1950's Waffle Maker Restoration & Tasting at the End 😋

[@FARBerserker]

old things never die because back then they were a.) built to last and b.) build to be able to be repaired and serviced just how you have done.

[@Ryno2094]

ok old man

[@acewinters3855]

The ghost of the person who originally made this waffle iron is probably very pleased to learn about all of the cool new upgrades to the small parts. Heat-shrink wire protectors, special coating for the washers, they are probably bragging to their friends in the afterlife that something that they made is still relevant and usable. This makes me happy.

[@triggabun]

Like trades " I built that building over there" every time you drive anywhere lol

[@Tishers]

Between the coughs from the mesothelioma from the asbestos they originally had in there.

[@ryanokeefe12]

Please be more careful with the asbestos insulation. You need to wet it down with water (at a minimum) to prevent the particles from getting airborne.

[@longlivingdude]

Yeah, this comment needs to be pinned.

[@maxximos2960]

on the other hand if he's like 50 years old, worst case scenario is he misses out on a few hands of gin rummy at the retiremnt home

[@stephanedorion992]

Yeah... I use to play with it as a kid. We all did. And we're still here. All of us...

[@ryanokeefe12]

@@stephanedorion992 That's great. But completely false in regards to "all of us" Perhaps you should look up "mesothelioma " ... and perhaps my grandfathers death from it was just a lie and he's still here?

[@ryanokeefe12]

@@maxximos2960 So the respiratory irritation in a large percentage of those exposed and the cancer catalyst sites generated by the particles that cause an early death to a high reletively high percentage of those exposed is all bs?

[@youview1327]

That’s a nice restoration as usual. Though i would have been a bit more careful with the asbestos insulator and tried to add a ground on the cord. The making of the new coil was extraordinary!

[@lloydpenfold486]

Unless you have a 110V outside supply, grounding would be of no use. Here in the UK you would need a 230-110 volt transformer to power the cooker, which would have its own ground for the 230V side. The 110V wire and an eath connection would not conduct any current. 110V is far less dangerous than 230V anyway, and would be unlikely to cause serious injury or death

[@giant_rat7781]

@@lloydpenfold486 you guys are speaking another language I swear

[@ProtonOne11]

I agree that by todays standards it's required to have an earth connection to the metal, so that it trips the fuse immediately if for some reason the exposed mains wiring in these heating elements or anything else makes contact to the metal. Not unreasonable that grease or dough finds a way inside and make a connection. I guess if you use a safety transformer and just restore it as a showpiece that only got used once for the video, it's fine to leave it as it is.

[@Ragnar8504]

@@lloydpenfold486 That Chinese transformer could be an autotransformer though, in which case an earth connection would make perfect sense. You can still buy those "iron connectors" with side earth springs, so earthing would be very easy and reversible, just use a different lead and the original one is for display only.

[@youview1327]

@@lloydpenfold486 I’m not talking about circuit ground. Ground as in protective earth (PE). Even with a transformer the aluminium “case” needs to be grounded (PE) to avoid electric chock if the live wire gets damaged, be it 110V or 230V. The fuse won’t trigger if there ain’t no short circuit. If you touch the sink or anything grounded you will get toasted unless you have a ELCB in your system.

[@kahnwolfe9548]

Love to see these wonderful old things lovingly restored and brought back to life again. The attention to detail and trying to keep it authentic as possible is what is a major draw for me. So thank you much for your time and efforts!

[@DieseltheWhiteTailedBuck]

ok furry Mhmm, well said, Kahn! I just absolutely can't find any hate on these *real* restoration channels and their attention to detail...I really love my mechanics because he is just-...he's the best of the best when it comes to using the lathe imo

[@ysfnimak5784]

What I love about this channel is the real sounds without any noises music I enjoy watching your videos

[@MrJerryleyva]

Love this! I restore and collect antique and vintage toasters, waffle irons and other early electrical gadgets. Your waffle iron is actually from the early to mid nineteen twenties. You did an excellent restoration job! 👍

[@stockingsstuffer6302]

Dude that's badass, howd you get into a hobby like that?

[@KimiRaikkonen123]

@@stockingsstuffer6302 He just likes waffles that much

[@mescko]

The toaster in my kitchen is a Sunbeam Radiant Heat Control toaster from the late 50s, makes fantastic toast, a stonking 1500 watts, after doing two slices twice you can't touch it, but I want toast done right, unlike the stupid government toasters you buy now.

