1930s Desk Lamp - Restoration

[@mymechanics]

Check out my Patreon for daily vlogs out of the workshop, early access, Q&A livestreams and long versions of my restoration videos. There are 23 vlogs about this restoration available, one from each day in the workshop. Link in video description.

[@kazemeftekhari]

OK, as long as I see your face.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

@Sixx2099 Yes he does. He explains a lot.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

@@kazemeftekhari Nope. He keeps his privacy.

[@knight_lautrec_of_carim]

do you weigh the items before and after restoration? Sometimes I wonder if the material lost from sanding/grinding is noticable.

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@knight_lautrec_of_carim No it is not measurable.

[@bettanzos]

The bad thing about knowing My Mechanics is that the other restoration channels will seem mediocre. I love their incredible attention to detail along with exacting standards where almost good enough is not acceptable; only as close to perfection as possible will do. Really well done Sir!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much for the kind words Thiago!

[@xoserodriguez31]

Yeah. It totally ruins other restoration channels by comparison... But hell, it is worth of it.

[@brendanm6360]

All other resto Channels are inferior. I discovered this one first and I just can’t seem to vibe with any others.

[@enigmaticx326]

Agreed, only channel worth watching.

[@Awen_newA]

Exactly! That is the only bad thing 😅. What I read in this comment section is so relatable. The other ones I'm also like. "Hmmm if mymechanic did it, it would've looked brand new, smooth, everything".

[@kotogray8335]

I don't know how many of you read the description on these videos, but he says this took him 26 days. That is true dedication to bringing us this level of perfection Thank you, sir.

[@everyhandletaken]

I figured it would be more than the 23 minutes, but wow... that is a huge amount of time to invest in a lamp (that now looks incredible though!)

[@mymechanics]

And about a week of editing, and don't forget all the time researching ;-)

[@JokeDindonChannel]

@@mymechanics The amount of skills and knowlegde that you possess is simply incredible! All these processes you've learned and apply methodically leaves me speechless. Masterclass level quality content. Excellent work!

[@61pro]

@@mymechanics a week of editing?! I know These restorasion videos are hard but learning that 1 week of deleting and adding texts is hard bro. Keep it up ur doing good!

[@MichaelMcAlexander]

@@mymechanics If there was a "love" button instead of just like, I would use it. This channel is quintessential for the pursuit of perfection.

[@mushfiqurrahman2515]

It hasn't even been 5 minutes & we've seen disassembly, paint stripping, sand blasting, counter sinking, filling, sharp edges removing, dent fixing, electro plating & polishing. He's not just a great mechanic but also a great video maker!

[@ВадимАлиев-ю4ъ]

никакой тупой музыки, никаких лишних слов, только естественные звуки! Отличные инструменты, прямые руки, превосходное видео! Спасибо большое! Вас смотреть - одно удовольствие!

[@luisbadin5133]

O copo do soquete tinha um rasgo entre um buraco e outro, de repente, aparece um copo perfeito🤔

[@marsrocket]

@@luisbadin5133 I don’t think that’s a tear. Something else was there and left a mark.

[@TheCreative01e]

Dude, un-denting the back of the lamp by just pulling is impressive, your unyielding attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile are what makes your videos miles above all else. I love your work and hope that I never miss an upload.

[@russelali8697]

I agree 100%.

[@aileroned]

Extra mile? While we are doing an extra mile, he is going to the moon!

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

Absolutely! I mean he didn't even show one making of the tools he used for restoration! An he used a lot for polishing, undenting ....

[@arunvivektr]

The way he restored the reflector and the way he transferred the brass were my favourites this episode. The reflector was one hell of a job.

[@Ragnar8504]

I definitely thought it was going to be impossible, dented aluminium is ugly to work with!

[@chrispysaid]

Dude it's one thing to be incredibly skilled at restoration, but the cinematography you employ both in quality of shots, composition, etc but also with visual storytelling, man you're hands-down the top of the genre. Easily the best restoration channel on this entire platform.

[@mymechanics]

Appreciate that!

[@mdjahidhoseen194]

top

[@paulgomez3318]

Agreed 🎉

[@Sonicgott]

Just watching you give decades of these things’ lives back is so cathartic.

[@owdjockey4459]

The quality of filming and editing the footage is just as high as the level of engineering and craftsmanship that goes into My Mechanics videos. Other KZbin restorers try to emulate his videos, but he continues to set the standard.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)👍🏻🙌🏻

[@xpez9694]

what I admire most is how this restorative process not only brings to life the old artifact but really showcases design sensibilities and innovations with materials and form from another era.

[@brentdobson5264]

Yup a prop magic for time travel shock insite sensibilities potential ....it's it's own movie still shot ❤ .

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@isaaccboyd8887]

The unbending of the reflector with the turned parts was so impressive. Very nice work as always

[@Helios8170]

Guys, I can't stress enough the painstaking lengths this man goes through between cuts. I've been busy rebuilding the tensioner on my car and sanding and filing it flat was almost infuriating. I have a newfound respect and appreciation for the work you do, and I can't emphasize enough how awesome it is that your channel taught me the proper steps to take for projects in the same ballpark as this.

