Rare Antique Blower [Restoration]

This thing blows.
In this video I do somewhat of a different restoration than in most of my projects.
This tool seems to be fairly rare as I cannot find very much documentation. The patent can be found here: patents.google.com/patent/US9...
The only advertisement I can find is from a 1913 catalogue here: imgur.com/a/JfFsyNo
It is an early 1910s "Hypress" blower and pump made by L. J. Wing Mfg. I believe this company is still in operation. Since this was such a unique piece, I did not want to remove the patina off the brass components as that ruins the historical significance and value. I also chose to repaint the tool with the original black japanning finish that would have been used at the time. This helps make the restoration more authentic than my usual projects.
The design was very simple with only 4 parts making up the blower internals. After a good clean and oiling, the tool worked very well and had enough pressure to blow up some balloons. Apparently, this low pressure blower was used to separate pieces of paper for printing.
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[@d.e.s4432]

Not only are you great at restoring but you are one of the rare people who can make balloon pretzels. A true renaissance man.

[@motopreserve]

Never seen the hot glue on vice grips. Brilliant!

[@bradbeining3341]

motopreserve I know right

[@motopreserve]

@@bradbeining3341 So simple and so perfect!

[@FabioBaltieri]

Was about to comment the same... great trick! Wondering if, alternatively, you could have used some foam tape, like VHB.

[@motopreserve]

@@FabioBaltieri I use tape or thin, hard neoprene rubber sometimes. But it seems to me that letting the glue form to the object you need to grip makes this an even better option.

[@4stringm]

You never stop learning, that's a trick I'll remember!

[@nico.c97]

Now you have a very rare and expensive balloon inflator

[@rogerioroda4266]

não serve pra nada só para exposição .

[@ithinkihadeight]

Somewhere out there is a steampunk clown who, upon seeing this video, will have discovered that one thing he never knew he needed.

[@frankstrawnation]

@@rogerioroda4266 Write in English, cara.

[@jdmgag60]

@@frankstrawnation Not to be disrespectful but I wondered if you were aware you could right click on this page if using Google Chrome and select "translate". Google is global and not just English. Just a suggestion sir.

[@rswarre]

@@jdmgag60 I didn't know that. Thanks for the pro tip!

[@ThePsiclone]

For future reference, the dowel pins you hammered in last, should have gone in first. They're there to locate the end plates to the correct position so that the shaft bearings align properly.

[@tonywatson987]

Nice job Eric, but you're supposed to put the locating pins in the block BEFORE you tighten the screws! ;-)

[@AndyX]

true

[@tommypetraglia4688]

And coulda made a mandrel to straighten the brass screen from the inside, of a proper sized wooden dowel with a rounded end

[@miksterias]

I just want to say that I love these videos. Watching something super old and rusted being made to look brand new is super satisfying for me. I appreciate the amount of time and work that goes into these projects. I also absolutely love your humour. The jokes you put in here - from “tasting” various materials to smashing your head through the sandblaster - are so funny and well placed. Keep doing what you’re doing man!

[@nivikb]

Couldn't of put it better myself. Just love watching his videos.

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@user-jd8yr9zm7y]

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[@thepjup4507]

its a good thing you told him to keep doing what he's doing. if you hadnt said that he would have stopped. thanks!

[@tragikk03]

@@thepjup4507 ok, cynical dickweed. Yes, he does it for himself, however, everyone has bad days and seeing other people enjoy his content gives him something to hold himself acocuntable to to continue this arduous journey he has embarked on

[@iluvenisp]

The sand blaster headbut, the staring and the screen and the balloon made this video GOLD!

[@richardcorwin5529]

It's refreshing to see someone who knows about japanning! Thank you sir!

[@censusgary]

This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen you restore. That is, one of the coolest things you might actually use. That city-destroying flamethrower was in a class of its own.

[@Sapper21b10]

That japaning recipe is gonna come in handy. And the hot glue trick! Keep up the good work. I can tell you love what you do! Your craft proves it!

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

I'm so glad you left the patina on the brass. It made my heart happy.

[@TheBlueCollarConservative]

Wow thank you. I have a ton of hand planes I've been afraid to restore because I didn't want to remove the japanning. Now I not only know how to make it but apply it.

[@neerdowells1]

Is your Japanning brush made from 100% hand curated Canadian beard hair?

[@peterkolovos3079]

You've been in your shop for far too long and have grown quite insane. I love it. The Nutella gags crack me up.

[@jamesweymouth8416]

I have one of those oilers. This is the first time I have seen where it is used. I never knew. When I bought the one I have, I just thought it looked cool. Now that I know where to use it, I want the hole blower machine. Not just the oiler. I learn so much watching your videos. Thank you.

