Antique Ox-Tongue Iron - Restoration

In this video i'm restoring an antique ox-tongue iron.
The ox-tongue iron is named for the particular shape of the insert. It was used in the late 19th century.
I bought this one on eBay for $25. The condition of this item was not too bad in terms of rust. Unfortunately the ox-tongue insert was missing. The handle had play because one nut of the two bolts was missing. During the dissasembling I realized that it had asbestos as termal isolation, I replaced it with parts made out of duroplastic. Duroplastic does not melt, it's heat resistant up to around 300°C. As the holes of the handle were not centered, I decided to drill them up and close them with glued in pins. One of the two bolts of the handle was bent, one nut and washer was missing and the used washer was too big. That's why I decided to make it all new. The door didn't fit at all, so I welded up the holes, and made new ones until the door sit flush with the top of the iron. After that I was able to make the outer contur fit. I choose to turn a few parts black. After the first sandblasting I removed all the scratches and pitting with sanding and then I sandblasted them again to achieve a very nice and even surface finish. The bluing then makes a very nice matte shiny look. I decided to polish the body, but I used bluing on the inside for rust protection.
Overall I really like the look from this iron, how the colors of the wood, the black steel and the polished steel play with eachother.
I hope you like my work and the video.
Huge thank you to all of my Patreon and PayPal supporters and specially to:
Afreeflyingsoul
Gregory
Adel AlSaffar
Alan Hanson
Amanda Taylor, Esq
Andreswara Hermawan
Andrew Phillips
audi4444player
Courtney Maleport
Dan Williams
David Barker
Dre Gilley
Ethan Hartley
Hunter R.
JD Smith
Jonas Richartz
Kelly Imgrund
LVE
Martin Rønnow Klarlund
Mellissa Marcus
Nick Cannon
Paul Ambry
Paul Mampilly
Trevor Kam
TRG Restoration
Vince Valenti
Yale Baker
Timestamps:
00:00 preview
00:32 disassembling
01:41 showing all the parts
01:59 sandblasting
02:52 restoring the body
04:27 restoring the hinge
06:07 restoring the bolts
06:47 restoring the door
09:28 restoring the wooden handle
11:43 making new bolts, nuts and washers on the lathe
13:49 restoring the holder for the handle
14:24 restoring the reflector plate
15:10 showing the new parts out of duroplastic
15:17 making a new ox-tongue insert
17:22 making a new handle to hold the ox-tongue insert
20:51 showing the parts before reassembling
21:06 reassembling
22:34showing the finished restoration
23:36 final test
Time and costs of this restoration:
I was working on this project for 3 week
$25 ox-tongue iron
$2 wooden pins for the handle
$15 material for the ox-tongue and handle
$40 reverse countersink hand tool
$10 wax for wood
$20 angle screwdrivers
My camera:
Panasonic HC-V180
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
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 :-)
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/ mymechanics

[@mathiascp]

Lets take a time to appreciate the quality this guy has achieved on his content creation: - He shares the background of each restoration in a brief and charismatic, yet technical way. -TIMESTAMPS, -We have a precise idea of cost and time spent on each work. -Hands down the most complete workshop on youtube. -Clearly a lot of research, skills and creativity behind every piece restoration. -Perfectly timed fastfowards/timeskips/regular rec -Great video and audio quality. -Originality in all his channel. Thanks for making all of that, man!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@restoredoctor5791]

and you get it to the point with this comment👍🏼

[@soniamartins9472]

Seu trabalho é magnífico. Me encanta. Parabéns

[@Quadratic4mula]

Yes but it's missing slo mo replays of when he drops the small hardware in the oil bukcet.

[@straight-up-shots]

@@Quadratic4mula lol

[@atoledo]

Who else sets aside a special happy time in the day to watch a new my mechanics video and feel pretty excited when reading "my mechanics has uploaded a video" in their mail? -- I DO!!

[@mantaship]

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!

[@MagicChris86]

Si, claro!

[@Anonymous-vh6kp]

Yes! When I see that notification, I make sure the house is empty, I lock the front door and switch off the door bell and put my phone to silent. I savour every moment of the show.

[@skemsen]

Augusto Toledo - ME! :-) Still haven’t watched this one yet. I’m saving it for the special right moment and enjoy looking forward to it. Also I’m working on thoughts and questions about this channel I would like to share with you guys in this collective.

[@mar10ssj1]

I had to stop my meal but it was worth it. Wasn't hungry anyways.

[@conalbennett8259]

I swear this guy has every tool ever made.

[@strungoutkid]

Seriously I'm jealous of it!

[@Anonymous-vh6kp]

And more! He makes any custom tool

[@dan7777]

Every time he needs one, he make a new one.

[@ytwos1]

That sentence wasn’t finished. “Looking at this video”.

[@alexanderedwards269]

He just makes new ones...

