1891 German ''Weltrekord'' Ratchet Screwdriver - Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @onesixfive
    @onesixfive 4 года назад +15001

    its been obvious since day 1 you were destined to have 1M subscribers. but this is the first video where i see you truly exploiting that, and really milking so many procedures in a way youve not done in the past. this is a new dawn. i will support you brother in whatever you decide to do. been a patreon for a while, and will continue to be - this is why. this is beautiful, beautiful art and it calms me. you will have more subscribers that you could dream soon. well done.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  4 года назад +976

      Thank you very much :-)

    • @wtsalive8210
      @wtsalive8210 4 года назад +257

      So did I. Nice to see you are back now.
      If I saw right, you can create other blades with different dimensions for this screwdriver. Really nice tool

    • @henri8903
      @henri8903 4 года назад +70

      @@mymechanics I truly appreciate that your content is at such a high resolution! Looks incredible

    • @gayot2000
      @gayot2000 4 года назад +21

      Please restore small engine/motor, like honda gx 160 type, or water pump, thx, love your videos,

    • @binface9
      @binface9 4 года назад +61

      An endorsement from the Dark Lord himself!

  • @lisaphillips7566
    @lisaphillips7566 4 года назад +97

    Who needs professional sports when we have THIS???
    I can only imagine all the trial and error, the training and experience, the patience that goes into making and editing these videos.
    Everyone has a way they can make the world a better place, thank you for magnifying yours.

  • @beneckejpavel
    @beneckejpavel 4 года назад +280

    No talk, no music.. Only pure sound of precision and machines.. The way I like the best.

  • @hopeyoufeelgreat7596
    @hopeyoufeelgreat7596 3 года назад +819

    At the end when he flipped out the metal part of the handle and used it as a lever I completely lost it. What a beautiful piece of engineering.

    • @DarkSoraFFno
      @DarkSoraFFno 3 года назад +61

      Yeah like, why didn't THIS become the standard?

    • @seven0929
      @seven0929 3 года назад +22

      I was anxious to see how it works :)

    • @BusinessTravelVlogs
      @BusinessTravelVlogs 3 года назад +62

      @@DarkSoraFFno We lost the Wars :( we really tried bringing you guys some quality.

    • @vrilthule7701
      @vrilthule7701 3 года назад +4

      @@DarkSoraFFno it will become the standard in the future

    • @mush_room_cloud
      @mush_room_cloud 3 года назад +6

      Bro I had one of those "OMG it was right in front of our faces the whole time" moments.

  • @danburckitt
    @danburckitt 2 года назад +258

    I can’t help but think about all the people who used this screwdriver over its lifetime and how they had no idea it would one day be restored and seen by millions of people

  • @otekrec
    @otekrec 4 года назад +92

    If you’re going to watch ONE “restoration” guy, this is the one. I have yet to see anyone else come even close to this level of accuracy and commitment.
    As always, exceptional work!

    • @bettychoo
      @bettychoo 4 года назад +1

      Exactly I’ve seen many but he is truly the best

  • @6Twisted
    @6Twisted 2 года назад +294

    I love how with metal, no matter how bad it looks, if you just take off the surface rust you get shiny new metal underneath.

    • @MxDiagnosis
      @MxDiagnosis Год назад +28

      Well unless it's rusted all the way through but then it's less metal more instant powder😅

    • @atomicwinter31
      @atomicwinter31 Год назад +14

      ​@@MxDiagnosisthe metal equivalent of a ramen seasoning packet

  • @91countryford11
    @91countryford11 4 года назад +156

    Wow, probably the best machinist I have ever seen. This guy has some serious skills. The pure craftsmanship and skill is mind blowing!

  • @gsp911
    @gsp911 2 года назад +393

    This is a piece of art
    Not only the tool, but also the restoration.
    Well done.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 года назад +17

      Glad to hear that, thank you!

    • @robhappe853
      @robhappe853 2 года назад

      @@mymechanics how can I get one?

  • @reidonoliver
    @reidonoliver 2 года назад +277

    My father, like you, was a master machinist. He would have been absolutely delighted to watch your work. Thank you for sharing your gift.

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 2 года назад +1

      OH NOOOOOO!!! Most people agree that my vids are the worst on RUclips. I agree to disagree. Please agree to disagree with the haters, dear rei

    • @berdan2810
      @berdan2810 2 года назад +2

      @@AxxLAfriku cool but I’m looking for the person who asked

  • @karthick3d
    @karthick3d 4 года назад +346

    The fact that Germans designed ratchet screwdriver with such precision is amazing, you did super amazing job by restoring it....

    • @ShadowLancer128
      @ShadowLancer128 4 года назад +16

      I'm even more mad that as a country the United States spent the majority of our history screwing things in and unscrewing them back out and after over 100 years NOBODY THOUGHT OF A BETTER DESIGN THAN A PLAIN OLD SCREWDRIVER!!!

    • @jacobrusso3392
      @jacobrusso3392 4 года назад +3

      @@ShadowLancer128 what?

    • @streax8885
      @streax8885 4 года назад +2

      @BIGFOOOOOT my grandpa has one from his grandfather but it's just hanging on the wall

    • @tpat90
      @tpat90 4 года назад +2

      @BIGFOOOOOT I am using one with changeable bits. One my grandfather used. (Made in Germany)

    • @honksthesillygoose3993
      @honksthesillygoose3993 4 года назад

      @@ShadowLancer128 because we diddnt need to

  • @seraaron
    @seraaron 4 года назад +9095

    The whole time I watched this I was thinking 'how the heck is this thing actually supposed to work?' and then the final demonstration... it all **clicked**

    • @mewr11
      @mewr11 4 года назад +228

      The pun... it hurts... ;p

    • @mr.mothberg
      @mr.mothberg 4 года назад +126

      Same here. I was like: "What the heck is that?", but at the end of video it was clear like a sky.

    • @incog0956
      @incog0956 4 года назад +100

      I actually thought it's supposed to be bent because the mechanism inside is tilted 45° for better leverage

    • @Sirach985
      @Sirach985 4 года назад +15

      The dad jokes!

