Restoration old Football arcade machine from 1920s

[@MWRestoration]

Why wasn’t the arcade machine fully restored? During the restoration, it was important to me that the football machine was not restored to 100% perfection. I didn’t want it to look as if it had just come out of the store brand new. You should be able to see that it has a history. For this reason, I didn’t renew the playing field or the players, but instead cleaned and refreshed them. I believe this highlights the long history of the machine. However, I restored and repaired the mechanical parts and the wooden components to make them functional again. This way, the arcade machine can be played just like in the old days.

[@Fruity_lexia]

I like it. It's an aesthetic and ethical decision for every restorer to make. I work in the field of cultural heritage conservation, and cleaning and stabilising objects is more important to us, usually, than full restoration.

[@lm4278]

I like it. I think it was the right decision. a "restoration" doesn't necessary mean repainting everything. I like it. Good job.

[@brandonrb]

I think it was a terrible decision. That rust will continue to eat through that metal until it's too late to save it

[@MsNovaris]

The line between restoration and historical preservation is subjective. I personally like to see things returned to their former glory, with small scars but not so obvious, so there is the best chance chance another generation may appreciate and leave their own legacy and so on And as others have said, the untreated rust will only worsen

[@michaelhanson7899]

This makes no sense... Everything you have restored on your channel thus far has been old and beaten up and restored to perfection. Your other projects had a history too.

[@fredfredburger5521]

Why did you leave the players and pitch untouched? It's only partially restored without it. It made no sense as to why you painted the nets and penalty boxes.

[@markbounds6260]

100% agree. Ugh

[@tmtltn]

I was wondering also

[@chrissilveira3470]

All I can think is that it was a commission and that’s what the customer wanted.

[@MrOrionpax]

That glass did not survive that long its new. This is how it would be restored for a museum keeps old look but any parts exposed to the public are made to stand up a little more

[@dancofo]

He does explain his reasoning in the description, I noticed. I personally like the look of leaving it a little worn, it dates the piece very well!

[@hyacinthlynch843]

I was really jazzed about watching this restoration, but the end result left me sorely disappointed.

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

Ya know, I think you should have completely restored it. Leaving the playing field all rusty like that is a bad idea. That rust will eventually eat through the metal leaving you with no choice but to make a new one. The players/goalies need repainting too. I understand that you wanted to preserve the history this game has, but doing a complete, 100% restoration would extend the game’s life in the long run.

[@chrislaustin]

I would have loved to see this restored from top to bottom, as the parts you did do look so amazing. That being said, you were in charge and I respect the reason you gave for not doing it 100%. It's not my place to say if that was right or wrong, as I'm not the artist in this matter and therefore have no say. I can admire it as is, or if it was completely done, all I can do is enjoy what is placed in front of me and take it for what it is. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@davidjanis1997]

Very thoughtful reply ❤

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Preservation I love it

[@tommypines1039]

18:45 no way he drilled and bunch of holes, then '1 2 skip a few' 'd that shit 😂

[@MathieuStern]

Can you restore me ? I am old and tired

[@Caramelhoney08]

You are above his pay grade 😂😂😂😂

[@twestgard2]

Only partially.

[@zewruszewrus3903]

My respect! However, I do have one small observation: Before screwing screws into old holes, it is better to drop a couple of drops of glue, like PVA, into these holes and insert some wooden chips (matches).

[@SuperJPQ]

You find some really cool stuff

[@adamweilergurarye5422]

So beautiful, a masterpiece 👍🏾

[@attilaschannel5198]

Leaving the field and the players old and crummy was not the best choice IMHO. It still would shown its age. This way it looks like the restorer got tired of it and slapped the half finished job together. Quite disappointing TBH.

[@razzamatter963]

people are shitting on this video but honestly I like the restoration. You chose to have the history of this machine show. you cleaned and polished the field but didn't bring it to brand new condition. To me this was extremely satisfying and watching it at the end definitely feels like it's a restored piece of history.

