Antique Blowtorch Restoration - with testing!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @Dryflyriver
    @Dryflyriver 4 года назад +776

    We all need to take a moment of respect for the amount of times this guy washes his hands, cuts fingernails and cleans his shop and tools in one video. His dedication to quality of video making is just as impressive as his craftsmanship in restoration.

    • @shahidali22
      @shahidali22 3 года назад +8

      Truly said.

    • @Jerepasaurus
      @Jerepasaurus 3 года назад +19

      And he has such handsome hands. lol

    • @rickkkclunk9799
      @rickkkclunk9799 3 года назад +7

      @@Jerepasaurus as an eBay seller, my wife always is making sure my fingernails look good in pix. LOL

    • @Unanuma
      @Unanuma 2 года назад +6

      Well it's all work when he gets those hefty paychecks from RUclips

    • @victoriathorlacius874
      @victoriathorlacius874 2 года назад +3

      I am guessing you’ve never been to Switzerland.

  • @davedoesntknow5481
    @davedoesntknow5481 5 лет назад +1004

    You have legendary status in my eyes I’m currently explaining to my wife that I need a sand blaster and a lathe

    • @Songbirdofourgeneration
      @Songbirdofourgeneration 5 лет назад +7

      Carpy Does hahaha. Same

    • @braidwooddesignstudio5536
      @braidwooddesignstudio5536 4 года назад +34

      And a milling machine and a polisher

    • @nayannbg6314
      @nayannbg6314 4 года назад +2

      Carpy’s Toys and Play Did you get them?

    • @davedoesntknow5481
      @davedoesntknow5481 4 года назад +23

      Nayan Naubagh sadly not yet she keeps rolling her eyes at me !!!

    • @nayannbg6314
      @nayannbg6314 4 года назад +5

      Carpy’s Toys and Play Make a new one😁 I think you need to secretly start saving for the purchase, get a place and start

  • @Twister051
    @Twister051 4 года назад +297

    18:11 - See the small piece of cardboard he puts below the rear of the blowtorch as it sits on the cement so it won't get scratched? THIS is a man I would follow anywhere.

    • @ironseaweed4301
      @ironseaweed4301 4 года назад +8

      Damn you're right

    • @barbeau916
      @barbeau916 3 года назад

      Omg 😆 it’s a perfect small little square just for the bottom piece lol!

  • @MikeSmith-sm4zz
    @MikeSmith-sm4zz 2 года назад +21

    The way you made that leather plunger was quite impressive. Thought I had seen it all. Your work is unbelievable.

  • @nathanconroy6722
    @nathanconroy6722 4 года назад +50

    "Details" is the reason I watch every video. It's satisfies my soul to see master craft

    • @5hiftyL1v3a
      @5hiftyL1v3a 4 года назад

      ...... he polished and occasionally turns a part of a lathe. When does the ‘master of craft’ part come into it?
      I’m not saying the pieces don’t look good when he’s done - far from it - just that nothing done in these videos is particularly difficult. Why do all of theses comments make it out like he is forming diamonds with his bare hands?
      Have we reached that point where so many people have no ability to work with their hands, so that hose that do look like ‘master of their craft’ simply because they know the correct way to hold a screwdriver?

    • @XxOrcristxX
      @XxOrcristxX 4 года назад +1

      @@5hiftyL1v3a Ok boomer.

    • @5hiftyL1v3a
      @5hiftyL1v3a 4 года назад

      @@XxOrcristxX hahahaha yeah mate - ya only off by about....50 years or so, but close yeah.
      I'm betting your the type that doesn't know how to hold a screwdriver

    • @XxOrcristxX
      @XxOrcristxX 4 года назад +1

      @@5hiftyL1v3a Okay boomer

  • @mymechanics
    @mymechanics  6 лет назад +1482

    Some of you guys were asking the same questions in the comments, so i'm gonna answer them right here.
    Why didn't i polish the main part?
    I wanted to keep that parts original cast structure. That's why i didn't sandblast, grind, wire brush or polish it. I also think it gives a nice contrast to the rest.
    Thank you guys for all your support lately, i really do appreciate it.

    • @michalb8871
      @michalb8871 6 лет назад +25

      Ok, but You can use ultrasonic washer, today its must-be in any workshop :)

    • @mistr_z7654
      @mistr_z7654 6 лет назад +15

      was the wick made from asbestos originally?

    • @fighters531
      @fighters531 6 лет назад +36

      Spoilt it by not going all the way.

