I Restored And Repaired This Antique Ship Compass
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I restored this old ship compass. The compass was not working because there was no fluid in it and it was very dirty and patinated. Also the paint was in bad condition and some of the screws needed to be replaced.
Only issue I encountered during the disassembly was the empty bottom piece being stuck so I had to use a hammer and a screw driver to release it. I think the bottom is there to act as a weight. to keep the compass level.
I often clean up brass with ketchup. This time I wanted to try electrolysis. I had never tried it on brass but there was no risk of permanent damage. Good thing about electrolysis is that I can leave it just running and come back later and it will remove both oxidation and paint. However something unexpected happened. The wire I used was zinc plated and I didn't realize the zinc could dissolve and move on the brass. I'm unsure what caused the reaction but I think it could be electroless plating, a method of metal plating which doesn't require electricity. Luckily I forgot to clean one of the pieces so I could still demonstrate a successful cleaning process. When you are using electrolysis for cleaning it doesn't matter too much what current and voltage you use. More means faster reaction (but obviously don't use mains electricity) But if you hook the cables the wrong way around your parts will be destroyed.
Zinc plating was not an issue because the steel wires were only zinc plated. Such tiny amount of zinc spread on the whole surface area of the parts is not thick enough to last a polishing. I used my restored buffing wheel to polish the parts and then I used car polishing compound in tight spots to polish the metal and remove the layer of zinc.
The dial of the compass would have been a pain to disassemble as there were nails piercing the dial sheet and they were soldered on the body. Only issue with the dial was the paint. I tried to use acetone and paint thinner but the paint was not dissolving easily so I sanded it off. In hindsight, I probably could have used electrolysis for this as well because it will anyways sit in a liquid in the compass so it's unlikely that the dial would be somehow damaged in the process. I then painted the dial and the inside of the compass with an "antique white" color. It has a slightly greenish tint even though because of the hard contrast it might look snow white.
The screws on the top were damaged so I made new ones from some larger brass screws. The top of the screws were too wide but with a simple customization I was able to make new ones. All the other screws were cleaned and polished so they could be reused.
During the disassembly I filled the compass with alcohol solution so it won't freeze. In reality it took me quite some time to get rid of all the tiny bubbles but I've worked with filling medical IV syringes manually so I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Someone might say there has to be a bubble to see the compass is level, but the glass is completely flat and on a ship it will never stay so level the bubble would be in the middle of the flat glass.
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This is a old compass from H. Iversen Optisk Forretning. The company was located in Trondheim, Norway, and marked its compasses with "T.Hjem". The early compasses made by H. Iversen was named "Neptun". The compass must be from before 1919, since they separated out the compass business that year and discontinued using the name "Neptun". Great video, thanks!
FKruger87 I love how the comment section discusses more history of what actually is restored.
спасибо за историческую справку/ tnks for history information
Nice job nerd (no rudeness added in here)
Love it. Still scrolling comments to find an answer for that screw purpose.
My guess it's to adjust the level of the compass on the spindle for some reason?
The mystery screw on the compass plate could be a tensioning screw. Then again I could be wrong.
From a Compass Adjuster/repairer of 40 years' experience:
The screw that "you never found the purpose of" (@ 10:57) is actually the most important part of the compass. Under it there is a sits a jewel (like a watch jewel) which sits on the central pivot to make sure the compass card can rotate freely. Both the jewel and the pivot point should have been changed as part of the overhaul.
A ships compass is never polished. They are always painted a MATT grey or black to avoid glare and sun reflections
Some good info. Thanks
That may be some good info but i doubt he’s going to go on a ship with that compass anytime soon lmao
Makes sense
super cool
Then why make the compass out of brass? At least it looks like brass wouldn't other materials be better if your just gonna put a thick matt coat of paint on top? I don't doubt you at all but I'm just curious.
”adding salt to the water to increase conductivity”
Compass: ahh this is familiar territory
I just wanna say your comment is so clever + really made me laugh
This comment deserve 1 million likes
Look up “Iron will braves the waves” music cause it suits it
Like going home for the poor thing
Video: "Liquid ice"
Tired me: "WTF is Liquid ice? Wait..."
