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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @VeradonaRestoration
    @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад +17

    Hello friends, thank you for watching :) I would like to invite you to Veronika's new RUclips channel about cooking and baking, thank you all for her support by subscribing. Radek ruclips.net/channel/UCfEr2fPoAF0GVBuxUmSu2Iwvideos

  • @emsnewssupkis6453
    @emsnewssupkis6453 4 года назад +70

    I spent my life living, restoring Victorian houses and loved some of the inventions within and would rebuild these and NEVER came across a door closer like this one. It is a work of art and you did a great job, restoring it. BTW, I worked on the house the architect for Thomas Edison built for himself, it had the most amazing electrical systems, all of the circuit breakers were beautiful pieces of art, covered with gold leaf and the box they were in was a beautiful cabinet with a lovely glass door and it was installed in the middle of the front hallway so everyone could see it and marvel, it was one of the earliest houses with full electricity in New Jersey.

    • @patjohnson3100
      @patjohnson3100 4 года назад +4

      That is a fascinating story about Edisons architect. What a once in n a lifetime experience that must have been.

    • @emsnewssupkis6453
      @emsnewssupkis6453 4 года назад +4

      Thank you, it is a lovely house and the new owners have taken very good care of it, too. It is like a museum but very comfortable.

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад +7

      Wow, I envy it. It must have been amazing. Thank you for your story. Have a nice day Radek

    • @skemsen
      @skemsen 4 года назад +2

      Wow what an interesting insight! Can one see pictures anywhere online of these things of Edison’s house you are describing?

  • @Harko-
    @Harko- 4 года назад +44

    Not only is it great to see these objects getting restored, I also regularly learn something new. I have never known these mechanisms already existing for so long. Thanks!

  • @emsnewssupkis6453
    @emsnewssupkis6453 4 года назад +54

    I looked it up: Mr. Norton's Door Closer, designed 1880's in England! Just amazing work.

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад +4

      Thanks :)

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 4 года назад +5

      Of course that explains why the spanners didn't fit - the nut was 9/16".

    • @paulwomack5866
      @paulwomack5866 4 года назад +2

      @@Ragnar8504 I think you have the size right - but it's odd. Old British fittings would be in Whitworth sizes, not inch A/F

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 4 года назад +2

      ​@@paulwomack5866 You're right, that's odd! There doesn't seem to be any Whitworth size that corresponds to 9/16" AF either. 1/4" Whitworth is smaller, 13.335 mm, and 5/16" is 15.24 mm.

  • @karavalle12
    @karavalle12 2 года назад

    Another discovery for me! I liked the manufacture of the spring, and also the leather gasket..all done in an exemplary cleanliness..thank you to Veronica❤ and her team👏👏👏

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 4 года назад +19

    When you consider how utilitarian the modern version of these look, this is a beautiful piece to match its functionality!!!
    Wonderful job on the restoration!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 4 года назад +21

    That door closer saw some hard use.. They must of had kids.. I had 8 and they would destroy a freight train.. You did a very nice job as usual.. God Bless...

  • @asmrhealingsounds5269
    @asmrhealingsounds5269 2 года назад

    Wow, such an old thing makes you repair like new, I guess you must have a lot of antiques that you have repaired! Thanks for the video you shared, you are awesome!👍🌹

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  2 года назад

      Yes, I have accumulated a few during the 14 years I have been renovating. Lol Thank you

  • @nesvarog14
    @nesvarog14 4 года назад +1

    Excelente pieza para la puerta y como siempre un objeto que se vuelve una joya con vuestra restauración.
    Gracias Veronika y Radek

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад +1

      Gracias amigo por estar con nosotros :) Que tengas un buen día desde la República Checa. Veronika y Radek

  • @nickbremner6274
    @nickbremner6274 4 года назад +2

    A very good job Radek. Nice to see Veronica and your handsome little dog too.

  • @ЮлияМ-н4ф
    @ЮлияМ-н4ф 4 года назад +25

    Браво мастеру Радеку! До последней минуты не могла догадаться, что за штука))) Представляю какая особая атмосфера царит в доме, когда окружен такими вещами! Музей, а в тоже время всем можно пользоваться))) классно!!!!

