1871 Candy Drop Roller Restoration - Thomas Mills

[@heyheytaytay]

Dude actually making the candy at the end was the cherry on top. Truly amazing. What a restoration!

[@FumblsTheSniper]

There’s a pretty cool channel where a guy still makes candy in a shop with similar machines. Not anything I would follow but cool if you need a relevant distraction. Edit: what the f is going on in the bottom of these comments? The channel I was talking about is brought up but I can’t even find the reply now. Just don’t interact with these comments.

[@darwinwins]

watermelon

[@bakageyama222]

@@FumblsTheSniper channel name?

[@lilstubbs9553]

Definitely awesome to see the candy making. 🍬

[@CommentAndFavorite]

It's one thing to watch someone restore something. It's another thing entirely to watch a restoration get use after so many years/decades. ^^

[@SpencerSlaughter426]

So this guy is an expert in powder coating, metal working, wood working, sandblasting, milling, finishing, mechanics, knows how to brass plate with heat, and can cook sugar to the perfect temperature without burning it (very tricky for the inexperienced) to make hard candy. What a beautiful restoration and display of an impressive array of skills!

[@NotThere803]

I want to be him so much lol

[@delido4214]

Well said, but you did forget to mention producing, lighting, recording video and audio, and editing these masterfully sensory videos together (perhaps the most difficult achievement of all if you consider their popularity and mileage)! Bravo to this wunderkind! 👏

[@nidalbelkarn9056]

Jack of all trades.

[@eisflamme2438]

I would have loved if he explained every step, i dont know enough about anything of these things to understand most of what he did.

[@WarFoxThunder]

Ikr

[@tryan0]

The part I love the most about this is that there’s no annoying music in the background. You’re just allowed to enjoy and admire the sounds of tools going to work in a very silent and calm environment. Great video.

[@KNOTTYBUDS]

Agreed. 100%

[@quartizejose6254]

So basically straightforward asmr?

[@antiito2383]

Honestly, I just watch it because its cool, people find asmr in everything

[@MagisterHamid]

@@quartizejose6254 what the hell is ASMR?

[@DenkiNoIryuoku]

@@MagisterHamid it's a loud munching or slime sounds

[@ghostgem27]

What surprises me is that you are the only restorer I've seen that does lead checks on things. Thank you for checking!

[@johnjones_1501]

Well if you are planning on making candy...

[@guinschroeder431]

A few others do it, but seldom put it in the video. My Mechanics and Hand Tool Rescue both have done it in the past, but I personally prefer to have it in the video. Hope the channel reactivates someday.

[@gaiaonline67vim]

I was like "WAIT THERES MORE" at every turn! Making candy with it in the end was absolutely delightful oh my gOD. I may have said it before on a different video, but that powder painting and baking always is my favorite part watching it go from a powder to shiny. Absolute master at your craft and this came out stunning!

[@bruhmoment8388]

Don't mean to be "that guy" but the process is called powder coating. It's really common and pretty easy to actually do, and it's especially common in the aftermarket automotive parts industry.

[@MYLAR.]

@@bruhmoment8388 less of a “that guy” moment and more fun fact! thanks for letting us know

[@sheller153]

You should check out lofty pursuits on KZbin! They make lots of candies with an identical tool for their public displays of confection! And you get to learn something in every video!

[@bruhmoment8388]

@@MYLAR. Fair enough, I really don't like people who try to be smarter than everyone else. My best friend started a powder coating business not too long ago and I helped him get set up so I know a little about it.

[@heavenlymilano]

Yes yes yes! Me too. I was smitten with the candy making part. I also look forward to powder painting parts.

[@Igzilee]

Considering this tool is from 1871, it was in really good condition. Minimal rusting, very few stuck or broken pieces, and still 'worked' without restoration. It's amazing how well some old tools were made compared to some things we get today that barely last for a few months. The end product was simply beautiful as well, great job!

[@Imaworldstar-jw3yj]

Isupport studied English with this I restarted English after 10 years I am a beginner studying English with asmr. Please come and take a look and

[@raffimolero64]

sadly companies are motivated by money, and the most efficient way to make money is for the same people to keep buying your products when they break… companies that made durable things never had any repeat customers. they usually go bankrupt.

[@yummymellon4058]

Made by 100% lead... Most old items are made with pure materials hence they last long. These days resources are pricey.. So all opt for cheaper materials higher quantity of products hence more profit

[@gizmosandgadgets5751]

What non-electrical items don’t last a long amount of time?

[@jimmyb8011]

I was thinking the same, no pitting at all

[@Xavierpng]

It's like he had a perfect tool for everything. That is some incredible skill, and the camera work is also top notch.

[@davimbos9351]

He even used a card as a paintbrush, and it turned out good

[@masoon772]

If I were to try to do this I would mess up and rage lol

[@holynesss4481]

I’d forget we’re to put everything lmaoo but that was smooth 💅😩

[@sohom_mukherjee]

Same content available here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPJZayhfNmpgMk

[@chad6940]

@@sohom_mukherjee nobody asked

[@ixchel9611]

Man, I miss this channel. Back in college when I was at my lowest and really close to suicide (nights were definitely the worst part of the day), these videos were the only thing that would lull me to sleep, years later I’m doing better and still grateful for them. This channel allowed me to turn the terrible thoughts off for a minute and focus on a great, satisfying and beautifully filmed restoration. Rescue and Restore, I hope you are doing great wherever you are!!! Thank you for everything!!!

