The exact sequence of me and this vid: Random recommendation. Pffffft. Stupid UA-cam. Why would I want to watch some dumb old lamp get restored? It's pretty trashed. I wonder how it looks in the end. But how does he even get it apart? Guess I'll watch the first few minutes ... End of video. Liked. Subscribed. Edit: now going down a my mechanics rabbit hole ...
The best de-stress videos ever......no talking, no music, just really interesting noises from machines and sanders and sand blasters and oh so many other lovely tools.....reminds me of being in dad's shed with him when I was little....just the sounds of magic happening....
I thought just the same. I really would have loved to sit side by side with my father who was a great craftsman himself. But at least it makes me think fondly of him…
I would believe a continuous saved search on eBay and frequenting various antique establishment would eventually if not sooner turn up an undamaged example or two of that exact profile of borosilicate glass shade.
A CLEAN RAG WITH OIL NO ABRASIVE AT ALL I USE OLIVE OIL. CLEAN RAGS AND SLOWLY WORK IN THE OIL THE METAL WILL CLEAN UP AND WIPE DOWN WITH A SOFT RAG TO PRESERVE THE LAMP. NO HAMMERING, SANDING OR GRINDING HELL NO! But a fine job sir you made it look like new. Mu=ch respect.
I love that you don't limit yourself to simple restoration, you won't hesitate to improve aesthetics or functionality. That adds a lot to these videos, in addition to the great overall work and editing.
Can't help it but that was something i noticed right away. Came to the comment section to see if i was not the only one who was anal about it. Glad to see i'm not alone.
@@jamilaelabbassi2761 Benar sekali sih, Jamila: Aku pun berpendapat bahwasanya dia [my mechanics] ini adalah *seorang seniman master yang jenius* 💡 dalam hal karyanya ini, mudah-mudahan semoga komentar saya bisa bermanfaat ya...😊🙏
The knowledge, skill, ability and confidence this person has to repair, rebuild, remanufacture anything is amazing. There used to be many people like this person who could do these sorts of things but unfortunately we live in a throw away world now and these kinds of skills are no longer prized nor sought after. I don’t know who you are but I would like to virtually shake your hand for not only having the skills you do but for taking the time to share them with us. Thank you.
I'd love to know more about how to restore old items like this, I'd like to do it as a hobby someday, so these videos and your subtitles on what exactly is going on is incredibly helpful, keep up the good work!
I know a lot of people like to post memes in the comments but I wanna take a quick second to say thank you, My Mechanics. Your videos are something I look forward to and I always rewatch them when I feel anxious. Your work is incredible and we thank you for what you do. Cheers and I hope you’re staying safe out there.
The oil lamp has a special place in my heart. Electricity was never reliable in my childhood. It comes and goes without any warning. This oil lamp was the saviour at such times. Brought back lots of nostalgic memories. If I can lay my hand on one now I would definitely grab it for old time sake. Beautiful restoration of a mundane lamp.. watched it with pleasure..
Reminds me of being at grandma's washing smokey lamp chimneys in the morning so they'd be ready for the evening. We would line them up on the peddle- operated sewing machine so they could all be filled and then all lit at once at night. In the evenings we would listen to radio soap operas or baseball after dinner by the warm light of the lamps. I miss grandma and old Mexico. Now they have TV's and electricity and no one gathers around the table anymore.
Brendan Taylor It’s next on my list. I’ve already bought the giant flat files he uses and the cool drill countersinks. Let me tell you, the files aren’t cheap but what a difference between them and the ones the big box stores sell.
I'm a chick & have absolutely no idea what a reverse-countersink tool does, but I love watching this guy's vids & feel I need all of these tools even though I wouldn't know how to use half of them!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
This kind of restoration is an exploration of how something was made as much as it is a restoration. It's not the cost of the restoration, as much as it is a visit in time to past craftsmanship, technique and problem solving. A lot of things can still work very well, and using them is an experience that helps us understand applied science and technology.
I was about to have a breakdown when! We were more than half way and he had't say 'I'll make a new one'. Relief But then he said 'He couldn't make a new one. AHhhh
Every one of your restorations are perfect, imho. But the hallmark of a perfectionist is having impossibly high standards. Excellent work and Thank you for your videos!
