Restoring Dented Vintage "Tommy" Lighter - Lighter Restoration

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  • I will be restoring this dented vintage Tommy-style lighter. I restored one of these almost a year ago and that restoration was one of my first popular videos so now after passing 500 000 subscribers I wanted to try to restore one better. That video was also where I originally got the idea to get my nickel plating set up. I didn't have one at the time so I started plating things a bit later. Starting my new channel "Odd Experiments" this was a perfect opportunity to show in detail how anyone can make a simple plating set up with relatively cheap parts. I will link that video here soon once it is posted. Link to the video: • How to make simple DIY...
    As a difference to the previous lighter I restored in this one the wheel was attached with a screw that could be removed. In the previous lighter there was no hole to remove the screw. After the disassembly I decided to try to make the dent repair on the tank much easier. I noticed the tank seam running around it and the bottom and top parts were soldered together. I used mini torch and tried to separate those but for some reason that didn't work. Instead I was able to remove the pipe on the tank. Now I had two holes on the top which made it much easier to push out the dents. I used tool made from nail I made in my first lighter restoration video. After I had most of the dents removed.
    I gave the parts quick polish to better evaluate how much sanding was needed. I sanded the surfaces flat with 400 grit sand paper. After this I polished the parts with metal polishing compound on a buffing wheel with the bench grinder I restored in my last weeks video.
    After polishing I had to re-solder the pipe to the tank. Used the tiny torch and some electrical solder. I tested it for leaks at this point. Now the parts were cleaned with acetone. Prior to plating no other cleaning was done because polishing had removed all the oxides from the surface already.
    For nickel plating I used a system I made for "Odd Experiments" video. It is not much different from my normal system but I still wanted to show it in action. Learn more about that from the other channel. After plating I disassembled the lighter and added new cotton, wick, flint and spring. Spring is just part of long spring I bought to cut pieces to my lighters if needed.
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  • @simonwilliams195
    @simonwilliams195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +580

    Does anyone else find OT's videos theraputic?

  • @AwesomeRestorations
    @AwesomeRestorations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Very Nice job my friend. 👍 Glad to see that your new German bench grinder came to action with a nice polishing job. From your neighbor in west ..Jämtland" 😉

  • @turtlekermit373
    @turtlekermit373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    19:42
    Me: Is that lighter fluid on his hand?
    19:43
    Me: OH

    • @jochenwuerfel
      @jochenwuerfel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      *LIGTER ;)

    • @74C50
      @74C50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@jochenwuerfel Lighter*

    • @g4rr1t90
      @g4rr1t90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jochenwuerfel jenauso schreibt man ditte

    • @user-kx3xg1dk8p
      @user-kx3xg1dk8p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jochenwuerfel litter

    • @vbasdaw9013
      @vbasdaw9013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/0EHrVo8Iv2s/w-d-xo.html

  • @davouchi1
    @davouchi1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I love your sense of humor man. When the lighter was trying to escape and when your hand caught on fire 🤣. These are the best videos on youtube!

  • @nichellepartridge3698
    @nichellepartridge3698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    me: well it is 2 in the morning i should get going to bed i guess and listen to sleep music.
    *odd tinkering posts a video 3mins ago.*
    me: well i guess that i am going to sleep for 4 hours.

  • @justmaxlmao8807
    @justmaxlmao8807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +739

    Don’t let the asmr community find out about this

    • @wodnyrak
      @wodnyrak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Annoying Tab we’re already here, getting all the tingles and relaxation :p

    • @Sir_Eggplant
      @Sir_Eggplant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Sorry man... Too late

    • @bobsagely812
      @bobsagely812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      They already have and a dude has been stealing his videos without giving him credit. Search Best Relaxing ASMR. He has like 3000 subs but not one mention of Mr. Odd

    • @Honey-tr8wg
      @Honey-tr8wg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bobsagely812 that's how I found this channel. Was going to the comments of that channel.

    • @Livin-86
      @Livin-86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I found him through asmr video recommendations & haven't looked back. He is great & entertaining.

  • @rib544
    @rib544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    19:41 Man, you scared the lights out of me when you put your hand on fire. Great video!

  • @wodnyrak
    @wodnyrak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    “Don’t do this”
    _Does this_

  • @MRNVCDIY
    @MRNVCDIY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Hello. Good job bro.

