1930 German Stabila Spirit Level - Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @CoolAgainRestoration
    @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад +196

    I hope you enjoy this restoration video and if you have questions , please write them in comment section and I will answer as soon as possible. Cheers guys and have a nice weekend !!

    • @AlvaroLucard
      @AlvaroLucard Год назад +1

      I was already looking forward to another video from you, David. Cheers, friend! 🍻

    • @PrismaticPhoenix
      @PrismaticPhoenix Год назад +1

      This was one of my favorite videos of your restorations!

    • @LilWissl
      @LilWissl Год назад +1

      Very nice restoration ❤ i love your work 😊
      I found a little mistake: the word on the sticker is not 'Wasserwagge'. I'm german myself and i think it's spelled 'Wasserwaage'😬
      Looking forward to your next videos 😊

    • @samor901
      @samor901 Год назад +4

      Shouldn´t the Sticker have "29.5cm" on it now? 😅

    • @amicus010585
      @amicus010585 Год назад +2

      0:07 und 12:17 Wasserwaage😊. Sonst gut!👍

  • @TysyTube
    @TysyTube Год назад +672

    i'm pretty sure the original Egona level never was this beautiful when this was new😂👏 You are on the next Level!👍

  • @Dx20xygen7
    @Dx20xygen7 Год назад +31

    Honestly so wholesome to see that Stabilo has not only answered, but sent you some cool things… not many companies do this…

  • @TheSmallWorkshop
    @TheSmallWorkshop Год назад +74

    After all these years and thousands of restoration channels popping up, I rarely find myself enjoying restoration videos anymore. But yours mate was so SATISFYING to watch! Top notch work, amazing filming and editing, such a clean and well lit set! FELICITARI!

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад +7

      Mulțumesc frumos ! I’m in the same feel but I have some preferred channel and I watch only on them. You should make videos again, you were on my preferred list too. Cheers mate !

  • @stevenbrown8857
    @stevenbrown8857 Год назад +46

    I can see why you wondered if an old spirit level was worth the effort, but it certainly was. The result is amazing. These old everyday tools were quality made so can become things of beauty. Good to see you back 😊

  • @MikeyFab
    @MikeyFab Год назад +93

    So cool watching the new labels being burned / etched / lasered into the wood!

    • @lemau8458
      @lemau8458 Год назад +1

      so cool having u spoil the video

    • @MikeyFab
      @MikeyFab Год назад +8

      @@lemau8458 Go outside and touch some grass 🙄

    • @originalsusser
      @originalsusser Год назад +1

      I thought it cool too watching this process, certainly a machine I would love to own

    • @Tha-mountain
      @Tha-mountain Год назад +1

      @@MikeyFab dang bro u came out to kill him.

  • @katier9725
    @katier9725 Год назад +136

    The one thing I'm wondering is if the original was in fact exactly 30cm long as it says on the side, because you cut off a bit from both ends. Might be worth adding some brass rectangles on both ends to bring it back to exactly 30cm if so. In any case, it's an amazing restoration, great job!

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад +15

      Thank you very much Katie 😊

    • @markiobook8639
      @markiobook8639 Год назад +26

      it won't matter- it's used to measure level, not length. 30 cm was chosen as it could sell to the UK-American market as a foot, and still sold as a 60cm (2 foot) and 100cm (Type 133) and its' accuracy tested and advertised as either minutes per foot or yard (3 feet = 3x12inches (2.54cm)).

    • @willischumer6718
      @willischumer6718 Год назад

      Hallo Katie, das ist eine tolle Eingabe von Dir.❗👍 🤝 💐
      Freundlichst Willi . . . 🙋‍♂️

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang Год назад +6

      @@originalsusser Short cut measure for what? Those multitude times you need an exact 30cm measure but only have this level to hand? What do you do when you need to measure 40cm? All the modern Stabila levels of the various styles are labeled in cm &/or Inches yet NONE of the 8 or so I have of various types measure exactly the length. For example the type 96-2 in size 183cm/72inch measures 182.5cm to the outsides of the rubber ends. The Type 70 80cm/32inch measures 79.7cm, again to the ouside of the plastic plug ends. No, it doesn't matter.