[@mymechanics]

So glad to hear that and thanks a lot for being here :-)👍🏻🙌🏻

[@Helios8170]

@Ye Old Geezer Hell no, I got 2 bucks and a new tensioner costs 120.

[@MountainRocky456]

@@mymechanics What will you restore next ??

[@DrNSoos]

lol what are you talking about??? My Mechanics can dissassemble, restore, and reassemble a vintage lamp in 23 min

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

@@DrNSoos It's absolutely amazing. Most of the stuff he restores, I would smash up and scrap. I've busted up loads of crap stuff including cars, pianos, computers, motorbikes and tons of household items like clocks and vacuum cleaners etc. It's great fun but also good if you have the patience and skill to restore them!

[@Wasper216]

As an electrician, you make me happy by adding the ground wire which was lacking on the original (because safety wasn’t necessary such a thing back then). Most, if not all, other channels ignore that when they work on electric devices. So big thumbs up 👍

[@saxoon1]

But still he is connecting via a non ground plug in the final test. . Disapointed...

[@clb92]

@@saxoon1 No there were three prongs and three holes in the outlet, if you look carefully.

[@nagolas8713]

@@saxoon1 Check at 19:43 till 19:50

[@eiodiah2297]

Yeah, but my bigger concern is he didn't crimp the stranded wires. They're just soldered. That is a bad connection and a no-no in my book.

[@k4be.]

It apparently was made as Class 2 protection (but in this case, it seems to be missing an insulator part inside the bulb holder). Connecting the ground made it Class 1. Both are correct if done properly.

[@seagreenspiral]

You know that when a My mechanics video comes, it’s time to stop whatever else your watching or doing and see the best restoration man do his magic, no other channel is as good as him.

[@mymechanics]

Happy to hear that and thanks for your support :-)

[@duodot]

No, a My Mechanics video is something to savour. I'm excited all day, or for a few days even, until I can get some alone time and sit down all relaxed with a cold beer and enjoy the ritual that is watching this man work.

[@K3NnY_G]

I love that the boom of restoration channels has come and gone, yet My Mechanics is, and always was the best, most attention to detail, genuinely calming production, no voice over; only restoration.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

[@PabloEdvardo]

The best part of these videos is how it transports you back in time. The item comes out looking like it was fresh off the floor at a department store. It feels like you're seeing it back when it was new. I know some argue about styles of restoration, and I agree, for historical value antiques should be restored to preserve their flaws, but I believe that leaves room for this style of restoration which offers a different type of historical value.

[@worawatli8952]

It is like restoring cars to perfect condition and fixing all well-known issues, some people will argue that it should be like factory quality, but that isn't always the best case, like the DeLorean, if one want to restored it to factory spec, it will have many issues, fixing them make it more useful.

[@ashpeters5046]

I was already in awe throughout the whole process, but the moment you made the little screws, nuts and washers I actually shed a few tears. What masterful hands and a masterpiece of a restoration video!

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

[@oldchunkofcoal2774]

What an odd duck you are...

[@TheBigExclusive]

What amazes me is that he has a tool for every single problem. And if he doesn't then he will just CREATE a tool that is perfect for his needs. This level of precision and detail is amazing. It's not like other restoration channels that use tools that may not be the right tool. This channel is absolute precision and detail driven.

[@mymechanics]

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

[@altosack]

Of course, many times, more material is used and/or wasted on the custom tool or jig than would have been wasted by recycling the metal and buying a new one _or even just trashing_ the old one. However, there are many more wasteful hobbies (and entertainment) out there. This one shows the limit of what can be done, and I’m sure it inspires many to take an efficient middle road.

[@childfreesingleandatheist8899]

@@altosack You really have a twisted view on things. Even if more material was used to restore something this old, unique and beautiful, it is definitely worthwhile. It is part of history and worth to preserve. I don't think you can easily recycle the metal and/or buy a new one exactly like this one, as if you're going to the furniture store and ask for one. And remember, it's the very old stuff that usually lasts a long time. The new stuff is what is usually consumed and trashed because of its lesser quality. Seriously, you think this is a wasteful hobby? This is more than just fun and a hobby. It's a professional job. This one does not "show the limit of what can be done" like you say. It really shows the unlimited things professionals can be do. I wish I had their skills to do such an awesome and professional job. You need to have your head checked.

[@dn275]

@@mymechanics I have to agree that a lot of the enjoyment I get from watching your work is your problem solving. Seeing the custom tools and fixtures you make to accomplish the job is half the fun. Nothing more satisfying than solving a unique problem with a unique solution!

[@andreashansen5313]

I like to imagine that he has some kind of secret underground batcave where he keeps thousands of tools, for every possible situation.

[@bogbert7019]

the way the edges were rounded out... life changing I could watch these forever

[@Sbrer]

By the time this guy got to making his own washers, I forgot what he was restoring. The jigs and things he makes to complete one of these projects are way cooler than some of the things he’s restoring. This guy is an artist.

[@mymechanics]

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

[@thegusdad]

When he casually mentions that he made custom tools on his lathe (around 5:50) to pound the dents out o the reflector, you know the video will be a MM classic.

