Someone paid an equivalent of $2000 for this in 1914 [Restoration]

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  • This machine has the most odd combination of functions I've ever come across. It was made in 1914 by the F. Bissell Company of Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A. and combines a vacuum, grinder, buffer, blower, and pulley. The tool is so old that this would have been one of the first introductions to an electric motor that a household would have had.
    These are quite rare and I had a very difficult internal struggle with removing the unique decal and having it recreated. The original decal contained only a partial image of the "Bissell Frog" and with no high quality images of the full decal online, I was stuck until I came across an old F. Bissell Company catalogue with a large image of a frog on the front that matched. A fantastic graphic artist was able to use it to digitally recreate the decal in its entirety. After that, I sent the file to an awesome print shop that uses modern and old methods to reprint the decal on waterslide paper, just like the original. I think it's the best decal I've ever had remade.
    You may be thinking this was made by the modern day Bissell vacuum company, but this is actually a completely different Bissell, so much so that they changed the company name to National Super Suction Company, and had to specifically state that they weren't related to the other Bissell vacuum company in there advertisements at the time.
    The rest of the restoration showed how well built this tool was for it's age and I am absolutely loving the original colour. I made a vacuum "bag" out of an old pillow case and I don't think what I truly needed exists anymore, but maybe I will come across something more authentic one day. This tool was sold for $67.50 USD in 1914, which is ~$2000 USD today. You can see the original design patent here: patentimages.storage.googleap...
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  • @gowerski
    @gowerski 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1032

    i can imagine vacuuming my house dragging a spinning bench grinder

    • @tubetubejohnny
      @tubetubejohnny 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +142

      I like how it includes protective caps for the vacuum side but no protection for the grinder wheel! Imagine getting your curtains or dress caught on that.

    • @idontthinkso666
      @idontthinkso666 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +48

      @@tubetubejohnny Holy Christ on a pogo stick, Batman! Dragging a vacuum around the house, snagging cat tails, drapes, table cloths, and pants legs in there! When was 911 brought online?

    • @diverdave4056
      @diverdave4056 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      @@tubetubejohnny or your Cat !

    • @killpidone
      @killpidone 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

      I think it's supposed to be a shop vac boys

    • @atariks1475
      @atariks1475 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

      @@killpidone I don't think so. The whole make off is more of a household object. Especially in 1914. To claim 67,5 $ for it you had to show not just one use.

  • @steadfasttherenowned2460
    @steadfasttherenowned2460 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1296

    This is still the only intro on the internet I watch all of on purpose.

    • @gordongate
      @gordongate 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep, the only one I dont skip either

    • @theworldsmostbeautifulman
      @theworldsmostbeautifulman 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      Same here

    • @seanys
      @seanys 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

      It cracks me up every time.

    • @jakesmerth1919
      @jakesmerth1919 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

      I don't think people can trust people who don't watch the whole intro on purpose.

    • @cathybenson5119
      @cathybenson5119 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      I've always loved his intro. Lol. I love his sense of humour. 🤪🤪🇦🇺

  • @billcawood4183
    @billcawood4183 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +55

    Now I understand why cats originally became so terrified of vacuums.

    • @BlackMasterRoshi
      @BlackMasterRoshi 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      any cat that got too close would end up like one of those chinese industrial lathe accident videos

    • @migzz7976
      @migzz7976 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hahaha I’m watching it on mute right now so you just kind of let the cat out of the bag.😂tell me again, why did he put his mouth on the hose?

    • @user-oe9nl8tv2q
      @user-oe9nl8tv2q 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Your intro rocks...

    • @billcawood4183
      @billcawood4183 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@migzz7976 apparently it was all curiosity

  • @zodwraith5745
    @zodwraith5745 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +54

    The teardown alone had more excitement than anything I've seen from Hollywood in a number of years.

  • @enriquekahn9405
    @enriquekahn9405 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +655

    "combination vacuum cleaner/knife sharpener" is not what I was expecting

    • @GigsVT
      @GigsVT 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +90

      And a pulley so you can drive your meat grinder or whatever.
      It's even worse when you realize this would originally have been screwed into a light socket most of the time, it was before outlets really existed.

    • @ChrisG404
      @ChrisG404 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      Sounds like something from RonCo

    • @Visuwyg
      @Visuwyg 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      on wheels!

    • @chrisgraham9178
      @chrisgraham9178 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I saw the turbine and initially thought it was a home steam generator, but what I thought was the intake pipe would have been too large of a diameter for that. I had no idea what this was until he used it.

