Rusty Deadlocked Vise - Perfect Restoration

Broken Vise Restoration - Gressel Switzerland.
In this video i'm restoring a broken swiss vise.
Like, comment, subscribe.
I bought this vise from a friend for 20$. It was super rusty and dirty, one part was missing, two screws were broken off and the movable jaw was completely stuck. Gressel is very well known in switzerland for making very good, if not the best vises. That fact made it absolutely worth to restore it. They still produce this type of vise today, they just made some very small changes over the years. I found out that they built their vises in this style until 1991. So it's at least 27 years old. It had the rough jaws on, but you could always choose if you want them with rough or flat jaws when you buy a new one. I'm not a fan at all of the rough jaws, because they ruin every surface of clamped pieces. So I decided to put flat jaws on. I still restored the rough ones and I'm going to keep them. I restored this vise for myself.
I hope you like my work and the video.
Timestamps
00:00 preview
00:35 loosen the stuck movable jaw
02:09 disassembling
04:39 restoring the spindle
05:11 removing the pins
05:45 restoring the movable jaw
06:58 restoring the body (fix jaw)
08:14 sandblasting
10:09 painting
11:02 making the missing part
12:10 restoring two screws for the missing part
13:10 restoring the jaws
13:27 reassembling
15:53 showing off the finished product
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
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Thank you for watching :-)
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[@BigBlackBe4r]

Thank you sooo much for not putting SHITTY music on.👍🏻

[@syni323]

+1

[@kcluu9390]

Best comment

[@aaaaa-po9lk]

spring in my step

[@ashleycollard8968]

amen hearing the tools work is a large part of the experience

[@WEVA111]

oh my god yes

[@fruitydudexD]

You don't understand how much I appreciate that you DIDN'T put garbage ass music on this video. That makes you a god amongst men

[@theanimal550]

I sooo agree !

[@qannabisqueen8687]

Or jibberish talk

[@sontelena8818]

Yes my thoughts exactly!

[@edstar83]

But a little music adds atmosphere. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYiyq4iwf8lpra8

[@lechanceux8048]

Agree 100%

[@meredithsickel2709]

Can we all take a moment to acknowledge how much longer it must take him to do these restorations when he has to be concerned about filming every single little bit? He’s awesome

[@codygallik2261]

Yeah, approx. one good bit, at least. Looooots of camera adjustments.

[@marshallballantine-jones3819]

I would, but i haven't got time...

[@v1k1nggam3r8]

This person is documenting history also

[@petsforvets1635]

Never in my life did I think I'd be spending an evening watching the restoration of a vice.... and loving every bit of it. Awesome!. Only problem now is that it looks too nice to use

[@Unknown_Ooh]

Gressel makes very high quality vices and after this guy restoring it the vice is ready for another 100 years of use

[@quantumleap359]

This Gressel vise is better now than it was when manufactured. This guy is a craftsman extraordinaire!

[@Nunyabznis]

Perfect channel. No talking. No horrendous music. Just content.

[@aktan4ik]

009 sound system Dreamscape is the only music that would work.

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

I don't understand why his videos have so many thumbs down

[@northernlights9533]

@@RYTHMICRIOT Its probably some of those low life f*ckers that try to criticize every little nit in videos Trust me ive seen a lot of them

[@byronlemay2166]

@@RYTHMICRIOT They simply don't understand.

[@Barzins1]

Agreed.

[@erroristmusic]

No stupid music, straight to the point. 17 minutes felt like a minute. This man has hell of a dedication!

[@husamhamed5255]

I Agree

[@GInformation1]

i agree, i watched others but nope.

[@Alessia_talks]

I hate music in restoration videos. Intros are even worse and annoying to the maximum

[@JohnPMitten]

@@Alessia_talks I hate the music too and often it's a loud rock band.

[@jimbob8088]

@@JohnPMitten if only...

[@charleskoner9606]

Having just repaired & restored an old vice myself, I really appreciate how satisfying this is. I love your channel, no unnecessary soundtrack or distractions. Thank you.

[@nancyhogue7317]

A true craftsman. So rare in these days and so wonderful to see. Quality is truly a dying art...thanks for keeping it alive!

[@rutgerhoutdijk3547]

Can you do a restauration of the Notre Dame next video?

