@@mhagnew Downstairs Neighbors? No Problem! Just Deploy This Thing, And Boom; You're Suddenly Hated By Everyone In The Immediate Vicinity Of Your Home!
I haven't seen one of those rammers in use for decades. Damn fine job, sir - you've kept a piece of engineering history from the scrap-heap. Must be one hell of a rush to operate that insane device!!
I still remember seeing them used in minor road works as late as the 1990s or early 2000s in Europe. The ones I remember didn't run continuously though, you had to flick a trigger with your thumb for every explosion. There also was a different version that used a regular four-stroke engine and rotating eccentric mass, looked and sounded much less archaic and amazing.
You have no idea how much memories this brings back, my granpa used to have one of these at his farm like 30 years ago. He used to be a local contractor building farm sheds and whatnot after WW2, where they started to use these things to compact the loose soil around the lands there, later as 'retirementgift' he was given one of these. I never was allowed to use it, as you say in the description, its a 'ongoing' device that cant stop. He died about 10 years later, his shoulders absolute wrecked, my uncle kept it in his shed for years to come, i never know what happened to it. I still remember how my sister always thought it was the 'grown up' version of a pogo stick, motorized one for 18+ folks :D
@@William_Borgeson people have built pogo sticks powered this way and even devices you strapped your feet in to run and jump faster, higher and further that was basically miniaturized versions of this. Not very successful devices I'll admit but they have been built and do work, kind of. I don't remember the exact circumstances but some years back I was thinking about how a diesel powered pogo stick might work and ended up finding a lot of videos about these things right here on YT...
I have three of those rammers. Two for spares and one fully working. It has an interchangeable foot for round, rectangle and horseshoe for going around fence posts. Last used for gate posts. Being an oldie now I hop it off the trailer to the job. Gives you a work out but it is not a beast to use once you master it. The handle is more offset that that one and does not move on a slide, being just rubber mounted to the engine top. Super restoration. Thank you, best from the UK.
I'm really in awe of the combination of knowledge, hard work, ambition, humor, and bravery needed to do this restoration! There are restorations I see and think, "I could do that, or lesser version of that." But this one is so beyond the scope of my measly knowledge I can't tell you how impressed I am. The end of this video is also the most fun I think I've ever seen a man having with his cloths on!!! Congratulations on an epic rescue.
It was a real pleasure (and somewhat emotional) watching your retoration on this Barco Rammer. Thanks so much for posting this!!! My 87 year old Dad and I restored a Barco H-6 (1937 model) gasoline jackhammer before his passing. He could barely walk, but he absolutely loved going to my shop and working on projects. A friend gave me the jackhammer as a totally rusted mess and I didn't have much hope for it. Taking our time, we got each piece restored and back together. Now, it's a beautiful machine. We hadn't yet built a coil circuit for it when he passed earlier this year, so he never saw it run. Knowing how much he wanted to see it in operation, it will be an emotional day when I do start it up. It's something I want to do in his honor and as a celebration of our time together in the shop. There is a nice compilation of Barco pictures, manuals and parts lists at gothotrocks.com/barco/barco/barco.htm. He has posted a user's manual for an older tamper/rammer, but not for the one in this video. Perhaps others can help him add Barco documents, advertisements and articles to his site.
I'd like to mention something here about Eric's talent. This is just another one of those obscure items only a few people have ever seen and likely little to no reference on how to fix it. This thing, the fractal vise, a check perforator. If something is broke or missing he can only rely on his intuition to figure it out. 👏 bravo sir bravo 👍
These were super common during street and track buildimg so I'd say more than a few people habe used them. If you wanna get crazy, there is a road building team in Germany that only uses Steam Tractors, these things and other tools from that time to build roads.
@@an2thea514 super common when and where? When more importantly. You could probably visit a dozen construction sites and you might find one old white haired foreman that remembers his dad using one in the revolutionary war when Abraham Lincoln discovered America
Had to applaud you for your epic museum grade restoration of this "death machine", the sheer determination to get through it at the risk to life, sanity and opening up a sinkhole on your property. The fact you had to guesstimate part specifications & tolerances, work from no documentation and just magically make it function without blowing up the neighborhood... impressive, just impressive. Yes I agree, this is one of the most intensive restorations you've done so far, will keep coming back for more. Kudos!
@@trapjohnson In days of old, when knights were bold, and women weren't invented, the guys drilled holes in telegraph poles, to keep themselves contented. The USGS must be putting it down to lumberjacks and grizzlies, then.
Dude that is one of the coolest tools I’ve ever seen you restore!!! I love the design. I was sitting here thinking, “how the hell is this thing operated like a 2-stroke engine??” And then bam! It’s a manually charged 2-stroke piston hammer!! So cool!!
What a wonderful and complex restoration! This brought back memories. When I left the States and moved to Germany in 1965 these Barco Backbreakers were to be seen everywhere. After the war the Autobahns were built with these machines. I had one for awhile, but was very frustrated with it because it would only fire occasionally and drive you nuts the rest of the time. I didn't have time to look into it and gave it to a neighbor who helped me pave my driveway. Barco doesn't make them anymore, but there are still a few around here in Germany. I will look for a manual.
Don't normally comment but this is the most ambitious restoration I've ever seen. An unfathomable machine with myriad stubborn parts all expertly restored or replaced and put back together perfectly. A triumph. Well done sir.
Amazing mechanical skills dude! I saw one of these live in action 1980 when they totally repaved the street I lived on which included replacing all gas water sewer lines on entire street. As kids we thought this machine was amazing.
The amount of engineering that went into this tool blows my mind. Some guy saw a need for this tool for a specific purpose designed and set forth sourcing castings, forgings, nuts and bolts, baskets, tubes, wires, pistons and rods and every other intricate details to create this. 😳 A whole set of production lines had to be made to manufacture every tool specific part. Mind blown.
