Forgotten Rusty Oil Lamp - Restoration

Forgotten Rusty Construction Oil Lamp - Restoration
In this video i'm restoring an old oil lamp made by Locher.
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My friend found this oil lamp in the steel waste at the recycling station. This one was owned by a big swiss construction company called WALO, it was used as a signal light at construction sites. These oil lamps made by Locher were very common in switzerland for railroads as well. I really liked the look of this lamp, specially the combination of red and white. As I'm still a complete beginner when it comes to painting and working with sheet, I decided to challenge myself and restore this beautiful oil lamp. I learned a lot of new stuff, specially about the painting. The result came out quite nice and I'm happy with it.
I hope you like my work and the video.
Timestamps:
00:00 preview
00:53 disassembling
02:16 showing all the parts
02:28 washing the parts
03:00 pre test
03:09 measure the temperature of the lamp
03:28 removing the paint with paint stripper
04:49 bringing the sheets back in shape
05:58 removing the dents on the top part
06:41 sandblasting
07:31 using filler on the door
07:49 apply heat resistant paint
08:18 apply primer
08:29 apply white coat
09:15 apply red coat
10:22 restoring the glass
10:41 making new gaskets for the glass
11:29 restoring theclips
12:13 restoring the small steel shaft for the door
12:36 restoring the lock
13:01 making a new square shaft for the lock
14:15 restoring the new key for the lock
14:40 restoring the oil container
15:28 restoring the burner
16:32 replacing the wick
16:41 showing all the parts before reassembling
17:04 reassembling
18:38 showing the finished product
19:25 final test
Time and costs of this restoration:
I spent around 30 hours on this project
$3 new wick
$20 new gaskets
$9 lamp oil
$20 heat resistant paint
$20 primer (2K)
$20 white coat (2K)
$20 red coat (2K)
Timestamps of used tools and machines:
01:57 300g hammer and 3mm punch
01:59 pliers
02:01 bench vice with soft jaws
02:38 parts washer with parts cleaner liquid, google it ;-)
02:57 lamp oil
03:00 lighter
03:09 laser temperature gauge
03:28 paint stripper
03:33 nylon brush
03:45 scraper
04:00 nylon brush for kitchen
04:34 universal spray (Motorex Intact MX50)
04:59 300g hammer and piece of aluminium
05:16 air die grinder wit sanding bit
05:25 angle grinder
05:28 300g hammer and 3mm punch
05:44 300g hammer and piece of aluminium
05:54 air die grinder wit sanding bit
06:41 sandblaster
07:35 two component filler
07:39 sandpaper for metal (grid 120, 240)
07:49 heat resistant paint matt black
08:11 masking tape
08:18 two component primer
08:29 two component white paint
08:49 masking tape
09:15 two component red paint
09:42 scalpel
10:28 cotton buffing wheel
10:51 scalpel
11:33 steel wire brush
11:37 steel wire brush
11:46 pliers
11:53 300g hammer
12:01 cotton buffing wheel
12:17 300g hammer
12:23 sandpaper for metal (grid 120, 240, 400)
12:28 cotton buffing wheel
12:40 steel wire brush
12:46 sandpaper for metal (grid 120, 240, 400)
12:51 cotton buffing wheel
13:01 lathe Weiler
13:17 milling machine Aciera F3, carbide endmill 10mm
13:43 lathe Weiler
13:55 belt grinder (grid 60)
14:00 sandpaper for metal (grid 120, 240, 400)
14:09 cotton buffing wheel
14:21 cotton buffing wheel
14:29 cord drill with steel wire brush
14:44 sandpaper for metal (grid 240, 400)
14:49 steel wire brush
14:56 cotton buffing wheel
15:13 funnel and acetone
15:31 mixture of equal parts of vinegar, salt and flour
15:55 nylon brush for kitchen
16:10 steel wire brush
16:16 sandpaper for metal (grid 240, 400)
16:22 cotton buffing wheel
17:12 300g hammer
17:31 300g hammer
18:08 lamp oil
18:14 tweezers
19:25 lighter
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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  • @mymechanics
    @mymechanics5 жыл бұрын

    A lot of people are asking the same questions, so i'm going to answer them right here. 1. Why use paint stripper first when you sandblast it anyway? Simply because you don't want to have all that paint in your sandblaster. 2. You forgot to paint "WALO" back on! That was just the name of the construction company who once owned that lamp. As this was not there originally, i decided to not put it back on. 3. What are you doing with these items after you restored them? I keep them for display and i use some. As you can see i'm using the air die grinder in this video, the one i restored in my first video. 4. Why use oil spray, when you sandblast it after? Between the oil spray and the sandblasting were a few days, so it would rust a lot in that time. You can find a lot more info in the description. Thank you :-)

  • @tripodb2127

    @tripodb2127

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm new to your channel. The lamp looks great bud.

  • @tokenlau7519

    @tokenlau7519

    5 жыл бұрын

    What do you do for a living?

  • @salodelatero4391

    @salodelatero4391

    5 жыл бұрын

    In about 40 years, someone is going to upload a VR experience where they restore your sandblasting cabinet.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@tokenlau7519 i'm a cnc-mechanic

  • @BrianBriCurInTheOC

    @BrianBriCurInTheOC

    5 жыл бұрын

    When you stripped the paint you diminished the value of the lamp as an antique. In general, antiques should be cleaned of dirt and anything not normally part of the object’s function but retaining all markings related to age, rusting, paint chipped off, etc. You have all RIGHT to restore the object if you so desire but it devalues the object as an antique.

