1891 German ''Weltrekord'' Ratchet Screwdriver - Restoration

It was around three months ago when I visited my friend that works at the steel waste. He made an amazing found. He found multible items that were in a very rough condition. They almost had some kind of concrete on them and a lot of heavy rust. This little screwdriver got my attention right away. It was not clearly visible what the function of it was, but I remember that I thought it might be some kind of ratchet mechanism. At home I posted a few pics of it in my Instagram story. It didn't took long for @hand tool rescue to reply, as he has the same screwdriver, just a slightly modern version of it, but similar mechanism. After some research I found some more pics and videos online. The brand is „Weltrekord“ made in Germany and it's called „Hebelschraubenzieher“ which meas „lever scredriver“. The model I found was the first ever designed one from 1891. Weltrekord later made some small changes on the design. Newer ones have a small collet to clamp the insert bits and even newer ones came with plastic handles instead of wood.
At first I thought this will be a quick straight forward restoration project. It turned out to be a very tricky one. The most difficult part was definitely the disassembly, it took me three full days to get it in pieces. Heavy rust has done so much damage to all of the parts. Unfortunately the handle cracked when I removed it. I tried to restore it, but it became a huge mess and I decided to make a new one to have a nice and clean look. There's a 40 minutes version of this video on my Patreon page where I show how I tried to repair the handle. I had to weld up material on a lot of parts and machined and sanded it clean afterwards. That all worked perfectly fine. Some parts have still very slight pitting but overall it turned out very well. For the finish on the steel parts I decided to try nickel plating for the first time and it worked fantastic. I went with a brushed finish and with the nickel coat the parts turned out amazing. I really like the look of the nickel plated parts with the wooden handle.
I hope you like my work and the video.
Huge thank you to all of my Patreon and PayPal supporters and specially to:
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웅록 윤
Time and costs of this restoration:
$5 wood for the handle
$3 spring steel wire
$10 vinegar for nickel solution
I was working on this project for 2 weeks
My camera:
Panasonic HC-V180
I payed a lot of attention on the lighting when filming this video and also the quality of the sound to create an ASMR style video.
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
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Thank you for watching :-)
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[@onesixfive]

its been obvious since day 1 you were destined to have 1M subscribers. but this is the first video where i see you truly exploiting that, and really milking so many procedures in a way youve not done in the past. this is a new dawn. i will support you brother in whatever you decide to do. been a patreon for a while, and will continue to be - this is why. this is beautiful, beautiful art and it calms me. you will have more subscribers that you could dream soon. well done.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@wtsalive8210]

So did I. Nice to see you are back now. If I saw right, you can create other blades with different dimensions for this screwdriver. Really nice tool

[@henri8903]

@@mymechanics I truly appreciate that your content is at such a high resolution! Looks incredible

[@gayot2000]

Please restore small engine/motor, like honda gx 160 type, or water pump, thx, love your videos,

[@binface9]

An endorsement from the Dark Lord himself!

[@seraaron]

The whole time I watched this I was thinking 'how the heck is this thing actually supposed to work?' and then the final demonstration... it all **clicked**

[@mewr11]

The pun... it hurts... ;p

[@mr.mothberg]

Same here. I was like: "What the heck is that?", but at the end of video it was clear like a sky.

[@incog0956]

I actually thought it's supposed to be bent because the mechanism inside is tilted 45° for better leverage

[@cwright91685]

The dad jokes!

[@crazyivan030983]

Same here :) greetings from Poland :)

[@sickre]

130 years old and that's a better ratchet screwdriver than you can buy today.

[@nulli3001]

Absolutely true and kind of sad

[@rustyshakleford1445]

I’d hope so considering it took about ten-twenty hours to build🤣 tools today are made so quick and so cheap

[@javierduenasjimenez7930]

@@FreigeistBC Corporation plutocracy leads to global consumism.

[@unscarred785]

Yeah I can't believe how well built this is for it's age. Most Impact drivers today aren't even built that well..

[@Spore1018]

Old school German engineering

[@danburckitt]

I can’t help but think about all the people who used this screwdriver over its lifetime and how they had no idea it would one day be restored and seen by millions of people

[@lilithwesterner2898]

The screwdriver came back to but they never can...

[@ToasterRepairUnit]

is it bad that every time I see "I make a new one" I smile because seeing how some of these things are made from scratch is fascinating

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@sten654]

Doesn't everyone do that?

