Restoring Japanese Hibatchi Grill - Cast Iron Restoration

[@gilles111]

The top hole in the handle isn't centered to prevent the handle splitting. With both holes (and thus screws/pins) in a straight line the wooden handle might split along these 2 pressure points on the same length of the handle. The off centered top screw would give pressure on a different line in the wood, spreading the pressure - preventing a cracking handle.

[@cleverusername9369]

That's interesting and makes perfect sense, thank you for this comment.

[@KaishShaikh376]

Smart guy

[@CarlosDaniel-oz3nt]

Thank you for knowing that for us, my guy

[@rphntw1n]

🌈The More You Know

[@mm9773]

There are literally billions of products made of wood on which the screws, nails, rivets or pins are in a straight line and it’s not a problem. It’s obviously just crappy workmanship.

[@MikeCiccolo]

Love the blurred screen when you were "seasoning" certain parts of the bull. 😁

[@MsYukizomesorangejuice]

Lol he shoulda done it while sandblasting them as well

[@sabinemagpie]

​@@MsYukizomesorangejuiceouch!

[@Zoso14892]

The best thing about watching an Odd Tinkering video is that you have solid insight into what other restoration channels are going to be doing for the next few months.

[@HaruVibes_]

OT is one of the OGs. Its interesting seeing this category blow up over the last few years. It feels over saturated now because ppl jump to trends then we end up seeing the same types of videos until something new takes over. Glad OT still does his own thing.

[@samikalastaja]

@@HaruVibes_ At some point there was an invasion of fake restoration videos with millions of views. Each with the same script - dude finds a muddy Nintendo DS on a field or something - I don't know how is it now.

[@rowdyeggplaad578]

OT, TySy, My Mechanics, and Rescue and Restore (please upload again man we miss you) all the GOATs

[@GuardianJinx]

​@rowdyeggplaad578 And Hand Tool Rescue. For some reason, he didn't pop up in a lot of my searches, but that might be because it's old tools and gadgets being restored. Like a vacuum that can also sharpen your knives.

[@AmyaT]

⁠@@rowdyeggplaad578what is TySy? Is that their full channel name?

[@ddawn7916]

That second screw saw all you put his buddy through and wiggled out hinself lol

[@solidsnakesimulation666]

Only ret**ds use 'lol'.

[@choujiakamichi]

when you had the wd-40 in the holster, i expected the bit from king of the hill where Hank pulled out the mini wd-40 can to open the regular one🤣

[@awkwardhuman6314]

that was hilarious LOL

[@PERPowns]

One of the greatest bits of all time

[@ShadowAgent94]

@@PERPowns I loved how with the wd40 it's basically, "I need you to work.", and with the torch "I'm done asking nicely."

[@CP-jh8jl]

Me too😂😂😂❤

[@ProfessionalDriver101]

It might have even helped with getting the bolt out!

[@rude5150]

私は日本人です。これは正式には火鉢とは呼びません。牛の形をした卓上のグリルです。 しかし、素晴らしい仕事ですね！ I am Japanese. This is not exactly a hibachi. It's a tabletop grill in the shape of a cow. But it is a wonderful restoration!👏

[@eduboteon]

Nice

[@higgy82]

If you were Japanese, you would know that hibachi means fire bowl and are typically decorative...which is EXACTLY what this is.

[@rude5150]

@@higgy82 Japanese hibachi is not just a fire bowl. You can find this out by searching for “火鉢.” There are no holes in the bottom as in this cow-shaped grill. It is made of ceramic or wood, and ashes are placed in it, so that heat is not transferred to the bottom even when a charcoal fire is built. The hibachi basically functions as a heating device, and the cooking ability is secondary. Sorry if this is hard to understand due to machine translation.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

I don't think it's a cow 0:29 😂

[@deagt3388]

Bull not a cow, it has jewels! ;-)

[@ItsHyomoto]

Your video sent me down a rabbit hole to learn about cast iron cookware, its history, how to maintain it and why despite its many advantages we often think of newer pans as being superior. From this I have learned that cast iron is an extremely old invention designed to solve what I always thought of as a modern issue, non-stick cooking, and that seasoning not only provides non-stick characteristics but also protects against corrosion.

[@Gomezli16]

Great now I have to go down that rabbit hole too…

[@ItsHyomoto]

@@Gomezli16 I took a detour down enameled, carbon steel and ceramic dishes before doing a small dip into stainless steel. Good luck stalwart adventurer!

[@novampires223]

Never cooked with anything else,or my parents. It's the best.

