Primitive Fridge Restoration - Early 1900s Ice Box

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi folks! This restoration project is for sure one of my favourites till now! I worked many days on it, but the satisfaction that I get at the end is hard to describe in words! I hope you like the video and how “the father of fridges” turned out! If you enjoy my work please consider subscribing for more projects like this! Cheers! 🤘

[@mattbannan637]

HUGE IMPROVEMENT...GREAT WORK!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks Matt! Have a good one!

[@SASAN.H]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@anipoki6565]

Niestety popełniłeś błąd, ponieważ mosiężny pierścień z gwintem od kranika był "fabrycznie" przylutowany do zbiornika na wodę z topiącego się lodu, a kranik wkręcało się właśnie w ten pierścień dopiero po włożeniu zbiornika na swoje miejsce. Teraz skraplająca się woda będzie się wylewała i drewno będzie nasiąkać.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Unfortunately you are not right, there was nothing soldered to the water tank, not even a mark to indicate such a thing. It was only an extra lead ring attached to the brass one that broked but that was replaced with another ring that fits perfectly in the water tank socket. As well I used this ice box for about 3 weeks before being sold and I didn't had any problems with condensation overflow or soaked wood. It us funny that you are so sure about just watching a video 😅 Na zdrowie!

[@darylhudson777]

My grandparents were born in the 1800s and used this type of refrigeration where a man in wagon would bring a block of ice. That's why they called it an ice box. And of course she had the cast iron stove. I've drank water out of a well and used an outhouse also. And of course grandmother used a butter churn and a rub board to wash the clothes in a galvanized tub they also took their bath in. I miss my grandmother and will see her one day in Heaven along with the rest. 🕊️😇❤️🙏🇺🇲

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Such a beautiful memories! I'm glad that my video made you think about your grandmother. I miss mine too and she also was keeping a farm with all kind of devices and techniques that are almost forgotten now. Take care and have a good one!

[@darylhudson777]

@@rustyshadesrestoration thank you and God bless you brother it was a different group of people. My dad is a world War II Army vet and so is my uncle and they raised me with different morals and attitude and it said to see them all passing away now and I'm left with all these new people with their rude disgraceful attitudes.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

My grandfather also was a WWII vet and he had two brothers that lost their lives in that war. I was grown up by him and my grandmother, she was born in 1921 and I miss them a lot. I perfectly understand you, but that's life, times are changing and people too, anyway life has to go on and we should enjoy every moment, till the end that's why our grandparents/parents fought for, that we can also be able to enjoy life, with goods and bads. Cheers!

[@janholman6192]

I used a horse trough as a bathtub when I was a kid visiting my aunt and uncle on the farm! (and the outhouse was the scariest thing for a city kid to use!)

[@darylhudson777]

@@janholman6192 we had a lot of pictures that I lost that were in a storage place I remember one of them was me about 1 year old in a round galvanized tub of water.

[@jeanrankin7090]

i remember our ice box on the back porch and when the iceman came he would give us kids chips of ice, this brings back good memories, thank you for them. our icebox had 2 doors and was tall. maybe i was just too small about 4 or 5 years old at the time lol now 81

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Beautiful memories! I'm glad that I could bring it back for you with my video. I wish you a lot of health and happiness! Cheers 🍻

[@jeanrankin7090]

@@rustyshadesrestorationThank you

[@johanjanssens4530]

I am 75 (Belgian) and I remember ice being bought to our house im blocks every day and when going to school in early mornings large ice blocks on the sill of bars, cafes and restaurants

[@nataliemiller2856]

I prefer a dark wood stain for a piece of that age, but that is just my preference. That piece is older than I am, makes me feel younger 😊. Nice job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I was about to use dark wood stain and I changed my mind thinking that will not look great on camera. But I will do a test for the future projects. Cheers 🍻

[@kollerd31]

I agree and I’ll bet the door handle had brass screws not metal.