    • @MrHBSoftware
      @MrHBSoftware 6 лет назад +13

      @@michalb8871 you are joking right??? might just use his laser cannon from his space ship

    • @ChristopherBell
      @ChristopherBell 6 лет назад +17

      @@MrHBSoftware Are you certain you know what an ultrasonic washer is?

  • @FrederickDunn
    @FrederickDunn 6 лет назад +1044

    Another cappuccino break very well spent. One of the many reasons your video is so appealing, aside from the many skills demonstrated, is that this takes me back to my own childhood when I would follow my grandfather around while he tinkered at his workbench, fixing everything from clocks to violins and hand making lost parts. AND much like my grandfather, you go about your tasks without speaking and yet the lessons are well learned and the methods passed down. You must be an old soul, as today, we live in a disposable society, where the old is cast away and there is the perception that newer is better. What you have there is the ultimate and elegant equalizer for confronting a hornet's nest. Thank you for improving my day.

    • @whynotanyting
      @whynotanyting 6 лет назад +13

      Speak for yourself! I'll never let anything go to the trash that I can fix/repurpose. Be it electronic or plastic container.

    • @FrederickDunn
      @FrederickDunn 6 лет назад +44

      I was speaking about modern "disposable" culture, I personally don't drink from plastic bottles, don't have a cell phone, don't waste anything... I was commenting on a cultural problem.

    • @magnumataredfox
      @magnumataredfox 6 лет назад +4

      Newer is better only if old thing was made to be disposable, vintage tools were made for centuries. But I agree with you.

    • @zweetkonijn
      @zweetkonijn 5 лет назад +20

      This is such an warming comment. Glad to see that RUclips still has these kind of comments.

    • @vonHannersdorf
      @vonHannersdorf 5 лет назад +8

      Your childhood must have been perfect. I have not experienced this, I envy.

  • @thegusdad
    @thegusdad 6 лет назад +479

    So many times in this gentleman's videos I find myself watching him hand-make some obscure part ("Here we soak the leather in rocket fuel, then punch it in, then burn it, then cut away the burnt excess 24 hours later") that I say "OH COME ON!" because I am in awe that someone takes this stuff so seriously. I would give you all my upvotes. This is wonderful, nourishing content. Thank you.

    • @rwdplz1
      @rwdplz1 5 лет назад +9

      Yeah my jaw dropped at that, I was shocked he knew how to do that and it came out perfect.

    • @marshwetland3808
      @marshwetland3808 5 лет назад +7

      @@rwdplz1 Seriously, how can he know how every bit works and then how to replace it?

    • @MrSargenti
      @MrSargenti 5 лет назад +13

      I tried to restore an old Coleman lantern many years ago and the “Wet Leather & Rocketfuel” fabrication trick was beyond my skillset in regards to the worn out hand pump seal, so my restore failed. Nice to finally know how that’s done! May have to dig up another old lantern one day and try again. I admire your workmanship and machine fabrication skills!

    • @aveyondfan1802
      @aveyondfan1802 5 лет назад +5

      I thought you were exaggerating.
      Then that part came up.

    • @fdb4233
      @fdb4233 5 лет назад

      And to the fact that he/she? Has only 700k followers? Hello!!

  • @unimog2a81
    @unimog2a81 5 лет назад +6

    Je pense sincèrement que vous etes le plus doué de tous les restaurateurs que j'ai pu voir sur le web. On dirait qu'aucun domaines ne saurait vous faire reculer. Bravo.

  • @copycat138
    @copycat138 4 года назад +135

    There is a missing cap for the lower burner so the flames aren’t surrounding the handle piece. There was then a wick in it to pull the fuel through the front hole

    • @Freddy_K_TV
      @Freddy_K_TV 4 года назад +29

      was looking at that and felt like it was missing something as well, seems too complicated to just have this big open flame underneath.

    • @copycat138
      @copycat138 4 года назад +8

      Chris my friend who’s in forestry used to have one

    • @saundz8791
      @saundz8791 3 года назад +3

      I was waiting for it to explode at some point 😂

    • @wallieshere
      @wallieshere Год назад +1

      there is always gotta be someone! thanks

  • @pijnto
    @pijnto 6 лет назад +154

    There are many so called restoration channels on RUclips that should watch your channel and learn what restoration really means keep them coming

    • @dnabrice
      @dnabrice 5 лет назад +5

      It's so true. I just got baited into a restoration on another page, and the level of work was just nowhere near this one.

