1930s Antique Sentry Safe Restoration - Perfect Restoration

[@meinemechaniker]

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[@meinemechaniker]

@Restoration On 🙏🏻

[@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006]

I think lock picking lawyer would enjoy picking one of these bad boys

[@amyasseektruth8246]

dear Lord - I'm lucky to be a subscriber!!! Absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@constantinradu7151]

@Restoration On strung de mebtale Dan

[@philparrott4424]

Watched until I saw there was no audio.

[@onepiecebarca]

I love how it has wheels so that the thief doesn't get tired carrying it

[@prabhurandhir9167]

I also thought the same thing 😆😆

[@OaklandMurray]

🤣

[@metalsupersonic53]

I thought it was stuck in Spain without the A

[@leokrupp4442]

The castors only go in one direction, the first corner he gets to he'll be stuck.

[@brianpress1392]

@@leokrupp4442 lol 👍

[@nick.lamberti8232]

When I started this video I was nervous and thought that this would be a very dangerous restoration, but I was promptly assure... it is a safe restoration.

[@Sh9168]

You should get a thumbs down just for that joke.

[@tacituskilgore5697]

@@Sh9168 I agree

[@marianilsson8785]

I love it!!

[@themadcook5720]

God damn it take my 👍

[@alessandradsr3092]

😂😂😂

[@atlas2061]

Beautiful, no annoying music in the background, just the tool and ambient sounds, I also love that you upgraded the lock on it so it's still viable as an actual safe and not just a display piece!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks

[@redrooster1908]

@@meinemechaniker Bitte.

[@kellymeier579]

As a retired locksmith and safe technician I found this extremely fascinating and enjoyable to watch. And thank you so much for letting the music of the tools and machines be the only soundtrack, no cheesy stock music is needed.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks 🙏🏻🌿🍀

[@scagliagiuseppe4987]

@@meinemechaniker bravo

[@richardshackleton5681]

Hi I'm picking one like that up in a few weeks. Is it easy to take the door off for transportation.its about 100 years old hinges are similar to this one ! Thanks

[@kellymeier579]

@@richardshackleton5681 Depending on the condition of the safe, dust rust etc., the door should lift up and off the hinges. I've had to use a pry bar or jack to get it started, but it should come off. It will be bulky, awkward and heavy so bring help. This will lighten up the body of the safe making it easier to move. Good luck 👍

[@richardshackleton5681]

@@kellymeier579 thank you for you're help👍

[@myoptik3x103]

I would wager that this safe did not look this good when it was brand new. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@dfloyd888]

The safe is far more secure than it was when brand new as well, with the addition of the lever lock.

[@OldManTruck]

A little bit of gold leaf or pin stripping and would top it off great.

[@daveyoder9231]

Must agree completely! Gorgeous!

[@pieradambrosi1310]

Ľ

[@petepeterson4540]

You know you are absolutely right it was a cheaply made get them in get them out type of safe and yes he did a very good job

[@jennielee3977]

I think this was the most labor-intensive of the restorations I have seen. Amazing! It's nice to see some real pride in workmanship.

[@wansichen3743]

it is because he basically rebuild the safe, its a good construction job but not a restoration by any means, its more like building a new safe inspired by 1930 design

[@johnreynolds5594]

I'm used to seeing "I make a new one" for posts and pins and screws, but a LOCK MECHANISM?? My hat's off to you.

[@EricH_1983]

When you put a safe on wheels to save the thief from hurting his back..

[@meinemechaniker]

😂

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Nowadays, he would most likely be sued if the theif hurt his back trying to lift it because of lack of correct safety signs for lifting haha 🤣

[@ИванЕфимов-ш6ш]

40

[@bcast9978]

If you don't have your health; what do you really got?

[@dr.a.995]

I think the people that made this safe would be blown away to see this restoration -a utilitarian work of art. It will make any room in which it sits a very royal room, indeed.

[@QuantumImperfections]

Not only was this man's craftsmanship simply incredible - I'd say he not only restored the original safe but improved its original manufacturing significantly!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@fireballninja01]

Brilliant! A german "Meine Mechaniker" to complement the swiss "My Mechanics"

[@LostDryerSocks]

I make a new one 🤣

[@bsharpmajorscale]

oooOOOOh. I initially read his name as "Maine Mechaniker..." :P

[@JMDinOKC]

Aren't they the same person?

