1950's Air Compressor Restoration

I will restore this vintage air compressor. It is a made for painting with an air brush. The compressor is a bit rusty, has been damaged at some point probably by a fall and the bottom plate has cracked. It also came with an old motor for it which was not working well. It will be a useful tool in the future.
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[@OddTinkering]

I've gotten quite a few questions about the 3/2022. It's a serial number so it would mean the 3rd restoration of the year and not the month

[@Indrakusuma_a]

Wait, what are 1/2022 and 2/2022 though? Can't seem to recall them.

[@luizhenriquebeniciodantas]

22:33 => yes!

[@Sabre912]

i have a question... did the paint taste like granny smith or candy sour apple? lol

[@jims146]

You may want to add 00 to the number, 001,002,003 ECT. This way everyone will know it's a serial number.

[@kengibson402]

This was incredibly confusing while I was watching the video…I came to the comments after I finished the video and now it makes sense.

[@xMrsmileyfacex]

The cylinder walls were in fine condition considering how old the compressor is. It was another masterful restoration good sir. Cheers!

[@hayatadairhersey8821]

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[@Zzyzx--]

I had one of these in the 1970s, a Christmas gift. Used it with a Badger airbrush to paint plastic model kits. It was noisy but got the job done and lasted for years; great restoration job as usual! Yours is mounted to a wooden base; mine had four sponge-rubber pads attached to the metal base plate to keep the compressor from walking across the floor when it was running. That motor may not be original; mine was painted the same hammertone green as the compressor. Also, they eliminated the long handle molded to the cylinder and the air outlet was threaded and at 90 degrees to the cylinder. I think my parents bought it from a hobby store in the Chicago suburbs. Thanks for the great memories, spent many happy hours using this compressor for model kit builds.

[@speedfox100]

That engine looks familiar to me, its like the singer sewing machines had.

[@Unpainted_Huffhines]

I think this one originally came with the rubber feet as well. You could see their outlines when he took off the wooden base.

[@Bl4ckD0g]

@@Unpainted_Huffhines yeah, after whoever dropped it and cracked the base plate is when I'm assuming the wood base was added to keep it stable.

[@Hyratel]

Also makes it a hell of a lot quieter I bet

[@Zzyzx--]

@@Hyratel I was amazed at how quiet the restored compressor is. Mine made a loud clattering noise that was totally annoying after a few minutes. I built models down in the basement; my brothers would yell at me from the top of the stairs they couldn't watch TV becasue of the noise.

[@SupersamProduction]

I don’t know if you are a one man team, but if you are, the level of patience you must have is incredible. I make assembly videos of products for a company so I know the tediousness of it all, but these videos are fantastic.

[@OddTinkering]

Thanks, Iappreciate it. I do everything myself. It still surprises me every time how long quick tasks can take when I need to film it

[@AlexandreB122]

@@OddTinkering Sisu 😁

[@ilhamamani8452]

@@OddTinkering Even you're the one who's editing? What a legend 😎

[@thefudgems]

@@OddTinkering how long is a project vs a filmed project?

[@MisterRorschach90]

@@OddTinkering hire me to do the boring work. I’ll wear funny gloves.

[@FelicianaDelacruz]

Pretty awesome to see this stuff restored and put back into use, rather than being tossed away. Fascinating to watch and great craftsmanship.

[@EgregariousAngle]

Awesome? Yes. Efficient? No.

[@halomika4973]

@@EgregariousAngle Who cares if it’s efficient? It looks good and it works, so ehy not use it?

[@EgregariousAngle]

@@halomika4973 it's a waste of earths resources, it's better for the environment to just make a new air compressor. Doesn't take away the skill this guy has, or the satisfaction I get from watching it, I just wanted to point out how wasteful it is, in both time and resources. Have a great day!

[@TheMainCore]

@@EgregariousAngle you are wrong though.

[@EgregariousAngle]

@@TheMainCore how so?

[@tobitechboy1461]

I can just spend hours looking at restorations with the ducktor 😊

[@hayatadairhersey8821]

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[@JackScurlock]

Dang. A 1950's compressor is vintage and I, born in November of 1941, am just an old geezer! Great video...stay safe...captjack...

[@silberner3848]

Im really glad there is no talking or background music to this. The simplicity makes it comfortable.

[@robertpucovsky]

There's a text for a single frame at 22:33 that reads "I also made this metal page to stamp a "serial number" on. Should I put these on some of my future restorations?". Don't know if it was a rendering glitch or if it was removed in the KZbin editor but I definitely think this is a good idea. Good work!

[@hayatadairhersey8821]

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[@fridaycaliforniaa236]

*Little tip* : when you have a crack in a metal part like the base plate of your compressor, drill a hole on each end of the crack, to prevent the crack from getting bigger in the future. The hole in the way of the crack will stop its expansion. (sorry if my english sucks, I hope you get what I mean lol ^^)

[@jasonhudson5861]

English was a1

[@CatRacer1a2a]

This is solid advice.

