ibm's earliest computer restoration

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It is an early 1900s computing scale I picked up off Facebook Marketplace for $150 after looking around to find information about it I definitely got to be the worst possible one for appearances in the world. I had it shipped from Wellington which is 440 ks away from me and it suffered even more damage which added to the challenge I must admit I have been sitting on it for one year knowing that it was going to be a big project while filming this project I've burnt up 1.4 terabytes of hard drive space .The video I would have liked to post would have been 3 hours long so not all repairs are shown, I did stuff up a few times which have left in the video but I'm 90% happy with what I've done there's always room for improvement hope you enjoy
And looking forward to doing a smaller project next week
Cheers Richard
History:
Julius Pitrat of Gallipolis, Ohio, invented the first computing scale in 1885. It figured the price of an item by combining the weight and price per pound. Edward Canby and Orange Ozias bought the patent and founded The Computing Scale Company in 1891. The Dayton Scale Company, originally known as The Computing Scale Company, built and marketed the first computing scale in 1891. It was part of the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company formed in 1911, and became an IBM division in 1924. The Dayton Scale Division was eventually sold to the Hobart Manufacturing Company when IBM decided to stop marketing scales to retail stores.
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Es una báscula informática de principios del siglo XX que compré en Facebook Marketplace por $ 150 después de buscar información al respecto. Definitivamente llegué a ser la peor posible para las apariencias en el mundo. Lo envié desde Wellington, que está a 440 ks de mí, y sufrió aún más daños, lo que se sumó al desafío. Debo admitir que he estado sentado en él durante un año sabiendo que iba a ser un gran proyecto mientras filmaba este proyecto. He quemado 1,4 terabytes de espacio en el disco duro. El video que me hubiera gustado publicar habría durado 3 horas, por lo que no se muestran todas las reparaciones. 90% feliz con lo que he hecho, siempre hay espacio para mejorar, espero que disfrutes
Y con ganas de hacer un proyecto más pequeño la próxima semana
saludos ricardo
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C'est une balance informatique du début des années 1900 que j'ai récupérée sur Facebook Marketplace pour 150 $ après avoir regardé autour de moi pour trouver des informations à ce sujet. Je dois définitivement être la pire des apparitions dans le monde. Je l'ai fait expédier de Wellington qui est à 440 ks de moi et il a subi encore plus de dégâts, ce qui a ajouté au défi que je dois admettre que je suis assis dessus depuis un an en sachant que ça allait être un gros projet pendant le tournage de ce projet J'ai brûlé 1,4 téraoctets d'espace disque dur. La vidéo que j'aurais aimé publier aurait duré 3 heures, donc toutes les réparations ne sont pas affichées, j'ai fait quelques trucs qui restent dans la vidéo mais je suis 90 % satisfait de ce que j'ai fait, il y a toujours place à l'amélioration, j'espère que vous apprécierez
Et j'ai hâte de faire un petit projet la semaine prochaine
Bravo Richard
الاستعادة # الاستعادة
إنه مقياس حوسبة مبكر من القرن العشرين التقطته من Facebook Marketplace مقابل 150 دولارًا بعد البحث للعثور على معلومات حوله ، وبالتأكيد أصبحت أسوأ مقياس ممكن للظهور في العالم. لقد قمت بشحنها من ويلينجتون التي تبعد 440 كيلو مترًا عني وتعرضت لمزيد من الضرر الذي أضاف إلى التحدي الذي يجب أن أعترف به أنني كنت جالسًا عليه لمدة عام واحد مع العلم أنه سيكون مشروعًا كبيرًا أثناء تصوير هذا المشروع لقد قمت بحرق 1.4 تيرابايت من مساحة القرص الصلب. الفيديو الذي كنت أرغب في نشره كان يمكن أن يكون مدته 3 ساعات ، لذلك لم يتم عرض جميع الإصلاحات ، لقد قمت ببعض الأشياء التي تركتها في الفيديو ولكني 90٪ سعداء بما قمت به ، هناك دائمًا مجال للتحسين آمل أن تستمتع به
ونتطلع إلى القيام بمشروع أصغر الأسبوع المقبل
هتاف ريتشارد
aliaistieadat # aliastieada
'iinah miqyas hawsabat mubakir min alqarn aleishrin altaqatath min Facebook Marketplace muqabil 150 dwlaran baed albahth lileuthur ealaa maelumat hawlah , wabialtaakid 'asbahat 'aswa miqyas mumkin lilzuhur fi alealami. laqad qumt bishahniha min wilinjtun alati tabeud 440 kilu mtran eaniy wataearadat limazid min aldarar aladhi 'adaf 'iilaa altahadiy aladhi yajib 'an 'aetarif bih 'anani kunt jalsan ealayh limudat eam wahid mae aleilm 'anah sayakun mshrwean kbyran 'athna' taswir hadha almashrue laqad qumt biharq 1.4 tirabayt min misahat alqurs alsulbi. alfidyu aladhi kunt 'arghab fi nashrih kan yumkin 'an yakun mudatuh 3 saeat , lidhalik lam yatima eard jamie al'iislahat , laqad qumt bibaed al'ashya' alati tarakatha fi alfidyu walakiniy 90% sueada' bima qumt bih , hunak dayman majal liltahsin aml 'an tastamtie bih
wanatatalae 'iilaa alqiam bimashrue 'asghar al'usbue almuqbil
hutaf ritshard

