1930s German Spiral Jack - Perfect Restoration

1930s German Spiral Jack Restoration - Bilstein 2500kg.
In this video i'm restoring a very old, super rusty and dirty german spiral jack. It's a Bilstein from the 1930s, it can lift 2500kg.
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I found this spiral jack which needed a restoration desperately. It was super rusty at the bottom and very dirty in general, the top part was bend, but it was still working.
So i started with disassembling, what turned out to be very tricky. I was struggeling quiet a bit to get the gear wheel of the shaft because it was locked on it with two pin connections. They were both blind, so i couldn't just hammer the pin out, i had to drill them out. I didn't drill exactly in line with the pins, that's why i needed to drill several times and the holes were not round anymore.
The top piece was forged on the shaft, so i first removed the holding material with my air die grinder. Then i was able to hammer it of the shaft.
I removed the rivet heads on the bottom with my angle grinder.
Once i had everything in pieces, i started to wash them.
Some pieces i cleaned with sandblasting. I grinded two small pieces clean with the belt grinder, to remove rust and old paint. Same with the square head of the shaft, i welded the holes in it and made it all round and smooth again with the grinding wheel, file and scotch brite. I made the same with the gear wheel, but first i needed to remove the old pins and drill them out. After that i welded the holes, smoothed the welding with the file, cleaned the inside with reaming and cleaned it all with the steel brush.
To restore the top end connection i first bend the big piece, made the back flat on the mill and then turned a new section which i will later press on the shaft. I also turned the the shaft on the lath, made the same section on it and cleaned the front side. I hammered the disc flat with the hammer and turned the same diameter on the inside. Once i had that, i was able to put them all together, line all 3 pieces up with the old hole and drill that one up again on the mill for a new pin connection. I forged that top end back, so that all pieces hold tight together without slack. I drilled out the old rivets from the bottom.
Now it was time to paint. As the paint manual says, i cleaned the parts with water, but as soon as it was dry it started to rust again. That's why i covered the inside of it with grease. I painted all pieces twice with 5 hours in between.
When thge paint was dry, i started to assemble. First i put the cover over the spiral, screwed the gear wheel on it and locked the thread again with a weld. Next up i pressed in the square shaft in the other gear wheel. I drilled one hole for the pin connection, hammered the pin in and then i repeat that for the second pin. After i placed the bearing i put the spiral back in the case and i mounted the cover with the restored 3 screws. I put the piece with the spring in the hole of the back, put the little painted cover piece in and fixed it with another pin. As the last step i mounted the bottom cover with two rivets, unfortunately i forgot the press record on my camera, so there's no footage of that.
And last but not least i painted the text white, so it stand out very nice.
It was a tricky restoration with a lot of machining.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
Subscribe for more of my content. I'm uploading videos about mechanical stuff, as new creations and buildings and also restorations.
Thank you for watching :-)
My Patreon Page:
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[@alden1132]

Showing the parts in the sand blaster, but no actual sand blasting, was cruel and unusual punishment. The sandblasting is the BEST PART.

[@MyTubeSVp]

Alden L. You should have kept quiet about the broken switch ...

[@nickyjoute8168]

I actually hate the long sand blasting part that took too much time...

[@blackforest1484]

I hate when he doing sand blast. That jist reduce the thickness steell

[@MyTubeSVp]

nicky joute Well I don’t. It teaches me what it can and can’t be used for, how it should look and sound, what errors you can make, etc. That’s why we look at this type of videos, right ?

[@alden1132]

Stefan Van pellicom It is get me, too. I've learned a lot from watching restoration videos, from proper disassembly methodology to welding techniques to sandblasting, grinding, and riveting, when and how to electro-plate, cutting threads and knurling, filing casting marks, bluing/blackening, how to sand, when to use body-filler, wet-sanding primer, the kind of primer and paint to use, taping for painting, polishing, and more. I've also learned a lot about how basic mechanical concepts work and are exploited, such as centrifugal clutches, needle-valves, rotary- vane motors, brushed electric motor maintainance, and the like. It's so much easier to learn when you can watch it being done, and it's entertaining as well. 'my mechanics,' 'TySy Tube,' and 'Hand Tool Rescue' are my favorites.

