What's in the box?! 1890s Safe [Restoration]

[@LanceMcCarthy]

The only channel that I watch the whole intro every time.

[@Azzatur]

I miss the emotionally distant garbage on the floor..

[@LanceHall]

As an 80s kid I do the same thing. No one does full intros anymore. He also occasionally slips in new shots like they did back then.

[@sarina1234ful]

I love it so much

[@ObsoletePencil]

I can't trust anyone who doesn't

[@javacofe]

And that cheesy grin. ❤

[@entronics]

I gotta say your 80's sitcom opening is the best show opener on all of youtube.

[@normmcrae1140]

LOVE the casting on this one - Even the internal parts are fancy and well done! Glad you brought it back to it's original splendour!

[@eastphiladelphia8134]

The casting of The Mini Screwdriver and Microdosing Bronze were also spot on. I'm not sure about the Hand Tool Rescue casting, though. I hear he's stinky. 😆

[@dog61]

This is one of only three channels that I trust are doing legit restorations.

[@Rosseloh]

I'm curious, who are the other two? I only ever watch this one, because I don't know who else to trust. But sometimes the waits between videos get long!

[@alandesgrange9703]

@@Rosseloh Scout crafter.

[@RHanceLord]

​@@Rosselohmymechanics

[@just.jose.youtube]

​@@Rosseloh ReXtorer is great. Rusty Shades Restorations is legit too.

[@janeteholmes]

Odd Tinkering is good. There are quite a few genuine channels, some better than others. The algorithm does drive crazy behaviour. I even saw a video recently where a genuine job had been smeared with mud to “improve” the thumbnail!

[@RedUnit10]

Honestly thought that was a tea bag you pulled out of the safe, and this was about to be the most British safe ever.

[@OriginalgEd]

yep

[@Matt-my7pz]

Me too

[@GilaBert-sq4hj]

😂

[@mzpatintexas8329]

That safe doesn’t seem to have the Victorian look to it. More like out of India..or Pakistan.

[@Carlos-uq8if]

Es USA 100%​@@mzpatintexas8329

[@mehgoodenough]

The sandblaster faceplant bit never gets old; My fav. is the one with the running start lolol🤣

[@tgould91]

I need to know which episode that was... also the great changing of the wire wheel shall be forever written in stone

[@joeylawn36111]

Why does he do that?

[@mehgoodenough]

@@joeylawn36111 Northern humor...

[@charleshettrick2408]

Waiting for him to solidify from the blast cabinet as a T-1000 emerges from liquid metal.

[@namelesscage]

I have the feeling that one day, he'll do a gag where he's too short to see, then pans to him putting on some high heels for some height.

[@braxtonnelson5375]

I know it's going to be a good day when a Hand Tool Rescue video shows up in my feed! Absolutely my favorite KZbinr... the most satisfying videos of any kind, hands down! Thank you, HTR, for making this world a better place!

[@cameronscott3111]

same lol

[@RazaXML]

you need more small projects like this. they are so much less stressful than watching you pull 1000 bolts out of something and rebuilding engines

[@cdanielh128]

Missed the perfect collab with the Lockpicking Lawyer! Two of my favorite channels. Keep up the great work!

[@PGvisions]

I always forget the sandblaster headbutt is coming, and it cracks me up every time haha.

[@LevLibidinous]

I'm here for the intro and blasting cabinet.

[@squelchstuff]

That is one beautiful money box. I want one. The castings are just sublime. Lovely restoration my friend. 3/4 speed for the details = rare

[@solarbirdyz]

The side panels in particular are just so gorgeous. What a lovely little thing.

[@DaliwolfBacon]

My great grandfather brought a little safe like that from Germany to the USA when he immigrated. My mother still has it, and although it is a different safe, it works in a very similar way. I am so happy you brought this beautiful little safe back to life. :)

[@Highlordratick]

It makes my day when I see you have posted a video.

[@patricialovell637]

Me too!