[@edebby]

You're one of the most underrated restorers out there, and I'm subscribed on dozens of different ones. You skills and craftsmanship are superb, and you never BS on the condition of the original product you restore. I'm really looking forward for your videos

[@richardrestorations]

Wow, thank you!

[@osutuba]

I have fallen in love with restoration channels not only because of the craftsmanship and creativity involved in restoring some of the long-lost pieces of history but also because I find it fascinating to observe the different techniques people use to achieve their end results. I look forward to watching more of your incredible work.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement

[@jeanbono3880]

The whole topic of the "analog computers" is fascinating on its own. Give it a look.

[@harukatakahashi8822]

​@richardrestorations just like the8bitguy said, he said something like this " it's like finding a lost dog and making it all better & healthy again and giving it another chance of life again and a new home"

[@DavidRachlinMLIS]

I love that about watching restorations. Richard here actually bothered to prime, fill, wet sand, and prime again before painting. That's a lot more care than some folks put into these.

[@andrewturnbull5897]

Fabulous outcome! Love the colour and attention to detail! Great work!

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for your feed back cheers Richard 😀

[@pistelli57]

Wow!!!!! The most beautiful equipment I've seen being restored so far. I don't know why, but a good job like yours, bring tears to my eyes. Maybe I'm a little crazy, but it seems to me, that the old objects have their own feelings, and I can imagine them on their good times, when they were being used, and then suddenly abandoned, forgotten in a lonely place, untill someone appears and bring them into life again. The last calibration was made 3 years before I was born. Incredible! Congratulations for your excellent job dude!

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement😀

[@richardrestorations]

thanks guys for watching please subscribe and give us a like and a comment it really helps to grow the channel Cheers Richard 👍😀

[@tiagogoulart6131]

Beautiful work ❤

[@deliriousdevil5114]

I love this green paint you picked. Such a beautiful restoration! Definitely subscribed after this!

[@terrystover7365]

There were a couple of small grocery store / meat markets within a short distance of where I lived as a kid and both used this exact type of scale. Brings back many memories seeing this. I am really amazed and very impressed with the results you achieved with this restoration. It is stunning, to say the least.

[@richardrestorations]

glad it brought back some memories Cheers Richard

[@jomercer21113]

In the late 50s-early 60s, my mom worked at her best friend's family grocery store. The butcher counter had a scale like this--I was mesmerized by it.

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

I was born and raised where those were made. They were a big part of that city's heritage and growth! Great restoration. It's beautiful!

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks Greg 😀

[@jameslong3351]

I was raised in Toledo Ohio and worked at Toledo Scales when I was in high school doing just about this same thing until '71 when I got drafted. We had scales come in from the 20's to the 40's for rebuilding all the time. I love that color you did, it is so good looking. The finish build is damn good for Dayton. Good job, well done. Thanks

[@richardrestorations]

@@jameslong3351 Thanks James I Appreciate your comments

[@heysawbones]

This is absolutely stunning - love the color, and thank you so much for the tip about priming before using body filler. I’ll remember that!

