Rusty Shades RestorationIn this restoration video, I restored a key copy/cutting machine produced in Canada. More about the restoration/transformation process: I bought this key cutting machine from a website in Poland and paid around $60 for it. I found it very interesting, and it was worth the effort because we see something like this very rarely. The restoration/transformation process: It was uneventful but thorough and took about 28 days. Many parts were damaged due to use and time. One key grip was missing, and the plug was cracked, so I decided not to risk starting the machine till the problems were addressed. The disassembly alone took over 12 hours. The most challenging part was making a new key grip and matching the original. I also wanted to keep a vintage industrial feel, and I succeeded. If you have any questions about the techniques applied or products used, feel free to drop me a line in the comments section. I reply to everyone! I enjoyed working on it and am thrilled with how it turned out; it was gratifying to see how it worked and to have the opportunity to own something so interesting.
More about the key cutting machine: The Dominion Lock Co. from Montreal, Quebec, manufactured the machine's body and components in Canada. Dominion Lock was formed by Sam, Alfred, and Ruth Zion in the 1920's. It closed its doors in February 1985. The electrical motor was made by General Electric in Peterborough, Ontario. If you have worked with such a machine before or have more information about this keys copy machine, please let me know! I'll be thrilled to learn more about it!
Canadian Key Cutting Machine Restoration - Uncovering the Secrets of a Rare Machine!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-11-05 | In this restoration video, I restored a key copy/cutting machine produced in Canada. More about the restoration/transformation process: I bought this key cutting machine from a website in Poland and paid around $60 for it. I found it very interesting, and it was worth the effort because we see something like this very rarely. The restoration/transformation process: It was uneventful but thorough and took about 28 days. Many parts were damaged due to use and time. One key grip was missing, and the plug was cracked, so I decided not to risk starting the machine till the problems were addressed. The disassembly alone took over 12 hours. The most challenging part was making a new key grip and matching the original. I also wanted to keep a vintage industrial feel, and I succeeded. If you have any questions about the techniques applied or products used, feel free to drop me a line in the comments section. I reply to everyone! I enjoyed working on it and am thrilled with how it turned out; it was gratifying to see how it worked and to have the opportunity to own something so interesting.
More about the key cutting machine: The Dominion Lock Co. from Montreal, Quebec, manufactured the machine's body and components in Canada. Dominion Lock was formed by Sam, Alfred, and Ruth Zion in the 1920's. It closed its doors in February 1985. The electrical motor was made by General Electric in Peterborough, Ontario. If you have worked with such a machine before or have more information about this keys copy machine, please let me know! I'll be thrilled to learn more about it!
#restoration #howto #keycutting #machine1960s Tool Cart Restoration - Forgotten and Swamped!Rusty Shades Restoration2024-10-04 | In this video, I restored a vintage tool cart that was once used by a mechanic in the 60s in the assembly industry. This restoration project was both challenging and rewarding, culminating in a fully functional piece ready for use again. More details about the tool cart: This particular model, manufactured in 1966, hails from Sochaczew, Poland, where it was used in a factory's assembly department. The exact nature of what was assembled remains a mystery, though the factory building still stands. The cart had endured years outdoors, severely weathered by time and recently by the Boris cyclone, which left it swamped with water.
The restoration took 19 days, part of which involved constructing a room for a mobile sandblaster—a process that itself took a few days. The cart’s parts, including the cast iron wheels, were heavily damaged by water and time. One rear wheel was chipped, which I managed to weld, but the front wheel was beyond repair and replaced with a new one made of stainless steel. At the video's conclusion, I demonstrate how the cart now operates flawlessly and has become my number one assistant in the workshop. If you're curious to learn more about this beautiful vintage mechanic's tools cart and see it in action, I encourage you to watch the full video. Should you have any questions or wish to share your thoughts, please leave a comment—I'll be eager to respond! Cheers, Johnny.
#restoration #restorationvideos #howto1952s National Cash Register Machine Restoration - Can It Still Print Receipts?Rusty Shades Restoration2024-09-13 | In this video, I restored an old National cash register that was made in Augsburg and used in 1952 by a woman for her small business in Schwetzingen. This project was both demanding and rewarding, teaching me a lot about the intricate and fascinating mechanics of cash registers. I was driven by the desire to see if I could bring it back to life and watch it issue a stamped receipt once more. This restoration demanded nearly a month of dedicated effort, filled with tackling rust, mending cracks, and replacing broken parts. More details about the cash register: This particular model was manufactured sometime between 1930 and 1950. Thanks to some registration documents I found hidden under the drawer, I could pinpoint the exact year of registration, which interestingly differs from the year it was made. I was thrilled to discover the original keys and to find that it still contained loads of paper inside. The drawer held many bills dated November 15, likely marking its last day of active use. Some of these bills had printing errors, hinting at mechanical failures. To get it operational again, I replaced several broken and worn-out springs and cleared away debris from shattered glass. The rest of the restoration went smoothly. At the video's conclusion, I conduct a test to demonstrate how the register now works flawlessly, issuing new bills. If you're curious to learn more about this beautiful antique cash register, I encourage you to watch the full video. Should you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment—I’ll be sure to respond! Cheers, Johnny.
#restoration #restorationvideos #howtoRestoring a Mysterious Antique Sausage Stuffer of Unknown Age - We Are Making Homemade Kielbasa!Rusty Shades Restoration2024-08-20 | In this video, I restore a unique, old rusty sausage stuffer machine crafted by a skilled artisan in Poland many years ago. This machine, with its rich history and unique design, is a fascinating restoration project. More about the restoration process: It was challenging due to the extreme stage of decay that this machine went through, but it was gratifying in the end! The sausages were delicious and easy to make. I learned a lot about sausage stuffer machines and Polish sausages, specifically about Kielbasa sausages, how they are made, and how many varieties exist. I was motivated to see if I could make it work again, so I put a lot of soul and effort into this restoration project. When I saw the machine, I was shocked at how bad it looked, so my heart roared that I must rescue it from further decay. I would like you to watch this video to gain a deeper understanding of this antique sausage stuffer and Kielbasa. This restoration project is not just about reviving a machine, but also about learning and appreciating the craftsmanship behind it. More about the sausage stuffer: The machine was bought in Poland, so here it was, too, made by a local with a massive talent for building machines from scratch. His work was terrific, but it seems he was building it in a hurry due to many imperfections. This machine was definitely repaired a few times. It is the most visible on the most significant gear wheel, which was welded multiple times. I tried to clean up the prominent imperfections and repair and fix what was damaged, and I succeeded once again. I preserved the authenticity with care, offering the piece a new life but still keeping the antique feeling visible. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny.
Join this channel to get access to the perks: youtube.com/channel/UCi9nQfrTvw6olXuWrsWJqNA/join #restoration #restorationvideos #howto #sausagemaking1929s Live Steam Naumann Machine Restoration - Will It Ever Work Again?Rusty Shades Restoration2024-07-25 | In this video, I restore an old rusty live steam machine Naumann made in Germany in 1929. More about the restoration process: It was highly challenging, but the end result is gratifying. I learned a lot about steam machines and how they work. I was motivated to see if I could make it work again, so I put a lot of soul and effort into this restoration project. When I saw it, I was shocked at how bad it looked; it was full of rust, cracks, and broken parts! If you want to learn more about this antique German steam machine model, I encourage you to watch this video. More about the steam machine: The machine was made in 1929, and thanks to the Naumann company, the year can be seen on the boiler. I found out they were making sewing machines, but I couldn't find anything related to steam machines. Prague 777 made the stove in the former Czechoslovakia. The machine model was probably used by a salesman to pitch his industrial technology or by a teacher in mechanic schools to make demonstrations and teach students about this fantastic engineering at that time. At the end of the video, I made a test so you can see how it works! I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny.
Join this channel to get access to the perks: youtube.com/channel/UCi9nQfrTvw6olXuWrsWJqNA/join #restoration #restorationvideos #howto104 Years Old Cooking Stove Restoration - Why Did They Stop Producing Them?Rusty Shades Restoration2024-07-02 | In this video, I restore an old rusty cooking stove made in France in the 1920s. More about the restoration process: It was very challenging but rewarding, as usual, and I learned a lot about cooking stoves! The little stove was in disrepair when I got it. The fuel tank was damaged entirely and couldn't be used anymore; it had a considerable hole that required a lot of skill and patience to repair, as well as many dents and a missing lid. The inside mechanism was utterly gone, too, and I had to rebuild it from scratch. If you want to learn more about this antique French stove, I encourage you to watch this video. When I saw it, even though I was shocked at how bad it looked, full of dents, bends, rust, and burn! The most challenging part was the tank, which had a wick stuck inside and many holes. After removing the rust, the parts were painted with heat-resistant paint, and I polished all the beautiful brass parts. At the end of the video, I made a test so you can see how it works! More about the camping/cooking stove: It was manufactured by the famous F. VULIN et Cie, Réchaud à pétrole 'AZUREA,' at the beginning of 19 century. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny.
Join this channel to get access to the perks: youtube.com/channel/UCi9nQfrTvw6olXuWrsWJqNA/join #restoration #restorationvideos #howto #cookingstove105 Years Old Push Reel Mower Restoration - Why Did People Stop Using These?Rusty Shades Restoration2024-06-04 | In this video, I restore an old rusty push reel mower made in Germany in the 1920s.More about the restoration process: It was highly challenging but rewarding. I learned a lot about reel mowers. One of the wheels was chipped and had a lot of missing parts that I had to remake; that required a lot of skill and patience. I worked on it for 15 days every day. If you want to learn more about this antique German push reel mower, I encourage you to watch this video. When I saw it, I was shocked at how bad it looked; it was full of rust, bends, cracks, and missing parts! At the end of the video, I made a test so you can see how it works! More about the push reel lawn mowers: The first United States patent for a reel lawn mower was granted to Amariah Hills on January 12, 1868. In 1870, Elwood McGuire of Richmond, Indiana, designed a human-pushed lawn mower, which was very lightweight and a commercial success.The one in the video was made by Brill, a German company, in 1920, but they also exported them, especially to the United Kingdom. Why did people stop using reel mowers? Reel mowers fell out of favor in the 1960s and '70s, probably as yard sizes increased. Self-propelled mowers made it easy to cut the lawn with little effort on anyone's part. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny.