[@ToasterRepairUnit]

@@sten654 I don't know, I guess I assumed that people in that field saw making new parts as bad because the more original parts are left, the better. or something.

[@BcBuddyx]

I always hear " i make new one " in a quiet Italian accent.

[@Helios8170]

It makes me feel like I'm watching someone who talks like Borat. "This spring is very rusted. I make a new one!"

[@beneckejpavel]

No talk, no music.. Only pure sound of precision and machines.. The way I like the best.

[@user-bb7el5wz1w]

я уснул два раза

[@kinbolluck476]

Like rack and peanuts theory

[@hopeyoufeelgreat7596]

At the end when he flipped out the metal part of the handle and used it as a lever I completely lost it. What a beautiful piece of engineering.

[@DarkSoraFFno]

Yeah like, why didn't THIS become the standard?

[@seven0929]

I was anxious to see how it works :)

[@BusinessTravelVlogs]

@@DarkSoraFFno We lost the Wars :( we really tried bringing you guys some quality.

[@vrilthule7701]

@@DarkSoraFFno it will become the standard in the future

[@mush_room_cloud]

Bro I had one of those "OMG it was right in front of our faces the whole time" moments.

[@6Twisted]

I love how with metal, no matter how bad it looks, if you just take off the surface rust you get shiny new metal underneath.

[@MxDiagnosis]

Well unless it's rusted all the way through but then it's less metal more instant powder😅

[@atomicwinter31]

​@@MxDiagnosisthe metal equivalent of a ramen seasoning packet

[@gsp911]

This is a piece of art Not only the tool, but also the restoration. Well done.

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you!

[@robhappe853]

@@mymechanics how can I get one?

[@bob6547]

Man i can really watch a 20 min video about someone restoring an old screwdriver but not 5 mins of a online school meeting

[@gucknachoben7303]

cause its all bs

[@Iwina]

Oh can you imagine if school was as mesmerising as my mechanics work? As interesting and as fun... Damn, I'd have two degrees.

[@nathanielmiller5813]

Please be with me

[@joeyscerbo7776]

This is such a modern sentence

[@coloradomountainman8659]

I can't watch more than 2 seconds of Pelosi, 1 second of Cameltoe Harris, and less than a nano second of the imposter presidential child sniffer Biden.

[@sssaaa4177]

Whoever designed the original was/is genius.

[@quentinlopez7127]

Wir deutsche können nicht viel, aber wenn es um das bauen und entwickeln von Dingen geht, sagt uns keiner wie man das zu machen hat

[@ENZOxDV9]

Gotta respect the Germans for that

[@MrGrumpyGills]

@@quentinlopez7127 Wir Deutsche konnten mal viel, nicht nur bauen & entwickeln. Nicht umsonst nannte man Deutschland "das Land der Dichter und Denker". Heutzutage jedoch greifen Dummheit, Faulheit und Egozentrik um sich.

[@noveprodco]

For an 1891 tool I think the genius "was"... I doubt very much he or she could stay alive yet, worse with two world wars and 3rd reich in between. All my respects nonetheless.

[@Tidybitz]

I had to watch this to the end and find out what the ball and spring in the end of the handle was for. Lovely video and a talented man who did this restoration.

[@mymechanics]

Pretty clever mechanism, thanks

[@alexandermangold9713]

I am an mechanical engineer and I once again have to point out that we are USELESS!!! without craftsmen like you! Amazing work!

[@taekwon8556]

ama üretende mühendisler olmalı kendin üretmediğin üretemediğin birşeyi planyamazsın buluş yapamazsın.

[@multiio1424]

If the original manufacturer of this thing could see this, he'd be immensely proud.

[@filipmudroch6020]

This is the best comment I have seen today! Absolute truth

[@suprememasteroftheuniverse]

Many of the techniques didn't exist in that time. That's why this tool is also obsolete

[@scientificdevil4672]

To come up with the idea of how to make it is impressive. These old Germans were smart.

[@Hsaelt]

@@suprememasteroftheuniverse screwdriver is obsolete? Are you high?

[@maanassinha]

@@Hsaelt Hahahaha

[@karthick3d]

The fact that Germans designed ratchet screwdriver with such precision is amazing, you did super amazing job by restoring it....

