NEVER ENDING JOB Restoration of a Train Lantern

[@ÐÞæ]

Once again, an amazing restoration Dr. Beer... Not perfect, you say? Yes, it is. It is even more than perfect. All your dedication for the sake of making another human being happy, is simply wonderful. The result -really- is something to be proud of and the best thing is, you have made someone very happy; more than that I imagine; the lantern must have sentimental value for him. I predict this is the best gift he has had in a long time. Thanks so much for sharing with us, I was really looking forward to a new project. I really appreciate the trouble and time you are taking with filming and editing the result so meticulously, it is highly appreciated. The patina, you left with enamel, is really an addition to the project. :-)

[@NTRprojects]

What are you doing to me???? I sit here reading the comments and try to answer all of them and out of nowhere yours pops up. Thank you so much. knowing that you've been there since a while watching and commenting on my videos is already something. But realizing how you sat down and thinking of and typing such a kind feedback really means the world to me. Thank you so much. See you soon!

[@ÐÞæ]

You're more than welcome bro. A big thank *you* for sharing your lovely and amazing content; I hope you will keep doing this :-) It is a great honor to see you take the time to read the comments you've been given, but also take the time to comment to those as well :-) I am humbled. How did the recipient respond to the finished product?

[@mookystank]

My grandfather was a train engineer and worked at the railroad for many years. There is actually an old train lantern mounted outside maybe 20 feet from where I am at this very moment. My grandpa converted it to be an outside light that works with a switch inside. This really makes me wish I could restore it. Not only as an homage to him, but also because the electrics might be old and dangerous. We don't use it much, as it's really just for aesthetics and doesn't provide much light, but it does get occasionally flipped on and it worries me. However, I do still love seeing it work after all these years and love that it reminds me of him.

[@kevinbaker4241]

As an American rail enthusiast who owns some lanterns himself (eight of them from six US railroads), I have to admit that you did a real nice job in restoring that lantern. Hopefully its owner enjoys it for years to come.

[@NTRprojects]

Hey Kevin. This means a lot especially because you are enthusiastic for train lanterns

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Excellently done. I'm sure it will be a great birthday gift.

[@NTRprojects]

I will find out in August. Thanks a lot J.

[@stanleycarlock5624]

Wonderful restoration, and for a very good reason. It's so thoughtful that you included the electrical cord, as an option. Well done, Sir!

[@joannaatkins822]

This is more than a labour of love, this is an item with huge sentimental value. You absolutely did it's story justice, and I could not be more impressed with your dedication and attention to detail.

[@NTRprojects]

Thaaank you Joanna :)

[@virusuploadin]

I love your attention to detail. The small Imperfections that you fix is what I love about restoration videos.

[@NTRprojects]

Very kind of you. Thank you for watching and commenting. Best regards

[@cdd4248]

What a lovely B-Day present...It looks beautiful!

[@timtoulson9662]

Hi, this is a stunning job. Tastefully and expertly restored with respect for the original piece. Brilliant, thank you. 👏👏

[@crabtreeshep4969]

Perfect! I agree with another viewer that it's the best one yet. The owner was thrilled no doubt. Great job once again doc. Like your restorations so much it's difficult to watch 90% of the other guys on KZbin. If you're ever in America I would love to shake your hand!

[@NTRprojects]

It was such fun to see you doing this marathon. It's such an honor to know that you liked the videos so much. I'm working on the next project and I'm looking forward to see your name popping of again. Thank you Roger. Where will I find you in the US?

[@crabtreeshep4969]

@@NTRprojects I'm in a small town in western North Carolina. The town is Burnsville. It's in my beloved Appalachian mountains. I wish I had found you on You Tube much sooner but just retired last year. I have certainly learned a lot and enjoyed the videos so much! Please keep going with these fascinating and beautiful restorations.

[@BacktheBlue60]

Everything about this project made me smile 😊

[@johanjanssens4530]

VEB Schiffslaternenwerk, LOL. Aber gute Arbeit von Dr. Bier !

[@NTRprojects]

Danke johan

[@angelafernandachristenseng9884]

Beautiful. Such a care and detailed work. With “oil” became more charming. Hope her father enjoys the “new” gift.

[@jrand2631]

Great job, and what a beautiful old lantern. 👍👍👍

[@NTRprojects]

Yes it is a beauty and the red glass is a delight

[@tedschmaltz4346]

Very satisfying to watch. I know your friend's dad will treasure it.

[@NTRprojects]

Hey Ted it's me again. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@misterpatina]

Your best one so far. Your creativity and craftsmanship is incredible!

[@NTRprojects]

You really think so? Thank you my friend!