Here's a shirt idea: have an unrecognizable lump of goop in the middle with the words "I don't know if I applied enough filler" around it. I'd wear it in a heartbeat. I'd draw it in a heartbeat! Always excited to watch your videos!!
It has been transformed into a very expensive lamp. This shape of lamp is very nice because it is a format that cannot be seen in my country nowadays! There is also a saying that old tools have a soul, so this lamp must be very grateful to the craftsman who repaired it.
Video: "This glass is broken." Me: "Make a new one!" Video: "It can't be repaired." Me: "Yesss. Make. A. New. One. Whoo hoo!" Video: "I can't make a new one." Me: heartbroken
Superglue is good enough even if he uses it on a regular basis, once fully cured superglue isn't as flammable and has a high enough melting point to be safe in that position. Windscreen repair kits use a clear epoxy which isn't much different.
The patience and craftsmanship you have takes me to another level of euphoria. The “ cheap “ tin lantern that will never be produced again has been saved by your incredible skill to rejuvenate old rustic artifacts that serve a purpose . That purpose was to provide something that these days is taken for granted by many light to see in darkness. It could have been in the very place that built the generators that make light possible for the masses . My hats off to you for restoration of a simple lantern that may have served to light the way during darkness
@@EvilOttoJrProductions Basic glass blowing, actually not all that hard. Biggest issue is having the tools and space, but "maker spaces" or a local small glass manufacturer can very often suffice.
I love watching them for the techniques used, bit they are also really relaxing. Get all zen! It's funny actually, I watch them before bed to unwind. I recommended to someone else who thought I meant they were boring. Far from it! Heathen! My Mechanics: if you don't get it you wouldn't understand :-)
@@TimInertiatic I can not but agree. I often watch my mechanics videos before bed to dial down. During periods of stress I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with panic attacks. They can be pretty intense and scary, so I end up feeling a bit uneasy. And that's when I watch these videos. They are just relaxing and take my mind off of things.
Блин, слов нет. Мне кажется человек с такими навыками (ну и оборудованием) никогда не пропадет, он просто элементарно может дубликаты сделать этой лампы, думаю покупатели на них всегда найдутся. Класс, мне очень понравилось. Привет из Чеченской Республики!
Healing needs love & patience ❤ It reminds me when I was a child, and we had an electric cut off, and my parents lighted on this lamp. They were my heroes! You could keep doing homework for the next day! 😊
2 things I've always had a passion for: Vintage lamps like this one Restorations. Thank you for showing us there is hope for nice things after time and neglect have had their way with them.
I'm now of an age when my idea of happiness on New Year's Eve is watching restoration videos. Thanks for all the entertainment your videos have provided me with over the last 12 months. Happy new year to you.
Ich habe das Video noch nicht einmal angesehen und kann jetzt schon sagen: Wahnsinn, was für ein tolles Restaurierungsobjekt. Vielen Dank für das Video!
What an amazing job. I collect antique oil lamps and have more than I care to admit. A few of them are actually older than me. I LOVE the old look, and the patina that gains with age (on the lamps, not on me). However, this one would go well in my collection after the restoration. GREAT JOB!
It is not as hard as most might think. While it's not super easy, someone with an extreme understanding of spacial physician and hand tools....like our wonderful channel host...would pick it up with ease.
@@user-eh4ug8md6f "bootlicker" oder "apple-polisher". Den Stiefellecker haben wir ja auch im deutschen, aber den Apfel-Polierer (für den Lehrer bei welchem man sich einschleimt zum Beispiel) finde ich sehr schön bildlich gesprochen.
@@user-eh4ug8md6f colloquially, based on observation I'd say Americans would have said "Scumbag" when Germans would say "Schleimer". Jan Bürger may have just taught me something
Perfect restoration far better than it was new in early days. Thanks for disseminating the knowledge and skill among the new aspirants through such videos.
Beautiful !! I redone the one my Dad had when he was a young boy on a dairy farm {mid to late 40's} I inherited it when he passed away in 2012...wish I knew how to post pictures of it !!! Thank you for this video, it reminded me of my Dad !!!
When you restored your oil can you used the small grinding stones and put it on the lathe to clean out the inside, but when you restored the other oil lamp you just rinsed out the inside of the fuel container with acetone four times. Did you have to do anything to the inside of this fuel container? Also, what determines whether you use a mechanical method (ex. grinding stones) for cleaning the inside of a container vs. using a solvent?