[@Andrew-is7rs]

rutger houtdijk 😂😂😂👌

[@stea1thshoot906]

:DDDD easy with scotch brait

[@larrytrejo1882]

Ok were gonna work on it. In the meantime you can watch Notre dame football

[@justgoogleit7879]

😂😂😂😂

[@VIRAL_FR]

C’est bien triste effectivement...

[@porschiste911]

I picture a dozen of Gressel employees gathered round the same screen watching this video and tearing up in joy.

[@amcoool1234]

Absolutely beautiful 🤩

[@tommylight1312]

The smoothness of that vise and how the jaws fit perfectly at the end. That is a thing of beauty.

[@jayssonblack3179]

That’s a beautiful piece! I have a couple old vices given to me by my stepdad that I’m thinking of refurbishing. This video gave me some good insight! Thank you!

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@megamits2683]

@@mymechanics wow, still commenting after 4 years! love your work :)

[@markbowden4607]

Mixed emotions....... fascinated and in awe, but realising I've crossed a line into that age group that is in awe of a vice restoration..... well done!

[@AnEvolvingApe]

I've done computer programming for a few decades now but after a few years of watching youtube videos I realized that I missed out on the joys of woodworking/carpentry/metal work.

[@syd5380]

I’m a 19 year old girl and I’m having the same mixed emotions although it’s fascination and awe but realizing that maybe it’s weird for my age to find this fascinating

[@WildSuns42]

@@syd5380"In an insane society a sane person must appear insane.". Seriously and this goes for everyone do not worry about looking weird or what (age) group you fit in... Be curious and explore diverse interests every day your alive.... Everyone dies in the end. Find the awe and wonder of it all in every step you take and don't worry or try to be like everyone else for most people waste there whole lives doing exactly that and in the end find that they never lived at all. No one really wants to be normal its just a trap that most fall into and get stuck in forever. Great video hats off to its maker... Sure wish I had a mill and a sandblaster I constantly have need of them maybe someday I will find the room for them...

[@hannahmorris1835]

Lol I’m a 19 year old girl too! What’s up with all the 19 year olds? Anyways, this restoration was very well done, much better than others I’ve seen. Im so happy I found this channel!

[@cookiee818]

Mark Bowden don’t feel weird... I am probably a decade(s) younger than you and this is pretty jaw dropping

[@XLBiker13]

What algorithm was used for KZbin to determine that I'd watch every second of an old vice restoration? I have no idea how this landed in my KZbin feed but they were right. I enjoyed every second of this. Well done. Thank you for caring and letting me know that this level of craftsmanship and artisanship is still alive somewhere in the world. I'm very impressed.

[@daveespeland3356]

I second these comments and enjoyed every minute as well.

[@wharris7594]

Okay, Start Researching THE FLAT EARTH TRUTH.

[@Cortinasinlatina]

A guy could go to a discount tool store and buy a new tool and save a small fortune in labor (labour) but here we have a restored device that can be passed down like a family set of silver table service.

[@mijodo2008]

One of the most Exquisite Vices I have ever seen, Absolutely Beautiful Restoration, A truly Worthwhile Project, Cheers from Michael, Australia.

[@dannykon1892]

I was transfixed throughout. A master machinist at work that must be seen to really be appreciated. Thank you!

[@steveedwards4635]

The good people at Gressel should send you a medal! Excellent work, much respect! 👍🎖️

[@mymechanics]

They send me actualy much cooler stuff 😁

[@fabeys2816]

@@mymechanics like what? 😜

[@markrobertson6664]

I love seeing a craftsman take something that everyone else has discarded, show it some TLC and make it new again. Very nice!

[@tatersalad2067]

Unfortunately we live in a disposable society. Any other person would of scrapped it for weight. It’s nice to see there are still people out there that take pride in what they do.

[@newperspective4252]

@@tatersalad2067 Having a milling shop surely doesn't hurt though

[@RaymondToms]

Well done. Thank you for doing this restoration and showing the stages you had to go through. I wish I still had some of my father’s old tools that I would love to restore like this.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

The satisfaction gained from superlative work you cannot buy. How nice to share a part of that.

