps. Just good, unique, quality through and through.

  • @redfire20003
    @redfire200032 ай бұрын

    I am in awe. So much of our heritage ends up in a bin; Thank you for saving it.

  • @user-nl9ib4dk8i
    @user-nl9ib4dk8iАй бұрын

    Every part is touched by the hands and tool skills of the master. Love it had everything

  • @moopyhedgehog6037
    @moopyhedgehog60372 жыл бұрын

    man you might just have the finest restoration videos anywhere. your dedication to detail and well executed solutions are state of the art. nice shop btw.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciated, thank you very much!

  • @PapaBear6t8
    @PapaBear6t82 жыл бұрын

    Preserving those old pieces of newspaper in acrylic was very thoughtful... liked that very much! Impressive work, as usual! 👍

  • @MrWolfSnack
    @MrWolfSnack6 ай бұрын

    I'm just in awe at all the tools and machinery needed to restore something so simple. Not to mention the learning acquired in how to use all these tools. I love restoring old things and saving them but this makes me depressed I'll never be able to.

  • @dangerx7697
    @dangerx7697 Жыл бұрын

    The TRUE restoration MASTER. There's just simply no way a human being can get more precise and better than this.... so subscribe

  • @alexmartin9393
    @alexmartin93932 жыл бұрын

    I love how he shows even the small mistakes and corrections, love this channel so much! 💜💜

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your support :-)

  • @DavidPlass
    @DavidPlass2 жыл бұрын

    9:43 WOW I had no idea the cores were metal! I thought they were wood. Great result, as usual!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    You're not the only one 😉

  • @carlalazar563
    @carlalazar563 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and you are so attentive to ALL detail!

  • @hrkheirkhah
    @hrkheirkhah Жыл бұрын

    The best restoration I have ever seen, super professional.

  • @PeterJamesVillegas
    @PeterJamesVillegas2 жыл бұрын

    Leaving a note to your future grandson for another restoration is really wholesome.

  • @joshuamonroe6186
    @joshuamonroe61862 жыл бұрын

    This is probably my favorite restoration. Finding the newspaper pieces was like opening a time capsule. Then when he added the paper denoting the year and restorer, it was like making a new time capsule. The only thing I would have done different would have been to put the old newspaper back in with my note.

  • @araucariapasquale1

    @araucariapasquale1

    2 жыл бұрын

    This I would not do. I preferred the fact that he preserved the newspaper in perspex.

  • @SuperdivorceChugsFarts

    @SuperdivorceChugsFarts

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@araucariapasquale1 I agree

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    I was too afraid to do that, because the old one was very brittle.

  • @mychaellvillarmoreira5773
    @mychaellvillarmoreira5773 Жыл бұрын

    Que restauração maravilhosa! ............ O restaurador é incrível. É um mestre e pai dos restauradores neste canal! Eu adoro suas restaurações com minuciosidade e criatividade de resolver certos problemas na falta de peças e maneiras corretas de se fazer corretamente os procedimentos e colocar isso nos vídeos.... Meus parabéns!

  • @OhHel65
    @OhHel65 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fascinating! You used at least 97% of the original material. You are a joy to watch.

  • @nancyp3949
    @nancyp39492 жыл бұрын

    My favorite content on YT. I’ve really enjoyed watching your channel grow and seeing the quality improve over the last 3 years. This restoration is a work of art.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @gloriouschoices
    @gloriouschoices2 жыл бұрын

    The frame, the coils, the armature, the spring... The lasting beauty of this design lives on in the majority of tattoo machines in use to this day.

  • @mcgravitybuilding7346

    @mcgravitybuilding7346

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep😁

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes true ;-) Glad you like it!

  • @shamusshafer8578
    @shamusshafer8578 Жыл бұрын

    I was actually yelling at the computer for you to ring the bell at the end, I thought you were going to leave us hanging lol! Great job, beautiful restoration! Simple and elegant. That brass bell and walnut are amazing. Thank you!!

  • @jip971
    @jip971 Жыл бұрын

    You show unbelievable talent and patience, you truly are a gifted person.

  • @JoshuaScher
    @JoshuaScher2 жыл бұрын

    Once again MM, you’ve outdone yourself. Incredible work as always. Thank you for your exquisite masterpieces

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue2 жыл бұрын

    I watched this in 144p just to make sure it's still as good.

