1918 Aircraft Rivet Hammer - Restoration
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video i'm restoring an aircraft rivet hammer.
This pneumatic rivet hammer was sent to me by one of my subscribers from germany, thank you for that. It's a very cool and unique looking tool, I've never seen this tool before and that's why I decided to restore it and make a video for you guys. I was told that this tool was stored in the basement when they had a flooding, that was probaly the reason why it was rusty and didn't work anymore. I had a few ups and downs during this restoration. The cast of the aluminium handle was very porous and a lot of tiny holes appeared after fine sanding and polishing, also the welding didn't work quite well. I first tried to TIG weld, but that didn't work at all. For the visible steel parts I decided to make them black, for the optic and also as rust protection. My idea was to sandblast those parts to make a nice and even finish, but because I'm using very fine glas bead all the small damages in the surface from the rust were still visible. So I had to sand them all away. The bluing worked very well and it makes a nice contrast to the polished parts in my oppinion. The old air fitting was put together out of three different pieces made of brass to get the right thread size. I didn't really liked that option and decided to make a new one. I really wasn't pleased during the restoration just because of the porous cast of the handle and I thought about it for a long time to not even publish the video because of that. But as soon as I tested it after the restoration I had a huge smile all over my face, this is a very cool tool and it ended up working perfectly fine. I hope you don't judge me to hard for my very bad welding abilities and the bad outcome of the aluminium handle.
I hope you like my work and the video.
Huge thank you to all of my Patreon and PayPal supporters and specially to:
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Timestamps:
00:00 preview
00:25 pre-testing
00:33 disassembling
02:22 showing all the parts
02:39 cleaning the parts with the parts washer
02:57 removing rust with MC-51 rust remover
03:26 restoring the aluminium handle
06:43 making a new pin for the trigger on the lathe
07:07 restoring the front piece (hammer head)
07:31 restoring the adjustment screw
08:00 making a new air fitting on the lathe and mill
09:35 roughly cleaning all parts for sandblasting
10:56 masking for sandblasting
11:14 sandblasting the visible steel parts
12:04 sanding the sandblasted parts
13:00 restoring the small pin
13:16 bluing the visible steel parts
14:09 cleaning the mechanical parts
15:43 showing all the parts before reassembling
16:10 reassembling
18:23 showing the finished product
19:08 final testing
Time and costs of this restoration:
I was working on this project over 2,5 weeks
$30 flex hone
$10 steel wire brushes
$20 dinner for my friend who helped me welding :-)
My camera:
Panasonic HC-V180
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
Subscribe for more of my content. I'm uploading videos about mechanical stuff, as new creations and buildings and also restorations.
Thank you for watching :-)
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Yet again another amazing restoration. Really enjoy watching these and the work you put into them.
Thanks for sharing with us
Thank you so much man :-) I love your videos, you do great work and put it all together in a funny and entertainment video.
Both of you guys are awesome 👏
@@TysyTube All 3 of you are amazing! In addition to Lore videos for Elder Scrolls, Dune, and SCP Foundation, your Craftsman/Restoration ASMR work is perfect for de-stressing and putting my worries aside for a bit, I thank all 3 of you 👍👍
Looking forward to your next video mate
Do you do a restauration of grease gun
You made a new air coupler? Okay now you're just showing off. Lol. Great job.
It's not the first time he has done that, too :P
didn't bend that one tho :)
I must confess something...
when watching your videos I feel both a deep sense of shame and a great inspiration.
I was always a "It's good enough." kinda guy. I always thought if it works fine then dont bother with it.
But then i see someone like you. who sees something that could be better..so they make it better. Sees something that can be improved so they improve it. The comment where you said it looked ugly so youll make a new one...It remindedme of all the times I thought something looked ugly but it worked ok so..I left it.
You inspire me to go further and be better at my projects. To strive for as good as it can be...not just Good enough.
Thank you for that.
My mechanics: I’m not happy how this part turned out.
Literally anybody else: I’m absolutely astonished at how amazing this part turned out!
Nice to hear that, thanks :-)
@@mymechanics Perhaps it would have been more uniform had you sandblasted that part.
@@eduardolarrymarinsilva76 possibly, but with a cast part of such low quality, he could also have done more harm than good.
@@mymechanics I hope you can make a chisel attachment for this air hammer to make it an air chisel... I think it would be a very useful tool...
Practice will make you perfect, as you are the best in all other aspects of your trade. Stay safe to you and everyone.
..."And now I use my new rivit gun to restore this B-17 crashed during WWII. Or maybe I just make a new one. We'll see."
