Incredible Scrapyard Finds! Repair-A-Thon!

[@GO-xs8pj]

I love seeing old things restored.

[@BenCos2018]

same

[@ProtoHadron]

Especially german machines

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Go back and get the compactor and fit an electric motor to it. You’ll have friends for life that will owe you a favour because you lent them your compactor. I bought a good quality petrol compactor cheap because the motor was using a LOT of oil. I rebuilt the little Subaru motor on it which was cheap and easy for me to do but I only use it twice a year to re- pack my gravel driveway so I’m happy to lend it out to my family and friends rather than leave it sitting in my shed. That gets me a few favours done and it’s so convenient not having to hire one. I just love these videos. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@Ididathing]

Beautiful work as always ❤️

[@craiger711]

so this is where you found your scrapyard idea.

[@braniganirby7676]

👋🏻

[@dregenius]

Well now... fancy seeing you here! 😆

[@carsandcomputers5765]

EYYYY I WATCH YOU

[@raulbitca5342]

A rare bird appeared

[@joshwalker5605]

that old hand drill is crazy good, what a great find

[@williamsmith455]

Make sure the metal body on your drill is always isolated from you. I personally knew someone who got "frozen" by a metal cased drill when he hit an electrical cable in a wall. Someone tripped on his power cord and saved his life. He laid down on a table and wept from the pain in his muscles. Use rubber gloves when using that drill. Nowadays, electric drills almost always have plastic bodies.

[@Jypetsu]

The Ixion was German company founded by Otto Häfner in 1919 and they went bankrupt in 2011, I read this from some auction description, which included drillpress made by them. Apparently they also made milling machines and such.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Häfner die auch die ganzen Zimmerei Maschinen hergestellt haben? Ich habe noch nen Kettenstemmer von denen. Stationäre Maschine. Richtig geiles Teil fuer diverse Anwendungen. Sogar Schlitze fuer Fitschbänder kann man damit machen.. 👍👍👍👌😃

[@nickpeterson8080]

Once again it's my favorite series on KZbin.

[@mikemirtle]

Agreed.

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Watch: 805roadking & Jonathan W

[@halofan4646]

Yes

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

The pillar drill actually draws and soothes my eyes! Wonderful minimalist functional design!

[@MrMaxeemum]

I love your work on old "obsolete" tools, just because it's old doesn't mean it's not useful. Well done.

[@aaronazagoth6373]

There is something sculptural about that old drill press. It’s really a thing of beauty after it’s restoration!

[@Skracken]

I work in a company that makes AEG products. Products actually developed by AEG. The license to them is now owned by ABB. What we make is low voltage (sub 1kV) industrial distribution boards and motor control centers. So AEG is still alive to some extent. :) My company is called "Switchgear AB" and is located in Sweden. :)

[@danijellukic2196]

I rememmber my dad goying to switzerland , goying to every srcap yard , getting everything he could ! Now i have so much stuff in my garage , all the tools and stuff is from scrap yard , i love your vids ! Keep it up !

[@fabriziodini5806]

About the pump , it's pretty recent considering the presence of the CE symbol , either if we have been in Europe for twenty years we have started to put some symbols of certification only ten years ago or so, strange enough it's missing the IMQ sign which is instead a standard for heavy duty, expensive equipment, even the btcino plugs have it.

[@danielmunch9568]

Em. That‘s in Germany.

[@danijellukic2196]

@@danielmunch9568 Nahh .. my grandpa has worked over 20 years in switzerland .. so my dad was gathering stuff from scrap yards , and my grandpa also !

[@krisley5178]

Great job Sir. 👍 I read an article in an old Hot Rod magazine that said we never really own cars. It's just our turn to take care of them for a while. We are the caretakers of the machine. We are the keepers of the iron. And you Sir are the best example of that. I salute you.

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

He does well!!!

[@alexandermccarthy]

Absolutely applaud your desire to bring old things back from the dead. I restore police motorcycles, and find myself doing many similar things to you. Very rewarding indeed!

[@johnpartridge7623]

It's good to see all these old Tools, Pumps & Machinery etc being restored/refurbished & then used, there's a lot of life left in these items 👍

[@MOTHERSKYWOOD]

TPAI: Thanks for encouraging the rest of us to fix power tools. Your welding machine series is AWESOME!!