  • @REK1DZ
    @REK1DZ5 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos also because you don't put music just the sound of the objects and tools. Keep it this way please

  • @oulosvie

    @oulosvie

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love those soothing sounds!

  • @oshaapproved7612

    @oshaapproved7612

    5 жыл бұрын

    Craftsman's ASMR

  • @dvvidw

    @dvvidw

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @deadlee78

    @deadlee78

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very good point. The sound of crafting has a soothing effect. Keep it this way

  • @scottlidstone1902

    @scottlidstone1902

    5 жыл бұрын

    This... your videos are so relaxing due to the sounds of tools... and it all being done at normal speed is so nice. Thanks for the great content.

  • @RNAnimations-gt8tf
    @RNAnimations-gt8tf5 жыл бұрын

    I like to imagine the people who originally made these are just delighted to see someone restore them back to their former glory

  • @FPSDrifter

    @FPSDrifter

    5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe they have youtube in heaven.

  • @rainthe1st324

    @rainthe1st324

    5 жыл бұрын

    Betty Boo's Sister calm down betty boo

  • @namesurname624

    @namesurname624

    5 жыл бұрын

    they are long dead son

  • @snootdingo9365

    @snootdingo9365

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think he actually exceeds the original condition...he is good!

  • @aestheticeaglee9078

    @aestheticeaglee9078

    5 жыл бұрын

    They're watching up from heaven so grateful

  • @curtisweller4138
    @curtisweller41382 жыл бұрын

    Taking the time to make everything flat and straight and true is what sets you apart from every other restoration channel on KZread. Those aren’t the only reasons, just a few that were highlighted in this video. I honestly don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video, and all of your others, waiting for the next video to drop. I’m frequently reminded that almost all other channels are disappointing. Patiently waiting for the next update. Cheers!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you so much for your nice comment Curtis, really appreciated!

  • @Ricorevenge
    @Ricorevenge2 жыл бұрын

    Your use of a high quality camera and up close shots shows the precision and fine detail of your craftsmanship, its a thing of beauty!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, much appreciated

  • @reygood1
    @reygood15 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That sand blaster... made the difference.

  • @sayonarakucingku

    @sayonarakucingku

    5 жыл бұрын

    the polishing machine makes it better

  • @TopsailKayakFishing

    @TopsailKayakFishing

    5 жыл бұрын

    When it came out, I just sat back in my chair and said "Woooooow..."

  • @axtra92

    @axtra92

    5 жыл бұрын

    Topsail Kayak Fishing first time you see a sandblaster?

  • @bg0063
    @bg00635 жыл бұрын

    The polishing gets me every time, it is so satisfying.

  • @OzarkCreatures

    @OzarkCreatures

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know! I almost became emotional

  • @Eli-wu5jm

    @Eli-wu5jm

    5 жыл бұрын

    That and the sandblasting.

  • @Luigi-pj2gi

    @Luigi-pj2gi

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love Poland

  • @bg0063

    @bg0063

    5 жыл бұрын

    Unknown 😂😂😂

  • @taunteratwill1787

    @taunteratwill1787

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@OzarkCreatures I've been crying my eyes out for two days! :-)

  • @jaomwtoptd
    @jaomwtoptd2 жыл бұрын

    As teenagers in London many of us had one of these riad lamps in our bedroom, picked up from road works on our inebriated way home. Thanks for the videos. Love them!

  • @supporter666

    @supporter666

    Жыл бұрын

    Some things never change. Today's youth in germany steals the more modern ones and takes them home at night on their drunk way home haha. Also when I was younger like 20 years ago we did the same ^^

  • @FrenchFryCheese04

    @FrenchFryCheese04

    7 ай бұрын

    Be sure to vacuum them out once in a while

  • @user-nq3zc2ou8q
    @user-nq3zc2ou8q2 жыл бұрын

    Я так хочу такий самий ліхтар! Це просто кохання! Ви майстер з великої букви!! Чарівник!! Ваша справа - це щось неймовірне! Ви воскрешаєте ці старі речі!! Величезна вам дяка за таку працю!

  • @amysemanek8326
    @amysemanek83264 жыл бұрын

    Anybody else find his videos relaxing :)

  • @popisdeadisagoodsong9997

    @popisdeadisagoodsong9997

    4 жыл бұрын

    Certainly!

  • @theleader1150

    @theleader1150

    3 жыл бұрын

    I watch them to help my self go to sleep.

  • @amtheboss-

    @amtheboss-

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes very much relaxing 👍

  • @gilbertmesen3558

    @gilbertmesen3558

    3 жыл бұрын

    Call me

  • @pcywifey8794

    @pcywifey8794

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, even sometimes i fall asleep while watching his videos

  • @patrickboyd6486
    @patrickboyd64864 жыл бұрын

    Hi I'm in my 60's and remember the workmen with oil lamps when I was 7 years old a long time ago. Keep up the good work.

  • @gyzardo3648

    @gyzardo3648

    4 жыл бұрын

    Patrick Boyd I hope your in good health Sir/Ma’am!

  • @alfonzo9289

    @alfonzo9289

    4 жыл бұрын

    Back when products were made to last! Now they are just made of plastic and made to replace.

  • @gyzardo3648

    @gyzardo3648

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alex T yeah I wish I were born then Maybe then my pogo stick (with metal reinforced plastic foot pedals) wouldn’t have bent after an hour of use

  • @elimaysel4mwashier398

    @elimaysel4mwashier398

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too remember those Lanterns at roadworks. I like your video' s.

  • @AAAyyyGGG

    @AAAyyyGGG

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think we had one somewhere in the garden, don't know how it got there but I remember turning the wick up and down just for fun!

