1930s Antique Sentry Safe Restoration - Perfect Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024

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  • @meinemechaniker
    @meinemechaniker  3 года назад +338

    Thank you for watching. Don't forget to ''Subscribe''
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  • @onepiecebarca
    @onepiecebarca 3 года назад +1183

    I love how it has wheels so that the thief doesn't get tired carrying it

    • @prabhurandhir9167
      @prabhurandhir9167 3 года назад +48

      I also thought the same thing 😆😆

    • @OaklandMurray
      @OaklandMurray 3 года назад +9

      🤣

    • @metalsupersonic53
      @metalsupersonic53 3 года назад +9

      I thought it was stuck in Spain without the A

    • @leokrupp4442
      @leokrupp4442 3 года назад +23

      The castors only go in one direction, the first corner he gets to he'll be stuck.

    • @brianpress1392
      @brianpress1392 3 года назад +2

      @@leokrupp4442
      lol 👍

  • @kellymeier579
    @kellymeier579 3 года назад +626

    As a retired locksmith and safe technician I found this extremely fascinating and enjoyable to watch. And thank you so much for letting the music of the tools and machines be the only soundtrack, no cheesy stock music is needed.

    • @meinemechaniker
      @meinemechaniker  3 года назад +30

      Thanks 🙏🏻🌿🍀

    • @scagliagiuseppe4987
      @scagliagiuseppe4987 3 года назад +6

      @@meinemechaniker bravo

    • @richardshackleton5681
      @richardshackleton5681 2 года назад +4

      Hi I'm picking one like that up in a few weeks. Is it easy to take the door off for transportation.its about 100 years old hinges are similar to this one ! Thanks

    • @kellymeier579
      @kellymeier579 2 года назад +6

      @@richardshackleton5681 Depending on the condition of the safe, dust rust etc., the door should lift up and off the hinges. I've had to use a pry bar or jack to get it started, but it should come off. It will be bulky, awkward and heavy so bring help. This will lighten up the body of the safe making it easier to move. Good luck 👍

    • @richardshackleton5681
      @richardshackleton5681 2 года назад +4

      @@kellymeier579 thank you for you're help👍

  • @nick.lamberti8232
    @nick.lamberti8232 2 года назад +1147

    When I started this video I was nervous and thought that this would be a very dangerous restoration, but I was promptly assure... it is a safe restoration.

  • @atlas2061
    @atlas2061 2 года назад +136

    Beautiful, no annoying music in the background, just the tool and ambient sounds, I also love that you upgraded the lock on it so it's still viable as an actual safe and not just a display piece!

  • @EricH_1983
    @EricH_1983 3 года назад +381

    When you put a safe on wheels to save the thief from hurting his back..

    • @meinemechaniker
      @meinemechaniker  3 года назад +47

      😂

    • @ChrisLee-UK
      @ChrisLee-UK 3 года назад +77

      Nowadays, he would most likely be sued if the theif hurt his back trying to lift it because of lack of correct safety signs for lifting haha 🤣

    • @ИванЕфимов-ш6ш
      @ИванЕфимов-ш6ш 3 года назад +2

      40

    • @bcast9978
      @bcast9978 3 года назад +5

      If you don't have your health; what do you really got?

  • @johnreynolds5594
    @johnreynolds5594 2 года назад +15

    I'm used to seeing "I make a new one" for posts and pins and screws, but a LOCK MECHANISM?? My hat's off to you.

  • @jennielee3977
    @jennielee3977 2 года назад +96

    I think this was the most labor-intensive of the restorations I have seen. Amazing! It's nice to see some real pride in workmanship.

    • @wansichen3743
      @wansichen3743 2 года назад +2

      it is because he basically rebuild the safe, its a good construction job but not a restoration by any means, its more like building a new safe inspired by 1930 design

  • @eamontreanor1363
    @eamontreanor1363 3 года назад +29

    No music, no talking, pure bliss. I have trouble picking the right spanner for an oil change and he's out there creating an entirely new lock for a 100 year old safe like it was nothing.