[@quantumleap359]

No mindless music, no boring explanations, just exquisite workmanship, videography and attention to detail. Just what we need in every KZbin video. Thank you.

[@blackleague212]

Whats your problem with music? lmao never seen this type of comment before.

[@OP-1000]

@@blackleague212 Sometimes it is nice to have a quiet video with just the original sounds.

[@Minto8384]

I quite enjoy the explanations :[. Part of my joy in some of these restoration videos is learning the history behind the objects, or the reasons why the restorer is doing what they're doing, especially if it's non-intrusive, in small (readable) captions, etc

[@samsignorelli]

There's no right or wrong way to do a YT channel....there's whatever way works. For the vids on my channel (I Can Haz Armory), I kinda HAVE to give explanations, as I'm teaching the art....I shot 2 vids today, did VOs on 2 others, and have three to shoot this week. If I didn't explain what I was doing, I would not be helping those who want to learn how to fix their gear (fr the Olympic sport of fencing). I don't mind appropriate music...but I DO have an issue if it's so loud out drowns out any voiceover. MM isn't teaching so much as demonstrating, so he can get away with no dialogue (he DOES speak on his My Mechanics Insights channel, tho)...he DOES provide enough on-screen text to explain some of what he's doing.

[@mrushizha]

I'm a systems engineer and this is a whole new level of engineering. My heart sank to the sight of 5.6K dislikes. What's not to like in this video? I guess it's from people who can't or are struggling to match this level of perfection. This is high-quality engineering and a high-quality video.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@MariaTorres-hc5uq]

I'm a 62 years old woman...so as you might guess tools and fixing are not my "forte"...But I find these videos tremendously relaxing. You go from something rusty, and bent, and crooked, to something beautiful and polished, and sometimes useful again. This fellow takes perfection to the limit, me likes polished surfaces and smooth edges. So what? Like my mum said: "If you don't like the program turn the tele off!" Regards from Lisbon Portugal

[@KhanhNguyen-ei8pu]

quá hoàn hảo anh bạn ak từ những chi tiết nhỏ nhất ko thể đòi hỏi hoàn hảo hơn đánh giá của bạn tôi thích nhất trong tất cả những bình luận trong video này

[@mrushizha]

@@KhanhNguyen-ei8pu Cảm ơn bạn.

[@julianleil7847]

Now you can see none

[@paybacksabridge]

I get so excited whenever it's time to sandblast something.

[@Phoboska511]

Same here, was watching one of the videos and there was no sandblasting and I was so sad 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@justlovelyboy4121]

Me too

[@olafdu22]

So do l ! 🤣😂

[@olafdu22]

Je me demande pourquoi il y a certains pouces en bas... 😳😤

[@DanielBrownsan]

It is more psychologically satisfying than I understand.

[@CheechChechiemon]

Roses are red, restoration is fun, this part here is broken, I make a new one.

[@mymechanics]

Amen.

[@Karumor]

top! )

[@tiktube9136]

😂

[@pedazodeboludo]

When parts inevitably break, a new one I shall make.

[@elborrachogrande]

Bombchu Brilliant!

[@matthewjacobs5507]

I love that you restore these items to their full function while making them beautiful. So much history gets lost, it’s fantastic to see it respected and honored.

[@mymechanics]

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

[@SubXaeroZA]

There's nothing nicer than watching something that was old, half ruined, thrown away and thought to have no value being brought back to life. I wonder if he keeps all of the items he restores? Must have a hell of a collection. For me, it's the artistic value in these videos that I really appreciate. I have been binge watching these videos for days, even sneak in a few while I'm at the office.

[@farwizahamiraabdulwasih1793]

Can we appreciate how clean and well-trimmed this guy's nails are despite all that work he's doing?

[@bobomar5289]

Are you sure it's a man not a woman?

[@Cherry-bj7dd]

@@bobomar5289 you can see him in the reflection

[@moltenhydrogen2218]

i mean, with the collection of files he probably has, he could open up a nail salon

[@exodusmacarthur8905]

Ok.....

[@whizwerx]

Oh! I broke a nail...I make a new one!

[@cjkenning]

Never in my 36 years have I ever needed so much to watch someone ironing something...

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@DanielBrownsan]

Especially during COVID because I *think* we owned an iron in January 2019, but I can’t tell you where it is or how it works or how it was even a thing?

[@emanuelezamboni6782]

This channel makes me think about a dystopian future in which materials are rare so we have to restore anything we find.

[@Oljik770]

I started to watch your videos since I had my first panic attack. Ever since when I have mental breakdown or smth like that. I imagine that my heart is very rusty and I am sandblasting it. It truly helps.

[@Jnivella]

My three favorite lines: Let’s start sandblasting. I make a new one. It works very well.

[@kinchan30187]

et Voila!

[@Snake-bq3kf]

So anyway I started sandblastin

[@MessedUpBrainspike]

People are calling slime videos and stuff "satisfying". THIS is satisfying. Seeing such huge amounts of work put into complete restoration of random stuff makes me all tingly.

