French Gas Heater Restoration - A Rare 1900s Piece!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi folks! It was one of the most challenging restoration projects I ever did, but I brought it back to life! 😍I hope you will enjoy the video and give it a thumbs-up! Cheers! Johnny!

[@lwebster7100]

The fact that you actually made a mold and poured molten brass into it to create a new piece is incredible!

[@safiremorningstar]

I also like how you use a torch when you know that there's a possibility that somebody previously may have tried to do a Band-Aid job by you know putting soldier in which they shouldn't have done and you try to torch it to get rid of that soldier you can't get rid of it so you use the tools of the trade I'm talking as a metal Smith I always admire the work that you do I can no longer do any of it anymore so I can't help but admire.

[@safiremorningstar]

I have just one question why not put a new washer in the old ones were probably made of leather or something similar instead you use some kind of adhesive if I'm not wrong.

[@McPuNks]

Mr. Tumbles 😊

[@johnnyhutcherson3604]

Beautiful work! Would it be safer with some fashioned grates in the front?

[@davearthur514]

You should call the tumbler = Mr. Tom Bleur.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

😅

[@NolaGal2601]

This has my vote!!!

[@rochellenowik9875]

Tom Bleur....genius!

[@kylesanders9]

They could get a female version and call her Vi Braytour?

[@NolaGal2601]

@@kylesanders9 lmfao

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

That heater is one of the coolest things I've ever seen, excellent restoration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It really is!

[@wendy833]

I love it!! Can you make it have babies? So you could sell them?!

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

@@wendy833 😄😄

[@laurentdevaux5617]

If you want an advice, then keep this heater cool, really cool. Don't use it, as you may not use it twice !

[@ct6502-c7w]

​@@laurentdevaux5617There are a lot of safer ways to light it. He just had the gas turned up too high.

[@shellbellexx3]

How do you come across such amazing vintage pieces ? On top of being a gifted restoration artist, you always seem to come across the most interesting pieces ! That’s a skill in itself. I’m a huge fan everything comes out so lovely! This one was absolutely stunning by the time you completed the restoration ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I have a daily routine of searching for items that can be saved. I spent at least one hour per day on that. 😆

[@NikkisorousRex]

I could seriously sit here and watch you sandblast things ALL. DAY. LONG!! It's so relaxing to me for some reason.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I also have this feeling while doing it or watching the process. 🙂 Btw, Happy New Year!

[@kirisameao]

言語は解りませんが貴方の作業は素晴らしい。 鮮やかで繊細なデザインを見事に残しつつ仕上げていて見惚れました。 善いものをみせてくださりありがとうございます！

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching my videos and for your kind words! 🫠

[@grahamturner5963]

I love the patience you have with difficult restorations 👍 This job obviously has many issues, but you still brought the heater back to life. Brilliant video

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@kylesanders9]

That would have been in a very nice parlour many decades ago. The lady of the house would have had many jealous friends calling by regularly! 😉😉

[@undampedmule]

That was a fascinating piece to see worked. It reminds me of the old ceramic wall heater that is still in my grandparents place in Mississippi. My grandfather pretty much built and rebuilt that house over the years. I love watching your work, some amazing and fascinating items you get to resuscitate.

[@jeninthetube]

The tumbler’s name should be Scuttlebut. He does a quick and fabulous job. This heater is a work of art due to your restoration. Well done! 🎉🎉🎉

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hahaha, funny name! 😁 Thank you for your kind words! Cheers

[@LeCrenn]

What? You melted down brass and made a mold! This restoration is insane.

[@DelfinaVenegas-v5j]

Quedó regia, bonita, un lindo y estupendo trabajo.

[@Yukihuru]

装飾の修復シーンも素晴らしいものですが、真鍮の鋳造には驚きました。レプリカすら作れてしまいそうです。。 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ВикторГалянин]

Кропотливая и качественная работа. Реставрация на браво. Спасибо за видео, лайк однозначно.