    • @RoderickGMacLeod
      @RoderickGMacLeod 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@ChrisG404 wait, now how much would you pay?

  • @krsanth-4142
    @krsanth-4142 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +503

    "A buffing wheel has one job, to polish/clean what you have in your hand. A buffing wheel has one goal, to take what's in your hand and throw it across the room."

    • @andrewgodly5739
      @andrewgodly5739 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

      Or to buff your hand

    • @foxyfoxington2651
      @foxyfoxington2651 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

      @@andrewgodly5739 Look at how shiny my hands are!

    • @TheNevada666
      @TheNevada666 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      To be honest I worked in a jewellery and metal working for a short period of time. My nails were never so shiny as back then xD

    • @notpoliticallycorrect1303
      @notpoliticallycorrect1303 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

      I remember my school days,mid 80's, in the metalwork shop we had a large belt sanding machine with a buffing wheel on the spindle end,whenever I heard the sound of it starting I would go and stand between the lathes and mills for protection,it was the only safe place in the classroom.Two occasions stand out just in my class alone,one kid was hit in the hand by a 8" soldered copper steam boat hull which squashed the ring he was wearing into his finger needing surgery to remove, another got hit in the face by a small block of brass which pushed two teeth through his top lip and broke the tops off of them,the schools response to these accidents was a laminated sign hung above the machine telling you to be careful.😊 I also witnessed the flight of a very large lathe chuck key twice, both times it didn't hit anyone fortunately because it would have certainly killed them but it was terrifying nonetheless,the lad that forgot to remove it before starting the lathe both times was banned from the metalwork classroom after the second incident.

    • @zyriantel9601
      @zyriantel9601 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@foxyfoxington2651 “Catch these hands!”
      “I can’t, they’re so well polished!”

  • @ronaldfosnaugh1284
    @ronaldfosnaugh1284 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    I worked for an electrical salvage company and we would rebuild old equipment like this and we could not keep up with the demand. You did a fantastic job and I know for a fact that the biggest reward is to see these historical pieces come to life.

  • @samborambobo
    @samborambobo 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    110 years old. Incredible craftsmanship!

  • @countryplumber-ec7hk
    @countryplumber-ec7hk 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +247

    Just imagine vacuuming away and the grinder catching on the drapes, and this thing yeeting itself out a window

    • @stevenmoomey2115
      @stevenmoomey2115 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      Amazing he can restore a 100 year old Vacuum and I can’t get the Plug Connector for an 8 year old Kenmore Floor Power Mate, Carpet Attachment.

    • @Matt-my7pz
      @Matt-my7pz 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      100%

    • @Paskanakki-Jack
      @Paskanakki-Jack 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😄😅

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👍👍👍👍

    • @MyName-nx1jj
      @MyName-nx1jj 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Yeet's still a thing?

  • @R.Daneel
    @R.Daneel 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +181

    "Damn. How am I going to sandblast my rhinoceros?"
    "No worries, mate. I know a guy..."

    • @nicholaslittle2312
      @nicholaslittle2312 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Yes. That was a lovely new three station sand blaster. ❤

    • @fixman88
      @fixman88 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That thing reminded me of a handling station for nuclear materials (with the gloves built into it)!

  • @gigiopincio5006
    @gigiopincio5006 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    That rotary switch displays such a range of emotions it's very relatable

  • @Karcons
    @Karcons 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +48

    I am 46 but I still feel like I am 6, smiling with that childish joy sitting just in front of the screen, watching the intro of his famous show.. I respect, watch carefully and laugh altogether in almost every minute of your videos. So really, thanks for all your "help" to my inner-child. 🎉😊

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      don't do drugs

    • @Karcons
      @Karcons 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@uuuultra I never do drugs but you definitely need to see a psychiatrist. Some anti-depressants can be beneficial for you..

  • @SheikYerbuty
    @SheikYerbuty 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +138

    It has that Dr. Seuss vibe to it. Beautiful piece of machinery

    • @enzojugs99
      @enzojugs99 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Agree, a very Seussian piece of machinery.

    • @ronitsingh85
      @ronitsingh85 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      100%

    • @Xsiondu
      @Xsiondu 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      When Seuss was a young man he would have seen these items and they certainly lend themselves into fancy.