I need sleep.
I feel you on this. I just searched for freaking "Liquid ice" and came up with a few hits for a car detailing polish and spent 10 min trying to figure out how t-f to use it when I found your comment.
liquid ice is water )) 😂🤣🤣😂 when ice melt which is water. it become liquid ice....it's water ...😎
@@coinage8356 liquid ice is water )) 😂🤣🤣😂 when ice melt which is water. it become liquid ice....it's water ...😎
I came to the comments to make sure I wasn't the only one lol
@@kristofkulczycki2169 Yeah, we got it.
Nice! This compass was produced by the company H. Iversen, founded 1869 in Trondhjem/Trondheim, Norway. They still exist (under a different name though) selling optics like glasses and binoculars
Wow, I didnt know that and I live in Norway :)
That is awesome background info.
I did not know that either, an i live in Trondheim!
I didn't know that and I'm a direct descendant of H. Iversen.
I was like "T.HJEM" has to mean "Trondhjem". :p
Next episode: Rusty Cruise Liner Restoration to go with my restored compass
Ａｒｅｋｕｓｕ why do u not make vids anymore pls make more my dude
Lol I was thinking about how this looks like it was raised from the Titanic. I bet he could restore that whole ship single handedly if he only had a container big enough for the rust removal process 😆
@@ReallyMegaEvenMoreUltra I...uh...didn't even realize I had an audience lol
Ａｒｅｋｕｓｕ the only catch is that the Rusty Cruise Liner is only 1/25 scale! LOL!!! 😂
Takes three months to buffer
Watching these reminds me of in grade school when a kid gave me a broken mechanical pencil and I fixed it then he wanted it back.
Edit: According to the court of law (the teacher), he had given ownership unto me, thus the mechanical pencil was therefore mine. I wasn't about to give that thing up. Lmao.
Thank you! Finally somebody is doing this the right way, most people forget the rubber duck.
“looks delicious as always” no that’s a cursed thought-
The forbidden chilli
Wifie: "Have you seen my toothbrush?"
Odd: "Dammit"
steamed bun r/cursedcomments
@@Ziuralen Liquid lasagne
@@joeytheecho9123 r/forbiddensnacks
6:12 I’m at peace when I see the duck
*D U C K*
Edit: Thanks for 8 likes!
Sanhok
At least we know now the Ducktor is shockproof.
Dat poor duck lol
The Ducktor is back? Finally. I've been needing an appointment.
Everybody else : *Buy new screws*
Odd Tinkering : *Makes his screws smaller*
I’m guessing it’s because the screws used in the compass aren’t a standard size you can just buy anymore, as the compass is so old
@@morecoffee2463 oh I see. It's quite interesting
I like these videos....no talking, no atrocious music, just a man doing his work quietly.....
Using the mounted drill and file to modify the screws was genius. Well done.
I couldn't help but smile. Very impressive, indeed!
*Liquid* *Ice* still gets me 😆
Still easier to get than condensed steam.
Haha it had me thinking for a quick second 😂
Confused the shit out of me. But then again. I pretty tired.
*you have everything linked in the description except the liquid ice. where can i find this magnificent liquid?
Is it a real question ?
It's An Autobody Polishing Chemical, IIRC.
Very hard to get hold of now adays
just waiting for someone to be woooooosh
@@fr9874 it's been discontinued
14:55 Can we just respect him how he cut that screw with the power of his hands and a tool?
there’s something super satisfying seeing a screw that’s been still for decades get uscrewed.
You know, that reminds me of something: I took a tour at the Biltmore Estate a few years back. Our guide explained that bolt connecting the chain on the master chandelier had only been changed once since it was first installed.
But what I don't like is damaging them when screwed back with wrong size screwdriver. Not good! Also I would like to see more attention to details. Nice, but not nice.
It makes me cringe seeing that
Next time: The Titanic itself
For him, it would be easy as tying his shoes
Using electrolysis on the ocean
That one guy but the fishies...
a pirate from the past is looking down on you with a single tear of joy rolling down his cheek
You should remove some of the fluid from the compass so that there is an air bubble. The liquid expands and contracts with temperature and without an air bubble it will crack the glass. The air bubble will compress whereas the liquid can't.