[@RescueRestore]

Thank you for sharing. That means a lot!

[@Briselance]

Damn.

[@klanafan]

Happy to read that now you are okey 🥰

[@DeannaBoneman]

I’m currently in your past shoes. Good to see there’s a light at the end

[@ixchel9611]

@@DeannaBoneman there is, never forget that. You might hit your lowest point and think there won’t be any getting better but there is. I’ve come to find it’s the natural cycle of a life, things will always fall into place in time

[@magic1267]

You can imagine my delight at seeing this transformation, as Thomas Mills was my maternal great-grandfather! Thank you for your effort. It brought joy and wonder to me and my siblings to watch this.

[@CoolAmpro]

No way

[@sammyjpeg8322]

Woah

[@shisah5544]

Wow! You must’ve felt so proud 😊

[@snipexd4964]

Can I ask you a question? My grandfather was in the candy making business and has some of these rollers. One we have says M&M and is square in shape. Does that stand for Mills and Mills? We treasure these brass rollers but don't know much about them.

[@Slurpee_Burger]

Wow!

[@KatieForeal84]

"Like watching paint dry" takes on a different meaning when you're watching a time lapse of powder coat paint being baked. It's so satisfying. Love the restoration!

[@venuscanteven425]

I came from that video too 🤣 he's totally in the wrong 🤯

[@eveakane6563]

I have no idea what you people are talking about. Is the person wrong about the paint drying thing or purposely giving misinformation?

[@moniqueaguilar3501]

Ma ?}~✓

[@greggdennis4737]

@@venuscanteven425 7th

[@griszaowniuk5775]

Technically it's drying.

[@shdon]

Wow. I don't have a need for a candy drop roller (or most of the stuff on this channel), but if I ever did, I'd much rather have one that was given the R&R treatment than a brand spanking new one. The craftsmanship and the quality of these restorations is amazing. These pieces are reborn better than they ever were. It is incredibly soothing and satisfying to watch.

[@rochelimit55555]

If those objects are alive, I bet they would thank R&R a lot

[@Zie_carpentry]

@@rochelimit55555 😊👍

[@justaghostinabox455]

The quality between a new one and one given this treatment is probably much different. Like this one was restored PERFECTLY. A new one could never be this nice.

[@sarahbrown2782]

Wow 😮 I want this 😍 it's soooo beautiful I wanna make candy with it 😋 ❤😊

[@Aedi_H._Dee]

I miss your videos. They’re genuinely the best restoration vids on here, and I still binge em from time to time.

[@robinbohn7478]

where have they gone? I feel like Im watching them over and over hope they are ok

[@Angelblue1302]

Maybe he’s been busy with other stuff and hasn’t had time to make videos. Considering he’s hearting comments from 2 months ago he’s still online, so he may have quit making videos or more likely just hasn’t had any time

[@nipplezofsteel]

He's restored all that needed to be restored

[@Chicenk]

They hearted your comment so they might just be on a content break

[@wimfor10909]

Lead poisoning

[@ayazahra07]

I have a problem with insomnia and I just remembered that I used to watch your videos before bedtime because its very calming and it helps me drift to sleep. I’ve been checking your channel now and then to see if you’ve uploaded new videos because I’ve watched them all. I tried to watch other restoring channels but I dont love their videos the way I love yours. I just wanna say that I’ll be waiting for more uploads ☺️☺️

[@achili7153]

You could also try watching those stop motion woodworking videos those are so cool

[@milivanili2603]

Me too

[@Alu_kardd]

These videos prevent me from sleeping lmao

[@2NDFLB]

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[@lilamontoya5609]

very calming

[@covidious7916]

Told myself I would only watch a little bit, but ended up watching the whole video.I appreciate your time and effort you put into properly restoring items to their original splendor and beyond! Thanks great video

[@Theresagrowlive]

Me too! I just couldn't click off, I wanted to see what was next.😂

[@generalawareness101]

Same with me, and I am wondering why 9.7k disliked this video?

[@UnknownIntellect]

Bro got everything at home

[@Johann.863]

@@generalawareness101 how do you see the dislikes

[@cortlincabbiness7726]

Same here, lol

[@T3CH-SUPP0RT]

I just watched some candymakers react to this restoration and im so happy to see people recognizing the effort you put into your restorations 💖

[@ENAKIEVOLOVE]

Ну, тут как по маслу идет, хорошо, когда не сильно ржавая вещь, прям легче смотреть. ❤

[@Maddog1911]

It’s been two years, please come back the world needs you!

[@Equetix]

At the start the candy roller looks so heavy and tough, but at the end it looks so delicate and fragile. This was truly amazing work

[@mridulahmed5562]

Japanese to Chinese

[@angelvu]

@@mridulahmed5562 What does that mean?

[@rarepepecombos8743]

@@mridulahmed5562 from being black american to Muslim

[@johnmclain250]

@@angelvu I would assume he means it went from looking like high end craftsmanship, to looking like it was made in China. Though honestly, the Chinese can't make anything look as nice as that did in the end.

[@Jung_Tae_Hun]

@@johnmclain250 True that. Chinese craftmanship sucks since 19C, but their potteries are crazy tho.

[@VenVidiVici]

I had not thought that this level of restoration was even possible, it's damn near magic.

[@lairdcummings9092]

Honestly, it's better than new. The base casting was cheaply done, full of voids, bubbles, and pores, making it hard to keep clean. The epoxy filler and the ceramic/epoxy coating filling the gaps and gave smooth, lustrous finish that is both visually spectacular and likewise easy to clean.