I think he started recording so that he would not need to remember, then had the idea that someone else may want to see the process and uploaded to youtube.
I've never seen this exact model. Those I remember had a rubber booth that protected the piston and cowls over just about everything else. Made them look a lot sleeker and modern. And even those were very sparingly used as far as I understand.
Lucky you didn't find one of these or we may be reading... "Here lies the body of Edward Markham, taken from us in the year of our lord 1958. A dedicated mine clearing expert that sacrificed his life that others would live"
@@MrCafitzgerald also to show the customer what was done that way no one can say he didn't put back original parts and it shows them his quality of craftsmanship. I have a parts bin with magically appearing parts.
There was a contractor in our town who had six of these. He had a guy who pretty much worked full time trying to keep two of the running. He also had a huge guy who could run one in each hand at the same time...though I think that was just to show that he could do it.
A) That might just be the largest slotted screw there is. That's mental. B) I've never seen you struggle so much with a disassembly. That thing had no intentions of coming apart at all. 3) That's easily one of the neatest "what the hell were they thinking" machines I've ever seen, and that includes your swinging circular saw thing. It's surprisingly quiet too. Good work on this restoration.
One of my favourite things about this channel is seeing the restoration of things I've never heard of, or even know how they were meant to work, and then the reveal at the end
The grass will never grow in that spot again! I've seen something similar operating as a pile driver mounted to a huge derrick. Thunderous bangs and clouds of smoke. It took me a while to figure out it was just a simple one-cylinder diesel. Amazing!
I used to trade in old electric lamps, most of them were entirely handmade. If they needed a domes screw they MADE a domed screw. the bras parts were cut with shears and rolled or hand beaten into shape. It really adds a whole new dimension to thing to know that a skilled man took raw materials and created a thing of great beauty.
@@katiebarber407 - Here in Bulgaria you can get anything made. My fave shop in town - not that I use it, i just like that it exists - is the "made to order gasket shop" Take any old gasket in and they will cut you a new one, no need to go to BMW and pay €200 they will make you one for €10. Take the part in, they will pattern a gasket off it for you.
A gas powered pogo rammer is frightening. One that contains a criminally insane homicidal robot is… well, just don’t let it near any good stabbing knives.
I don't think I've ever seen you struggle this much in a restoration before! This contraption was fighting you at every bolt, piston, gasket, valve, nut and piece... Good on you for sticking with it! This was a challenge for sure, but you won in the end, no doubt about it. A rammer like that is a scary kind of fun! If you lose focus for just a second, you'll have summer teeth in a hurry... Some are here, and some are there! But that thing is one heck of a conversation piece! Thanks for another great video, you deserve a break to relieve sore arms, fingers and legs after fighting this thing.
I lived in Germany during the 80s and these, German version, were used to tamp paver stones. There is a bit of an art to running one of these kinda like a floor polisher. Another great video!
Oh, this is a REAL restoration. Great work! I got a pegson er2 rammer running this summer. It was totally seized up, and the magneto wasn't working, but I managed to bring it back to life. I didn't do nearly as much as this though. But man was it fun learning how the thing works along the way. The first time it ignited and jumped it scared the crap outta me. And it wasn't even a full jump, once I got it hopping more often the machine freed itself up more, and it started hopping much higher.
What a "dynamic" old machine. We use the modern version of this frequently. We call them, as does the rental company, compactors.They compact soil much deeper than the walk behind plate compactors used to prep the ground for a concrete slab. Anytime there is a need to compact soil deeper than 5-6" , one of these "Gallopin' Gerty" compactors is used if a larger machine won't fit into the space. If you've never seen a contractor use a compactor, you'll know two things. #1 Why the concrete slab cracked next to the house #2 You need a different contractor.
They were common in the UK when I was a child - present whenever men dug a hole in the road - which was often. They fascinated me and, aged about 2 or 3, I named them "bedumfers" - from the sound they made. That kind of stuck as their name in the family.😀
Hi from Japan. I've been seeing you for a few years now, and I'm already a registered fan. I've been seeing originality for a long time, and I'm grateful that it has meaning and gives me direction. I am surprised that someday there will not be a free vise for repair in Japan. Greetings.
In my opinion that was the most intresting restoration yet. There where at least 3 times in the video I said to my self "that's it, he's gonna throw the all damn thing to the fxxk it bucket". But you made your magic. Your persistent and talent has my highest respect. And I haven't even started to talk about this strange contraption with valves all over the place. Eric thank you for a wonderful video. It was exciting and amusing and as always, I learned new things. Well done indeed. There are a lot of great restoration videos on TH-cam but yours are on another level.
And if he can't fix it Jimmy diresta will try and if he can't fix it mustie 1 can lol its not going to be throw away Check out the small engine drill that was a SAGA!! all 3 have videos about it.
What a nightmare restoration, Miraculous job mate! A suggestion on the air filter, in a lot of old medical equipment (like vacuum pumps), the bronze netting was used to hold a wad of cotton wool as the actual filter material. I've even seen the cotton oiled like in a K&N style engine filter. Flipping brilliant job!
That looked like pure satisfaction, a laugh and a smile when you ran it for the first time, I don't think I have ever seen you so happy...nice! As always thank you for letting us in on your projects!
By far, one of the most enjoyable restorations, that I’ve ever watched! And the look on your face during the test fire… had me laughing and loving every second of it! Congratulations, that was an excellent restoration and demo! Thank you!
as soon as i saw the picture i remembered see the street workers using them when i was a kid. I loved the video it was really well done and amazing to watch thanks
The Barco rammer - Indisputably the finest. It will ram, it will pound, it will press. It will do what you want it to do. The perfect date for Crow and Tom.