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад +1

      Спасибо Юлия :) Радек

    • @1nervi
      @1nervi 2 года назад

      Великолепная работа!

  • @sneakyflutes
    @sneakyflutes 4 года назад

    Glad to see that you not only restored it, but installed it and are using it in your own home. I imagine a restored 1880's door close like that would sell for a few hundred dollars.

  • @jimbolt5170
    @jimbolt5170 4 года назад +2

    Well done, as usual. I like that you do more than just make things look shiny and clean. Your decorative touches help the objects look better today than they did when they were new.
    I also really like that you tell your viewers about the history of the pieces you restore. It turns them from a random piece of rusted metal into something that links us back to a time when people lived, and thought, differently than we do today.

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад

      Thank you very much for a very positive comment. Have a nice day Jim, Radek

  • @suejenkins1421
    @suejenkins1421 4 года назад +2

    Well another awesome job Radek, and great to see it where it belongs operating on your door great work best wishes from sue and andy j from Lockdown Reading England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 xx❤️

  • @georgekucy1027
    @georgekucy1027 4 года назад +1

    great job beautiful work

  • @paulorth2251
    @paulorth2251 3 года назад

    A revisit to this wonderful restoration. The more I watch your channel the more I enjoy your videos. The dry brush really brought out the lovely detailing on this piece. Thanks again for sharing this video with me and I imagine that I will find more to enjoy again. 👍👍😁😁🇨🇱🇺🇸

  • @vernabink2865
    @vernabink2865 4 года назад +1

    The more I see a work the more I appreciate what excellent work you do. Beautiful and functional.

  • @TheParkAttendant
    @TheParkAttendant 3 года назад

    Another historical gem rescued. Those in the future will appreciate your efforts in saving these pieces of history
    Another great job!

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 4 года назад

    Excellent restoration. A decades old piece of rare hardware put back into practical use. It's also a thing of beauty. Thank you.

  • @NapierNimbus
    @NapierNimbus 4 года назад

    Brilliant. Very clever thinking outside the box moves. Lovely dog.

  • @Asubuhi
    @Asubuhi 3 года назад

    Well done 👍 I love to see how it works and the transformation to shiny.❤️👍👍

  • @lilicadiz5822
    @lilicadiz5822 4 года назад +1

    Una pieza tan sencilla pero bonita mente hecha y decorada, magnífica restauración 🇪🇸👏👏👏😘😘😷🍀

  • @deanledford5661
    @deanledford5661 3 года назад

    Really enjoyed this restoration. Just love seeing old iron being brought back to life.

  • @willieckaslike
    @willieckaslike Год назад

    Another resounding triumph. Thank you for sharing !

  • @vinceianni4026
    @vinceianni4026 4 года назад

    Hello mister Veradona another beautiful restoration I enjoyed watching the video thank you

  • @bogusmyleene6989
    @bogusmyleene6989 4 года назад

    No matter how bad it is you always make it pretty! All talent and skill. Very nice.

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp 4 года назад +1

    Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

  • @raywood8187
    @raywood8187 4 года назад +2

    I like the inspiring story as much as the restoration. A man on the brink of giving is hit with inspiration and imagines an amazing invention. Then finds a way to somehow make it happen.

  • @pruebalkega8898
    @pruebalkega8898 4 года назад

    Exelente trabajo....me dejan sin palabras.....lo maximo en restauraciones....sigan asi saludos desde Peru

  • @vickiefowler1429
    @vickiefowler1429 4 года назад +1

    That is SO cool!!! A door closer with some style!

  • @amilcarmoncada1801
    @amilcarmoncada1801 4 года назад +3

    Amigo otro muy buen trabajo de restauracion, excelente resultado ebtenido con este Cierrapuertas vintage, mis respetos y saludos para usted y su esposa desde venezuela, un abrazo.💯👍👊🙏

  • @robertovillalobos4798
    @robertovillalobos4798 4 года назад +2

    Excelente trabajó 👍 como siempre vos conocéis la función de las partes. Sin palabras. Desde Venezuela ciudad Maracaibo.👍

  • @ВадимКузнецов-э5б
    @ВадимКузнецов-э5б 3 года назад +1

    ... привет ребята!,у вас даже собака красивая!, молодцы, респект вам и уважуха, удачи и здоровья!!!