[@ShadowLancer128]

I'm even more mad that as a country the United States spent the majority of our history screwing things in and unscrewing them back out and after over 100 years NOBODY THOUGHT OF A BETTER DESIGN THAN A PLAIN OLD SCREWDRIVER!!!

[@jacobrusso3392]

@@ShadowLancer128 what?

[@streax8885]

@BIGFOOOOOT my grandpa has one from his grandfather but it's just hanging on the wall

[@tpat90]

@BIGFOOOOOT I am using one with changeable bits. One my grandfather used. (Made in Germany)

[@honksthesillygoose3993]

@@ShadowLancer128 because we diddnt need to

[@alec3256]

200% least problematic channel on KZbin. watching this always calms me down and I really appreciate how much time and skillful craftsmanship goes into your videos. I love the work you do :)

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@BenjaminMellor]

The quality of these restorations is amazing. Your perfectionism within these projects pleases the perfectionism within me.

[@lisaphillips7566]

Who needs professional sports when we have THIS??? I can only imagine all the trial and error, the training and experience, the patience that goes into making and editing these videos. Everyone has a way they can make the world a better place, thank you for magnifying yours.

[@kinskifilms]

I've seen you fabricate a lot of things. Yet, the creation of the ball is one the most gratifying fabs of all time

[@AAAyyyGGG]

I've just made the connection - Swiss engineering is known as the best in the world...

[@wanfahimi]

Yeah. Never see he make metal ball before. Got a new machine perhaps?

[@ul5603]

Ikr I was just thinking the same thing it was really kool how he did it

[@Flashzinh0]

​@@wanfahimi it is just his normal milling machine with an off-centered rod attached to the mill's spindle. And the cutting bit is facing inwards. So when it rotates, it makes a round cutting pattern. Plus he turned it into a CNC Mill by cutting and rotating the ball at the same time. Just flawless. This guy's creativity is beyond my comprehension

[@daveburly9861]

Cane here to say that. Very satisfying.

[@Randall1001]

It's been years now of watching all kinds of restoration videos from various channels. This one is still way up there as one of the most epic and impressive. There's just nothing that compares to it.

[@Eduardopd]

Absolutamente. Nenhum se compara. 🤝🏻

[@samsadjahan9045]

I watched this video probably a year or 2 ago. Today I rewacthed it. I fall in love with the work both times. Feeling towards it brought me back to watch it again & I felt the same as first time if not better. Loved it. Thank you.❤️❤️❤️.

[@mymechanics]

I'm so glad!

[@kagisomoiloanyane6827]

That "ball-making" wizardry, never seen that before

[@tmjmccormack]

yeah I mean....that’s ridiculous

[@thetruthofdz3552]

Me too

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Likewise. That was next level.

[@ducewags]

@ kagiso Moiloanyane, This Old Tony showed how he does it some years back.

[@tunbergtunis85]

Who else was happily suprised over the clickity clackety sound when the screwdriver was in action? Got to love old time mechanics sound. 🙂

[@crakilldurmom]

You mean the "ratcheting" sound of a ratcheting screwdriver?

[@iamAwesomo1994]

just buy any ratchet

[@florinpanaitescu1639]

Corn Pop nah, not just “any”

[@tunbergtunis85]

@@crakilldurmom I have never heard a sound like that from a ratchet mechanic tool 😀😍

[@iamAwesomo1994]

@@florinpanaitescu1639 most ratchets have that sound. sorry if i wasn't hyper specific.

[@ComeJesusChrist]

Incredible! Not many people would have saved that rusty old tool but you made it better than it was when it was new!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@_Killkor]

I'm just continuously rewatching old videos. Always such a pleasure.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much for your support :-)

[@simorebuths7301]

You can literally make anything. A true engineer and craftsman.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@alessioborromeo]

he also have a crazy equipment

[@kroz3673]

@@alessioborromeo crazy equipment and have skills too

[@alessioborromeo]

@@kroz3673 obv

[@GinIchigo]

Alessio Borromeo Just cause you have equipment doesn’t mean you’re set

[@Fsilone]

"This entire tool is damaged beyond repair..." "I make a new one."

[@lucascamargo4492]

My mom about me

[@c.g.d1899]

@@lucascamargo4492 HAHAHAHAHAHHAA

[@ZaPpInG007]

But... Very very sloooow

[@francescomarialeo]

yea, i mean, the only thing from the original tool are the dimensions

[@phoebearmstrong9804]

I love that you take things that are unusable and repair them so that they become useable again. Now it's a tool that can last another 100 years if cared for properly.

