Antique Blowtorch Restoration

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  • @ladbrestoration
    @ladbrestoration  5 лет назад +389

    Guys, my channel has been restored, this is such a relief :-)
    Thank you so much to
    @My Mechanics
    @TysyTube Restoration
    @Rescue & Restore
    @Odd Tinkering
    @DiesInEveryFilm Customs
    for the help and support, you are really great guys.
    Thank you all for the kind messages we received,
    Stay tuned :-)

    • @kralbaba3084
      @kralbaba3084 5 лет назад +4

      Profile photo good congurations!

    • @pheonixmann1114
      @pheonixmann1114 5 лет назад +3

      Great channel 👍 good luck

    • @jrand2631
      @jrand2631 5 лет назад +1

      I'm so happy for you! 😊Congratulations and welcome back! 👍👍👍

    • @laflibuste
      @laflibuste 5 лет назад +1

      Back in business 💪👍

    • @Ale.K7
      @Ale.K7 5 лет назад

      Yay! :D

  • @jakemcquade3157
    @jakemcquade3157 5 лет назад +494

    No narration, no music, no distractions, no reason to turn it off. Thoroughly enjoyable.

  • @royallclark6331
    @royallclark6331 5 лет назад +36

    As always, a great video!! My father had a blow torch similar to this one back in the 50's and it was old then! Instead of the heating coil it had a trough that held the fuel under the nozzle that was stationary. Dad almost burnt the house down one winter thawing out frozen pipes! Oh, the memories you brought up with this project!! Thank you.

  • @jk.2464
    @jk.2464 5 лет назад +511

    I love this, no music no talking no bullshit. Its perfect

    • @Nikola95inYT
      @Nikola95inYT 5 лет назад +18

      @@mrstarklabs no. Overused music is pure cancer

    • @zalvicknightfox7460
      @zalvicknightfox7460 5 лет назад +2

      Music is always better stupid

    • @dungeon-wn4gw
      @dungeon-wn4gw 5 лет назад +6

      This and Primitive Technology are my two favorite channels, alot of it due to this reason.

    • @godschild5587
      @godschild5587 5 лет назад +6

      @@zalvicknightfox7460 music not better.

    • @stevenchisari9564
      @stevenchisari9564 5 лет назад +1

      Nathan Sanders look up odd tinkering: D

  • @ngochiennguyen9003
    @ngochiennguyen9003 5 лет назад +24

    La lampe dont se servait mon père pour souder le zinc dans les années 60...
    Il était couvreur sur les toits de Paris 😉
    Merci de redonner une nouvelle vie à ces beaux outils 👏

  • @md.abdurrahman2971
    @md.abdurrahman2971 3 года назад +26

    I've been watching remodeling vs. Restoration videos for a while. The care you put in individual parts is commendable.
    P.S: your cat makes it 1000x better.

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp 5 лет назад +13

    Beautiful restoration 👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing. Ignore the negative comments regarding the finished restoration. The torch is an antique tool, it could not be made completely smooth or completely shiny. One definition of restoration is return to working condition. And you did.

  • @alexboris534
    @alexboris534 2 года назад

    My wife was buying this kind of torches on flea markets when we were in Austria. Now we have around 20 pices. Thank you for this video! When retired, I'm planning to restore them. I think it'll be a great fun.

  • @N2NDF
    @N2NDF 5 лет назад +9

    I had my Grandfathers from when he worked on the railroad. He was a fireman/Oiler. And I also still have his lamps his railroad oil lamp and battery lantern. His tool kit, and official issue wooden tool box. I wish I still had the torch... his was made in 1932. But his pre-heat coil was made of copper(replacement) I still have everything else except the torch. It was lost in a fire at my home when I was younger. Non salvageable. It was given to another family member as a a reminder of my grandfather. His tool set is a full complete original set from the last steam locomotive from where I live. All dates are pre ‘45 stamped. And engine numbered.

    • @serenity6415
      @serenity6415 5 лет назад

      I'd love to see those together. It sounds like you have a museum collection.

  • @NealKlein
    @NealKlein 4 года назад +3

    No words. The talent and care he displays are humbling.