[@poxcr]

Your attention to even the most minute detail is out of this world, this is an amazing restoration! I bet this lamp didn't look half as good even when brand new. As always, this was a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@monkeygraborange]

I think you’re actually missing the point... this lamp probably looked _exactly_ this good when it was brand new. That is the entire goal of restoration!

[@lanzarlaluna]

@@monkeygraborange He makes it look better by doing little things like sanding off casting marks that have always been there.

[@poxcr]

@@monkeygraborange I'm sure it did not. He fixed a lot of little details and marks that were in the original lamp even when it was new, rounded the edges of many parts and even beveled the edges of screw holes. This insane attention to detail is what sets him apart. Look at 4:10 for example, that part ended up looking a lot better than it originally did.

[@tomkato6400]

“Better than new” is an understatement in this case. Absolutely amazing attention to detail.

[@M.M-M]

That´s sadly absolutely correct. Don´t get me wrong, his work, the videos and the finishing of the restored things are brilliant. Best i ever saw. But sometimes he brings things to a quality they never had originally. In context of historic authenticity it is the only thing that bothers me,...sometimes...

[@michaelpettersson4919]

Better then new is actually a thing and sometimes even a neccesity. Those that resore old aircraft to a flying condition often need to do this so they minimize the risk of loosing an irreplaceable aircraft to an random accident.

[@M.M-M]

@@michaelpettersson4919 But here we're talking about everyday objects and not about airplanes...

[@tusharjamwal]

I think he spent more than 150€ worth in shop time to get to this.

[@Austeration]

I completely agree with all those comments 👍

[@samuelholmes3696]

This is one of my favourite restoration videos, and the thing I always enjoy most about it is watching him take that awful looking, badly damaged reflector and painstakingly work the dents out of it until it’s practically as good as new. Deeply satisfying every time I watch it. To call this man a craftsman would be a brazen insult, he is a master!

[@benhobby17]

This guy doesn’t just restore it to factory spec, he restores it to the spec of the designer and engineer’s original drawings, before the manufacturing engineers get a chance to cheapen it out and lower standards. His work belongs in a design museum, next to the original drawings.

[@B3Band]

That's not what "restore" means

[@andrezesna3920]

Ok boomer

[@rachadchouman9245]

In all the comments, i think you described it in the better way. This guy is a really making it perfect.

[@Michaellovescmraje1]

@@andrezesna3920 ok 8 year old

[@tranceyy]

⁠are you not a renter? What do you have?

[@sl9sl9]

Your work is very satisfying to watch. With other restorations they will often miss a bit, fail to zinc plate some tiny screw, or don't spend enough time on internal parts not visible from the outside - but you don't do any of these things. You also know how to pace a video better than most other channels. OUTSTANDING!

[@Intellistan]

The level of perfection here is astounding. I have developed a serious level of respect for this guy over the years. All the other restoration channels don't even come close

[@poxcr]

No one does! This guy is above everyone else by a tremendously huge margin.

[@cleanclouds]

"All the other restoration channels don't even come close" Well, that just confirms you barely know any channel that does restoration.

[@poxcr]

@@cleanclouds What if you point us to a few channels showcasing work at least equally as good and detailed as this one? I mean, this guy even chooses to make his own screws and single use tools required for each job. 🤷‍♂️

[@3ountyhunter]

100% true. Started off watching HandToolRescue, but now I can't really watch his stuff. He does alright work, but theres no comparison between the two.

[@Ekatjam]

Perfection is a Germanic trait. My father would make sure that the pieces you couldn't see were just as perfect as the ones you could.

[@hardlyefficient]

It's an absolutely stunning restoration. You can just see the love and passion you have for your craft, and I'm among many who are grateful you decided to create these videos. I also think it's neat you decide to always make Flathead screws. It's that little nifty thing you do when you know a screw shouldn't be tightened too much. I would love to see an episode on lathe safety some day. We see you working the lathe and get real close with your hands and hand tools, so you definitely know what you're doing. Keep up the amazing work. ♥

[@mymechanics]

Many thanks :-)

[@boomer193a]

Just another level to anyone else. The level of detail is just astonishing. The reflector may be , in my opinion, your best work yet, I almost can't believe that it came out that good after being so beaten up. Bravo!

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Armorer here. (You know, the craft that revolves around bending metal plate in rounded shapes and putting rolled edges on plate edges and stuff.) I can confirm, his work fixing that roll was simply incredibly, and had _me_ (used as I am with working with metal rolls) taking notes.

[@sysphotography]

Agree

[@silvahawk7109]

I was completely shocked at the outcome of the reflector. That was incredible

[@BerndGiegerich]

Totally agree. My first thought when I saw the reflector was: "Well, I know what he'll make new this time". Boy was I wrong... :-)

[@MegaPoxie]

It's so rewarding seeing such a beaten-up old piece of junk that would have ended up as landfill being remade/restored to better than new condition and so well done, also the tools made to make the resto possible You are a master!

[@davidswanson5669]

It’s almost like a parable about the value of a human, where no person is too far gone to be restored to perfection by the touch of the master’s hand.