[@somadoublecrossrdr]

00:32 regular bank safe, massive hands

[@arcadiagreen150]

Because of you, evaporust is now a part of my life.

[@loginregional]

Oh yeah, well RUST is my last name (true)

[@dr4g0nt4nk3r]

I drink a cup of evaporust every morning, and I've never felt better

[@stevekreitler9349]

Same here- I've also got my brothers using it.

[@glasslinger]

@@dr4g0nt4nk3r I bet your shit comes out brown! :)

[@finneganwoolley6557]

evaporust also goes great on cereal and can be used in place of white wine when making coq au vin

[@tagzedawg]

What a fine work of precision engineering. Perhaps the most secure safe ever made.

[@Acoz0r]

Can take the hinge off in five seconds so uhhhh... Not secure at all

[@misterhat5823]

@@Acoz0r You could probably just kick it and open it faster than that.

[@cj15941]

@@misterhat5823Imagine with LPL could do with it.

[@misterhat5823]

@@cj15941 He'd open it three times in a 30 second video.

[@Phlarx]

@@Acoz0r Too bad it'd be impossible to just steal the whole safe without opening it until later..... that'd be a thief's dream!

[@mattyal9347]

It was suspenseful watching you braze that missing tooth on that dainty gear. Great work!

[@RedBear345]

Gave me This Old Tony flashbacks. Glad nothing cracked.

[@scottcates]

Brazing FTW

[@keno2048]

Dude, your intros give me a big smile EVERY TIME. :)

[@misterhat5823]

Gave me diarrhea.

[@Einherjar_17]

So many years of beautiful videos and spectacular restorations, thank you very much, I send you a big hug from the south of Argentina.

[@mgbrv8]

Out of all the KZbin channels I follow your intro is the only one I don’t fast-forward through. 😊

[@Irmoktran]

Same here❤

[@narcoleptic8982]

Good thing he uploads them at 1.5x speed LOL

[@kentmparker]

I am very impressed with your brassing skills. Nice way to fix that broken gear tooth. Great videos.

[@UlisesMaximilianoRamos]

My congratulations to the best restorer... I love your work, excellent restoration, I have been following you for many years, you are a genius.

[@glenrich-uu9zr]

It is hardly believed that a craft over than 100 years, so complex, precise and elegant. After restoring even more gorgeous and lovely.

[@adriennedecerce3479]

Agree. There is no metal craft smemship today.

[@Choralone422]

Superb restoration! I half expected you to pull out a note at the end that said "Is it secret? Is it safe?"

[@andrepienaar6459]

The punk didn't make Clint Eastwood's day, but you make my day every time I watch one of your videos. Your way of dismantling and re-assembling mechanical things and your sharp sense of humor are very entertaining.

[@JSAC66]

Evaporust is DA BOMB! Sweet little project!

[@GrandadTinkerer]

What a beautiful old thing. Fantastic restoration, as always Sir!

[@dalevalentine1721]

This is The Lock Picking Lawyer, and today....

[@timothyodonnell8591]

I came here to make an LPL comment, but you beat me to it.

[@HandToolRescue]

I actually messaged him to see if he wanted to do a little gag for this video, but he didn't respond because I'm not worthy.

[@Frooderick]

@@HandToolRescue no, *he* is not worthy!

[@thaddeustroyer]

​@HandToolRescue awe😢... I (along with many others) think you are more than worthy.

[@pteets44]

​@HandToolRescue Too bad! Woulda been EPIC!

[@bubashalom8274]

Fascinating, I knew you would figure it out and make it alive again. Very clever.

[@Dr_V]

I've got a modern gun safe working on the same principle. Of course the lock is far more complex, but there's a very specific (and counter-intuitive) way to insert and rotate the key to unlock it, otherwise it just clicks and turns without actually disengaging the bolts.

[@mm9773]

Yeah but I bet the burglars can’t pick up your gun safe with one hand and walk out. This thing is hilarious, I love it.