[@petergaiser8497]

Macht mir sehr viel Freude wie alte Geräte wieder ein neues Leben finden. Lieber Gruss aus Kapstadt

[@vikassm]

Awesome video! Your restoration work is very inspiring. This particular video was pure nostalgia. I used to live near an AEG factory 20 yrs ago in, wait for it, India! My dad was an employee there for decades. Also in the same area was the local airport, several defence establishments, an air-force manufacturing hub and also the Indian space agency (ISRO). This AEG factory was a collaboration between a state-run company and AEG, within a huge 240 acre campus!! I vaguely remember huge transformers and industrial induction motors being built there to supply other factories all across the country. I could tell even back then that the stuff was damn good. Incredibly well engineered, extremely well built and superb finishing. There was definitely an aura (of a good kind) around those old state run factories. Of course once our nation went full-scale capitalist, it meant the end of most state run factories. The factory was closed and the land sold as it was prime real estate. Now there's a 5-star luxury hotel where the old AEG factory used to be. Now I make my own motors from 3d printed parts 😂 Times have changed so rapidly! Keep up the wonderful content, two thumbs up every time 👍👍

[@jayoliver3734]

Beautiful objects, that speak of another age of pride in materials and workmanship. I love these videos.

[@krahaborowski]

Hi, That kind of blowers are used in gas water heating furnaces, and normally get replaced when bearing noise gets too loud. It's quite possible that noise does not seem too bad, when fan is run alone, as it's not in normally-very-quiet environment in somebody's house. The other factor is when whole furnace gets replaced because more efficient one is installed, but then you would find it as a unit, not a blower alone.

[@headbanger1428]

From 0:00 to 01:20 is almost poetic and certainly profound. I know many DIY source from China for low-cost, but as we can see in your video, these items stand for more than quality, they stand for a purpose that goes beyond the tool itself, to the builder and back to the tool to help humans over several lifetimes. If any is ECO, it’s the pride and craftsmanship of these wonderful iconic machines. I’m so happy you’re doing what you’re doing! I often e-cannibalize electronics from recycling bins, and I’m amazed what perfectly good and innovative gear is disposed in working condition. Some just need a bit of love to get going. If I had the space, I’d be also trying to do what you’re doing with these fine, almost indestructible, tools.

[@kikcodog]

That drill press isn't just a useful machine it's a piece of art. No attention is paid to aesthetics like that anymore.

[@marcswanson7066]

The drill press is beautiful. A few years ago I purchased a Hamilton Beach Model G mixer for a dollar or two. I think the G was made in the 1950s. It came with the original stand, turntable, large Pyrex bowl, and double beater. It handles tough jobs with ease. Depending on the care the mixer gets, the heavy all metal appliance could conceivably provide useful service to someone another seventy years from now.

[@felixdietzCGN]

16:00 nice to see you got to the drill I gave you :D Btw: I never drilled anything hard with it because I was too afraid that thing would break my hand if the drill got stuck. These grip designs on old drills are somehow infamous for injuries like that...

[@Ladytron]

Can it turn backward? Looks indeed dangerous to use without slip clutch :)

[@singlesidebrina7635]

I have direct experience with a N American drill similar to that one. My dad and I almost broke our hands when it caught.

[@felixdietzCGN]

Ladytron no it can’t

[@jwagnermail]

The only safe way to use an old beast like this is to have a second person standing ready to turn the power off (or pull the plug) before the thing twists your arm into a pretzel.

[@WeldinMike27]

The widow maker drill

[@WHATSUPWATSON]

I like the classic industrial aesthetic you give to your restorations.

[@scottreed991]

You're a good human being. Sending you strong thoughts of peace, knowledge, love, and wisdom. Also with a thank you from the state of Michigan in the U.S.

[@yoyosfpv823]

Seeing old tools brought back to life and renewed makes me happy because nothing old is ever truly worn out because things were built to last longer granted some old tools are just out right heavy as heck but well worth repairing the majority of the time

[@davidjones8680]

I am a brand new subscriber to your channel. I really enjoy seeing old equipment being saved, lovingly restored and used again. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Kind regards David Jones UK.

[@hunter_nx987]

Since I was a child, scrapyards are my favorite places. Much of my toys came from them, which I restored or used in some projects. A beautiful thing is when walking through and exploring you will have ideas that you would not have elsewhere. Coming out of this pandemic, I want to go back to exploring them.

[@RetromagneticDesigns]

This old drill press is a real beauty! Well done, man!

