One of the reasons his channel is so satisfying is rarely mentioned: excellent video technique. Other UA-camrs should take notes. What he does well: High quality camera, steady slow movements, good length of shots, appropriate cuts, good lighting, good angles and closeup use, keeping his body and arms out of the way, sparing and informative use of titles, high quality sound and levels. He also has a clean space and even his fingernails are clean. Kudos.
Me parece que el 50% del éxito o del fracaso de un video de restauraciones está precisamente en la PRODUCCIÓN del mismo. Lo que mencionas @jsmariani4180 es el detalle del proceso. Lo mejor de todo - a mi gusto - el NO agregar música de fondo, salvo los sonidos propios del proceso de restauración. Felicitaciones por tu comentario.
@@eliascarlsson6813 Have you seen the new ratcheting screwdriver video? Utterly amazing how much of the original he was able to salvage of an over 100 year old tool.
That's how you know he means business! I have seen a few other people do restorations here and they are nowhere near as talented or knowledgeable as this guy!
The folks at the factory could only dream of having the time, tooling, patience, and meticulous attention to every detail to make something as fine as the "restored" vice. It's far finer than new.
3:22 Let's appreciate the fact that the sacrificial part meant to remove stuck bushings is beautifully machined and all edges are deburred. Absolutely wonderful.
I think most people use the term “good as new” when completing a restoration project, but you cannot say this. You must say “better than new”. So calming seeing you restore items so masterfully
That's my only problem with this channel. The finished result is too good. As soon as you use it and put that first scratch or ding on the flawless work, that would hurt.
Everything this guy touches ends up being a stunning piece of art! His skills, attention to detail and accuracy are second to none and the amount of planning and research that goes into these restorations must be immense. Keep it up my mechanics, I love your channel!
Basically because these items were already a piece of art when they were made, and No you can't buy a gressel vice for $19.99 at your home depot store. But every "real" engineer/ car enthusiast should have one
Magnificent. I wish my father had lived long enough to be able to watch this and similar videos. He was a perfectionist; an instrument engineer in charge of all machinery and electronics for Tate & Lyle in London for thirty years and for the Royal Navy in WWII. He was always building and restoring, working to thousands of an inch. He'd have loved this.
What a lovely comment. I too, wish my father was alive to watch these videos. He would have loved them and given his own insights/praise. Hopefully our dads are watching from heaven 💐💐
@TheJR1948 I doubt he "has no idea" as you seem to believe. A man who works with that many tools on a regular basis and displays such a high level of machining would know what the tools were made for. However, the tools he restores are gradually added to the collection in his workshop or maybe given to friends who need them if he already has one (though that's just a possibility I thought of for cases like this where he already owns the kind of tool he's restoring). So, it seems to me that he's just making them more custom to personal use while also paying homage to the original workmanship by not changing too many elements.
The original vice restoration was what got me hooked on this changed to begin with, so seeing another one restored was kinda like a thank you to the fans! I loved it!
The sheer ability to be able to accurately and precisely take something old and often broken and bring it to a state that would be considered top quality by today’s standards is astounding.
Exactly! It is that "Giving something beaten and broken" a complete new chance. Bringing a really quality-item back from scrap and neglect, and restoring it to its former glory. I find that strangely satisfying to watch. Brilliant job!
As much as I love when you Make A New One from scratch, I have to say I really really loved that you made new screws from the old handle. It's making a new one with recycling. It's also nice cause it's kinda like.. you're returning some of the part to itself. It's nice
@@mymechanics That's exactly what I thought too and in fact, that's what I was looking forward to in the last past few days. This video is a real Christmas gift. Thanks !
I find your restoration videos to be a comforting thing in the world today. They present the idea that no matter how bad things seem at the time, everything can be fixed if we have the will and desire to do so. Please continue the excellent work! Thank you.
I think I figured out what makes “my mechanics” the superior restorer on UA-cam. Watched all of his videos and have dabbled in other restorer channels but I always come back to “my mechanics” because of this difference: Patience. He takes his time to not only include as much detail as he can but to make that detail integral to the restoration. Fantastic content! Can’t wait to watch more!
Got my wife to sit and watch this video together with me. She just sat there, quiet. After 10 minutes "This is like therapy!" So, another member of the family is hooked. One to go. 😄
"I'm not going for a super glossy finish" ...and then he proceeds by covering with putty *every square mm* of marred surface and sand it to perfection. I guess we all have standards ;-)
It's amazing to know that there are people still left in this world that have a passion to take something old and beat up and make it like new and work better than new like in this video. You're incredible at what you do my friend keep up the great work.
What I like about mm: 🔧His editing. 🔨no background music. 🔩His restoration is more better than the original. 🔧He make a new one. This is my sleeping. So far so good
I was out in my garage prepping it to be able to do exactly this stuff (been working on it for a week now), saw this notification on my phone and dropped everything to go inside and watch it.