Join this channel to get access to the perks: youtube.com/channel/UCi9nQfrTvw6olXuWrsWJqNA/join#restoration #restorationvideos #howto #reelmowerUnusual Chaff Cutter Machine Restoration – How Old Do You Think This Machine Is?Rusty Shades Restoration2024-05-13 | In this restoration video, you will see me restoring a mini chaff cutter machine. The machine is antique and rusty, and I decided to restore it because of its unique design. I never saw one the same, did you? The machine is made of heavy cast iron with tin parts. I tried to keep an antique look and preserve some of the marks of time that are working to prove its age/authenticity. I removed only the prominent casting marks and rust pits. Such machines can be found in a meager number, so they deserve to be rescued and preserved even if they will no longer serve as household tools but as items to be displayed. The restoration process took me almost two weeks. What is a chaff cutter machine? A chaff cutter is a mechanical device for cutting straw or hay into small pieces before mixing it with other forage and feeding it to horses and cattle. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions about the restoration process, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny.
Become a member of the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCi9nQfrTvw6olXuWrsWJqNA/join #restoration #restorationvideos #chaffcutter #howto130 Years Old Book Press Restoration - From Ruin to Masterpiece!Rusty Shades Restoration2024-04-26 | In this restoration video, I restore an antique press made in Germany in the 19th century by Alexanderwerk. I bought this forgotten heavy cast iron press from a Flea Market and worked on it with great pleasure for about 200 hours. The restoration process was challenging but rewarding. The book press was in a state of disrepair when I got it. The extremely rusty and old finish was almost gone; the ornament's decals were also. I learned much about decal restoration. If you want to learn more about antique bookbinding, book press, or decal restoration, I encourage you to watch this video. More about the restoration/transformation process: As mentioned above, I bought this press from a vast flea market for about $200. The method of restoring the industrial press went well without any complications. I used a lot of sandpaper to clean the scratches and the rust pits as much as possible to make them shine again like in the old good days. The book press had two different screws; perhaps someone replaced them in those days, so I decided to make a twin one to look as it was when it came out from the factory gates. The decal restoration process took the most time; the digital part took almost a day, and the decoupage and application took nearly two working days. It was satisfactory, and everything went smoothly. After removing the rust, the parts were painted and nickel-plated. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny
#restoration #howto #restorationvideosMechanical Arithmometer Restoration - Felix M a Maze of 400+ PiecesRusty Shades Restoration2024-04-12 | In this restoration video, you will see me restoring a mechanical calculator/arithmometer, Felix M. The calculator is made of tin and many aluminum parts. It has over 400 pieces that needed some cleaning and care. It also had broken parts that I managed to remake and replace. The machine was in an advanced stage of decay, not functional, stuck, and with broken parts. I've tried to give it another chance, and I think I have succeeded. Now, the mechanism seems functional, even though I'm not sure I know how to use it properly. I will do research on how to calculate stuff with it. I found this object very interesting and challenging to restore. Based on Leibniz's technology, it could perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and, with some more elaborate user involvement, division. It was trendy and sold for 90 years. In contrast to the modern calculator's credit card size, the Arithmometer was large enough to cover a desktop. The restoration process took me almost a month due to the many pieces that needed to be restored/repaired and cleaned.
If you know how exactly I can use this machine, please let me know in the comments section. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny.
#restoration #restorationvideos #calculator #howtoEpic Restoration of a 19th Century German Bread Cutter - ASMRRusty Shades Restoration2024-03-18 | In this video, I restored an old rusty bread cutter made in Germany. More about the restoration process: It was very challenging, like always, but rewarding. I learned a lot about bread cutters. The blade was highly rusty, with a considerable layer of rust that required extensive hand sanding and patience to regain its usable shape. I encourage you to watch this video to learn more about this antique German bread cutter. When I saw it, I was impressed at how bad it looked. It was full of rust, layers of random paint, and a few cracks. The wood was utterly gone and eaten by time and bugs. The most challenging part was the crack repair. This time, I chose to do it differently—a method anyone can use. This is especially true since cast iron is hard to fix, and not everybody has a welding machine or knows how to use the brassing method. The most beautiful part was the woodworking after cleaning, repairing, and painting everything. I chose pearwood as the hardwood for this project. The wood was cut and engraved with a Falcon 2 Engraving and Cutting Machine; if you want to learn more about it, you can do it here: https://s.zbanx.com/r/QX6jpI9ekWjk Use code: NEWFALCON I loved the results, and the burnt wood effect on the sides was terrific. Then I applied some Swedish wood oil, and the pear wood started to show its unique texture. After the blade was cleaned and polished, I assembled the old bread guillotine and made a test for you! It worked perfectly!
I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! I always do!
#restoration #restorationvideos #howto #breadcutterLeather Cutting Machine Restoration - Early 1900s Shoemakers Machine!Rusty Shades Restoration2024-03-01 | In this video, I restore an old rusty leather cutting machine made by Frobana in the early 1900s. More about the restoration process: It was very challenging, especially the disassembling, but rewarding. I learned a lot about leather-cutting machines, and it will be helpful for you, too! The antique leather machine was in disrepair when I got it. Full of rust and with a blade chipped; If you want to learn more about this antique leather machine, I encourage you to watch this video. I worked on this leather cutting machine for almost one month, every day, because so many parts needed my attention. If you are interested or have questions regarding the restoration process, please ask me in the comments section. More about the leather cutting machine: The machine could be manufactured at the end of the 1800s or at the beginning of the 1900s by the Frobana company. The machine is a leather splitter and skiver, and it was used for lining shoes, handbags, and wallets. Almost all the shoemakers had one of these back in those times. It is a beautiful leather machine that deserves to be restored and preserved.
I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you!
#restoration #restorationvideos #howto #leathermachineStylish Camping Stove Restoration - G. Barthel 1930s Norma 51Rusty Shades Restoration2024-02-05 | In this video, I restore an old rusty camping stove made in Germany in the 1930s. More about the restoration process: It was very challenging but rewarding. I learned a lot about camping stoves! The little stove was in disrepair when I got it. The fuel tank was damaged; it had a considerable bent that required a lot of skill and patience to repair because I couldn't open it, mainly because it was in the shape of a sphere. If you want to learn more about this antique German stove, I encourage you to watch this video. When I saw it, even though I was shocked at how bad it looked, full of dents, bends, rust, and burn! The most challenging part was the pipe that had a wick stuck inside. I've tried many methods off-camera to avoid extra work and extensive interventions. Still, unfortunately, nothing worked, so the final decision/chance to get it working again was to make a section and then solder it back together. After removing the rust, the parts were painted with heat-resistant paint, and I polished all the beautiful brass parts. At the end of the video, I made a test so you can see how it works!
More about the camping stove: It was manufactured by the famous Norma 51 (Barthel) company in 1936.
I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you!
#restoration #restorationvideos #howto #campingstoveEgg Scale Restoration - Uncovering The Secrets Of An Antique Prototype!Rusty Shades Restoration2024-01-21 | In this restoration video, you will see me restoring an antique egg scale. The egg scale looks like an epoch prototype because, on the dial, it is written that it was produced in Krakow and that the weight wasn't verified/legalized. The beautiful antique kitchen tool is made of galvanized sheets with beautiful brass parts. I tried to keep an antique look and preserve the marks of time that are working to prove its age/authenticity. I removed only the prominent sharp marks that resulted from an earlier repair. Such scales can be found in a meager number, or sometimes unique. So, they need to be preserved. The dial was in pretty good shape, so I've only washed it with a soft brush. This part can be considered as the ID/authenticity certificate of the scale. The restoration process took me almost a week due to too many pieces to restore/repair. I used only food-graded paint. Making a new egg-shaped stand was fun, and dealing with so many holes in the water tank was quite a challenge, as you probably saw already. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny.
#restoration #restorationvideos #scalerestoration #howtoNoodles Machine Restoration - We Are Making Homemade Noodles For You!Rusty Shades Restoration2024-01-08 | In this restoration video, you will see me restoring an antique noodles/pasta machine. The machine looks like it was handmade by a master of those times, and some parts were hand-forged. The machine is made of heavy cast iron with some bronze parts. I tried to keep an antique look and preserve the marks of time that are working to prove its age/authenticity. I removed only the prominent casting marks. Such machines can be found in a meager number, or sometimes unique, like in this case, and covering them with metal filler or sanding till a perfectly smooth surface can be a significant mistake. The real masters of restoration know this very well. The restoration process took me almost a month due to too many pieces to restore/repair. I used only food-graded products (paint and oil). Making homemade noodles is more fun and easy than I expected, even though the first attempt failed. It was only needed to add a bit more flour. I firmly believe that this pasta machine was meant to be hung on the wall so you can easily insert the cake and crank the handle, and the pasta will just fall into a bowl. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you! Cheers! Johnny.
#restoration #restorationvideos #noodles #howtoFrench Gas Heater Restoration - A Rare 1900s Piece!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-12-13 | In this video, I restore a gas heater made in France in the early 1900s. More about the restoration process: It was very challenging but rewarding. I learned much about gas heaters and enamel restoration and am very proud of the finished product. The gas heater was in disrepair when I got it. The old finish was damaged; it was cracked, with a few spots of chipped enamel and all the mechanisms eaten by rust like rarely I encountered. If you want to learn more about this antique French gas heater, I encourage you to watch this video. When I saw it, even though I was shocked at how bad it looked under, I was happy because I remembered that I had a few spare parts from another heater. The process of restoring the French gas heater/radiator went well, even though the disassembling was difficult, and the grate was broken into many pieces. This part was the most challenging because it was the first time I had to make a brass mold, but I managed pretty well, and I'm thrilled with how it turned out. All the chipped parts were enameled and then painted to fit the rest. The rotten burner was replaced, too, with an authentic one that I found in my spare parts collection. As a restorer, never throw such a piece; you never know when you need it! After removing the rust, the parts were painted with heat-resistant paint, and I reassembled the heater. At the end of the video, I made a test so you can see how it works!
More about the gas heater: It was manufactured by the famous Clamond company and was once used to heat a salon in a French country house. The small heater has been made from heavy cast iron and features an attractive blue enameled exterior. The radiator has an ornate Art Nouveau design and rests on 4 decorative feet.
I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you!