  • @tablist33
    @tablist33 4 года назад +3

    I’m absolutely mesmerized, amazed & mind-blown on your level of commitment to your craft & to return some of these relics back to their pristine conditions, or close to, and making them operable once again. It’s Truly magnificent with what you are able to do. Please continue your craft so we can enjoy🙌🏾

  • @sumwiseguy7737
    @sumwiseguy7737 3 года назад +1

    As soon as i saw the torch, i got excited. Well done sir. Stunning!

  • @mrlauro9150
    @mrlauro9150 5 лет назад +8

    Sanding by hand to finish it was amazing . You deserve so much appreciation for your timr

  • @Raul_Gajadhar
    @Raul_Gajadhar 5 лет назад +21

    I have to admit, that is the best design of those types of torches I've ever seen. Loved the restoration thank you for sharing. I must add; I have been looking for a 'Design' type to replicate and I have every single part from perforated stainless steel sheets, brass glands and T fittings, unions, tubing all sizes and types of o-rings, jets, rods, tap for threads, and a large oiler to assemble it around, thanks again for this video it was a pleasure to watch.

  • @Cellottia
    @Cellottia 5 лет назад +7

    Could the client believe their eyes when they saw the job you'd done?!
    Ahhh, they don't build 'em like this any more! Beautiful restoration of a beautiful tool.

  • @TheJohnRowley
    @TheJohnRowley 4 года назад +1

    I bet I’m not the only one who comes back to watch your videos a second time, start to finish 👍

  • @longbow1965
    @longbow1965 5 лет назад +30

    I was holding my breath for you when you were pulling with the vise to take the dent out. I was hoping the threads would not get stripped or pull out. Excellent job!!!!

  • @colinshaw1330
    @colinshaw1330 5 лет назад

    Another true restoration, well done. Blow lamps are just as lethal now as they were when we had no other option, prone to bursting into uncontrollable fireballs. Many a house burnt down whilst stipping paint off of soffits and facia boards!

  • @Philipasu
    @Philipasu 5 лет назад +6

    As always, I'm on the lookout for some kitty "Easter eggs" and I only found three:
    10:23 Checking the background
    12:52 Guardian kitty
    13:26 The obligatory petting
    Might be due to the small pieces requiring filming up close. Thanks for the video! Got to say, what an interesting little device, making use of both manual force and heating to produce pressure. Looks simple, but it's shows that some thought was poured into the design.

  • @jethrobodine9867
    @jethrobodine9867 4 года назад +1

    Great restoration.
    I see so many things that are purposely rusted just to do an easy restoration.
    This was a legit restoration and it was an item worthy of a nice restoration.

  • @LP-qf6ue
    @LP-qf6ue 5 лет назад +19

    Cool to see a restoration with common tools, and leaving some character instead of making it "perfect." 👍

    • @19Edurne
      @19Edurne 3 года назад

      Indeed... A real restoration, not a complete makeover.

  • @rossturpin747
    @rossturpin747 5 лет назад +2

    Do not change a THING about your video process. It’s relaxing and brilliant to watch.
    No annoying music, no stupid commentary or gaudy pop ups.
    Perfect.

  • @ccoeurjoli
    @ccoeurjoli 3 года назад +3

    Un résultat toujours magnifique !!! Prenez bien soin de vous.... de la crème pour les mains 🙌 !!! Avec tous ces produits et ces manipulations, vos mains sont des trésors -pas facile à restaurer 😄 -

  • @subby280
    @subby280 5 лет назад +1

    I like how you present us with the problem without ever saying it out loud, then you show us your solution. Genius!

  • @sanialirio
    @sanialirio 3 года назад +6

    Belo trabalho. Paciência, conhecimento com sabedoria, determinação. Encanto- me olhando estes vídeos. Muitos bens a estes profissionais. Brasil - RS

  • @willieckaslike
    @willieckaslike 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant workmanship, & of course all approved by T.H.E. Cat. Thank you for a great video ! I see no reason why an excellent restoration cannot contain a little lighthearted entertainment !