A lot of my friends have pianos in their house, but don't know how to play them. In the same manner, a few of my friends have a lathe in their workshop. A couple can actually use it without hurting themselves. But you sir are a maestro. A master composer, if you'll allow the comparison. "I make a new one" = I get to watch the birth of another symphony. I consider you a therapist. Sincere greetings from the USA. Keep the restorations coming!
James Brooks I believe he’s a professional machinist whereas most other UA-cam restorers are just hobbyists. At least, if he isn’t a professional he has seriously missed his calling
Railstormers Rail & Aviation, I’ve watched this vise video probably 8 times. Not to mention every other video he makes. They’re addicting and really fun to watch.
This man takes the phrase "respect the tools of your trade" to a far-distant level that only he can attain. This vintage bench vise is no longer a common shop tool, it is now an expensive specialists instrument.
I found a lot of masters on UA-cam repairing old pieces with high quality. But you are the best ever. Please provide more. Some parts deserve to be maintained only by you
We Swiss have a reputation for being meticulous and precise. There are not many swiss products that still deserve this reputation as we, too, have moved so many production lines to China. It does my heart good to see that there are still individualy out there that hold this "swissness" high beyond cheap marketing.
That's very sad. I visited Switzerland on a tour when I was in high school in 1960. I knew that I wanted to be an architect, and that was decades before CADD. While in Switzerland I bought a set of drafting tools because I knew they were the best anywhere. 60 years later, I still have that set, and they are still the best I have seen anywhere.
Real OGs being here few minutes after upload cause the bell is ringingggg. One of my most favourite channels EVER. BEST restoration channel. Cool dude.
I don't know how I got on this channel but I just spent a significant amount of time watching this. I grew up in the country as the youngest child to older parents. All those tools and equipment my dad was always fixing and grumbling about when someone didn't put something back or misused or whatever makes so much more sense now, 50 years later. Wow. Things I took for granted were probably highly crafted. Thanks.
I found this video while on UA-cam for another purpose. It blows me away. It is actually a thrill, to see someone at work whose intent to restore demonstrates not only technical skill, but the same kind of respect I feel for a well made tool or device that deserves the attention you give it. This is exactly the video I would get my grandsons to watch as a valuable lesson, before they inherit my tools later on. I inherited tools from my grandfather, and am able to use them and pass them on because they are properly cared for. Thank you, and very best wishes!
Мастер с большой буквы!!! Золотые руки у этого человека. Браво!!! Видео завораживает, не замечаешь как проходит время при просмотре шедевров данного Мастера!!!
Saw this video. Decided to restore my grandfather's old vise that I recently found in his basement. Realized that the vise is the very same that you're restoring in your video, probably from the 1960s! It is in better condition, and I'll just grind off the rust and the old paint. I don't have all tools and machinery that you're using, but I think that I'll get a nice finish nonetheless :) I'll use green Hammerschlag though!
I only recently discovered this channel. I am in absolute awe and can't drag myself away from watching this magician turn junk into jewels! There are all too few exceptional craftsman like this left in the world.
When I see a notification from UA-cam and it's mymechanics, instantly drops everything gets comfortable and enjoy watching the video. Keep up the great work man !
I never watched any restoration videos, until one of your videos came as suggested. Now I love your videos, you are a perfectionist. I like your focus on minute details, your mechanical craftsmanship, video editing skills, and end result always inspires and makes you go in awe of your efforts. Keep inspiring and keep up the good work. And Go Make a New One💙
Прям получил удовольствие от просмотра. Отличное восстановление!!! Полная разборка и дотошность к мелочам. Насечек только нет на губках.... Молодец!!!!
Dammit, SECOND time I watch you restoring the same piece and SECOND time I end up mesmerized. You're a darn genius. I envy you and your tools, specially the milling machine, the sandblasting booth and the lathe. But it's not just the tools, it's the hands! You're an artist.
I'm so happy the clip of the sandblaster being turned off now features the repaired on/off switch... Maybe I'm a little too obsessed with these videos.
I tried..... I tried not to watch so I could enjoy it later. But lock down made me watch it!!! Now I'm sad because I have to wait for the next video. Does anyone else have the sudden desire to own everything he restores just after you watch it happen? I'll never use them ever.... i just want them...
The thing that always gets me is his supreme attention to detail that even has him removing sharp edges from pieces that aren't exposed. It's just lovely work and makes you realize that even something that's very well made can be beautified.
This was the first channel about restoration I've ever watched and even though i've seen many videos since then, you're still the best. Thanks for the great content.