[@stevefisher182]

In college my father delivered 25 pound and 50 pound blocks of ice. While making a 50 pound delivery one day the block slipped out of the tongs and fell, catching the homeowners thumb on the edge of the metal cabinet below. It sheared the man’s thumb off very cleanly. This may have influenced my dad’s choice of career as he went on to become a surgeon in the army!

[@i.dont.sleep.9718]

that sounds painful is their thumb ok??

[@rupertbear4447]

Hope he started using a scalpel to remove parts rather than sticking to the ice method 😆

[@indy197905]

@@rupertbear4447 LOL. An ice block is the MacGyver method. Hehe.

[@tronixfix]

Almost did the same once with a hammer and a sharp corner of an aircleaner.

[@steveperry5225]

@@i.dont.sleep.9718 he’s dead

[@Waldo_Ilowiecki]

Genialna robota, jak zwykle. A co !!! Polak potrafi ❤

[@mwand89]

Restoring history is so inspiring! I like the fact that iceboxes were predecessors of the refrigerators, even without electricity.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I totally agree!

[@dingdong7440]

Great job!. But next time try not painting parts of the wood against the grain and apply thinner coats of varnish. Try also sanding between coats.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for watching and for your tips! Cheers 🍻

[@Mak0sn]

Right?!

[@saracaswell8004]

That was cool. I have never seen an icebox. Put an opener for beer on it.😊

[@wolin289]

I really enjoyed watching this. You did a fantastic job and I love your wood stain color choice. I thought for sure it would have to be white again, but you really did a fine job of sanding. The only thing I would have done differently would be that I'd want the period screws back. I know the philips heads are faster, but that old slot screw look is so vintage. At any rate, thanks for letting us watch. You did a fantastic job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Yes, with that screws I screwed up a but, but only because I wanted to replace them with brass ones and for 3 days in a row I couldn't find at shop and I needed to finish the project somehow. I replace the after a while. Have nice weekend!

[@SallyBuskey]

What a transformation… You are so lucky to have this now while you do more restoring! I am so happy for you… Great job!!!😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it. I've been working hard on this project, and it's really rewarding to see it come together.

[@lotto123ish]

A great way of saving on electric. A job well done.

[@ladtmafanikio5391]

Just fabulous! I really enjoy watching your projects. It’s relaxing and exciting all at the same time to watch it all come together in the end. I love antiques! I also enjoy the fact that there is no music 🎶 in your videos. Just the sounds labor of love and of tinkering parts. Very soothing.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much for your time and kind words! Much appreciated! 🙂

[@Kira2010Msk]

Был такой страшный ящик, а стал очень симпатичный холодильничек! Прекрасная работа, и даже стал понятен принцип его работы. Великолепно

[@gamesflow1341]

Huge work! Was waiting for this restoration for a while, but it was totally worth..that's next level Rusty restoration and the quality of the video and work done are top. My favorite part of this was definitely how the brass turned out, while it was painful watching the paint removal, brings bad memories of countless hours spent on old walls' paint :) well done !!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers 🍻

[@jeanniewright2554]

Gorgeous! And we’ll worth the work!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Jeannie! 🙌

[@oakdeneemporium6014]

Love the sound of the owl in the background! Great job too!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@lostonwallace1396]

I like this restoration. I'm not fond of you using Phillips head screws on an antique, but otherwise, very nice work. The color is amazing!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! I will not repeat why that screws. I wrote already 10 times to others.

[@lostonwallace1396]

@@rustyshadesrestoration No worries, man. It's just a matter of how far you want to go in restoring something. You're doing a bit of modification, and you're absolutely justified in doing things the way you want to. It's just my personal preference when it comes to antique restoration. I'd want to see that done with antique style screws, but that's me. Phillips screws are better in many ways though, because standard screws strip so damn easily. It doesn't diminish your results that you went the Phillips route. The fact that you brought this thing back from the brink and made it usable again is astounding. That color is nothing short of fabulous, man! You put some excitement back into this thing!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for your nice words. It wasn't about how I wanted it was about a bit of bad luck that I had for 3 days in a row. I couldn't find brass screws and I had to finish this project as I could because I'm trying to respect a posting schedule here on KZbin. The screws were replaced meanwhile so I think we have similar taste on restoring stuff. Have a good one! Cheers 🍻

[@lostonwallace1396]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Deadlines are important, and when you're on a tight schedule, you just have to keep moving forward. I truly understand, man.

