Broken Vice Repair - Restoration

[@MrArchoir]

When a quick repair still means doing a better job than most other restoration channels

[@dahlmasen3084]

Archoir ”Restoration channels” I would call them ”A quick clean and a mediocre paint job channels”

[@h78dimma60]

I came to the comments to see if someone else thought this. Et voila... They did...

[@jonny555ive]

Most ? You mean..... None right ? Yeah, no one even comes close to MM

[@roadtrippin1753]

I know some other pretty good restoration channels aswell

[@ssinderholm7720]

@Silvester and Veradona Restoration too

[@treypowell6579]

WHY IS THIS SO MESMERIZING!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I CAN'T STOP WATCHING YOU VIDEOS!!

[@MrCarnutbill67]

The grinding compound trick was so great. I’m saving that one for sure.

[@MrCarnutbill67]

I posted this a year ago and I’m just now getting around to ordering some. That lapping compound is kinda pricey. $65 for a 16oz can from McMaster. 16oz will probably outlast me though.

[@ArKritz84]

@@MrCarnutbill67 Use with care though, the threads on a vise are THICK compared to most other threads.

[@marotonere5481]

@@MrCarnutbill67 obrigado M.. n M . Bom mnmm 7.n 9.. i

[@PlatypusVomit]

@@MrCarnutbill67 I've done it just by mixing sand into grease. The actual stuff probably works better, but grease with sand in it works well enough for me.

[@deltajohnny]

@@PlatypusVomit Great tip! 👏👏👏

[@brianlindauer4084]

I like how you put this on your second channel so your Gressel vices wouldn't know you were cheating on them...😂

[@TheTubadMoose]

I mean he used the first one to hold it

[@masemasemasie]

Yeah

[@kamilpoznan6530]

@@TheTubadMoose yeah, like a captive, so it doesn't count.

[@MrHarpless]

Who here saw the full restoration coming when he took the face plates off the jaws. I’m no Swiss mechanic but I think I knew they weren’t causing the problem! Great video as always!

[@dieterpeter2440]

This really shows why you usually use filler before painting when you're doing a full restoration. Very interesting to see the different results :)

[@evilcab]

I bought new ones. Well, didn't expect that lol

[@17cuzzo]

zeta555 that’s why he uploaded on the second channel

[@17cuzzo]

zeta555 that’s why he uploaded on the second channel

[@brianlindauer4084]

It made me laugh out loud!

[@radoslav_march]

federico marcuzzo hahaha exactly😂😂😂

[@eagle1de227]

well, it wasn't a full restoration, was it?

[@oldesertguy9616]

Beautiful. I restored an old Wilton vise I inherited from my uncle. It turned out okay, but nothing like what you have done.

[@M_to_the_T]

my mechanics: Ok, i am doing just a quick repair. Result is better than 99% of other restoration channels.

[@billy123174]

M T exactly what I thought

[@jxavier3876]

Not better, different style of restoration

[@jonny555ive]

You spelled 100% wrong. 🤣🤣

[@incognitotorpedo42]

@@jonny555ive No, the other 1% is my_mechanics.

[@The4MusketeersYT]

IncognitoTorpedo and Tysy Tube

[@midjetville]

I always thought adding filler and sanding was a bit overkill, but now I see why you do it and how big a difference it makes. Nice job on this though, I'm sure your friend is grateful :)

[@robomonkey896]

'I'm just going to do a quick restoration on this one' *10 mins later* Congratulations Mr Stark you have created a new element

[@jshepard152]

Proceeds to grind off all the rough edges the original builder left.

[@bob-ny6kn]

I especially like the hot bluing. But over all, this rebuild was "NO B.S." and a THUN of FUN.