    • @atsylor5549
      @atsylor5549 3 года назад +3

      And it all fit together perfectly

  • @Danielhofjr
    @Danielhofjr 2 года назад +2

    This has everything you would want from a restoration video, single point thread cutting, sandblasting, cold bluing, hand filing, a child's hand to apply Bondo with a obscenely small spatula. All the other restoration channels need to up their game.

  • @QuantumImperfections
    @QuantumImperfections 3 года назад +33

    Not only was this man's craftsmanship simply incredible - I'd say he not only restored the original safe but improved its original manufacturing significantly!

  • @spagzs
    @spagzs 3 года назад +44

    It’s “safe” to say that this is one of the most coolest videos ever.

  • @dr.a.995
    @dr.a.995 2 года назад +6

    I think the people that made this safe would be blown away to see this restoration -a utilitarian work of art. It will make any room in which it sits a very royal room, indeed.

  • @TrashRacoon1928
    @TrashRacoon1928 3 года назад +45

    Even though, the restorations on here look amazing, I still love like the oxidized copper teal look at the beginning.

  • @GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge
    @GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge 3 года назад +9

    Brass feet and casters would have really set that thing off! Too bad it can't hold the weight. First Class restoration Sir! Can't believe anyone would give that a thumbs down. Great job!

    • @pr0faker
      @pr0faker 3 года назад +3

      you can brass steel just fine, heat it up, and use a brass wire wheel to colour the metal in brass.

  • @122Music1
    @122Music1 2 года назад +15

    As a former machinist, cabinet maker, and an ameture luthier I can say with no doubts this is restorative excellence! Beyond great. A true craftsmanship/ artist. This is a monumental task. I hope he feeds his family well with the proceeds. I wish I could study with him for a year! What phenomenal knowledge and prowess!

    • @meinemechaniker
      @meinemechaniker  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much sir

    • @122Music1
      @122Music1 2 года назад +2

      @@meinemechaniker
      My pleasure! Your work is absolutely incredible. Please continue! As we say in the USA, "one man's trash is another man's treasure " ... You obviously know how to make trash into treasure! Well done!
      Perfect!!

  • @akunformalitas
    @akunformalitas 3 года назад +34

    I didn't expect the safe could be this beautiful after the restoration process. Such an amazing craftsmanship!

  • @myoptik3x103
    @myoptik3x103 3 года назад +848

    I would wager that this safe did not look this good when it was brand new. Absolutely beautiful work.

    • @dfloyd888
      @dfloyd888 3 года назад +50

      The safe is far more secure than it was when brand new as well, with the addition of the lever lock.

    • @OldManTruck
      @OldManTruck 3 года назад +35

      A little bit of gold leaf or pin stripping and would top it off great.

    • @daveyoder9231
      @daveyoder9231 3 года назад +12

      Must agree completely! Gorgeous!

    • @pieradambrosi1310
      @pieradambrosi1310 2 года назад

      Ľ

    • @petepeterson4540
      @petepeterson4540 2 года назад

      You know you are absolutely right it was a cheaply made get them in get them out type of safe and yes he did a very good job

  • @rustycarno
    @rustycarno Месяц назад +2

    Am thinking of buying a safe like you demonstrated. Paint/clean the brass was my objective, now I think I have a template on how to approach the work. Thank you so much.

  • @jamsistired
    @jamsistired 2 года назад +3

    Dude, this guy is hearting almost everything in this comment section, massive respect for that. It must take tons of time.

  • @johnvaldez8830
    @johnvaldez8830 2 года назад +38

    This is one of the best restorations I've seen in a long time. The detailed construction of the wheel housings, the reconstruction of the lock mechanism and the finish were very satisfying. Best on RUclips!

  • @CarlDi3trich
    @CarlDi3trich Год назад +2

    Beautiful job. Your disdain for bad craftsmanship and your humor while fixing it shines through without words.

  • @fabiomoraesmachado
    @fabiomoraesmachado 3 года назад +9

    This guy is an artist ! The original creator of this safe would have been proud of the outcome.
    Kudos to you!

  • @Ruth-th9pq
    @Ruth-th9pq 3 года назад +39

    This was amazing, I just wish he would've painted it that same blue color that it was supposed to be

    • @frankdrebin259
      @frankdrebin259 3 года назад +5

      I dont think that blue was original. Looked sloppy to me.

