Because of COVID I've spent months at home, binge-watching all kinds of shows, but until I found all these absolutely stunning restorations it was a lot of the same old stuff. This video left me wishing my grandfather was still alive to see the craftsmanship you put into this simple little level. This was an amazing video. Absolutely first rate.
I don’t understand how can you get thumbs down on this, if you don’t like this type of craftsmanship, what something else. A true test of patience, perseverance and craftsmanship. My God Bless you and all of us. Thanks
I would be more impressed if a new level was built from scratch instead of destroying the history and character of the original. I guess cancel culture is everywhere.
How one gets to your level of precision is beyond me !! You are an artist and a machinist expert !! I have some old levels and I’ve sold a few. This video literally brought tears to my eyes !! Thank you for sharing a true love for restoring old things.
i would love to have that in my tool kit, I'm a carpenter of 30 years and all i have ever used are metal levels. your level would make me proud every time i used it. what a thing of beauty , first class
Wow I take my hat off for that authenticity and your patience in restoring the level back to it's glorious workmanship. But your perfectionism simply you out did yourself. What a beautiful restoration on your part. It came out very nice, to say the least I think it came out nicer than what the original company made before you. Thank you for that nice restoration video.
Your father will be proud of the life you brought back to this level. After reading all the comments below, there is nothing more I can add except it was pure enjoyment watching the level come back to life for a second chance in providing your father or you many more years of leveling service. I can go on but, I will leave it here as I know there will be many more restoration projects moving forward that will receive great comments.
Mate, that's amazing! I am addicted to restoration videos and you've got to be one of the best. Such attention to detail! The only think that bugs me is the music, I like to just hear the tools, but this is obviously a personal preference. Keep doing what you do!
Never thought I could fall in love with a level, but I think I just did! I’ve seen old levels around like this during my time and never gave it a second look. My, what tools can look like in the hands of skilled craftsman like yourself. We’ll done!!
Wonderful job. Was a pleasure watching you working. I have the same model of level from my great-grandfather and you gave me the reason restoring it. Have a nice day!
Truly stunning. If your goal was to honor a time when people took great pride in their skill to make beautiful things by hand, you nailed it my friend.
What I really love (in addition to watching things like this being so damn relaxing) is what I often learn. Such as using the shavings / dust from the rest of the restore with a little glue to fill in the small imperfections on the wood. Wood is so difficult to restore properly as you can't bend it like metal or simple sand blast it down. But this shows that care, elbow grease, and some careful thought can do fine fine work.
I have a level very much like this one, I have it on a shelf for decor because I was afraid to try to restore it. I’ve worked with metal but I love this wood and I don’t have any idea what I’m doing. In other words....I love watching you and I’ll keep mine on the shelf and safe from my mistakes. 😊
My long gone uncle taught me how to make glass into oval/round shapes, My diving goggle was broken and we took a piece of glass and a bucket of water and cut the glass to size underneath the water. works perfectly!
After my sister and I sold the family house, I felt the one of the best ways to honor Dad, Mom and Mom’s first husband, an engineer that passed away a few years before Dad came along, was to restore as many of the tools as possible that they all owned and used at one point or another. The first one I restored was a torpedo level that when done, came out beautifully if I do say so myself haha. Thanks for sparking the memory 🙏🏽👍🏽 and what a fantastic job you did! Bravo 👏
Worked in the restoration trades for 40 odd years.... The craftsmanship of this video, and your channel is on par with your content and projects. So well done...refreshing, Thank You.
Absolutely amazing ❤️ my grandfather was a machinist, and to get a glimpse of what he must have done in his shop was a gift. He would have hired you in a minute! I have several of his old levels, so now I know what they must have looked like before time and work took their toll. Thank you so much for this video, I literally cherish viewing the past come to life.
Wow! What a transformation! Needless to say - Ive subbed immediately. Ive seen these levels revitalized before but not quite as expertly as you did. Very well Done.
I'm just surviving Covid for the second time. This time it was a close call. I say that because I can't even be around my son who've I've been fighting for since birth, and recently got custody for. This video made me happy for the first time in weeks... Thank you. Outstanding work!