You can look high and low all you wish... but no one will ever compare to the true Master on this channel. His attention to detail and true perfection, is unmatched
I'm a professional welder and my 2 sons are 14-15 and my 15 yr old loves the mechanics of things so I suggested he look into being a machinist. After he watched this video with me, it has pretty much galvanized him into wanting to DEFINITELY be a machinist..first thing he said after watching this video was..dad, now I know why you like welding at night by yourself in the shop, because of the silence..I laughed and said you can do these very exact same things in your shop when you get out on your own..I personally feel this is one of my top 5 videos I've viewed on UA-cam of all time!!! Love the no talking and the narration on the steps you took..GREAT JOB fella!! I'm now a new subscriber and so are my boys..😀😉
It is 3 kinds of people who hit the dislike button on these videos: 1) Those who are jealous of this guy for having such a huge following; 2) Those who are jealous of those with skills when they have none, and 3) Those who hate "how-to" videos with no narration. But the funny thing is, no matter if you click to like or dislike a video, it's still good for it's algorithms.
Wow I caught this one early! Alright, having watched the video, I really liked two things: the colour used, but also the recycling of the old handle to make various new parts.
Out of all the restoration videos on UA-cam, yours are the absolute best because of your minute attention to detail and the amount of time and effort you put into every tiny piece of each project. Amazing work thanks! I love watching
what i don't understand on the jaws, why the hell are they making a throughhole for the bolt instead of a bottoming one? In this case you have more surface where you could put pressure on. There should be a hole only 3-5mm deep, it's just for alignment...
@@CrazyThunderbird you're only partially right. it does reduce the surface area, but in doing so you get more pressure. the main advantage is one of detaching the jaws if they get deadlocked. you can drill out the pin accurately instead of having to grind the whole jaw down. jaws get locked frequently because of the constant pressure, the exposed metal, and the common lack of grease or sealer between the jaws and the body
Beautiful. Even someone who wouldn't find this type of thing interesting, would have to appreciate the quality of your work and amazing transformation.
I'd love to see a shop tour! maybe you can do an episode where you show the mill n lathe u use, I've always been curious about ur equipment! Thanks for the great videos! I'm sad because I binge watched all of them already
*In David Attenborough's voice* We find ourselves in the year 2020; the new decade has begun with turbulent and confusing times. And yet, many years after the fame of Britney Spears has passed, the simple yet bold words "I did it again" bring joy, excitement and even fulfillment to thousands and thousands of men, women, boys and girls all over this blue planet. Yes, indeed, these are confusing, but historic times that humanity is experiencing in these very moments. *fade out* Love you and your work, man. Stay safe - alles Gute dir und deiner Familie!
" I hope you like my work and the video." I missed the posting to the production work, I think your production work like your Mechanical work is of superior quality to all and make your work project all the more quality above the other restoration you tubers.
Fantastic. I love the way you used as much of the original material as possible, even though some of it was worked into new forms. New parts made from the original material, something I have not seen in most restorations. I'll remember this when I make new furniture out of wood from old broken furniture!
Thats literally the goal of any restoration. To make it better than it originally was. You first restore it to its original, bare state. Then you make it better. This applies to houses that are properly renovated too. They also get made more sturdy so they will last longer
@@Arterexius no, restoration like you first said is the act of restoring something to its original state. Everything after that is refinement/renovation.
Every time I am amazed about the skills and the dedication this men has for his restorations jobs. Also each time I am like: did not know that many parts it has....
Its been like that for a couple videos, but he has used footage of the new switch when turning the sandblaster on, then footage of the old switch when turning off, just to mess with our heads(and generate comments)
One of these days you should throw us all for a loop and say, "This screw is missing . . . . . I go to the store and buy new one!" and then proceed to film yourself actually picking one up from a hardware store :p
@@anderzzzzz Don't worry, we understand "backward" We Americans graduated from "backward" a few hundred years ago.... My apologies to the Euros that can't understand "forward"
It's oil. But damn how he gets the color all uniformed. Sorcery. I used to work at blacksmiths workshop, and we used the same method, but didn't get same results
Dear SIR....I have a problem....this vise is now so Beautiful that it can not be used in a workshop. It deserves the title of a work of art. Congratulations
One of the reasons his channel is so satisfying is rarely mentioned: excellent video technique. Other UA-camrs should take notes. What he does well: High quality camera, steady slow movements, good length of shots, appropriate cuts, good lighting, good angles and closeup use, keeping his body and arms out of the way, sparing and informative use of titles, high quality sound and levels. He also has a clean space and even his fingernails are clean. Kudos.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)
Plus no crappy background music, just the calming workshop sound.
Me parece que el 50% del éxito o del fracaso de un video de restauraciones está precisamente en la PRODUCCIÓN del mismo. Lo que mencionas @jsmariani4180 es el detalle del proceso. Lo mejor de todo - a mi gusto - el NO agregar música de fondo, salvo los sonidos propios del proceso de restauración. Felicitaciones por tu comentario.
Excellent observation
@@shamanjitsingh7267 Totally agree!!!