  • @smirnoff1589
    @smirnoff1589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man I respect the hell out of you for what you're doing here. This is art, and you're an artist. More videos please! I can't watch enough!

  • @guitaripod
    @guitaripod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    The lighter running away. How many takes was that? 😹

    • @OddTinkering
      @OddTinkering  4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      Maybe 3 and even that was because I couldn't quite film from the direction I wanted to

    • @guitaripod
      @guitaripod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Odd Tinkering turned out great. Hilarious

    • @Jethro.Maloku-le.Rey.Kalsitran
      @Jethro.Maloku-le.Rey.Kalsitran 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      George Lukas is a beginner compared to him... 😂

    • @blt596
      @blt596 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OddTinkering Hey I have a great antique lighter...geisha on one side and mt on other...3 tone lighter...Do you know where I might find information as to origin of lighter.?

  • @azramalika6024
    @azramalika6024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Street food, poetry, and restoration video are the only thing I watch during this boring quarantine...

  • @ws8672
    @ws8672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This makes you want to sleep and keep you watching. It’s so therapeutic. So relaxed watching this. Keep up the amazing work.

  • @wallacewalter1204
    @wallacewalter1204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Waw. Was für ein Unterschied. Sehr gut gemacht. Schönes Feuerzeug

  • @user-hi4sf2uj8w
    @user-hi4sf2uj8w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...а я до последнего кадра думал, что это ИМКО, тем не менее, молорик, удачи тебе и здоровья!!!

  • @lucianosorato6661
    @lucianosorato6661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Parabéns pela paciência e eficiência na restauração de um item tão pequeno 👍🤗🇧🇷

  • @lynwoodlewis6002
    @lynwoodlewis6002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    An absolute thing of beauty restored to perfection. Well done, sir.

  • @manecobeirao
    @manecobeirao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ficou tão bonito que dá vontade de ter um igual ! Parabéns pela restauração, ficou excelente !

  • @YudhaFLD
    @YudhaFLD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love it.. The brass one brotherrrr... I want it.. Its was such a genuine stuff... Especially the Brass one.. Much more othentic and Suitable with timeless periode when it was made...

  • @Justice_The_Nutritionist
    @Justice_The_Nutritionist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Better than Asmr videos.
    Nice restoration bro.👍🏻

  • @chiefwaz
    @chiefwaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really admire your work, my problem is I worry about getting too deep into something and not being able to fix it.

  • @BringMeThatHorizon2000
    @BringMeThatHorizon2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the lighter running away bit

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome restoration on that Vintage "Tommy" Lighter !!!!!!!! You are a master at restoring vintage lighter's , Sir.

  • @JJ-be9ey
    @JJ-be9ey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Someone seriously needs to get in touch with odd thinking and tell him about that ASMR channel that's just been downloading his videos

    • @Oddballkane
      @Oddballkane 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      People do this they can't make their own content.
      A woman I follow cal annty nella does testing of beauty things.
      Another chancel has practily copied it 100% and just reposts the videos.

  • @jimmerhardy
    @jimmerhardy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At first, the object looked like a lost cause. I was impressed that the original engineering required a wind screen hold to perfectly align with the wheel holding screw. That is precision. The end result is astounding.

  • @grahamblackall6305
    @grahamblackall6305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing work! Thanks for your time, it's great to see things being restored!

  • @hpjan
    @hpjan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Das beste Benzinfeuerzeug, KW mit Reservetank.
    Gute Arbeit!

  • @camdennewitt6701
    @camdennewitt6701 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    10/10 TH-cam rabbit hole. I have a new addiction now....would recommend

  • @Martin_TheCollector
    @Martin_TheCollector 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just as good as the first "Tommy" lighter video! You weren't kidding about having a stack of 'em too.

  • @katsleggsful
    @katsleggsful 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you giving a humorous shout out to Tysy! 😂 I love watching you both! 😊❤

  • @gotchu99
    @gotchu99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sound of that polishing wheel is a pretty soothing white noise.

  • @blupyxi5669
    @blupyxi5669 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My gosh. Those are beautiful even now. Fantastic craftsmanship was used and all we remember old things are as rusty, dingy, moldy, broken things.