Мой с 1974 года. Отец принёс с завода Магаданского МРМЗ. Ничего им не делали, до сих пор как новый, потемнел немного и одно стёклышко сбоку лопнуло, видать уронили. Отца уж 40 лет как нет , храню как память.
I smiled the whole way through this video 😁 the care and attention you put into this is plain for all to see. You treated it as if the original maker would one day see it again...... you made it "new"; but still kept the old school flavour to it like it was originally designed. You have skill in your hands Sir!!! I honestly enjoyed every second of this, thank you 😁🤙
I subscribed at the point where I realized you were making your own brass nails. I was already impressed by your level of craftsmanship and patience, but that took it over the top. Exceptional work. Be proud of such a small job and a great accomplishment. Wonderful!
Amazing job. So much love and care put into this one. It's closer to a reproduction than a restoration since most of the original has been replaced but it looks fantastic.
You sir have gotten a new subscriber !! This Level is a thing of beauty !! Wow the hrs spent what a labor of love !! This was AMAZING to watch l loved it !! I am off to watch more of your older videos as well !!And I look forward to more of your new video's also it was a pleasure to watch you work !!
Я вот лично считаю, что к таким вещам, а в данном случае к таким инструментам, отвесу, уровню, прослужившие человеку Верой и Правдой многие и многие годы, надо относиться с большой любовью, бережливостью и с большим - ПОЧТЕНИЕМ!!!!! Ведь столько лет они людям помогали созидать и строить!!! Ребята, Спасибо Вам!!!! Вы молодцы!!! Казахстан восторгается и благодарит !!!!👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲🤲
I've seen others like this dated to early 1900s. It would be interesting to track down the company and see if it still exists or any older employees are around who would appreciate the restoration.
It says D.R.G.M. on it, which stands for Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster, a kind of patent used in Germany between 1891 and 1945. The number I could read was 109927 which dates it to 1899.
Gorgeous restoration Mikel !!! You didn't miss any details. I enjoyed every minute of this work and subs for upcoming works 👏🏻👏🏻🗜️⚒️🐾 Be safe and see you soon.
Wow..... this is a proper restoration by a true craftsman!! I see far too many "Perfect Restorations" by others who simply take a hammer... grind the crap out of it... polish it to a shine... but there's no finesse in their work. Awesome job 👍
Otimo trabalho!! Ficou perfeito. O que chamou a atenção foi que eu restaurei um antigo nivel de madeira muito semelhante a este. Era do meu pai e o nivel veio da Italia. Good job. Congratulation.
since i am retired Mant Tech, always worked with my hands, these videos are always catching my eye. i have one works for this video, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that belongs in a display case!!! i saw a restore of an old fire axe, he did a complete restore and made a plaque, and gifted it to a local FD. put it at the door rang the bell and left.
Awesome video, those who may want to know it, D.R.G.M means "Deutsches-Reichs-Gebrauchs-Muster" It was just like a metrical standard in Germany back in the 1940s 👍🏻
Wow. Your work is absolutely satisfying. So much nice details the music and your love for this job makes your video one of the best restoring videos ive ever seen. You get definitiv a sub from me. Keep going.
Man 2 months ago I found one very similar to that one, and I wanted to restore it, ofc I never done such thing before and youtube just popped up with your video as suggestions and I never had googled for how to do it or about it. Btw the result was AMAZING! Congrats!
Tengo uno exactamente igual de mi abuelo que era tallista, pero esta en buen estado aunque tiene sobre 125 años. Lo guardo con mucho cariño. El murió cuando yo tenía 5 años y ahora tengo 66. He disfrutado mucho con tu restauración exquisita. Eres un genio.
Hola Luis, me imagino que lo conservaras con mucho cariño, espero que se siga guardando por muchísimos años mas, muchas gracias por el comentario! Saludos
Amazing work, love the brass inset work. One thing I noticed is that the nails for the plate were flush in the original, I expect so you could use the level both ways. Any reason why you chose to create rounded head replacements? To be honest, it looks so good that I wouldn't want to use it for fear of marring it.