[@MaximRecoil]

He didn't do any hot bluing in this video, nor has he ever in any video. He does oil blackening, which is the same type of finish that builds up on a well-used cast iron frying pan, i.e., carbonized oil. Bluing is black iron oxide (which has nothing in common with carbonized oil, aside from the color), which is why it's also known as a black oxide finish. "Hot bluing" is a real term, and it's also known as "hot salt bluing," and it's far more of a hassle to do than dunking hot steel into oil. A simpler method of bluing is "rust bluing", where you let the steel develop a coating of surface rust (red rust), then you boil it in water to convert the red iron oxide to black iron oxide, and you card off the excess with a wire wheel. You repeat the process until it's as black as you want it. It doesn't require the highly caustic salts and delicate procedure that hot bluing does, but it's more time consuming. It's the original method of bluing. "Cold bluing" isn't actually bluing either. It's selenium dioxide, and unlike real bluing, it offers little to no protection against rust and it wears off easily.

[@mariomurcia7509]

@@MaximRecoil is the cold blue thing reall that bad? i gota bottle and it doesnt seem very weak

[@JACING80]

my mechanics: "I'm just going to do a quick repair job on this one". also my mechanics: returns the vise in a brand new condition we: "Where exactly it was quick then?" my mechanics: "I bought some screws instead of making new ones". we: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@freirecristiane]

Oh no. I got a spoiler.

[@freirecristiane]

He didn't fix that chipped part near the jaw either...

[@tgsmith16]

Fine job ! Love that Blue !

[@achimlichtenhagen3144]

That was exactly my thoughts and I was up to comment this, when I saw your posting. So first one´s first. All likes to you :-D

[@MichaelSteeves]

and didn't fill in all the casting imperfections before painting.

[@janvanassen7358]

I'm ol ways smiling when you start to finish the job, it's beautiful 👊👊👊 Greetings from Brazil

[@glitchyikes]

The epic vise trilogy is complete. Very satisfying. Ready for many sequels.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Don't forget the huge leg vise

[@glitchyikes]

@@mymechanicsinsights oops

[@BallerinaPocket]

Great Restoration About Tool! I Think We Need Other Restoration Channels Restoring Old Tool :)

[@GatoLand]

A new professional restoration job, what I miss is a new video every day because it's so much better than Netflix. Thank you very much and receive a cordial greeting from Spain.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Haha, give me some time to rest ;-)

[@HepauDK]

Never, NEVER rush an artist! :) I'd rather see perfection than a rush job.

[@sohweather5448]

This channel has become my new happy place.

[@cookiebot]

Funny, this is what many other channels do for a "perfect" restoration, and even if it is good I miss the "my mechanics perferction" :D Great job anyways!

[@oatlord]

I don't know if you started the restoration genre, but you're by far the best.

[@diegolamaart]

"I bought new ones" - what is this madness?!

[@robomonkey896]

Binging with Babish, is that you?

[@overyonderjustapiece]

Since when do you BUY new ones?? No wonder this is on the second channel!! TRAITOR!!!

[@isiah1977]

Diego Lama 🤣🤣🤣

[@dolvaran]

He did say it wasn't a full restoration... I think he can buy some bits.

[@anderzzzzz]

Hell froze over!

[@BENICIACA1986]

Your friend is very fortunate to have you as his friend. Your craftsmanship is superb. Thank you for sharing your restoration process. This world is filled with such creative craftsman. ¡Gracias!

[@Kristina_Sundkvist_Sweden]

I hope you're friend is happy with the restoration. I would definitely be that. 👍😊

[@brerobsym]

'Quick restoration' on this channel equates as 'restoration to the point of better than new.' I love it!

[@cjzx325]

That grinding compound is like magic. Just don't brush your teeth with it!! I'm glad that you now have two channels! Keep the excellent content comming!

[@gokulramaswamy9256]

Metal and you were made for each other....you breathe life into anything mettalic that you touch. Thank you for this restoration .👍👌

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Amen :-)

[@pronzfalcon]

my mechanics: “i can’t reuse these pins” me: say it... just say it my mechanics: “i make new ones” me: Yaaaay (tears in my eyes)

[@highlanderc]

I swear this is the most fun part of any video.... "I make new ones".