[@kendrahoffman7949]

Apologies if this is already in the comments - but was your friend's father pleased? I was thinking "this is so wonderful, but what if the father wanted to keep the electrical option?" and then you added it at the end! Your respect for the pieces you're working on is the reason you're my favorite. You can see it in how gently you pulled back the stays on the glass.

[@NTRprojects]

Hey Kendra he was very happy when he received it as I was told and he wrote me a personal email with pictures.

[@joelboutier1736]

Great job. He’s going to be very happy!

[@NTRprojects]

He was and that made me happy

[@humancattoy7767]

Amazing history. And from an era that should never be forgotten.

[@NTRprojects]

I do like the design of the 50's and 60's as well

[@yokozuna021]

Great restoration! One of the nicest!

[@NTRprojects]

Glad you liked it so much!!!

[@patrix5614]

Simply EXCELLENT. In my opinion, it looks better than the original new one. Thanks. Enjoyed watching your work ... as usual.

[@jaimegomezgarcia7599]

Superb! I have always said that a restoration is a work of art. And here you prove it once again.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you so much Jaime😀

[@KenMiller]

You have excelled yourself!! A truly fantastic restoration!

[@justinmahar5208]

Thats a beautiful restoration sir, great craftsmanship.

[@FriPilot]

Beautiful job, Doc. You should be very proud of yourself!

[@AZ-ce8ui]

You did a great job on it looks fantastic.

[@edconway9072]

Wonderful as always. Thank you, Ed

[@selenegriego6156]

Amazing! As all your restorations... I just want to watch more and more!

[@bobwilliamson5574]

That turned out really well. You have incredible talent.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you so much Bob

[@ModelsExInferis]

"It's not perfect" he says! Mate, it's absolutely stunning! I hope your friend's Dad really enjoyed it. Bravo!

[@derekwagner157]

The oil lamp insert is fantastic what a beautiful restoration and upgrade. A+ !

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Derek!!!

[@maureenedonovan9935]

Truly amazing work and results. Wouldn't it have been nice to see the birthday boy with his gift?

[@NTRprojects]

He will receive it in august. dont know if he will like to see himself on youtube :D

[@christiaanbrown4278]

Very well done, good job on leaving the enamel alone, looks better that way. great job on sourcing the lantern for the lamp. making it whole was a wonderful decision. I think I would rate the restoration 9/10 and I doubt I could have done any better.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Christiaan!!!! Cheers!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Lovely, lovely all the way around. Thank you.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you too for this nice comment

[@landrion7]

I think it's absolutely perfect loved watching this restoration

[@davidcoats1037]

Fantastic! Beautiful lantern and about as close to perfect a restoration as you can get. 😃👌🏼

[@NTRprojects]

David I'm pleased to receive such a nice feedback

[@paulorth2251]

You've got it right on the money. Nicely done sir very nicely done indeed.

[@NTRprojects]

Thanks a lot Paul. Glad you came back

[@jozsefizsak]

I think you made all the right choices with this lantern. It's a wonderful result.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you once again Jozsef

[@leonardcrane6689]

Brilliant (literally) restoration

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Leonard

[@rosellabill]

History is a fantastic tool for learning our future. I think you do on all of your projects. A GREAT job and I could not even think of being so great @ this job. Thank you for the videos you and the TEAM make. Eastern Canada says HI

[@giovanninasuluh]

Using the smoker/oven thingy as a paint booth is GENIUS!

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you nIna. I even built in a ventilation by now

[@carolcosgrave9795]

Beautiful restoration

[@Winston_Smith]

Love it! Love the re-instaling petroleum lamp! You take the right decisions how far to without going too far!

[@thomasklima215]

Love the window sealant (Fensterkitt) - its a bit smelly but so nice to work with. Thanks for your work!

[@w0lfy651]

" It may not be perfect " WHAT ? The work you have done, the techniques you have used, the effort and love you have put towards the lovely restoration. It IS worthy to be called Perfect. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@NTRprojects]

I'm glad you liked it so much wolfy

[@patriciaborron94]

One of my dearest friends collected train lanterns and he would have been amazed by your restoration. Absolutely beautiful.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Patricia that was touching

[@micah06v8]

Beautiful job! I think it looks so much better without the electrical cord sticking out of it. Thank you for saving this small piece of history.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Micah. I also like it way better with the petroleum burner

[@samanthazeiger1553]

The makers and users of this probably could never have guessed how much attention and care this would be given in the future. This was a spectacular restoration. You are so talented, right up there with tysy restoration and my mechanics. You deserve millions of subs.

[@chandarussell]

“I got a new wick, I named it John”. Very good, very good. 😂😂 Excellent job restoring the lamp. Well done. I’m so glad Mr. Patina recommended your channel. I’m enjoying it immensely.

