Badge Machine Restoration | I make Badges for you!

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In this video I restored an old Button machine! I found it on a flea market and just couldnt resist. The condition of the button machine wasnt that bad, but it didnt work anymore, since it was totally stuck. So I disassembled this old button or badge machine and restored every part. I started with getting rid of the old coating, by sandblasting and using paint stripper. After some filing of the aluminum body, it was time for some powder coating.
After that we had some steel and Aluminum rings left. I restored the steel rings and protected the metal with some nickel plating. The Aluminum rings were just cleaned on the lathe machine, and after that i put them in a special Aluminum Cold Bluing Bath, to make them look nice black and stop them from oxidation.
Some other Aluminum parts were Quick blued with an quick aluminum bluing agent. After reassembling everything, the machine works perfectly fine and I made some buttons! :-)
I hope you have fun with the video! If you have any questions on the used tools, materials or the processes, write it in the comment section - i´ll try to answer as soon as possible!
If you want to support my channel hit the like, leave a comment, subscribe and share my work. It helps a lot! :-)
Thanks for watching!

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[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Thank you so much for NOT speeding up the sandblasting. It just looks too easy watching people just peeling off the paint like a banana peel!

[@misterpatina]

@@shirleyannconfer9651 I want to be honest: the sandblasting was double speed 😄 it took hours to blast the powder coating off…

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

At least you’re not zipping it off like some of the videos I’ve seen. The new powder coating is just gorgeous.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Shirley! 🙂

[@auChevalierRed]

Great video as always and very cute buttons ! Nice work and idea, Mister Patina. If next you could find a tool to give all your followers a like, I'm buying, my wrist is sore!

[@benjaminarias1350]

When you restore things, you restore memories, My mother was a "button maker" when young, before getting married. I remember being a kid and reading that in her id card. She had a very similar machine you have in your video (a german one) and I used to play with it when I was 4 or 5 years old. Now I am 49, she passed away 10 years ago, and this video, believe it or not, brought a bit of her back to me. Thanks for that.

[@misterpatina]

Hey, thank you so much for your story, that was pretty heartwarming.. Fun fact: the machine I have is a US one, pretty rare here in germany. It has inch threads and the 64mm buttons :-)

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[@benjaminarias1350]

@@misterpatina Thank you! much appreciated indeed. Will do.

[@ElChris816]

I could watch you machining parts for hours. I'm just amazed by the skill required. Excellent project as always.

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Shout out to Hartmut for saving the day with the tweezers ✊🏼 Happy you can get some use of the hammer. Perfect job, as always mate

[@misterpatina]

Hartmut, best man ever. :-D

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[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

@@misterpatina lol thx

[@LarryReynolds591]

I loved the comparison of bluing steel vs aluminum! Very informative!

[@misterpatina]

Iam glad you like it!

[@MT-uu5ln]

Yes very nice, never seen that before. But i wonder aluminium doesn’t rust why should you bluing it?

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[@SuperDavidEF]

@@MT-uu5ln Aluminum doesn't rust, so bluing isn't to stop rust. I'm assuming (because I don't know for sure) that the 'bluing' for Aluminum is actually anodizing which makes the Aluminum tougher. In fact, anodizing makes Aluminum Oxide, which is so tough that it's used to make sandpaper. Regular aluminum is soft and easily damaged.

[@David-gd6qt]

There is beauty found not just in the rare but also the common. You did a fantastic job.

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much David, I totally agree 🙂

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[@marchennessey5314]

You show the patience of a mechanic and the thoroughness of an engineer I wonder what you do for work

[@BabaG]

Why would anyone not like your work maestro? I don't watch your videos hoping to take ideas and or go find something to restore as much as I hope I get inspired to deliver the best in terms of what can be done, your work ethic and attention to detail are what separates you from everyone else. Keep it up and thank you for sharing.

[@wpistol]

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[@wpistol]

Oh my! I will do so! Hooray!!

[@auChevalierRed]

A new Mister Patina video ? Time to put the kettle on, coffee anyone? With the weather we are experiencing this week here in Normandy, I'm going to watch Mister Patina deal with a rusty machine instead of attempting to fix the outside ramp . It makes more sense than trying a balancing act on a slippery ramp and stair a few :meters above the long thorns of ancient rose trees and granit rocks. Thank you for giving me an excuse to come back inside, Mister Patina!

[@mattholland8966]

Well done, sir. It's a pleasure to see restoration done well. A true craftsman at work!

[@TheSockMonkeyGuy]

REALLY cool trick using chalk to keep the files from loading up with aluminum chips! I need to remember that one! 😁 Thanks for another great restoration video! ❤

[@misterpatina]

Hey my friend! Thank you so much! Hope youre doin well

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

OMG, the memories of high school pep club! We used one of these to make pins for other students to wear for the sports events. GO RAIDERS!