[@princesalazar7067]

these videos, and car detailing videos are satisfying

[@markgrinder9024]

Perfectly said .......!

[@jokosantoso8946]

Agree with you. These videos is the true definition of "satisfying".

[@shutup1002]

To each his own.

[@MessedUpBrainspike]

@@shutup1002 Completely valid point.

[@redsideburnz]

The handy work is amazing! The craftsmanship is beyond impressive! However what impresses me as much, if not more, is what we don’t see. The measurements and calculations that happen on the side are amazing. It’s one thing to make the items, it is a whole different thing to make them so they fit perfectly! That does not happen by accident. Math is useful and this proves it!

[@adelinaclonts7004]

Exactly my thoughts! I was in complete awe of his measurements!!! I have no tolls but this was memorizing! Had my attention every second!!! Wow!

[@trujillo71921]

I've thought about that as well. Always wondering how literally everything he makes fits so dam perfect lol

[@Dark808Soul]

Whe work like that in switzerland 😉

[@Bobby-yj4iy]

Love watching these videos. Anyone else notice how when he turned on the sandblaster, it had the old broken switch, but by time he was finished sandblasting, the switch was repaired?!? Hehe still gets a thumbs up from me because this is the most calming channel Ever

[@bennolen7801]

I came here looking for a comment about that switch! Thank you.

[@DougPoker]

For future reference when you remove even small pieces of asbestos like that wet it down first. It comes off easier and it won't release fibers into the air that you could breathe in.

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot

[@MichaelSteeves]

A pro-tip from Hand Tool Rescue. He always seems to come across asbestos.

[@KSMike1]

Richard only if inhaled. As long as it doesn’t become airborne it’s ok.

[@Quickened1]

@Richard ...I worked with tons of it in the Navy, still here... It's only a danger when airborne, and then in fairly large quantities over a period of time. This little bit, handled correctly, poses very little, if any risk...

[@james.black981]

@Richard I was once told in an asbestos awareness course that you can do anything with asbestos, including eating it. But don't breath a single fibre of the stuff into your lungs, that's the way it kills you.

[@TheMetatronGirl]

I think people forget that household items weren’t just functional, they were beautiful. Thank you for restoring this so lovingly.

[@ElZamo92]

They weren’t as beautiful as you see here. The way this guy restores things is by making them better than when they were new by fixing imperfections from the factory apart from the wear and damage the items might have had. Old stuff was very rough.

[@richard2mitchell]

Yeah the asbestos washers were real beautiful!

[@christinaking8007]

@The MetatronGirl I agree! While I know he does update and fix things that should have been done to the original product, you definitely see a major difference in quality in these vintage pieces versus modern ones. Things were made to last rather than replace every few years. I understand the necessity of making some things cheaper and more accessible to everyone. I also wish more things were made with quality and could be repaired rather than tossed away. I would gladly pay a premium price for something that would last.

[@asecondago7]

@@christinaking8007 Well, it's obvious that there must've been cheap shitty things as well, but (even if they'd last that long) why bother to repair them? I'm guessing that the longer lasting things... lasted longer, and because of that he's now able to repair them.

[@amandamcmurray7106]

Your attention to detail is incredible. I find your videos so therapeutic to watch. Thank you

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that :-)

[@HelplessTeno]

I appreciate the hard work you put into these videos. Something about your style of editing makes every second entertaining to watch.

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you!

[@igorvoloshin3406]

This old poor iron had never ever hope to become so shiny and brilliant, but once upon a time it came to the hands of the Master Mechanicus, and the miracle happened!🌟🌟🌟

[@pjhalchemy]

This is now my favorite of your videos, second only to the Tire Inflator. A most impressive and elegant restoration of an obscure piece of history. My dad use to say; "if you fix something, make it better. If you make something make it the best you can with the tools you have (and you have an impressive set of tools). And, If you can't put your name on it, It's Not Done!" You take his words to the next level! A real pleasure to see how you approach a project and take them to the finish line, Truly Inspiring! Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship and talents with us!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@JakStat]

i agree with you the tire inflator was truly a masterpiece

[@peterl47]

agree 100%

[@alexanderthegreat8362]

@@mymechanics Is that car oil you put in 17:15

[@aguinaldomarinhodesousa3159]

Faço minha as suas palavras!!!! 🙌

[@chiragchokshi8375]

Absolutely brilliant work, love when you make parts from scratch nobody has come close to your quality in youtube restoration, please upload regularly your videos are amazing

[@elizabethmaguire7487]

Catching a glimpse of the man who has stolen my heart with his talent, skills & hands that can be rough when needed or soft when doing delicate work is why I'm here! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift! ♥️👍🇨🇦🔥

[@torpidinput]

Even though we all love “I make a new one” I really appreciate that he only does it if he needs to, and ops for restoring old screws and such instead of buying new parts or making new parts.