[@NTRprojects]

Four

[@ewick64]

Beautiful restoration!

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you very much!

[@gforcekaras]

Amazing amazing! First rate restoration!

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you TTBT

[@lavluvlov]

Félicitations ! You've done a beautiful job with respect of the product.

[@NTRprojects]

Glad you think so. Best regards

[@ulliulli]

Sowohl faszinierend, als auch "traurig". Je älter ich werde, desto mehr verbinde ich meine alten Dinge mit Erinnerungen. Viele Schrammen und Dellen haben eine Geschichte, die man erzählen kann oder an die man sich erinnert. Wenn diese Schrammen und Dellen verschwinden, verschwinden auch die Erinnerungen. So wie Narben, die verblassen.

[@NTRprojects]

Ja Ulli da hast du recht. aber wenn es ohnehin in der scheune verkommt ist es zu schade drum

[@marcelomanzanoplaza3262]

Muy bonito y muy bien restaurado precioso.

[@SGFreiburg]

Toll geworden. Und die kleinen Schrammen im Email .... Halloooooo, das Teil hat über 50 Jahre aufm Buckel, da ist das nostalgisch. Hoffe der Empfänger hat sich gefreut.

[@NTRprojects]

Ich werde es erst im August erfahren, wenn er sie zum Geburtstag bekommt

[@quickstone84]

@@NTRprojects Nee, ich hab doch im März!

[@pjhalchemy]

A wonderful story with an epic restoration of something not so old but very thoughtfully restored for the sake of the story. Great appreciation for your details and passion! Thanks Much!

[@NTRprojects]

Glad you enjoyed it PJ and thank you for your thoughtful comment

[@Ampelfreund]

was für eine klasse Restauration!

[@NTRprojects]

Besten Dank Ampelfreund

[@robertbeer2584]

Thanks DR. another fine job, its not always about perfection, patina etc. make it real

[@NTRprojects]

Glad to hear you liked it Robert

[@fasteddy07]

Stunning renovation!

[@Ambidexter143]

You did a beautiful job turning a beat up, rusty, dirty lantern into a piece of art. Well done!

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Michael. Much appreciated

[@russofamerica]

Gorgeous work! The brass turned out nicely and I love that you went the extra mile to get that red glass. Fantastic!

[@PRRGG1]

Care and detail. You will always get a good result when you take your time. An old Polish window washer (Michael) taught me to always clean glass with slightly dirty soapy water and to use a razor blade with the glass wet to prevent possible scratching. He passed 30+ years ago but his knowledge lives on.

[@NTRprojects]

Sound interesting. Do you know why it has to be slightly dirty?

[@PRRGG1]

@@NTRprojects I Believe he said the little particles of dirt act like a very mild abrasive. He would sprinkle a small amount of soil from the flower pot into the bucket of soapy water before he started. He also kept a razor blade in his mouth while he cleaned but I don't recommend that one.

[@NTRprojects]

@@PRRGG1 that sounds very reasonable. Quite interesting

[@schulzcbs]

Alte Menschen brauchen viel Licht (Alterssichtigkeit, Grauer Star, usw.). Hoffentlich hat er Freude daran - ich hab bei so Projekten immer sorgen, ob es gut ankommt. Für den Indoor-Dauer-Einsatz würde vielleicht eine Feuer-LED passen. Ist trotzdem sehr sehr schön geworden!

[@williamlewis9350]

Outstanding. One of the best pieces you've done.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you William. Very much appreciated

[@WorkshopDC]

Amazing work! Love the details. 👏👏👏

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you fellow restorer

[@michaelcsiti3476]

amazing brother! everything you do is simply stunning! tyvm for your content

[@Primus54]

Awesome restoration. Guarantee it is now better than it ever was “new”. I’m afraid my OCD would have forced me to redo the enamel inside the shades. You did well to resist the urge! Cheers! ~ John from Ohio, USA

[@NTRprojects]

I feel you. Sometimes I think I will leave something like it is and five minutes later I'm sanding it down :D

[@AntonioPolo-t1s]

Precioso y magnífico trabajo.

[@tontoof3]

I just realized, I’m older than the lamp! If I get a restoration too, can I come out as fantastic as the lamp? I’m in awe at your talent.

[@NTRprojects]

I doubt you need restoration Tanya ;)

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Amazing restoration! I love the brass screws you used and how you combined it with the parts you nickel plated, great contrast to the black color! And it’s so nice of you that you restored this for your friends dad, I’m sure he will enjoy! Thank you very much for that Video Dr. Beer!

