1931's Walt Disney Movie Projector - Restoration

[@thisolesignguy2733]

This was wonderful, I've never seen one of these before. My grandma had an old cinematograph when I was a kid. It only had 1 reel cartoon of betty boop with it. She only let us watch it once because she didn't want it to get ruined, so it was stored away in a safe. years later, her house flooded and it got ruined but she donated it to a museum along with the reel. This really brings back those great memories. Thanks!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks to you. Glad it brings back good memories.

[@browniepudding8315]

Only thing I plan on donating in this life is my dead body to whoever wants it after I’m gone….. I don’t mind donating to help animals though. Anything else your gonna be paying large for.

[@Anthropologe]

Thanks for this input. It‘s a reminder that we should enjoy and let others enjoy the things we own as long as we can, and not keep them away in storage for somebody else, or for it to be destroyed like in this case. I hope to never fall into that mentality your grandmother had. Would rather want everyone to create memories to keep for the rest of their lives.

[@lat5674]

Que lindo

[@Bat_Boy]

It’s craptacular!

[@pfadiva]

I don't know where you find all this cool stuff but am very grateful that you share them with us. Excellent work!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! This one comes from eBay 👍🏻

[@frankierzucekjr]

I just said something similar lol. I gotta get on ebay. Never even used it before and don't know how it works. I'm old-school like this projector hahaha. This one's awesome

[@lolalove7318]

I feel the same too. THANK YOU. This is MAGIC💫

[@lolalove7318]

I dont know this machine. This is lovely. Thank

[@ГригорийПрозоров-ы1э]

I'm from a country where it's currently impossible to order on eBay! Although I am interested in antique photographic equipment, and I really like many cameras that are not in Russia, but are in Europe or America, but, unfortunately, there is no way to buy them!

[@condar419]

That was wonderful, what a great result! I found it somewhat emotionally moving. I guess it's because of what that projector did in its 'first lifetime', entertaining countless children (and adults). Thanks for bringing it back to life.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks to you. I'm also moved when I read comments like yours.😊

[@L0rdOfThePies]

@leafofwinter3571 not all of them, they'd be in their 90s atleast, but that doesn't mean slightly younger ones couldn't have grown up with them as hand me downs :-) these things dont just dissapear

[@mightytaiger3000]

That cowboy cat is too adorable! Finding the original logo image and making a sticker was the cherry on top. I would be so interested in restoration channels making videos about what led them to restoration- because I look at these videos and think, not only do these people have thousands of dollars in machinery to do these restorations, but also know how to use them very well. You guys get into everything from a bit of carpentry, a bit of electric work, mechanical work for sure, and even some graphic design. I assume that takes many years to learn and probably a kind and patient mentor? One of the things that worries me in recent years is the loss of knowledge of good craftsmanship for future generations. Making online courses for all the different knowledge you guys have I think would be of interest to many. I also wonder if you sell what you restore afterward. Must be hard to sell something you worked so diligently on, even though I’m sure the money is good.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much for all these kind words 😌🙏 You know I’m just doing those restos for my own collection. I usually don’t sell any of the restored items.

[@patrickmurphy6775]

Not only have you shown your great talents, you have saved a piece of history. Great job!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !!

[@anthonyellis987]

That was a excellent restoration. I can think of how long it has given anyone pleasure, but it's great to see the original films.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot ! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

RESTORATION??? Give your head a shake.. This was a destruction of an antique.. You dont restore antiques by putting a 20th century paint job on them.. You leave the age, and the patina, and repair or replace the broken pieces.. They used Lacquer paint, not a hydrostatic plastic that is melted on. This is frigging disgusting

[@arturisusov5651]

Masterpiece. "The Mummy" has been resurrected. Bravo.

[@TheFabrik]

Haha yeah almost 100 years old

[@aliciagonzalez212]

I didn’t even know these ever existed, very nice! I love watching these videos so that I can see a bit of the past come to life!!

[@guillaumeroncin5870]

Incredible. That piece of History has fallen in the right hands. Thanks !

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks to you !