[@LAPCGames]

You litteraly made the "now kiss" meme at 1:59

[@texasrattlesnake31637]

Nice restoration of a cool classic game contraption brother!

[@reverendbug]

I like this one because it keeps some of the wear. Sometimes it isn't about making stuff like new, it's more about making it last. That patina is hard to get artificially. It really adds to the overall piece.

[@Starfire099]

I cannot fathom the decision to restore everything else, but leave the play field in it's damaged and corroded condition. And nobody give me the "it gives it character" crap line. It doesn't give it character, it just makes it look like crap. As is, it just looks like a shitty, half-finished restoration. If that was the case, why powder coat everything else? Why re-paint the lines on the field? Why totally repaint the goal netting? Instead of restoring it for future generations to enjoy, the "character" you gave it now ensures that the playfield will just corrode away until ne needs to be completely replaced

[@ve_n_de_tta]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jonmcclure2707]

it's called a pitch not playing field

[@ВиталийЗагребенюк]

Не перестаю удивляться мастерству реставраторов. Супер!!!👍👍👍

[@CharlesViante]

Awesome restoration! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@manuelsoul1]

Tanto lavoro per poi lasciare il campo di gioco rovinato, potevi ripristinarlo.

[@АндрейКофе-з9з]

😅

[@abramx]

Terrible restoration, not having repaired the court and the other metal parts of the sides, corrosion will continue to damage those parts, at least they should have repainted everything in green or put grass self-adhesive synthetic, doing all that to end up not repairing the most important part of the game, which is the court.

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

I hated that too

[@diecast164andmore9]

Oh!!! This "football" 😂 I like soccer too, so not disappointed! ❤❤

[@SevyShow]

Polymethylmethacrylate shields (aka plexiglass screens) did not exist before 1938, so it is either fake or not from the 1920s. Also, a screen that old would have to be so opaque that you couldn't see through it.

[@zewruszewrus3903]

However, celluloid was invented in the late 19th century.

[@Garnsta]

I would imagine they had some material they could use for screen, and I would also imagine that the original shield was lost/broken at some point. Often things that last this long have been repaired multiple times.

[@tomislavstefanec91]

Idk why is this so satisfying

[@lauracarothers2276]

Alternate plan to a priceless restoration.

[@tommypines1039]

22:46 pitch lookin lovely today lads 🍻

[@TapscottJ]

Originally, I was shocked that you didn’t fully restore it. Then I realized 2 things. 1. I could not do half the job you do on your restorations. And 2. It’s your choice to leave however much history you choose. So, kudos! Keep the videos coming, and best of luck finding interesting pieces for us all to see and enjoy!

[@CoJoGrizzlo]

*This restoration belongs in “mildly infuriating” or “OCD rage bait”*

[@W0ke7676]

How?

[@GetRealwithMike]

Create plans we can buy to make these ourselves. These are cool.

[@DanHenson-b9f]

What a beautiful toy. You did great on the restoration, it turned out great even though I prefer a complet restoration 😊

[@jnoah7537]

This is a beautiful piece!!!!!!!! Well worth the effort to restore. The short match at the end had me picturing a child having fun back in the day.

[@paulmabbott8247]

U have good talent and enjoying ur hobby.

[@bolann89]

Beau travail ❤ from France

[@JamesMillis-v3w]

I agree with those that feel you did a lousy restoration. Had I known you weren't going to complete the job, I would've never started watching. I won't make that mistake again.

[@Vixie_Hellhound]

Yeah. Same

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

​@@Vixie_Hellhound He wasted all our time really. I would have just smashed it up. I have trashed loads of old junk like this. They don't survive too many blows with heavy golf clubs and sledgehammers! But if you are gonna restore it, do it properly. Not leave all the rust on the pitch. That sucked.

[@chrismayer3919]

I love watching vintage toys/games restored to like-new condition! 🤜🤛😃 (partially restored is better than not at all)

[@Luke-gs6kz]

A masterpiece

[@ShaneSkaalerud-nk2jk]

1:29 that would be fun to have and play with. And it looks pretty clever how they made it.