[@solflixvurn1382]

@@lairdcummings9092 Damn dude you sure knew your stuff ever owned one before or you noticed it before it was restored. Hope one day I can do something like this but its all damn expensive XD

[@chrisbudesa]

Dad used to say: All it takes is time and money.

[@victorjuarez602]

@@lairdcummings9092 ppp

[@RiverSiege]

@@lairdcummings9092 thanks for telling us what he did with those coatings, I was wondering why he was putting things on then sanding it off again.

[@mayagentry2540]

It's been so long since any posts. I keep coming back to this channel and seeing this video as the most recent one. If you're still restoring things to this day, I want to let you know that your videos have helped me relax, unwind, and even help me fall asleep while you were still posting. Hope you're okay. And I look forward to the next video when it comes

[@Muumaajii]

he has a shorts channel! so i suspect thats why they havent focused on longer projects like this one

[@bayek9869]

He’s busy rolling in money at the moment

[@adiktadoalamusika]

he said in a post 6 months ago in the community tab that he was working on videos, looks like that’s not happening

[@frogsnack7072]

My 3 year old son loves your content - this video in particular

[@walidbentaher2237]

That's what I'm starting to think aswell

[@carterround4600]

I love these videos, and while I miss watching new ones, I know that being able to do content creation and live a life is tough. You do what’s right for you, and if you ever decide to make another one of these, we will absolutely be right there to watch.

[@AureliusAurie]

The fact that you were able to bring back a machine from 151 years ago is insane! Keep up the good work, history will be kept for the futire generations

[@twistedbetrayal7234]

futire 😎

[@o-mega7515]

@@twistedbetrayal7234 futire 😎

[@BunnyArisu]

It's less insane than you'd imagine. Stuff was built a lot tougher back then. You won't see this stuff happening in 150 years to current items. The polymers would all dry/rot/stiffen up, so if there are restorations like this in the future it's going to be automated 3D printing stuff, not actually restoring the product.

[@paulterhaar4862]

You turned an old machine into a piece of art! So much eye for detail, just amazing!!! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@Kristina_Sundkvist_Sweden]

Yes, just my thoughts.

[@TiffanyL2]

Lets hope

[@vuvinh2032]

so is fancy

[@ledon26656]

It's ugly and vulgar looking now. Devoid of all charm.

[@BloodDripss]

this man is a master of all traits he literally remade the whole thing and even knew how to use it, and he ACTUALLY used it! this was fun to watch

[@ETH85]

Apart from the shoddy mig welding.. you'd tig parts like that defo not mig

[@Imaworldstar-jw3yj]

Today, I'm going to study sentences for 3 minutes.

[@BloodDripss]

@@Imaworldstar-jw3yj cool?

[@1212goose]

Hooked on phonics much? Also your statement has the same weight if you took out the word literally.

[@joaomontesinos]

Indeed man

[@CogentConsult]

After subscribing to over 30 restoration channels and watching over 500 restoration videos, that was the absolute best restoration I’ve ever seen in my life!

[@choccocker]

The fact that he even made some candy at the end truly shows how much dedication he has to his work.

[@firebirdude2]

He always uses the items after restoration.

[@asvarien]

Did it ocurr to you that he might have bought and restored a candy drop roller because he wanted to make candy?

[@loganmurphey3066]

@@asvarien tbh no but makes sense, this dude probably just buys stuff he likes, and as a bonus, make money off restoring and recording

[@glas5eye]

the reason i sat through the whole video lol

[@Pluvillion]

@@asvarien - not just that, *_lots of them._*

[@TheFromaniac]

As a classic car enthusiast, I know that a “full restoration” is almost a unicorn. The people selling such have wide ranging definitions for restoration. The only one used by classic car purists is when the subject has been returned to the exact condition it was in when it left the manufacturer. This means restoring things that will never be seen after reassembly, requiring the complete dismantling of it - every nut, bolt and screw. This candy machine was restored to perfection.

[@garrettsgardenplants9818]

Some people might be a bit picky if it wasn't restored using the same type of wood for the handle - some other small things.

[@Ja2808R]

Or slightly better in this case, making the metal smooth. Before it was just cast and painted. He smoothed out the casting marks.

[@gajible9784]

@@Ja2808R Yeah, that was the only bit that made me wince a little, but the end product speaks for itself!

[@stevo3418]

cartard

[@tuexss]

I don't know, so much of the original material was removed without need, just for looks. I'd expected more preservation, now it's more recycled.

[@FoardenotFord]

That machine was made six years after the American Civil War ended and he restored it to look like it was manufactured yesterday - amazing. This was so satisfying to watch, and making the candy at the end was the cherry on top!

[@acptelford1307]

It’s a lot better than when it was originally made.

[@Joe_for_real]

Which is a problem, right? I like a lot of his restorations but this one felt like he was erasing history by milling it and removing the evidence of the original casting.@@acptelford1307

[@brianthomas2277]

I love it but I'd argue he made it look like it was manufactured yesterday. If that was true, he would have replaced all moveable parts with cheap plastic at the very least. :) In all seriousness though, it really is a thing of beauty that he did!

[@raerohan4241]

​@@brianthomas2277 Oh, the way you phrased that was confusing 😅 Because "I'd argue that" = "I'd say that", i.e. it made it seem like you were repeating the same thing they'd said, that it was indeed made yesterday

[@seltsamerkerl9808]

Well he made it look old in the first place so restoring it should be easy...