    • @crazyivan030983
      @crazyivan030983 4 года назад +18

      Same here :) greetings from Poland :)

  • @ToasterRepairUnit
    @ToasterRepairUnit 2 года назад +564

    is it bad that every time I see "I make a new one" I smile because seeing how some of these things are made from scratch is fascinating

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 года назад +50

      Glad to hear that, thank you very much

    • @sten654
      @sten654 2 года назад +7

      Doesn't everyone do that?

    • @ToasterRepairUnit
      @ToasterRepairUnit 2 года назад +7

      @@sten654 I don't know, I guess I assumed that people in that field saw making new parts as bad because the more original parts are left, the better. or something.

    • @BcBuddyx
      @BcBuddyx 2 года назад +9

      I always hear " i make new one " in a quiet Italian accent.

    • @Helios8170
      @Helios8170 2 года назад +8

      It makes me feel like I'm watching someone who talks like Borat. "This spring is very rusted. I make a new one!"

  • @kinskifilms
    @kinskifilms 4 года назад +1580

    I've seen you fabricate a lot of things. Yet, the creation of the ball is one the most gratifying fabs of all time

    • @AAAyyyGGG
      @AAAyyyGGG 4 года назад +18

      I've just made the connection - Swiss engineering is known as the best in the world...

    • @wanfahimi
      @wanfahimi 4 года назад +8

      Yeah. Never see he make metal ball before. Got a new machine perhaps?

    • @ul5603
      @ul5603 4 года назад +4

      Ikr I was just thinking the same thing it was really kool how he did it

    • @Flashzinh0
      @Flashzinh0 4 года назад +54

      ​@@wanfahimi it is just his normal milling machine with an off-centered rod attached to the mill's spindle. And the cutting bit is facing inwards. So when it rotates, it makes a round cutting pattern. Plus he turned it into a CNC Mill by cutting and rotating the ball at the same time.
      Just flawless. This guy's creativity is beyond my comprehension

    • @daveburly9861
      @daveburly9861 4 года назад +3

      Cane here to say that. Very satisfying.

  • @bryancjacobs
    @bryancjacobs 2 года назад +319

    I had no idea these types of tools even existed in the late 1800's. This was a pleasure to watch. Always enjoyable to watch a person with obvious skill. Thanks for the post!

    • @maplebear6527
      @maplebear6527 2 года назад +17

      Germans have been way ahead of everyone

    • @kencard5179
      @kencard5179 2 года назад +2

      I'm with with you on that I just thought everything came about since I was born hmmm

    • @rjartscbe
      @rjartscbe 2 года назад

      Nice

    • @woodendoorsbtw2869
      @woodendoorsbtw2869 2 года назад

      @@maplebear6527 Owen?

    • @maplebear6527
      @maplebear6527 2 года назад

      @@woodendoorsbtw2869 Not Owen, but a loyal bear!

  • @kollerd31
    @kollerd31 3 года назад +125

    Not only are his skills amazing, the camera work is the best I’ve ever seen.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 года назад +13

      Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

    • @SunRabbit
      @SunRabbit 3 года назад +2

      I agree, without the camera work, most of the work would be unappreciated.

  • @Tidybitz
    @Tidybitz Год назад +88

    I had to watch this to the end and find out what the ball and spring in the end of the handle was for. Lovely video and a talented man who did this restoration.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  Год назад +7

      Pretty clever mechanism, thanks

  • @sauronthedarklordofmordor2990
    @sauronthedarklordofmordor2990 4 года назад +189

    One of the best screwdriver designs I have seen, much better than most today. You are a master craftsman working metal. You could easily restore a pair of binoculars from a WWII battleship.

    • @marwenyahyaoui3799
      @marwenyahyaoui3799 4 года назад +5

      restauring optics is another job which requires skills and special tools.

    • @jagtan13
      @jagtan13 4 года назад +1

      @@marwenyahyaoui3799 this and that are two completely different fields of the sciences! 😄

    • @Playdory
      @Playdory 4 года назад +1

      jagtan13 I think you two completely missed the point he was making.

    • @jagtan13
      @jagtan13 4 года назад +3

      @@Playdory It's all in good fun. The juxtaposition of having worked on a screwdriver, potentially the simplest tool next to a hammer, to a set of binoculars is a big leap in technology. I find it humorous, like the phrase, "shoot for the Moon." Off course anyone with skills and knowledge of the sciences can work on any project of their choosing; It is genuinely entertaining to engage the mind by taking a look at what our forefathers' achievements were. What knowledge we can glean from their innovations and technology can only help be improved upon in the future.

    • @milanradak269
      @milanradak269 4 года назад +3

      Hell,he could restore the battleship.

  • @jmc0075
    @jmc0075 4 года назад +208

    No silly music. Just a man doing a honest job NICE.

    • @Carpetf
      @Carpetf 4 года назад +6

      the music is the all the different noises made by the metal, wood and machinery

    • @JO-mg6xc
      @JO-mg6xc 4 года назад +1

      Honest job? That’s not his wife’s opinion. She thinks he is wasting time instead of doing his house chores...you know, honey do this.Honey do that..

    • @macdeep8523
      @macdeep8523 4 года назад

      he is very honest and upright guy

    • @rkkhatri9565
      @rkkhatri9565 4 года назад

      Wow that's awesome

  • @sickre
    @sickre 3 года назад +4316

    130 years old and that's a better ratchet screwdriver than you can buy today.

    • @nulli3001
      @nulli3001 3 года назад +281

      Absolutely true and kind of sad

    • @Mr.Phoreskin
      @Mr.Phoreskin 3 года назад +97

      I’d hope so considering it took about ten-twenty hours to build🤣 tools today are made so quick and so cheap

    • @javierduenasjimenez7930
      @javierduenasjimenez7930 3 года назад +129

      @@FreigeistBC Corporation plutocracy leads to global consumism.

    • @unscarred785
      @unscarred785 3 года назад +69

      Yeah I can't believe how well built this is for it's age. Most Impact drivers today aren't even built that well..

    • @Spore1018
      @Spore1018 3 года назад +276

      Old school German engineering

  • @alexandermangold9713
    @alexandermangold9713 2 года назад +76

    I am an mechanical engineer and I once again have to point out that we are USELESS!!! without craftsmen like you! Amazing work!