  • @MothIsSuperior
    @MothIsSuperior 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love them both but i like the brass one more I think- though i might be biased since it was that restoration that brought me to the channel 😂

    • @Covert_Op
      @Covert_Op 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

  • @InFltSvc
    @InFltSvc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful, just beautiful! Love your work and love that lighter

  • @normajeancaballero7959
    @normajeancaballero7959 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite lighter... Nickel Plated 👍😎👍 My favorite episode...ALL!!! Keep up the good work. Your talent for restoration is marvelous. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @micheleserkez5787
    @micheleserkez5787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your work. Definitely a delight watching you choose the correct chemicals to restore these gems. Keep up the great job! 💪🏻👍🏻👏🏻‼️

  • @jomercer21113
    @jomercer21113 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're getting really good at hammering out dents.

  • @jell-oputin8036
    @jell-oputin8036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful my good man. Absolutely beautiful. I love watching you restore cool stuff. Inspiring.

  • @elianilopez8488
    @elianilopez8488 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love both but the original will always have a special place in my heart. Nothing can replace Odd Tinkering accidentally catching fire

  • @tjmaclean
    @tjmaclean 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are so satisfying to watch. More please.

  • @brian70Cuda
    @brian70Cuda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You really take on some tough lighter rebuilds, I thought I was doing ok rebuilding them, guess I was not as close as I thought. I really love the work that you do and thank you very much for what I have learned from your vids:)

  • @lidet19
    @lidet19 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best kind of asmr there is!

  • @partypoison3220
    @partypoison3220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that this channel somehow manages to have a sense of humor without being overbearing

  • @leon_vdk9285
    @leon_vdk9285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love lighter restorations!😁

  • @inkedskindeep9941
    @inkedskindeep9941 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Refreshing to view restoration videos without any speaking. Great video by the way 10/10.

  • @ACouponIHave
    @ACouponIHave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're one of my favorite channels!

  • @gayle525
    @gayle525 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an absolute wiz at getting those dents out. Great job.

  • @barbaracatalano6299
    @barbaracatalano6299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this restoration more so as you are more knowledgeable about restoration on them now. It is nice to see your talents evolve as well. Great job

  • @trulymeparker
    @trulymeparker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simply amazing job it's better than what it was like when new

  • @marty01957
    @marty01957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, Tinker! love both lighters!

  • @cjmfebruary
    @cjmfebruary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another awesome job! That was very satisfying to watch being restored. Excellent work!

  • @moisesmorae7505
    @moisesmorae7505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Estoy aquí por San Jony...

  • @zoulhhh
    @zoulhhh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The nickel one. So cool to watch your work. Thanks.

  • @haiderhaseeb1520
    @haiderhaseeb1520 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You Sir are a very talented man!

  • @user-cx5vm8ub5n
    @user-cx5vm8ub5n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched the whole video and enjoyed every minute of it. Nice work, man!

  • @theropesofrenovation9352
    @theropesofrenovation9352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. THAT is beautiful!!!

  • @Ammo1313
    @Ammo1313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful job on this restoration.

  • @JBColourisation
    @JBColourisation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant work! I really love the lighters that can be lit and just left on to be a little torch for private detectives :)

  • @kevinfoster926
    @kevinfoster926 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to say that was a cracking bit of restoration, at first I was thinking 'not another f*****g lighter', within a minute I was fully engrossed........................cheers!

  • @BrunoFerreira01
    @BrunoFerreira01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks youtube for at least once suggest me a good channel. Your videos are amazing sir. I really want a lighter like that now.

  • @TheresaPowers
    @TheresaPowers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfection. as usual.

  • @-BananaLollipop-
    @-BananaLollipop- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was brilliant timing.
    I was sitting there thinking that wearing rubber gloves while using a lighter isn't the best idea, then you set your hand on fire and youtube had a playback error as you did that.

  • @wetdedstuocm
    @wetdedstuocm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like them both. Nice job on bringing them back to life.. Peace

  • @JessWLStuart
    @JessWLStuart 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome running away scene! Great video!

  • @meglachakma2379
    @meglachakma2379 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    19:41 man I was scared😂😂😂 because I was wearing a headphone😂😂😂 but love your works no interference by talking, clickbsit. Love your videos❤❤❤

  • @GoofyMan4321
    @GoofyMan4321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Restoration videos are asmr for the mechanically minded

  • @bigboy9706
    @bigboy9706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic job

  • @jram1590
    @jram1590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these videos man keep'em coming!

