I Restored an Old Rusty Lawn Mower

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

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  • @DavidBrown-rj5lu
    @DavidBrown-rj5lu 19 днів тому +41

    Wow... That is the Honey Badger of mowers. The way it just tore through that thick heavy grass in one shot without slowing. Epic rebuild.

  • @edwardcalvert
    @edwardcalvert 12 днів тому +13

    Very nice and beautiful restoration job on that old electric lawn mower. It's really nice to see something old like that be restored. Sometimes that's better than buying something brand new.

  • @mr.c493
    @mr.c493 7 днів тому +5

    Very impressed with the power that little mower has! Beautiful paint job!

  • @joshrenz8997
    @joshrenz8997 8 днів тому +5

    This thing is awesome! Props for actually putting it to work!

  • @williamferreira5798
    @williamferreira5798 19 днів тому +14

    My dad had one of this model. We had to watch the Power cable to not let it stay on the blade way. It brought me memories. Thank you

    • @Goodvibes-Adventures
      @Goodvibes-Adventures 7 днів тому +1

      You can add a cord recoil that allows cord to recoil at the point it's plugged to...But I would have raised the deck to highest setting 😊

    • @danielgoodman3578
      @danielgoodman3578 7 днів тому +1

      @@Goodvibes-Adventures Oh gosh I never thought of changing the deck height on that thing. Looks like it meant unbolting all wheels and moving them all to another hole on each leg.

    • @KMcGrier
      @KMcGrier 2 дні тому

      I was thinking this the entire time! ​@@Goodvibes-Adventures

  • @thomaskirby6706
    @thomaskirby6706 20 днів тому +10

    Ok, I have to admit that you got me on that one. When you started putting the nameplate on, finishing up the restore, the first thing I thought was “now it’s a “looking at” lawnmower.” Boy was I wrong! You went and cut the grass with it, which is the exact same thing I would’ve done as I restore things to put them to good use, just like you did. Well done!

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 Місяць тому +27

    That was one of the most amazing refurbishing projects I've ever seen. Nothing was missed. And your attention to detail made the difference. The only issue I saw was looks like the actual cutting blade(s) are below the deck. And therefore you really need to watch where you mow with that type setup. But other than that, pure amazing enjoyment to see such a transfer of an old rusty piece of mowing equipment brough back to better than new condition... Thumbs Up!

    • @mikflo2403
      @mikflo2403 Місяць тому +2

      I agree, this young man is amazing. Great work restoring this old mower. It cuts real good, too.

    • @kittyhawk7060
      @kittyhawk7060 24 дні тому

      The diameter of the wheels determine the height of the blades. The blades are about midway of the wheels. Ignore the deck. Put on wheels with wider diameter, it will cut even higher.

    • @garymucher4082
      @garymucher4082 23 дні тому

      @@kittyhawk7060 The actual motor shaft makes the cutting blade sit below the deck instead of up inside the deck. So that makes the blade capable of hitting things that the deck would stop it from doing. You could put any diameter wheels on this mower but the cutting blade would still be below the deck... Hope that explains it better.

    • @lindamitchell-fox1926
      @lindamitchell-fox1926 18 днів тому +1

      Well that mower is definitely a Tennessee UT fan.

  • @lruiz326
    @lruiz326 15 днів тому +13

    There is no way after all that work, could I bring myself to muck it up. I’d put that thing in my living room under glass as a showpiece!

  • @brienakers3533
    @brienakers3533 11 днів тому +2

    Wow that was an amazing restoration! That mower came out like new and then you just give it the business. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Bobo_Plantain
    @Bobo_Plantain 26 днів тому +28

    Wow, that thing is a little lawn beast!

  • @KbB-kz9qp
    @KbB-kz9qp 5 днів тому +2

    That is so cool, first that folks used electric mowers so long ago, and second that you took time for such a gone restoration. Thanks! 😀

  • @robj2704
    @robj2704 Місяць тому +52

    My father built an electric mower back in 1953 when I was 7 years old. The house we lived in at the time didn't have a very good electrical service. Every time he hit a clump of thick grass the tube on our TV would go out and not come back on for about 30 seconds. Made it impossible to watch Superman.