[@lmjohnsono]

My guess is that it's loud and complicated to open as an accountability feature. No one in the immediate area could open this thing quietly, even if they had the key, so it could keep household staff or unscrupulous family from getting in easily​@@mm9773

[@SuperDavidEF]

@@mm9773 Well, it had a nail inside. Maybe somebody made it more "secure" by nailing it to their desk top!

[@TheScarvig]

@@mm9773 well if it wasnt obvious enough: i am fairly sure this is a piggy bank....

[@crabtonia]

Such an intriguing and intricate piece...thank you for giving it a new and very useful life...a joy to watch the process...dgp/uk

[@tracybowling1156]

That is the most beautiful safe I have ever seen!

[@Edisonjunior28083]

Fala jovem , curto demais seus vídeos por favor nunca pare de postar 👍🏻

[@BabaC35]

LOVE THE OPEN SEGMENT and decent restoration 👍🏻

[@robertoreguenes]

Excellent restoration and video. Your entrance is the best and a classic throwback to the shows i grew up watching. Thanks and blessings

[@WECB640]

I subscribe to over 100 channels on KZbin and generally fast forward through them because there is so much to watch. THIS channel always stays at normal playback speed, and I watch it to the very end. Thank you Hand Tool Rescue for the suspense, and amazement of your utterly magnificent restoration skills. 👍

[@squelchstuff]

I tend to slow the video down to catch the detail when it's on fast forward. In fact I'd still watch the whole video if those segments were real time. Long form for the win, there's no dross here.

[@jerrywiessner]

Your intro always reminds me of an 80s sitcom intro. Good memories of great TV, back in a better time.

[@areasevenpro]

It's safe to say that Hand Tool Rescue is back.

[@jgeorge44]

What an absolutely beautiful piece. Thanks for restoring this to it's original (or better) beauty.

[@jaredm450]

Two things HTR does better than anyone: 1) drilling out rivets. 2) brazing. Love the Nickle-plating in a bucket setup and the mini screwdriver too! Got to question in the utility of a "safe" that's practically pocket-sized... 😄

[@recurvestickerdragon]

lockbox for theater entry fare, nailed down

[@georgejones3526]

You have the perfect pacing with your videos. Every other restoration channel I watch at 2x speed.

[@kramler]

20:18 no you

[@jaemegrrl]

This is like jewelry and watch making! Intricate detail that is beautiful and actually works!!!

[@thomaslevy2119]

The most complex lock I've ever seen on a toy safe. The separate interior compartment for coins is unusual, too. At least you didn't have to make a key for it!

[@MrGBigg]

i dont think its a compartment for coins, i think its a blocker so you cant shake the coins out.

[@recurvestickerdragon]

I was wondering what that bit was for and also wondering why the other 5 keyholes don't work when they look identical

[@TimothyArnott-m7z]

FANTASTIC, just FANTASTIC......ur attention to detail, and mechanism knowledge is second to NONE!!!....i enjoyed the whole thing!!.....i'm an engine builder, but find ur chanel a nice break, from crankshafts, pistons, etc.....we BOTH are astutly aware of mechanical systems......SUPER COOL!!

[@lyilsperry4428]

Sandblast cabinet violence is why I am here. Lol still funny every time.

[@valdocesarsiqueira8716]

Rio de Janeiro-Brasil Ficou perfeito. Parabéns

[@42Hertzer]

Clicking "Like" even before I have seen the episode!

[@martinwilliams9098]

Same here 😂

[@BlackRaven-w4e]

Same here. HTR never dissapoints... 😊

[@just.jose.youtube]

Once red in a comment that "liking" only after watching the full video is better for the channel. 🤷‍♂️ Algorithms and stuff.

[@martinwilliams9098]

@@just.jose.youtube It’s ok,we’re nice and appreciative people 👍

[@just.jose.youtube]

@@martinwilliams9098 I'm not a native English speaker so I'm unsure if I expressed myself correctly and if I got your point right. I was trying to say that if one is trying to help the channel and be supportive, it may be better to "like" the video only after watching until the end. :)

[@Restoration.Road.2024]

Wow, what an amazing restoration! It's incredible how you managed to bring back the original beauty of this historic safe. The intricate details are simply stunning. Congrats on another successful restoration!