  • @metalhead4996
    @metalhead4996 Жыл бұрын

    You spend more time making a new bolt than most people spend on the whole restoration. You are meticulous in every detail. You make everyone else's restorations look like garbage. Outstanding work man. You are an artist!!

  • @Triton1813
    @Triton18133 жыл бұрын

    Wenn ich mir diese Arbeiten anschaue ist es als höre ich schöne klassische Musik. Totale Entspannung....

  • @TheFlashpua
    @TheFlashpua5 жыл бұрын

    It's a real pleasure to watch videos where the passion and dedication is visible. I see your channel is growing quickly and it's only due to your hard work; the fact you went back to assembling it shows a big deal of respect to your viewers. I love how you used the word 'forgotten' in the title, emphasizes the feeling of how caring you are to all these objects, giving them new life. Don't stop surprising and inspiring us. Beautiful work, as always.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Ponina for these kind words, i really do appreciate it. Nice to have you here :-)

  • @buythematicket

    @buythematicket

    5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent words!

  • @virusoyd1721

    @virusoyd1721

    5 жыл бұрын

    Хорошо, когда руки не из жопы. Это очень классная работа. Мне кажется, эта лампа даже новой выглядела нет круто. Супер. Good working!

  • @yarpy4927

    @yarpy4927

    5 жыл бұрын

    ​@@virusoyd1721 Here's the google translator version in English: Well, when the hands are not from the ass. This is a very cool job. It seems to me that even this new lamp did not look cool. Super. Can someone who actually speaks Russian tell me if that's accurate or not? lol

  • @milanmarvelous

    @milanmarvelous

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@yarpy4927 That first word 'xopowo' means 'well' in the sense of 'awesome', or 'great'.

  • @phaslow4393
    @phaslow43935 жыл бұрын

    In a world where everything is falling apart or getting more fucked, having people like you around who preserve and restore, someone who takes a ugly old useless piece of crap and (re)turns it into a functional beautiful piece of art is truly wonderful. People like you make this world a better place. Happy New Year to you and keep going!

  • @AdamBoozer
    @AdamBoozer2 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching these for a while now. These videos weirdly help me with my anxiety. After watching I usually feel reset. I don't know why that is, but I'm glad you do these. I know that the actual work itself isn't for everyone having some limited experience myself and that you probably have to put in a lot of extra effort. So thanks.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that, thank you very much

  • @LoraAmar
    @LoraAmar2 жыл бұрын

    😃 ну, прелесть это какая то !!! Лампа чудесная снова сверкает своими щёчками ! Живая снова. Привет милая Лампа. Мы тебя снова видим в твоей красоте !!!!

  • @SilverStarTheWheelman
    @SilverStarTheWheelman5 жыл бұрын

    great video thanks for not putting music

  • @bobstevenson3130

    @bobstevenson3130

    5 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. I like hearing the sounds of the cleaning and milling equipment so much more than music. It really engages me with the video

  • @Garth2011

    @Garth2011

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, but if you did, it has to be at a very low volume as to not cover up the sounds of your activities...the brush, the polisher, lathe etc.

  • @t0raneko

    @t0raneko

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Hate music in videos. It's always ear splitting.

  • @fabienbehra7500

    @fabienbehra7500

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm alone to think exact opposite? I found this video very disrupting without music...

  • @vasky22

    @vasky22

    5 жыл бұрын

    I also agree about no music. If you did add music, something like classical piano would be the only 'right' thing, IMO. It would have to be very pure and light, as I feel these objects become as you work on them. Great work. I've shared these with my 9-year old daughter and my mother-in-law, and both agreed they really enjoyed watching the transformation.

  • @TommyTwoK
    @TommyTwoK5 жыл бұрын

    Idk why but theses videos are incredible enjoyable to watch! 😁

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 😁✌ i'm glad you like it

  • @hotcoffee5542

    @hotcoffee5542

    5 жыл бұрын

    it's because there's no music.

  • @mikemurphy5898

    @mikemurphy5898

    5 жыл бұрын

    They're kind of satisfying aren't they?

  • @android584
    @android5843 жыл бұрын

    No matter how many times I see the sandblaster in action, I'm always amazed by the look of metallic iron. Perhaps because it's such a rare sight despite iron being very common.

  • @epj900
    @epj9003 жыл бұрын

    This brings back memories for me. This type of lamp was used here in England as a warning lamp at road works barriers, very common

  • @toasterhavingabath6980

    @toasterhavingabath6980

    3 жыл бұрын

    When

  • @eff237

    @eff237

    2 жыл бұрын

    1950’s early 60’s these lamps were used by road and construction workers

  • @jjboswell5043

    @jjboswell5043

    2 жыл бұрын

    Made in Birmingham no less

  • @jeremyr62

    @jeremyr62

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I was born in 1962 and I remember them clearly. They were everywhere. I wonder when they went out of service.

  • @johnsmith-ce2tq

    @johnsmith-ce2tq

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@toasterhavingabath6980 i saw them even in the seventy in England i was from Wilshire now living in Australia

  • @ruen99
    @ruen995 жыл бұрын

    Holy sht this guy has a lot of equipment

  • @applecom1de509

    @applecom1de509

    5 жыл бұрын

    * mental *

  • @kennethsee6262

    @kennethsee6262

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@applecom1de509 maybe a 600 lumens led flash light would be better than this cheaper at least

  • @mickeypopa

    @mickeypopa

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kennethsee6262 True. On the other hand, this lamp doesn't need batteries to run so you don't have to depend on them. Very useful in remote areas, forest cabins, lake cabins, etc.