    • @ditherdather
      @ditherdather 19 днів тому +4

      I love that story 😂

    • @MikeySkywalker
      @MikeySkywalker 16 днів тому +1

      Best story ever.

    • @SUPRAMIKE18
      @SUPRAMIKE18 15 днів тому +4

      Stories like that make me think of my grandparents old TV they had the Space Command remote that used sound frequencies, I quickly found out when I was a kid eating cereal from a porcelain bowl with a metal spoon that when you hit the bowl with the spoon just right you could change the channels 😂

  • @jhutto1984
    @jhutto1984 Місяць тому +19

    I don't think I've ever seen a corded power mower before. That's honestly pretty neat!

    • @ArmpitStudios
      @ArmpitStudios 7 днів тому

      They were all corded before small, lightweight batteries came around.

  • @hauk65000
    @hauk65000 10 днів тому +3

    Very well done and impressive restoration!
    Quality professional work

  • @OVERKILLFPV
    @OVERKILLFPV 9 днів тому +4

    Its alittle beast!!! Awesome renovation. 👌

  • @Ron-vq3zl
    @Ron-vq3zl 10 днів тому +1

    Wow!!
    You did a TOTALLY AWESOME restoration on that mower, my friend!!
    I must admit, I started watching your video about 3 times before this, and each time I had to stop; to go away somewhere.
    As a result, I lost track of it, each time; but when I found it again a little while ago, I wasn't about to pass it by, & I'm sure glad that I didn't, because watching you "transform" this mower back to looking like new again, was totally enjoyable!!
    I look forward to more great videos of yours, just like this one!
    Highest Regards!
    Ron
    Abilene, TX. USA.

  • @Tom-In-Ga
    @Tom-In-Ga 20 днів тому +4

    The thing that really amazed is that you were able to find tires for that thing. Funniest thing was that cord. Looks like the previous owner ran over it a time or two. Great work!

    • @KMcGrier
      @KMcGrier 2 дні тому +1

      That would have been my FIRST upgrade! Some sort of cord recoil.

  • @snoopthesausage9925
    @snoopthesausage9925 3 дні тому

    It's refreshing to watch a genuine restoration and one without the use of latex gloves, pliars, or tweezers, to pick every single part up. Thank you.

  • @TheRustRepair
    @TheRustRepair 28 днів тому +3

    From rusty relic to lawn care hero! 🌿🔧 If only my grass could see this transformation-now it’s just jealous!

    • @stinkbug4321
      @stinkbug4321 27 днів тому

      After the $200 is spent plus countless man-hours of restoring it. It breaks down after six months of hard use. Then your neighbor goes to Home Depot and buys the same thing for $80 and uses it for years.

  • @kenw.1112
    @kenw.1112 10 днів тому +1

    SWEET RESTORING ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER ! YOU ARE VERY SKILLED DUDE!!! I GIVE YOU 10 STARS ! VERY PROFESSIONAL JOB .

  • @garyalensr
    @garyalensr 19 днів тому +1

    You Sir have an amazing skill!!!! You absolutely brought new life to that rustec out electrical hazard. That mower looks incredible. If it were me after the demo id clean it back up and kinda make a show area for your restored mowers

  • @shartne
    @shartne Місяць тому +5

    My dad had one of these back inn the 70s I can remember him expertly manuvering the cord.

  • @strvenoconnell4061
    @strvenoconnell4061 Місяць тому +15

    From crusty to trusty, that thing belongs in a museum 🎉

    • @billykulim5202
      @billykulim5202 Місяць тому

      should upgrade it to cordless, lawn mower with cable tangling are asking for trouble

    • @earthpower19
      @earthpower19 21 день тому

      @@billykulim5202 waas thinking the same thing

    • @Mind-your-own-beeswax
      @Mind-your-own-beeswax 14 днів тому

      @@billykulim5202don’t talk such shit. Mains powered mowers have been around for a very long time. Millions of people have managed perfectly fine with them before shitty battery powered ones.

  • @garys.674
    @garys.674 4 дні тому

    Restoring the mower is one thing. Getting the motor to work is a wow to me.