[@philipplouden5892]

I’m not sure why this appeared in my scroll but I love it. It’s the right size contraption to make your own candies at home. I wish they still made things like this.

[@davearthur514]

That's one of the best things I've seen get restored, plus having the ability to make your own sweets. Absolutely Brilliant.

[@Datrebor]

Really loved watching you rescue and restore that candy maker. I don't know why, but it is so fascinating watching the powder coating being baked on and the clear coat going from the powder to a shiny clear. Then to watch you actually use it to make candy was wonderful. Thank you for the work you put in to restoring and making this video.

[@dh2032]

same here wasn't expecting white to go clear, it was like making candy in itself, never mind the real stuff at the end, 🙂🍬🍬

[@leetto]

Ooooooo the gloss 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@rustywrx]

Ditto! Fairly sure this is the first YT video I've watched the entire way through so intensely. Was magic!

[@BusArch42]

Same here. That was crazy

[@atdynax]

back in the day you had a person for every other task. He does it all. The most satisfying part is where the finish goes from white to this brutal red.

[@ЛюдмилаПерина-н9у]

Сделал как будто доя музея, а можно было просто почистить . Было бы н чуть не хуже. Наверное интерьер у него в красном цвете😊

[@meichidujiangchuangjiafei]

@@ЛюдмилаПерина-н9у uh ok-

[@The_Gallowglass]

Not brutal red. Sexy red.

[@pilotguy5075]

Candy red

[@atdynax]

@@The_Gallowglass Brutal sexy red.

[@milkiiiteaa]

i love you rescue and restore!! you rescued and restored my heart when i was going through it a couple of years ago🫶 rewatching for old times’ sake😊

[@devrarobertson8179]

Watching you expertly restore this was wonderful, but you took it to a whole other level when you used it! You've got a new sub here.

[@gooeyrhubarb1593]

Ditto! 😍

[@lilamontoya5609]

same i subscribed today

[@Razorcarl]

Yup

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

He cooks, he cleans, he's a restoring machine, when I thought it was over I thought I'd really like to see it pump out some lollies, 100% enjoyed this, there's something really satisfying about the phoenix effect, subbing for sure!

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look at peace ♫ (￣ ▽ ￣) 💕 May the spot-billed ducks heal you (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨🦆💕 I want you to spread peace all over the world (￣ ▽ ￣) ✨💕❤️

[@hafensanger0821]

I usually think it's a shame when such an old tool is over-restored. In this case, the quality of the craftsmanship of the restoration is so high and the result so beautiful that I just think it's great.

[@SMGJohn]

Well I am the opposite, I think if you gonna restore something, you should go all the way in, its always annoying to me when people restore something, then proceeds to reuse old broken wooden parts, wood is organic which means it will decay, metal on the other hand, if cared for, can last thousands of years.

[@dexorne9753]

@@SMGJohn hes probably talking more about changing the design or looks of the tool too much, but it's done beautifully in this case, and kinda fits since it's a candy machine

[@MetalizedButt]

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” well in this case it was kinda broke, an upgrade would be the only natural and better choice

[@grahamnicholson1553]

My reaction was just like yours, over-restored but then I saw the final product (and the non-repairable items) and thought well thats ok then.

[@patpatpat999]

@@SMGJohn I think that what Hafensanger might be saying is that when you make it better than new it kinda of loses it's sense of history. The machining and casting marks speak to how it was made. Pantina tells you it's old. For example, I have an old hand crank apple peeler. If I restored it to better than new, It would essentially be no different than a replica I can buy from China.

[@WinterIsMyFavrSeason]

This guy is not only a welder, but a cook, sculptor, artist and 20 more...

[@AndySaenz]

It’s amazing how the white powder coating really intensified the red powder coating! It’s an amazing restoration!

[@CanefromtheBegininng]

I think it’s a clear coat

[@franciscomanuelteruelgutie6790]

@@CanefromtheBegininng Indeed

[@redscrunchie222]

It was coke actually! :)

[@thatL33Tboi]

@@redscrunchie222 💀💀

[@old-fashionedcoughypot]

The man who designed this device is smiling from heaven at the care and attention put into this restoration. 👍

[@KEEPMYiNYUSWTCHUT]

by the moment after the human being concluded by heaven or hell,his memory already erased.there is no such earthly matters existed in his head.

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

No he isn’t, he’s dead and unaware

[@luvlols4462]

The machine was designed to bring joy and it's still doing exactly that. Very impressive creation.

[@nothing_burger]

Ok, so much to unpack here: I am a huge fan of the My Mechanics channel so when I decided to watch this video, with no knowledge at all of your channel, I did so with reluctance and low expectations ... I've never been so wrong about anything in my life. The amount of tools in your shop is amazing. Powdered coat paint?? Wow, just wow. Lighting, multiple angles, high definition footage, no talking, real sounds, appropriate speed up footage, superb editing, incredible attention to detail, plus dude learned to make hard candy at the end and demonstrated how this device actually works vs. ending the video at the completion of the finished, restored product ... I'm speechless. The icing on the cake? How devout My Mechanics followers spotted how you pay him homage by stating, "I'll make a new one". I smiled the entire time I saw the candy being rolled out the other end. You sir have earned a new subscriber. Mad respect.

[@heathergreen4184]

Welcome to his very loyal fan club! He’s AMAZING!!!