The bottom of the compass has concentric "corrugations" for this exact purpose, they allow the container to flex as the fluid expands.
You should to do your own channel
The screw in the middle of the compassrose is a bearing. There should be a jewel under the screw. (Like a clock)
Thank you for the info, I'm not experienced with tech like this! Can you elaborate on its purpose, if you don't mind?
As you can see there is a supportneedle in the compassbowl. The compassrose is resting on the needle and the sapphire is a bearing which allows the compassrose to move smootly.
@@kimsaarikoski2629i was so wondering about that darn screw, thank you as it would have bugged me not knowing :D
Also the metal point would traditionally be Iridium to bear on the Sapphire or Ruby jewel.
Thank you!
This might be my new favourite thing to do on youtube, watch this dude just cleaning and fixing stuff, so satisfying omg
The Liquid Ice thing really bamboozled me. I was like "Oh I wonder what does to to glass...." and then I realised.
......that it was just water
Great job.
He forgot al lot off things
The return of the Ducktor! Thank you!
He's currently very busy with the recent covid 19 epidemic. He is an extremely important Ducktor.
@@SkarlettesMomma Ducktor reminds all humans to use liquid ice and lots of soap.
I love the duck, thank you for including it
I was so worried for the ductor I thought he'd be electrified and melt or something....... I clearly have no idea what science is
Covid-19: \*shuts down everything\*
Odd Tinkering: "Jokes on you, I can still fix sh*t in here!"
HAHA!
Lol
Just a truck of old video game consoles are to be fixed and sent back in time to the children who broke them originally
The next time you fill up a tub of water with a watering can, you should label the tub "Plant Growing Fluid."
Plants still need nutrients to grow...
Hot Ice.
@@HepauDK Plant growing fluid sans everything else.
Obviously he should be using Brawndo for that. It's got what plants crave.
Maybe this compass will lead us to Bikini Bottom
@@CuhShark I'm also everywhere
Yup
Course ur here
Why broo why are u everywhere i go
Also me
Sometimes I get so busy laughing at the comments I miss half the video and have to rewind it.
ill never be as good at anything as this guy is at repair and restoration.
I wonder what he does with all the stuff afterwards. That would be one hell of a cool collection .
Maybe he’s got an Odd Museum
@@Emiliapocalypse He's a Tinkerbell, so to speak :D
@@manoman0 "After all, Tinker fairies learn from their mistakes!"
Unless he sells it all.
I like when they make useful appearances in later videos, like the little oil can, and the big metal shearer.
Imagine you get lost on a hiking trail and you pull out this bad boy, instead of a regular compass
So much for traveling light. :P
Along with a fist-sized lighter and crepe pan.
I'm a lobster fisherman here on the Atlantic.. I'd be proud to have that in my boat... beautiful job
Watching restoration videos at 2:00am when I have school in the morning just great😭😂
this is possibly the most relaxing channel I have ever watched
Unironic Irony try bob ross too
Although this guy does a great job, it's nothing compared to My Mechanics and TsyTsy Tube. Those guys go all out and their restorations look like brand new products when they're done.
I've found other silent video genres, like Lego building, through restoration channels like this one. Cathartic and pleasant to watch and listen to.
@@user-yx7dp2pl8t my wallet is a picture of bob ross in front of one of his paintings
Unironic Irony that sounds neat
I bet the compass' old owner got eaten by a Kraken
Good one 😂
20,000 Leagues under the Sea?
@@OddTinkering great restoration brother. Something i wondered do the longer screws in bezel effect the original calibration? I dont know how precise it was intended to be from the manufacture
Damn those Kraken! They're everywhere! I'm so sick and tired of the blood, body parts and death. Oh the death!
@@slackjaw703 If you get friendly with them they're not that bad lol
All that “melted rust” literally made me say “DISCOSTANG” out loud
Why does somebody not know how to flush the toilet after they've taking a SHAT?
You know its a good video when the rubber duck is back
Those "Worn Out" screws were Clutch type G.