Love these videos and seeing how you restore some really interesting things. Would love to see maybe a little bit of captions, so I can know what materials you are using and the tools. I have so many questions!. Very inspiring, awesome videos 😊👍
Because of COVID I've spent months at home, binge-watching all kinds of shows, but until I found all these absolutely stunning restorations it was a lot of the same old stuff. This video left me wishing my grandfather was still alive to see the craftsmanship you put into this simple little level. This was an amazing video. Absolutely first rate.
I don’t understand how can you get thumbs down on this, if you don’t like this type of craftsmanship, what something else. A true test of patience, perseverance and craftsmanship. My God Bless you and all of us. Thanks
The alpha men just wants to see and listen all the tools working ... when they wants to list music go to spotify ...
Perhaps he lost a few people when he drilled a hole destroying one of the glass levels.
@@theantspants1 this is trumps doing........
I would be more impressed if a new level was built from scratch instead of destroying the history and character of the original. I guess cancel culture is everywhere.
@@dtom1145 i didn't dislike but i have to agree that was a piece of history
I will put you in the class of "My Mechanics", and that is saying alot, he is a genius!
Thanks Steve!!
Pristine level of craftsmanship here. The attention to detail is absolutely impeccable .
How one gets to your level of precision is beyond me !! You are an artist and a machinist expert !! I have some old levels and I’ve sold a few. This video literally brought tears to my eyes !! Thank you for sharing a true love for restoring old things.
i would love to have that in my tool kit, I'm a carpenter of 30 years and all i have ever used are metal levels. your level would make me proud every time i used it. what a thing of beauty , first class
I have one like it
If you need it I givet to you
They are $30 to $50 around where I live, so not too bad. And I assume you, as a carpenter, would be able to fix one up quite nicely.
You are an absolute perfectionist, possibly the most skilled I have yet seen on UA-cam restoration videos. Bravo!
Thanks for the comment mate!!!!!! ;-))
This guy and MyMechanics are great!
Watch awesome restoration
Agreed, well said!
Wow I take my hat off for that authenticity and your patience in restoring the level back to it's glorious workmanship. But your perfectionism simply you out did yourself. What a beautiful restoration on your part. It came out very nice, to say the least I think it came out nicer than what the original company made before you. Thank you for that nice restoration video.
Your father will be proud of the life you brought back to this level. After reading all the comments below, there is nothing more I can add except it was pure enjoyment watching the level come back to life for a second chance in providing your father or you many more years of leveling service. I can go on but, I will leave it here as I know there will be many more restoration projects moving forward that will receive great comments.
Que bonito quedó,
Muchas gracias Elier! Aprendo con maestros como tu
@@Mikhandmaker muchas gracias Maestro.
Mate, that's amazing! I am addicted to restoration videos and you've got to be one of the best. Such attention to detail!
The only think that bugs me is the music, I like to just hear the tools, but this is obviously a personal preference.
Keep doing what you do!
I don't need the tunes either!
His attention to details is magnificently beautiful, relaxing and satisfying! Love your work!
Wow, so amazing! I really love this, when people care of old things! Bravo!
Never thought I could fall in love with a level, but I think I just did! I’ve seen old levels around like this during my time and never gave it a second look. My, what tools can look like in the hands of skilled craftsman like yourself. We’ll done!!
Wonderful job. Was a pleasure watching you working. I have the same model of level from my
great-grandfather and you gave me the reason restoring it.
Have a nice day!
Thanks for your words and for the support!! Happy new year 🎊
You see, this is RESTORATION. Unlike so many other channels out there it's this type of hard word that is the real deal. Cheers!
Pffff. Look at "my mechanics".
@@yankis. I do he is one of the very best. BTW women say "Pfff".
@@ftswarbill I'm a woman, dude.
@@yankis. My Bad, rock on!
The most satisfied and relaxing video I watch today. Amazing
Thanks for the comment!
Amazing.
You give us the emotion of re-establishing the value and usefulness of the beautiful things of the past in the present.
Thank you.
Thanks for the comment mate!
Truly stunning. If your goal was to honor a time when people took great pride in their skill to make beautiful things by hand, you nailed it my friend.