    • @taekwon8556
      @taekwon8556 8 месяцев назад

      ama üretende mühendisler olmalı kendin üretmediğin üretemediğin birşeyi planyamazsın buluş yapamazsın.

    • @CastorRabbit
      @CastorRabbit 3 месяца назад

      "mechanical engineers are useless" is enough

  • @JettMann8
    @JettMann8 3 года назад +165

    Honestly I'm getting addicted to these restoration videos. So many people breaking others down, but you do nothing but rebuild and it is honestly incredibly refreshing

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 года назад +17

      Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

    • @bellabella6677
      @bellabella6677 3 года назад +1

      Ye are perfett

    • @UKBladeshow
      @UKBladeshow 3 года назад

      For sure! I wonder what it would be like to find a tool deep underwater enclosed in scale / rust from the saltwater and try to restore that?! Ooooh!

  • @MAButh
    @MAButh 4 года назад +311

    Respect also goes out to the German engineers who designed and created this masterpiece. Without CAD, 3D printing and CAM. Just imagination, a pen and some pieces of paper. They were true masters of their field.

    • @emilnilsson7991
      @emilnilsson7991 4 года назад +12

      It's an amazing tool.

    • @samuvisser
      @samuvisser 4 года назад +16

      Germans have always been like that. Intelligent and masterful in anything they do

    • @greenherooftheinterwebz7078
      @greenherooftheinterwebz7078 4 года назад +14

      @Alan 141 German Science is the best in the world!!!!!

    • @Cedrinate
      @Cedrinate 4 года назад +20

      @@greenherooftheinterwebz7078 it was.. nowadays we are a laughing stock of idiots and politicians who gladly would want the internet censored and neglected modernisation to the point public structures like schools or bridges are safety hazards.

    • @mareksicinski3726
      @mareksicinski3726 4 года назад

      well mathematics most importantly

  • @ryangoward-1947
    @ryangoward-1947 4 года назад +55

    Making that ball was the most satisfying thing I've seen all week!

    • @RavenMacy
      @RavenMacy 4 года назад

      All month !👍

    • @eniregnat
      @eniregnat 3 года назад

      Making that ball was the most unnecessary thing I've seen all week! :)
      Waste of time and stock.

  • @BenjaminMellor
    @BenjaminMellor Год назад +3

    The quality of these restorations is amazing. Your perfectionism within these projects pleases the perfectionism within me.

  • @billchiasson2019
    @billchiasson2019 4 года назад +84

    You’re such a professional and have a high level of quality compared to any other restorer on RUclips,, simply amazing!!.

  • @tunbergtunis85
    @tunbergtunis85 4 года назад +323

    Who else was happily suprised over the clickity clackety sound when the screwdriver was in action? Got to love old time mechanics sound. 🙂

    • @crakilldurmom
      @crakilldurmom 4 года назад +7

      You mean the "ratcheting" sound of a ratcheting screwdriver?

    • @iamAwesomo1994
      @iamAwesomo1994 4 года назад +2

      just buy any ratchet

    • @florinpanaitescu1639
      @florinpanaitescu1639 4 года назад +3

      Corn Pop nah, not just “any”

    • @tunbergtunis85
      @tunbergtunis85 4 года назад

      @@crakilldurmom I have never heard a sound like that from a ratchet mechanic tool 😀😍

    • @iamAwesomo1994
      @iamAwesomo1994 4 года назад +1

      @@florinpanaitescu1639 most ratchets have that sound. sorry if i wasn't hyper specific.

  • @sssaaa4177
    @sssaaa4177 4 года назад +58

    Whoever designed the original was/is genius.

    • @quentinlopez7127
      @quentinlopez7127 4 года назад +7

      Wir deutsche können nicht viel, aber wenn es um das bauen und entwickeln von Dingen geht, sagt uns keiner wie man das zu machen hat

    • @ENZOxDV9
      @ENZOxDV9 4 года назад +9

      Gotta respect the Germans for that

    • @MrGrumpyGills
      @MrGrumpyGills 4 года назад +6

      @@quentinlopez7127 Wir Deutsche konnten mal viel, nicht nur bauen & entwickeln. Nicht umsonst nannte man Deutschland "das Land der Dichter und Denker".
      Heutzutage jedoch greifen Dummheit, Faulheit und Egozentrik um sich.

    • @noveprodco
      @noveprodco 4 года назад +2

      For an 1891 tool I think the genius "was"... I doubt very much he or she could stay alive yet, worse with two world wars and 3rd reich in between. All my respects nonetheless.

  • @Randall1001
    @Randall1001 Год назад +15

    It's been years now of watching all kinds of restoration videos from various channels. This one is still way up there as one of the most epic and impressive. There's just nothing that compares to it.

    • @Eduardopd
      @Eduardopd Год назад +1

      Absolutamente. Nenhum se compara. 🤝🏻

  • @vivaayrton
    @vivaayrton 4 года назад +66

    I'm sure people and myself included would love a tour of the shop and all the tools you have. I am truly amazed at all the tools you use and the machinery you work with. Great stuff, love your work.

    • @Vickie-Bligh
      @Vickie-Bligh 4 года назад +3

      Join his Patreon and there is a wonderful tour of his shop.

  • @larv51
    @larv51 4 года назад +33

    This might be my favorite of these projects. First, the starting piece is absolutely destroyed; rusted, bent, and broken. Then there's a great mix of restoration and "I make a new one", which, TBH, is what a lot of us watch this channel for. But I loved that he made a new screw for the one he had to weld out but restored the others. It'd be so easy to play to the crowd and just remake almost everything, at which point it's not really a restoration. The rebending and welding/grinding of the main driver was extremely impressive, I wouldn't have thought it possible to bring that back so well. And the cherry on top is the question of just how this thing works, which is resolved at the end in an immensely satisfying demonstration. Seriously, top marks.

  • @kagisomoiloanyane6827
    @kagisomoiloanyane6827 4 года назад +147

    That "ball-making" wizardry, never seen that before

    • @tmjmccormack
      @tmjmccormack 4 года назад +6

      yeah I mean....that’s ridiculous

    • @thetruthofdz3552
      @thetruthofdz3552 4 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @incognitotorpedo42
      @incognitotorpedo42 4 года назад +3

      Likewise. That was next level.

