Old Light Sign - Restoration

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  • @pioneeradx
    @pioneeradx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +402

    It's nice that you added the info about cost and time at the end. People, myself included, often underestimate the effort that goes into these restaurations. Great work!

    • @klashe1977
      @klashe1977 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Was just going to post this. So many times I watch restoration videos and wonder "How Long" & "How Much" . Thank you OTND!

    • @Questorps7
      @Questorps7 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Seconded!

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      I don't know if it was a good idea after all, seeing how shocked people are by the price of the object 😅

    • @freckhard
      @freckhard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@OldThingsNeverDie- highly appreciated by me as well! The "shock" is meant as compliments!

    • @fattdamon5342
      @fattdamon5342 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I was the one who suggested this a couple videos back and you replied saying you'd try it out and I'm happy to see it! Honestly the materials cost all in was less than I expected. And it makes me appreciate your content even more knowing it took 3 weeks for us to enjoy 15 minutes of viewing. Thanks for another fun project, excited as always to see what's on your table next!

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +159

    Now all you need is the letters T.N.D. and you can mount it on your wall for everyone to see as they watch your videos.. nice work as always...

  • @ianbrown4914
    @ianbrown4914 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I saw your poll early today, don't forget there are about 91K of us who think this content is great. Don't be discouraged, this was a great item and interesting video, particularly the electronics. Great stuff!

  • @PaulGrahamRetroPaul
    @PaulGrahamRetroPaul 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    Not a typical thing you see being restored. Was very interesting to watch you bring it back to it's former glory. Great video 😎

    • @OldThingsNeverDie-
      @OldThingsNeverDie-  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you Paul ! 👍

    • @echollis123
      @echollis123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I suspect "to better than its former glory".

  • @al3k
    @al3k 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    You see the thumbnail for these videos pop up and you don't think it's worth much to watch it... and then you watch it.. and you can't stop... and the zen overwhelms you.. and it's awesome. :)

  • @krishm2478
    @krishm2478 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    It was a nice touch to add those LEDs that look like vintage bulbs

  • @atom-ark
    @atom-ark 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You're so good at this! I love watching how precise you are and how you can bring what most would call junk, back to it's former glory.

  • @Sweety_noze
    @Sweety_noze 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    I've never saw a spot welding machine but jeez it's efficient!

  • @GavinFish
    @GavinFish 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I love that you restored the old light sockets!

  • @cz2301
    @cz2301 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Awesome! Loved the sound when cutting all the little bits, and the switch turning the video off

  • @amandatallis9875
    @amandatallis9875 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great restoration you are very talented and you amazed me with all the electrical elements you had tou sort out and the pieces you made . Well done

  • @chjr4740
    @chjr4740 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for doing what YOU like to do. If you do what you're passionate about, we will follow. Don't ever do things just because others tell you to do them.

  • @condar419
    @condar419 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wow, nice job! Thanks also for posting the cost/time at the end.
    I like the way you put a video together, showing us enough but not every. single. rivet. Perfectly edited.

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Very impressive refurbishing project. I was wondering what you could actually do with such a piece. Well seems quite a lot it looks... Thumbs Up

  • @ElizabethFranquiEsq
    @ElizabethFranquiEsq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the result, AND the filming style. The rapid fire sounds are cool. You’re a master!

  • @VaftrudnerKGA
    @VaftrudnerKGA 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    12:05 Dont tin the wire and then crimp it.
    You get better and longer lasting connection without the soldering tin.
    The tinning just makes it more brittle and likely to break.

  • @duaneschneider9736
    @duaneschneider9736 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a cool revision of the original!! I cannot believe you took the time to clean each light socket and case! Amazing. So cool. Thumbs up! 🙂

  • @smooshiebear80
    @smooshiebear80 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Reminds me of when I was a kid. My dad is an engineer, and would build little circuit boards with various LED light patterns as stress relief. He powered them with AA and AAA batteries that were dead, but had just enough left to power those lights for weeks. I knew exactly what LEDs were before they became mainstream. The rivets and spot welding brings me back metal shop projects in high school.