  • @Darbyjack
    @Darbyjack5 жыл бұрын

    I love how there is no narration or music, quite a unique video. Very well edited tool, so it's not boring.

  • @nicstroud
    @nicstroud2 жыл бұрын

    I'm old enough to remember these alongside road works and construction sites in the U.K. I definitely remember having one in my bedroom, must have _borrowed_ it.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for watching :-)

  • @jessewilliams1276
    @jessewilliams12763 жыл бұрын

    The sandblasting is the most satisfying part. I recommend extending this part in future videos

  • @szabiakanich
    @szabiakanich5 жыл бұрын

    Whenever I watch one of your videos, it just leaves a huge smile on my face. It's so satisfying seeing the parts laid out like that, seeing the whole process and then the finished product all new and shiny and restored to perfection. Also, I'm pretty sure the sand blaster and the polishing tool are my favorite tools from the one you use. They have such a dramatic effect on how the parts look. Great stuff.

  • @BoredInNW6

    @BoredInNW6

    5 жыл бұрын

    The sand blaster is so satisfying! It's almost magical.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah the sandblasting is a real pleasure to watch. The polishing wheels is probaly my most used tool in my videos haha. Thank you so much :-)

  • @bensilicate

    @bensilicate

    5 жыл бұрын

    The machine with which you make metal parts is very impressive

  • @mraybeck
    @mraybeck5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic! Beautiful results for a perfect restoration! Superb craftmanshift and ingenuity, your dent remover is brilliant! Your skills, patience and hard work have created something that's now priceless. Also, your video documentation is super, I can watch this again and again!

  • @leepisin8211

    @leepisin8211

    5 жыл бұрын

    Trainwrecks, sidewalks

  • @4551...
    @4551... Жыл бұрын

    Идеальная работа! Мастер,ты красавчик! Каждый отреставрированный тобой предмет - произведение искусства!!! Моему восхищению нет предела, ей- богу! 👑👑👑✔️✔️✔️👍👍👍Молодец! Так держать! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @petezarole
    @petezarole Жыл бұрын

    The fix at 6:05 for the dents with the custom piece is ingenious, instantly understood how it would work after seeing it but would never think it up myself.

  • @sagarp2001
    @sagarp20015 жыл бұрын

    Wish I had money to support you on Patreon- you totally deserve it! Your content is extremely satisfying, thorough, and informative. Never thought I'd love videos of restoring miscellaneous objects so much, from oil lamps to paintings. Awesome job and thanks!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not neccessary man, i appreciate that you watch my videos :-)

  • @commonsenselyrics

    @commonsenselyrics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love how he has a lot of technical knowledge and equipment. If I was doing this I wouldn't have thought about whether I needed heat resistant paint or not. Feels like I'm learning stuff when I watch these videos

  • @snootdingo9365

    @snootdingo9365

    5 жыл бұрын

    I really love the fact that he even machines the parts missing or too far gone to use...thats a lot of knowledge at work! I like doing this kind of stuff, definitely not on his level, but love it. And these videos are very satisfying eh? It's crazy the sense if accomplishment I get from watching someone else do restoration!

  • @sagarp2001

    @sagarp2001

    5 жыл бұрын

    snoot dingo Definitely agree 👌🏽

  • @Geerpower
    @Geerpower5 жыл бұрын

    I bet it looks much newer than when it came out the factory.

  • @PraveenKumar-cj4mu

    @PraveenKumar-cj4mu

    5 жыл бұрын

    I doubt that

  • @PraveenKumar-cj4mu

    @PraveenKumar-cj4mu

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Malchik Blue thats exactly what i meant with my reply brother.

  • @user-tt5xv2wj4s

    @user-tt5xv2wj4s

    4 жыл бұрын

    Шта?

  • @roseporras2010
    @roseporras20102 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for your videos. They put joy in my old-wheeled-chaired-mechanic dad. He stays quiet and attentive to all your work, for more time that he used to endure sitting in a chair. Even if he can't speak or stablish a conversation, I know he loves to watch you bring back to life pieces that he used to work with. 😘

  • @amymandeville8342
    @amymandeville83423 жыл бұрын

    I love watching you take forgotten junk and turn it back to what it was like when it was new. It's so satisfying!

  • @hmarcos7111
    @hmarcos71115 жыл бұрын

    Idk why but I like watching these videos when I’m high.

  • @SJ-Equipment

    @SJ-Equipment

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @Deadcrows1981

    @Deadcrows1981

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same reason while I am drunk. Amazes.... amazes.

  • @spencer19811

    @spencer19811

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yup it's my happy place!

  • @diannacruz1969

    @diannacruz1969

    5 жыл бұрын

    it helps concentrate the buzz, and prevents you from slipping down the rabbit hole.

  • @louisvictor3473

    @louisvictor3473

    5 жыл бұрын

    At least this one is 100% guaranteed to enlighten you.

  • @cmylchreest4175
    @cmylchreest41756 ай бұрын

    Lovely job, since I retired, these little projects give you a purpose. Get busy!!

  • @ashotsamsonian451
    @ashotsamsonian4513 жыл бұрын

    I do restoration here in Califonia for almost 10 years and I know what exactly you feel bringing those parts back to life. Respect!

  • @dschoene57
    @dschoene574 жыл бұрын

    That sand blaster button reminds me of a German saying: "Der Schuster hat die schlechtesten Schuhe" (the shoemaker has the worst shoes). I love how you cobble together a whole tool to remove a dent from an old oil lamp, but shomehow never get around to fixing that button. It's become the running gag of this channel. I absolutely love these videos. Seeing old decrepit things being restored tolook better than they did when they were new is intensely satisfying.