    • @norweldgp6250
      @norweldgp6250 5 лет назад +3

      Going by the down votes, there's at least 375

    • @zehzahl5988
      @zehzahl5988 5 лет назад

      Completely agree.

    • @MikeL-FL
      @MikeL-FL 4 года назад

      Not so much. Restoration means restoring to original. Remaking parts isn’t really restoring, its reproduction.

    • @berengerlefort8612
      @berengerlefort8612 4 года назад +1

      @@MikeL-FL even in paint restoration u do use new parts.

  • @TheTensch
    @TheTensch 6 лет назад +393

    "I can't engrave, so I just scratch it deeper." Wait a second! So there is actually something you can't do? That is such a relief! Seriously though, awesome content sir! I am so subscribing. Liebe Grüße in die Schweiz!

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  6 лет назад +104

      😭 one person offered to send me one of his engraving tools, so it might be coming soon 😁

    • @ericmcnair8417
      @ericmcnair8417 5 лет назад +14

      isn't scratching deeper engraving :X

    • @mohammadalzubi201
      @mohammadalzubi201 5 лет назад +5

      Why you didn't clean the main part, where there is an iron part?

    • @redshirt510
      @redshirt510 5 лет назад +2

      @@mohammadalzubi201 Because you set it on fire.

  • @xpndblhero5170
    @xpndblhero5170 5 лет назад +178

    I love that you lay out the item in an exploded view...

    • @howarthe1
      @howarthe1 4 года назад

      XPNDBLhero this is one of my favorite thing s

    • @kid-vf4lu
      @kid-vf4lu 4 года назад +2

      One could CAD it and make a museum of some sort :)

    • @N84-f3k
      @N84-f3k 3 года назад

      That's called BOM 😁 Bill of material

  • @t.s.1514
    @t.s.1514 5 лет назад +5

    ich habe nun schon einige Restore-Kanäle hier auf youtube entdeckt, aber das Level an Perfektion und Hingabe, welches DU an den Tag legst, erreicht kein anderer auch nur annähernd! Hut ab vor deinem handwerklichen Können und deinem Auge für's Detail!

  • @Kiptanui
    @Kiptanui 5 лет назад +18

    These vids usually require skipping to the end to see final product. Your superpowers make it necessary to watch every second. You’re incredible.

  • @brianwestgate7055
    @brianwestgate7055 5 лет назад +49

    I consistently love that at the end of every video you actually use the things you've restored. It's my favorite part

  • @ethanshaw1978
    @ethanshaw1978 6 лет назад +1942

    “it’s too beautiful to set on fire again! ...whatever” 😂😂😂😂

    • @neoragexfan
      @neoragexfan 5 лет назад +3

      perfect 420

    • @dejonesmanagement
      @dejonesmanagement 5 лет назад +6

      Love that "whatever". Lol!

    • @alexgoloveshkin8539
      @alexgoloveshkin8539 4 года назад +2

      ... whatever... I'll make a new one 👌

    • @lesterneil9098
      @lesterneil9098 4 года назад +2

      restores it again

    • @aserta
      @aserta 4 года назад +4

      The truth about these (i knew someone who owned and used one in good condition) is that they worked really well as portable tools, but maintenance was a PITA. And i'm referring to all of them. Thank the machine gods for making the modern variants much simpler to use and keep running.

  • @uniballoutlaw
    @uniballoutlaw 6 лет назад +75

    Love the exploded diagram shot prior to assembly

    • @sorou
      @sorou 5 лет назад +3

      same! this is something i wish other restoration channels did more often. really helps you see what the whole thing is made up of

  • @fish_bacon
    @fish_bacon 5 лет назад +346

    "too much damage to restore, I make a new one"
    Of course. Easy peasy. WHAT AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE?!

    • @kristinnmar8415
      @kristinnmar8415 4 года назад +10

      One of theese days a project will all have too much damage and he will make a whole new thing

    • @omegakrest
      @omegakrest 2 года назад

      @@kristinnmar8415 lol, I’m still waiting for that episode.

  • @bookbeard9792
    @bookbeard9792 4 года назад +1603

    "Set on fire to dry." Oh sure, when you do it it turns out perfect, but when I do it I get kicked out of the laundromat...

  • @bluethunder7391
    @bluethunder7391 5 лет назад +671

    .... And my new favorite phrase is: "Let's make a new one".

