1929's Live Steam Naumann Machine Restoration - Will It Ever Work Again?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi folks! I had always dreamed of having the chance to restore a live steam machine like this one, and my dream came true! It was probably one of the most challenging projects I ever had, but I reached my goal, and the goal was to make it work again. And it does. With some more adjustments, it will fly around! Opened for discussions/suggestions! Cheers! Johnny

[@victoriaott5092]

I like your videos way more than those other people like AA restoration their videos are obviously staged but yours actually look authentic the way I like it

[@MDanny31]

Gotta ask, does stuff like this expensive to get?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm happy that you are enjoying my work! 😀

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Not very cheap, yeah.

[@jenniferaby442]

A good job overall, as I watched your video of the restoration of this steam engine and steam boiler. There are a few errors in your restoration including: 1) solder always follows heat. So preheating the larger part then applying solder and finally applying the other part while heating it will cause the solder to flow into and throughout the joint. That will make a stronger, durable, and aesthetically pleasing joint. 2) The water tank/boiler is a pressure vessel. It needs to be pressure tested to at least two to three atmospheres of pressure before being used. That's all of the safety and structural issues I see in your video. Now here are the aesthetic choices I would have made. I would have powder coated the fuel tank a bright color; then incorporated the sisal/jute into the wire twist before reinstalling it. The burner reflector inside I'd burnish on the wire when and not painted black.With the black coating it will get hotter during prolonged use and likely char the wood base. Causing a probable fire hazard. This, my comments, started as a FLAME comment but I changed my mind to give constructive criticism. I hope that I have done that here.

[@Morinaka25]

The timing on the valve in the valve chest needs adjusting so it uncovers the ports correctly at each end of the stroke, which is why it's struggling to run in the end with little power behind it, and seemingly blowing a lot straight to the exhaust. You can also hook up a length of silicone rubber tubing on the exhaust piping with some zip ties, and run it to a container so it's not going all over. Restoring steam stuff is tricky so this is an admirable effort.

[@naznomad635]

As above, definitely a timing issue. With that amount of steam it should be flying. round.

[@fromtheusawithlove]

I completely agree! You did a good job restoring this. The timing on the eccentric to the piston and the steam valve are the two issues you need to work on. As a first attempt with live steam, just getting some movement is an accommodation!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. Yes, some adjustments are needed for sure, and I will offer all the time to make this machine run smoothly. It is also not made from tin, like a toy. The model weighs 8kg. I could stay and do more tests and then film the best shot, but I want to be honest with you guys and show exactly what issues I'm facing and how things are in my work. Thank you for your appreciation and pieces of advice! Johnny

[@billhanson4921]

you missed the big thing..... no gland packing in the valve case, that's was why there was a jet of steam coming out of the timing box, and the engine was not running very fast, all the live steam was exiting the end of the valve case. it needs a rope packing covered in grease to seal it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

@billhanson4921 I was also thinking about that, but I gave up on the idea. I will try and let you know if things changed. Thank you for suggestion.

[@Skaldewolf]

As a steam-hobbyist, I might add the following comments: You should have tested the boiler to at least twice the pressure of the safety-valve, doing otherwise is flirting with disaster. To improve performance, you should wrap the steam-pipes with thin rope as insulation (aka lagging), without you are loosing the benefits of the superheating (the pipe going through the flame again). Retrofitting a displacement-oiler allows for continuous lubrication, btw, your oil is likely unsuited for steam, as it breaks down under the temperature and humidity, try steam-oil from Wilesco, it's pretty common and easy to get. As mentioned, your valve timing and stroke are off, setting these is almost an art, but can be learned. The handling of steam-exhaust is designed badly, changing the piping to discharge the exhaust-steam to bubble through a small container with water will make the whole thing much neater. You also seemed to have missed packing the gland of the valve-chest. A small temperature-resistant O-ring or a roll of PTFE-film might do the trick, as you can hear the whistling of escaping steam.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for the checklist. :D I did some of them before releasing the video and some today after I've had some good suggestions like yours. The boiler was tested using a compressed air camera, and the safety valve reacted accordingly (I do not film everything I do because it will most likely be boring). This is a good tip with rope insulation for the pipes and trying a different oil. I will try both. (By the way, I also have a steam machine from Wilesco.) The timing is perfect. I also tried using my air compressor, and it ran smoothly and quickly (before filming the test you saw). Today, everything was great after I did exactly one thing that you and another person mentioned here: Pack the gland of the valve chest. There was the most significant leak of steam. 😀 Now it works faster, and I'm thrilled to see it like that after being forgotten and eaten by rust for so many years.