[@misterpatina]

Haha, I had these memories while restoring! Thanks for your comment!

[@misterpatina]

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[@shirleyannconfer9651]

@@misterpatina I can’t wait! I just sent you the email. I’ll definitely send you a picture.

[@tammynoranzyk4399]

We also used it for the candidate’s running for student council

[@Spicii9896]

My highschool banned wearing matching pins for possible gang activity, so now I'm in college making tons of them for all my friends to wear and we jokingly call it out cult aha

[@royothebuzz]

There's always a feel good factor about your videos. It does my head good to see an item old, rusted and damaged being transformed to a condition better than the day it was made. Bravo Mister Patina.👏

[@misterpatina]

Hey man, thank you so much! I really appreciate your words ❤️

[@mykstreja8648]

And he always saves the ones the need it most.

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[@RolandArdill]

Great restoration man, I always look forward to your projects, every time youtube recommends a video I always get my hopes up that it's yours😅 Please never stop restoring random stuff

[@misterpatina]

Haha thank you so much man! Stopping isn’t the plan 🤣

[@RolandArdill]

@@misterpatina I'm looking forward to the next one already 😅

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[@RolandArdill]

@Mister Patina Yes please!

[@InstructorRandy]

Really glad you coated the steel parts. Was a gigantic sigh of relief.

[@fluffelix15]

This color is so good for this machine ❤😊

[@DigitalMocking]

I do miss the laser cleaning from older videos ngl, but the sandblasting is nice.

[@auChevalierRed]

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[@FixitFred]

Holy Moly. The chalk trick for filing aluminum made it worth watching this video not to mention the awesome restoration. Great work

[@misterpatina]

Iam glad you like it!

[@nineteenandfortyone]

Great Job! Those rusty rings looked like ground beef patties on the press. I was wondering if the title was wrong. 🙂

[@stuff4fun]

Very rad man!! Thank you for choosing the button press! I haven't seen one in a long time.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot! 🙂

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[@andrewedwards6548]

You call them a button but I argue there badges 😜 great work as always 😊

[@misterpatina]

Haha, not a native speaker here 😄

[@andrewedwards6548]

@Mister Patina I know its all good 👍

[@ExInferis.]

I spent the whole thing expecting him to make dies for correctly sized buttons, those are 100% badges. I don't know anyone who speaks English who'd call them anything other than badges.

[@andrewedwards6548]

​@Ex Inferis I was confused as well what it was for until I saw the end haha 😄

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[@MP-ym8lg]

Very cool, i nvr knew those were made

[@TripleLSupreme]

15:19 reminds me of an interview question I once was asked on why manhole covers are round

[@conscience-commenter]

You should clarify in the title these are campaign , slogan and decorative pin buttons of social conveyance and not the sewn plastic type that adhere clothing . Beautiful restoration .

[@misterpatina]

Done 🙂

[@SamuelMbugua]

Many many words can be used to describe this creator. However, 'sharp and edgy' is not one of them. This man eliminates them on sight.

[@mahmudsaidych5731]

Такой работой можно только восхищаться. Даже придраться не к чему. Желаю чтобы последующие работы были по качеству не хуже этой. Большое спасибо. 👍👍👍

[@nedimmrsic4650]

Ppl like you survive the cataclysms and keep society going.. ❤

[@misterpatina]

❤️

[@jacksonfrost2503]

My art teacher in highschool hosted a small after school club. The first thing we did was make pins for classmates and popular school activities.

[@SM-ev3pv]

I'm really surprised that he does not have one million subscribers. It is a pleasure to watch him work

[@misterpatina]

Thanks ❤️

[@c0ldc0ne]

SWEET!

[@rTTT4]

Really one of the best restoration video channels out there. I also loved how you corrected from BUTTON to BADGE in the title :D

[@misterpatina]

A lot of subscribers told me to do so, since iam not a native speaker :-D

[@Watchin_the_world_burn]

Please dont stop uploading these videos

[@awesomestory4067]

Very cool! 9,5/10! I love when a professional restores to its original form, and does not break and restore badly. Nice to watch you.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks! Iam glad you enjoyed!

[@skcrary]

Wonderful video! Thank you! Also, that's the first time that I've seen aluminum bluing. Great explanation, process, and results!

[@mohammedkharem]

It's perfect as always. By the way your work inspires people everywhere. Yesterday I was changing transmission oil for my car and fixed the car jack .disassembly cleaning then putting together. Thanks to you and your great craftsmanship.

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! Really cool to hear! When I was an apprentice, my "master" told me its all about being brave enough to start a project. The rest will be easy. :-)

[@bensinor4974]

Futurama reference. I like.