I like your determination of getting 120% out of every single part to make it look like brand new, that's really awesome. That's the main reason why I'm always excited to watch a new video, like all the people here who appreciate and admire your work. Excellent job! :)
Thank you so much Liz :-)
Totally agree. This channel is a gem like primitive technology.
Parts are better than new in lots of cases, he pays more attention to detail than some of the original manufactures.
Ditto. Made comment elsewhere but little things like replacing the air supply connections with only 1 custom made part (that looks amazing in itself) is what makes the difference between you and every other " restoration " channel.
Luscious-Liz me too! 😂❤️
If you ever decide to do merchandise for this channel, please do a T-shirt that says "...so I make a new one."
😂😂❤
that's a fantastic idea 😄
Hobo Sullivan I’d buy one!
I don't have any friends...so I make a new one!
lol
Or "MC-51 removed all the rust" :)
I kind of like how the handle turned out. The slight marks show that this thing hasn't been sitting idle as a display piece, but has a rich history of use.
Вкрапления это не из за старости, а из за того что, кто-то не умел или по другой причине, лить алюминий, поэтому и поры в нем
you cannot be edgy with this guy. He will smoothen any sharp edges you'll give him!
Lmaoooooo 👍👍👌🏻
And polishes it to a shine.
This guy will countersink a black hole.
Who need ASMR? This is the most therapeutic thing on TH-cam. 10/10, Amazing
I 100% agree!
That's what I thought.
Facts!!!
Yeah until the welder comes out 😅
Ummm I don’t wanna upset you but this is a form of asmr
"The old air fitting looks ugly i will make a new one" makes a new one, polishes metal to mirror finish, what is there not to like.WELL DONE!!
Perfect
Its what sets him apart from the others. No part is too unimportant to not be remade
But didn't get a rivet to test it out. He should've made a rivet.
@@bombtwenty3867 He tested it by flow forming proving the rivet gun has the power to to riveting.
@@yeagerxp That maybe true but goddammit I wanted some riveting action
It’s very interesting to me going back in time and looking at a content creator’s older content. It gives a person the ability to really appreciate all the little improvements made in production quality and how a person develops over time.
Was just thinking this! Especially on the handle that he's "not happy at all how it turned out"...In future videos, he would apply some of that 2-component solution to fill those holes before painting and he'd be on his merry way lol. Very cool to see his growth, especially for someone already so masterful.
I know it's been three years but I think you did a really good job, I've seen other channels fix those welding spots by heating up the entire object and letting it slowly cool back down, it makes all the metal an even temperature and when it cools back down everything blends together
Another first class restoration. I like the way you make these video, without music and fast play, only cuts. These are your trademarks. Don't change!
I absolutely agree. "My Mechanics" does it they way it should be done. I like to hear the sounds of the tools and to hear people clearly when they do speak.
So many people sabotage their own videos by going out of their way to add a music track that plays over their voice 😂😂😂. The weirdest part is, these video makers actually think the music makes their video "better". Just like the "laugh track" ruined some of the greatest tv shows US history, the "music track" ruins some of the would be great youtube channels.
This man is my hero. I see all his videos one by one and I am amazed by his attention of detail. Repairs everything like new, except the light of the sandblaster.
😂😂😂
I'm currently 2 hours into a binge on this channel.........
And let me tell you I don't regret it one bit
Please keep making more content with these quality restorations. I have tried watching several other restoration channels… none compare. Your attention and dedication to fit, finish, and detail are unmatched. Phenomenal.
This is exactly what i was thinking
Who else gets very excited when they see a new video from my mechanics is available to watch?
Me! Me! (Jumpiing up and down to get noticed) Me!
I liked how you used the oiler from a previous video in this one. You've really given it new life.
I imagine this rivet hammer might see some use aswell.
I caught that too. Still waiting for the screw driver to make an appearance
And the vise in the begening
@@Ameritude I thought the vise he made was green. I only saw a blue one in the vid.
@@DoomFinger511 I guess your right, but It was a gressal
MC-51 Rust Remover
They aught to sponsor you at this point
I saw the sandblaster button with the broken dust-cover...then glanced at the date of the video. ""Aa-Haaaa!!" One of the classics that I somehow missed! Even the wrenches are mirror-polished!!
MyMechanics: I can well understand you being dissatisfied with the porosity of the main casting and the tig welding not being a perfect match but yet again you surpassed your own very high standards to produce something of great quality and beauty. I absolutely love your work!
I had sleepless nights because of that handle haha. Thank you :-)
that was mig/mag welding, not tig ;)
@@mymechanics oh dear, I guess that's the price one pays for chasing perfection... Stay human and sleep! Hug!