[@MegaPoxie]

@@davidswanson5669 You obviously haven't met my mother-n-law!

[@bobdole4916]

These videos are like meditation. Everything else just fades away as the calm but captivating repairs take place. Superb. I especially liked how good the finished logo looked on there. Like it had always been there.

[@mymechanics]

Glad you think so and thanks for watching!👍🏻

[@N1ck-Ra]

Blimey that was above and beyond!…My mum used to say “if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly” and now I know what that means

[@mymechanics]

Happy to hear that!

[@mahina1963]

Once again, a neglected object, ready for the crusher, but no...you restored it, made it better than when it first left the production floor...this is what the 'hero' model must've looked like. Beautiful! And s joy to watch the transition, so many thanks for your story and quality of filming and editing. All top-notch.

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@daveyjones18]

Great video, but seems counter productive restoring something beyond it's original production standards. I have seen plenty of items from this time period that are just a mish/mash of odd screws and random parts lol

[@mahina1963]

@@daveyjones18 you're obviously new to this special guy, as he makes his own screws, bolts and such FROM SCRATCH to replace this hodge-podge parts. Our Favourite comment from him is "I make a new one".

[@daveyjones18]

@@mahina1963 I just meant that if you was restoring it for resale (like antique dealers do) then machining simple parts like screws is going past the point of being profitable 👍 But if time isn't a factor, and you're doing this as a hobby, then it's pretty cool 😎

[@terrynicholls2975]

This is the most beautiful and perfectly realised restoration of ANYTHING that I have ever seen. Your work on that reflector dish is simply outstanding, and the finish on every element is gorgeous. You are second to none, Sir.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much 😊

[@herbk98]

I have watched many of your restoration videos and am truly impressed with each one because of your skill and your pursuit of perfection. But this one was absolutely magnificent in the way you restored the lamp reflector. There was no way I could imagine any way to remove the bends, get it round, and restore the rolled edge, but I watched you do it with skill and perfection, using special tools you made yourself to roll that edge. I admire your talent and applaud your results.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@paratroopdoc]

Machining the tools to restore the dents blew me away

[@lewistaylor8262]

I just absolutely adore how you take something that is, in terms of it's individual stages, just labour - but make the entire project from start to finish an absolute art. The knowledge, skills, attention to detail - it's utterly mesmerising. I hope many are inspired to take up even a tenth of the skills to repair and improve the world around them, no matter how small each piece they improve is.

[@Tomshaaaa]

The way you restored that reflector is absolutely amazing. You seem to have a tool for everything and if you don't you just make one. Stunning work!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!🙌🏻

[@ams613]

I counted 8 separate tools just for the reflector, starting with the wooden radius compared, and ending with the brilliant lathe attachment. That includes the custom contoured sanding sponge.

[@magosomni]

Honestly, the part I loved the most was when you brought out the braided power cable. Anybody else might've just found a black or yellow plastic coated one, but you found something that fits the overall look of the lamp. It's a tiny detail, but it's amazing all the same.

[@danielvitolo2595]

He uses his tools to make custom tools to fix a specific part on a single single restoration that will never be used again. That’s called dedication!

[@dikkie1000]

It sure is. And if you want to see more on toolmaking, you should check out Clickspring, it's no restoration, but completely new builds, with tools and explanation. Certainly worth a visit.

[@mymechanics]

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

[@marcosoares47]

Impressionante foi a pequena chave q ele fez para apertar a porca dentro do bocal da lâmpada. Sensacional!!!!

[@writerconsidered]

There's a name for that, its called a machinist, my dad was a machinist.

[@neoasura]

@@writerconsidered The definition can be different depending. I'm a "toolmaker" sometimes called a "Tool and Die Maker" but we get lumped into the "Machinist" group. The auto manufacturer I work for has "Machinists" in charge of running one piece of machine, usually a CNC machine now. Where as a "Toolmaker" has to know how to run all the machines in the shop and does a lot of the programming for CNC Machines. The easiest way to describe it. A Machinist is a black belt at one machine, where a Toolmaker is a brown belt at all the machines.

[@keno7743]

このチャンネルの再生に関しては「再生」というレベルを超えていますね。きっと製品を作った方が見たら嬉しくて泣いちゃうレベル。より高品質な製品に生まれ変わっていると思います。脱帽。さり気なくオリジナル治具を多く作成しその精度の良さにも驚いています。

[@brandonsmith5827]

Just the time put into designing and creating the fixtures and special tools to assist in the restoration is incredible. So much time in every project!

[@natsomething0]

After seeing the overwhelming majority of the comments are from guys I wanted to come representin' the middle aged ladies out there who love the mesmerizing process of restoration and the deeply satisfying payoff of the final product. A skilled craftsman is always a joy to watch. I really appreciate the effort you put into bringing these old gems back to life...things that were made back when quality was a real priority. Seeing the workmanship and the materials used in the old stuff makes me so sad as I walk over and make myself a cup of coffee in my new plastic Keurig that'll last me five years, if I'm lucky.