  • @v.z.9042
    @v.z.9042 6 лет назад +19

    Настоящий реставратор! Все до мелочей. 👍👍👍

  • @motopolak
    @motopolak 5 лет назад +33

    It's quite therapeutic to watch your restorations man. Thanks for everything you do!

  • @burningdust
    @burningdust 3 года назад +1

    I’m a perfectionist. Your videos being me a great sense of calm. Thank you!

  • @Jamie-lw5sy
    @Jamie-lw5sy 4 года назад +4

    Of all the restoration channels this guy does the best quality work.👍

  • @hhanonymous
    @hhanonymous 6 лет назад +135

    5:49, "Too much damage to restore...I make a new one" 18:11 "It's too beautiful to set on fire again!!.....Whatever" Not sure if you intended on these captions to be comedic but the timing for me made me laugh. Also if these little quips are your personality or sense of humor I look forward to more of them. And as always impressive machining skills, especially refabricating those parts and bolts.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  6 лет назад +25

      The 5:49 part was just honest, haha. The "whatever" part was ment to make you laugh, yey it worked :-) Thank you very much

    • @abdulazeez.98
      @abdulazeez.98 6 лет назад +10

      He's not only talented but has great humour too!

  • @PsyMongazoid
    @PsyMongazoid 6 лет назад +8

    You, sir, are a craftsman and an artist, and watching your videos is a real pleasure.

  • @DiscoAmazing
    @DiscoAmazing 6 лет назад +223

    I think the lower reservoir (for lighting the main torch) is meant to have a wick, that way you can get a small flame off of the wick rather than a large flame that just sort of goes everywhere.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  6 лет назад +86

      Thinking about this and you might be right. But what i know for sure is that you have to heat up the main part above first, otherwise it won't work when it's cold. Thanks for the comment.

    • @bfayer
      @bfayer 6 лет назад +71

      my mechanics it looks like it is supposed to have a cap on that small flame tray so that the fire is focused more on the front away from the handle

    • @dreadnaught2707
      @dreadnaught2707 6 лет назад +53

      If you use what we in the UK call methylated spirits in the priming cup, you won't get all that black smoke.
      Superb restoration job!

    • @mikkosaarioja9638
      @mikkosaarioja9638 6 лет назад +16

      @@mymechanics You`re supposed to light the primer fluid inside the funnel of the tray. That way the flame can`t spread backwards.

    • @twoonthewall
      @twoonthewall 6 лет назад +11

      I wonder if the tray part of the reservoir is missing a cover so that the starter flame is only burning in the spout part?

  • @Alexxeyrus-sp1nx
    @Alexxeyrus-sp1nx 5 лет назад +4

    Я в восторге с какой точностью и аккуратностью вы работаете , вы настоящий мастер своего дела . Очень приятно смотреть ваши видео , на одном дыхании ! Успехов вам !

  • @gerotmarti
    @gerotmarti 4 года назад +13

    My dear friend !! I enjoy each and every one of your restorations ... Your level of polish, your level of perfection and ability to use tools ... You are very polished, I don't know how to classify you, maybe a Magician, maybe a Master but you actually work very well. Thanks for your posts and your nice videos! Blessings!

  • @lwrii1912
    @lwrii1912 6 лет назад +4

    The term "craftsman" doesn't do you justice. I'm fascinated by your talent, patience and expertise. It's a pleasure watching your videos and seeing the end result of your labors.

  • @user-rd5hx8lw3r
    @user-rd5hx8lw3r 5 лет назад +35

    Honestly man, I just watched all your videos one after the other now, it's amazing what you do and love the mini explanations, can't wait for more videos!

  • @bobferranti5222
    @bobferranti5222 6 лет назад +6

    You are a true Artisan and Craftsman, you do superb work and should be very proud of the results you get. When finished, your restorations belong in museums

  • @jasondean3332
    @jasondean3332 4 года назад +4

    I restored one just like this a few months ago. I’m still waiting on the homeowners insurance check to come in. Great job.

  • @PhantomOfTheMall
    @PhantomOfTheMall 2 года назад

    God, I love watching a Machinist work!!
    I watched NUMEROUS restoration videos here on YT by various content creators, but none are as thorough or as satisfying as those done by a Machinist!!

  • @sziltner
    @sziltner 5 лет назад +35

    Your milling of that new blow torch end/tip was amazing. As was this whole restoration.

