104 Years Old Cooking Stove Restoration - Why Did They Stop Producing Them?

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.
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[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi folks! I hope you will enjoy how this sweet stove turned out! Please let me know what you would like to see me restoring next!? Cheers! Johnny

[@jrb614]

Would like to see something with resin

[@NickLamoureux]

Something from the farming zone, old tool that needed to be attached to a horse, or to milk a cow...

[@TommyJensen-pl8qz]

you use regular solder so close to the burner🤔

[@bobbybranham4830]

@@rustyshadesrestoration I love repurposing things like your stove. But i would rather restore to that level of perfection. I collect old wood cook stoves childrens cook stoves and miniature stoves so it truely was a pleasure watching your craftsmanship. WHENS BREAKFAST ? WE ALL WILL BE THERE. HAHAHAHA

[@Carnation-j9l]

Чертеж,огромное спасибо.мое восхищение.!

[@ВикторГалянин]

Прекрасная и в тоже время очень кропотливая реставрация. Итог превзошёл все ожидания. Керосинка ожила. Спасибо за видос, лайк.

[@ЛюбовьАксенти-с4д]

Я восхищена неимоверно! Люблю всякую кропотливую работу!

[@TheParkAttendant]

When they built this thing, they sure never intended that it be taken apart.

[@raymondape]

It's my understanding that miniature stoves like this were sales tools. It's a replica of a full-size stove. Door to door salesmen would use this as their demo. If people bought one, the full-size would be delivered later.

[@spartakvvtv]

Блестящая работа! Не отрываясь смотрел до конца!

[@lorig4871]

Because if they make things that last a long time ,they can't sell you a new one every short time. Planned obsolescence.

[@shelleyboom5594]

I remember our appliances lasting for decades. The ones that were built 50+years ago. Obsolescence is now built into everything. We actually were able to do our own car repairs too. Dang, how it's changed, sadly.

[@a9010214]

8​@fowyb

[@МаринаМешкова-ч8х]

Эх,керосиночки,примусы,коммуналочки,дачи......

[@Franciszak-o6m]

No, it's just that such crap is not needed now. It is bulky, uses liquid fuel (kerosene, gasoline) and a fabric cord. Besides that, it is not so axisless compared to modern stoves. Have you ever lit a kerosene lamp? If not, then I will tell you from my own experience - the one who does it for the first time is more likely to burn the entire cord and, on top of everything else, can burn down the house. Well, yes, this type of stove requires a very well ventilated room or a powerful hood, because, if you did not know, burning fabric soaked in kerosene produces a huge amount of smoke (which is visible even on video). Agree - not everyone can afford to buy a hood or build a house with huge windows. Overall, the comment is from the series "ah, but it used to be... and the grass was greener, and the trees were taller." This whole "planned obsolescence" crap is another stupid conspiracy theory that has no basis other than nitpicking to the point that things are not made so "reliable" now that "you buy it once - and it will last until your great-great-great-grandchildren." Yes, things break more often now if not used carefully, but this does not mean that there is some kind of "capitalist conspiracy to rake in more money from the common people."

[@anonthehousemouse]

@@lorig4871 agreed. My dream stove is an O'Keefe and Merritt or Magic Chef from the late 1940s, and the reefer I want is the 1956(?) Kelvinator Foodarama. All built back when appliances were built to endure whatever a family could throw at it.

[@dianeladico1769]

Amazing. People who restore old things to their former glory deserve a special place in this world. Thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@rosellabill]

@@rustyshadesrestoration I concur with his very correct words. I am one of many that are intimmidated by tools and not loosing a screw or nut or wire. And then if you get it appart. You need to remember where in order it goes. IN REVERSE by the way. WOW that sounds daunting. TY for the channel.

[@arcadiagreen150]

My wife wanted new lamps. I bought a hand painted pair from the 40s and rewired them. They are way better than anything made today

[@josemauricioduarte543]

Muito bom o vídeo, admiro muito as pessoas que têm a capacidade de restaurar e dar vida nova aos objetos esquecidos, e como se voltássemos no tempo. Parabéns pelo belo trabalho!🇧🇷

[@rosellabill]

@@josemauricioduarte543 Me also.

