There are some channels I watch for education, some for humor, some for relaxation and some just for fun. This channel? All of the above! Always starting with a smile at the intro.
What an incredible machine, designed and made long before computer aided design, most like all the parts were hand made. You did a great job on the restoration of it.
I have three of thee machines, and watching your excellent restoration and the addition of the golden decals floated on made me jealous,, you should try lubricating the whole machine with singer sewing machine oils, being careful not to get any near the wool hooking areas,. All three of my old machines run freely and without hang ups, , yours either needs further adjustment and tweeking,, and should run super freely with every turn , well done though , looking fine . Ipswich in Suffolk GB
Absolutly amazing work. I find in this day and age so many lack the courage to tackle a mechanism. There is such beauty in the machines you work with. Thank you for spending the time
That is the coolest tool you've restored so far. I don't know if it ever actually worked correctly, but it was obviously engineered by either a genius, or an obsessive.
Now you can make personalized stuffing stockings just in time for Christmas. I love this one! And all the other ones. The mesmerizing take with the yellow thread, my favorite part and the public notice is hilarious.
I was honestly wondering how you were going to end this as I watched you tear it down and put it back together. I must say your ending was most satisfying seeing you use and display its functionality. It would appear that learning how to use it and using it itself was as difficult as the rebuild.😁😁
I often wonder how humans came up with things like this. What chain of logic, trial, and inspiration led to creating something so remarkable? It’s pretty incredible when you think about it-an invention born from pure ingenuity.
My grandmother had some thing like this, that mad hats. Every time we would go to her house in the winter it was new hats and gloves for me and my brothers and sisters. I miss her.....
I don't know where you find this stuff to restore, but I am always impressed. The amount of research you do to have to do keep something true to its original form is a wonder, I'll bet. I also appreciate your sense of humor - I know you and my late father were cut from the same cloth on that score. Keep up the good work and sharing of tidbits on repair and restoration!
Wow, that is the first time I've ever seen one of those sock knitting machines operated by hand. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work you did restoring it to working order.
WORLDSTAR! All kidding aside, that is a tremendously fun machine. Reminds me of days in old sewing rooms with all the wild cast sewing machines. The needles look like wool sock fit, a fuzzy warm sock maker you got there, with a regulated ribbing machine attachment.
Amazing work.. Quite possibly the most complex machine we've ever seen on this channel. If everything is perfect I think it should be able to run smoothly without stalling all the time. Might need new needles.. Very similar to machines still used today except now even more overbuilt and driven by powerful motors.
I guarantee you that, somewhere in Pakistan or India, a 12 year old girl is expertly using a worn out version of this machine to turn out hundreds of socks and scarves a day! Loved the video.
There used to be a children’s toy that worked much like this, my little sister had one, there were knitted tubes all over the place. Knit magic I believe it was called
I’m just glad you knew how to put that thing back together,for a device used for one purpose,you would need a degree to figure out how it works.lotta for a little.just keep doing what you do best.be safe.great video as always.👍👍👍😎😎😎
Not too far from where I live is the sock capital of the world, Fort Payne, AL. They have the industrial size of these machines. At one time in the 1900s they produced something like 75% of the socks in the world. I've seen the machines but not in operation. Watching yours run was really cool.
A new brass wire wheel in the drill press? Christmas comes early for HTR. (I think silicone gun grease would make this sock machine run smoother than oil does)
Your latest video gave me gave me a new appreciation of both your excellent fine motor skills and the price Walmart charges for a pair of socks. Thanks!
I love your channel. I think I've seen every video you've ever put out. I also love knitting machines (no joke). This video just made my Holiday season for me.
I always wonder what these machines can be used for and it's always a wonderful surprise. What a beautiful knitter and such a good work ! Bravo, c'est très réussi :-)
I was a sock knitter in a hosiery factory here in the UK for 10 years using (then) modern San Giacomo knitters. But I was trained up on needle settings and the basics on old hand cranked ones from the '30s. Nowhere near as old as these but this still brought back memories. On night shifts when the old hand cranked machines weren't being used we'd gather up old yarn bobbins and keep the knitter on 'leg' or 'straight' and make football (soccer) bar scarves which we would then get stitched and put in the presser to flatten. Then give them to a guy we knew who had a market stall to sell them. 😁 Didn't make much money off it but a tenner or twenty quid sometimes a week. Still welcome though. 😂
This little machine is a mechanical marvel. Imagine it was created in the nineteenth century long before CAD existed. But it takes probably hours of practice before the result can be put on display.
Ich betrachte dieses Video als mein persönliches Weihnachtsgeschenk. Danke für jedes Video in diesem Jahr Frohe Weihnachten euch allen und bleibt gesund 🎄🫡☃️
I have to leave home for a doctor's appointment, and I can't watch this yet. But really, Mr. HTR -- in 2024, does anybody even wear circular socks anymore? Square socks rock!
Yellow fishnet socks, for the whole family at Christmas. Not sure what year Christmas 🤣 Very clever machine so many moving parts for just making 1 item. 2x👍
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There are some channels I watch for education, some for humor, some for relaxation and some just for fun. This channel? All of the above! Always starting with a smile at the intro.