[@elsagreen1476]

This is such a cool tool ! This is probably the most useful thing I've seen being brought to life in this way.

[@cheeseyslaps1308]

Him: this screw needs to be replaced Me: HES GONNA SAY IT Him: I make a new one Me: YES

[@gautier1887]

ahaha same feeling

[@willemp6432]

Need a new one.Hold my beer....

[@MColles]

Even my 4-year-old knows this must be.

[@johnoneill2986]

The term "German Engineering" exists for a reason! Side note, this was SOOOO satisfying to watch!

[@juppidisco]

Thanks. We're still trying today.

[@barbaraseymour3437]

Absolutely agree. I’m an 80 yr old female and was ratcheted to the screen finding it so interesting. Wonderful job. And no horrid music!

[@jakobsollner4846]

@@Thor.Jorgensen Merkste selber oder?

[@Rondo2ooo]

@@Thor.Jorgensen He? What's wrong with you beside from your "facts"?

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

@@Rondo2ooo Nothing? You tell me. What's wrong with me or my facts? This is history. It is the origin of the saying.

[@paliks1]

Добавил это видео в плейлист год назад и наконец-то добрался, посмотрел. Это потрясающе!

[@petezarole]

If you weren’t a master level craftsman, you’d probably be a Oscar winning director/cinematographer honestly. The pacing of every video is on point, absolutely zero wasted time. The macro shots of the smaller component restoring is grips me every single time. Truly amazing content, I have shared your videos in the past to great reception

[@user-sl3il5sz2s]

My mechanics is the only restorer whose work is truly perfect.

[@The4MusketeersYT]

Андрей Никитенко yes, My Mechanics and Tysy Tube have the best restoration channels

[@xjyo]

@@The4MusketeersYT Tysy is far behind MM. Sorry. I tried to like his works as MM's but couldn't.

[@nicholassilvidi2473]

Fact

[@daddydraza]

7 8 have you heard about Mister Patina ? (New channel)

[@user-sl3il5sz2s]

@@daddydraza Check out Mister Patina's recent work on the restoration of a large bronze lighter. Taking it apart, he disfigures the flint stand with pliers. This is impossible for My Mechanics. Mr. Patina is just one of many. He is far from the heights.

[@clausanders2886]

I owned one of these in the 70's. Most usable and strongest screwdriver.

[@Sawta]

I really appreciate that you showed how hard it was to disassemble this! I feel like some restoration channels stick to "progress" without covering how you have to deal with issues like screw heads stripping, or the handle snapping while you try to wiggle it off. I feel very discouraged sometimes, when it seems like channels have zero problems and have a project done, seemingly, in an hour or two. It would be really great to get am estimate at the end of roughly how long it takes to restore an item.

[@samfilianore3117]

I think this is my favorite restoration. The attention to detail and the tool itself go hand in hand. Great job.

[@ConnorRK-nk8rg]

If only the German craftsmen that orginally made this could see the care someone over 100 years later would have in restoring their creation.

[@modchannel8387]

Yup ! Would be epic

[@abrahamlorenzo421]

the same man who invented this also came up with the nose measuring tool used by the Nazi’s to identify jews

[@_--_--_]

@@abrahamlorenzo421 source?

[@Nitramrec]

@@abrahamlorenzo421 ... or just a little denouncement, only because the inventor of this tool was a german? :-/

[@comical9587]

@@abrahamlorenzo421 Sounds like a based man.

[@bernaldsolano]

"I broke my arm the other day." "I made a new one".

[@snowstrobe]

My life is broken. Ok, I make a new one.

[@106640guy]

Did he turn his arm on the lathe?

[@lukenicholas7697]

Good job

[@TonySinyaev]

@@106640guy or did he plated his new arm bones with nickel?

[@vuzereusazureus2245]

Made a new arm with only 1 arm, thats impressive.

[@peepo2560]

They REALLY don't make em like they used to! What a beautiful piece of history

[@amishupe7302]

Not only are you a master at restoration and videography, but the tools you choose to restore are are incredible, too. I continue to be blown away by your work

[@thunderclap3837]

This Screwdriver looks much better than 90% of modern Screwdrivers I saw!