[@samposebe9]

Вот человек. Другим зла не делает. Занимается любимым делом. Поднимает настроение. Моё почтение 🤝

[@АлександрКараченцев-щ4ж]

починяет примусы!

[@commentators8731]

😮😮😮Вы наивный албанский юноша .😊 У Чикатило тоже хобби было !!!!!

[@Walrus2112]

Clearly, ypu are very talented with a wide variety of tools. A pleasure to watch a craftsman in action. Just wish you added more subtitles for those of us with less skills. Something like "using X tool to do Y" would be hugely informative and a big plus.

[@Ci-Me122...]

First of all Johnny, thank you for saving these relics of the past. Secondly, I appreciate the time ,patience and care that you take with each piece you restore. Lastly, your craftsmanship is above and beyond, and I can tell you take great pride in your work, so bravo to you sir, I applaud you. Thank you for all you do, and I can hardly wait for your next treasure to be resurrected. Cheers from Canada!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you kindly! Glad you like them! 😀

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Ditto

[@cat-mum-Jules]

Agreed!

[@scottschenk5456]

Utility stove designated for portabilllity. My stove was utilized as a heater for irons in laundries and millenary industres.❤

[@relus3208]

Это, релакс какой-то. Обожаю старые вещи. А если их кто-то может востановить!!!🙏🙏🙏 Спасибо огромное за работу.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

This is not only a tour de force of craftsmanship; it is a labor of love. The result is magnificent. Imagine the pleasure and pride in the family when this item was introduced to their home!

[@becca318]

It was a beautiful restore! ❤

[@Farhat-q8s]

Я с вами согласен. Когда-то весь тот хлам, что сейчас ржавеет и гниёт, был чьей-то мечтой. Всё вокруг пыль и тлен, а величие и важность всему придаём мы сами

[@gerryhuntman]

Excellent restoration and honouring the original parts where you could. Kudos!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you liked it!

[@lanaistheneworange3013]

Besides restoration skills, this guy has a sharp memory. He remembers components' positions while dismantling them.

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

he has a video to reference

[@lanaistheneworange3013]

@@JoshuaFinancialPL that i just realized

[@ИринаВасильева-й1ъ3э]

Чтобы не забыть - записывает видео

[@Jakethebear2021]

Thank you for sharing to us all love this.

[@joelboutier1736]

Absolutely beautiful stove. Unfortunately they stopped producing them because they are considered fire hazards. Just like gas, alcohol, and oil lanterns the stoves would get tipped over and start fires. They are still wonderful for camping and outdoor usage.

[@timesurfingalien]

104 years old........thats why they stopped making them.

[@ЕленаГуринович-з8р]

Разве не 20 века? Руки Мастера творят волшебство. 50 лет назад моя бабушка готовила вкусности на керогазе пострашнее, а этот просто картинка!

[@МаргаритаЧервинская-п4р]

Ну да,20 век -1904 год

[@Vifaniya23]

А это не керогаз ) это керосинка. Я тоже готовила 50 лет назад на аналогичной.

[@vladr-v7585]

Обажаю такие старинные вещи😊 В них столько было труда вложено ,и от них веет теплом и уютом😊

[@mangamaniaciam]

I must say that your dedication to this restoration project was definitely inspiring! I like that you chose to use high-temp paint to help make the finish more durable!!😁👍

[@Dan.d649]

Wonderful job restoring this rare antique relic. I'm sure it can be worth a lot after you masterfully restored it to a pristine condition. Great work!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@ТатьянаТропичева-с9с]

Благословение вашим рукам. Посмотрела весь ролик. Радует что есть такие умельцы.

[@mred8002]

Reminds me of tent camping seventy years ago, with breakfast cooked on a Coleman stove. Everything tasted better! Lovely and useful piece. You have far more skill and patience than most of us.

[@mlaiuppa]

What a darling little camping stove. Great job restoring it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It really is!

[@petersage5157]

Nice work. These are sometimes referred to as bachelor grillers, and while the functionality is typically split across toaster ovens, hot plates, and griddles these days, we've never stopped making these beauties. While somewhat uncommon, there are actually a few modern electric models that include a toaster oven, a griddle, and a drip coffee maker.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for the info!