The oiler was rusty on the inside. The red oil lamp was zinc plated and looked good, but was greasy and dirty. This one was zinc plated too and looked good and clean, nothing special to do.
Soooooo satisfying!! The appreciation and love of the design and engineering shows in every step of your work! Thank you for breathing life into these beautiful inventions!!
There's something hilarious about watching him use high end milling equipment to restore something that was mass produced out of cheap stamped metal. He's putting in 100x more effort than the manufacturer did
@@КировФедор так то да , ну было б лучше с переводом , что использует с химии там или ище что то , сам не редко инструменты востанавливливаю то не помешало б чет новенькое узнать
When I watched the MasterClass ad before watching the start of this restoration video, it featured Helen Mirren, an oscar-winning actress who never went to drama school. That got me thinking; would it be cool if you could do a restoration Master Class?
Wow! one of my favorites - I love that you used the putty to smooth out before painting most would just paint straight on and your paint work is excellent.
Perfect, as ever before. You could restore the gless with silicat (not silicone) glue. We always used it in Soviet Union to fix the paper, but this glue succesfullu glued the glass.
@@mymechanics I'm so fascinated by the work you put into it, because it must be at least ten times the value of the items. I reckon there must be at least 500 euro worth of work in that lamp, maybe double.
The exact sequence of me and this vid:
Random recommendation.
Pffffft. Stupid UA-cam. Why would I want to watch some dumb old lamp get restored? It's pretty trashed. I wonder how it looks in the end. But how does he even get it apart? Guess I'll watch the first few minutes ...
End of video.
Liked.
Subscribed.
Edit: now going down a my mechanics rabbit hole ...
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
Most people do once they've seen one, it's very addictive
I’m convinced this is how everybody first starts watching his videos
Welcome to the club. 👍
Soon you learn the true meaning of "Making a new one"
The best de-stress videos ever......no talking, no music, just really interesting noises from machines and sanders and sand blasters and oh so many other lovely tools.....reminds me of being in dad's shed with him when I was little....just the sounds of magic happening....
@Old Lady, there are a lot of videos that are ruined by some kind of blasting rock music or unnecessary talk, just my opinion !!
Watching that sand blaster clear the rust it feels like it's clearing my eyes. So much satisfaction.
😊
I feel the same way and I love it for that
Agree. Turn off so many videos off b/c of their music or non-stop yakking!
"...and I can't make a new one."
I felt a tremor in the Force.
This has to be a *first* for this channel.
I about fell out of my chair.
loricott “As if millions of voices cried out in terror, ‘Oh no!’”
loricott time stamp for that
😀😀
Hahahaha
I wish my grandfather had lived to see this virtuoso’s restorations, the range of tools, the immaculate workshop. He would be writing fan letters.
I have just sent my_mechanics videos to my father to watch and will watch them together after lockdown restrictions are eased.
I thought just the same. I really would have loved to sit side by side with my father who was a great craftsman himself. But at least it makes me think fondly of him…
Na Suíça ter ferramentas e máquinas é muito mais acessível que para nos brasileiros
The metallic grey colour you chose for the restoration is simply amazing. I love it
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
I would believe a continuous saved search on eBay and frequenting various antique establishment would eventually if not sooner turn up an undamaged example or two of that exact profile of borosilicate glass shade.
I don't know why, but your reverse countersink tool just makes me happy!
The moment he whips that thing out, you know this is a master craftsman.
I don´t know what is that tool good for, but I love it
When it goes "I make a new one" it's always perfect, like it's a universal constant in every single video this man makes and I love it
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
A CLEAN RAG WITH OIL NO ABRASIVE AT ALL I USE OLIVE OIL. CLEAN RAGS AND SLOWLY WORK IN THE OIL THE METAL WILL CLEAN UP AND WIPE DOWN WITH A SOFT RAG TO PRESERVE THE LAMP. NO HAMMERING, SANDING OR GRINDING HELL NO!
But a fine job sir you made it look like new. Mu=ch respect.
restored gently & minmally without taking away the integrity of the original finish,, not refinished.
I love that you don't limit yourself to simple restoration, you won't hesitate to improve aesthetics or functionality. That adds a lot to these videos, in addition to the great overall work and editing.
I'm glad you like it, thank you
I can't express how much I appreciate it when you clean dirt off in the sink before sandblasting.