I followed all the screaming frustration of this rebuild on instagram. You are a very patient man for putting up with all the crap you had to go through to get this back to excellent shape and working order. Fantastic video and editing. This could have been a six parter with all that you didn't show! Love it and look forward to another fabulous video!!!
That had to be such an incredibly rewarding feeling to start it up after all that struggle. Excellent work! Also... the little guy on the front... fantastic.
That was amazing!! That thing ranks right up there with the hand-held flame thrower. I'm sure the wife just loves it. You never cease to amaze me at the items you find. Also amazing our grandparents lived, considering the tools they had to use. Obviously OSHA had never even been thought of when this was on the jobsite. Great job. Great video. The smile on your face at the end is worth watching the whole thing.
If OSHA was around then. I'm pretty sure that rammer was one of the reasons for mandating the use of steel toed shoes. I can imagine how many people has had their foot crushed by one of those. Even the pneumatic ones today can put out a nasty pounding.
@@serpent213 Perhaps in some ways, but also not in others. Leaded Gasoline was one of the big troubles, and the lack of Catalytic Converters was another one.
I recently became addicted to your videos, and this thing was such a treat. The amount of patience and fabrication with this one was top notch! Tools like these make guys like us want to open up a museum of cool oddball tech that helped build countries.
Im literally crying laughing at you finally using it. As always, thank you! Its so awesome to see old cool stuff being restored, and seeing you doing well from it makes it even cooler! You have a job we all covet.
Man, I can remember these things when I was a kid being used by the council workers fixing the roads over here in the UK… Terrifying! I never even used to like walking past one when it was idle in case it went off.. I feel better now knowing that you have tamed one!! 😊
I also remember the council road worker using one of these. Man what a noise and it felt like the entire earth moved with every thump. I must admit that they did the job very well and often wondered what had happened to them. Thanks for posting
I also recall the local council with one similar as a boy. I'm pretty sure one ran on LPG however ( I recall the distinctive smell, and the hose connected to a bottle) It's likely that a petrol version like this was also used at some point. If only I knew someone in the council that might have access to a manual if that kind of thing was ever stored.
Could you imagine back in the day being the person who operated one of these for several hours a day on the job site? 🙃 You did a really nice job restoring this project. 👏
I ran similar machines quite often in my younger days. They beat you up and deafened you at the same time. Sure beat compacting footing trenches with a hand tamper.
Wat i like the most about his is how easily it is started. no priming, no battery that goes dead, you can put this in your garage and when you walk by in 10 years just let it bounce two times to get in the right moode, before you return it.
Easily one of the most ridiculous machines I have ever seen! The restoration process looks like it was a nightmare, but it must have felt amazing when the thing fired up after all that work! Great job, my dude!
That massive pogo is really a bizarre compaction contraption ! You continue to amaze me with your weird tool findings. Top notch restoration as always. Bravo!
I love these old devices. This man just taps into his genius, bringing things back from the dead reminding us of an era where common sense reigned, and we didn't need to be protected from ourselves. How many humans crushed their feet with this contraption I'll never know. Did the mafia employ this once or twice? Still, I'll never know. I do know this however, whatever they used it for, its intended use or otherwise, they sure looked high tech doing it! Bravo sir!
He watches the video of the disassembly. He started out fixing stuff for friends and making videos just so he could remember how to put it back together, and then realized people liked to watch that sort of thing.
This thing is just... Beautiful honestly. And the fact that you got it running basically as good as it probably was brand new, is amazing. Interesting how the ramming head piece is magnesium tho. I would've thought it would have been some other material that doesn't rust or corrode honestly.
So happy you stuck with this as a crazy bit of kit but could tell this one was fighting you all the way and by the time we saw the lathe struggles I thought you may have not had the joy of bringing this back to life that you do from so many of the other projects. But thank you for the video even if it was at the cost of a little bit of your sanity, it is always greatly appreciated.
Absolutely love your videos, thank you for posting them. It is obvious that you care a great deal about resurrecting these classic machines and take a great deal of pride in what you do........"Now stand back red and let me practice my stabbin'"!!!
Is it time to fabricate an even larger screwdriver? The COMICALLY Large Screwdriver by HandTool Industries!!!! Absolutely crazy restoration. Well done!
I'm a German industrial mechanic -(edit: zhat meanz I'm a Gottlike skilled machine operator, too)- and your lathe will haunt me in my dreams tonight 😭 But in general: Great video and have a especially wonderful evening 😀
The reason the foot is made of lightweight alloy is because it doesn't just exert tamping force when it lands, it does so taking off. To maximize that tamping force on "launch", we want the machine to weigh a lot (for inertia) and the piston to weigh very little (so more of the total energy available is spent tamping and not accelerating the foot).
That was amazing! Maybe one of the most (or more?) painful restorations I've seen - just seemed like the beast was fighting you at every step. But man the result is just awesome. One of the coolest old tools I've seen. Oh, and it practically operates itself! Whether you want it to or not that is...😂 Really good video and awesome restoration! 👍
That was great! A couple of cringy moments with the non HTR adjustable wrench.. I can't wait to see the Machine Tool Rescue video of the lathe spindle bearings! Your smile while operating this was priceless.
One of your most interesting restorations. Thank you for putting so much time into the captions and video production ON TOP of rebuilding this arcane device. All without a manual!
I had to release a loud laughter after it begun working and the face you made! Awesome restoration and tool choice as usual! It's on par with that finger decepator saw with the exposed gears and all. Super dangerous! Keep them coming! Hahah
That thing is absolutely amazing. Crazy, dangerous, and absolutely amazing. Also, the "narrated videos on now Patreon" is probably the single best Patreon ad I've seen. Sign me up!