[@stumpbumpers]

Except he welded it, so that’s not necessary.

[@jasonhudson5861]

@@stumpbumpers actually a crack like that can easily come back if you didn’t put a good enough root or even if you sand material off the root putting two holes cuts the crack off think of when you have a cracked windshield an you come back to it even worse bout the same

[@stumpbumpers]

@@jasonhudson5861 Not if it’s welded. Think period.

[@WM-dg6kp]

Restoring gaming gears is good, but restoring old machines is BEST. Thanks for awesome video.

[@andrewbdc1]

Am I gonna watch a legend restore some stuff for 30 minutes¿? Yes.

[@sannea.3519]

I legit laughed out loud when you used the drill powered spraycan shaker, I wasn't expecting that. What a genious invention! :) Also I thought the original patina was so cool! But it had to go obviously, the finished result is beyond amazing. Good job sir!

[@mindblindtina818]

My boyfriend and I randomly discovered this channel about a year ago and I'm never not fascinated by the entire process. It's always interesting seeing you take stuff apart and insanely satisfying to watch you put it all together at the end. The pure versatility you have in skills to get this stuff done is incredibly impressive. Hats off to you.

[@charlottelesperance4486]

The preserving history pad joke had me rolling... another great restoration.

[@ksen1011]

I love the yeeting of the original padding 😆 and the " Wax on, wax off " reference 👏👏👏

[@S0K0N0MI]

I liked how you used an air compressor to clean your air compressor.

[@tobitechboy1461]

The camera focus on some of these shots is incredible!

[@RedLuigiE]

Yeah I noticed the new effects really like them

[@kaitlynnmountney8331]

The duck you had in the solution when you did the screws is one of my favorite things you have done to make your videos special! I play your videos at night to help me relax before going to sleep.

[@XISARROWIX]

I would have to see him pull his lunch out of the oven , or dinner .. before cooking the sticker 😂😂 keep up the good work love your shows

[@miguelare3]

Who ever is editing your videos they are doing a great job! Also your restorations are superb!

[@grff_]

He does the editing if im not mistaken

[@l9day]

It's ext a good! :D

[@rebeledo6676]

No

[@Hurateo]

@@grff_ It's amazing that he have so many talents

[@hayatadairhersey8821]

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[@tudrow6087]

I love watching someone who does quality work. And this is quality work.

[@b.t.express4722]

The subtle sense of humor in these videos slays me to no end

[@kalebwaters7679]

The subtle zooms every time the hammer would hit was a nice touch

[@Xelger]

Another great restoration thanks to the ducktor... Oh, and you did okay too, Odd Tinkering. Nice assist.

[@Rev-D1963]

Ultra-cool restoration brother, well done as usual! It seems that there's nothing that you and Ducktor can't bring back to life. Thanks for sharing your great videos with us. God bless. Rev. D.

[@r2dezki]

So nice of him to drop this video on us from the future!

[@kiltio123]

I know I'm getting old when I get super excited about that screwdriver set

[@4s-ter]

This man is the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of the belt sander. Excellent work.

[@Talmiior]

It would have been a really good idea to have checked the motor's bearings and removed the motor's armature to give the inside a good cleaning and do a grease repack. The motor probably is badly in need of that after such a long period of time, it sounded like it needed it too even after the restore

[@michaelskinner896]

Same thought here.

[@urheadset3584]

Yeah, and also clean out the gaps of the commutator

[@PapiDudule]

je ne suis pas fan non plus de la restauration du moteur !!

[@TheMinelles]

Fun fact: Roberson screws are super common in Canada - I love them! Phillips are too easy to strip IMO. Tha KS for the great content 👍

[@kroutoncronch519]

A while back I saw one of his videos and fell down the rabbit hole of restoration videos and channels. I'll never regret it.

[@wea69420]

restoration channels are having an arms race to see who can get a part clean in the most overkill way

[@XDTheBestGamer]

Definetly, hoping to see some atomic cleaning device soon

[@DIGGER197]

This channel is the most honest and the best

[@markschwegler1100]

Surprisingly nice on the inside. Really great work.

[@zsandmann]

that's because he just leaves his stuff sitting outside to get dirty before "restoring" it

[@jimjam3782]

@@zsandmann Can you prove that?

[@kollerd31]

Of the hundreds of restoration videos that I’ve seen, I’ve never watched someone use a laser for removing paint and rust. Very cool! Everyone uses paint remover, rust remover and or sand blasters.

[@nerminjusic5391]

Thank you for the flash warnings❤️ I have seizures and that warning definitely helped out a lot!