[@mipani]

Do you speak German? Because I (a German native) think that "Meine Mechaniker" is not the intended translation for "My Mechanics". It is technically correct but a "Mechaniker" is a person who repairs and maintains technical stuff, usually machines. The plural of "Mechaniker" is "Mechaniker" as well. So, "Meine Mechaniker" means something like "My persons who repair things". How many persons are involved here? I think that he actually wanted to have "Meine Mechanik", where "Mechanik" denotes some kind of machinery.

[@JMDinOKC]

@@mipani Ya got me there, chief.

[@122Music1]

As a former machinist, cabinet maker, and an ameture luthier I can say with no doubts this is restorative excellence! Beyond great. A true craftsmanship/ artist. This is a monumental task. I hope he feeds his family well with the proceeds. I wish I could study with him for a year! What phenomenal knowledge and prowess!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much sir

[@122Music1]

@@meinemechaniker My pleasure! Your work is absolutely incredible. Please continue! As we say in the USA, "one man's trash is another man's treasure " ... You obviously know how to make trash into treasure! Well done! Perfect!!

[@eamontreanor1363]

No music, no talking, pure bliss. I have trouble picking the right spanner for an oil change and he's out there creating an entirely new lock for a 100 year old safe like it was nothing.

[@atsylor5549]

And it all fit together perfectly

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Dear friend, I was here! :) And I enjoyed this immensely: the filming, sound, editing but most of all, the incredible craftmanship! Let me tell you what I could have done as well as you in this video: lifting out the center shelf! Without hurting myself or ruin the safe! Be safe! (no pun intended!). Per-Olov

[@meinemechaniker]

Welcome mr. Kindgren, nice to see you. you are our source of meditation. We will continue to play with the energy we get from your music. Respects. 🙏🏻🌿

[@KevinRay_man]

You subtlety, soothingly shred on the guitar my man! Two artists in one comment block, what a wonderful world. Alliterations are ample in this one.

[@MyTyme]

Well, yes!!! If you don't praise yourself, you will walk around all day as if you were spat on! :-)

[@aibulatichea3738]

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[@jamsistired]

Dude, this guy is hearting almost everything in this comment section, massive respect for that. It must take tons of time.

[@meinemechaniker]

I even read your comments, thanks man.

[@jpl77]

Just needs the LockPickingLawyer to jiggle that lock open in about 10 secs

[@TrashRacoon1928]

Even though, the restorations on here look amazing, I still love like the oxidized copper teal look at the beginning.

[@meinemechaniker]

👌🌿

[@chrissycroft5099]

As a welder myself, I would love to be your apprentice and have access to all your tools and knowledge. I love your work and craftsmanship ❤

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@akunformalitas]

I didn't expect the safe could be this beautiful after the restoration process. Such an amazing craftsmanship!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@costantinobenassi9622]

At first I saw "Safe Restoration" and I said "Wow". Then I saw "Meine Mechaniker" and said: "PERFECT". Simply Amazing.

[@johnvaldez8830]

This is one of the best restorations I've seen in a long time. The detailed construction of the wheel housings, the reconstruction of the lock mechanism and the finish were very satisfying. Best on KZbin!

[@spagzs]

It’s “safe” to say that this is one of the most coolest videos ever.

[@jaredikin455]

Boooooooooooo

[@scrappysgarage7404]

Underrated

[@refrigeratorNO]

Quite "safe"

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Brass feet and casters would have really set that thing off! Too bad it can't hold the weight. First Class restoration Sir! Can't believe anyone would give that a thumbs down. Great job!

[@pr0faker]

you can brass steel just fine, heat it up, and use a brass wire wheel to colour the metal in brass.

[@karlkovach8647]

As a retired locksmith and safe technician the restoration was beautiful, you are a man of many talents, but an awful lot of work to restore a Sentry safe.

[@TTown.]

Amazing outcome. Should be proud of what you have achieved.

[@Roarmeister2]

36 min. - and I was captivated for every second... great restoration work (and telling the story with photography).

[@rustycarno]

Am thinking of buying a safe like you demonstrated. Paint/clean the brass was my objective, now I think I have a template on how to approach the work. Thank you so much.

[@fabiomoraesmachado]

This guy is an artist ! The original creator of this safe would have been proud of the outcome. Kudos to you!

[@ab-nx4lv]

This is a kind of magic. And you're the quick-change artist. You have the right to be incredibly proud.

