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I spent my life living, restoring Victorian houses and loved some of the inventions within and would rebuild these and NEVER came across a door closer like this one. It is a work of art and you did a great job, restoring it. BTW, I worked on the house the architect for Thomas Edison built for himself, it had the most amazing electrical systems, all of the circuit breakers were beautiful pieces of art, covered with gold leaf and the box they were in was a beautiful cabinet with a lovely glass door and it was installed in the middle of the front hallway so everyone could see it and marvel, it was one of the earliest houses with full electricity in New Jersey.
Not only is it great to see these objects getting restored, I also regularly learn something new. I have never known these mechanisms already existing for so long. Thanks!
@@paulwomack5866 You're right, that's odd! There doesn't seem to be any Whitworth size that corresponds to 9/16" AF either. 1/4" Whitworth is smaller, 13.335 mm, and 5/16" is 15.24 mm.
Glad to see that you not only restored it, but installed it and are using it in your own home. I imagine a restored 1880's door close like that would sell for a few hundred dollars.
Another discovery for me! I liked the manufacture of the spring, and also the leather gasket..all done in an exemplary cleanliness..thank you to Veronica❤ and her team👏👏👏
A revisit to this wonderful restoration. The more I watch your channel the more I enjoy your videos. The dry brush really brought out the lovely detailing on this piece. Thanks again for sharing this video with me and I imagine that I will find more to enjoy again. 👍👍😁😁🇨🇱🇺🇸
Wow, such an old thing makes you repair like new, I guess you must have a lot of antiques that you have repaired! Thanks for the video you shared, you are awesome!👍🌹
That door closer saw some hard use.. They must of had kids.. I had 8 and they would destroy a freight train.. You did a very nice job as usual.. God Bless...
Well done, as usual. I like that you do more than just make things look shiny and clean. Your decorative touches help the objects look better today than they did when they were new. I also really like that you tell your viewers about the history of the pieces you restore. It turns them from a random piece of rusted metal into something that links us back to a time when people lived, and thought, differently than we do today.
Well another awesome job Radek, and great to see it where it belongs operating on your door great work best wishes from sue and andy j from Lockdown Reading England 🏴 xx❤️
When you consider how utilitarian the modern version of these look, this is a beautiful piece to match its functionality!!! Wonderful job on the restoration!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Je t'adore........!!! I mean............. shut the door !! Great video. Great object. Good find. And it takes determination to take on a restoration like this.
Браво мастеру Радеку! До последней минуты не могла догадаться, что за штука))) Представляю какая особая атмосфера царит в доме, когда окружен такими вещами! Музей, а в тоже время всем можно пользоваться))) классно!!!!
Hello. It is really very successful. Your attention to detail is your strong point. I think you're the only one who pays so much attention to the smallest detail. It's hard to believe that the starting heap of junk gets to this wonderful device. At the time it was made, almost every element was decorated. It was made to last a long time. Apart from normal wear and tear there is only the spring which is broken. I find it unfortunate that you installed it outside. There is no risk that the rain will damage it? I have seen videos that are 3 years old these days. Much has changed since then. The thoroughness with which you repaired the large black frame dazzled me. You replaced every floral element that was missing. Thank you for your video. I love her so much. I wish you a good day and take care of you. I don't know how it is with you with the coronavirus crisis. Here in France it's very difficult, we are on a curfew from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. During this time you can travel only with a derogation and for specific reasons. The fixed fine is 135 €. There are people who have recidivated and they are in prison. In addition, we are talking about a new confinement if the situation does not improve. Anyway, please take care. Gabriel (France).
Have a nice day friend, as I read, it's a hard time for everyone. Maybe it will get better soon, we have to hope. Cheers Gabriel. Hugs from the Czech Republic. Veronika and Radek
You made your own spring! Very nice - edit: you made very nice button round head rivets and the leather seal were also commendable. Your home is becoming a museum of restorations
I like the inspiring story as much as the restoration. A man on the brink of giving is hit with inspiration and imagines an amazing invention. Then finds a way to somehow make it happen.
I love watching your channel, you always have some unusual stuff. And it marbles me to see how you come up with ideas in fixing, and restoring them. Keep up the fantastic work.