[@Oxatolla]

Haven't watched in a while. Love the glue/ vice grip deal and the slow look around at the drill press brush and the no talking/ fast motion. Thanks!! D

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

I'm going to use that hot glue trick

[@HandToolRescue]

It works!

[@nabriss]

New good trick to learn

[@TheRinkboss]

Yep , that was pretty cool

[@lewisconfair2804]

GENIUS!!!!

[@briangray5921]

didnt know you could do that.

[@kenzpenz]

Great video and as usual very informative. I noticed the attention to order at approx 20:15 with how the oil cans are neatly lined up according to viscosity or use. This thing doesn't have a lot of power, but for what it's designed for, separate paper for printing , hey it works. You never seem to amaze me with these crazy projects. Thanks for taking the time to produce these very informative and entertaining videos. It's cold and rainy here in California, but your video made my day. ....Ken....Marina CA

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@DirtyShedCreations]

I think it’s the put-put-put sound of this machine running that I like the best. Oh, that and the very useful ‘japanning’ recipe in the film. Keep up the thoughtful restorations! You’re the bossman of tool restoration! Well done!

[@Vodaxe]

Love this little machine, Ive always been a fan of those little ornamental valve toggles. Had em on oil lamps growing up.

[@carolsummers9421]

Enjoy all the video's ,You would make it interesting if You nailed two sheet's of Paper together! Lol

[@seanrodden6151]

You're a brave man to be putting a flame so close to that solvent soaked bench'

[@HandToolRescue]

Haha, maximum risk!

[@ColtaineCrows]

Imagine the public outcry of climate scientists when local lead and other various stuff from that bench gets released into the atmosphere!... Or something >_>

[@sharkfatrccustoms2211]

According to legend it glows in the dark

[@nigegrumlin6636]

The flashpoint of the bench is 7.

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

I see an old kitchen oven in a workshop... I think Powder Coating. Great video as usual!

[@chrismccoy2179]

I really enjoy these reseration projects especially Josh "HAND TOOL RESTORATION". Reminds a lot of my nephew can restore and take anything apart and put back together.... Love watching this.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Great Restoration!! You truly do justice for every tool you restore!

[@quixototalis]

For some reason, after the "rare tool" alert at the beginning I expected you to take an angle grinder to it at some point

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

well the nails from the plate with the logo

[@ArmyNinja21]

i love your vids man! i swear i think i learn something new from each one. like this one i had no idea japanning was a thing before this.

[@HandToolRescue]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@logankincade661]

It was invented in China.....

[@Clem68W]

This original lineup is the essential HTR experience. Before the money! Before the fame! It's all gone to his head now and his latest releases have all been practically sitcoms!

[@WildeFyre69]

That rotary impeller setup made me immediately think of a Wankel Rotary Engine. Fascinating, I've never seen anything like it before. As always, another great video. Thanks for making for us all to enjoy!

[@bigpete4227]

I know what you’re saying about the brass but highly polished brass, thick chrome and unmolested bakelite are some of the finer things in life.

[@sailorbychoice1]

then you have never spent two hours per day polishing stupid brass fittings that have no logical reason to be shiny other than some asshole in khaki likes ta see em shine. Fxxk Brasso and Neverdull. having said that... you can get rid of the gunk without _polishing_. drop the brass into a bucket of water with about 3x recommended unsweetened lemonade powder (like Koolade~UNSWEETENED or you sticky everything) let sit for a couple hours and wipe. It doesn't polish the brass but rids the brass of the tarnish, leaves it a bit dull, not shined but clean of tarnish.

[@jm7983]

wow, hot glue for gripping power! I love learning new tricks of the trade!!!

[@jonanderson5137]

Not for gripping power, it was used to keep the vice grips from digging into the brass and leaving big shiny gouges.

[@Leib33]

@@jonanderson5137 You're both right and I understood both of them when I was watching.

[@jessiclark4136]

Cool piece of history and great resto. Thanks for posting.

[@uh-oh4827]

🤣the sand blaster gag never gets old! 🤣🤣🤣 Love all your work and quirks! 👍👍👍👍

[@kaiheetjans9956]

Some things to menition: I like your work very much. The hot glue is a clever trick! :) Some improvements for next time: Please do not sandblast the housing of a blower the inside is a sealing surface and it will be damaged. Please put the liquid sealingaround the screwholes on both sides, otherwise ther may be leaks Please put at first the positioning Pins inside and afterwards the screws or bolts, otherwise there can be some stress in the housing. I would never put the soft foam inside the wiremesh airfilter, it may bes sucked inside the housing and scramble up the Rotor, which would be very sad :( Kind regards Kai Heetjans

[@logankincade661]

Agreed...

