I Restored And Repaired This Antique Ship Compass

[@victorlaiviera9683]

From a Compass Adjuster/repairer of 40 years' experience: The screw that "you never found the purpose of" (@ 10:57) is actually the most important part of the compass. Under it there is a sits a jewel (like a watch jewel) which sits on the central pivot to make sure the compass card can rotate freely. Both the jewel and the pivot point should have been changed as part of the overhaul. A ships compass is never polished. They are always painted a MATT grey or black to avoid glare and sun reflections

[@skunkjumper1]

Some good info. Thanks

[@paperboathat]

That may be some good info but i doubt he’s going to go on a ship with that compass anytime soon lmao

[@andrewsloane2064]

Makes sense

[@imperialchalice]

super cool

[@thebob5240]

Then why make the compass out of brass? At least it looks like brass wouldn't other materials be better if your just gonna put a thick matt coat of paint on top? I don't doubt you at all but I'm just curious.

[@flathan]

Thank you! Finally somebody is doing this the right way, most people forget the rubber duck.

[@FKruger87]

This is a old compass from H. Iversen Optisk Forretning. The company was located in Trondheim, Norway, and marked its compasses with "T.Hjem". The early compasses made by H. Iversen was named "Neptun". The compass must be from before 1919, since they separated out the compass business that year and discontinued using the name "Neptun". Great video, thanks!

[@tearsofbreaks]

FKruger87 I love how the comment section discusses more history of what actually is restored.

[@dormindont1]

спасибо за историческую справку/ tnks for history information

[@coolomgwizardsboy6343]

Nice job nerd (no rudeness added in here)

[@hamnchee]

Love it. Still scrolling comments to find an answer for that screw purpose. My guess it's to adjust the level of the compass on the spindle for some reason?

[@WatcherintheDark69]

The mystery screw on the compass plate could be a tensioning screw. Then again I could be wrong.

[@nameredacted7955]

I like these videos....no talking, no atrocious music, just a man doing his work quietly.....

[@ivarwb4115]

Nice! This compass was produced by the company H. Iversen, founded 1869 in Trondhjem/Trondheim, Norway. They still exist (under a different name though) selling optics like glasses and binoculars

[@akehapkap6143]

Wow, I didnt know that and I live in Norway :)

[@yifanfei8277]

That is awesome background info.

[@raf1212]

I did not know that either, an i live in Trondheim!

[@marcryptic]

I didn't know that and I'm a direct descendant of H. Iversen.

[@GROENAASMusic]

I was like "T.HJEM" has to mean "Trondhjem". :p

[@nightlock826]

”adding salt to the water to increase conductivity” Compass: ahh this is familiar territory

[@erindrawsabit804]

I just wanna say your comment is so clever + really made me laugh

[@arinw5038]

This comment deserve 1 million likes

[@Starwarrior-pw5st]

Look up “Iron will braves the waves” music cause it suits it

[@bitter-bit]

Like going home for the poor thing

[@ApostleXlll]

Using the mounted drill and file to modify the screws was genius. Well done.

[@VerbenaHA]

I couldn't help but smile. Very impressive, indeed!

[@bytemeah]

Video: "Liquid ice" Tired me: "WTF is Liquid ice? Wait..." I need sleep.

[@coinage8356]

I feel you on this. I just searched for freaking "Liquid ice" and came up with a few hits for a car detailing polish and spent 10 min trying to figure out how t-f to use it when I found your comment.

[@kristofkulczycki2169]

liquid ice is water )) 😂🤣🤣😂 when ice melt which is water. it become liquid ice....it's water ...😎

[@kristofkulczycki2169]

@@coinage8356 liquid ice is water )) 😂🤣🤣😂 when ice melt which is water. it become liquid ice....it's water ...😎

[@epiclyawesomesauce]

I came to the comments to make sure I wasn't the only one lol

[@coinage8356]

@@kristofkulczycki2169 Yeah, we got it.

[@bauzrickie564]

This might be my new favourite thing to do on youtube, watch this dude just cleaning and fixing stuff, so satisfying omg

[@sans.9804]

*you have everything linked in the description except the liquid ice. where can i find this magnificent liquid?