[@carla109]

It always amazes me that the tabs on these old metal objects never seem to break! This was a very entertaining restoration. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. 💕

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much !! 🙌 There is a video on my channel (the JEP boat) where I broke almost all the tabs... I spent a couple days making new one 😟

[@123mvsmith]

"I'll make a new one." Sure, lol... Your skill and craftmanship are amazing!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 😌🙏

[@LucasMarak]

This is so beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes; it is unlike anything else and will always be treasured.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Another beautiful restoration. One of the most complex yet maybe? Such a lovely toy that must have given so much enjoyment. 😊

[@georgeshelton6281]

In spite of the fact that this contraption has a 1931 patent date. 📅 😳 😒 😐 🙄 😕 📅

[@alanrobbie4851]

In our current throw away society, it is such a pleasure to see items from a bygone age revitslised. Furthermore, the fact that such craft ship and ingenuity existed decades ago delights me. I hope 100 years from now future generations smile at our legacy.

[@TheFabrik]

I hope so too ! Glad you like my work. Thank you so much !👍

[@NoosaHeads]

It looks crudely made. Modern items seem light years ahead, in terms of quality. Your restoration was nothing short of wonderful. Way better than when it was new.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !🙌

[@sunnyjoelandry3971]

You are a master artist. Not only can you repair but you can manufacture what is not there. That's what makes you a master of what you do. Keep up the good work.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! 😌🙏🙌

[@c.brionkidder9232]

I felt happy like a kid again just for a few moments while you showed the cartoon. Thank you.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you 🙌Glad you enjoyed 😌

[@schalazeal2042]

The camera belongs in a museum, to bad the other films are in such bad shape. Again the close-ups ❤️ Wonderful restoration. Have a nice weekend.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! I’ll find a way to restore them 😌

[@ronaldsteele6151]

Like a few I've never seen one of those before and the work to restore and bring back to life was incredible. So much history from the past that have long been forgotten and some that find a new life. It's people like you that motivates me to do better work.

[@MaitreDoudou2000]

How did you manage to find such a piece of history ? Beside, you did restored it perfectly well, truly, your skills would, in fact, never stop surprising me

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much 🙏 This projector comes from eBay 👍

[@scotthyberg7766]

SO AMAZING!!!!!!! I have never seen one of these before, but that was probably top of the line tech for 1931. Simply incredible. I love watching your restorations.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Scott 👍🏻

[@thunderbirdsigns]

Your edits are amazing Your camera work is wonderful Your reconditioning work is so complicated and yet you take time to record and set up and over and over thank you are you a gemini by any chance?

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much for all these kind words 😌🙏 I’m a taurus 😉

[@bigsparky65]

Another Masterpiece, great to watch old movies.

[@mikemayer4303]

Thanks

[@jesseoliver9061]

This was an incredible restoration! Your amazing skill let us see something from the past that quite possibly could have been thrown away and forgotten… thank you !

[@TheFabrik]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much 👍

[@PhirePhlame]

Man, what a great job! Love that you even replaced the spooling catches on those films! I hope those films themselves are preserved as well.

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you enjoyed it ! Thank you ! I treasure the films😉

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

You killed me with the autofocus 😂😂 didn’t expect to have autofocus that item . Awesome restoration 👏

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you my friend ! 😉 I’m watching your vid right now 🤩

[@peecee1384]

I hope that goes straight into a museum somewhere. Incredible work!

[@kitchentroll5868]

Masterfully done, as ever. Always you do the best that can be done with what is available, respecting the original, compromising only where necessary. This is the true sign of a master artisan. 👍

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks ! 👍I always do my best... Glad you like it again. See you soon 😉

[@CosmosPeony]

I enjoy watching you powder paint more than spray paint, I don't know why...but maybe because of it's coverage ? I just love watching you powder paint.

[@madmanmechanic8847]

I do Marine repair for a living and also restore muscle cars you my man did a excellent job on that I find it very tranquil and relaxing to watch the restoration and even was able to salvage one of the reels . I loved it

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks again for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍👍

[@madmanmechanic8847]

@@TheFabrik When professional takes time out of their day to give you a complement on your work then you could say thank you in return. Instead of just thanks for watching . My Mother taught me manners and when a customer complements me on my work on their boat or I am out in my Dodge Coronet RT and somebody says nice car I always say thank you I have put hundreds of hours in it in the past years and a lot of money . Its like if you gave me a complement on and engine I restored, and me saying yeah thanks for looking at it. Instead of thank you so much for the complement on my hard work ! See the difference?

[@docsavage6156]

I’m nit sure which is more amazing. The restoration or the fact that this has been up for three months, you showed the film at the end, and Disney’s lawyers haven’t issued a take-down for it. Seriously tho, really enjoyed watching it, thx for sharing it.

[@chrisnorris2076]

MAN, that was SO satisfying to watch! It's so soothing watching these almost 100 year old items come back to life!