[@napadave58]

Yeah ... but nuts and washers? THAT is dedication!

[@yououtuber4176]

It is exactly that what he is doing.

[@c.freund4006]

The quality and care are so calming that it gives a sense of inner peace

[@rsarestoration7004]

The Niwo watch my channel and let me know what you think

[@heroinmom153]

Man, I wish I could make a living out of doing this. Corporate software engineering no joke sucks compared to this as a profession. So much beauty, so much satisfaction, so much history.

[@dmv073]

There are hundreds of restoration channels on KZbin. But I have to say your top five! Beautifully made video! The detail, the finish, breathtaking! I cannot get enough of all of your videos. That iron is gorgeous!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@javiersarmientoyunge9924]

wich others are in the top 5? i have not found another one with this quality

[@500MTH]

"Restoration" is an understatement of what you do.

[@MagicChris86]

IKR? It's more like restoration und upcycling in a single move. And it's also art in craftsmanship.

[@jxavier3876]

Restoration would mean back to original condition. So more of an overstatement

[@Alexander196210]

9 out of 10 times he's altering the original structure and that's not restoration. It's creating something new. In this video he's altered the door to fit correctly, but maybe the door never fitted correctly and should be left like that. Restoration is trying to keep it as close to original as possible and not adding your own ideas...

[@500MTH]

@@Alexander196210 what would you call it then?

[@jxavier3876]

Alex Meijer the door thing wasn’t a problem, he just finished it kinda wack.

[@carlosarruda2950]

Excellent restoration work! Just one suggestion when manufacturing the new ox-tongue insert: from the machining of the metallic "torpedo" and using a hydraulic saw machine, you could produce two units instead of just one. With this, the final user would have a spare unit that would be useful for large volumes to iron clothes. Additionally, the manufacturing process would have less material and energy waste.

[@joannepeck7009]

Your precision for detail is absolutely incredible! A true perfectionalist! I love watching you work!

[@michaellovely6601]

My Mechanics is from Switzerland; so you know he'll have a meticulous attention to detail. It's more or less in the DNA of the Swiss.

[@Dark808Soul]

@@michaellovely6601 so isches. Metallbau 😍🥰

[@Chevroletfan123]

New video from my mechanics means one thing: drop anything and everything I'm doing, and sit down and watch. Nothing else

[@mymechanics]

Haha, thanks for your support :-)

[@Chevroletfan123]

@@mymechanics You're welcome. Well worth it 👍

[@googlereviewsyt]

lmao same here.

[@takeshigaming2.086]

Same🥰🥰

[@chungalunga18]

Me 2 😂💪☝️

[@jessbowers327]

1:59 and 2:46. I can't believe you didn't show us how you restored your sand blaster button...🤨

[@prinegonbevaris1788]

Whaaat?!? The button restored is an end of an aera!

[@jaycarva]

HE FIXED THE SWITCH!!!

[@DavideOrazioMontersinoPlus]

Came here for this comment!

[@jamesi6262]

This comment is what I was looking for. Took surprisingly long to find one.

[@jessbowers327]

@@jamesi6262 haha!

[@juventus4214]

I love that he makes some of the parts himself.Really craftsmanship.Ok,he has all the tools and machinery to do so,but nevertheless,you still are to be able to build these parts. He really knows what he is doing. No annoying music or commentary.I'm about to say: watch and learn from this guy. I know i do 😁😁😁😁

[@Poolio_10]

These videos put me to sleep in the best way possible. They're relaxing and calming. The skill of an artist doing their craft, the only sounds being those of the work being done. Magnificent. And now, I say good night

[@bradleyewoodworth]

It cannot be overstated how wonderful it is to watch a video of something being made/restored without music, talking "intros" and "outros" and a lot of other BS. Please keep doing these kinds of videos as I'm sure that I'm not alone in the love of less is more. Beautiful video, sir!

[@gavinlewis3189]

And without shoving a camera in their face

[@YamahaYZFR6RJ05]

of course you've got a screw driver with a 90 degree offset for big slotted screws... i use tools almost on a daily basis and have never seen such a thing. 😅

[@YamahaYZFR6RJ05]

almost through the whole vid... and of course you've got a tool to countersink the far end of a hole... also never seen that. should switzerland ever decide to set up a space programme, i hope they hire you!

[@dustintingley6472]

@@YamahaYZFR6RJ05 all these tools i own as well i got most from yard sales .... the amazing things boomers sell. :D

[@Seahorse1414]

He made a new one 😁

[@joshlampe3458]

I found a set made by Felo at a fleet store here in the USA a few years ago. One of those tools that you rarely use, but when you need it, you need it. :-)

[@YamahaYZFR6RJ05]

Josh Lampe "but when you need it, you need it" that's a saying i learned in my early years. i grew up behind the iron curtain and supplies were'nt always on hand when needed, so my grandparents had stockpiles of lumber, bricks, steel and so on in their backyard and always told me "it's better to have something than need something."