@@femcel101 The modern petrol ones are much safer, the principle of the tamping rammer or vibratory rammer is still much the same, but not likely to punch you in the brain. No guarantees on toes though, they are fair game
Loved the video - I think I saw one of these operate in the late 1990's at an engine show in Denton, North Carolina. Pretty amazing - if I'm correct, it is a gasoline engine that does not compress the fuel-air mix. As the upper piston rises, it draws fuel/air mix in, which is ignited at the end of the stroke. I've never seen the workings of a pile driver, but I think there must be some similarities. I think the pile driver I saw in operation was diesel powered.
Something you don’t see everyday,unique piece your one of the few who would attempt this project.just keep doing what your doing and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎good video.
The look of joy on your face after the first round of ramming says it all. The aluminum can was a nice touch. Very reminiscent of David Letterman or Gallagher. We need to see watermelons and other splatter objects rammed.
You had me in the first 30 seconds of this video. After watching I have to say that looks like a load of fun. Although perhaps just a slight bit terrifying.
Absolutely the greatest can crusher ever! I can see the uses for it days gone by. What a novelty and would be a hit at any construction site. Hey hold my beer and watch this! Nice work.
I wonder how many people will have a "TIL about class 'D' fire extinguishers" moment watching this video? I work IT at a manufacturing plant, so I have experience with class Ds, but I suspect many will have no idea some metals are actually flammable, let alone there's an entire extinguisher class specifically for them.
That is absolutely hysterical to watch running. Easily my favorite restoration videos. It truly twisted my understanding on the piston engine as I understand it
Sooo..I watched the entire video and until you actually tried out the tool, I had NO idea what it was supposed to do or how it worked. When I got to the end I was like WOAH HOLY CRAP Amazing work!
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Please contact me at handtoolrescue@gmail.com if you ever come across a manual for this machine. Thank you and don't die!
You intend to use this contraption? I feel for you feet.
"and don't die!" That's oddly specific.. Are you planning on 'visiting' the people whom email you?
I write an email to you, please look a it maybe you find some cool manuals, not for br5 but for other models
Increíble...me encanto...un reto dificilisimo..
Felicitaciones 🇦🇷🏚️📸🔦
Make a pogo stick out of it ! i saw your gasoline one but i think this one would be way much better!
If nothing else, it'll keep the sandworms away from your spice harvester
You win TH-cam today!
Damnit. Beat me to it. Take my like.
This needs more likes.
this jumping rammer brings all the sandworms to the yard
Spicy comment.
This thing has to be the most dangerous non-bladed tool I've ever seen. Bravo to you sir for bringing it back to life and surviving the encounter!
@@c.ake8033Now you have me imagining this thinking killing someone then fleeing the scene xD
@@c.ake8033 i could make something more dangerous
dude, that thing is crazy! Great resto!
Always fun seeing the people I subscribe to watching the people I subscribe to!
I wownt thayt! 😉
didn't think i wewd see you here.
Thanks! You need to try it out. Life changing fun!
Hey there dookie... er Duke-ee 🤣
I'll bet the neighbors are thrilled at your new acquisition! Awesome as always.
I'd like to borrow this for 6am Sunday morning after my nitwit neighbors have another late doof doof party.
@@mhagnew
Downstairs Neighbors? No Problem! Just Deploy This Thing, And Boom; You're Suddenly Hated By Everyone In The Immediate Vicinity Of Your Home!
I haven't seen one of those rammers in use for decades. Damn fine job, sir - you've kept a piece of engineering history from the scrap-heap. Must be one hell of a rush to operate that insane device!!
I still remember seeing them used in minor road works as late as the 1990s or early 2000s in Europe. The ones I remember didn't run continuously though, you had to flick a trigger with your thumb for every explosion. There also was a different version that used a regular four-stroke engine and rotating eccentric mass, looked and sounded much less archaic and amazing.
So what is the point of this machine what exactly does it do ? Any info please would be greatly appreciated
@@jamesfair9751 It's for compacting soil before building something on top of the area.
@@jamesfair9751 and destroying the evidence of the murder of that a$$hole foreman
@@BEdmonson85 thank you
You have no idea how much memories this brings back, my granpa used to have one of these at his farm like 30 years ago. He used to be a local contractor building farm sheds and whatnot after WW2, where they started to use these things to compact the loose soil around the lands there, later as 'retirementgift' he was given one of these. I never was allowed to use it, as you say in the description, its a 'ongoing' device that cant stop. He died about 10 years later, his shoulders absolute wrecked, my uncle kept it in his shed for years to come, i never know what happened to it. I still remember how my sister always thought it was the 'grown up' version of a pogo stick, motorized one for 18+ folks :D
My first thought was put pedals on that thing, but thinking about it you'd have 2 broken legs TBH...
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@@William_Borgeson or some crushed discs in your back
@@William_Borgeson people have built pogo sticks powered this way and even devices you strapped your feet in to run and jump faster, higher and further that was basically miniaturized versions of this. Not very successful devices I'll admit but they have been built and do work, kind of.
I don't remember the exact circumstances but some years back I was thinking about how a diesel powered pogo stick might work and ended up finding a lot of videos about these things right here on YT...
Let’s build a whatnot togehter!
I have three of those rammers. Two for spares and one fully working. It has an interchangeable foot for round, rectangle and horseshoe for going around fence posts. Last used for gate posts. Being an oldie now I hop it off the trailer to the job. Gives you a work out but it is not a beast to use once you master it. The handle is more offset that that one and does not move on a slide, being just rubber mounted to the engine top. Super restoration. Thank you, best from the UK.
Not seen one of those foot splaterers working in the UK since the early 80s! Top job keeping on working!
I'm really in awe of the combination of knowledge, hard work, ambition, humor, and bravery needed to do this restoration! There are restorations I see and think, "I could do that, or lesser version of that." But this one is so beyond the scope of my measly knowledge I can't tell you how impressed I am. The end of this video is also the most fun I think I've ever seen a man having with his cloths on!!! Congratulations on an epic rescue.