I wondered too. You made me look! :-) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives
Finally youtube point me to the right direction.
THE DUCKTOR IS BACKK
Another reason why I watch your channel
Well i'm officially an idiot. You actually had me wondering wtf liquid ice was
These type of projects seem so daunting to me, especially how to make every screw perfectly in the same exact way every time, but lo and behold, you never fail to satisfy! Thank you good sir for another quality video!
i think you might not be aware what "you never fail to disappoint" means
@@satan69. Thank you, I meant to say you never fail to satisfy, and was caught between you never disappoint. Thanks for catching that stroke
people who think this is fake are jealous keep going brother
I’ve watched so many restoration videos, I can recognize which TH-camr it is by their tools
Wow! How beautiful this Ship Compass is! And the duck too!
“oh i have so many new videos to watch, which one should i go with first”
*oddtinkering uploads*
“i guess that solves it then” XDDD i gotta have my priorities straight
i gotta say this is the best ASMR i had ever herd
I just got a compass tattoo and may start collecting them. One like this would be perfect!
I am always amazed by this liquid ice stuff...
I felt a little disappointed when you sanded the center dome of the compass an expose the brass I thought that you'll be polishing it btw it also looks good on the way it was but with a gold half sphere in the center looks cooler for me
While I agree it would look more cool, I think it would be difficult not to damage the compass markings. Well, at least for me it would. XD
@@JermStone that's true
agreed
Ye
Wait so you were disappointed (that he sanded it, so it looks gold) so that it looked cooler (which he sprayed over so that it looked worse to you) WHAT???
Not only are your videos very impressive and satisfying but they're also super relaxing and very ASMR friendly :)
I came here for the yellow rubber ducky. It pooped so much in the container. Have fun cleaning. Aloha !
It's funny that I just learnt electrolysis on my chem class and only understand how it works theoretically until I saw this video, good job, thank you so much for providing infos!
lol yes even though I liked chem class I thought im never gonna use this knowledge -How young and wrong I was
Brought me back to james and the giant peach. Always thought that ship compass looked cool.
Liquid ice got me cracking up 😂😂
Awesome work!!
That is so cool you reused the old gasket.
If I got my information correctly, that "O" stands for "Øst," which translates to "East" in Norwegian.
Or it stands for "Osten"
@@Daiceto I completely forgot about that.
I wondered what that was and scrolled for this exact info, thank you
Lost in several languages
It's also OOS in Afrikaans. I don't think that came from here though...
I never knew the level is an important part of the compass. I thought it was the magnets that do the work.
Yes but it will work the best when it's level because the magnetic field goes parallel to earth's surface, not upwards or downwards.
@@OddTinkering oh okay. So the old level was not doing that. And part of the restoration is to make that work again.
The level is called a gimbal,also utilised in the instrumentation for space navigation.They are sometimes also found in other devices,as an auto electronics tech I have come across them from time to time used in various devices.
A simple but effective solution.
@UC82UR_Ui7WUOe_4cofC2LKQ Of the devices I have come across using this method one was while investigating the longitudinal,horizontal and lateral acceleration senors on a stability system fault,they are basically measuring up and down and side to side,just like a boat.
@@OddTinkering The less the compass is moving, the better the magnet can align to the earth's magnetic field. That's is also one of the reasons a compass is filled with liquid (to dampen the movement of the magnets inside (the other reason for liquid is to reduce friction between the magnets and the housing in the balancing point).
keeping me calm thru the pandemic. fixing stuff, all alone, wearing gloves. thank you.
The little liquid ice tub getz me every time. 😂😂
Look at the difference before and after🤯🤯
Heeeey... What are you doing?! You are gonna electrocute the duck! :D greetings from Poland :)
I really like how you also explain how the things you restore work, it adds an interesting touch to te videos
The screw in the polishing fluff looked so comfy
Ah, beautiful!
I love seeing old pieces like this one.
The duck looks so cute, I hope will see it again in your next video.
that duck just brought the video from a 10 to an 11
Found this video today. Great Job. The fluid used for a boat compas is usually mineral spirits because it is more stable and has less expantion and contraction and does not attract moisture like alcohal.