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

That was a score!

[@wildonemeister]

This is the content that I come here to watch! A journey to the scrapyard where a few things are selected and restored/saved.

[@fredblair4307]

good morning young man I love your videos it's so nice to see someone taking care of some of these old tools

[@APlagueOnBothYourHouses]

I love your videos man, thanks for making them. The highlight of my week is when I go to the scrap yard or thrift shop and find something awesome that someone else has thrown away. Nice to see there are still like minded people in the world. Sending you a big thumbs up from America 👍.

[@2.7petabytes]

Exactly! Instead of our throw away economy we seem to have embraced, which is sad and maddening! I for one really appreciate your ethic! Thanks for the videos!

[@tillman1697]

You have one of the most educational channels on KZbin. Thank you!

[@stxrynn]

Nicely done. I like the lines on the old drill press. Not just a good working tool, it's also good looking.

[@jimsvideos7201]

Both of those drilling machines are things of beauty.

[@norherman]

Out standing job on the drill press. A great piece for the shop

[@henrik1205]

it is so great to see this old and discarded tools getting repaired and put to use again... Thank you for the great videos :D

[@thewolfin]

Or just completely working equipment pulled from the junkyard before it deteriorates!

[@SartBG]

Noiceeee fam, love what you do. Keep being you, I hope more people take your work as an inspiration for bettering the lives of the entire population in the future.

[@AndrePetersendesign]

I came here to say this. Love you!

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

I like WD40, but a lot of people complain about it as a product but that’s because they use it in the wrong applications. WD40 is only paraffin mixed with a light oil so for big jobs paraffin is cheaper as a degreaser. I have tried some of those water soluble degreasers none work as good as paraffin. I avoid using petrol as a degreaser due to its extreme flammability.

[@Varga_Zeteny1]

My company trashed the drill press not bin used in 10 years great to see her again

[@jamesbrooks2132]

I loved the drill press and power drill! Both are museum-worthy. I caught myself watching some of the video with my mouth open similar to an amazed 2-year old kid. Everything about your channel makes me proud of my German heritage. Thank you from Tennessee, USA.

[@wyattoneable]

Beautiful drill press. Nice work getting it back to its glory. I enjoy the history of old tools.

[@pulesjet]

Every time you scan the piles of Goodness I see something I actually need at this time. How Frustrating.

[@offspringer100]

same here :D

[@TheUlrikkaul]

Know the feeling...

[@RevaeRavus]

Makes me jealous because we don't have a scrapyard worth a shit near me.

[@RegiPavan]

Same here.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Same here, also here in the UK they will not let you buy electrical stuff, health and bloody safety!!!!

[@carpespasm]

To your mentioning that cleaning is as important as repair: I've repaired and restored many motorcycles and small engines, and cleaning things is crucial if you want to get more than a "just good enough for today" repair. It gives you a chance to learn the individual machine you're working on and let it tell it's story if it has one, and let you know where it needs help if it does without things going sizzle or bang when they shouldn't. Plus it means less worry of grime going into places they'll do more harm once you take things apart.

[@BIN8675]

I bought my first wire wheel after watching your channel. Thanks for giving me the ideas and confidence to restore forgotten objects.

[@lv_woodturner3899]

I love the look of the bench drill press and the hand drill. Glad to see these back to good working condition. Always good to see a new repair-a-thon video Dave.

[@davidhelmuth5707]

The drill sounded a bit suspicious to me. Like maybe the bearings need to be changed. Great video as always. 👍

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

Agreed

[@MatzeFrenkie]

@@charlesangell_bulmtl Electrical motors of that era always sound a little bit scratchy. It's not scratching tough, but sparks, caused by the motor brushes. You can hear that scratching sound on modern brush motors too, it's just not that prominent.

[@8ight8ight12]

The bearings in this machine are probably just oil impregnated bronze bushings. They don't wear out and fail catastrophically like ball and roller bearings, they just get sloppy.

[@DougHanchard]

You might be right, but I think what you're hearing is the gear reduction drive assembly. Note the manufacturer decided to use a straight cut profile.

[@matthewpaul5328]

The teeth on the gears are straight cut and that is most likely the sound you are hearing. Modern tools use helical gears which are much quieter.

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

What a beautiful drillpress. Makes me want to go to the scrapyard right now! Thank you for taking the time to share your talents.