Amigo otro muy buen trabajo de restauracion, excelente resultado ebtenido con este Cierrapuertas vintage, mis respetos y saludos para usted y su esposa desde venezuela, un abrazo.💯👍👊🙏
Wonderful decorative and ornate design - it's a bit lost to us now, that kind of engineering. Something extremely functional, mundane even (although probably not when this was first made), yet the time was taken to make it beautiful. A really beautiful restoration. The gold wax is what really made it. And to see it back in use once more is fantastic. So many restoration channels show the item fully restored just sitting on a desk. Nothing wrong with that of course, but seeing the old girl closing a door again is truly great. May she give you many more years of service. Will probably outlast any modern unit by a good margin. Great stuff.
At first I thought a door closer who cares , boy was I wrong . The homemade spring the leather gasket and the gold wax . Man very cool . Stuff I didn't know could be done .
Creating that new spring was amazing work. When you pulled out that other one and it was broken into three pieces I was thinking "Oh he'll order a suitable replacement for that as there is no way to repair it". But actually making a new one was .. incredible.
What an absolutely beautiful job of restoration! Using rust remover with tannin AFTER the metal pieces were media blasted really surprised me. Worked great!
I work as a locksmith and still install LCN closers to this day! Cool to see something so old get restored from a company that is still alive and kicking. Great video!
Hello friends, thank you for watching :) I would like to invite you to Veronika's new UA-cam channel about cooking and baking, thank you all for her support by subscribing. Radek ua-cam.com/channels/fEr2fPoAF0GVBuxUmSu2Iw.htmlvideos
@joed596 We are pleased, thank you :)
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I spent my life living, restoring Victorian houses and loved some of the inventions within and would rebuild these and NEVER came across a door closer like this one. It is a work of art and you did a great job, restoring it. BTW, I worked on the house the architect for Thomas Edison built for himself, it had the most amazing electrical systems, all of the circuit breakers were beautiful pieces of art, covered with gold leaf and the box they were in was a beautiful cabinet with a lovely glass door and it was installed in the middle of the front hallway so everyone could see it and marvel, it was one of the earliest houses with full electricity in New Jersey.
That is a fascinating story about Edisons architect. What a once in n a lifetime experience that must have been.
Thank you, it is a lovely house and the new owners have taken very good care of it, too. It is like a museum but very comfortable.
Wow, I envy it. It must have been amazing. Thank you for your story. Have a nice day Radek
Wow what an interesting insight! Can one see pictures anywhere online of these things of Edison’s house you are describing?
Not only is it great to see these objects getting restored, I also regularly learn something new. I have never known these mechanisms already existing for so long. Thanks!
I thanks Harko :)
Вероника спасибо, подписался, буду смотреть на вашу готовку
@@ЕвгенийТёткин-п9е спасибо :)
I looked it up: Mr. Norton's Door Closer, designed 1880's in England! Just amazing work.
Thanks :)
Of course that explains why the spanners didn't fit - the nut was 9/16".
@@Ragnar8504 I think you have the size right - but it's odd. Old British fittings would be in Whitworth sizes, not inch A/F
@@paulwomack5866 You're right, that's odd! There doesn't seem to be any Whitworth size that corresponds to 9/16" AF either. 1/4" Whitworth is smaller, 13.335 mm, and 5/16" is 15.24 mm.
Glad to see that you not only restored it, but installed it and are using it in your own home. I imagine a restored 1880's door close like that would sell for a few hundred dollars.
Thank you :)
Another discovery for me! I liked the manufacture of the spring, and also the leather gasket..all done in an exemplary cleanliness..thank you to Veronica❤ and her team👏👏👏
Thank you so much :)
A revisit to this wonderful restoration. The more I watch your channel the more I enjoy your videos. The dry brush really brought out the lovely detailing on this piece. Thanks again for sharing this video with me and I imagine that I will find more to enjoy again. 👍👍😁😁🇨🇱🇺🇸
Thank you Paul and I really appreciate it :)
Wow, such an old thing makes you repair like new, I guess you must have a lot of antiques that you have repaired! Thanks for the video you shared, you are awesome!👍🌹
Yes, I have accumulated a few during the 14 years I have been renovating. Lol Thank you
A very good job Radek. Nice to see Veronica and your handsome little dog too.
