Clothes Wringer Restoration - Water Damage Restoration

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi folks! Here is my latest restoration project! I've worked on this old buddy daily for about 3 weeks and immensely enjoyed it! I hope you will enjoy the video, too! Thank you so much for all your support! Best, Johnny!

[@miquellemeshishnek5338]

It turned out beautiful! Love it!❤

[@danytognoli9503]

la pièce originale était déjà magnifique les matériaux de qualité.Bravo

[@kathleenneith1288]

Absolutely beautiful work, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video ❗️🙏🏻🥰🤩

[@ednadaledicalogero72]

​@@miquellemeshishnek5338this is a laundry tool my grandmother had and also my mom 😮

[@marilumenezesdealcantaraol1001]

NUNCA tinha visto um secador de roupas bem bem bem antigo, será novidade para meus olhos. O se é um gênio de marceneiro restauração.

[@ArtemisToo]

The heart-shaped tops on those bolts, that graceful curve on the metal crank handle -- can you imagine a present-day manufacturer investing such elegant design in a workaday product? Or even manufacturing something that is still in decent shape 100+ years later? Lovely job!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's right. The elements are unique and beautiful 😍

[@ianrandell9763]

One of the better restoration sites on you tube

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@dannyhenson3141]

I love seeing old pieces like this brought back to life. Very nice restoration

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jenniferkoster1942]

Of course I had to look up the item, these Anchor brand clothes wringers came out in 1896. To find something this spectacular from the 19th century that hasn’t rotted away, what a gem.

[@mariaassante620]

Fantastic that you restored the engraving. Lots of hard work and time but it was worth it 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes it was! Thank you!

[@rosellabill]

And his hand eye must be FANTASTIC to do that all without any mistakes. I can barely colour a kids book.

[@tomcarlson3244]

I was wondering how well the printing survived. I wonder if it was burned in originally

[@mgollow]

hmm, I'd hate to disagree but you can see clearly when he burnt the engraving in that they were not close. that one he did by hand was fantastic though.

[@jsnmarch]

You have to appreciate how they made things back then. The imprint of the factory and the message on the wood is something I am not sure exist these days with anything but maybe handmade furniture. Its really cool to see to me.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's right ✅️ 👏

[@naznomad635]

Amazing job... Just one small thing I noticed. ''Improved guide board FOR spreading the clothes''

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yup, good observation 👍 👌

[@131dyana]

Wow does that bring back memories. My first washer as a married Lady had a ringer on it. The washer was next to the garage sink. Rung out the clothes and hung them on the clothes line.

[@ramonajamison8825]

I really appreciate that you enhanced the lettering and pictures on this restoration. All that was a nice touch.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad to know that you enjoyed the restoration process. 🙂

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

That you restored all of that lettering....AND illustration of the factory......purely freehand....is pretty remarkable.

[@Joans20thCentury]

A great restoration, I enjoyed very much. I prefer your hand restoration of the print on wood more than the lazier printer.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@Fruity_lexia]

Unfortunately you have engraved "Improved guide board OR spreading the clothes" but I believe it should be "...FOR spreading..." Apart from that, this was a really great video, I love that you managed to save all the timber pieces, even the really bad ones. The wringer now looks like new, when someone first bought it for their home a long, long time ago.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's very possible; the good thing is that I can correct it whenever I want. 🙂 And I'll do it because now it makes sense. I'm happy that you liked the rest of my work and the result.

[@teresag3310]

I love that you wen over the old imprinting to bring it back to life. But does that devalue the piece at all from a collector's point of view?

[@YasimaOnnsen]

木製部分を新品にしないで、元の部分を残してレストアされている動画はとても少ないですが、素晴らしいと思います。 尊敬に値するレストアでした。ありがとうございました。

[@1970sSupertramp]

What a brilliant restoration, well done.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@pamwilley7773]

For something made o wood 15 years ago to be in that condition is amazing, can't wait to see it restored. Xx

[@LJones-n8c]

What an incredible job of preserving/restoring this piece of history. You are so talented. When we visited the farm, the three of us kids helped Grandma with the laundry. She had a ringer like this that was attached to a big tub on wheels. We would bring it in to the kitchen from the short hallway next to it. We had a lot of fun scrubbing on the washboard and ringing out the clothes. Then we’d take the full wash baskets out to the clothesline and hang them up. I’m sure Grandma treasured the relief of this household drudgery.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing those beautiful memories with us! 🙂

[@maryquallo5324]

You are an Amazing Artist!! Thank you for all your hard work. You are saving important pieces of earlier life here in America.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much l, Mary!

