Rusty old Excelsior nut grinder - Restoration

In today's episode I will renovate an old nut grinder. The grinder was pretty bad. The grinder had only part of the handle and the whole top hopper was missing.
Carrot Cake Recipe:
4 eggs, 1 and a quarter cup of oil (even olive), 2 cups of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (or maple syrup), 2 cups half-flour, 2 straight spoons of baking soda, 2 straight spoons of baking powder salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3 cups grated coarse carrots (8-10pcs), 1 cup walnuts.
Some of the history of Porkert grinders:
Josef Porkert (February 2, 1828 Abertamy, Austria-Hungary - April 27, 1895 Skuhrov nad Bělou in the Eagle Mountains) was a Czech industrialist and founder of the company of the same name.
He studied at the Upper Academy in Příbram and in 1863 he became director of Rosenhütte in Skuhrov nad Bělou, the iron works of Count Hans Kolowrat founded in 1817. When the iron production was suspended in 1879, he rented the Josef Porkert plant in 1881 and converted it into foundry. He made stoves, pulleys and piano frames here. The plant produced cast-iron frames for the Antonín Petrof company in Hradec Králové and supplied other renowned piano manufacturers Bösendorfer, Hoffman-Czarny, Baumann, Ehrbar and others.
After Josef Porkert's death in 1895, his sons Wilhelm and Edward took over the company. They expanded the production to include kitchen machines, especially meat grinders and other hand grinders, which in the next decades were the focus of the company's production. In 1911 the annual production of "Porkert et al." Reached 100,000, and in 1929 already 400,000 kitchen machines. Three quarters of production went abroad. The main customers were companies in Poland, England and overseas. In the 1940s, electrical appliances and food processors were added.
In 1948 the company was nationalized and the bulk of the product range was moved to other plants. Since then, the plant in Skuhrov has produced only classic hand grinders. The 1992 restitution to the heirs of the Porkert family was not successful. In 2007, the company went into insolvency administration. He then transferred to the successor of Karavel Properties, who took over the factory in 2008. In 2010, traditional production was stopped.
Some kitchen machines manufactured by Porkert are exhibited in the Porkert machines exhibition in the Mlejn Museum in Ostrava, for which I have also renovated several grinders. (source wikipedia)
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If you have any questions about the process, use machines or other things, ask me in the comments. I try to answer everyone and as soon as possible.
I'm sorry for my bad English, it's not my language.
I'm uploading videos about recovering mechanical things. I'm uploading videos about restoring old wooden things. I fix things as I can. I am self-taught. Therefore, if some practices are bad, then forgive me. Thank you.
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Action Index:
00:01 Introducing the Excelsior
00:34 Dismantling the grinder
01:45 Preparing for leaching
02:10 Sodium hydroxide application (take care when working with caustic. This is corrosive)
02:40 After 24 hours of leaching, rinse with water.
03:43 We'll make a new handle between the grinder. I used an old nail as a pin.
04:24 The wooden part is made of linden wood. Impregnated with alcohol stain, light oak shade. In the final coat of shellac.
09:44 It is necessary to finish the missing bearing of the crank pin.
12:00 I cleaned all parts with a steel brush.
14:15 Use of hydrochloric acid to lighten the faded sheet. (watch out for work)
14:47 For neutralization of hydrochloric acid we use - base. In our case, sodium hydroxide.
16:10 Sheets treated in this way will be easier to polish. Used cloth wheel and abrasive paste.
17:00 Production of the metal hopper for the grinder follows. I used an old can for that.
22:25 To unify the color of the tin top I put it in the fire for a moment. Then the procedure is the same as for other sheet metal parts.
22:45 Before spraying with base paint, glue the places where the paint is not.
28:05 Riveting the mill
28:36 I used a golden paint marker for gilding.
29:10 Assembly follows.
30:05 Comparison before and after renovation
30:21 Functionality test :)
Thank you for 31:21 minutes of your time. :)
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Thank you Veronika and Radek

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Hello friends, thank you for watching :) I would like to invite you to Veronika's new KZbin channel about cooking and baking, thank you all for her support by subscribing. Radek kzbin.info/door/fEr2fPoAF0GVBuxUmSu2Iwvideos

[@willieckaslike]

Again, a silk purse from a sow's ear. Your attention to detail & your consideration for your viewers, (masking the welding arc) are very highly commendable. Thank you for sharing!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much Willie :)

[@brianmaxfield4042]

Good to see husband and wife working together and the little dog supervising.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

:)

[@01backpack]

There is nothing wrong with being self taught. It shows your ability ingenuity and creativity in bringing these old kitchen appliances and gadgets back to usefulness.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you ❤🇨🇿

[@georgebrown8312]

Very good job you did restoring that nut grinder. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. You even repaired the broken handle on it. Excellent work.