[@MrsIsmena]

Breakfast looks delicious! Restored object even better! Amazing work!❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 😋 It was!

[@veepotter307]

You did an amazing job. There weren’t the fancy tools around when this was being made! Loved watching you work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@DougBird-p9g]

That's too freaking cool I want one. Why did they stop making them?

[@razorback20]

Incredible resurrection. And damn, the manufacturer's plate says "Feurs (Loire)"! It's really close to my birth place. Amazing to see that, back in the days, we were able to produce such appliances locally. 😯

[@Goldie-dw3pd]

This would be so good to have these days. It's beautiful! Great job....

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It really is!

[@mr.frederickson329]

That was a lot of JB Weld (or similar product) too bad the sheet metal had so many holes. A pure restoration was - sadly - not possible. But the job looks splendid.

[@Scipio-cq9cu7rl9c]

Шикардос! Безусловно лайк 👍,отличная работа, вторая жизнь керосиночки. Было у нас дома такое же, но чуток другой, принцип одно и тоже. Отличная весч💪.

[@jst5679]

I think they stopped making them wen the £10 folding portable gas stoves that fit in your pocket come out?.seems very big and chunky too take on a picnic or in your backpack camping.dont get me wronge its a cool idea etc, but its way too complicated and big too carry around and it only fits a small pan or two..a bbq would cook double the amount and its just a bag of coal. Some things get overdesigned and look really good but they not actually pratical, after a week youd just take a folding saw that cant break and cut abit wood too cook with.

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

My father bought one maybe 1957 time but it was an oven it had double lighting wicks and we used to take it hop picking, l have never seen another.

[@Евгений-ю8л7о]

Желаю вам собрать маленький музей таких милых вещей. Эти вещи были сделаны с душой. И имеют свою ценность.

[@georgepretnick4460]

They stopped making them because burning petroleum distillates indoors is very unhealthy.

[@antonioirineudemoura991]

Belíssimo trabalho, que necessitou de várias técnicas para o restauro, e você demonstrou suas habilidades e competência. Tambem, um objeto maravilhoso. Parabéns ! 👍👏👏👏 🇧🇷

[@LadyLeigh]

What a beautiful job you have done on this lovely stove! I was sure it was beyond repair with all the rust and holes. Can you restore a book press, they are my favourite things? Anyway fantastic restoration.🤗🇦🇺

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. I have already restored a beautiful book press 😀 You can find the video in my video library or playlist. Enjoy watching!

[@LadyLeigh]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Thanks I will look it up. Love your videos. Cheers from Australia. 🤗🇦🇺

[@grahamturner5963]

That's a fascinating rebuild 👍 Amazing that something so old can be made to work again. As always, your care and attention to detail is spot on

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Amazing that something so worn can be safely remade to work again! That 'magic metal material' that was troweled on is a game changer.

[@dennislogan6781]

That is such a cool thing to own. I guess it's the Victorian era Coleman camping stove. Great work.

[@PaulaNeumann-d8y]

So well made, designed and useful. I would have loved to have one in the summer rather than the giant wood cookstove I used for a while, Our summer kitchen always got too hot. When we finally found a gas combo woodstove I was so happy.

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

Be careful taking out that cloth it might be asbestos

[@tarstarkusz]

Why did they stop producing them? Because a kerosene heater is superior in every way. But they are especially better that when tipped, they auto-extinguish. If this thing is tipped, it's burning the house down. It will spill liquid fuel from the wick holes all over the place. The kerosene heater keeps the fuel in the tank. Only a small amount of fuel is in the part where the wick sits.

[@sunnyscott4876]

It's not the taking apart that's hard. It's the putting back together with all the pieces in place that is amazing!

[@DrTomFox]

I love that you go out of your way to repair parts that other restorers would have dumped and machined new ones to replace them.

[@РезидаЗабирова-й2ы]

У нас на даче есть плита которая работает на керосине и назыается керосинка, помогает когда не бывает электричества, но это бывает редко. Вы, очень умелый мастер!👍👍👍👍👍👍 Спасибо большое!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@anonthehousemouse]

Stumbled across this vid. Went "Ooo, it's a parafin stove!" And sat down to watch.