[@Gomezli16]

@@ItsHyomoto comfy AF

[@groom_of_the_stools]

@@ItsHyomoto I prefer enameled cast iron to anything else. I ditched all of my non-coated cast iron. Same results, easier cleanup.

[@momkatmax]

Good choice to season it like a cast iron pan, it shines like you painted it! My husband said it's a Black Angus now, so it should be good.

[@jeannerogers7085]

This piece is a real gem! A cow shaped hibachi, and beautifully made. When I first came to San Diego, CA in the 1970’s, hibachi’s were the common small grills; we all had them. They were wonderfully efficient and convenient.

[@ladambell]

For the first few minutes, I thought the whole video was going to be you using stronger and stronger tools to try and get those screws out. Nice job as always!

[@jaredhutchinson4629]

10:10 Did he blur out the cow parts?😂

[@terrydavis2552]

@indiolatino61Yeah, CEE, an Australian heavy equipment repair service, showed the owner lubing a steel rod on a fork lift by hand and apparently KZbin saw that as suggestive. They had to edit that part out and repost. Right.

[@hitmanmb]

I almost spit out my coffee when I saw that. LOL

[@johngbarone9253]

Bull not cow. LOL

[@W4iteFlame]

KZbin will not like to see things he did to this "cow"...

[@AXL.]

Can't let the furries go crazy...

[@TokyoChanSan]

Hi, we owned this (not the cow) type. They were popular in the mid-70s. The Cow style motif is just a motif offered by this company. They were high-massed and produced in the western hemisphere. they are not From Japan (only the name Hibachi), which is a generic term in the West (meaning BBQ) BTW these were DYI BBQs. Kits and you assemble yourself. I put together years again. They were not meant to last more than a few years.

[@KaiserRika]

Define a few. Because this particular one seems to have been built to last.

[@Kainlarsen]

It was very sturdy, though. :) I'm glad it lasted well enough to be restored.

[@tristanflynn4014]

​@@KaiserRika It was made from cast iron. It will last a while.

[@TokyoChanSan]

They were not expensive. reasonable priced. Long lasting wasn't expected to last long. This one shows it.

[@spacedog2980]

"Designed to last a few years" is a strange thing to say about cast iron

[@Zenpookie]

Many try to copy you, but they lack your finesse and ingenuity. Well done :) When you first started the channel you did your work with limited tools and machinery. Your refinishing was done with sandpapers, wire brushes, rust removers, and ketchup 😎 Since day one the results of your work has been nothing short of top quality. You have shown a lot of us how to be DIYers. Thank you our Master ODD Tinkerer 🤗❤️

[@christinekesler8964]

I've never seen a grill like this before. It's very cute 🥰

[@ethanwillden4788]

It's been such a wonderful journey watching your restoration skills grow. So few restoration channels are able to take on the range of projects you do, and even fewer of those with the quality you achieve. Your channel is definitely one of the greats on par with some of the other huge channels Primitive Technology and MyMechanics! Thanks for sharing your work with us!

[@Alotipsalo]

This video is fantastic for anyone interested in cast iron restoration! The step-by-step guide was really helpful, especially for beginners. I learned a lot about the importance of seasoning and maintaining the grill to keep it in top shape. Thanks for sharing your expertise!"

[@guilhermelopesfotografo]

I love barbecue, here in Brazil it's called "churrasco" and this is a beautiful grill!

[@ArtifactRenewal]

This project highlights the elegance and durability of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, while the focus on cast iron restoration adds an element of technical mastery. It’s 10:17 the perfect blend of cultural appreciation and skilled artistry, inviting viewers to see a beautiful, time-honored cooking tool brought back to life. Ideal for those who love culinary history, cast iron, and seeing a unique piece restored to its former glory!

[@richardabkstorm9009]

I know it is tough to do with life and all, but this channel is so good I wish there was more of it! 👍🙏

[@rainersnookh]

Printing a WD-40 holster is the dedication I excpect from this channel!

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

Wow! That screw extractor tool is incredible! Amazing!

[@anna9072]

What a lovely little grill! Now I want one.

[@martingolding4951]

Brilliant, at least this restoration isn't thickly coated in rust and mud. Good job

[@domeatown]

This is such a cute little cow grill. Cute decoration for the patio, great thing to sit out by while you slow cook some evening snacks on a warm summer night. Maybe a lil glass of prosecco by your cow grill, slowly turning into the neighborhood gossip. Ah, the life.

[@KillerCornMuffin]

The sand blasting bit was deeply satisfying. Also thank you for actually showing it in use.

[@TheGelasiaBlythe]

You probably know this already, but my husband - when he has the gift of time - uses transmission fluid on stuck screws. Paint some on, leave it overnight, and the screw will move. If you think about it, transmission fluid is designed to get into the tiniest cracks, so given time, it will.

