1910s Saw Blade Filer [Restoration]

[@bgdavenport]

Because of your sponsorship and use of the product, I purchased Evaporust at my local O'Reilly's Auto Parts store.

[@timothymercer3526]

I have learned more watching this channel than I did in Highschool and I carried an A-B average.

[@PlanetMojo]

I worked at a company back in the early 80's where every machine was an antique, and they poured Babbitt bearings fairly regularly. The machines all had oilers as well, and it was someone's job to keep the oilers filled. The machines were about 80 years old at the time and still worked very well, but they required a good deal of maintenance. They were very awesome to look at though with their pin-stripes and decorative castings 😊

[@kennethkolman7367]

Glad to see someone still knows how to pour babbitt bearings had to do that on some old elevators when I was working back in Chicago

[@TizonaAmanthia]

Recasting Babbet Bearings is the kind of thing I really love seeing. all the shmucks that follow you can soak in vinegar, and wire brush. but doing the full treatment, and advanced repair things like that is why you remain on the top of the pile.

[@ptrkmr]

Ok these restorations I often see restore obsolete technology but this ones got my seal of nifty approval

[@TrevorAndersen]

None of the other restoration channels have taught me about Japanning and Babbit, let alone make it themselves!

[@donniebrown2896]

Keith Rucker, you can thank me later. The industrial machinery he restores has to be picked up with cranes and forklifts. The channel name again Keith Rucker

[@Ragnar8504]

I don't think there are that many people left these days who even know what Babbitt bearings are, let alone are able to cast and scrape them! These ones are probably quite forgiving at least, compared to, say, a locomotive's axle bearings.

[@huvrr1]

Fun fact, some times lead hammers are referred to as babbit hammers because they're made out of the same stuff (or mostly just lead).

[@ramosel]

@@donniebrown2896 Keith Fenner too.

[@donniebrown2896]

@@ramosel will check him out. Rucker is currently working on a massive metal planer.

[@immortan_Joe]

Why do people dislike restoration videos? Especially this guy.

[@rickky2000]

I love that you always add humor into theses. They’re incredible to watch but even more so when you’re being your authentic goofy self. Thank you hand tool rescue! You’re my hero

[@Pede711]

Recasting babbit-bearings. Didn´t even know such thing existed, and now I know the principles of renewing them. Amazing work

[@rirkc]

Man, that has got to be the most intensive, confusing yet satisfying reassembly I've seen yet. Amazing! Thanks so much.

[@nicolaquintavalle2476]

I love this video, I love old machines, I think they are much better than new ones! 😁👏

[@MrSteve280]

I'm always surprised at how complicated and robust such machines/tools were a century+ ago. And I'd like to hear about your process for keeping all of the parts organized and putting these things back together. That's the more impressive that the restorations.

[@maggs131]

Take a lot of pictures or as Eric does, shoot a video. I restaurant lot of old stuff and I spend a lot of time studying whatever it is to familiarize myself and take note of anything with obvious damage

[@BgushBour]

Просто шедевр!! Мужик, ты мега крутой!! Пересмотрел почти всё, что есть у тебя. Наслаждение для моих глаз! Когда из проржавевшего куска непонятно чего, новые инструменты появляются!

[@chrishand259]

I was an electrician in the navy for 20 years and we always trained on “hot bearings” on our turbine generators which used Babbitt bearings. But I never really understood how they were made or what exactly Babbitt was. I’m watching this thinking “so that’s how they work!” Mind blown 🤯🤣Always learn something from this channel. Great video as always.

[@DGAWDGAW]

I didn’t know what they were until I watched this channel- I searched on the web and they take the name from his inventor, the alloy used was also one of his secrets according to wikipedia as he only disclosed one of the different alloys he used, or so I recall.

[@Yackhammer75]

I don't even do restorations but I love to watch your videos. I especially love the attention to detail. Always trying your best to not only make it work but fixing old bad repairs and putting things back the way they were when it was made. From remaking knobs to trying for correct colors as original. Can't beat that kind of craftsmanship. Always inspires me to do the same on the projects i do work on. Keep the great work!

[@rickcrooker2407]

Have read about Babbitt bearings in books that were set back in the "good old days" but this is the first I've ever seen them and seen them replaced. Most interesting. Also got a good chuckle with the unexpected, reverse face plant on the cabinet sandblaster. Thank you for doing what you do so well.

[@Bender13]

Most of your early autos had piston cranks with Babbitt bearings. Some earlier ones used leather. Babbitts wouldn’t stand up to the speed and heat as car engines advanced and so a modern bearing is now used.