    • @ciobanflorin9832
      @ciobanflorin9832 Год назад +1

      I started writing this and then i saw your comment and deleted it haha.

  • @klotz__
    @klotz__ Год назад +62

    Nice work. There is a small error though: on the label it says Wasserwagge instead of Wasserwaage.

    • @willischumer6718
      @willischumer6718 Год назад +4

      Hallo Klotz, du hast aber ein scharfes Auge.❗ 🧐 👍
      Freundlichst Willi . . . 🙋‍♂️

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang Год назад +2

      Ooops.

    • @omersuleymancalis4901
      @omersuleymancalis4901 11 месяцев назад

      @@willischumer6718Ich auch, Willi!

  • @jenn976
    @jenn976 4 месяца назад +1

    This is so very beautiful. I remember my dad’s level. It was wooden with similar spacing and positions of the vials and the wood was either dark red painted/stained or a cherry tree wood. It was just about the size of this one. So many tiny pieces and you spent the time and attention required to expertly restore each one. I love the laser being used for labels.

  • @PGoodmanCOG
    @PGoodmanCOG Год назад +26

    The fact that both of the capsules were intact was incredible to me. Nice work; that's a *beautiful* tool!

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 Год назад +10

    Brilliant. I didn't think you could save the piece of wood. Thank you for investing the time to share this restoration with us.

  • @curtisweller4138
    @curtisweller4138 Год назад +3

    A functional work of art! I’m so glad you took the time to restore that old wood. Nothing like it exists anymore. Many restorers have thrown out the old wood, which is devastating in my mind. The new, thicker and superior brass rings brought this project to an echelon achieved only by master craftsmen. Bravo sir!

  • @MustafaGARGI
    @MustafaGARGI Год назад

    When talent combines with a rich workshop this is exactly what you expect.

  • @RelaxingRestoration
    @RelaxingRestoration Год назад +18

    I'm always suprised when old levels still have the bubble in them without being broken.
    Beautiful work!

  • @HenkHenkinson
    @HenkHenkinson Год назад +2

    I bought an old brass and wood level at a thrift store the other day to restore, I'm gonna rewatch this when I get around to it. Nice Video!

  • @RestorationVideo
    @RestorationVideo Год назад +3

    *_Not many people could have done this restoration. Great job!_*

  • @brucemitchell5637
    @brucemitchell5637 Год назад

    Always a good day when Cool Again Restoration shows up on my RUclips feed!

  • @gabrielterra3737
    @gabrielterra3737 Год назад +1

    You and my mechanics are the best!

  • @Hans-PeterGotz-yk4qj
    @Hans-PeterGotz-yk4qj Год назад +20

    Your restorations are simply amazing and it’s a joy to watch how you give them a second life! Only one thing to point out the German word for level on the white sticker should be spelled with ‘aa’ and one ‘g’ aw in Wasserwaage.
    Keep the restos coming

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад +3

      Thanks a lot Peter ! And glad you liked it so much . It was hard for me to read on that washed sticker . Honestly it has more sense to me with double g but in German, you have right , it’s double a 👍

    • @suedhoern
      @suedhoern Год назад +2

      if you had written 29 cm instead of 30 cm, it would be absolutely unique!@@CoolAgainRestoration

    • @honeylohan454
      @honeylohan454 2 месяца назад

      "ermmm actually 🤓☝️" ahh comment

  • @jmcalle
    @jmcalle Год назад

    When I saw the miniature I almost didn't watch the video, but I did, and did again, your restoration made this level a piece of art.

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад

      Thanks a lot Jose ! Can I ask if you don’t mind , why you didn’t wanted to open the video when you saw the thumbnail? Maybe was something wrong and I can change that in the future. Thanks a lot !