    • @ronitsingh85
      @ronitsingh85 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@Xsiondu I thought of this too! I am sure he developed the unique way of curvy design on his own and was most certainly influenced by the old machinery. I am a collector of vintage compressors, motors, globe valves and other things that are quite ornate. Never seen this vacuum before! Its very cool but I dont like the material on it which is zinc alloy, its basically pot metal and easily will break. Using cast iron would have been nice but would add to the weight.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👍👍👍👍

  • @Xaelloss
    @Xaelloss 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +98

    That blue suddenly coming through the years of dirt and grime was such a magical moment! I probably would have bought the thing over colour alone!
    Interesting how it has some strategically placed locating pins, likely to stop factory workers putting it together wrong...

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      👍👍👍👍

    • @barrybolton1396
      @barrybolton1396 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same

    • @greggv8
      @greggv8 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wouldn't have stopped the Russian who forcibly installed some sensors upside down in a Proton M rocket in 2013, causing it to turn upside down and attempt to fly down at the ground. Whomever did that had to ignore the markings indicating which was was up, and bend the mounting brackets to make them fit the wrong way.

  • @reneecarter6702
    @reneecarter6702 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I came for the intro, and stayed for the work. Was not disappointed. He is the 80’s family show of the restoration world ❤

  • @elementjoe
    @elementjoe 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    I could watch you, AvE and Inheritance Machining all day and it would be a life well lived.

    • @ildesalinas3412
      @ildesalinas3412 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Odd tinkering is also a good one

  • @krissteel4074
    @krissteel4074 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +118

    The electric motor, what can we do with this? Mr Bissell
    "Everything!"

    • @Punchcado
      @Punchcado 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

      Yes, that knife-sharpening wheel looks like one of a set of different attachments that could have been mounted on that little driveshaft. If a motor is that costly, I guess it would have to be marketed as general purpose. A vacuum-cleaner with a PTO ... based

    • @justin4n6
      @justin4n6 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Same theory with the kitchen aid stand mixers.
      Good marketing too. Then when the motor goes they have to replace with the same because of all the accessories they have for ir

    • @krissteel4074
      @krissteel4074 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@Punchcado My guess it would have been someone's very fancy shop tool, maybe a pulley running a shaft to a gearbox and shears/clippers or something like that. Plus the vac to clean it all up. Fact its variable speed would lend it to lots of things

    • @krissteel4074
      @krissteel4074 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@justin4n6 I'm genuinely impressed an electric motor and switch from 1914 survived to be restored. Testimony to the build quality

    • @justin4n6
      @justin4n6 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@krissteel4074 definitely is. And the mentality of repairing not just replacing when broken/worn.

  • @jamesnorman415
    @jamesnorman415 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +106

    Somehow you come up with the coolest junk and turn it into the coolest working non junk while demonstrateing your skill and humor at the same time! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. 😊😊😊😊

    • @serenity6415
      @serenity6415 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Perfect description of this channel. He should use that

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@serenity6415 Much agree!

    • @DiamondDustAndVerdigris
      @DiamondDustAndVerdigris 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      This comment wins. 🙂

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @paulcooper9135
    @paulcooper9135 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Gotta love old "tech" where no opportunity was ever wasted... unused end of a vacuum cleaner motor? Yup, we can find a use for that!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

  • @agate_jcg
    @agate_jcg 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Every once in a while I watch this channel and think, "tool restoration, what a delightful hobby, maybe I should get into that," and then I watch HTR spend an hour doing battle with rusty brass screws, and I think "naaaah."

  • @danoman1893
    @danoman1893 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +34

    Tapps for the decal... PRICELESS!

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @MrLucas217
    @MrLucas217 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +142

    How do you do this to me? I literally was sitting at the dinner table last night and thinking "where the hell has hand tool been" and here you are answering my prayers.

    • @felio_
      @felio_ 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Damn thank you, Lucas. It worked!

    • @serenity6415
      @serenity6415 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Can you wonder where my crush is also? Thanks

    • @banmadabon
      @banmadabon 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@serenity6415 With his side chick of course ...

    • @serenity6415
      @serenity6415 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@banmadabon I mean..... I did walk into that, but no. He'd never have a side chick. He just would never. He has no clue the absolute king he is. I'll go polish something and cry thanks.