[@warrenharrison9490]

Nice vice!

[@lochlaird924]

Beautiful work. "Quick repair." Way better than I could've done!

[@derweedler8313]

my mechanics: "I'm just going to do a quick repair job on this one". 16 minutes later: *completely restored Vise* insert *Task failed succesfully* meme

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Haha, I went just a bit further than I first planned.

[@l1nus355]

😂

[@tulk3747]

@@mymechanicsinsights If you didn't, you wouldn't be you! (Just in case, that's a compliment)

[@zoezentira3540]

Not quite complete restore! There was no body filler so it still has casting dimples! Lol.

[@redrackham6812]

@@mymechanicsinsights Beautiful work, as always. Out of curiosity, how could you tell that the jaws had been case-hardened as opposed to homogeneously hardened?

[@fezz569]

You're the only channel makes me sit and watch a vice being restored. It's what you do and HOW you do it. Cheers

[@frankmurphy5]

I always wonder how he keeps his hands so nice. I'm starting to think he's just so precise and so practiced that no energy is lost when he sands or files something, therefore no extra energy is available to transfer to hand damage.

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Hi my mechanics 👋👋👋 good restoration of the vise 👍👍👍 every time I watch your videos and every time I admire, respect ✌🏻💪

[@joelsanders429]

“It’s not a full restoration” he says. Pshhhh.

[@HepauDK]

It really isn't. There was no welding on the rough edges of the anvil or the jaws, and no filler used on the rest before paint. :) Had it been a full restoration, it would have looked like it belonged in an art gallery. ;)

[@saffeld]

He wouldn't buy screws for a full restauration. He would make new ones.

[@gallimead]

... but goes ahead, and does a job, few could ever do..

[@joelsanders429]

Henrik Paulsen is it not better than most restoration guys on KZbin? Yes indeed.

[@Floris_VI]

He means that its not rusted beyond recognition

[@adriaandavel]

You are one of the few youtubers that seem to understand the difference between repair and restore. Most restore videos are actually repair videos. This is a great repair video

[@doctorknock4760]

I don't know why, but vise restorations are always the best, hope you have some more laying around!

[@davidhobbs3181]

I’m so glad this was just a quick repair job and not a full on restore I don’t think I could have time to watch the full restore excellent job

[@MatonMastersound]

I just watched Adam Savage butcher a hammer build. I needed this to cleanse me.

[@susanbarbier5053]

MatonMastersound I still wake up in a cold sweat from that.

[@tomburbridge1114]

Please start restoring items and put them up for auction. I and I'm sure others would love to have a piece of your awesome work!!

[@brandonross3708]

I like that this is a project for a friend who is going to put the tool to use. Sometimes it's a little sad knowing some of the things you restore will be sitting on a shelf. Both video ideas are great, but I think I might favor this type of video a little more.

[@TheRealColBosch]

I agree! One of the things I love about this channel is seeing him using tools he'd previously restored.

[@Mikeydude001]

When I read "quick repair job," I let out a little laugh. I knew your level of professionalism would not accept anything less than what you showed us. Beautiful!

[@robertch6206]

I don’t know if the expression “golden hands” exists in the English-speaking environment, but this is exactly the case when it accurately reflects this phrase

[@AAAyyyGGG]

Maybe this will do: "He has the Midas touch" :-)

[@MsDrientje]

@@AAAyyyGGG well it's not the same. Midas turns everything he touches on gold. Golden hands just means that you fix everything you touch. At least, in Dutch it is.

[@marycasadone6865]

At the fear of seeming superficial or sexist... oh well I'll say it anyway. You have very nice hands. We don't get to see them often because you have to wear gloves.