[@clarkemacdonald5191]

I swear this dude has the best comedic timing on KZbin

[@coledremsa6323]

Your channel has to be my favorite tool restoration channel. 50% due to the intros and 50% because of the restoration done. Love it! Keep em coming.

[@keithyoung7]

What a brilliantly complicated piece of equipment. The bloke who designed it wanted as many moving and spinning bits as possible. Your restoration was masterful, replacing all worn and dammed bits. I raise my hat to you sir.

[@1stummel2]

That really is an excellent example of real restoration work, no fancy colouring, no "modern" bearings, bravo!

[@manoflamancha218]

This is definitely one of the most interesting tools you've done. I will get everyone I know to start watching you with this.

[@HardestEli]

I make my wife watch your intro thoroughly, everytime.

[@cmmc3400]

I like how this creator does his restorations. He allows the pieces age to still show. There is no need for perfect and shiney and sterile for every piece. Mirror finishes, powder coating, no casing marks removed except those that are dangerous. Yep, I can watch this creators work every day! The first time I watched a video of his I was hooked and spent half the night watching. Thanks!

[@tomg3122]

Between the washing machine and 1910 saw file I don't know which one is cooler. You have a great gig! Keep them coming.

[@squibblez2517]

I watch a lot of restoration channels, but you always shine above the rest. You always go the extra mile to ensure that the tool or machine you are restoring is as close to how it was out of the factory as possible. You probably could've found bearings that were newer and were the right size online, but you cast new ones out of babbit! Hat's off to you, sir.

[@boblalonde6879]

My dad sharpened saws, manual lawnmowers and the occasional bandsaw blade from the local ice house. He had a machine like the one you restored. Great video.

[@ernestnelson2407]

I'm always impressed with his skill and know how. I'm a carpenter I can build anything, but I can't turn a wrench to save my life. Great job restoring old tools to museum quality.

[@ernestnelson2407]

@Maria Delfina Fré Lembo if your watching this kind of stuff you could probably do it yourself.

[@ernestnelson2407]

I will check it out when I get out of work

[@jetmr_5043]

I’ve poured Babbitt lead into cable ends and weight moulds, but I’ve never seen someone pour Babbitt bearings, awesome!

[@richardsmith7783]

Buddy you are so so cool of a guy! I'm 70 years old and love watching all of your videos! You make your videos fun to watch all the time! That is why there is like 3 or 4 other people trys to copy your video and the sounds lol lol

[@dansmith8550]

Just love the old tools, the design and use of different materials back then was amazing. Great job restoring the past.

[@snoogiebug]

I like the way you restore complicated pieces. A lot of other KZbin restorations work on stuff with just of few parts. This one is especially cool. Thanks.

[@peterarisz2150]

I know, nowadays we build all sorts of complicated machinery to do all sorts of stuff for us, but these things look amazingly complex as well, and beautifully built. And ofcourse the restoration is true craftsmanship.

[@Cestino97]

Me, before the last twenty seconds: "Man, he's really a genius" Me, after the last twenty seconds: "... well, he's special"

[@scoutKDM]

🤣🤣

[@kalebdiaz]

Omg, I was laughing way to hard to that ending... 😂

[@dbeckley43]

Planned or not that was funny 😂

[@ZeroneAngel]

Noody: Me(31F): I can see a different attatchemnt to that machine.

[@ingmarfris8175]

@@ZeroneAngel So can I.

[@Madshadowgolem]

What viewers new to the channel might not realize is that this is not a sped up video. He really is that fast!

[@randynovick7972]

This was magical. Great job with the babbit bearings. I take in a lot of steam engine videos and it's amazing to me how common babbit was and how well it held up. The ending, gotta say, reminded me of Simone Giertz. Really great as always. Many thanks!

[@typoagain1]

I haven't seen a real, file-type saw sharpener in 45 years. My uncle used to get his blades sharpened has a hardware store that had several. Fascinating for a kid to watch.

[@MolsonPeanut]

Do you actually remember how everything goes back together or do you need to go back and watch the tear down? Great job as always!

[@HandToolRescue]

Probably 50/50.

[@farmerjackson709]

Hand Tool Rescue might be more like 70-30 after that hit your head lol

[@chrisschultz6541]

I'd like to see the video of you taking things back apart to fix the missing g or misplaced screw/nut

[@mercuryrising9174]

@@HandToolRescue brother when can I buy the huge screwdriver?? We talked about it a few times I need that screwdriver....

[@TheCar1ter]

I've thought that many times. Especially watching him tear it down so fast.