Beautiful!! You had me at the cabinet scrapers. I haven't seen one used in 40 years! Well done restoration!!
Thanks for the comment David!
One of the best restoration videos I have ever seen, brilliant skills👍
Thanks mate 🙏🙏
What I really love (in addition to watching things like this being so damn relaxing) is what I often learn. Such as using the shavings / dust from the rest of the restore with a little glue to fill in the small imperfections on the wood. Wood is so difficult to restore properly as you can't bend it like metal or simple sand blast it down. But this shows that care, elbow grease, and some careful thought can do fine fine work.
I have a level very much like this one, I have it on a shelf for decor because I was afraid to try to restore it. I’ve worked with metal but I love this wood and I don’t have any idea what I’m doing. In other words....I love watching you and I’ll keep mine on the shelf and safe from my mistakes. 😊
There are people (myself included) like to keep it in its original state.
No shame in leaving it as is! It's part of it's history, I say about lots of things.
Wow!!! Because of this perfect work, I sincerely would use this restored tool as a decor object !!!
May God Bless you for honoring your forefathers through such a display of craftsmanship! Kudos!
My long gone uncle taught me how to make glass into oval/round shapes, My diving goggle was broken and we took a piece of glass and a bucket of water and cut the glass to size underneath the water. works perfectly!
Perfect restoration my friend well done.Wooden levels are very beautiful when they're in good condition.
Thanks for the comment Leonidas!
China hustle
An impressive job. I'm impressed.
Thanks mate!
Wow, what an exceptional restoration. Superb craftsmanship from start to finish. You have taken junk and turned it into treasure..
Really no words to express how good is your work. Brilliant restoration, sir. Simply OUTSTANDING!
Thanks for the comment mate!!!!
I am jealous! DRGM on a level.... Now it is much tooo beautiful to use!
Awesome job, really enjoyed watching your transformation.
Thanks mate
That turned out beautiful! Nice work!!
Thanks mate!
After my sister and I sold the family house, I felt the one of the best ways to honor Dad, Mom and Mom’s first husband, an engineer that passed away a few years before Dad came along, was to restore as many of the tools as possible that they all owned and used at one point or another. The first one I restored was a torpedo level that when done, came out beautifully if I do say so myself haha. Thanks for sparking the memory 🙏🏽👍🏽 and what a fantastic job you did! Bravo 👏
Worked in the restoration trades for 40 odd years....
The craftsmanship of this video, and your channel is on par with your content and projects.
So well done...refreshing, Thank You.
The amount of effort that went into this is absolutely astonishing
Oke, you did an amazing job. You really made it as new and even beyond.
That was beautiful work and an amazing video!
Many thanks! ;-)
That really is an amazing piece of perfect restoration of a classic tool.
Outstanding! Your skill, dedication and brilliance are an inspiration.
Absolutely amazing ❤️ my grandfather was a machinist, and to get a glimpse of what he must have done in his shop was a gift. He would have hired you in a minute! I have several of his old levels, so now I know what they must have looked like before time and work took their toll. Thank you so much for this video, I literally cherish viewing the past come to life.
I'm really glad you enjoy it, thanks for your comment :-)
officially lost my mind when i saw him making his own replacement brass nails!!
:-)) Thanks Roberto!
Unbelievable
Wow! What a transformation! Needless to say - Ive subbed immediately. Ive seen these levels revitalized before but not quite as expertly as you did. Very well
Done.
Thanks for the comment, it's a pleasure to hear that.
Wow. That is stunningly beautiful. Excellent work!
I'm just surviving Covid for the second time. This time it was a close call. I say that because I can't even be around my son who've I've been fighting for since birth, and recently got custody for. This video made me happy for the first time in weeks... Thank you. Outstanding work!
Я у себя на работе нашел такой уровень, только выпущен в Таганроке в 1930 году. Реставрацию не делал но состояние хорошее. Держу его как антиквариат.
Этот уровень наверное новым так хорошо не выглядел!
Отличная работа 👍
Спасибо!