    • @banmadabon
      @banmadabon 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@serenity6415 More you idealize / idolize him (king?) more he will feel empowered and will lose the healthy fear of losing you. Male do their worse if put on a dais. You cannot fathom how insecure we are in sex matters and womanising is just looking for reassurance. So fake a lot of orgasm and look him with dreamy eyes in bed but out of bed treat him like a bro and you will stop wondering what he is doing when he is not home. Psychiatric help 5 cent, pay Lucy the nurse at the reception

  • @piccalillipit9211
    @piccalillipit9211 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    *THE NOISE* the switch makes is simply wonderful

  • @robstirling3173
    @robstirling3173 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    That's an incredible casting, hats off to the men who made them!

    • @meekerp1
      @meekerp1 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Worked for this company for 44 years, 3rd generation owner, sadly was sold to German company 1 month after I retired in 2022

  • @junkboxgarage6071
    @junkboxgarage6071 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +124

    It’s always a good day when there’s a new hand tool rescue video.

    • @y0taman
      @y0taman 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Hells Yeah !!!!!!

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👍👍👍👍

  • @sladordrav1969
    @sladordrav1969 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really like your work, because it shows that sometimes it is difficult for you. You don't use manuals, you respect the original a lot and you don't make unnecessary modifications. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing.

  • @robertcabral1366
    @robertcabral1366 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely perfect restoration!!! This vacuum is better than new! I was sad to see the old decal go away, but when I saw the replica, WOW! Love the video. Thanks...

  • @Itkovan
    @Itkovan 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

    at around 7:40 i thought to myself, "no way if they snuck some screws behind the pivot-point of the lids on the end to ensure that the end of the engine didn't just pop off ?" and by golly, at 8:19 you proved me right...
    They were sneaky back then and i swear they try to be sneaky sometimes today too.
    As always, you make the most tedious looking task look fun and entertaining.
    And in case i haven't said it before, loving how each intro seem unique to the video yet having a common theme and thread.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @alcoguy1
    @alcoguy1 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What an absolute unit! That thing fought back. Just wanted to let you know your perseverance was appreciated.

  • @Oregonduck09
    @Oregonduck09 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Watching him struggle to get things apart is the absolute best parts of his videos, even more the beautiful finishes.

  • @kenstrayhorn5923
    @kenstrayhorn5923 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +69

    I share your frustration with those screws. Last week I needed to weld a crack on an agricultural mower deck and to get a clean shot at the damage I had to remove the hanging harness. Every single bolt was rusted solid and had to be ground down, drilled, and punched. What should have taken an hour ended up costing an entire afternoon. Wonderful job on that decal!

    • @SilvaDreams
      @SilvaDreams 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      A lot of those old screws were a mild steel at best so they tend to get stripped out quite easily. Good at the time but don't fair the test of time when the paint chips off and any corrosion sets in.

    • @creamsiclem4433
      @creamsiclem4433 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      I like to left hand drill bits on stuck screws. As the drill gets deeper the pressure from the sides releases and often the screw just backs out.

    • @frontiervirtcharter
      @frontiervirtcharter 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@creamsiclem4433 better yet, use a screw extractor bit .. one end has a short left-hand drill and the other end looks like a tapered end mill, also with left-hand threads. Second end wedges into the hole that you drilled with the first end

    • @stevehill4615
      @stevehill4615 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Totally agree, can never get over to the farmer I do agri mowers for that yes fitting the new parts might only be a half hour job but it can take a whole day getting the rusted bolts out so you can fit the new parts, my fun for this coming week is straightening a Kuhn mower head deck with a bend in it.

    • @kuuz1134
      @kuuz1134 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hopefully you realized you need to heat whatever the bolt is threaded into, not the head of the bolt. Unlike this guy.

  • @youbecha64
    @youbecha64 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +67

    I feel better knowing that you occasionally have the same difficulties taking old rusty crap apart as us mere mortals. :D

    • @HandToolRescue
      @HandToolRescue  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +52

      This one fought me the whole way.

    • @TailSpinRCSpain
      @TailSpinRCSpain 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      @@HandToolRescue Obviously, penetrating oil is now illegal in Canukistan, LOL.

    • @commonsence8223
      @commonsence8223 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      ​@@TailSpinRCSpainkerosene and acetone mix works better

    • @crakkbone8473
      @crakkbone8473 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@TailSpinRCSpainrude.

    • @informationwarlord
      @informationwarlord 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@crakkbone8473 Hi Karen 🖐🏻

  • @DB.KOOPER
    @DB.KOOPER 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As someone who was a kid in the 80s and 90s your intro makes me laugh every time. Love the channel man. Awesome work.

  • @llewsep
    @llewsep 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That. Was bloody fantastic.
    Amazed at the engineering and build quality.
    Thank you!