[@lucettegouneaud8653]

Très belle rénovation toute en délicatesse et en savoir faire 🤟

[@mtnshadid]

Actually i find such tools are more interesting then restoring something we are get used to ! Really appreciate your time and affords for restoring such a masterpiece !!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@manuelsoul4699]

Quella macchina neanche da nuova era così bella, complimenti Mister Patina, sei il numero uno dei restauratori 👍👍👍👍👍👍🏅🏅🏅

[@misterpatina]

Muchas gracias Manuel!👍

[@EUPThatsMe]

That's a blast from the past for me. When I was 12 making these kinds of buttons was my first attempt at my own business. Back then I could only afford the manual single size machine not this super cool dual size beast.

[@LadyLeigh]

Brilliant. I am glad you add some commentary as I am interested in the different types of metals and their properties. What a great restoration and yes I am subscribed!

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much and welcome to my channel 🙂

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

So beautiful indeed! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@misterpatina]

Iam glad you enjoyed!

[@MichaelM-by5bl]

Alright, you made a Futurama reference, I'm subscribing.

[@misterpatina]

I knew I’m gonna get you with that 😅

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Love this. The color is perfect, the restoration is spot on, and wonderful filming & editing. Thanks for sharing this, Mr. P.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks for watching Vickie, and thanks for all of your support!

[@vloggerkel7633]

For future projects involving powder coating. The best way to get powder coating off is to burn it off with a oxy-acetylene torch. Or use acid. Torch is my favorite, because fire

[@misterpatina]

YEAH, FIRE! Thanks for your tips man!

[@dn275]

Blueing is so satisfying, my goodness. It never gets old!

[@misterpatina]

It truly is! :-)

[@sergeishvartsman5815]

as always, magnificent work, it is always nice when the restorer pays great attention to small details

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@W4iteFlame]

Interesting use on chalk. I never knew it helps with that

[@JS_Precision]

Very nice work. It seems now that Mymechanics is busy cuddling his Datsun you have become the king of the tool restaurations on KZbin. The quality of editing has really improved. I wish you success!

[@adamweilergurarye5422]

Bravo! Thank you

[@Bigrignohio]

Wow, I remember using something almost exactly like this at camp in the late 70's!

[@hanitiger4614]

Perfect work as always …. Thank you for sharing us your work.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Hani! 🙂

[@MrDeeperASMR]

I'm amazed at how the creator patiently refurbishes each component, ensuring it functions perfectly again🤑

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Wow, That is awesome. Another great restoration by you. As soon as I see you have another video up, I immediately click on it to watch. You truly do amazing work. Thank you.*

[@misterpatina]

Hey, thank you so much for your support! :-)

[@lindakurgpold-digitalartis9981]

What?!? Another blue project? Oh be still my heart! 💙 lol. Of course another nice project. First time I’ve seen aluminum being cold blued. Love seeing new things! 👍

[@misterpatina]

Haha, i knew youll like it :-D Thanks for your support Linda!

[@badew2012]

Not only did I watch a great video (as always) but I also learned how these badges are made 🤩Awesome 👍

[@NachosHardwareTipps]

That looked like a lot of work. SUPER SWEET!

[@misterpatina]

It was…😄

[@AggelosT]

Great restoration as always. You have to do something with your sandblaster or your shop air. Thanks for keeping us entertained.

[@jeremysueur8117]

Sacré boulot. Précision, minutie, effort du détail, bravo monsieur !

[@misterpatina]

Merci!

[@LTCDRRAZOR]

So many memories, my parents print shop used to have one of those. God knows how many thousands of buttons I made on it for the shop, and for school.

[@martinholt3729]

Madeschraube heisst im britischen Englisch grub screw. Im Amerikanischen set screw

[@churlepatakha]

Awesome work. Didn't know Aluminum could be blued too. Keep up the good work!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot!

[@georgebrown8312]

You did a very good job of restoring the button machine. I seen steel being blued but not aluminum. Anyway, it looks much better and it works like a charm as well. Excellent work.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot George!

[@bharatshah5862]

WOW A JOB WELL DONE

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@davidspriggs1945]

Solid build

[@willemp6432]

That was half an hour well spend. Thanks Mr Patina...

[@misterpatina]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@ioanlates3783]

Artă și meserie. Felicitări !!!

[@karlkovach8647]

My Father owned an upholstery shop and when I was a young lad he often ask me to come in with him on saturdays and make buttons for him so I'm very familiar with these machines. It was fun for me and also allowed me to make some extra money fora new model or whatever a few quarters would buy at that time.By the way, I'm now 71 years old.