[@MrJerryleyva]

@@stockingsstuffer6302 Many years ago I was renting an old apartment in Los Angeles and I found two very old toasters in back of a cabinet. I was fascinated by them and I guess that's how it all started. I've always been fascinated by very early electrical systems and early gadgets and my collection was born! A kind of nostalgia, I guess. 😁

[@MrJerryleyva]

@@KimiRaikkonen123 I do! 😁

[@micaemor]

"He tries to communicate with us" was a great touch :)

[@amvsound]

I have been admiring your work for many years (not so much the repair, but the ability to tell a story without words) ... Dude - you are a genius!

[@laurigardner6227]

Aeesome restoration. There's something joyus about seeing old things being put back to use.

[@Renville80]

If the heating elements were connected in parallel to work on the old French 110 volt standard, you ought to be able to change it so the two elements are connected in series to run on the present 230 volt standard.

[@DinodieTonight]

Along with that, adding a ground connector would be a good idea, since it's entirely metal and a single loose wire could charge the entire shell.

[@ReservedForFutureUse]

The danger makes the waffles taste all the better

[@Tishers]

Nichrome wire comes in different gauges and resistances per foot (meter). You can work out the maths for any supply voltage and using a very simple Ohm's law calculation you can figure out the wattage you are shooting for (to get a certain temperature). Then you measure out the uncoiled nichrome wire, choose a different mandrel dimension (the rod you wound the wire around) and twist until you get the desired length. Grounding the shell of the iron is not a bad idea. The way it is, any sort of abrasion of the heating element on the fiberglass would put the case at mains potential (very dangerous).

[@Coolersson]

Perfect! The preservation of the maximum number of original elements deserves recognition!

[@bfarm44]

It’s not just the restoration which is excellent but the value of the knowledge in being able to rewind the heating elements and reinsulate the entire piece back to working condition. That’s the real beauty here. Knowledge

[@jenn976]

Rewinding the heating elements - exactly! I was amazed at that!!

[@raskahn9286]

I hope for your health that that insulation was not asbestos. ALWAYS spray down stuff like that to reduce fibers in the air. Better safe than sick!

[@georgebrown8312]

Wonderful job restoring the waffle maker. It looks much better and works like a charm as well. Excellent work.

[@tomw212]

Two things I was hoping was that you wouldn’t spray paint it, and you would keep the handle. Delighted to see the final product! Great work!🎉

[@englishwithphil42]

This video is as French as it gets. Brings back great memories. Thank you for this content!

[@cposwn]

Fantastic work. It turned out really nice. Thanks for saving a piece of history. Well done. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@Diazjake]

Best cooking show on KZbin! 🧇😋

[@Segafishy]

Definately a lot more charm in vintage kitchen gadgets than modern ones, beautifully done restoration.

[@arianresch4543]

When things were made to last almost forever lol

[@xxPenjoxx]

So many original parts saved, this was in such great condition 👏 previous owners for looking after it. You did a great job keeping so much of the original, really great job 👏 👍 incredibly jealous of the Bonne mMaman range you get in France! We only have strawberry and apricot 😂

[@markgoldspink5109]

If you're in the UK Waitrose has started doing it. Apparently.

[@xxPenjoxx]

@mark goldspink thank you, I am in rural Scotland, so it'd have to be a big city, but I'll check it out if I can. The apricot one is delightful.

[@JulieWallis1963]

@@xxPenjoxx try to find the black Cherry one! That’s smashing.

[@jenn976]

My parents had a very similar waffle iron like this (different brand). Very much the same, even the cloth-covered electrical plugs. Thanks for this, it’s beautiful and useable now. Love that you included making the waffles!

[@lyubovyeremina6011]

Все видео просмотрела с открытым ртом😁 Восторг наблюдать за работой мастера

[@michellemami3425]

Love the restoration! 😆 And cooking.

[@MstressMew]

I don't know exactly how old but that pre-dates the 1950s. Nice restoration! These videos always have me enthralled.

[@SeventhSwell]

Looks more like something from the 30s to me. But I'm 100% positive he knows more about this sort of thing than I do.

[@larrykelly2838]

Wow, great restoration. Those waffles look really delicious.

[@sharonbeckett721]

I'm in awe when you do your magic! Never knew waffle makers were that old.