[@Primus54]

Beside the outstanding attention to the slightest detail, what most amazes me is the creativity in making tools and jigs to restore the items to better than new condition. Also, your painting skills don’t get enough positive mentions. Thank you! 👍👍👍 ~ John in Ohio

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much 🤗

[@kennethbolton951]

One doesn't realize how much detail and craftsmanship went into making such a lamp back in the thirties until such a restoration is done by a master.

[@Nick210]

The work on the shade alone was nothing short of masterful.

[@lelandbradley1076]

Wonderful editing as always! I feel that nothing was lost going from over an hour to 23 minutes. I was hoping to see the power cord build but not really part of the restoration. Thanks again for a great project video. Will be telling all my friends to watch my mechanics!

[@mymechanics]

I first had in mind to include it as well, but then decided not to. It was super tricky to work with the fabric insulated and twisted cord, also to install the switch. i think it works out great in the video like that. Thank you very much for the support.

[@ErusIluvatar]

@@rasmidtan That's an excellent idea!

[@larrydaniels6532]

@@mymechanics You are correct, always better to replace a cord of that age. Safety first!

[@WalidFeghali]

Haha I've fallen asleep to quite a few my mechanics videos, and it's always like watching an adventure movie, not knowing how the hero will solve a problem next. All the custom tools, the filing, the solutions. Love this channel so much!

[@minhazul007]

Well said

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)

[@jcabeza4248]

my favorite part is when it says "I make a new one"

[@araucariapasquale1]

Fell asleep to this one yesterday. These videos say that there is nothing in the world that cannot be fixed. My anxiety just melts away.

[@charliemclean6382]

I can only fall asleep to the ones I rewatch because I'm too interested on the first watch

[@jacktoddy9783]

My father was tool maker at Rolls Royce back in the day - working on Merlins. He taught me to respect tools and how to use them. He is up there in engineering-land now. He would love your videos as you exhibit that special knowledge and ability of how to use tools properly. Your file work was exceptional. You made it look easy, but masters always manage to do that. An excellent video that was a real pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@giorgioisgaming5814]

This lamp is even more beautiful than was when it came out of the factory back then 👍🏻

[@SuperDavidEF]

That's one of his signature elements, I think. He always smooths down rough and sharp edges, for instance. He is definitely a craftsman and artist.

[@macedindu829]

Way, way more beautiful. It's bordering on a work of art at this point.

[@AK-xj8lg]

How do you know? Did you see it when new?

[@slimshany4602]

And sold for a whole lot more 😂

[@iantyler4045]

The work on that reflector alone was a work of art. Beautiful restoration. Way better than new and safer too.

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoyed the video!👍🏻

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Fantastic job! I am really amazed how the reflector turned out, never thought that it would turn out this great! And it’s incredible how 2k paint looks on the wood, can’t even tell that it’s wood anymore 😄

[@mymechanics]

The satin finish on that paint really makes the difference. I really like it and it also fits nice to the rest. Thank you very much.

[@juanpi8864]

@@mymechanics I am always looking forward to seeing your new videos. You are a reference on KZbin. Dr. Hut of Handcraft you do a great job too. To both of you I say: don't stop making videos because here you have a great fan of yours!

[@Malidictus]

Yeah, I thought the reflector was scrap and a new one would have to be made, possibly by "dishing" aluminium on the lathe. Quite impressed to see that thing saved.

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

@@mymechanics You are very welcome! Again, fantastic job!

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

@@juanpi8864 Thank you very much 😄

[@kattymatty413]

I am VERY impressed!! This makes me think about how many things we discard that can still be given new life. Thanks for helping this lamp live on and restore its quality and beauty.

[@followthetrawler]

I never thought that reflector was coming back - I thought we were going to be looking at your new spinning skills. Brilliant restoration!

[@LazizbekYusupov92]

I was afraid, that he will give up and make a new one. And he really coped with restoring it! I was shocked with custom restoring tools especially for a bid.

[@jenzi666]

I also thought "I make a new one" will appear any moment

[@larrydaniels6532]

I had no doubt it would be "better than new", My Mechanics doesn't do it any other way!

[@strumcitywoodswater413]

A lot of channels just throw mud on things and clean them. This is TRULY a restoration. Thanks again for the masterclass.

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you!

[@mamfzf]

This is such a great Restoration! And I think this is a new record for you making specialized tools for a project? The two part clap for the power cord tube, the dent puller for the back of the lamp, then there was the arched tool for the back of the lamp for hammering the curve right, the two part rubber concave/convex set for rounding the reflector, the wooden bit you used for the roundness of the reflector edge, the one punch you used for the one dented spot that was hard to reach for the reflector, the hook you used briefly for pulling the edge of the fold out, then the specialized tool for perfecting the folded edge of the reflector, then the attachment for your lath for sanding the reflector! That's 7 for just the reflector!- and then there were the little holders for the washers for your lathe to make sure the tiny parts didn't go anywhere. Which brings the count to roughly 13 tools you made to fix the lamp! Plus that brass plating was a work of genius!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much as always. Yeah that reflector was pretty challenging to get back to shape, yet it turned out absolutely amazing! Was definitely worth to make all the special tools. By the way, there will be a video soon on the second channel about the big black plastic bowl.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

I lost count of all of them. Thanks mamfzf for specifying them all. I'm not the only one who notices!🤣

[@mamfzf]

@@Vickie-Bligh I knew the only way I was going to get a real count would be by listing them!