  • @jorgeace7745
    @jorgeace7745 6 лет назад +5

    Watching you working with the lathe and making all kind of parts,one easily forget the precision measurements behind each part.
    Your knowledge of craftsmanship is perfect as you demonstrated with the gasket.
    You're a genious air, my respect.

  • @qua7771
    @qua7771 6 лет назад +4

    I could binge watch these videos. I like the detailed machine work.
    Most people would say this torch is irreparable.
    Keep them coming.

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt2474 2 года назад

    Stunning, fantastic restoration 👍👍👍

  • @mehmetgokhanpolat6352
    @mehmetgokhanpolat6352 2 года назад

    All MY MECANICS restores are insane for me. All is beatiful like some furniture restores and builds. Thank you for you leveled up my mind.

  • @rozanneoolivier6970
    @rozanneoolivier6970 5 лет назад +31

    I just love how nothing stands in his way 😱 he literally recreates broken parts that were made YEARS ago.

  • @allanjacobs977
    @allanjacobs977 6 лет назад +5

    Your depth of knowledge is amazing. Not only do you have an impressive array of tools, you know how to properly use them. Please keep making the videos, they're very inspiring for a hack like me!

  • @JJKK408
    @JJKK408 6 лет назад +143

    Your cookie recipe was the worst I've ever tried. Smh (4:06) 8/10 would try again.

    • @saltlord5276
      @saltlord5276 5 лет назад +2

      It isn't a cookie recipe it was a cake recipe

  • @Badrecipies
    @Badrecipies 4 года назад +2

    I have seen so many channels they just restore for name shake ...I love when you make new parts and turn old parts into shining new...you are different from rest of the crowd ❤️

  • @wolfster421
    @wolfster421 Год назад

    Nothing more I like than to watch a professional work. And that in all of your videos. Clearly thumb Up👍

  • @ThierryC2373
    @ThierryC2373 5 лет назад +4

    The sound of the tools, no blah-blah and perfect execution. Love it!

  • @stefangeschwind
    @stefangeschwind 6 лет назад +16

    Deinen Kanal durch Zufall gefunden... echt super wie du in liebevoller Kleinarbeit die alten Dinge zu neuem Glanz bringst. Top!

  • @TakeAnotherBite
    @TakeAnotherBite 5 лет назад +79

    Judging by your hands, you are young. What a blessing to be a Master at that age!

    • @caribmedical57
      @caribmedical57 5 лет назад +5

      I was thinking the same. He is a master. 😊

    • @jasong.5160
      @jasong.5160 4 года назад +12

      Ogg Monster underrated comment 😂

    • @juroaa
      @juroaa 4 года назад +15

      His hands were old and rusty, so he made new ones.

  • @patrickcrowther9195
    @patrickcrowther9195 2 года назад

    I don't know about everyone else, but there is always one moment in each video which makes me break out in a huge smile, such is the care and attention fostered on one small part to bring it back to life. It happened at 8.46. These restorations are good for the soul.

  • @aaronsussex383
    @aaronsussex383 2 года назад

    This channel is an example of why I don’t watch the myriad of ‘documentaries’ on television about restoration and why RUclips can be great. No unnecessary ‘narrative’ wasting 15 mins on, “How and where I found this item and it’s interesting (not) back story”, coupled with an annoying ‘star narrator’, over hyped music and 20 mins of exposition.
    This is beautifully shot, allows space to wonder and marvel at the skill and craftsmanship, the soundtrack of lathe and sanding/filing is perfect (and Zen-like) and the sheer wonder at the finished article never fails to excite and delight.
    Its (Your), “I make a new one”’ catchphrase always makes me smile and half the time I ponder, “How is he going do do that!”.
    All in 15 mins or so. Perfect.

  • @austinkensler9856
    @austinkensler9856 6 лет назад +17

    One of the best restorers on youtube.

  • @thebarkingtoadhasarrived5451
    @thebarkingtoadhasarrived5451 6 лет назад +4

    It's curious, how mesmerising it is to watch someone work with such skill and care that time seems to fly by! Machining the new cone was a joy to watch. Superb video and bravo on the finished article!

  • @sheep1ewe
    @sheep1ewe 6 лет назад +5

    WoW, This took the meaning of Restoration to an entire new level! Beautiful work!

  • @benjaminb3993
    @benjaminb3993 5 лет назад

    That last 30 seconds of this restored blowtorch spluttering over the echo of those bells makes me so glad to be alive in this day and age I can witness such a juxtaposition thanks to the power of the internet and your hard work.