[@wings4shoes]

Yes. This comment. All of it.

[@piccalillipit9211]

NOT TO MENTION - 55 million views on a vido about a candy machine restoration WOW

[@masterimbecile]

Only e replies? I make a new one

[@janellesurpre5838]

A real life Santa’s workshop♥️

[@skipstewart9376]

The best restoration video I’ve seen. Concise. Well recorded. Restoration executed perfectly. Truly the best!

[@Mach_Seem]

This was so freaking cool to watch.. so satisfying, and glad to see you using it at the end. was the candy good btw ? 😅

[@RescueRestore]

It was awesome!

[@twitchyeyess]

@@RescueRestore Quality of candy is always an important thing to know. Thanks for telling us!

[@twelftheagle3043]

@@RescueRestore what color did you use for the base

[@twelftheagle3043]

That red

[@Tricia_56]

That was so awesome, I love watching your videos.

[@AjianAja]

My jar dropped at the end. I couldn't imagine a way to get little round candies out of that sheet of sugar bubble wrap. The simple solutions are often the best. 👌 Amazing restoration!!

[@rexcatston8412]

Stupid me would have gone at it with a pair of kitchen scissors or something..

[@SchoolGNM]

Your jar dropped? Did it break?

[@mapzta]

@@SchoolGNM Yes, it broke. There is actually a website about that jar and the guy with the thing in the place.

[@joevilla340]

Don’t worry they sell 12 packs of jars at Target.

[@ct5625]

It's why they're called "drops", because you drop them to break them apart.

[@mancbiker17]

At a time where so many things are designed to be disposed of when they break, it’s awesome to see something brought back to life. My uncle taught me at an early age not to be afraid to take things apart to see how they work and if they can be repaired. It has saved me a lot of money over the years 🥰 excellent work sir!

[@Cole2OO5]

It's a shame that this channel hasn't posted in 2 years, was easily one of my favorite channels when I was struggling in highschool

[@CrankyOtter]

First glance: that’s in pretty good shape, not sure much needs doing. Watches video: everything needs doing! Turn it up to 11 with mirror polish & powder coat. Fantastic results! Probably the 2 most dangerous parts were using the lathe & making the candy. Sugar syrup will burn worse than nearly anything. Glad you were safe.

[@Lisa-Sherlock-Holmes]

When you make it look better than new, it's beyond restoring. That was a work of art! Amazing work!

[@DXTokusatsu]

Wow! You made it look like a luxury item, this is the first time I've seen how this machine works and it's awesome! 🤯

[@radicalplatform7220]

the white is a clear coat

[@JonxPon400]

Clear coat

[@coolknight2622]

White is an wavelength that has no color wavelengths so basically its colorless whilst black is an color that has all color wavelengths so basically it has all colors

[@Raychases1fan]

@@coolknight2622 nope black is shade

[@waylonk2453]

@@coolknight2622 Well explained, but it's the other way around--white is the presence of all visible wavelengths, while black is the absence

[@NewHeaf]

Miss your vids, pal. This channel was a huge safe space for me.

[@dawabbitt3079]

Although condensed into

[@stonwall9065]

That “Candy Red” you chose is just gorgeous. Perfect for the machine.

[@ellaova]

I don't like that all the history and 'patina' has been removed and that bits are cut-off/altered. But I guess there's be no vid if things were just appreciated for the history of beautiful found objects as they are.

[@ellaova]

Still lovely rediscovering the polished metals

[@Pertualang01]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLZo6ytYquEmsU

[@Ranger-sl3qq]

@@ellaova yeah, sad to see the objects lose their original form

[@mrrhombus716]

@@ellaova You're telling me the rusty unused piece of metal is more charming than the working version? I personally find machines doing their intended job far more satisfying than a rusty paperweight sitting in a closet for decades.

[@KatBlaque]

Im so obsessed with these restorations. The amount of skill... probably generational skill...is so impressive!

[@darktrikzz925]

ya ikr

[@Sorayabla]

I can’t believe you’re always watching what i watch!

[@meIatonin]

i cant escape you i even see u on mamamoo videos

[@integraz2000]

The skill the results and no commercials lol or cuts to other restorers "he might've cost himself all of his profit!"

[@gredystar8333]

No paint spay can in sight too. That's so rare for restoration channels

[@diegoxplague]

Miss you bro, you were the best restoration channel

[@haneefy8700]

I can imagine the look on the original manufacturer's face if they watch this video. Seeing your own creation being restored and brought back to life is amazing

[@theabsolutelycursedsprout9308]

1871......

[@sourgaming7900]

@@theabsolutelycursedsprout9308 nah mate he'd be still chilling watching KZbin

[@sourgaming7900]

@@dearlordylord8822more like a stone tablet

[@masonredeye2564]

ay bro u dumb?

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

This man really knows his craft. Amazing restoration.

[@mcgeetyler98]

Machine probably didn't even look that good when it was manufactured. They design/assemble it their way, you come along and show them how it's supposed to be done! 👏

[@BladeValant546]

I need this guy to restore my life.

[@cassiaprior453]

Man, this was like watching a magic trick but seeing the process makes it even more magical instead of taking that away. Thanks man. Your videos are so amazing to watch!

[@blaisekhan1652]

I like how he doesn’t show the final result in the thumbnail, makes the final product so much more satisfying to see done👍🏼

[@anthonymckenzie6765]

He does?