[@adelinebrisac2842]

Is it a real question ?

[@JustJaidenism]

It's An Autobody Polishing Chemical, IIRC.

[@fr9874]

Very hard to get hold of now adays

[@prestige8167]

just waiting for someone to be woooooosh

[@thomasnolastname8734]

@@fr9874 it's been discontinued

[@jehjah3854]

there’s something super satisfying seeing a screw that’s been still for decades get uscrewed.

[@VerbenaHA]

You know, that reminds me of something: I took a tour at the Biltmore Estate a few years back. Our guide explained that bolt connecting the chain on the master chandelier had only been changed once since it was first installed.

[@ZenZen-bf5xh]

But what I don't like is damaging them when screwed back with wrong size screwdriver. Not good! Also I would like to see more attention to details. Nice, but not nice.

[@RaiJK3]

It makes me cringe seeing that

[@Saberplayz-240]

14:55 Can we just respect him how he cut that screw with the power of his hands and a tool?

[@arekusu.]

Next episode: Rusty Cruise Liner Restoration to go with my restored compass

[@ReallyMegaEvenMoreUltra]

Ａｒｅｋｕｓｕ why do u not make vids anymore pls make more my dude

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Lol I was thinking about how this looks like it was raised from the Titanic. I bet he could restore that whole ship single handedly if he only had a container big enough for the rust removal process 😆

[@arekusu.]

@@ReallyMegaEvenMoreUltra I...uh...didn't even realize I had an audience lol

[@samanthadean1083]

Ａｒｅｋｕｓｕ the only catch is that the Rusty Cruise Liner is only 1/25 scale! LOL!!! 😂

[@sbeveloaf1120]

Takes three months to buffer

[@PomegranatePomPom]

Everybody else : *Buy new screws* Odd Tinkering : *Makes his screws smaller*

[@morecoffee2463]

I’m guessing it’s because the screws used in the compass aren’t a standard size you can just buy anymore, as the compass is so old

[@PomegranatePomPom]

@@morecoffee2463 oh I see. It's quite interesting

[@kimsaarikoski2629]

The screw in the middle of the compassrose is a bearing. There should be a jewel under the screw. (Like a clock)

[@VerbenaHA]

Thank you for the info, I'm not experienced with tech like this! Can you elaborate on its purpose, if you don't mind?

[@kimsaarikoski2629]

As you can see there is a supportneedle in the compassbowl. The compassrose is resting on the needle and the sapphire is a bearing which allows the compassrose to move smootly.

[@Jordanleo85]

@@kimsaarikoski2629i was so wondering about that darn screw, thank you as it would have bugged me not knowing :D

[@hamsta218]

Also the metal point would traditionally be Iridium to bear on the Sapphire or Ruby jewel.

[@VerbenaHA]

Thank you!

[@finnebean]

Watching these reminds me of in grade school when a kid gave me a broken mechanical pencil and I fixed it then he wanted it back. Edit: According to the court of law (the teacher), he had given ownership unto me, thus the mechanical pencil was therefore mine. I wasn't about to give that thing up. Lmao.

[@LD-bj4xc]

6:12 I’m at peace when I see the duck

[@katieamerio1388]

*D U C K* Edit: Thanks for 8 likes!

[@Kurumiraks]

Sanhok

[@Chaos89P]

At least we know now the Ducktor is shockproof.

[@akehapkap6143]

Dat poor duck lol

[@SkarlettesMomma]

The Ducktor is back? Finally. I've been needing an appointment.

[@meowkasey]

a pirate from the past is looking down on you with a single tear of joy rolling down his cheek

[@steamedbun7194]

“looks delicious as always” no that’s a cursed thought-

[@Ziuralen]

The forbidden chilli

[@akehapkap6143]

Wifie: "Have you seen my toothbrush?" Odd: "Dammit"

[@joeytheecho9123]

steamed bun r/cursedcomments

[@chingalingaling]

@@Ziuralen Liquid lasagne

[@chingalingaling]

@@joeytheecho9123 r/forbiddensnacks

[@Phillip393]

You should remove some of the fluid from the compass so that there is an air bubble. The liquid expands and contracts with temperature and without an air bubble it will crack the glass. The air bubble will compress whereas the liquid can't.

