VINTAGE WW1 era BINOCULARS Restoration & Repurpose ( a transformation for a different use )
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This vintage binoculars probably served In the World War 1, they were in pretty good condition considering they have near 100 years. I WILL GIVE THEM A NEW LIFE FOR TIMES OF PEACE !! meaning I will repair and restore not to original black leather (so not to shine in the combat field). On the other hand I will polish the brass so to shine and the leather color will be a perfect match. I had a hard time removing the original coated paint which demonstrated to be very durable, I have to use electrolysis to remove it without using abrasive methods that would have scuffed the delicate brass. I was very pleased with the result and hope the video turned out entertaining if so please remember to give a thumbs up and if you have something to say or ask about this project please feel free to comment.
#handsonrestoring #binocularrepair
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I hope you enjoyed this restoration as much as I do.
Greetings
Miguel
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PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING : YES I KNOW RED AND SHINY BRASS IS NOT GOOD FOR THE COMBAT FIELD, BUT THIS ARE REPURPOSED FOR WEEKEND USE AT THE HORSE TRACK. THANKS FOR WATCHING !
Gracias !
👍👍👍 Saudações do Brasil.
@@restaurandocoisasvelhas Obrigado, Saudações do Uruguay ...show de bola 👍👍
The side surface of the lenses and the inside of the tube had to be coated with black matte paint or blackened.
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Didn't know about paint removal by electrolysis. Cool! Leather cover color is a tough call. I understand why you picked the red and it looks great. I might have stuck with black because of their historical significance.
Yeah when all else fails electrolisys still works, from a strict restoration point of view yes it should have been black again... Thanks for watching ! BTW you may also like th-cam.com/video/SVHe-k4RBw4/w-d-xo.html
Скорее всего, это не краска, а чёрное хромирование.
I agree. Red was a terrible choice, especially being that they are US military. America isn't Russia the last I checked.
I was thinking the same thing. It pays respect to what they were and its past.
@@Michael-jw6et When he laid out the three leather color choices, I was saying " don't pick red, don't pick red... Oh crap."
I understand why people would get upset over restorations removing the age of an object, but bringing the past back into the present is an experience very few people take up, it make me feel honored to have an appreciation for the old way of things. Keep up the good work, and remember, you can unlock any door if you only have the key.
Thanks you for the encouragement, i agree with your thoughts and thanks for commenting Trevor !
If these weren't restore they may be gone > corroded away for good. He made the right call here.
Personal opinion, I would have used black leather and worked the leather edges more, instead of a straight cut, to make the profile cleaner. Red is for opera glasses, although mother of pearl was more popular. I have a pair of those somewhere too. I also still have an original leather case for these from WW1. Leather moisturiser really saved the case.
Thanks for tour feedback, i really qppreciate. !!
Прекрасная работа, отличный видеоролик. Получил удовольствие от просмотра. Огромное спасибо.
Я рад, что вам понравилось видео ... спасибо за просмотр!
Leaving just a little of the original black was a nice touch. A nod to the past with a very "clear" future! Even if they were only for show they would be amazing but now they are good for many more decades to come. Nice job!
Thank you very much for your nice words, i really apreciate !
Personally I lean my towards a high polish on brass. Mho
I am left speechless with what you did just now too this piece of history from HISTORY
isnt it amazing the pride men took in everything they built in the old world, what a beautiful piece. very nice work bringing it back its glory.
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching !
Restauracion espectacular, quedaron muy lindos los binoculares.
Gracias !
Parabéns, ótimo trabalho, você é muito detalhista, eu trabalho com madeiras e algumas vezes já fiz restaurações, muito gratificante ver serviço ficar lindo novamente.
Muito obrigado Rodrigo, é realmente um trabalho muito gratificante, boa sorte com seu trabalhos ! Saudações
First off, absolutely love your videos, I like to restore things myself and find videos like yours, that are done with such precision and care, so therapeutic to watch..
But.. I must admit watching the leather being cut away put me in two minds with this one, all the history of the hands that would have touched it in times of turmoil was just removed and it saddened me a little..but ultimately the finished job looked fantastic!
First thank you very much for watching mi videos i really appreciate your words ! I also have the same feeling with some objects i restore and this bonoculars for sure. As this was a mass production antique and you can still buy in original condition i decided to take my liberty to restore not to original condition considering its change of purpose to the showcase in my house or posibly to take to the horse race track.
Have a nice day !