[@GorillaFan_32]

@@anthonymckenzie6765 he doesn’t show the final result of the candy machine

[@roshasensi2220]

@@GorillaFan_32 in the thumbnail

[@GorillaFan_32]

@@roshasensi2220 he just shows the first version not that final thing, the final result has red.

[@roshasensi2220]

@@GorillaFan_32 yeah i know that

[@RC-bw8wk]

This is the kind of video my dad and I would have liked to watch together. He was a machinist and a tool and die maker and when he died, I had no idea what some of these tools were, but I see tools in this video that he had. Makes me miss him but also makes me appreciate your craftmanship and the craftmanship of people in the 1800's. Excellent video, I'll be subscribing!

[@FirestormAnimates]

Dang, I'm sorry for your loss 😞

[@lunarvision]

He would be proud to know you are learning to use his tools.

[@OrionsCat]

My condolences 🌻

[@JontheBerean]

My dad died nearly 7 years ago, he was a retired engineer. His company reconditioned old lathes, this would have been a great video for us to watch together. My condolences for your loss. Remember the happy times God bless, Jon ❤️✝️🙏

[@Devusathome]

Man don’t make me cry

[@TheGloriousLobsterEmperor]

I feel like you put more effort into the restoration than the original manufacturers did making it. 10/10.

[@thearcadehackerofficial]

The fact that he also knew we all wanted to see it work so he included a demonstration was absolutely brilliant

[@kamehameha-xxx]

Made it!!!

[@TricksterWicked]

Aside from just being a joy to watch, these videos are genuinely inspiring. I use them often to motivate my self-care efforts. "If the R&R guy can put that much time, effort, and care into restoring each tiny piece of an old machine, you can get out of bed and wash your face."

[@Thecopycatcrafter]

You are right! Let me get my day going now!!! That candy machine is just gorgeous!!!

[@TheeEnglishKnight]

some of us are mentally unwell

[@VFSactor67]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@jet1708]

💚

[@DenverMusician]

OMG I JUST HAD THE SAME THOUGHT 🥲

[@scott6828]

This man's talent is simply spectacular. Not only restoring a bygone piece of equipment but knowing the exact color. Absolutely incredible!

[@jackiestewart3651]

Am awestruck by his talents!!

[@AminFCMobile]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Ipman-zw4yc]

pretty sure he just puts whatever colour he has 😂

[@Евгенийодин-ы5о]

Белый синий красный надо

[@liendrareynolds3832]

Anybody else get super excited when the sandblaster popped up on screen??? No? My favorite part💜💜💜💜💜😊

[@HMFan2010]

Absolutely incredible. Love the candy apple red finish. It always does my heart good to see an old, neglected, and "useless" piece of vintage machinery restored to its former glory (and in this case, it probably looks better now than it did when it was fresh out of production.) Thank you thank you thank you for giving this drop candy roller a beautifully renewed lease on life!

[@kCove]

I also love the color and the shiny look of the machine, it reminds me of the 80s

[@user-zh4vo1kw1z]

I usually don't go for the super shiny finish that most restoration channels seem to insist on, but when it suits the project it REALLY enhances the final result.

[@StarchildMagic]

Those old, "useless" machines were solidly built and made to last. This candy roller could probably last another century - or even more - if it's maintained well.

[@HMFan2010]

@@StarchildMagic My grandmother's old Singer sewing machine (a converted treadle machine with a "flying shuttle bobbin" instead of the modern "button" bobbin") STILL works great, and while it can't do backstitching or zigzag, it CAN penetrate NUMEROUS layers of fabric. I like it because all the parts are metal (and VERY durable), and the mechanics are simple and easy to fix, unlike a computerized sewing machine where if the logic board goes bad, you're up a creek without a paddle. There's something to be said for the old, built-to-last simplicity of older machines. Treat them well and they will reward you with many, many years of reliable and consistent service.

[@Fanta....]

Pretty much guaranteed. they would have been churning these out by the thousands somewhere. Company would probably go broke if they spent this much time per unit!

[@sanabe6778]

He cooks, he cleans, he's a restoring machine, when I thought it was over I thought I'd really like to see it pump out some lollies, 100% enjoyed this, there's something really satisfying about the phoenix effect, subbing for sur

[@godfather7339]

What's the phoenix effect? Can't find anything about it on Google, just songs.

[@hamishfox]

@@godfather7339 Not a term I ever heard before. Maybe he's referring to the patina?

[@reginaldthebroom2403]

@@godfather7339 I assume he's talking about it "rising from the ashes"

[@ratihfatmawati8553]

1

[@Founderschannel123]

@@reginaldthebroom2403 rising from the ashes is abit more of a term.

[@YosidaRenzi]

What's more satisfying than just watching the restoration itself is seeing just how much care and effort this man puts into every detail of the machines. Every crevice, screw, and crank gets his all and it's just so nice to see. I strive to have this much patience and commitment to my craft.

[@parshan]

When you were assembling the handle, I noticed that you put the handle in the opposite direction and I was going to post a comment, but later on I saw that you corrected it. Your attention to detail makes me feel good. Thanks for sharing.

[@cricklicklers9382]

Simply wow! This was the niftiest restoration! From the epoxy fill, to the powder coat, to the rebuilding of the screws... every move was a dance in elegance. Encore!

[@jorgeluismedinahanke]

A wonderful craftmanship and mechanical expertise. Congratulations. ( think how astonishing should be possible to do the same with people...)