[@TizonaAmanthia]

How much Rust can the De-Rust De- rust if the De rust is full of Rust?

[@HandToolRescue]

Yes.

[@Tyler-ub2bu]

@@HandToolRescue woah all he got was a yes Lol

[@willklusener9659]

@@Tyler-ub2bu It means "yes."

[@SkigBiggler]

I believe evapo-rust doesn't lose effectiveness the more you use it, some sort of regenerative process. At least that's what I remember from their site

[@dirtgangg1252]

@@SkigBiggler damn dude you’re pretty funny

[@springlockedfoxy8396]

I love your videos. The sight gags are always delightful and unexpected. I wind down with your clever use of tools.

[@kingsbury26]

So nice to see an item restored rather than wrecked.

[@Jesse__H]

Dang that disassembly looked like tough work. What a weird little tool!

[@Diesel_Spb]

As always with humor and God skills of restoration :) Thanks for another nice video.

[@BruceBoschek]

My father repaired musical instruments, and back in the 1950s he had a later model of a Hypress blower that he used with a small natural gas torch. He used it to silver solder and soften metals before bending. The output of the blower was anything but impressive, but it worked well with a 1/4 hp motor.

[@drooten]

I enjoy watching your restoration’s and appreciate your sense of humour.

[@dankerine]

Next time you need to make a new gasket, buy a cricut, used for arts and craft mainly, but you can configure it to cut most gasket material. Basically it’s a tiny CNC

[@AndyX]

there are smarter ways that people used to cut gaskets back during the olden days

[@slackjaw703]

Beautiful revamp followed by a very naughty (knotty) ending.

[@TheCrackerBox]

That's the coolest little pump I've ever seen , awesome job

[@MrMarcus31160]

I love all the restorations you do and also your humor

[@stevehyde7573]

With the foam on the inside of the brass cage, is there a possibility that it will get sucked into the pump?

[@cumhachd]

I'd think so, especially once the foam gets loaded with dust. Seems more likely to me the mesh is intended to support a sock filter pulled over the outside as used on dirt bikes.

[@mogeroithe]

Not likely. No more airflow than what it had, chances are extremely slim. It would take a massive force of airflow to dislodge the foam.

[@chuckfinley3542]

How about adding another channel HTR: Hand Tool Revenge, for those projects with extra stubborn fittings? When heat, vibration, penetrant, and wrenching don’t work, you haul back and teach ‘em a lesson they won’t soon forget.

[@HandToolRescue]

It just a melting channel, haha.

[@budwoodman1716]

I love the trick with the hot glue on the vice grips. Thanks for the tip, I will definitely remember that.

[@Creeperboy099]

That pressure relief valve noise on the blower is oddly satisfying

[@TheWibob1234]

Who else starts singing The wizard of Oz tin man theme song when they see a old oil can? If I only had a heart!

[@Hellforsa]

as a plumber it hurts to se him yse vice grips for the fittings ;)

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

what might be better rubber vise jaws or chain pliers ?

[@Hellforsa]

@@prinzeugenvansovoyen732 chain pipe wrench. better if you dont wanna damage the pipe :)

[@MFKR696]

That fine-adjustable box-wrench you've got there sure is nice. I've been scouting all the flea-markets near me to find one of those, and in 4 years, I haven't found a good one like the one you've got there.

[@Urobam]

Thanks for sharing the glue trick, I bought on auction an antique incense that I cannot open and I did not want to use any tool that will damage it. The glue trick is going to help. Much appreciate it 🙂

[@WHJeffB]

Love all your videos, excellent work! I like that you try to reuse as much of the original pieces as possible and you don't "over restore". Friendly piece of advice. Nitrile or latex gloves are your friend. Skin is an organ and absorbs nasty things like the chemicals in penetrating oil, solvents, etc. Not a big deal for the occasional weekend resto-warrior, but if you're exposing yourself daily, protecting your skin matters. A box of 50 pair of "shop gloves" (heavier duty than the light blue ones you get in the paint aisle) is $20 or less all day long. Get a box, your circulatory system and especially your liver will love you for it.

[@user-kz2wp9gs1i]

Направляющие штифты, наверное, нужно ставить до привинчивания крышки ? :)

[@user-hk2bg6tf7y]

так же неплохо было бы заранее замочить всю эту херабору в ведре с солярой. а еще прикольно из заклепок на шильдике пытаться сделать винты)

[@1stummel2]

Of all the restoration videos i have watched so far you are the only one who has got as sence of patina and original paint. Great!