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  3 года назад

      Спасибо Вадиму :) Собачка - девочка 3 лет Мона :)

  • @jessebob325
    @jessebob325 3 года назад

    That's one gorgeous restoration. I particularly liked your solution to the shallow nut problem at 06:51. 👍🍻

  • @jilldavies7094
    @jilldavies7094 4 года назад

    What a wonderful object! Beautifully restored and given a new lease of life. Great video.

  • @mariedominiquelhortolary8794
    @mariedominiquelhortolary8794 4 года назад

    Bonjour à tous les deux superbe restoration de fermeture de porte ! merci Radek ;)

  • @rolandvos
    @rolandvos 4 года назад +1

    The restauration, Mr. Norton's story and the dog's approval makes this a great video. Thanks.

  • @Miralee01
    @Miralee01 3 года назад

    The thing I love the most about your videos is that you save these items and restore to them a beautiful dignity. Thank you for doing this!

  • @braxtonnelson7422
    @braxtonnelson7422 4 года назад +1

    I love this beautiful piece even more because it is still useful! Very nice job on an unusual old door closer! Cheers!

  • @freethought2296
    @freethought2296 4 года назад +1

    Norton door closers are still in use to this very day. It shows you how good the idea was.

  • @nielsantsorensen881
    @nielsantsorensen881 4 года назад +3

    Good work ! Congrats. Hugs from Brazil

  • @kiramaldonado4509
    @kiramaldonado4509 4 года назад +11

    I am very impress with any job you realize...i never see that kind of design and beautiful finish...👍😁😁😮😮

  • @paulorth2251
    @paulorth2251 4 года назад

    What can I say, simply awesome and truly a fun product.

  • @josesenna4909
    @josesenna4909 4 года назад

    Gostei desta mola de fechar porta....nunca tinha visto 👏👏👏

  • @woodybeck8966
    @woodybeck8966 4 года назад

    Admirable workmanship. Well done.

  • @soniamartins9472
    @soniamartins9472 3 года назад

    Ficou perfeito Radek. Somente depois que vc prendeu na porta eu entendi para que servia essa peça.
    Adoro quando vejo Veronika e o Dona. Lindos.

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  3 года назад

      Obrigada Sonia, estamos todos felizes :) Tenha um bom dia Radek, Veronica e a pequena Mona :)

  • @schuur10
    @schuur10 4 года назад +1

    Now That Closed The Door !
    Great restoration again!!!

  • @gabrielniculaita8131
    @gabrielniculaita8131 4 года назад +2

    Hello. It is really very successful. Your attention to detail is your strong point. I think you're the only one who pays so much attention to the smallest detail. It's hard to believe that the starting heap of junk gets to this wonderful device. At the time it was made, almost every element was decorated. It was made to last a long time. Apart from normal wear and tear there is only the spring which is broken. I find it unfortunate that you installed it outside. There is no risk that the rain will damage it? I have seen videos that are 3 years old these days. Much has changed since then. The thoroughness with which you repaired the large black frame dazzled me. You replaced every floral element that was missing. Thank you for your video. I love her so much. I wish you a good day and take care of you. I don't know how it is with you with the coronavirus crisis. Here in France it's very difficult, we are on a curfew from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. During this time you can travel only with a derogation and for specific reasons. The fixed fine is 135 €. There are people who have recidivated and they are in prison. In addition, we are talking about a new confinement if the situation does not improve. Anyway, please take care. Gabriel (France).

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад

      Have a nice day friend, as I read, it's a hard time for everyone. Maybe it will get better soon, we have to hope. Cheers Gabriel. Hugs from the Czech Republic. Veronika and Radek

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv 4 года назад +1

    I liked your use of the C-clamp with the round stock to loosen the shallow nut, good idea👍👍

  • @jensbarsoe5471
    @jensbarsoe5471 4 года назад

    Very nice! Amazing transformation!

  • @shirleyannconfer9651
    @shirleyannconfer9651 3 года назад

    Such a beautiful restoration.

  • @EuelBall
    @EuelBall 4 года назад +1

    Serious envy for the restoration! Love what you did, especially rebuilding the spring. Regards to your lovely wife.