[@TheSunlitLeaf]

Thank you for the tip! I'll definitely try that.

[@zappbrannigen4177]

Wow, that looks amoooozing! I'll see myself out.

[@Dragonalynn]

These were offered in an offbeat catalogue where the entrepreneur couple whose business it was offered finds from around the globe about 20-30 years ago. I wanted one in the worst way, but unfortunately was far too pricey for me at the time. This hibachi was something that has stuck with me over the years in hopes of one day being lucky to come across one. Lucky you. Nice job at the restoration. Well done.

[@DanielMores]

You sure you got enough lighter fluid to light it? 😀

[@beastmodejelly8654]

😂

[@vaskikissa]

I laughed my ass off, the first squirt I was like "huh, that seems like a lot" and then he put on more and I lost it

[@suitov]

I saw that and was like "Finland".

[@ItsHyomoto]

@@DanielMores this was the funniest bit for me, I'm like: he knows that's way too much and is likely just doing it a) for fun, and b) to trigger comments explaining that it's too much. I'm reminded of things like thermal paste where there is far too much discourse over it. So fuck it, lean into it.

[@Heike--]

@@ItsHyomoto Nah, you'd be shocked at just how *bad* Europeans are at cooking anything on a grill. They have no idea what they're doing. Using lighter fluid in the first place is a big no-no. They also like to turn meat into jerky by waaaaay overcooking it.

[@gamerzone1014]

Yeah the restoration was cool but can we just acknowledge how nice those slabs of steak look!

[@gamerzone1014]

Also does anyone know what camera this guy uses?

[@i_am_diegoacosta127]

Things I didn't know existed but now I need'em more than ever 😍

[@chandarussell]

I just love this hibachi. Hibachi’s are actually hard to find these days never mind a great one like this one. You did a great job with this one.

[@fafadk]

It's not very old, I'd say 10 years ? The company that made them (couldn't find the name) was still selling these online around 2017. Solid work as always !

[@haydensween]

I never knew how much I needed a cow grill.

Bull*

[@wiggie2gone]

I love duck-tor such a fantastic assistant

[@diamondjebgold9906]

Last video: GameCube PC conversion This video: C O W G R I L L

[@TheWestNomad]

I need more cowgrill in my life

[@garyjones2582]

O.T. Very nice work, but I do have a good suggestion for you.. i see lots of people still using WD-40 as a penetrant.. Save your WD-40 for squeaky door hinges and make yourself a 50-50 batch of Acetone and automatic transmission fluid.. It makes WD look like water and its dirt cheap to make.. It has been tested by Project Farm and out performed even the most expensive penetrants... Thx for sharing and bringing us along on another O.T adventure... Take care my friend and God Bless...

[@mitchd949]

I usually stop watching when I see some hack use WD-40 as a penetrating oil. The WD-40 brand does make a penetrating oil, but this wasn't it. I made it past the WD-40 in this vid but when he started using the "impact driver" I quit. My god what a dummy hammering on thin cast iron.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

The only thing I came across was it’s a rare grill and the prices ranged between 70.00-220.00… I didn’t realize I needed one of these until seeing this… it’s awesome!

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

I was just thinking about one of these yesterday and how I could implement one in my home, and then you upload this. Get out of my head! Great video

[@jamilateef6392]

bay area cows never are made into lunch, just fresh water baths , song and nurturing.

[@TheKalkalash]

The reason for the non-centered handle hole is most likely the poka-yoke method. The method aims to design parts so that they can only be assembled one way. The handle probably has an intended orientation to it (like one end being wider than the other). With the off-center hole, an assembly worker can only put the part on one way. This removes the need to have a reference picture to see which way the handle goes, and it also reduces the risk of mistakes.

[@mm9773]

No, this hole was made according to the it’s-Monday-morning-and-I-hate-my-job method.

[@bananachild1936]

Beautiful craftsmanship from the original maker and an equally beautiful restoration from you my dude.

[@C.I.P.]

Love the sound of that wood getting poured into the grill also when it was cracking when burning SUPER peaceful loved this video!

[@alexstavru8424]

I’ve no ideea what a hibatchi grill is but I’m sold.

[@JohnKrumenauer-bl9df]

I love this hibachi. Great job on the refinish. I've never had any luck with screw extractors

[@blackstar-genX]

I loved that blurred out the rubbing of the cows weinner 😂

[@FrietjeOorlog]

You didn't pay attention in biology class, did you?