    • @Ruth-th9pq
      @Ruth-th9pq 3 года назад +3

      @@frankdrebin259 I mean it definitely looked rusted and it looked like the paint was chipping off because of the rust but I think it was the original paint

    • @rayumbandismos4947
      @rayumbandismos4947 3 года назад +14

      @@Ruth-th9pq it might have been originally white, since there was paint around the "medal" for the makers of the safe

    • @Ruth-th9pq
      @Ruth-th9pq 3 года назад +2

      @@rayumbandismos4947 ooohh white would've been pretty too!!!

    • @allsalis
      @allsalis 3 года назад +2

      @@frankdrebin259 i think black was original color

  • @karlkovach8647
    @karlkovach8647 Год назад +6

    As a retired locksmith and safe technician the restoration was beautiful, you are a man of many talents, but an awful lot of work to restore a Sentry safe.

  • @nevesne
    @nevesne 3 года назад +11

    Great job, you should put it in a safe, so it doesn’t get stolen.

  • @TTown.
    @TTown. 3 года назад +21

    Amazing outcome. Should be proud of what you have achieved.

  • @jerryholmes9999
    @jerryholmes9999 3 месяца назад +1

    I’ve felt the lure and the love of Safe work 48 years. U bested be by far! Good work

  • @Roarmeister2
    @Roarmeister2 3 года назад +7

    36 min. - and I was captivated for every second... great restoration work (and telling the story with photography).

  • @МихаилЖариков-н9у
    @МихаилЖариков-н9у 3 года назад +14

    Это просто божественно! Настоящее удовольствие, смотреть за такой работой! Мужик, это круто!!!👍👍👍

  • @viewer1youtuber529
    @viewer1youtuber529 Год назад +5

    Greetings from Ireland! That is a stunning restoration my friend! The crimson red colour went very well with the super shiny brass! You have a lot of confidence in restoring it!

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 3 года назад +8

    Considering all the rust on the outside, I’m surprised it wasn’t rusted shut! Fantastic job on the restoration!!!

  • @ab-nx4lv
    @ab-nx4lv 3 года назад +8

    This is a kind of magic. And you're the quick-change artist. You have the right to be incredibly proud.

  • @mehmetch.
    @mehmetch. 2 года назад +1

    Your videos make me so satisfied that I watch them in bed in order to fall asleep faster.

  • @arsaeterna4285
    @arsaeterna4285 3 года назад +8

    1:20
    I LOVE when people use the RIGHT size driver

    • @meinemechaniker
      @meinemechaniker  3 года назад +5

      Thank you so much, your attention did not go unnoticed 🙏🏻

  • @jorjito5587
    @jorjito5587 3 года назад +5

    This was awesome !
    Im so glad that you lined the flathead screws vertical on the handle and horizontally on the others. My OCD was bugging hardcore!

  • @henleytolan2952
    @henleytolan2952 2 года назад +2

    This poor old gal has seen plenty of abuse. glad to see someone taking care of her. She has done her best to keep people's valuables safe and she deserves all the attention and hard work you gave her.

  • @artemboston350
    @artemboston350 3 года назад +10

    Великолепная работа👍👍
    Только довольно странное решение сделать сейфу колёса, по-видимому чтобы грабителям было легче и быстрее его увезти чем вскрыть.
    Great job👍👍
    Only a rather strange decision to make wheels for the safe, apparently to make it easier and faster for the robbers to take it away than to open it.

  • @Per-Olovkindgren
    @Per-Olovkindgren 3 года назад +158

    36 minutes later: WOW! 🥇

  • @omidkhaleghi1591
    @omidkhaleghi1591 2 года назад +1

    good job.dude 💗💗💗💗 . professional . Patience . enjoyable . May the God give you the strength

  • @jarvisskooge8602
    @jarvisskooge8602 Год назад +4

    Best restoration / custom rebuild I seen to date… it’s better than the original. Excellent craftsmanship!

  • @cambo1200
    @cambo1200 3 года назад +15

    You make it seem easy, but there was a tremendous amount of time and labor put into this. Well done!