  • @macboi7601
    @macboi7601 3 года назад +3

    what amazes me most is that he manages to disassemble things without breaking them

  • @jotaefeeme4657
    @jotaefeeme4657 4 года назад

    Sus manos muestran mucha experiencia y mucho, mucho trabajo y me impresiona el cuidado y delicadeza con que restaura útiles de trabajo, utilizando todos los elementos originales. ¡Enhorabuena y muchas gracias! Jesús (España)

  • @george8873
    @george8873 5 лет назад +17

    Pretty neat trick how you pulled out those dented in parts on top. Worked well. Great video, great final product.

    • @andorertekes7376
      @andorertekes7376 5 лет назад

      it is but its really dangerous... you can damage the thread that way :) its even worse in this case because the thread is part of the main body, and if you cut a smaller thread on it, the wall gets thinner (and weaker), also the original valve wont fit in it :)

  • @Sweettweety666
    @Sweettweety666 5 лет назад

    My favourite channel. No talk, no faces who want to be famous, no stupid RUclips music, only just real craftsmanship by father and son, ow and the cat. 😸

  • @WatcherintheDark69
    @WatcherintheDark69 5 лет назад +49

    Fantastic restoration! Of course Avril had to give the final inspection for leaks and fueling.

  • @notdonaldst
    @notdonaldst 3 года назад

    Another cool example of old cutting edge tech.
    Your restoration is exemplary. You are a true master. I’m always impressed with the great care and effort you put into your restorations. It’s so much more work than just an easy dip in some chemical to bring it back to its old glory - not by far…and your tremendous effort shows.
    Beautiful job…as usual! Thank you for posting, for our pleasure.

  • @donnaleveron5711
    @donnaleveron5711 5 лет назад +5

    So glad it passed inspection by Avril, the paw print of good restoration. :-) it is a beautiful piece of machinery! Well done!

  • @walterengler5709
    @walterengler5709 5 лет назад

    I have to say I was very impressed at the methods used to unbend / remove the hollows. You even placed the hole on the one item so it put more pressure towards the deepest bend. Well thought out and well done.

  • @РобинКот-щ7я
    @РобинКот-щ7я 5 лет назад +25

    Вот сразу видно, с помощью Кота всё шикарно получилось!

    • @Akzbzv
      @Akzbzv 5 лет назад +2

      Робин Кот. Я думал щас ката будет жарит

    • @Московский_Колхозник
      @Московский_Колхозник 5 лет назад

      @@Akzbzv такой хреновиной запросто самого себя зажарить. Подобные конструкции могут дать течь в любой момент из самого неожиданного места.

    • @buguldeika
      @buguldeika 5 лет назад +1

      @@Московский_Колхозник зачем красить паяльную лампу он не подумал?

  • @sashasoule4585
    @sashasoule4585 4 года назад +1

    That sanding floss you made was brilliant, Ive never seen that before and never thought of it myself, thanks!

  • @cyllakjaw
    @cyllakjaw 5 лет назад +4

    Beautiful. You are very clever in how you get the dents out. And I was not surprised to see you have a very nice and restored post vice.

  • @PatriotNC1
    @PatriotNC1 4 года назад +1

    What a beautiful tool. You brought it back to life. Excellent job!

  • @jeremyraeber4234
    @jeremyraeber4234 5 лет назад +4

    Ok using your vice and cable as a puller like that, I have to say is pretty ingenious man. Awesome

  • @TanderTransNowNaaa
    @TanderTransNowNaaa 4 года назад

    Can't help but notice those very hard working hands. They're beautiful. I'm just a simple fan who deeply admires your craft. Hope to see more great videos from you. 😘😘😘

  • @justinecooper9575
    @justinecooper9575 5 лет назад +12

    Nice job. I like that the end result didn't end up looking like a reproduction.

  • @rafaelbargues8172
    @rafaelbargues8172 5 лет назад

    J'adore votre manière de travailler et votre rigueur dans les détails. Continuez de partager avec nous votre savoir faire. 👍🛠🐱

  • @НесамыйУмный-л6и
    @НесамыйУмный-л6и 5 лет назад +3

    Шикарная получилась
    Вещь!!!!!!!

  • @elainehoward8822
    @elainehoward8822 5 лет назад

    Wow another brilliant restoration, and its different to see one of these videos where as soon as the the item is disassembled it's straight to the sandblaster. A beautiful ending to see it working in all its glory xxx

  • @владимирвасильев-д7д

    Классная штука! Не то что сегодняшние одноразовые.