[@CarlDi3trich]

Beautiful job. Your disdain for bad craftsmanship and your humor while fixing it shines through without words.

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much sir

[@cambo1200]

You make it seem easy, but there was a tremendous amount of time and labor put into this. Well done!

[@samanthadean1083]

Considering all the rust on the outside, I’m surprised it wasn’t rusted shut! Fantastic job on the restoration!!!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks

[@МихаилЖариков-н9у]

Это просто божественно! Настоящее удовольствие, смотреть за такой работой! Мужик, это круто!!!👍👍👍

[@ericlenoir7459]

Lovely! But a safer on wheels? Really? All the thieves shall love the concept😂😂😂

[@artemboston350]

Великолепная работа👍👍 Только довольно странное решение сделать сейфу колёса, по-видимому чтобы грабителям было легче и быстрее его увезти чем вскрыть. Great job👍👍 Only a rather strange decision to make wheels for the safe, apparently to make it easier and faster for the robbers to take it away than to open it.

[@ceedeekaytee1961]

10/10, I applaud your attention to detail. Particularly with the finish on all the pieces. If you’re going to do something you may as well do it right. I hate seeing people cut corners & think that "Near enough is good enough" particularly with the paint preparation. Well done and a pleasue to watch you work.

[@jorjito5587]

This was awesome ! Im so glad that you lined the flathead screws vertical on the handle and horizontally on the others. My OCD was bugging hardcore!

[@SpaceG95]

Always amazed at the ability to edit months of labor into digestible content. Well done!

[@muratkalkan1775]

Tokatlıdan selamlar helal olsun abi 👋

[@meinemechaniker]

😎👊

[@Ruth-th9pq]

This was amazing, I just wish he would've painted it that same blue color that it was supposed to be

[@frankdrebin259]

I dont think that blue was original. Looked sloppy to me.

[@Ruth-th9pq]

@@frankdrebin259 I mean it definitely looked rusted and it looked like the paint was chipping off because of the rust but I think it was the original paint

[@rayumbandismos4947]

@@Ruth-th9pq it might have been originally white, since there was paint around the "medal" for the makers of the safe

[@Ruth-th9pq]

@@rayumbandismos4947 ooohh white would've been pretty too!!!

[@allsalis]

@@frankdrebin259 i think black was original color

[@Boris_letniy_briz]

Этот сейф в лучшие свои годы так хорошо не выглядел. Можно меня так же отреставрировать?)))

[@Danielhofjr]

This has everything you would want from a restoration video, single point thread cutting, sandblasting, cold bluing, hand filing, a child's hand to apply Bondo with a obscenely small spatula. All the other restoration channels need to up their game.

[@meinemechaniker]

😅👌

[@squittymouse]

I don't believe it! That is outstanding!

[@TopFloorEricc]

I said to myself: “if he takes all of that mechanism apart and manages to get it all back together and working I’ll be impressed”. Color me impressed 💯

[@nataliestaheli51602]

That turned out so beautifully!! All that beautiful brass, and the red exterior with white interior, and the wheels!! And I'm glad you made it so it could be used as a safe again!

[@complus7560]

Как всегда! Прекрасная работа! Один из больших проектов.

[@stevenliberadzki9160]

I gotta commend you on your skill set you possess. Welding top notch. Me being a diesel technician I have to do much of the same type of things you obviously have done in your lifetime. Well done. I also like how the item you restored isn't an item most restorers on youtube do. Me scrolling through my recommendations this morning and seeing a safe! I had to see. Even wet sanded! Come on now. Looking for perfection. My kinda dude. Thx for the 30 minutes not wasted. 👍. I look forward to videos.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks dude 🙏🏻🍀

[@chipinit9118]

I would love to see reactions to companies or members of the companies who made these products, get a blast from the past seeing them restored.

[@jarvisskooge8602]

Best restoration / custom rebuild I seen to date… it’s better than the original. Excellent craftsmanship!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@SouthOfGate]

Absolutely stunning, not to mention informative, restoration!

[@andrewturnbull5897]

Brilliant outcome! Superb choices at every point. Colour, finish, materials and technique! Thank you for your generosity!

[@nevamind68t23]

Mate, that's not a safe, that's Art 👍🏾 🖤

[@HalsPals]

You have skills and patience beyond a mere mortal man! I continue to be mesmerized and astonished!!