[@sarchlalaith8836]

Omfg.... It's so incredibly beautiful.

[@Soapartisan875]

What a beautiful box . The repair was nothing short of amazing.

[@ColombianComplain]

SAFE to say this is my favorite 1890s safe restoration video on the interweb

[@chadstorm92]

Nice

[@toyfreaks]

I love how unnecessarily beautiful simple things from the late 1800's were!

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Always a hoot, thanks dude!!!

[@rtyrsson]

The speed that this is uploaded at makes think I'm tweaking after about a minute. lol. I enjoy every one of these restorations. This guy is my second favorite Canadian.

[@OriginalRitz]

Second after who?

[@1978garfield]

@@OriginalRitz We have to know! AvE?, Red Green?

[@stanleydenning]

For its time this safe was a high-end product intended for the wealthy. Unknown by you, it's original condition was a little bit different than what you have done. The entire safe was nickel plated and highly polished. There were two keys that came with a safe although the one would open it. I couldn't quite read the patent number but I do believe it was manufactured in the very early 1900s if not the late 1800s. I am a semi-professional locksmith. Definitely an amateur locksmith. What you have there may be worth a sizeable amount of money to a collector. Although you may want to go back and nickel plate the entire thing. Back in the time when this was manufactured nickel plating was a sign of wealth. If I had the money I would offer you about 1,300 USD. That is if you were to complete the full restoration. You always do an excellent job within your means. This is what I appreciate about you.

[@Jeff-jr4xw]

Were these kinds of safes generally mounted to something back then? Anyone could just grab this thing and run with it, then later smash it open with a rock.

[@imohpee]

I feel like I'm early. Love your videos

[@kennethwork8913]

You Sir are an amazing and talented individual. I thoroughly enjoy watching you work.

[@MasterThief117]

If I understand this lock mechanism, this is a mechanical version of 2 Factor Authentication: You have a physical key but need to know the specific turn for the specific keyhole.

[@misterhat5823]

Or just try each one...

[@recurvestickerdragon]

yeah, there's only 6 though I couldn't see any difference in the keyholes... maybe it's thinner at that one?

[@JasonAndresen-rc3bp]

Yes, but it is two extremely crappy security measures put together into a still lousy system. The key appears to be generic and the “combination” is a single digit. The only actual security comes from the apparently awkward way you need to manipulate the key to engage the mechanism. That said this is an expensive kids toy, nobody was asking for 60 minutes of protection here.

[@georgebrown8312]

Beautiful restoration job you did on that old safe. I have never seen one like that before. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work.

[@_B_K_]

LPL was screaming at the screen when you didn't attempt to pick it, lol

[@danielduncan6806]

Things like this are a vital part of a child's upbringing. It teaches them that there are things they have to protect. And if, along the way, they learn to save a buck or two, that is bonus.

[@cinarsinan]

i really miss your videos dude send more

[@Lori-u2x]

This is my first look at your channel. You don't mess around.❤ love watching a master at work. 👍👍👍

[@K3NnY_G]

Evapo-Rust went to TOWN on this one.

[@DaveTerpstra]

This is the best piece I have seen restored in quite a while. Well done!!

[@grilnam9945]

5:52 Send it to the Lockpicking Lawyer.

[@dapperplatypus6837]

Was just about to say this. Would be very interesting to see.

[@bgdavenport]

Yours are always the most complex and fascinating restos on YTube

[@tamuct01]

How would you get the bills/coins out from the slot? The cage inside that holds them doesn't look like it comes out. I'm curious how that would work? Did you get your washer back? Great video!

[@homeyshlitz]

That's an elegant looking little safe.

[@xx-doomripper-xx3249]

Honey drop what your doing hand tool rescue upladed a new video

[@imohpee]

Legit

[@egads3696]

Thats messed up, you know that they are a brain surgeon.

