French Gas Heater Restoration - A Rare 1900s Piece!
In this video, I restore a gas heater made in France in the early 1900s.
More about the restoration process:
It was very challenging but rewarding. I learned much about gas heaters and enamel restoration and am very proud of the finished product.
The gas heater was in disrepair when I got it. The old finish was damaged; it was cracked, with a few spots of chipped enamel and all the mechanisms eaten by rust like rarely I encountered.
If you want to learn more about this antique French gas heater, I encourage you to watch this video.
When I saw it, even though I was shocked at how bad it looked under, I was happy because I remembered that I had a few spare parts from another heater.
The process of restoring the French gas heater/radiator went well, even though the disassembling was difficult, and the grate was broken into many pieces.
This part was the most challenging because it was the first time I had to make a brass mold, but I managed pretty well, and I'm thrilled with how it turned out.
All the chipped parts were enameled and then painted to fit the rest.
The rotten burner was replaced, too, with an authentic one that I found in my spare parts collection. As a restorer, never throw such a piece; you never know when you need it!
After removing the rust, the parts were painted with heat-resistant paint, and I reassembled the heater. At the end of the video, I made a test so you can see how it works!
More about the gas heater:
It was manufactured by the famous Clamond company and was once used to heat a salon in a French country house. The small heater has been made from heavy cast iron and features an attractive blue enameled exterior. The radiator has an ornate Art Nouveau design and rests on 4 decorative feet.
I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you!
Cheers! Johnny.
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Hi folks! It was one of the most challenging restoration projects I ever did, but I brought it back to life! 😍I hope you will enjoy the video and give it a thumbs-up! Cheers! Johnny!
@lwebster7100
5 ай бұрын
The fact that you actually made a mold and poured molten brass into it to create a new piece is incredible!
@safiremorningstar
2 ай бұрын
I also like how you use a torch when you know that there's a possibility that somebody previously may have tried to do a Band-Aid job by you know putting soldier in which they shouldn't have done and you try to torch it to get rid of that soldier you can't get rid of it so you use the tools of the trade I'm talking as a metal Smith I always admire the work that you do I can no longer do any of it anymore so I can't help but admire.
@safiremorningstar
2 ай бұрын
I have just one question why not put a new washer in the old ones were probably made of leather or something similar instead you use some kind of adhesive if I'm not wrong.
@McPuNks
2 ай бұрын
Mr. Tumbles 😊
You should call the tumbler = Mr. Tom Bleur.
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
😅
@colormeinfluenced6997
5 ай бұрын
Tumbelina
@NolaGal2601
5 ай бұрын
This has my vote!!!
@rochellenowik9875
4 ай бұрын
Tom Bleur....genius!
@kylesanders3502
2 ай бұрын
They could get a female version and call her Vi Braytour?
That would have been in a very nice parlour many decades ago. The lady of the house would have had many jealous friends calling by regularly! 😉😉
That heater is one of the coolest things I've ever seen, excellent restoration.
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
It really is!
@wendy833
5 ай бұрын
I love it!! Can you make it have babies? So you could sell them?!
@anthonym.pacelli1960
5 ай бұрын
@@wendy833 😄😄
@laurentdevaux5617
4 ай бұрын
If you want an advice, then keep this heater cool, really cool. Don't use it, as you may not use it twice !
How do you come across such amazing vintage pieces ? On top of being a gifted restoration artist, you always seem to come across the most interesting pieces ! That’s a skill in itself. I’m a huge fan everything comes out so lovely! This one was absolutely stunning by the time you completed the restoration ❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I have a daily routine of searching for items that can be saved. I spent at least one hour per day on that. 😆
The tumbler’s name should be Scuttlebut. He does a quick and fabulous job. This heater is a work of art due to your restoration. Well done! 🎉🎉🎉
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Hahaha, funny name! 😁 Thank you for your kind words! Cheers
I could seriously sit here and watch you sandblast things ALL. DAY. LONG!! It's so relaxing to me for some reason.
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
I also have this feeling while doing it or watching the process. 🙂 Btw, Happy New Year!
Практичная вещь этот камин, на нём можно и обувь посушить и булочки поджарить и ужин разогреть😄 ваш апарат для чистки болтов можно назвать Трясунчиком. Было очень инересно наблюдать за процесом. Хорошая реставрация 👍
装飾の修復シーンも素晴らしいものですが、真鍮の鋳造には驚きました。レプリカすら作れてしまいそうです。。 👏👏👏👏👏
I love the patience you have with difficult restorations 👍 This job obviously has many issues, but you still brought the heater back to life. Brilliant video
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
That was a fascinating piece to see worked. It reminds me of the old ceramic wall heater that is still in my grandparents place in Mississippi. My grandfather pretty much built and rebuilt that house over the years. I love watching your work, some amazing and fascinating items you get to resuscitate.
