Antique Door Bell Restoration - Restoration Videos

[@meinemechaniker]

where is your favorite part?

[@simonl4523]

My favourite part was the bit where you an old neglected door bell and turned it into a work of art

[@ColmGibney]

When you were making the clapper cover, I said to myself, "how will he bend and shape that?" - Your press: "look at me".

[@madmax82988]

When it finally ended😘

[@bodiejay2859]

When you brass plated everything.

[@KruFFT]

Triple hand soldering :)

[@PacificEdibleSeaweed]

I appreciate that you are producing one hour videos of your work. And that you abstain from time lapse. Many people don’t have the attention span but many do. Fantastic work as always.

[@tilad1420]

I'd appreciate an additional 15 minute cut, though. It's not my attention span, I just don't have the time to watch an hour long video :-(

[@meinemechaniker]

@@tilad1420 next video 25 👌

[@Pizzpott]

Agreed, it is fantastic to see more of the work.

[@hijmestoffels5171]

I agree.

[@colinbrickell1301]

I love these longer videos. New subscriber here. 👍

[@michaelskinner896]

Initially, it didn't seem like there were that many parts, but when you watch each small part getting restored individually, it really shows just how much work is involved. The wood restoration alone could have been a whole segment by itself. Fantastic work and results from the two of you!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks michael

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Michael 🌟⚙️⚒️

[@lisaguthridge4640]

At first I was concerned you weren’t going to let us hear it ring, but you did not disappoint ❣️ Another wonderful refurbishment. Thank you!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks a lot lisa

[@hmspain52]

What a wonderful sound! Takes you back to when a bell didn't have to give you a heart attack! Thank you!!!

[@FixItFurniture]

it's one of the most satisfying parts of the restoration! 😊

[@M0UAW_IO83]

Absolutely wonderful to see someone making and using shellac, took me right back to my first job where I learned the way to refurbish wooden cabinets for televisions.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Clint ✌🏻🌟 Goof memories

[@dean-ph2ww]

Joseph Henry, the first secretary of The Smithsonian Institute invented the electrical doorbell in 1831. It ran on batteries which had to be changed frequently. The first electric doorbell to run on household electricity was invented in 1913 thanks to the introduction of the transformer.

[@munchybumfuck5876]

Creative copy pasting

[@FixItFurniture]

52:28 Your restoration of antique furniture not only honors the past but also breathes life into items of historical value. It is amazing!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Dear Gentlemen (you & byOldHand) what a nice hour I spent with you last night... (OOps, that sounded weird). What I mean is I saw this on my TV last night and couldn't comment there so I am doing it now from my computer. Great collaboration You both did what you do best. What a treat! Thank you! I salute you both! _CHEERS!_

[@meinemechaniker]

Greetings Mr Kindgren. How nice to see you this sunday morning. Thank you for your wonderful humor and comment. Cheers

[@byOldHand]

Dear Maestro, big honour to hear from you. Thank you very much for sharing your precious time with us. Cheers 🥃

[@JadeStrawberry]

It's gorgeous and has a great vintage sound. Your friend did a wonderful job restoring the wood. The doorbell probably looked like this the day it was made.

[@sulai6i]

WOW , I am blown away by the incredible work you have done. Your attention to detail and careful restoration of this beautiful antique door bell is truly impressive. It's amazing to see how you were able to bring this piece back to life and restore it to its former glory. Your passion for preserving historical items and attention to detail is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your restoration process with us. Watching your video was not only entertaining but also educational. Your restoration techniques and tips are valuable for anyone interested in restoring antiques. Once again, thank you for sharing your incredible work with us. I look forward to watching more of your restoration videos in the future.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you very much. one of the best comments I've read is this comment.

[@jennifufu6454]

The wood restoration part was so beautiful. It brought me to tears, it was like watching woodworking poetry. Such a lovely and caring touch. ❤

[@byOldHand]

Thank you ❤

[@ДимаБилинец-ц2к]

Only you existing for me ! All other guys do it really fast and not so properly , so I just wanna say you are the best restoration KZbinr ever!! Thank you for this and other video!