[@FrostRare]

I was thinking about that too! It makes sense though because not only do waffles have a unique shape, if people in older times did not own a full stove, waffles were a handy alternative to pancakes, their shape making them able to stay steady inside of a small device without making a mess. So what may be considered fancy now actually had a very practical utility for less well-off homes.

[@Merlin_Price]

Thing of beauty. Love to see it. One of the most rewarding vid's of this style i've ever seen. I need a machine shop and a waffle recipe immediately.

[@powder-phun949]

Watch out! You put the crimped spade connectors on in a potentially unsafe way. The crimp must cover only the copper, not insulation. This forms the electrical contact. I see that you later clamped the wire with the screw, which may work but is probably more prone to bad contact, which means heat, which means melting and fire.

[@dougfraser77]

Definitely not properly crimped. I'd also feel a lot better if the metal case was electrically grounded

[@Jturkey11]

Came to see if anyone else had already commented on this. Potential hot connection there, no good.

[@Ragnar8504]

Yes, if you put the wire under the screw anyway, why bother with the spade crimps in the first place?

[@juliecumming9243]

I find it quite amazing that you were able to buy the electrical components in the 21st century. Love your vids ❤

[@dammma]

i was just binge watching your videos today and you uploaded today of all days??? i'm blessed!! thank you for the good content, keep it coming 💗

[@lancesrr4124]

I like how you even showed it working you made waffles I like how you committed to showing it worked.

[@themostamazingguy]

There's something about the way you do your videos, I'm not sure exactly what it is, but this is my favourite restoration channel.

[@bugsygoo]

I think it's called copying My Mechanics!

[@G0RB0T11]

Great restoration. Was hoping for some food-safe hot blueing this time. 😮 I was also kind of surprised you left the cover in untreated aluminium. I was hoping you’d do a creuset yellow or something.

[@Elnumette]

J'adore les différents plans, le large panel d'outils utilisés, ça à l'air facile ! Et le petit bonus c'est l'utilisation de l'objet restauré =) continue comme ça ! ❤️

[@Druforithe]

Sand blasting aluminium is like magic. My new favourite resto!

[@ryllharu]

Great work! I never thought about a need to preheat electroplating solution.

[@acatisfinetoo3018]

As they used to say old is gold...these things are work of art and were built to last💯

[@nikolaybelikov9031]

That's very nice! One thing I would recommend against doing again is using caustic soda to clean aluminum parts. It reacts with aluminium and dissolves it (hydrogen gas is produced as another product). If you don't want your parts to lose mass, it would probably be better to clean ithem with other means.

[@DrakeKillah]

The small amount of mass lost after a few minutes in caustic soda, before rinsing it off, is negligible mate.

[@planbuildrepeat8264]

He doesn't seem all to concerned about removing material from the parts to begin with.

[@vanessarussell7048]

Your knowledge amazes me with every video I watch! Terrific job!

[@ptizim]

Merci, ça fait vraiment plaisir de le voir fonctionner. Et bien sûr super boulot comme d'habitude 👍

[@annettehasten7755]

I love watching your videos. For some reason, this one touched a cord of nostalgia. Thank you.

[@emelegov5412]

Best channel of Restoration ! Congrats. I wish you could upload more material and more often

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

The next one is hard to restore. I need time, sorry 😘

[@emelegov5412]

@@OldThingsNeverDie- take your time Master ✌

[@Nimmbin]

Brilliant restoration. So nice to see old appliances given a new lease on life. Thanks for sharing 😁

[@tomswindler64]

Very nice job,beautiful piece of history,would make nice conversation piece and display.just shows you when they made things to last.great video.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes nice

[@tombarlow6176]

What a beautiful restoration i love the way you work

[@bamereg]

Oh wow, that grease removal is one of the most satisfying things!

[@yazdhenab.]

Like he had said, it's capuccino, but een I like it, i'm not sure about this one in particular XD

[@mskayla7747]

And it didn't stick! I'm impressed. Usually the first waffle sticks that the iron. Nicely done.

[@forfoxsake7972]

I'm always excited to see that you uploaded a new video! Your work is incredible and it's also very relaxing to watch you :)

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thank you 🙂

[@OldThingsNeverDie-]

@@TheSourOnion Done 😉

[@rseletto]

Great job 👌. With a very tasty result

[@AnAmericanComposer]

"Turn the sound off if you're a misophone" What an amazing touch, thank you for that warning. It means a lot to see someone notice us.