[@Murgoh]

The bottom of the compass has concentric "corrugations" for this exact purpose, they allow the container to flex as the fluid expands.

[@vanioriley]

You should to do your own channel

[@AeliaNLuna]

*Liquid* *Ice* still gets me 😆

[@Chaos89P]

Still easier to get than condensed steam.

[@Tackleqb]

Haha it had me thinking for a quick second 😂

[@ConnorEtch]

Confused the shit out of me. But then again. I pretty tired.

[@stormlamprecht6368]

The Liquid Ice thing really bamboozled me. I was like "Oh I wonder what does to to glass...." and then I realised.

[@BrainPermaDeD]

......that it was just water

[@KatJustice97]

The return of the Ducktor! Thank you!

[@SkarlettesMomma]

He's currently very busy with the recent covid 19 epidemic. He is an extremely important Ducktor.

[@VerbenaHA]

@@SkarlettesMomma Ducktor reminds all humans to use liquid ice and lots of soap.

[@michelerich1590]

keeping me calm thru the pandemic. fixing stuff, all alone, wearing gloves. thank you.

[@unironicirony2547]

this is possibly the most relaxing channel I have ever watched

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

Unironic Irony try bob ross too

[@av8er71]

Although this guy does a great job, it's nothing compared to My Mechanics and TsyTsy Tube. Those guys go all out and their restorations look like brand new products when they're done.

[@VerbenaHA]

I've found other silent video genres, like Lego building, through restoration channels like this one. Cathartic and pleasant to watch and listen to.

[@unironicirony2547]

@@user-yx7dp2pl8t my wallet is a picture of bob ross in front of one of his paintings

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

Unironic Irony that sounds neat

[@carter316]

I'm a lobster fisherman here on the Atlantic.. I'd be proud to have that in my boat... beautiful job

[@eloisan5321]

I love the duck, thank you for including it

[@167curly]

It's amazing what WD40 and a high torque screwdriver till do to loosen tight screws etc. So good to see how electrolysis and polishing restored the compass' brass components. That levelling system is called a gimbal. It can be used for stoves in small vessels too. Great restoration work. Congratulations.

[@zacharywindover9840]

I wonder what he does with all the stuff afterwards. That would be one hell of a cool collection .

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Maybe he’s got an Odd Museum

[@manoman0]

@@Emiliapocalypse He's a Tinkerbell, so to speak :D

[@VerbenaHA]

@@manoman0 "After all, Tinker fairies learn from their mistakes!"

[@enviousgreed7811]

Unless he sells it all.

[@hamnchee]

I like when they make useful appearances in later videos, like the little oil can, and the big metal shearer.

[@potatoejauregui]

I’ve watched so many restoration videos, I can recognize which KZbinr it is by their tools

[@Phoenix-nn6fq]

These type of projects seem so daunting to me, especially how to make every screw perfectly in the same exact way every time, but lo and behold, you never fail to satisfy! Thank you good sir for another quality video!

[@satan69]

i think you might not be aware what "you never fail to disappoint" means

[@Phoenix-nn6fq]

@@satan69. Thank you, I meant to say you never fail to satisfy, and was caught between you never disappoint. Thanks for catching that stroke

[@amrwali6451]

Not only are your videos very impressive and satisfying but they're also super relaxing and very ASMR friendly :)

[@vadimc4128]

Wow! How beautiful this Ship Compass is! And the duck too!

[@grahamgrime6285]

ill never be as good at anything as this guy is at repair and restoration.

[@edwardconwell728]

Those "Worn Out" screws were Clutch type G.

[@TerryLawrence001]

I wondered too. You made me look! :-) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives

[@gsh319]

Absolutely great work. I have and always use Teflon square stock that I can freshen up and custom shape when having to pry and punch apart or drive out soft metal and materials, like brass. Never leaves a mark, hard and easily custom shaped. Screw drivers and pry tools always mark up the material. You can use tapered wedges to part and split materials like nobody's business. Once ya use the stuff, you'll keep finding ways to custom up the material.