[@patjohnson3100]

Wonderful! I would like to thank you for the historical information in your explanation. It adds context to the restoration of this nut grinder. Because of the broken handle and missing pieces, a lot of people would have given up. I'm glad you saved this example of Czech industrial history. I enjoyed the close ups of your work on the wood lathe, and how you repaired the handle. Your creativity is always a joy to watch. THANK YOU and smiles from the USA.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much for your comment. Pleased. I wish you good health.

[@Lu-KN]

Your grandchildrens surely will pass this grinder to their grandchildrens and it will still work the same as the day it left the Porkert factory. Nice work!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you 😉

[@DebdeK]

Well Congratulations! you are now tinsmiths too! in the old days a man would travel from town to town repairing pots & pans, he was called a tinkerer because of his tinwork , this was an awesome restoration because of your work with tin to fabricate missing parts, Thank You for your expertise!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I thank you :) Radek

[@cunard61]

Your restoration videos are the best on KZbin. They're very addictive once you start watching them. I think I liked this the best of all, it had a lot intricate repair work as well as new fabrication. Excellent job.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for your appreciation and for your nice comment.❤🇨🇿

[@Caboose30]

That sheet metal work is legit dude. It's really hard to pull off something that perfect out of scrap.

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, you both. Thanks for bringing another piece of old school kitchen tools into the house. The work you both do is really appreciated by those of us who follow your videos. Be safe and we look forward to seeing you after the mess is over.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much Paul ❤🇨🇿

[@die_rabenfrau]

Selbst so profane Haushaltsgegenstände, wie eine Nussmühle, waren früher kleine Kunstwerke. Heute sind die Dinger aus Plastik und nach zwei Jahren im Müll. Diese Nussmühle ist auch in 50 Jahren noch benutzbar. Es freut mich, dass du sie so wunderbar restauriert hast. Eine sehr gute Arbeit.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Ja, ich stimme Ihnen vollkommen zu. Einen schönen Tag noch vom tschechischen Nachbarn :) Radek

[@timarnold7614]

Super - wir lieben unsere tschechischen Nachbarn, da wir alle beide väterlicherseits von dort abstammen - einer aus der Gegend Lanskroun, einer aus der Gegend Usti nad L. ! !

[@VeradonaRestoration]

@@timarnold7614 Großartig, wir sind nur einen kurzen Spaziergang entfernt, Region Zlín. (Ehemaliger Gottwald)

[@Mitrofun1980]

Отличная работа, очень аккуратная и качественная, спасибо за такое бережное отношение к вещам!

[@alenakhekova9040]

Tento pán je velice šikovný. Co dokáže udělat z takových doslova vraků je moc zajímavé. Ráda se na jeho pořad dívám. Ať se daří dál. 👌👌👌🇨🇿

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Mnohokrát děkuji Aleno :) Jsem velmi potěšen, že náš kanál sledují i ženy :)

[@billreyna1355]

Wow. Replaced missing parts and perfect replacements. Matching as well. I can see the time it took to have final finish. Splendid.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much. Greetings from the Czech Republic.

[@user-hl1gb8zp9b]

Прекрасная реставрация!Очень интересная работа.Ещё одна вещь получила вторую жизнь!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо Татьяна

[@vickiefowler1429]

Wow... that tin came out looking like new! Your skills amaze me... you can do anything! Well done again!!!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

thank i am honored

[@elisabethagersten5565]

I am so impressed, all that skills in one person, whit out fancy tools. Amazing job, and I really like the history of the maker.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Elisabeth :)

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Приветствую вас 👋👋👋 спасиба за видео, приятно смотреть когда антикварная вещь приобретает свой первоначальный вид👍👍👍💣🔥✌🏻

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо Kowmap

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Veradona Restoration Всегда рад оставить комент , С уважением Роман🤝✌🏻

[@SuperDanest]

When I saw the video I thought it would be silly, but the truth was that it surprised me. It was spectacular and took a lot of work, congratulations, ... !!!!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I'm pleased, thank you.