[@TheFabrik]

Nice to hear that ! Thank you very much for your support 🙏

[@elggato]

These kind of restoration videos where you can tell its not fake just. Mesmerised

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! There are still a few people sayin’ it’s fake tho 😅

[@johnkelley9877]

Your work is incredible and your restoration of these projects preserves a bit of history that maybe lost. Thank you for sharing this.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙌

[@OurTim]

Wow. That was fantastic. The level of detail you went to, even with the reel, to then have the film showed at the end. True crafts work that, absolutely brilliant

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you enjoyed it ! Thank you very much !

[@williamharris8367]

It is videos like this that make me love the channel! It is a complex piece of obscure apparatus, and a wide range of tools and techniques are used in the restoration. 👏

[@TheFabrik]

Yes, very complex 😀😀😀 Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it !

[@besterjack8243]

Die sind ein wirklicher Künstler. Ganz tolle Leistung so schöne Dinge für die Nachwelt aufzubereiten und zu erhalten.

[@MrAsBBB]

Just amazing, even metal Spinning which is almost a lost art in England these days, I love your attention to detail. My father was a toolmaker from Rolls Royce and he instilled in me, if you do a job , you should do everything to the best of your ability. No cutting corners. I can see you get great pleasure from what you do. Thank you and I have subscribed.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much 🙏 You know I just do restoration, someone made the job before. I mean all these parts were created and hand made 🙌 Most part of my job is cleaning but I really do appreciate your comment. My dad told me too the key element is to give the best… Thanks again and welcome aboard 😃

[@BanthaPooDoo64]

Man it was just pure joy seeing this restoration video THANKS

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 😌🙌

[@mario64exprt37]

Walt Disney was a true pioneer. One of the ones that changed the world.

[@TheFabrik]

I agree 😌👍

[@JosepSala17]

Good job! I was owner of one this kind of projector when I was a kid, old memories back to me! Thanks for show it!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks to you for watching and commenting.🙏 Glad it brings back good memories !

[@postfach65]

Thanks for showing the original picture from 1931. And of course a very good restoration

[@georgeshelton6281]

I sometimes do begin to wonder just; how many American adults; of all ages who were children, may ever remember this contraption? The people who were born from the mid 1960s, entire 70s, to the mid 80s, don't even much of this. Of what really existed. Ah yes this was, right long before our time, since we now live in a different era.

[@Barbarra63297]

Great restoration! Amazing the use of metals and wood, nowadays, anything that can be plastic...is.

[@Extreme-Graphics]

Once again, you didn't let us down!! Beautiful Resto of A Dear Piece of History!!!! You are a MASTER at your craft!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! My pleasure 😌🙏

[@TheFireProofLog]

Found the 1973 hand held fisher price clip viewer my mom (and I) used to play with as children. That led me down this rabbit hole of toy movie projectors.

[@mikedsilva]

Wonderful result.. so much talent and craftsmanship. Thanks for a great watch!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much!

[@texas060]

Love ❤️ it wow !! Most Kids now days just will never understand the excitement of not only get one of these as a gift wither it was your Birthday or for Christmas the joys of watching all the little pictures come to life on your wall or a sheet your Mother put up for you. Watching the films over an over again what fun. Thank you for restoring this ❤️ Projector. Awesome job. Thank you again.

[@TheFabrik]

So true 🙌Thanks a lot for watching and also commenting 😌👍🏻

[@shahulhameed5476]

I hope their minds will change.

[@flygirlfly]

I think this is the most intricate restoration you've done. Bravo.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot ! That was a huge work 😓😉👍🏻

[@darlenebattle2713]

The ending presentation was cute, thank you for all the cranking!!

[@igortokarev8460]

С удовольствием смотрю, как Вы работаете! Все делается отлично! Браво, Маэстро!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!

[@NolaGal2601]

One of my favorite restorations!

[@EM2theBee]

It's an amazingly complex toy for children!