Using damaged parts to re-make missing ones is a nice touch.
I especially liked those parts the most
Honestly, I thought he was going to unbend and straighten that part out, not use it to make other parts.
It's like the circle of life
and it look better than something out of a factory
@@eliascarlsson6813 Have you seen the new ratcheting screwdriver video? Utterly amazing how much of the original he was able to salvage of an over 100 year old tool.
I like how he lets his machinery do the talking and no backround music.👍
that's what makes special
That is certainly one thing this channel does that I agree with. So much pointless dootzdootzdootz added to other videos, actively drives me away.
That's how you know he means business! I have seen a few other people do restorations here and they are nowhere near as talented or knowledgeable as this guy!
A pleasure to watch!
@@graymouser1 I hear ya, especially when the background music is too loud.
If I hadn't watched you restore it, I would have thought it was brand new from the factory. Excellent work!
Thank you very much :-)
The folks at the factory could only dream of having the time, tooling, patience, and meticulous attention to every detail to make something as fine as the "restored" vice. It's far finer than new.
It's better than from the factory.
My grandpa used to say, you can tell the character of a man by the quality of his work. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽❤️❤️❤️🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
24 minutes and 13 seconds of bliss, quarantine finally felt ok for a while.
Thank you
Soon as I heard of all the parts that were stated to be missing, I immediately thought, “oh boy he’s gonna make _lots_ of new ones. 🤩”
3:22 Let's appreciate the fact that the sacrificial part meant to remove stuck bushings is beautifully machined and all edges are deburred.
Absolutely wonderful.
Thank you so much
I think most people use the term “good as new” when completing a restoration project, but you cannot say this. You must say “better than new”.
So calming seeing you restore items so masterfully
Guy did the Gressel run in under 12 parsecs
Totally, no one compares to my mechanics from engineering point of view you see every you want from a restorer.
That's my only problem with this channel. The finished result is too good. As soon as you use it and put that first scratch or ding on the flawless work, that would hurt.
He's making "New ones" out of old ones, he truly has transcended
Everything this guy touches ends up being a stunning piece of art!
His skills, attention to detail and accuracy are second to none and the amount of planning and research that goes into these restorations must be immense.
Keep it up my mechanics, I love your channel!
The fact he will use this vice again truly makes it more special
Bruce chappell I don’t understand how he remembers how to reassemble all of the tough stuff with 100 + parts
@@andrewjacobs7860 must be so meticulous with his planning when dismantling this stuff.
@@andrewjacobs7860 i recorded everything on camera ;-)
Basically because these items were already a piece of art when they were made, and No you can't buy a gressel vice for $19.99 at your home depot store. But every "real" engineer/ car enthusiast should have one
Never thought I’d think a vise was beautiful yet here I am.
Many thanks for watching :-)
Magnificent. I wish my father had lived long enough to be able to watch this and similar videos. He was a perfectionist; an instrument engineer in charge of all machinery and electronics for Tate & Lyle in London for thirty years and for the Royal Navy in WWII. He was always building and restoring, working to thousands of an inch. He'd have loved this.
What a lovely comment. I too, wish my father was alive to watch these videos. He would have loved them and given his own insights/praise. Hopefully our dads are watching from heaven 💐💐
Sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a great guy.
Respect for you and your father. Have always loved machines and people who use them to perfection!
@@fechinice687 Thank you so much! 🌻
Thanks to this channel I can't watch other restauration channels anymore without thinking: 'my mechanics would do this way better'
Some get close and do well, but I agree he's the best
Yap... Always!
It seems his restorations always come out better than when the objects were brand new. It's inspirational, in a way.
@TheJR1948 I doubt he "has no idea" as you seem to believe. A man who works with that many tools on a regular basis and displays such a high level of machining would know what the tools were made for. However, the tools he restores are gradually added to the collection in his workshop or maybe given to friends who need them if he already has one (though that's just a possibility I thought of for cases like this where he already owns the kind of tool he's restoring). So, it seems to me that he's just making them more custom to personal use while also paying homage to the original workmanship by not changing too many elements.
@TheJR1948 you can actually see some of the items he restored in his videos, he uses them.
The original vice restoration was what got me hooked on this changed to begin with, so seeing another one restored was kinda like a thank you to the fans! I loved it!
Ditto.
My friend, you really are a master of restoration. A clean, well-finished job. Congratulations!!
Thank you very much :-)
The sheer ability to be able to accurately and precisely take something old and often broken and bring it to a state that would be considered top quality by today’s standards is astounding.
Exactly! It is that "Giving something beaten and broken" a complete new chance. Bringing a really quality-item back from scrap and neglect, and restoring it to its former glory. I find that strangely satisfying to watch.
Brilliant job!