  • @joelpowell9235
    @joelpowell9235 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    What you do is pure ART. Always amazed by your painstaking craftsmanship, not only with your incredible restoration but also with the flawless video editing. I can’t imagine the number of hours involved. Bravo and thank you!!

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Ranger_Kevin
    @Ranger_Kevin 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    The good thing is: When you are grinding something you can immediately vacuum up the dust ^^

    • @gordonborsboom7460
      @gordonborsboom7460 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Door posts, plaster walls, legs. Awesome

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Einherjar_17
    @Einherjar_17 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The best restoration channel in the galaxy, greetings from Argentina.

  • @-jimmyjames
    @-jimmyjames 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    just a component to a kit? perfect for a shop. clean dust, debris, sharpen tools and lloks like a belt groove for other uses too. More usable than meets the eye for sure. Great Job Sir. bravo

  • @DirtyRobot
    @DirtyRobot 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    The pully attachment may have been for powering other tools like a lathe or small homestead equipment. Pretty valuable all in one power source for its time.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @tinman7130
      @tinman7130 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      pully to run the washing machine

    • @DirtyRobot
      @DirtyRobot 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@tinman7130 For god sakes man! That's the wife's job.

    • @joebland5331
      @joebland5331 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Sewing machine.

  • @ramosel
    @ramosel 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +40

    As soon as you uncovered the blue paint it hit me... my Grandmother had one of these! This was in the 60s and I don't think she used it much as it was always in a closet. I remember the little doors (that I now know, thanks to you) were the access to the brushes were nickle plated. How many vacuums made today will still be around and restore-able in 110 years?

    • @tamask001
      @tamask001 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Why did the brushes need a quick-release screw? I'm all for repairability, but the risk of someone's finger becoming one with the brush seems a bit higher than the convenience it offers.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @ramosel
      @ramosel 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@tamask001 You mean the screw on the spring loaded arms that keep the brushes in contact with the armature?

    • @AKATenn
      @AKATenn 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@tamask001 the brushes wear out because they rub against the contacts on the rotor, and it seems to be a fairly powerful motor so to keep it cool they left big vents in the back.

  • @drt28
    @drt28 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I shed a tear for the decal ,,,beautiful ceremony man,,,beautiful!

  • @WoodByWright
    @WoodByWright 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Finally some blue paint! I love it. Nice work man!

  • @richardsims1805
    @richardsims1805 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    Magnificent restoration. It's now good for another 110 years. Well done!!!

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @CM-sm6rs
    @CM-sm6rs 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Amazing the pride they had back then to build such great items. Also, your humor had me laughing out loud! You're definitely not quite right, lol. Thank you so much!!

  • @fredrichardson9761
    @fredrichardson9761 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Outstanding work bringing that old machine to life again - I absolutely love the design! Great work! 👍👍

  • @christopherblevins1968
    @christopherblevins1968 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I appreciate you showing ALL the uses of that. The grinding wheel had me stumped!

  • @dhgodzilla1
    @dhgodzilla1 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Strange Combo of a Machine. But in those times Electric Motors were very expensive so making your Motor do as many things as possible was the way to go

  • @glentucker4250
    @glentucker4250 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I really enjoy watching you bring these unique things back to life. Especially when there’s machining involved. Great job on the plastic knob! Bravo! Thank you

  • @user-ld9jr9og7g
    @user-ld9jr9og7g 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Gotta say, love that smile! Your restorations are very cool and enjoyable as well as being quite informative. Thanks!!!

  • @jimliston7258
    @jimliston7258 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your expertise and work!

  • @richardtabor8686
    @richardtabor8686 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Love the semi-narration in this one. I'l take grunts and single-word utterances any day. xoxoxo. ty for the content.

  • @theodorgiosan2570
    @theodorgiosan2570 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Old vacuum cleaners fascinate me. So many different designs. But I've never seen one combined with an angle grinder. I still use an Electrolux Model L with the optional automatic cord reel and it still works as well as when it was new. All old appliances are cool to me. They are so well made compared to today's. As an example the neighbors still have a nearly 100 year old GE Monitor Top fridge in their kitchen still operating.

    • @scottwhitcher265
      @scottwhitcher265 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I like that everything was made to be able to disassemble and repair. That ceramic swtch base won't melt and burn like a plastic one.