[@jaybyrd1935]

It’s very therapeutic to watch you work when I’m having a rough day sometimes I just turn on your channel because most of your videos you’re not like talking or ears off and I just noticed you speak with your hands which is amazing I love that you were just working on the shaft of the pivot and said why are these bushings steel was in a comment but then you showed play in the actual bushings which do you have to put a call when you have movements were pretty cool I like Your channel so carry-on LOL

[@JDLarge]

Guess we now know where “be careful with that thing, you’re gonna poke an eye out” originated😉 I’m dyin ova heeya... lmbo!

[@donaldnelson2882]

An amazing restoration of a complex project. I always wonder how the inventor figured out how to invent this machinery..Thank you for this video. Blessings

[@richardyoung4616]

We have missed you, welcome back, love your sense of humor.

[@freddyarias2990]

freddy arias es lo mejor grasias

[@markphillips6154]

That is totally insane. What kind of a mind could dream up that design and build that machine? Unbelievable. All that to sharpen the blade. Wow.X nice restoration

[@maggs131]

I love how anything mildly interesting gets a flickity flick or a tap or a twang. Lol

[@hydranmenace]

I'm getting real tired of that chip on your cutter. Better knock it off. :P I really like the care you put into restoring these old tools. Makes me wish I had the room and tools to try things like this. I think I read or heard you say you do this to help with anxiety? Well it kept my 6 month old son calm and quiet for almost 40 minutes too, so thank you.

[@petejerry6169]

I started to wonder if everything is ok with you. Havent seen a vid in a while. Glad to see you again.

[@Julienmsimard]

Follow him on Instagram, you'll see him almost everyday working on one thing or another, it's almost most entertaining than the video itself

[@asztapaszta9]

Or listen to/watch the Fitzall podcast with him Jimmy D and Andrew, it is really entertaining. kzbin.info/door/eCI-nswtgGQ3pVi26gAMmQabout

[@richardbreisch8049]

Always nice to see someone who restores stuff having a sand blaster! Enough with the wire wheels...

[@johnsrabe]

Silver Lining: You attached a toothbrush, not an ear swab.

[@kevinreardon2558]

Kinda hard to attach an elbow.

[@erikziak1249]

He might have attached a dildo.

[@Melicoy]

LIFE pro TIP: Cover everything with lube before you take it apart....

[@sofiatgarcia3970]

As long as he doesn't attach a nose swab.

[@waynemorse4938]

Idk why I'm so addicted to your videos..but I'm not complaining... great work as usual Sir

[@GeneSimonalle]

"Save me!!!" "Shhhh, time to sleep in the Evapo-Rust"...awkwardest opening ever...

[@HandToolRescue]

Hahahaha

[@Halloween111]

It put me in mind of HowToBasic

[@donparker8246]

That was great! 😂

[@1978garfield]

I am a little concerned we didn't hear it talk after the restoration. I was hoping it would say "Thanks, I feel much better"

[@KevinRay_man]

This man is just the funniest s.o.b I've ever happened across. Best sense of humor in all the restoration world.

[@brianewhiteguy]

You know it's going to be a good day when the theme song for Hand Tool Rescue gets stuck in your head!

[@TheOmegajimes]

I love seeing a tool that's been used for a long time, but there's a special place in my heart for one that has so many 'farm fixes'.

[@redsoldierftcarson]

That was Alot of work! But it came out beautifully!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thanks! It tried to kill me.

[@kirkdavidson6377]

@@HandToolRescue It started to sound like an injured Dalek for a minute there.

[@industrialarts3921]

Gizmosity is completely off the chain. Erick, if you became the saw filer restoration only channel, I would be a subscriber for life.

[@TheBertjeT]

Haha! The sandblaster facejoke caught me off-guard this time :D

[@52memor]

This is as nearly as complicated as that Apple Pealer !!!!! I admire your patience and determination Many thanks

[@ВеселыйГробовщик-м5ы]

слов нет - хорошая, сложная работа. думаю что сложней только найти подходящую для реставрации вещь. лайк

[@lex9365]

Гробов, не исчезай , с третьего раза вновь нашел тебя ...НАИСЛОЖНЕЙШИЙ по тем временам станок - нам непонятен , ведь мы живем в одноразовом мире .

[@reciclagemlimpamundo2946]

Hello Friend! I cut this a lot, spend hours as far as possible. Give me inspiration and knowledge of machines, when I can fix them over and over here! Thanks for a hug! Ivan BR.

[@MrCoreyjohan]

I'm looking forward to the larger wrench in your intro becoming available.