#restoration #restorationvideos #gasheater #howto1920 Hand Truck Restoration - Woodworm-Infested Wood, Rusty Metal, and Old Tires!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-11-22 | In this video, I restored a damaged antique hand truck made in Germany in the 1920s-'30s. More about the restoration: I found this piece online on an auction site. I liked how it looked, and I think it was a good idea to dedicate almost two weeks to restoring/rescuing it. When it arrived, I thought I would have to completely rebuild the wooden structure, but I noticed that it was still in reasonably good shape and that the inside was not rotten, so I decided to treat it and restore it with a lot of patience and care. After that, I had to return the yellow paint that had been wiped off over time and re-engrave the company name and the metallic ID tag with the Longer Laser B1 40W (44-48W Output Power); more about this machine: bit.ly/46kJj7K
The most challenging part was to revive the tires. I wanted to keep them because we can't find such tires anymore, and they give personality to this antique hand truck. For cleaning, I used my sandblaster with glass beads of 0.11 mm. This process took me many hours, but it had to be done this way to preserve all the inscriptions from the rubber tires, and it worked! After that, I had to apply a special spray that helped preserve and restore the rubber's shine. All the metallic parts were cleaned with a laser cleaner.
Please ask me if you have any questions about what I used and why! I answer them all!
#restoration #howto #handtruck #restorationvideosAustro-Hungarian Coffee Grinder Restoration - From Flea Market Find to Kitchen TreasureRusty Shades Restoration2023-10-08 | In this video, I restore a coffee grinder produced between 1867 and 1918. I bought this time-forgotten and rusty antique grinder at a nearby flea market. When I saw this piece, I knew I had to rescue/restore it. The Old Coffee Grinder was in disrepair when I received it. The old finish was almost gone, cracked, rusted, and missing elements. The restoration process was challenging but rewarding. If you want to learn more about antique coffee grinders or their restoration, I encourage you to watch this video. More about the restoration process: As mentioned above, I purchased this coffee grinder at a giant flea market for about $60. The grinder restoration process took about a week (8-10 hours daily). I decided to keep all the original parts and not intervene too much because this piece aimed to get an antique look while keeping the wear marks to confirm the authenticity. I was impressed to discover that I am not the first to have worked on this machine made during the Austro-Hungarian Empire (written on it - Oesterreich Ungarische Industrie). The video shows how someone with an excellent craftsmanship gift repaired the cracks from the top part. I had only to cover it, and his technique made me want to try it one day.
After disassembly, I cleaned the large rusted parts with a laser. I scoured the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went quickly. If you want to learn more about this machine, sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 We cleaned the smaller parts with the sandblaster because it was more convenient and accessible. I painted the significant parts with transparent red and hot burnished all the features that didn't need painting. Then, I had to build a new drawer and stand. I used bamboo wood for both, which I coated with wood oil.
I hope I caught everything, but if you have any questions, feel free to comment, and I'll get back to you!
#restoration #howto #restorationvideo #coffeegrinder #craftsmanshipElegant 1900s Art Nouveau Stool Restoration - Flea Market RescueRusty Shades Restoration2023-09-24 | In this video, I restore an antique Art Nouveau stool made between the 1900s and 1920s. I bought this forgotten stool from a Flea Market in Poland and worked on it with great pleasure for about one week. The piano stool was in a state of disrepair when I got it. The old finish was almost gone; it was cracked, with a few spots of rotten wood and the top leather full of dirt and stains. The restoration process was challenging but rewarding. I learned much about furniture and leather restoration and am very proud of the finished product. If you want to learn more about antique piano stools or furniture restoration, I encourage you to watch this video.
More about the restoration/transformation process: As mentioned above, I bought this piano stool from a vast flea market for about $25. The process of restoring the Art Nouveau stool went well. I used various types of stains, made my shellac, and cleaned and restored the old leather. This part was probably the most challenging because it was the first time I had to fix such an old lather, but I think I managed pretty well. The crack was filled with epoxy, and the wood was treated with a rosewood stain before staining. The rotten wooden part was replaced with the same type of wood and carved and sanded nicely until it got the stool leg's shape. I cleaned the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went quickly. If you want to learn more about this machine, sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 After removing the rust, the parts were painted and nickel-plated.
I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you!
#restoration #howto #furniturerestoration #restorationvideos #woodworkingClothes Wringer Restoration - Water Damage RestorationRusty Shades Restoration2023-09-14 | In this video, I restore an antique clothes wringer made by Anchor Brand in the US in 1898. More about the restoration: When I saw this piece for sale on a sales website, I knew from the start that it would be the subject of an exciting restoration video. This Clothes wringer is quite rare; only a few have been preserved due to their size, but also the fact that they are mostly wood, which has been subjected to water contact for many years at a time.
The restoration process went well, with no problems but with great surprises. I didn't expect to find the wood so rotten on the inside. However, I kept all the original elements and restored the water-damaged wood. I cleaned everything very well and then applied a wood treatment, after which I used a thick coat of wood putty, which I sanded after drying. I also applied a coat of paint for long-lasting protection. The parts of the wood on which the engraving was still visible were retouched by hand, and the elements on which the engraving had disappeared were re-engraved using the Falcon 2 Laser from Creality. More about this machine here: store.creality.com/eu/products/falcon2-22w-laser-engraver-cutter?aid=ytZBEU Use code: FN22W 15% Off Amazon link: https://www.amazon.pl/dp/B0BVZM7Y1G
I worked on this antique clothes wringer with much love and patience over three weeks and am thrilled with how it turned out. It works and is now saved and stored well. It probably ended up in the landfill if I hadn't stepped in. Please ask me if you have any questions about what I used and why. I answer everyone!
More about the antique Clothes Wringers: In 1888, Ellen Eglin invented her groundbreaking device, a particular type of clothes-wringer, which was a machine that had two wooden rollers attached to a crank; after being washed and rinsed, wet clothes were fed between these rollers and an immense amount of water was squeezed out. The clothes were then hung to dry, which took significantly less time due to the wringer. Although the design was perceived as a popular product well into the 20th century, Eglin received very little credit or financial success for her invention. The wringer I restored was made in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
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#restoration #howto #clotheswringer #CrealityFalcon2, #CrealityLaserEngraver #22WFalcon2Primitive Butter Churn Restoration - Im Making Butter for You!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-08-20 | In this video, I restored a primitive Victorian era butter churn (18837-1901). More about the butter churn restoration: I was the lucky winner of this piece on an auction site. It was fascinating and I firmly believe it was worth the effort because you don't see something like this every day. I found a few similar models online in relatively good condition and concluded that this butter churn was made and used in the Victorian era. The restoration/remodeling was uneventful but tedious. Many parts were damaged by water and time, especially the top and bottom of the container. The entire project took almost a month. I cleaned the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went quickly. Without this laser, I would have had to manually clean the extensive parts, as many would not have fit in the blast cabinet. If you want to learn more about this machine, sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 It also took an extremely long time to repair the bottom of the container because it is galvanized steel, and anyone who knows anything about that knows how difficult it is to weld. It was eaten away by rust, and I had to cut out a fairly large piece and replace it. The broken cast iron leg went quickly. Normally cast iron is also difficult to weld, but this time I had no problems and am proud of the result. I also wanted to keep the vintage look so I replaced the drain pipe with a copper pipe, and then I made a handle for the lid using the lathe. I painted the large parts with food safe paint and the mechanism with ivory white.
The test was a great challenge for me! I had never made butter before and I never thought I would one day make butter like people did in the 1800s. But I did it, even though I could insist a little more, but it was too hot in my workshop! I enjoyed working on it, and I'm thrilled with how it turned out. Seeing it work and having the opportunity to own such a rare object was gratifying!
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#restoration #howto #butterchurn #makingbutterRecruit Wooden Suitcase Restoration - Rescued From an Abandoned Mansion!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-08-04 | In this video, I restored an abandoned travel suitcase made in Romania. More about the restoration/transformation process: I received this old travel suitcase from a follower in Romania. He found it in the attic of an old house; it had been abandoned there for a long time. I can't say precisely how old it is, but I found online that it is made between 40s and 60s. This wooden suitcase was mandatory in those days for Romanian recruits. It was mandatory to have one because you could keep your belongings in it locked, and there would be no discussion or suspicions about stealing. If something was missing and the suitcase was found broken, it was theft; if found unlocked, it was negligence. (that was the mentality). There was also a tradition; when the recruit was to come back home after finishing his military stage, he had to give it to younger guys who were to serve in the army. The logo, on the hinges is the trademark of the factory URBIS. I tried to find details about it but couldn't find anything; perhaps it just disappeared like many other brands in Romania after the fall of the iron curtain. The space where I put that water bottle at the end was used to keep your things for personal hygiene, blades for shaving, shaving cream, aftershave, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.
The restoration process: It was uneventful but thorough. Many parts were damaged due to water and time, especially the top and metal elements. The whole project took almost two weeks. I had to replace the top and the bottom and cover them with a new veneer. Then I double-stained the suitcase with cherry tree stain at first and then with darker wood stain to obtain a vintage look. The handle and hinges were also in very bad shape. All the metallic parts were sandblasted, and then I used a brass spray to protect them from corrosion. The handle stayed for 3 days in 96% alcohol to get rid of the nasty glue spilled on it, and then I polished it using a plastic polishing paste. It turned out like new! This project became even more challenging because shortly before I started filming, I was contacted by a company that manufactures portable photovoltaic generators/panels. They offered to send me a complete system to do some tests, and I immediately accepted because I had been dreaming of such a system for my workshop for a long time. I charged the battery 100%, and all the lights and tools I used were powered by the S2000 Solar System from Allpowers. I didn't get paid for it, but instead asked for a discount for your interested parties and got a -20%. More details here: All powers S2000pro power station: reurl.cc/EojARn Solar panel: reurl.cc/qLVEk3 20% Off coupon code: 2RSR20
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#restoration #restorationvideos #howto #suitcaseElegant Card and Games Table Restoration - A Glimpse into Austro-Hungarian Past!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-07-13 | In this video, I restore an antique envelope playing cards table, most likely made during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. I bought the table from a website in Poland and worked on it with great pleasure for about 300 hours. The table was in a state of disrepair when I got it. The veneer was loose and broken, and someone had sprayed pink paint. The restoration process was challenging but rewarding. I learned much about furniture restoration and am very proud of the finished product. If you want to learn more about antique envelope card tables or furniture restoration, I encourage you to watch this video.