  • @Alfonso162008

    @Alfonso162008

    4 жыл бұрын

    In spanish we have another saying but with the same meaning: "En casa de herrero, cuchillo de palo" ("In the blacksmith's house, wooden knife" - I'm not sure if the sentence's structure in english would be the same, but oh well)

  • @metalzonemt-2

    @metalzonemt-2

    4 жыл бұрын

    In Finland we have a saying "shoemaker's children have no shoes."

  • @barneycooperx

    @barneycooperx

    4 жыл бұрын

    In Turkey there is a similiar saying "The tailor can not sew his own split".

  • @Claudio-hc6tg

    @Claudio-hc6tg

    4 жыл бұрын

    The shoemaker has broken shoes (Italy)

  • @jzxe10

    @jzxe10

    4 жыл бұрын

    Russia: shoemaker without shoes

  • @suziej2796
    @suziej27965 жыл бұрын

    Who else is in bed watching these videos?🤙🏽😁

  • @brbgamer7219

    @brbgamer7219

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me

  • @rinku8723

    @rinku8723

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙋

  • @gmbust

    @gmbust

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im in an hospital’s bed 😂😂😂

  • @cindysmith1806

    @cindysmith1806

    4 жыл бұрын

    Every night since I discovered them.

  • @kassemkarim7579

    @kassemkarim7579

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me

  • @carlbyington5185
    @carlbyington51852 жыл бұрын

    I am 61 years old, and have been working with metal my whole life..... Your work is AMAZZZING !! Very detail oriented, and attention to awesome. THANK YOU.

  • @podocrypto6072
    @podocrypto60722 жыл бұрын

    I honestly put off watching this video for a long time. But I was bored today 2.5yrs later and was pleasently surprized at how well this one turned out! Thanks so much! It was one of those satisfying videos you do, yet again and again....and again.......

  • @EverythingCanadian57
    @EverythingCanadian575 жыл бұрын

    I wish you could restore my soul but watching these videos is also good.

  • @spookeylordzey8432

    @spookeylordzey8432

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dude...

  • @EverythingCanadian57

    @EverythingCanadian57

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@spookeylordzey8432 yeah?

  • @NickiRusin

    @NickiRusin

    5 жыл бұрын

    My mechanics: "...I make a new one."

  • @danizg9081

    @danizg9081

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know someone who can

  • @cryptohalloffame

    @cryptohalloffame

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@danizg9081 yeah, me

  • @SunShineMM73
    @SunShineMM735 жыл бұрын

    I have watched many other KZread channels restoring tools and whatnot, but I have yet to find one that can match your craftsmanship, and attention to every little detail. Thank you for the content. And for all the criticism about all the polishing, my motto has always been 'why make it like new when you can make it better than new'

  • @raymondo162

    @raymondo162

    5 жыл бұрын

    ………. and the answer is that, if it is over-restored it loses authenticity. And in this case makes it look like a recently-made cheap Chinese weplica. If you want chinee weplica, go buy chinee weplica ??

  • @derekbaillie1433

    @derekbaillie1433

    5 жыл бұрын

    Raymond Ashby Ahh, casual racism. Isn’t it grand?

  • @SunShineMM73

    @SunShineMM73

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@raymondo162 they 'over restore' cars from the 50s and 60s all the time and guess what? They sell for way more

  • @lotsatrains

    @lotsatrains

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you this is the best lantern restoration I have seen to date very nice first class job!!!

  • @beyergarret123
    @beyergarret1233 жыл бұрын

    There must be tens of thousands of these lamps thrown in hedgerows and the like over the years, they were everywhere when I was young, great restoration, I learnt a lot from your work, well done!

  • @barringtonsmith9147

    @barringtonsmith9147

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ps if you find any bring them to me please

  • @cedricmilford5254
    @cedricmilford52543 жыл бұрын

    I like your videos! Great restoration here. One tiny improvement would be that the location of the gasket joint on the lenses should be at the bottom. The thought being that it’s less likely for moisture to enter, and also can drain, should any moisture get in.

  • @boytiger3
    @boytiger35 жыл бұрын

    I've become kinda addicted to these restoration videos in the last few days, so I browsed quite a few channels. Yours, so far, is the best. - You do not fast forward your videos, like most others do. This keeps annoying repetitive sounds to a minimum. Also, no music. - You aim for a complete restoration, even filing away surface scratches. Most other people don't do this, and it pisses me off to see partially done restorations. - You are inventive. Others see a part they can't remove, and they give up on that part. You remove it, maybe drill and fix it later. You also make missing or unfit part replacements yourself, most of the time (still amazed by the part you made in the Air Die Grinder video). I'm saying these things because I hope you continue doing these videos, and don't give in to the majority of others' ways. I get bored from other restoration videos, and yours are not. What I think should improve: - Although the paint jobs are nice, would like to know if you aim for restoring the original colors. In some videos, that is not clear. - Would be nice to see more videos where you have to employ several different techniques, like the Tyre Inflator (where you replace the dial). - More videos! :D

  • @carmendewee1769
    @carmendewee17695 жыл бұрын

    I suffer from anxiety and have recently started watching your videos to relax. Its calming. Thank you

  • @WvdL81

    @WvdL81

    5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it's your mind telling you something? If you enjoy watching things get restored you might enjoy actually doing it yourself a lot more. Trust me, it's very fulfilling and keeps you occupied

  • @chadiachadoya

    @chadiachadoya

    4 жыл бұрын

    There many hepnosis sessions anti anxiety you can watch .it's very intersting

  • @ats-3693

    @ats-3693

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too...