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello mister beautiful restoration beautifully restored good job well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@samanthadean1083]

Awesome job, Johnny!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 How about a unique item next? Like a really cool toy or gadget?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! The next one may be some sort of toy if I manage to win the bid 😀

[@JewShady]

That pile looked like asbestos.....

[@dondouglass6415]

Brilliant and compulsive to watch.. Huzzah!!

[@cat-mum-Jules]

Watching this was mesmerising. It is beautiful. Imagine how many meals have been cooked on there and now it can continue. It was even home to a little mouse at one point by the looks of it 😊. I have subscribed.

[@rockcat5000]

With all of the excellent restoration, I might have been tempted to do a baked enamel on the red base.

[@ВикторНикитин-ж9с]

Реставрация, сделанная с любовью, это возвращение к жизни! Благодарю Вас Мастер! Это настоящая магия для нашего мира одноразовых вещей! Храни Вас Бог!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Спасибо! Благослови вас Господь!

[@sherlocksteve9109]

This is very good restoration. I looked up on amazon and *sigh* nobody produces this anymore. This is worth a labor of love. thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you like it!

[@theresabu3000]

There should be some with wood maybe? Those will be bigger though - and are not portable - need a chimney. Longterm wood might be better though - you won't have the problem of fluid evaporating. And not sure you want to use this often then without a chminey too.

[@just.jose.youtube]

Finished piece looks great! :) I've use temperature contrasts to break glass after scoring it. Heat for some seconds with a flame and then straight away to cold water. Snaps perfectly on the scored line. :) I wander if it works with "heat resistant" glass too. The original red paint in probably powder coating, no? (was there powder coating when they made these? 🤔) Anyone know what is the metal sheet on top for?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for the tip. I'll try your method soon. No, it isn't powder-coating 🙂 It is enamel, but it is similar to powder coating these days, just that it is much more durable and "heat resistant." than any other finish.

[@just.jose.youtube]

@@rustyshadesrestoration thanks! :)

[@lesnymarek-ro7if]

normalnie czlowiek renesansu....spawa,szkli,maluje,rzeźbi itd. pzdr jak zawszeswietna robota....

[@makoke1matsuri]

Funcionaban con mecha? como las cocinas volcán....que lindas son.....siempre me gustaron...

[@tarstarkusz]

I like a lot of old stuff because it was usually made much higher quality. This is true today in most fields. The older something is, the better it was built. But this thing really takes cheap to a whole new level for the time. It's all just thin stamped steel.

[@lidiapolomskatomes5888]

Perfekcyjna praca .Dziekujemy że uratowałeś te zabytkowa kuchenkę .Jestes mistrzem .Pozdrawiam z Polski .

[@СветланаЗубрицкая-й8ы]

Шедеврально!!! Браво мастеру!!!!🎉😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Спасибо вам большое!

[@marlenneespinoza6403]

Maravilloso trabajo. Una verdadera joya. Saludos desde Valdivia al sur de Chile 🇨🇱

[@mannywilliams6409]

Beautiful restoration! Guessing it's French, and the glass "window" would have originally a piece of Mica.

[@pwmiller6985]

Nice job you did on that cook stove I use to have one similar to that one .

[@RonaldoSilva-tn8in]

Restauração de fogão 🔥😉

[@luisernestogalindopulido3585]

HACER ESTO, ES UNA TERAPIA PÀRA EL ALMA....YO LO HAGO Y ME HACE MUY FELIZ

[@sergiomuniz9761]

Trabalho lindo e maravilhoso demais

[@victoriaott5092]

This is way better than AA restoration your videos actually look authentic

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@makoke1matsuri]

Excelente trabajo!!!!! has echo saludo cordial.

[@prostosilver8834]

Отличная работа и результат в итоге

[@Golden-dog88]

thankyou for adding the filter when you welded❤ your the first 1 ive seen do this and my eyes really appreciate it

[@dariofernandez3854]

Esto es una gran restauración !, de útil artesanía...🇺🇾♥️

[@johnettehaines6291]

I love to see old things brought back to life for use again.