[@byOldHand]

my favorite part was the moment you suggested we work together. Thank you Gentleman, it's always a great pleasure to work with you. As always, you did an amazing job with all your detailed perspective. Cheers 🥃

[@meinemechaniker]

You are very kind my friend. It's always a pleasure working with you. you did a great job. God Save us. Cheers

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Absolutely a treat to watch this collaboration between you and byOldHand! What a great project! I usually read the description but not this time. But, I immediately knew which shop I was in when the wood working began! That was cool. Such and enjoyable video to watch. Thanks to the both of you!

[@byOldHand]

My dear friend , thank you.Great to see you 🌟⚙️⚒️

[@charlesross9260]

A lot of work! You and byOldHand turned out another beauty. More please. Thanks to you both.

[@byOldHand]

@@charlesross9260 Thank you very much Charles

[@jstaatzy5606]

You know when you watch too many restoration videos when you recognize Old Hands hands and workshop (I hadn't read the description before watching). Great video and love the collaboration.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Staatzy

[@brazillady5119]

I especially love it when there are cats and/or dogs.

[@byOldHand]

best friends ever

[@joebacarella2829]

It was a well built box, the attention to detail was absolutely off the charts, from restoring old screws, to nickel plating everything for protection, to restoring each and every hole in the box and redrilling each and every one to perfection. Having everything you need at your fingertips, the lathe was a lifesaver, absolutely stunning my friend, well done sir.

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much joe

[@TTownTCG]

Oh this is lovely. We called them chime boxes. Also I have the one that came from me grandparents old house. Its actually sitting in my living room in a glass cabinet. The wood isn't as good as this one. I'm just thankful I thought about taking it while I could. That was 40 years ago.

[@fredschaves]

What an incredible video! And I thought I was going crazy when I saw ByOldHand's work in a Meine Mechaniker video 😂 Honestly believe he's one of the best woodworkers in KZbin so this partnership was a lovely to witness! Amazing work!

[@byOldHand]

Frederico thank you very much 🌟⚙️⚒️

[@keystonerenovation8687]

I'll have to check his channel out.

[@robertthebruce2602]

I was confused as well! I looked away for like 10 seconds and looked back and I’m going “wow! He got a new setup! Looks a lot like OldHands set up though…. Like, to close…. Hold up”

[@byOldHand]

@@keystonerenovation8687 Thank you 🌟⚒️⚙️

[@capers72424]

Thank you for pointing that out, I missed that my first time through, and you are right, this partnership is well worth noting!

[@renatodomingomenarerowe8594]

Beautiful restoration, congratulations. This is a telephone bell.

[@DarrinR]

Wow i cannot say how gorgeous restoration is. Love how you treated the old wood

[@Fruity_lexia]

Great collab with By Old Hand - I enjoy his videos and the aesthetic of his workshop. Loved this beautiful old doorbell when you were finished.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much

[@GrayByrd]

Above and beyond the call of duty. This felt like an actual restore. Great camera work, I was entranced the whole time. Inspirational for what can be done.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks

[@marydalton5752]

Amazing restoration of an antique doorbell! I've never seen anything quite like it! To get the bells, screws & metal parts that shiny like brand new is remarkable! Love this!

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻

[@FeroxGraxaim]

It's always nice to find true restoration channels. Keep the good work!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks a lot

[@adamwalker5498]

Fantastic video. I've watched it in bits through a busy week at work, every segment relaxes me so much. When you were dismantling I didn't think there was much hope for the screws and other fixings but you save them too! Bravo and thank you!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@usmanbangash2236]

I didn't know until the end of the video that it was one hour long... Each and every small piece restored to perfection, even the screws, which are always replaced by other channels. 👌🏻

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

I wish that I had all of these tools....phenomenal job.

[@edgartelela4106]

You are a "wooden furniture surgeon ". An ailing piece of furniture is revived to seek competition in contemporary art exhibition.

[@adsbrasil4944]

following each step of the restoration process is very rewarding for me. you do an excellent job! Hugs from Brazil. 👍🏼

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much brother 🙏🏻

[@ElChris816]

Another beautiful project as always. Also, I'm happy to see @byOldHand joining joining in on another project.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks chris

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Chris 🌟⚒️⚙️

[@WINDYJEAN]

Oh my goodness, what a lot of work. Fantastic results.