[@MohdDanish-ke4ij]

Very good rabbit

[@byOldHand]

It's a job that requires a lot of patience. congratulations, it was great 👍🏻⭐️⚙️🛠🔧

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's absolutely true! Requires a lot of patience, especially for such a big items with a lot of elements. Thanks for watching my videos. I really appreciate 🙏 You do a fantastic job too 👏

[@RadioFreeRich]

30:56 - It's best to use a torch (propane, MAP gas etc.) for this type of soldering work as the whole workpiece needs to be heated for the solder to flow properly. Also applying a good cleaning flux to the repair area will make the solder flow into the joint much easier.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Nice! Thank you for your advices. I will definitely try it out. I love this kind of comments from which I can learn. Thanks for watching and have a good one!

[@RadioFreeRich]

@@rustyshadesrestoration My pleasure! You're doing a great job...keep it up!

[@jamesburnette4120]

I remember the iceman. He could carve up those iceblocks for a perfect fit. Memories.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Wow. That's awesome. I wonder how often they were coming and how many could afford the ice or it's price.

[@jamesburnette4120]

@@rustyshadesrestoration couldn't have cost much or Mom and Dad couldn't afford it. He came more often in the hotter months, naturally, but we had a larger ice box too.

[@nancypeteja6560]

That was interesting! I have never seen anything like that. Sand blasting and polishing the brass was way cool. Now did it REALLY keep your beer cold?? 🍺

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yesss! The beer was cold for 5 days in a row! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@noras.9774]

Nice, nice! A beautiful and hard work!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

I love this. Such a quirky old piece. It looks wonderful now it’s all restored, well done and pass me a beer! 😂😂

[@maureenmendo9807]

Wow! Great job. 😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks a lot!

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 👍❤️😀✌️

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks!

[@1974UTuber]

These old ice chest fridges (cold boxes) are a fantastic piece of history. Unfortunately I have never found one in good enough condition and have never come across a wooden one. Great job. Beer well earned

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@mred8002]

We had one we used at a hunting camp sixty years ago with no electricity, until we found a propane refrigerator. It used blocks of ice from an ice hose at my grandparents place, that they cut from a frozen lake in winter and stored under sawdust. God, I’m old.

[@Алик-Звездунов]

Nice job! 😊👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@zoranpetrovski3051]

Awesome work 👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Zoran!

[@zoranpetrovski3051]

@@rustyshadesrestoration you welcome 😀

[@joocy69]

Faulous. Well done👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@designabeej]

Looks great 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@theshoeprincess3132]

Great job!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 👌

[@mindygracebickerdike]

Ooh I love a Budvar, the true King of beers. Better than the watery rubbish from across the pond. 🍻 Best part is the smell when you open a fresh bottle.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Oh, yeah, I feel you mate! Cheers 🍻

[@mindygracebickerdike]

@@rustyshadesrestoration lol not often I get called mate 👍🏻 Bought a large crate (think it was about 48) for our wedding reception last year. Funnily enough they've all gone lol

[@josipmustac3291]

Cool! Really wanted to see it white again buz if you dig this look thats ok

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! Yeah, I was thinking about that too but till the end I choosed stain and varnish. Cheers 🍻

[@josephallcock9392]

Epic, love what you do. Thanks so much.

[@Highlordratick]

Given the quality of the original workmanship. this was a low end model.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi! You do you think that? 🤔

[@stevenseverance3692]

Truly a "Vintage piece of History"alas You have "Saved a piece that would have ended Up in the Junk Yard" Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋 🍰🎂 🥳🎉 🎊 Man" "Cheers 🥂🎊 for a Job 👌👍💯 Well Done"!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's true; it could end up in a junkyard. Best, Johnny!!!