[@nuassul]

This is one of the most complex restorations I have seen, it was undoubtedly a very laborious job, here I leave you the rating for your excellent work 100/10 *

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻

[@shanelindsey4803]

To me the most impressive part of the rebuild is the mechanisms you don’t get to see. Very impressive restoration!

[@KyleS860]

I have a safe like this in my basement, was here when I bought the house…..however it’s 5 feet tall, and weighs over 1000 pounds. I’m hoping to restore it some day, I think this video will help. Thanks 👍

[@agoogleaccount2861]

Its not that hard to do paint wise this guy here is a pro and its not that big a safe. This is how the big ones are redone .. . Spray on automotive paint stripper aka " aircraft remover "and a stainless dish scrubber will make quick work of the old paint. Now repaint it completely outside w black traditionally. I prefer black engine crinkle paint myself .. but whatever you want. . And then paint an acrylic scene landscape usually on the front of the safe and gold line around it. You can use automotive edge strip if youd prefer ... Then clear varnish the entire safe an extra coat on the front.

[@viewer1youtuber529]

Greetings from Ireland! That is a stunning restoration my friend! The crimson red colour went very well with the super shiny brass! You have a lot of confidence in restoring it!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir 🍀

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

36 minutes later: WOW! 🥇

[@meinemechaniker]

🤗🙏🏻

[@TheBluealan2000]

Just taking a moment to appreciate a true engineering genius. This one incredible restoration.

[@henleytolan2952]

This poor old gal has seen plenty of abuse. glad to see someone taking care of her. She has done her best to keep people's valuables safe and she deserves all the attention and hard work you gave her.

[@stepdg]

Not gonna lie. I knew this was going to look great when you were done. But I wasn't prepared for it to look THAT amazing! Fantastic work on the safe. On the filming. On the editing. All of it.

[@arsaeterna4285]

1:20 I LOVE when people use the RIGHT size driver

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much, your attention did not go unnoticed 🙏🏻

[@jerryholmes9999]

I’ve felt the lure and the love of Safe work 48 years. U bested be by far! Good work

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much sir

[@Jwingmann]

This is incredible! I’m pretty blown away at how good you are at this. I hope you get paid very well! You deserve it!

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Having restored many types of things over the decades, your work brought happy tears to my eyes. Simply stunning work and sure wish I had some of the more sophisticated machine shop machines like you. Great video !!

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

Dieser Safe ist bestimmt schöner geworden als er bei der Herstellung war. Toller Job und mit viel Präzision und Beachtung der Details gemacht.

[@travisbonzpiercy2660]

That is a fantastic refurbish that really puts your skills on tape so everyone will know how good you really are and a master of your trade. Well done.

[@nitro74cs]

Eline emeğine sağlık, fevkalade teferruatlı ve titiz bir çalışma. Torna, tesviye, freze, kaynak ve demir işçiliği harika.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Amazing restoration job. Not bad security for those days..... thank you for sharing your videos. God bless 🙏👌

[@lizzapaolia959]

WOW outstanding job rebuilding the locking mechanism. 😎👍👌

[@restorationconstantines7731]

better than new, amazing color👍

[@themandalorian996]

Easily one of the best restoration videos I've ever seen! Amazing job!

[@epcotman32]

This is probably your best work yet so far.

[@kyo7635]

There is so much skills on rebuilding the locking mechanism, it’s incredible

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻🍀

[@АлександрП-е5п]

Браво, мастер! Высший пилотаж!

[@warren888888]

Great job! Not just restored, but BETTER than new!

[@arcamean785]

I'd imagine the cost to restore something like this must carry a hefty price tag considering the tools and skills needed.

[@meinemechaniker]

👌

[@contra2099]

Amazing, you brought this safe to your days of glory again Congratulations.

[@robertbeer2584]

Absolutly mind blowing, your attention to detail is outstanding.

[@АлександрЕременко-н6л]

Великолепно!смотрел с большим удовольствием!!!

[@TuckerCustomShop]

Well that sure did turn out nice.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks

[@HypocriticYT]

I bought a nice (it was pictured as complete) at government auction a safe made of half inch plate designed for a two drawer file cabinet. When I drove over two hours to get it I saw that all the internals had been removed. No S&G lock, no locking bolts or arms and no handle etc. I had to make all the parts without the aid of having another to compare to. I got a new S&G lock on eBay and then began. Large bearing rollers worked well for the locking bolts being hardened steel. Figuring out the wheel to retract the horizontal bolt was about the most difficult part.