  • @jinhokim9210
    @jinhokim9210 3 года назад

    Люблю это ощущение, когда ты сначала не понимаешь, как работает устройство, но в конце видео такой: а... аааа~! вот оно что...
    И конечно же очень волнительно наблюдать за перевоплощением "из мусора в сокровище". Спасибо автору за такую возможность)

  • @telescopereplicator
    @telescopereplicator 4 года назад

    Je t'adore........!!!
    I mean............. shut the door !!
    Great video. Great object. Good find. And it takes determination to take on a restoration like this.

  • @vintagemachineworks
    @vintagemachineworks 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful Work

  • @toddfryman6178
    @toddfryman6178 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful job!! Also love your problem solving skills absolutely brilliant!!

  • @lcampm2
    @lcampm2 4 года назад +1

    You made your own spring! Very nice - edit: you made very nice button round head rivets and the leather seal were also commendable. Your home is becoming a museum of restorations

  • @jimjohandes
    @jimjohandes 2 года назад

    You are a wonderful teacher!!

  • @gildagoose
    @gildagoose 4 года назад

    Awesome restoration. So happy to see something from the past, refurbushed and used!

  • @mitchellpawlina586
    @mitchellpawlina586 3 года назад +1

    I love watching your channel, you always have some unusual stuff. And it marbles me to see how you come up with ideas in fixing, and restoring them. Keep up the fantastic work.

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  3 года назад

      Thanks, but why does it scare you? I'm doing something wrong ?

  • @Facetiously.Esoteric
    @Facetiously.Esoteric 4 года назад

    Great video. Beautiful work as always.

  • @200596U
    @200596U 3 года назад

    Incredible job!! Congratulations... 👌

  • @copperman752
    @copperman752 4 года назад

    Oh my gosh, Radek. This thing was a MESS. You did a wonderful job restoring it! I'm glad Mona and Veronika approve. Take care.

  • @eddbayes2767
    @eddbayes2767 3 года назад

    Beautiful restoration work.

  • @ЗлойКот-л3к
    @ЗлойКот-л3к 4 года назад +1

    Приветствую вас Радек!!! Всегда с восхищением смотрю на ваши труды. У вас золотые руки и огромное терпение!!!

  • @ErnestoRodriguez-fn1sh
    @ErnestoRodriguez-fn1sh 4 года назад

    Aunque, es evidente, que con mucho trabajo, pareces un mago : a la decadencia le arrancas esplendor. Un 10 👌👍🇪🇸

  • @patrickstoquert1637
    @patrickstoquert1637 4 года назад

    Bonjours à vous deux ,une très belle restauration d'ouverture et fermeture de porte à la prochaine video d'émerveillement ,j'ai hâte.

  • @kevinauld4367
    @kevinauld4367 4 года назад +1

    Grate work you just helped me with something I am working on rite now thank you .

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 4 года назад +3

    Very interesting never seen that design,beautiful finish,great job as always.👍👍👍😎😎😎

  • @القناص-د3ع
    @القناص-د3ع 4 года назад

    فعلا ..💥 تمتعت..💥 فيديو راااائع تحياتي لك صديقي 👍 واصل ..🥀

  • @tomoliver303
    @tomoliver303 4 года назад

    Great work you are doing and preserving a bit of history too.

  • @andrzejporeda7281
    @andrzejporeda7281 2 года назад

    Przepięknia jest ta zrobiona robota pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku mile i serdecznie 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @woopimagpie
    @woopimagpie 4 года назад

    Wonderful decorative and ornate design - it's a bit lost to us now, that kind of engineering. Something extremely functional, mundane even (although probably not when this was first made), yet the time was taken to make it beautiful.
    A really beautiful restoration. The gold wax is what really made it. And to see it back in use once more is fantastic. So many restoration channels show the item fully restored just sitting on a desk. Nothing wrong with that of course, but seeing the old girl closing a door again is truly great. May she give you many more years of service. Will probably outlast any modern unit by a good margin.
    Great stuff.