That door closer saw some hard use.. They must of had kids.. I had 8 and they would destroy a freight train.. You did a very nice job as usual.. God Bless...
Another historical gem rescued. Those in the future will appreciate your efforts in saving these pieces of history
Another great job!
Thank you so much Ozwald :)
Well done, as usual. I like that you do more than just make things look shiny and clean. Your decorative touches help the objects look better today than they did when they were new.
I also really like that you tell your viewers about the history of the pieces you restore. It turns them from a random piece of rusted metal into something that links us back to a time when people lived, and thought, differently than we do today.
Thank you very much for a very positive comment. Have a nice day Jim, Radek
Brilliant. Very clever thinking outside the box moves. Lovely dog.
Thanks :) Radek
Well another awesome job Radek, and great to see it where it belongs operating on your door great work best wishes from sue and andy j from Lockdown Reading England 🏴 xx❤️
That's one gorgeous restoration. I particularly liked your solution to the shallow nut problem at 06:51. 👍🍻
Thank you so much :) Radek
No matter how bad it is you always make it pretty! All talent and skill. Very nice.
Thank you :) Radek
Hello mister Veradona another beautiful restoration I enjoyed watching the video thank you
Thank you Vince :) Radek
Well done 👍 I love to see how it works and the transformation to shiny.❤️👍👍
Thanks Roger :)
... привет ребята!,у вас даже собака красивая!, молодцы, респект вам и уважуха, удачи и здоровья!!!
Спасибо Вадиму :) Собачка - девочка 3 лет Мона :)
When you consider how utilitarian the modern version of these look, this is a beautiful piece to match its functionality!!!
Wonderful job on the restoration!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Samantha :) Radek
Je t'adore........!!!
I mean............. shut the door !!
Great video. Great object. Good find. And it takes determination to take on a restoration like this.
Thanks )
Excelente pieza para la puerta y como siempre un objeto que se vuelve una joya con vuestra restauración.
Gracias Veronika y Radek
Gracias amigo por estar con nosotros :) Que tengas un buen día desde la República Checa. Veronika y Radek
Bonjour à tous les deux superbe restoration de fermeture de porte ! merci Radek ;)
Je te remercie Marie :) Radek
The more I see a work the more I appreciate what excellent work you do. Beautiful and functional.
Thank you very much Verna :) Radek
Norton door closers are still in use to this very day. It shows you how good the idea was.
Excellent restoration. A decades old piece of rare hardware put back into practical use. It's also a thing of beauty. Thank you.
Thanks Pat :) Radek
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!
👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!
Thank you so much :)
That is SO cool!!! A door closer with some style!
Thank you Vickie :) Radek
Браво мастеру Радеку! До последней минуты не могла догадаться, что за штука))) Представляю какая особая атмосфера царит в доме, когда окружен такими вещами! Музей, а в тоже время всем можно пользоваться))) классно!!!!
Спасибо Юлия :) Радек
Великолепная работа!
great job beautiful work
Really enjoyed this restoration. Just love seeing old iron being brought back to life.
Another resounding triumph. Thank you for sharing !
Thank you so much Willie :)
Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing
Thank you :) Radek
Admirable workmanship. Well done.
Great unique project!!...Hello to Veronika and Mona!!
Thanks Lee :) Radek, Veronika and Mona :)
I liked your use of the C-clamp with the round stock to loosen the shallow nut, good idea👍👍
What a wonderful object! Beautifully restored and given a new lease of life. Great video.
Thank you Jill :) Radek
What can I say, simply awesome and truly a fun product.
Thanks Paul :)
Hello. It is really very successful. Your attention to detail is your strong point. I think you're the only one who pays so much attention to the smallest detail. It's hard to believe that the starting heap of junk gets to this wonderful device. At the time it was made, almost every element was decorated. It was made to last a long time. Apart from normal wear and tear there is only the spring which is broken. I find it unfortunate that you installed it outside. There is no risk that the rain will damage it? I have seen videos that are 3 years old these days. Much has changed since then. The thoroughness with which you repaired the large black frame dazzled me. You replaced every floral element that was missing. Thank you for your video. I love her so much. I wish you a good day and take care of you. I don't know how it is with you with the coronavirus crisis. Here in France it's very difficult, we are on a curfew from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. During this time you can travel only with a derogation and for specific reasons. The fixed fine is 135 €. There are people who have recidivated and they are in prison. In addition, we are talking about a new confinement if the situation does not improve. Anyway, please take care. Gabriel (France).