More about the restoration/transformation process: I bought this card table from a website in Poland. I had to drive a few miles to get it. The table cost quite a lot, but that didn't matter, especially as it came with all these wonderful old playing cards plus other games. The process of restoring the table went well. I used various types of stain, made my shellac, and replaced the damaged veneer. I hope I have caught everything, but if you have any questions, you can comment, and I'll get back to you!
A short history of envelope cards table: The history of antique envelope card tables dates back to the 18th century. The first envelope card tables were made in England, quickly becoming popular throughout Europe. These tables were designed to be portable and easy to set up, making them ideal for gaming parties and social gatherings. Envelope card tables get their name from the way their tops fold down. The top of the table is divided into four sections, which can be folded down and nested together. This creates a compact, envelope-shaped package that can easily store or transport. The earliest envelope card tables were made of wood but often decorated with brass or silver mounts. In the 19th century, envelope card tables began to be made of more exotic materials, such as marble and ivory. Envelope card tables reached the height of their popularity in the Victorian era. They were often used as a centerpiece in the drawing room or parlor during this time. They were also popular wedding gifts, seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The popularity of envelope card tables declined in the early 20th century. This was partly due to the rise of new card games, such as Bridge, which required larger tables. However, envelope card tables remain popular among collectors and antique enthusiasts. Here are some of the most notable features of antique envelope card tables:
They are made of high-quality materials like wood, marble, or ivory. They are often decorated with brass or silver mounts. They are portable and easy to set up. They have a distinctive "envelope" shape when the top is folded down. They are a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
What games I found in the drawer: The most interesting are the two decks by Ferdinand Piatnik & Söhne Wien. It is an Austrian playing card company founded in 1824 by Ferdinand Piatnik. The company is based in Vienna and is one of the world's oldest and largest playing card companies. Piatnik began his career as a painter of playing cards. In 1843 he bought the playing card company of Anton Moser and founded his own company. The company was successful from the beginning and quickly expanded into new markets. In the 1850s, Piatnik was already exporting its products to the United States and Great Britain. In 1891, the company was taken over by the sons of Ferdinand Piatnik. The Sons modernized production and made the company one of the leading playing card manufacturers in the world. Today, Piatnik produces a variety of playing cards, including poker cards, skat cards, bridge cards, and playing cards for children. The company exports its products to over 70 countries and is one of the market leaders in Europe. Piatnik is also a significant sponsor of cultural events and sporting events. The company is an integral part of Austrian culture and helps to make Austrian culture known abroad.
A Domino game from 1972, many sets of cards made in Austria from the 70s, and a deck of vintage pin-up girls made probably around the 40s - 50s. In addition, a complete pocket chess board was made in the 50s, and many chips and jetons.
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#restoration #howto #furniturerestoration #restorationvideos #woodworkingGiant Can Sealer Machine Restoration - I Failed the Canning Test!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-06-25 | In this video, I restored a can-sealing machine made in 1900s Germany. More about the restoration process: I bought this can sealing machine from an auction site. I found it very interesting, and it was worth the effort because we don't see something like this every day. The restoration process was uneventful but extensive. The pieces were rusted from water and time, especially the lower part. The whole project took almost three weeks. One of the wooden handles was cracked, and I had to replace it, so I made a new one from scratch. I also made new brass ferrules. The disassembly alone took over 14 hours. I cleaned the large rusty parts with a 2000-watt laser: sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 The smaller parts with the sandblaster. I also wanted to keep a vintage industrial look and succeeded in using RAL 5024 powder coating. I also bought several empty tins to test at the end, but unfortunately, I couldn't find the proper containers. I also adjusted the machine as much as possible (I spent four hours trying to do the test), but that's probably because the tins from that period had different sizes. The most exciting aspect about this canning machine is that it was made in Breslau, then Germany. After 1945, the city's name was changed to Wroclaw, part of Poland's territory.
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#restoration #howto #cansealer #machinesDoctor Scale Restoration - Early 1900s Cast Iron AlexanderwerkRusty Shades Restoration2023-05-23 | In this video, I restored a scale used by doctors in Germany in the early 1900s and produced by the famous Alexanderwerk company. More about the restoration/transformation process: I bought this doctor's scale from an auction site. I found it very interesting, and I think it was worth the effort because we don't see something like this every day. From the pictures on the site, I didn't notice that crack; maybe it happened during shipping.
The restoration/transformation process was uneventful but painstaking. Many pieces were damaged due to water and time, especially the interior. I also had to deal again with a huge crack. Cast iron welding isn't easy, but I think I managed very well as long as the scale could keep me on it (see the test at the end of the video). The whole project took almost two weeks. The paint gave me little trouble, as the scale was painted in several coats, and the gel stripper could only penetrate one at a time. I cleaned the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. A lot of people ask me about this machine, so I leave you a link to read up on it: sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 I also wanted to keep a vintage and doctorly look and paint the weighing scale sky blue. I hope you enjoy this restoration project. I enjoyed working on it and am thrilled with how it turned out; it was gratifying to see how it works and to have the opportunity to own such a beautiful object! Please ask me if you have any questions about what I used and why! I answer them all!
#restoration #howto #doctorscale #physicianFrench Coins Counting Machine Restoration - Uncovering the Mystery of a Rare Machine!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-05-04 | In this video, I restored a coin-counting machine made in France. More about the restoration/transformation process: I was the lucky winner of this piece on an auction site. I found it very interesting, and it was worth the effort because we don't see something like this every day. The seller told me that the Mint of Poland used this money-counting machine, then he purchased it and used it for personal purposes, most likely to trust casino chips in the 90s. The restoration/transformation process was uneventful but painstaking. Many pieces were damaged due to water and time, especially the top. The whole project took almost three weeks. The disassembly alone took over 10 hours. I cleaned the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went faster than with the traditional sandblaster. If I didn't have this laser, I would have had to clean the vast parts manually because many of them wouldn't even fit in the blasting cabinet. Then I would have had to clean the chemical hammer paint, which would have taken me many days. If you want to learn more about this machine: sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 I also wanted to keep a vintage industrial feel, and I succeeded. I painted the large parts with hammer paint, but with a light green, to match the smaller pieces treated with messing brass, a protective and very durable spray containing 99% brass. I chose this method because I can't afford it and don't want to have a chrome bath in the workshop. It is highly toxic and requires a lot of approvals to own such a thing. I hope you enjoy this restoration project. I enjoyed working on it and am thrilled with how it turned out; it was highly satisfying to see how it works and to have the opportunity to own such a rare object!
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#restoration #howto #moneycounting #countingcoinsIconic 1920 Toaster Restoration - Sent by a Subscriber from the USA!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-04-15 | In this video, I restored a toaster made in the USA between 1915 and 1920. More about the restoration process: I received this antique toaster from the USA from a Subscriber, whom I thank for allowing me to restore it, and for the gift sent in the package! Thanks, Mark! I haven't been able to find a toaster like this online, nor much information, but as a model, it is one of the first toasters invented in America. If you recognize it and have more information, please write me. Disassembly was difficult as the parts were extremely rusty, and I had to be extremely careful not to break anything. I then cleaned the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went faster than with the traditional sandblaster. If you want to learn more about this machine: sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 Small parts (screws, nuts, etc.) were cleaned with a mini tumbler, where I used aluminum oxide as media. After cleaning the significant parts, I had to light-polish them with a wire brush to remove the patina. If I had not used paint, this would not have been necessary. Then I painted them in chrome (so was the original). And the small parts were nickel plated and polished. The wood pieces looked perfect for their age, but in places had scratches and areas where the finish was faded. I restored these, too, using some innovative furniture repair markers, then applied a clear coat to protect the surface of the wood. The muscovite/mica washers were left for 24 hours in a cleanser and then wiped off with a tissue. I then followed the assembly of the toaster and its testing. Surprisingly, everything went according to plan, and the old toaster worked perfectly. I couldn't find such a power cord, so I had to improvise something to make the test. I do not advise anyone to do it. Let the professionals do it! It took me a few tries before I figured out how long to let the bread toast, but I finally got a few slices of delicious toast!
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More about antique toasters:
With the arrival of wood and coal stoves in the 1880s, a new toasting method was needed. This led to a tin and wire pyramid-shaped device. The bread was placed inside, and the stove heated the machine. The fire was the heat source for toasting bread until 1905 when the engineer Albert Marsh created a nickel and chromium composite called Nichrome. Marsh's invention was easily shaped into wires or strips and had low electrical conductivity. Within months, other inventors were using Nichrome to produce electric toasters.
Frank Shailor of General Electric brought out the first successful version in 1909. The D-12 model consisted of a cage-like device with a single heating element. It could only toast one side of the bread at once; the bread had to be flipped by hand to toast both sides. Since the majority of homes had limited access to electrical power, the electric toaster was used only in restaurants. To give an idea of how little electricity was then, it was generally unavailable during daylight hours.
#restoration #restorationvideo #toastersUgly Nightstand Cabinet Transformed into a...Wine Minibar!? - Custom RestorationRusty Shades Restoration2023-03-28 | In this video, I transformed a damaged vintage 1969 nightstand cabinet into a beautiful minibar. More about the restoration/transformation process: This piece was on the patio of the house I recently moved into. The owner told me I could do whatever I wanted, so I got creative and turned it into something useful, specifically a vintage wine minibar. This video is not a regular restoration project, by the book, like I usually do on this channel; I usually restore items keeping in mind how they looked in the past and preserving their purpose, but not this time! I took the liberty of transforming it precisely as I envisioned it and made decisions on this project while working on it, for example, recycling the damaged top part and turning it into a bottle holder. It looks rustic and exciting to me. I hope you treat this video as something other than a furniture restoration tutorial because it's not. It is a custom project where I allowed myself not to follow specific rules and let my creativity run wild. I hope you like my idea and that it inspires you! You may have a similar nightstand cabinet sitting abandoned somewhere and need help figuring out what to do with it. This piece of furniture was made in a small town in Poland in September 1969. The restoration/transformation process was uneventful but painstaking. Many parts were damaged due to water and time, especially the top and door. I had to replace them entirely. I also replaced many pieces of the cracked and worn veneer with new, similar colors, but not 100%, for a meaningful and unique effect. I cleaned the wood and then dressed it with the new veneer. Then I made the pieces that needed to be replaced, and on the door and drawer fronts, I etched wine culture motifs. For this process, I used a CNC from TwoTrees; here's a link if you want to learn more: https://www.twotrees3d.online/product/twotrees-ttc450-cnc-router-engraving-machine/ I cleaned up the rusted parts with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went faster than with the traditional sandblaster. If you want to learn more about this machine: sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 I also wanted to keep a vintage vibe, and I succeeded. This piece of furniture was made in a small town in Poland in September 1969. I hope you enjoy this custom restoration project! I enjoyed working on it and am thrilled with how it turned out; it will be a permanent fixture in my living room! PS: I don't expect the result to be to everyone's taste as long as we all have different tastes. I like how it turned out and am very proud of the work that went into it. Believe it or not, I have worked on this piece for almost two weeks, every day!