[@ezdok-0168]

Великолепно! Ещё одна чудесная робота.И отдельное восхищение за мелочи и кропотливость.

[@glennmoreland6457]

Good.... We got tought years ago in college how to produce rolled edges, wired edges and lockforms in sheet metals... It's good...🇬🇧☺️

[@lordieshepherd]

Another remarkable restoration. So inspirational

[@neilwilliamson667]

I think that people who give this sort of restoration a thumbs down do it out of envy as they are not capable of doing it themselves!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much Neil :) Radek

[@gabrielniculaita8131]

Hello. Another video that I haven't seen. In addition it reminds me of good memories. My mom had something like that. He wasn't as handsome as yours, but he did the same. At the end of the video when Veronica loots the nuts I remembered when I help my mom in the kitchen at Passover or Christmas. Often times I would take a spoon of the nuts especially after it mixed with sugar and vanilla. I loved it. What a good memory. Thank you very much for your video. You are a master at what you do. You breathe new life into old stuff. Gabriel (France).

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for your story Gabriel. Yes, I remember that too. I enjoyed grinding nuts and rolls as a child :) Would you like a famous recipe from your mother? Veronika has set up her KZbin channel about cooking and baking, she would definitely like to try it :) Thanks Radek kzbin.info/door/fEr2fPoAF0GVBuxUmSu2Iwvideos

[@lourias]

Another beautiful restoration! It is fascinating to me how different items from around the world can be transformed into useful daily-use tools!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you :) Radek

[@Madlintelf]

A gorgeous repair, a recipe for carrot cake (my favorite BTW), then a history lesson, what's not to love. Great job, it looks fantastic and I'd enjoy using one of those instead of a food processor!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks William 😉

[@phaslow4393]

This brings back childhood memories! Good job!

[@pickett1864]

I’m caught in a vicious cycle! The more I watch the more I learn and the more I learn the more I watch! I enjoy your videos very much, thanks.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for your comment. Thank you for watching. Thank you.

[@TopCat2021]

I was wondering what you were going to do with the broken handle, Your solution is genius! Amazing work with the restoration and the fabrication of the missing parts. I'm glad I'm a subscriber. I wish only the best for you and yours in this time of trials...Dan

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for the comment, pleased me. Greetings from the Czech Republic, I wish you and your loved ones much health. Radek

[@TheFoma2412]

Видео - релакс. Приятное.!!!!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо ❤🇨🇿

[@telescopereplicator]

Another great restoration. And a very useful one. This is a keeper, for sure. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

You Made it so beautiful and new again, wish they Made these again nowadays, so much more beautiful than today

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks :)

[@aleksanderbukrinsky9074]

Лично мне , нравиться смотреть, когда у кого-нибудь, руки растут от плеч, а не из жопы... Классная работа.

[@Mr59ZIPPO]

another fine quality job. well done Thanks for letting us tag along.

[@lawannarobinson9900]

Very nice restoration with lots of made replacements or missing parts. Thanks for the Carrot Cake Ingredients. A very nice kitchen addition.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much Lawanna

[@Marinamirnaya]

Обожаю ваш канал!!! Такую красоту творите, слов нет!!! Молодцы!!!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо большое, мне приятно Маруся :) Radek

[@pawkie2]

Your woodworking is a treat to see.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much Paul.

[@helenhelps9619]

Ingenious how you solve the problems of broken and missing parts.👍👍

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Helen :) Radek

[@fordfan3179]

Attention to detail is everything! Very nicely done!

[@user-uc5rb4ys7w]

Всегда смотрю с удовольствием Ваши работы. Классно, когда человек на своем месте. Руки золотые!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Огромное спасибо за просмотр Ирины :) Хорошего дня, Радек

[@Daindrais]

That is one of the best, most satisfying restorations I have seen! Well done, beautiful work!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much David :)

[@macioscasting9532]

Przepiękna robota , wspaniały efekt końcowy . Gratuluje !

[@malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050]

I Love it. It's always a great pleasure to watch. It's so therapeutic. I'm a restorer and builder myself and I love true restoration. Congratulations! It's absolutely perfect

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much Malcolm :) Radek

[@atilaestebangosztonyi5284]

Nice to hear about the history of the manufacturing company. Congrats for your work. This is Attila Gosztonyi from Argentine Patagonia

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks Attila :)

[@vlhefner]

Love the beautiful old pieces you find to restore!!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

thanks

[@annettemalaski1967]

I started out thinking what a wonderful job of restoring the handle and cleaning the nut grinder. But then you left the grinder for a carpentry and sheet metal project. I am glad my curiosity won and I stuck around to the finish. You did not drop a hint that a press was missing .