  • @GTfreak88
    @GTfreak88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    You paid 80 bucks for "that"? Lol! Thats what i call dedication. Turned out great, as always

    • @frankstrawnation
      @frankstrawnation 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      The guy shoud have paid him $80 to take away that piece of smashed rust.

  • @mskayla7747
    @mskayla7747 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nicely done. Saving a bit of history from the junkyard and giving it new life. 👍

  • @elricmaximus
    @elricmaximus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Old and busted ➡️ new hotness. Always a joy to see your amazing work!

  • @leklet6489
    @leklet6489 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Really liked the little recap at the end! Continue comme ça!

  • @BritInvLvr
    @BritInvLvr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a funky thing to buy and restore. Great job.

  • @Sara-yr7uw
    @Sara-yr7uw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me encanta como quedó!!!!!!
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    Excelente resultado 👏 👏👏👏👏!!!!!

  • @rochelleharden4118
    @rochelleharden4118 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don’t care what it is you are restoring, I’m watching at least 5x.

  • @ralphyetmore
    @ralphyetmore 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The whimsical items are always my favorite. Thanks for the post.

  • @staciebroz3796
    @staciebroz3796 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want more videos please!!!! I have watched them all and there are not a lot of them. Please please please! You’re my favorite of all the restoration videos and you are so talented, and can make almost ANYTHING from scratch! Instead of other people who buy all the new parts…

  • @judiarevalo8580
    @judiarevalo8580 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought there was no way to save so much of the original! That was amazing work!!

  • @hyacinthlynch843
    @hyacinthlynch843 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My daughter Olivia would love to have that in her room.

  • @rwv3n
    @rwv3n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow amazing transformation! I'm always so awed by your work! you have immense patience and are meticulously detailed

  • @Puddleduck1
    @Puddleduck1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A joy to see this process as ever! such skill, patience and perfection!

  • @danellenson6608
    @danellenson6608 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is by far the coolest restoration video I have seen.

  • @foxwhiskey
    @foxwhiskey 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Nice vid and a perfect restoration. BUT... The green-yellow ground connection is a very bad joke.
    Soldering on paint can't work and soldering on steel is difficult. Just crimp an connector on the cable an fix it with a screw. 😊 Greetings

  • @Google_realme8
    @Google_realme8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my favorite channel about restoration. always amazing results. the main thing is often interesting and extraordinary things to restore. thanks for your work

  • @kennethreese2193
    @kennethreese2193 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like how you added the price to this video. I realize you can't always break it down perfectly, but Its gives perspective.

  • @ducatisti
    @ducatisti 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The music of the drill was fantastic! I smile through every one of your videos, only broken by a frequent surprised laugh at your humor.

  • @kendallc8807
    @kendallc8807 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good job on the restoration! Interesting to see how everything was put together. It wasn’t a lot to “restore” as far as metal work really. Most of it looked in good shape.
    Maybe another upgrade could have been “always on” / rotating light switch? Could allow you to use it as a decor light that is always on. Maybe even colored lights, but the customer could choose to change them out. :)
    Good job!

  • @mikag.c
    @mikag.c 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg I would’ve never imagined the cost of it. Great job!

  • @katarzynazofia
    @katarzynazofia 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The video I didn't know I needed today. Watching this brought me weirdly... a lot of joy 🎉❤ Thank you ✨️🙌

  • @predi888
    @predi888 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love watching someone repair old things :)

  • @mariekt313
    @mariekt313 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    at my work, we make and have circuit boards, so we have to make sure we wear ESD smocks and shoes/straps so we reduce the chances of static discharge.. then you got this guy, putting a circuit board together ON STYROFOAM, one of the most static-y things around😢

  • @marcelovalenzuela8081
    @marcelovalenzuela8081 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buen trabajo me gusta la sencillez de como haces los pasos para llegar al final de la restauración saludos desde Uruguay

  • @vinceianni4026
    @vinceianni4026 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello mister beautiful restoration beautifully restored good job well done

  • @agermangineer
    @agermangineer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    At first I thought: oh h*ll no!!!
    Turns out to be one of the best yet!!!
    Unbelievable!! 😀👍🏻

    • @canadianmoth
      @canadianmoth 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why was that your first thought

  • @paulh6591
    @paulh6591 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thoughtful and innovative melding of old and new technologies, and original and repro parts. Better than when new, and the heart of the old is still there. sometimes it's neat to lave a patch with original paint and patina.