[@calvinator7119]

This was literally art. Absolutely enjoyable to watch. It always impresses me how many different skills you possess in order to bring something like this back, and it's great to see it in action. Well done! Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

[@TheFabrik]

Wow ! Glad to hear that ! Thanks to you for watching and commenting 🙏

[@clintyoung6851]

THAT NEW HANDLE WAS JUST AMAZING!… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@paulvozman842]

Hi, another outstanding restoration, its a real pleasure watching you put your magic touch to these projects. Cheers, Paul.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Paul ! Glad you enjoyed this new vid. See you soon 😉

[@RJvanVeen]

Your love for restoration really beems through. ❤❤❤

[@Dawud27]

Absolute genius

[@throbg]

Awesome. I don’t know why youtube sent me to this video and I have been watching it amazed by the good and perfect work. A toy about 100 years old and now it is like new 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Congrats!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much ! Chance sometimes does things well. If you liked this video please subscribe to my channel. I have restored many other cool old items 🙂🙂🙂

[@gaugeonesteam]

one of your best yet! I know that trick with the sawdust and epoxy. Also there's one with using ammonia to get wood stains to penetrate wood better. You're good on a lathe! great stuff. I've got some of that super fine old wet & dry paper. My late father used to work for an engineering company and often brought home some really cool abrasive papers.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Robin 🙌 My first try on the lathe 😅 Glad you enjoyed 👍🏻

[@mikemayer4303]

This restoration is another example of your skill mon ami . To coin a phrase , " nice one ". Thank you .

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 😌👍🏻

[@georgebrown8312]

Splendid job restoring the old Mickey Mouse movie projector. It looks much better and works like a charm, too. Great work.

[@KhaozVoid]

Just found this channel. Glad I did! You restore some unique stuff. Alot of the other restore channels do things like old hanmers and cleavers. Which is cool, don't get me wrong, but I like seeing stuff like this. Complex, old school toys and machines. Definetly my cup of tea. Awesome job, boss!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks again and welcome on my channel 😉

[@angelamedina1348]

This is the coolest thing Ive seen in the longest time! WOW! Simply WOW!!!! Super awesome job!

[@TheFabrik]

Nice to hear that ! 😊 Thank you very much for your support👍

[@nyceyes]

Absolutely amazing. The skills, craftsmanship, screenplay and story telling. Stupendous! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! 😅

[@nyceyes]

@@TheFabrik You're welcome! ☺️

[@Moccason]

The effort and detail and care that goes into restoring one of these wonderful pieces is just astonishing to watch. You’re truly a master at your craft and I commend your obvious dedication and passion with which you conduct all of your efforts. Really wonderful. A great restoration and a really cool video, thanks :)

[@TheFabrik]

Wow ! Very nice to heart that. Thanks to you for watching and commenting ! 🙏

[@MrAsBBB]

A true master. Great comment btw

[@johnlarro6872]

I love the history of Cinema, so that's really amazing to see something with that heritage brought back to life.

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😉

[@gromit1996]

Simply stunning how you bring this beaten up piece of history back to life. I'm guessing some of those old film reels aren't exactly PC these days. :) The powder coating adds a real nice and even coat on those surfaces and a real touch of class.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙌

[@gromit1996]

@@Flavum you’re kidding? Maybe he should have used old timey tools and arc lamps instead of halogen lights? Perhaps he should have filmed it on 8mm film stock, developed it, and then edited it with a razor and scotch tape? Good grief. It’s a choice he’s taken to restore these items. They’re beautiful. Leave it at that.

[@TheFabrik]

@@gromit1996 i don’t remember his name but there is a guy on KZbin who does that :) restorating stuff with mechanical tools. no electricity.

[@snakewithapen5489]

Probably not lol. I remember seeing one where the brand sticker logo had a... rather gross caricature of someone riding an elephant. Still, it's a nice piece of history and it's great to see them brought back into repair!

[@alanharney5278]

Thank you Mr. Fabrik. I love watching you bring these treasures back to life. They may be called toys but they gave/give so much pleasure. You have such a delicate touch with such easily damaged things like the metal tabs that hold everything together, or those old fraying linen and paper film strips. Wonderful! Thank you! PS - hope the oncoming fall season is good in Lyon.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot ! Autumn is coming, Can't wait to go and collect mushrooms 🍄

[@alanharney5278]

@@TheFabrik fresh pasta with chanterelle cream sauce!!👍

[@TheFabrik]

@@alanharney5278 yummy 😋 Chanterelle are my favorite 👍🏻

[@samanthadean1083]

Awesome job!!! I love how you remake the missing items, it more authentic!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!🙌

[@TapscottJ]

I really did enjoy that! I was glad to see the lenses still usable and not scratched up. Keep it up!!! Thank you for the hard work

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks Mathew. on pretty good shape for almost 100 years !

[@horatiohornblower868]

That‘s what we call a real flick. Excellent work again!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much ! 🙌

[@masontatum5101]

This lit up my heart thank you so much😭😭😭😭😭😭🥲🥲🥲🥲❣️❣️❣️😊

[@vintageVagabond-g1r]

i'd imagine some ghost of a kid in the 30s must really be beaming with joy at your masterful work

[@rlt9492]

Or better yet a still living senior-citizen lol

[@uncled39]

Wonderful looking device and great attention to detail in the restoration.