  • @MrCrystalcranium
    @MrCrystalcranium 5 лет назад

    That torch had a hard life. Kudos for bringing it back as best as you could.

  • @em.2s767
    @em.2s767 5 лет назад +16

    Maravilha... Parabéns pelo trabalho, ficou fantástico.

  • @newyorknewyork196
    @newyorknewyork196 2 года назад

    I love ❤️ your channel just watching your amazing work . No music nonsense it’s perfect

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 5 лет назад +3

    All is well with the world again! Avril can sleep peacefully and supervise.
    And it’s still a great patina on that brass!

  • @SonOfFudge
    @SonOfFudge 4 года назад

    restoration videos are some of the best to watch before sleeping
    (imo)
    especially with no talking or music 👌

  • @trd8749
    @trd8749 4 года назад +13

    I saw the title and knew this was going to be lit

  • @horizonrock
    @horizonrock 4 года назад +1

    Although I'm a bit late to comment on the video, I just wanted to share one of my ideas. I cleaned a brass material almost a year ago, and I decided to try CLEAR-COATING it to keep it shiny and prevent darkening. It has worked well so far; it's still shiny and spotless. Just an idea.
    Thank you for the wonderful videos.
    Please give our best wishes to Avril.

    • @ladbrestoration
      @ladbrestoration  4 года назад +2

      I’m taking notes 😊😊 thank you for your comment !

  • @pearkore6821
    @pearkore6821 5 лет назад +21

    Avril showing up at the end after mostly being absent like, "yes look at my hard work." What a queen.

  • @OriginalMomo
    @OriginalMomo 5 лет назад

    Beautiful piece once again. I appreciate the fact you didn’t jump right in with the stiff wire brush, like a lot of people do. Scrubbing with paint brush is good idea 💡

  • @potoo21
    @potoo21 5 лет назад +5

    Very calming videos. Keep up the good work 👍

  • @duaneho555
    @duaneho555 4 года назад

    This blow torch is awesome. So steam punk looking. And you also did an awesome job on the restoration. 👍🏻

  • @quefol5291
    @quefol5291 5 лет назад +6

    Very cool restoration I have a collection of these so cool to see one in action

  • @charlesstephens3660
    @charlesstephens3660 2 года назад

    Nice job. You made a very useful tool from something that was discarded. I would have been tempted to nickle plate the coil but the bluing looks good too.

  • @jrand2631
    @jrand2631 5 лет назад +9

    Another great restoration! I've never seen a blowtorch like this with a pre-heating coil wrapped around the burner tube. 👍👍👍

    • @rossturpin747
      @rossturpin747 5 лет назад +1

      J Rand can I ask who your avatar is!? It’s a cool picture!

    • @jrand2631
      @jrand2631 5 лет назад +1

      @@rossturpin747 Allegedly it's an old gold digger from Yukon, from back in the late 19th century, but sadly I do not know his name or history. I found the picture on a website about the gold rush in Klondike.

    • @ChrisRalphHoward
      @ChrisRalphHoward 5 лет назад +2

      J Rand I don’t know who alleged Walt Whitman was an old gold miner, but I’d venture to say he was America’s finest poet, and an honorable civil war nurse.

    • @icy_bit7306
      @icy_bit7306 5 лет назад

      Joe Ben Stamper LMFAO I THOUGHT THE SAME THING

  • @luiscarlosmarques3946
    @luiscarlosmarques3946 3 года назад

    Eu cheguei a ver um macarico igual a esse na casa de um amigo de infância, estava numa estante de sua sala.
    Segundo seu pai, o maçarico foi usado no desmanche de navios velhos.
    Usava-se querosene como combustível.
    Era incrível de admirar.
    Faz muito mas muito tempo, isso foi no ano de 1990.

  • @loverlei79
    @loverlei79 4 года назад +60

    Me: after watching several other restoration videos: salt, flour vinegar...

    • @horizonrock
      @horizonrock 4 года назад +2

      Ketchup works well, too. But you shouldn't apply it for more than an hour because it turns reddish.