[@Марийя-л8ф]

Практичная вещь этот камин, на нём можно и обувь посушить и булочки поджарить и ужин разогреть😄 ваш апарат для чистки болтов можно назвать Трясунчиком. Было очень инересно наблюдать за процесом. Хорошая реставрация 👍

[@r8chlletters]

This was so great. Thank you for the perfect bedtime story 🤍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@ЮрийУ-щ4т]

Конечно понравилось! Класс! Интересный обогреватель.

[@Акслипиодота]

шик-блеск-красота. мастеру --браво.

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

That is one hell of an Enamel!

[@sandraleenerts6805]

Thank you for your time, and attention to detail. Your work never ceases to amaze me.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much for your appreciation, Sandra! 💓

[@condar419]

Tumbler name suggestion: Tumbler Swift. It's blonde, too, and it's Taylor's birthday, so....shake it off, yeah, shake it off.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hahahha

[@krisperez7786]

Beautiful job!! I absolutely love this piece. I would Be absolutely interested in buying that. I love the work you do. This was unusual and I was amazed at how you matched the colors up so well. I was astonished at that. I would have been at a loss if I tried this. Oh and a name for your machine- Rusty.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much! I'm pleased that you enjoyed the restoration process. It took me a while to figure it out with the colours. I've spent the whole day doing that 😅 The heater will stay in my collection, which I'm planning to expand, but If I'll find another one or similar, I can let you know. Thank you for watching! Cheers! Johnny

[@robreuler144]

Your patience and work is astounding!! I would have thrown it away.

[@rayflynn162]

I was absolutely mesmerized, and what a pretty little gem of an item! ✨

[@lolag.4129]

No tuve que considerar nada, suscrita y enamorada de éste maravilloso trabajo. Gracias, estaré siguiéndole

[@calebmiller5632]

Man with that many scars on one hand is either a hard worker, or had a rough lifestyle.. or both! My hands are the same. Great work man!😎

[@вышедшийизметро]

это вы наших токарей не видели. Если у токаря все пальцы на месте - это плохой токарь

[@yoshi425]

That brass grill is beautiful

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! Cheers

[@Oleg-yf2lz]

It's Oleg. Excuse my English, but I'm telling you are great master. My best regards, I appreciate your hard work. Be careful while doing the job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Oleg! I'm happy to know that you enjoy my videos! Best, Johnny

[@jasonsummit1885]

Great job on restoring this piece, although I wouldn't have used brass for the burner grate as it can give off zinc fumes when heated.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. I didn't know that heated brass can emanate zinc fumes. That's interesting 🤔

[@luvnotvideos]

The skill and care you take with these treasures is amazing and inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching my videos and for your kind words! Cheers

[@loui14]

Nice work. You should name your tumbler "Shakes=Pear"

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Nice one

[@marlenneespinoza6403]

Quedo muy bien. Por un momento dudé que funcionara. Saludos desde Valdivia al sur de Chile 🇨🇱

[@oksana6785]

Супер!!! Я б от такой сейчас не отказалась, по причине частого тушения электроэнергии... Кыргызстан❤

[@mollysheridan7134]

Great job. It’s really a pretty little thing.

[@telemachus9350]

Very good. Thanks for posting. Those gaskets looked a bit asbestossy!

[@countessa222]

Tumbler name suggestion- *Shaky*

[@خالدالبيومي-ظ1ز]

Beautiful work indeed ❤ Thank you 🙏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@MichelMorinMontreal]

Another item that has come a long way... bravo! Having said that, I would classify it as an ‘unlikely object’! Probably the disowned work of an art deco enthusiast who'd had too much absinthe...!

[@Jorqell]

Removing those kind of asbestos gaskets is always a delight. Thankfully the amount of dust generated in a project like this is minuscule.

[@Jorqell]

Also, that thing was in surprisingly good shape, all things considered. Fire makes metal parts brittle in the long run.