"The end of this video is also the most fun I think I've ever seen a man having with his cloths on!!!" ----> This got me laughing in the floor
It was a real pleasure (and somewhat emotional) watching your retoration on this Barco Rammer. Thanks so much for posting this!!! My 87 year old Dad and I restored a Barco H-6 (1937 model) gasoline jackhammer before his passing. He could barely walk, but he absolutely loved going to my shop and working on projects. A friend gave me the jackhammer as a totally rusted mess and I didn't have much hope for it. Taking our time, we got each piece restored and back together. Now, it's a beautiful machine. We hadn't yet built a coil circuit for it when he passed earlier this year, so he never saw it run. Knowing how much he wanted to see it in operation, it will be an emotional day when I do start it up. It's something I want to do in his honor and as a celebration of our time together in the shop.
There is a nice compilation of Barco pictures, manuals and parts lists at gothotrocks.com/barco/barco/barco.htm. He has posted a user's manual for an older tamper/rammer, but not for the one in this video. Perhaps others can help him add Barco documents, advertisements and articles to his site.
I'd like to mention something here about Eric's talent. This is just another one of those obscure items only a few people have ever seen and likely little to no reference on how to fix it. This thing, the fractal vise, a check perforator. If something is broke or missing he can only rely on his intuition to figure it out. 👏 bravo sir bravo 👍
that fractal vise blew my mind.i didn't know they existed 😀
These were super common during street and track buildimg so I'd say more than a few people habe used them.
If you wanna get crazy, there is a road building team in Germany that only uses Steam Tractors, these things and other tools from that time to build roads.
@@an2thea514 super common when and where? When more importantly. You could probably visit a dozen construction sites and you might find one old white haired foreman that remembers his dad using one in the revolutionary war when Abraham Lincoln discovered America
Had to applaud you for your epic museum grade restoration of this "death machine", the sheer determination to get through it at the risk to life, sanity and opening up a sinkhole on your property. The fact you had to guesstimate part specifications & tolerances, work from no documentation and just magically make it function without blowing up the neighborhood... impressive, just impressive. Yes I agree, this is one of the most intensive restorations you've done so far, will keep coming back for more. Kudos!
Ah, but he forgot to notify the US Geological Survey. The value of his house just nosedived as it's on an active seismic fault...
@@JelMain 🤣
@@JelMain It's to his benefit, then, that he is Canadian.
@@trapjohnson In days of old, when knights were bold, and women weren't invented, the guys drilled holes in telegraph poles, to keep themselves contented.
The USGS must be putting it down to lumberjacks and grizzlies, then.
@@JelMain Thanks for the chuckle.
Dude that is one of the coolest tools I’ve ever seen you restore!!! I love the design. I was sitting here thinking, “how the hell is this thing operated like a 2-stroke engine??” And then bam! It’s a manually charged 2-stroke piston hammer!! So cool!!
What a wonderful and complex restoration! This brought back memories. When I left the States and moved to Germany in 1965 these Barco Backbreakers were to be seen everywhere. After the war the Autobahns were built with these machines. I had one for awhile, but was very frustrated with it because it would only fire occasionally and drive you nuts the rest of the time. I didn't have time to look into it and gave it to a neighbor who helped me pave my driveway. Barco doesn't make them anymore, but there are still a few around here in Germany. I will look for a manual.
I remember them as well, though I guess around where I grew up the delmag h2s was more common.
@@R1ddic true.. when I was a kid those were still common on many building sites
Did you saw any reparations for poland?
Don't normally comment but this is the most ambitious restoration I've ever seen. An unfathomable machine with myriad stubborn parts all expertly restored or replaced and put back together perfectly. A triumph. Well done sir.
Amazing mechanical skills dude!
I saw one of these live in action 1980 when they totally repaved the street I lived on which included replacing all gas water sewer lines on entire street. As kids we thought this machine was amazing.
The amount of engineering that went into this tool blows my mind.
Some guy saw a need for this tool for a specific purpose designed and set forth sourcing castings, forgings, nuts and bolts, baskets, tubes, wires, pistons and rods and every other intricate details to create this. 😳
A whole set of production lines had to be made to manufacture every tool specific part.
Mind blown.
As an engineer with todays tools I am amazed what at what they managed. Must have been quite some r&d.
Engineers are truly insane. They take concepts that are CLEARLY a terrible idea and force them into existence by sheer force of will
I am in my 80's and have never seen such a thing as that bouncer. Good job remembering where everything goes.
I think he started recording so that he would not need to remember, then had the idea that someone else may want to see the process and uploaded to youtube.
I've never seen this exact model. Those I remember had a rubber booth that protected the piston and cowls over just about everything else. Made them look a lot sleeker and modern. And even those were very sparingly used as far as I understand.
Lucky you didn't find one of these or we may be reading...
"Here lies the body of Edward Markham, taken from us in the year of our lord 1958. A dedicated mine clearing expert that sacrificed his life that others would live"
@@MrCafitzgerald also to show the customer what was done that way no one can say he didn't put back original parts and it shows them his quality of craftsmanship. I have a parts bin with magically appearing parts.
There was a contractor in our town who had six of these. He had a guy who pretty much worked full time trying to keep two of the running. He also had a huge guy who could run one in each hand at the same time...though I think that was just to show that he could do it.
A) That might just be the largest slotted screw there is. That's mental.
B) I've never seen you struggle so much with a disassembly. That thing had no intentions of coming apart at all.
3) That's easily one of the neatest "what the hell were they thinking" machines I've ever seen, and that includes your swinging circular saw thing. It's surprisingly quiet too.
Good work on this restoration.