  • @MrTnewell
    @MrTnewell 10 днів тому

    This inspired me, got many leaves in the yard and if i set my old furnace fan on a hand truck , fasten it down , i got me a leaf blower. Great job on the mower .

  • @joseenriquez3537
    @joseenriquez3537 16 днів тому +1

    I had one of these in the early 70's it was a beast had it for twenty years.

  • @darthuhlenhopp
    @darthuhlenhopp 14 днів тому

    I love videos like this. If I did this I would think a bright colored cord would make more sense. Great job none the less, that thing is a beast.

  • @daverodgers6208
    @daverodgers6208 2 дні тому

    A restoration video and a lawn-cutting video in one. Cool!

  • @mwand89
    @mwand89 Місяць тому +10

    Yay.... another lawn mower restoration video! I'm just enjoying watching the process!😁

  • @RayCardona-u9l
    @RayCardona-u9l Місяць тому +4

    You did a fantastic job ! Looking forward to more videos from you.

  • @fedsen
    @fedsen 2 дні тому

    Unbelievable. Such an amazing restoration.

  • @ArtifactRenewal
    @ArtifactRenewal 9 днів тому

    Bringing a rusty old lawn mower back to life combines nostalgia with practical skill, making it appealing to anyone who enjoys seeing everyday tools restored to their original functionality. 24:24 This title suggests a hands-on, rewarding process that many viewers can relate to and appreciate, especially those who value the art of breathing new life into forgotten items. A great watch for anyone who loves a good before-and-after story!

  • @mikewood8680
    @mikewood8680 Місяць тому

    Total respect for these skills. The patience to get it to the finish line is outstanding.

  • @ronalddunn291
    @ronalddunn291 13 днів тому +1

    I Remember the mowers that only cut when your arms were moving back and forth or you were walking.😁👍

  • @TheRandythawkins
    @TheRandythawkins 22 дні тому +1

    Just in time too. That grass was getting tall!!! 👍

  • @GeorgeSTANFIELD-ju5gd
    @GeorgeSTANFIELD-ju5gd Місяць тому +1

    My granddad had one like this. You flipped the handle to change directions without twisting the power cord. It had a disc with four small blades under the deck. That little mower would do a good job. I sure wish I had his. He died in 1962.

  • @olddog2361
    @olddog2361 Місяць тому +2

    Looks really good. For practical use, I might add a flexible mast (spring loaded?) to the handle to hold the wire away from the blades when backing up.

  • @rudybriskar5267
    @rudybriskar5267 Місяць тому +3

    First time I've seen a needle gun used in a restoration video. I LOVE IT! 5:02

    • @1bennyfred
      @1bennyfred Місяць тому

      Was going to say the same. Loved seeing the needle gun.

  • @cduff4505
    @cduff4505 Місяць тому +2

    It’s utterly fascinating to see how it’s put together and how you take it apart and refinish it! As a non-mechanical type person, I loved watching this video!
    I love seeing the old made usable again and wish I had a mower like this!

  • @NandiCollector
    @NandiCollector Місяць тому +5

    *BRAVO! Majestic restoration. :)*

  • @ayokay123
    @ayokay123 13 днів тому

    Incredible restoration and even MORE incredible performance!!!!!

  • @exaltedsawgunner
    @exaltedsawgunner 29 днів тому +1

    That thing slayed that grass! Great job!

  • @UGKZ23
    @UGKZ23 20 годин тому

    Great restoration! Way to use it as intended!

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 Місяць тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful restoration.

  • @CrustyRestorations
    @CrustyRestorations Місяць тому +4

    Absolutely epic, loving the white and orange 👍

  • @bruce9120
    @bruce9120 17 днів тому +2

    Great job. Liked watching.

  • @ramiruhig5558
    @ramiruhig5558 16 днів тому

    you have a gold hands for restoration, well done 👏👏👏👏

  • @joseRios-qx1mm
    @joseRios-qx1mm 16 днів тому

    Excelente restauración!! Me entretuve mucho viendo su trabajo amigo. Gracias!!

  • @The1200r
    @The1200r 24 дні тому +1

    Little thing cuts pretty good. And now it looks good. 👍

  • @seanali1099
    @seanali1099 16 днів тому

    very thorough, and meticulous..good job padna

  • @brianaustingoodson3112
    @brianaustingoodson3112 Місяць тому +1

    Well 👍
    That's one capable little thing.
    Wow worked pretty well.