[@ИванНикифоров-э3л]

Отлично сделанная работа ! Следующий раз для застрявших винтов попробуйте использовать ударную отвёртку или попробуйте открутить с одновременным постукиванием молотком по торцу отвёртки. Можно попробовать добавить краску непосредственно в эмаль и для прокладок использовать паронит (листовой материал используемый в качестве прокладок двигателя автомобиля)

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for your tips, but I didn't use it because I could easily chip the enamel. 🙂

[@ТаняДорохова-м8х]

Браво мастеру❤❤❤

[@samanthadean1083]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think this was one of the models that salesmen would bring with them to show how the heaters would work? Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I read something about it, and yes, they were using it as a sample, but at the same time, I found information that people used to heat small rooms with heaters of this size.

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

Many salesman samples actually work. Just like the little stoves and other things.

[@samuelfellows6923]

It has a small pipe on its rear to connect to a disused fireplace if the chimney is still open and the fumes can vent up it

[@sherlocksteve9109]

this is awesome.. a mini fireplace. and you should name your toy that cleans nuts and bolts "The Tumbler". Great job!!

[@ZupercreteCreations]

Looks like a lot of work for sure! Great video 👍🏼

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It was!

[@ラブリーショータイム]

修理するにしても、こんなに古いタイプだと替えの部品はほとんどありませんので本当に骨を折るくらいですね。再び使えるようになるまでの苦労がわかりますね。

[@emilycookie1499]

This restoration is amazing! I'm impressed with how you fixed the enamel and matched the paint color!

[@Rys-kaia]

Любуюсь красотой вещи и восхищаюсь мастерством!

[@MrsIsmena]

Good job 👍 Result is stunning. I love to watch your videos 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@ЛяАлёна]

Браво! Вы большой молодец! Этот камин стал лучше нового! Отличная вещица, как бы я хотела такую иметь, но врядли смогу позволить себе такую... ❤

[@gainsbarre59264]

omg ! awesome restauration ! i love it's beautifull and functional ! cogratulation for this hard work !

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm so glad to know that you enjoyed the restoration process and the result 🙌 Thank you! 🙂

[@tenaoconnor7510]

😻😻😻 so beautiful. The test was amazing, so cool to see it working again ❤. I love the end result but the process is fascinating. I’m glad you have the knowledge to bring these wonderful pieces back to life 😊

[@annettemalaski1967]

Excellent Restoration! Especially your work on the porcelain repair was outstanding. No not orginal, I would fabricate a front guard for that safety hazard!

[@Simonsimon-fy3hq]

Looks like there are fixing brackets for a guard of some sort?

[@jrand2631]

Great resto mate. 👍👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you J!

[@stanleycarlock5624]

Fantastic result! You especially did a beautiful job matching the paint on the ceramic repair. Well done!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@gegeeng1226]

Un travail d’orfèvre Magnifique Bravo

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci beaucoup! 🙂

[@FranciscoMadera-x1x]

You are a great people congratulations

[@richarddube3290]

Extraordinary restoration, especially how you redid the enamel! I didn't know how you were going to be able to do that. If I wasn't already subscribed I would subscribe again!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thank you!

[@MASI_forging]

Great restoration. It looks real good after renovation 😃😃

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@kaymcgraw9362]

You are very talented. Beautiful job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 😊

[@valentinadiaz8272]

Me encantó la restauración!!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias!

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration mister good job well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@leviwilson3024]

You scraping that dried asbestos killed me

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It was soaked in wd40...

[@TheStig1961]

There is a risk for asbestos. Good restoration better then new. Regards Stig Österberg from Dalsbruk in Finland.

[@loveshorses7]

Stunning, just wow❤

[@copperman752]

Oh, my gosh - OH MY GOSH - 😊 You did the most incredible restoration! 😢 This was beautiful, you were so incredibly thorough. KUDOS to you, it's gorgeous!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

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

[@lisapino6739]

Another Fantastic restoration. You always do the greatest jobs on your projects 😊 You are truly a wonderful Craftsman/Artist who loves what hes doing. Thanks for sharing your video with us 😊 Looking forward to watching more. Take care and have a Blessed and Beautiful weekend. Greetings from Fairfield California USA

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it, and thank you so much for your kind words!