Thanks for replying, I did wonder if you ever felt the same and yeah, fair enough answer! 😀, I think they'll certainly be enjoyed again now!
I used to restore cars and I remember a friend of mine saying that I'm erasing all its history but I felt I was giving it a second chance, and yet if I see someone restore a classic electric guitar I find that hard to digest! Lol weird I know but each to his own eh!
Keep up the fab work and I'll keep watching and being inspired..
Dan.
Эта работа уничтожила весь шарм, созданный временем. Печально.
I enjoyed this ten minutes very much. Details, details and lovely brass. Perfectly done. Thank you for sharing with us. Be safe my dear friend ⚒️🗜️🐾
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for visit my channel friend !
I really enjoy watching someone carefully save items that so many people these days would consider trash and just dump it for landfill. Question: any reason why you did not use paint stripper to remove the black paint? Would have been far simpler to do. Also, are you aware of a product called Brass Black by Birchwood Casey? It chemically stains brass a black color. You could have used that to highlight areas of the brass parts to black and give it some contrasting bands of black and brassy gold.
Thanks for watching and comenting ! ... yes now that you asked i feel i should have mentioned in the video, i first tried paint stripper in fact i leave for 24 hrs but did´t work at all, this is not a regular paint but a coating cured with heat made to be super durable and resistant. About bluing chemical i didnt know there was one for brass i tried with the one for steel and didn´t like the result at all.
Hello.
My question is; After you lovingly take these objects back to the glory days when they were new - what do you do with them ?? Is your home full of antiques restorations ?? Does your partner also have a love for your hobby ??
And lastly - What type of Engineering background did you do in your career ??
Thanks 🙏
Take care and stay 😷
First, Thanks for watching my videos ! Now to your questions, yes i keep the restored objects to showcase in my house, fortunately my wife is very suportive with my hobby and enjoys also... and my studies were in electronic engineering but since child i liked crafts and working with my hands. Have a nice day !
Such binoculars my grandfather had also brought home from the war! It is the same what you restore there! Hang very many fond memories on it!
Nice...thanks for your story. Please keep those binoculars well preserved and thanks for watching !
Thanks for breathing new life into those.
Thanks to you for watching !!
Лениво писать русскому (см. дома) по-английски. Я наверное буду единственным, кто скажет, что выбор красной кожи ужасен. Лучше бы искал цвет приближенный к тому, что был у бинокля. Сама реставрация замечательная!
Сочетание золотого и красного цвета классическая праздничная, а точнее Новогодняя комбинация
@@isaimi6396 каждому свое, я просто высказал личное мнение.
Здравствуйте, никаких проблем с языком у нас есть переводчик! выбор цвета очень личный, некоторым нравится, некоторым не нравится, это нормально.
Спасибо за просмотр !
Да вы правы, это празднично. Спасибо за просмотр видео!
Hi! Will you please explain how you measured and calculated the template, please? I love your videos!
Thanks for your creativity.
Yes, thank you ! Watch my colleague do the same job here th-cam.com/video/XtUxCITpXus/w-d-xo.html
he explains more in detail.
I also use Vaseline to take care of my knob. Great restoration.
Very nice ! I can tell these binoculars were very well made, all that brass, all the threaded parts for easier assembly/disassembly !
Yes, you are right quality from the past , Thanks for watching Pete !!
This was so fascinating. I have an almost identical pair that I'd love to restore. Alas I lack the skills and also the electrolysis machine. I love all your videos.
Glad you enjoyed it ! You can try ! electrolysis is not strictly necesary though it s much easier.
You can try to remove paint with paint remover gel, available in the market...
On June 28, 1919, Germany and the Allied Nations (including Britain, France, Italy and Russia) signed the Treaty of Versailles, formally ending the war.
Your absolutely correct ! I see you like history. Thanks for watching the video !
I am fascinated by objects from long time ago, with the technology of the 21st century, with patience and a lot of passion are brought back to life, objects that were designed, made and assembled only from an idea from pencil and paper.
In vain do you have high-performance equipment and time to do such a thing, if you do not have talent and a lot of passion.
Congratulations
Thank you very much ! I really appreciate your kind words !
Great view. And it will be difficult to believe that he once participated in the battle. I agree, we will believe that he will never see the war again
Thanks for watching ! yeah hopefully no more wars !
Very nice indeed. 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thank you! Cheers!
Отличная работа! можно было еще предать биноклю ценность, увеличить его кратность.