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

For reasons unknown to me, this popped up in my recommendations. And yeah, I watched the whole thing, beginning to end. Humans are capable of some extraordinary things, and this is one of them. A pleasant surprise coming across this. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@daskreets26]

same thing happened to me.. lol...

[@monalisachakrabarty3260]

Thought of the same thing

[@daskreets26]

@@monalisachakrabarty3260 lmao!!!

[@walterstorm9221]

lol!!!!!!!! same here... and i too watched it all :D !! so much work, but so worth it in the end!

[@GabrielCsaba]

I'm more of a woodworking nut but that, sir, was one of the most beautiful, poetic, fulfilling things I've seen in ages.

[@OnurKAFALI]

absolutely agree

[@ganstalk21]

Congrats, bringing back to life old stuff with incredible techniques, tools and a lot of patient.

[@carissamcclure3975]

I watched this in absolute awe..... I have a very similar vice out in the shed that was my grandfathers. I would never be able to give it the love you just did. but even still, watching your vid made me happy. Your video is almost hypnotic!

[@Saboc44]

This is better than any ASMR video on the internet. I finished the video completely relaxed.

[@tomaskonkol8894]

Just want to write how relaxing these videos are.

[@matbroomfield]

The man's craftsmanship and patience are absolutely incredible!

[@spookeywookey3931]

And tools, machines etc. Don't forget those.

[@thefattesthagrid]

It's a one day job apart from letting the paint dry.

[@shania-antonio6425]

If i had a sandblaster, a lathe, a buffer, a torch, a mill, and even a small (yet expensive) whetstone, i wont spend 2 weeks cleaning and restoring a forge and an anvil given by my grandpa, it will only take only 10 hours, at most.

[@thefattesthagrid]

@@shania-antonio6425 Amen to that.

[@tuonier]

proof it @@thefattesthagrid

[@gbopj23]

Great workmanship! I admire restorer's knowledge, experience and patient dedication to restoration.

[@michaeldebrou8767]

Watching this is like a deep massage..so relaxing.Your skill and patience is astonishing. Love the tasteful choice of green! Great work

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cstbb568]

Don't know how I ended up here but oh man this was so hypnotising !. outstanding work !

[@StormAlterWorlds]

I don't know how I ended up here, but I'm glad I did.

[@aihaihaihai6160]

Same

[@Protoscherge]

Same Same

[@vidmick]

same here, weird isn't it

[@Assimilator702]

Deathrider KZbin or possibly the poster of this video is pushing it hard. An ad shows up on Buzzfeed for this very video. I’ve watched other similar channels but did not know about this one until seeing the ad.

[@kevlonabess3738]

lol me too, started on music videos now this, glad i watched this video!

[@ramblingman8992]

I like the design of the vice. Having the back jaw move instead of the front jaw makes this vice so much more usable in a small workshop.

[@sardonicnihilist5955]

I can put together Ikea furniture and drill holes in stuff, hammer the odd nail and screw in a screw or two, and I was truly mesmerised by this restoration. Very impressive, you are a true artisan.

[@brownie830419]

I don't know why but this is so satisfying to watch.

[@briankelly2456]

Same here. I played it at double the speed, but it was very satisfying.

[@ChilloutLibrary]

ASMR

[@mofa9745]

@brownie830419 - Yes, I agree. Us guys are strange, aren't we. And they say men and women aren't different ! Can you imagine a woman watching this ?

[@cheyennemcgregor8109]

Mo Fa nope my girly as is watching and loves this! I would love a man who can do this but even more so I want to learn.

[@tayfun1kocak1]

because human likes to create. during the watching, also we imagine what we can restauration in our lifes. after did good job, when I see the results, also we will satisfy.

[@activat0rz]

New favourite channel. No offence but thank you for not talking/commenting and for not having any silly music in the background... I find the videos so peaceful and relaxing to watch and you show everything perfectly with no need for talk. The occasional text on screen is enough. Keep it up!

[@kellerrobert80]

Well said.

[@jamienorth1309]

What he said

[@brushyoteef8922]

It all depends, some people know how to do it. BaremetalHW is one of them

[@mjorg2339]

No music is always better than the most unbelievably terrible music you have ever heard in your entire life

[@electronicengineer]

I couldn't agree more with your comment sir. This man is a true professional!