As much as I love when you Make A New One from scratch, I have to say I really really loved that you made new screws from the old handle. It's making a new one with recycling. It's also nice cause it's kinda like.. you're returning some of the part to itself. It's nice
That's my personal highlight of this video as well. Thank you
@@mymechanics That's exactly what I thought too and in fact, that's what I was looking forward to in the last past few days. This video is a real Christmas gift. Thanks !
I was thinking the same thing 😁 I was like, “Hooray, the old broken part isn’t useless!” 😊😊😊
Really feel so good when see you use old parts to make the screws, so "original".
I find your restoration videos to be a comforting thing in the world today. They present the idea that no matter how bad things seem at the time, everything can be fixed if we have the will and desire to do so. Please continue the excellent work! Thank you.
I think I figured out what makes “my mechanics” the superior restorer on UA-cam. Watched all of his videos and have dabbled in other restorer channels but I always come back to “my mechanics” because of this difference: Patience. He takes his time to not only include as much detail as he can but to make that detail integral to the restoration. Fantastic content! Can’t wait to watch more!
Got my wife to sit and watch this video together with me. She just sat there, quiet. After 10 minutes "This is like therapy!"
So, another member of the family is hooked. One to go. 😄
🤣😭🤣😭😉😭😉
😂😂😂😂😂
"I'm not going for a super glossy finish"
Who are you and what did you do with the owner of this channel?
"what did you do with the owner of this channel?"
He made a new one.
@@numberyellow ...but, he used the original parts.
The blackened finish looks sexy as hell though
@@saberx08 Exactly.
"I'm not going for a super glossy finish"
...and then he proceeds by covering with putty *every square mm* of marred surface and sand it to perfection.
I guess we all have standards ;-)
It's amazing to know that there are people still left in this world that have a passion to take something old and beat up and make it like new and work better than new like in this video. You're incredible at what you do my friend keep up the great work.
What I like about mm:
🔧His editing.
🔨no background music.
🔩His restoration is more better than the original.
🔧He make a new one.
This is my sleeping.
So far so good
He re-creates the original prototype.
And do not forget He do not try to be funny too.
“Jessa G”-Your comments are ‘mo betta’ than some other comments here!
I was out in my garage prepping it to be able to do exactly this stuff (been working on it for a week now), saw this notification on my phone and dropped everything to go inside and watch it.
I've wondered why you call these restorations when often the end product is clearly better than it was when it was built. Amazing workmanship.
@TheJR1948 Yeah i get it. It was meant as a compliment! Thanks for picking apart my compliment though. Cheers.
@@jello1977 haha
@@mymechanics love your work mate. very satisfying
What makes your restorations so good is your attention to detail. You go the extra mile and make sure it's done right! !! !!!
A lot of my friends have pianos in their house, but don't know how to play them. In the same manner, a few of my friends have a lathe in their workshop. A couple can actually use it without hurting themselves. But you sir are a maestro. A master composer, if you'll allow the comparison. "I make a new one" = I get to watch the birth of another symphony. I consider you a therapist. Sincere greetings from the USA. Keep the restorations coming!
James Brooks I believe he’s a professional machinist whereas most other UA-cam restorers are just hobbyists. At least, if he isn’t a professional he has seriously missed his calling
That old handle went a loooong way!! This is probably the best vice restoration I've seen yet.
I don’t know how I got here but I have a feeling I’m gonna watch this guy restore tools for the next few hours or so.
And watch him use those tools to restore other tools.
when i first discovered this channel i did the same thing
Welcome to the club😆
That’s how it started for me. Next thing I know, I had watched his entire play list!
Railstormers Rail & Aviation, I’ve watched this vise video probably 8
times. Not to mention every other video he makes. They’re addicting and really fun to watch.
Dude I really hope you make a whole bunch of money at what you do. Your knowledge and precision at what you do is a true work of art.
Nice to hear that, thanks :-)
That´s how Germans work.
@@FrankWego isn't he Swiss?
As an old machinist I love to see all the edges and drilled holes chamfered and the casting marks filed down smooth. Great work!
The screws he made are simply beautiful. This entire restoration, in my humble opinion, is worthy of museum display.
This man takes the phrase "respect the tools of your trade" to a far-distant level that only he can attain.
This vintage bench vise is no longer a common shop tool, it is now an expensive specialists instrument.
Surpised he didnt mil spec everything probably already down to .001
I found a lot of masters on UA-cam repairing old pieces with high quality. But you are the best ever. Please provide more. Some parts deserve to be maintained only by you
You know it's a labor of love when the guy makes his own screws
That, and it might be that with pieces that old, they might have used screw formats/windings that aren't sold anymore. Plus labor of love of course.
Perfect ASMR, no whispering no talking no music just ambient sounds.
Watching a talented machinist is like watching an artist paint or sculpt. Beautiful work.
Indeed !
Yep, same thing. He's a true artist with his power and hand tools. My dad was a machinist using a 20 foot lathe. He was accurate but not artistic.