[@razorboyXVII]

Phenomenal restoration! 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much! Greetings!!

[@sharonlaster2767]

Very beautiful.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 😊

[@mic88ed]

Beautiful Work ! 👍👏👏👏👏 That fire 🔥 sure is fast isn't !

[@mpyndur2552]

tu es un petit génie , j'adore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

Great job !!! You can use the top for cooking... 🙂

[@immacolatinanardelli1860]

Miky It seems like a fitting name for your beautiful sandblasting tool.

[@NolaGal2601]

You should definitely buy those long fireplace matches.

[@andreybarsukov6343]

ГАЗПРОМ! Мечты сбываются!

[@奈緒子川筋]

素晴らしい！フランスの造形美もあなたの仕事も！❤❤😊

[@GoMeditate]

Awesome! His name has to be Jitterbug!

[@1970sSupertramp]

Well that turned out better than i imagined............Oh and the Tumbler is Jeff.

[@elcommandanteskalar]

Beautiful stove heater it's very seldom to see today. Best for the Christmas and winter season ☃️ 🎄 Happy Christmas time

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I wish you a happy Christmas next to your loved ones!

[@BrayanOKonner820]

Приятно смотреть видео. Подписка, лайк, комментарий сделано.

[@TheGeocidalOne]

My vote for the tumbler's name is Sir Tumblebottom. I have no profound reasoning for it.

[@ХаммурапиВавилонский]

Браво, просто превосходно!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🙂

[@CheshireCat8]

物ってこうやって大切に扱われてもらいたいよね。ヒーターも喜んでいると思います❤

[@chaisuliguin09]

TUMBLY for your tumbler.❤

[@Ktamsor2]

Beautiful!!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! 🙂

[@Elon_Trump]

thanks for sharing it was very satisfying to watch this come back to life. +1 sub

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! 🙂

[@riikkaheikkinen6268]

Well done! Great! 👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@joelchabot5167]

Enamel repair will not stand the flame, Good looking thought

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I never tested it that way. Did you? In this case, it doesn't need to last too long because the heater will serve only as a decorative item.

[@myzanaplays]

Oh my gosh that fireplace is so cute I want it!I would roast tiny marshmallows in it

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🥰🥰🥰

[@p.wynnmarkstall1737]

Some of that padding during the disassembly looks like asbestos - be careful, it’s fine if it’s not being disturbed but not great if it’s being broken up/scraped off

[@p.wynnmarkstall1737]

Tumbler name: Reginald

[@jeanenehea]

He usually coats it with WD-40.

[@elizabethmjjones]

I imagine he is probably wearing proper PPE (mask, eye protection)

[@candygreen785]

it absolutely beautiful but looks like the little fire place is missing its doors.

[@carlct]

I thought you would leave the chipped-off enamel parts as they were. But you took the painstaking effort to show us how to repair them. A hundred thumbs up to you. You just had a new subscriber here from me! 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@carlct]

@@rustyshadesrestoration One more thing I wanted to say. KZbinrs like you put in efforts doing the hard work and take the trouble to overcome tough challenges. In doing so, you become inspirations for other people. Please keep up the good work. The world now needs inspirations more than ever.

[@bharatshah5862]

A JOB WELL DONE

[@لاإلهإلاالله-ح1ط]

creative I was hoping for a decorative window to protect from the flames of the fire

[@shellyblair7516]

Love your work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sueserrano4591]

Gorgeous!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! 🙂

[@birinsan7385]

Notifecsion 'a geldiği zaman hemen arabayı kenara çekip izlemek için ve daha izlemedim bile

[@lucieleimbach]

Nice job.

[@kiutre74]

Very good!!!!!

[@mariewatson1926]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 😊

[@PinkOrchid8]

This is just so beautiful! I wonder if there were a few made at that time?