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻

[@johnbradford9235]

Such a treat to have such a lengthy video! I dragged this one out as long as possible watching it bit by bit 😁. Thanks loads MM 🙏🙏🙏. Can we have another hour's worth next week please? 😁😎

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir see you next week

[@bernakarakeci]

Congratulations🎉Meine Mechaniker is back👊🏻

[@meinemechaniker]

🐐♑️♥️

[@raywood8187]

I love the old style craftsmanship of scraping the wood and then the beautiful finish you put on it.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@АлексейФёдоров-ъ8к]

Очень хорошая реставрация! Гораздо лучше многих. Только куда конденсатор делся? Возможно, он был нужен для постоянного тока, и теперь необходимость в нём отпала, но хотелось бы, чтобы это было прокомментировано в видео.

[@mattsweatt85]

I always like it when you guys have everything apart and its sitting out organized on a table, the anticipation of completion of the project is at hand! I know I'm weird but I can't help it.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir 🙏🏻 today new video ✋

[@gpanizzolo6090]

Hola! Es la primera vez que accedo a tu canal y luego de ver esta maravillosa restauración, no va a ser la última. Felicitaciones por este excelente trabajo! Muy detallado todo. A seguir así!!! Un abrazo!! Germán, Montevideo, Uruguay.

[@Larbydarg]

I don't think I've ever seen so much love given to such a small, utilitarian wooden box.

[@meinemechaniker]

😊❤

C'était formidable ! Je n'avais jamais vu une telle bonne travail ❤

[@meinemechaniker]

merci monsieur vous etes tres gentil ♥️

[@Endicorp1]

As always, fantastic attention to detail and precise restoration of a valuable piece of history, I love every minute of your antique restoration and the care taken. Nice to see 'Old Hand' participation in the process. Thank you for sharing your skills with your followers 😃

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir 🙏🏻

[@jannamarie3990]

That was a lot of tiny parts! Amazing attention to detail. Well done 😊

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks lady

[@jasoncdebussy]

This wasn't a mere restoration - this was a meticulous labour of love! What a beautiful result.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir. you are rigth. l think like you.

[@jasoncdebussy]

@@meinemechaniker That made me really chuckle 😂 You seem like a very decent chap too - a gentleman! I greatly appreciate your videos 👍

[@meinemechaniker]

@@jasoncdebussy 🙏🏻

[@Mykyta_Zinchenko]

Just incredible! I like watching 3-4 restoration channels, but this one is my favourite. So much attention to details, so beautiful and tasteful result every time.) I really enjoyed this full hour magic, especially woodworking and metal work in this level of detail. Thank you for your incredible work

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks a lot sir

[@CadarçoFritoNoAzeiteDeDendê]

Brabos D++++++++, mas só faltou dar uma lustradinha na mola interna que puxa a bolinha do baladar rs

[@TK-vh5pv]

Love your restorations! Never stop!

[@prox546]

If he never stops, there won't be anything left to restore.

[@carissavixen]

Thank you for showing us how you designed the missing pieces!🧡

[@meinemechaniker]

😊

[@dave3156]

I look forward to seeing a new post as it shows you have a new project to share. Superb work that I have come to enjoy watching you. I think my favorite part was all the finishes you put on the bells, hardware, etc. These are very enjoyable to watch--thanks for sharing your talents!!

[@lizzapaolia959]

WOW, WOW, outstanding craftsmanship. Words can't say enough good 😊 God bless you 🙏

[@lizzapaolia959]

We cannot say enough good. You're details to the restoration is second to none. Hopefully your videos will inspire more talented / gifted people to admire the human perfection involved. Your level of detail is amazing. God bless 🙏

[@meinemechaniker]

@@lizzapaolia959 thanks Lizza

[@mrdmahesh]

The most excellent restoration work I have ever seen! Highest precision, great attention to detail, excellent videography and editing. Man! you must have spent highest number of hours till date in restoring this marvelous piece!!

[@meinemechaniker]

tthanks a lot

[@joselrodriguez5999]

A lot of skills! Metal work, wood restoration and finishing, electronics, metal plating! Incredible restoration!

[@DIGGER197]

Два лучших канала подобной реставрации есть в ютубе. Этот, с Германии. Другой - с Финляндии. Там мастера с золотыми руками и безупречным вниманием к работе👍👍👍

[@glennsoucy4359]

I'm pretty sure I just watched the definitive class on restoration. An absolute master class!