[@reinoldi1097]

​this thing is the equivalent to an modern cordless screwdriver. no need for this anymore.

[@sultankosmitov6293]

You've made a BALL out of a metal rod... I'm amazed.

[@tamaskajfis3649]

Same, I never thought this is possible with a mill

[@NuclearGrizzly]

So that's how ya' do it.

[@fran123456]

A perfect ball

[@mikehudson6566]

That bit had my jaw agape

[@JonDaviesIsHere]

I came here to say this!

[@CalvinHikes]

Better than today's ratchet screwdrivers. And a heck of a lot prettier.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@jaywho476]

Most of these "restoration" channels are about as honest as the cottage industry of "first time" music reaction videos.😂

[@ryangoward-1947]

Making that ball was the most satisfying thing I've seen all week!

[@RavenMacy]

All month !👍

[@eniregnat]

Making that ball was the most unnecessary thing I've seen all week! :) Waste of time and stock.

[@MAButh]

Respect also goes out to the German engineers who designed and created this masterpiece. Without CAD, 3D printing and CAM. Just imagination, a pen and some pieces of paper. They were true masters of their field.

[@emilnilsson7991]

It's an amazing tool.

[@samuvisser]

Germans have always been like that. Intelligent and masterful in anything they do

[@greenherooftheinterwebz7078]

@Alan 141 German Science is the best in the world!!!!!

[@Cedrinate]

@@greenherooftheinterwebz7078 it was.. nowadays we are a laughing stock of idiots and politicians who gladly would want the internet censored and neglected modernisation to the point public structures like schools or bridges are safety hazards.

[@mareksicinski3726]

well mathematics most importantly

[@berksmagicrules]

I had thought no way 🤔then you Blew my mind 🤯made me feel 🫠the patience you demonstrate and the skill and knowledge that you have to not only disassemble these restorations but to completely, utterly restore every facet of the object, down to every spring, screw, ball, cap, every slot, notch, lip, thread… every time you use that tap and die I’m dying with excitement to see you screw the thing back together the drama of this video is amazing I love all your videos but this one with the spring and the ball and the new handle man you’re a master. I respect your abilities. I have been restoring tools for about a year now and to see how you do it is so inspirational. Old tools had so much more functionality than tools of today, the way a tool was built made it possible that if they were used carefully and taken care of they can through multiple lifetimes, and even if they were said to be “beyond repair” or scrap junk a man like yourself could come along and fix it and it will Last another dozen lifetimes. A tool like this one is so amazing and useful and just needs to be appreciated I feel good just knowing you have given it a new life and that millions of people have seen the work that you have done. Bravo sir. I am in awe of your craftsmanship.

[@Shaider_3]

Well done, noone would be able to tell this is a 129 yr old screwdriver. Perfect!

[@jmc0075]

No silly music. Just a man doing a honest job NICE.

[@Carpetf]

the music is the all the different noises made by the metal, wood and machinery

[@JO-mg6xc]

Honest job? That’s not his wife’s opinion. She thinks he is wasting time instead of doing his house chores...you know, honey do this.Honey do that..

[@macdeep8523]

he is very honest and upright guy

[@rkkhatri9565]

Wow that's awesome

[@otekrec]

If you’re going to watch ONE “restoration” guy, this is the one. I have yet to see anyone else come even close to this level of accuracy and commitment. As always, exceptional work!

[@bettychoo]

Exactly I’ve seen many but he is truly the best

[@mintpalmer]

I truly appreciate how much of the original material you're able to use. Really gives these items a new lease on life!

[@ZeidGho]

I keep returning to this engineering masterpiece Paired with your unbelievable talent It deserves the 76M views it has

[@sauronthedarklordofmordor2990]

One of the best screwdriver designs I have seen, much better than most today. You are a master craftsman working metal. You could easily restore a pair of binoculars from a WWII battleship.

[@marwenyahyaoui3799]

restauring optics is another job which requires skills and special tools.

[@jagtan13]

@@marwenyahyaoui3799 this and that are two completely different fields of the sciences! 😄

[@Playdory]

jagtan13 I think you two completely missed the point he was making.