[@Manu.Makes.Things]

More like this please :) I'm really enjoying this type of videos. Reminds me of "Sendung mit der Maus" in my childhood.

[@leonclose7823]

That drill press is a real beauty. It doesn't even have that many scars in the table.

[@fnorazril]

That's a beautiful drill press, wonderful restoration.

[@startherelife795]

One of my favorite shows in history! Thank you so much!

[@dizzolve]

That drillpress is a gorgeous little beauty

[@Daniel-qt4fb]

This has to be my favorite content on KZbin

[@jannb1790]

Ich LIEBE diese Repair-A-Ton videos! Es ist so schön zu sehen, wie diese alten Schätze wieder zum leben erweckt werden. Es ist eine Schande was hier auf den Schrott geworfen wird, das wäre in anderen Ländern undenkbar. Go full steam ahead, man

[@josephmagniez9580]

Incredible to see so much objects still OK but looking old that ends in the scrapyard. Very nice restoration job !

[@DanielJoyce]

That pump was a great find. Usually they cut the cords on floor samples so people don't steal them. It was probably from a shop that went out of business

[@kopriva007]

Great repair-a-thon, as always. I really enjoyed it. I don't understand how, or why people are throwing away perfectly good stuff and tools, like that water pump.... all you did is clean it a little and add a new power cord and it worked perfectly.... Once again, great work, bravo.

[@bryanbogaert8726]

maybe that is not the case. You have to think further, this test, YES. it still pumps freely but the pump has variable pressure control and many more function. Professional users buy it for these functions, however he did not test those, so maybe it IS broken. it just does it's basic funtion

[@ProSimex84]

@@bryanbogaert8726 its also possible that the cord was damaged and corporate policy was to discard damaged items rather then incur possible liability by repairing it.

[@TheThrustProject]

You don't really want ro know, what my company throws onto the scrap pile. Sometimes even new tools, because they were bought some time ago, but never used - and the department has to pay for the storage area they use. So often the get rid of perfectly fine things

[@kopriva007]

TheThrustProject i would like to work at your company. :)

[@TheThrustProject]

@@kopriva007 Sometimes my company takes the efficiency too serious and burns a lot of money, which doesn't sound so efficient 😁 But on the other hand, you are able to take home certain stuff, if your boss allowes to - so I got some nice tools in my workshop. Only handtools (files and clamps, but a decent set of drillbits aswell)

[@tintat2]

I find that cleaning is an excellent way to do a detailed inspection of your project

[@fredkruger5622]

Cool scrapyards you have there. The pump is almost new!

[@patjohnson3100]

I enjoyed this video very much, and prefer your restorations of old tools. Thank you for giving these great old tools many more years of useful life. Your knowledge of electronic, circuits and tools is impressive.

[@8ight8ight12]

Where I am from in Southern US a leh-ver is an object, to lee-ver something (ie using a pry bar) is a verb. Just thought I would share!

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

Where in the South?

[@8ight8ight12]

@@ChrisGilliamOffGrid Madison GA, and the Florida panhandle notably. I am sure the same applies elsewhere.

[@lukie4ever]

14:42 its the fan of a water heater which blows air which is later mixed with gas and ignited and burned in the burner itself

[@pulesjet]

We call that GUN BOAT GREY here in the U.S.A. Another Professional Restoration Job. Thank You.

[@1pcfred]

We do?

[@scotmetcalf2745]

I have an old craftsman drill press,cast iron,that I bought and all that was wrong was lubing and some electronic work and it’s a gem! Great video and channel

[@joelaut12]

Yes full steam ahead! Thanks for saving some fine pieces of machinery!

[@MarionMakarewicz]

Great work. Having such a sturdy drill press can allow you to have a setup purposed for certain applications and allow for ease of use rather than continually swapping drills and bits. You do a great job and are so inspiring.

[@Mrdibzahab]

After watching some of your videos, I started looking for small quality handtools at the recycling shops that I could revive. For 50 cents, you can buy all kinds of "Made in Western Germany" pliers and similar tools here. It is nothing near to your amazing restorations, but it is fun to do and those quality tools are amazing to work with. Thank you!

[@kcubs222]

Exactly what I am doing during this lock down. Start on a 1940’s still press tomorrow. One of the modern tools I own. Bat degreaser and dirt remover is carburetor and choke cleaner. Incredibly cheap at an auto parts store and works great

[@edwardfraker4043]

I wish I had a scrap yard worth visiting. Great finds. Love watching you get these relics working.