[@Headwind-sw9eh]

This video couldn't have come at a better time! I picked up this exact model, at a yard sale, this summer. I will be referring back to this video more than once.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Wow, that's a remarkable coincidence! I hope my video will be helpful.

[@TheoJones921]

We call them a mangle in the UK instead of a wringer :) My mom got her finger caught in one when she was 5 and it's still kind of flat and noticeably squished over 60 years later, I can't imagine how much that hurt! You did a great job and when you redid all that drawing by hand I was seriously impressed, props to you for that

[@geologyjoerocks]

I can imagine all that soap and fuzz helped create all that cruddy stuff you cleaned out during dismantling. Great video and great restoration!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@RestorationOT]

Interesting video, I liked the moment where you restore the drawing with the building, and the final result was surprising, I didn't think that this thing would look so beautiful

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! 🙂

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

Beautiful restoration but what really impressed me was the patience and steady hand with that pen !

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@homeyshlitz]

The laser engraving was cool but the letter positioning and sometimes the font used is off. I love those old styled wing bolts, almost elegant looking.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi! Thank you. The lettering wasn't positioned the same because all the lettering/designs were reproduced from a visible subject, wringer from the Internet. On my wringer, I couldn't distinguish what was written anymore. To find the perfect position afterwards from the first shot it is impossible, only if you are 🦸‍♂️ Best, Johnny

[@1underground747]

oh my thank you for saving the pictures on the wood i thought you were going to sand them off great job i love it

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Uh, no, no, no. That would be very silly. I'm glad you enjoyed the result! Best, Johnny

[@harrysavage2933]

Yes I remember that ringer My Grand mother had one it's nice to see one of them I know some of the people will remember but the young people have No idea thanks for the memory God bless you thanks for the history and the restoration of Time past

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm happy that I could bring back those beautiful memories to you! 🙂

[@truckboiyt6500]

I love that you saved the image of the factory!

[@gainsbarre59264]

rhooo awesome restoration ! this work is very hard ! now it's beautifull and functionnal ! cogratulations !

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@auntkaren12]

love the myriad items you restore. thank you for sharing with us.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm happy to know that! 🙂

[@1525ism]

Wow that wood is over 100 years old. Great restoration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@sherrywhitmore7594]

You amaze me and yes the whole video is mesmerizing. Thanks❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂

[@kutanra]

Tbh I'd love to bring mangles/wringers back, I feel like they are way more efficient than spin cycles and would make line drying awkward/delicate pieces much faster too

[@mwand89]

The wringers were the golden years better than wringing fabrics with our hands.

[@alexanderalbach468]

A lot of work with gorgeous result❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes it was!

[@mattbannan637]

WELL DONE MY FRIEND...VERY WELL DONE!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! Thank you! 🙂

[@justincranmer130]

Great piece of history

[@СтарыйПенек-щ9ы]

Прекрасная работа. Спасибо за доставленное удовольствие увидеть этот древний аппарат.🎉

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@janelloyd4332]

That was a trip down memory lane, my grandmother had one like that and it was my job to swing the handle on a Monday after school..😅

[@ramiruhig5558]

Fantastic restoration

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! 🙂

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

I can remember as a child my mum ringing the clothes on her mangle. I was so looking forward to having a go when I was older. By then they’d disappeared lol. Awesome restoration mate xxx

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

You still can get one. 😅 I'm glad I could trigger those beautiful memories for you! 🙂

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Thanks for taking me back x

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

My pleasure! 🙂

[@dzymslizzy3641]

WOW!!! Very impressive, to retouch all that printing and illustration by hand!! My hand would not be near steady enough!

[@toniatalley1977]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kaymcgraw9362]

Excellent job. I actually remember my grandmother having one.

