Restoring an Old Rusty Clamping Lamp | Random Restoration

[@frankierzucekjr]

I was kind hoping you would re copper plate these and shine it up. With the brass fittings that would have looked awesome too. Very cool, great job. I cant believe how flawless that glass lens was too.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I definitely agree, I think this would look great as a copper plated piece. It really seems to have been both plated, then painted from the factory which is a very odd choice haha. If I had a sophisticated enough nickel and copper plating setup I'd likely have re-plated it, but without a heated plating tank and a water agitator an item the size of this will almost always come out with a very junky looking (uneven) plating. Right, it cleaned up so well even around the edges which was a bit of a surprise to me! Thanks again for watching, Frankie!

[@amberjude2886]

Not even a minute in and I'm so grateful I found this channel. I love these kinds of videos anyway but your sense of humor is *chef's kiss*

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Amber! I think this is the first video that I attempted to add some humor to so beware of my boring older videos 😆

[@jamesmoe9188]

That turned out great! It wasn't presented as one of the choices, but my vote would be re-plate the copper and clear over. Hoping the likes and comments help

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks! I reckon a polished finish copper plated would look very nice with this piece as well. It's odd that they plated the parts and then painted them as well. I also saw this with the Russell and Erwin 0128 mortise lock I restored in the video you watched yesterday - The case was copper plated then japanned. I'm working on some copper plating tests for some interesting restorations I have planned in the future, so once I get it working reliably it should pop up more in future videos. I appreciate all the likes and comments!

[@EuelBall]

I agree. Great job, came out sweet, but I would've copper plated the parts that were copper plated. It just seems, appropriate.

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@EuelBall thanks, Euel! True some fresh copper plating would be nice. I would have to get a slightly larger plating container before I can copper plate a piece this size. Maybe I will in the future!

[@EuelBall]

@@randomrestoration6858 Understood. We all have to deal with what we have. Looking forward to your next videos. :)

[@albertdeloach1382]

Nicely done.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, Albert!

[@LFKGooner]

Dude has got a great sense of humour. Beautiful work!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha thanks a lot!

[@LFKGooner]

@@randomrestoration6858 🙏🏿

[@AtomicDreamz]

I love the humor and the work. 🤣👍🏻

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha, thanks so much, Radiant Zombie!

[@spicynomad]

ditto.

[@lourias]

Me, three!!!! It is almost "romantic". LOL

[@Cradley684]

Now we have got some light on the subject may I say that is on fine restoration friend, have a nice day !!! . 🌛🌛

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hey there's a guy around these parts who comments under the name "Drunk Dunc" and if he sees someone else commenting puns on these videos he's apt to challenge you to a comment duel hahaha. I appreciate it, Brian - Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@carmencampbell6994]

Out of all the videos of yours I have watched so far with outlandish commentary, this one completely cracked me up! Any word from Pixar yet? LOL

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha I don't know what in the world got into me with the commentary in this one. Well, rather surprisingly they stopped contacting me after they brought me to court and took all my money haha. As per usual, thanks a lot for watching!

[@lourias]

Hey, I drink rust remover quite often... I use vinegar... LOL

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha well I guess I'm not the only one then!

[@misterpatina]

In my opinion your best Video so far. I justify it like that: besides watching your awesome work, I had to smile, laugh and scream the WHOLE time! Please, never lose your special kind of humor! Keep it up bro ❤️

[@randomrestoration6858]

I appreciate it, man! I figure I better spice up the videos with a bit of humor. The outrageous honking sums up the sort of background noise that somehow pops up only when I decide to hit that record button 😆 I'm sure I can't be the only one this happens to hahaha. Thanks again!

[@МаринаСадовод-с6т]

Мне очень нравится как вы даете старым вещам вторую жизнь,спасибо.изза сложности перевода бывает трудно понять в каком году сдели вещь и из чего.мнного узнала о механизмах пршлого,которые делали в огромном количестве и очень качественно и эстетично.

[@МаринаСадовод-с6т]

Волновалась и пропустила кучу букв

[@marcelozabala1086]

Realmente buenisimo...!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻🇦🇷🙋🏻‍♂️

[@randomrestoration6858]

¡Muchísimas gracias, lo aprecio!