Have you noticed that he not only restores but often improves on the original. Amazing craftsmanship.
someone copy/pasted this exact comment
I guess the old switch footage was part of April fools?! Still, almost had me there
Haha, had to do it..
Needless to say@@mymechanics, as always it was an honour to watch you work. Fantastic job
@@nicojamesnell1565 Thank you
that completely went over my head i saw it and was like "huh thats weird thought he fixed it"
I had to pause the video just to scroll down and find this comment. I couldn't figure out what was going on.
3:58 It´s Schrödingers Button.
It´s restored and not restored until you watched the video.
Metalraxan that triggered me so hard, I was gonna flip my table as i saw it
Can't help it but that was something i noticed right away. Came to the comment section to see if i was not the only one who was anal about it. Glad to see i'm not alone.
This man is an artist, the respect he shows is unbelievable. GREAT JOB!!!
انا من رايك انه فنان ومتقن لعمله
@@jamilaelabbassi2761 Benar sekali sih, Jamila: Aku pun berpendapat bahwasanya dia [my mechanics] ini adalah *seorang seniman master yang jenius* 💡 dalam hal karyanya ini, mudah-mudahan semoga komentar saya bisa bermanfaat ya...😊🙏
The knowledge, skill, ability and confidence this person has to repair, rebuild, remanufacture anything is amazing. There used to be many people like this person who could do these sorts of things but unfortunately we live in a throw away world now and these kinds of skills are no longer prized nor sought after. I don’t know who you are but I would like to virtually shake your hand for not only having the skills you do but for taking the time to share them with us. Thank you.
Jeffrey Nelson mesmerizing isn’t it?
All hail capitalism
And judging by his hands, he's a younger guy, imagine his skill level in 20 yrs
Хорошо сказано!
Very well and wisely said.
I feel like restoring stuff is like a zen garden for this guy. I bet he is living his best life, stress free.
3:26 "oh finally restored Button!"
3:59 "wait wha-"
;-)
I paused to come here to see this. So glad I ain’t the only one that noticed. 🙃
I was just about to make a comment about this.
kzed same!
WTF, Devid Blane!
I'd love to know more about how to restore old items like this, I'd like to do it as a hobby someday, so these videos and your subtitles on what exactly is going on is incredibly helpful, keep up the good work!
You can do it!
i think my mom wants to restore things too actually, i might do that with her
I know a lot of people like to post memes in the comments but I wanna take a quick second to say thank you, My Mechanics. Your videos are something I look forward to and I always rewatch them when I feel anxious. Your work is incredible and we thank you for what you do. Cheers and I hope you’re staying safe out there.
The oil lamp has a special place in my heart. Electricity was never reliable in my childhood. It comes and goes without any warning. This oil lamp was the saviour at such times. Brought back lots of nostalgic memories. If I can lay my hand on one now I would definitely grab it for old time sake.
Beautiful restoration of a mundane lamp.. watched it with pleasure..
Same. Between brownouts, blackouts, and just plain going camping, I've always loved hurricane lamps
Reminds me of being at grandma's washing smokey lamp chimneys in the morning so they'd be ready for the evening. We would line them up on the peddle- operated sewing machine so they could all be filled and then all lit at once at night. In the evenings we would listen to radio soap operas or baseball after dinner by the warm light of the lamps. I miss grandma and old Mexico. Now they have TV's and electricity and no one gathers around the table anymore.
Think my father will have the same reaction Bala Nair.
I have same one oil lamp any one wana buy then text me ! Thanks
Mu mother told me the same.
My only goal in life is to use a reverse-countersink tool.
Brendan Taylor
It’s next on my list. I’ve already bought the giant flat files he uses and the cool drill countersinks. Let me tell you, the files aren’t cheap but what a difference between them and the ones the big box stores sell.
@@MrCarnutbill67 which ones did you buy, was it a set? I have been looking as well...mind giving up your source? cheers
I bought one after watching this channel.....I still haven't used it ...... but I HAVE one :)
alex4alexn
I bought mine locally here in Columbus Ohio at a place called Spartan Tool.