  • @mariocardamone1846
    @mariocardamone1846 4 года назад +1

    that was really a beautifull resto i dont usally comment but that piece to me is so nice beautifull old world craft man ship

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад

      Thank you for your decision :) Have a nice day Mario :) Radek

  • @jalechavez6042
    @jalechavez6042 4 года назад

    Guau...!! que lindo accesorio...!!!...Muy Bien..como siempre My Friend...jiji ji ji...Saludoss desdeee...Punta Arenasss--Patagonia Chilenaaa...okkk

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад

      Vaya, eso es un largo camino. Gracias por mirar desde la República Checa :) Radek

  • @kjamison5951
    @kjamison5951 4 года назад

    I like how everything you restore is used and seen in use. Some other restorations are destined to be curios but yours stay alive!

  • @horstszibulski19
    @horstszibulski19 4 года назад +1

    What a fight at the disassemble, every piece of hardware another type, rivets, hollow(!) bolts, you name it...
    Great job!
    :-D

    • @VeradonaRestoration
      @VeradonaRestoration  4 года назад

      Rivets full. Drilled :)

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 4 года назад

      @@VeradonaRestoration He's talking about the screw and hollow bolt earlier in the video, where you clamp the screwdriver bit in the vice.

  • @lourias
    @lourias 4 года назад

    You find some of the most original stuff that I have never seen before you published the restoration! Wonderful!!!

  • @lindaali6703
    @lindaali6703 2 года назад

    You are the master of problem-solving!!

  • @aetherograph
    @aetherograph 4 года назад

    I had no idea that device was that old! Wow! And such a beautiful one, as all objects from that century were made to be!

  • @valmonta3647
    @valmonta3647 4 года назад

    Great job, great vintage item and great use of it, well done Radek and your lady :)

  • @mr.bandyshanks6492
    @mr.bandyshanks6492 4 года назад

    That turned out very nice and looks great in place and working.

  • @freethought2296
    @freethought2296 4 года назад +1

    You need never apologize for any of your work as you are among the top-tier restoration mechanics on FaceBook.

  • @lucynaz.8538
    @lucynaz.8538 3 года назад

    Nigdy bym nie wpadła na pomysł co to jest. Dlatego oglądam z taką ciekawością. I jak zwykle - mistrzostwo:-)

  • @nosaltiesandrooshere7488
    @nosaltiesandrooshere7488 3 года назад

    👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
    👍 Thanks for uploading!
    👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!
    👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

  • @frick566
    @frick566 4 года назад

    Great unique project!!...Hello to Veronika and Mona!!

  • @agustiarhidayat5777
    @agustiarhidayat5777 4 года назад

    Awesome restoration sir 👍👍👍

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard2560 4 года назад

    An open and shut restoration! Very good!

  • @CoolRestorations
    @CoolRestorations 4 года назад +3

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  • @Desmodus1958
    @Desmodus1958 4 года назад

    Beautiful restoration! Love the trick with the vice for getting a better bite on that nut! That will most definitely come in handy some day!

  • @davidcoats1037
    @davidcoats1037 4 года назад

    Beautiful piece of hardware and stunning restoration as always Radek. Take care 🙂👍🏼

  • @alantan6255
    @alantan6255 4 года назад

    You are amazing restores. Great job like it very cool video

  • @reubenrodriguez6219
    @reubenrodriguez6219 4 года назад

    Always great job. 👍

  • @schwarzanzug
    @schwarzanzug 3 года назад

    me encanta tu trabajo. sos muy talentosa. saludos desde argentina

  • @walterengler5709
    @walterengler5709 4 года назад +1

    Creating that new spring was amazing work. When you pulled out that other one and it was broken into three pieces I was thinking "Oh he'll order a suitable replacement for that as there is no way to repair it". But actually making a new one was .. incredible.

  • @TheBadJuJu666
    @TheBadJuJu666 4 года назад

    What a beautiful job! I love that you gave us the history of the piece and that you are putting it to use for your home.

  • @lucifermorningstar7069
    @lucifermorningstar7069 3 года назад

    You have "golden hands" . Thank you for all your videos. 😉

  • @sciangear4782
    @sciangear4782 4 года назад

    Just beautiful! Looks fantastic installed on your home

  • @shortsweettoo
    @shortsweettoo 4 года назад

    Beautiful. I never knew such a thing existed. Good find and thanks.

  • @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum
    @Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum 4 года назад

    What a wonderful object! Very cool.