@@Wasper216 Thanks for the correction; my bad!
I'm not mechanic nor do I have a single clue as to how to do any of this, but could the handle have possibly been painted? Or maybe even that technique to make the metal "black" have helped to cover up those welding color issues?
Best channel of Restoration.
Agreed
True that
Without a doubt. Everyone else just takes a grinder to each part and calls it restored
Just came across your site, I'm a woman that can appreciate such intricate work, your patience is amazing, the final detail is eye popping. I work with miniatures and know what it takes to do this kind of work. You sir are an artist, I take a bow.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)
I've been watching this channel like crazy for past couple of months, I always end up wondering if the any of those equipments would 've looked this good originally. He takes them to a whole new level! I'm quite sure if any of the original manufactureres of these equipment look at them now they will pay top dollars to have these in their hall of fame.
I still ask myself how can I watch 20 minutes long videos of a man restoring things. But I cant stop it! The dedication and attention to the details are astonishing. Good job, sir.
does this mean your next video will be you restoring an old aircraft using your new rivet hammer? can't wait!!!
benjimoomoo lol
This engine looks ugly. I'll make a new one.
XD
this airplane is rotted…”i make new one”
Fear not, We admirers of your fine craft will gladly band together to severely punish any of your critics. Everything you do is declared THE gold standard. Thank you.
Instead of an old early 1918 Rivet Hammer, it now looks like a new modern design that just hit the market. Very nice indeed, Thumbs Up!
9:04 HE USES THE OIL CAN FROM THE LAST VID EEEE
Allen Weber :D IVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE IT USDD
Putting your own repaired items to use is the best way to go. uwu
This was pure gold.
3:49 too
Always surprising how well those old tools still work once restored. Those old timers are right, the sure don't make em like they used to.
"this part is too ugly, I'm going to make a new one...." YEAAAAAAAAAAAH that's what we were waiting for ;D
Haha :-)
vshk i love this kind of stuff. :D
Too right I love those bits too
4/20 lathe it
I can't believe you're apologizing for any of this! Your work is amazing, and your dedication to the craft shows through,and I believe that's why you're hard on yourself.
Let me say this...because of you, I was inspired to start my own small restoration business. You're a big inspiration, and I love your work. Never keep any of your videos locked away... I want to see every single video! I'd especially like to see a video in which a restoration failed. They say we all learn the most from failure!
"Wow, this guy is amazing! He knows exactly how to restore everything correctly wiht the right tools."
* starts welding *
"Oh go, oh dear god!"
i mean what else was he gonna do? Use hot glue?
I don’t think this tool was ever meant to look good. You transformed it into a museum piece.
dsb1763 I know right? I think his restorations make the tools look better than new!
I stopped editing my video to watch your video, now i need to delete my video.... i’m not happy about it....just kidding 🤣, your videos are like a drug for me, i want over and over again 🤤
Thank you so much :-) now go back to edit your video, i want see it soon ;-)
youre videos are also very good :)
Seing two restorer sending wink faces shakens me
Man your videos are like a drug. We love you both very much. Good luck and Be well
Super
Sometimes I try to watch other videos of restoration from other channels. And all in the sudden, the biblical quality of work of my mechanics explodes to my face.
Most of others restorers call " restoration " a simple refurbishing ...
Дружище твои видео все пересмотрел , после работы они очень расслабляют, спасибо большое.
I love the exploded parts arrangements when you had this disassembled. Your work is always the best.
If I had a buffing wheel like that, every metal object in my house would shine like a mirror.
😂😂❤
Nah..it's really dirty work (when you working on lots of stuff) and a breathing mask-protection should be used.I did the exact job for about 4 years long time ago-and after all..you ll need to protect the metal with various methods after finishing with the polishing..
*walks in kitchen, flips on light*
*everything metal: BLINDED*
TubularBow HD You gotta dismantle your car and shine every single component of it
I don't make parts look like show pieces but I do go far enough to restore a tool or parts function. And let me tell you it takes alot of time patience and effort to get those parts to the level that this guy is doing. He makes it look easy. I would love to see a breakdown of how many hours he spends in these restorations. Unless you sold the items for astronomical prices you could never make a profit. With today's technology and manufacturing capabilities tool are made to look more precise in their finish but I doubt they will be around for a hundred year's.
The greatest thing these videos have is NOT having any annoying background music. Thank you for that. :)
I think my wife has one of these upstairs. I can hear this noise every now and again. Glad to know she is just installing rivets.
In fairness you should probably give her a hand!