    • @jmcalle
      @jmcalle Год назад

      @@CoolAgainRestoration sorry, your thumbnails are perfect. It just because a level doesn't look (to me) attractive to see as restoration. But I was completely wrong. I enjoyed a lot your work, and the result is fabulous.

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад +1

      Aaaah, ok. I thought is something bad with the thumbnails and I can change it in the future for you, to not dismiss a nice video because of a picture. We are good then! Thanks a lot for your watching and support ! Cheers 🍻

  • @ashleychambers7602
    @ashleychambers7602 Год назад +3

    Superb restoration as always. The polishing of the brass came up beautifully 👍

  • @AlvaroLucard
    @AlvaroLucard Год назад

    The restoration was wonderful. Another thing I enjoyed seeing: your beautiful little daughter Maria. Beautiful! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @NTRprojects
    @NTRprojects Год назад +13

    Nice work my friend and a satisfying video as always. I liked the dog you layed out with the brass parts 🐶

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад +2

      I thought that looks like a dog from emoji but I wasn’t sure 😅 glad we have the same vision

  • @Hamishtarah
    @Hamishtarah Год назад

    You give it back its past beauty and make it look glorious.

  • @denniskunzel5161
    @denniskunzel5161 Год назад +9

    Wonderful restoration, just one minor issue:The word on the label is supposed to be Wasserwaage, not Wasserwagge.

  • @toddjones400
    @toddjones400 Год назад

    Sir, I know you have tinkered with cameras, camera angles, focal points, lighting, sound, timing, but what you have now is perfect, don't change anything. Award winning content.

  • @emrefifty5281
    @emrefifty5281 Год назад +9

    Perfect Restoration, would have done it exactly the same! Only small mistake I noticed, it says Wasserwagge with two G‘s at 12:50 when the German word is spelled Wasserwaage with two A‘s 👍🏻

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад

      Thanks a lot mate. Yeah, I already know that . My bad because I wasn’t able to read on that washed sticker

  • @Mukoy11
    @Mukoy11 Год назад +2

    I don't need watch till the end to write a comment, i just know it is going to be perfect like always. You are amazing!

  • @bucurvictor
    @bucurvictor Год назад +5

    Bro, the laser feature is so sick! I love the final result. Seams so luxury for a tool. Realy nice of Stabila team that they sent you merch. Save me a sticker. How did you cut the glass round?

    • @epsanfor
      @epsanfor Год назад

      Yes, the part I was most looking forward to was to see how you cut (ground?) the round glass. Great work anyway!

    • @felixsinitsa4165
      @felixsinitsa4165 Год назад

      @@epsanfor алмазний круг справляється зі склом, щоб зробити його будь якої форми.

  • @marceltartan4747
    @marceltartan4747 Год назад

    Very well done . O restaurare adevarata , ore si zile de munca pentru cateva minute de sadisfactie vizuala totala . Felicitari .👏👏👏

  • @gabesz97
    @gabesz97 Год назад +3

    But did it stay 30cm when you cut the ends?

  • @Klinicallmill183
    @Klinicallmill183 Год назад +2

    Extremely meticulous this restoration, with excellence in equipment.. congratulations

  • @Simplebutsandy
    @Simplebutsandy Год назад +6

    There's something oddly poetic about the newest version of a Stabila level being used to calibrate this older version.

  • @TheOnlyTherazan
    @TheOnlyTherazan Год назад +1

    Level vials have always been so fascinating to me, from the color, to the applied physics of the bubble, and how fragile it seems, yet remains reliable.

  • @unperrier5998
    @unperrier5998 Год назад +9

    The label is now lying... 33cm... after you've cut the ends 😄

  • @MiThreeSunz
    @MiThreeSunz Год назад

    A beautiful restoration! Reminiscent of a bygone era when quality and craftsmanship prevailed. 👍🇨🇦

  • @docsav1331
    @docsav1331 Год назад

    Wow! Just beautiful. It's belongs on your desk now as a treasured keepsake. Way too nice for the workshop. Thank You!