I always enjoy reading the video description with all the extra information, thank you for including it
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
This should be an ad for the durability of their products! Looks like jewelry!
im pretty sure it was...
I especially love the sandblasting stage, it is like they are "painting" it with clean.
Yes!
Perfect clean......
Linux
Same
That's how I started getting into these restoration videos. I used to just watch for the sandblasting.
I was under the assumption that black holes were created when a Gressel is used on another Gressel
My Mechanics is not afraid of black holes. He simply countersinks them.
Legend Says My Mechanics just made New ones.
F DL I literally laughed out loud at this
Very nice job as always. One tip; put o-rings on each end of handle so the ball ends don't smack into main screw when it slides from side to side.
true, but I kinda like that sound :P
We Swiss have a reputation for being meticulous and precise. There are not many swiss products that still deserve this reputation as we, too, have moved so many production lines to China.
It does my heart good to see that there are still individualy out there that hold this "swissness" high beyond cheap marketing.
That's very sad. I visited Switzerland on a tour when I was in high school in 1960. I knew that I wanted to be an architect, and that was decades before CADD. While in Switzerland I bought a set of drafting tools because I knew they were the best anywhere. 60 years later, I still have that set, and they are still the best I have seen anywhere.
@Luke Gorman Which is BMW.... soooo what was your point? :D
Real OGs being here few minutes after upload cause the bell is ringingggg.
One of my most favourite channels EVER.
BEST restoration channel.
Cool dude.
I think the term "Original Gangsta" only applies to creators. Same as "Old School Player", same as "Real McCoy"
That old handle was the real MVP of this restoration.
I don't know how I got on this channel but I just spent a significant amount of time watching this. I grew up in the country as the youngest child to older parents. All those tools and equipment my dad was always fixing and grumbling about when someone didn't put something back or misused or whatever makes so much more sense now, 50 years later. Wow. Things I took for granted were probably highly crafted. Thanks.
I love how you're forcing open the stuck Gressel vice ... while being held in a Gressel vice.
He's asserting dominance
“I used the Gressel to restore the Gressel”
Gresselseption
Yo Dawg, we heard you like vices so we put a vice in your vice!
@@sergiesnipe616 "GRASS RECEPTION"
*sigh* google why
"the movable jaw is stuck"
You had ONE JOB!
When the small drill said : nyeeeaw nyeeeaw nyeeaw
Everyone liked that
In Ukrainian language cats do not "meow". They "nyeaw" 😄
In philippines is nyeam nyeam nyeam
i would love to own a drill as a pet
Shrek Wazouski ditto man, ditto. What breed? I’d like to get one of those Milwaukee’s. Seem family friendly.
It's actually the edge and it says: "No, no, no. I wanna stay sharp."
I found this video while on UA-cam for another purpose. It blows me away. It is actually a thrill, to see someone at work whose intent to restore demonstrates not only technical skill, but the same kind of respect I feel for a well made tool or device that deserves the attention you give it. This is exactly the video I would get my grandsons to watch as a valuable lesson, before they inherit my tools later on. I inherited tools from my grandfather, and am able to use them and pass them on because they are properly cared for. Thank you, and very best wishes!
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
Мастер с большой буквы!!! Золотые руки у этого человека. Браво!!! Видео завораживает, не замечаешь как проходит время при просмотре шедевров данного Мастера!!!
Меня удивляет, откуда у него целый станочный парк и покрасочная камера?
Видео стоило назвать "как восстановить тиски, имея под рукой маленький завод".
Saw this video. Decided to restore my grandfather's old vise that I recently found in his basement. Realized that the vise is the very same that you're restoring in your video, probably from the 1960s! It is in better condition, and I'll just grind off the rust and the old paint. I don't have all tools and machinery that you're using, but I think that I'll get a nice finish nonetheless :) I'll use green Hammerschlag though!
very cool hope it goes well!!
I wanna know how it went
Hopefully well
How did the restoration go
yes, GREEN! how did it go?
I also want to know how it went
I only recently discovered this channel. I am in absolute awe and can't drag myself away from watching this magician turn junk into jewels! There are all too few exceptional craftsman like this left in the world.
Clever way to remove the bushings. Love that damaged parts are reused too
BEAUTIFUL JOB AGAIN my mechanics love your work 👏
Thanks for watching, much appreciated
When I see a notification from UA-cam and it's mymechanics, instantly drops everything gets comfortable and enjoy watching the video. Keep up the great work man !
Ahhh, I always have that same feeling!
I never watched any restoration videos, until one of your videos came as suggested. Now I love your videos, you are a perfectionist. I like your focus on minute details, your mechanical craftsmanship, video editing skills, and end result always inspires and makes you go in awe of your efforts. Keep inspiring and keep up the good work.
And Go Make a New One💙
Same here! And I don’t even know why it popped up but I’m glad it did!