[@HandToolRescue]

Thanks! Knowledge is power.

[@hashidatackey8758]

The OG restorer of tools

[@aserta]

The rotary compressor is indeed rare, but everything else around it is fiction. The drip oil ain't going to work with a 90 degree pipe and that horizontal section and this ran with steam, steam ran with flat belts. Someone fabricobbled this from bits and pieces.

[@badstate]

You may be right about the pulley, but the oiler is as it appears in the advertisement he posted in the description.

[@UncleWillie]

@@badstate But he watched AVE videos, He doesn't need to read the description and follow the links because he knows everything already.

[@christophernewton2579]

@@UncleWillie also lost that beautiful patina on the iron. P.S. they had round leather belts then to

[@christophernewton2579]

@@badstate yes it will oil the vanes even with the elbow

[@buckbundy8642]

Yes. A lot of the stuff is just added afterwards to rig up something that worked for whom ever did it. Either way it’s interesting nonetheless.

[@CorollaLvr2000]

13:24 I may have cackled, loudly, in a public place. #StopLookingAtMeSWAN

[@valeriethibeault3472]

Sad how people in 2121 won't be seeing any "restoring a 2021 computer" because everything's made of plastics and electronics nowadays:/ On another topic, I just discovered this channel, thanks to KZbin's algorhythm, and I really like it. I hope this restoration will be as satisfying as the computing cheeze cutter one !

[@vincentsalerno8675]

I’m sure you already know that ornate valve most likely came from gas lighting found in Victorian era homes. Good job on the vid

[@canaan5337]

Ya it probably was just like the air filter housing looks like someone got a piece of brass mesh and some solder and made it themselves because I think back when that thing was in use people didn't buy a new one every time something was broke they just repaired it with whatever they could however they could

[@Sharp_Stone]

@13:26 sorry but I had to leave a comment on this... WHY!? xD It makes me laugh, no idea why you did that haha

[@nightsaber2272]

There was a plexiglass in previous videos. Looks like it was very hard hit that plexiglass melted :D

[@chatlydeguit4873]

He always do that whenever he uses his sand blaster😂

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

I will never agree with the whole patina thing.

[@MrJonnySL]

The difference is between a "reset" and a "restore." Nothing wrong with a reset if you want to keep and enjoy using something for yourself. Collectors want a restore and collecting is more popular, so that is where the money is.

[@PinBallReviewerRepairs]

I agree I think the whole patina thing is bs. I have talked with a local restoration guy and he also said the petina thing is a load of bs as well. And he blamed Antiques Roadshow for people not wanting to restore there stuff even if it doe's look like a pile of crap they have and would look better with the rust and grime taken off.

[@TheOtherBill]

Especially when all the steel screw heads are polished and the label rivets are shiny brass. Doesn't match.

[@dankennedy660]

if you don't understand the value of patina then don't handle antiques.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

Not agreeing with and not understanding are not the same thing.

[@wormod]

Congratulations on your craftwork, the 500k of members you deserve them all. Ciao from Venezia.⚙🔩🔧☮

[@sonny0350]

I’m totally addicted to your videos. I’ve seen all of them. Always looking forward to seeing your new videos.

[@HandToolRescue]

Thank you!

[@Azguella]

One coffee please Okay how would you like your coffee sir? I like my coffee like I like my gasket ultra black

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

Not gonna lie, I wanted to see it polished. I don't understand collectors all the term patina means to me is "Rusty or tarnished". Not a dig at you, I think you are great..just one of my personal beefs I've had over the years. Probably the single most irritating thing in the world to me is seeing someone driving around in a "rusty" car that has been clear coated to preserve the rust.

[@balorth]

Do you want the statue of liberty polished?With patina,not rust, its showing history :)

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

@@balorth Completely different things. it isn't realistic or practical to polish something like that. Also a monument isn't a hand tool or a car. Rust/patina whatever you want to call it on a handtool or car doesn't show history, it shows someone didn't take care of it.

[@somedudeRyan]

Unlikely that they would have been polished brass to begin with. Likely a raw uncoated brass.

[@McFunnyBone]

I'd be down to see that bish polished. Make the queen see that shit over the ocean. ✊💪🤣 I'm kidding. Just saw a joke opportunity and has to leap lol

[@ivorybow]

What a marvelous sound it makes!

[@Donorcyclist]

Neat trick with the hot glue! I'd never considered that. Going to have to remember that one!

[@SpartanMJO12]

But enough about what I call my ex wife, move on to the video

[@Freedomquest08]

Funny you say that. When I heard this thing running and seeing how it functions, it brought back memories of trying to sleep to the drone of my ex wife's CPAP machine.