[@dallaswoiken7533]

Looks great, but part of me was hoping that you would leave copper look lol again great job

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks, Dallas! It really is odd to me that the both copper plated it and painted it. I guess they didn't expect their paint to hold up hahaha

[@mercedesmarton3768]

@@randomrestoration6858 I was literally shouting at my phone: Don't paint it! Copper plate it man! But hey, it's your channel you wanted to paint it oh well. Good color choice though.

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@mercedesmarton3768 I was too focused on choosing the paint color that I never even considered re copper plating it hahaha. Thanks for watching!

[@InstrucTube]

@@randomrestoration6858 I know this is a bit old now, but my guess would be it started as just copper plated, someone scratched it up and didn't know how/didn't want to repair the plating, so they painted it. Seen it happen before on other things, so it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@InstrucTube While it certainly is a possibility, the paint job really seemed to be of high quality which implies that it came from the factory like that. With that said, I'd love to have a gander at a few other identical lamps like this to see what the original finish was - If it was indeed simply copper plated, I'd love to do the same with this lamp to get it back to lookin new! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@georgeshelton6281]

Of what I previously listened and watched, the contraption I was seeing wasn't a modern day cherry pitter.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha yes indeed it was an old one! Thanks as always for watching!

[@tikonc]

I would have loved to have seen you re-plate the parts with copper and then protect it from oxidation with a clear polyutherane coating

[@randomrestoration6858]

It would have been a great look for sure! Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to successfully plate a piece this size with my current copper plating setup, but it'd be great to send it off and have it professionally electroplated in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@BUTCH0120]

another vote for re-plating then clear coat. lovely work. regards.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! It’s really odd that they both plated and painted this lamp, but I guess it made it a little less prone to rust. Thanks for watching!

[@ytwos1]

You can put some dish washing liquid on the grommit, it will pop right in. Also, the base had a (perished) felt cover, not cloth. I think it would have been much nicer with good quality new felt instead of the lackluster and now dirty new cloth.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Great idea about the grommet! I definitely agree about the cloth vs felt. I feel like the cloth really detracts from the final results. Thanks for watching!

[@ytwos1]

@@randomrestoration6858 really enjoying your vids! Allthough this probably was “just” a well made lamp in it’s day it really is a quality piece. Really worthwhile!

[@frankierzucekjr]

I also heard a couple yells from 12:45 until like 13:10 lol Probably the same person that was honking, lol they really wanted someone's attention lol 😆

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha right, someone was totally trying to sabotage my video, but little did they know I couldn't be bothered to spend additional time editing the audio hahaha

[@sandrawest4118]

Perfect paint color, and the texture enhanced its shape even more. Well done! Hugs to Mona❤️ 💫

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you very much, Sandra!

[@Bender13]

Did you replace the incandescent bulb with an LED? They’re just as bright but don’t get hot as the old bulb which could be a problem with prolonged use.....and much more efficient. Still, an awesome restoration my friend.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I ended up borrowing a bulb from a nearby lamp, but good recommendation! If I ever do put it to use I’ll definitely use an LED. Like you noted, the test bulb heated the entire lamp up pretty quickly. Thanks for watching!

[@horticultureandhomes]

That woven fabric will mar a wood finish. Why not use felt?

[@randomrestoration6858]

I wish I would have used felt, mainly because I wasn't at all happy with the color combination of the fabric and paint. I'd like to change it in the future. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@andy-ow5sd]

What a great job you have done, colour is the best, 😳😷🇬🇧

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you, Andy!

[@MKGultra]

Great restore! Honk, when you drive by Vern Fonk...

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot! I say a person's level of coolness vastly increases if they actually do honk while driving by Vern Fonk hahaha

[@MKGultra]

@@randomrestoration6858 That's a known fact!

[@AutomaticSelector]

You do fine work. The only thing your videos lack is a cat.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha maybe I can convince the folks at the LADB Restoration channel to send me their supervisor cat. 😆

[@mercedesmarton3768]

😄😁😆😁😆

[@NarTac13]

I use the same Acetone, it is so hard to open

[@randomrestoration6858]

You know the struggle! At first you might think that they don’t want anyone to open it accidentally, but I’m convinced they don’t want anyone to open it intentionally as well hahaha

[@shaunmullings4153]

Well I thought that you did an amazing restoration there matey. 👍👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you, Shaun! This is a pretty cool little lamp.