[@radoaron8324]

No unnecessary music, straight to the point, beautiful work. Awesome!

[@andrewdaley3081]

Radó Áron music is the devils work andy England

[@TheOne-ec9ku]

I just realized no music...great!

[@PAQO1978]

The sound of the work and the materials is already music for us. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@andrewdaley3081]

Paqo Alcalá i totally agree. andy England

[@Povilaz]

It's quite a rarity to find a KZbinr like him.

[@arsinclair]

Looking at these 3 years old videos now, and comparing them to the very new ones - it's amazing to see how much you've learned and how you perfected your skill. Keep up the good work!

[@mickeydoubleu]

Imagine the restorations 3 years hence! High expectations.

[@ChrisHanline]

I'm not exaggerating when I say that your videos have kept me going the past two weeks. When I have felt utterly unmotivated, watching your videos has helped me to feel like I can accomplish the tasks I need to get done because of how diligently you accomplish yours, and while I'm working I listen to the noise of your work and it helps me stay focused. I don't know who you are, but if I had the opportunity to shake your hand I'd take it.

[@Phaidrus]

Swiss focus and precision.

[@bobdavis5216]

I hit the thumbs up 👍 but not enough. Your not alone feeling unmotivated. Hope you can find it.

[@mamaamaor]

By far, the best restoration channel on youtube. No dumb music. No pointless talking. High mechanical skills. Great editing. 11/10.

[@taraspikeyhelton]

Maor Mama and no adding on or changing of the original product

[@hollygolightly8048]

Spot on

[@ddd228]

I subbed DURING his first video.

[@zackhunter5646]

And no mark or stickers "with my channel name on it"

[@xl000]

11

[@guygrundy6647]

Aside from the undoubted skill and craftsmanship on display,the thing that I find so impressive about these videos is his ability to deliver a clear visual narrative via his filming and editing.

[@ThereIsNoLord]

What you say is all true, I love his videos. And yet, I find myself wondering if these restored tools are usable, or obsolete, with the exception of the oiler, since it appears in other videos.

[@AffordBindEquipment]

@@ThereIsNoLord all tools are usable, just have to find the person that will use them. no such thing as obsolete, no matter how old or banged up. And it accomplished the goal of us watching the video and he made money while having fun doing what he loves to do. Can't get better than that.

[@ThereIsNoLord]

@@AffordBindEquipment We'll agree to disagree on whether an object/tool can ever be obsolete.

[@KevinRay_man]

AffordBindEquipment Uh huh!! Could too get better!! He could make *more* money!!💰 Dolla dolla bills y’all! Lol you’re right about that though at least, pretty cool arrangement all around.

[@zemyla]

The skips in particular are perfectly executed.

[@richardmorris7188]

I don't know what I am more impressed with; the restoration or the fact he can put it all back together again!

[@tamasmihaly1]

If only this guy could restore my faith in humanity.

[@sleepygraham5482]

Hey! Dont forget that you’re awesome friend!

[@TheeBuddylee]

He might, but your eyes would be countersunk

[@EricEric-ne2ix]

He can make a part for that....

[@dave6012]

This humanity is damaged.. I make a new one

[@rickygarrett6508]

No one can. Its fucked beyond repair. Accept it

[@IronDragon1337]

Me: oh my god I love the sandblasting parts Video: *completely skips to them being clean*

[@bluejayechaosenbybirb5865]

Keep in mind that this is his first restoration vid

[@alexesbautista4963]

Same! I was waiting for that.

[@zacharycameron4689]

Lmao

[@matthewvandeventer3632]

well if you want to try to capture video through the window on those things, or put a video camera in it, go right ahead lol.

[@Str34mR]

This is so frustrating!

[@AceStrife]

No wonder this guy restores things so well.. he has 4 arms! 12:41 ;p

[@towdoctor670]

Thats trippy mane.