[@LeOnTFiLmS]

In true japanese fashion

[@thejohnbeck]

​@@LeOnTFiLmS ooooohhhh

[@tonitonsen9032]

I like your sense of humor in the videos 😂

[@gullugadha]

Man was holding his grill like it was his pet at the beginning.

[@HunterThinker]

It is hands down the cutest grill i've ever seen 😂

[@LadySamurai88]

I would do the same

[@SkyForgeVideos]

Wouldn't you?

[@adyx]

It's Blofeld's cat from James Bond. 😂

[@SkyForgeVideos]

@@adyx Look at what you have done to Mr. Bigglesworth!

[@raymondbrown2427]

Very nice job, glad you seasoned it instead of painting it

[@prboy71]

Such a unique piece! Amazing work, keep them coming! Your page is incredibly satisfying. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@ascendingdeity]

can you just imagine all the amazing and lively conversations had while cooking on that grill wow. i feel nostalgic just looking at it. such a cool little 🐄 grill.

[@TonyBullard]

3:05 Don't half a cow, man.

[@hawkfeather6802]

Nice job! Haven't seen a grill shaped like a cow before. 14:57 it's funny the charcoal sounds like ice cubes clinking.

[@foxfireglo8290]

You’re so lucky to find this grill. I would love to find one too.

[@tmp1111]

Love this grill excellent work as usual

[@MoYvStarkey]

Beautifuly sculpted. You know the old saying. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

[@samikalastaja]

0:54 Hank Hill is proud of you

[@Heike--]

No, he's horrified. Hank Hill uses clean-burning propane. Not this yucky stick charcoal lit with half a bottle of foul-tasting lighter fluid which will make that meat taste like shit. Europeans, I swear. Keep them away from grills at all costs. They have no idea what they're doing and turn meat into foul jerky all the time.

[@oneshotme]

It looks great love it and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@mymotherismoremetal]

That hibachi grill got TWO Happy Endings! Nicely done!

[@Lewellfouch]

Geez, I didn't know these things even exists.. Now I want one too! Great restoration!!

[@Veritas1980-Chill]

I can tell you it can't be older than 1939, this is when phillips head screws became common in japan.

[@lisabrightly]

Someone in the comments said these were mass produced in the 70's for Western people. It's not Japanese. I don't know if that's true, but it's worth considering.

[@samanthadean1083]

This is definitely Japanese, it has that oddly realistic design to it that you see in a lot of Japanese art… Fantastic job from you and the Ducktor!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@神奈川太郎-r7h]

I'm japanese.It's not typical Japanese hibachi. Japanese hibachi are usually made of ceramic. Anyway, your work is always great.

[@lilitharam44]

Great job! It's awesome! I would LOVE to see you restore one of the huge wooden vintage TV sets but maybe update it. I know a lot of people would love that, considering the nostalgia factor involved.

[@TJ1SG0D]

Hate to break it to you, but thats from Cracker Barrel 😂

[@ChefChrisDay]

This is 💯 confirmed.

[@josephgittos3787]

Pretty cool item so ideal for me as the wife is a veggie and have no kids so the perfect size , great work yet again

[@daskalosBCE]

You should look into some JIS screwdrivers. They grab so much better

[@cerosis]

Absolutely loved the censoring during the seasoning

[@MikeCiccolo]

The irony of cooking steaks on this grill.

[@amonsatan5263]

Iron-y.

[@irenafarm]

Okay unironically that's a beautiful lil grill.

[@martinarcher1503]

It's a nice piece. Couldn't you have filed the two halves edges flat so that they met flush? The seam at the cow's face didn't meet, and it's head was split down the middle

[@WesW3187]

When I initially read the description I thought it said ‘drill’, and I thought what kind of weird drill mechanism have the Japanese thought up now. I also got a laugh when you blurred out the seasoning of the sensitive parts of the bull🙂.

[@slothburglar]

Took me too long to realize the handle was the tail. This guy is so dang cute.

[@stevenwillis548]

Ah, the glass-like tinkling or charcoal, the sizzle of a nice steak, great ASMR.

[@adamfitch965]

My parents had a hibachi when I was a kid in the 70s. I never knew it was a traditional Japanese grill, to me it was just the little barbecue we took on camping trips.

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration mister good job

[@MsStarSwordPlays]

You never disappoint with your uploads, I love your restorations! Also it was hilarious how you blurred that part while applying seasoning to it 😂

[@cassymullins4460]

I would have seasoned the inside of the cow but then painted the outside with high temp enamel just saying, great work by the way ❤ love your channel

[@kain5056]

Could the second screw be off center so it doesn't split the wood of the handle by both screws being in a line?

[@Dalton325]

Probably just cheap original production.