Have a nice day friend, as I read, it's a hard time for everyone. Maybe it will get better soon, we have to hope. Cheers Gabriel. Hugs from the Czech Republic. Veronika and Radek
Oh my gosh, Radek. This thing was a MESS. You did a wonderful job restoring it! I'm glad Mona and Veronika approve. Take care.
Thank you bro :)) Radek
You made your own spring! Very nice - edit: you made very nice button round head rivets and the leather seal were also commendable. Your home is becoming a museum of restorations
Thanks :))
I had no idea that device was that old! Wow! And such a beautiful one, as all objects from that century were made to be!
Thank you.
Excelente trabajó 👍 como siempre vos conocéis la función de las partes. Sin palabras. Desde Venezuela ciudad Maracaibo.👍
Gracias Roberto :) Radek
You find some of the most original stuff that I have never seen before you published the restoration! Wonderful!!!
Thanks :)
The thing I love the most about your videos is that you save these items and restore to them a beautiful dignity. Thank you for doing this!
I thank you :) Radek
Przepięknia jest ta zrobiona robota pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku mile i serdecznie 👍👍👍👍👍
Dzięki sąsiedzie :)
You have "golden hands" . Thank you for all your videos. 😉
Thank you for your views :)
What a fight at the disassemble, every piece of hardware another type, rivets, hollow(!) bolts, you name it...
Great job!
:-D
Rivets full. Drilled :)
@@VeradonaRestoration He's talking about the screw and hollow bolt earlier in the video, where you clamp the screwdriver bit in the vice.
I love this beautiful piece even more because it is still useful! Very nice job on an unusual old door closer! Cheers!
Thanks Braxton :) Radek
You need never apologize for any of your work as you are among the top-tier restoration mechanics on FaceBook.
Thanks :) Radek
that was really a beautifull resto i dont usally comment but that piece to me is so nice beautifull old world craft man ship
Thank you for your decision :) Have a nice day Mario :) Radek
Una pieza tan sencilla pero bonita mente hecha y decorada, magnífica restauración 🇪🇸👏👏👏😘😘😷🍀
Gracias Lili :) Radek
The restauration, Mr. Norton's story and the dog's approval makes this a great video. Thanks.
Good work ! Congrats. Hugs from Brazil
I like the inspiring story as much as the restoration. A man on the brink of giving is hit with inspiration and imagines an amazing invention. Then finds a way to somehow make it happen.
Now That Closed The Door !
Great restoration again!!!
I love watching your channel, you always have some unusual stuff. And it marbles me to see how you come up with ideas in fixing, and restoring them. Keep up the fantastic work.
Thanks, but why does it scare you? I'm doing something wrong ?
Amigo otro muy buen trabajo de restauracion, excelente resultado ebtenido con este Cierrapuertas vintage, mis respetos y saludos para usted y su esposa desde venezuela, un abrazo.💯👍👊🙏
Gracias a nuestro fiel amigo :) Veronika y Radek
@@VeradonaRestoration 👍💯👊
Wonderful decorative and ornate design - it's a bit lost to us now, that kind of engineering. Something extremely functional, mundane even (although probably not when this was first made), yet the time was taken to make it beautiful.
A really beautiful restoration. The gold wax is what really made it. And to see it back in use once more is fantastic. So many restoration channels show the item fully restored just sitting on a desk. Nothing wrong with that of course, but seeing the old girl closing a door again is truly great. May she give you many more years of service. Will probably outlast any modern unit by a good margin.
Great stuff.
Thank you so much for a beautiful comment :) Radek
Bonjours à vous deux ,une très belle restauration d'ouverture et fermeture de porte à la prochaine video d'émerveillement ,j'ai hâte.
Serious envy for the restoration! Love what you did, especially rebuilding the spring. Regards to your lovely wife.
Thanks :)
Приветствую вас Радек!!! Всегда с восхищением смотрю на ваши труды. У вас золотые руки и огромное терпение!!!