[@claudialopezmunoz5668]

Buenos días. Te felicitó por tu hermoso trabajo de restauración. Traes al hoy una linda pieza del ayer. Un abrazo 🤗 desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@whitesapphire5865]

That looks like the poor man's version of a "Beatrice" field stove, which was used a lot by the military during both, the first and second world war. Beatrice was almost all cast iron.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for the info. I'll check what a "Beatrice" looks like 😀

[@lysgauty1]

Superbe restauration, en France on appelle cela un réchaud.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci beaucoup! 🙂

[@AsariGreenfire11]

I'd love to see them made like this antique today. So much better for camping

[@norman9076]

Great video, as always. I would not hesitate buying anything that you restore because I know you do it well... Keep making restoration videos, I'm a fan. Thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks, will do! 🙂

[@conorsheehan9929]

Bravo! A beautiful job . I almost missed an appointment because I was enjoying your video so much . Well done!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Conor! I hope everything went well! 🙂

[@soltanacraft8994]

تستعمل كزينة في المطبخ...

[@pascalekaiser1396]

Fantastic restoration. Better then new? Its your project so don't get disheartened by those who give criticism about that. Keep it coming 🎉

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks, will do! 🫶

[@АлександрМолчюн]

Я восстановил старую советскую керосинку доволен как слон ведь на такой керосинки моя мама воду кипитила что бы меня помыть в детстве .

[@wendy833]

Fabulous job. It's very cute.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@sadjaxx]

So beautiful and so cleverly made.

[@hectorquintana5219]

Does the wick have to soak in the fuel for 24 to 48 hours before lighting the wick?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It is a good practice, but you can also soak it before you install it.

[@deborahamy1225]

Brilliant!! I wish we could still buy things like this! Great and useful for camping and being able to enjoy things from an earlier , less hostile and rushed time! I was wondering what country and what language this is from? Thanks for sharing!! Good job!!👏👏❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸✝️👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much. The stove is french - Azurea company :)

[@deborahamy1225]

@@rustyshadesrestoration thanks for getting back to me!! Thank you for the info, again, great job!!👏👏👏👏💯💯💯🇺🇸❤️✝️

[@mariajoseguisado3043]

Absolutamente espectacular, precioso y un trabajo magnífico

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

Fantastic! I wish I had one of those sand blasters. Everything would be sooooooo clean lol. Xx

[@ВасилийПроцеров]

Не стоило называть "плитой" то, что по сути обычный керогаз.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

FYI That heat shield material you were removing contains Asbestos fibers, also when you were heating the galvanized sheeting with the flame this is not good, breathing the fumes from this can give you “metal fume fever” or “zinc shakes.” Inhalation of these fumes can cause long-term health problems, as the lead present in the galvanized steel can vaporize along with the zinc..

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I have very good ventilation and always wear a mask while doing such an operation. I know the risks of my job, but thanks for your comment; maybe it can be beneficial to others. Cheers!

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

@@rustyshadesrestoration 👍👍, Good to know, we come across Asbestos in our job on a regular basis, always good to be aware and remove / dispose of it correctly

[@RestorationsNNT]

I Also Do Restoration Of Old Rusty Machinery. I See You Do Very Well

[@louisegogel7973]

New to your chanel. I enjoyed watching, would love to have more explanation of what you’re using and doing and why, and have a question from what someone else brought up: Do you have high heat resistant solder, or is it not close enough to the heat where you used it to be of concern when the stove is heating?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Welcome aboard! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. When you have questions feel free to ask. It is repetitive sometimes so I don't want to bore the folks that are around here for some years now. The soldered parts are far enough, so the solder can't melt. Cheers! Johnny

[@louisegogel7973]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Thank you so much.

[@walkertongdee]

Why? The new millennium is all about rocket stoves, all rockets now lol...

[@tarstarkusz]

Here is a video on how to make homemade evaporust. I've done it myself and it is very good and VERY cheap. It is safe to put down the drain. The cost of real evaporust makes it cost prohibitive for large objects. /watch?v=f9kBdJQMPPI

[@dougthatcher3521]

Technical And Creative! Blows me away; thanks.

[@KennethMiddleton-r3b]

Love it

[@alexqwert777]

Это керогаз, работает на керосине.

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

Very nice work. 👍🏻

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Many many thanks

[@walkertongdee]

That glass will explode due to the heat you need sheet Mica or Isenglass ...