Guillotine Restoration - Morso Mitre Guillotine

[@lerpack455]

I am an artist and bought a second hand Morso F in 1986 for £250. I still use it today and have had the blades sharpened twice up till now. Interestingly over the years friends and family have been out of work and l have suggested they try framing and offered them all my gear. All have refused. I know plenty of framing high street businesses who have survived some hard times doing framing. Such a satisfying skill. My Morso will last many more years. Recently l have written my own guide on how to cut window mounts and frame pictures. As l am 76 soon one day it might encourage someone to continue when l go.

[@ichiinc]

Dont know why this was recommended to me, but I used to work at the factory making these from 2005 to 2009. A lot of memories as you take it apart :D Many of the large parts are made from cast iron. When machined, the chips acted like oatmeal and flew everywhere. Safe to say I wasnt clean for almost 4 years! And dont even get me started on the knives I remember my first time making adjustments to already finished knives. my fingers were covers in band-aids after a single day!

[@MatthewMoustache]

That's a good story behind 👌 blades are the scariest part of this machine 😁

[@ichiinc]

@@MatthewMoustache we also had XL knives.. Those were the stuff out off nightmares lol But Im guessing they were still sharp after all that time? I remember being told that they couldnt improve them anymore or they would be so good that they wouldnt be financially viable 😅

[@MatthewMoustache]

@@ichiinc there was couple small damages to the blades but after resharpening (they are extremely hard) it cuts well 😁

[@simonbernal3934]

amazing. Is it true that the blades used to be cooled outside the factory in the cold Danish climate to make them super hard tempered? Apparently that stopped when more stringent health and safety practices were introduced.Also,its said that these machines improve with age.

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Holy crap! That was a lot of parts and pieces!

[@simonbernal3934]

great video` I have a Morso F that's been garage stored for five years. its a 39 year old machine which was in perfect condition but now even though covered.., has a fine rust layer on the exposed parts. This has given me the push to strip it and bring it back to the condition it deserves to be in and inspire me to use it. They are a masterpiece of design.

[@khanhlynguyen3197]

Incredible, you got it to work. I have an old one like this that's not chopping. Thanks for the great video.

[@MatthewMoustache]

@@khanhlynguyen3197 you're welcome 👊😁

[@kennethhenry6096]

My boss would have gone nuts if I’d held the blades like that when replacing them. One little slip and your fingers are off. Those are sharp! 😁 Two pencils into the bolt holes then get the centre bolt in first. These are just brilliant machines and will last a working lifetime no problem at all.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Trust me I've had chills while installing them 😬 pencil technique sounds good and safe 👍 and yes this machine is brilliant 😁

[@kennethhenry6096]

@@MatthewMoustache yeah always hold from the top just in case they slip. And they do quite often. Razor sharp but heavy blades. Gravity + flesh = hospital 😜

[@99forizzi]

This is a great video thank you very much. I have one of these in storage and was thinking about taking it apart for transport. I think I might go for it now. Great video and the Morso looks like new!

[@SAWimp1]

nice restoration. when you are cutting with it, step on the peddle and cut through, move the cutterblock away one notch, then release. otherwise it will bind on the upstroke. you can get pretty fluid with some practice.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks Sean 👍 everything works better with practice 😁

[@Nikonguy73]

Thankyou for this tip 😀📸😀

[@michaels5527]

VERY nicely done! The only suggestion I would make is a piece of skateboard tape on the step to ensure a good grip, but mainly to protect the beautiful paint job on the step from being scratched off again... and I think it would just look cool, kind of a finish touch!

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks for good suggestion 👊😁

[@hhhobby]

ładnie wyszła. Od razu widać, że to porządna konstrukcja i parę dekad posłuży:-) 👍

[@mazherakbarali1978]

Hello Mr. Matthew, thanks for sharing this informative video as it gave me a lot of idea about disassembling my guillotine for service and maintenance purpose. The top blade guard is missing

[@dannyhenson3141]

Very nice restoration. I've never seen this type of machine before.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks Danny 👊

[@spartacustoms1153]

18:54 great restoration Matthew!! Lovely piece of kit

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks allot mate 👊😁

[@hummingbird9573]

Super helpful video. I'm about to restore an old Jyden and this is the closest video I've found. Thank you so much for taking the time.