  • @Whitebrowpriest
    @Whitebrowpriest Год назад +2

    You've gotta be like one of the top five restorers on RUclips, hands down! You do great work! 🙂

  • @andersonparks1390
    @andersonparks1390 Год назад

    I bet, the wood does not only look fantastic, but also has a wonderful smell after refreshing. Wonderful restoration of a real sustainable and quality product.

  • @StealthDonut1
    @StealthDonut1 Год назад

    That's beautiful! I hope the folks at Stabila watch the video and see how wonderfully you restored it!

  • @nickjanssens
    @nickjanssens Год назад

    Without doubt one of the most watchable restorations I have seen for some time.

  • @ultra6401
    @ultra6401 Год назад +1

    You could age the paper label by soaking it in tea water. Great Job !!!

  • @julienghanadan8311
    @julienghanadan8311 Год назад

    Great job on 1930 german stabila spirit lever restoration cool again restoration 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @PJJ196
    @PJJ196 Год назад

    Such unbelievable work.. never stop doing this work, I’ll watch for the next 60 years

  • @stevestruthers6180
    @stevestruthers6180 Год назад

    You've turned something old into something better than it was when it was originally new. Nice work.

  • @TheFabrik
    @TheFabrik 8 месяцев назад

    You did such an amazing job !!! Very instructive video. And the knob !! 😱😳😍 Simply beautiful 🙌

  • @terristroh3965
    @terristroh3965 Год назад

    I always pick up old levels at flea markets, resale booths, or off the beaten path antique stores. Thanks for doing that so beautifully! I might try it on one of mine now.

  • @originalsusser
    @originalsusser Год назад

    I own a stabila 600mm wood level that is even in worse condition than your own was but seeing your magical restoration gives me hope that my dream of restoring it is possible. I might send some before & after pics to stabila for some freebies, but I wouldn't need a free level as I own a vast range of sizes & types & all are stabila... the best there is

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад

      Good luck with the project made. In every tool is a hope of life 👍

  • @charleswilson8915
    @charleswilson8915 Год назад

    Very well done. Glad to see someone else who can make old tools have a new life 😮

  • @MrStanwillis
    @MrStanwillis Месяц назад

    While your shop is top end, making it easier to do nice work. Most of us don't have access to such fine tools or skills. Fine work, thank you.

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Месяц назад

      Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed . You have right with the tools , but I buy them depending of my next project. For example , I restored few years ago a cheese slicer and I had to engrave some letters. I didn’t worked with a engraver and I had to make one for myself. I built one and I used just for that project. Never used since then.

  • @n.amalia8837
    @n.amalia8837 Год назад

    wow. looking forward to another project using the laser printer! it was so satisfying

  • @cregofthecrusade9680
    @cregofthecrusade9680 Год назад

    I don’t know what it is but you’re videos knock me out they are to satisfying

  • @hownow8442
    @hownow8442 Год назад +2

    You made that look so simple. Another fine job. Keep them coming!

  • @Adi994
    @Adi994 Год назад

    Super restaurarea!
    E o plăcere sa urmăresc clipurile tale!

  • @wingaard
    @wingaard Год назад

    Wow, you have the best equipped workshop. I am jealous.

  • @martingothberg3593
    @martingothberg3593 Год назад

    I have come to a phase in life where I really can appreciate a fine piece of wood, and that one is just beautiful in my eyes. That teak with those brass parts is a great combination. Well done on the restoration as always!

  • @merlin1943
    @merlin1943 Год назад

    Really good ! First time I see a perfect restoration of wood engravings.

  • @Rev-D1963
    @Rev-D1963 Год назад

    Indeed "Cool Again" David! That old "torpedo" level as we call them here in the U.S., restored into a true work of art. Would have been a shame to consign that to the bin. Thank you for restoring a fine old tool back to like new, it's gorgeous! And thank you as always for your great work and videos. God bless. Rev. D.