You should see the slotted screws on the breech of 16 inch naval guns
One of my favourite things about this channel is seeing the restoration of things I've never heard of, or even know how they were meant to work, and then the reveal at the end
The grass will never grow in that spot again!
I've seen something similar operating as a pile driver mounted to a huge derrick. Thunderous bangs and clouds of smoke. It took me a while to figure out it was just a simple one-cylinder diesel. Amazing!
It never gets old watching someone make parts from scratch. The world needs more people with skills like these.
I used to trade in old electric lamps, most of them were entirely handmade. If they needed a domes screw they MADE a domed screw. the bras parts were cut with shears and rolled or hand beaten into shape.
It really adds a whole new dimension to thing to know that a skilled man took raw materials and created a thing of great beauty.
and the world needs people with more machines like these to make parts like these.
@@katiebarber407 - Here in Bulgaria you can get anything made. My fave shop in town - not that I use it, i just like that it exists - is the "made to order gasket shop"
Take any old gasket in and they will cut you a new one, no need to go to BMW and pay €200 they will make you one for €10.
Take the part in, they will pattern a gasket off it for you.
Awesome Roberto the insane robot impressions. The resemblance was uncanny. Awesome work.
A gas powered pogo rammer is frightening. One that contains a criminally insane homicidal robot is… well, just don’t let it near any good stabbing knives.
I don't think I've ever seen you struggle this much in a restoration before! This contraption was fighting you at every bolt, piston, gasket, valve, nut and piece... Good on you for sticking with it! This was a challenge for sure, but you won in the end, no doubt about it.
A rammer like that is a scary kind of fun! If you lose focus for just a second, you'll have summer teeth in a hurry... Some are here, and some are there! But that thing is one heck of a conversation piece!
Thanks for another great video, you deserve a break to relieve sore arms, fingers and legs after fighting this thing.
I think this was one of the most impressive restorations I have seen from you HTR, or from anybody. Superb.
I lived in Germany during the 80s and these, German version, were used to tamp paver stones. There is a bit of an art to running one of these kinda like a floor polisher. Another great video!
Oh, this is a REAL restoration. Great work! I got a pegson er2 rammer running this summer. It was totally seized up, and the magneto wasn't working, but I managed to bring it back to life. I didn't do nearly as much as this though. But man was it fun learning how the thing works along the way. The first time it ignited and jumped it scared the crap outta me. And it wasn't even a full jump, once I got it hopping more often the machine freed itself up more, and it started hopping much higher.
A weapon of mass compression! Beautiful job as always.
What a "dynamic" old machine. We use the modern version of this frequently. We call them, as does the rental company, compactors.They compact soil much deeper than the walk behind plate compactors used to prep the ground for a concrete slab. Anytime there is a need to compact soil deeper than 5-6" , one of these "Gallopin' Gerty" compactors is used if a larger machine won't fit into the space. If you've never seen a contractor use a compactor, you'll know two things. #1 Why the concrete slab cracked next to the house #2 You need a different contractor.
As a former mechanic for Wacker Corp., we called them rammers
Great info! 👍
We just called them Wackers kinda like band-aid
They were common in the UK when I was a child - present whenever men dug a hole in the road - which was often. They fascinated me and, aged about 2 or 3, I named them "bedumfers" - from the sound they made. That kind of stuck as their name in the family.😀
@@jc3745 Jumping jacks is what I always heard them called, and they were indeed Wacker brand if I recall
Hi from Japan. I've been seeing you for a few years now, and I'm already a registered fan.
I've been seeing originality for a long time, and I'm grateful that it has meaning and gives me direction.
I am surprised that someday there will not be a free vise for repair in Japan. Greetings.
In my opinion that was the most intresting restoration yet.
There where at least 3 times in the video I said to my self "that's it, he's gonna throw the all damn thing to the fxxk it bucket".
But you made your magic.
Your persistent and talent has my highest respect.
And I haven't even started to talk about this strange contraption with valves all over the place.
Eric thank you for a wonderful video. It was exciting and amusing and as always, I learned new things.
Well done indeed.
There are a lot of great restoration videos on TH-cam but yours are on another level.
The man is unstoppable.
And if he can't fix it Jimmy diresta will try and if he can't fix it mustie 1 can lol its not going to be throw away
Check out the small engine drill that was a SAGA!! all 3 have videos about it.
What a nightmare restoration, Miraculous job mate! A suggestion on the air filter, in a lot of old medical equipment (like vacuum pumps), the bronze netting was used to hold a wad of cotton wool as the actual filter material. I've even seen the cotton oiled like in a K&N style engine filter. Flipping brilliant job!
That looked like pure satisfaction, a laugh and a smile when you ran it for the first time, I don't think I have ever seen you so happy...nice! As always thank you for letting us in on your projects!
I've never seen you struggle with so many parts on a single piece before. Also that was the coolest/funest and most terrifying machine I've ever seen
Most terrifying still goes to "the Model". th-cam.com/video/oUWOOFII144/w-d-xo.html
I Agree... I couldn't have said it better
@@the_dreamwriter *Whispering* The Model
By far, one of the most enjoyable restorations, that I’ve ever watched! And the look on your face during the test fire… had me laughing and loving every second of it! Congratulations, that was an excellent restoration and demo! Thank you!
as soon as i saw the picture i remembered see the street workers using them when i was a kid. I loved the video it was really well done and amazing to watch thanks
The Barco rammer - Indisputably the finest. It will ram, it will pound, it will press. It will do what you want it to do. The perfect date for Crow and Tom.
MST3K is where the thumbnail photo is from!
It's so crazy that I would have ever heard of a Barco Rammer but that episode is burned into my mind forever.
That was exactly what jumped into my mind when I saw the thumbnail! A perfect choice!