[@FranciscoKloubert-zx2nh]

Hat mir sehr gefallen der Film grüße aus Frechen Deutschland

[@someperson2965]

Testing an old, unknown boiler with air is incredibly dangerous, considering air compresses, this would lead to an explosion which can hurt you really bad. Instead, use water, it does not compress so you build up pressure really quickly, and if the boiler were to fail it would then only lead to a squirt of water being released. Please, do look out the next time, it is not only the safety valve that can be the issue, but the boiler itself has an unknown history, the welds could have been damaged and compromised if the boiler ever had a fire burning below it while the boiler didnt have water in it (say it ran out), because it then overheats and in those sorts of boilers they often use soft solder which melts easily. I don’t want to be a negative nancy over here, but safety is really important when it comes to pressure vessels, Keith Appleton (restores live steam stuff) who is also on KZbin dives into the topic as-well and can explain this way better than I can.

[@crabtonia]

So very intriguing...a fine vudeo, beautuful restoration etc. ...BUT...what does that machine actually DO?...ither than look great in action?...dgp/uk

[@CogentConsult]

@@rustyshadesrestoration. Then can you update this video with those improvements?

[@caseyjones8203]

And no annoying music, THANK YOU. Two thumbs up, great video.

Haha, i like how we both said "WOW' at the same time when you pulled out the wick and seeing its condition! What an Amazing restoration!! Thanks for once again, making my day!!!!!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@norman9076]

It's 1:15 am and I should be in bed. But watching your videos is so enthralling that I just had to see. As always, a great job of restoration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much! Good night! :)

[@billwebber400]

It is wonderful that there are craftsmans such as yourself that keep as well as maintain these awesome artifacts

[@raymurphyii]

I so enjoy watching these videos. I only wish I was blessed with the gift you have to remake these things.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Ray! I'm glad you enjoy my videos, and I'm sure you have the skills to renew items, too. Patience and practice are the keys to this work.

[@jfulysse9629]

Merci de nous avoir montré une si belle restauration ! Félicitations ! Je suis impatient d'en voir d'autres !!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci beaucoup! 🥰

[@ofcourseitsme5023]

I've just recently discovered you're channel!!! Thank you for completely honest videos and workmanship. You have a new faithful subscriber and well done! 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Welcome aboard! Thank you!

[@ВикторГалянин]

Великолепно, паровая ретро модель ожила. Спасибо за видос и перевод. Лайкаю.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Спасибо!

[@alexkusnezov7272]

Припой же расплавится от температуры...!???

[@i-N0body]

@@alexkusnezov7272, я больше удивился что после такого "ремонта" она вообще хоть как-то закрутилась.

[@alexkusnezov7272]

@@i-N0body пока не нагрелась достаточно...!

[@nickevdokimov9741]

@@alexkusnezov7272 Припои же тоже разные бывают: здесь скорее всего что-то тугоплавкое. Это ж под горелкой плавилось и температура пламени там другая. Мастеру респект: умение , знание, оснастка, терпение..

[@gnom8668]

Благодарю за такое большое количество языков, которые в субтитрах используются! Мир вашему дому!

[@pandrop490]

Im not sure if it's the items you restore or the lengths you go to to make it almost better than new that appeals to me but I just love your work. One of the best channels on KZbin for sure.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@HeedTheLorax]

The steam engine, one of the most important inventions in human history. This was very fun to watch. I wonder what the total number of train cars filled with coal have been loaded to feed a steam engine?