[@davidcoats1037]

Well done! You now have the coolest beer fridge in town I’m sure! 😃👍🏼

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hahah, I guess that yes. 😅

[@wildmandigging3486]

Awesome job my friend nice piece of history saved love watching your videos God Bless…Virgil

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Wild Man! I'm happy to know that! Cheers!

[@Falconurbex]

Great job brother well done awesome resteration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@Falconurbex]

Your welcome see you in your next awesome repair video.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I hope it will be today 🙂

[@Falconurbex]

@@rustyshadesrestoration i look foward to watching it brother.

[@НаташаЛенькова-ц8й]

Шикарная работа 👏👏👏, лайк и подписка!!!!! 👍👍👍 спасибо что рассказываете историю вещей и их приобретение, это очень познавательно!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@jimjohnson1285]

Nice that you brought back a peace of history.. I would have gone white but it looks great what you did 👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 👌

[@gemini_interests]

Why white? Original was wood. Just curious. It's an interesting choice.

[@jimjohnson1285]

@@gemini_interests just to make it a uniformed color...

[@drewrocha4835]

Love it i’d want a fridge like that one i get into the old stuff rather than new stuff

[@joshwilliams724]

Very nice

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@sarkamarova6195]

budejovicky budvar...nice! :D

[@bigdmister]

That was a very nasty mess so you have given it new life. It was enjoyable i to watch.Thanks

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌

[@franksando635]

It's funny that it's in pine and not Oak like others where back then but came out beautiful anyway nice Restore 👍🏆

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌

[@SkyBrigidRain]

Great! Now I want one!!!!

[@mikebetts5532]

that definitely was one big project. Excellent job restoring it. you did superb work.⛓️⚒️🔩⛏️⚔️🔨🛠️👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Took me some time, that's right. Thank you for watching! Cheers!

[@bobjoncas2814]

great job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@davidroosa4561]

i'm so envious. beautiful piece

[@MrAndreevich]

Kreuzschlitzschrauben waren i-wie nicht so richtig. Ich hätte die alten wieder reingeschraubt, oder ähnlichen Schlitzschraiben gefunden. Sonnst echt cool❄️🍻

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I couldn't find for 3 days in a row brass ones and i had to move on with the project. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@gouldthorp]

Absolutely beautiful job. Well done.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 😊

[@scottharding4994]

An absolutely beautiful piece!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks Scott! Have a good one!

[@ransomdaniels8395]

This is so cool! Thanks! 😊❤

[@tomray3418]

These worked great without electricity.

[@nealthomson9505]

Even a water cooler with a tap. . . Nice. . .

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Everything is attached properly don't worry..

[@sithyarael6807]

At least it was mostly Zinc. So minimal rust. If I had one of these I would restore it cause that is pure history. I learned about then in school yet school doesn't teach this this any more. No history is taught in school anymore anywhere. Which is sad. Those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it. Rang true to me and well now days we are there.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's absolutely true!

[@sithyarael6807]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Shit I still watching the video and you replied. Props bro.

[@sithyarael6807]

@@rustyshadesrestoration You got a sub from me cause you responded.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm always trying to respond, it is a for of respect for my viewers. Have a good one!

[@sithyarael6807]

@@rustyshadesrestoration You good bud

[@hardworkpaysoff3411]

Nice restoration. I would of loved to see the original flat head hardware used instead of the more modern Philip head screws.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I wanted to replace them with brass ones but I couldn't find for 3 days in a row an I had to move on with the project. Till the end I managed to replace them. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@robertgoosney4225]

You did a great job on that ice box. Keep up the good work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Robert! 🙌

[@ambersmith5982]

Beautiful work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks Amber!