[@johnnelson3158]

am i the only one who enjoys the thought that the laser used to remove the old paint would have been considered science fiction when this air compressor was originally purchased?

[@Dank-gb6jn]

As someone whose family was in the auto-body business for decades, your paint skills are pretty damn good! Your bondo work is getting there too! Keep up the great work.

[@Me-th3gj]

Great job! That thing is cool. Now I want one.

[@zarakikenpachi-ds1ud]

i simply do not have the patience to do the restorations that you do, but i absolutely love watching these videos. there's something cathartic about it. i love that there is a start and finish, and you always show the item working, very satisfying...

[@coldsnap5742]

I don't mind your infrequent upload schedule, because your videos are just this good. I have an old busted arcade machine I wish I could send your way...

[@Vuusteri]

Man, you are so skilled. I can't even cut straight with scissors XD Another excellent restoration!

[@amandamcmurray7106]

You are so good at spray painting, no matter how careful I am, I always get runs .

[@TheDitz42]

What i love about old tools like this is that they can last forver with proper care and even if they are allowed to get in a state like this you'd only really need to sort out the motor to get it back into working order.

[@crissmeredith5192]

I was so happy to see that you posted a new video! I'd rather see you use the sandblaster myself, but that's just my opinion. Anyway, wonderful job and please keep doing what you do! 😀

[@yaimamartinez9576]

Same here, I also prefer the sandblaster. 😁

[@davewolf8869]

I'm the opposite. I'd rather see a laser that doesn't cause lung cancer.

[@QuasiDude]

It came out so well! The variety between these and the retro tech restorations makes your channel really fun to watch. What wattage is that laser cleaner?

[@georgebrown8312]

I have never seen one of those laser devices before that removes old paint and rust. Quite novel and clever. Great job restoring the air compressor and it works like a charm, too. Well done.

[@gbestwick]

It warms my heart to see a restoration channel using bondo properly. Nothing makes me scream at my monitor more than people slathering on a thick layer only to sand 99% of it off.

[@amandalockridge1584]

Okay you cracked me up with the wax on wax off but when you chucked the pad and said JK I couldn't contain my laughter. 🤣 thanks for the laugh and the video is bad ass p.s.

[@viniciussales4264]

Ótimo trabalho, é sempre uma notificação muito positiva de receber!

[@starblazers01]

True craftsmanship. Love it how you stay clean!

[@erroleabrown4317]

Beautiful restoration and the engine is still puttering along god love it. It’s amazing what they built way back in the day.

[@stevenwheat3621]

These type of vids are great for me. Quite soothing! I love taking things apart and putting them back together, but I never put em back properly. Interesting Nuke Daddy laser! Excellent on whitening the teeth, id assume..

[@beverlyashline236]

Most days I'm lucky to get dressed properly.

[@stevenwheat3621]

@@beverlyashline236 Word Bev... I rolled up to work butt azz naked this morning.. Just kidding, but am I kidding?..

[@poohssmartbrother1146]

Beautiful restoration!! Granted I'm surprised you kept the motor you were given. I would have found/used a motor spec'ed for 230V 50Hz. Given the US plug, It probably is supposed to run on 110-120V 60Hz. That 10Hz will make a noticeable difference in performance. Love the paint mixer 3000.

[@V8Power5300]

It really won't. It's not an induction motor but instead a universal motor. It could even run on DC

[@SaNdMaNCuSleep]

I always enjoy your videos. I know you really enjoy bring things back to their full potential. Thank you for sharing these with us.

[@adammitchell115]

Going back to your roots with all the flying parts! Good to see!!!

[@tank2045]

A fantastic job...If I had to insert one nitpick (If only because I'm jealous) is that when you installed the cord into the motor that you did not put some kind of gasket to keep the cord away from the metal edges...It certainly seems like there should have been something there...

[@googiegress7459]

I think you see a lot more of that on other tools like a vacuum cleaner; it would also help prevent dust from getting into the motor housing and secure the cord from pulling in or out a little better.

[@zemilkman5450]

Another perfect example of “they don’t make things the way the used to” this is over 60-70 years old and it still works

[@scaramouche1740]

Ha! I loved the plug cable choice 😂

[@feogangofficial30]

It’s the “paint shaker 3000” for me 😭😭🤝🏾‼️ GREAT WORK!

[@kaine2416]

Another awesome restoration! Side note: I would get some 3M lead testers to determine if there's lead paint before I use any method that might disperse it into the air. Also watch out for fiber gasket materials used in older items as they may contain asbestos. If I find fiber gasket material on older things I usually spray them down with penetrating oil before I disturb them to reduce the chances of getting that stuff in the air. Both of those things are nasty! Just my 2 cents.

[@googiegress7459]

Excellent points!