[@LAR0604]

I really enjoyed this restoration and looks amazing and cool and I liked your commentary about what your doing and why very helpful to this clueless lady 😂 so thank u

[@Kali_Kali]

Great job 👌 And for dimming the screen while welding... 🏅🎖🥇

[@robkarnosh117]

Like Benjamin, you made this Button maker reverse age. A job well done.

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks!

[@hizirbat5589]

Respect for the master 👏👏👏

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@pandorawolf8239]

Coffee lovers would be like, thats a nice press for ground coffee.

[@kodiak3867]

I just leave a comment for the reference to Futurama (your work is still excellent, congratulations)

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks!

[@eduardopecchio6872]

Parabéns pelo restauro, ficou exelente

[@danielneave6748]

You've made my day, thank you for sharing!❤

[@misterpatina]

Youre welcome! :-)

[@Mimi-lv9bu]

Du verdienst definitiv mehr Follower. ❤️

[@misterpatina]

Danke 🙂

[@Watchin_the_world_burn]

I couldn't accept the button if i were so lucky to be able to recieve it but i'd love to say how much i love watching these before i go to sleep

[@PZLRESTORATION]

Good job. Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@martinpanev6651]

Awesome! *Let there be buttons for all!!* Love the little button press. The blued steel and aluminum test was cool! I am definitely going to use the chalk trick... THAT WAS AWESOME! No more clogged files for me ;) Also, use cutting oil when cutting ferrous metals on the lathe, that way you do not break and dull your tools. It will be easier on the motor and it will not screech :) Look forward to seeing more :-)

[@misterpatina]

Thanks Mr. P, iam glad you like the trick :-) Thanks for your tipps!

[@mykstreja8648]

I had this image of a machine that made fabric upholstery button for chair and couch cushion. Yeah, no, turns out to be slogan button maker. Nice work bringing an old machine back to life. Thanks for sharing.

[@misterpatina]

I changed the title 🙂

[@mykstreja8648]

@@misterpatina Ha! That works. 😁

[@MegaRAMBAUD]

EXCELLENT BEAU TRAVAIL👍👍👍👍

[@guymustsing]

I remember when these came out 1976-1979 when I was in high school. Very cool! Thanks for the memories. :-) 🎉❤😊

[@sarigiannis2002]

Loved the old-timer trick with chalk!

[@misterpatina]

Its pretty nice :-)

[@easjrmain]

Fine job. Congratulations. I've never saw this kind device too. Your videos are a nice relief in this days. Thanks.

[@misterpatina]

Youre welcome!

[@mushfiqurrahman2515]

Great restoration. GJ

[@oneshotme]

Great looking restoration and you did an excellent job restoring it as well!!!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@Oliverdobbins]

Excellent work. Now make sure it’s firmly bolted to your workbench!

[@topazpowell8561]

I was expecting it to make BUTTONS and instead it made BADGES, but a very good video and project, VERY well done.

[@misterpatina]

Changed the title, thanks!

[@daddyfrost42]

Magic is what you do, brat! Exquisite touch, I loved it!

[@misterpatina]

Hey man, iam glad you like it!

[@Left-handed-liberal]

I really enjoy your videos. Scotch Brite really does make some good cleaning products. I'm a cook and there grill brushes and griddle cleaners are the bomb! Can't watch to see what's next!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks! Oh really? I only knew the "sanding fleece"

[@ratroddiesels1981]

i love your videos ,expert restorations.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks my friend!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

@@misterpatina thank you for your excellent videos kind sir.

[@DanielKay06]

Man seeing how hard it was to get the original paint off shows just how good the original coat was :D

[@johnbradford9235]

Beautiful finish as always, an excellently simple choice of item, and a very informative vid, all at the same time. Thanks for the treat Mr. Patina 🙏. Although really, it's no surprise from you 😉😁. 😎

[@rankoldbeast3479]

The alumin(i)um parts look amazing after bluing. That finish is really satisfying

[@misterpatina]

Haha, thanks for the additional 'i' 😄 Yes, they came out pretty sweet!

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Super jest to odrestaurowane ta cała nie samowita wyciskarka pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku serdecznie 👍👍👍👍

[@TheFurriestOne]

Huh, cool trick with the chalk! I'll have to try that. Slick little unit, works real smooth now! About the only thing I could see to improve the design would be a little roller-wheel in the tip of the plunger, where the lever-arm contacts it, to cut down on wear there. But that's a design issue, unrelated to your beautiful restoration!

[@yinyangdynasty]

Magoot screws... First time I ever heard the term but I like it. Now I'll be looking for an excuse to use it in the future.

[@misterpatina]

Haha, hope youll find the right situation :-D

[@georgeshelton6281]

I've never seen this kind of contraption getting revamped before. First time for everything.