    • @ducewags
      @ducewags 4 года назад +3

      @ kagiso Moiloanyane, This Old Tony showed how he does it some years back.

  • @samsadjahan9045
    @samsadjahan9045 Год назад +7

    I watched this video probably a year or 2 ago. Today I rewacthed it. I fall in love with the work both times. Feeling towards it brought me back to watch it again & I felt the same as first time if not better. Loved it. Thank you.❤️❤️❤️.

  • @clausanders2886
    @clausanders2886 4 года назад +51

    I owned one of these in the 70's. Most usable and strongest screwdriver.

    • @blakeglengary8065
      @blakeglengary8065 2 месяца назад

      Did you screw around with it?

    • @zoolkhan
      @zoolkhan Месяц назад

      @@blakeglengary8065 whatever your day job is, i sure hope its not in comedy.

  • @Fretice
    @Fretice 4 года назад +37

    I like everytime when you are facing a problem,
    "I make a new one.", calmly and confidently.

    • @lpc3109
      @lpc3109 4 года назад +2

      When he zoomed up on oddly shaped damaged ball, and said... no worry.. I MAKE NEW ONE.. I shat. a fucking sphere-shaping machinist tool then just blew my mind, sad about no spring part though lol).

  • @mr.nazareth4501
    @mr.nazareth4501 2 года назад +536

    The second handle to apply more torque with is a really nifty idea, and i wonder why more screwdrivers don't have that

    • @andrefasching1332
      @andrefasching1332 2 года назад +83

      its ancient german knowledge that has just been reencountered

    • @vaulttraveler3478
      @vaulttraveler3478 2 года назад +13

      Durability

    • @louisbuss6068
      @louisbuss6068 2 года назад +59

      Most do... It's a hole at the but of the handle that you can insert a rod or another screwdriver into (it isn't only for hanging on a walk)
      But this has very limited use as most old screws break under that kind off torque

    • @solinus7131
      @solinus7131 2 года назад +5

      @@vaulttraveler3478 Might not be a problem if the handle has somewhere to snap to and is made out of metal

    • @stefvdb5096
      @stefvdb5096 2 года назад +23

      A lot of quality screwdriver have a bolt head shape at the base of the screwdriver that you can stick a wrench on for the same use
      And cheap ones we just stick a pin in the wall mounting hole for torque

  • @petezarole
    @petezarole Год назад +5

    If you weren’t a master level craftsman, you’d probably be a Oscar winning director/cinematographer honestly. The pacing of every video is on point, absolutely zero wasted time. The macro shots of the smaller component restoring is grips me every single time.
    Truly amazing content, I have shared your videos in the past to great reception

  • @marcosc3595
    @marcosc3595 3 года назад +165

    This is proof that not everything needs to be verbally explained. The only sounds coming from the tools and process is hypnotically peaceful

    • @larrybud
      @larrybud 3 года назад +5

      Thank God this channel has no music, but I would love to hear some voice overs as to techniques.

    • @bakuleshpatel1026
      @bakuleshpatel1026 3 года назад

      Big eye open for this video, stopped breathing to end finishing of work,no word ❤️👍👌

  • @АндрейНикитенко-ф4с
    @АндрейНикитенко-ф4с 4 года назад +314

    My mechanics is the only restorer whose work is truly perfect.

    • @The4MusketeersYT
      @The4MusketeersYT 4 года назад +5

      Андрей Никитенко yes, My Mechanics and Tysy Tube have the best restoration channels

    • @xjyo
      @xjyo 4 года назад +13

      @@The4MusketeersYT Tysy is far behind MM. Sorry. I tried to like his works as MM's but couldn't.

    • @nicholassilvidi2473
      @nicholassilvidi2473 4 года назад +1

      Fact

    • @daddydraza
      @daddydraza 4 года назад +1

      7 8 have you heard about Mister Patina ? (New channel)

    • @АндрейНикитенко-ф4с
      @АндрейНикитенко-ф4с 4 года назад +1

      @@daddydraza Check out Mister Patina's recent work on the restoration of a large bronze lighter. Taking it apart, he disfigures the flint stand with pliers. This is impossible for My Mechanics.
      Mr. Patina is just one of many. He is far from the heights.

  • @thunderclap3837
    @thunderclap3837 4 года назад +98

    This Screwdriver looks much better than 90% of modern Screwdrivers I saw!

    • @reinoldi1097
      @reinoldi1097 4 года назад

      ​this thing is the equivalent to an modern cordless screwdriver.
      no need for this anymore.

  • @mintpalmer
    @mintpalmer 2 года назад +5

    I truly appreciate how much of the original material you're able to use. Really gives these items a new lease on life!

  • @multiio1424
    @multiio1424 4 года назад +458

    If the original manufacturer of this thing could see this, he'd be immensely proud.

    • @filipmudroch6020
      @filipmudroch6020 4 года назад +11

      This is the best comment I have seen today! Absolute truth

    • @suprememasteroftheuniverse
      @suprememasteroftheuniverse 4 года назад +3

      Many of the techniques didn't exist in that time. That's why this tool is also obsolete

    • @scientificdevil4672
      @scientificdevil4672 4 года назад +11

      To come up with the idea of how to make it is impressive. These old Germans were smart.

    • @Hsaelt
      @Hsaelt 4 года назад +21

      @@suprememasteroftheuniverse screwdriver is obsolete? Are you high?

    • @thisismaanas
      @thisismaanas 4 года назад +2

      @@Hsaelt Hahahaha

  • @kpaasial
    @kpaasial 4 года назад +127

    The tool and its design is also very impressive given the time period, german engineers really knew their stuff back then.

  • @sparkywilson1405
    @sparkywilson1405 4 года назад +45

    I'm surprised nobody still makes a design like this, with the fold-out handle, that's amazingly smart

  • @amishupe7302
    @amishupe7302 2 года назад +19

    Not only are you a master at restoration and videography, but the tools you choose to restore are are incredible, too. I continue to be blown away by your work

  • @jeremybird3556
    @jeremybird3556 3 года назад +105

    that's a real tool made with pride back in the day when working people did a job from the heart. well done this was an honor watching a piece of history re made.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  3 года назад +6

      totally agree

    • @TallTeenTurtle
      @TallTeenTurtle 3 года назад +15

      Thats quite the romantification of the past...its a well made and beautiful piece of history but doesn't tell us about the makers motivations or thoughts. Plenty of people back then worked to put food on the table same as today, and others worked with a passion for their craft, also like today.