[@fredrikstad01]

You should've used JST bits in stead of Phillips, that's why it stripped. Many people who tinker on japanese cars think the manufacturers use crappy screws, but it's them that is using the wrong bit😉😉

[@johnbradford9235]

And not a drop of Peroxide anywhere to be seen 😁😁😁. Fun choice, great work, and a nice departure Mr. Odd Tinkering 👏👏👏👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing 🙏😊. 😎

[@RobGMun]

I will never stop saying it, but make a second channel and upload the full unedited sandblast videos, the satisfaction/AMSR quality of a video like that would be a hit for many here.

[@motozakura]

this is sometihg called Shichirin The shichirin is a traditional Japanese portable charcoal grill, typically made from ceramic or heat-resistant clay. It has a compact, cylindrical or rectangular shape, making it easy to use on tabletops. The shichirin is ideal for grilling meats, seafood, and vegetables over charcoal, providing an authentic Japanese BBQ experience. It is commonly used to cook items like yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), fish, and shellfish, allowing for a slow, flavorful grilling process.

[@fogofu]

Great censorship at 10:10

[@meredithwhidden8712]

It's sooo cute. Mom had a plain hibachi a little bit larger than that one, and it's about 60 years old. But I didn't realize they were making animal hibachis. I would imagine the cow hibachi will be at least 10 years older than 60 and probably more than that. Time for marshmallows

[@duckindustries526]

Yay odd tinkering posted

[@Ashen.Elixer]

Was curious how you were gonna do the ...bits, but I wasn't prepared for the blur! Choked on my breakfast!

[@oneshotme]

The screw still didn't move because you heated the screw along with the metal. Next time heat the bottom where the threads are and not the head of it and it'll work a lot better!!

[@Jako-fh8zg]

Loved this restoration, it was so good. I loved the WD40 holster too, gave me and the boys a giggle 😂🙏 respect Jako 🙏

[@imperialpresence1173]

this was sold by cracker barrel back in the day..one i saw was late 70's i think

[@Deltarr777]

I usually watch this channel for the repairs but stay for the ASMR quality❤

[@Zzyzx--]

I've restored a lot of cast iron cookware, here's a few tips: -- Instead of sandblasting, use an angle grinder with steel wire wheels - cup, flat and knots. It leaves the surface clean and shiney, takes off everything -- Put some Never Seize (Never-Seeze) on the screw threads when assembling. Be careful and use just a little, it's like silver paint and will get onto everything. It works with high temperatures and those screws will never freeze again -- If you're going to season it with cooking oil, use spray cans of canola oil. I get mine from costco, two big cans in a package for about six dollars. Applies fast and the oil will get into every detail -- Never use lighter fluid to light charcoal, food will have a petrol taste. Use a torch or better still, use Tumbleweeds fire starters or similar

[@welshiepoo]

Also, from the clips of the "before" it seems like some kind of cork or other soft material lined the hooves of the cow. Some parts of this were made much more difficult and some of the details were skipped. Still really nice to look at in its restored form, but some things were more difficult than they needed to be and some important things were excluded.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

I don't think he's in a country where you can easily buy baking spray; I'm not even sure Costco exists there. I’d also extremely strongly warn you against using baking spray unless you double-check the ingredient list to make sure it's pure oil. The vast majority of baking sprays are about 40% soya lecithin, which shouldn’t be used on cast iron (seasoning or otherwise) or nonstick cookware. It's also hellaciously allergenic, so don't use it if you're making brownies for the school bake sale. It's also about ten times the price by volume of oil in a bottle!

[@m0r0ns20]

I bought something VERY similar from Cracker Barrel about 15 or so years ago, only it had a pig's head rather than a cow's. It was actually called Hibatchi Pig. Still have it and other than the handle breaking on the grill, it works great (with a handle I cobbled together.)

[@KyleSeubert]

True facts i love OT watching him feels like visiting an old friend

[@DrMattBug]

I have the same Biltema butane torch. It's a fantastic buy 😉

[@FrietjeOorlog]

3:24 Certified Van Gogh moment

[@jessicawaller819]

Omg... I absolutely adore this item.. How neat.

[@smoothjazz17]

1:16 but are they mooving

[@qunoot8917]

Lmao

[@c0wg0d]

I love this! Blurring out the seasoning part made me lol!

[@toff2042]

0:18 How does one even think of looking for something like this

[@Jamesc.Briley]

my dad had one of these and several other grills he only ever used, as far as my knowledge not more than 1 or 2 times before he went onto the next best thing to have, I only remember a failed rib, steaks over done, but I'm thankful he only thought he could cook on a grill 2 times a year