1950's Air Compressor Restoration
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2 жыл бұрынI will restore this vintage air compressor. It is a made for painting with an air brush. The compressor is a bit rusty, has been damaged at some point probably by a fall and the bottom plate has cracked. It also came with an old motor for it which was not working well. It will be a useful tool in the future.
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@OddTinkering 2 жыл бұрын
I've gotten quite a few questions about the 3/2022. It's a serial number so it would mean the 3rd restoration of the year and not the month
@Indrakusuma_a 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, what are 1/2022 and 2/2022 though? Can't seem to recall them.
@luizhenriquebeniciodantas 2 жыл бұрын
22:33 => yes!
@Sabre912 2 жыл бұрын
i have a question... did the paint taste like granny smith or candy sour apple? lol
@jims146 2 жыл бұрын
You may want to add 00 to the number, 001,002,003 ECT. This way everyone will know it's a serial number.
@kengibson402 2 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly confusing while I was watching the video…I came to the comments after I finished the video and now it makes sense.
@SupersamProduction 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if you are a one man team, but if you are, the level of patience you must have is incredible. I make assembly videos of products for a company so I know the tediousness of it all, but these videos are fantastic.
@OddTinkering 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Iappreciate it. I do everything myself. It still surprises me every time how long quick tasks can take when I need to film it
@AlexandreB122 2 жыл бұрын
@@OddTinkering Sisu 😁
@ilhamamani8452 2 жыл бұрын
@@OddTinkering Even you're the one who's editing? What a legend 😎
@thefudgems 2 жыл бұрын
@@OddTinkering how long is a project vs a filmed project?
@MisterRorschach90 2 жыл бұрын
@@OddTinkering hire me to do the boring work. I’ll wear funny gloves.
@Zzyzx-- 2 жыл бұрын
I had one of these in the 1970s, a Christmas gift. Used it with a Badger airbrush to paint plastic model kits. It was noisy but got the job done and lasted for years; great restoration job as usual! Yours is mounted to a wooden base; mine had four sponge-rubber pads attached to the metal base plate to keep the compressor from walking across the floor when it was running. That motor may not be original; mine was painted the same hammertone green as the compressor. Also, they eliminated the long handle molded to the cylinder and the air outlet was threaded and at 90 degrees to the cylinder. I think my parents bought it from a hobby store in the Chicago suburbs. Thanks for the great memories, spent many happy hours using this compressor for model kit builds.
@speedfox100 2 жыл бұрын
That engine looks familiar to me, its like the singer sewing machines had.
@Unpainted_Huffhines 2 жыл бұрын
I think this one originally came with the rubber feet as well. You could see their outlines when he took off the wooden base.
@Bl4ckD0g 2 жыл бұрын
@@Unpainted_Huffhines yeah, after whoever dropped it and cracked the base plate is when I'm assuming the wood base was added to keep it stable.
@Hyratel 2 жыл бұрын
Also makes it a hell of a lot quieter I bet
@Zzyzx-- 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hyratel I was amazed at how quiet the restored compressor is. Mine made a loud clattering noise that was totally annoying after a few minutes. I built models down in the basement; my brothers would yell at me from the top of the stairs they couldn't watch TV becasue of the noise.
@xMrsmileyfacex 2 жыл бұрын
The cylinder walls were in fine condition considering how old the compressor is. It was another masterful restoration good sir. Cheers!
@hayatadairhersey8821 2 ай бұрын
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@BRAVOBLUEZ 5 күн бұрын
I remember when they first sent him the laser.I couldn't believe my eyes.That is amazing.That looks something out of science fiction or cyberpunk... This guy is the best KZfaq ever.I don't care what anybody says... I'm a real fan of this guy.Odd tinkering is my go to channel..
@JackScurlock 2 жыл бұрын
Dang. A 1950's compressor is vintage and I, born in November of 1941, am just an old geezer! Great video...stay safe...captjack...
@silberner3848 2 жыл бұрын
Im really glad there is no talking or background music to this. The simplicity makes it comfortable.
@FelicianaDelacruz 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty awesome to see this stuff restored and put back into use, rather than being tossed away. Fascinating to watch and great craftsmanship.
@DemonWhispererRuntz 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome? Yes. Efficient? No.
@halomika4973 2 жыл бұрын
@@DemonWhispererRuntz Who cares if it’s efficient? It looks good and it works, so ehy not use it?
@DemonWhispererRuntz 2 жыл бұрын
@@halomika4973 it's a waste of earths resources, it's better for the environment to just make a new air compressor. Doesn't take away the skill this guy has, or the satisfaction I get from watching it, I just wanted to point out how wasteful it is, in both time and resources. Have a great day!