  • @KAFKUBA
    @KAFKUBA 4 дні тому

    This is crazy... lucky stator was good! Breaks my heart to see it get dirty again!

  • @ditherdather
    @ditherdather 19 днів тому

    Needle Scalers are one of the best tools ever created, in my opinion. I love those things.

  • @garymorris1856
    @garymorris1856 11 днів тому

    I am impressed that it cuts such thick grass.

  • @elijah4947
    @elijah4947 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome work! It looks like new again!

  • @kevinberniebarron7548
    @kevinberniebarron7548 19 днів тому

    That electric motor looks like a beast! Absolutely incredible job of restoration!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings to you and your family

    • @MrGamb
      @MrGamb  15 днів тому

      Thank you very much, my friend!
      I wish you the same!

  • @BigDaiDog01
    @BigDaiDog01 21 день тому

    Wow you clearly are a master of your craft, Best restoration I have seen so far. Hell of a job well done.

  • @rosak6291
    @rosak6291 21 день тому

    It looks brand new! You are good at what you do!😊

  • @CHESS_DEEPTHOGHT
    @CHESS_DEEPTHOGHT 22 дні тому +1

    Земля очень плоский, удобный и без камней. Красивейший аппарат, в общем работать на удовольствие..!

  • @ralphbenites1312
    @ralphbenites1312 27 днів тому +2

    Great job looks new again

  • @chrisj.1608
    @chrisj.1608 Місяць тому

    what a lovely little mower! love the color you picked out works well for an electric one

  • @WayneBralewski-b7z
    @WayneBralewski-b7z 9 днів тому +1

    That's the best restoration job I have ever seen

  • @mileticmile2911
    @mileticmile2911 Місяць тому +1

    Bravoooo maestro fantastično uradjen posao.Veliki pozdrav od vjernog pratioca Mileta iz Bosne.

  • @ERMISMARINOS
    @ERMISMARINOS 8 днів тому

    welldone for your steroration very good job my name is ermis i heard a lot of times this mower stailed or slow down on this grass a lot of times be carefull this mower is made for smaller grass cause when stailed or slow down a lot of times may cause the mower and motor an unknown problem after long time so again well done for this mower comes back to life you are very goood to fix things but for this mower be carefull in the tall grass

  • @ericwilliams8504
    @ericwilliams8504 8 днів тому

    That's awesome!!
    The hose clamp... and convoluted black tube cheapen the look though.

  • @adrianryan8586
    @adrianryan8586 8 днів тому

    It's a beast for such a small machine

  • @fester73666
    @fester73666 Місяць тому

    Excellent restoration, looks fantastic and it cuts the grass 👍👍

  • @Wellin039
    @Wellin039 23 дні тому

    Ai sim!!! um canal BR de restauração!!! otimo trabalho.

  • @fredhoyt6900
    @fredhoyt6900 Місяць тому +4

    Great Job
    The mower might push easier in the other direction, just a thought.

    • @ArmpitStudios
      @ArmpitStudios 7 днів тому

      Yes, it's even designed to do that.

  • @gregkindberg850
    @gregkindberg850 Місяць тому +2

    That's awesome. Great work...

  • @WayneBralewski-b7z
    @WayneBralewski-b7z 9 днів тому

    You made that better than when it was brand new

  • @luisdones8181
    @luisdones8181 22 дні тому

    Absolutely brilliant sir you are a true artist 🫡🙏🏽💯💯👍🏽

  • @davidjulseth8667
    @davidjulseth8667 4 години тому

    Sweet!!! The grass was only 3 1/2" when you started restoring it...lol

  • @odyshopody9387
    @odyshopody9387 4 дні тому

    Judging by all the splices I'm guessing the power cord was run over more than once! Great job on the restoration.

  • @teetop5776
    @teetop5776 Місяць тому +2

    Amazing. That mower is dangerous 😳

    • @MrGamb
      @MrGamb  Місяць тому

      True! The blade rotates below the side guards.