[@BrendonLandis]

It’s crazy to see how much you’ve improved over the years. I don’t think now you would buy anything you’d hand craft it. Still amazing work back then but you’ve definitely perfected your craft

[@gagemoss1075]

XLBIKER wrote this 2 years ago but I couldn't have done any better--"What algorithm was used for KZbin to determine that I'd watch every second of an old vice restoration? I have no idea how this landed in my KZbin feed but they were right. I enjoyed every second of this. Well done. Thank you for caring and letting me know that this level of craftsmanship and artisanship is still alive somewhere in the world. I'm very impressed." THX again!!

[@sharilynm7898]

In a world where so many things are considered disposable, it's great to see such pride in making the old new again. Thanks for posting such a cool video!

[@rick9870]

this video begs the question how the vice was allowed to deteriorate in the first place.. It would be nice to know how old this vice is.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

No idea why this was in my recommended, but I'm glad it was, superb work.

[@mollykennedy3661]

I dropped my laptop to try and get the “fly” off of my screen

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@mollykennedy3661 lol sorry, Molly xx

[@imover9999]

Absolutely stunning work. Not only the restoration, not only the hard work, but also the fabrication of new pieces for it! How incredibly talented!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@Slash1066]

Beautiful vice, that's the great thing about solid metal items like this they can always be brought back to life

[@j.geshua9539]

Amazing work man best video NO MUSIC NO TALKING just the sound of making everything better than new even the sound of the brush while painting it green. Keep up the amazing work.👍🏼💪🏼

[@arcadegeek]

Great video. I had absolutely no reason to be here or to learn about restoring an old boat anchor of a vice. But, here I am - I watched the entire thing. And, dear God - THANK YOU for no annoying music or voice narration and no starting out with 'HI GUYS - YOUR BOY HERE' bs. Keep them coming - I subscribed.

[@a.w.3438]

This is satisfying to watch and totally relaxing. The cleaning, scrubbing, sandblasting (esp. that) and painting is an OCD's classical music

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthewshiflette6452]

Best restoration channel out. No music or talking, plus his skills are amazing

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

Green isnt my color but that green is absolutely beautiful.

[@erikgutierrez3613]

It looks very slick especially with the new black jaws

[@SethHixie]

Like a forest green kind of. But a blue/red hue splashed in as well to both darken and lighten things.

[@MMCgaming1]

Its the grass built up under ur mower green

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

@@MMCgaming1 not really. At least not any that I've seen

[@newperspective4252]

@@jeffreymurdock8366 It's that California grass

[@michaelyoung7710]

The Bob Ross of restorations. Relaxing, intriguing, I can't stop watching until the end.

[@jamessheppard4372]

yup

[@nilstrobaggia735]

Shut up, you dumb spook!

[@FurnitureArtsDlY]

😍😍😍

[@SuperchargedLlama]

You'll enjoy Allen Millyard's channel.

[@Jan-sn5tk]

'Necessity is the mother of invention' you make a new tool to do one specific job on one specific item to use one specific time. Brilliant. Lovely finish on this restoration

[@kurutze]

This video (and this channel in general) brings back hope in the survival of civilization..

[@jimodono2059]

I am a 70yr young engineering physicist and I always secretly envied our labs' workshop engineers for how they could mill fantasia from what was afterall only a picture in my head ! Alas , I thought those days were history along with my granny's apron strings _ until NOW , by proving the new generations are just as profoundly skilled as we thought we were in the steam era _ I sincerly wish you all the praise You undoubtly deserve...God Bless You...

[@catbear3294]

steam era haha

[@michaelgamble296]

Hear him! Hear him!

[@Yu2beFool]

You're not only a skilled mechanic, you're also a skilled video-producer. This is well lit, well filmed and never boring. This video also shows how much work - and endurance - it takes to get true results (you show us a week's work in 17 minutes!). For those who don't understand: it would be a sin to dump this vise to metal waste. Brilliant result!

[@amanduswestin9211]

Absolutely wonderful how he got fitting spare parts today from the same company who made the object he was restoring. Quality persists!

[@lochlaird924]

The attention to detail! And the vice itself, beautiful and functional. Perfect!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@JeghedderThomas]

Enormously satisfying to see a forgotten tool refreshed and prepared for a new life.