  • @markstubbs1973
    @markstubbs1973 2 года назад +1

    I wish this was for sale best restoration video I have seen

  • @SouthOfGate
    @SouthOfGate 3 года назад +11

    Absolutely stunning, not to mention informative, restoration!

  • @restorationconstantines7731
    @restorationconstantines7731 3 года назад +5

    better than new, amazing color👍

  • @измайлово
    @измайлово 28 дней назад +1

    Кто даёт старым вещам вторую жизнь, тому сразу лайк и подписка.

  • @TopFloorEricc
    @TopFloorEricc 3 года назад +21

    I said to myself: “if he takes all of that mechanism apart and manages to get it all back together and working I’ll be impressed”. Color me impressed 💯

  • @Boris_letniy_briz
    @Boris_letniy_briz 3 года назад +11

    Этот сейф в лучшие свои годы так хорошо не выглядел. Можно меня так же отреставрировать?)))

  • @lizzapaolia959
    @lizzapaolia959 10 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing restoration job. Not bad security for those days..... thank you for sharing your videos. God bless 🙏👌

    • @lizzapaolia959
      @lizzapaolia959 10 месяцев назад +1

      WOW outstanding job rebuilding the locking mechanism. 😎👍👌

  • @chipinit9118
    @chipinit9118 2 года назад +3

    I would love to see reactions to companies or members of the companies who made these products, get a blast from the past seeing them restored.

  • @shanelindsey4803
    @shanelindsey4803 3 года назад +4

    To me the most impressive part of the rebuild is the mechanisms you don’t get to see. Very impressive restoration!

  • @Nckolas20
    @Nckolas20 2 года назад +1

    I like how there's a safe within a safe

  • @righthook27
    @righthook27 3 года назад +6

    My OCD was screaming at you when you attached the name plate with one slotted screw vertical and the other horizontal. I was very satisfied to see in the close-up at the end that you had adjusted them, THANK YOU! lol. Great job!

    • @BrassLock
      @BrassLock 3 года назад

      He likes to trigger you for a few minutes just to get that very reaction.
      *"Job Done!"* 🤩

  • @HalsPals
    @HalsPals 3 года назад +11

    You have skills and patience beyond a mere mortal man! I continue to be mesmerized and astonished!!

  • @plasmaman9592
    @plasmaman9592 Год назад +2

    Criminals love a safe that is on wheels so good job with that one

  • @soyleyenkerem
    @soyleyenkerem 3 года назад +4

    I respect professional person, well done bro..👍♥️

  • @merrylderrickson3147
    @merrylderrickson3147 2 года назад +5

    Unreal. Nothing I can say has not already been said a thousand times.
    That said, it would be interesting to see a birds-eye time-lapsed view of the sheer amount of time and labor and motion that goes into one of these projects. Fantastic work, in any case.
    People can do amazing things when they put time and care and effort into their passions.

  • @kuberrana3356
    @kuberrana3356 2 года назад +1

    It was a risky restoration project but you did a safe restoration.

  • @АлександрЕременко-н6л

    Великолепно!смотрел с большим удовольствием!!!

  • @kyo7635
    @kyo7635 3 года назад +4

    There is so much skills on rebuilding the locking mechanism, it’s incredible

  • @Ezzell_
    @Ezzell_ Год назад +1

    You have a strange definition of "Perfect Restoration", but you did good.

  • @KyleS860
    @KyleS860 3 года назад +4

    I have a safe like this in my basement, was here when I bought the house…..however it’s 5 feet tall, and weighs over 1000 pounds. I’m hoping to restore it some day, I think this video will help. Thanks 👍

    • @agoogleaccount2861
      @agoogleaccount2861 3 года назад +1

      Its not that hard to do paint wise this guy here is a pro and its not that big a safe. This is how the big ones are redone .. . Spray on automotive paint stripper aka " aircraft remover "and a stainless dish scrubber will make quick work of the old paint. Now repaint it completely outside w black traditionally. I prefer black engine crinkle paint myself .. but whatever you want. . And then paint an acrylic scene landscape usually on the front of the safe and gold line around it. You can use automotive edge strip if youd prefer ... Then clear varnish the entire safe an extra coat on the front.