[@GnuReligion]

@@mymechanics It is a miracle you did not split the metal on the reflector as you worked out the worst dents. Was your plan to use filler, if that had happened, or some kind of additive process?

[@christidiscover]

Es ist nicht in Worte zu fassen mit welcher Liebe zum Detail und wie professionell du das machst .

[@yoshy4072]

This is the bar that all other resto channels aim to be, but don't even come close. This is the "ONE"! People ask me why it takes me 600-1000 hours to restore a motorcycle, I tell them to watch this channel. But I'm not this good. Well done!!

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thanks a lot :-)

[@АнтонНиколаев-и6щ]

Этот человек точно заслуживает звания чемпиона мира по выдержке и терпению! С какой методичностью, неторопливостью, вниманием к деталям и мелочам он занимается восстановлением просто поражает. А момент видео когда он придает первозданный вид гайкам, шайбам и болтам вообще за гранью моего понимания)) Великолепное мастерство, золотые руки, светлая голова, каждый раз смотрю и не перестаю восхищаться его работой 👏

[@gorod07]

Да уж, вытачивать с нуля шайбочки-винтики - это ту матч. У него же наверняка всяких разных винтиков пара килограммов в мастерской. Даже у меня куча баночек отсортированного по размерам крепежа - и черного, и цветного, и с хромированным покрытием, и из нержи... Держу пари, эта лампа никогда не была такой нарядной, даже с завода.

[@АнтонНиколаев-и6щ]

@@gorod07 точно тумач, на второй гайке я бы сломался, тем более зная,что в гараже их целое ведро, на любой вкус и цвет 😂😂

[@Andrei100873]

Мне понравилось как мастер плафон рихтовал. Особенно интересно мне было посмотреть правку отбортовки! Сколько приспособлений у мастера, это чаша, пест, грибок, и ещё одна самоделка профиль создать. Молодец!

[@АнтонНиколаев-и6щ]

@@Andrei100873 а как он самокат реставрировал. Делал формы для отливки шин и грипс, и как делал...вообще высший пилотаж 👍

[@ИванЩербаков-н4э]

Наконец комменты на русском...

[@igrovit]

Каждый раз, когда смотрю, думаю: «Как же он справится с такими повреждениями?» И каждый раз вы с честью выходите из сложных ситуаций. Моё уважение! 👍

[@twanasidderwhite244]

I don't know anything about restoration, but I am enthralled

[@ReverendTed]

My thought on the final product is almost always the same: what would someone who originally worked to produce this item think about someone putting all this work into restoring it to what is certainly better-than-original condition?

[@DrewLevitt]

I imagine some long-dead German factory worker nodding in approval and admiration.

[@shannonrinehart4635]

They might not even recognize it as theirs! They would say.. It looks too good to be ours!!! Look at the quality and attention to detail!!

[@hamatoyoshi8711]

I would like to see an old folk whom might have worked a piece in an assembly line in the past see this type of caliber restoration, his/her reaction would be amazing!

[@andeekaydot]

Sure they would agree "That's the way" and add "if we had unlimited time, parts quality as you can provide, and customers willing to pay the price we would have to call. Yepp, that's how it should be." But who could afford that?

[@Steve-cc8zg]

Your camera work is so damn good. Yeah, the restoration was great, as usual, but it never ceases to amaze me how close the shots are at times, the clarity and the editing. So good.

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you

[@FrontrunnerDK]

Came here to say that. Nothing, NOTHING is left to chance!

[@jcslima14]

The bad thing about this video is that it ends. Amazing restoration, as always.

[@mamfzf]

If you're a Patreon Member you get access to "Director’s Cut" versions of his videos- this one has a 1 hour 16 minute Director's Cut!

[@blupupher]

I am just amazed how you take something is such bad shape and make it look better than when it was originally new. A mass produced lamp that has been turned into a one of a kind piece of functional art.

[@bkthompson877]

The straightening of the reflector was amazing. Definitely the best work I've seen you perform. Well done!

[@mrnicebobby]

I feel about that too... each new video being better than the last. So good.

[@BrunoSa96]

straightening or curving? now you put a bug in my head

[@slimkt]

Dude, watching the transformation of that reflector felt life-changing.

[@johnkelly7264]

Such a beautiful result. Could I suggest that you use a ferrule on the ends of the active and neutral wires at the back of the socket, or leave them bare, unsoldered, doubled over and twisted together. My experience has been that soldered wire ends tend to loosen a bit, increase resistance, blah blah as the solder softens slightly over time, whereas the bare wire or ferrule maintain the compression and contact more effectively. Just a thought.

[@yoeribolderdijk1257]

True :D

[@R_Forde]

My complain was going to be that he used a wire ferrule as well. Otherwise a fantastic job.

[@LeutnantJoker]

That's true but keep in mind that the wiring of this old lamp was designed for a normal bulb. With an LED bulb the amperage will probably be so low in comparison to the designed specs that any increased resistance is probably not going to matter much?