[@jagtan13]

@@Playdory It's all in good fun. The juxtaposition of having worked on a screwdriver, potentially the simplest tool next to a hammer, to a set of binoculars is a big leap in technology. I find it humorous, like the phrase, "shoot for the Moon." Off course anyone with skills and knowledge of the sciences can work on any project of their choosing; It is genuinely entertaining to engage the mind by taking a look at what our forefathers' achievements were. What knowledge we can glean from their innovations and technology can only help be improved upon in the future.

[@milanradak269]

Hell,he could restore the battleship.

[@kollerd31]

Not only are his skills amazing, the camera work is the best I’ve ever seen.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@SunRabbit]

I agree, without the camera work, most of the work would be unappreciated.

[@gedodonnell1]

So enjoyed this video …a very talented engineer….brought back too life too be a useful tool again …superb. Wish I was as talented.

[@mymechanics]

You can do it!

[@antiv]

This is such an awesome channel. First you learn something new every time, then there is the calming zen aspect to the production, and finally the satisfaction of seeing the finished product at the end.

[@mymechanics]

Great to hear!👍🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

[@ScarletwingRuri]

Was thinking why a Screwdriver design this much complexity. Then after see it function at the end, mind blowing great German design.

[@RSm12856]

Yes i was too.

[@gregorteply9034]

Looks a bit overengineered to me.

[@Victor-kz5vq]

Is this a jojo reference

[@MorganBrown]

scarletwingルリ the Germans are good like that 😂

[@thebee9907]

@@gregorteply9034 the design looks overengineered, but actually has the simplest mechanics.

[@minecrafter0505]

Imagine that one German guy who made this seeing the effort someone will go through today to restore his work.

[@Almashina]

one _150 year old_ German guy

[@minecrafter0505]

@@Almashina it's a hypothetical, ofc he's long gone.

[@GRen1990]

He would be like "Why KZbin puts so many Ads in 20 minutes video, I have a family to feed and don't have money for youtube premium"

[@blakeada999]

He sees.

[@yugeroom5736]

He would be amazed by some of the modern tools we have.

[@massas3763]

I tend to watch this video over and over again.…I am fascinated by this restoration technique, but I am also impressed that the tools of the 19th century are just as good in the 21st century.

[@Aikurisu]

You sir are definitely an artist. Been admiring many of your restoration projects for awhile now yet this one really grabbed my attention. Outstanding work!

[@marcosc3595]

This is proof that not everything needs to be verbally explained. The only sounds coming from the tools and process is hypnotically peaceful

[@larrybud]

Thank God this channel has no music, but I would love to hear some voice overs as to techniques.

[@bakuleshpatel1026]

Big eye open for this video, stopped breathing to end finishing of work,no word ❤️👍👌

[@91countryford11]

Wow, probably the best machinist I have ever seen. This guy has some serious skills. The pure craftsmanship and skill is mind blowing!

[@kiksonmartinec9656]

He can make his own car,weapons..

[@jeffreyromero9169]

Stumbled across this and could not stop watching. Awesome.

[@deathstroke872]

I'm getting addicted to these videos.

[@mymechanics]

Glad you like it!

[@ZenoDovahkiin]

"Sun isn't shining today." "I make a new one."

[@opertater]

he makes a new one

[@arturosalas7213]

@@opertater u

[@scottmartin8888]

At the moment the sun is shining more than its ever had, solar activity is through the roof.

[@beyondbecca5407]

🤣🌞🛠

[@alisakemple8881]

honestly i agree but HOW DID YOU MAKE A MEME ON THIS CHANNEL!?

[@c.nicholson3536]

Absolutely unbelievable!! I watch his videos and sit here just shaking my head because I can’t believe anyone could this much skill and knowledge! I look at some of these pieces and think, there is NO WAY anyone can get that thing working again! And then not only does he make it work again, but it’s probably better than it was brand new! this man is a genius!

[@ugoloksozdatelya]

Великолепно! Большое удовольствие наблюдать за работой мастера! )))

[@user-ns4lf9sc8t]

А Володин в микрофон сенхайзер в думе балакает, нашим стыдно должно быть, в 45м победили, всю Европу вытащили из под немца а теперь у них бош,макита, а у нас галимый зубр, вихрь и тд

[@user-kv9rs1vr6s]

​@@user-ns4lf9sc8t да чё ж ты заскулил сразу ? Держи себя в руках.

[@PauIieWalnuts]

How about a series called "make a new one" where you restore nothing, but recreate some old tool using photos and manuals for reference?

[@SynthaticBeats]

good Idea!!