@TheMainCore 2 жыл бұрын
@@DemonWhispererRuntz you are wrong though.
@DemonWhispererRuntz 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMainCore how so?
@WM-dg6kp 2 жыл бұрын
Restoring gaming gears is good, but restoring old machines is BEST. Thanks for awesome video.
@tobitechboy1461 2 жыл бұрын
I can just spend hours looking at restorations with the ducktor 😊
@hayatadairhersey8821 2 ай бұрын
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@fridaycaliforniaa236 2 жыл бұрын
*Little tip* : when you have a crack in a metal part like the base plate of your compressor, drill a hole on each end of the crack, to prevent the crack from getting bigger in the future. The hole in the way of the crack will stop its expansion. (sorry if my english sucks, I hope you get what I mean lol ^^)
@jasonhudson5861 Жыл бұрын
English was a1
@CatRacer1a2a Жыл бұрын
This is solid advice.
@stumpbumpers Жыл бұрын
Except he welded it, so that’s not necessary.
@jasonhudson5861 Жыл бұрын
@@stumpbumpers actually a crack like that can easily come back if you didn’t put a good enough root or even if you sand material off the root putting two holes cuts the crack off think of when you have a cracked windshield an you come back to it even worse bout the same
@stumpbumpers Жыл бұрын
@@jasonhudson5861 Not if it’s welded. Think period.
@robertpucovsky 2 жыл бұрын
There's a text for a single frame at 22:33 that reads "I also made this metal page to stamp a "serial number" on. Should I put these on some of my future restorations?". Don't know if it was a rendering glitch or if it was removed in the KZfaq editor but I definitely think this is a good idea. Good work!
@hayatadairhersey8821 2 ай бұрын
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@sannea.3519 Жыл бұрын
I legit laughed out loud when you used the drill powered spraycan shaker, I wasn't expecting that. What a genious invention! :) Also I thought the original patina was so cool! But it had to go obviously, the finished result is beyond amazing. Good job sir!
@andrewbdc1 2 жыл бұрын
Am I gonna watch a legend restore some stuff for 30 minutes¿? Yes.
@S0K0N0MI 2 жыл бұрын
I liked how you used an air compressor to clean your air compressor.
@kaitlynnmountney8331 Жыл бұрын
The duck you had in the solution when you did the screws is one of my favorite things you have done to make your videos special! I play your videos at night to help me relax before going to sleep.
@brandysears3546 Жыл бұрын
At 4 minutes 28 sec. Love the tap zoom, well executed. Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington MI USA.
@mindblindtina818 2 жыл бұрын
My boyfriend and I randomly discovered this channel about a year ago and I'm never not fascinated by the entire process. It's always interesting seeing you take stuff apart and insanely satisfying to watch you put it all together at the end. The pure versatility you have in skills to get this stuff done is incredibly impressive. Hats off to you.
@4s-ter 2 жыл бұрын
This man is the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of the belt sander. Excellent work.
@TheMinelles 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Roberson screws are super common in Canada - I love them! Phillips are too easy to strip IMO. Tha KS for the great content 👍
@kalebwaters7679 2 жыл бұрын
The subtle zooms every time the hammer would hit was a nice touch
@tobitechboy1461 2 жыл бұрын
The camera focus on some of these shots is incredible!
@RedLuigiE 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I noticed the new effects really like them
@tudrow6087 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching someone who does quality work. And this is quality work.
@charlottelesperance4486 2 жыл бұрын
The preserving history pad joke had me rolling... another great restoration.
@kiltio123 2 жыл бұрын
I know I'm getting old when I get super excited about that screwdriver set
@Xelger 2 жыл бұрын
Another great restoration thanks to the ducktor... Oh, and you did okay too, Odd Tinkering. Nice assist.
@miguelare3 2 жыл бұрын
Who ever is editing your videos they are doing a great job! Also your restorations are superb!
@grff_ 2 жыл бұрын
He does the editing if im not mistaken
@l9day 2 жыл бұрын
It's ext a good! :D
@rebeledo6676 2 жыл бұрын
No
@Hurateo 2 жыл бұрын
@@grff_ It's amazing that he have so many talents
@hayatadairhersey8821 2 ай бұрын
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@b.t.express4722 2 жыл бұрын
The subtle sense of humor in these videos slays me to no end
@kroutoncronch519 2 жыл бұрын
A while back I saw one of his videos and fell down the rabbit hole of restoration videos and channels. I'll never regret it.