[@Rullisi]

I love how neat old, rusty items look but your restored ones as well look insanely pretty as well.

[@AdamAhmed-sm3qr]

All I’m gonna say is, I’ve never wanted a lamp so bad in my life before. Wow simply amazing!

[@mymechanics]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it 🤗

[@Nick_107]

Как всегда респект Мастеру своего дела! Широта навыков и умений , а также стремление к идеалу каждый раз впечатляют !!! Побольше интересных проектов, будем ждать следующего видео.!!!!

[@TheBorn25]

Великолепная работа! Я думаю этот светильник и новым выглядел не так хорошо, как восстановленный вами. Браво! Очень хорошая работа!

[@ВячеславТ-к7з]

Судя по оборудованию реставрация это не хобби, реставрация это мастерство! Молодец всё просто ИДЕАЛЬНО! Я слесарь - ремонтник знаю о чем говорю ! Спасибо за труд! Желаю Тебе всего наилучшего!

[@vivvpprof]

23 minutes and 26 seconds of being riveted to the screen, watching, mesmerised, an absolute master at work. 👏

[@mymechanics]

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

[@andrewbiliter6693]

Okay, I've seen every video and I think this may be the best one yet. Who's with me?

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Restoring the reflector is for sure the best part of this video ( in my humble opinion) . Great video my friend 👌! Now you can enjoy the weekend 😀 cheers 🍻

[@larrydaniels6532]

The phrase is "in my humble opinion". And your wrong as well, MY Mechanics made us all wait a bit longer for those few words that set him apart from every other KZbinr, "I make a new one", then goes on to display skills that few possess. Thanks for posting another great video, 100 out of 100!

[@zephyrsky__]

@@larrydaniels6532 WUT?

[@larrydaniels6532]

@@zephyrsky__ Cool again... made a mistake in his ORIGINAL post he said "in my humbling opinion". He edited his original to my correction. And everyone knows the best thing on My Mechanics is when he says "I make a new one". I have no problem explaining to the slow among us.

[@makodreamz6630]

@@larrydaniels6532 heh among us

[@user-su1te6gv5p]

Two legends at one place.. Made a video together

[@mihaistoica4199]

Awesome work! Thank you for raising the bar on excellence. Better than factory. Subscribed.

[@Vixxie475]

I love the care you put into this. I grew up watching my grandfather repair clocks and watches and he took the same care. To clean and repair every screw is great.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Oh MM. That turned out even better than I hoped it would. It's perfect, beautiful, and magnificent. And custom tools? I lost count, I think you had 8 for this restoration? Wow. I know I wax eloquent about them but geez MM. Some you don't even mention creating. They're works of art in & of themselves. And the storytelling was spot on the whole way through. Your distance & close-up shots made sense, I could follow the disassembly, repairs, and reassembly perfectly. Thanks for this wonderful video, it's a winner!

[@mymechanics]

I always love to have the right tool for a job. This one was tricky and metal shaping is definitely out of my comfort zone, so many special stuff was needed which an experienced guy wouldn't need, just a hammer and a dolly to reshape it ;-) Thanks a lot Vickie, glad you like it :-)

[@notfeedynotlazy]

@@mymechanics Dude, I am one of those "experienced guys who would need just a hammer" you mention (I'm an armorer), and I'm impressed with your work here. I'm _totally_ stealing that roll-opener tool you made, you know.

[@ryansantiago6338]

You're just absolutely incredible. Your attention to detail. Your knowledge of the craft. The lengths you go to to make sure everything is restored as perfectly as possible, even if it means making custom tools for the job. Always a pleasure watching. Great work!

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thanks :-)

[@michaelrichard5554]

I think many people would be interested in a virtual tour of your workshop. You are superbly equipped.

[@mymechanics]

Maybe one day

[@WD1271]

I just watch your videos literally shaking my head at the shear mastery. You are the only restorer on KZbin who is prepared to go the extra mile to achieve perfection. Fact. And I thank you for it.

[@the_wretched]

You have an absolute mastery over every tool at your disposal, and the way you present your work is as equally transfixing as it is enjoyable. You never cease to amaze me. 🤘🏽💜

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much 🤗

[@the_wretched]

@@mymechanics Please, keep up the good work. It's an absolute pleasure to behold.

[@jamescooper3164]

Always been my favorite I watch these videos over and over they bring calm to me knowing that their are still people in the world that care about their craft

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot for being here :-)

[@DaniHGirl]

Twenty three and a half minute video but I can’t imagine how many hours of labor you put into this. Phenomenal ❤

[@schlollepop]

Electric engineer here. Absolutely gorgeous restoration, you must have spent days only planning and making tools. Magnificent! Two remarks: what you call “Ground” is “Protective Earth” (PE). Was very glad to see the attention you paid to it. Soldering stranded wire and then screwing it is not state of the art as the connection will deteriorate over time. Crimping ferrules over the end is better.

[@aoeuable]

To expand on the soldering thing: Solder creeps over time, doubly so when it's warm, leading to worse contact and higher resistance, which leads to more heat, which ultimately leads to failure and possibly a fire. The trouble is specifically with screw terminals, spring-loaded ones aren't an issue as they automatically take up slack created by retreating solder. Ferrules are excellent, second best and perfectly acceptable though possibly fiddly would be bare wire.