    • @jhonsiders6077
      @jhonsiders6077 23 дні тому

      That machine was made when people had common sense to be careful with it ! Now we have dummy bars and all kinds of deflectors on mowers here in the US . I call it stupid proofing !

  • @jakubrogers6064
    @jakubrogers6064 8 днів тому

    Good job man that’s awesome 👏

  • @NolaGal2601
    @NolaGal2601 23 дні тому

    Very interesting front end! Nice work 😊

  • @450Texas
    @450Texas 16 днів тому +1

    I opened up UA-cam to play some background music and instead, I spent 30 minutes watching a lawnmower restoration. Well done!

    • @MrGamb
      @MrGamb  15 днів тому

      Thank you very much friend!

  • @all_the_moga
    @all_the_moga Місяць тому +1

    Wow.. that old mower means business :D

  • @WolfTurner-fb1qf
    @WolfTurner-fb1qf 9 днів тому

    Got to have one. Its like a vacumcleaner that cuts grass well😂

  • @Weeze-27
    @Weeze-27 14 днів тому

    Great little mower👍👍👍

  • @coondogtheman
    @coondogtheman 28 днів тому

    That little thing is a beast. Chews through that grass no problem. Watch that cord.

  • @Ptree253
    @Ptree253 Місяць тому +2

    That was an restoration good job

  • @nicolascoley4412
    @nicolascoley4412 5 днів тому

    As a landscaper who cuts grass everyday in North Carolina. That is one bad ass electric mower. That grass would bog down a gas push mower for sure.

  • @ivonnereyes1623
    @ivonnereyes1623 19 днів тому

    Amazing job, it looks like new

  • @WJsLifeonaBoat
    @WJsLifeonaBoat Місяць тому

    Great video, enjoyed the whole thing. I am so happy you cut grass at the end, I was dying to see it in action!

  • @sabrinadelpintor3144
    @sabrinadelpintor3144 Місяць тому

    sensacional, como sempre! ficou ótimo! daria tudo pra ter um quintal com grama e um cortador de grama... é satisfatório demais ver a grama sendo cortada, imagina cortar! 👏😋👍

  • @keithjames4658
    @keithjames4658 15 днів тому

    That was awesome. Very satisfying

  • @robertgomez7433
    @robertgomez7433 6 днів тому

    Outstanding job.

  • @rustybum2
    @rustybum2 22 дні тому

    Not economically viable but a spectacular result. You enjoyed doing it and I enjoyed the journey, welll done. Thanks for sharing and best regards from Ireland.

  • @johnclyne6350
    @johnclyne6350 17 днів тому

    Absolutely incredible! I thought it would go in a museum for the manufacturer? Great attention to detail! I was floored! This is obviously made for a non USA market based on that electrical plug?
    Great content! I found this in my YT feed. Glad I watched! I subscribed immediately! I was surprised that motor & capacitor still worked all these years later?

    • @MrGamb
      @MrGamb  15 днів тому +1

      Thank you very much friend!

  • @robertopalmigiani1090
    @robertopalmigiani1090 Місяць тому

    Ottimo lavoro di restauro.
    Complimenti anche per il taglio!
    Bravissimo! 🙏💯👏👏👏

  • @HoppyRabbit101
    @HoppyRabbit101 6 днів тому

    Electric lawn mowers are amazing and underated

  • @robertomartins7113
    @robertomartins7113 Місяць тому +1

    Muito bom, parabéns pelo trabalho.

  • @gilsonbarbosa1554
    @gilsonbarbosa1554 13 днів тому

    Excelente trabalho!❤

  • @tomrailton9201
    @tomrailton9201 3 дні тому

    Very good video sir thanks. Just subscribed and hit the bell. Take care and stay safe. Tom.

  • @philipatoz
    @philipatoz 20 днів тому +2

    Looks like that grass was last cut when the mower was brand new! LOL

  • @Charles-cm5ex
    @Charles-cm5ex 10 днів тому

    GREAT.WORK.🤯🤯🤯💯💯💯

  • @javierrodriguez2863
    @javierrodriguez2863 9 днів тому

    Now I can't use it, it's too beautiful!🤔😂, good job

  • @AZVIDS
    @AZVIDS 28 днів тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic👍