言語は解りませんが貴方の作業は素晴らしい。 鮮やかで繊細なデザインを見事に残しつつ仕上げていて見惚れました。 善いものをみせてくださりありがとうございます！
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching my videos and for your kind words! 🫠
That is one hell of an Enamel!
This was so great. Thank you for the perfect bedtime story 🤍
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂
TUMBLY for your tumbler.❤
Конечно понравилось! Класс! Интересный обогреватель.
Man with that many scars on one hand is either a hard worker, or had a rough lifestyle.. or both! My hands are the same. Great work man!😎
Кропотливая и качественная работа. Реставрация на браво. Спасибо за видео, лайк однозначно.
ГАЗПРОМ! Мечты сбываются!
Nice work. You should name your tumbler "Shakes=Pear"
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Nice one
A tumbler on KZread should be called: Tumbs-up👍🏻
шик-блеск-красота. мастеру --браво.
What? You melted down brass and made a mold! This restoration is insane.
It's Oleg. Excuse my English, but I'm telling you are great master. My best regards, I appreciate your hard work. Be careful while doing the job.
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Oleg! I'm happy to know that you enjoy my videos! Best, Johnny
Tumbler name suggestion- *Shaky*
Tumbler name suggestion: Tumbler Swift. It's blonde, too, and it's Taylor's birthday, so....shake it off, yeah, shake it off.
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Hahahha
Beautiful job!! I absolutely love this piece. I would Be absolutely interested in buying that. I love the work you do. This was unusual and I was amazed at how you matched the colors up so well. I was astonished at that. I would have been at a loss if I tried this. Oh and a name for your machine- Rusty.
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm pleased that you enjoyed the restoration process. It took me a while to figure it out with the colours. I've spent the whole day doing that 😅 The heater will stay in my collection, which I'm planning to expand, but If I'll find another one or similar, I can let you know. Thank you for watching! Cheers! Johnny
Very good. Thanks for posting. Those gaskets looked a bit asbestossy!
Quedó regia, bonita, un lindo y estupendo trabajo.
this is awesome.. a mini fireplace. and you should name your toy that cleans nuts and bolts "The Tumbler". Great job!!
Thank you for your time, and attention to detail. Your work never ceases to amaze me.
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your appreciation, Sandra! 💓
Супер!!! Я б от такой сейчас не отказалась, по причине частого тушения электроэнергии... Кыргызстан❤
You are lucky. Johnny ....Listen to Gilla. 😂😂😂😂 My best wishes
Любуюсь красотой вещи и восхищаюсь мастерством!
You scraping that dried asbestos killed me
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
It was soaked in wd40...
I was absolutely mesmerized, and what a pretty little gem of an item! ✨
That brass grill is beautiful
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it! Cheers
Your patience and work is astounding!! I would have thrown it away.
The tumbler, call it wobbly smurf
Call your tumbler, "Googly Eyes" ! 😂
No tuve que considerar nada, suscrita y enamorada de éste maravilloso trabajo. Gracias, estaré siguiéndole
Браво! Вы большой молодец! Этот камин стал лучше нового! Отличная вещица, как бы я хотела такую иметь, но врядли смогу позволить себе такую... ❤
Awesome! His name has to be Jitterbug!
BUZZ is a good name for it!
Great job on restoring this piece, although I wouldn't have used brass for the burner grate as it can give off zinc fumes when heated.
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you. I didn't know that heated brass can emanate zinc fumes. That's interesting 🤔
Great job. It’s really a pretty little thing.
Gorgeous!!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it! 🙂
素晴らしい！フランスの造形美もあなたの仕事も！❤❤😊
😻😻😻 so beautiful. The test was amazing, so cool to see it working again ❤. I love the end result but the process is fascinating. I’m glad you have the knowledge to bring these wonderful pieces back to life 😊
Beautiful!!!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it! 🙂
The skill and care you take with these treasures is amazing and inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing!
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching my videos and for your kind words! Cheers
Call the tumbler: "Mr. Rusty Rumble Pot, the 3rd" 🤣🤣
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Отлично сделанная работа ! Следующий раз для застрявших винтов попробуйте использовать ударную отвёртку или попробуйте открутить с одновременным постукиванием молотком по торцу отвёртки. Можно попробовать добавить краску непосредственно в эмаль и для прокладок использовать паронит (листовой материал используемый в качестве прокладок двигателя автомобиля)
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your tips, but I didn't use it because I could easily chip the enamel. 🙂
I would love to have this
Приятно смотреть видео. Подписка, лайк, комментарий сделано.
Beautiful work indeed ❤ Thank you 🙏
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Looks like a lot of work for sure! Great video 👍🏼
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
It was!