@johnnelson3158 2 жыл бұрын
am i the only one who enjoys the thought that the laser used to remove the old paint would have been considered science fiction when this air compressor was originally purchased?
@user-zt6pp3xi8i 3 ай бұрын
Всё время любуюсь, насколько человек грамотный, насколько он любит своё дело...БРАВО МАСТЕРУ, БРАВО Д О К А!!!
@gbestwick 2 жыл бұрын
It warms my heart to see a restoration channel using bondo properly. Nothing makes me scream at my monitor more than people slathering on a thick layer only to sand 99% of it off.
@markschwegler1100 2 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly nice on the inside. Really great work.
@zsandmann 2 жыл бұрын
that's because he just leaves his stuff sitting outside to get dirty before "restoring" it
@jimjam3782 2 жыл бұрын
@@zsandmann Can you prove that?
@Rev-D1963 2 жыл бұрын
Ultra-cool restoration brother, well done as usual! It seems that there's nothing that you and Ducktor can't bring back to life. Thanks for sharing your great videos with us. God bless. Rev. D.
@nerminjusic5391 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the flash warnings❤️ I have seizures and that warning definitely helped out a lot!
@kollerd31 2 жыл бұрын
Of the hundreds of restoration videos that I’ve seen, I’ve never watched someone use a laser for removing paint and rust. Very cool! Everyone uses paint remover, rust remover and or sand blasters.
@wea69420 Жыл бұрын
restoration channels are having an arms race to see who can get a part clean in the most overkill way
@XDTheBestGamer Жыл бұрын
Definetly, hoping to see some atomic cleaning device soon
@DIGGER197 Жыл бұрын
This channel is the most honest and the best
@Talmiior 2 жыл бұрын
It would have been a really good idea to have checked the motor's bearings and removed the motor's armature to give the inside a good cleaning and do a grease repack. The motor probably is badly in need of that after such a long period of time, it sounded like it needed it too even after the restore
@michaelskinner896 2 жыл бұрын
Same thought here.
@urheadset3584 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and also clean out the gaps of the commutator
@PapiDudule 2 жыл бұрын
je ne suis pas fan non plus de la restauration du moteur !!
@r2dezki 2 жыл бұрын
So nice of him to drop this video on us from the future!
@Me-th3gj 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! That thing is cool. Now I want one.
@Vuusteri 2 жыл бұрын
Man, you are so skilled. I can't even cut straight with scissors XD Another excellent restoration!
@crissmeredith5192 2 жыл бұрын
I was so happy to see that you posted a new video! I'd rather see you use the sandblaster myself, but that's just my opinion. Anyway, wonderful job and please keep doing what you do! 😀
@yaimamartinez9576 2 жыл бұрын
Same here, I also prefer the sandblaster. 😁
@davewolf8869 2 жыл бұрын
I'm the opposite. I'd rather see a laser that doesn't cause lung cancer.
@memeAlexcheramie 2 жыл бұрын
I love how as you were hammering, the camera dramatically zoomed in
@MisterRorschach90 2 жыл бұрын
Theodore H. Maiman needs to get a special posthumous award for being one of the coolest people ever. He invented the freaking laser.
@coldsnap5742 2 жыл бұрын
I don't mind your infrequent upload schedule, because your videos are just this good. I have an old busted arcade machine I wish I could send your way...
@Dank-gb6jn 2 жыл бұрын
As someone whose family was in the auto-body business for decades, your paint skills are pretty damn good! Your bondo work is getting there too! Keep up the great work.
@feogangofficial30 Жыл бұрын
It’s the “paint shaker 3000” for me 😭😭🤝🏾‼️ GREAT WORK!
@amandamcmurray7106 Жыл бұрын
You are so good at spray painting, no matter how careful I am, I always get runs .
@viniciussales4264 2 жыл бұрын
Ótimo trabalho, é sempre uma notificação muito positiva de receber!
@stevenwheat3621 2 жыл бұрын
These type of vids are great for me. Quite soothing! I love taking things apart and putting them back together, but I never put em back properly. Interesting Nuke Daddy laser! Excellent on whitening the teeth, id assume..
@beverlyashline236 2 жыл бұрын
Most days I'm lucky to get dressed properly.
@stevenwheat3621 2 жыл бұрын
@@beverlyashline236 Word Bev... I rolled up to work butt azz naked this morning.. Just kidding, but am I kidding?..