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

Otra excelente restauracion esta vez le toco a esta lámpara de sujeción vieja y oxidada, felicitaciones y saludos desde Venezuela.

[@randomrestoration6858]

¡Gracias de nuevo, Amilcar! Esta fue una restauración divertida seguro.

[@stefankalda5174]

You did a nice job on this lamp. Espacially the colour matches perfect to the shape of it. Maybe crimping ring terminals on the wires would have been a better solution instead of clamping them direct underneath the screwheads.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thank you, Stefan! I was tempted to use ring terminals at one point, and I had/have a large assortment of them. I could be wrong, but I feel like there may have been a reason I didn't use them with this. I can't remember why though. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@stefankalda5174]

@@randomrestoration6858 Everything is fine. I would have done so. Keep up with your work, I really appreciate these kind of footages as I also restore old stuff.

[@ВадимКузнецов-э5б]

...у меня точно такая-же была лампа, когда она мне надоела-, я из неё переделал в велофару, только перекрасил её в серебристый металлик и стекло поставил не линзованное, а рифлёное, но молотковой краской, тоже красиво, молорик!!!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Очень круто, я уверен, что он отлично сработал для велосипедного фонаря! Спасибо за просмотр!

[@sidwainhouse]

Cable/zip ties make good strain relief.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Very good idea, Sid. Thanks for watching!

[@chriscraft9681]

chic 👍

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks a lot, man!

[@rlm98253]

Well done, sir. Too many Vern Fonk commercials? You must live near Seattle.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks! I say we need a yearly holiday where the whole family gets together and watches those commercials hahaha.

[@Badbadtoby827]

How old is the clamp lamp exactly. I'm just curious because I've seen people fake restoration videos and others use new things that have rust on them.

[@randomrestoration6858]

It’s hard to say exactly how old this lamp is, but it’s probably from around the 1930s or so.

[@pfadiva]

Why not use self-adhesive felt instead of fabric you had to glue? Love the paint.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks for the question, Becky! The main reason I used the cloth was that I had it lying around for a long time and figured it was the perfect opportunity to put it to use. That said, a felt finish probably would have looked a bit better (and been easier) since the cloth has a rough edge to it. Thank you for watching!

[@jackjacke4654]

I wish you would slow down the sub titles. It's hard to read fast without my other lens you borrowed.

[@randomrestoration6858]

I like to make people second guess what they just quickly read hahaha. I have slowed the text down a bit since this video because it was definitely a bit too quick! Thanks for watching!

[@WorkshopDC]

Hmm sexy restoration, awesome job! 👏👏👏

[@randomrestoration6858]

Hahaha I love the wording, man. Thank you very much!

[@lourias]

See, IT IS "romantic "... this guy calls it "sexy"!!!!

[@АндрейАлексин-н5о]

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[@randomrestoration6858]

Большое спасибо за просмотр!

[@hectorlao8604]

I think you wrote it bro! LOL!

[@randomrestoration6858]

Who, me? I'd never do such a thing. 😆

[@pnadk]

There is a safety distance from the live wire to the metal parts of around ... zero.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Haha thanks for watching! The main piece (which is black) is plastic, so hypothetically there shouldn't be any chance of coming in contact with anything they shouldn't. If there's something I'm missing that seems wrong though do let me know!

[@timsmith1589]

That's cool bro, where you from?

[@randomrestoration6858]

Sorry for the late reply - I live in the United States. Thanks for watching!

[@timsmith1589]

@@randomrestoration6858 right on washington state here bro

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@timsmith1589 Cool - It sure is nice now that the entire West Coast is not burning and is mostly smoke free!

[@xtbuff1008]

The black (hot) wire should have gone on the nickel-plated terminal, not the brass one.

[@randomrestoration6858]

Thanks for the comment, Richard. I have not seen any instance wherein the (black) hot wire goes to the nickel plated screw rather than the brass screw. There are a plethora of wiring guides online, of which on every occasion the neutral wire goes to the nickel plated screw and the hot wire goes to the brass screw. Thanks for watching!

[@xtbuff1008]

@@randomrestoration6858 my bad- thought it was other way round.

[@randomrestoration6858]

@@xtbuff1008 No worries at all, man! It had been so long since I had last rewired anything before this video that I had to have a bit of a refresher - I really didn't want to wire this little guy up wrong. Thanks again for watching!