[@ventifrappiccino1505]

This guy actually restores things. Most people who “restore” things end up replacing everything.

[@JBird-bv6zp]

Agree

[@Auxum]

Ye lol those who say "restore them" is just replacing except for this guy

[@Auxum]

And but some screw these guy not replace but made

[@eefeef8795]

@@Auxum I was going to say that but it's amazing how this guy does this

[@lhodge1000]

First timer here and you had me at the Lead Check! Thank you for checking so that I could sit back and enjoy the beautiful restoration without my mind constantly thinking about it being toxic. The attention to detail is so amazing and the video was super enjoyable!

[@jerodjohnson7240]

We need you to come back, We loved your content.

[@nancypatricia511]

Diamond in the rough to a priceless gem. I have a feeling that this piece of equipment might look better now than it did originally.

[@yinyanggemini53]

Yop! Thought the same

[@thabreaka]

He brought out its true potential. T-mills and his bro would be proud.

[@seronymus]

Revitalized, enhanced.

[@suvakoti8984]

@@yinyanggemini53 ALL SAN OZZZZZZ QQQ1 QQQ

[@poonamwalia1845]

👌

[@fluffycritter]

I'm sure this thing never looked even close to that good, even when it was brand stinking new. Really nice work on restoring this far beyond any expectations.

[@Hyratel]

It definitely didn't look that good when new, he did a huge amount of surfacing work, I'd call it a restomod but the result is spectacular

[@FumblsTheSniper]

I’m shocked they allowed one built of anything but lead. It must have just been lead painted.

[@Hyratel]

@@FumblsTheSniper that has got to be THE WORST take I've seen all day.

[@dannyshaeffer954]

@@Hyratel aaa aaaa

[@tootzy-the-roll]

@@FumblsTheSniper The lead tester was for the paint.

[@simonrichards5430]

That was incredible!!! Loved it!!! Being a 3rd generation candy maker, this almost made me cry! Well done!!

[@sohom_mukherjee]

Same content available here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPJZayhfNmpgMk

[@nicotorres5965]

If you ever come back, I’ll remind you, that there’s two things so far that I know you should be store, that ice cream sandwich maker, and that crane truck that was seen in that Tonka wrecker restoration video.

[@jasondobbins9735]

HE LIKED YOUR COMMENT HE IS STILL HERE!!! THANK YOU TO THE HIGHEST OF HEVEN PLEASE RETURN LEGENDARY ONE WE ALL MISS YOU!!!🎉🎉🎊🍾

[@Lance91303]

I hope he comes back his videos are the best 🙏

[@emdm16]

What an intelligent, patient person doing this. What extremely detailed work!! Great job!

[@saad0able]

sorry, i would have to say that i wasn't happy with the removal of a layer from the outside of the roller... this has sort of increased the wastage and caused the sweets to have a larger line at the centre.. even though minimal it makes a difference i feel slight cleaning with abrasion would have completely sufficed. rest was good, especially the spraying and curing

[@squash9189]

What’s amazing about this is at first, it doesn’t look that much dirty, it’s just rusty. But then you really see how dirty it really was compared to the after product. I can see this took a lot of skill and dedication! Keep up the great work!

[@sohom_mukherjee]

Same content available here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPJZayhfNmpgMk

[@Vipre-]

It looks fantastic, but to be fair I seriously doubt the original manufacturer put that much effort into making it look "pretty" and smooth.

[@EnviedShadow]

@@Vipre- I don't think they had the materials technology to make it look that nice lol

[@navnoot]

THE LEGEND IS BACK WITH A RESTO ALL IS GOOD ❤️

[@yyfreak1637]

Except in the real world

[@UnbthrdTV]

This didnt age well

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

@@UnbthrdTV Yeah, those old fogies with their comments from 4 days ago. That was what...... ......the dark ages?

[@captainjackpugh6050]

@@skateboardingjesus4006 I mean he posted that right before the war started lol

[@captainjackpugh6050]

@@skateboardingjesus4006 literally the day before

[@Alyssasue222]

I am so glad this restoration was captured on video! I was fascinated, I would normally skip ahead but I have so much appreciation for the detail and dedication. It is actually a functional piece of art now. Absolutely stunning!!

[@ANKCreative]

This tool is very good but this is the first time I've seen it, thank you your work is amazing

[@hasbenyek5370]

Hi verified guy

[@Zie_carpentry]

@@hasbenyek5370 hii

[@oDeoxys_]

why put a "but" if there isn't a "but" the proper way of saying it would be "this tool is very good AND this is the first time i've ever seen it" 😂

[@felix-bk7ne]

@@mynamejeff4440 Why do you not eat lead?

[@Angelblue1302]

Lead being mondo toxic. A lot of stuff made before the mid 1900s are chock full of the stuff.

[@lindak8664]

I can’t tell you how badly i want that. It was perfection! The colour. The shine. The smooth motion! Plus, lollies!

[@BeeWhistler]

I remember hearing there was a small candy company that still uses those old crank machines but I can’t remember what it was called!

[@melissaphillis7247]

Lofty pursuits

[@bunker0129]

@@melissaphillis7247 Yup, their videos are great...and another fun thing: they also have a Mills Candy Drop Roller.

[@sesshomaruslover1]

this is scarily the first restoration video i've seen where the person actually uses a lead tester before doing anything

[@rin_morts]

why does he need to test for led? is it toxic or something

[@sesshomaruslover1]

@@rin_morts 👀 yes it is toxic thats why you had to have professionals remove lead paint in older houses amd things like toys get recalled if they are found to have lead in them.