  • @Reg4x4
    @Reg4x4 Жыл бұрын

    Oh the broken green button,how much we love you it's beyond imagination 😭

  • @pennywise5199
    @pennywise51993 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! A piece of history saved.

  • @derphysiklehrer1392
    @derphysiklehrer13925 жыл бұрын

    You are a master of polishing! If you were my neighbour, you have to polish everything of my goods 😅... Also vegetables, bathroom, TV surface... Your work is awesome!

  • @BrookNBones
    @BrookNBones5 жыл бұрын

    A tip for straightening those long pins for hinges, warm them to about 400° F in an oven then quickly roll them between two panes of tempered glass while they're still hot. The glass is hard enough to push it back into shape almost perfectly.

  • @pyro9973

    @pyro9973

    5 жыл бұрын

    JudgmentDay78 thank you for this tip!

  • @ProductionsUnhinged

    @ProductionsUnhinged

    5 жыл бұрын

    @OriginalYithian will this compromise the integrity ?

  • @alejandrotrueba778
    @alejandrotrueba7783 жыл бұрын

    No antics, no music, objective comments; you're the best.

  • @user-fe6er7zx2s
    @user-fe6er7zx2s3 жыл бұрын

    Профессионал!!! Любо, дорого посмотреть

  • @tfwthatfeel9929
    @tfwthatfeel99295 жыл бұрын

    Best ASMR channel on KZread.

  • @alexdoone9659
    @alexdoone96594 жыл бұрын

    I smiled so much when those parts came out of the sand blaster. Magnificent transformation!

  • @JK-dn4pu
    @JK-dn4pu3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for not playing annoying music👍 Great videos 👍👍👍

  • @davidtydeman1434
    @davidtydeman1434 Жыл бұрын

    Your “restorations” are better than when the product was brand new👏

  • @averyoriginalname1547
    @averyoriginalname15475 жыл бұрын

    the sandblasting part is always sooo satisfying :D

  • @ChrisBeardsley

    @ChrisBeardsley

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. In this instance the sand blasting took it to another level entirely. But, ignorantly curious - why not just do the sand blasting, skipping the paint stripping/scraping?

  • @ChrisBeardsley

    @ChrisBeardsley

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks @A P, hadn't considered sandblasters reuse the material. Best I could think the paint may be toxic (Lead, etc), but it should stay in the blast cabinet I'd think - but I know nothing about sandblasting.

  • @TheGldnSldr
    @TheGldnSldr5 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could do this. There's something I find satisfying about restoring old stuff like this.

  • @LightYerPipe

    @LightYerPipe

    5 жыл бұрын

    Then why don't you give it a try? You don't always need lots of equipment to do this sort of thing just use and make do with what you've got. Its good for the mind.

  • @kensteckelberg7013
    @kensteckelberg70133 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are mesmerizing. Your ingenuity is awe inspiring. I find myself watching your videos for hours. You are the definition of skilled craftsman. The metal lathe work blows my mind and you seem to know so much about so many different items. Making keys out of scratch, gaskets, and all of the replacement fabrication you do is just profoundly incredible. Please keep sharing. Not only is it fascinating, but very instructional too. Thank you for this incredible work you do. 👍

  • @tdcattech
    @tdcattech2 жыл бұрын

    That sandblaster. It's an absolute miracle worker!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is!

  • @conkerlive101
    @conkerlive1015 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit I really want a sand blaster

  • @Toxic-Tron

    @Toxic-Tron

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thay are really fun and easy to use just never use one without ppe it will cut in to you like road rash coming of a motobike

  • @sirkildalot8409

    @sirkildalot8409

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for saying that. I thought I was the only one wishing that I had a sand blaster. I was just thinking I could have restored all my old man’s tools - they all looked like the stuff here before restoration!

  • @Eurocub

    @Eurocub

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely. The matte finish is just great without paint. (I ordered one for the aviation museum where I work, but have yet to use it. 2021 watch out!)

  • @toasterhavingabath6980

    @toasterhavingabath6980

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Eurocub what museum

  • @joehiley2168
    @joehiley21685 жыл бұрын

    The sandblasting!!!

  • @gotothebetelgeuse

    @gotothebetelgeuse

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's like a magic.

  • @Fallowsthorn

    @Fallowsthorn

    5 жыл бұрын

    I could watch a whole video of just sandblasting. Very Zen.

  • @chasersykes9771

    @chasersykes9771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dude I know right!!! fucking amazing! it looks brand new!!!

  • @Perktube1

    @Perktube1

    5 жыл бұрын

    I used to sandblast, it is satisfying though a bit noisy.

  • @philippemichel1022
    @philippemichel10222 жыл бұрын

    I've been binge watching this channel more than Netflix lol, I love it here....

  • @svetlanane950
    @svetlanane9503 жыл бұрын

    Очень нравится смотреть как Вы работаете и как "оживают" вещи благодаря Вашему труду, это волшебство 👍

  • @ZerqTM
    @ZerqTM5 жыл бұрын

    Sand blasting is magical!

  • @blackhawkswincup2010

    @blackhawkswincup2010

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I once helped a guy sandblast his 67 Jaguar XKE. Yup, the whole thing. He did a ground-up restoration, and painted it silver. That thing was a jewel. He was a dentist, and his vanity plate said "plaque."

  • @derrickroe9791
    @derrickroe97915 жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen one of these since I was a kid in the '60s. They were everywhere. You've turned a dirty, knackered utilitarian object into a display piece. Well done and happy Christmas.