  • @andrewturnbull5897
    @andrewturnbull5897 2 года назад +8

    Brilliant outcome! Superb choices at every point. Colour, finish, materials and technique! Thank you for your generosity!

  • @davidrobinson7667
    @davidrobinson7667 Год назад +1

    Intense attention to detail.
    Master Craftsmanship.
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
    Awesome vintage color

  • @stepdg
    @stepdg 3 года назад +9

    Not gonna lie. I knew this was going to look great when you were done. But I wasn't prepared for it to look THAT amazing! Fantastic work on the safe. On the filming. On the editing. All of it.

  • @thomasrombout780
    @thomasrombout780 Год назад +1

    This is not a restoration. This is building a new safe with an old one as a donor. Still pretty cool.

  • @id104335409
    @id104335409 3 года назад +90

    That safe is now more valuable than the money you can fit in it.

  • @Jwingmann
    @Jwingmann 3 года назад +14

    This is incredible! I’m pretty blown away at how good you are at this. I hope you get paid very well! You deserve it!

  • @warren888888
    @warren888888 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great job! Not just restored, but BETTER than new!

  • @АлександрП-е5п
    @АлександрП-е5п 3 года назад +5

    Браво, мастер! Высший пилотаж!

  • @TheBluealan2000
    @TheBluealan2000 3 года назад +7

    Just taking a moment to appreciate a true engineering genius. This one incredible restoration.

  • @nightdraco1393
    @nightdraco1393 2 года назад +1

    A garbage become a holy grail. Your hands magical dude. Awesome works

  • @arcamean785
    @arcamean785 2 года назад +12

    I'd imagine the cost to restore something like this must carry a hefty price tag considering the tools and skills needed.

  • @chetosco
    @chetosco 3 года назад +31

    Crazy German pedanticity, hence quality. Breath-taking.

    • @Niels_Dn
      @Niels_Dn 3 года назад +7

      But then he’s not German… the title of the channel is even in wrong German grammar

    • @meinemechaniker
      @meinemechaniker  3 года назад +7

      @@Niels_Dn 😀 yes but i am a citizen of the world 🌿🙏🏻

    • @chetosco
      @chetosco 3 года назад +2

      @@Niels_Dn Someone is faking the German pedanticity!?!?!?!?!?

    • @chetosco
      @chetosco 3 года назад +2

      @Lance Counihan So, you are German then!

    • @Niels_Dn
      @Niels_Dn 3 года назад +1

      @@chetosco did they patent it?

  • @tigglebiddys
    @tigglebiddys 2 года назад +1

    I wish I had either your skill or your resources sir! good shit!!

  • @travisbonzpiercy2660
    @travisbonzpiercy2660 3 года назад +5

    That is a fantastic refurbish that really puts your skills on tape so everyone will know how good you really are and a master of your trade. Well done.

  • @СергейВасилич-х6ы
    @СергейВасилич-х6ы 3 года назад +5

    Серьёзный такой шкафчик получился! И красивый!

  • @nataliestaheli51602
    @nataliestaheli51602 Год назад +2

    That turned out so beautifully!! All that beautiful brass, and the red exterior with white interior, and the wheels!! And I'm glad you made it so it could be used as a safe again!

  • @nitro74cs
    @nitro74cs 3 года назад +5

    Eline emeğine sağlık, fevkalade teferruatlı ve titiz bir çalışma. Torna, tesviye, freze, kaynak ve demir işçiliği harika.

  • @MrWylis
    @MrWylis 2 года назад +4

    Stunning work.

  • @ca6360
    @ca6360 2 года назад +1

    Kind of liked old finish too... a completely redone inside would have bee. Cool

  • @themandalorian996
    @themandalorian996 2 года назад +7

    Easily one of the best restoration videos I've ever seen! Amazing job!

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 2 года назад +1

    Very entertaining and pretty. Hardened steel parts would be a better choice for a safe.

  • @miguelare3
    @miguelare3 3 года назад +6

    This must have taken you days heck even weeks but my god did it turn out beautiful awesome job Meine Mechaniker!