[@300e24v]

Yep, have to agree with the rest, why give up restoration half way through and change to preservation... Do one or the other but not both...!!!

[@richardkidd21]

Taste.

[@G0RB0T11]

I respect the choice to leave some parts worn and weathered. (Still, I was pretty eager to see the whole thing redone)

[@Hockneydog]

Great resto, but I think it was a huge mistake not painting the field. If you're restoring, restore it all, everyone will still be able to see it's old

[@MichaelLangdon-en5cw]

Great job

[@kurtbertling2511]

I love all your content. I noticed you used phillips head screws in place of flathead screws. Phillips head wasnt invented until 1933. May i ask why? Thank you

[@roberttanguay8532]

Well done 😊

[@Tishers]

Suggestion; When hammering metal flat on a vise use the 'anvil' part of the vise instead of the top of the jaws. That is what it is there for.

[@CaxiasFeiradoGado]

Ótimo trabalho ❤

[@lebahif2]

nice, just the missing coin mech for found the reel working but is good restoration

[@AyazRestoration]

Great Restoration ☺️

[@pereajavier]

Nice work Mister.

[@utubesarkaz]

I actually like that you restored the outside and the functionality and left the wear and age on the field instead making the entire piece "new again" ....Looks amazing!

[@akfi96]

Seems like only both us share the same opinion

[@quiquedc]

A mí me gusta esta restauración, con otros objetos totalmente restaurados casi siempre me quedo con la sensación de que han perdido la gracia al final, aunque el proceso sea entretenido de ver. Gracias por el vídeo, y desde luego, por el gran trabajo!!

[@himkarshailat7287]

RIP restoration 😢

[@michelrobba4686]

Bonjour , très belle restauration bravo, mais pourquoi ne pas avoir restaurer le fond du plateau (le stade) et les joueurs ?

[@ashryasrinick]

Welcome Back.

[@raziel3726]

Amazing Craftsmanship and Restoration 👍🏻👍🏽👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@codyharris2763]

My only critique is intead of planing the warped board you should have steamed and pressed it and dried it so it would keep the same thickness and make it as flat as possible. Good job nonetheless

[@andreamiller9049]

Not sure u will see this but how do you remember how to put it back together ? Especially pieces with tons of small bits etc

[@EstefaneAo.Maldonato]

Hello Brazil 🥰✌️👊

[@andrewcoxon5214]

1920s pitch looks good! Not a modern ice rink ! 😃

[@tobymilo8625]

Absolutely a beautiful restoration of a beautiful vintage piece! Great job as usual! Thanks for sharing your talent with us

[@anthonydurrant6718]

Could there have ben other players on the field at one time, serving as blockers for the football?

[@isaiasabinadisosagarcia936]

those football players reminded me of that daft punk video with Julian Casablancas

[@stahlbergpatreon6062]

Good job, never mind the rude idiots. An item over a hundred years old, with some missing paint (that just makes it look more realistic, like a muddy football field). And they have only bad things to say, can't even just keep quiet and move on. Appreciate all the hard work to make this video.

[@jenewok]

Sorry but I hate the rust. It would have been much better if it had been fully restored. I understand you wanting to show the history of the piece, but instead it just looks unfinished. I'm sure someone would know just by looking at it that it's an antique piece because of the quality. It's disappointing...

[@JoeTjoepJoep]

There was no money left for the field and players?

[@to8484]

My grandson was disappointed about the grass and little men being left in original paint

[@jamesfield5346]

How much does the small hammer you used weigh? I need one approximately that size.

[@kampretman]

Do you have any documentation proving it's from 1920s. The closest I find is the Tura Liga machine and that's from the 1930s. And it's a flat glass cover.

[@BannisterNicholas]

Someone finds this in 10 years.. "Geeze, mustn't have been a great restoration" - throws in the trash.

[@jennyk544]

The video shows “1920s game” but the piece of wood on the actual machine says 1935. I’m curious about that discrepancy.