  • @docluv14
    @docluv142 жыл бұрын

    This is the 4th video of yours that I’ve watched. THANK YOU FOR NOT ADDING MUSIC! 😀 I find this type of video quite relaxing

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @Rodoadrenalina
    @Rodoadrenalina3 жыл бұрын

    Man I love that lamp so much, the yellow glass and the overall shape its just so cool, id love to have one.

  • @shadow-Sun
    @shadow-Sun5 жыл бұрын

    These lamps were used on the Railways in the uk I have to say the quality of your work is a pleasure to watch , but it also illustrates the absolute quality of bygone years everyday items that were nothing special when they were new , now all things today are sadly poorly made and disposable ...

  • @w4rr10r11

    @w4rr10r11

    5 жыл бұрын

    I saw this said somewhere but back then, things broke at the same rate as things do now. We just think that things were built better because those surviving items just so happen to be lucky or were already being looked after to make it. People in the future will think things now were built better compared to the products they have only because the junk was lucky enough to survive or be cared for.

  • @FreeManFreeThought

    @FreeManFreeThought

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hate to burst your bubble, but I'd say the ratio of good quality to not is about the same as it's ever been. I volunteer at my local historical society and have seen many cheap pot-metal (as in, whatever went in the pot) products fall apart during restoration. It's just the better quality stuff tends to be kept around longer, and ultimately saved. The 1890's and 1920's especially saw some garbage build quality on home appliances. With the 1950's and the last decade coming close behind.

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm2735 жыл бұрын

    Damn, this guy must have a 100K worth of tools and machines in his shop!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Way way less

  • @franz357

    @franz357

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Broken Patriot , that's an awesome idea !!!!!

  • @TheHomelessNinja

    @TheHomelessNinja

    5 жыл бұрын

    You'd be surprised what you can pick up at yard sales. I picked up like 50 pc socket set and 20 different style screwdrivers for like 15 bucks once.

  • @alakani

    @alakani

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well _now_ it might be worth that much. I wonder what it looked like when he first got it all

  • @Martyreks

    @Martyreks

    5 жыл бұрын

    ANTIQUEFOTOS , he restored it all lol

  • @eki7777
    @eki77772 жыл бұрын

    Ich dachte erst nur "viel Spass bei der Suche nach einer passenden Dichtung für die Gläser". Als ich dann sah wie Du eine übergrosse Dichtung dann zurechtgeschnitten hast, war ich völlig baff. Allergrössten Respekt

  • @user-wl1tt9ck2p
    @user-wl1tt9ck2p3 жыл бұрын

    Приятно смотреть, как из старых забытых вещей вы делаете новые и даете им шанс на " вторую жизнь" .... Какой стал красивый железнодорожный фонарь. Думаю он сейчас сам себе стал нравится.... Из всех ваших инструментов, которыми вы пользуетесь в реставрации, мне нравится пескоструй.....

  • @forsta6654
    @forsta66545 жыл бұрын

    Das gute in deinen Videos, verglichen mit den anderen Restauratoren ist, dass du nicht vorspulst (doppelte Geschwindigkeit). Du machst einfach nur Jump Cuts um längere Arbeitsgänge zu überspringen. Das wirkt dadurch viel entspannter, als die anderen KZreadr. Mach weiter so!!!

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Habs mal ganz am Anfang auch mit vorspulen versucht, aber das Video hat dann einen Langweiligen Touch bekommen. Freut mich, dass es dir gefällt. Vielen Dank :-)

  • @michaelhorn110

    @michaelhorn110

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dem kann ich mich nur anschließen und sagen: Bitte mehr davon. Was Sie machen ist durchdacht und hat ein höheres Niveau als vieles was man auf YT sieht.

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelhorn110 vielen Dank. Du kannst mir schon "du" sagen ;-) Freut mich, dass du meine Arbeit schätzt :-)

  • @thepredatoers

    @thepredatoers

    5 жыл бұрын

    my mechanics Das finde ich auch sehr gut, viele grüsse in die Schweiz

  • @horantelgar8730

    @horantelgar8730

    5 жыл бұрын

    @ Forsta:Das richtig Gute/Beste an seinen Videos ist dass er sich wirklich aufrichtige Mühe gibt und nicht auf-Teufel-komm-raus das "tägliche" Video produziert; was man ja leider woanders sehr oft sieht. Wie ich in einem Kommentar zu einem anderen Video schon mal geschrieben hab: Lieber weniger und seltener, aber dafür Spitzenqualität.

  • @SantiagaD
    @SantiagaD5 жыл бұрын

    Я думаю, многие из ваших пациентов новыми так не выглядели, как после реставрации. Мое почтение!

  • @f4bkyn388
    @f4bkyn388 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy seeing your creative ways to fix defects. Brilliant!!

  • @yussanpriadi
    @yussanpriadi3 жыл бұрын

    I love how you rearrange the parts on the table. It's neat

  • @MOOEYSMITH
    @MOOEYSMITH5 жыл бұрын

    There is no way that thing looked that good brand new. Great job

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :-)

  • @gabor7928
    @gabor79285 жыл бұрын

    A tip to mask difficult shapes like this: after applying the tape, spray one more coat of the masked color (white here) around the edges before you go for the new color (red). Then the paint creeping under the tape will be white (no visible overrun), and this extra light coat seals the edge of the tape. The next, red layer will be really perfect.

  • @frankw8876

    @frankw8876

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is a nice trick, got to remember this one. There is also a tape available to do this, not allowing paint to bleed in. Once removing the tape you have a sharp line, supposingly. No idea how well it works.