  • @tony1721
    @tony1721 Год назад +1

    Incredibly skilful, just amazed at how you do things, and your machinery is superb🇬🇧

  • @danmackintosh6325
    @danmackintosh6325 6 лет назад +42

    This kind of work is why you have 19,000 subscribers in the space of a few months, I hope this is the beginning of something large on RUclips as you obviously have the skills, tooling and love for the projects you take one & the way you film and edit the videos makes them all the more enjoyable. By the way, it seems from the comments that the trolls haven't caught onto this channel yet. Makes the comments section all the nicer place to be & long may it continue.

    • @RPRosen-ki2fk
      @RPRosen-ki2fk 6 лет назад +1

      dan mackintosh to echo what you said, the kind of work he does is why he now has 180,000 subs ... 4 weeks, after you made your comment.

    • @danmackintosh6325
      @danmackintosh6325 6 лет назад

      Wow.... Just wow! :) This really is taking off the way it should, didn't expect that sort of exponential growth in less than a month.

    • @danmackintosh6325
      @danmackintosh6325 5 лет назад +1

      And here we are today, 2 months down the line and there are over 300k...

    • @tannertrabbish1022
      @tannertrabbish1022 5 лет назад

      430k subscribers march 25th ☺️

    • @NeerajSainiTheBoss
      @NeerajSainiTheBoss 5 лет назад

      closing half a million 495k subs on April 20th. this kind of work definitely deserves to go viral. what tenacity and attention to detail. hats off

  • @1vootman
    @1vootman 5 лет назад +22

    When things were built out of iron, steel, brass, copper, and leather parts they can be restored after a hundred years of neglect...wonderful work dude!

  • @1mehrad
    @1mehrad 6 лет назад +51

    Thank you for setting it on fire :)

  • @mjjayful
    @mjjayful 5 лет назад

    When people comment on something and say that it is “breathtaking”, it’s rarely true. However, I sit and watch your videos and suddenly I realise that I have been holding my breath while I watch a particular part of the process and I need to breathe: your videos are truly breathtaking!

  • @Bk99JzM
    @Bk99JzM 5 лет назад +5

    Witam i pozdrawiam!!Super renowacja palnika!Duża wiedza,dokładność daje dobre efekty,dalej będzie służyć,wygląda jak nowy,precyzja wykonania super,dobry pokaz filmu!!

  • @DamagedF0X
    @DamagedF0X 5 лет назад +1260

    "I can't engrave"
    Finally, something you can't do.

    • @D.Holliday112
      @D.Holliday112 5 лет назад +119

      He just doesn't have the tool(s) to do so yet... but he will...

    • @faithdenelzen8808
      @faithdenelzen8808 5 лет назад +85

      @@D.Holliday112 he'll make a new tool to do it

    • @trashmann1081
      @trashmann1081 5 лет назад +124

      @@faithdenelzen8808 oh I have no tool to engrave
      *I make new one*

    • @jamesconnor2278
      @jamesconnor2278 4 года назад +21

      But it said "SUISSE"
      OF COURSE he had to engrave that deeper!

    • @THATkiidLANDO
      @THATkiidLANDO 4 года назад +16

      He definitely cant weld thats for sure

  • @blacknight1003
    @blacknight1003 6 лет назад +5

    I’ve watched a few of your videos, and I have to say, your attention to detail is unparalleled. Brilliant job and fascinating, as always.

  • @pilokxx1609
    @pilokxx1609 6 лет назад +5

    I Don't know why im watching your videos. It must be your time,effort and hard work to bring these masterpieces back to life. Very Well Done!!!

  • @meta1gear4
    @meta1gear4 4 года назад +14

    Nobody: -
    My main man: "Set it on fire to dry."
    How has this channel not been memified all over the internet yet?!

  • @KevinJohnson-fx6wq
    @KevinJohnson-fx6wq 3 года назад

    Very nice. I guess I just have a special attraction for torches. One of the very few days I regretted in the army infantry was when they cancelled flame thrower day. I was so bummed. such is life. Thanks for sharing.

  • @alexnicaise8655
    @alexnicaise8655 5 лет назад +84

    The fact you made a new nozzle(?) not sure what it's called. Beautiful!

  • @esmith8887
    @esmith8887 5 лет назад +17

    Just found your channel.. there goes SEVERAL hours of my day. Thanks!

