1920s Lawn Mower [Restoration] - Part 1

[@HandToolRescue]

This is the first engine I've ever restored that has depression and truly hates all its original parts. Also, subtitles surprise!

[@EK--ry3lr]

Have really enjoyed following this on I and G with the mini updates. Thanks!

[@tomastoth3839]

This restoration seems to be extremely time consuming. I got anxious just by watching the recap...

[@Illkilla1984]

Me too engine, me too

[@fastfreddy918]

Do you think it didn’t like you touching it?

[@andrewdancsak7223]

Loving your videos. Just wondering how long it took from disassembly to Prozac perfection

[@Stefano-86]

I think I speak on behalf of all the folks here when I say: "Yes, Eric, we have enjoyed watching this restoration". Thanks for posting, well done!

[@HandToolRescue]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terrypikaart4394]

Probably run better without that carb heater choking it.

[@codemonkey2k5]

@@HandToolRescue Always do. :)

[@bambambundy6]

@@Stefano-86 Absolutely well done!! Always great to what comes from your shop!

[@TheShadeborn]

@@HandToolRescue as any and every time we watching your vids, mate! Love the humor. You remind me of my best friend, which is not with us anymore. Even my kids love to watch HTR!

[@infin1ty850]

"It was reverse thread the entire time" I love it because it is exactly the kind of shit I would make a mistake on.

[@tonymaurice4157]

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[@dixieduffy7]

I was surprised he didn't go that way. Even if it wasn't, sometimes a good wrenching tighter can help remove stuck parts. Works for me a lot.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

@@dixieduffy7yeah, just tighten until the threads are gone!!!lol

[@georgejones3526]

@@tonymaurice4157- Go back to Russia.

[@georgejones3526]

Those are the times when I would say, in a low, slow, gutteral voice, “God dammit!”.

[@jeffsucidlo9220]

You have a knack for finding tools that look like they may have single handedly been the inspiration for numerous consumer safety regulations being passed. You are brave to use them. I love it!

[@Shortdraw01]

Can we all appreciate all the work that didn’t make the edit? All those fasteners and small parts must’ve taken hours behind the scenes and don’t go unnoticed.

[@happe114]

also he has subtitles for the whole video, if anyone was wondering, insane effort on this one as always

[@ssjtrunks628]

@@happe114 I thought he stopped doing that. He hasn't had them on his videos for a while.

[@alexandrekrasnoschecoff3206]

Seu processo de desmontagem é uma obra de arte.......rio tanto que me dói a barriga........ obrigado !!!👍👍👍

[@Teslamaniac]

No nonsense, no music, no chat, perfect restoration. With the added comedy, love watching you work. Thee brings a smile to my face

[@recurvestickerdragon]

try turning on the subtitles for added character and charm

[@R4kk00n]

Wow! A multiplayer sandblasting cabinet!

[@krissteel4074]

A veritable threesome of suffering

[@AlBorland3877]

Coop! 🤘

[@owenperkins]

It's a poorly kept secret that HTR hosts sandblasting threesomes on the weekends.

[@j.b.1593]

Why sandblast alone when you can sandblast with a friend?

[@just.jose.youtube]

It's for giants too. (or is HTR a minion?) :p

[@leewoodrough242]

I was once complaining to an old plumber about the steel pipes I had in my house. He gave me the best advice I’ve ever received. Always start by tightening the pipe a little before loosening it.

[@Gravvvyyy]

.....im not sure if you're being sarcastic..(dang internet) But if not, I'm going to start using this method....unfortunately....with mechanics (and especially old and rusted parts) if you over tighten something that was over tightened to begin with...your risk breaking it off. What a double edged sword....

[@someoneoutoftheinternet1392]

You don't really have to visibly move it, if it is already quite thigt. But let me tell you if you have some sort of feeling for what a part can handle, you won't break stuff, that wouldnd have broken either ways. Yust doing this or change the direction a few times is definitely a livesaver of a trick.

[@mUnky889]

it's pretty common knowledge in the car scene, I thought... especially for anything that's a bit rusty.