[@derofromdown-under2832]

A superb restoration... WELL DONE!!! 10/10

[@19barmaley71]

👍👍👍👍😳😳охренеть просто можно. Красота то какая!!!!👍👍👍👏

[@jilldavies7094]

Excellent restoration and most enjoyable to watch. I'm surprised at how big the grinder is when you see it in action.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks Jill :)

[@eyecan8]

Its such a pleasure watching you do your thing! Inspiring indeed 🙋🏾‍♀️🌷

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing.

[@janvafa9959]

I love that you show the item being used!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks Jan :)

[@paulorth2251]

Your knowledge of the products you work on is really a bonus to the fine craftsmanship that you show. I really enjoyed this video especially after I saw how much you had to handcraft to complete. The hopper and push block were well done. Thanks for sharing this video with me and as always mask-up, be safe and looking forward to your next video.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Paul for being with us :)

[@tavaramirez668]

Your english is beautiful as are your restorations. The added history and the recipe is the icing on the cake. Yes pun intended. Love your channel.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much Tava :)

[@tavaramirez668]

@@VeradonaRestoration 😊😊😊😊😊

[@samanthadean1083]

This restoration is just so nutty, it works! Lol, sorry, couldn't resist! Seriously, fantastic job, as always! ❤️

[@annushca09]

Мне очень понравилась ваша идея. И исполнение великолепное. Приятно смотреть как работает мастер. Все просто на высшем пилотаже.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо :)

[@gregwright392]

Another outstanding job.

[@ignaciohenao4110]

Beautiful grinder. As always outstanding work. Thank you for sharing

[@VeradonaRestoration]

thank you Ignacio

[@tatiannazutania7751]

What an awesome job you did, and what a cool kitchen tool. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-bn3mt8mo3l]

Великолепная работа. Спасибо за ролик.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо Игорь

[@52memor]

A wonderful job... Well done and thank you

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Your video's are so therapeutic and satisfying, thank you. 👍👍💚

[@VeradonaRestoration]

I thank you :) Radek

[@harryhamilton298]

Great work! Thank you for the recipe - hope you both are staying safe.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for your views Harry. Good health Veronika and Radek

[@reginaromsey]

Simply outstanding! Nuts for Christmas cookies!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks Wanda :) Radek

[@Desmodus1958]

There is so much about this that I find fascinating! You have some MAD tin smithing skills! Love that nail to handle pin transformation as well! Gonna have to steal THAT trick!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Jeffrey ❤🇨🇿

[@davidm2645]

Wow! Another amazing video! You are truly a craftsman in what you do. I always enjoy seeing the new videos. Like yourself, I restore antique furniture. Would love to share some pics. Keep up the wonderful videos, please say hi to your beautiful bride Veronica, and give Mona lots treats and loving. Stay well in these times please. David. Wow! Další úžasné video! Jste opravdu řemeslník v tom, co děláte. Vždy mě baví vidět nová videa. Stejně jako vy i já obnovuji starožitný nábytek. Rád bych sdílel nějaké fotky. Pokračujte v úžasných videích, pozdravte prosím svou krásnou nevěstu Veronicu a dejte Monovi spoustu dobrot a milujících. Zůstaňte dobře v těchto časech, prosím. Davide.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you David. I'd like to see your photos. He can post them on my public facebook: facebook.com/groups/951735661652138/ Have a nice day Radek

[@lynvoyager5976]

I was waiting for you to go out to your parts stash and find another handle! Instead you fixed the original and made it look amazing. Such finely grated nuts. As usual a superb restoration.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much 😉😁❤🇨🇿

[@f.d.6675]

Especially the bending part impressed me, great!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks :)

[@nesvarog14]

Excelente, no me canso de ver sus restauraciones, ha quedado como salido de fábrica. Gracias Radek, saludos a Veronika.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Gracias Nesdel :)

[@user-cu3lb9vr2i]

Дока! Прекрасное востановление!!!🤗

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо Галина :)

[@user-fd7wk8bv6i]

Посмотрел много твоих видео роликов. Практически все классные!