[@tmpEngine]

WTF ?!!!

[@Math667]

loooool

[@ZEWXEL]

Even 5! One more hand hold the camera 😀

[@Leo-im6vv]

OMG I didn't even notice

[@Ferracene]

I wasn't even shocked to find out he has three hands(12:42 and 12:48). Makes a lot of sense now.

[@tkrudi]

Please don’t ever skip sandblasting! It’ so satisfying to watch

[@elsagreen1476]

Right? My man blueballed us

[@apall2764]

I couldn't figure out why it's so addictive to watch this but I realize that there is no shity music in the background instead those natural voices makes this pleasant to watch

[@mrmountain9540]

There are strange ASMR sounds that add to the addictiveness.

[@ruanfernando]

It's all about the editing

[@thomaspayne6866]

Each night I listen to a KZbin vid as I fall asleep. The sounds of labor in this channel is music to my ears

[@izzysantiago978]

This man is the "Bob Ross" Of Tool Restoration!!!!!!!

[@oneringruler1986]

We're gonna make a happy little weld here, there we go. And you can make that weld anywhere you like, this is just where I put mine.

[@horaciopellichero5249]

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[@samy1616dz]

we never do mistakes, just some happy little accidents

[@CB-xr1eg]

Can't be Bob, I was still awake at the end.👀

[@Effedup]

If Ron Swanson worked with metal

[@thomassweeney1258]

This is the most relaxing and entertaining restoration show on You Tube. For some unexplainable reason I could watch him all day.

[@MrMagoo-no5lb]

Me too. My lunch breaks have been getting longer and longer lol 😬

[@kotogray8335]

You have some of the best tools I've ever seen. Those alone are part of what makes your restorations better. Plus it's always interesting to see that there are usually more parts and pieces to things than I would think

[@mymechanics]

Thanks 👍

[@JohnNordic]

Watching this is kinda therapeutic

[@aterack833]

tbh asmr of type some is that sure90 % like am I

[@aterack833]

idkw ,reason some for backwards types Phone

[@GossomerPenguin]

It's therapuetic for me as well. No one talking, no music, and just tool noise.

[@felinespirits]

True that...quietly watching a master at work. Absolutely therapeutic.

[@luisaguilar9003]

Totally agree👍

[@scienceteam9254]

true asmr without annoying music. what a legend

[@ftswarbill]

There are many other restoration channels but this one in my humble opinion is the very best, Cheers!

[@quinceymorris4692]

I'm astonished how you can remove parts and then remember where each piece goes. You're an artist!

[@markharris5771]

I’m not an engineer, and I think the videos where they make a totally new thing are amazing in their own right, but to me this is a restoration. The jack is as it once was and wherever possible all the original pieces were used, even restored screws. A job very well done and the video was presented in a way even I understood.

[@jakejones5736]

Even MORE so to reuse original as the manufacturer used high quality parts to begin with.

[@rickyrogers9342]

Mark Harris pimple popper

[@djwashington5396]

I like how he restores things. Like he actually restores things and doesn't just wash things and paints over it.

[@la24dogg21]

Yeah but never shows it in use after what an waste

[@Damascene_]

@@la24dogg21 Actually, he uses quite a bit of the things he restores after

[@TMSBMC]

@@la24dogg21 lol yea the vice is like in every vid almost now. Dunno what ur seeing

[@burned..away..]

Amazing work put the end result is an expensive tool

[@lindseywhitehurst7234]

@@TMSBMC same with this little oil tin he restored its super neat how he used them

[@michaelrice500]

This, my friends, is what you get when you have old-world apprenticeships, education, dedication to excellence and craftsmanship. And mad lathe and video skills.

[@MessedUpBrainspike]

I see the first few seconds when you plop that bulky rusty whatever-it-is on the table, thinking to myself, "I would never be able to restore that, primarily because I have no clue what it even is in the first place". It's practically unrecognizable from the start and you restore it so beautifully.

