Christmas Tree Stand Restoration [Germany - 1900 with rotating mechanism and music boxes]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- For this restoration I am working on a Christmas tree stand with 2 music boxes. The structure of the music boxes was particularly interesting during the restoration, as they have a switch. Another special feature of the Christmas tree stand is that it rotates when you turn on the music boxes. The Christmas tree stand is from around 1900, which made this restoration even more interesting for me.
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In the first step, I remove the cables on the slip ring from the Christmas tree stand, a cable to the light chain and a cable to the plug. Then I remove the lid. I activate the music boxes and first of all listen to the great music and see how everything works, really captivating to watch. I now dismantle the music boxes completely, remove the old paint and grind the brass with the cordless screwdriver and steel wire attachment. Then I reassemble the music boxes, applying grease or oil to all mechanically stressed parts. Here you have to pay attention to the mechanism that switches back and forth between the songs. The wooden base plate is now processed with the orbital sander and then the holes are closed with wood glue so that the screws get more hold again later. I coat the base plate with water and black powder stain. The paint from the holder for the tree is removed with paint stripper, then sprayed again with black can varnish. So that the dents go out of the lid, I knock them out with a piece of wood and a hammer and then I polish the surface to a high gloss. Now I can reinstall the inner components and align them with one another. Since I created a new connection between the holder and the base frame, it now holds better. The slip ring to which the chain of lights is connected is set up. The cables to the light chain and to the connector are soldered on again, don't forget shrink tubing ;). Now this antique Christmas tree stand, from 1900, with its 2 music boxes is ready for the upcoming season. Merry Christmas!
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My wife inherited this beautiful Christmas tree stand from her grandparents. It is over 120 years old and in good condition. Many people have tried to improve it over time. I installed the slip ring that transfers the electricity for the chain of lights from the plug to the lights about 3 years ago. This is used again. I will hardly make any changes to the interior of the case, nor will I apply any new paint. I will clean everything inside and apply oil to all components to protect them from rust.
Unfortunately, I don't know much about this Christmas tree stand, only that it was built around 1900 by the J. C. Eckardt company, in Germany. Inside is a mechanism with 2 music boxes, each of which can play 2 songs. A toggle switch moves the role (where the songs are on) back and forth and thus a different melody is always played.
I used the following tools: cordless screwdriver, wire brush, foil to cover up, knife, file, various sanding attachments, sandpaper, paint spray, orbital sander, black wood stain, brush, bench grinder, polishing disc, polish, kitchen towel, soldering iron, solder, cable holder, shrink tube, lighter, Side cutter
It took me about 14 hours to restore, without the paint drying time.
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0:00 View the Christmas tree stand from all sides
1:20 Completely disassemble the stand
4:24 New parts have to be made
4:43 The music boxes are cleaned, partly restored, oiled, greased and put back together again
7:06 Browning the screws for the music boxes
7:18 The gears and the frame are cleaned and protected from rust with oil
7:42 The wooden base plate is sanded with an orbital sander, the edge is sanded with sandpaper and the holes are sealed with glue
8:26 The wooden base plate is coated with black wood stain
9:04 The color of the bracket for the Christmas tree is removed with a paint stripper and a wire brush
9:47 New paint is sprayed on the holder
10:01 Bumps and deformations from the lid are knocked out with a hammer
10:39 The hood is polished to a high gloss on the bench grinder
11:09 The assembly of the gear train with the two levers and the restored music boxes
13:57 The lid is screwed on
14:27 The new connection between the bracket and the base frame is established (turned parts from the lathe and Allen screw)
14:39 The connector is re-soldered to the slip ring and insulated with shrink tubing
15:49 A little magic trick on how to solder very quickly ;)
16:00 The assembly is finished, everything is presented
16:26 System test
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Ive never seen such a weird (but pretty nice and interesting) christmas stand! You, sir, did a nice job on it - i really like your video editing skills! Keep it up!
Thank you for this great comment! It means a lot to me to read this from you!
Thank you for reviving this lovely, historic piece. As you said, it's not a perfect restoration, but what you did was much more important and touching...you restored its dignity.
Me parece una preciosidad de base para el árbol, me encanta!!! Es una pasada. Enhorabuena 😉
I would shoot that thing after about ten seconds of that music, but nicely done on the restoration!
The music is actually quite tolerable...🐢
Beautifully done. So happy to see it was refreshed rather than redone. 🙂
Thank you very much!
That machine is great. you recovered very well
Thank you very much!
Awesome find and restoration was done perfectly
Hey Valmont A. Thank you!
That was awesome; I’ve never seen anything like that. I really appreciate the technology from 120 years ago. One request: When you use a product, could you please put the English equivalent? My German is non-existent; sorry. Thanks for the video!
Thank you very much for your great Feedback!
That's so cool, I wish I had one.
This is actually a beautiful Christmas tree stand. There is a company around here that sells something for a mere 3000 € 🙈
I would've gone with gilding or at least gold paint on the black painted part, BUT a great resto once again none the less.
A very interesting stand for a Christmas tree. Very well and professionally restored. And she again began to delight people with her Christmas melody. You are a professional.
Thank you for this wonderful comment!
You are a super master!!!!
Thank you!
What decade was this tree stand made? Who made it?
We have a German DRGM (on the base) of a Christmas tree music box stand that needs one comb 1 1/2 inches that plays Silent Night. Do you know where we can find one? It also lacks the holder for the tree stand. It is very similar to what you have refinished. All we need is the comb part since there are several tines missing.
Wunderbar Tannenbaum
Looks great and a great job on restoring it!!
Enjoyed the video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thanks!
@@ForgottenShineRestoration You're welcome!
You did a very good job on this thing. Pls. relax the spring bevore you open the screws. If not some gears can be damaged. Did you put some oil on the Pivots? ❤️❤️👍👍😎
Yes that I have unfortunately not considered during disassembly, again happens to me not... What do you mean by pilots?
@@ForgottenShineRestoration sorry its a mistake i meant pivots,axis.
Yes, inside everything is oiled
Flohliche Weihnachten RV23
Thank you likewise
I'm looking for a replacement part for mine. Searching for the pinecone (if possible) tree holder with screws.
FYI Over time WD-40 gets sticky and gums up. So on future projects you might want to use some other kind of lubricant. Just thought you might want to know that
Oh ok. Thank you very much for your hint! I will consider that in the future ...
@@ForgottenShineRestoration You're welcome! I've had problems with it doing that with a latch in my older car door and older people told me about it
I have one of these that played silent night. It came from my grandmother and played all through my childhood until a year ago. Where would you recommend me getting it looked at to see why it won’t play?
This is really great. I would give it to a locksmith. Not much can break, maybe the spring? or The feelers are loose... It has something to do with metal, so a locksmith 🐢
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BRO!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Who should I sell the same one to? Fully working with music.
Do u live in germany ?