I'm a chick & have absolutely no idea what a reverse-countersink tool does, but I love watching this guy's vids & feel I need all of these tools even though I wouldn't know how to use half of them!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
You're the Bob Ross of restoring antique art! Just like him your videos are soooo relaxing and a much needed! Thank you and keep them coming! 😊
Sandblaster: ON, switch is fixed
Sandblaster: OFF, switch is broken again
We’ve been tricked, backstabbed and quite possibly bamboozled.
I wait for it each time!
you've been discombobulated
OMG!
We've been smeckledorfed!
These are shenanigans up with which we should no longer put. Also, any such hi, med, or lo jinks.
This kind of restoration is an exploration of how something was made as much as it is a restoration. It's not the cost of the restoration, as much as it is a visit in time to past craftsmanship, technique and problem solving. A lot of things can still work very well, and using them is an experience that helps us understand applied science and technology.
His work is not a restoration, it's the ultimate accolade for the tool.
“Nor can I make a new one”
*Impossible*
I was about to have a breakdown when! We were more than half way and he had't say 'I'll make a new one'. Relief But then he said 'He couldn't make a new one. AHhhh
Wait thats Illegal.
Transparent Aluminum hasn't been invented yet
Part of me died when I read that...
This is the saddest moment in the history of this channel.
Every one of your restorations are perfect, imho. But the hallmark of a perfectionist is having impossibly high standards. Excellent work and Thank you for your videos!
Wow, thank you!
Just as I was about to have a mental breakdown
my mechanics saves the day
Glad I could help ;-)
Kingrhem: my day is destroyed
my mechanics: I make new one
@@wewd my day is now also rescued😂
Having many mental breakdowns in my life, I can honestly tell you that 9 times out of 10 a video on UA-cam will not help with the problem.
@@hawksights 7,000 views in 24 hours. WE ARE HOME WATCHIN' THIS.
Here's a shirt idea: have an unrecognizable lump of goop in the middle with the words "I don't know if I applied enough filler" around it. I'd wear it in a heartbeat. I'd draw it in a heartbeat!
Always excited to watch your videos!!
"I can't make a new one", wow, he's human
There is actually one thing I have in common with this guy now
haha, I thought the same thing
No he’s not. He did that to spoof us. The guy is unreal
@_ Nemo ث الله من ح٠
Tiger
The brass cleanup was stunning. The final result was even more so.
3:27 - intact switch cover
3:59 - defect switch cover
WHAT KIND OF TREACHERY IS GOING ON HERE???
It's a cameo ;)
Some funky things happen with this switch ;) But well... something has to deteriorate for something to been improved ;-)
Hell's bells!
This is Sorcery
Was anyone else expecting, “I have a friend who blows glass. He made me a new bulb”
My wife was :-) (we watched it together)
Yeah I was waiting for "He make a new one"
I thought he would make a new one from super glue, a rubber band and a cable tie!!!
Yeah I was hoping he would make a new one too. Im sure with all the stuff he does now he would have no trouble mastering glass work after some trying.
Yeh waiting on drew Pritchard to make a bid on it and convert it to electric 😂
I am getting so used to your way of working, that I am no longer able to appreciate other video makers! You are so far the best. 👏👏👏👏👏
It has been transformed into a very expensive lamp.
This shape of lamp is very nice because it is a format that cannot be seen in my country nowadays!
There is also a saying that old tools have a soul, so this lamp must be very grateful to the craftsman who repaired it.
And where are you from?
Video: "This glass is broken."
Me: "Make a new one!"
Video: "It can't be repaired."
Me: "Yesss. Make. A. New. One. Whoo hoo!"
Video: "I can't make a new one."
Me: heartbroken
You can repair those, same process as repairing a clip in a car windscreen.
@calcmandan i too was hoping for some glass blowing 😁
Superglue is good enough even if he uses it on a regular basis, once fully cured superglue isn't as flammable and has a high enough melting point to be safe in that position. Windscreen repair kits use a clear epoxy which isn't much different.
He finally met his nemesis... Glass! The only thing he can't make a new one of... so far...
SPOILER ALERT
I never know what my favorite step in the process of these is. But I think it’s a tie between “I make a new one” and sandblasting 😍
Definitely sand blasting, watching him get rid of all the crud and remaining rust is so satisfying.
@@NorthEastMick
So satisfying to watch ya, Mick...😎
Реально такие вещи можно смотреть бесконечно, это как медитация! Огромная благодарность за труды, и искренние пожелания большего количества контента.