[@yunusozmen34]

Hi from İstanbul🌷

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi! Prayers for your people! 🙏

[@janisdardaris4605]

How you remembered HOW to reassemble!? Amazing. Love it

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

This was easy to remember but when I have to reassemble something with many small pieces happens to forget and then I'm checking the disassembling footage. 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@reubenrodriguez6219]

Great. Well done guy . Amazing.👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jjmentat]

What happened to the rabbit?????? Remember theses when I was a kid.......Good job!!!!!

[@DrMrSmooth]

Nice restoration mate . Keep going. 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy! I will definitely take a look at your videos too! Cheers 🍻

[@DrMrSmooth]

​@@rustyshadesrestoration Thanks Rusty. I am subscribe you , because your content is with perfect restoration. Cheers 🍻

[@cintiaa.1540]

30:00 y 35:30 mis dos momentos preferidos. Excelente trabajo de restauración y excelente trabajo para la realización del video. Gracias por compartir, relajas mi día. Saludos desde Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias Cintia!

[@raywood8187]

Back then you probably have to wait for workers to chisel ice from a glacier and then deliver it to you. Nice save on that!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes, that was the path. I'm glad you like it! Cheers 🙂 🍻

[@MrGil-bi5no]

WOW great job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 😊

[@ЕвгенийХромов-ш5ь]

Отлично вышло, используй сухой лед для охлаждения тогда воды не будет.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙌

[@Mikey__Mike]

Very Satisfying video. Well done Sir *Tips hat* you got my Subscription :)

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks Michael! Have a good one 👍

[@olgaabella2537]

Excelente trabajo quedó 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍! !! Súper útil! !!! Abrazos desde Uruguay

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! 😃

[@Cradley684]

Well done friend, good restoration, have a nice day !!!.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy! Have a great day too!

[@cmmc3400]

Clean before starting. Use vinegar or Krud Kutter. I love Krud Kutter because it is non-toxic and Earth Friendly. I use both the Grease and Disinfectant bottles and prefer the Grease remover beause it handles left over food to finger prints.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@pojie6088]

See the results of your work restoring your old items as if they were born in the 1900s

[@lindalove7193]

All that work! I really love the shade of stain and the bluing. How come you didn't blue the ice buckets, the one inside and the one fitted on top? Nice job (I was half-expecting a dead mouse's carcass to drop out).

[@wileysherman2361]

Definitely lead paint ☺️

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Don't be so sure please. I'm testing all the stuff before I start my projects. So yes, definitely you are wrong. Cheers!

[@АндрейШмырев-х8н]

Сейчас наверное в Европе такие холодильники без электричества снова войдут в моду( шутка!).А вообще очень интересная вещь...только где брать лед!???

[@tomray3418]

Just found your channel.absolutely love it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Tom! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@JMDinOKC]

How often does the iceman come from the ice house in a horse-drawn wagon to deliver your 50-lb blocks of ice using an ice hook?

[@ron.v]

I always wondered what they used for insulation in those old ice boxes. Now we know!

[@user-neo71665]

You joked about the sawdust on a mouse but they used it to pack in open areas to insulate. The white stuff on the metal is zinc corrosion from the galvanized tin lining. Neither it, the lead based paint, or the lead based solder are anything you want to be making dust and breathing in. Turned out looking really good. I had one I totally rebuilt from the hardware off one that was in worse shape than yours. All the tin on mine was rusted out and the wood rotted past saving. Redone the wood in Cyprus and the tinwork in stainless. Use it as an end table in my living room now.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, I know that sawdust was used to insulate, I just wanted to add a little joy to the video. I would like to see yours, if you want you can send me some photos on Instagram. Cheers!

[@ErnestoRodriguez-fn1sh]

Un trabajo muy bien he cho con precioso resultado. Nevera útil para caso de emergencia, otras situaciones, capricho o museo. Un 10 👌👍🇪🇸🌿

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias Ernesto!