Same
Прям получил удовольствие от просмотра. Отличное восстановление!!! Полная разборка и дотошность к мелочам. Насечек только нет на губках.... Молодец!!!!
Шпатлёвка на тесках.. ..😲
Под разные задачи - разные губки. Где-то нужны и без насечек.
он специально заказал губки без насечек.
your hands look like that of a doctor and not of a restorer who is dealing with dirty tools. you are a true professional✌
haha I try my best ;-)
Dammit, SECOND time I watch you restoring the same piece and SECOND time I end up mesmerized. You're a darn genius. I envy you and your tools, specially the milling machine, the sandblasting booth and the lathe. But it's not just the tools, it's the hands! You're an artist.
I'm so happy the clip of the sandblaster being turned off now features the repaired on/off switch... Maybe I'm a little too obsessed with these videos.
This man and his videos are like a mafia, you can't stop once you started
Whenever I need to see pride and craftsmanship, I come here to watch these videos. This guy knows his stuff.
I never tire of watching this artist recreate a tool to the dream of the original engineer who thought it up!
Something so satisfying watching a Gressel vice hold a Gressel vice being worked on
I tried..... I tried not to watch so I could enjoy it later. But lock down made me watch it!!! Now I'm sad because I have to wait for the next video.
Does anyone else have the sudden desire to own everything he restores just after you watch it happen? I'll never use them ever.... i just want them...
I would take this over a new one anytime.
The thing that always gets me is his supreme attention to detail that even has him removing sharp edges from pieces that aren't exposed. It's just lovely work and makes you realize that even something that's very well made can be beautified.
This was the first channel about restoration I've ever watched and even though i've seen many videos since then, you're still the best.
Thanks for the great content.
Thanks for watching :-)
You can look high and low all you wish... but no one will ever compare to the true Master on this channel. His attention to detail and true perfection, is unmatched
I'm a professional welder and my 2 sons are 14-15 and my 15 yr old loves the mechanics of things so I suggested he look into being a machinist. After he watched this video with me, it has pretty much galvanized him into wanting to DEFINITELY be a machinist..first thing he said after watching this video was..dad, now I know why you like welding at night by yourself in the shop, because of the silence..I laughed and said you can do these very exact same things in your shop when you get out on your own..I personally feel this is one of my top 5 videos I've viewed on UA-cam of all time!!! Love the no talking and the narration on the steps you took..GREAT JOB fella!! I'm now a new subscriber and so are my boys..😀😉
Seriously, who can POSSIBLY hit the dislike button on this???
This is a glorious work of art!
No kidding. I don't get that at all.
Muita alteraçao do projeto original !
It is 3 kinds of people who hit the dislike button on these videos:
1) Those who are jealous of this guy for having such a huge following;
2) Those who are jealous of those with skills when they have none, and
3) Those who hate "how-to" videos with no narration.
But the funny thing is, no matter if you click to like or dislike a video, it's still good for it's algorithms.
They didn't mean to, they just have really lousy aim.
An electronician, probably.
11:22 is so satisfying to watch the thing snapped seamlessly
I love how you not only restore an item, you also improve on its original manufacture.
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@@jamesmcinnis208 Thanks - have corrected my error.
@@jeffwalker7185 👍
I agree - I suspect that the finish is better than the original manufacture was.
Wow I caught this one early!
Alright, having watched the video, I really liked two things: the colour used, but also the recycling of the old handle to make various new parts.
Out of all the restoration videos on UA-cam, yours are the absolute best because of your minute attention to detail and the amount of time and effort you put into every tiny piece of each project. Amazing work thanks! I love watching
MyMechanics: I need new jaws for my vice.
Gressel: WE MAKE NEW ONES.
Hahaha,I was looking for this comment 😂
what i don't understand on the jaws, why the hell are they making a throughhole for the bolt instead of a bottoming one?
In this case you have more surface where you could put pressure on.
There should be a hole only 3-5mm deep, it's just for alignment...
Yep... They got him :D
Gressel was afraid that he would make better ones, so they denied the chance.
@@CrazyThunderbird you're only partially right. it does reduce the surface area, but in doing so you get more pressure. the main advantage is one of detaching the jaws if they get deadlocked. you can drill out the pin accurately instead of having to grind the whole jaw down. jaws get locked frequently because of the constant pressure, the exposed metal, and the common lack of grease or sealer between the jaws and the body
I’m not into tools at all, but I love watching tools being restored on UA-cam . This one is just amazing.
Glad you think so :-)
I love how you will use some of your old projects with the ones you're currently restoring. Well done
I love how you made new materials out of the old handle!
Beautiful. Even someone who wouldn't find this type of thing interesting, would have to appreciate the quality of your work and amazing transformation.