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#restoration #howto #furniturerestorationWooden Slicer Restoration - Discover the Power of Laser Cleaning!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-03-17 | In this restoration video, I restore a beautiful vegetable slicer from the early 1900s.
More about the restoration process: When I saw this piece for sale, I knew from the start that it would be the subject of an exciting restoration video. The restoration process went well without problems, but it was interesting mainly because I used some new machinery. I cleaned the wood and the rust with a 2000-watt laser. It was satisfactory, and everything went faster than with the traditional sandblaster. If you want to learn more about this machine: sfxlyxc.com/?aff=2198 I also decided to give this vegetable slicer more personality by using a CNC engraver for the first time. It took a while to get the hang of it, but the result was very satisfying, and I cannot wait to engrave/carve something at a bigger scale. More about CNC TTC450 here: https://www.twotrees3d.online/product/twotrees-ttc450-cnc-router-engraving-machine/ I also wanted to keep a vintage vibe, and I succeeded. I didn't want to insist too much on the wood and preferred to keep the scars of the past. The blade was sanded with progression grit from 100 to 2500! Even so, tiny traces of rust pitting remained, but it didn't bother me; it looked brilliant and did the job of slicing the cabbage. Although it looks like a rather primitive antique piece, it is made up of many parts, and one was missing, although that slot was never used; for the design, I decided to make a new piece out of aluminum. All the metal parts were nickel plated and then painted olive green. I worked on this cabbage slicer for two weeks with much love and patience, and I'm thrilled with how it turned out. It works great and will be very useful in my kitchen! Please ask me if you have any questions about what I used and why! I answer every one!
More about Mandolin Vegetable/Cabbage Slicers:
This antique slicer is known as a kraut (cabbage) cutter, although, besides cabbage, it could be used for a variety of foods, such as turnips, carrots, and beets, to name a few. Homemade sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) is a way to preserve cabbage by layering and pounding thinly sliced cabbage and salt in a crock or other suitable container. It is then left in a cool place to marinate or pickle in its juices. Before kraut cutters were invented, cabbage was cut by hand with a knife. Early cutters were quite roughly made. Most were wooden boxes with a slot cut out of the bottom to which a scythe blade was attached so that it was slightly higher than the bottom. Cabbage cutters later became more refined. Some even had two and three blades. Other improvements made were holders to keep your hands away from the blade as you ran the cabbage over the blades. Records show that cabbage cutters and the making of sauerkraut came to America as early as 1848 when people from Germany and Central Europe immigrated. Some people still make homemade kraut today.
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#restoration #restorationvideos #cabbageslicerRusty Shades Restoration Live StreamRusty Shades Restoration2023-03-09 | ...Grandmas Jewelry Box Restoration - Mysterious Document Inside!Rusty Shades Restoration2023-02-17 | In this restoration video, I restored a beautiful jewelry box that belonged to my grandma. More about the restoration and the jewelry box: I recently chatted with my mom about my restoration projects, and she remembered that we have my grandmother's jewelry box at home. I completely forgot about it, so I asked her to send it to me; I live in another country. Done and done, she sent me my grandmother's jewelry box to restore it. The restoration process went well, with no significant problems. It was only a tough decision whether to nickel/silver plate it again (not sure exactly what was on the surface) or to leave the brass and copper surface exposed, but in the end, I decided to have it mirror-polished. For me, It looks much more attractive that way and practical as long as you can see yourself when you open the lid. The surface was chemically secured against corrosion, so it will stay this way for years. I'm happy with how it turned out, and I hope you will like it too! 😀 I had a roller coaster of emotions working on this project, one at hand because I was restoring something that belonged to someone very dear to me, and two at hand was the moment I discovered the document I received from my grandfather's sister's husband. I knew his name and that he had not returned from the war. It was hard enough to keep from crying. I had spent many summers at my grandmother's house, and she told me a little of his story. They lived next door. His wife was sick, and as far as I know, I was three months old when she died. My grandmother told me she found her lying by the stove, and I was in her arms. God forgive them! R.I.P. UPDATE: Meanwhile, I found out what the engraving from the copper lid stands for. It is engraved a famous painting called L'Accordée de Village, a painting by the French artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze, first exhibited at the 1761 Salon, where it was unanimously praised by the critics, notably by Diderot. It was the first example of the 'moral painting' genre, to which Greuze often returned. It is now in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
More on the discovered document: I did my best to translate awesome this document that I discovered in the box; it was hard to understand absolutely everything because I needed to get used to this kind of calligraphy. Here is the translation:
Certificate We, the mayor of the village Timisesti from the region Boroaia, County Falticeni, motivated by the registered request at N871/927 that was addressed to us by Mr. Grigore N. Sarbu from this village, certify that the aptly named enjoys good behavior in society - For which I have issued this certificate.
1927 September 7
It remained a mystery to me why he needed such a document and why my grandmother kept it hidden. I might also do a test to see if the red stains are from blood or just ink or, who knows, maybe dye from the velvet?! This is so awesome and precious for my family and me! After telling my mother about my discovery, she searched in the family album and found two pictures of him, which I showed you in the video. The one that he was dressed as a soldier was his last sign; he had mobilized in the gendarmerie company somewhere in the north of Romania, Botosani. The last time we received a signal from him was that day. He was a sergeant in the army. Yes, folks, that was a pretty hard restoration project till the end; I felt overwhelmed by emotions, but at the same time, happy and intrigued by this mysterious document. I hope you will enjoy the video and appreciate my willingness to share these sensitive moments with you! Also, remember to subscribe to take advantage of upcoming restoration projects!
#restoration #restorationvideos #jewelryboxMassive Kaleidoscope Restoration - Forgotten 19th-Century ToyRusty Shades Restoration2023-02-12 | In this restoration video, I restore a beautiful kaleidoscope from the Victorian era (approx. 1860 - 1900). More about the restoration: When I saw this piece up for auction on a site similar to eBay, I knew from the start that it would be the subject of an exciting restoration video. I didn't think twice and bid on it, even though I wasn't sure it would ever work again or that I would find replacement parts. This Kaleidoscope is quite rare; I have not been able to find one like it anywhere, nor spare parts. The restoration process went well, with no problems, although I had to improvise quite a bit. I had to find a solution for the missing eyepiece, so I used a brass piece for the water connection. I modified it slightly, and it looked like it was from there. I also had some difficulty buying a lens cutter, the delivery time was huge, over 30 days, so I decided to cut the missing lens manually. After several loads, I managed to cut the glass almost perfectly. Then I had to wrap it in a new layer of leather, but I chose eco-leather. I worked on this antique Kaleidoscope for two weeks with a lot of love and patience, and I'm thrilled with how it turned out, mainly since it works again too! Please ask me if you have any questions about what I used and why! I answer everyone!
More about antique Kaleidoscope: Few objects have played a more significant role in underscoring the combined power of light, color, and motion than the Kaleidoscope. It was invented in 1816, quite by accident, during experiments with the polarization and refraction of light by the Scottish physicist Sir David Brewster (1781-1868). Sir David Brewster was studying many aspects of physical Sciences, including polarization optics and the properties of light. While looking at some objects at the end of 2 mirrors, He noticed patterns and colors were recreated and reformed into Beautiful new arrangements. It's hard to imagine now, but in the years after the Kaleidoscope was first invented in 1816, it distracted the public as much as an iPhone. A person couldn't walk down a street in London without seeing people staring into these tubes and walking into walls immersed in the new invention. Its presence was pervasive. Suppose a person didn't own a kaleidoscope. In that case, they could pay a "penny for a peek" from London's poor or homeless, who earned a living by offering passersby a look into the patterns produced by what some termed as one of the "most important inventions and discoveries of our time." I have not been able to date precisely the Kaleidoscope I found, but judging by the way it was built, the age of the pieces, and the corrosion inside, I suspect it was made in the Victorian period. If you have more information or one just like it, please write to me! Also, remember to subscribe to take advantage of upcoming restoration projects!
#restoration #restorationvideos #kaleidoscope 00:00 Victorian Era Kaleidoscope Restoration 00:36 Dissasembling 03:30 Sandblasting 04:49 Soldering the damaged part 05:54 making new lens 06:57 sandblasting the brass parts 07:38 sanding an polishing brass elements 08:44 making a new eyecup 09:33 Repainting the mirrors 09:56 Leatherwork 11:19 Assembling the old kaleidoscope 12:53 testing the kaleidoscope viewPrimitive Bread Toaster Restoration - 1918 Siemens-SchuckertRusty Shades Restoration2023-01-20 | In this restoration video, I restore a beautiful bread toaster from the 1910-the 40s. More about the restoration: When I saw this piece for sale on a site similar to eBay, I knew from the start that it would be the subject of an exciting restoration video. I didn't think twice and bought the toaster even though I wasn't sure it would ever work again or that I would find replacement parts. This toaster is quite rare; I have not been able to find one like it anywhere. The restoration process went well, with no problems but with great surprises. I did not expect it to be entirely brass made. I decided not to nickel-plate its surface but to mirror-polish it. It will look great in a kitchen as decoration. Although I managed to make it work, unfortunately, I couldn't find a similar power cord, so I had to improvise for now. I'm still looking and hoping to find one, but chances are slim, considering I need help finding a similar model on the internet. I worked on this toaster for two weeks with much love and patience, and I am thrilled with how it turned out. And the toast was amazingly delicious! If you have any questions about what I used and why please don't hesitate to ask! I answer every one!
More about antique bread toaster: Frank Shailor of General Electric 1909 brought out the first successful toaster version. The D-12 model consisted of a cage-like device with a single heating element. It could only toast one side of the bread at once; the bread had to be flipped by hand to toast both sides. I don't want to mislead anyone, but this toaster was made simultaneously because the bread is turned by hand and is quite rudimentary, although it looks great. In the 1940s, toasters that turned bread by themselves or with pop-ups had just appeared, so this toaster was possibly made in the 1910s-1940s. Before the development of the electric toaster, sliced bread was toasted by placing it in a metal frame or on a long-handled toasting fork and holding it near a fire or over a kitchen grill. If you have more information or one just like it, please write to me! Also, remember to subscribe to take advantage of upcoming restoration projects!