[@someoneoutoftheinternet1392]

@@leewoodrough242 I do know it from the German car scene (cause I'm from there)

[@dankline9162]

​@@mUnky889 I learned that by fixing cars and in fixing free stall loops at the dairy. Things get rusty, and your happy just to have it move a bit in any direction. Gets difficult to turn, and you just go back a bit. Use oil, but the heat from friction even helps.

[@robertramsey4929]

Easily the best restoration channel on KZbin - humour, actual siezed parts, and no disassembly with surgeons tweezers and magic - the subtitles were great 😂

[@wenzelp]

Yeah 😊

[@wbfaulk]

I work on clockwork mechanisms as a hobby and I feel like an absolute tool every time I place a wheel or a bridge with tweezers, even though that's actually the best way to do it, given the size of the parts. Those people have ruined tweezers for me.

[@robertramsey4929]

I watch Nekkid Watchmaker, and he uses tweezers to lift bridges and springs and tiny screws etc, probably similar for yourself, and granted, I may have been exaggerating for effect, but I was watching someone disassemble a giant doorbell the other day, in surgical gloves and lift oversized screws and nuts with tweezers - all a bit unnecessary - our man here has oil in his fingerprints and makes fun of falling for a lefty tighty curve ball - the awful smiling freeze frame on the intro, a good thud as his head lands on the sand blasting cabinet (how many people need to use a cabinet at the same time by the way 🤔 where is that from?). Great viewing every time 😀👍

[@wbfaulk]

@@robertramsey4929 Yeah, your doorbell guy is the "those people" I was referring to.

[@zxggwrt]

Real reverse-thread rage!

[@NonEuclideanTacoCannon]

I've been watching this channel for a while, and I'd never imagined myself doing this sort of thing. But now because of my job, I'm seeing literal tons of great quality old tools get recycled every week. I've started grabbing and setting aside things I know I could fix. So far mostly 70's power tools that just need a new cord or new brushes. Figure I'll clean and refurbish them as best I'm able, and throw them up on eBay if nothing else. Honestly, I just like how old tools look, and I'll probably collect a lot of them.

[@Horus9339]

Do it, do not put it on a back burner, DO IT! You will get the odd scumbag that will steal the items, but mostly you'll be selling to good people that love older tools. Good luck Sir/Ma'am.

[@grimnir27]

I agree with you about old tools. I've bought some very high quality used stuff on ebay. This channel also inspired me to restore my grandpa's wilton vise (had to watch several other videos to make sure I was doing it a good service)

[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

Still the best intro of all time

[@Jake.P.L]

That intro never gets old

[@samueltaylor4989]

Totally agree.

[@tonymaurice4157]

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[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

@tonymaurice4157 what does Trump have to do with a Canadian fixing a lawnmower with a cool intro song?

[@tonymaurice4157]

@jeffreyshepherd8488 I can post whatever I want this ain't the internet police. Free speech!

[@perotekku]

I'm a self proclaimed "Small Engine Nut" The craftsmanship and engineering in these old motors are so fascinating. Recently rebuilt a 1949 Evinrude "Speedifour" outboard. Opposed 4 cylinder, 33.5 hp! I think you'd really enjoy some of the 40s and earlier outboards, before cowlings came into style. All the bits and bobs are out in the open, exposed flywheel, and myriad knobs and levers on the front.

[@matthewjohnston1400]

We don’t get a lot of these videos because it’s obvious that they take a lot of time to produce. I have never missed a restoration video on Hand Tool Rescue. Always excellent.

[@ronwalsh]

I applaud your tenacity in not only taking this apart, but putting it back together. Bravo to you sir.

[@alanharney5278]

Old brass carburetors are mechanical works of art. That one is even better with the shellac coated cork float. Epic. Thanks for sharing.

[@TYRANTARES]

the repeated smash cut to sawing through bastard parts really makes this video. Great sense of comedic timing.

[@davidrowe5822]

Yes! At first I thought...'Ohhh hes gone to the cutoff wheel for this one.' '...aaand this one...' / 'Oh no...Eric no...Reverse threa.....awww nevermind'

[@nicovandyk3856]

It really feels like this one had it in for you; everything that could go wrong seemed to go wrong! Thanks for the thoroughly entertaining videos Mr. Hand Tool!