Being a perfectionist, I understand that feeling when you said that the casting did not turned out how you like.
But it was perfect.
I couldn't care less about a rivet gun until I see that you're restoring one! What a beautiful job, it always amazes me when you show the before and after pics, hard to believe the difference! Keep up your amazing work, you are by far and away doing the best restoration work on youtube!
Отличная работа! 👍Спасибо за субтитры. Ваши комментарии к работе очень полезны.🤝
I love that bluing is a famous part of this channel and this is the first time he uses it, so happy to see this channel grow so much.
Thanks a lot for beeing here :-)
Oh Yeah! It's that time again. Never been so excited to see new content from a TH-cam channel. Thank you!!
Wow, thank you so much for beeing here :-)
I agree. This is a gem of a channel.
Thanks for the inspiring new video!
BTW anyone else think that the welding thingy at 4:48 sounded like wet farts? :D
Agreed
Of all the restauration channels, this is the best! I like your attention to detail and the craftsmanship making new parts.
I love your exploded layout of each piece, both before and after. It shows how much you know about the item you re restoring and it's interesting to see all those little pieces laid out in order. I think it's beautiful.
“There’s nothing I can do about it”...
I was waiting for “I make a new one” 😆
Me too!!
He's only human
considering the state of that aluminium i'd say you did a hell of a good job on it. without casting a whole new piece, i think that's the best anyone could expect.
Thank you :-)
I discovered this channel about 10 days ago and binge watched all the videos in one night. Which was awesome but I should had taken my time, I have been feigning for an upload for 9 days Haha. This is a masterpiece
P.s, idiots will say ego drives you to create commonly available fittings but I say what is more impressive than a machinist working on his craft? Not ego, but the pursuit of practicing a craft.
So interesting I couldn't look away! You could almost say... it was *riveting*
I have to say turning your own air fittings is the biggest flex of all ;-)
These videos bring me joy. Your commitment to your craft is inspiring.
It is my opinion that you produce the very best restoration videos on TH-cam today. Your work is the benchmark for others to follow. Thank you for producing them.
Wholeheartedly agree. If I ever need something restored, he'd be way up my list of people to contact.
I like how the handle looks. Tells a story and has some character. Not everything needs to perfect.
Glad to hear that, thank you
Most "restorers" are more refurbishers than they are restorers. They bring them up to working speed and get them looking good for their age.
You truly restore something. Going as far as fabricating something that looks exactly in its place. Love your videos.
From watching you at work I assume it brings you great pleasure to repair and improve. Not just for the end result (which is always amazing by the way) but because the process of it.
The buffing of a rivet, the sanding of a part or the turning of a rod is pleasurable in itself - and when you show us the process that joy is also shared.
If I want meditation, I just watch (and re-watch) your channel. Thanks man.
Dude your content just relaxes me to no end does anyone else get excited for the way he does things like when he dissemble I get all giggly and I'm like now time for the parts cleaner " oh yeah just like that "
Thank you :-)
ASMR
Late, but I think the handle looks fine. The used look speaks to the history of the tool❤
Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)
Wow!!! There's with a translation there! Thank You very much!!! And i'm watching this video right now and i like it too!!!💖💖💖
It 's the best restoration channel on youtube,i love the way how you fix the things. The view angle and the distance is perfect ,i can see just what u are doing not the whole workshop. This kind of quality and precision is amazing:D ps: sanding things on stone are my favorite parts. Thank you
Thank you, i'm glad you like it :-)
Machining a new pneumatic fitting from scratch was revenge against the universe for the poor casting of the handle that couldn’t be fixed. Great work again! Nice job!
This guy is amazing. Every video is better than the last. The restorations are beautiful. The skill is amazing. Oh I need a new rivet and 3 new screws, here they are, I just made them.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
Очень успокаивает нервы! Спасибо , отличная работа!
Great work! No need to apologize for your work, I found even more respect for you by watching you encounter things that didnt go the way you wanted, and how you went about overcoming those obstacles. Keep it up!
I apologize for my English, but I just have to leave this comment. I watched all your videos, it's just amazing, this is the best restoration on TH-cam! respect you!
P.S. Restoration of the manometer looked 10 times, aesthetic pleasure!
You're i english is very good :-) thank you very much
Смотрю твои видео давно. Искренне восхищаюсь твоими знаниями и навыками. I've been watching your videos for a long time. I sincerely admire your knowledge and skills.
There it is, "I make a new one," you've made a fan out of me. Thanks for sharing,
This is by far my favourite channel for restorations.
Your dedication to getting things not just working right but looking right is inspiring.