Excelente trabajo quedó! !! Yo fui por el rojo !!!Abrazos desde Uruguay
Gracias Olga, saludos !!
Perfeito! 👏👏👏
Obrigado !.. show de bola !
Good I like you video ❤️❤️👍👍👍
Thanks for the visit
And the red leather looks brilliant on those binoculars,👍🏻
I think so too! Thanks for watching !
Ótimo trabalho! Obrigado por compartilhar.
Obrigado !
Love the rain sound in the background. Makes this more relaxing to watch.🤣
I'm glad ! Thanks for watching !
Good choice of color for the leather...Finished product looks outstanding...Museum quality 😉👏👏👩🔧
Thank you very much friend ! Glad you liked !
Taking in consideration this was a restoration, use red is a poor choice (you are a target). Should be a dark color like the original.
Absolutely right.. however i explained in the description that this will be a restoration not preserving the finish (black) because its use for peace times will be very diferent (for ex. horse track use). So i prioritized a good looking product. Thanks for watching !
@@HandsonRestoring but the fake leather is a big NO NO. It is too bad that you spent a lot of time and efort to have an ugly result. It looks cheap in contrast with your work
@@polytzai youare absolutly right, it's a shame
Incredibly beautiful restoration and thank you for the lead in about WW1.
I bought a pair of binoculars at a church auction and all I did was clean the lens and oil the adjustment and wow.gave them to a little orphan friend several years ago ,he uses them for bird watching.
Congrats for Your action of charity Jack... Hope You enjoy my videos !!
you very very professional restoration
❤️love from morrocco 🇲🇦
Thank you very much i really appreciate !
Wasn't sure about color at first but the end result won me over. Damn good job.
Yeah exactly what i feel .. unsure at first but pleased with the end result.. thanks for watching Mitch !
Excelente trabajo de restauración, mucha paciencia y buen gusto en el color rojo. Me encantó este video 👍🤝🇲🇽
Muchas gracis Leonardo ! Saludos 👍
Beautiful restoration. I have a very similar pair in really good, original condition. Years ago I went to an exhibit of artifacts recovered from the Titanic. They had a pair of these on display.
Thanks for watching ! Wow that exhibition must have been amazing .. thanks for sharing !
Fantastic restoration! I was looking for inspiration and ideas on how to apply a similar process to some vintage lenses of mine, many thanks!😍
Muito bom a restauração!
Obtigado Jonathas !!
Beautiful red leather!
Glad you liked Shirley and Thanks for watching !
Perfetto!!! Ottimo lavoro. I miei complimenti. Bravissimo!!!!!. Grazie.
Grazie mille a te per aver guardato il video !
fico perfeito 👏
Obrigado Pedro !
Excellent job, excellent message and excellent video! Well done!
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching Chris !
Nicely done - thank you! ✌🏻🎨☕️
Thank you too!
Guuuuaáaaauuuuu...
Quedaron magnificos...hermosos
Muchas Gracias ! Saludos !
I’m so surprised the glass isn’t broken. Great restoration! ❤️
Thanks you ! Yes seems it was well preserved.
Great job! I have this binoculars same condition. Thanks for video!
Red and gold is a very appealing combination. Like it.
Sure i also like that combination ! Thanks for watching
Maravilloso 😍 excelente trabajo
Muchas gracias Juan Carlos !. Saludos
wow.. interesting thing to restore.. thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching !
Excelente trabajo, felicidades.
Muchas gracias ! Saludos cordiales !
Excelente restauração... A cor do couro escolhida, ficou ótima em contraste com o latão!
Fico feliz que tenha gostado e obrigado por assistir o vídeo! Cumprimentos !
Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.
Большое спасибо за ваш комментарий, и мы очень ценим поддержку канала. Привет
❤ very nice
ya me suscribi y deje mi like .. EXCELENTE TRABAJO 💪.. te quedó hermoso los binoculares.. muchas gracias por los subtítulos.. abrazo desde Argentina
Gracias por tu comentario y tu sub, espero te guste el canal !. Saludos desde Uruguay
Great Work!! They’re Beautiful!! 👍😁
Thank you! 😊
It is amazing ❤
Thanks you very much !!
Beautiful work!
Thank you so much 😀
Another great job.
I appreciate that Tommy !
Fantastico!! Gran trabajo, un grato saludo!
Gracias ! Otro para ti !