[@georgebrown8312]

Say, that is wonderful how you restored that ox-tongue iron. It looks much better than before and it works like a charm as well. Excellent work.

[@soupafleye]

greatly appreciate that demonstration at the end older versions of our everyday home tools were very efficient and expertly crafted

[@subnormality5854]

2:47 he finally did it, the mad man...

[@preyo6511]

How is this not the #1 comment?

[@ericsutton1019]

I can't believe its gone so unnoticed.

[@DipityS]

As soon as I saw it I came down here to find this comment! I knew I hadn't been seeing things.

[@seniorjrr]

Who else get that fuzzy christmas feeling when they see my mechanics upload a video?

[@arielrgh]

Here!

[@techrev9999]

There's no one who even comes close to this guy. It's amazing. When I saw the thumbnail, I was disappointed, I thought - that's a stupid thing to restore, this video is going to be boring... Erm... No. It's one of my favorites, now. He, absolutely, over does it - and that's awesome. My only critique would be that those plugs in the wood, while I agree that's the most over the top and best fix, really draw the eye. I'm not sure how he would fix that, but I'm sure future videos will find him working out ways.

[@james.black981]

Yes, even the basic restorations are amazing.

[@tomf3150]

Now if Clickspring could wake up...

[@alexsands461]

My favorite thing about your videos is the creative problem solving. You are a genius! I have used some of your techniques in my small house projects.

[@adetoye50]

I don't know how many times I have watched this excellent restoration work, each time, it is like I am watching it for the FIRST TIME, and it keeps on drawing me back to watch it again and again. A great job is done here.

[@KennyCelican]

"I make a new one" What a simple yet *glorious* catchphrase. :-)

[@mymechanics]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@fabuncian1386]

@@mymechanics are you swiss?

[@dannygroenenboom2032]

@@fabuncian1386 he is

[@DanielBrownsan]

I’m ready to order a t-shirt… anyone? “This Space Shuttle is missing a titanium rivet that holds down the cargo bay doors. I make a new one.™”

[@yadiyadi1352]

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[@ProbablyFarting]

MyMechanics: "This piece is missing a washer. I make a new one." Every other normal person: "a washer? Aren't they like five cents at the hardware sto..." MyMechanics: "I MAKE. A NEW ONE."

[@bobthecomputerguy]

I did chuckle when he machined a washer. It just adds to the restoration though.

[@boolaudio]

You can't beat a good quality washer.

[@NaCN_]

The true reason behind that is that the washers you can buy are nickel or zinc covered, and by consequence he can't "blue" them like the other materials he restores

[@matthewkenney8915]

no no, its "I make new one"

[@twopetes1]

You sir, are an absolute Master !!

[@jeffreymelton2200]

Another thing that I appreciate about you is you obviously care about video quality and resolution, and you have made sure your videos production quality is top notch always

[@mymechanics]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@louciniglio2669]

Your work at attention to detail is beyond complementary. I would love with each project that you include your project hours.

[@mekaimorris5963]

This man has tools that I didn’t even know existed

[@martinpanev6651]

Like? I'm just curious :D

[@DanielBrownsan]

Uh… That swivel triangle thing that makes a countersink hole when you can’t reach one?!?! Oh, and he’s got curved random sanders?!

[@Thundermind]

he made those tools.

[@JoshuaNicoll]

@@Thundermind No they're very well known in the machining world as Noga deburring tools, they're for hard to reach places and inside bores and such, very usefull and virtually indispensable for deburring weird places.

[@Thatcher-vk4ul]

@@DanielBrownsan what was the curved random sanders in, if you have timestamps?

[@soundmaster1966]

Finally ironing THE SHIRT made my day. That was just pure love to every fan. Thank you so much.🤗

[@ptcclatlptcclatl1683]

He should sell shirts and hats with that logo.

[@MarkT1700]

B AD he does. T-spring link is in the description.

[@brenttaylor6395]

What I enjoyed today was the part I hadn't payed attention to before...the little tool to mark the back of the plate so that the hole is in the right place for aligning the whole back-plate. What a clever deduction and resolution! Well done. Like many of those who subscribe to your cool channel, I've watched these multiple times just because they aren't tiring and I tend to pick up on little tricks of yours after viewing them a second time. Kudos

[@dyrldouglas2087]

I'm speechless, the skill level, but the simplicity of his videos make for a dynamic teaching tool.

[@g4zfeqpvt6r49s4pdd]

2:46 Oh my god, he did it. What an absolute mad lad.

[@ameshe1]

“Test fitting the door” me: ohhhh it looks nice! “Doesn’t fit at all” me: yeah it doesn’t fit.