It's a shame about the handle casting being so poor, but you can only do the best you can with what you're given.
However, I know you were considering, however briefly, machining a new handle from raw stock. Go on, admit it! :-)
No matter what's going wrong in my life, watching one of your videos gives me a genuine lift. I can't wait for the next one!
Watching you work is absolutely riveting
@Andrew Humphrey lol
You say you suck at welding but I'm of the opinion that you're just good at grinding. Once you weld good you grind less. Love to watch your work.
I say the welding spots and casting imperfections give it character!
It's a tool, meant to be used and repaired. Just shows how it was made, and that someone cared enough to fix it :)
Glad you think so :-)
Im going thru tought times now. Amd the timing of this video was great. Your videos allways make me feel better. Thank you
"Don't judge you too hard?" Oh, please! You're a master! You're my HERO! if I had money, I would sponsor you (and myself, obvious...).
My daughter (she's 5) says she loves your videos! I enjoy them thoroughly as well 😁
Уважаемый мастер я сам слесарь механосборочных работ 4 го разряда я не любил свою работу но увидев ваши видео понял как я заблуждался это магия вы мой первый на ютуб и если была возможность пошёл бы учеником и подмастерьем с удовольствием всех вам благ пролетарии всех стран объеденяйтись 👏👏👏
Can you restore my will to live?
Did you feel joy in watching the video? That was his part in the restoration of your life.
Watch a few more, maybe.
I have the same wish today ...But these nice videos of my mechanics are not sufficient :-(
dont say that dude, almost make cry here
He will make you a new one
I would love to see a video of your shop. Seems a though you have every tool created at your disposal! Cheers from Durango, CO - USA.
Yes, we need a behind the scenes video, please!
I know the struggle with porous aluminum. I was restoring something recently, a drill powered angle buffer from the 1950's, and it was originally a rough cast finish, but I wanted to file it smooth and polish it but no matter how much I filed, new voids kept appearing. So I decided to do a sand blast finish so at least they weren't as noticable. Thank you for your inspiring videos!
So much loving care being given to these poor old tools. If there is a heaven for neglected tools, this man's workshop is it.
Love your videos - the restored objects are brought back to fulfil their reasons for existing - it’s good for the soul to see this. If the objects could talk, they would thank you sincerely. Keep up the amazing work.
your quality of work and technique is amazing. I watch alot of tool resoration video but your craftmanship is one step overeveryone ive seen
He handmade an air fitting...this guy really takes DIY to the absolute highest level.
Well he didn’t HAND make it. He quite literally did the opposite
I am a 53 year old woman who enjoys watching what you do I can remember some of these things from back in the day though you do surprise me with a few things from time to time keep up the good work you do an awesome job
I can sense your frustration with this piece throughout the video, but you still make it beautiful at the end. Definitely a great piece, thank you for sharing
your polishing and lathe skills are superb but i must say it does help to have all the right toys. Love your work, thank you from a UK fan.
Un trabajo espectacular, muy bien terminando 👌👌👌
Muchísimas gracias por los subtítulos en castellano. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks :-)
You speak the language of metals and other materials fluently. An honor to watch you work.
This video is quite... riveting.
Way to hammer your point home!
Just one more nail in the coffin
Just finished watching. Turned out nice. It's always a pleasure to watch a restore video by somebody who knows what they are doing and has the skills to back it up.
Thank you very much :-) i really do appreciate it
I just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and fell in love with your videos. I've been a welder for several years now and am currently training to become a machinist, your videos are a great insight into the line of work I'm getting into. I really look forward to the day that I have half of the skill that you do and can make such cool stuff with ease. Great work, I can't wait to see what else you put out!
its time for you to restore an old retro Mercedes and make it into a series, would pay to watch it man
I'd love a mercedes
@@mymechanics its sort of my dream, but to be realistic I most probably will never be able to find time nor the car I want to restore, so see you do it is like my dream come true
These videos are so good, they are appreciated and loved across the globe. Look at all the different languages in the comment section.
There is nothing more satisfying that watching metal being turned on a lathe. Too bad the handle didn’t turn out better but it was not due to lack of effort on your part. Another great project, friend!
One of the best, if not the best, restoration man on the planet!!!!
"This looks ugly, I make a new one".. and now I have a younger brother.
A son and a younger brother, dang, that's a combo.
underated comment
loool XD
Lmaoooooo
Its so fun watching a master execute his craft.
Way to end the night! Watching a calming restoration video in bed is the best.
Isn't great to not have to listen to annoying music while watching him work.
My new favorite catch phrase, “I make a new one”. Brilliant man.
Thanks a lot for watching :-)