[@MsDrientje]

@@marycasadone6865 I don't see why it's sexist or superficial. In this line of work it is very hard to keep nice hands. My cuticles are always torn, burrs often scrape skin and sometimes filing and sanding eats away your fingertips and what was left of your nails. This man clearly maintains a very good manicure regimen.

[@snowstrobe]

@@MsDrientje Whilst it's true that the Midas story means something different, the expression in English 'The Midas Touch', has actually come to mean the same thing as your 'golden hands'.

[@AFriedChicken]

I've started saying to myself at work "can't use this...I make a new one". Your mathematical skills have got to be legendary.

[@fabsfabsfabs]

And the mini grinding machine says: let me sing you the song of my people.... NEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAA NEAAAAAAAA NEAAAAAAA :P I just love the sound of it! Cheers from 🇧🇷. Amazing work as always! Best of the best!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

The care you show even when it's a 'quick' repair is obvious. You make these tools like new and give them decades more useful life than as an antique. Thanks. It warms my heart.

[@jcsrst]

I love that you just had to restore it ha ha!! Beautiful as always!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I just couldn't let it untouched ;-)

[@somyRed]

@@mymechanicsinsights "The ocd is strong on this one"!

[@rikardisho]

My Mechanics definitely is not a mediocre, he can't let a work middle done. He is the MASTER OF MASTERS. I don't know what the hell is thinking the people that give "unlike" to this art.

[@Chris_8270]

You have to applaud this mans workmanship

[@BmwMunze]

This is not craftsmanship, this is ART! Cudos to you kind Sir and thank you for your videos. 🙂

[@rups22]

If I was your friend and you did this sacred repair for me, I'd be scared to ever use it

[@elmaestrokgb]

Exactly my thoughts. He ruined it as a usable tool because now it is art!

[@GeneralPotatoSalad]

Do you see this vice? I love this vice. It holds things admirably. When the sun shines on it, the paint glimmers beautifully. When I turn the handle, it moves smoothly. Yet for me, this vice is already broken. When the handle bends and the paint is badly scraped and the screw threads are ruined, I say, ‘Of course.’ But when I understand that this vice is already broken, every minute with it is precious. Likewise remind yourself that you love what is mortal; that you love what is not your own. It is allowed you for the present, not irrevocably, nor forever; but as a fig, or a bunch of grapes, in the appointed season.

[@PennyPaws4]

I know nothing about machining or this type of restoration, and I'm learning a lot from you. Thank you so much!

[@BarbarianGod]

10:57 part-catching-box: *AM I A JOKE TO YOU?*

[@davideinvidia8786]

I scrolled down in the comment section right after seeing that, hoping someone else had noticed and had made a funny comment. And here it is 🤣🤣

[@HepauDK]

My thoughts as well. :)

[@freirecristiane]

I had to watch again hahahahaa

[@harkrits.nagpal6505]

That is the only reason this isn't on the main channel

[@yaimajerk]

I find myself holding my breath to see if the part makes it into the box....

[@michelloeffel1893]

We live in the same country, but not in the same world. When I lend a tool to my friends, it leaves in perfect condition and it returns broken after a rapid destruction. The video of my ’my mechanics’ ’, but backwards… Seriously, congratulations on your work, it is magnificent, of exemplary quality and of a magnificent finish. This gives us, humble handymen, the example, the desire and the goal to achieve for our work. And even if we don't get to the top of the mountain, we will end up reaching the top of a hill. Thanks for that.

[@koronakorona1588]

1. Great job as always !!! 2. PB Swiss screwdrivers - the best in the world! 3. "L" brackets that You use to protect your bench vice jaws... are you making them yourself??? great idea to extend the lifetime of the jaws!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I bought them, the prisma ones are selfmade. Maybe a new video coming soon about them??

[@koronakorona1588]

@@mymechanicsinsights perfect... looking forward to another video from you :)

[@samsignorelli]

I have a stubby PB swiss i altered for use in armory for fencing. Working very good so far.

[@belfast479]

Man, I love to watch a true craftsman do his thang. Stay safe my friend, please.