[@ubertalldude]

Oh hey look it's the doom slayer

[@jumpinjojo]

*You’re, not your.

[@imohpee]

@@jumpinjojo no u

[@Jooligan1]

Stunning result. I really didn't think it would have retained all the original detail.

[@kr3k24]

caption unavailable???.... How dare you did this to me 😆

[@patrickdewaele]

I would like a knitted sweater with the logo of " Hand tool Rescue " Eric... 😛

[@sancez-g9o]

you are the best technician, I want to watch and watch your videos

[@rodneydelaney9227]

Hand Tool Rescue is one of the few channels I always look for first. 👌

[@peterwright217]

interesting little box, had to watch this twice. top show Mr rescue.

[@cecilgore495]

Love this program, you sir are a very talented person, hope they pay you well.

[@crystalsoulslayer]

It's so cute!! So little!!! I want one!!! ...The safe's neat, too!

[@paulcooper9135]

That's a cute little lock box! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@brianallen9810]

That looks like a childs saving box banks used to give to children to promote saving money. That's an old one and nicely restored also. Those spiral screws you used to assemble it are hard to find. I use smaller ones to install bicycle head badges on bicycles I restore. Love this channel....what's next ?

[@marvelouslife1309]

The patent was from 1897? What a marvelous find. I've always wondered how much time and artistry it took to make the molds for the decorative parts of the plate. They're so beautiful. Hard to believe this was for a child or made as a toy. Thank you for the video and chosing to restore such a beautiful thing to its former glory.

[@IanKowalski-p2p]

Really fine detail on the casting on that safe. What a neat piece. Great Save once again!!!

[@doubleaaaron]

Love your work! The humor is just at the right time and you work on interesting things. Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing it with us

[@ДаяИван]

Спасибо, люблю старые механические секреты. От них веет душой.

[@martinherrera1]

Muy buen trabajo! Una pieza curiosa, para coleccionar!

[@ayamiblade9848]

Man I just love your Vids SO MUCH! I never know what to expect to see next, it's always something cool and nostalgic and unique, you do SUCH a professional level job and take great care with everything. You make it fun, funny and interesting to watch without a ton of talking. If this was an all day channel I'd never stop watching this kinda stuff. Keep it up! You do amazingly great work!

[@flounder31]

What a beautiful piece of (probably?) Victorian art. Good on you for saving it, and thank you for showing us!

[@ralphgraler4223]

The result is lovely... and the way there to was surprising... great job! 🎉

[@LordHonkInc]

Burglar proof, with a nice convenient handle on top. No way this baby gets stolen xD Technical kidding aside, I really like the design work that went into this. It might not have been practical, but it sure let people know that you stored your valuables in style.

[@darkorical]

I find it amazing (hard to believe) that there was that much rust on the outside and the springs on the inside had not rusted through/away.

[@phibian00]

the decorative details are delightful.

[@gmanana3627]

Beautiful little safe. Fantastic restoration.

[@fredrichardson9761]

I really enjoyed that restoration video - really nicely done as always - and the result is awesome. It's also nice to see you torcher yourself a little less once in a while! You weren't pouring lead a taking apart an engine with a million tiny parts (some missing...)!

[@tomcatfoolery]

This one is fun to watch. I love these late 19th and very early 20th century items.

[@jorgefsanchezmarin]

Me parece que esta pequeña caja fuerte es del siglo 19 o quizá 18. Que opinión les merece? Además, luce como de las épocas victorianas 😊. Una prolija restauración SIN DUDA!!. FELICITACIONES señor mío. Saludos desde México.

[@recurvestickerdragon]

1897 patent

[@andrewschrotenboer9445]

What a nice piece! Would be cool to see a typewriter or adding machine restoration.

[@wdn1974]

Trabalho limpo e perfeito. Parabéns pela restauração.

[@clarekelly6129]

Just found this channel, and I am addicted! 👍🏻👍🏻