  • @alexmontilla5731
    @alexmontilla5731 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your talent and what you do with it. Thank you so much, God bless you.

  • @dottieland7061
    @dottieland7061 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We restore kitchen appliances and gadgets in Japan . I take my hat off to you ignore the haters please.

  • @larsl7483
    @larsl7483 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very niche, comment just for the algorithm to suggest your channel to new viewers.
    And I appreciate the cost summary!

  • @antraxxslingshots
    @antraxxslingshots 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did a very good job! Regarding such a thing is quite easy to rebuild exactly this way, i have to say i value the patina over the finished look this time.

  • @Claudia-Pollo
    @Claudia-Pollo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yay! I'm so glad you posted a new video! I was re-watching the old ones 🙈

  • @wildwitchwest
    @wildwitchwest 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    oh sick i've never seen a spot welding machine before. that was cool

  • @rapcom
    @rapcom 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's nice that you upgraded some components especially the built in electronics and bulbs with latest LED technology. I am interested to watch restoration videos, not only restoring the item but upgrading too to the current technology. Furthermore I also enjoyed watching recreating lost or damaged parts. I'm glad you included the 3D printing sessions in your video. Great job! Do the same thing to your future videos.

  • @NowOrNeverMarie
    @NowOrNeverMarie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Missed opportunity to add a RickRoll at 4:08 🤣 (and also at 10:31)
    Gorgeous restoration though, great work! 🔥

  • @lacucaracha111111
    @lacucaracha111111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    12:09 IIRC Soldering crimps is not a good idea, as the solder can slightly soften with age and heat resulting in more resistance and more heat til it melts awaay dropping connection or burns the connector off

    • @petertryndoch8857
      @petertryndoch8857 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed! Also when crimping unsoldered wires - do not twist them as one strand can pinch another and create a weak point.

  • @Legendary_UA
    @Legendary_UA 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome back. I've missed you.

  • @StedyMarconi
    @StedyMarconi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the cost and time infos a the end! I always wonder about it when whatching restoration videos

  • @TapscottJ
    @TapscottJ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always, amazing work. That is an interesting piece to restore, love it! The quality and care you put into your work/craft is amazing!!!

  • @samwilliamson_74
    @samwilliamson_74 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seems like your editing work is as on par with your restoration skills - a pleasure to watch and some neat editing work 👍

  • @turbohead2009
    @turbohead2009 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautifully done, loved every bit of it.
    Lights turned off when you turned the switch on and vice versa 😂😂😂

  • @jamesfield5346
    @jamesfield5346 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, turned out amazing, great job. Probably looks better than when it was made the first time, lol😊

  • @tyn999
    @tyn999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a different thing to restore for sure! I loved the end result with the techno music! 😎

  • @carolarnold9918
    @carolarnold9918 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love these videos. My son had shop in school. He disliked sandblasting.

  • @StevenLepore
    @StevenLepore 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now you just need to get a T, N and D! Excellent work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @donaldnelson2882
    @donaldnelson2882 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are AWESOME. LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THE VODEO

  • @ВикторГалянин
    @ВикторГалянин 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ух ты здорово получилось. Спасибо, лайк.

  • @mistac5050
    @mistac5050 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great restoration.

  • @suzil7687
    @suzil7687 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have the patience of a saint and his was clearly a passion project - great attention to detail, well done! Love the editing! (I’m waiting for the “T” , “N” and the “D”) 😊

  • @grahamwalker2312
    @grahamwalker2312 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That bench sized spot-welding machine - "I've gotta have me one of these !! 😄ps seriously though a lovely job utilising some excellent skills👍

  • @dimashilov8139
    @dimashilov8139 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    хорошая работа, но объект не стоит таких затрат

  • @TheTinydogproduction
    @TheTinydogproduction 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos so much. You're very good at what you do! 😁

  • @ArmouryTerrain
    @ArmouryTerrain 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a great restoration. The only thing that I would suggest doing differently is to make a recess for the fuse and speed switch so that this could sit or hang flat against a wall.
    Also that is a very sweet little spot welder you have. Now to print yourself some non conductive tongs to hold the piece you are welding.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, what an amazing work! 😃
    Really well done!!!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @samcgill
    @samcgill 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how not quite round this is.Makes it more authentic.