  • @ScarletwingRuri
    @ScarletwingRuri 4 года назад +325

    Was thinking why a Screwdriver design this much complexity. Then after see it function at the end, mind blowing great German design.

    • @RSm12856
      @RSm12856 4 года назад +3

      Yes i was too.

    • @gregorteply9034
      @gregorteply9034 4 года назад +4

      Looks a bit overengineered to me.

    • @Victor-kz5vq
      @Victor-kz5vq 4 года назад +7

      Is this a jojo reference

    • @MorganBrown
      @MorganBrown 4 года назад +2

      scarletwingルリ the Germans are good like that 😂

    • @thebee9907
      @thebee9907 4 года назад +13

      @@gregorteply9034 the design looks overengineered, but actually has the simplest mechanics.

  • @suspicioustumbleweed4760
    @suspicioustumbleweed4760 2 года назад +74

    When you screwed on the rotating lever part into the fresh wood I got chills. It’s been 100 years since anyone has seen that tool. Amazing job

    • @ElementBruv
      @ElementBruv 2 года назад +2

      Woaahh chills BatChest

  • @_Killkor
    @_Killkor 2 года назад +3

    I'm just continuously rewatching old videos. Always such a pleasure.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your support :-)

  • @sultankosmitov6293
    @sultankosmitov6293 4 года назад +233

    You've made a BALL out of a metal rod... I'm amazed.

  • @johnoneill2986
    @johnoneill2986 3 года назад +304

    The term "German Engineering" exists for a reason!
    Side note, this was SOOOO satisfying to watch!

    • @juppidisco
      @juppidisco 3 года назад +1

      Thanks. We're still trying today.

    • @barbaraseymour3437
      @barbaraseymour3437 3 года назад +10

      Absolutely agree. I’m an 80 yr old female and was ratcheted to the screen finding it so interesting. Wonderful job. And no horrid music!

    • @jakobsollner4846
      @jakobsollner4846 3 года назад

      @@Thor.Jorgensen Merkste selber oder?

    • @Rondo2ooo
      @Rondo2ooo 3 года назад +1

      @@Thor.Jorgensen He? What's wrong with you beside from your "facts"?

    • @Thor.Jorgensen
      @Thor.Jorgensen 3 года назад +1

      @@Rondo2ooo Nothing? You tell me. What's wrong with me or my facts?
      This is history. It is the origin of the saying.

  • @ArchimedesOtaku
    @ArchimedesOtaku 3 года назад +60

    I spent 20 minutes saying, "That's amazing. But what in the hell is a "Weltrekord"!?! When I finally saw it in action my mind was blown. What an amazing piece of engineering.

  • @bradyschwartz6303
    @bradyschwartz6303 4 года назад +165

    Great job and I've been wondering where you've been these past 2 months.

    • @MrVagabaga
      @MrVagabaga 4 года назад +13

      So do i... I'v been depresed.. . But today cured :) that tool is awsome... Restoration - top!!

    • @markbotta8567
      @markbotta8567 4 года назад +2

      Well, I would imagine he does have a day job. Plus, toss in a covid lockdown. ☹️

    • @mamfzf
      @mamfzf 4 года назад

      For the sake of your sanity: He re-did his workshop 1st, then he got a Crash Course in Videography from a friend (notice the 4k on this Video), and then he had a few vacation days in between (and also found a lot of new things to try and restore!), and for the last two weeks- he's been restoring this Screwdriver!

  • @АльбертХаликов-м1м
    @АльбертХаликов-м1м 3 года назад +173

    Я просто в ШОКЕ от твоей работы ! Золотые руки ! С большим удовольствием смотрю все твои ролики , и всегда остаюсь довольным твоими результатами. СУПЕР ! Подписка давно , а Жирные Лайки всегда однозначно !

  • @kcastro4833
    @kcastro4833 4 года назад +40

    You are way beyond what others are offering as “restoration” on RUclips. Craftsmanship of another level!!

    • @Ron4885
      @Ron4885 4 года назад

      Yes. If there's ever a spaceship to another planet you have to go.

    • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
      @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 4 года назад

      This is pure love of the tool, fabrication and machining arts.

    • @scripulance.1901
      @scripulance.1901 4 года назад

      For real dude everyone just throws flour and water make it look all rusty and fix it they almost have no problems with restoration

    • @Lynn-rv4ty
      @Lynn-rv4ty 4 года назад

      be careful on saying that because although i agree that this is one of if not the best restoration channels, backhanded compliments no matter how true or pure intentioned are still backhanded

    • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
      @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 4 года назад

      @@Lynn-rv4ty Which comment was backhanded?

  • @TomSarros-bj2mq
    @TomSarros-bj2mq 26 дней назад

    The restor worked out perfect, but just watching this man use the different tools was the best part!!

  • @Spinningininfinity
    @Spinningininfinity 4 года назад +70

    What a beautiful old design. That would seem out today. A perfect, patient and almost impossible restoration ㊗️🇬🇧☺️

  • @freohr16
    @freohr16 3 года назад +51

    As a drafter, I thoroughly enjoy how you display the disassembled device on the table. You present the parts like an exploded drawing view!

    • @scottmartin8888
      @scottmartin8888 3 года назад +2

      Well he wants to prove it's all there, and he didn't just buy all new parts

    • @NomadUrpagi
      @NomadUrpagi 3 года назад

      And whats special about that? I would do that too

  • @nickjanssens
    @nickjanssens 4 года назад +39

    I have just watched a masterclass in machining, a person who understands his lathe and what it’s able to do. A very enjoyable watch.

  • @samfilianore3117
    @samfilianore3117 2 года назад +10

    I think this is my favorite restoration. The attention to detail and the tool itself go hand in hand. Great job.