[@kingyoman1]

Amazing job as always 🤩 I think you posted on your second channel because the pin dropped out the box at 10:58 😆

[@dmack1443]

This self isolation has it's benefits... watching videos like this!!.. thanks again for the upload.

[@eurisko84]

That ending! So clever with that bolt and brass pin... i had no idea that was coming. Brilliant!

[@sugarfree1009]

It is my obvious duty to like every video of my mechanics in 1st 5 seconds.BRAVO NICE JOB👌💞🇵🇰

[@PointlessGameBugs]

Her: So what you are into? Me: It’s Complicated

[@jerrymatalonas179]

So I watch a lot of these restoration channels and I have to say.....yours is the best one I’ve seen. Very good sir!

[@loverlei79]

My mechanics: just a simple repair. 1hr later... My mechanics: Can't. Do. It. Must. Make shiney. Make new.

[@marycasadone6865]

He can't help it. He's obviously a perfectionist and may have a touch of OCD. I get it

[@Vickie-Bligh]

I am in awe of your mechanical ability & knowledge. I know we all love "I make a new one" but what gets me is that you know HOW to make a new one. And know when something is missing or added. Love both your channels.

[@firstnlastnamethe3rd771]

*I've Many Vices* One is: Watching this guy work

[@Mad5cout]

I love how a 'quick repair' turned into basically a full restore. It's like he can't help himself but make it look pretty.

[@nortyfiner]

Friend asks my mechanics to fix his Volkswagen, my mechanics returns it as a Porsche.

[@raijinmadapaka]

If My Mechanics is my uncle, I'd hang around his shop all the time.

[@loydevan1311]

Wonderful adventure. What a treasure that you discovered due to a damaged thread that the vise was so much more versatile. Great job. Great video. 👍Thank you for your sharing this with us.

[@cardboarddignity]

When you're waiting for weeks for my mechanics to post a new video and rewatching the old ones, then discover he has a second KZbin channel with tons of unseen videos: glad I'm saved!

[@haroldogt]

Hello, you cannot dislike this wonderful work you do, it is very pleasant to see a piece that we do not value turning into these beautiful works of your work. Congratulations! Sorry I don't speak English and I'm using the translator, I hope you got the message. I do not believe that there are people who have the courage to dislike their work. Thank you.

[@JasonRSpenny]

I'd love to see a video where you had to cut a new acme thread. "this vise spindle is maimed. I make a new one." 👍

[@giacox2701]

Omg restoration video also on the second channel, this is the best day I've had in my life😍

[@KyleJamieson]

I was going to post asking what the brass pin was for, glad I watched all the way to the end. Makes me want to pull my old vice off my bench and overhaul it, then I remember I don't have any of the tools you have so I'll just let it sit. Great content and love your videos!

[@BarneySaysHi]

The sounds of the machines in combination with the lack of other noises like music actually made me dose off about halfway through... after watching another time, I love the end result!

[@sypeiterra7613]

Ayy another vise, love these

[@Leonardogfa]

Your repair is of a higher level of many restorations here on youtube... both of your channels are absolutely amazing

[@richardpalmer6196]

Very nice . Hard to tell that the finished product didn't just come out of the factory packaging. If l may share a trick l use on gun parts - on parts like the jaw plates , place them in boiling water for a few minutes. This will expand the pores in the metal . When you take each part out of the water it should dry itself just from the retained heat . When dry but still hot apply the cold blue , then oil . l find that this seems to give a sturdier coating as it penetrates a little deeper . Stay safe .

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I think that's because chemicals react better with more temperatur. Thanks

[@fixxzitt]

I think your channel is the best restoration channel. Please keep the vids coming.

[@criggie]

The child in me is begging to write a K on the side in front of NOBS and see how long it takes anyone to knotice.

[@doddu]

Glad I'm not the only one lol

[@octaviussludberry9016]

Me too.