  • @Crisadder
    @Crisadder 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing work 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

  • @isacson
    @isacson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙂 what a nice video. you could get other sockets, but you restored them
    very well. respect for that and you have a new sub... greetings

  • @ATeamFan007
    @ATeamFan007 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your videos! So relaxing to watch! Please keep them coming!!

  • @angelbarrios426
    @angelbarrios426 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did a really good job with that light letter 👍.

  • @ady5041
    @ady5041 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing finishing, well done🎉

  • @amyward8861
    @amyward8861 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well not something I'd ever thought I'd watch but here i am

  • @philliphayes3641
    @philliphayes3641 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your editing and use of sound , too !

  • @Blue_phoenixLover
    @Blue_phoenixLover 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Also, you should team up with the dude named "The Fisher" he magnet fishes and finds stuff out of waters! You two will make a good duo

  • @theemicrowave0781
    @theemicrowave0781 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It always fills me with joy to see a new video of yours ❤

  • @Mr.WellingtonVonDukeIII
    @Mr.WellingtonVonDukeIII 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Styrofoam circuit board assembly technique. All this time I was fumbling around like a caveman with boards. Kudos

  • @JamesStinton
    @JamesStinton 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beyond repair; that's what I thought😮! A fascinating watch.

  • @RestoredChannel
    @RestoredChannel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work! Your editing makes it so enjoyable to watch 😁

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am surprised by how much it cost only because the restoration project looked so good I thought man this must sell for a lot so it's probably expensive to restore and I wasn't far off I guessed 300 bucks to restore maybe it's like a 500 dollar or more sign 🙂 very beautiful end result though, I am like I would love one of these but I am sure it's far out of my budget ha ha it's stunning :) I am working on building a solarium for my mom and my niece who love to garden and was thinking of making a cafe and all that and this sign would just be so cool to use.

  • @LowTechFarm
    @LowTechFarm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's awesome. Need to find more letters to make an amazing background for your pre and post reveals.

  • @Blue_phoenixLover
    @Blue_phoenixLover 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My goal is to watch all of your videos! old or new I watch them no matter what. Btw I'm subbed to you..

  • @dgpsartscrafts
    @dgpsartscrafts 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    80 dollars? That would be very rare to find, otherwise I can't explain myself about the costs.
    By the way, awesome restoration!!

  • @heathermacmillan962
    @heathermacmillan962 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing job! It turned out great 👍 👌

  • @djevo3441
    @djevo3441 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing job my friend congratulations 👏👏

  • @raziel3726
    @raziel3726 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing Restoration 👍🏻👍🏽👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @TheNudeBrewer
    @TheNudeBrewer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was this previously owned by the King of France? How is it possible this was listed for $80?? lol It seems overvalued at $8 in its original condition. Amazing restoration, as always. The inclusion of costs at the end is a real winner. Especially when you consider people might come back to watch this 50 years from now. :)

  • @notthisguyagain8557
    @notthisguyagain8557 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Welcome back

  • @mullerpotgieter
    @mullerpotgieter 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gotta love how extra you went for it. Not you just need the "LD THINGS NEVER DIE" letters for a full light display

  • @deviansetiawan466
    @deviansetiawan466 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sick presentation at the end, love the beat.

  • @bigbaby4
    @bigbaby4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that Marquee sign ❤❤❤❤

  • @TheMimz487
    @TheMimz487 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice job thumbs up! I thought you’d work on the panel to make it flatter. But the result looks great

  • @johnbradford9235
    @johnbradford9235 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent!!! 👏👏👏 😎

  • @GlennTillema
    @GlennTillema 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @9:40 Honestly thought it was pretty cool to see you assemble the board, I've just started in on learning arduino so I took notes. :)