[@tonymaurice4157]

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[@pks41805]

@@tonymaurice4157 Really? Asshole.

[@machobunny1]

I've been tasking engines and carbs etc. apart since I was about 8 years old. Sometimes got them back together too, without a camera to record what I had done. I am now 80 yo, and in all these years I don't think I have ever seen a more complicated machine. No matter what part of it you attack, it has more parts than anything I've yet seen. Wow! Those guys really had some imagination. You've improved on that and brought it back to life as a work of mechanical art. SO WELL DONE...of course. That's a piece any collector would envy.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

To me, this is one of my favorite restorations I've seen you perform. You took a100 year old behemoth monster completely apart and rebuilt it to last another 100 years were it in steady use.

[@matthewc4590]

The brazing work on the cog @32:04 actually made my day. Call me old fashioned, but that was blissful. A perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine and a cigarette at the end of a long day.

[@rotorhead5000]

I love when someone else knows what they are talking about when it comes to lifting heavy thing, you also need to do your best to keep your legs out of it entirely.

[@marcusbarras5010]

no you are supposed to lift with your legs not your lower back

[@kylecarmichael5890]

And remember to keep as far away from your body. 😁

[@marcusbarras5010]

​@@kylecarmichael5890 by using your lower back it can cause a herniation of a disc in the lumbar spine

[@JoMaABC]

@@kylecarmichael5890 and twist in a sharp jerking motion

[@jimbobjackson4521]

Indeed. It’s that sudden awkward jerking motion that really gets the job done.😂

[@joshvandruff1790]

An engine that old and with minimal effort it fires right up. Just clean points and new spark wire. Amazing.

[@jamesharris8110]

I have an odd appreciation for older lawn mowing machines, this one is very interesting.

[@koltron5k]

I feel like Eric is the one that actually needs the rescuing on this restoration lmao. Good job though. Your channel is the reason I can do half the restoration stuff I know how to do now. Thanks for the content!

[@Ecila-Samerberg]

What a big, longlasting restoration. Well done great work. Best wishes from Germany

[@stevestrand4819]

This one really makes me appreciate what you do to entertain us on youtube. There were so many times in this video where if I had been doing it I would have walked away and trashed it but you just power through. Great video!

[@keithcrater4716]

Ah, the dreaded reverse thread. You have to love "those" projects that just fight you every step of the way! Great video sir.

[@goofe.washington953]

In addition to the obvious skills shown in this video, the sound effects - and the overall sense of humor - are simply outstanding.

[@lorenvandivere5440]

I'm impressed that your watch has survived so long without being smashed.

[@Shadowhawk27]

Who says its the original and not the 10th replacement

[@jr798]

I like that you don't sand, file, polish, grind, and body fill every bit of character and originality out of most of your restoration projects except in the most rare of cases. These are truly restorations.

[@donparker1823]

What a heartbreaker to see that those gears were threaded on. I don't know how you could have known that. This machine must have been fabulously expensive in the 1920's.

[@jerrysgardentractorsengine2243]

Read the description. This would be around a $7,000 USD machine today!

[@Gidono]

I grew up in the 80's and the start of your video cracked me up. I felt like I was watching an 80's sitcom.

[@CRCAutoUS]

Great video showing CRC products!

[@markusayt]

CRC makes great products.

[@QuantumLeap83]

I hope if you haven't sponsored this channel already, that you will consider it. He's definitely putting your brand in front of a lot of people.

[@ZaphodHarkonnen]

@@QuantumLeap83Read the video description. ;)

[@mitchellmanson449]

you guys should sponsor my turbo bmw k1100 build, I need to wrap my fairings and crc livery would be great, I run a mechanics shop in cda idaho!

[@sianwarwick633]

​@@mitchellmanson449 1-800 number is the place to start?

[@BABALOOEY46]

That mower was sent from heaven to teach you about your new self and to let go of your old self 😂❤ Your pain saves thousands of us from vast amounts of pain and suffering… and your lessons are well headed, eg painting on rust.