[@detlevkarlstotzel1357]

Wirklich genial! Ich bin echt beeindruckt! Eine "alte Oma" reanimiert.

[@annalorree]

I have a functioning miniature steam engine that was my father’s when he was a boy. Every now and then I still pull it out, lubricate it, and fire it up.

[@pascaldespinois9722]

Fantastique restauration ! Bravo !!! 👍👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci beaucoup!

[@mattsweatt85]

Beautiful work. Job well done!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@citysmarttvcitysmarttv-lw6ok]

Я люблю паровозы , чёрный дым над трубой. Он на Угольной тяге , мой пыхтун Дорогой! А от Луги до Питера всё столбы , провода! Моя Юность Советская ты со мной навсегда!

[@jfhorselenberg7778]

Thanks!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Much appreciated! 🙏

[@grangranzulaski1084]

Wow that turned out great!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@Kost78]

I respect your work! Congruatulations from Romania with respect!

[@andresdelafuente3783]

espectacular transformación!! una joya de antiguedad. felicitaciones!! saludos desde Buenos Aires!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias! Saludos!

[@subhajitpattnaik4939]

It's simply awesome ❤❤. Thanks for sharing the video. Please do more videos like this.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, I will

[@carlosalbertoripoll4318]

Muy bueno tu trabajo, tengo un motor a vapor pero mucho mas simple, el cilindro oscila y hace de caja de valvulas. Es gratificante ver la pasión que pones en tu trabajo.

[@garymucher4082]

Nice refurbishing project. It looks very good. If I can make a suggestion, use some quality paste flux whenever you are soldering such things. Especially copper on copper, or copper on brass. Even copper on steel will flow better. The solder will flow out very nicely... Thumbs Up!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ПоливановВладимир]

Мне кажется, что автор, недостаточно сильно нагревает припой, при пайке. Он должен растекаться заполняя все швы.

[@629Justme]

Yes. And another tip is that good soldering starts with heating the "metal" first then letting the solder flow by capillary action into the joint. Heating the solder first doesn't let the solder get into that joint.

[@trstquint7114]

Making an object as new again is something different from restoring. When you restore, every change can be reversed. What you do is revise and repair. And you are doing a very good job.

[@MrsIsmena]

Effect before and after amazing... 😮 Great job❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much 💓

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello mister beautiful restoration beautifully restored good job well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Vince! 🙂

[@mskayla7747]

I had no doubt it would work again, in your capable hands. 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@bruceyeung4412]

Thanks to share , I love the video very much :) (Greetings from Singapore)

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oneshotme]

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

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@elvee7851]

Nice job, excellent restoration - loved it!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@Michael-uy6py]

The googley eyes on the rock tumbler was so funny

[@tonywright8294]

You sad bastard

[@Green-aider]

Your humor is dry

[@Einherjar_17]

Excellent video and beautiful restoration, thanks for your work!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@rtyrsson]

Beautiful work! Just knowing it is a steam engine I would have been intimidated by the complexity. I likely would have taken it apart and never got it back together again, even as simple as it is. But the restoration is great. I have a friend that is into Steampunk that would probably put it on his desk and attach a magneto to it or something to power his cellphone on his desk. That would actually be pretty cool.

[@celestecredle2661]

Taking it apart is one thing, but putting it back together is another!😮

[@paulstuder9432]

I can make a very simple suggestion when soldering. Get a small jar of flux and use it to ensure that both pieces you are soldering willfully accept the solder. I saw a few cases where it "balled up" on you indicating it didn't want to flow, and hence a weaker joint and work for you filing. :^ ( Once you repack and seal those steam leaks and finesse the soldering, you'll be able to use a very small flame to give plenty of steam for operation. Good job undertaking that restoration. I've worked on steam systems for over 50 years.

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Спасибо вам большое!

[@AustrianDeathMachine9]

This is so cool! and 11 minutes ago too? Excited to watch!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Enjoy!