[@semihezen9541]

Next time: The Titanic itself

[@Teuvide]

For him, it would be easy as tying his shoes

[@thatoneguy2498]

Using electrolysis on the ocean

[@abhishekch8322]

That one guy but the fishies...

[@RobertWardJones]

Found this video today. Great Job. The fluid used for a boat compas is usually mineral spirits because it is more stable and has less expantion and contraction and does not attract moisture like alcohal.

[@hudsonball4702]

The next time you fill up a tub of water with a watering can, you should label the tub "Plant Growing Fluid."

[@HepauDK]

Plants still need nutrients to grow...

[@ushebs7718]

Hot Ice.

[@VerbenaHA]

@@HepauDK Plant growing fluid sans everything else.

[@MarkParkTech]

Obviously he should be using Brawndo for that. It's got what plants crave.

[@aaaaaaaaaana]

I was so worried for the ductor I thought he'd be electrified and melt or something....... I clearly have no idea what science is

[@fairuznurnaghiesa1073]

It's funny that I just learnt electrolysis on my chem class and only understand how it works theoretically until I saw this video, good job, thank you so much for providing infos!

[@Glaaki13]

lol yes even though I liked chem class I thought im never gonna use this knowledge -How young and wrong I was

[@neinzukorruption9321]

from the restauration of useful goods (no games, no tools in this cases) is this my favourite. the beautiful golden colour. amazing. I would buy this just for having it in my living room. like a beautiful artefact. so good work. so wonderful. thank you very much for letting us experience this.

[@MirceaD28]

Finally youtube point me to the right direction.

[@michaellawrence6677]

Love the compass. Personally I’d leave it shiny because it looks so good. Hope you drained a bit of the liquid out just in case. Great video, you’re one of my favourites.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Maybe this compass will lead us to Bikini Bottom

[@incredibilisman2909]

@@CuhShark I'm also everywhere

[@obsessedwithjjba5299]

Yup

[@obsessedwithjjba5299]

Course ur here

[@jashsamani2487]

Why broo why are u everywhere i go

[@shinobutakumirebirth7004]

Also me

[@mamag6004]

I really like how you also explain how the things you restore work, it adds an interesting touch to te videos

[@nindessa2376]

Ah, beautiful! I love seeing old pieces like this one.

[@atourtillott]

My god man, just the piece you made to demonstrate how the compass works would have taken me weeks. You’re amazing 👌🏽

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

I bet the compass' old owner got eaten by a Kraken

[@OddTinkering]

Good one 😂

[@gibbo9089]

20,000 Leagues under the Sea?

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@OddTinkering great restoration brother. Something i wondered do the longer screws in bezel effect the original calibration? I dont know how precise it was intended to be from the manufacture

[@slackjaw703]

Damn those Kraken! They're everywhere! I'm so sick and tired of the blood, body parts and death. Oh the death!

[@akehapkap6143]

@@slackjaw703 If you get friendly with them they're not that bad lol

[@котыикошки.котыикошки]

вот это работа-вот это результат! ! ! мастер-золотые руки. возродил компас-дал ему вторую жизнь. БРАВО.

[@ronanbarkus7801]

Imagine you get lost on a hiking trail and you pull out this bad boy, instead of a regular compass

[@HepauDK]

So much for traveling light. :P

[@VerbenaHA]

Along with a fist-sized lighter and crepe pan.

[@rlwalker2]

Loved the duck and the liquid ice. I was surprised the compass was filled with a liquid. Gorgeous looking thing.

[@diyit6725]

I felt a little disappointed when you sanded the center dome of the compass an expose the brass I thought that you'll be polishing it btw it also looks good on the way it was but with a gold half sphere in the center looks cooler for me

[@JermStone]

While I agree it would look more cool, I think it would be difficult not to damage the compass markings. Well, at least for me it would. XD

[@diyit6725]

@@JermStone that's true

[@tootall5559]

agreed

[@alexandertran9387]

Ye

[@nowonmetube]

Wait so you were disappointed (that he sanded it, so it looks gold) so that it looked cooler (which he sprayed over so that it looked worse to you) WHAT???

[@dannylukic6536]

This is probably my favourite video of yours to date ❤🧭

[@Luca-bel]

Brought me back to james and the giant peach. Always thought that ship compass looked cool.