  • @gabor7928

    @gabor7928

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@frankw8876 By the looks of it, our friend used that tape all right. Still, nothing is perfect, especially when you have to bend and curve the tape to follow the shape.

  • @neilchristiansen1123

    @neilchristiansen1123

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank for that tip

  • @mymechanics

    @mymechanics

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@gabor7928 very good tip, thank you :-) merry christmas

  • @peterjf7723

    @peterjf7723

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@frankw8876 It works very well. I used that technique when painting a black border on my home cinema screen.

  • @Rondo2ooo
    @Rondo2ooo3 жыл бұрын

    It's so satisfying to watch the high polished parts.

  • @jamesralvarez
    @jamesralvarez3 жыл бұрын

    You’re a genius for coming up with that part to remove the dents on top!

  • @Calum...
    @Calum...5 жыл бұрын

    4:10am and I'm watching a lamp restoration video, a bit random but life is good

  • @SirPsychoStevie
    @SirPsychoStevie5 жыл бұрын

    That sandblaster is worth it's weight in gold!

  • @shabanmohammad3706
    @shabanmohammad37063 жыл бұрын

    I watch your program with great deal of interest. I am basically a Structural Engineer , now about 70 , but I had always great love for tools and plants , mechanical repairs and installations .

  • @powerbongo922
    @powerbongo9222 жыл бұрын

    This guy used almost all the original parts, good job

  • @ziadramman
    @ziadramman5 жыл бұрын

    I can't even replace batteries.

  • @dmitryd.6551

    @dmitryd.6551

    5 жыл бұрын

    Лошара

  • @karelwolf8024

    @karelwolf8024

    5 жыл бұрын

    in oil lamp?

  • @gregthefastestgrowingyoutu9148

    @gregthefastestgrowingyoutu9148

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @dupisdisasterpiece1058

    @dupisdisasterpiece1058

    5 жыл бұрын

    How

  • @kitz_8668

    @kitz_8668

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can't even find a battery cover!

  • @WikeddTung
    @WikeddTung5 жыл бұрын

    That was 20 minutes well spent. You made every part of that old thing like new. Very well done. Liked & subbed.

  • @TheBiggerrich
    @TheBiggerrich3 жыл бұрын

    “I found a key for it” Everyone be like “NOOOOOOOOO! Please make a new one 🙁” It looks amazing!

  • @toasterhavingabath6980

    @toasterhavingabath6980

    3 жыл бұрын

    They already have a key, why would they make a new one

  • @toasterhavingabath6980

    @toasterhavingabath6980

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is a restoration channel not a replace everything until its a worse version of what it used to be

  • @toasterhavingabath6980

    @toasterhavingabath6980

    3 жыл бұрын

    (not at you)

  • @justinmileman7863
    @justinmileman78633 жыл бұрын

    That recycling station your friend works is a real goldmine for awesome projects, wow.

  • @isakjonasson3907
    @isakjonasson39075 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled upon these restoration videos a while ago, and having viewed a few different channels I can say without hesitation that your channel is with no doubt the best! The precision with wich you take on a restoration is amazing!

  • @TheRealRickSanchez01
    @TheRealRickSanchez015 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that hes very very thorough in his work.

  • @madeinrussiaasmr3599
    @madeinrussiaasmr35992 жыл бұрын

    Я обожаю все то, что вы делаете. Столько труда вкладываете в каждый предмет. Браво!

  • @__-df3sf

    @__-df3sf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Сейчас модная такая херня. Бабки приносит бешеные

  • @Dima-fb3qs

    @Dima-fb3qs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Это новый АСМР!

  • @chunlisrabbit6820
    @chunlisrabbit682026 күн бұрын

    Какой же ты умница! Такой талант в своей сфере!

  • @AdirondackRuby
    @AdirondackRuby5 жыл бұрын

    That was so amazing to watch. I don't know what I was expecting, but you really blew me away with how you brought it back to life. Fabulous dedication.

  • @philmathew2659
    @philmathew26595 жыл бұрын

    6:49 I love when you sandblast rusty metal 👍🏽

  • @HBButler01

    @HBButler01

    5 жыл бұрын

    phil mathew Bro same! Made it look like brand new sheet metal!

  • @i_am_imran_iyaz
    @i_am_imran_iyaz Жыл бұрын

    The legendary engineer and KZreadr ever.. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 💜 💚

  • @cmdrmacclaud2384
    @cmdrmacclaud23843 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо за интересное видео. Очень понравилось.

  • @annw1395
    @annw13955 жыл бұрын

    I love how incredibly shiny the parts get after polishing! Gorgeous!

  • @craftgames1882

    @craftgames1882

    4 жыл бұрын

    With burner part I was like, wait, these are two different parts??

  • @D3nn1s
    @D3nn1s5 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure it was never that shiny xD

  • @RicTic66

    @RicTic66

    5 жыл бұрын

    When they were brand new they were very bright and shiny, although with all the muck and oil they didn't stay that way long. Also a brand new lamp was quite a prize for us kids lol. I don't remember seeing many with amber glass, most had red. They were placed around road works and holes being dug in the pavements. This one looks a different pattern to the common ones found all over Britain in the 60s. They had hook handles.

  • @lhaviland8602

    @lhaviland8602

    5 жыл бұрын

    It probably was, we just don't think of really old stuff as ever looking new.

  • @colliecandle

    @colliecandle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly right - these were the stamdard road works warning lamps of their day - i used to 'rescue' them from a local council depot tip - most in good working order.

  • @thatretrocattt

    @thatretrocattt

    5 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a mirror when polishing

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