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for watching

[@philanna38]

Wow! What a beautiful scale! You did a fantastic job and I love that gorgeous green color.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks Philanna38

[@ConwayBob]

What a beautiful old machine. Nice work!!! Thank you for sharing this, Richard.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks Bob for the encouragement😀

[@adrianw.1638]

How you saved that yoke by brazing on some brass, was brilliant! I would have made a new one, but still like your approach better. Well done, mate!

[@richardrestorations]

Glad you liked it!

[@jaybowles112]

Wow, stunning result.

[@richardrestorations]

Glad you think so!

[@patriciavillalba-zp4vq]

Muy bonita

[@murlthomas2243]

I love seeing your work! It’s just beautifully done!

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement

[@LittleRestorers]

An enormous amount of work gone into this. What a fantastic finish. The paint colour is just suberb, well done 👍

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shant2464]

Lovely color.

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for your feed back cheers Richard 😀

[@Bugnarok]

Found new restoration channel, subscribed. Very good quality, also nice video editing, no talk, just action.

[@richardrestorations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@art1muz13]

This is the best resto video I've seen on KZbin, and there are plenty !

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement

[@kevinfoster926]

That was brilliant, amazing restoration!

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks Kevin glad you liked it Cheers Richard

[@gaynorjackson8857]

Beautiful restoration hope it's a keeper your talent beyond belief

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much! its up for sale soon i need to get some of the cost back for the next project

[@user-ez8hv3np9w]

отличная работа и очень здорово что вы вернули к жизни такую симпатичную вещь.

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks

[@wendygrelik6373]

Absolutely beautiful! Great job!

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks a million! Your comment made my day!

[@georgebrown8312]

Awesome how you restored that computing scale to working order. It looks much better too. Excellent work.

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@ErnestoBrausewind]

Fantasticly beautiful thing and that green is, as already said, superb! Thanks for saving and showing

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ishakespeare3898]

Nice work Richard, love the colour it looks awesome!

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement Ian 😀 Cheers Richard

[@chrispyskiwiadventures3583]

Crazy epic transformation bro. Hats off to ya🤙🤙 Love the colour too.

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BayWineworksInc]

I've watched a lot of restoration videos, this one has to be in my top ten.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement😀

[@andrewgrace4410]

Absolutely beautiful color and restoration

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much! Cheers Richard

[@cathybenson5119]

I hope you weren't hurt by what hit you. Take care, mate. 😟😟

[@richardrestorations]

just annoyed with myself using cheap tools

[@cathybenson5119]

Ok. Take care mate

[@Joeythecoffeeguy]

Wow. What a fantastic restoration!!!!

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mrpetit2]

What a beautiful restauration. Very nice to use brazing to fill some of the pitting. I always like how manufacturers in the past tried to make the poducts they made look beautiful. Scales, sewing machines, typewriters, cashies registers etc from 100 years ago always were beautifully decorated.🙂

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@spiderlily723]

Well, yeah - they were made for the rich who could affort decorations and they had servants who were paid for spend hours cleaning it.

[@michelecrown2426]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks

[@juliebella1221]

Gorgeous. Love the color! ❤

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for your feed back cheers Richard 😀

[@juliebella1221]

@@richardrestorations Subbed! Keep up the great work! Relaxes the mind watching you restore things. Thank you. :)

[@scottcates]

What a superb subject for restoration. You are a patient, persistent craftsman. I particularly enjoyed the use of brazing to fill the rust pits on the bar lever link.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for watching

[@cdronk]

What an engineering marvel of its day. Fascinating video to watch. You're doing the world a great service.

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you for your wonderful comment! It means a lot to me to know that my videos are appreciated. I'm glad I could share this engineering marvel with you.

[@kfl611]

I really admire your skill and craftsmanship ! What a great job - better than new !

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hovikmalians3523]

Excellent restoration, beautiful color.👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@greyson863]

I would LOVE to watch the 3-hour version of this, if you ever decide to show the whole process. This was delightful and fascinating. Beautiful work.