The patience and craftsmanship you have takes me to another level of euphoria. The “ cheap “ tin lantern that will never be produced again has been saved by your incredible skill to rejuvenate old rustic artifacts that serve a purpose . That purpose was to provide something that these days is taken for granted by many light to see in darkness. It could have been in the very place that built the generators that make light possible for the masses . My hats off to you for restoration of a simple lantern that may have served to light the way during darkness
I am subscribing
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
I was seriously waiting for him to say, " glass is cracked " then next scene was him doing some glass blowing ..
Same 😄
"Glass is cracked and can't be repaired... I make a new one"
@@EvilOttoJrProductions Basic glass blowing, actually not all that hard. Biggest issue is having the tools and space, but "maker spaces" or a local small glass manufacturer can very often suffice.
9873459872134234a if he didn’t have the tools he would make them
*spins up lathe with giant orb of solid glass on it*
I swear these videos should be recognised for positive contributions to mental health. Every time I watch these my OCD gets all nicely put to bed lol.
Wow thank you so much, I really do appreciate it :-)
I love watching them for the techniques used, bit they are also really relaxing. Get all zen!
It's funny actually, I watch them before bed to unwind. I recommended to someone else who thought I meant they were boring. Far from it! Heathen!
My Mechanics: if you don't get it you wouldn't understand :-)
@@TimInertiatic I can not but agree.
I often watch my mechanics videos before bed to dial down.
During periods of stress I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with panic attacks. They can be pretty intense and scary, so I end up feeling a bit uneasy. And that's when I watch these videos. They are just relaxing and take my mind off of things.
@@novanettle7497 ✌️
Блин, слов нет. Мне кажется человек с такими навыками (ну и оборудованием) никогда не пропадет, он просто элементарно может дубликаты сделать этой лампы, думаю покупатели на них всегда найдутся. Класс, мне очень понравилось. Привет из Чеченской Республики!
Он технически тупой. Выпрямлял технологические складки и запаивал технологические щели.
@@Kot_Anatolyi Он художник, он так видит.
@@Kot_Anatolyi а как бы вы сделали?
@@NVeslava Только покрасить, и всё.
@@Kot_Anatolyi а ржавчину уничтожить?
Healing needs love & patience ❤
It reminds me when I was a child, and we had an electric cut off, and my parents lighted on this lamp. They were my heroes! You could keep doing homework for the next day! 😊
It's more art than restauration . Perfect.
Thank you so much :-)
pretty sneaky putting in the broken switch again to mess with us.
also that dremel sounds like it runs on the souls of the damned.
Windhelm Guard , I was going to say it sounds like whining baby crickets, but I like your description much better!
Absolutely NO-ONE compares to my mechanics in restoration videos. You my friend should have a television show!
2 things I've always had a passion for:
Vintage lamps like this one
Restorations.
Thank you for showing us there is hope for nice things after time and neglect have had their way with them.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)
I really feel like this is modern art. Something as simple as an old barn lamp has become a beautiful talking piece.
Wie immer: Das Video ist entspannender als eine heisse Badewanne und Entspannungsmusik... Danke!
'I can't make a new one.'
"Ah... So you *are* afraid of something, after all."
I'm now of an age when my idea of happiness on New Year's Eve is watching restoration videos. Thanks for all the entertainment your videos have provided me with over the last 12 months. Happy new year to you.
When MM comes out with a video during the covid hysteria, it's the beacon of hope we need.
Not all heroes wear capes.
Ich habe das Video noch nicht einmal angesehen und kann jetzt schon sagen: Wahnsinn, was für ein tolles Restaurierungsobjekt. Vielen Dank für das Video!
Der Mann ist einfach genial
after sandblasting
me: wow! done!
my mechanics: let's start to restore!
gets bondo
Me: AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH 😃🔫
You're right :)
I actually rewound the video to see the blemishes, I believed the same as you.
That’s the difference between " refurbishing " and " restauring " . Two words for two levels of craftmanship ...
What an amazing job. I collect antique oil lamps and have more than I care to admit. A few of them are actually older than me. I LOVE the old look, and the patina that gains with age (on the lamps, not on me). However, this one would go well in my collection after the restoration. GREAT JOB!
Золотые руки !!!
А терпение какое !!!
Чудо, а не человек !!!
Regarding: "How to repair the glass".. have You looked into: Sodium silicate solutions?