    • @user-vh2pk6bd3g
      @user-vh2pk6bd3g 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's not the model with the coils in the top is it

    • @seeker1015
      @seeker1015 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My Westinghouse fridge is about 80 yo and still tickering away. A few years ago it started acting up, Freezing everything or defrosting. I suspected the thermostat. Ordered a new one which looked like a toy and is completely sealed. When I got into the job and got the original out, I realised it was serviceable. Pull apart and all that was wrong was the thick, real silver contacts were corroded. Cleaned and back together and hasn't missed a beat ever since.
      I also have a Hoover upright, Brit made, built like a tank, still going strong. I have all the attachments in the original box, nice!

  • @cementer7665
    @cementer7665 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A true pleasure to watch the man go about his work, ALL done WITHOUT any idiotic commentary, or using the widespread practice of inserting worthless 'clips' of something that is supposed to add "dramatic entertainment"to what MAY have been an interesting (read watchable) video.
    A person where I really anticipate seeing what his next project will entail.

    • @PCFixer
      @PCFixer 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Shh, don't give him any ideas; he might fill the next video with Michael Bay explosions!

  • @Ronsonic
    @Ronsonic 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely the best Fixit channel.

  • @adelheidsnel5171
    @adelheidsnel5171 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    New life purpose: being sharpened and pullied around whilst vacuuming. Thank you Eric, you're a GOD

  • @JasonM69
    @JasonM69 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +45

    Moment of silence for decal.

    • @scottwhitcher265
      @scottwhitcher265 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      How and where do you get replacement decals?

    • @iandonnelly959
      @iandonnelly959 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@scottwhitcher265 Check the video description

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @nancyhainline2517
    @nancyhainline2517 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Marvelous machine. Beautifully crafted. I so appreciate how every piece can be taken apart and cleaned, or repaired. Not the case nowadays.

  • @lilietto1
    @lilietto1 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I find the pulley really cool, they gave you effectively the possibility to adapt it to everything whitin the motor effectivness, effectively multiplying its capabilities

  • @Denamic
    @Denamic 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    What a neat little grinder vacuum blower buffer pulley. I've always wanted a thing that did all of those at once.

    • @dimitar4y
      @dimitar4y 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      it'd have made sense if you could vacuum up the ground dust, but... it's not even that... and IT'S ON FREAKIN' WHEELS HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO ANY REAL GRINDING ON IT

    • @ruben_balea
      @ruben_balea 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@dimitar4y And the pulley has the same problem, perhaps they made some kind of stand for it.

    • @deltab9768
      @deltab9768 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@dimitar4yI hate to imagine what happens if you tug on the hose while vacuuming and that thing catches your shirttails.
      But with the right precautions and some attachment to hold it in place when grinding I’m sure it was a great way to get as much use from one motor instead of having to buy a bunch of expensive power tools. Surprised it didn’t have a detachable drill chuck too 🤣

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @williamemerson1799
    @williamemerson1799 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Definitely a good looking machine and outstanding restoration. 👍🍻

  • @MrSteve280
    @MrSteve280 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Eleven years after the Wright Brothers and the Rube Goldberg machine still made you work for it. This is exactly why I love analog stuff.

  • @howardoller443
    @howardoller443 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You sir have been blessed with great talents, skills, and abilities.

  • @FromtheSoultotheFretboard
    @FromtheSoultotheFretboard 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Another Ohio shout-out!! Your work is very inspiring. Much love and appreciation for your channel!!

  • @scottwilliams4383
    @scottwilliams4383 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This really is some of the best content on TH-cam.

  • @robertmanley7556
    @robertmanley7556 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow !! This was AMAZING !! I have never seen one of theses so cool !! You did a fantastic job it looks and works so well !!👍👍

  • @judebrown4103
    @judebrown4103 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Absolutely brilliant, love your channel. I always loved taking things apart and fixing them but you show how to do it in such detail while raising a huge chuckle. I love this channel it never ceases to amaze me how you uncover gems from what at first seems to a be a big old black hunk of something indecipherable, reveal its original paint is still there to be replicated and restored along with boring looking black screws that turn out to be beautiful brass polished to perfection. Fantastic stuff.👍👏

  • @m6j159
    @m6j159 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    What an amazing 'tool of its time' - vacuum cleaner, grinder and - I think I saw - a belt pulley behind the grinding wheel...perhaps as a power source to other equipment as well? Vacuum the dust, caused by your knife grinding, whilst powering a loom😂 Love it...brilliant, as ever❤❤❤

    • @Sharpless2
      @Sharpless2 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      whilst powering the meat grinder for which you had to cut down your meat with that knife you were sharpening hehe. High specific machine for a highly specific situation. Had to do it in the dark tho, since this would be screwed into a light bulb socket because outlets didnt really exist then.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @PrebleStreetRecords
      @PrebleStreetRecords 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have a ton of old manual equipment around the house, and everything has a V-belt pulley molded in somewhere, or a flat belt for larger equipment. Motors and engines were exceptionally expensive back then. Something like this would run a washing machine, corn shucker/grinder, and a host of other tools like a drill press or table saw.