[@JStrick525]

Wow the lead paint issue didn’t even cross my mind until I saw your comment. Excellent advice and a valuable 2 cents!

[@babyboyronnie]

I'm always scared that the paint has lead.

[@brandysears3546]

At 4 minutes 28 sec. Love the tap zoom, well executed. Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington MI USA.

[@kennyt5474]

I love the subtle sense of humor 😂 keep going! Love your work!

[@geengun]

Just imagine that this channel came up on fixing knives for me years ago

[@angryaromatisse1801]

Dude that machine was ahead of its time, and I'm happy to see get back into working order :)

[@thepopemichael]

That laser is SUPER awesome! I'd absolutely get one once I get some more workshop space.

[@zachsands8869]

I love the metallic restoration videos. Especially when you use the method of putting them in water and electrifying them

[@sophiafedele5063]

This is a work of art. and black really is his color, he's looking so sharp haha

[@MisterRorschach90]

Theodore H. Maiman needs to get a special posthumous award for being one of the coolest people ever. He invented the freaking laser.

[@flaviakoch7378]

Just whatched the tutorial on how to print in metal and now I am enjoying the restoration!

[@RestoredChannel]

Beautifully done👌So much work went into this! We need more rustremoval with the laser!😁

[@samanthadean1083]

Amazing job!!! Seeing the Ducktor always makes my day!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@fredrichardson9761]

Great restoration - that little compressor looks good and works really well! Really like the laser blaster - I haven't seen that in operation in a while and it seems like magic. Very cool video! 👍

[@kjamison5951]

That was a top job, friend! Spot on colour and texture. What a difference!

[@patricksmith2484]

If this aint a demonstration on the theory of the ship of Theseus, I don't know what is. Well done!

[@CatalystRestorations]

I feel good knowing that if a restoration civil war ever broke out we'd be on team hammered paint together.

[@TM-hk3ic]

You do remarkable work. Thank you so much for showing the chemicals/paint and explaining the process used for those of of who want to learn, Appreciate the welding warning too. Keep up the excellent work!

[@ElPadre50340]

Encore une très belle restauration, merci pour la vidéo !! J'aime le fait de mettre des plaques de numérotation sur tes restaurations... Hâte de voir la suite.

[@groovyhippyman]

I appreciate the time it takes to line up each shot.

[@charleygordonFFA]

Wow this was such an intricate and beautiful restoration, well done

[@williamkendall7412]

Hey, we got a twofer this time! A compressor and a motor! Cool. Good job.

[@sdupre61]

How cool is that! What a neat piece. Kudos!

[@user-zt6pp3xi8i]

Всё время любуюсь, насколько человек грамотный, насколько он любит своё дело...БРАВО МАСТЕРУ, БРАВО Д О К А!!!

[@rancor4513]

I feel like watching this video is like watching my dad just making and fixing stuff

[@memeAlexcheramie]

I love how as you were hammering, the camera dramatically zoomed in

[@jamesfield5346]

That's fricken awesome... I've heard of them but never have I seen one on action... until now of course... lol

[@prithvirajkshirsagar9535]

Sirji A very clean and neat work, I love to watch all your creations. Regards.

[@lugnut680]

anything this guy cooks in his oven is radiative

[@gayle525]

It looks so different! You did such an excellent job. Wow

[@TheKyleBrah]

"This motor has decades of dust and doesn't run very well. I make new one." NGL. I half-expected this 😆

[@xenawrenn7998]

These restoration videos always make me so sleepy and relaxed, I watch them before bed when I wanna pass out quick lol amazing work btw 💙

[@NapierNimbus]

Awesome job and we saw Ducktor assisting in the process. The compressor piston and liner when opened were in amazing condition. Must try sampling my paint 🤣

[@chriscyrus2983]

Excellent job I love when you put things back together you know they don't look so great when you get them awesome

[@cholder9112]

Nice work. Belt is a little to loose but great job

[@joshuas4695]

You went over and beyond "Just for that plate" I feel like. Your a beast and really admire you dedication to a project brother 💪🏽

[@ryanrhino7959]

Your videos are the perfect end to my day They are relaxing and fun and I can't get enough of Ducktor your channel is the prefect way to unwind and enjoy watching

[@user-pi8vt7ut3n]

... молодец парень !-, отличная получилась реставрация!-, компрессор выглядит как будто новый, хотя ему 72 года, нужно было сделать ещё и рессивер к нему и реле давления, здоровья тебе и удачи во всём, новых творческих способностей!!!

[@user-ix5jl2xe9i]

Это реставрация, а не модернизация. Какой ресивер?

[@BpEmpire2001]

Its amazing the amount of tools and equipment you have, would love to see a video of your work area for this tyoe of restorations.

[@MarioSratss]

There really amazing. I love your skills and all the tools you use. Awesome.