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment. It means a lot to me! i do have another one to do 😃

[@semihzirig]

A very good and professional job! My respect. 👏

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for the encouragement 😀

[@semihzirig]

@@richardrestorations it shouldn't be a compliment, it's just the truth 😌😊

[@rseletto]

Amazing prep work for the paint job, all that sanding paid off😅

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement😀

[@MrCharlinus]

Man that green looks good🔥 Beautiful restoration 👍

[@richardrestorations]

Glad you like it

[@garymucher4082]

Doesn't matter if it works, it is now a show piece... Nice refurbishing project.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement

[@AutomaticSelector]

Now, THAT'S a color! 👍🏻

[@richardrestorations]

I think so too!

[@marchelleharris4842]

What a magnificent job you did on this machine. It’s stunning.😊👏🏽

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chjr4740]

This restoration belongs in a museum!

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for watching😀

[@againstthegrain147]

That was amazing! That colour is awesome!

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kaymcgraw9362]

Absolutely beautiful. Excellent work.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks Kay McGraw for the encouragement😀

[@suzeq7172]

Awesome. Loving the funky green. Looks so great.

[@aaabbb8812]

Wonder why he chose green-of all colors? Sapphire blue, turquoise, red- well I don't like green but it is beautiful.

[@aaabbb8812]

Is that gorilla glass?

[@richardrestorations]

its what i like and its for me thanks for watching

[@richardrestorations]

Glad you like it!

[@richardwhite1975]

I like your color choice and bringing a machine back to life-wonderful and skillful work.

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@irishsakura1]

Gorgeous! This is art!

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks a million! I'm stoked that you think this video is art. Keep watching for more!😃

[@irishsakura1]

@@richardrestorations I find the whole process of creating life that was once garbage a work of art. Washing away the dirt, dismantling, repairing broken parts, applying new paint then putting it back together. It’s all so beautiful!

[@kfl611]

I have to say this is something I have never thought about, a scale with both price per lb. and weight of item purchased. I love old scales and meat slicers - well pretty much any old item. Thanks for saving this nice scale and posting this video.

[@richardrestorations]

Who knew a scale could be so fascinating, right? But hey, I'm all about those hidden gems! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool object, well done.👍

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers Richard

[@ukpatriot]

Absolutely stunning Richard you have earned my subscription stay safe.

[@richardrestorations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@user-uv2pk2jx9s]

I love the color, you did an awesome job!

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you so much!

[@Ditt_o_datt_fran_bon]

Some skills you're showing there. I'm impressed!

[@richardrestorations]

I appreciate that!

[@tuncerulay7950]

This is a wonderful working. Congratulations.

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@donalddolan7709]

Very nicely done!

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@amandatallis9875]

Great restoration Richard

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement😀

[@thomashiggins4923]

This is truly terrific work - just remembering where all the parts go in what seems to be an utterly bonkers machine... Many thanks for the video, also very nicely put together. Tom (from France)

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks Tomas

[@MASI_forging]

That is an incredible. You did a great work. 👍👍

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement😀

[@karencox3235]

My father worked for IBM from the late 1950s to the late 1980s. What a fascinating piece of history! Thank you for this video.

[@richardrestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rileyroache449]

stunning object. Fabulous and interesting restoration

[@richardrestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it more coming soon

[@boycedon]

Stunning result after lots of hard work

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks Aaron 😊

[@upup329]

Hi, great job, well done. Cheers :)

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for the visit

[@juandiegoestrella443]

Beautifully made 💯

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you 🙌

[@RestorationVideo]

*_The original is one of my favourite restorations. You guys do top work. Seriously impressive effort and results._*

[@richardrestorations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@christophergrimes12]

I love restoration channels like this one

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment. It means a lot to me!

[@Ditt_o_datt_fran_bon]

Very good thinking about the paint stripping. Kudos to you.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks

[@emyrjones2717]

Only just found you on the channel. Excellent work - I've just subscribed!

[@richardrestorations]

Welcome aboard!