[@vbee3571]

It was a pleasure to see this restoration. You did a great job! 🌟 (Sand blasting is now my favorite thing to watch.) 😁

[@jilldavies7094]

Excellent restoration. The finished product made my mouth water!

[@trtsndrnggr]

Restoration items that look small and easy. But when I opened it, there was a lot of little things inside. Awesome job, bro. You're so cool with your yawn🍻🍻❤️‍🔥

[@orionred2489]

Well, it finally happened. You've restored something I've actually owned/used. We had that waffle maker with I was growing up in the 70s. It feels just like when you here the music from your prom on the oldies station.

[@amfakh.]

I really love how you restore all those small things instead of just buy the new one

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@ravneetbhogal2569]

It’s the whole purpose of the channel…lol

[@giant_rat7781]

@@ravneetbhogal2569 and they said that’s cool…? 😂

[@janpetercok7315]

Lol bro got two womens here😅.. Where's your cup of coffee?

[@ЮленькаК-е8д]

Шикарно!!! У Вас золотые руки и душа!!!

[@andrey_44k]

да

[@uptoolate2793]

1950s? More like 1920s. A gorgeous restoration.

[@FromSagansStardust]

That's what I was thinking!

[@lindataylor6835]

that vlog was my favorite ! but all your vlogs are , thanks folks !

[@citystars1117]

This is a work of art, incredible job.

[@serenabramble260]

Years ago I found a 1940s waffle iron at a thrift store, brought it home but had no idea how to properly clean it. I ended up donating it back to Goodwill. Wish your channel had been up in 2017, but maybe someone will find it useful today. ❤

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

I have always liked the smell of cooking waffles. I bet your shop did smell great. How do you dispose of the caustic soda?

[@mangamaniaciam]

Your dedication to restoration is excellent!!

[@halimatanzin8095]

Best thing about this channel is he doesn't use music

[@jeromewhelan6723]

I was most impressed by the successful, behind the scenes, planning of how to successfully replace the missing heater element.

[@jeffwhyte1]

I’m glad you’re not one of those guys that cover up the imperfections. That’s the caricature of the piece you’re working on. And keeps it looking authentic

[@aparecidapinademeloheker6276]

Você é excelente ...tenho assistido seus vídeos e acabo de me inscrever. Muito obrigada por compartilhar. Desejo que continue assim. São Paulo _ Brasil. 👏👏😁.

[@cwilson463]

That was pure artistry, absolutely!

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

This is beautiful but I don't think it's entirely food safe, as residual selenium from the cold bluing process may produce toxic fumes until it burns off. Hot bluing with a food-safe oil like canola or sunflower is generally recommended for anything used to prepare or cook food.

[@LadyLeigh]

A superb restoration as per usual! I am addicted to your channel🤗🇦🇺

[@Mawww_MMD]

Tellement relaxant que j'ai faillis m'écrouler devant la vidéo après ma journée de travail ='D. .... J'aimerais tellement avoir un bon gauffrier le miens coopère jamais >.>. Y a pas à dire, c'est 100% satisfaisant à regarder.

[@dantheman7506]

I love this. You’re very talented. I will say I would have chose to season the actual waffle iron pieces but it’s very cool!

[@sypoth]

I can't believe you didn't season the waffle plates. It's so easy to do, you just take some cooking oil, wipe it on, bake the plate for a few minutes, repeat a few times until the surface turns a little black/bronze and you are done. It adds a little flavor but it mostly protects the surface and prevents sticking. It doesn't have to be vegetable oil either you can season with butter.

[@JamesStinton]

I am mesmerized by this video; awesome talent!

[@MrWinstinho]

What was the insulation made of? Do you ever worry about asbestos?

[@Graytail]

It sure looked fiberous... could have been asbestos

[@unitedpro_]

Considering how old the product is then it most likely is asbestos

[@Lapantouflemagic0]

​@@Graytail if it had been asbestos i would expect it to be in much better condition because it doesn't decay. this looks like some sort of paper, maybe leather but i don't know how well it takes heat.

[@digressor]

I highly doubt it’s asbestos but even if it is, health risks due to short-term exposure to asbestos are low.