мне бы было жалко работать с таким уровнем)
Только он не антикварный, в 80-ые продавался ещё
jajaja no se que dice pero tu vieja
Мой с 1974 года. Отец принёс с завода Магаданского МРМЗ. Ничего им не делали, до сих пор как новый, потемнел немного и одно стёклышко сбоку лопнуло, видать уронили. Отца уж 40 лет как нет , храню как память.
@@Andrei_Dits металлические то почему не могли изготавливать?? Не знаешь.
Incredibly beautiful work from an incredibly talented craftsman amazing transformation. Truly stunning very well done and the eye for detail. Wow
Thank you for you comment!!
The craftsmanship and attention to detail here are beyond incredible! Inspirational sir!
I smiled the whole way through this video 😁 the care and attention you put into this is plain for all to see. You treated it as if the original maker would one day see it again...... you made it "new"; but still kept the old school flavour to it like it was originally designed. You have skill in your hands Sir!!!
I honestly enjoyed every second of this, thank you 😁🤙
That's some pretty impressive and satisfying work ! It looks great at the end
Amazing workmanship, so good on so many levels! Definitely deserves a sub! Hope to see more outstanding videos in the future!
Thanks friend, I hope to surprise you
"so good on so many levels" ha ha ha ha ha
Holy shit! That was incredible. I hid out from my woman to watch this, and I’m totally satisfied!
Now that is how you do it right and above standard. Perfect, thanks for sharing your talents.
I subscribed at the point where I realized you were making your own brass nails. I was already impressed by your level of craftsmanship and patience, but that took it over the top. Exceptional work. Be proud of such a small job and a great accomplishment. Wonderful!
Amazing job. So much love and care put into this one. It's closer to a reproduction than a restoration since most of the original has been replaced but it looks fantastic.
Thank you very much for the comment
This guy's on another LEVEL .
Really like this restoration, well done.
You have turned an old level into a masterpiece. Well done.
Thanks Mark
Absolute master class restoration. I love to restore old tools, but leave things like that for the real pros!
Thanks mate. I appreciate your comment!!
I still remember, this thing at my grandmother house... Remarkable memory
abc sup you had this particular level at your grandparents house ? What a fucking coincidence !
Ok, at first I was thinking "hey, this guy is good", and then you hand made those oval side frames and blew my mind. I subbed immediately!
Ohh, thanks!! Welcome to the channel :-)
@@Mikhandmaker that makes two of us, you sold me on the brass work, kill the music, you don't need it
yeah the side frames got to me to. just the amount of work and patience.
If everyone will respect his tools like this guy, we can live on mars in 10 years.
Yes, any who not respect tools must live on mars in 10 years.
If we respect our earth and fellow beings and other life, we can continue living on earth for at least a 1000 years or more.
There's just something so peaceful about guitar like this that just lets you relax while watching. Good job Mikhandmaker
You sir have gotten a new subscriber !! This Level is a thing of beauty !! Wow the hrs spent what a labor of love !! This was AMAZING to watch l loved it !! I am off to watch more of your older videos as well !!And I look forward to more of your new video's also it was a pleasure to watch you work !!
Wow, very nice restoration ! Thanks
Thanks mate! ;-)
Wow, absolutely artwork! Awesome ...
Very goodl!!!
Trabalho delicado e preciso. Parabéns!
Beautiful work, satisfying video. Nice music.
Thanks for the comment Shahid!
Я вот лично считаю, что к таким вещам, а в данном случае к таким инструментам, отвесу, уровню, прослужившие человеку Верой и Правдой многие и многие годы, надо относиться с большой любовью, бережливостью и с большим - ПОЧТЕНИЕМ!!!!! Ведь столько лет они людям помогали созидать и строить!!! Ребята, Спасибо Вам!!!! Вы молодцы!!! Казахстан восторгается и благодарит !!!!👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲🤲
You've taken this to a whole new level .... I'll show myself out.
I've seen others like this dated to early 1900s. It would be interesting to track down the company and see if it still exists or any older employees are around who would appreciate the restoration.
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It says D.R.G.M. on it, which stands for Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster, a kind of patent used in Germany between 1891 and 1945. The number I could read was 109927 which dates it to 1899.
maravilhoso trabalho de restauração....parabéns.... ficou linda, única!!!!