The same mind...
I was wondering if a normal windshield repair kit could have done it.
Not going to lie I’m jealous of your craftsmanship, and really jealous of the amount of tools at your disposal. 👍👍 great job.
He must have $40,000-$60,000 worth of stuff! Incredible shop
"nor can I make a new one"
The illusion has been shattered, what is life?
My day: Is ruined
My Mechanics: I make a new one
This... was a surprisingly wholesome comment...
Finally, I was so bored. I needed this
Enjoy ;-)
I love the way you “restore” your pieces to be as they were once imagined before they were engineered the least expensive way possible!
When the sandblaster was turned on, I thought: "Hey, a new button." When it was turned off, it appeared to be the old one. Kind of strange.
Cover fell off. Same button though.
I thought the same thing. I had to go back to make sure I didn't imagine it
Not the same button at all! Somehow the old broken cover reappeared on the button during sandblasting... 🤔
He’s really trolling us now with this switch cover
i belive he is using old footage of the button to troll
Next episode: learns to hand blow glass
That would be amazing
It is not as hard as most might think. While it's not super easy, someone with an extreme understanding of spacial physician and hand tools....like our wonderful channel host...would pick it up with ease.
@@williameldridge9382 Schleimer!
Uhh, does anyone know the englisch meaning?
@@user-eh4ug8md6f "bootlicker" oder "apple-polisher". Den Stiefellecker haben wir ja auch im deutschen, aber den Apfel-Polierer (für den Lehrer bei welchem man sich einschleimt zum Beispiel) finde ich sehr schön bildlich gesprochen.
@@user-eh4ug8md6f colloquially, based on observation I'd say Americans would have said "Scumbag" when Germans would say "Schleimer". Jan Bürger may have just taught me something
If he said “I restore old, rusty Titanic to MINT.” I’d believe him.
"Working on restoration; this 'Titanic' is broken. I make a new one." (a few minutes of lathe work later) 'Done!'
I wouldn't put it pass him that he would be the one to be able to accomplish such a task lol
I wouldn't put it pass him that he would be the one to be able to accomplish such a task lol
Might be a long video though.
@@MrWeAllAreOne But we'd all watch it! xD
Perfect restoration far better than it was new in early days. Thanks for disseminating the knowledge and skill among the new aspirants through such videos.
My 5 and 8 year old: “I love all the sounds.” These are a great lesson in reuse. Thanks for another great one.
I like the sounds too, but the screeching glass makes my teeth hurt! lol
I'm a simple man.
I see a new MyMechanics video, I like and favorite before even watching it.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
If I had that polishing machine, I’d polish tf out of every piece of metal I find in my life
Bench grinder, replace the grinding stones with polishing wheels and get a big block of polishing compound
Beautiful !! I redone the one my Dad had when he was a young boy on a dairy farm {mid to late 40's} I inherited it when he passed away in 2012...wish I knew how to post pictures of it !!! Thank you for this video, it reminded me of my Dad !!!
Anyone else notice that he turns on the sand blaster with a new switch and turns it off with an old one?
I did. He's enjoying this.
He just pressed to hard, the time went backwards.
Yup 🙂
I think he finally replaced the switch cover, but the scene where he turns it off is stock footage that he forgot to replace.
It is the same switch. Just removed the broken dust cover.
When you restored your oil can you used the small grinding stones and put it on the lathe to clean out the inside, but when you restored the other oil lamp you just rinsed out the inside of the fuel container with acetone four times. Did you have to do anything to the inside of this fuel container? Also, what determines whether you use a mechanical method (ex. grinding stones) for cleaning the inside of a container vs. using a solvent?
The oiler was rusty on the inside. The red oil lamp was zinc plated and looked good, but was greasy and dirty. This one was zinc plated too and looked good and clean, nothing special to do.
I know this guy gets a lot of views (including mine) for his amazing restorations, but I sure love everything he brings home in its old rusted state.
Soooooo satisfying!! The appreciation and love of the design and engineering shows in every step of your work!
Thank you for breathing life into these beautiful inventions!!
He spent more time on a lathe making a rivet than I spend on a barrel. The attention to detail is amazing
There's something hilarious about watching him use high end milling equipment to restore something that was mass produced out of cheap stamped metal. He's putting in 100x more effort than the manufacturer did
Like when he scrubbed the wick clean instead of just buying a new one. Pretty sure they still make those.