[@bobbywright2100]

I have watched this channel for a long time and really like it. I appreciate everything you do by getting these really old tools looking and working new again. But it’s just a shame that so many people on KZbin rip your concept off they are doing the same exact thing and it’s identical to what you do, but it’s OK. I consider you the OG.

[@philanna38]

To say that was the most complicated restore would be a gross understatement! Great job, as always.

[@matthewmcclay]

I haven’t commented on any videos yet, but to the maker, you are the best at rebuilding and adding noises to film edits. Thanks, that’s what we like to hear. And good job, all of your restored items are great. I appreciate the detail and paint and the maple syrup humor.

[@OldMan854]

Very interesting use of those clamps. Never thought of that!

[@djsandvig1]

Looks like an ancient greens mower. High quality , thanks for bringing it back.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

Engine probably has less power than the drill used to start it but dam that's a beautiful piece of engineering

[@timsmith1589]

Dude the engine is a beautiful thing for sure, very cool to see it done up like that. Great choices.

[@oorangejuce]

You could fly to the moon with this thing...

[@Livinfast85]

The reverse thread killed me! 😂😂 Also at first when you put those gears back on and didn't match the indexing marks I had a minor panic attack, thank you for noticing that. I absolutely love your channel and humor! Keep up the great videos!🔥🔥

[@calvinboykin4777]

Who’d a thunk they’d of reached out 104 years to put the screws to ya by threading that sprocket and gear onto the shafts. I guess screws and shafts come with the territory when you’re restoring antique machinery. Love your channel. Your work is amazing!!👍👍

[@mrrustygray]

This should be a Tuesday night regular 1 hour series. I will even tolerate the ads. Always great information and entertainment.

[@lostgubbins]

the angle grinder of frustration should be a new channel main character

[@kreegak3802]

You dont understand how much I love the intro of you smiling and then looking around and smiling again❤❤❤❤❤

[@BoggWeasel]

What a nice way to start my Sunday, nothing says sit back, relax and enjoy your breakfast like a narrated HTR video 😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@brunohavard5948]

I will always be in awe of someone who can take an engine apart, put it back together and... get it started again. Sincere congratulations ! (Google traduction, I am french 🤪)

[@Barely_Creative]

The stream of consciousness subtitles throughout are incredible, but the ones around that reverse thread felt extra unhinged.

[@Horus9339]

You are by far and away the best restoration video maker other there. Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful items back to life. Please keep doing what you do so well. My very best to you and yours.

[@everettbrown2955]

I don't think I've ever experienced adult ADD in Closed Captioning before. I fuggin love this channel

[@АвдееваЛюдмила-щ4ъ]

Eric is a master who can figure out any detail! Golden hands! I take off my hat..

[@ShinoPuppy]

I didn't realize this was a "Part 1 of ?" until the video ended abruptly and I re-read the title - I was expecting to end with grass getting cut. Silly me for not noticing that's it's just the engine component restoration in this one.

[@zekecorder8226]

I once restored an old rototiller, very old, and I had many of the same problems you encountered. You did a wonderful job on that old, old engine and applaud you. Great work.

[@abysspegasusgaming]

NOBODY EXPECTS THE REVERSE THREAD INQUISITION!!!

[@FIAWOLpi]

Gosh i love this channel! I really enjoy the opening credits, it never fails to give me a chuckle. I really enjoy your humor and the fun you seem to have editing this vids. I also love the real work you do on these projects, nothing fake here.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

That was AMAZING!!! (as always :D ) - You do SUCH GOOD WORK!!! And I just don't know how you're able to keep track of all the parts, or know how these strange things work, or what the best replacement part should be without using modern materials (as in replacing the float and still using cork, but coating it it with a gasoline resistant material... I would have just put on a modern float lol) - You are ONE OF A KIND and I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! (I just wish I wasn't unemployed and strapped for cash because those wrenches are SWEET!!!) THANK YOU for the AWESOME Video, and I CANNOT WAIT to see the work on the Mower Body!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

[@RonParker]

If you read the subtitles starting where he's machining the cork, you'll discover that he also ended up using a modern foamed plastic material to remake the float, because the gasoline resistant material wasn't.