  • @jakeoutdoors9600
    @jakeoutdoors9600 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    This tool and the equivalent price really point out the things we take for granted in today's era of technology.

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How nice to see another video from you. Never knew such a tool existed. It certainly was ingenious. I like the paint color. You did a fantastic job with the power switch, especially the new knob.
    Thanks for sharing this project.
    👍👍👍

    • @andersjjensen
      @andersjjensen 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's quite obvious where a modern multi function kitchen machine has it's inspiration from.

  • @4estGimp
    @4estGimp 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WOW - I have two of these and have I've waited a LONG time for video similar to this. The one on this video is only the 3rd one I've ever seen. The company which made these is still kicking too.

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    *- The old Blue **11:58** was so electric and vibrant. {seen it before from that time period}*
    *- The new Blue **30:19** seems a tone darker. {w/ a touch of black in it?}*
    *- Good job getting spray paint so close, Eric.*
    *- And yes, I was impressed with the new decal reproduction.*
    *- What a tough job getting what is needed to refurbish this first electric tool in a home.*

  • @donparker1823
    @donparker1823 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Wow, super delux video of coolness. I wonder how many shins got ground by that wheel as they were vacuuming the house?

    • @deltab9768
      @deltab9768 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This seems like something for a mechanic or metal fabricator’s shop. You can use it as a shop vac, a blower, a bench grinder (preferably locked in some kind of stand,) and power for a lathe or other stationary tool (again, with it locked into the right stand.)
      But I agree having that wheel exposed while vacuuming could be sketchy.

  • @vollkrassmann858
    @vollkrassmann858 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I needed a lotta time to find out: This is a vacuum cleaner combined with a grinding tool.... Very exclusive idea. Enjoyed to see the brillant restoration. Thx for sharing 👍

    • @bruwin
      @bruwin 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not so exclusive. Kirby started doing that as well, making different attachments for their vacuums so you could use it as a variety of tools. It was actually quite good for a multi use tool for the home. My dad used ours for many years while building up a supply of more dedicated tools.

  • @jbrcich709
    @jbrcich709 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I admire your perseverance and thoroughness

  • @richardjensen6753
    @richardjensen6753 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    A couple of tips. When pulling on something like the blower fan, use a 3-armed puller to spread the pull over a larger area. Also try lining up the puller arms with the fan blades because that area is stronger. If it is a 4 or 8 bladed fan, use a 2-arm puller to line up with the blades. On stubborn bolts/screws, if they loosen up and then get tight again, add penetrating oil, screw back in, reapply heat and unscrew again, until it gets tight, then repeat the process. That is a very interesting machine, added value with all the "extras"! Thanks!

  • @germx1488
    @germx1488 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I didn't see you under cut the comm bars after you took the cut, but it looks clean. Is that a step you take? To undercut and rake/chamfer the edges?

  • @CLCIII
    @CLCIII 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Beautiful restoration. Interesting design for sure. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You had a hell of a time taking this one apart LOL
    It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!!
    I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

  • @baconfarts3211
    @baconfarts3211 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You always make my day when you post a video. This one was special, with how it fought you hard, all the way through. Then, to find out how rare and versatile a tool it is, made this video even more special. Awesome restoration and video! Applause! 👋👋👋

  • @mastertech7104
    @mastertech7104 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Ah yes, built better than a tank and nothing like an exposed spinning wheel of death while vacuuming the floors. LOL. Stay safe out there and keep 'm coming. Cheers.

  • @philipzielinski
    @philipzielinski 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    For those flat head screws, would a set of hollow-ground gunsmithing drivers be helpful? The sets usually have a zillion sizes and they’re intended to be ground to the exact width of the head or counterbore to get 100% purchase on the slot. I’m always impressed at how well a fully fit driver works and won’t cam out, upsetting the slot.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @clintonmiles8670
    @clintonmiles8670 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Watching this on Anzac day here in New Zealand and had a bit of a laugh when the decal was sent to its watery grave with the last post playing.