[@GabrielCsaba]

OK, I am now officially addicted to your channel. My dad used to have a shop with lots of ancient tools and machinery, typically kept in working(ish) condition but badly soiled and knocked around. I have never seen some of these tools in the pristine state you leave them, and I can't believe how beautiful they are.

[@gregmikulewicz7423]

Remember when I was a kid. My dad got mad when I couldn't find the red jack. Finally he looked for it. Then he realized that it was red in the 1930s.

[@ayn30]

@@gregmikulewicz7423 haha same goes with me. except it is not a jack =)

[@RadmanTheWise]

12:42 The dude has 4 arms. Possibly 5 or 6 but those ones would be holding the camera.

[@arzdaman]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@normaldefault]

You've made my day.

[@firulais8731]

Thats freaking funny Radman. you made the video even better good job man.

[@kimikat5481]

"Two arms weren't enough. I make new ones"

[@itsmarshall7783]

Just watching through vids old and new, and I enjoy how he uses previously restored projects to aid in restoring current projects. It’s beautiful 🥺

[@kreykbrawlstarsyt9111]

Четвёртый раз пересматриваю. Это волшебство! Приятно отметить, что в более поздних видео Вы начали реставрировать вещи ещё более профессионально и с ещё большим вниманием к деталям. Браво! Жаль что видео выходят так редко(((

[@user-mt9fv8sl8c]

Зачем разбирать?

[@arjunvalsaraj6315]

Very relaxing to watch. Feels positive to watch something that is in bad condition being restored to pristine condition. Great job.

[@TysyTube]

This is a heavy duty Jack , very well restored, i like so much the white on the letters, 10 Thumbs up for you👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much TysyTube :-)

[@MrFireman164]

my mechanics I totally agree excellent work!

[@albertlu8407]

Please fix an old car :D

[@yulyasazonova1495]

@@albertlu8407 вчеве ййййййцввввыыфффффффыфффффффффффййййййф1йцйцццццццццыычччссс. .. И.

[@johnyblitz9774]

You can only put one thumb up

[@Hibernicus1968]

This is seriously impressive work. I have an old scissor jack that came with the Studebaker Avanti I am almost finished restoring. The rear window leaked before I got the car, and let water into the back seat and the trunk both (thank God it's a fiberglass bodied car!), where it rusted the jack solid. I don't know why I didn't throw the thing away, as it's certainly beyond my power to restore; I just figured I'd buy a replacement at some point. I wish I could find someone like this near me who could restore it, as I hate to see things go to waste. It's nice to see things that can be brought back restored to usefulness again, instead of ending up in some landfill.

[@mymechanics]

Yeah I think so too! Thank you for watching!

[@l8trh4ter]

You never ceases to amaze and impress me with your dedication total disassembly. Much respect.

[@serenity6415]

I'm unwinding after another stressful, busy day at work. Just the quiet background and sounds of him working is so relaxing.. and these videos are interesting because I normally have no interest in machining or mechanics at all, so this is something new..

[@GustavoMdeOliveira]

My wife doesnt understand why I love these restoration videos, lol

[@zealot777]

Women never will.

[@bill1usmc]

In reality, I don't really know why I do... but I can never stop watching. My theory is it's the Y chromosome men have... and Why we love watching things like this.

[@bill1usmc]

BTW... I never have any intention of restoring a wagon or canon... but this channel is awesome also kzbin.info

[@1itsfaizal]

Same here.she even look up history to see I'm using this channel as cover up

[@littlepumpkinseed]

@@zealot777 Triggered!! Hahaha I do! ;) but I do think most women will find it boring just like most men will probably find make up boring!

[@carlosribeiro5627]

I feel reduced to your vision and respect for the authentic things created by our ancestors. You are not of this planet ... without the vision and respect, for everything that was done in the past, of people like you, our planet would be the stone age! Best wishes from a Portuguese who lives in Mozambique.

[@thomasmcdonnell1957]

Was expecting him to say “I make new one” when he went to make a new pin

[@skaiidawg]

@my mechanics great work. Just a tip, when you hammer something straight or bending and you are using your vice, always bend it towards the fixed jaw. Its stronger and you will not damage your vice.