[@pistool1]

Masterfully done! A couple of very nice tricks shown to us along the project :)

[@_chade]

MoonChild 😂😂 Same.

[@MetalSStar196]

May as well return it with the receipt in hand, lol

[@aeonjoey]

HEEHEEEE!!!! XD XD

[@cellgrrl]

I was good after he sandblasted the rust off.

[@ValTek_Armory]

I love that you not only restore, but refine these beautiful antiques!

[@a0flj0]

Just an observation: you can sand-blast wood too. Only, you can't do it with sand - it's too rough, and will grind the wood away, instead of just cleaning it. But you can use softer and lighter material, like coarsely ground corn flour, crushed egg shells or sodium bicarbonate - kitchen salt I'd only use on hardwoods. It's useful when you need to also clean paint or lacquer from tight nooks on wooden parts - you don't get there easily with sandpaper. (Whether it makes sense to clean and refill your sand blaster every time you need to switch between metal and wood, or set up a second sand blaster, is a separate issue. The possibility exists, though.)

[@stroler9]

his vids are so high quality and so calming to watch... he is on another level in restoring things

[@skemsen]

Daegeon Kim - I agree. It is demonstrated perfection. Not just the final restoration result but every other aspect from the video editing to the mere calm and precise movements of his hands. It’s just marvelous and I’m thankful I get to experience this :-)

[@mar10ssj1]

It's the little things like no stupid loud music, no crazy JUMBO text, nothing like that. Subtle, like a spring breeze.

[@WETVFirst]

I Agree with you...

[@RoLee705]

I just want to take a minute to appreciate the editing and attention to detail. You showed us the inside of the iron, showed us how it worked, you have gorgeous video editing style. Thank you Sir.

[@mymechanics]

I appreciate that!

[@user-ve2xo1sv3j]

Я ещё не досмотрела ролик до конца, но поняла, что значит "немецкая дотошность". Браво мастеру!

[@urischwartz6711]

I keep coming back to this because it's such a good resto...

[@milohdd]

2:46 hold on, are you telling me that you restored the sandblaster AND DIDNT TELL US???!?!?

[@ozgultekin6100]

I didn't realize till you mentioned it HAHA yea, no more worn-out switch cover YAY

[@JJJinez]

it was a before and after!!! when he turned on it was ugly and when he turned off it was nice!!!

[@LordZoth6292]

I was looking for this comment thinking i was crazy bahahaha

[@sorian5574]

I started laughing the instant I saw it fixed!

[@tri3852]

At first I thought he bought a new one but I realized he probably *maked* new one

[@BxBreezy]

Aside for the fact that this man has every tool known to mankind, his skill still leaves me speechless. Wow! Perfection!

[@Etherion195]

not only the tools known to mankind, but also the tools NOT known by mankind (looking at you, weird slanted screwdriver)

[@WarpRadio]

@@Etherion195 thats because he MAKES NEW TOOLS TOO! he needs a funky tool? MAKE A NEW ONE! done :)

[@justinmburns]

Making your own nuts and bolts with a metal lathe has to be the most boss move in craftsmen existence. Also, that little countersink tool you used on the wooden handle is COOL!

[@creationoflife7794]

The way he makes every bolt and nail is just awesome AMAZING 🤗

[@Sammy55554]

The problem I’ve run into here, is that My Mechanics is such a high quality restoration youtube series, that my standards have skyrocketed and nothing can satisfy the same way. Now I’m addicted and just waiting for the next video to come out. It’s also been cool to watch how you’ve learned and improved since your first videos. Please continue this fantastic work, because I’m addicted and need more always.

[@invictus-13]

+

[@firstnlastnamethe3rd771]

Yeah, it's hard to watch most of the other channels, now.

[@JamesWiegel73]

I agree! There are several channels worth watching, but none can compare to this one. Aside from the amazing craftsmanship (and gently filing the edges off of EVERYTHING), videos are well-edited and never boring. Keep it up My Mechanics guy!

[@curseyoujordanshow]

Same. After discovering this channel, I went out and started watching a whole bunch of other similar channels too, but gradually unsubbed from them all one by one because they just can't measure up to this guy. He's a true artisan.

[@matt45waffle]

Should watch 'odd tinkering', quite similar style to my mechanics

[@irfaanfarhat]

How many of you remember the time when he used to blur the switch of his SandBlaster just cause it was broken.

[@marklindsey1995]

Was it broken when he shut it off?

[@buninparadise9476]

OK, thanks mate ...i was always wondering why

[@kayvin1011]

He finally fixed it lol

[@maitai1133]

@@marklindsey1995 Nope, he fixed it for the eagle-eyed to see ;)

[@Ella4132]

that was actually the first video i watched and i was very confused why he would blur out a switch

[@priscilalima38]

I love watching videos on this channel because I don’t have to turn off the volume because of boring music and non sense conversation. I can watch and relax ♥️ Thank you

[@nomeme8313]

i love how u make all these old forgotten stuff and make am brand new.respect🙏

[@mymechanics]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@Kellanium]

Omggggg I’ve had the worst weekend in a while and the simple fact that you’ve posted this makes me feel so much better. Thank you!