[@MatthewMoustache]

You're welcome buddy 👍

[@hummingbird9573]

@@MatthewMoustache One more question. Where do you buy the blades?

[@MatthewMoustache]

@@hummingbird9573 more likely you will sharpening your blades, but if you don't have any try to find them on ebay

[@vincentbellamy]

I can't believe the cutting force of this machine, thanks for sharing.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Yes they are slicing wood like hot knife through butter 😁

[@antonioparra4979]

gracias señor por el video, que belleza de maquina esta entera. menos mal la restauro y salió bien de todo.

[@damienhammond1529]

Cheers legend! 'bout to do the same. Much appreciated

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks mate 👊 great to hear that this video is helpful for you 👍

[@Nikonguy73]

Thankyou for this video, very detailed and informative, I was in the middle of restoring one then came across your video, will definitely help with the reassembly, there are a few bolts I have to make as their not standard and bent

[@MatthewMoustache]

You're welcome Allan, good to hear that this video is helpful 👍

[@peterjf7723]

Very good refurbishing of the guillotine.Great work.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks allot mate 👍

[@zoharflax6363]

Hi, what is the chemical used at 8:30 to darkn the metal pieces? Does that inhibit rust? Thanks!

[@MatthewMoustache]

It's called gun blue, it creates oxidation layer on metal and after oiling it's protected against rust

[@Cradley684]

Great restoration Matt good work nice piece of machinery, have a nice day !!!.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks Brian appreciate it 👍 take care mate

[@johnsouto7879]

Very well done ( resto and video edit) thank you for this.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks John 👍

[@piotr0704]

Super maszyna, super akcja !!! Doceniam naklad pracy 👍Wszystkiego najlepszego przyjacielu 👍✌️✌️✌️

[@MatthewMoustache]

Dziękuje 😁 i pozdrawiam 👊👍

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Fantastic job

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thank you Andrew 👍

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

@@MatthewMoustache you're welcome Matt - I enjoyed it a lot. I've just bought a second hand one from an artist friend, so it is good for me to understand how they are put together. All the best

[@MatthewMoustache]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt have fun buddy 😁💪

[@kizlok73]

Witaj Mateusz super urządzenie 👍pozdrawiam zdrówka życzę i do zobaczenia w przyszłym roku powodzenia z nowymi projektami 🤘🍾🎆🎇🎊

[@MatthewMoustache]

Dziękuje bardzo 😁 i do zobaczenia w 2021 👍

[@kevinwillis6707]

good job, im looking at a second hand one this week, hope its in good nick.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks man 👍 my one would be for sale 😉

[@wokohedgehogs]

Superb, out of interest could you at some point please show a close up of the finished end and what a cut slice of wood looks like? Keep up the good work, it’s nice to see a British KZbinr who does this type and quality of work 👍👍

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks man 👍 I'll try to make some close up for you 😉 And I'm Polish living in United Kingdom

[@adamkrause1365]

Amazing. I am about to undertake the same project. Any suggestions on where to find a missing measuring arm?

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks man 👊 i would try ebay or if you have enough of skills in welding try to make it yourself, or if it will be stationary then make it out of wood. Other than that i have no more ideas. Good luck Adam 👍

[@adamkrause1365]

@@MatthewMoustache Did you have any issues with the rebate holder working? I am done with my restoration but for some reason the rebate holder is stuck

[@lesshough4420]

Hi Matthew, what are you brushing onto all the bolts and fixings and for what reason please?

[@DaveGDesigns]

What a great video and that’s a lovely piece of kit you have there buddy 👍🏻

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks allot Dave 😁👊

[@krzysztofkustra9476]

Część Mateo zapowiada sie dużo pracy dzialaj a przy okazji 2021 zdrowia floty i czego tam sobie wymyslisz pozdro :)

[@MatthewMoustache]

Dziękować 😁 I dobrego 👍

[@moments_audiovisuals]

I have one at home just like it, and the truth is I'm about to throw it away. I wish you lived near her and gave it to her

[@MatthewMoustache]

Oh that's sad, you can always give it to someone for free, I bet there's someone near you who would appreciate this kind of thing

[@karyncushen8133]

Hi Matthew, great video, are you able to advise what products you used? ie what did you soak your bolts in? and what was in the bucket? Cheers, I'm nervously about to undertake a similar restoration on a Hansen guillotine.