  • @markcumbriauk
    @markcumbriauk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Restoration work. I like the Brass Lighter Myself.

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could one day recover such a machine

  • @matthewstreets9662
    @matthewstreets9662 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful restoration work.

  • @OddTinkering
    @OddTinkering  4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    The plating video on my other channel is now out. I have link at the end screen and and in the description. Which one of these Tommy lighters is your favorite, the brass or the nickel one?

    • @YudhaFLD
      @YudhaFLD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The BRASS ONE BROOOO... I LIKE IT VERY2 MUCH

    • @jafhu
      @jafhu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where do u buy those lighters and stuff? Is it just amazon or ebay?

    • @b_side8669
      @b_side8669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Odd Tinkering dude that’s awesome

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nickel, mostly because of the shine, and it will wear with time to have a nice brass patina as well.

    • @T92Man
      @T92Man 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The nickel one cuz it's shiny and looks so cool

  • @acpatinojr7
    @acpatinojr7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "You'll never catch me! FREDOOOOOOOM!!!" -catches it before falling to freedom- "DANG IT!"

  • @sewingwithjazz
    @sewingwithjazz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful restoration

  • @cassianoperes2062
    @cassianoperes2062 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun
    @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Teenager: *Vapes once*
    Boomers: "Well back in my days we had a thing called a lighter and a cig"

    • @rustyexe9378
      @rustyexe9378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ok Boomer

    • @karyaplim1867
      @karyaplim1867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Of corpse.

    • @topbrasstv8867
      @topbrasstv8867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And neither do you any good.

    • @gentlemensedge5503
      @gentlemensedge5503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Translation: I'm a gamer, I know everything!

    • @Kangaru13
      @Kangaru13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Teenager: back in your day you died of polio

  • @guataco
    @guataco 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. Both are great. 👍

  • @MsSchatten
    @MsSchatten 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty Cool!

  • @AnDIY_Handmade_Restoration
    @AnDIY_Handmade_Restoration 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It turned out very well.👍👍👍👍

  • @pedroojedam
    @pedroojedam 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent my amigo your skills are pure magia.

  • @midwooton
    @midwooton 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @reynaldovalle1773
    @reynaldovalle1773 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW great job.👍👍👍👍

  • @dustinadamson7293
    @dustinadamson7293 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks almost brand new again nice

  • @jeffr0
    @jeffr0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's really beautiful work

  • @nancyjohannavillalobos2650
    @nancyjohannavillalobos2650 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Virgo moon really appreciates all your videos.

  • @a-ls6333
    @a-ls6333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! I prefer the Nickel one, personally.

  • @shotgunsherman
    @shotgunsherman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive been subscribed to your channel for along time since the beginning and man your videos get better and better! Love your work!!

  • @xavierjacques73
    @xavierjacques73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome restoration

  • @blakemarshall5366
    @blakemarshall5366 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That one clean looking light noice job

  • @timsmith1589
    @timsmith1589 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like them both, good job bro

  • @francispalmer9737
    @francispalmer9737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice job.

  • @FeenixGames
    @FeenixGames 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do an 'Odd Tools Restoration' and remove a bunch of the rust and clean up some tools you commonly use

  • @fireite605
    @fireite605 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That ending had me dying lol. Good job man!

  • @williamcarboni2614
    @williamcarboni2614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That lighter looks great, you did a fine job. That grinder looks fantastic, love your videos. thanks for sharing.

    • @ddd228
      @ddd228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Metabo:Good one.

  • @Tonyblack261
    @Tonyblack261 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work!

  • @TheFabrik
    @TheFabrik 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect ! 👌🏻

  • @joelius24
    @joelius24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can really see why the Zippo design is still around and still very successful when you compare it to many of these strange old lighter designs, beautiful though they are.

  • @siavashchavoshy4792
    @siavashchavoshy4792 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done👍🏼

  • @StefanDembowski
    @StefanDembowski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool, I like your ingenuity at getting the dents out. Also, thanks for sharing the plating and separate video (I subscribed). 👏👏👏

  • @syarifacn
    @syarifacn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so funny. Thank you for made me happy 😊