[@AndreaMerchak]

This is absolutely amazing! The part you manually retouched the wood pieces, and you could've done it digitally, showed us how dedicated you are. Great job! And I loved to watch the test of it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@edconway9072]

My Mom used one of these with her washtub. It was a great day in Morgan Hill when she got an electric washer with the motor driven wringer on top.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Beautiful memories 🙂

[@susanareid9887]

Wow! What a fantastic job you did. It looks so good. I love it!!! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ron.l.7735]

great restoration job making sure this delicate older unit worked like new - great job !!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@peteravila83]

Re-touching that image by hand, WOW! You have the patience of a saint.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

😀

[@tnvols25]

It’s so awesome you can save a literal piece of history like this bravo and keep up the great work!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Will do!

[@NolaGal2601]

Holy crap! I can’t believe you restored the artwork!! That is amazing!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! 😁

[@irishsakura1]

I LOVE the color you chose for this! You did a wonderful job!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@benluciwallah]

That was so impressive!!!! 👏 👏 👏

[@beads2yarn]

This was so enjoyable to watch. I love restoration videos and seeing the beauty of an item come alive again. Your pen and ink was perfect. Really loved this one. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the restoration process. 🙂

[@sallycoleman1616]

Incredible! I remember my mom washing clothes with an old wringer washer.

[@leewood729]

When I was a kid, we went to visit my grandparents, and my grandmother had this, along with an old tub washer and mangle, and I was fascinated watching her use it....

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Beautiful memories!

[@bobharrison2212]

Amazing … well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Many thanks!

[@mskayla7747]

That brings back some memories. My great-grandmother had one of those. Appreciate the attention to detail you gave it. 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and that I could bring back those beautiful memories to you! 🙂

[@CrustyRestorations]

Pesky old woodworm, little blighters, great job, love the blue 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@MaryObi-v5d]

Really didn't expect the hand retouching on the wording and illustrations. I thought it looked good worn out, but then the retouching made the pieces look so outstanding! Great work! ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@danaowen9014]

That close ringer is a working piece of art.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🙂

[@michellafleur5655]

This is a darn good and professional restoration. I enjoyed watching it very much. You have a lot of patience. Congratulations sir.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much! 🥰

[@djexplain]

Great stuff. I'm so glad you kept all the writing. Magic!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@shannonsteele8552]

Love it !!!!

[@Robek0005]

Super robota, fajnym smaczkiem pełne odtworzenie napisów. Powodzenia w kolejnych projektach

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Dziękuję! Pozdrawiam

[@christinescalise6075]

Yay! My hometown- the factory is now a historic place

[@myrestorations]

Congratulations, grate work of restoration!!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 😊

[@bradroehl7]

My brother and I would have to ring the clothes out for my mom on one of those. Not wanting to do it, we'd do as fast as we could to get done. Naturally one cranking, the other putting laundry in fingers got in the way. Thank you for the great video and the memories. Be safe

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm so glad that I could bring back those beautiful memories to you! Best, Johnny

[@scottmilliman7423]

This was so much more than a restoration. Thank you for your incredible attention to detail and workmanship.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@silverranger3532]

Beautiful job on the lettering.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@MichNative01]

Nice job!! .. looks really good! The blue paint gave it pizazz! Thanks 4 sharing!

[@BLKninjas]

"Should I get the forever glue?" I've never seen a wringer before. Never before in my life have I seen one. I've seen one in a cartoon. 😂 But that is a beautiful restoration!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hahaha 😄 I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@kevinkelley3906]

Incredible job! I love the blue❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@maturefox1]

... excellent result! Congrats! 😉🦊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@jessicaann9027]

This is incredible! The detail you spent. 👌🏼 Question tho…at 20:00 shouldn’t it be “Improved Guide Board FOR Spreading The Clothes?” 🤔

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Yes, there was a typing mistake, but I could quickly correct it :)

[@alanrobison3298]

ANOTHER beautiful restoration!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video! Best, Johnny

[@scottenglund6126]

Very nice. Glad you were able to restore the engraving.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂

[@miriamroseottobone3223]

Fabuloso, não conhecia essa máquina, primeira vez que vejo. Bonito trabalho de restauração ,que vc fez. Recuperou algo importante da história. Parabéns 👏👏👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado! 🙂

[@lisapino6739]

Wow! What a fantastic restoration on this old washing wringer. You did an absolute amazing job. I love that you kept all the wood. Its incredible how you did all the lettering by hand and design by machine. I really enjoyed watching this video. Looking forward to seeing your next one. Be safe 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much, Lisa! I am so happy that you enjoyed the restoration process. Best safe too! Best, Johnny

[@kvitkaqueenly8029]

Класс! Работает! В моём детстве мама отжимала бельё на подобной штуке, установленной на стиральной машинке "Рига". Машина до сих пор в рабочем состоянии, но пылится в сарае на даче. Спасибо за видео!!!