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much glenn

[@ronnieahman6958]

Wow, what a fantastic job you did. The door bell looks amazing. Would love to to have one like that 😊

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@DethronerX]

Beautiful work! So healing to watch

[@johnwilliams1223]

The attention to detail on this one is off the charts man. Definitely subscribed here.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks jhon

[@Zardox2]

Yay, new video... Great job! And was so happy to see the segment with Old Hand! 😁

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much

[@trevortamboline279]

BRILLIANT job!!!

[@apoloniamolinauguet9444]

Hola me encanta stormi Dios porque me gusta aprender que hacéis es muy bonito ver todo el trabajo qué haces para volver a dar vida a la pieza que estás es de su maestro y también manitas gracias cuídate

[@MarcosAurelio-nm7ei]

Um talento desses, o rosto deveria ser conhecido. Saudações do Brasil!!

[@iand5057]

Great video. Any video that has Old Hand included will always be great. Combine with the Mechaniker, Ahh!! Perfection!!!

[@byOldHand]

Ian my dear friend thank you 🌟⚒️⚙️

[@acero1219]

Wonderful. You and OldHands are instantly recognizable by your meticulous work. Excellent partnership. Hope to see more of these collaborations by expert craftsmen. Thank you!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much mr. G see you next project

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much my dear friend 🌟

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, dude! Really amazing work!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@roberthayes9842]

Fascinating, amazing craftsmanship

[@doroteiamartins5853]

Trabalho magnífico. Parabéns pelo capricho e profissionalismo. Minas Gerais/Brasil.

[@wendygrelik6373]

Beautiful job! So glad you kept the bells metal and didn’t paint them!

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻

[@valaha]

Now THIS is a quality restoration. Subscribed!

[@von-Döhlenstein]

Respekt! Tolle Arbeit 👍

[@meinemechaniker]

Dank 🙏🏻

[@NATRA2021]

number one restorer

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks

[@jonnyspeed8974]

are you sure it is not a phone bell?

[@iceman3772]

Excellent woodworking skills and an impressive result. Thanks for showing..

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Ice Man ⚒️⚙️🌟

[@BLKninjas]

Someone deleted their comment calling this a "telephone bell." It's an "Antique House Door Bell Thomson - Houston Unis Constructeur - Paris France." Its a doorbell.

[@meinemechaniker]

It works with 220 volts.

[@BLKninjas]

@@SST11B Quite honestly I had no idea if it was a door bell or telephone bell. I just googled Thomson-Houston door bell. 😂 I was skeptical because it looked like it could have been a telephone bell though I was sure it was a door bell. It's an interesting piece.

[@madmax82988]

So?

[@BLKninjas]

@@madmax82988 Obviously there are people who are not aware of what this type of equipment is even though the videos title says what it is.

[@madmax82988]

@@BLKninjas so what they deleted it

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent restoration 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦

[@waldi2302]

That's not a doorbell. It's a phone bell. The capaciator most likely 1uF is for deviding the AC Power for the bell from the DC Power of the speaking cirquit. In a lokal battery prupose it has an other function. Yours seems to be for CB ( Central Battery) use.

[@meinemechaniker]

No it is door bell 👌

[@nobuckle40]

The square box that you removed from the inside, was that a transformer?

[@jsciarri]

That was a capacitor that I'm guessing might be used for isolating the power from the metal parts for shock protection. I'm not sure exactly why it was removed and not replaced.

[@nobuckle40]

@@jsciarri Thank you.

[@carlmcgee1623]

Another PERFECT restoration and preservation of history. GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks carl

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

I love this channel and I hope I can one day restore something like this too. Closest I’ve gotten was repairing a set of walkie-talkies from the eighties.

[@ste.v.2494]

Безупречная работа, золотые руки у мастера!!!!

[@alexisguillermostoppa6970]

Increíble trabajo, felicitaciones!

[@jillhanschen6590]

I'd say the best doorbell is a dog 🐕. They love to let you know somebody is outside of your house wanting your attention.

[@billdouglas1721]

Absolutely uncompromising in every detail. You have a wonderful work ethic: nothing but virtual perfection is satisfactory. It's a joy to watch. As to the nickel plating... I've done some myself, and I'm very curious to know how you clean your steel pieces before putting them in the nickel electrolyte. Once the piece has been polished down to clean, bare steel, I've used a quick dip in muriatic acid, then a thorough rinsing with tap water, and finally a thorough rinsing with distilled water. I'm still not 100% satisfied with my results, so I'd love to hear about your process. Thank you!