  • @malevopfgm
    @malevopfgm 3 года назад +6

    Amazing Job, beautiful finish, you've reconstructed the whole safety mechanism, absolutely astounding work !

  • @renatorocha4363
    @renatorocha4363 Год назад +1

    Congratulations. It's not easy. You are a master.

  • @figueredoruley8050
    @figueredoruley8050 3 года назад +21

    I have done very similar with Wood Glut designs.

  • @GeorgeChristofi
    @GeorgeChristofi 3 года назад +6

    That was an absolutely fantastic restoration.

  • @jmccracken491
    @jmccracken491 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful job you have lots of talent.😁😁😁😁

  • @polytzai
    @polytzai 3 года назад +6

    Always wanted to see this restoration!👏🏻

  • @ПровФомич
    @ПровФомич 3 года назад +27

    великолепная работа. сейф стал лучше, чем вышел с завода- изготовителя. но зачем к сейфу колёсики ? так с деньгами и укатят !

    • @joint831
      @joint831 3 года назад +4

      Видимо под конкретные хотелки делалось, надо периодически вбок перемещать. Что катить что тащить - без особой разницы, по лестнице не покатишь, и все равно ж до машины только :)

    • @ДмитрийДмитрий-в4я
      @ДмитрийДмитрий-в4я 3 года назад +6

      Пылесосить под ним периодически.

    • @renni1313
      @renni1313 3 года назад +4

      Это не сейф, а экспонат. Сейф должен быть наглухо привинчен к стене или полу. И внешние петли, которые можно просто срезать, давно не делают.

    • @осенниехризантемы-д2м
      @осенниехризантемы-д2м 3 года назад

      @@joint831 А лифт зачем ?

    • @sergeybulychev8304
      @sergeybulychev8304 3 года назад

      @@renni1313 Ну срезал... Без ключа, что дальше будешь делать?

  • @davidbohner692
    @davidbohner692 2 года назад

    Original work very shoddy. Great restoration!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @traida111
    @traida111 3 года назад +10

    I know someone who would love that, the dude from Ghost Town Living. He just rebuilding the hotel that burned down

  • @HypocriticYT
    @HypocriticYT 3 года назад +7

    I bought a nice (it was pictured as complete) at government auction a safe made of half inch plate designed for a two drawer file cabinet. When I drove over two hours to get it I saw that all the internals had been removed. No S&G lock, no locking bolts or arms and no handle etc. I had to make all the parts without the aid of having another to compare to. I got a new S&G lock on eBay and then began. Large bearing rollers worked well for the locking bolts being hardened steel. Figuring out the wheel to retract the horizontal bolt was about the most difficult part.

  • @GHuber-xh5vv
    @GHuber-xh5vv Год назад +2

    Dieser Safe ist bestimmt schöner geworden als er bei der Herstellung war. Toller Job und mit viel Präzision und Beachtung der Details gemacht.

  • @anwarulhaqqureshi
    @anwarulhaqqureshi 3 года назад +4

    Wow MashaAllah, what a restoration this was, u seem to be Turkish bro, love 💕💕 from Pakistan.

  • @chrisredfield8548
    @chrisredfield8548 3 года назад +10

    Seen a lot of restoration videos and this has to be the most captivating from beginning to end. To see your work progress and vast array of equipment used, especially all of the machining, is very cool my friend.

  • @ruthkaylor1361
    @ruthkaylor1361 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful restoration

  • @gallucinogenia
    @gallucinogenia 3 года назад +4

    Сколько трудов! Моё почтение, мастер!

  • @byOldHand
    @byOldHand 3 года назад +30

    A project like this takes courage, complete masterpiece. Lock design, working patience, color selection is awesome. Brass details looked amazing with this color. You're like a one-man factory and that's your difference. Quite an interesting project, I have never seen such a project before. I watched with great pleasure. Bravo 🌟🌟🌟 Bravo 🌟🌟🌟🥃

    • @meinemechaniker
      @meinemechaniker  3 года назад +6

      Thank you mate, Kindness and Fairness will win. 🍻🙏🏻🌿