@samanthadean1083 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing job!!! Seeing the Ducktor always makes my day!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@ksen1011 2 жыл бұрын
I love the yeeting of the original padding 😆 and the " Wax on, wax off " reference 👏👏👏
@zemilkman5450 2 жыл бұрын
Another perfect example of “they don’t make things the way the used to” this is over 60-70 years old and it still works
@poohssmartbrother1146 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration!! Granted I'm surprised you kept the motor you were given. I would have found/used a motor spec'ed for 230V 50Hz. Given the US plug, It probably is supposed to run on 110-120V 60Hz. That 10Hz will make a noticeable difference in performance. Love the paint mixer 3000.
@V8Power5300 2 жыл бұрын
It really won't. It's not an induction motor but instead a universal motor. It could even run on DC
@ryanrhino7959 4 ай бұрын
Your videos are the perfect end to my day They are relaxing and fun and I can't get enough of Ducktor your channel is the prefect way to unwind and enjoy watching
@lugnut680 2 жыл бұрын
anything this guy cooks in his oven is radiative
@amandalockridge1584 Жыл бұрын
Okay you cracked me up with the wax on wax off but when you chucked the pad and said JK I couldn't contain my laughter. 🤣 thanks for the laugh and the video is bad ass p.s.
@tank2045 2 жыл бұрын
A fantastic job...If I had to insert one nitpick (If only because I'm jealous) is that when you installed the cord into the motor that you did not put some kind of gasket to keep the cord away from the metal edges...It certainly seems like there should have been something there...
@googiegress7459 2 жыл бұрын
I think you see a lot more of that on other tools like a vacuum cleaner; it would also help prevent dust from getting into the motor housing and secure the cord from pulling in or out a little better.
@adammitchell115 2 жыл бұрын
Going back to your roots with all the flying parts! Good to see!!!
@zarakikenpachi-ds1ud 2 жыл бұрын
i simply do not have the patience to do the restorations that you do, but i absolutely love watching these videos. there's something cathartic about it. i love that there is a start and finish, and you always show the item working, very satisfying...
@kaine2416 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome restoration! Side note: I would get some 3M lead testers to determine if there's lead paint before I use any method that might disperse it into the air. Also watch out for fiber gasket materials used in older items as they may contain asbestos. If I find fiber gasket material on older things I usually spray them down with penetrating oil before I disturb them to reduce the chances of getting that stuff in the air. Both of those things are nasty! Just my 2 cents.
@googiegress7459 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent points!
@JStrick525 Жыл бұрын
Wow the lead paint issue didn’t even cross my mind until I saw your comment. Excellent advice and a valuable 2 cents!
@QuasiDude 2 жыл бұрын
It came out so well! The variety between these and the retro tech restorations makes your channel really fun to watch. What wattage is that laser cleaner?
@-Deena. 2 жыл бұрын
🌸🧡Nice. I did a search and motor looks original. I'm really most impressed though by how you restored this in the future (3/2022)! Wow. Time travel using a 1950's air compressor. 🧡🌸
@patricksmith2484 2 жыл бұрын
If this aint a demonstration on the theory of the ship of Theseus, I don't know what is. Well done!
@mandipandi303 2 жыл бұрын
You pretending to eat the paint gave me emotional damage. The trauma.
@babyboyronnie Жыл бұрын
I'm always scared that the paint has lead.
@user-pi8vt7ut3n 2 жыл бұрын
... молодец парень !-, отличная получилась реставрация!-, компрессор выглядит как будто новый, хотя ему 72 года, нужно было сделать ещё и рессивер к нему и реле давления, здоровья тебе и удачи во всём, новых творческих способностей!!!
@user-ix5jl2xe9i Жыл бұрын
Это реставрация, а не модернизация. Какой ресивер?
@dakota6054 2 жыл бұрын
Only time I've ever gotten upset watching your videos. Those casting defects were part of its character :( I'll never smile again.
@walterengler5709 Жыл бұрын
I really do enjoy watching the care and work on such restorations. But one thing bothered me. No check for lead in the paints before blasting them with a laser. Just what is needed toxic particles in the air. Lead was not removed from paints until 1978. So with all the paint on that thing .. I hope you are fine. I do not want to see anyone doing such great work injured by the mistakes of our modern worlds past.
@kathleendenison8925 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I love the color green, nice and shiny 💗💗💗
@lolcec81 2 жыл бұрын
Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.