[@vincentgolden5352]

My grandfather had a chainsaw n lawn mower shop he had several machines like this some vertical some horizontal. I haven't seen one in a very long time awesome tech thanks for sharing i really enjoy your channel. Takecare and keep safe

[@AndrewBushnell]

Babbitt bearings, what are they? (spends 10 minutes researching)... Seriously? Mind blown...

[@HandToolRescue]

They are so cool.

[@aserta]

In WW2 the shortage of materials and worker time was so great in the various allied countries, that nearly the entirety of the war production of lathes was made with Babbitt bearings. Decades lather, these lathes, after producing millions, literal millions of parts, have now gone across the world and are still in use, functioning decently enough that people enjoy them over modern ones. There's something to be said about the endurance of a (let's call it mechanism, for lack of a better term) that is inferior, yet still superior by length of use. Older times, simpler times, better things, better solutions, from better people.

[@spiderprint]

I’m an excellent driver

[@bobtoelle2795]

@@HandToolRescue thanks for the explanation in the video

[@iskandertime747]

I'd never heard of them either!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Your sensual voice soothes my ears just fine so far, since I hear nothing but machine/tool sounds which is VERY refreshing next to all the screeching and banging of other places. You do a fine job fixing things and better you than me. I'd have a peck bucket of leftover parts. Thanks and BLESSINGS!

[@cmsmith1961]

I could probably take this thing apart, but I’d never be able to remember how to put it back together.

[@David_Johnson_]

Said many a teenager before dismantling something critical...

[@annwltr]

I'd be scratching my head over the leftover parts lol

[@maggs131]

@@David_Johnson_ lol I agree. It takes more than a reference video to be able to do this

[@garyprice8490]

Adjusting the backlash on the drive gears for your lathe will make it last longer. That’s if your able to do it on that lathe. Absolutely love your videos!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@WorkingHandsMakingStuff]

Remember that time that Eric saved a machine and it thanked him by giving him a concussion ;-)

[@The.Talent]

Haze The Space Commie : this video.

[@jaypee42]

Ouch. When you took one in the cheek bone - all for the comedic toothbrush shot … That’s the dedication to a bit that I keep coming back for.

[@aserta]

"Save me, save me" Did you watch Dexter's Laboratory when you were younger? A particular dad stuck unfed in their own back garden?

[@dimitar4y]

Feeed me? Feeed mee! FeeeeEeheeheheeddd meeeehhh!

[@GaryMcQuay]

I could take the stuff apart, but I'd never get it back together. You do a great job!

[@bustednuckles2]

Very nicely done, complete with the gotcha humor and all. Kudos for pouring your own bearings, that is no kidding getting to be a lost art. As I see in the comments below, several people didn't even know what they are. I have a couple of old machines from around the same vintage that have them but thankfully they are still in excellent shape. Keep them lubricated liberally and they will last years and years. I actually saw some poured up close and personal on a 6 inch shaft once. Here's a pro tip, NEVER just toss a big hunk of cold babbit into a pot of already melted material. It will explode. Some idiot did that on the pour I just mentioned and there were six of us out on the ladder boom for the cutting wheel on an old dredge hanging out in the middle of a river with no place to go when he did that. Hot molten metal went everywhere.

[@LordCaledonFraszer]

Is no one going to comment on how "the only" was cast on one of the support arms? Is this from the same company that made "the model", that swing arm death machine saw contraption?

[@deaconblue949]

I was going to suggest that he sharpen the blade on "THE MODEL" with this tool! But maybe it only does straight blades. Perhaps that other death machine the drag saw...

[@fordfan3179]

Beautiful job on the brass knob. Absolute poetry in motion to watch. So good I almost was able to overlook the savage lubrication grooves you cut in that bushing........almost!

[@HandToolRescue]

Hahaha. It's what the babbitt wanted.

[@fordfan3179]

@@HandToolRescue "Be vewy, vewy quiet, I'm chopping babbits"

[@jbratt]

I see somethings being taken apart and I think, “No! Don’t take that apart, that’s going to be really hard to put back together!”...or am I the only one who thinks that?

[@delciotto]

He's recording teh whole thing, he can always go back to see how it goes together.

[@16letterd1]

If it were easy, we’d all be doing it

[@pville5548]

Yeah, you would have to record the removal to get everything back in the right location. Great job though, just the same. Love the restorations.

[@1978garfield]

I am amazed at how rarely he breaks things.

[@snake21ab]

@@delciotto Yeah, but what if when you stuck and want to verify video but you can't because is corrupted or you forgot to press record? lol

[@ВладимирБирюков-ц1х]

Смотрю все Ваши видео. Вы молодец! Умелые руки. Еще удивляюсь как в те времена создавали шедевры такие! Или мы уже с металом разучиваемся возиться. Я не про всех, гении и сейчас есть

[@coolbean145]

Ahh the old reverse sandblasting method. I hear that's popular with the ladies.