[@xl000]

yeah.. because how is he going to repair it...

[@zombanator3000]

@@xl000 dont have to repair if you dont break in the first place

[@thomassaunders5554]

@@zombanator3000 r/whoosh

[@zombanator3000]

@@thomassaunders5554 r/ihavearedditaccountandneedtoexplainittoeverybodytofeelpopular

[@steriskyline4470]

Also polish the face of your hammers! You’ll thank yourself later when you don’t have to buff out all of the marks left behind

[@hhanonymous]

The way this is shot with no narration and straight forward (with subtitles) its as if Primitive Technology did a restoration channel. I love it.

[@mymechanics]

So many people are telling me this right now, i didn't know that channel since yesterday. I feel honored and i'm glad that you like my kind of editing. Thank you for beeing here 😁

[@georgebowie609]

I seriously could watch these all day long!!! The guy is unreal!!!

[@walterengler5709]

Impressive is all I can say. The level of effort put into restoring all the pieces, just amazing. Love watching these as a way to relax and unwind before sleep.

[@petermartin7219]

You're clearly a master machinist. This is the second of your videos I've seen, and I'm just as impressed with this as the last one (in which you restored a vice). Again, thank you for posting this. Liked. Commented. Subscribed.

[@jamesbulk]

I was going to say the exact same thing. I watched the vice first and then this one. I'm a subscriber now.

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

I've restored my vices often since my youth .... Haven't restored a vise yet though ......

[@iggifer]

@@DARisse-ji1yw Depends which origin of English you're using, British English a vice is both an immoral behaviour and a metal implement for holding items. We don't use vise. So much so that it's flagged as a spelling error by my B.English autocorrect

[@startide]

@@DARisse-ji1yw google image vise and you shall see ;)

[@k.r.baylor8825]

Absolutely first-rate work. I am improving my amateur machinist skills just by watching how you work. Thank you for your time to film, produce, and post these invaluable videos. This is my second; I'm on to a third. Now all I need is a metal-turning lathe to manufacture parts... Also liked, commented, and subscribed. You are rapidly building a world-wide fan base on YT.

[@thiagof9481]

You can tell the manufacturers never had disassembly in mind when they built it

[@kaapo7693]

Tbf 90ish years later it was still working so there isn't really need to that

[@user-sw9ql1bf9h]

Part of those welds was so you didn't over do it and unthread the jack

[@victorc9987]

Things and products were made to last decades, they did it....now, it just needed a shower lol

[@mattyal9347]

I agree

[@Beskltawy]

Dude why are you talking about Ford

[@Valkitty99]

I don't know why but your videos just fill me with so much joy, thank you.

[@zeker80]

When you have the right tools and above all, the skills!!! Great job again🖒

[@sadolbalo]

Мастер с золотыми руками. Одно удовольствие смотреть за Вашей работой.

[@tannstang]

That was relaxing to watch..and no unnecessary music..subscribed.

[@tyereksmith8946]

Exaclty

[@skyrimjatziri2417]

una relajante música de piano no estaría mal, vi un video similar de un hombre fabricando una escopeta de 2 cañones, llevaba una música de piano que encajaba perfectamente con la pasión con la que la fabricaba

[@fedepasqualis1552]

Exactamente

[@XxGreyShowsxX]

Same

[@JDnBeastlet]

Excellent job. It's so nice to see old things made new again.

[@simple_user]

I love these videos and they are so relaxing and help me sleep. Thank you. A suggestion is to use a filter or shield in front of the camera when welding as the glare is quite jarring.

[@sentinelmallus2785]

What i like is there is no "I'll add my touch mark" it is all "I am restoring this to the original makers former glory"

[@MichaDrwal]

I'm under the impressions that those items look better after the restoration than they looked when they were new.

[@christianjohnsson7026]

Better than original!!!!

[@TheGodCold]

@@MichaDrwal It's highly likely that they are. I doubt it that somebody in the 30s cared about how pretty their heavy duty jack looked.

[@thokari5848]

Besides adding a countersink here and there.