Very good!!!!!
It was so pretty ^^
Very nice job on the heater. As for the tumbler, my submission is: Tumble McTumblerface! You're welcome.
Un travail d’orfèvre Magnifique Bravo
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup! 🙂
物ってこうやって大切に扱われてもらいたいよね。ヒーターも喜んでいると思います❤
Oh my gosh that fireplace is so cute I want it!I would roast tiny marshmallows in it
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
Beautiful ❤❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Great resto mate. 👍👍👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you J!
omg ! awesome restauration ! i love it's beautifull and functional ! cogratulation for this hard work !
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to know that you enjoyed the restoration process and the result 🙌 Thank you! 🙂
Removing those kind of asbestos gaskets is always a delight. Thankfully the amount of dust generated in a project like this is minuscule.
@Jorqell
5 ай бұрын
Also, that thing was in surprisingly good shape, all things considered. Fire makes metal parts brittle in the long run.
thanks for sharing it was very satisfying to watch this come back to life. +1 sub
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
Good job 👍 Result is stunning. I love to watch your videos 😊
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
Браво мастеру❤❤❤
This restoration is amazing! I'm impressed with how you fixed the enamel and matched the paint color!
Gooooooooood!
Bravo!👏👏👏
@rustyshadesrestoration
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful Work ! 👍👏👏👏👏 That fire 🔥 sure is fast isn't !
Excellent Restoration! Especially your work on the porcelain repair was outstanding. No not orginal, I would fabricate a front guard for that safety hazard!
@Simonsimon-fy3hq
5 ай бұрын
Looks like there are fixing brackets for a guard of some sort?
Sandblasting, Metal melting, Forging, a perfect restoration! 😮 Tumbler name : MrHipHop 😅
There is a risk for asbestos. Good restoration better then new. Regards Stig Österberg from Dalsbruk in Finland.
修理するにしても、こんなに古いタイプだと替えの部品はほとんどありませんので本当に骨を折るくらいですね。再び使えるようになるまでの苦労がわかりますね。
You must name the tumbler "Stampy"!
Extraordinary restoration, especially how you redid the enamel! I didn't know how you were going to be able to do that. If I wasn't already subscribed I would subscribe again!
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thank you!
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think this was one of the models that salesmen would bring with them to show how the heaters would work? Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
I read something about it, and yes, they were using it as a sample, but at the same time, I found information that people used to heat small rooms with heaters of this size.
@CreatingwithWinglessAngel
5 ай бұрын
Many salesman samples actually work. Just like the little stoves and other things.
@samuelfellows6923
3 ай бұрын
It has a small pipe on its rear to connect to a disused fireplace if the chimney is still open and the fumes can vent up it
Me encantó la restauración!!!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Gracias!
Great restoration. It looks real good after renovation 😃😃
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Fascinating! Love to watch you work. Great job. How about, “Shakey”? 😀
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Brenda! 🙂
tu es un petit génie , j'adore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quedo muy bien. Por un momento dudé que funcionara. Saludos desde Valdivia al sur de Chile 🇨🇱
Phenomenal restoration! 👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Greetings!!
Great video. You could name your shaker Patrick Shake-zey after Patrick Swassey.
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Good one
nice video. You can call the tumbler Shakyra
Another Fantastic restoration. You always do the greatest jobs on your projects 😊 You are truly a wonderful Craftsman/Artist who loves what hes doing. Thanks for sharing your video with us 😊 Looking forward to watching more. Take care and have a Blessed and Beautiful weekend. Greetings from Fairfield California USA
@rustyshadesrestoration
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it, and thank you so much for your kind words!
Stunning, just wow❤
Oh, my gosh - OH MY GOSH - 😊 You did the most incredible restoration! 😢 This was beautiful, you were so incredibly thorough. KUDOS to you, it's gorgeous!
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much! 🙂
Fantastic result! You especially did a beautiful job matching the paint on the ceramic repair. Well done!
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
This is just so beautiful! I wonder if there were a few made at that time?
beautiful~~!!!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Some of that padding during the disassembly looks like asbestos - be careful, it’s fine if it’s not being disturbed but not great if it’s being broken up/scraped off
@p.wynnmarkstall1737
5 ай бұрын
Tumbler name: Reginald
@jeanenehea
4 ай бұрын
He usually coats it with WD-40.
@elizabethmjjones
4 ай бұрын
I imagine he is probably wearing proper PPE (mask, eye protection)
Well done! Great! 👍👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Lindo de mais! 😊
Enamel repair will not stand the flame, Good looking thought
@rustyshadesrestoration
5 ай бұрын
I never tested it that way. Did you? In this case, it doesn't need to last too long because the heater will serve only as a decorative item.
Cool👍