    • @horizonrock
      @horizonrock 4 года назад +1

      @TheSweetPerry Ketchup contains tomato, and tomato works as an acid. No idea about mustard, but I'll give it a try as soon as I have a hot dog party. 😊

    • @horizonrock
      @horizonrock 4 года назад +1

      @TheSweetPerry Cute kitty on PP. 🐺

  • @alexandriadavis3730
    @alexandriadavis3730 3 года назад +1

    11/10 quality content. Extra points for guest star

  • @benoitgasquy3037
    @benoitgasquy3037 5 лет назад +3

    Magnifique vidéo le résultat est sublime

  • @benhunt6516
    @benhunt6516 3 года назад

    That method of pulling the dent out was a stroke of genius

  • @jomercerlmt5727
    @jomercerlmt5727 5 лет назад +4

    omg! I was so nervous during the dent removal sequences!

  • @mylittlestudio
    @mylittlestudio 5 лет назад +1

    Quel beau travail de patience et de savoir faire. C est admirable !! Bravo

  • @sputnikwot857
    @sputnikwot857 5 лет назад +12

    Great job, Avril, as usual! :)

  • @dmithsmith5880
    @dmithsmith5880 4 года назад

    I noticed you have a pair of those channel lock pliers from W. Germany.. they came as part of the tool sets in the trunk of the mid 80's Saab 900 cars..
    I have a pair I swiped from a trunk at a junkyard about 15yrs ago and I must say they are my absolute favorite channel locks hands down. They are built exceptionally well and are made from the best steel.
    Don't loose them, they are getting harder to find. 👍

  • @alti5657
    @alti5657 5 лет назад +10

    Great job! Like so many other I held my breath when you pulled out the dents, praying that you would not rip the tank apart.
    If it were me I'm not sure I would have polished the brass like that, I like the original patina on antique items.

    • @adgee5401
      @adgee5401 5 лет назад +1

      alti5657 Can’t please everybody.

    • @alti5657
      @alti5657 5 лет назад

      @@adgee5401 Please explain what you mean.

    • @adgee5401
      @adgee5401 5 лет назад +1

      alti5657 Some people liked that he polished the brass. You prefer the original patina. Given those two variables, which is the correct way to have done things?

    • @adgee5401
      @adgee5401 5 лет назад +1

      alti5657 Hence, you cant please everybody. It wasn’t a negative. Pointing it out. Enjoy the vid for what it is.

    • @alti5657
      @alti5657 5 лет назад

      @@adgee5401 Sorry for my last, maybe rude, answer. All I could read of your answer was "alti5657 Can’t please ev.." so I was confused.
      Regarding the LADB restoration I personally prefer the original patina. I also know that antique items with their original patina often sells for higher prices than items that have been polished and restored. That goes for coins, cars, motorcycles, Primus stoves... you name it. And as you say, you can’t please everybody.

  • @anatloefrance6286
    @anatloefrance6286 5 лет назад

    Je suis un très grand passionné de vos restoration de très vieux outils continuer le plus longtemps vos restoration merci beaucoup

  • @Zofmui
    @Zofmui 5 лет назад +3

    As always, excellent work. I always look forward to seeing Avril too.

  • @mu.co.5018
    @mu.co.5018 5 лет назад

    a beautiful piece. the scratches give it character. and the patina will come back eventually

  • @sparesorrepair9118
    @sparesorrepair9118 5 лет назад +15

    Great work pulling those dents out!

  • @nicks5563
    @nicks5563 3 года назад +1

    It says, if you polish the blowtorch more, you can call out a Genie from it😉
    Nice work mate👌

  • @pebblesthecat3625
    @pebblesthecat3625 5 лет назад +9

    I think the cat did a superb job of supervising the entire project.

    • @xbear7473
      @xbear7473 5 лет назад

      Yeah he deserves a raise

  • @g-restoration1624
    @g-restoration1624 2 года назад

    I love the tool's sound in this video. and perfect restoration. I saw how to get stuck valve out. It was great idea.

  • @johnrichardson6142
    @johnrichardson6142 5 лет назад +3

    Wow! I collect these types of torches. I never thought about restoring them...