*UPDATE* A good willing subscriber sent me an email with more precise information about this antique toaster. So, it was made after 1918 by Siemens-Schuckert-Werke. Siemens-Schuckert (or Siemens-Schuckertwerke) was a German electrical engineering company headquartered in Berlin, Erlangen, and Nuremberg that was incorporated into Siemens AG in 1966. Siemens Schuckert was founded in 1903 when Siemens & Halske acquired Schuckertwerke. Subsequently, Siemens & Halske specialized in communications engineering, and Siemens-Schuckert in power engineering and pneumatic instrumentation. During World War I, Siemens-Schuckert also produced aircraft. It took over the manufacturing of the renowned Protos vehicles in 1908. The company had a factory producing aircraft and other parts in World War II at Monowitz. The Siemens Schuckert logo consisted of an S with a smaller S superimposed on the middle, with the smaller S rotated left by 45 degrees.[notes 1][2] The logo was used into the late 1960s, when both companies merged with the Siemens-Reiniger-Werke AG to form the present-day Siemens AG. I also discovered that one of these toasters can be seen in the Vienna Museum. Many thanks to Volkmar Kostka for unlocking this mystery!
#restoration #restorationvideos #toastersSacred Relic Restoration with Gold and Silver LeafRusty Shades Restoration2023-01-04 | In this restoration video, I restored a spiritual relic handcrafted by a master in the early 1900s. More about this spiritual relic: The information about the year this piece was made needs to be more accurate. Still, the seller I bought this relic from, who has been in the antiquities business for many years, suggested that this would be the period it was made, the late 1800s or early 1900s. So as not to mislead anyone, I decided to do some research. It was easiest for me to find information about the material from which the statue was made. This information was linked to what the seller told me. The statue is made of bisque porcelain. This type of material was introduced in Europe in the 18th century. It was confined mainly to figures, most of which were made at the French factories of Vincennes and Sèvres. Unglazed porcelain must be perfect, for the flaws cannot be concealed with glaze or enamel. It is unknown where this beautiful antique object was made, but I can tell you that I bought it from a website in Poland, similar to eBay. It was probably made there because Poland is mostly a deeply Christian country. If you have more information about these kinds of antiques, I would appreciate it if you would share it in the comments section.
More about restoration: This fantastic antique object was extraordinarily decayed and challenging to restore as the wood had holes from insects and cracks almost everywhere. All the gold leaf and silver disappeared due to the time and cold conditions in which it was kept. During disassembly, I noticed a massive crack in the top part caused by one of the nails. This put me in the position of having to make a drastic decision that a piece of the wood had to be replaced entirely; otherwise, I would risk cracking again when assembling. The restoration process went well, but it took me a long time because such an antique must be treated with care and love. The most challenging part was applying the gold leaf and silver to the surface; this process took me many days, but I did pretty well. As you can see in this video, I used several types of glue. After application, you must wait at least 15 minutes until the touch leaves no fingerprints; only then can gold leaf be applied. After using, the foil must be secured with a transparent varnish that dries more than 24 hours after using the foil. Gliding with gold is more challenging than it looks. This process needs a lot of patience, but things should go well if everything is done correctly. If you have questions about this process or anything else, you can write to me in the comments section; I usually reply quickly and to everyone. I love this item, and when I first saw it, I knew it would make a great restoration video and that it deserved to be restored and preserved. I'm pleased with how it turned out. If you enjoyed the video and my work, subscribe so you don't miss my new restoration projects. Cheers!
00:00 Introduction 00:47 Disassembling 06:27 Cleaning the wooden parts 07:26 Sandblasting the wooden parts 08:59 Manual sanding 09:50 Treating the wood 10:19 Applying wood putty 10:56 Making a fresh one! 11:31 Staining the wood 12:04 Applying gold and silver leaf on the base 16:14 Restoring the porcelain Lamb figurine 18:16 Reviving the lead ornaments 19:53 Assembling 20:22 Applying gold and silver leaf on the wooden parts 22:02 Polymer Clay insertion 22:57 washing the biscuit porcelain figurine 23:52 Assembling all the parts
#restoration #restorationvideos #repairingBeacon Light Restoration | Restoring a Time-Worn Item from PolandRusty Shades Restoration2022-12-16 | In this video, I'm repairing an authentic vintage police headlight manufactured in 1972. More about the repairing/restoration process: As you can see, this police beacon light was in an advanced state of disrepair. Someone must have forgotten it in a barn for many years. The underside was full of rust, but the inside, the electric motor chamber, had a thick layer of rust. After disassembling it, I did a test, and the motor proved functional; it had a loose wire that I later soldered. The restoration process went well, with no complications. I removed the red paint directly with my sandblaster, using a 0.1 mm black corundum media. It is crucial to mention that this red paint is not the original! Someone painted it red on the top, of the actual color. It is visible on the bottom during the sandblasting process and on the manufacturing plate, with a few splashes of red paint on top and no red underneath. Maybe the police car was decommissioned, and they took the headlight and hand-painted it red to match a fire engine. I'm sure this police beacon light also served in the fire department or even the ambulance for a time. After removing the paint and rust, we repaired the bends and then used a primer coat to provide as much future resistance against rust but also to cover as much as possible the pitting made by rust. I could also use a metal filler, but my client, who bought this item in advance, asked me kindly to keep a vintage look as much as possible. I chose white because that was the most common color for police cars. After all this, I cleaned well the electrical motor and repaired the wiring. I polished the plastic beacon light gently to get a bit of shine. Still, I only intended to remove some scratches but not all, because I wanted to get that authentic vintage look that could prove its authenticity. After all that followed, the reassembly and commissioning. And the result was magic! It still works great now, 40-something years later.
Ever since I was a kid, I've been curious about what's inside a police rotating beacon. I bought it from a site similar to eBay. Police used this type of light all over Central and Eastern Europe during the communist period. It was made in February 1972 in Warsaw, Poland. If you liked the video and my work, remember to subscribe so that you can experience my new restoration projects. Cheers!
00:00 Police Beacon Light from the '70s 00:19 Disassembling 04:53 Washing all parts 05:26 Cleaning the rotating electrical motor 06:24 Polishing Aluminium 06:41 Polishing plastic 07:13 Assembling the electrical motor 07:59 Soldering 08:11 re-cabling and assembling the motor parts 09:37 Sandblasting paint and rust 10:52 Repairing the dented parts 11:22 Powder coating - Primer 11:47 wet sanding 11:58 White powder coating 12:39 Assembling the Police Beacon Light 14:01 Making a test!
#repairing #restorationvideos #restorationGiant Grain Crusher Restoration - I Found a Bronze Coin Inside from 1949!Rusty Shades Restoration2022-12-09 | In this video, I will restore an antique grain crusher forgotten by people and time. The grain crusher was extraordinarily rusty and quite challenging to restore. There was not even 1 inch untouched by rust, and a cast iron wheel was broken in two pieces. This old tool was probably produced in Poland. I bought it from a flea market for 25$. I found a bronze-pierced coin used to fix the handle during restoration. The currency is Polish as well. You can read the Republic of Poland 1949. This discovery was astonishing and unexpected, and I learned more about this beautiful antique grain crusher. I love this object, and when I saw it for the first time, I knew it would make a great restoration video and deserve to be restored and preserved. I'm personally satisfied with how it turned out. The restoration process went well, especially the thin cast iron wheel welding. It was like a trip back in time using this old grain crusher. If you enjoyed the video and my work, please don't forget to subscribe to not miss my new restoration projects. Cheers! Johnny
00:00 rusty grain crusher restoration 00:15 disassembling the old grain crusher 02:33 cleaning the rust with electrolysis 02:44 sandblasting the broken wheel 03:00 welding the cast iron wheel 03:48 sandblasting oher parts 04:19 hot bluing 04:42 removing rust 05:07 repairing the funnel 05:22 sandblasting 06:12 metalwork 07:05 the horn is primed 07:16 I found a bronze coin! 07:51 nickel plating 08:06 polishing 08:17 primer coating 08:28 wet sanding 08:40 green coat 08:58 oiling the wooden handle 09:15 chrome powder coating 09:35 assembling the grain crusher 11:22 corn milling - the test!
#restoration #restorationvideos #corn #graincrusher #oldtoolsCoffee Grinder Restoration & Customization - Making a New Drawer with xTool D1 Pro LaserRusty Shades Restoration2022-11-23 | In this restoration video, I'll bring an antique coffee grinder produced by the KBS company back to life. Short info about restoration: The restoration process was challenging because all the parts were rusty and chipped. The coffee grinder was built from several elements that I had to restore one by one. Also, this video is not strictly about restoration but also a bit of customization. The coffee grinder will remain in my collection, and I decided to make it to my taste. It took me a week to get this result, and I hope you like it, especially the color I chose, chocolate bronze! Delicious! In this video, you'll see ceramic repair with epoxy resin and hardener (a relatively new process you probably never encountered on YouTube). I like to bring new stuff into my videos and experiment. Powder coating, wood restoration (making a new drawer with the xTool laser), sandblasting, tin metal welding, laser engraving, and laser cutting with the xTool D1 Pro laser machine, in addition to the usual details of restoration work. Short info about this antique coffee grinder: I bought it at a flea market in Krakow for $5, thinking it would make a great restoration video. After some research on the internet, I discovered that this beautiful coffee grinder is worth much more; prices range from $70 to $120, depending on the condition. This antique utensil is gorgeous but has been beaten by time. I still haven't found out precisely what KBS stands for; it's short for the name of the company that made this coffee grinder. It's probably German, but I couldn't find any information about this company anywhere. It has disappeared with time. If you have any knowledge about this, please feel free to comment. I love how this antique KBS coffee grinder turned out, and I'm glad I was able to save it from decay. It is now perfectly functional and can be used again! PS: It makes delicious coffee! I hope you will enjoy this video! Johnny The following link is an affiliate link. I get a small kickback for each sale made through this site.