[@sollitdude1]

@@digressor thats not how asbestos work. even if you inhale only a few crystals, these crystals dont decay within your lungs. eventually, even years after exposure, you will face the dire concequences.

[@markneo1]

Excelente trabalho. 👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@CraftGentRestoration]

Yes very cool 😎

[@jesselle_]

The sandblaster is so satisfying!

[@ericprovencher4356]

BTW, the "leftover" insulation within the waffle maker is asbestos-containing and the paint covering the outside must be lead-containing. Would be nice to show restoration with measures to protect health and safety or restorers. Many "old things" contain contaminants and hazardous materials that pose health risks to people doing restoration.

[@jeanguycanuel3373]

Wow,wow,wow très très beau travail de restoration. Félicitation du Québec 😉👍🏻

[@LinsRenato]

ÓTIMA RESTAURAÇÃO!!!

[@jeanafoster2315]

Great job.... Now I want a waffle and a hot cup of tea... Lol You do such an amazing job. I don't know where you reside, but in the states there are people, like myself who love antique appliances including antique stoves... Have you ever redone an antique stove? They are so beautiful when they are restored..... Thanks for another great video!!!

[@willyarma_uk]

What was the old insulation made from?

[@dwho3]

that is asbestos i think

[@willyarma_uk]

@@dwho3 I thought it might have been that

[@TriforceOfCourage97]

someone who actually restored something for real and not faked the content. good job.

[@dennisneo1608]

What do you suppose the insulation is made of?

[@mrnnhnz]

Nice work. Oh no. I started watching them all from the beginning, and now I've finished watching them all! I'll have to wait until your next project is finished before seeing more! 🙂 By the way, on some of your previous videos you showed us cleaning and preparing all the parts first, and then putting it all together again at the end. (As opposed to this way where you clean a part or two, then assemble, clean another part or two, continue the assembling...) I think I prefer the first way. Seeing it all come together at one time at the end is awesome! What do other people here think?

[@dutchkarting]

Is that asbestos-containing insulation at 1:13? 😅It does look asbestos-suspicious.

[@zwapz]

Exaclty what i thought as well.

[@dutchkarting]

@@zwapz at work I do asbestos and Chromium 6 & Lead inspections. So I can quickly assess if something is suspicious or it's free from asbestos or chromium6/lead. Take the fact in this video that is seems to made before 1995 and the probability of asbestos being present is already high. Especially since it has a heat element in it and therefore requires insulation.

[@Bundalaba]

I though something like this is unfixable and I would usually break it down for parts and for craft or something watching you fix it inspire me to possibilities.

[@Jimmyrvw134]

What would you bet that the insulation contains asbestos?

[@shawnwright4129]

I love my pancakes and waffles with peanut butter and maple (or pancake) syrup. Please keep making more of these restoration videos!

[@Lapantouflemagic0]

12:00 je veux pas faire mon emmerdeur, mais c'est vraiment plus aux normes cet embout. blague a part ca peut etre un vrai danger, le truc peut etre a moitié sorti de la prise avec les broches exposées tout en étant sous tension, j'ai pris un coup de jus en débranchant un truc quand j'étais gosse. Edit : si tu mets les deux résistances en série au lieu d'en parallele, ca marche nickel avec du 220v

[@addictedstamper52]

Nice job. So many more parts than I would have thought.

[@zyklonw2836]

Is that asbestos as the insulator?

[@TheClblflame79]

Syrup. That is the only thing missing from this video. Beautiful work!

[@ColoRadio6996]

Is that asbestos insulation?, I hope not.. Stay safe.

[@andrewsammons9643]

this has got to be the single greatest SEO masterpiece of the last 10 years

[@tamminicholson5060]

Be careful, it looks like that insulation may contain ASBESTOS! ☠😮

[@Luke-ot6mk]

Waffle 🧇, honey 🍯 and butter 🧈. Awesome 👏

[@isabellejeanvoine5062]

Une nouvelle fois, merci pour ce moment zen, avec une bonne gaufre à la pâte à tartiner en guise de cerise sur le gâteau.

[@karavalle12]

👏👏Bravo pour cette belle restauration ! J’ai du travail bien fait, dans un environnement propre, avec une présentation impeccable ! Un 20/20😉

[@ElviraAzimova]

Wow! This is incredible work you have done

[@raulgomezrojas974]

Super...the restoration is incredible...applause👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