OMG you are my hero! 🤣 I grew up watching MST3K I love everything about that damn show haha
I followed all the screaming frustration of this rebuild on instagram. You are a very patient man for putting up with all the crap you had to go through to get this back to excellent shape and working order. Fantastic video and editing. This could have been a six parter with all that you didn't show! Love it and look forward to another fabulous video!!!
The cheesy grin makes my day. Don't care abour whatever the heck you are attempting to restore. Thank you!
That had to be such an incredibly rewarding feeling to start it up after all that struggle. Excellent work!
Also... the little guy on the front... fantastic.
Paint it in red and black, next time, and offer rides to young ladies!
He needs to attach it to his damn arm
At that add better trigger mechanism
That was amazing!! That thing ranks right up there with the hand-held flame thrower. I'm sure the wife just loves it. You never cease to amaze me at the items you find. Also amazing our grandparents lived, considering the tools they had to use. Obviously OSHA had never even been thought of when this was on the jobsite. Great job. Great video. The smile on your face at the end is worth watching the whole thing.
If OSHA was around then. I'm pretty sure that rammer was one of the reasons for mandating the use of steel toed shoes. I can imagine how many people has had their foot crushed by one of those. Even the pneumatic ones today can put out a nasty pounding.
People were smarter back then, less toxic environment (chemicals, information…)
@@serpent213 It’s true, neither matter nor concepts existed in the 1940s.
@@Ma_Zhongying 😂
@@serpent213 Perhaps in some ways, but also not in others. Leaded Gasoline was one of the big troubles, and the lack of Catalytic Converters was another one.
I recently became addicted to your videos, and this thing was such a treat. The amount of patience and fabrication with this one was top notch! Tools like these make guys like us want to open up a museum of cool oddball tech that helped build countries.
Im literally crying laughing at you finally using it.
As always, thank you! Its so awesome to see old cool stuff being restored, and seeing you doing well from it makes it even cooler!
You have a job we all covet.
Man, I can remember these things when I was a kid being used by the council workers fixing the roads over here in the UK… Terrifying! I never even used to like walking past one when it was idle in case it went off.. I feel better now knowing that you have tamed one!! 😊
Takes me back about sixty years to watching the road gang. Not knowing what it was called, we kids called it by it's onomatopoeic name "Pladonker" 😀
I also remember the council road worker using one of these. Man what a noise and it felt like the entire earth moved with every thump. I must admit that they did the job very well and often wondered what had happened to them. Thanks for posting
I also recall the local council with one similar as a boy. I'm pretty sure one ran on LPG however ( I recall the distinctive smell, and the hose connected to a bottle) It's likely that a petrol version like this was also used at some point. If only I knew someone in the council that might have access to a manual if that kind of thing was ever stored.
Please tell me the haahaaa is Roberto the robot from Futurama
Coz that really cheered me up
@@footplate0 Happy but scary memories 🙂
Was totally worth watching the whole hour. I laughed so hard the tears came rolling watching the finished piece in action!
Could you imagine back in the day being the person who operated one of these for several hours a day on the job site? 🙃
You did a really nice job restoring this project. 👏
You would end up with white finger just the same as someone who uses a pneumatic drill all day.
They were usually operated by big Irish lads who could carry one of these things under each arm .
I ran similar machines quite often in my younger days. They beat you up and deafened you at the same time. Sure beat compacting footing trenches with a hand tamper.
I'd rather not.
Imagine being happy this is the alternative to how you were doing it.
Incredible. Absolutely incredible. The ending was so beautiful 🤩. Just a man and his JRH. Awesome video as always. Thank you 😊
Really pushing the limits of what can be considered a hand tool to be rescued :)
Thanks for being an OG, genuine restorer! Your content brings some serious, much needed peace and satisfaction.
Absolutely fantastic restoration, people that don't do this sort of thing, will never understand the pain of corroded together parts.
Wat i like the most about his is how easily it is started. no priming, no battery that goes dead, you can put this in your garage and when you walk by in 10 years just let it bounce two times to get in the right moode, before you return it.
Easily one of the most ridiculous machines I have ever seen! The restoration process looks like it was a nightmare, but it must have felt amazing when the thing fired up after all that work! Great job, my dude!
That massive pogo is really a bizarre compaction contraption ! You continue to amaze me with your weird tool findings. Top notch restoration as always. Bravo!
What a great restoration on this old Jack Hammer from Barco very cool old Rammer 51:46 @Hand Tool Rescue
I cannot resist watching those restoration videos, no matter how long they are :)
While impressive in it's own uniquely insane way, the swing saw is still my favorite life-threatening implement you've restored
I must agree. That swing saw did look a bit sketchy. Definitely one piece of equipment you don't stand in front of when operating.. LOL
I love these old devices. This man just taps into his genius, bringing things back from the dead reminding us of an era where common sense reigned, and we didn't need to be protected from ourselves. How many humans crushed their feet with this contraption I'll never know. Did the mafia employ this once or twice? Still, I'll never know. I do know this however, whatever they used it for, its intended use or otherwise, they sure looked high tech doing it! Bravo sir!
I am so impressed, the fact you could put it all back together... I was lost after the first 10 minutes. Amazing.
thats why you film as you take it apart
I cannot imagine how you can remember every single part to be put back or recreate to refurbish such a think. Hats off to you sir!
He watches the video of the disassembly. He started out fixing stuff for friends and making videos just so he could remember how to put it back together, and then realized people liked to watch that sort of thing.
This thing is just... Beautiful honestly. And the fact that you got it running basically as good as it probably was brand new, is amazing. Interesting how the ramming head piece is magnesium tho. I would've thought it would have been some other material that doesn't rust or corrode honestly.
Isn't it just magnesium for the weight?
So happy you stuck with this as a crazy bit of kit but could tell this one was fighting you all the way and by the time we saw the lathe struggles I thought you may have not had the joy of bringing this back to life that you do from so many of the other projects. But thank you for the video even if it was at the cost of a little bit of your sanity, it is always greatly appreciated.