Gorgeous restoration Mikel !!! You didn't miss any details. I enjoyed every minute of this work and subs for upcoming works 👏🏻👏🏻🗜️⚒️🐾 Be safe and see you soon.
Thank you very much, I am very happy to see your channel found, you are a true master in restoration
@@Mikhandmaker Thank you very much, nice to hear from you 🗜️⚒️
Wow..... this is a proper restoration by a true craftsman!! I see far too many "Perfect Restorations" by others who simply take a hammer... grind the crap out of it... polish it to a shine... but there's no finesse in their work.
Awesome job 👍
Otimo trabalho!! Ficou perfeito. O que chamou a atenção foi que eu restaurei um antigo nivel de madeira muito semelhante a este. Era do meu pai e o nivel veio da Italia. Good job. Congratulation.
Muito obrigado pelo comentário, saudações da Espanha
I’m sure the guy who probably used this level for many years would be blown away by this video.
Thanks for the comment James! ;-)
Thank you, very relaxing
Thanks Jeremy
since i am retired Mant Tech, always worked with my hands, these videos are always catching my eye. i have one works for this video, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that belongs in a display case!!! i saw a restore of an old fire axe, he did a complete restore and made a plaque, and gifted it to a local FD. put it at the door rang the bell and left.
Most beautiful level restoration ever! Such nice work😊
i feel that you have taken my spirit level restoration video and restored that ! great video great restoration would worry about using it now !!
Thanks mate!
Incredibly beautiful restoration! And I liked the music, too!😊
Thanks Tom! ;-)
Awesome video, those who may want to know it,
D.R.G.M means "Deutsches-Reichs-Gebrauchs-Muster"
It was just like a metrical standard in Germany back in the 1940s 👍🏻
Thank you very much for the comment and the information!! I looked it up on the internet but I didn't find much about it.
Such a pleasure to watch an expert at work
Dude. I just got my dad the same level for fathers day. Awesome video!
For the love of details! Great skills! I just subbed
Welcome to the channel, thank you!!
I am deeply impressed. This is like ‚mymechanics“ with the soundtrack of a Cameron-Crowe-Movie! ;)
Thanks my friend! It's a compliment to hear that
Wow. Your work is absolutely satisfying. So much nice details the music and your love for this job makes your video one of the best restoring videos ive ever seen. You get definitiv a sub from me. Keep going.
Welcome to the channel and thank you for your support!
Man 2 months ago I found one very similar to that one, and I wanted to restore it, ofc I never done such thing before and youtube just popped up with your video as suggestions and I never had googled for how to do it or about it. Btw the result was AMAZING! Congrats!
Fabulous. Top marks. Your attention to detail is beautiful
This looks amazing, I want it for my desk top, though not as a tool, it's too beautiful!
This restoration is on another *_level_*
Thanks!
The restoration is great, down to every minute detail ~ just wondering who can afford a $1,000 level?
Absolutely superb. Love to have the time to do things like this. Guess I need to retire.
Thanks for the comment Peter!
Tengo uno exactamente igual de mi abuelo que era tallista, pero esta en buen estado aunque tiene sobre 125 años. Lo guardo con mucho cariño. El murió cuando yo tenía 5 años y ahora tengo 66. He disfrutado mucho con tu restauración exquisita. Eres un genio.
Hola Luis, me imagino que lo conservaras con mucho cariño, espero que se siga guardando por muchísimos años mas, muchas gracias por el comentario!
Saludos
Amazing work, love the brass inset work. One thing I noticed is that the nails for the plate were flush in the original, I expect so you could use the level both ways. Any reason why you chose to create rounded head replacements? To be honest, it looks so good that I wouldn't want to use it for fear of marring it.
You are an incredible master. This was therapeutic! Thank you.
Thank you for your words Edwin!!
Love these videos and seeing how you restore some really interesting things. Would love to see maybe a little bit of captions, so I can know what materials you are using and the tools. I have so many questions!. Very inspiring, awesome videos 😊👍
I've been looking for someone that's as skilled as MyMechanics and here you are... Subscribed 👍