[@ryanhall3108]

Very cool, just wondering how cold it actually gets in the ice box

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Ryan! It went down to 0 degrees Celsius for the first two days during the hot summer, and on the 3rd and 4th days went up to 4-5 degrees. With some sawdust on top of the ice, I heard it could stay cold even longer.

[@aureaaparecidaserafim5412]

Lindo trabalho gratidao🎉🎉

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado!

[@robertsalido1232]

outstanding!

[@rebeldad1344]

The likely reason that there's so much sawdust is because the ice used to be packed in it during/for long term storage.

[@visitor.]

Больше похоже на походный холодильник 50 годов XX века..... Почему я так думаю ?.... Скорость разрушения оцинковки выше чем у латуни, использовали шурупы 100 лет назад маловероятно..... Возможно при сборке этого холодильника в 50 годах использовали более старые латунные детали..... С большим уважением к вашей работе.....

[@lameesahmad9166]

Beautifully restored. My only concern was when you were removing the paint. I was troubled by the thought that it could have lead in it. Did you test it?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. There was no lead this time. I always check. If positive, I show it on camera. 😀

[@lameesahmad9166]

@@rustyshadesrestoration I am relieved to hear that. Best wishes.

[@kayleysaunders4589]

Quick question, during the reassembly wouldn’t you have to put the ice box base in first then attach the faucet/dripper after the ice box base was in place?? I was only asking because of 34:40 and a little before that time; where it shows the faucet/dripper being reinstalled first and the ice box bottom getting installed after. I was just curious about steps of restoration.

[@rodolfojimenez6988]

Todos sabemos que el aserrín y viruta se usan como aislantes, aunque algunos creen que eran termitas en la nevera, no, los tubos al esterior deben llevar el aserrín para que la madera dure más, que buen trabajo👍

[@kerylcooper2314]

Thank you 🙏 👍🏼👏🏼🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@cristinaseno7020]

😯 wow che grande lavoro, molto impegnativo.... bellissimo 👍 complimenti e auguri x il tuo lavoro 🔝 ciao

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Grazie!

[@PeterPolikov6375]

Хорошая работа! Good job!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks ✊️

[@danieledmond94]

I would imagine that restoration really means that the restored article works as well as it worked many years ago. Was it tested to make sure?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes, it works pretty well. With a full container of ice I had cold drinks for almost 4 days and could be prolonged with some sawdust on the top of the ice.

[@96cot.r96]

...у наших предков всё было устроено жизнено важно и по необходимости , просто абсолютно !Я застала те временя в детсве ,где молоко ставилось в полуподвал , утром снимались сливки к чаю свежие , а затем в течении пары сутокснимались ндля маслобойки, сметана шла на тесто и в блюда , масло топили или свежим укладывали в лёд под опилками , всегда свежие продукты , без затрат на электроэнергию .. мясо было в зимний сезон и висело на крючках всю зиму , на летний период была птица , сало , топлёное масло , кролики , свежие овощи и травы , молоко , пахта , сметана , масло , колбасы , творог , выпечка всегда , яйца всегда , рыба всегда , ягода , фрукты , травы , овощи всегда ...

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Beautiful memories! 🙂

[@zoe78115]

What do you do with the restored pueces? Keeping for yourself, selling them? Amazing work and amazing worker! ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm holding onto them for now. It's manageable, but soon, I'll need to rent some space to store them 😅. One day, I hope to auction them off and donate the proceeds to those in need.

[@FriendOfJah]

How did you kill any termites that may still have been living in the wood before you started restoring it?

[@FriendOfJah]

As u r taking it apart, is all the sawdust from the termite

[@richardbreisch8049]

Good job! Looks great. Now it just needs a thermostat on the door to let you know the temperature inside! I would be curious as to how cool it keeps things...

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. Yes, that's a very good ideea. I checked once the temperature, after 2 or 3 days after filling it with ice and I had around 0 and 1 degrees Celsius. After 4 days the ice was gone but the interior zinc cover was extremely cold so my beers too. Cheers 🍻

[@richardbreisch8049]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Wow cooler then one might think! Cool...