[@RavenMacy]

What great attention to detail , well done on the hooper , and enjoyed the paint work also , thank you for not adding black paint ( to give old style look ) beautiful, fresh, classic look , with a bit of gold 👍💙

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks Cheryl :)

[@cynthiasmackay0817]

Great work! 👏Thank you for covering up the welding.😀👍

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Cynthia :)

[@johnadlam5773]

Great work again. You are so creative, making the missing parts. Thank you for sharing this restoration with us.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much John :)

[@holdfaststarspark333]

A superb restoration and a thoroughly enjoyable video. It's now a tool anyone would be proud to have in their kitchen.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you ❤🇨🇿

[@riffraff6585]

I always enjoy your attention to detail. Great job.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@anazucatti]

I always love to see you working and the results are more than great! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work/art!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you so much Ana :)

[@floopderpund]

yet another beautiful restoration. Thank You

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you ❤🇨🇿

[@lkmayhew9390]

Wonderful restore!👍

[@diYotamCh]

Great work. It sure was a complicated repair. And you did it very well. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

thank you

[@claudioaparecido8252]

what you will do with the broken handle, Your solution is great! Excellent work of restoration and confection of the missing pieces. good job

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for watching Claudio :) Radek

[@MartyLJ57]

You should be proud of yourselve have all those skills and know how. I envy guys that can do things like me this.

[@bodiejay2859]

Once again an absolute pleasure to watch you make a restoration look so easy. What a beautiful job and a beautiful restoration. ~Kevin

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you for watching my friend. Radek

[@johnsonyamakawa2386]

Muito bem restaurado no capricho ! Uma relíquia velha e abandonada transformou em uma obra de arte geral de restauro ! O ¨miolo¨ foi bem restaurado em micro retífica e em seguida em banho químico e higienizado para o uso e o processo como um todo pintura pequenas peças de madeira e pinos rebites novos ! Essa peça é uma relíquia e obra de arte tanto em decoração e a utilização do mesmo ! Show !

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Obrigado Johnson :)

[@CanadairCL44]

I love your attention to detail!

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thanks Colin :) Veronika and Radek

[@deniseboldea1624]

This was quite the project given all of the missing pieces, but the results were fabulous as always. I really like the backstory of the manufacturer you've added in the description. I personally find the history fascinating. Also a shout out to the lovely wife for the carrot cake recipe. It's the one cake I choose even over Cheesecake. 😘

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much Denise ❤🇨🇿

[@claudiopereirademorais3313]

Fico abismado com a antiguidade das peças que vocês conseguem, mais uma restauração top, parabéns! 👏👏👏 Feliz Páscoa! 🐰🐰🐰

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Obrigado pelo seu comentário. Feliz Páscoa Boa saúde.

[@milenaadeltova1797]

Úžasné ručičky , bravo ! Měli jsme taky takový strojek trochu jednodušší ne tak zdobený 50tá léta, na ořechy a na strouhanku, co jsem se jako dítě na tom namlela hlavně na Vánoce už ani nevím kde je mu konec, škoda ho, ted máme na elektriku.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Děkuji Mileno, hezký den Radek

[@kievcity514]

Ваши реставрации как всегда безупречны)

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Спасибо :)

[@nnsteven]

Radek...nadhera, patris medzi moje najoblubenejsi viewing on the youtube. Blody marvelous.... som na teba hrdy. Slovak z Australie

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Děkuji Esteban :) Pozdravy z Česka . Radek

[@jeanclaudep4937]

Magnifique restauration encore une fois, bravo à tous les deux !

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Merci beaucoup à tous les deux, mon ami. Passez une bonne journée Radek et Veronika

[@deciogome4183]

Excelente! Felicitações!!!

[@ramiruhig5558]

that is so nice to watch you working explaining and the outcome it always great thanks

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Rami :)

[@squeakymoma]

Love the work and getting to see it used too. Very nice.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Latasha ❤🇨🇿

[@valveman12]

*Why do I find these videos so satisfying?* I need to get a beer🍺

[@VeradonaRestoration]

:)

[@johnwarkentinnikiskialaska8364]

Fantastic job 👍

[@dannyhenson3141]

I loved that one. It turned out beautiful.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you Danny :)

[@mmediaimage]

Amazing restoration wonderful workmanship .

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you very much :) Radek

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

Superb restoration as always, thank's for sharing !😊🇨🇦

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Thank you ❤🇨🇿

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

@@VeradonaRestoration your welcome!