Why does it feel like Christmas morning every time a new hand tool rescue video comes out.
I know, right!
It totally does 👍👍👍
Very good
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The highest gizmosity Factor of all time 9.69/10
Quite possibly!
You can still buy these (and 3d print them from plans, actually) so I'm gonna have to go with the apple peeler.
What an incredible machine, designed and made long before computer aided design, most like all the parts were hand made. You did a great job on the restoration of it.
Impressive how well that 1870's JBWeld held up.
I have three of thee machines, and watching your excellent restoration and the addition of the golden decals floated on made me jealous,, you should try lubricating the whole machine with singer sewing machine oils, being careful not to get any near the wool hooking areas,. All three of my old machines run freely and without hang ups, , yours either needs further adjustment and tweeking,, and should run super freely with every turn , well done though , looking fine . Ipswich in Suffolk GB
There was this distinct metal grinding noise indicating lack of lubrication or need for some shims.
That 80s-90s sitcom opening music is just so perfect for this channel
Absolutly amazing work. I find in this day and age so many lack the courage to tackle a mechanism.
There is such beauty in the machines you work with. Thank you for spending the time
Whoever designed this machine was a genius!
Yes, but it was actually probably a slow progress up from simpler machines, each previous engineer adding a little bit more to it, until it got there.
Yeah, I feel that way about most old machines.
He suffered chronic cold feet. Necessity the mother of invention and all...
I shall never take socks for granted again! Who knew that casual sock knitting could endanger your immortal soul?
Great work! You know how to spin a good yarn... Loved the ribbing back and forth. It really knocked my socks off.
Looks hard to make the darn thing work.
That is the coolest tool you've restored so far. I don't know if it ever actually worked correctly, but it was obviously engineered by either a genius, or an obsessive.
I find it's usually both.
I can usually figure out how a machine works by looking at its parts, but this thing is completely alien to me
Hence the X-Files theme
I adore that Japanning look.
Now you can make personalized stuffing stockings just in time for Christmas.
I love this one! And all the other ones.
The mesmerizing take with the yellow thread, my favorite part and the public notice is hilarious.
That UV trick was very cool!
I was honestly wondering how you were going to end this as I watched you tear it down and put it back together. I must say your ending was most satisfying seeing you use and display its functionality. It would appear that learning how to use it and using it itself was as difficult as the rebuild.😁😁
Was waiting for Christmas stocking reveal but settle for the easier unicorn
I often wonder how humans came up with things like this. What chain of logic, trial, and inspiration led to creating something so remarkable? It’s pretty incredible when you think about it-an invention born from pure ingenuity.
I really appreciate all your work.
Merry Christmas mate!
Gizmosity at its finest!! Great job Eric!
You post the most interesting videos. Not some dumb circular saw, but a circular sock knitting machine.
These machines were amazing in their time, when they were working smoothly. A very nice restoration, especially seeing what you got to work with
Hands down the best youtube introduction.
My grandmother had some thing like this, that mad hats. Every time we would go to her house in the winter it was new hats and gloves for me and my brothers and sisters. I miss her.....
Finally another video!!! I was starting to have withdrawal symptoms...
Its crazy how complecated things where made back in the day.
I'd never in a million years get that thing back together.
I don't know where you find this stuff to restore, but I am always impressed. The amount of research you do to have to do keep something true to its original form is a wonder, I'll bet. I also appreciate your sense of humor - I know you and my late father were cut from the same cloth on that score. Keep up the good work and sharing of tidbits on repair and restoration!
I love waking up to Dinglebops and Flappy things! Thanks, Hand Tool Rescue!
Wow, that is the first time I've ever seen one of those sock knitting machines operated by hand. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work you did restoring it to working order.
Some of your best work yet and not a stubborn screw in the whole restore!
With all the work and fluids it has endured without spontaneously combusting, I think the workbench has more than earned a spot in the opening.
Another good day thanks to a new restoration video!
WORLDSTAR!
All kidding aside, that is a tremendously fun machine. Reminds me of days in old sewing rooms with all the wild cast sewing machines. The needles look like wool sock fit, a fuzzy warm sock maker you got there, with a regulated ribbing machine attachment.
Perfect timing was looking for something good to watch!
Beautiful engineering, I think it's the beard that brings it all together. Merry Christmas to you and yours Sir.
I often use vintage and antique machinery and always find myself marveling how someone figured out how to make that
103 / 5 000
Another beautiful restoration, always surprising objects. You are a poet. Thank you for sharing! Bonnes fêtes à tous
This video must hold the record for the most X-Files theme plays 😄 Love your videos! Edit: What a cool frickin machine!!
Amazing work.. Quite possibly the most complex machine we've ever seen on this channel. If everything is perfect I think it should be able to run smoothly without stalling all the time. Might need new needles.. Very similar to machines still used today except now even more overbuilt and driven by powerful motors.
A new Hand Tool Rescue video! I knew I took today off of work for a reason 😀
Think about the genius that went into designing this thing. Fantastic restoration. At least your feet will be warm in the winter now.