  • @thomasmuecke2431

    @thomasmuecke2431

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish he had your sense of humor!

  • @Heroo01

    @Heroo01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a tiktok comment

  • @Vickie-Bligh

    @Vickie-Bligh

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thomasmuecke2431 MM does have a great sense of humor, he usually doesn't bother in his videos as he did in this one. And if you are wondering where the humor is, it was his et voila moment when he 'tried it and it didn't work'.

  • @chrisbontje5027

    @chrisbontje5027

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your socially distant shop floor trash looks great in any resolution - the stuff you pull off is awesome too!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣👍 hope you could see anything in 144p

  • @vale-fr3nt
    @vale-fr3nt Жыл бұрын

    I love the attention to detail,pure perfection.

  • @user-bn4pb3jb4t
    @user-bn4pb3jb4t2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful as always! You are the only on KZread among restoration gentlemen with such a decent and appropriate attention to details. Appreciate it so much. Keep it up 💪💪💪

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @benzverruckter2600
    @benzverruckter26002 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing. As one of your first 100 subscribers, I must say that you are still rule. The quality of your restorations are getting even better and better. I find such an inner peace watching your amazing Videos. This is by far the best channel on KZread or anywhere else. May you have huge success and become the happiest billionaire in the world. You deserve it, my friend.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    haha thank you very much for your support and your nice comment! much appreciated!

  • @gunaratna123
    @gunaratna1232 ай бұрын

    It is a nice job. This is the first electric gadget we learned to make in our early science classes in our childhood. We noticed that this is more than restoration, you made most parts newly. If you can make those same way for market there will be a good demand from people like us. Any way I appreciate you handling and procedures for any one to follow. Thank you!

  • @SaadAlisArt
    @SaadAlisArt Жыл бұрын

    It is so surprising to see that even more than 100 years ago German manufacturing was so good. here in Pakistan quality of products are so low that they don't even last a year. Hats off to you for doing excellent job to restore that precious antique bell.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

  • @Rybolov46
    @Rybolov462 жыл бұрын

    Ох как долго я ждал новый выпуск😀 кажется какая незамысловатая вещица, а сколько выполнено работы👍👍👍 Самый лучший какал на Ютубе по реставрации, просто шикарная работа👍👍👍 Спасибо, получил удовольствие 🤝

  • @junniechup
    @junniechup2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know how to explain this without it sounding like an insult, but I rely on your videos almost every day to put me to sleep. There is something very calming about the way you formulaically and methodically restore these pieces. Puts me right into a peaceful slumber within minutes. As such, it takes me about a week or so to finish watching each of these videos. Thank you for your service

  • @roddydykes7053

    @roddydykes7053

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it’s like that feeling of the opposite of entropy. Gives you the sensation that anything and everything can be mended, and humankind will live on despite all the bullshit going on in the modern world.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Really appreciate you watching the videos this often ;-) I’m glad they help you fall asleep!

  • @TheCurvye

    @TheCurvye

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that's crazy I thought I was the only one. LoL i first discovered his videos as I was going through very high anxiety for a few months and I would try to look for claiming music to sleep to but I just happened on his videos some how I watched them every single day and would fall asleep to them. I always made sure I go back to see what I missed tho.🤭🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @dr.haroldweinstein5157

    @dr.haroldweinstein5157

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheCurvye omg did you just assume my mechanics gender?!?!

  • @TheCurvye

    @TheCurvye

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dr.haroldweinstein5157 OMG are you assuming I care that you're trying to pick an issue with a random stranger on the internet? No I don't. I know a man's hands when I see them. And he hearted my comment so I'm sure if the creator was offended then he'd take a pass on that. Go enjoy more video instead of debate baiting on this wonderful channel.

  • @dunebuggy1286
    @dunebuggy1286 Жыл бұрын

    Sir. You are the master. Me, I would have taken a little sand paper and a tooth brush and been happy. But what you did is astonishing. Soldering the screw eye, I would have gone to the hardware store and gotten 2 off the shelf. And you have a tool for every task. It looks awesome. Keep up the "galactic" work. I am overly impressed.

  • @silvertip185
    @silvertip18510 ай бұрын

    This is the most amazing thing I have seen on KZread. It might be the most amazing thing I have seen. I had no idea that much detail could be done in the work. To restore even the screws. Marvelous. Thank you.