[@pamelasteburg6006]

Isn't that what restoration means to save what's already there? I like the way you do things. Very good job!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. Yes, it is about that, with some exceptions. Some people prefer to see everything replaced even though it isn't necessary. All this because they get used to watching others doing it, and believe I should do the same. I'm fighting to save each original piece instead of replacing everything. I know this can cost me some likes, views etc, but I prefer being myself and doing the things as I feel they have to be done, not just to show off my skills. Thank you again! Johnny

[@jamesschmehl5972]

Good day sir! Your project will hopefully be my guide..you see this past weekend I bought the exact same model at a flea market...mine is in rougher shape than the one you started with..I'd like to bring it up to speed in so far as a working condition..that will probly require new wood.Your work is excellant and inspirational as well..many thank yous for putting it on line for us.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Good luck! 🙂

[@larrykelly2838]

Wonderful restoration, I remember my grandparents using one similar.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm glad that I could bring back those memories to you!

[@marlenneespinoza6403]

Era una hermosa restauración hasta que usaste la máquina láser 🙄 hubiera preferido que todo lo hicieras a mano alzada. Tendría más valor.

[@Sjels17]

Love to see how much you saved it. The blue really compliments the wood

[@poohwelfi]

I love when all the peaces are fixed and not replaced

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes, me too. I like to save what can be saved and to replace only it is critical.

[@ЕвгенияТимофеева-у5с]

Прекрасная работа! Очень старинная машинка обрела новую, счастливую жизнь. Успехов Вам в Вашем благородном труде. 🌸🌦️🦎🖌️🧺🔧📐

[@christopheferraux2864]

Hello from France Beautiful restoration. So much patience to redo the inscriptions by hand

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@Barbarra63297]

Amazing any wood was left intact! Great resto!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@lornacy]

Amazing the ball bearings were still in good shape.

[@5alpha23]

Very nice work! Here's a tip: for larger missing wood sections, don't use filler - it has a different density and expanding properties than wood itself. It doesn't matter on small repairs but it accumulates over big lengths. Rather clean out the section with a router and make a wooden insert. For irregular pieces you'll sometimes need to build a jig for your router so the end result is a plane surface that can receive the insert, which then has to be brought into shape with a plane and chisel. The bond between the old piece and the insert will be much more resistant, especially as a preservation method. Would be really nice to see that kind of wood work here! 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for the tip! 🙂

[@nathalieartuso3098]

Super job, j'ai adoré cette restauration avec toutes ces gravure et inscription sur cette ancêtres d'un autre temps, ça valait bien trois semaines de travail mais quand même je préfère la machine a laver, félicitations , a bientôt bye. Nathalie 🇫🇷 Normandie

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci beaucoup, Nathalie! 🥰

[@wendyhenschel.]

I love history and this was a brilliant restoration of it! i have a miniature version of this with the wash tub.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello mister beautiful restoration beautifully restored all the work that you have put is all worth it looks magnificent well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ЛебедевМаксим-ф7ы]

Все очень профессионально и со вкусом! А почему в подшипники не заложили консистентную смазку?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I put oil 🙂

[@loveshorses7]

Awesome, when I was little girl we had a wringer washing machine.

[@sebastiaotomas5060]

É simplesmente incrível o seu trabalho

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado 👍

[@martika14]

Shouldn't that say "Improved guide board FOR spreading the clothes"? Your laser engraving said "or" instead of "for", but I'm pretty sure the original didn't have that typo. (19:50)

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It should, and now it does. It was a typing mistake that was easily fixed after posting the video because, till then, nobody observed that. I should take you in my team! 😀 Happens.

[@Wolverine_onYTTV]

Cinema sins over here

[@Wolverine_onYTTV]

Cinema sins over here lol

[@evekankam6744]

That was awesome,the engraving machine is brilliant

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm thrilled to hear that you think the engraving machine is brilliant.

[@tenaoconnor7510]

So cool 😎 I like the blue touches. That poor dish towel got the life squeezed out of it. 🙃