[@Hellsong89]

uuf, i see what you did there! :D

[@user-ds5lf3he3x]

Sand blasting the baby canon

[@afrog2666]

@@user-ds5lf3he3x ooof..

[@grieco97]

Sexism detected .

[@joseluissepulveda9122]

@@Hellsong89 11²

[@nertocs]

I'm always amazed by the construction of these old tools, they were built to last.

[@errorabortretry3694]

And this is my moment of Zen for the day.

[@alexanderdeclercq982]

I love seing old stuff braught back to life, nice work. I am going to start out easy restoring stuff. i have and a level and pipe wrench from the 40's i will start with that. Love that little anvil you have, very handy.

[@chefmike4414]

Since there's no music, I sometimes put on Cannibal Corpse for the background music Lol. It actually fits really well especially for those sped up shots.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Everything's better with a little CC hellyeah hhaha

[@embers_falling]

Ahhh yess. Have you heard “cannibal corpse but it’s lounge music”? If not it’s honestly priceless

[@singhA1968]

build a museum and keep all old machine with their years .. definitely so many students will come for there project work ..

[@dersimmler518]

"Shhhh... no tears, only dreams now."

[@KJC3101]

I am truly impressed with your restoration videos. Your "Hand Tool Rescue" ability has inspired me to want to do the same but presently I cannot. I will one day in the not too distant future, when my wife has gone on to a better place and suffers no more.

[@Alex_dlc]

"life changing introduction" XD

[@ThatBassistK]

And boy was it ever! I thought the Cybermen had all been destroyed by the Daleks. Somehow, though, one ended up in Canadia.

[@HalifaxGreen]

It never fails !! I totally enjoy your videos. One of my favorite parts is watching the machine or tool come back to life and operating. But the one thing that really stands out( besides your unlimited knowledge) is your sense of humor. You crack me up !! Cheers and all the best to you and yours this holiday season. Be safe and look forward to another video. Cheers from 🇨🇦 Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦

[@azuritet3]

3:41 Dawww... So cute!

[@c.brionkidder9232]

yep. and @14:41 SO ADORABLE

[@johnwomack2273]

30 years ago I inherited my grandfather’s tools in amongst them is beautiful rosewood handled tool witch I assumed was some sort of leather working tool (as he did a lot of leather work) now thanks to you I know it’s a Babbitt bearing cleaner thank you 🇬🇧

[@Jackielightning]

The ending OMG I laugh so hard I farted 💨

[@indianahoosier7113]

I enjoy brazing don’t know why but I do. I’ve just always have had the gift to do it really well.

[@aserta]

What's up with your lathe? That's some odd sounding gears in there...

[@ericstoever9577]

Genius I say, clear genius! Seriously, where else are you going to see re-babbitting, tooth brushing, and no-look sandblasting? In one neat package! Thank you for another excellent video. Be well, and take good care from here in the Allegheny National Forest, in Northwestern Pennsylvania.

[@Viprus]

8:57 "AHHH MY EYE!"

[@OORAH659]

Great kapoo in the end! .... what kind of oil and paint remover spray did you use? and what kind of power would have been used in the early 1900s to power this machine up....are there any other ancient pictures? .... thank you for sharing with us your restoration...we will follow ... OORAH!!

[@lindenpilkington6364]

An absolutely gorgeous machine and quite complex , superb workmanship by you and the machine

[@dmack1443]

Those lead bearings were a joy to watch...thanks for the upload.

[@sebastiansodini]

Jajajaja que golpe!!! ahora ya sabes porque NO hay que jugar con las maquines. Me encantan tus videos, sos un genio. Saludos desde Buenos aires, Argentina.

[@Flymochairman1]

Once again we are captivated by the tenacity, ingenuity and laughs with you, sir . That's the most lead paint I've seen in your videos, at least since I stripped the paint off the neck of a 'Yugoslavian' Guitar.(Some 60 years vintage at the time though) Excellent transformation. Something new in every video. Cheers chap!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Man I love your videos, your humor, your experience. Thank you for sharing your work, I always watch and learn something new! Great Like!)

[@mrfinitefinder1361]

Good amount of rod jacking, lubing, and then more jacking. Very nice.

[@countrycraftsman5110]

My wife says "men are tall boys with tools not toys". We are proving her right everyday. Another great job putting mans incredible mechanical ingenenuity back to life.

[@EvilBill]

The ingenuity of these turn of the century analog machines really baffles me.