[@HMFan2010]

I enjoy seeing old, “useless” pieces of equipment being brought back to life like this. In a day and age where you can weigh something with your smartphone, it’s nice to see these analog machines be given a new lease on life, a testament to how things USED to be designed and made. There’s just something so satisfying about seeing physics in action what with the combination of springs, counterweights, balance levers, and gears! It feels more authentic than the “magic” we’ve become accustomed to with our smartphones. I know that the original pricing scale probably adds value but I would so love to see a gleaming white background with sharp, crisp numerals and tic marks showing through the magnifying lenses. As a graphic designer I would enjoy the challenge of building the artwork for that. Good job! The candy apple green gives it a little more character than your standard “clinical white with a gold pinstripe” which was a more common aesthetic.

[@richardrestorations]

Before I pulled the drum out of the machine I have contemplating about redoing the numbers but after seeing the drum I decided no I don't have that time and also felt that it needed some way of conveying History to people glad you liked it cheers Richard

[@williegibbons9926]

Stunning work, nice job.

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@albertchiu655]

suitable for antique shops , museums !

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for watching😀

[@sereminar4]

fantastic job! it looks so nice

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lwinaus8810]

Am a retired IBMer and this scale from Computing Scale Company of America (1901) one of the 4 companies that merged to form CTR (Computing Tabulating and Recording Co.) which was rebranded in 1913 to form The International Business Machine Company, is a real nice piece of history. Really enjoyed your restoration and this is a gem. Thanks!

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment. It means a lot to me!

[@lapierretube1735]

Wonderful work 😍😍😍

[@Harryjmacneil]

Great job Richard! ♥️

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for watching😀

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

I think it's quite an art that you have done the Computing Scale Restoration.

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks old man 👍

[@RustyBoyCrafts]

Nice restoration mr. Richard welcome to KZbin..

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you kindly rusty boy

[@derrickcordick1315]

Beautiful job it looks amazing

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement😀

[@shant2464]

Amazing restoration.

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for watching😀

[@markxl]

Great work.

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks markxl

[@leslieb.1907]

Absolutely love the color choice!

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for your feed back cheers Richard 😀

[@cedarwest37]

Love it when there is no talk and face time!!! Thanks!!!

[@richardrestorations]

Glad you like it!

[@anthonytuttle3306]

Awesome restoration

[@richardrestorations]

Glad you like it

[@jhalbmaier]

I love the color. You did an amazing job 👏

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you so much!😀

[@daleyurk4369]

Nice job. That was obviously a ton of work!

[@richardrestorations]

Yes it was! but on the the next one Cheers Richard

[@vanessahuman7607]

Beautiful green color. Awesome job

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@python357magnum100]

Attention to detail ❤ Very nicely done 🍻👍🏻

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for the encouragement😀

[@mickwilson127]

Stunning 👍👍

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you 😊

[@davidcoats1037]

Fantastic job! 😃👌🏼

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for the visit David

[@petepeterson4540]

pretty very good restore what a labor of love.

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks a lot Pete Peterson and glad you enjoyed! 👍👍👍

[@mayacrs]

Loved it!!

[@richardrestorations]

thanks for watching😀

[@mortagon1451]

Beautiful restoration of a unique machine.

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for watching! I had a blast working on this machine and I'm glad you liked the end result.

[@jbuckley2546]

That was something else, great skills. Thank you.

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@MrDimkoi]

Amazing work!!!!

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@royhorwood2663]

You mentioned that you had a lot of sanding to do, but as a ex paint refinisher, any one can pick up a spray gun, its the preparation before that matters, respect to you

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks for mentioning that lot of people don't realize the amount of work done before it's painted cheers Richard

[@MK-hz2bn]

You did a beautiful job!

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sergiogabriel1849]

Increíble trabajo.. mucha admiración de ver gente que sabe hacer tanto y con tanto talento !!! 👍

[@richardrestorations]

gracias por darme ánimos saludos ricardo

[@musicfind4020]

Nice, attention to detail is amazing,

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@itsamazingskills8638]

Amazing Restoration

[@richardrestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@willparry]

That is a lovely green!

[@richardrestorations]

Thanks! I call it "The Incredible Hulk" shade.