  • @stephlrideout
    @stephlrideout 4 года назад

    For dents in the body of the can: when I worked for an instrument repair shop we had a dent remover that was a small steel ball (maybe 2cm) welded to the end of a narrow steel rod (maybe 8mm), which was gently curved. The rod was clamped firmly in a vise. You would stick the ball into the mouth of the can, in this instance, and push the can against it to work out the dent. Worked incredibly well!

  • @rossharbuck7085
    @rossharbuck7085 5 лет назад +67

    9:48 was that sound your stomach? Lol

  • @pvtcarver
    @pvtcarver 5 лет назад

    your ability to problem solve when it comes to reshaping pieces is incredible

  • @GuardianPalenque
    @GuardianPalenque 5 лет назад +110

    You should do a cat grooming video and call it "Cat Restoration"

    • @tailsdblack463
      @tailsdblack463 4 года назад +2

      Lol ive seen that done with a horse.

  • @FQP-7024
    @FQP-7024 4 года назад +1

    I can say for sure this channel deserves much more, and I am going to subscribe because this is truly a work of art

  • @Thetrue777luck777
    @Thetrue777luck777 5 лет назад +12

    I'm a simple man i see a cat i give a like!

    • @patdaddymusic
      @patdaddymusic 5 лет назад

      Tcheco Lee Avril is one cool cat😺!

  • @snowstrobe
    @snowstrobe 4 года назад +1

    Brass polishes up beautifully.

  • @Marc-iw4gw
    @Marc-iw4gw 5 лет назад +5

    9:47 hungry? 😄
    Good work by the way!

  • @NohuRestorationTV
    @NohuRestorationTV 5 лет назад

    Vert satisfying to sit on a Sunday morning with a cup of coffee watching you restore this wine pump, can't wait for the trolley

  • @МихаилКарпов-п6ы
    @МихаилКарпов-п6ы 5 лет назад +9

    hic apparatus, fuel is additionally heated, my grandfather was such, in the year 72 I used it, a mixture of 50 to 50 66 gasoline and diesel fuel and works fine, thanks for the video

  • @ritavalade7049
    @ritavalade7049 3 года назад +1

    Such clever ways to straighten out the metal... without making new parts... clever.

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK 5 лет назад +10

    That’s so cool

  • @srinathmadhavarao1479
    @srinathmadhavarao1479 3 года назад

    Very crisp and at the same time attention to details, interesting

  • @icealchemist9122
    @icealchemist9122 5 лет назад +9

    Автор, раскрой секрет. Где реставраторы с RUclips находят этот антиквариат?

    • @Alias66
      @Alias66 5 лет назад

      присылают сами подписчики

    • @Kostoprav_ai_covers
      @Kostoprav_ai_covers 5 лет назад

      думаю таки на барахолках своего города сначало откапывают, а этот чувак поди в сарае своего поместья

    • @RufatRustamzadehh
      @RufatRustamzadehh 5 лет назад +1

      На старых базарах и металаломах купим за копейки

  • @janelloyd4332
    @janelloyd4332 4 года назад

    What I like most is, you don't do that manic fast forwarding, you allow people to see how you take things apart...you have a new subscriber

  • @harukatakahashi8822
    @harukatakahashi8822 5 лет назад +5

    That cat is..... Adorable, is it a she or a he & what's it's name please

  • @davids6533
    @davids6533 2 года назад

    That was a really nice trick with the vice. Well done! : )

  • @Даниил_Новиков
    @Даниил_Новиков 5 лет назад +9

    Блеск, и откуда вы только достаёте такой аниквар?

    • @epifan59
      @epifan59 5 лет назад +3

      А у нас всё это пионеры сдали на металлолом

  • @BlackSharn
    @BlackSharn 4 года назад

    The fact that it was able to be lit at the end - awesome!

  • @alex_ander_rayr2061
    @alex_ander_rayr2061 5 лет назад +3

    Античная 😂 интересно, в те времена люди знали, что есть паяльные лампы?)

  • @amandatallis9875
    @amandatallis9875 2 года назад

    This was a really great restoration it looks cool nice to see it working

  • @ХВАТЮГА
    @ХВАТЮГА 5 лет назад +16

    КТО ИЗ РОССИИ - ПАЛЕЦ ВВЕРХ!!!!

  • @romegavadquez6310
    @romegavadquez6310 5 лет назад +1

    Well my friend, your ingenuity knows no bounds