[@mymechanics]

Here to help ;-) Thank you very much

[@syamcochin]

@@mymechanics I just rewatched your last video yesterday. I was genuinely worried for you, 'cause without you "we can't make a new one".

[@robert_costello]

Kellanium Does anybody else watch this with their mouths open? His videos are jaw dropping, literally. Meticulous to allow the general populace to understand restoration engineering, while at the same time, he gets into some complex metallurgy issues. That being said, nothing like watching his videos in the morning while having a cup of coffee. I hope he doesn’t make us wait too long for the next video. I’ve watched everyone of his videos about 10 times.

[@luciaaylenpaileman4582]

He is going to restore you 😂

[@RavenMacy]

@@luciaaylenpaileman4582 I hope someone can restore me , drs so far have been unsuccessful 🙃

[@veinjelly4630]

I was starting to lose hope, it’s almost been 3 whole months without “I make a new one” I was getting desperate!

[@tomgio1]

VeinJelly , Me, too! I would check my feed everyday, thinking maybe he just stopped. Had to go back and watch previously-viewed videos just to get my fix!

[@andrewkistner3740]

Had the same thought as well. This past Sunday I went and re-watched a bunch of his older ones. It’s just simply amazing!

[@elborrachogrande]

I’ve seen the vice restoration a half dozen times

[@leonardoulian764]

@@elborrachogrande wow that's about... six times!

[@elborrachogrande]

Leonardo Ulian half-dozen sounds so much more dramatic

[@raraszek]

I love the simplicity of these intriguing irons!

[@Druforithe]

This is such beautiful work. I'm amazed at how far you go to get every detail perfect.

[@mymechanics]

I'm glad you like it :-)

[@larannar123]

When you've seen a hundred iron restorations and think ..."What could he possibly do that would really impress me...???",and proceed to be thoroughly impressed!!!!😎💪👍👍

[@darionpacheco9234]

There is a tool for every job. And if there isn’t he make one.

[@catsupchutney]

Yeah, that reverse operating countersink blew my mind.

[@macdeep8523]

He is Demi God of Mechanics

[@helema23]

just remember duct tape fixes everything....

[@tiffanyaching6228]

300 likes was me 😎

[@andi--randomscomments8423]

@@tiffanyaching6228 what

[@Ostap_I_Kisa]

I didn't understand the meaning of tongue until you demonstrate. Great!

[@AliAseman]

When I was 7-8 years old, in elementary school everybody was asked what would you like to do when you grow up? everyone answered like Doctor, Pilot, Police, Engineer (typical Persian family induced goals :D ) and I remember I said, WoodWorker. at age 10 I used to work at my uncle's metal turning and sheet working workshop and had the dream of having a well-equipped garage ever since. now I have a masters in mechanical engineering and plenty of tools and stuff but this guy and what he does is my definition of success and happiness :)). Cheers mate, don't you need an apprentice?

[@Stevesparks100]

I must say, sir, that you have the most complete set of engineering skills I have ever seen, and the patience of a saint. Your videos are completely engaging, and presented perfectly. I agree with so many others below, that the film speaks for itself, without the distraction of commentary. Long may you continue to keep us enthralled.

[@randomsongs8328]

I like you funny words magic man (your grammar is amazing is what u mean)

[@adamking2922]

What you don't see is there are six guys that share tshirts and all hate sharp edges lol

[@slowrider3704]

Me at the beginning: It's just a vintage iron, how complicated can it be? Me at the end: WOW!

[@LisaMFida]

My hubby said the same thing. I replied, "Well, you never know..." One of the few times I'm right! ;)

[@DrTheRich]

it's really not that complicated

[@twicebittenthasme5545]

@@LisaMFida Does those few times include the hubby? 😂😜

[@elborrachogrande]

sLow Rider when he turned the brass cover for the wooden handle, I just lost it. Who would do that? There is only one youtube restoration master and clearly the title goes to My Mechanics.

[@LisaMFida]

@@twicebittenthasme5545 Absolutely!!!!!

[@ElisabethGaffney]

I didn’t expect him to actually MAKE the screws and bolts and nuts from SCRATCH! That’s insane man

[@mymechanics]

Thank you! ;-)

[@stevenrichardsonsr932]

The skills this guy has in many areas of working materials is amazing!!

[@Mike-bg3cf]

I 've seen some guys doing low quality quicky restoration lately on here and saw this simple iron and thought thought this was one of them. Boy was I wrong! Great craftsmanship, skill and attention to detail! Nice work!

[@aaronmott4866]

That is why I exclusively come here (and the channel “great idea”, also highly recommend) for these videos. They are the only ones who seem to put in enough effort to properly restore antiques.