  • @titiarsenie8944
    @titiarsenie8944 10 месяцев назад

    După tubul de spray, meșterul pare a fi romăn! A făcut o treabă bună, are și cu ce.Bravo.

  • @SUSSYSAUSAGE36
    @SUSSYSAUSAGE36 Год назад

    I love your videos it is amazing to watch the restoration process and I use alot of tools to help my grandpa and these videos remind me when I help him and for any confusion he is still alive it just reminds me of him and some good times

  • @carmagnola3000
    @carmagnola3000 Год назад

    Straight to the museum ☺️👍

  • @mariogustavomendez8521
    @mariogustavomendez8521 Год назад

    Excelente...
    Saludos desde Rosario, Santa fe, Argentina.

  • @kalanga72
    @kalanga72 Год назад

    Hermoso! Quedó mejor que cuando era nuevo! Muy buen nivel en tu trabajo!

  • @randysmith3828
    @randysmith3828 Год назад

    Amazing work!!! I agree tysy tube. Can’t wait for the next one

  • @kristinKeller-l5u
    @kristinKeller-l5u Год назад

    I check every single day for a new video from you! I pray everything’s ok 😊

  • @ovidiuom7497
    @ovidiuom7497 Год назад +2

    An astonishing result! Once again, you did a great job! And the engraving machine created such a neat writing!

  • @cosmealvesalves6523
    @cosmealvesalves6523 Год назад +1

    Boa Noite Meu Amigo !
    Ficou Demais...Demais Mesmo. Você é Espetacular, Principalmente Nesse Vídeo. Parabéns 🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉
    🇧🇷 Saudações Brasileiras 🇧🇷
    Cosme- São Paulo - Capital.

  • @falkhammermuller9342
    @falkhammermuller9342 Год назад

    Jeez, finally i know why i couldn't restore my old level. I was about to go crazy. Can't get the glasses out of the holes. Now that i know that it's wood patty, I know that i have to take the risk of breaking it. Thanks man.

  • @FredMarz-gt4se
    @FredMarz-gt4se Год назад

    5:25min: Pareidolia on the scene!😂 Wondeful craftmanship! Brand new level! 👋👋👋 fro Brazil 🇧🇷

  • @MrBrian43119
    @MrBrian43119 Год назад

    Beautiful old piece of teak wood. Amazing work.

  • @timbrown5156
    @timbrown5156 Год назад

    My favourite channel by far! Everything is done with such care. It soothes my manic brain

  • @mauriciowilson8829
    @mauriciowilson8829 Год назад

    Ofrezco mis mas sinceras felicitaciones a las herramientas y materiales que hicieron posible la restauración del NIVEL

  • @luisreyes6506
    @luisreyes6506 Год назад

    Es lo que me encanta de la madera, vuelve a la vida, gracias buen trabajo☺️👍🇪🇨

  • @annettev8362
    @annettev8362 Год назад +2

    I happened to find a larger wood level at a yard sale for a few dollars. You did a beautiful restoration, it's perfection.

  • @ZombifiedWatermelon
    @ZombifiedWatermelon Год назад

    When you sanded off the markings I was like "NOOOOOO!", but wow that laser engraver recreated them perfectly! Great job man.

  • @DrHutOfHandcraft
    @DrHutOfHandcraft Год назад +2

    One of the best restorations I habe ever seen, amazing work bro!

  • @remander3873
    @remander3873 Год назад +1

    I actually have one of those newer Stabila levels! Very cool to see the restoration of a classic! Beautiful job, as always!

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp Год назад

    Excellent restoration 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦

  • @Nell_Hell
    @Nell_Hell Год назад

    i only check up on this channel once a few months or so but evry time i return here you never cease to make amazing and satisfying videos, hope they are all legit aswell, enjoyng my stay 🍷.