@XISARROWIX 2 жыл бұрын
I would have to see him pull his lunch out of the oven , or dinner .. before cooking the sticker 😂😂 keep up the good work love your shows
@geengun 2 жыл бұрын
Just imagine that this channel came up on fixing knives for me years ago
@TheKyleBrah 2 жыл бұрын
"This motor has decades of dust and doesn't run very well. I make new one." NGL. I half-expected this 😆
@Wademanthebassman 2 жыл бұрын
shouldn't we adress the fact that you're living in the future when you have already restored it 1 month from now?! great job man! I always get excited when I see a new episode from you :)
@OddTinkering 2 жыл бұрын
It's a serial number so my third restoration video I've posted this year. If it was months, several project would have the same number 🤔
@scaramouche1740 2 ай бұрын
Ha! I loved the plug cable choice 😂
@TailSpinRCSpain 2 жыл бұрын
Everybody's favourite part is sand blasting, but that laser is way cooler !
@prithvirajkshirsagar9535 2 жыл бұрын
Sirji A very clean and neat work, I love to watch all your creations. Regards.
@Danechip 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I see hammerite, I laugh. I was maybe 15 yrs old, and found this rusty old BBQ in the street. I took it home and washed it, then went out and stole (sorry) sandpaper, red and black hammerite. Rust is gone, paint job all over and scrubbed the grill spotless. So proud, went out and BOUGHT charcoal, along with some sausage and set it alight in the garden. The paint peeled off within minutes and caught fire. OK, so just cook the sausage. They tasted so bad. I wondered for weeks what paint was used on a bbq !! You live and learn.
@fabiodlx 2 жыл бұрын
Bruh, isn't that the same device that fixed Woody in Toy Story 2? That's what got me in all these 'artisan repair' videos for the past decade or so!
@chippythesquirrel8945 2 жыл бұрын
Lol the smiley face on the (piston?) top was cute. 😊
@chriscyrus2983 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job I love when you put things back together you know they don't look so great when you get them awesome
@bladestormviking 2 жыл бұрын
i have one of these in my garage, just waiting to be restored. thanks for the tutorial!!
@ValentinSerrano-nj4dc 4 ай бұрын
That will be nice for a old school koi pond 👍
@hstechnicalsolution8102 2 жыл бұрын
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@ethanSderrick 6 ай бұрын
Imagine powering a Creative Engineering animatronic with that 50s compressor!
@kennyt5474 2 жыл бұрын
I love the subtle sense of humor 😂 keep going! Love your work!
@TM-hk3ic Жыл бұрын
You do remarkable work. Thank you so much for showing the chemicals/paint and explaining the process used for those of of who want to learn, Appreciate the welding warning too. Keep up the excellent work!
@sdupre61 Жыл бұрын
How cool is that! What a neat piece. Kudos!
@zachsands8869 2 жыл бұрын
I love the metallic restoration videos. Especially when you use the method of putting them in water and electrifying them
@joshuas4695 Жыл бұрын
You went over and beyond "Just for that plate" I feel like. Your a beast and really admire you dedication to a project brother 💪🏽
@jamesfield5346 Жыл бұрын
That's fricken awesome... I've heard of them but never have I seen one on action... until now of course... lol
@sophiafedele5063 2 жыл бұрын
This is a work of art. and black really is his color, he's looking so sharp haha
@JUSTENization 2 жыл бұрын
Wax on…wax off! My favorite. BTW, you must also be a GenX 👍🏻
@cervine666 2 жыл бұрын
The little motor is a sewing machine brush motor. The carbon electrodes (or 'brushes') usually need replacing as they wear down. Carbon brush motors like this can also be purchased in a kit with a belt and pedal for a few bucks. I have used the kits many times to restore old sewing machines, as the old brush motors were usually not 'worth' fixing and the modern replacements are easier to care for (easier to replace the brushes). Since I fixed the machines to be used by people new to sewing, the more modern, easy-care motors and nice new pedals and power cables seemed like a better choice. It was always so fun to make a broken sewing machine functional again... nothing better than making an old too into a piece of working equipment again, and even better to give it to someone who would use it to learn a new skill on.
@williamkendall7412 Жыл бұрын
Hey, we got a twofer this time! A compressor and a motor! Cool. Good job.
@estebanserafin2785 Жыл бұрын
Hello, the truth is that thanks to these videos I have managed to solve my insomnia problem, it should be noted that it is not boring at all, but for some reason they help me to fall asleep,Anyway, I just want to thank you for making these videos so comforting
@dennisparker8448 2 жыл бұрын
I watch you on Xbox one and I can never comment much. You are very talented and I always watch every new video. Thank you for making videos ☺️
@smokeydoke100 2 жыл бұрын
Love that hammer finish. Good call there.
@whooptydoo6256 2 жыл бұрын
Good for another 70 years. 👍
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