Well restored binocular, I even smelled its new brandness, when you showed the vision through it. 👌👍😊
Glad you liked ! and thanks for watching !
Another work of art. Very 👍
Thank you so much 😀
Ready for the balcony seat at the opera !
Yes right .. but i ´m not going to the theater lately rather i use it at the horse track !! Thanks for watching !
Был зелёный бинокль (оксид меди был сплаве латуни) стал красным, прекрасным оптическом приборе.😊
Nice working man
Thanks for watching !!
Fantastic video. Nice project. I’m retired Army, so personally I would have kept in with black leather and black lacquer paint. It turned out really nice though.
Glad you enjoyed the video Robert ! and thanks for your feedback !
I totally agree....black leather and black laquer. Not restored to original which would have been way more appropriate given its history.
They were beautiful.
Quedaron hermosos. 👍
Muchas Gracias Daniel ! 👍
... отличная получилась работа выглядит как будто новый, красивая реставрация, а обклеел бы бинокль зелёной камуфлированной кожей-, было бы интереснее, ещё отдельное спасибо, за русские субтитры,-так всё понятнее смотреть, а оптика похоже что цейсовская молодец, здоровья тебе и удачи во всём, новых творческих успехов!!!
Я рад, что вам понравилась реставрация и большое спасибо за просмотр и комментарий к видео!!
이 영상을 보는 모든 분들이 존재하는 그 자체로 가치있고 충만하고 조화(造化/調和)로운 하루 되기 바랍니다.
정말 고맙습니다. 사랑합니다.
I hope everyone who sees this clip will have a valuable, full of happiness , and harmonious day in itself.
Thank you very much.
God bless you! I love you.
정말 감사합니다, 나도 당신에게 같은 소원을!
Thank you very much, i wish the same to you !
Parabéns, excelente trabalho!
Obrigado Gilberto !!
Wow what a change well done 👏
Thanks! 😊
thank you for video 🥰😍
love ❤️ from morrocco 🇲🇦
You’re welcome 😊
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
赤の皮と黒にせず金にすることで仕上がりが海賊が使ってたような双眼鏡になってる！すごくいい！
はい、あなたは正しいです...私は海賊について考えていませんでした...見てくれてありがとう！
Dzieki za filmik !! Zajefajnie slychac odglosy deszczu i burzy !!
Cieszę się, że Ci się podobało i dzięki za oglądanie!
I love it
Thanks for coming by !
Excelente trabajo!!!
Muchas Gracias.. Saludos !!
Looks great!! thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching William !!
Fantastic love em
Glad you like them and thanks for watching the video Greg !
Bro you are king of restorations
Thanks bro ! I really appreciate !
Espetacular!
Gracias Marcelo ! Saludos !
Awesome video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
3:17 agree with your statement. Lets pray for the world peace. Great content btw.
Thank you !!
Отличная работа!!!
Большое спасибо !
WELL DONE! WONDERFUL JOB
Thank you very much Claudio !
They turned out fantastic
Thank you very much Danny !!
Cracking job👍
Thanks for watching !
Very well👍great
Thanks for the visit
How did you go about with cutting the overlapping excess of the leather?
Well i didnt show that part because it was much trial and error, i just put as close i can and then marked both sides to match the other part then cut. But as the material is a bit elastic you can compensate if it was not cut exact.
@@HandsonRestoring Hi there again.
It is almost unbelievable and amazing that you answered me and so soon.
Thank you so much. I really do love your inputs on TH-cam.
What was it on your sheet of paper on the table you wrote the dimensions?
If I have any more inquiries, is it OK to ask?
Where are you from?
You seem to be a kind and not at least a proficient person!
Get back to me if you can.
All the best!
Toby
Amazing
Thanks Mary-Ann I really appreciate !
Maravilhoso ❤️❤️
Obrigado !!
A lovely restoration ~ the only minor thing I would have done differently would have been to polish the brass sections by spinning them and holding sandpaper against them. Particularly as you used clear coat to seal them.
Thank you John !! yes agree and i thought of that but unfortunately i don´t have a tool to spin big pieces (lathe).
@@HandsonRestoring 😊
Beautiful restoration!
Glad you like it!
Great job! Greetings from a country which have won the WWI at November 11th 1918 at 11:11 !!!
Thanks for watching !
👍 Very good job! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Precision at its all time finest brother.....
Yes right... thanks for watching !
WOW Great job
Thank you !! 1st to comment !!