[@Aquillyne]

The my mechanics experience: Initially: “Wow, that looks as good as new!” 15s later: “It probably never even looked that good originally!” 30s later: “That is without doubt the best looking iron in human history.” 1m later: “I am witnessing true Art in its purest form...” 2m later: “I have nowhere left to go.”

[@13ivanogre13]

You hear Thus Spoke Zarathustra playing!

[@H3x4r35]

​@@13ivanogre13 Iron your clothes with the monolith and ascend to a superior form of consciousness!

[@slipknotiskool1313]

I wish I had half the talent this guy has on a lathe!! I'm sure he makes mistakes from time to time but he's definitely a master machinist!!

[@mymechanics]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@teariana1]

Ok, I have to say I'm really impressed, taking a made item and then remaking it the way it should have been in the first place. Wow! Interesting how the door was actually too large but still fell short on one side because of the misplacement of the hole for the bolt. Thanks, loved it.

[@villegas24]

The amount of skill involved in this is just impressive.

[@jasonm9264]

The amount of inexperience you possess is overwhelming. This is basic fabrication.

[@rowdyeggplaad578]

@@jasonm9264 r/iamverysmart

[@Lone_Logan]

@@rowdyeggplaad578 I thought the same thing

[@BennyBoy4568]

@@rowdyeggplaad578 r/eventhoughyoureontherightsidethisisstillnotreddit

[@aasthasingh8996]

@@BennyBoy4568 r/youdon'tneedtobeonreddittoinsultpeople

[@fryreartechnology7611]

Massive respect for this. This looked like something you’d step over and keep walking but now this is so nice and better then it was new. The fit on the door, centered holes in the handle. Wow hope it has a home with as much or more love then you put in to it. Thank you to making it so

[@gaynorjackson8857]

I've watched this video a few times but it still amazes me the detail and the work you put in its stunning restoration just wow

[@mymechanics]

Thanks for your support :-)

[@phoebusapollo4677]

Mesmerizing and magical ! You are the Michelangelo of restoration!

[@mymechanics]

Wow thanks a lot!

[@OraDeCulcare]

Somebody repaired the button from the sandblaster while he was sandblastind :)))

[@idefyu23]

How did I miss that? Nice pickup.

[@zeevo]

Has it been repaired or just had the plastic cover removed? I think I can see the groove of the cover...

[@vizionthing]

The button has gone bareback

[@kristian5515]

I get a little bit anxious here - is it really an original repair?

[@johnsonlam]

Finally done!

[@SolarMechanic]

Anyone else love the little smoke bubbles when he drops a part in for bluing?

[@pappezzato]

Me!

[@suep9445]

Yeah, noticed that. Would love to see the SloMo Guys show us what that looks like at super slow motion..

[@mobilefree3283]

What's the of that oil in which they dip for mate black

[@jeffgrippen3987]

This may have been a simple iron, but this was one of the more interesting restorations you have done. Very cool.

[@kenschubert7001]

Good lord, what beautiful work. Genuine labor of love. I so wish my father was alive to watch your videos.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@Cariadog1]

I was wishing my father was alive to see these videos too! He would have loved them and gone off to tinker with one of his labours of love straight after lol

[@ObsidianParis]

2:46 **HURRAY** ! You finally restored the switch button ! \o/

[@MrSargenti]

I waited 5 weeks for that! Everyday I would ask myself, “I wonder what my_mechanics is working on right now?” So now I finally know. Please make videos more often. One per month is not enough for me. I need more my mechanics!!! This stuff is great!!

[@user-ex1mn2gq4w]

Посмотрела все ролики на одном дыхании.Руки ЗОЛОТЫЕ.БРАВО.

[@grene1955]

Every episode is a Masterclass in tool use and creativity. I never cease to be amazed!

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

[@raysgranita6280]

Bluing... Bluing everywhere 😍🤩

[@mymechanics]

Haha, yes indeed

[@RavenMacy]

Yeah I noticed that .

[@autalkinghead]

@@mymechanics What are you doing there? I swear every time I try to blue something it looks like garbage. I just use permablue but I don't heat it up. Is that the trick? Love your videos man!

[@numberkruncherr]

@@autalkinghead In other videos he gives some more details, i.e. how much he heats it and the fact that what he's quenching it in is olive oil. He also cold blues in some recent videos, not sure why he chooses one or the other.

[@mymechanics]

@@autalkinghead perma blue isn't that good for cold bluing, i use super blue.

[@amir52]

Watching this restoration is like listening to classical music with your eyes !.

[@fuzzydrake2716]

I come back to these videos a lot as a wind-down, and I think my favorite part in this video is the clips of milling the ox-tongue. For some reason the shaking of the camera caused by the machine just gives it a dramatic flair.

[@rgnestle]

One of my favorite things about your work is when you say, "I make a new one"!