@@Raguleader in fact it's very easy to buy these lamps still.
But he does a damn good job!
Yes, a majority of the time these restoration videos end up making them better than when they originally were which is cool
@@ktp01 lol ye
Stunning! I can't get over how high end your finishes are. Just amazing
Thank you kindly!
I live watching this guy. He can restore anything.
I appreciate that you added "I make a new one" to punching out a cork circle, nice touch 👌
Was my only chance ;-)
Превосходная работа, как и всегда!
Да , ище б перевод было б топ ваще
@@ОлександрЗарічний-ы3ъ да брось :) Пояснения простейшие)
@@ОлександрЗарічний-ы3ъ Там и без слов всё ясно
@@КировФедор так то да , ну было б лучше с переводом , что использует с химии там или ище что то , сам не редко инструменты востанавливливаю то не помешало б чет новенькое узнать
When I watched the MasterClass ad before watching the start of this restoration video, it featured Helen Mirren, an oscar-winning actress who never went to drama school. That got me thinking; would it be cool if you could do a restoration Master Class?
Haha sure
Seeing this oil lamp brings back childhood memories. I am 25. Yeah, it might be strange for you but we used these occasionally until 20 years ago.
My Mechanics: **exists**
sharp edges:
**chuckle** *_I’m in danger_*
NO SHARP EDGES EVER !!!! Points if u get the movie reference.
Mate surfaces also.
Everything must be smooth and polished.
9:45 Spelled out "oil", nice subtle touch.
Получилось превосходно. С таким оснащением мастерской, по другому и быть не могло!!!!
once I start watching your restoration I can not stop watching till you are done, it is amazing to see what a talented craftsmen you are , well done
Why is there a new button on the sand blaster and then after blasting a broken one? Mysterious....
He makes a new one.
Probably forgot to film how he turns it off with new button and took old footage
I think he was level one trolling us.
Deliz1 my thought exactly
Hontad button
Me: *heart is broken*
my mechanics: "I make a new one"
Me: :)
I haven't even watched this yet and I already that you'll turn this into a showpiece. You know, the one they use for the catalogue ;)
I wish my dad were alive to see this man work. He loved this stuff. I watch it and imagine my dad were here.
Sorry for your loss
this man couldn't find enough tools..........SO HE MADE ONE
That's what you do when you're working on stuff, all the time
I have made many of my own tools. It's what we have to do sometimes,no big deal🙄
Street Skater 66 ok boomer
@@MrWeAllAreOne we just think it's pretty cool. What with the eyeroll emoji?
I was like, OF COURSE YOU DID!
Wow! one of my favorites - I love that you used the putty to smooth out before painting most would just paint straight on and your paint work is excellent.
The sequence where he shut off the sandblasting beast is an old one as it still contains the broken button..
This man has a level of patience and detail I will never know. A true craftsman
" perfect restoration" in title *rubbing hands * oh yeah!
It was about time ;-)
He literally 100%-ed that lamp (minus the glass, but that was off his limits)
it's: "rubbing hands intensifies"
At 10:20 that was such a nice transition. Definitely a craft to what you do on top of the excellent craft you already do!
Perfect, as ever before. You could restore the gless with silicat (not silicone) glue. We always used it in Soviet Union to fix the paper, but this glue succesfullu glued the glass.
Anyone who has spent any time around these oil lamps will understand why we, as a society, don't sleep well any more. Masterfully done, as always!
"I CANT MAKE A NEW ONE" finally add in the dictionary.. now i believe he is still human.. :p
Haha
I was waiting for him to say "I'll blow my own glass globe" lol
@@mymechanics you need to get your glass blowing skills going
"I can't repair these rivets"
Lathe : *MY TIME HAS COME*
2 questions: What do you do with all the restored items? What is your actual job?
I keep them for display. I'm a proffesional cnc-mechanic
my mechanics so you make new ones for a living?
@@jxavier3876 haha, exactly
@@mymechanics I'm so fascinated by the work you put into it, because it must be at least ten times the value of the items. I reckon there must be at least 500 euro worth of work in that lamp, maybe double.
@@ingvarhallstrom2306 passion and pride at the end is priceless :-)
All you need is the right tools. Great Job. I'm glad you tested it at the end.