[@radosawwujec959]

I second that :)

[@rukaiyajumani1805]

his second channel has it

[@RobinSandzaSL]

That's exactly what he does most of the time.

[@depeltenburg6916]

Can’t second that, so third that.

[@kpaasial]

The tool and its design is also very impressive given the time period, german engineers really knew their stuff back then.

[@nb44647]

and they still do

[@theodiscusgaming3909]

Deutsche qualität

[@BlueKeyAnimations]

That is a fantastic screwdriver and I wish they were all designed like that

[@_K_s_e_n_i_y_a]

Столько механических грамотно спроектированных, разработанных устройств было придумано в свое время...столько утеряно... здорово, что автор канала дает вторую жизнь таким вещам. Это прекрасно!🎉

[@mr.nazareth4501]

The second handle to apply more torque with is a really nifty idea, and i wonder why more screwdrivers don't have that

[@andrefasching1332]

its ancient german knowledge that has just been reencountered

[@vaulttraveler3478]

Durability

[@louisbuss6068]

Most do... It's a hole at the but of the handle that you can insert a rod or another screwdriver into (it isn't only for hanging on a walk) But this has very limited use as most old screws break under that kind off torque

[@solinus7131]

@@vaulttraveler3478 Might not be a problem if the handle has somewhere to snap to and is made out of metal

[@stefvdb5096]

A lot of quality screwdriver have a bolt head shape at the base of the screwdriver that you can stick a wrench on for the same use And cheap ones we just stick a pin in the wall mounting hole for torque

[@spikysweetpotato]

This guy when he’s dead: I can’t use my body anymore... *SO I MADE A NEW ONE* Love ur content

[@mymechanics]

I hope that'll work

[@spikysweetpotato]

@@mymechanics haha

[@arthasmenethil5752]

And that's how necromancy was invented!

[@caghatai]

basically orochimaru :D

[@richardmineall5428]

nope, gonna teach his ward everything, so they can keep up the channel

[@azeezullasheriff7746]

I am happy for both events, one the person who made it and the other the person who restore it, good job

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

[@lawman33473]

You have earned the title Master Craftsman. Beautiful work with the restoration and attention to the smallest details!

[@myhuluhulu]

Turning the ball was nice to see. Never seen this before

[@arthurowen3]

The ball turning technique has been the standard method of making a sphere in a machine shop for 100 years, not as unique as you may tjink.

[@DonnyDarko13]

But AS an cutting machine Operator i never saw it with a Combination of NC Turner Chuck and a outturning tool

[@ArchimedesOtaku]

I spent 20 minutes saying, "That's amazing. But what in the hell is a "Weltrekord"!?! When I finally saw it in action my mind was blown. What an amazing piece of engineering.

[@trevortrevorius6743]

"Weltrekord" means "world record".

[@edchristie4839]

Clever design ! Lovely tool, haven’t used my Yankee driver in years now, once upon a time it was never out of my hand, all cordless tools. Thank the lord! 😀

[@mymechanics]

Thank you :-)

[@adejulistyo5542]

Man!This is another level of restoration.simply the best

[@mymechanics]

Thanks, glad you like it :-)

[@robingoldhahn7042]

His Wife: "Honey, your son said he didn't want to be an Engineer" Him: "I make a new one"

[@abhishekdhyani613]

hehehehhehhe

[@HonzaNevrela]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@smack09]

Hahahaaaa

[@philipchiu9835]

Best thing about babies is making them lol

[@dwitty_hi]

lol

[@Fretice]

I like everytime when you are facing a problem, "I make a new one.", calmly and confidently.

[@lpc3109]

When he zoomed up on oddly shaped damaged ball, and said... no worry.. I MAKE NEW ONE.. I shat. a fucking sphere-shaping machinist tool then just blew my mind, sad about no spring part though lol).

[@carbon_no6]

Not one word spoken throughout, but you can hear a breath of air when he removed the dust shavings from the screw. That wasn’t expected. Haha.

[@MadStacks007]

I am in utter awe at your skill, but truly amazed that you know where all the pieces go. Cause I would be lost.

[@mymechanics]

Thanks :-)

[@juliangnzz]

When you thought the video couldn't get better...."this part needs sandblasting". YEEEAAHHH LETS GO BABY!!!