[@bruceshaw2402]

I live about 10 miles from where this was made , it was made in the heart of the black country , at a time when the area was the workshop of the world .

[@chrisspittles]

Me too! I felt a gush of pride.

[@nightdraco1393]

A garbage become a holy grail. Your hands magical dude. Awesome works

[@chuckfiero]

I enjoyed the craftsmanship in this safe. However I really don't understand putting wheels on a safe. The purpose of a safe is to make it difficult to steal your items. Putting it on wheels just makes it easier to wheel your valuables away and get at it in a more secure location to crack for the thief. You want to make a safe more difficult to move not easier.

[@jpa3141]

No thief would dare scratch that paintwork. Though they might steal it for the safe itself..

[@natsterjam]

You took my thoughts and placed them in to a brilliant comment! Nice one CJ!!!

[@theseconddarrin3788]

But safes do often have casters.

[@jimmyfleebot]

I grew up in South Africa where house robbery is a daily consideration. At least in our home, we considered our safe a time waster to discourace thieves from spending too much time at the home, not a full on prevention method. Thats what banks are for. The time it takes to crack a safe is generally less than that required to wheel it out of the house and then load it onto a waiting large vehicle. Large angle grinders, oxy torch or even just 3 guys each putting their full weight into large prybars are all much more than most standard safes are designed to withstand. Casters or no, a small pallet‐jack will wheel out even massive safes, makes no difference to a committed thief. I guess what I'm saying is that the old adage still applies. "Locks only keep the honest man out."

[@jeremymartin1957]

The wheels were never really meant for security, they were a convenience thing, where your office may have several safes like this that get moved in and out of a large locked room or safe daily - safer and holds more then a money bag.

[@СергейВасилич-х6ы]

Серьёзный такой шкафчик получился! И красивый!

[@donaldraaff5537]

I used to work for a small safes company in Zimbabwe. Your work is brilliant.

[@polytzai]

Always wanted to see this restoration!👏🏻

[@malevopfgm]

Amazing Job, beautiful finish, you've reconstructed the whole safety mechanism, absolutely astounding work !

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you

[@lizzapaolia959]

Absolutely unbelievable craftsmanship 😁 Can't say enough good.... Thank you again for sharing your video. God bless 🙏

[@soyleyenkerem]

I respect professional person, well done bro..👍♥️

[@kevinverdegem4776]

Amazing workmanship! Kind of left with a question though, doesn't adding wheels make a safe, you know, less safe? Because it can now be taken away more easily?

[@dlevi67]

It definitely does, but then again given the rest of the safe's construction, it wasn't very safe to start with (certainly for today's standards).

[@bdemaree]

That looks more like a fire safe than an impenetrable vault. You could probably cut the back off in a matter of minutes (like 5 to 10) with a cordless circular saw spinning a metal blade. And if it's heavy enough all you gotta do is screw a curb to floor in front of it to make sure it tips over on any crackhead trying to wheel it away.

[@elizdavidson]

No casters so not that easy…

[@dlevi67]

@@elizdavidson There are casters - you can see them being assembled from 31:11 and in the final view at 35:43

[@kevinverdegem4776]

@@elizdavidson sure, casters make it harder to move than wheels. But they still make it easier to move than no casters, and that's the point I was trying to make.

[@Me-je2jv]

You are a multitasking Mastercraft. You restore anything and everything you touch, and if you don't have the part to finish the job, you make it from scratch. It's simply amazing. Just when I think it is impossible to restore, you got it all under control. Just beautiful work well done. I love to watch you work. Have a nice day! God bless you ❤

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much

[@GeorgeChristofi]

That was an absolutely fantastic restoration.

[@nevesne]

Great job, you should put it in a safe, so it doesn’t get stolen.

[@JaggThoku]

🤣👌

[@gonzochick360]

I have to say that I throughly enjoyed this video. The love and care you put into this project is admirable.

[@chrisredfield8548]

Seen a lot of restoration videos and this has to be the most captivating from beginning to end. To see your work progress and vast array of equipment used, especially all of the machining, is very cool my friend.

[@miguelare3]

This must have taken you days heck even weeks but my god did it turn out beautiful awesome job Meine Mechaniker!

[@mikemuscatiello8787]

One of the best professional restoration masters on KZbin! Beautiful work !

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@gferrol118]

I think it's *safe* to say you did a good job!