[@Pennsyltucky84]

Yes, this is remanufacturing rather than restoring. I definitely enjoy his work, but many collectors are cringing.

[@patrickbateman4148]

I liked the part where you restored the spiral jack

[@sneakyguy4444]

I liked the part where he restores anything

[@RealNormHall]

Thats the 1 part i didnt like tbh the rest were good tho

[@youtert]

You can tell it's a spiral jack because of the way it is.

[@tlazz288]

the work you do is incredible! meticulous, interesting and entertaining... after a long day at work in construction nothing i like better than to see some of your work.. thank you keep it up... good job!!

[@jesseperez9551]

I'm an actual machinist. Manual and learning cnc. Watching this makes me happy. Know that what I make or what people have made will always be remembered and taken care of. Pluse I'm learn to restore things by watching

[@peternice9404]

The Steam Locomotive preservers in the U.K. would love you to pieces....they take rusting hulks that are in many cases 60 to 70 years old and ‘make them new again’. Your restoration work is superb!

[@mymechanics]

Sounds interesting, thank you :-)

[@curyrodrigo]

This videos without musics, its the best!

[@curyrodrigo]

Yes..... i love it!

[@mathildamedh4938]

I fall asleep to your videos every night, they are so calming

[@geethapramuthesh5061]

This man makes it better than the original.

[@malcytull]

It is a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work & as someone else has said, no annoying music, great stuff, thank you for posting !!!

[@user-rk9oi2ol6w]

И ещё 100 лет прослужит !!!))) Респект мастеру

[@paulkevin7522]

Probably the best channel on restoring things, love how clean he works

[@Hiddukel1]

I have to say.. this guy is hands down the best at restoration. I've watched other people's restoration videos, and I always seem to question at least one, if not more, they way they did something.... not sure if they just don't have the skill that My Mechanics guy has or not, but I just don't walk away from those other people's videos being very impressed. They remind me of people who flip houses taking shortcuts to get quick cash... where My Mechanics is they guy who comes in afterwards, shows you what they did wrong and then fixes it doing everything right. If you read this My Mechanics guy... don't change anything regarding your work ethics or how your critical thinking works from start to finish on these projects. F'n awesome!!!

[@LivresAudio]

Truth must be told i'm impressed with the quality of the build and the restoration... Bravo.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you

[@Rak6829129012]

Ron Swanson approves this video. No nonsense + Excellent Craftsmanship

[@oriannastargazer7215]

That's 5511.557 lbs! Each piece you do is a part of living history. Awesome!!!

[@tkhan4451]

I've been watching quite a few restorers and I believe you are one of the best. A true master at work. I wish I can be your apprentice

[@kellcomnet]

This is the type of restoration video I enjoy, no distractions just the work. Absolutely wonderful job.

[@SuperHeliboy]

I refuse to watch those videos with God awful music behind it. Thank you for this.

[@ombladonalex]

With what awful music ???

[@kaimainz4857]

I think the real sound during the work. And not music which is edited into the video.

[@car9472]

@@ombladonalex they're saying thanks for not playing music behind the work

[@tankowiec83]

I have to be honest. I love this guy, he pays so much attention to details, whilst leaving so much of the restored item original parts. Watching your channel got me into restoration myself. Little projects to begin with( no workshop :( ) but man has to start somwhere :D Best of luck to You.

[@hannaweber9188]

Ich liebe deine Videos. Mein Sohn (8)und ich gucken jeden Abend vor dem Schlafen eines.... Danke

[@Republic3D]

Old German engineering, talented Swiss CNC machinist and hobby restorer. Beautiful and masterful work. Very satisfying to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@tarekmegahed1423]

Out of all the restoration videos I've seen, you're the most professional.

[@anthonycalvin8475]

Beautiful transformation! I can't get enough of these restorations! Keep up with great work! MERRY CHRISTMAS!🎄

[@g4holla]

What's amazing is the replay value of these videos. Even after multiple watches, they're still great to watch start to finish

[@mymechanics]

Thank you :-)

[@user-cu2yw2ro9p]

«Бесконечно можно смотреть на три вещи: горящий огонь, бегущую воду и на то, как работает другой человек»

[@brianallen9810]

That looks better than when it came from the factory.