  • @fataliecatalie899
    @fataliecatalie899 Год назад

    Oooh nice! Love the pic of ur little baby on ur phone too ❤ adorable little nugget

  • @bob7AZS
    @bob7AZS Год назад

    De obicei îți văd videoclipurile cu plăcere și relaxare.
    De data asta am stat cu sufletul la gură. Îmi era frică de fiole să nu le spargi.
    Am fost constructor într-o viață anterioară, acum câțiva ani și foloseam destul de des acest tip de instrument, nu neapărat Stabila.
    Restaurarea a fost absolut incredibilă, ca de fiecare dată.
    Nivelul îmi place atât de mult încât mă gândeam să te întreb dacă e de vânzare. Nu as lucra cu el evident, acum nu mă mai ocup cu asta, oricum nu l-aș folosi, dar ar fi incredibil să îl am.
    Felicitări! Salutări din Barcelona! 👏👍👋😊

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад

      Salut din nou și mersi frumos ptr toată susținerea acordată! Din păcate nu este de vânzare in acest moment , intenționez după ce ating pragul de 1 milion de abonați , sa le scot la licitație pe sume mai mari iar banii ii voi dona celor ce au nevoie.

    • @bob7AZS
      @bob7AZS Год назад

      @@CoolAgainRestoration Super! Îți doresc succes din toată inima! 🙏

    • @CoolAgainRestoration
      @CoolAgainRestoration  Год назад

      Multumesc frumos 😊 salutari

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 Год назад +1

    Amazing job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @quartzlierquartzlier
    @quartzlierquartzlier Год назад +1

    Excellent 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👍🎨👍💎👍🪛👍🛠👍🧪⚗️👍🧰💯👍🖨👍🪵🪚👍🖌🎨👍🕶⚡️⚡️⚡️👍👍👍🥳🥳🥳🔝🔝🔝🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇👊👊👊👍Like 👍 🙂 The Best 💕💕💕 Perfect

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 Год назад

    Fantastic restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @azcheermva
    @azcheermva Год назад

    Great work!! And I like that the brand send you some souvenirs, that talks a lot of the care for the customer

  • @عزامالشويكي-ق1ت
    @عزامالشويكي-ق1ت Год назад

    عمل رائع جدا
    شكرا جزيلا ... امتعتنا بهذا الفيديو

  • @Mad9977
    @Mad9977 Год назад

    that Level never looked better, fantastic result 👍

  • @drbichat5229
    @drbichat5229 11 месяцев назад

    Had one of those at home growing up in the 60s. Still at my dad’s house stored somewhere and in perfect condition

  • @randomdude8202
    @randomdude8202 Год назад

    Its not 30 cm anymore! :) Surprisingly, It was relatively in good condition for something that old. Thank you for restoring it, nice job.

  • @varunsingh285
    @varunsingh285 Год назад

    Yes we are enjoying it and we are waiting for a long time for new video😊

  • @allansnape416
    @allansnape416 Год назад

    Thanks, great video. Very relaxing while very interesting, thanks again

  • @kotadawndragon
    @kotadawndragon Год назад

    This turned out to be a beautiful little level. I would have a hard time actually using the thing because it’s so pretty!

  • @benedictharry
    @benedictharry Год назад

    See, worth to wait his work guys... Excellent! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Scar_does_stuff
    @Scar_does_stuff Год назад +1

    great restoration and it's cool they sent you some stuff!

  • @jimkensek4829
    @jimkensek4829 Год назад

    Awesome Restoration looks better than when it was first made

  • @Klmp13
    @Klmp13 Год назад

    Gorgeous! You did fantastic!
    And Im so glad you upload! Ive been sick and my dog died so this week has been awful. This is exactly what i needed to help me relax ☺️

  • @justrestoreit
    @justrestoreit Год назад

    That's a perfect restoration...

  • @CeeKay42069
    @CeeKay42069 Год назад

    Using your head to test for wood hardness. Excellent!

  • @ScottTheis
    @ScottTheis Год назад +1

    Those closeups though. 😍

  • @leobrent7926
    @leobrent7926 Год назад

    I’ve seen other restorations, but this one is on another level! 😂