00:00 antique coffee grinder restoration 00:24 disassembling 03:48 removing the old paint 05:18 sandblasting 07:01 wire brushing 07:32 dents and bends repair 08:07 powder coating - primer 08:25 wet sanding 08:46 welding tin metal 09:02 bronze chocolate powder paint 09:53 chrome painting 10:17 using the xTool D1 Pro laser machine 12:49 gluing the wooden drawer 13:19 Repairing the chipped ceramic insert 15:09 sandblasting the wooden parts 15:30 applying wood oil 16:09 hot bluing 16:42 assembling the coffee grinder 19:14 testing the restored coffee grinder
#restoration #restorationvideo #xtool #lasercutting #laserengravingRusty Broken Oldtimer Scooter Restoration - A Time-Tested Beauty!Rusty Shades Restoration2022-11-13 | In this video, I restore a broken and rusty vintage scooter from 1969. More about the restoration: I decided to restore this scooter because I liked the retro design and knew from the beginning that this would be a very challenging project. I love projects like this. It was very rusty and broken, especially the wheels were full of holes caused by rust. The restoration process took about a month. Month in which I worked on it every day for a good few hours. The restoration process went smoothly, but I had trouble finding new parts, especially the 100mm spokes. Very few people make spokes that small, but in the end, I managed with the help of a very nice guy who owns a bike repair shop. On this occasion, I also want to thank him in case he ever sees this video. The wheels were damaged by rust and time, and I think I spent about half the restoration time rebuilding them. Printing the handlebar grips was excellent but challenging, but the 3D design was bought off the internet for only $2.46 and modified a bit by me to fit on this scooter. One day, I decided to leave the shop early and paused the print. This caused that ugly line you may have seen in the video, so I made another one. It was hard because I had almost finished the project and had to wait another 7 hours; that's how long it took to print one handle, but the wait was worth it. I also chose to paint the scooter as it was in the past. Someone over the original color applied the green paint. I couldn't leave it green because I would be violating the primary definition of restoration. I'm delighted. I even found an original sticker with the company's name that produced it.
More about the scooter and the company: I bought it off an antique site for $39.68, thinking it would make a great restoration video and deserved another chance. The scooter was manufactured in the People's Republic of Poland (PRL) by the ROMET company. They closed the factory a few years ago, but the brand has recently returned to the market. In 1949, the largest Polish bicycle factory, "Romet," was founded in Bydgoszcz. To my surprise, tires, and tubes were produced by the Dunlop company. This means that Dunlop, a Western company, somehow managed to do business with a country under Moscow's influence, being a satellite state of the Soviet Union. Usually, this was rare in Central and Eastern European countries. I love how this oldtimer scooter turned out, and I'm glad I could save it from falling apart. and I hope you will enjoy this video, too! Now it's perfectly functional and can be used again! If you like my work and my videos, please consider subscribing! Cheers! Johnny
#restoration #restorationvideos #scooterAntique 1890s Spirit Camping Stove Restoration - The Splendor of the Victorian EraRusty Shades Restoration2022-10-21 | In this restoration video, I will bring back to life an antique spirit/alcohol camping stove made from cast iron in the 1890s. I bought it from an antique website, thinking it would make a great restoration video, especially since I can show and test some new cast iron repair techniques. This antique camping stove/trivet is lovely but beaten up over time. The restoration process was pretty smooth. Also, the Spirit camping stove wasn’t built from many parts I had to restore. It was definitely the easiest disassembling that I ever did. Took me almost one week to achieve this result. The most challenging part was cleaning the stove burner and repairing the broken/missing cast iron parts, but the heat-resistant Epoxy resin is magical, and I recommend it. I love how this antique alcohol camping stove turned out and am happy I could save it from decay. Now it is perfectly functional and can be used again! If you enjoy my work and my videos, please consider subscribing! Cheers!
00:00 Antique Spirit Camping Stove Presentation 01:03 Sandblasting the stand 02:20 Wire brushing 02:31 Cast Iron Repair 05:03 Heat-resistant paint 05:59 Painting the letters 07:02 Restoring the stove burner 10:16 Restoring the broken cast iron part 12:02 Restoring the fire extinguisher 14:06 Testing the antique spirit camping stove
#restoration #restorationvideos #campingstove #castironcookware #repair #restored #restoringMassive Antique Bread Cutter Restoration & Personalization with Ortur Master 3 Laser EngraverRusty Shades Restoration2022-10-05 | In this restoration video, I will bring back to life an antique bread cutter produced in Germany in 1899 by the Alexanderwerk company. I bought it from an antique website similar to eBay, thinking it would make a significant restoration. This antique kitchen tool is beautiful and massive but beaten up by time. The restoration process was pretty tough because all the parts were very rusty. The bread cutter was also built from many parts that I had to restore individually. Took me one week to achieve this result. In this restoration video, you will see cast iron repair with Epoxy resin, powder coating, wood restoration and painting, sandblasting, laser engraving on different materials, and laser cutting, in addition to the usual restoration work details. I love how this antique bread slicer turned out and am happy I could save it from decay. Now it is perfectly functional and can be used again!
00:00 Rusty antique german bread cutter 00:35 Disassembling the bread cutter 07:07 Sandblasting the wooden parts 08:24 Woodworm treatment 09:01 Using wood putty 09:43 Sanding the wood putty 10:19 Painting the wooden parts 11:41 Ortur Master 3 Laser engraving and cutting demonstration 14:21 Lead testing 14:34 Sandblasting the rusty parts 18:24 Repairing the dented part 18:36 Chrome powder coating 18:59 Renovating the old screws 19:45 Assembling the chrome-painted parts 20:30 Cold bluing 21:32 Making a new wooden part 23:05 Powder coating with Primer 23:49 Wet sanding 24:59 Powder coating - carmine red, RAL3002 25:30 Cast Iron Repair 27:41 Gold painting 28:54 Sandblasting the blade 29:22 Rough sanding and sharpening 29:54 Manual sanding - progression grit 30:20 Assembling some parts 31:27 Coating the rest of the pieces 31:40 Renovating the shafts 32:35 More cold bluing 32:58 Oiling the wooden handle 33:19 Assembling the bread cutter 34:49 After restoration preview and testing, the bread cutter
#restoration #restorationvideo #ortur #orturlasermaster3Antique Personal Weighing Scale RestorationRusty Shades Restoration2022-09-27 | In this restoration video, you will see cast iron welding, powder coating, brass turning, sandblasting, and the usual details of restoration work. This antique bathroom scale was made in Germany in the early 1900s and produced by “Jaraso”. It was not until the beginning of the Twentieth century that someone thought of a personal household scale on which to weigh oneself, and it was the Germans who apparently first made such a scale. The first manufacturer may have been “Jas Raveno & Son,” who named their scale “Jaraso.” In 1910, the company registered British Patent No. 23493/1910 (see the two advertisements in the newspaper The Chemist and Druggist, in 1912 and 1922). Subsequently, the scale was patented in other countries, such as the US and Italy, in 1911. Those balances were used in medical offices, hospitals, and households to meet the increasing demand accompanying the rise of mass consumption society. Almost totally made in cast iron, the quadrant is calibrated from 0 to 125 kg with a mark for every 500 grams. It has a small mirror suspended on chains to enable the user to read the dial. The quadrant is written in the native tongue.
The restoration process went well, even though the bathroom scale was very rusty. The only issue was with the broken part, but I managed to weld it and learn new things. It was the first time I had to weld a cast iron part. I hope you like this restoration video and share this autumn joy with me. Cheers, and Thanks for watching !!!
00:00 Antique Bathroom Scale Presentation 00:15 Disassembling 06:22 Removing paint 07:10 Sandblasting first parts 08:11 Removing casting imperfections 08:22 Powder coating with primer 08:41 Wet sanding the primer coat 09:04 Second coat - White 09:34 New springs 09:59 Sandblasting the old springs and small parts 10:34 Welding the Cast Iron broken part 11:35 Sandblasting the small parts 11:55 Cold Bluing 13:04 Grinding and bluing the welded part 13:38 Restoring the old shaft 14:13 Replacing the old steel balls 14:37 Restoring the scale mechanism parts 15:13 Nickel Plating 15:39 Assembling the mechanism 16:37 Making new brass bolts 18:17 Assembling the bathroom scale 18:37 Sandblasting the bottom, top, and mirror parts 19:29 Wet sanding the primer coat 19:39 White powder coating 19:49 Making another brass bolts 20:02 Assembling the parts 20:54 Restoring the scale dial 22:07 Restoring the pad and the mirror frame 24:07 Finishing the scale assembly 26:02 The restoration result 26:52 Electronic scale vs. Antique scale - The test
#restoration #restorationvideo #bathroomscaleAntique Nutcracker Press Restoration - The Most Useless Invention Ever!?Rusty Shades Restoration2022-09-13 | In this restoration video, you will see sandblasting, metal work, powder coating, chrome painting, and the usual restoration work details. This nutcracker press was made for sure after 1910. I did detailed research and found some similar ones but not the same, so it is a unique vintage kitchen tool. The restoration process went well, even though the nutcracker press was very rusty. I was surprised while disassembling it by the brass nuts; they give this antique press such a personality. This old kitchen tool cost about 25 $, and I bought it online from a local shop similar to eBay.
I hope you like this restoration video and share this autumn joy with me. Cheers, and Thanks for watching !!!
00:00 Presenting the Nutcracker Press 00:25 Disassembling the Nutcracker 03:30 Drying all the parts 03:52 Sandblasting 04:26 Wire brushing 04:40 Sandblasting the rest of the rusty parts 05:34 Hidden screws 06:10 Brushing the brass nuts 06:29 All pieces are clean 06:43 Filing the imperfections 07:00 Repairing the rust-pitting holes 07:36 Preparing for powder coating 07:58 First coat - Primer 08:15 Sanding the metal putty 08:44 Applying Primer on the other parts 09:13 Wet sanding 09:46 Chrome painting 10:06 The chrome painting result 10:22 Olive Green powder coating 10:48 Olive Green painting results 12:04 Assembling the Antique Nutcracker Press 15:08 Before restoration 15:19 After restoration 15:30 Cracking nuts - Testing the Nutcracker
#restoration #restorationvideos #nutcracker1948s Wooden Speaker Restoration & Transformation - Bugs and Spider Web Inside!Rusty Shades Restoration2022-08-10 | In this restoration video, I will repair, restore, and transform a very old Romanian wooden speaker. I received it from a subscriber based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He found it in an abandoned attic. The speaker was produced in 1948 in Timisoara in a communist factory called Ada Marinescu. The restoration process went smoothly and without significant problems. Took me almost ten days to achieve this result. The paint on it was also lead-positive, so I had to dispose of the waste and wear a mask all the time. I love how this antique wooden speaker turned out, and I'm happy that I could save it from decay and transform it into something useful. Who could imagine this old Romanian speaker would one day be a portable Bluetooth speaker!? Controlled entirely by a smartphone? Ceausescu? No, I don't think he would even believe that! Now it is perfectly functional and can be used again! If you enjoy my work and my videos, please consider subscribing! Cheers!