[@brucemacsr.6776]

The oder I am the more I enjoy restoratons. And this one was great.

[@zmanwithfire]

There aren't enough people like you in this world these days.

[@Coreyfamilyguyfan]

There is odd tinkering

[@mickehusse6278]

Kevin Ryan you’re absolutely right there man 👍👍👍

[@jilkeschilteschilte5311]

There is a lot of those people but you dont see them

[@User0000000000000004]

There are tons of people like this, we don't all bother with KZbin channels. If you're on the OCD spectrum, this sort of hobby is EXACTLY what brings you peace.

[@User0000000000000004]

@@mickehusse6278 No he isn't. Shut up.

[@patty-ow9ul]

What an amazing amount of skill this dude has, the work that has gone into restoring this, is truly amazing.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@garagekantora1292]

​@@mymechanics guten Abend, ich habe einen Leinen H200 Schraubstock in guten Zustand, wollte den gerne restauriert haben. Haben sie vielleicht Interesse. Viele Grüße 👋

[@gearoidpthompson5914]

Absolutely brilliant and no nuisance voice-over. Really enjoyable. Well done

[@jimbarrofficial]

I'm happy to see we still have artisans in our world who care about such things. Outstanding. Even better with no commentary as you just get lost in the process. I'm a better man after watching this video.

[@bailey125]

Why are cleaning and restoration videos so damn satisfying?

[@monkeyship74401]

I love work! I can sit and watch it for hours on end. It's one of those deep down emotions watching something being built is just fascinating.

[@bailey125]

@@monkeyship74401 Yep! I especially like the parts where he cleans the rust and dirt off quickly and effortlessly. So mesmerising.

[@mikeobryan8368]

I find watching them in 1.5 or 2x speed is even better!

[@flamah10n]

Dunno XD

[@jtlerch]

I totally agree I enjoyed every moment of this video. Restoring tools is my favorite shop time activity.

[@brianwalker1933]

A 1st class restoration job on an old classic vice. Well done!! 😊👍👍🦘🇦🇺🦘

[@davidc6510]

Amazing craftsmanship to resurrect this old beauty. Well done and thanks for sharing!

[@Pigeons420]

Didn’t realize this was missing in my life. Thank you!

[@bradfromsc4265]

There is a difference between restoration and refurbished,you sir do restoration,almost everyone else I’ve seen does refurbish.I saw you uploaded this video and got excited about watching it.I like that first off you don’t show the finished work in the thumbnail which builds excitement,second off you don’t cut corners.If you uploaded 100s a day I’d watch them all,I can’t wait for the next one.Thanks for this video!

[@mymechanics]

Uff that would be a lot of work to upload 100 videos per day haha. Thank you very much, i really do appreciate it :-)

[@Mmmyess]

I wouldn't say people do refurbishing, even. More like cleaning, lubing, and painting (especially with vises...and there are a lot of vise videos on youtube).

[@bradfromsc4265]

my mechanics 😂

[@StealthDonut1]

Between you and TysyTube and your use of Hammerite paint, I swear to you that if I thought I could get away with it, I'd paint my house in Hammerite paint. And my truck. And the lawnmower. And the family cat. You guys really opened my eyes to how cool it is. And I thank you!

[@ZakHesse]

Wow, I said earlier that the air hammer/riveting tool was the coolest one but the more I watch the more I become Indecisive... I will just say your skills are amazing and the things you restore compliment your skills very well. I wish I could send you some neat things I have from my great grand parents collection of antique things. I live in the original home place that was built in 1824 along with the grounds that have been untouched in as long. So in almost 200 years the generations that have come and gone and the things we’ve amassed are amazing. We have several barns, building, and even the home full of things from centuries ago.

[@GBSheridan]

Thank you so much for just letting us listen to your work and not torturing us with some stupid soundtrack. This video was a delight. Much respect from Georgia, USA

[@ctlnaaia71]

Where in GA?

[@Erik_C_251]

Watching from South Alabama. I, too, am delighted to watch this video and to not have my ears subjected to some awful soundtrack, thank you for that. I enjoyed the precision and craftsmanship you displayed. Not many people would go through such trouble to restore an old bench vise. Bravo to you, sir. The end result is spectacular.

[@freedomfighter9046]

Valdosta

[@readtheinstructions1407]

I couldn't agree more.