Спасибо, хорошего дня . Радек
Beautiful job!! Also love your problem solving skills absolutely brilliant!!
Thanks Todd :) Radek
Great video. Beautiful work as always.
Thanks bro :)
I like how everything you restore is used and seen in use. Some other restorations are destined to be curios but yours stay alive!
Thank you :)
Really like that old device and your restoration quite a lot. Very nice! Love the historic background too! Thank you!!
I than you Fred :) Radek
Beautiful restoration! Love the trick with the vice for getting a better bite on that nut! That will most definitely come in handy some day!
Thank you Jeff :) Radek
You are the master of problem-solving!!
Thank you Linda :)
At first I thought a door closer who cares , boy was I wrong . The homemade spring the leather gasket and the gold wax . Man very cool . Stuff I didn't know could be done .
Great job, great vintage item and great use of it, well done Radek and your lady :)
Awesome restoration. So happy to see something from the past, refurbushed and used!
Thank you :)
Beautiful piece of hardware and stunning restoration as always Radek. Take care 🙂👍🏼
Thank you David :) Radek
Incredible job!! Congratulations... 👌
Thank you :)
A great piece and the result is a pretty good talking point. Look forward to the next restoration.
I am very impress with any job you realize...i never see that kind of design and beautiful finish...👍😁😁😮😮
Thanks Kira :) Radek
Guau...!! que lindo accesorio...!!!...Muy Bien..como siempre My Friend...jiji ji ji...Saludoss desdeee...Punta Arenasss--Patagonia Chilenaaa...okkk
Vaya, eso es un largo camino. Gracias por mirar desde la República Checa :) Radek
Very interesting never seen that design,beautiful finish,great job as always.👍👍👍😎😎😎
Very nice! Amazing transformation!
Thanks Jens :) Radek
Creating that new spring was amazing work. When you pulled out that other one and it was broken into three pieces I was thinking "Oh he'll order a suitable replacement for that as there is no way to repair it". But actually making a new one was .. incredible.
Thank you Walter :) Radek
Beautiful restoration work.
Thanks Edd :) Radek
New Project!🛠😍 Hello From Portland Oregon! Or if you understand! Привет из Орегона!!!!!!📍🌍
Ficou perfeito Radek. Somente depois que vc prendeu na porta eu entendi para que servia essa peça.
Adoro quando vejo Veronika e o Dona. Lindos.
Obrigada Sonia, estamos todos felizes :) Tenha um bom dia Radek, Veronica e a pequena Mona :)
Such a beautiful restoration.
I'm glad to see u got a sandblaster box! It was a long time coming.
Thanks :)
That turned out very nice and looks great in place and working.
Aunque, es evidente, que con mucho trabajo, pareces un mago : a la decadencia le arrancas esplendor. Un 10 👌👍🇪🇸
Wow gracias Ernesto :) Radek
Great work you are doing and preserving a bit of history too.
Beautiful. I never knew such a thing existed. Good find and thanks.
Thanks Debbie :)
فعلا ..💥 تمتعت..💥 فيديو راااائع تحياتي لك صديقي 👍 واصل ..🥀
Awesome restoration sir 👍👍👍
Magnificent work and splendid storytelling.
Greetings from Mexico City!
Thanks :)
The golden wax was just a brilliant touch. It really sent this piece from an amazing restoration to a piece of art. Very well done as always!
Thank you so much Giuliana for beautiful words :) Have a nice day Radek
Beautiful. Thank you for the tip/trick on how to hold a wrench in place for a situation like that.
Nicely done!
I'm glad you stuck with the leather.
You are a wonderful teacher!!
Wow, thanks :)
Exelente trabajo....me dejan sin palabras.....lo maximo en restauraciones....sigan asi saludos desde Peru
Muchas gracias :) Radek
What an absolutely beautiful job of restoration! Using rust remover with tannin AFTER the metal pieces were media blasted really surprised me. Worked great!
Thanks :) Radek
Grate work you just helped me with something I am working on rite now thank you .
Nice job 👍👍👍
I work as a locksmith and still install LCN closers to this day! Cool to see something so old get restored from a company that is still alive and kicking. Great video!
Wow, thanks. Now I blush in front of the expert and I hope I fixed it correctly :) Radek