2x Li-Ion Battery 1x Bluetooth board 1x SPDT Switch 1x TP4056 board 1x Micro USB Breakout 1x MT3608 Boost Converter
0:00 Introduction 0:14 Made in Timisoara at Ada Marinescu factory 0:43 Disassembling 1:22 A lot of spider nets inside 2:14 I will make a test 4:01 Let's make a lead test! 4:18 It Seems to have a lot of lead 4:22 I will use protection and paint stripper gel 4:54 Looks very nasty 5:22 sanding the wooden box 6:07 Wood putty 6:52 I will use a green stain 7:38 Now I'm using walnut stain 8:56 I have to wash the material; it is full of dust 10:03 I will build a portable Bluetooth system 10:16 Making a test for the new speaker 11:31 Mounting the switch 12:04 New brass screws 12:30 Let's remember! 13:05 Testing the Bluetooth Speaker
#restoration #restorationvideos #SpeakerRestorationAntique Belgian Waffle Maker Restoration - Im Making Flemish Waffles for You!Rusty Shades Restoration2022-07-21 | In this video, I will restore an antique waffle maker forgotten by people and time. The waffle maker was extraordinarily rusty and quite tricky to restore. It Is over 100 years old and was made in Belgium. Many cultures, such as Polish, French, and Slovaks, used waffle machines, and Italians called it pizzelle or galettes instead of waffles. I love this object, and when I saw it for the first time, I knew it would make a great restoration video and deserve to be restored and preserved. It was bought at the flea market for 30$. After cleaning and seasoning the cast iron with canola oil, I'm satisfied with how it turned out. The restoration process went well, and I had the chance to experiment with new things, especially the waffles I made after an old traditional flemish recipe. They were delicious! Trust me! Do you like waffles? It was like a trip back in time using this old waffle maker. If you enjoyed the video and my work, please don't forget to subscribe to avoid missing my new restoration projects. Cheers!
250g of flour 100g of sugar 100g of butter 1/2 cube of baker's yeast 3 tbsp of water 1 egg
0:00 Introduction 0:46 Disassembling 3:08 Sandblasting 4:22 Brushing for a better finish 5:06 PW?? 5:24 Now needs some seasoning 6:28 Baking 3 times to get a nice coat 6:41 Degressing the handles 7:33 I like how the seasoning turned out 7:51 Making a new brass shaft hinge 9:56 Assembling the handles 10:53 Dissolving yeast in warm water 11:14 Mixing all together 11:19 Melted butter 12:33 Preheating and oiling the waffle iron 13:18 Filling with Chocolate
#restoration #restorationvideos #wafflemakerMassive Antique Meat Slicer Restoration - 1895 Cast Iron AlexanderwerkRusty Shades Restoration2022-07-14 | In this restoration video, I will bring back to life an antique meat slicer produced in Westfalia, Germany. I bought it from an antique website, thinking it would make a significant restoration. This antique kitchen tool is beautiful and massive but beaten up by time. The restoration process was arduous because all the parts were rusty and stuck. The meat slicer was built from many parts that I had to restore individually. Took me almost two weeks to achieve this result. The paint on it was also lead-positive, so I had to dispose of the waste and wear a mask all the time. I love how this antique meat slicer turned out and am happy I could save it from decay. Now it is perfectly functional and can be used again! If you enjoy my work and my videos, please consider subscribing! Cheers!
0:00 Introduction 0:01 German Alexanderwerk Meat Slicer 0:36 Disassembling 0:41 This was the most challenging part 0:47 Everything was stuck 4:43 I have to use this heavy tool 7:00 Beautiful ornated 8:35 Quite a lot of pieces to restore 9:28 I have to dry them before sandblasting 9:59 Sandblasting all the pieces 10:25 Sandblasting wood is so satisfying 10:59 Brushing all the pieces 11:15 Sharpening and getting rid of giant rust pits 11:30 Manual sanding Progression grit 80 - 2000 12:19 Polishing the blade 13:26 I almost forgot about this shaft 14:02 Hybrid metal hardener 14:21 I made another one 14:35 Removing casting imperfections 15:13 Powder coating time 17:45 Chrome powder 19:27 Oiling the wood handle 19:40 Cold bluing 21:54 Assembling the meat slicer 25:48 A thick slice for a hungry man!
#restoration #restorationvideos #meatslicerPrimitive Fridge Restoration - Early 1900s Ice BoxRusty Shades Restoration2022-06-11 | In this restoration video, I will bring back to life a vintage ice box produced in the early 1900s in Germany or, as I like to call it, “the father of the fridges.” I bought it from an antiquities website, thinking it would make a great restoration video, and the seller told me that the old ice box was found in a barn. This primitive fridge is a unique piece with many beautiful brass elements. I decided to restore it so it would not lose its antique look. The fridge restoration process took me about 8 days to achieve what you saw in this restoration video. Removing the old paint from the wooden elements and sanding them took most of the time, and of course, cleaning the zinc elements from inside and outside was also pretty tricky because some of them were highly corroded and rusty. Still, the sandblaster and other tools saved me in a way. I love how this antique ice box turned out and am happy I could save it from decay. Now it is perfectly functional and will serve in my workshop this summer, I needed an ice box to keep my food box and some cold drinks inside. If you enjoy my work and my videos, please consider subscribing! Cheers!
0:00 Introduction 0:30 Huge restoration project 1:10 Termites attacked this old fellow 1:25 Disassembling the Father of Refrigerators 8:59 Sandblasting the brass parts 11:32 Polishing all the parts 13:59 Removing the rusty hinges 16:02 Sanding the wooden parts 18:12 Removing the zinc corrosion 18:46 Washing with soap and water 23:11 Applying wood varnish with an antique finish 23:40 Sandblasting the water tank 26:39 Dissasemblying the door 27:02 Germany, city of Boizenburg 27:26 Sealing the door with polyester 30:09 Soldering the door frame 32:02 Assembling the Ice Box 36:38 Filling the ice container 38:23 Cheers!
#restoration #restorationvideos #iceboxrestorationAntique Waffle Maker Restoration - My Girlfriend Makes Waffles for You!Rusty Shades Restoration2022-05-10 | In this video, I will restore an antique waffle maker forgotten by people and time. The waffle maker was extraordinarily rusty and quite challenging to restore. It is over 100 years old, and many layers of rust have found their place on it. It was produced in Germany and had something written on it before. Now, only Butter and Nr 2 remained visible. I love this object, and when I saw it for the first time, I knew it would make a great restoration video and deserve to be restored and preserved. After cleaning and seasoning the cast iron with canola oil, I'm satisfied with how it turned out. The restoration process went well, and I had the chance to experiment with new things, especially the waffles my girlfriend made. They were delicious! Trust me! Do you like waffles? It was like a trip back in time using this old waffle maker. If you enjoyed the video and my work, please don't forget to subscribe to not miss my new restoration projects. Cheers!
#restoration #restorationvideos #wafflemakerForgotten Walking Stick Cane Restoration - Found in an Abandoned BuildingRusty Shades Restoration2022-05-03 | In this video, I will restore a very old mountaineer walking stick cane that was forgotten in an abandoned building since World War 2. The cane is beautifully decorated with metallic badges representing the Polish Mountains. Seems that the owner was a dedicated mountain fellow. I love this object, and when I saw it for the first time, I knew it would make a great restoration video and deserve to be restored and preserved. I will hang it on my wall in the workshop. The restoration process went well, and I had the chance to experiment with new things, like copper plating. I am happy about how this old walking stick turned out, and I hope you like it, too. For me, it is like jewelry now. If you enjoyed the video and my work, please don't forget to subscribe to not miss my new restoration projects. Cheers!
0:00 Introduction 0:13 The flat was a time capsule from WW2 0:28 All these emblems represent Mountain Peaks 0:42 The handle is actually a bear head 0:47, but it is full of cracks 3:17 Sandblasting the wooden parts only 6:51 Yummy 7:29 Meanwhile, I'm preparing some copper solution 7:37 Washing all metallic parts 8:55 Dude, leave me alone! What are you doing? 9:30 I will make another one 10:04 Copper plating 10:52 Works well. 10:59 Preparing the nickel plating solution 11:05 Polishing the copper-plated surface 11:42 Looks old and better than before 14:01 Stop petting me! 14:33 Wood oil 15:44 Progression grit from 800-9000 16:42 Waiting for a few hours to get dry 16:55 And now I can apply varnish 17:01 The color will change after it gets dry 17:08 Now it looks like blood almost 17:48 Assembling the walking stick 19:21 Gluing the handle 20:21 Now can be used as a wall decoration
#restoration #restorationvideos #abandonedBurriquito Restoration - Goodbye to Rust with a Powerful Rust Laser Cleaning Machine!Rusty Shades Restoration2022-04-27 | In this video, I restored an old Spanish machete. It is the first time I have used laser cleaning technology to remove rust in my restoration videos, and I am happy with the result. There were a few spots when the laser couldn't do the job well because of the thickness of the rust, but with a bit of brushing, the problem was solved. It is my first Machete restoration, so please let me know in the comments section if you enjoyed the video and the outcome. Please let me know if you want me to use the laser more often in my restoration videos.
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0:00 Introduction 0:12 Machete del Sol 0:20 The handle is cracked and rotten 2:19 Laser cleaning 6:11 Sanding manually 6:18 Grit progression 80 - 2000 6:27 There are so many pits made by rust 6:35 But I hope to see myself in the blade 7:51 Almost there. 8:04 After a few hours is done 8:25 The big reveal of Rusty Shades 8:35 Making the handle 8:39 I will use oak wood 11:26 Degressing 11:40 Gluing the handle 12:58 Smoothing the edges 13:57 Thickness adjustment 14:21 Rasping the edges 15:06 Sanding the handle. 150 - 2000 grit 15:33 Wood oil with an antique finish 16:54 and is done. Wait for the test! 17:17 Hello, Mr. Apple!