[@callumgreig2379]

Agreed

[@WilliamEllison]

Watching you restore something invokes a sense of gratitude in me that I have trouble expressing. Hammerite paint, oil blued parts, careful sanding with Oil stones. It's the care you take with each stage of the restore that's very inspiring. You make sure every part is looked after as a Father would his child. Very good Sir. Thank you for this upload, and can't wait to see what you do next.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much. It's really important to me that every part is full functional and properly working... and good looking of course ;-)

[@KyleNally]

As always, it's the audio that sells the whole thing! :D I'm kidding- sort of. You turn damaged and half-destroyed rusty junk into works of art. Always a pleasure to watch!

[@stralegaming2597]

I like that you film everything, showing that restoration is real and not just staged

[@dano86280]

In a throw away society, it is awesome to find a master restorer, Best

[@grovernunnery86]

Truly the work of a craftsman. Everything was done to perfection. No shortcuts were taken. There was the benefit of having a lathe and a mill handy. ;-) Greasing everything well during reassembly - including pins, screws, locking collars and inner surfaces - will keep the rust away for years to come, just like the visible surfaces. The paint was a nice touch. It looked great. At the end you were able too crank the vice all the way in and out using just your finger. The restoration was flawless. Also, your English is very good.

[@you5711]

I agree with everything you said, Grover, which is why I'm trying to figure out how this video managed to get more than 3200 dislikes. What is there to dislike about it?

[@emmanuelbreton5431]

Great restoration, and a great respect to the men who made these products. I 'm amazed by the quality at the end, looks like a brand new one. Thx for sharing your ability to repair these tools, it give me the idea to repair my own.

[@Unogamingchannel]

I used to binge watch my favorite tv shows, now i'm here watching My Mechanics... love this channel

[@Great_Dane]

I have never seen a transformation like this before. As a metal worker myself I can only appriciate the truely amazing effort you put into this. Well done! You just earned a new subscriber, and I'm hitting the bell!

[@miked602]

Beautiful result. Good job! This is clearly a quality tool. Thanks for not forcing us to listen to music while watching this.

[@kenkre1212]

Ah, an old piece comes to life. love it.

[@Jweights]

It felt good watching you. Craftsmanship at its finest. Thank you.

[@indyjones1173]

Cool! i've got one of those vices rusted out in my garage...now all i need is a Lathe, a petrol wash bath, a sand blaster, and a welder and a free week, and i'm set.

[@ignaciogoq]

Indy Jones you are saying it like if its not alot of stuff😂😂😂

[@hanshoogendyk2203]

you will have plenty of free weeks when you retire,

[@Independent.Kurdistan]

When i wanna go to sleep i watch a restoration video. it calms me down.

[@gabrielfsouza9036]

boa kkkkk

[@Independent.Kurdistan]

sometimes I watch random hands too

[@Independent.Kurdistan]

@@jeffsadowski What does ASMR exactly mean?

[@Independent.Kurdistan]

@@jeffsadowski What does meridian mean?

[@Independent.Kurdistan]

@@jeffsadowski Thank you very much but still confused

[@nevillecartwright7292]

Wow, what an amazing transformation!! Great skill and craftsmanship! A job very well done and something to be proud of. Thanks for sharing & greetings from South Africa!

[@marks6406]

Thank God for metal shop back in the late 70's. I have worked with all these tools and understand this video because of it. This is VERY HARD work but the results speak for itself. Good channel....... nothing but the steak ....

[@angelluvsdabears]

I really don't know how I started watching but once I did I was hooked!! The editing, sound or lack thereof, your gentleness and precision.... REALLY NEAT!! Thank you for a very calming 17 minutes😁

[@Wizdos]

So at first, (Like a lot of comments I see on videos like this) I am very glad that you did not add a sound track and that you added quick tidbit of text commentary. The video, in my opinion, is fantastic! Truly I thought, "How can someone make a restoration video of a vise, interesting?" Well I watched it all the way thru and somehow, you did it. I am also very impressed with the end result. I also like your solutions to the issues you faced along the way. Nice work sir!

[@davidpuccio3125]

I admire your patience and your ability to restore that vice.

[@brianmitchell9890]

makes restoring old things look so relaxing!