[@Luhkewarm]

I love how primitive tech or whatever does silent videos with subtitles because I end up watching every video twice. I hope you keep this format.

[@DeadReckon]

I'm still gonna like and comment on this one even though I prefer the narrated videos.

[@cooloutcoexist]

Yes!

[@Klaproossje]

Always lift with your lowerback in a twisting and jercking motion

[@Fennec1370]

Turn on the captions I’ll explain what he is doing

[@DeadReckon]

@@Fennec1370 But you don't get his sultry voice overs

[@Contraption]

@@DeadReckonhe has the voice overs for patreon supporters. He knows what he’s got. 😂

[@iamGamingQuest]

I don't know why I'm not getting notifications but just laid in bed (UK time) and see this... Told the wife I'm off downstairs to watch you restore a mower. Peek old man vibes... Love it

[@myopiczeal]

Turns out the "increasing anger" in the intro was for the viewers screaming "Reverse thread! Aaagh!" the whole time.

[@normmcrae1140]

The Equivalent of $7000 in the late 1920's! But you got it to start in 2024.... WORTH IT!!!!

[@SirFalcon88]

Now that's an overengineered lawn mower lol

[@matthewb8229]

This is by far, I mean MILES, the best opening to a video! Every time I watch this channel, it makes me laugh. It's straight out of my childhood sitcoms of the early 80's good.

[@Thelastheal]

- What is your working bench made out of? -Hand tool rescue: Yes!

[@ABSINTHEMINDEDPROFESSOR]

if it ever catches on fire, the flames will be visible from space.

[@Adamsadventures83]

It's practically rot proof at this point from all the oils and grease soaked into it. I bet he could set it outside and his great grandchildren would still find it sturdy.

[@bobferranti5222]

This was a incredibly intricate restoration. Using the red gasket paper makes it more period accurate in appearance. Great work once again!

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I raised 75k and Christina Ann Tucker is to be thanked. I got my self my dream car 🚗 just last weekend, My journey with her started after my best friend came back from New York and saw me suffering in dept then told me about her and how to change my life through her. Christina A. Tucker is the kind of person one needs in his or her life! I got a home, a good wife, and a beautiful daughter. Note!:: this is not a promotion but me trying to make a point that no matter what happens, always have faith and keep living!!

[@DannielleTallerico]

WOW😳🤯😳 Ms Christina Ann Tucker is the real deal if you're a New Yorker you'd know her too!!!

[@DannielleTallerico]

After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my son's surgery (Oscar). Glory to GOD. shalom..

[@DannielleTallerico]

I remember giving her my first savings $20000 and she opened a brokerage account for me it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@KinaKizzie]

I'm from a poor background and my parents have struggled all there life. I wish to give them a happy life with all the strength I've got in me and this is what I have been looking for. I prayed yesterday that God should help me conquer this hard life with great connection and this is a sign that my prayers have been answered. Praise master Jesus 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GeraldMiller-mp8fc]

You should have a museum for all the things you restored!

[@fabricancustoms]

I never thought to put captions on before, but boy am I glad I did! The prose! The poetry! It's magic

[@gbentley8176]

One of your best. What a machine made when men were men and lawnmowers were built up to a standard. I still run a vintage UK built ATCO!. Hope to see it in action on the next episode. Best wishes from the UK and thank you for posting.

[@danaowen9014]

It is so amazing how something as complicated as this lawm mower , could have ever been designed to work. Great job at restoring it. You have a part of history and a work of art. Hope to see part 2 ?

[@davidmoody239]

Simply amazing 1933 reel mower my first ever seeing one. I got lost on the points yet everything seems straight forward. Always enjoy your content and humor keep up the fantastic work.. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@scottcates]

Dear Mr. Rescue: I have appreciated your videos for some time now and I wish to thank you for all the fun and shenanigans we have had along the way. Have a nice day, -Scott

[@SuperFlower93]

Hell yes. Can't be tight if it's liquid! Your intro is the best thing on KZbin!