I'd love to see a shop tour! maybe you can do an episode where you show the mill n lathe u use, I've always been curious about ur equipment! Thanks for the great videos! I'm sad because I binge watched all of them already
14:37 That was such a smooth transition that I really had to double take to see what just happened.
me too. I want the same amazing strong sandpaper !!
Than he cuts it down into a smaller screw with a different thread pitch
I love how you're forcing open the stuck Gressel vice ... while being held in a Gressel vice.
as always in this video there is everything: professionalism, passion and a lot of love for your job. greetings from Italy.
Between dozens of vessel restoration videos, this is my favorite. No doubt it is the most beautiful of them all. Awesome work.
Me:
"I hope he will use the old handle to make from it new parts"
*He uses the old handle to makes from it new parts*
My satisfaction knows no bounds.
*In David Attenborough's voice*
We find ourselves in the year 2020; the new decade has begun with turbulent and confusing times.
And yet, many years after the fame of Britney Spears has passed, the simple yet bold words "I did it again" bring joy, excitement and even fulfillment to thousands and thousands of men, women, boys and girls all over this blue planet.
Yes, indeed, these are confusing, but historic times that humanity is experiencing in these very moments.
*fade out*
Love you and your work, man. Stay safe - alles Gute dir und deiner Familie!
In the voice of The Crocodile Hunter:
And here's a restored Gressel vise....isn't she a beauty??
" I hope you like my work and the video." I missed the posting to the production work, I think your production work like your Mechanical work is of superior quality to all and make your work project all the more quality above the other restoration you tubers.
Fantastic. I love the way you used as much of the original material as possible, even though some of it was worked into new forms. New parts made from the original material, something I have not seen in most restorations. I'll remember this when I make new furniture out of wood from old broken furniture!
“Restoration”
Is probably better than it was new 😆
No doubt there...
Im pretty sure thats the goal with most of these. To make them better than they were originally.
Yeah, the factory probably produced 200 pieces of this thing in 24 minutes, even in 1943. 😁
Thats literally the goal of any restoration. To make it better than it originally was. You first restore it to its original, bare state. Then you make it better. This applies to houses that are properly renovated too. They also get made more sturdy so they will last longer
@@Arterexius no, restoration like you first said is the act of restoring something to its original state. Everything after that is refinement/renovation.
Every time I am amazed about the skills and the dedication this men has for his restorations jobs. Also each time I am like: did not know that many parts it has....
It's like something that has died comes to life again. There is a rusted up vice in my backyard plus minus 70 to 80 yrs old. I will try this.
Good luck!
No you won't lol
I watch these videos on Sunday, whether it is raining or not. It restores my blood pressure. My favorite saying: "I make a new one".
Thanks for your support and for being here :-)
Universe: *Finally ends*
My Mechanics: "I make a new one.""
Commander Shepard: saves the Galaxy
My Mechanics: restores the Universe
I thought that was Oddtinkering’s thing. Lol
sc0608023 Finally
Finally, the answer to The Last Question!
Nothing more reassuring could be said
I can't believe my eyes. This is it, new sandblaster swtich ;D
You mean old switch without the broken cover?
Its been like that for a couple videos, but he has used footage of the new switch when turning the sandblaster on, then footage of the old switch when turning off, just to mess with our heads(and generate comments)
You didn't watch previous films. I envy you.
@@ftgv1 indeed
Plot twist: the switch is still broken. It's just stock video.
It is so satisfyingly to watch a craftsman do a restoration like this .....
One of these days you should throw us all for a loop and say, "This screw is missing . . . . . I go to the store and buy new one!" and then proceed to film yourself actually picking one up from a hardware store :p
op3crimsin no, the discipline is strong here!.:)
I predict it will "happen" 2021-04-01
Aplogies in advance to the Americans that dont understand my comment above! 😁
@@anderzzzzz Don't worry, we understand "backward" We Americans graduated from "backward" a few hundred years ago.... My apologies to the Euros that can't understand "forward"
@@joeyoliver579 Forward? You mean jumbled with that MM-DD-YYYY
The colour of the steel resulting from the oil-quenching is amazing.
Is it oil or diesel?
It's oil. But damn how he gets the color all uniformed. Sorcery. I used to work at blacksmiths workshop, and we used the same method, but didn't get same results
I almost can’t believe the blueing is soo even
The switch on the sandblaster has been fixed.
No. He made a new one. :-)
i came to say the same xD
@@macloricott13 OMG 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is what i get for reading comments before watching the video. Spoiler alert
@@macloricott13 it's an older video.
In his newer videos the switch is pixeled. :)
Dear SIR....I have a problem....this vise is now so Beautiful that it can not be used in a workshop. It deserves the title of a work of art. Congratulations
When you didn't cut the handle at the knob, it was a high anxiety moment 😅
and we could all hear you sigh a little later on :)
It all been planed. It scare me at first as well. 😅
This is the most wholesome watching and commenting experience on UA-cam. I love it.