I loved the anthropomorphisation just as much as I enjoyed the restoration!
Absolutely love your videos, thank you for posting them. It is obvious that you care a great deal about resurrecting these classic machines and take a great deal of pride in what you do........"Now stand back red and let me practice my stabbin'"!!!
Is it time to fabricate an even larger screwdriver? The COMICALLY Large Screwdriver by HandTool Industries!!!! Absolutely crazy restoration. Well done!
Apparently!
What a fun and dangerous tool at the same time, and what a great job you did. Congratulations again!!
Man, you have so much faith in your loosening spray. every time i use PB blast or alike, i feel like i`m just waving sage around.
Hey, sage is great! 😉
Very impressive restoration! I had my doubts about seeing this thing in action, but you did a wonderful job, ran almost effortlessly! 😁
One of the best all around performances by "this is stuck" I've seen yet.
54:25 Your garden seems impressed by the resto-job. Great vid, thanks for sharing such an awesome Thingamabob :)
This is one of the coolest deadly things I have seen! Excellent work as usual.
Needs a seat and kick stand 😂
That thing is wild! I'm stunned at how well you got it running!
I'm a German industrial mechanic -(edit: zhat meanz I'm a Gottlike skilled machine operator, too)- and your lathe will haunt me in my dreams tonight 😭
But in general: Great video and have a especially wonderful evening 😀
I love how happy you are to show off what youve done, this is one of my favorite channels for sure
The reason the foot is made of lightweight alloy is because it doesn't just exert tamping force when it lands, it does so taking off. To maximize that tamping force on "launch", we want the machine to weigh a lot (for inertia) and the piston to weigh very little (so more of the total energy available is spent tamping and not accelerating the foot).
I see that you are very good at machining new old parts as replacements over the original parts. Well done, sir!😮😊
That was amazing! Maybe one of the most (or more?) painful restorations I've seen - just seemed like the beast was fighting you at every step. But man the result is just awesome. One of the coolest old tools I've seen. Oh, and it practically operates itself! Whether you want it to or not that is...😂 Really good video and awesome restoration! 👍
That was great! A couple of cringy moments with the non HTR adjustable wrench.. I can't wait to see the Machine Tool Rescue video of the lathe spindle bearings! Your smile while operating this was priceless.
One of your most interesting restorations. Thank you for putting so much time into the captions and video production ON TOP of rebuilding this arcane device. All without a manual!
I had to release a loud laughter after it begun working and the face you made! Awesome restoration and tool choice as usual! It's on par with that finger decepator saw with the exposed gears and all. Super dangerous! Keep them coming! Hahah
Quite possibly the greatest video editing on the interweb!!
Keep em coming man, this is great!
That thing is absolutely amazing. Crazy, dangerous, and absolutely amazing. Also, the "narrated videos on now Patreon" is probably the single best Patreon ad I've seen. Sign me up!
I actually remember seeing one of these being used in the 70's when i was a little kid
It was scary as hell then, time has not diminished its ferocity
Why this isn't used now?
@@femcel101 The modern petrol ones are much safer, the principle of the tamping rammer or vibratory rammer is still much the same, but not likely to punch you in the brain. No guarantees on toes though, they are fair game
@@mickmccoy5175 Congratulations on surviving! :)
Absolutely one of your best vids yet friend you are the single best restorer there is
Loved the video - I think I saw one of these operate in the late 1990's at an engine show in Denton, North Carolina. Pretty amazing - if I'm correct, it is a gasoline engine that does not compress the fuel-air mix. As the upper piston rises, it draws fuel/air mix in, which is ignited at the end of the stroke. I've never seen the workings of a pile driver, but I think there must be some similarities. I think the pile driver I saw in operation was diesel powered.
Something you don’t see everyday,unique piece your one of the few who would attempt this project.just keep doing what your doing and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎good video.
Incredible machine! With your flamethrower and the circular saw, you now have the necessary tools for home gardening.
Que saudade dos seus vídeos, 🇧🇷 fico impressionado com essas invenções 👍🇧🇷🇺🇸
The look of joy on your face after the first round of ramming says it all. The aluminum can was a nice touch. Very reminiscent of David Letterman or Gallagher. We need to see watermelons and other splatter objects rammed.
You had me in the first 30 seconds of this video.
After watching I have to say that looks like a load of fun. Although perhaps just a slight bit terrifying.
This is insane! This is amazing!
20:18 "Now stand back, I gotta practice my stabbin'!"
Wow I'm glad I don't have to use one of those on the job, that looks brutal
Seus vídeos são ótimos. Aguardo ancioso sempre, todos eles! Parabéns... Brasil 🇧🇷
Wonder if any were ever converted into a pogo stick? Actually a fascinating tool.
Yes, they were. th-cam.com/video/iyM0rkoO-XI/w-d-xo.html
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Well, there is that one gas powered pogo .
@@korbetthein3072 Indeed - but this one is like the Cadillac of pogos!
Absolutely the greatest can crusher ever! I can see the uses for it days gone by. What a novelty and would be a hit at any construction site. Hey hold my beer and watch this! Nice work.
I wonder how many people will have a "TIL about class 'D' fire extinguishers" moment watching this video?
I work IT at a manufacturing plant, so I have experience with class Ds, but I suspect many will have no idea some metals are actually flammable, let alone there's an entire extinguisher class specifically for them.
That is absolutely hysterical to watch running. Easily my favorite restoration videos. It truly twisted my understanding on the piston engine as I understand it
Sooo..I watched the entire video and until you actually tried out the tool, I had NO idea what it was supposed to do or how it worked. When I got to the end I was like WOAH HOLY CRAP
Amazing work!
One of the maddest machines I've ever seen...