[@MatthewMoustache]

I started with WD40, in bucket i had warm water with dishwashing liquid and also sprayed with Elbow grease, to make bolts and washers black I've used gun blue (cold blueing process) and for buffing chrome Autosol polishing paste 👌

[@karyncushen8133]

@@MatthewMoustache thank you so much for the info, I've already started dismantling and hoping like hell I remember how to put it back together!🧐

[@MatthewMoustache]

@@karyncushen8133 make couple pictures that's always helpful 👌 good luck

[@StavrosGakos]

Coraz bardziej na taką choruję 😁 najlepszego!

[@MatthewMoustache]

Dzięki 😁👊 tanio nie oddam 😅

[@balmeros272]

Mathew can I ask which paint used ? The magic trick with perspex was impressive! Not sure I can do that to mine ? Great job.

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thank you 👍 paint colour is FORD MEADOW GREEN from Hycote

[@balmeros272]

@@MatthewMoustache Thanks 😊

[@jbson]

Undertaking this same project myself at the moment - your video is really useful, thanks! What blueing compound do you use out of interest?

[@MatthewMoustache]

You're welcome buddy 👊 it's Super Blue by birchwood casey

[@jbson]

Thanks!

[@enn104]

Would you be able to use electrolysis to remove rust on the whole thing? I have the same chopper with some rust and don’t want to take it all apart.

[@MatthewMoustache]

I'm not sure, but you can use some rust remover by soaking rugs in and placed on rusted areas.

[@tomtoomey3902]

Awesome

[@fourmdev]

wooooow

[@simonbernal3934]

Hey Matthew do you also restore other framing machinery?

[@MatthewMoustache]

@simonbernal3934 hi Simon, what kind of machine are we talking

[@simonbernal3934]

Sorry for the late reply… I have an old Cassesse underpinner that could do with an overhaul- a CS M 299 . It has hydraulics .

[@dipsmann9990]

Hey Matthew, i have one that needs a good clean which i just purchased. Are you able to sort at a cost? I have no idea where to begin or what equipment to use to clean it?

[@khanhlynguyen3197]

Hi Moustache, what product do you use to take the rust off?

[@MatthewMoustache]

@khanhlynguyen3197 now for removing rust I'm usually using deox-c or electrolysis, evaporust.

[@khanhlynguyen3197]

Thanks, I did buy Evaporust and works pretty well.

[@BarryAllanScottart]

Wow!!! Good job!

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thank you very much Barry 👍

[@Naiemkalam]

Great video bro 🔥

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thanks allot mate 👍

[@konradszymanski627]

Super 😃😘💪

[@MatthewMoustache]

Dzięki Konrad 👊😁

[@aswindevda9321]

degree ka map ke se ho ga

[@kevinfoster926]

Impressive Mr Moustache 👍👍👍, the vid says 18 mins and 54 secs how long did it take in real money? Buy yourself a beer from me.😂🍻🍻🍻

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thank you 👍 that was a good week with some breaks for Christmas 😅 and thanks for beer 🍻

[@kermiche07]

bravo

[@MatthewMoustache]

Thank you

[@abhijeetchatarkar6153]

Can you repair a pinning machine

[@MatthewMoustache]

I think i have one 😁

[@abhijeetchatarkar6153]

@@MatthewMoustache can you send a link to it

[@abhijeetchatarkar6153]

Can you show me a photo joining pinning machine, sir

[@MatthewMoustache]

@@abhijeetchatarkar6153 i haven't restored yet its sitting in my garden awaiting for action

[@fernandogonzalez-gl3nq]

Pobrecita que habra echo que la dejaron abandonada tan caras que son

[@naitikpatel6099]

I just bought one for $300 and had to remove all the rust

[@MatthewMoustache]

Good luck buddy 😁 👍

[@azadarehusain2460]

I like to buy machine

[@sohanlalkumawat7586]

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