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

Great job.

[@pietvanmeurs2484]

He forgot al lot off things

[@Nero-ii5oe]

The duck looks so cute, I hope will see it again in your next video.

[@jacobcervantes2552]

The sound of him putting the compass down on the wood is so satisfying

[@Chaos89P]

If I got my information correctly, that "O" stands for "Øst," which translates to "East" in Norwegian.

[@Daiceto]

Or it stands for "Osten"

[@Chaos89P]

@@Daiceto I completely forgot about that.

[@MrVoiceGuy]

I wondered what that was and scrolled for this exact info, thank you

[@robertlakay88]

Lost in several languages

[@dewaldvermeulen9154]

It's also OOS in Afrikaans. I don't think that came from here though...

[@laurajean9267]

I could watch your videos for the rest of my life and never get tired of them.

[@crazyivan030983]

I am always amazed by this liquid ice stuff...

[@andrewtang1055]

I came here for the yellow rubber ducky. It pooped so much in the container. Have fun cleaning. Aloha !

[@vortexpgo5753]

Well i'm officially an idiot. You actually had me wondering wtf liquid ice was

[@zacharyrodriguez7016]

Watching restoration videos at 2:00am when I have school in the morning just great😭😂

[@101fairplay]

that was awesome, why did you use the same seal? was it because you wanted to keep it as original as possible or could you not find another?

[@Silent_Soliloquies]

fairbear I was wondering the same thing!! I saw that go in and was like “wait...did he just....?? YES HE DID...”

[@moonabove89]

probably both, and the fact that the seal still seems to be doing it's purpose despite being old

[@tristanflynn4014]

Probably a case of 'if it ain't broke...'

[@pietvanmeurs2484]

Leaking. Very bad repair

[@pietvanmeurs2484]

And he did not put a new pivot and stone , and he did not testing the compass if leaking.

[@NancyMancarious]

Wow. Simply, wow! I really want more educational videos on how you do these stuff and why you choose certain things to deal with certain stuff.

[@glori0usoce]

Covid-19: \*shuts down everything\* Odd Tinkering: "Jokes on you, I can still fix sh*t in here!"

[@jjsta.romana8820]

HAHA!

[@MajazMIK]

Lol

[@quinnafred]

Just a truck of old video game consoles are to be fixed and sent back in time to the children who broke them originally

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, sir. Very slick workmanship.

[@mypal1990]

I never knew the level is an important part of the compass. I thought it was the magnets that do the work.

[@OddTinkering]

Yes but it will work the best when it's level because the magnetic field goes parallel to earth's surface, not upwards or downwards.

[@mypal1990]

@@OddTinkering oh okay. So the old level was not doing that. And part of the restoration is to make that work again.

[@areyouundoingthatorwhat9181]

The level is called a gimbal,also utilised in the instrumentation for space navigation.They are sometimes also found in other devices,as an auto electronics tech I have come across them from time to time used in various devices. A simple but effective solution.

[@areyouundoingthatorwhat9181]

@UC82UR_Ui7WUOe_4cofC2LKQ Of the devices I have come across using this method one was while investigating the longitudinal,horizontal and lateral acceleration senors on a stability system fault,they are basically measuring up and down and side to side,just like a boat.

[@Seahorn_]

@@OddTinkering The less the compass is moving, the better the magnet can align to the earth's magnetic field. That's is also one of the reasons a compass is filled with liquid (to dampen the movement of the magnets inside (the other reason for liquid is to reduce friction between the magnets and the housing in the balancing point).

[@MrTarmonbarry]

The mechanism for keeping it level is called a gimble , they work very well even in rough seas , as ypu showed with your test rig . The bowl would normally be filled with a light oil to help dampen the compass rose otherwise it can move to freely . Quite a rudimenrtary compass without the 360 gegree markins on it , used to know the markings on that one off by hart but forget most of them now

[@eliaskammonen6048]

Fiskarssin sakset, helsingin sanomat, suomalaine metallinkeräyslaatikko ja ruokasuolapurkki=suomi confirmed

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Confirmation at last! In another vid I thought I saw a Finnish newspaper. 🇫🇮

[@CaptainSkullDemon]

As Captain of the Skull Ship, I can honestly say this turned out beautifully! Nicely done, mate! 👍😁⚓

[@jokerhere3450]

Look at the difference before and after🤯🤯

[@QRedLions]

people who think this is fake are jealous keep going brother

[@jadenyuki3138]

I was waiting for you to upload, stay safe from corona.