[@peterclarke3619]

criggie .... not just me then !

[@hdfxrs9121]

You can also add a K to the end of THUN

[@Bithu]

I mean, "thun nobs" did it for me without any additional.

[@deltajohnny]

A very fortunate friend!! 😬😬😬

[@tonyb1051]

Quick repair ??? Lol 😂 I could see that coming. I love your stuff.

[@schmalzschmudonuts]

My mechanics Videos are so faszinating, I mean I am a fully trained industrial mechanic and I usually understand everything he is doing and I wish I had the same Workshop as him to restore different Things on the same Level of perfection but As of now I Don't, but every Video I See keeps on pushing me forward to achieve this Level of perfection. I just want to say a Big Thank You for your hard work it really gave me a Different perspection on the Job I have learned. I always thought my Job was Kind of boring until I realized there's actually so much to do with the craftmanship I decided to learn. Thank You very much my mechanics, I truly think I am not The only one you helped find confidence in his work! Your Videos really changed the way I go about things these days.v

[@Arihus_Reyes1988]

The battle against sharp edges continues....

[@wikidmkv]

Do you ever wonder what happened to him to make him hate sharp edges?

[@DavidCadena-h1l]

This was a simple well designed vise. You gave it new life. Well done

[@davewilson1965]

I notice when your painting the letters and they are raised. Would it be easier to get a long flat sponge and just press down and do all the letters at once? awesome job!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Maybe, but i'm too scared to mess it up

[@matthewpeterson3329]

@John Harwood hmmm, I'm going to try this one. I usually use the Geoffrey Croker method of a tightly rolled piece of fabric, folded tightly again, which makes a nifty blotter.

[@TargaMiata]

John Harwood great tip, thanks.

[@paulohara1855]

when a quick repair becomes a full restoration brilliant work!

[@eb4enderblaze]

The third one XD Awesome as always!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

There's a fourth one, don't forget the huge leg vise ;-)

[@eb4enderblaze]

@@mymechanicsinsights of course, how could i forget! XD

[@KevinRay_man]

What a cool, versatile little vice. And of course, absolute perfection by the world's best mechanic once again.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much

[@giorgioromano1173]

This is the first time you bought a new pair of screws, I'm surprised

[@Antonioivse]

You are the best bloger in KZbin among all who do the same repair work. And others copy your style.

[@iosilver9920]

10:59 you wouldn’t have missed it if it was the pub 🤣

[@JuciF]

Thank you for this wonderful video. You are making this quarentine more tolerable. Cheers.

[@mollyrazormillions]

Vice recursion. A vice secured into another vice.

[@HepauDK]

Vice inception.

[@firebladeflow]

viception

[@AxelMaze]

"I used the vice to hold the vice"

[@nacidocoqui]

These videos are so beyond artistry, and are absolutely a mental balm in these times for me. This could be a niche vice restoring channel and I would be a happy man watching you restore vices all day long. You could say... it's a vice...

[@alargao]

My Mechanics: I'm going to do a quick repair job. Me: Yeah, sure...

[@tired1911]

I like your idea of a quickie. I never fail to learn something from your restorations. Thanks.

[@gforcekaras]

My takeaway from this is: "I wish my mechanics was my friend."

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Your “quick” repair is amazing.

[@AlipashaSadri]

my mechanic: "I bought new ones" me: < confused, checks the channel to make sure this is the right video >

[@farzadzamanfar1904]

Hi It was wonderful last time I told that all of your videos are a classroom for me and this video was proof of it not in a million year I would have used grinding compound for fixing the threads it was genius and thanks a lot for sharing these ideas please keep sharing these videos Thanks again

[@younesmokhlef]

Let's put it this way: My Mechanics is the Original and others are pure imitation.

[@victorandresgarciaguardia3747]

and bad imitations at that my friend.

[@wolfganglieberum9534]

Repairing vises is obviously your speciality. Deja vu😆