[@civicboomer2135]

Both those drills are nice. You did an awesome job on them. I like the old school grease cup on the hand drill. You fill both parts with grease. When you twist it down it little grease is added to the gears. Way cool.

[@Don_Melon]

weeeee, another repair-a-thon :)

[@Charlie90071]

i just love how golden and nice the brazed vice looks

[@jimc9596]

The drill press is a work of art.

[@colt4547]

Excellent commentary at the start of this video. Thanks for your effort.

[@garystewart6093]

Global economy floods the market with every decreasing quality. I completely agree. I admire your channel and approach to life. I am a pea from the same pod as you! I have a workshop in Southampton UK , and love to repair, restore, repurpose and reuse

[@DmitriIvanov]

It's great to see how much stuff you have saved from the scrap yard! I really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing them!

[@alessandrosilenzi]

My wive's uncle told me that AEG nowadays stands for "Auspacken, Einschalten, Geht nicht."

[@firesurfer]

For everyone else Unpack - switch on - does not work

[@key2010]

with my limited German vocabulary, you just made me chuckle, well played ,sir.

[@michaelfairchild]

AEG in case of power tools you see now are a TTI owned brand (Milfaukee, Ryobi, Ridgid and so on). im suspecting that AEG is just a Ridgid tool, but for EU market.

[@georgeiceman867]

@@firesurfer 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stefanmannn]

Ive been following your channel for some while now, just want to let you know its great that it exist. greetings from the Netherlands!

[@WT-uh9fh]

It's always satisfying to watch you work

[@alterbratzi5037]

The old Tools run and run and run, it is so great. 🤗👍👍👍

[@tbelding]

If it helps, the drill used that two jaw chuck because that is the standard chuck for hand drills. (Brace and Bit) Like most electric versions, they simply added a motor to existing hand tools.

[@alonzosanchez8577]

Seriously made my Saturday complete

[@jackthedip]

i love the drill press so simple and hardy

[@charlierobson]

Beautiful machine. Great restoration.

[@Zagroseckt]

one thing i've allways apreceated about old tools is that in many cases there operations is alot quieter than modern equivelints using high rpm motors that end up sounding like vacumes.

[@MaxBrainDevices]

The hand drill have an amazing look

[@aaron71]

Great find with the pump! I like how they did the flow meter. And nice job on the drill press! Looks similar to the one I use on my bench. Nothing beats old tools.

[@beautifulsmall]

Fascinating work, should be taught as a lesson in schools., dismanteling, dissection , analysis. Just refurbishing a similar pillar drill £30 startrite mercury mk2, skeleton cast frame but with covers. Used red diesel to de-grease, less volatile than petrol. Very little runout at full extension. Love the finds.

[@charlieb9502]

Good work, Glad to see such beautiful tools given a new life.

[@CajunGreenMan]

Yes, more like this would be awesome! If that pump can push about 52 gallons per minute, it should be powerful enough to make a vapor blaster. Although a urethane coated impeller is preferable for that application. Keep up the great work!

[@dwayneburbridge3283]

Great looking classic drill press!

[@superdupergrover9857]

13:20 Hall effect sensors are all over automobiles. These terms often don't translate well, but some examples are: crank/cam shaft sensors, vehicle speed sensor/transmission output speed sensor, wheel speed sensor (anti-lock brakes and stability control) and they all work on exactly the same principles and some are the same part too! I wish automakers did that more often though, having the same exact part for all those sensors would save hundreds of dollars in repair costs over the lifecycle of a car.

[@Lagggerengineering]

I would live in that scrapyard, so much cool stuff!

[@mikelosinger7469]

Very nice, I never am able to find old tools and stuff like this when I have gone to junk yards or yard sales.

[@dmaifred]

Fantastic! Best part of my week when it comes out.

[@edgeeffect]

I miss your power electronics videos but these visits to the scrap yard are quite fun if not as informative. And I've still got DiodeGoneWild to teach me electronics.

[@penapukki4623]

You've given me an aspiration to make more things with my hands from things nobody seems to want anymore, you're truly doing the flying spaghetti monster's work here.

[@GaryT1952]

Really enjoy this series and your channel, always impressed by your knowledge of electrical components. Totally impressed by the mass of the hand drill, can't imagine hefting that around all day. You might try kerosene for degreasing, almost as good as gasoline and a lot less volatile.