[@freirecristiane]

So good to see an old video. I really missed the sand blasting and the "I make new one" but it's very nice to see how you improved your skills and your tools. I saw you, broken switch.

[@gilsonfelix3415]

Friend, I've been dreaming about restoration after seeing your job, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@matts5478]

Perfect channel for someone with OCD! :-)

[@zelja.]

Tobias Johansson What's the right way to open paint can?

[@RevMarket]

Tobias Johansson I thought the screwdriver was a paint can opener? Duh for me!

[@fernandachristensengama5245]

You’re amazing. To bring “life” back to those neglected things is a gift. Binge watch all videos and can’t wait for more. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jonny555ive]

PERFECT like always. I am amazed at the level of commitment to craftsmanship you possess. You speak for the piece, and nurse it back from the dead. I appreciate your love you put into every build. It shows in your workmanship that this is not a "job" You are an absolute inspiration and should be considered a role model. Thank you for all of your beautiful art pieces you call "restorations" Anyone who sees you create is better off in life. Please keep doing what you're doing, stay safe and we'll hopefully see you soon. 👍❤️👍

[@haimaphilhp]

These restorations are like pure magic! Mesmerizing process!

[@heinzbeck4927]

Wunderbare Arbeit! Und gottseidank keine hässliche Musik dabei....der Klang, der Arbeit ist die beste Musik!

[@pavelprec]

Great job, man. These old solid products will outlive us, they were made to last. Companies would be ashamed of making a product that would make you buy another piece of the same product after 2 years of use. Not like it is with things made today : /

[@williamsatish25]

It gives immense pleasure in watching your videos. Thank you gentlemen.

[@chuckduerre2910]

Love these videos! This might sound weird, but I mean it as a compliment. As I watch, I can feel the tension slipping out of me! I find them very therapeutic. Please keep them coming!

[@theoutdoormedic3098]

your film speaks its own language. beautiful and intriguing to watch. more please...

[@timmayer8723]

Bilstein is now a world renowned maker of shock absorbers for many applications of including F-1 race cars.

[@ProNJ22]

congratulations on this project which you make look so easy to do. But the real skills and techniques you bring to each projects tells quite another side of the story.

[@ahujeffrey]

I love to see how your techniques, materials, and technology have evolved over time. Your commitment to the excellent presentation of your process has, however, remained superb. Thank you!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@slava_shoot]

The ancient tools after restoration are much better than the modern ones from China. Excellent work.

[@titanium9000]

That was pretty damn amazing. The patience and dedication that you must possess! Music wouldn't have done this video any justice. All the natural sounds were perfect.

[@Toskrr]

Fun lil’ vid. Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@SimonShaws]

Watching some of your older vids again. It's interesting how much more confident you are these days and how techniques have improved.

[@mymechanics]

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

[@gregna2011]

This man is just a master... Keep moving forward dude, you're amazing.

[@Cradley684]

One great job, the planet needs a lot more people like you, have a nice day !!!

[@Garth-ho3yd]

Three hand restoration. I love it. Best restoration channel ever.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you :-)

[@zelimcoperation]

I have no idea, why I'm watching these videos, but I love them!

[@futureconsequence5374]

This is a man who would thrive in a zombie apocalypse. Quite the crafty fellow.

[@umageddon]

I missed the opening part where you say “HEY WHATS UUPP KZbin!”

[@ElChacalMick]

Y con la música de Alan Walker - Faded 😂

[@wolfganglieberum9534]

No one could do it better👏👏👏! Greetings from Göttingen🇩🇪

[@joshuarosen6242]

The process of hammering the end of the shaft so that it is a tight friction fit is called peining (hence ball pein hammer) in England. I think Americans may spell it peening. As always, this was a beautiful job. You often look a bit brutal disassembling your projects but I can never tell by the time you've finished.