[@yobgodababua1862]

You're getting pretty good at these cranky old engines. Nice work! As always, the clanks, grunts, bangs, and occasional outburst are the perfect soundtrack. Can't wait for the rest of this beast.

[@maxhammontree3169]

Can’t wait for part 2!

[@mskayla7747]

If the thing being restored didn't put up a fight in the disassembly process, this wouldn't be a Hand Tool Rescue video. Engine restore was nicely done. 👍

[@CarbideCarbon]

I've followed your advice and have been lifting with my back, using a twisting motion. I'm pleased to report that I no longer have any pain or sensation in my feet! and lower extremities! I am also incontinent now, but it's only my wife that cares about that. Thank you for your invaluable advice!

[@majoraxehole]

My day immediately improves when I see a HTR video on my feed!

[@RicksterX-92fs]

You’re the original. Great editing and the most interesting repair and restoration projects. I quit watching the copy cats.

[@davidSpinelli-n7d]

It's beautiful and yes, it was incredibly entertaining watching it get there. Thank you Eric, for another awesome restoration!

[@stevenhovinga6584]

I love all your videos, you turn all these old forgotten gems into.... well Gems. I agree with the other commenters that say this is the best restoration channel on KZbin. I wish you had more time to create more content. I know its a lot of hard work, and a lot of it we don't see but it must be a labor of love because you do it so well. Your videos are very satisfying with just the right amount of humor✌

[@brianallen9810]

Incredible ! I can't waint to see it in the mower.

[@johnhagemeyer8578]

Sitting in the dark. Having in the middle of the night because of my hurting back. Then I saw your back message. Ahh, my problem has always been bending my knees, keeping my back straight. 😮 😊

[@truelazerlight]

Top notch video, beautiful - if terrible - machine. Hearing that engine at the end ... I'm very glad all my neighbors use electic mowers.

[@L3monSqueezy]

I like how what probably started off as just videos to remind yourself on how to put these things back together turned into a very popular YT channel.

[@kylestengl8605]

I've been watching this channel for a little while now while I'm at work for the background noise and good moments it has. I am only just now realizing there have been closed captions on these videos that add backstory and unspoken commentary. I will now be going back to re-watch videos for this very reason.

[@randalc6118]

Greetings from Drayton Valley Alberta Canada 🍁Miss your work Eric, please keep the vids comming. Love all the old stuff you find

[@tjdrama3808]

I love your TV show. I mean, that's what it is. You take me back to a simpler time in life. Thank you for that. 😊

[@stegosteg5247]

Captions at times felt like being in group therapy and it was your turn to share. Let it all out, Eric, we're here for you!

[@vermhot]

Can’t wait to see you finish it !

[@JosephLance-x9q]

Top notch video, it was a pleasure to watch, thank you for taking the time to record and share 🇨🇦👍👍

[@glentucker4250]

Seems like a very complex machine for its time. Awesome restoration. Thank you!

[@jesseripley4562]

I stood up and cheered when you got that stuck piece off. Nobody around me knew why, but it was worth it.

[@Fred-o2x]

Thanks for this one! It brought back an old memory, which you may like. He had this giant Craftsman 3/4" steel drill that he used to start our mower.

[@charlesK001]

turning a cork float with a lathe might be the most gratuitous thing i have every seen done with a lathe.....and they are called thumb adjusted knuckle f'ers for a reason :) went back and watched again with subtitles....this video is better than a mediocre day at the movies so here is my matinee ticket price. addendum: only reason i know for stamping pistons is to mark a rebore and oversize (+1 would be a valid oversize)...doubt you can find cylinder specs for the engine to measure against :(

[@karenleonhard5991]

Your videos are the best!! I luv that you leave your frustration grunts in them, you’re very funny and talented with your hands!! 👏👏👏✌🏼😎

[@freshproduce4954]

This is insane! Do you ever have to go back over your footage to remember how something goes together? I couldn't even conceive of doing something like this that has 700 steps

[@MasterJay1985]

Wow, so much hassle and whoe. I just had thrown it in the garbage, but you carried on. I applaud to your magnificence! 😮