Fiskarssin sakset, helsingin sanomat, suomalaine metallinkeräyslaatikko ja ruokasuolapurkki=suomi confirmed
Confirmation at last! In another vid I thought I saw a Finnish newspaper. 🇫🇮
Where do you buy the liquid ice?
Probably makes it himself from raw ice.
From the liquid ice store.
I think there is a tutorial on how to make liquid ice from solid water.
Restores evaporation
I sell it online. How much would you like to buy?
Everything you do is so meticulous and precise....what you do is truly amazing!!
The Duck is so adorable 😍 🦆
Wow. Just ... wow.
Marry me and restore my life :'(
YorkshireD shut up 😂😂 lol
@@synthrow4847 Why are you being so bizarrely negative? Someone offered good life advice to someone else. So what? How is supporting other people "cancerous"? That's the dumbest shit I ever heard.
And, by the way, lots of people think being able to fix stuff is sexy.
I don't really know how to restore something that isn't broken.
He isn't Iyanla Vanzant!
@@synthrow4847 eat your cereal
Nothing beats polished brass omfG!!!
If the Ducktor is at the helm, you’re in good hands
“Ohhhh east? I thought you said weast”
"What kinda compass you readin', lad?"
That one, obviously.
Haha lol👍😂👍🤣
Holy hell what a throwback lol
"You're fired"
Ship Compass: I am alive again!. Hey, wait, who moved the magnetic pole?
Absolutely great work. I have and always use Teflon square stock that I can freshen up and custom shape when having to pry and punch apart or drive out soft metal and materials, like brass. Never leaves a mark, hard and easily custom shaped. Screw drivers and pry tools always mark up the material. You can use tapered wedges to part and split materials like nobody's business. Once ya use the stuff, you'll keep finding ways to custom up the material.
Love the duck, touch...!
You said patina, lets fix it with this little gem.
Rust becomes patina when even God says "I don't do Miracles."
finally, liquid ice is back!
Nicely done, sir. Very slick workmanship.
Awesome, I love old compasses 😎👍 I enjoy the hell out of this channel because it's about fixing old or worn things up which is my favorite thing to do in my spare time. Keep up the awesome jobs and great content man 👌
"The screws are very worn."
Me: "I make new ones. Oh wait... "
Different channel. ;)
My Mechanics would also have put way more effort into prepwork and polishing the parts...
But it works now, and that's the important part.
That man got some balls (pun intended)
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I was waiting for you to upload, stay safe from corona.
It's amazing what WD40 and a high torque screwdriver till do to loosen tight screws etc. So good to see how electrolysis and polishing restored the compass' brass components. That levelling system is called a gimbal. It can be used for stoves in small vessels too. Great restoration work. Congratulations.
The rubber ducky is awesome!
I laughed so hard when I suddenly discovered you're Finnish just because I happen to buy the same ruokasuola purkki 😂
Btw great vid, like always!
that was awesome, why did you use the same seal? was it because you wanted to keep it as original as possible or could you not find another?
fairbear I was wondering the same thing!! I saw that go in and was like “wait...did he just....?? YES HE DID...”
probably both, and the fact that the seal still seems to be doing it's purpose despite being old
Probably a case of 'if it ain't broke...'
Leaking. Very bad repair
And he did not put a new pivot and stone , and he did not testing the compass if leaking.
This is a compass, it's really beautiful🙂
My great-grandfather used to build compasses for fishermen's boats!
13:37 "And it came to pass that Zargothrax was cast into the frozen pool of liquid ice, encasing his immortal body in a cage of eternal frost."
Is it just me that imagines this guy as the toy fixer from toy story?
Oooh I did too in the first video I watched
YESSSS
from the restauration of useful goods (no games, no tools in this cases) is this my favourite. the beautiful golden colour. amazing. I would buy this just for having it in my living room. like a beautiful artefact. so good work. so wonderful. thank you very much for letting us experience this.
Everyone else:*talking about the compassion*
Me: 6:40 Forbidden watery sloppy joes
8:14 forbidden lasagna
10:26 forbidden sour