Who else here would happily just watch Erik putting together an Airfix model? Especially with his transfer application skills.
I'm amazed you got that to work at all. It is truly an amazing gizmo.
I guarantee you that, somewhere in Pakistan or India, a 12 year old girl is expertly using a worn out version of this machine to turn out hundreds of socks and scarves a day! Loved the video.
UV revealing light, nice!
Amazing job and beautifully complex machine
There used to be a children’s toy that worked much like this, my little sister had one, there were knitted tubes all over the place. Knit magic I believe it was called
Glad to see japaning make a return, its been awhile
The functioning is just beautiful.
An amazing gizmo !! You wonder who figured how to make it wth !!!
It IS the japanning that binds us. So true.
Fantastic as always!! Greetings from Spain
You sure do a excellent job on all your stuff you get and I'm sure glad it's YOU that does it. A-PLUS!
The level of dealing both then and now❤😍
I’m just glad you knew how to put that thing back together,for a device used for one purpose,you would need a degree to figure out how it works.lotta for a little.just keep doing what you do best.be safe.great video as always.👍👍👍😎😎😎
Fascinating as always! I always wonder how someone came up with the original design of these tools. Engineering is amazing.
I liked the slow-mo shots and music!
That thing must have been the inspiration for Rube Goldberg's insane gadgets.
Not too far from where I live is the sock capital of the world, Fort Payne, AL. They have the industrial size of these machines. At one time in the 1900s they produced something like 75% of the socks in the world. I've seen the machines but not in operation. Watching yours run was really cool.
I like your videos very very much, please continue to do your content, I appreciate your work very much👍👍👍
Incredible machine and handsome too.
What a cool machine.
A life time supply of snooker pockets!
31:43 "I'm sorry I exist!"🤣
love the design of this tool anyway...
good restauration like always👌
That's a cool machine. Amazingly complicated machine.
Love the old timey snark from that manual, "git gud" "skill issue" basically hehe.
Awwwwwww yyyyyeah you know it's gonna be a good episode when dinglebop shows up
A new brass wire wheel in the drill press? Christmas comes early for HTR.
(I think silicone gun grease would make this sock machine run smoother than oil does)
My favorite Canadian tool rescue channel!
There's one of them in the Tower of London.
In the same room as the rack and the thumb screws.
Your latest video gave me gave me a new appreciation of both your excellent fine motor skills and the price Walmart charges for a pair of socks. Thanks!
Nice to see something made locally. Georgetown Ontario is not very far away from me
I love your channel. I think I've seen every video you've ever put out. I also love knitting machines (no joke). This video just made my Holiday season for me.
This machine is certainly a thing of beauty
I always wonder what these machines can be used for and it's always a wonderful surprise. What a beautiful knitter and such a good work ! Bravo, c'est très réussi :-)
Those slow-mo close-ups! Totally Tubular, Dude :) Your vids are awesome!
I was a sock knitter in a hosiery factory here in the UK for 10 years using (then) modern San Giacomo knitters. But I was trained up on needle settings and the basics on old hand cranked ones from the '30s. Nowhere near as old as these but this still brought back memories.
On night shifts when the old hand cranked machines weren't being used we'd gather up old yarn bobbins and keep the knitter on 'leg' or 'straight' and make football (soccer) bar scarves which we would then get stitched and put in the presser to flatten. Then give them to a guy we knew who had a market stall to sell them. 😁
Didn't make much money off it but a tenner or twenty quid sometimes a week. Still welcome though. 😂
One of your best. Fantastic. Thanks for posting
Good morning from Southeast South Dakota
I have always wanted a circular sock knitting machine and I don't know why.
i think it would be interesting to see your process for saving and recreating the decals for these machines; imaging, extrapolating, printing, etc.
Awesome machine, very dope resto! My wife (lifelong knitter) recommends trying a "sock weight" yarn.
You're a sock weight.
I love your repairs.
Pretty neat how it puts the ribbing
Strange little gadget but very handy.
The UV light is a great idea
Good on ya for your patience with THIS one! I'd be halfway thru tear down, ripping out the little hair I have left! Lol
This little machine is a mechanical marvel. Imagine it was created in the nineteenth century long before CAD existed. But it takes probably hours of practice before the result can be put on display.
Oh sh! Here's like in advance, mate! I'm sure it will be great as always! Waiting for sandblasting headbang as always!
Ich betrachte dieses Video als mein persönliches Weihnachtsgeschenk.
Danke für jedes Video in diesem Jahr
Frohe Weihnachten euch allen und bleibt gesund 🎄🫡☃️
Every time you did the X-Files sting it was funnier than the last.
Excellent!
The best one yet.
Sawing machines are the ultimate analog computers! Really.
This is a delight to watch
I have to leave home for a doctor's appointment, and I can't watch this yet. But really, Mr. HTR -- in 2024, does anybody even wear circular socks anymore? Square socks rock!
A true testament of how well machinery use to be made! 💯🙏
Yellow fishnet socks, for the whole family at Christmas. Not sure what year Christmas 🤣
Very clever machine so many moving parts for just making 1 item. 2x👍