[@moshesheckel7369]

Other restoration guys have been doing this for a long time. There are plenty of videos showing it.

[@sesshomaruslover1]

@@moshesheckel7369 i meant i had watched maybe 20-25 different restoration videos with old things that could contain lead in them but this was the first of all of them that used a lead tester. Or at least did so on camera

[@handleonafridge6828]

@@sesshomaruslover1 they most likely tested for lead off camera. Most of these restoration guys have been in the game for a very long time and I doubt they’d not know to do that

[@Hero_of_Comedy]

This video, when it was less than a week old, introduced me to this channel, and the channel hasn't uploaded anything new since. It's a shame because I enjoyed checking out all his older videos.

[@leeroquemore8713]

One of the most relaxing unintentional ASMR channels on the tube. Masterful!

[@mr0kills376]

This is by far the most satisfying start to finish video I’ve ever seen. There are no words to describe the care and expertise that went into all of this. This man needs to restore himself a golden trophy to award himself.

[@jenergomes]

At first, I was thinking "It just seems a machine like the ones I saw a few times when I was a child, it's nothing in a bad state...", and didn't see much space for improvements, but I'm mesmerized about how polished and shiny all the pieces can be - and were - finished! This wasn't a work of restoration, it was rising the machine to an art level! I also loved the magical transitions, mainly those with the electric oven. Not even a slight shake on the camera!

[@hello_its_beef]

This video fixed my sleep schedule TYSM. Even tho its 11 :02am im actually tired, i couldnt sleep let alone get tired until 3 or 4am without these

[@kandawalker1670]

Please don't mute audio in sandblasting parts! That sound is satisfying. Excelent work by the way!

[@farouq1983]

God Almighty! I was about to say that!

[@AngryBogle]

Ditto

[@Drag0nmaster]

Same!

[@timcarter1164]

This is hands-down my favorite restoration I've seen you do. I've watched several of your videos, and your work is always fantastic. But this one seems to just go way above and beyond. Beautifully filmed and edited, just a masterpiece of a video/restoration. And to mix my metaphors a bit, making candy at the end, is the icing on the cake.

[@soliloquym5473]

you took the words right out of my mouth man. I've watched a LOT of different restoration videos from all kinds of channels and this one just tickles my OCD to perfection. The level of restoration this guy did for this machine is superior to all, inferior to none

[@chriswhittaker9586]

Out of ALL the restoration’s on KZbin, antique’s to everyday object, you my friend are on a next level, other KZbinrs are grate you are in the LEGENDARY status, keep up the amazing work.

[@immunic]

great

[@tradusong8995]

LEGENDARY INDEED. PERIOD.

[@spookysugar]

I like how it's not only restored, but refined to what probably the maker intended but wasn't able to with the techniques and materials of their age

[@filipspecht6052]

I have never seen so much care and love inserted into a job like this. Absolutely amazing, respect!

[@yusufakbani4356]

🙏

[@ShraddaNiche]

Indeed

[@literally-just-a-bee]

The candy red coating is honestly to die for I cant get enough of that glossy sheen!

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

I agree with you 💯

[@recoswell]

probably toxic

[@Ninjaslife437]

You mean to dye for! xD

[@slehernik]

@@recoswell yeah... like you. 🤪😜😁

[@isluca]

I'd like to imagine a homemaker in 1871 seeing that candymaker in a storefront, just as we are looking at it after the restoration, and buying it to make sweets. Beautiful work! ❤️

[@anarchoiskunk]

except this probably looks way nicer than it did in 1871. there was no such thing as powder coating back then and most painting and polishing was done by hand.

[@58jharris]

I doubt people had one of these in their home unless possibly they were rich with servants making the candy. These were probably mostly in candy shops. Most of the candy making in those days was done right their in the shop. There are a few candy shops around today that are doing it.

[@chriskyng2509]

Please come back. This is my meditation, and gives me goals to grow old doing exactly this for fun.

[@biggienorm420]

man its sad that this piece probably came with several different rollers but lost over the years. great restoration, i dont even know what i would pay to have such a piece. amazing.

[@samahmohameddiy]

👍🌹👍🌹👍🌹

[@mariamantovani1639]

Evoluir...isso....

[@biggienorm420]

@@mariamantovani1639 you do realize my comment is in English right?

[@trindadecar4465]

@@biggienorm420 sabia não mano

[@falapouco_masjoga]

Nem percebi otario.

[@aerokas4817]

This seems like something lofty pursuits would absolutely love! They make drop and image candies alllll the time! It's almost as soothing to watch as these videos haha

[@Seraphicat]

I wonder if this roller is from the same company that they get theirs. I vaguely remember one of their earlier episodes gave a history on their drop rollers. UPDATE: Confirmed from episode 22 that their rollers did, indeed, come from Thomas Mills.

[@SpiritDragoness]

Hercules candies too would like this

[@VNightmoon]

I immediately thought of them too!

[@1402kiki]

I immediately thought of lofty pursuits as well! I actually thought it was one of their videos just from the thumbnail before I red the title and channel.

[@NeverlostatBSgaming]

Yes someone else watches the candy kings if KZbin

[@MichaelRabbitBass3]

I love when old machines are brought back to life. Especially when they're brought back to life and then used for more than just decoration.

[@justinefrost2433]

Wow, how awesome. So glad we saw how the machine actually made candy. Yum yum