[@NTRprojects]

My friend and fellow craftsman, I thank you for this comment

[@Gadget67SD]

That was just beautiful 😍! I'm glad you lit it! I also cringed on when you tried to pop the spot weld. I was waiting for the glass to break with my breath held. I would have loved to seen the reaction of the customer's father's face ! Just outstanding!

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you!! The attemp with the spot weld was painful :D

[@nickh2519]

Your friend needs tuition on pouring a beer - bring out more bottles! Great restoration and great production! All the best

[@NTRprojects]

I think she was just really excited about the camera 😁

[@_Everyone__]

Beautiful done, I like the original enamel. !!

[@NTRprojects]

I'm glad you liked it another name :)

[@52memor]

A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL JOB Well done :)

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you so much. I'm happy you liked it that much

[@chazzcombs]

That turned out amazing! Great work and cool vid!

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Chazz

[@Emma-rp8od]

Ich bin wirklich beeindruckt von deiner Arbeit. Unglaubliches Ergebnis, kann mir vorstellen, dass ihr Vater sich enorm freut, dass du diese Lampe in neuer Schönheit erstrahlen lässt ✨ mach weiter so tolle Videos

[@NTRprojects]

Hui zweimal der gleiche nette Kommentar. Doppelte freude bei mir

[@itsabughunt6310]

Simply stunning!

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you so much Heather

[@jameskeaveny8377]

Default worth it! One of the best restorations I've seen in a long while.

[@NTRprojects]

That comment really brings joy. Thank you James

[@larrykelly2838]

Very nice restoration.

[@NTRprojects]

Thanks a lot Larry

[@kasperrohner7813]

This is a perfect one!! What a beautiful restoration!! A real labour of love. I totaly love the restored materials, the nickelplated parts on the jet black, the copper, just perfect. I would love to see the face of the owner when he get’s it back! 😉 Be proud!

[@NTRprojects]

Awesome feedback Kasper. Thank you so much

[@marymasden6616]

Fantastic job he'll love 💘it

[@NTRprojects]

Thanks a lot

[@MarkMeadows90]

It's like a step back in time with that vintage lamp. I like it.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you mark for taking your time to watch and comment on the video. Very kind of you

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@NTRprojects anytime good sir

[@myrestorations]

Great channel, great work!!!👏👏👍👏👍

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you fellow enthusiast

[@davouchi1]

Wonderba. Nice job mate. Keep up the good work

[@nitro74cs]

Great Job, Restoration rank: 10/10

[@NTRprojects]

Oh thank you very much. Glad you liked it so much

[@vallynwolfe]

I absolutely love this lamp, I wish I had one. You did such a fantastic job.

[@wokohedgehogs]

Amazing restoration, superb finish which is representative of the hours that you put into it. Loved the use of the putty, which I absolutely adore the smell of 😊😊

[@NTRprojects]

I know what you mean. The smell is unique and often I also like it a lot. But sometimes its too much

[@xaexmaggot]

Awesome restoration and awesome beer Review! Cheers from Brazil!

[@janicegreen4724]

I am always amazed at the restorations you do, well done!! I'm sure your friend's father LOVED it!!

[@NTRprojects]

Yes he liked it a lot I was told 😊

[@justinwilsoncustoms6520]

Dude that’s a brilliant result, love it !

[@NTRprojects]

Thanks again Justin

[@-Deena.]

Beautiful work 🧡

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Deena once again! 😊

[@robinaroundtown...2194]

"BEAUTIFUL... BEAUTIFUL... BEAUTIFUL...what else could I say but... BEAUTIFUL"...😊

[@rlm98253]

Fantastic! Well done, sir.

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you as always rlm

[@BettyCarter-s5r]

did a fantastic job. the the job came out perfect.

[@29lookingood]

You did a great job and it shows in the result.

[@NTRprojects]

Very nice of you. Thank you!

[@randomprojectstube]

Absolutely brilliant restoration, i think it is perfect . I'd love to have seen his face when he had it for is birthday . I bet it brought a tear to his eye 👍

[@NTRprojects]

I will find out in August

[@oleque1]

Great idea with this screw and washers to straighten the plate and great job, of course

[@NTRprojects]

I couldn't find any other way or tool to do it, so I tried my only idea and it worked out. Was a nice moment I have to admit. I'm glad you enjoyed the project.

[@Toby-fp1nf]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@NTRprojects]

Thank you Toby

[@karindejager]

Amazing restoration!!

[@cstz]

Perfect restoration: your care and attention to details really shows, and your filming and editing keeps getting better. I love the enamel and I think you truly made this justice.

[@NTRprojects]

Cstz it's so nice to wake up to such a nice comment