[@andreasgetmann1968]

Очень кропотливый труд , смотреть одно удовольствие .

[@robertmanley7556]

Very nice work as always !! It works fantastic and looks amazing !! 👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it!

[@samanthadean1083]

Never heard of this device before, but the restoration was awesome!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! You did. :) It is a steam engine model. Old trains ran on such engines. 😀

[@joeyjennings9548]

this reminded me of a frostfree chest freezer project i did... about 15 years ago? it was 8foot wide huge thing but rotted internal highside coils. compressor was shot. so i had a damaged frame kenmore Tfff fridge worked good took out the sealed system installed it made drain & heated pan & fan wired up evap fan termination defrost system it was a 134a unit. made coils for the rear did all that braised lines vacuumed out recharge drew up a wiring diagram labled it. worked great👍

[@johnbradford9235]

Great job dude 👏👏👏. And you can only get better from here on in 👍👍👍. 😎

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@Ybrfr]

Прекрасная работа! Удачи! Мира! Добра!

[@سلمانكيّوش]

أروع في هذا الترميم هو أنه سريع.. لا توجد مشاهد طويلة مملة.. أحسنتم..

[@pauls5745]

I always like to keep original patina on the couple I've tinkered with. It has value, so you know it's a survivor, not a modern build.

[@heinz-dietersindhoff7344]

Nice job, it's a lovely engine again ❤

[@pratika9811]

Great work 👍

[@zekecorder8226]

Wow! Great job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@richardalexander7089]

I can only *imagine* what you could do with TWO of the same antique items. One rebuilt traditionally, and the other given 'today's' gaskets and such!

[@georgebrown8312]

Beautiful restoration job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@rameshshankar1010]

Marvelous effort

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

Superb restoration ! Maybe a lot of pressure lost on the valve, it should running much faster ! The engine quality is by far better then Mamod. Thanks for sharing all your videos ! 😊🇨🇦

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. Yes, I will try to figure out where the leak is. Someone gave me an idea of where the problem might be. Thank you for watching my videos! Cheers!

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Sehr gute Arbeit . Sieht sehr gut aus. Heute im Kinderzimmer als Spielzeug unmöglich 😅😅😅😅😅

[@louisonbobette]

Steam machines are so cool, thanks for the video!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Indeed! You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@bon_homme_richard]

Amazing!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks!

[@jman1989]

10:55 you can hear how clean that is 😮

[@tonyday7233]

A beautiful steam engine, nice work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you like it!

[@jfhorselenberg7778]

Delightful 💯 job mate, 😂😊 well done thx for sharing😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tahraouika2177]

Excellent travail restauration.

[@sfenodonte]

Molto bravo e preciso , hai una attrezzatura ottima. PS.... il funzionamento della macchina è da rivedere.....

[@razorboyXVII]

Nice restoration!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@skovbeats1929]

This one really impressed me my bro

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad to know that! What was the most impressive thing for you?

[@mohamedkachifenoor5078]

Excellent travail

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci!

[@Eg-kq8vn3so5x]

Какой интересный агрегат. Скорее всего немного не настроены фазы открытия золотника ,поэтому машина не набирает обороты.

[@Ony3Felonies]

I used to braze and solder a lot in my past jobs (electronics, plumbing, cryogenics systems), you should be getting your work peices much hotter or using a thinner braze rod/solder. Im a big fan of the high silver, flux coated rods. Those work great for brazing almost any teo metals together in non-ideal conditions, but they are spendy. You want the material to wick into your gaps instead of beading on the seam. Otherwise, great work!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you and thank you! 🙂 I appreciate your comment!

[@andrelarnechita]

Great job again! You steampunked us!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yay! Thank you!

[@EarlMccoy-gw3qs]

Sir that's just Awesome. Love The Whole Video ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Glad to hear that!

[@michaellichter4091]

Oh my God, it looks even better than new from the factory.🤗

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the outcome. 🙂

[@AM-us7cz]

Brilliant ,Beautiful. Thanks 👍

[@MASI_forging]

Fantastic restoration 👍👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@MaximumPower1]

В реставрации можно увидеть , когда большие трещины их обрабатывают эпоксидной смолой , предварительно добавляют такую же породу дерева. Это придает цвет прозрачной эпоксидной смоле.