[@alexeyad4773]

nah. I prefer restoration to "like new" condition. But it was nice anyway

[@Yellow.Dog.]

Super cool! Thanks, ATB, Bill

[@Sundog0811]

Finally videos I can actually watch while in deer stand. Awesome!

[@semafooooo]

500k is due tomorrow.. we would love to see more amazing restoration for the 1M. Soon

[@Hugofreddie]

That's a beautiful job well done . The oiler reminds me of a Morgan I knew .

[@aaroncastellanos3421]

Got my mini wrench a few days ago. Thanks again from LA!!

[@Pix2links]

Waste of money

[@mattc286]

This same basic design of air pump is still in use for the same purpose -- separating sheets of paper for the feed into a printing press. All three of my printing presses (the oldest was made in the '70s and the newest in 1996) have somewhat larger versions, which supply both the air to separate the sheets and the vacuum that picks the sheet up and chunks it into the gripper. My pumps have three Bakelite vanes inside that slide freely in slots in the impeller. They are kept against the chamber wall by centrifugal force, instead of that complicated metal seesaw arrangement. I have to rebuild these pumps every few years (the Bakelite wears down); there's a kit I get that includes new gaskets and vanes. I've found that the key to keeping these pumps working well is to keep them oiled and clean inside, and do everything in your power to seal that sucker TIGHT when reassembling it -- but don't put the covers on TOO tight, or they bind the impeller. I've gone so far as to lap the covers onto the body with Bon-Ami before using both the rebuild kit's thin cellophane gasket and that "instant gasket" stuff. At least you had less trouble with the pulley than I did on one of mine. Some dolt had beat on the shaft end with a sledge or something and enlarged it (which to my shame I didn't notice) , so the pulley WOULD NOT come off, period. I wound up getting it off in pieces and finding a replacement.

[@robleary3353]

Lovely machine!. Great restoration. Like that you kept the patina on the brass.

[@Kenjic]

That stare into the camera.... Great work, very amusing to watch

[@Wulferious]

LOLZ. Your shop shenanigans are why I keep coming back time after time.

[@bocfus72]

Thanks putting the japanning formula in the video I'm getting into restoring and using hand planes and wanted to use original process, keep up the great work!!

[@HandToolRescue]

Go for it. I have done it a bunch and it's a lot of fun actually. It will stink like hell though!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nice work Eric! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@bigdady2700]

i like how you add bits of funny whenever your restoring stuff, i think you did a great job

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video and awesome idea using the hot glue as a pad on the vise grips!

[@craigcolavito5606]

90 West Street, NYC, looks like that old building is still there, but it's fancy apartments now. Cool looking building.

[@mikepugh6483]

Cool blower. Probably a rare find too. Beautiful restoration.

[@timetable620]

I like how you cut the pins for the name plate with a hammer and utility blade. So many ppl mangle them trying to pull the pins or grinding the pins off

[@fig8man]

this channel is so relaxing and helps me get ready for sleep :)

[@georgeclooney4218]

Really cool vlog...and craftsmanship!

[@randynovick7972]

Balloon pretzel FTW!! Also, Japanning is a fantastic coating for parts. Oh, hey, my wrenches showed up at the top of the week! They look great. So happy to have them. I salute you!

[@wanderingsheeps]

Finally! You are back after such a long time! 2 weeks, felt like eternity.

[@unclehorse3344]

You're the best, and we need more epic balloon pretzels! You have the tools and hand technique of an aircraft mechanic.

[@Munky83Nut]

Love the little bits of comedy you put through your videos. I come for the restoration, but stay for the shenanigans.

[@fireantsarestrange]

I had to read that old ad because I have seen one of those before. Was on our old Oil furnace down in the basement when I was a kid. All the old houses had oil heat. I didn't know they used those for other purposes.

[@markharris5771]

Renovated to perfection, shiny brass is very pretty but a tool's history can be prettier. Thank you for the explanation of its use.

[@BASSicallyNUMB]

Feels like he’s gotten back to making videos like before. This was a good one

[@Landrew0]

Who could have guessed that rust removal and repainting could be so entertaining?

[@RossTFarnsworth]

I really liked the way you handled that old petcock on that blower, always a gentle touch. And that old drip value makes me think of the old Yukon stoves we had in the military, except we were dripping gasoline through them to heat the tents in the middle of winter. good times...

[@sheep1ewe]

Grea work as always, and thank You wery much for the recepies, i realy, realy apreciate that!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Really enjoy your work.

[@MakeBrooklyn]

That is cool. No idea what I'd use it for but I definately want one!