[@Rapha2587]

Just one remark: what you call “Protective Earth (PE)” is “Ground”. Things have different names around the world, in a lot of countries, it's called "Ground".

[@hardstylegamer9932]

@@Rapha2587 It is PE in switzerland. Ground or PE, both ain't wrong tho from a practical stand point

[@nekogod]

@@Rapha2587 Indeed in the UK it's usually just called Earth. All the same thing though, there to dump current so the casing doesn't become 'live' and shock you.

[@Sledg0matic]

Where I work, it gets frustrating when dealing with amateurs who don't understand the difference between the 'ground' on a 12v DC car hookup, and the 'ground' on a 120/240V AC house electrical system.

[@lazlochatter]

The commitment to restore and beautify parts that will never be seen by anyone is what sets this man apart. The photography is top tier, and the edit tight and concise, but none of that would mean anything if his quality wasn’t what it is. Man what beautiful work.

[@mymechanics]

So glad to hear that and thanks a lot for your support 👍🏻

[@alephking2370]

Mechanics elevated to an art. Incredible quality, skill, care, equipment. Loved the tool to tighten the nut at 21:46.

[@erick289777]

I was like... MAN HAS TOOLS

[@mymechanics]

Happy to hear that!🙌🏻

[@muhammaduzairbhatti8831]

i watch restorations to sleep, has become my trigger, the better the restoration, the faster i fall sleep, and nothing makes me sleep faster than my mechanics (sincerely a compliment)

[@johnnyz7752]

Incredible job. I really liked the “right angled” wrench you used to tighten the nut for the ground wire. Beautiful, I can’t say it enough!

[@lelandbradley1076]

I have a number of those in my tool box. Never know when you might need it again.

[@mymechanics]

Cool, thanks🤗

[@theuberdork]

Always so impressive! And the editing always makes these look far easier than they must be. Truly, fantastic work! You put every other restoration channel here to shame (and that's not to say they don't do great work too) your attention to detail is just second to none!

[@unser.Prorok]

С такой любовью к каждой дететали, даже самой маленькой! Мастерство и терпение! Не каждому по плечу

[@MrCreativeEZ]

cool

[@gayazmusin1334]

Вас в самом деле так зовут Селена ? Или это для Ютуба. Помнится в одном фильме девушка Елена голову морочила будущей свекрови ( химику ), что её Селена зовут )))

[@Sanseus]

Дететали?

[@gravitationalslipstream]

This looks like the kind of lamp you'd find in a photography studio. Especially with the big, wide reflector.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Perfection. Fixing the dented reflector was incredible. But, then again, you're The Master. It turned up being a beautiful project. Classic 1930s colours, look and feel. For those times when you need a nice reading lamp and also an anti-aircraft search light.

[@harlockrecker]

This channel is amazing. The most remarkable thing is the extreme concern for the smallest details, for example: the tin plating of the power cables and the grounding connector. It is immotic to see how you carry out the repairs, it relaxes me and makes me happy at the same time. You are an artist.

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

maybe it's me but I can't seem to find where "immotic" is a word

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that and thank you so much for your support :-)

[@harlockrecker]

@@AndrewDRoyappa sorry, Google translate... Quise decir: "hipnótico", mis disculpas del caso. :-)

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

@@harlockrecker haha all good my guy

[@gelosoriano]

This really is the best restoration channel in KZbin! You not only restore, you make missing/broken parts, and you even make tools/jigs to better restore your projects. 👌🏽

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@MyselfStoychev]

These examples showcase a high level of attention and dedication to achieving maximum efficiency, truly embodying what it means to be a professional. They are incredibly inspiring and have prompted me to reflect on my own actions and commitment in my work and various endeavors. Thank you for sharing your work!

[@MrMikander]

What to say? Incredible as usual! The attention to detail is so satisfying to watch. 23 min flew by! Keep up the great work.

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@НораКарпунина]

Аахх, какая это маагия!..- можно смотреть Ваши ролики до бесконечности! Как Ваше мастерство завораживает!.. а ещё меня оочень завораживают те НАСТОЯЩИЕ звуки, которые издают материалы при соприкосновении!.. лучше всякой музыки!.. 😋🤗

[@-vermin-]

Amazing restoration as always. Just one thing, you should not tin stranded wire with solder if it is to be used in a compression fitting. It cold flows under pressure and the electrical connection loosens over time.

[@petereggimann]

Yes, bitte setz Kabelendhülsen auf die P und N Litze

[@-vermin-]

@@sonacphotos Yep. That is what I use too.

[@bettanzos]

in 1930 did this exist?

[@-vermin-]

@@bettanzos Don't know but for electrical safety it is a minor modernisation.

[@TheCatOfAges]

@@bettanzos tinning wire has been around for as long as stranded wire.

[@libby2527]

ngl every other restoration channel is ruined for me since finding yours. The level of perfection you achieve as absolutely unmatched by anyone else. keep doing the lord's work my friend