[@byOldHand]

First 🥃

[@meinemechaniker]

🥃🥃

[@BB_Chaptsick]

I watched your short on this project. There was a comment you replied to that you were working on a brass a wood project… well, I assume this was it. Funny, I didn’t read the description like I usually do. But, I knew exactly which shop I was in when the wood working began. Great job, sir. Such a good collaboration. Hope you are well. Be safe.

[@byOldHand]

​@@BB_Chaptsick happy to hear from you, I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@kevinnathanson6876]

Somebody got some new toys for Christmas, didn't they? Plasma table, metal break... Very nice! Now it's time to get a water-vapor blaster tor when the sandblaster is just too harsh! Beautiful job as always sir! You are still the best!

[@meinemechaniker]

😊 thanks sir

[@joaozapkkkk2318]

If you are reading this right now, know that Jesus Christ loves you.

[@meinemechaniker]

I think he loves everyone without discrimination.

[@Themostprofessionaldrunkdriver]

blasphemy, he wouldn't love me because I started a communist empire

[@larabradley5898]

This has given me the motivation to do my own little project. An old water tank that looks cool. Full of rust but i like the paint on the outside. Not sure how to remove the huge rust deposit while leaving the paint on the outside

[@meinemechaniker]

it's your turn. The stage is yours.

[@Tishers]

Very nicely done. I am glad that you did not need to rewind the solenoid coils.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks a lot tisha

[@clottedscream]

these are perfect videos to nod off to. so soothing and peaceful watching someone do such an intricate process. something deeply meditative about these kinds of videos

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@billywilliams4183]

Awesome video, I love the wood working. It reminded me of wood shop classes in the 1980's.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir, how happy I am if he was able to revive your memories

[@georgebrown8312]

Wow, that is amazing how you restored that antique door bell to working order. It looks much better too, like new. Excellent work.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks george

[@davidclemdis4796]

Just imagine, Way Way back in those old days they were doing everything by hand mostly. And I do believe this gentleman would have fitted in just the same with out the updated or fancy tools.

[@alexanderalbach468]

Verdammt nah dran an der Perfektion ❤ Chapeau die Herren! 🎉 Ach, wie schön 😊

[@meinemechaniker]

danke alexander 😊

[@terryrogers1025]

Occasionally I view a video a second time, as I did this one, it is still one of my favorites, an excellent video and project to watch, thank you for the video again, well worth the time invested on both our parts sir, still enjoyable to watch.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks a lot

[@jbbrochard]

This was a great video, thank you, full of poetry

[@rogerdale5451]

What is it that gives me such joy to watch? I'll tell you. The box is, in size and construction, similar to a pair of boxes that my dad made when he was a teen, aprox. 1940, in Geneseo, Kansas, USA (2020 census 236 people), which sat upon a Queen Anne style, solid walnut writing desk that was a part of our living room furniture for my entire life. My folks, both born in 1924, the greatest generation... Thank you for spurring memories. Yes, of course, there is some German in us. Ok, back to the digital recordment... (not video).

[@meinemechaniker]

I looked at your hometown on maps. It's a wonderful green place with few houses.

[@TheShadeborn]

Woodwork is brilliant!

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much my dear friend

[@derbearbubu]

Absolute masterpiece in craftsmanship. A real dream to see the video, thank you. 👍👍👍👍

[@LFKGooner]

More than anything else, this dude is a woodsmith.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Gooner ✌🏻⚙️⚒️🌟

[@thaynesdad]

You are a master at your craft, but sometimes I would prefer a refresh over a restore. Patinas, little dings and dents, and signs of age make an antique so much more beautiful. At least to me it does.

[@meinemechaniker]

Of course you are right my friend. but that's my job here.

[@Cradley684]

One EXCELLENT restoration friend, you certainly rang the bell on that one, have a nice day !!!. Brian UK !!!.😀😀

[@gerryhuntman]

Great job - haven’t seen shellac used since my father worked on wood restoration.

[@byOldHand]

I'm glad you liked 🌟⚙️⚒️