[@r1w3d]

Awesome, I love old compasses 😎👍 I enjoy the hell out of this channel because it's about fixing old or worn things up which is my favorite thing to do in my spare time. Keep up the awesome jobs and great content man 👌

[@iSupermanCKi]

Where do you buy the liquid ice?

[@rlowens]

Probably makes it himself from raw ice.

[@shreddder999]

From the liquid ice store.

[@pandy3848]

I think there is a tutorial on how to make liquid ice from solid water.

[@liquidsleepgames3661]

Restores evaporation

[@jfloresmac]

I sell it online. How much would you like to buy?

[@wm.j.roscioli2976]

Another reason why I watch your channel

[@mj33090]

“Ohhhh east? I thought you said weast”

[@nindessa2376]

"What kinda compass you readin', lad?"

[@Chaos89P]

That one, obviously.

[@alexandertran9387]

Haha lol👍😂👍🤣

[@giausjulius4]

Holy hell what a throwback lol

[@RioKurniawanpsi]

"You're fired"

[@kkingquad]

I just got a compass tattoo and may start collecting them. One like this would be perfect!

[@tianawashere9706]

All that “melted rust” literally made me say “DISCOSTANG” out loud

[@urieluntevarin9934]

Why does somebody not know how to flush the toilet after they've taking a SHAT?

[@erdtaff8722]

You are absolutely a wizard man! That thing with the plates was magical, so many metals owe you many gratitudes hehe. Good luck with your projects...

[@wodnyrak]

“oh i have so many new videos to watch, which one should i go with first” *oddtinkering uploads* “i guess that solves it then” XDDD i gotta have my priorities straight

[@wendyarenz3429]

Everything you do is so meticulous and precise....what you do is truly amazing!!

[@dhinatax]

Happy to see u gain almost 900k subsnow, i still remember that day when I find your acc in 14k subs.

[@itstheV01D]

i gotta say this is the best ASMR i had ever herd

[@petedeadline7472]

Nice work as usual! Greetings from Germany!

[@petedeadline7472]

Danke für das Herz! ❤️❤️❤️

[@megadestroyer454]

That is so cool you reused the old gasket.

[@ediacz]

There is an anegdote about a ship that got lost on the sea because a crewmembers drank all of the alcohol ... Even the one in compass.

[@tanial.williamson8082]

AneGdote or AneCdote?

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, sir. Watched this video before but enjoyed it so much I decided to see it again.

[@LD-bj4xc]

Is it just me that imagines this guy as the toy fixer from toy story?

[@sh-fs7se]

Oooh I did too in the first video I watched

[@cultbaby1173]

YESSSS

[@zzzzxxxx341]

Gorgeous equipment.. I just bought myself a vintage 1970's compass. 😎😎😎

[@nhenghali1916]

13:37 "And it came to pass that Zargothrax was cast into the frozen pool of liquid ice, encasing his immortal body in a cage of eternal frost."

[@officialrealistyoutube]

You know its a good video when the rubber duck is back

[@crazyivan030983]

Heeeey... What are you doing?! You are gonna electrocute the duck! :D greetings from Poland :)

[@markevanger4791]

Liquid Ice should not be confused with hard water. Neither would qualify as heavy water! Time for an extended Nap!

[@kobudoka1165]

10:52 this screw has a small ruby ​​/ sapphire like a bearing

[@neinzukorruption9321]

like in watches! and is it not applied now in the compass?

[@angelicaminetsuchida4968]

Although rubber band should be changed, these videos really gets me ☺️

[@watrgrl2]

Sometimes I get so busy laughing at the comments I miss half the video and have to rewind it.

[@derekriggs7659]

When spraying things from many directions it is helpful to put it onto a rotating turntable like a "Lazy Susan". That's a kitchen turntable for cakes and cookies.