[@k4rec4]

Leaving the main metal parts untouched, doesn't it mean the corrosion will remain causing damage to the piece?

[@richardkidd21]

I really love that it has kept the original look. Worth a lot more money in that condition.

[@frankliningramjr.4651]

It would have been better fully restored. I stopped watching at the 24:47 mark. Part of the fun is imagining what it looked like new. It would have shown why the piece was liked or desired. Personally, I never enjoy partially restored items.

[@georgeshelton6281]

You should see this one. They just don't make mechanical arcade games like they used to. Even the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk casino doesn't have this kind of contraption anymore. 🎰 😎 😍 😅 🙃 😑 🎰

[@poppydogz]

Love the Patina, cheers..

[@alexanderalbach468]

I like it this way. ❤ Great job

[@MegaMartin73]

Hi there, this gun painter no need electrostatic? How it works and where to buy it, thanks.

[@Alejandra-l5k]

Me encanto❤

[@yaneth2539]

AYOOOOOOOOOO😮😮😮🎉❤

[@smirnovSany]

I can't believe you got that field back... was it really that hard to recover???

[@vampiregoat69]

Anyone else shocked the glass is still intact?

[@Frendo44]

Great work. I like the restoration more if its no like 100 % new. It is 100 years old and i like when you see it that it is 100 years old

[@gordondafoe3516]

Thank you for leaving the history intact. It adds so much more to playing it 100+ years later. Otherwise, it might as well be a '70's version of "Pong". Well done sir, worth a subscribe!

[@daniellourie1978]

Love that you didn't repaint he field and the figurines

[@CrimzonLizard]

you should test for lead in the old paint.

[@William_customz]

Omg your not painting the field 👀👀👀

[@mikeguaruja]

No Paint ?????😢

[@ConvictJones69]

Why did you not do the green paint? Literally one step away from perfect.........

[@javierbacca3044]

hehehehehehehe... and yes, the vast majority of us hate this partial restoration; But still, there is no doubt that this man is very good at this topic of restoration (that's why I liked the video).

[@evilldead6824]

I really like that u left the field and players unrestored to show the age of the toy and gives an amazing contrast of old and new!

[@Kenjifoxhog5437]

That arcade soccer ball machine in the 1920s this is very old it is made before way back then the foosball table was made.

[@karol_chaves]

Sensacional 🇧🇷

[@thomashankins7466]

I didn’t realize there were arcade soccer games n the 20’s.

[@akfi96]

I really like that u left the field and players only polished, it looks awesome this way A lot of the comments won't agree with me, but that's the nature of different taste/opinion If u fully restored, some would still dislike it Anyways i enjoyed the video

[@riskybusiness3413]

I read your explanation however, imho, this restoration is incomplete. Perhaps you can do a part 2 and finish it off properly? Obviously you have the skill and talent.

[@alanlambert-bz4to]

The way he restored this, is because the playing field hað a slite downward slope on both ends from the mid-point making it hard to replicate. same wth the hidden parts not seen. They look good don't touch.

[@frankfrank9711]

Do you sell any of these items you restored?

[@anthonyford411]

Have to say that to restore part of it- particularly the unseen interior- to such a high standard, it seems perverse to leave part of it unfinished. Spoils what I thought was going to be a striking restoration

[@jackjacke4654]

How do you know this is from the 20's? Most things that old had square nuts. This dont. wondering...

[@mrwales2974]

I think it’s great that you left some of it original, it shows it has some age.

[@DrLoveQc]

Players and field should have been painted. Why everything is like new and shinny if wanted to keep it original. Original would have been minor work just to fix and add new parts missing but age them to fit old rusty parts. But the restoration was nice otherwise. Not sure about the fake chrome paint and powdercoating, but thats my opinion and preference.

[@Oi40ozCasualty]

I would have the kept the field and players as they were if they weren't in such bad shape. That much rust and overall deterioration is a bit much for my tastes. But everyone has their own preference.