[@mrclassic2284]

Luv your videos! Soldering is done by heating the parts to be soldered to the point where solder melts on the parts. Flux is usually required. Silver solder might work better in this application.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching and for your tips. I used silver for the water tank steel support. Brass and steel joints were rejecting it. Brass on brass was ok.

[@ChrisSchimp]

@@rustyshadesrestoration I think you could use more flux on the joints, which will help the solder wet to the material you are trying to solder. I can't tell if you were or were not using it in the video, but I have found there is no such thing as too much flux! :)

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I learned that too much flux can make the job look splashy and unattractive, so I'm trying to give the right amount to look decent. Anyway, on camera, it can't be perfect all the time.

[@JoseManuel-of9xy]

És um grande artista parabéns pelo seu trabalho

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Sehr gut gemacht . Das Gerät muss an eine Tischkante geklemmt werden damit man die Wurstmasse in den senkrecht gestellten Zylinder einfüllen kann. Grüsse Frank

[@WendysCove]

Brilliant work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@patdigy4750]

Flux all I'm saying Edit besides that amazing work dude really great video and I've always loved steam powered engines so love how educational this was also

[@edgardojosenoviski1823]

Nice job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@CAESAR_PUTIN_LOVERS]

عمل رائع ❤❤ wonderful job Thank you dear artist❤❤ 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@preciousreading1934]

It must have been the Galaxy mobile set of its time. I like to see more like these videos.

[@DÁVILA-s2b]

Hermosa restauración , extraordinario trabajo, pues quedó mucho mejor k si fuera nueva👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Georgii0]

Лайк не за видео- а за руки!

[@dariusjanulis4119]

Super work👍👍👍👍😓

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you very much

[@rancillinmontgomery2480]

Bravo! When you have items to polish and need to sand blast, maybe switch to glass bead as it’s less destructive and leaves a smoother surface. Looks great tho!

[@Creativevillageidea-s3f]

Hebat mesin lama miniatur. Jadi bagus. Sehat selallu paman... 👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Deny534]

Мне очень понравился процесс реставрации паровой машины! Каждое действие просто завораживает, очень интересно смотреть! Спасибо 🙏 вам наиогромнейшее! 🥰👍❤️

[@David-bw2wp]

Muy buen trabajo. Saludos desde España

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

¡Muchas gracias! Saludos! :)

[@ruthdraut3519]

Super gemacht.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Ich bin froh, dass es Ihnen gefällt! Danke fürs Zuschauen und für deinen Kommentar! Johnny

[@czcz]

You are wonderful in every sense of the word, thank you for your effort for us , please I have a question : Where do the things you are restoring go

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. I keep them for my personal collection.

[@RestorationsNNT]

I Also Work On Restoration. You Did A Very Good Job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Do you film the process?

[@unstoppableman5273]

Nice work mate. Now you have something to pass down.

[@mrb.5610]

Keith Appleton has a *lot* of videos on his channel on how to set valve timing - and on testing boilers too ! Might be worth a look !!

[@jfhorselenberg7778]

Ur are❤ marvelous rebuilder of antiquities 😂😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! :)

[@noemifernandez6750]

Nueva seguidora, muy linda restauración

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

¡Muchas gracias! ¡Bienvenido a bordo!

[@tmatus2877]

okay that's really cool looking even if I have no idea what it is for. I would of probably made it into a lamp.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hahaha. It is a steam engine model 🙂

[@heyyo3767]

根気と、トラブルにも対処できる技術。ハンダをトーチで炙るのは良い方法ですね。勉強になります。

[@meninoandrade9833]

Too good restoration ❤😅

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Too good? 😁

[@JulioCochrane-lq1po]

Good job buddy clean and shine the Best part is proof 😁🇻🇪💯👍🏻🤗

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks 👍