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fascinating! It was made the year after my late father was born! I was guessing what it could possibly be until the final few minutes of the video - very well presented!

  • @gymntonic
    @gymntonic 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Vacuum on one end, knife sharpener on the other. I can’t help but wonder what “attachment” would have run off, what looks like a pulley, behind that grinding wheel. Maybe an automatic chicken plucker??

    • @spugintrntl
      @spugintrntl 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      How about a table saw? You've already got a dust collector built right in!

    • @HandToolRescue
      @HandToolRescue  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      They suggested a meat grinder or ice cream maker as examples.

    • @gymntonic
      @gymntonic 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@HandToolRescue Bissell should go back to the vacuum cleaner Think it would catch on with the tiny house movement

  • @nortyfiner
    @nortyfiner 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    The tough fasteners almost made me wonder if that machine was EVER taken apart after initial assembly, but the motor seemed to be in good shape for its age, so maybe it had been taken apart and serviced at some point. Job well done as always.

    • @moconnell663
      @moconnell663 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      The blue paint bleed inside the edge of the switch shows this must have been painted after it left the factory.

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@moconnell663 I wonder if the entire base of the switch or even the entire switch was deliberately painted at the factory to match the colour of the unit.

    • @moconnell663
      @moconnell663 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Ragnar8504 I feel like the pieces would have been painted individually and then assembled if that were the case.

  • @christopherbrubaker2070
    @christopherbrubaker2070 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can’t believe I wasn’t subscribed to your channel yet. That’s been remedied. I absolutely love older machines and tools, and your editing is fantastic. Thank you very much for recording what you do. So Awesome! This is my calling, my dream.

  • @brianboot8623
    @brianboot8623 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was cool, a vacuum with a sharpener. As usual outstanding work and unique restoration projects.

  • @aserta
    @aserta 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    edit: 15:49 we had one of those, same issue, fixed it by keeping the gloves slightly pulled in half way through the collar. Then you don't have to juggle the udders.
    Pro-tip, instead of using a ball end mill, use a conical one and plunge it in the screw head. Less chance of messing adjacent stuff up and it achieves the same result. I'd go with a nice chamfering bit for a CNC mill that fits the collet you have for the "dremel". If you can score a carbide one, even better.

    • @scottwhitcher265
      @scottwhitcher265 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Or a slotting blade or cut- off wheel to square the edges of the screw slots... after trying WD-40, PB Blaster and Kroil for at least 3 days.

    • @frontiervirtcharter
      @frontiervirtcharter 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Screw extractor bit in a regular drill

  • @South-of-Heaven
    @South-of-Heaven 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I call for the power of Gray Skull🗡️ for those tough screws. Your touch method works too.
    Nice job, the wife should have tested the vacuume 😂.

  • @michaelbenkovic5270
    @michaelbenkovic5270 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Taps for the decal was gold.❤

  • @deucedecker4903
    @deucedecker4903 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is awesome. I love old machines, and Id love to have a shop to do stuff like this. The host is funny, too.lol.

  • @carnaud
    @carnaud 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Sweet!

  • @CatalystRestorations
    @CatalystRestorations 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    Man this thing is seductive. It sucks, blows, grinds, polishes, and pulls.

    • @m.w.4508
      @m.w.4508 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Needs a good "bang" every now and again to keep it humming, too.

  • @user-cp6iu8xx2r
    @user-cp6iu8xx2r 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Only at the end of the video i finally realized what it was! Vacuum cleaner and electric sharpenner two in one, really fantastic machine!

  • @christophernorton33
    @christophernorton33 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Multi-purpose tool. I love it. Nice restoration you did a great job 👍😀

  • @therealrockstargamer
    @therealrockstargamer 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    That's a vacuum That's Bissell impressive

  • @yazman4040
    @yazman4040 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Jabaheesus... That sandblasting cabinet is bigger than my first apartment...

    • @sandrageorgi7527
      @sandrageorgi7527 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Darling, it's bigger than my CURRENT apartment.

  • @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
    @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I thought giving the original decal a proper burial with Taps was awesome and I'm also a lover of old tools and things from the past as I still live there in my mind and feel like I was born mistakenly in the wrong Century and you are quite The Craftsman and you have restored a priceless item there and now can be enjoyed by all who want to~!! Great Job~!!

  • @gabeowens9248
    @gabeowens9248 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    All those screws plated in Siezeium.

  • @braddl9442
    @braddl9442 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    MultiTool