  • @PoyimaMedia
    @PoyimaMedia 4 года назад +37

    its incredible how some threads look almost perfect even when the thing was clearly stuck in the dirt for so long

  • @PauIieWalnuts
    @PauIieWalnuts 4 года назад +2736

    How about a series called "make a new one" where you restore nothing, but recreate some old tool using photos and manuals for reference?

  • @ConnorRK-nk8rg
    @ConnorRK-nk8rg 3 года назад +698

    If only the German craftsmen that orginally made this could see the care someone over 100 years later would have in restoring their creation.

    • @modchannel8387
      @modchannel8387 3 года назад +12

      Yup ! Would be epic

    • @abrahamlorenzo421
      @abrahamlorenzo421 3 года назад +14

      the same man who invented this also came up with the nose measuring tool used by the Nazi’s to identify jews

    • @_--_--_
      @_--_--_ 3 года назад +40

      @@abrahamlorenzo421 source?

    • @Nitramrec
      @Nitramrec 3 года назад +81

      @@abrahamlorenzo421 ... or just a little denouncement, only because the inventor of this tool was a german? :-/

    • @comical9587
      @comical9587 3 года назад +44

      @@abrahamlorenzo421 Sounds like a based man.

  • @phoebearmstrong9804
    @phoebearmstrong9804 Год назад +1

    I love that you take things that are unusable and repair them so that they become useable again. Now it's a tool that can last another 100 years if cared for properly.

  • @natanmishelson
    @natanmishelson 2 года назад +370

    Отличная немецкая инженерия! Просто обалденная реставрация на уровне искусства! И безусловно превосходный видео монтаж и подача материала! За всё 5+

    • @alexlion5965
      @alexlion5965 2 года назад +5

      А как думаешь почему столько просмотров?

    • @natanmishelson
      @natanmishelson 2 года назад +22

      @@alexlion5965 Не знаю за других,за себя скажу,нравится как он дотошно все делает.

    • @natanmishelson
      @natanmishelson 2 года назад +7

      @@alexlion5965 А ты сам почему смотрел?

    • @alexlion5965
      @alexlion5965 2 года назад +5

      @@natanmishelson Видно потому почему и все??)

    • @natanmishelson
      @natanmishelson 2 года назад +22

      @UCBYG26WePXVTyms6YvnNilA Скорей всего нет. Объясню почему ,лично я про отвёртку смотрел 3 раза.Не сразу конечно.
      Но 3 раза!!! Первый раз смотрел и удивлялся,блять какие немцы молодцы,в те годы уже делали отвёртки с трещоткой.!!!
      Второй раз уже просто наслаждался реставрацией,ну а третий раз просто так удивлялся как он хорошо монтирует,крупный план когда надо и так далее..
      Я бы ещё какую нибудь музыку негромкую добавил ,но и так у него ролики залипательные!!!

  • @minecrafter0505
    @minecrafter0505 3 года назад +804

    Imagine that one German guy who made this seeing the effort someone will go through today to restore his work.

    • @Almashina
      @Almashina 3 года назад +109

      one _150 year old_ German guy

    • @minecrafter0505
      @minecrafter0505 3 года назад +43

      @@Almashina it's a hypothetical, ofc he's long gone.

    • @GRen1990
      @GRen1990 3 года назад +51

      He would be like "Why RUclips puts so many Ads in 20 minutes video, I have a family to feed and don't have money for youtube premium"

    • @blakeada999
      @blakeada999 3 года назад +6

      He sees.

    • @yugeroom5736
      @yugeroom5736 3 года назад +14

      He would be amazed by some of the modern tools we have.

  • @Klukovka1985
    @Klukovka1985 2 года назад +44

    Это невероятное видео. Я даже не подозревала, что в те времена уже были такие инструменты! Мой муж в восторге. Думаю, многие захотели иметь у себя эту отвёртку. Браво!

  • @alec3256
    @alec3256 2 года назад +27

    200% least problematic channel on RUclips. watching this always calms me down and I really appreciate how much time and skillful craftsmanship goes into your videos. I love the work you do :)

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  Год назад +4

      Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

  • @Spetz83
    @Spetz83 3 года назад +165

    Making the new ball was probably one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. Nice work.

    • @duckdivorce
      @duckdivorce 3 года назад +4

      I think I would also order some new balls there 🤣

    • @abshassan
      @abshassan 3 года назад +4

      I was gonna write the same comment. Damn that was impressive

  • @TheBiggerrich
    @TheBiggerrich 4 года назад +205

    This has to be one of the sexiest screwdrivers I’ve ever seen!! You should make replicas!!

  • @Encom0
    @Encom0 4 года назад +758

    They should remake this design. A lot better design than most of the currently available ratcheting screw drivers.

    • @jegr3398
      @jegr3398 4 года назад +44

      They don't make stuff like they used to

    • @aelithmackinnon8656
      @aelithmackinnon8656 4 года назад +102

      The materials and work needed to make these mass-produced would make the thing cost $50+. Way more than the $12 or so a common ratchet runs. The "they don't make them like the used to" thing is an artifact of the constant drive to make things cost about what they used to cost, usually by making ever cheaper designs and using poorer materials. Welcome to post-modern capitalism.

    • @Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr
      @Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr 4 года назад +6

      I have a rachetless clutch type , totally smooth , made by britool from the 90s, 1990s.

    • @pomegranatechannel
      @pomegranatechannel 4 года назад +2

      I know, right?

    • @wolffirewalker9878
      @wolffirewalker9878 4 года назад +3

      Nothing last forever and time changes everything it's just the way the world is so get used to it we no longer live in a world of wood and steal because Plastic and rubber is the preferred method of the new world and that's just the way it is

  • @c.nicholson3536
    @c.nicholson3536 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely unbelievable!! I watch his videos and sit here just shaking my head because I can’t believe anyone could this much skill and knowledge! I look at some of these pieces and think, there is NO WAY anyone can get that thing working again! And then not only does he make it work again, but it’s probably better than it was brand new! this man is a genius!

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue 4 года назад +7902

    Honestly, I am disappointed you didn't rebuild the original production factory as well! haha

    • @douglas8568
      @douglas8568 4 года назад +141

      just followed by (I cloned the 19th century germans that used this tool)

    • @_Killkor
      @_Killkor 4 года назад +108

      my mechanics: oh, sorry, I had the second camera facing the wrong way. The factory is behind me.