[@ehardesty6982]

Gotta say, I really love watching these restorations, but sometimes they become monotonous….the split screen of clowning up all of the smaller parts was absolutely incredible!!!!! It may seem something trivial but it really made this so much more enjoyable!!!! KUDOS to you my friend!!!!

[@TheFabrik]

Yeah thank you very much !! 🙌

[@24clenz]

Bro the memories I love your channel ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I miss Betty boop and Mikey mouse 🐭 I might be an 2000s kid but I remember those movies and tv shows❤ ❤❤❤ RESPECT ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks again for watching and commenting. Your support means a lot 🙏🙏🙏

[@franksando635]

Beautiful out come of that restoration good for many more years to come 👍🏆

[@Rosemary-wm9gb]

You remind me so much of My Mechanics with how much love and effort you put into your restorations

[@TheFabrik]

Oh wow thanks a lot ! MyMechanics is the boss 😉👍🏻

[@PaulRestorer]

Amazing job. A very comprehensive approach to the subject. You have done everything that could be done during this renewal. I am fascinated by this technology that I did not know at all before. it's great that at the end you showed how this projector worked, because I could see that there is indeed an illusion of movement. Kind regards

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much Paul 🙏 I wish I could have adjusted the lens in a better way. Have a nice week end

[@cherylbeyer5132]

Wow! What a treasure. Enjoyed watching this very much.

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you enjoyed !😀

[@lpn828]

Très très belle rénovation. C'est un plaisir, le magicien... greetings and greetings from 🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪

[@TheFabrik]

Merci beaucoup !! 🇧🇪🥰

[@lpn828]

@@TheFabrik please, continue.. it's a dream...

[@jamestaylor635]

I love to watch this type restoration, you did a great job. I like it when you have to make missing or broken parts.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot James that was a huge work 😰

[@k.george8722]

Better than new! I love how you take great care in the toys you restore. This one in particular. Very sentimental.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! Glad you enjoyed 🙌

[@MentalCycle]

This restoration video is one of te most beautiful things, I've seen on KZbin! Great job!

[@TheFabrik]

Wow ! Thanks a lot 😊

[@alansandybulmer4877]

Another outstanding and meticulous restoration. Such a joy to watch these videos. Thanks heaps for putting in the effort.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙌

[@Damien.D]

This is beyond talent and craftsmanship.

[@TheFabrik]

Merci Damien 😌🙏

[@jasontodd8071]

Loved th restoration and the Ambrose cartoon!

[@h4bicatani]

Wow this was really interesting to watch, It was cool to see all the different parts and how they work on this projector thank you for shring this with us!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much ! Always a pleasure to share 🙌

[@maruja8751]

Votre video est une petite merveille ! Ce n'est plus de la restauration, c'est de la magie. Bravo le magicien, vous nous enchantez à chaque fois... Jusqu'où ira votre talent ???

[@hanshase7324]

Hallo, wie jedes Mal, absolut Genial wie du dieses teil hin bekommen hast. Absolut Klasse der Projektor.

[@TheFabrik]

Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch und den tollen Kommentar!

[@G0RB0T11]

Loved the nickel plating. ❤

[@bitmor2628]

Thank you for the wonderful work that you do. These videos restore my sense of wonder and bring me great joy. 😊

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙌

[@bayutresna6889]

Good excellent work of restorating cool old stuff.. Keep it up . 👍success.. Do another one . 🙏

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! There are a few projectors on my channel ;) 🙌

[@oliverthebrblack5330]

Wonderful restorence! I'm even surprised that that still exists!

[@GodBeluga]

I still remember i bought one of these in 1935. Good old days

[@NTRprojects]

I enjoy your edits so much. And this project was once again very awesome. Btw which compressor do you use for sandblasting?

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much mate ! My compressor is a « CompAir Luchard » 150 liters 😌👍🏻

[@NTRprojects]

@@TheFabrik just looked into it, that's one professional machine

[@Losttoanyreason]

That was cool🥰. We had a Viewmaster as kids but I've never seen anything like this. That's from even before my Mama was born!

[@r8118830]

That is wonderful workmanship. Your skills are amazing.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks for watching, i really do appreciate it !

[@SailorMoonGO]

It’s amazing you were able to restore this great piece of history really amazing 👍

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot ! 🙌🙌🙌