[@Diamond_Tiara]

I never expected to watch a video about restorating a vice the evening of Christmas; but me and my cat both enjoyed watching this. Excellent work, if only I had a sanding machine... I could restore a lot of old tools !

[@gregmikulewicz7423]

If you are talking about the sand blaster, you can use electrolysis too. Look up collecting old tools. They will give information how to build one. Not hard. Good results.

[@getin3949]

Depending on the size of items you would have to bead blast there are many price ranges from $89.00 to several thousand. I only have a small one but it works for what I need it for and cost me around $359.00. Treat yourself, it pays off many times over.

[@MrLucifuge1973]

$109.99 (CDN) at Princess Auto

[@mariegriffiths]

What was the cats's opinion?

[@Diamond_Tiara]

@@mariegriffiths Oh he was fine; comfy next to the laptop... he seemed to enjoy this as much as i did.

[@therealduchess]

Watching old things transform back to new again is like watching art being created 🛠

[@newperspective4252]

"Like" art being created, it "is" a form of art!

[@danwest298]

He is a true craftsman and a very good artisan.

[@EagleMitch]

This is 100% art. If this was just for function it would be MUCH cheaper / far less time to toss it in the recycle bin and buy a new one. This guy did a better job than the factory does with these things.

[@MonthlyCramps]

@@EagleMitch I looked at the price of this vice and determined that I too would have spent the energy to restore it.

[@faithdenelzen8808]

The painstaking job of getting the jaws off but he got them off in the end That's dedication 👏 Love your work my mechanics

[@andythetoymaker]

This is so beautifuly done and is a heartwarming video to watch. Thanks so much for your effort to restore the vice and to document it so well.

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrenpowell9562]

I have only commented on a you tube video once. It was a video about a father and son who construct beautiful bass guitars. This is my second review. Let's be frank. I am in awe. Your skill, expertise and patience makes me very jealous. Well done.

[@Jinxtah123]

I have no idea how i ended up here, but this was oddly satisfying to watch.

[@josephpublico2337]

I came here thinking it was "natty dreadlocks"

[@sfsandman4489]

Keep watching, you haven’t seen nothing yet!

[@jonnygeez]

I love the methodical way that you work, like you are enjoying every process, rather than just finishing them to complete the task...(Buddhists would say you are "living in the moment") really lovely to watch. I hope it provides as much satisfaction for you.

[@notprovided1131]

Man! I'm impressed! I can see that you put a lot of work into that thing!

[@ChitWhitly]

And it only took 17 minutes, amazing.

[@gabriellafaithmckenzie]

Brian Hart 😂

[@samfranco4641]

Brian Hart i know right? How did he do that in such a short amount of time!

[@ChitWhitly]

@@user-ne5qj9mq3y r/whoosh

[@waynefeller8824]

@@user-ne5qj9mq3y - aww! You are adorable!

[@user-ne5qj9mq3y]

@@ChitWhitly 😁😁😁

[@thehenryrobot]

This restoration makes me happy 😊

[@fqidz]

your vids make me happy

[@mymechanics]

Thank you 😁

[@redcell9636]

What're you doing here. I did not expect this.

[@mynamefrank6567]

You make me happy

[@abhishek420oviyt]

@@fqidz every week, he make a new one

[@larrywickline640]

I always enjoy seeing a real craft at work....truely excellent.

[@DreamsIgotTV]

Your videos are comforting. Thank you for sharing your hard work and care for restoration.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@DirtBike12oClock]

Thank you for not destroying this peacefull video with music!!

[@PILAR-DA-LUZ]

Music is nice -_-

[@dexxert8100]

@@PILAR-DA-LUZ lmao depends on the music they put if some fucking electroshit oh hell no

[@Houndf]

@@PILAR-DA-LUZ Nope. I have my own music.

[@DirtBike12oClock]

@@Houndf exactely

[@DontBeAGunt]

I love that you counter sink and de-burr everything.

[@jeanpierrejegou3219]

U

[@toasterhavingabath6980]

@@jeanpierrejegou3219 you is a word

[@packhams4]

That vise is now such a thing of beauty I wouldnt want to use it - love that shade of green Hammerite!

[@jessemartinez2460]

Wow ! If only somebody would love me and work on me as much as this Man loves this vice .....