    • @maggs131
      @maggs131 4 года назад +52

      He didn't smash his face on the sandblast cabinet. How can he consider himself a professional?

    • @jb_types_stuff
      @jb_types_stuff 4 года назад +32

      As someone who enjoys both of your guys videos, I understand why htr has always been shady to mm, as he’s basically making a brand new tool and htr always tries to preserve the history of a piece instead. I just feel like mm is more art and htr is more history

    • @somyRed
      @somyRed 4 года назад +7

      Hahahah 😂 you're really funny... Love to see your videos as well Hand Tool Rescue

  • @tilidie5272
    @tilidie5272 3 года назад +269

    wow, i dont know what im impressed more with the beautiful german engineering or your skillset!

  • @marioques
    @marioques 2 года назад +77

    I never thought I was going enjoy more than 20 minutes of a video of restoring a tool.
    I also admire the intelligence of those who created the original tool.
    Chapeau to the German ingeneers.

    • @woodendoorsbtw2869
      @woodendoorsbtw2869 2 года назад +1

      May the German spirit never die.

    • @hiteshadhikari
      @hiteshadhikari 2 года назад

      @@woodendoorsbtw2869 it died decades ago, see at the state of Germany today

    • @woodendoorsbtw2869
      @woodendoorsbtw2869 2 года назад +1

      @@hiteshadhikari the spirit lives on through the few

    • @hiteshadhikari
      @hiteshadhikari 2 года назад +1

      @@woodendoorsbtw2869 the way the german nation has gone, their ancestors are rolling in grave mate

  • @peepo2560
    @peepo2560 2 года назад +5

    They REALLY don't make em like they used to! What a beautiful piece of history

  • @viktorprog8606
    @viktorprog8606 2 года назад +154

    А ведь прошло уже 130 лет. Талантлив изобретатель, который придумал такую отвёртку и не менее талантлив реставратор, у которого золотые руки

    • @Novichkov_Aleksey
      @Novichkov_Aleksey 2 года назад +12

      Да уж инженерная мысль была в те времена на высоте ! У меня до сих пор жив клон такой же отвертки , только советского пр - ва с синей ручкой и со сменными битами , весь набор в пласт . стакане с крышкой , как ракета .

    • @sergejtopfer427
      @sergejtopfer427 2 года назад

      @B EE Deutsche sind immer besser in wunderfaffen,das zu Verbraucher zu bringen ,einfacher zu machen,zum Beispiel V2 und Sputnik..sturmgewer und kalaschnikow ..oder beweglichen Walzen in panzerketten(USA vollvergeigt Ingenieur der für die Russen Panzerwesen revolutioniert..bessere Erfinder vielleicht

  • @Write-Stuff
    @Write-Stuff 2 года назад +39

    The level of craftsmanship is paralleled by very few. This is art, dedication, knowledge, and experience personified.

  • @thefatecontrol
    @thefatecontrol 4 года назад +231

    I was wondering what the stirrup was I never would have guessed at a built in cheater bar. That is clever.

    • @chopyouup
      @chopyouup 4 года назад +11

      It was a surprise ending! I first thought it was for engaging the racheting mechanism somehow.

    • @venger910
      @venger910 4 года назад +2

      @Roderick storey You could probably throw anything short of gravel in it and it would laugh in your face and keep ratcheting. XD

    • @JR-ch8rt
      @JR-ch8rt 2 года назад +1

      Ingenious

    • @subatomic10
      @subatomic10 2 года назад +4

      Leaves 99% of 2021 screwdrivers for dead !

  • @berksmagicrules
    @berksmagicrules 2 года назад +2

    I had thought no way 🤔then you Blew my mind 🤯made me feel 🫠the patience you demonstrate and the skill and knowledge that you have to not only disassemble these restorations but to completely, utterly restore every facet of the object, down to every spring, screw, ball, cap, every slot, notch, lip, thread… every time you use that tap and die I’m dying with excitement to see you screw the thing back together the drama of this video is amazing I love all your videos but this one with the spring and the ball and the new handle man you’re a master. I respect your abilities. I have been restoring tools for about a year now and to see how you do it is so inspirational. Old tools had so much more functionality than tools of today, the way a tool was built made it possible that if they were used carefully and taken care of they can through multiple lifetimes, and even if they were said to be “beyond repair” or scrap junk a man like yourself could come along and fix it and it will
    Last another dozen lifetimes. A tool like this one is so amazing and useful and just needs to be appreciated I feel good just knowing you have given it a new life and that millions of people have seen the work that you have done. Bravo sir. I am in awe of your craftsmanship.

  • @streetraceros
    @streetraceros 4 года назад +58

    Mr. "My Mechanics", you ruined watching all other restoration channels for me because what you do is pure perfection, amount of details in your restorations is amazing and while I watch other "similar" channels and when I see what they do, sandblast this and paint it from a can, all I can think is, that's not how "my mechanics" would do it :D Respect! Greetings from Croatia!

  • @lilyflare2
    @lilyflare2 4 года назад +47

    I like when he makes a new one, but I also appreciate his skill at being able to salvage as many pieces as possible

  • @juliangnzz
    @juliangnzz 4 года назад +289

    When you thought the video couldn't get better...."this part needs sandblasting". YEEEAAHHH LETS GO BABY!!!

    • @seashells4636
      @seashells4636 4 года назад +16

      That line and "I make a new one" are my favorite parts of My Mechanics' videos! 😄

    • @Quintara2001
      @Quintara2001 4 года назад +4

      my favorite part of the vids, for sure

    • @stephenk578
      @stephenk578 4 года назад +2

      "adding material" AWHHH FUCC YA DO IT

  • @elsagreen1476
    @elsagreen1476 Год назад +4

    This is such a cool tool ! This is probably the most useful thing I've seen being brought to life in this way.

  • @typedbyben
    @typedbyben 4 года назад +52

    this guy is singlehandedly keeping the emery cloth market above water

  • @Chuhckles
    @Chuhckles 3 года назад +44

    "I make a new one" is my favorite part. I look forward to seeing that every time.