    • @xl000
      @xl000 5 лет назад +2

      looks like you stihl have time to comment

    • @muhdfuad244
      @muhdfuad244 4 года назад +1

      Hahahahaha 🤣🤣

  • @58unclesam
    @58unclesam 6 лет назад +10

    I’d be willing to bet that torch wasn’t that nice looking when it was bought off the shelf! Beautiful work!

  • @flatplatypus
    @flatplatypus 8 месяцев назад

    I am just so impressed that you manage to put everything back together without losing bits or missing them out!

  • @Claudio-v7g
    @Claudio-v7g Год назад +1

    It is in the smallest details that we know a restorer and you are great my dear friend.

  • @LGF79
    @LGF79 6 лет назад +21

    Once again, I enjoyed watching your restoration video. I especially liked the way that you showcased each piece as it came apart. Looking forward to the next one. Notifications on!

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  6 лет назад +2

      Thank you very much. The funny thing is, in this video i actually forgot to do that when i was recording. It was the handle for the pump, you can see the finished product at 11:15, that's the same recording when assembling. I couldn't believe when i realized that i didn't record it while editing.

  • @JGunit
    @JGunit 5 лет назад +3

    That polishing wheel has brought a great many smiles to my face.

  • @TysyTube
    @TysyTube 6 лет назад +37

    This is the best restoration which i have seen on RUclips, looks like a gangster gun🔫😍😱

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  6 лет назад +9

      Yeah don't mess with me, haha 😂 Thank you TysyTube!

    • @aaronaguilar3126
      @aaronaguilar3126 6 лет назад +2

      It looked like he made a brass suppressor

  • @jibguy2003
    @jibguy2003 2 года назад

    I love your “exploded view” presentation after disassembly and before reassembly

  • @aserta
    @aserta 4 года назад +1

    Haven't seen one of these in a decade and a half. My teacher who got me into hobby mechanics owned one just like this, well, in better condition than this one started, but used. You know, lovingly taken after. Man, what a mind trip. Neat, great job.

    • @jamesolson3125
      @jamesolson3125 4 года назад

      aserta What would a blowtorch like this be used for?

  • @rozanneoolivier6970
    @rozanneoolivier6970 5 лет назад +13

    You restore such beautiful things with so much hard work and you still keep your hands clean not like other mechanics that I've seen. Like really WELL DONE.

  • @bingokitty5822
    @bingokitty5822 6 лет назад +4

    wow that was chilling to watch operate and typically watching primitive tools is. and yet beautiful in craftsmanship.

  • @TysyTube
    @TysyTube 6 лет назад +41

    amazing job 👍👍👍👍

  • @johnrichards244
    @johnrichards244 3 года назад

    Holy crap. I just found your videos. Hello. I am assuming this was done in weeks? Days? Not one day. Even you cant be that good. Lol. Truly beautiful. My grandfather Cotton would have loved that torch being made new again. Thanks for bringing back memories.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 года назад +1

      I think two weeks

    • @johnrichards244
      @johnrichards244 3 года назад

      @@mymechanics i love your videos. Thank you for bringing us into your shop. You should show yourself in some of the final shots holding the finished parts. Especially the polished brass.

  • @juliehughes1258
    @juliehughes1258 8 месяцев назад

    Setting the leather on fire to dry is right up there with my favorite @my mechanic moments. Sublime!

  • @PreppyHamster10
    @PreppyHamster10 5 лет назад +5

    It’s amazing how much you have improved even since this video! Polishing has gotten so much cleaner! Keep the stuff coming!

  • @glenmorrow1255
    @glenmorrow1255 6 лет назад +4

    I am coveting you workshop and your skill using your tools. You know how to make the best of your toys.

  • @randythompson1957
    @randythompson1957 5 лет назад +3

    It's amazing to think someone had to actually work with that torch.
    Technology has grown up fast.

  • @QuoteQuest8
    @QuoteQuest8 4 года назад +1

    I applaud the master while standing. Regards from Russia.

  • @deanledford5661
    @deanledford5661 4 года назад

    Never to late to see something being restored. And old soldering iron. This is art in it's genre. Impressed. Thanks

  • @lewishayward994
    @lewishayward994 4 года назад +401

    Who else is waiting for him to say
    “I can’t restore this, I’ll make new one” about the whole thing.