[@seashells4636]

That line and "I make a new one" are my favorite parts of My Mechanics' videos! 😄

[@nathanphillips9645]

my favorite part of the vids, for sure

[@stephenk578]

"adding material" AWHHH FUCC YA DO IT

[@HandToolRescue]

Honestly, I am disappointed you didn't rebuild the original production factory as well! haha

[@douglas8568]

just followed by (I cloned the 19th century germans that used this tool)

[@_Killkor]

my mechanics: oh, sorry, I had the second camera facing the wrong way. The factory is behind me.

[@maggs131]

He didn't smash his face on the sandblast cabinet. How can he consider himself a professional?

[@jb_types_stuff]

As someone who enjoys both of your guys videos, I understand why htr has always been shady to mm, as he’s basically making a brand new tool and htr always tries to preserve the history of a piece instead. I just feel like mm is more art and htr is more history

[@somyRed]

Hahahah 😂 you're really funny... Love to see your videos as well Hand Tool Rescue

[@arnowaigel2844]

Two masterpieces in one: the restauration and the brilliant video. A pleasure to look at!

[@demetriusaustin7047]

This guy is the best I’ve ever seen. Great work.

[@ryandavis4448]

If an apocalypse ever happened we'd need this guy to train everyone on how to rebuild the world.

[@TheSeaofScience]

Bold of you to assume he won’t get it done in a day by himself

[@albertoa.r.5886]

It's too damaged... I make a new one.

[@spirallightningtech8552]

Just use the lathe machine and turn down a new earth.

[@JE-zl6uy]

It's actually something I enjoy watching because I think to myself: "If I know how these simple, yet advanced tools work, if we get blown back to the stone age, I might have a chance knowing how they work."

[@ryandavis4448]

@@JE-zl6uy very good thought process. There won't be many ppl left with that ability either. 👍

[@jafizzle95]

Me: "Come on, say it... SAY IT" MM: "I make a new one" Everyone: "HELL YEAH"

[@electronicengineer]

HELL YEAH ! ! !

[@juniorthomazini]

*Vince McMahon meme*

[@sultanhusnoo8552]

waited 9 and a half minute for it😂😂😂😂

[@jumpnrun3368]

Has become a running gag by now! :)

[@MiThreeSunz]

You sir are the consummate restoration artisan! I’m in awe of your skills and craftsmanship!

[@mymechanics]

Many many thanks 😁

[@user-gf1ik4lp6m]

The fact my grandparents are still living in the house they inherited from her parent which was made over 100 years ago makes me feel something gorgeous after watching this video

[@kcastro4833]

You are way beyond what others are offering as “restoration” on KZbin. Craftsmanship of another level!!

[@Ron4885]

Yes. If there's ever a spaceship to another planet you have to go.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

This is pure love of the tool, fabrication and machining arts.

[@scripulance.1901]

For real dude everyone just throws flour and water make it look all rusty and fix it they almost have no problems with restoration

[@Lynn-rv4ty]

be careful on saying that because although i agree that this is one of if not the best restoration channels, backhanded compliments no matter how true or pure intentioned are still backhanded

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@Lynn-rv4ty Which comment was backhanded?

[@reidonoliver]

My father, like you, was a master machinist. He would have been absolutely delighted to watch your work. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@AxxLAfriku]

OH NOOOOOO!!! Most people agree that my vids are the worst on KZbin. I agree to disagree. Please agree to disagree with the haters, dear rei

[@berdan2810]

@@AxxLAfriku cool but I’m looking for the person who asked

[@nstheboss]

Cracking job done there. If I had the skills and tools to do the same, my house would be full of old tools and items ready to restore, I'd never be bored again.

[@cuteface6901]

I am loving these extreme close ups ...

[@blindspotspotter.2352]

Come on! How cool was it to see him fabricating the ball bearing!? "I can't fix this ball. Too much rust damage. Guess I'll MAKE a new one." CRAZY mad skills. Just crazy. I love this video!🤩🤩🤩

[@mymechanics]

I'm glad you like it :-)

[@jerryhelm5118]

That was badass

[@polykoma]

@@mymechanics yeah the ball part was really amazing tho!!!!!

[@typedbyben]

this guy is singlehandedly keeping the emery cloth market above water

[@b62boom1]

Your work is spectacular, and so satisfying to watch, I can hear my OCD purring! Very cool.

[@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms]

Smart design and a beautiful restoration!