  • @raizuable
    @raizuable 4 года назад +113

    this guy is more interesting than 90% of the others on youtube

    • @baiheye
      @baiheye 4 года назад +3

      I go up to 95

    • @gus9272
      @gus9272 4 года назад +4

      99%

    • @iz723
      @iz723 4 года назад +2

      And not a word spoken

  • @massas3763
    @massas3763 2 года назад +2

    I tend to watch this video over and over again.…I am fascinated by this restoration technique, but I am also impressed that the tools of the 19th century are just as good in the 21st century.

  • @МаратАбильдинов-в7и
    @МаратАбильдинов-в7и 3 года назад +99

    Шедеврально !На одном дыхании посмотрел.Аплодирую стоя мастеру отвёртки оригинала и конечно респект рестовратору.

  • @myhuluhulu
    @myhuluhulu 4 года назад +48

    Turning the ball was nice to see. Never seen this before

    • @arthurowen3
      @arthurowen3 4 года назад

      The ball turning technique has been the standard method of making a sphere in a machine shop for 100 years, not as unique as you may tjink.

    • @DonnyDarko13
      @DonnyDarko13 4 года назад +2

      But AS an cutting machine Operator i never saw it with a Combination of NC Turner Chuck and a outturning tool

  • @Eugeniadella
    @Eugeniadella 4 года назад +33

    When things were done not only with a practical purpose, but with a sense of beauty.....❤

  • @ZeidGho
    @ZeidGho Год назад +3

    I keep returning to this engineering masterpiece
    Paired with your unbelievable talent
    It deserves the 76M views it has

  • @ЛевонАльбертян
    @ЛевонАльбертян 3 года назад +60

    Батенька, да Вы ювелир в самом широком смысле этого слова! Восхищен Вашим мастерством и невероятной аккуратностью в работе, все просто идеально (и съемка тоже). Ваша работа вызывает огромное уважение!

    • @снежныйбарс-ю1ю
      @снежныйбарс-ю1ю 3 года назад

      А что это за зелёная вода?

    • @снежныйбарс-ю1ю
      @снежныйбарс-ю1ю 3 года назад

      16:29 что он делает?

    • @stanleymolotov9513
      @stanleymolotov9513 3 года назад +2

      @@снежныйбарс-ю1ю я конечно не мастер в этих делах ну думаю что это оцинковка металла.. Видел как ребята в гаражах типа такое делали.

    • @снежныйбарс-ю1ю
      @снежныйбарс-ю1ю 3 года назад +1

      @@stanleymolotov9513 ааааа. Скорее всего да.

    • @BalashovCCCP
      @BalashovCCCP 3 года назад +1

      @@снежныйбарс-ю1ю никелем покрывал

  • @ВикторК-п3у
    @ВикторК-п3у 4 года назад +144

    Немецкий гений... Впечатляет, 19-й век, а такой инструмент уже был. Автору респект! Такой реставрации позавидуют именитые специалисты.

    • @Husky4x4
      @Husky4x4 4 года назад +3

      согласен

    • @Николай42рус
      @Николай42рус 4 года назад +4

      @@Husky4x4 У китайцев интересно сейчас есть такие , с ручкой?)

    • @ВладимирСеверов-з3щ
      @ВладимирСеверов-з3щ 4 года назад +8

      Мечтаю попасть в немецкий магаз с инструментами

    • @ИльдарЛукманов-у3т
      @ИльдарЛукманов-у3т 4 года назад +2

      @@ВладимирСеверов-з3щ в интернет магазине посмотреть, нет

    • @ВладимирСеверов-з3щ
      @ВладимирСеверов-з3щ 4 года назад +1

      Ильдар Лукманов нет, а в руках подержать. Мне так уровень предлагали в интернете купить, как можно не проверив брать? Я пол-Москвы изъездил пока нашёл в наличии

  • @SimonB.
    @SimonB. 3 года назад +55

    This is not a tool. This is a piece of art

    • @scottmartin8888
      @scottmartin8888 3 года назад

      You have tools all over your living room wall?

    • @SimonB.
      @SimonB. 3 года назад

      @@scottmartin8888 art doesn't necessarily mean you put in on a wall

  • @ComeJesusChrist
    @ComeJesusChrist 2 года назад +9

    Incredible! Not many people would have saved that rusty old tool but you made it better than it was when it was new!

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  2 года назад

      Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

  • @Всеинтересноеполезное

    Офигеть какая работа! Офигительная отвертка 19го века, смотрела на одном двхании как мастер работает, с такой любовью относится к своей работе, одно наслаждение! Браво мастер!!!!!

    • @loadmodel9599
      @loadmodel9599 3 года назад

      Вообще-то это 19 век, но восторгаюсь вместе с вами!

    • @j.harbottle8928
      @j.harbottle8928 3 года назад

      35 / 5000
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      συμφωνώ κι εγώ, καλά είπα αυτό το άτομο

    • @zaremasever1866
      @zaremasever1866 3 года назад

      Да,интересно👍🙌

    • @igadget_store
      @igadget_store 3 года назад

      Не думал что девушкам интересно такое )

    • @Всеинтересноеполезное
      @Всеинтересноеполезное 3 года назад +4

      @@igadget_store я тоже мастер только по шитью, и поражена тем , что называется довести дело до совершенства , а без любви к своей работе это не возможно

  • @ВалераГрачёв-в6л
    @ВалераГрачёв-в6л 3 года назад +52

    Это как раз тот случай,когда руки растут из плеч и голова хорошо работает.Отличный мастер реставратор и хорошее видео вышло!

  • @JGCSRT
    @JGCSRT 4 года назад +31

    I don’t wish to live in a word that doesn’t have this channel.

  • @Sawta
    @Sawta Год назад +7

    I really appreciate that you showed how hard it was to disassemble this! I feel like some restoration channels stick to "progress" without covering how you have to deal with issues like screw heads stripping, or the handle snapping while you try to wiggle it off.
    I feel very discouraged sometimes, when it seems like channels have zero problems and have a project done, seemingly, in an hour or two. It would be really great to get am estimate at the end of roughly how long it takes to restore an item.