    • @gabo42013
      @gabo42013 4 года назад +12

      I can definitely we that being an April fools episode

    • @myes344
      @myes344 4 года назад +12

      This car needs a starter. Ill make a new car

    • @ReverendTed
      @ReverendTed 4 года назад +3

      Yeah, a real "ship of Theseus" situation!

    • @Kencomp1
      @Kencomp1 4 года назад +1

      @@myes344 - lol Best comment.

    • @arcadecarpet631
      @arcadecarpet631 3 года назад

      Granted

  • @Francois15031967
    @Francois15031967 6 лет назад +60

    One can't help but wonder : where did you acquire this technical knowledge?

    • @dealia7777
      @dealia7777 5 лет назад +2

      I think father or grandfather...I miss my grandfather and wish I had watched more and asked more questions.

    • @aguilayserpiente
      @aguilayserpiente 5 лет назад +2

      @@dealia7777 Like any successful project, lots of technical assistance, writing support, editing support, and study.

    • @dealia7777
      @dealia7777 5 лет назад +1

      @@aguilayserpiente much respect, sir! True professionals give credit where credit is due as well.

    • @aguilayserpiente
      @aguilayserpiente 5 лет назад +2

      @@dealia7777 Your grandfather is proud that he inspired a thoughtful grand daughter. Your grandfather's lessons are recorded in his notes, his stories, the knowledge of his co-workers, the knowledge of his apprentices, and existing knowledge of his vocation.

    • @youngneeson
      @youngneeson 4 года назад +3

      the apprenticeship system in Switzerland is no joke

  • @vicpalacio1044
    @vicpalacio1044 6 лет назад +2413

    He: "have problems with girlfriend"
    Also he: "lets just make a new one"

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  6 лет назад +164

      Hahaha :-)

    • @jimmarshallman6300
      @jimmarshallman6300 5 лет назад +49

      If only it were that easy ...... :'(

    • @fissshy7
      @fissshy7 5 лет назад +81

      @@jimmarshallman6300 he could probably just fix the old one with some shine and polish TBH

    • @tam_ryan1036
      @tam_ryan1036 5 лет назад +9

      haha - he has his lathe....?

    • @TechnologistAtWork
      @TechnologistAtWork 5 лет назад +4

      @@fissshy7 new tits

  • @paruso3345
    @paruso3345 4 года назад

    I wanted to just say even after all your hard work restoring this beautiful piece, you still fired it up for our enjoyment..and maybe yours as well. Thank you!!

  • @octoberguy63
    @octoberguy63 5 лет назад +1

    Its nice to see a craftsman make an error and admit it. a beautiful blow torch. the fuel tank looks like an ornament rather than a part of a blowtorch. every time i watch your videos i wish i had access to such a well equipped workshop.
    Beautiful work and attention to the intricate details as always

  • @Александр-921
    @Александр-921 6 лет назад +60

    Наверное, только швейцарцы могут так подгонять друг к другу новые детали сделанные вручную!

    • @TheGodCold
      @TheGodCold 5 лет назад +17

      For folks who don't speak Russian he said - "Probably only the Swiss can fit hand made parts like that"

  • @venger910
    @venger910 6 лет назад +6

    I think I'll just sit here with my popcorn and wait for the Patina Police to issue a citation.
    FTS, my respect on an excellent job.

  • @Potti314
    @Potti314 6 лет назад +24

    I'm thrilled. Watching this video was so much fun - unbelievable enthusiasm, skills and endurance. Stunning result. Thanks a lot for showing us this master piece of restauration.

  • @daveogarf
    @daveogarf 4 года назад +1

    Your work is meticulous and your results are simply astonishing! Thank you.

  • @ronwade5433
    @ronwade5433 5 лет назад +1

    Wow! You Love these machines, my Father Loved T. V. s when they could still be fixed, I fixed TVs when they were built to be replaced frequently then finally altogether. Great Work.

  • @rosset4music
    @rosset4music 5 лет назад +8

    Very nice job! Your videos are so relaxing to watch. I'm going to bed now.

  • @pudsrus2
    @pudsrus2 6 лет назад +19

    Artistry right there 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @BigBird123
    @BigBird123 5 лет назад +70

    "Setting it on fire to dry" I see I've been doing things wrong my entire life.

  • @AnthonyNoriegaTheFirst
    @AnthonyNoriegaTheFirst 4 года назад

    The whole family loves watching this channel. Especially dad.

  • @palri1118
    @palri1118 4 года назад +1

    Sir, your videos are therapy to me! Keep on doing the great work!