Antique level restoration

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3 жыл бұрын

A few months ago my father found an old wooden level in very poor conditions an he quickly thought that I could give it a second chance for sure! When he showed it to me I really thought that it might not be worth restoring it, but seeing it in such poor condition I was challenged whether I could give it an improved look from when it was manufactured.
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@frelnc 3 жыл бұрын

Because of COVID I've spent months at home, binge-watching all kinds of shows, but until I found all these absolutely stunning restorations it was a lot of the same old stuff. This video left me wishing my grandfather was still alive to see the craftsmanship you put into this simple little level. This was an amazing video. Absolutely first rate.

@mannyjr2912 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand how can you get thumbs down on this, if you don’t like this type of craftsmanship, what something else. A true test of patience, perseverance and craftsmanship. My God Bless you and all of us. Thanks

@alepsgonzalez1792 3 жыл бұрын

The alpha men just wants to see and listen all the tools working ... when they wants to list music go to spotify ...

@theantspants1 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps he lost a few people when he drilled a hole destroying one of the glass levels.

@jackstraker402 3 жыл бұрын

@@theantspants1 this is trumps doing........

@dtom1145 3 жыл бұрын

I would be more impressed if a new level was built from scratch instead of destroying the history and character of the original. I guess cancel culture is everywhere.

@Magiaimelissa 3 жыл бұрын

@@dtom1145 i didn't dislike but i have to agree that was a piece of history

@SGIABC 3 жыл бұрын

Pristine level of craftsmanship here. The attention to detail is absolutely impeccable .

@waynecraig6706 3 жыл бұрын

i would love to have that in my tool kit, I'm a carpenter of 30 years and all i have ever used are metal levels. your level would make me proud every time i used it. what a thing of beauty , first class

@user-su3yr1tw9n 3 жыл бұрын

I have one like it If you need it I givet to you

@KoolKoru 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought I could fall in love with a level, but I think I just did! I’ve seen old levels around like this during my time and never gave it a second look. My, what tools can look like in the hands of skilled craftsman like yourself. We’ll done!!

@brianball1937 3 жыл бұрын

How one gets to your level of precision is beyond me !! You are an artist and a machinist expert !! I have some old levels and I’ve sold a few. This video literally brought tears to my eyes !! Thank you for sharing a true love for restoring old things.

@mannycontreras1360 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I take my hat off for that authenticity and your patience in restoring the level back to it's glorious workmanship. But your perfectionism simply you out did yourself. What a beautiful restoration on your part. It came out very nice, to say the least I think it came out nicer than what the original company made before you. Thank you for that nice restoration video.

@sascha.mueller 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, so amazing! I really love this, when people care of old things! Bravo!

@MR.B00_ 3 жыл бұрын

You are an absolute perfectionist, possibly the most skilled I have yet seen on KZfaq restoration videos. Bravo!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment mate!!!!!! ;-))

@killiancoakley 3 жыл бұрын

This guy and MyMechanics are great!

@sina.r2390 3 жыл бұрын

Watch awesome restoration

@mrqsysopr 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, well said!

@eddynan3849 3 жыл бұрын

His attention to details is magnificently beautiful, relaxing and satisfying! Love your work!

@ftswarbill 3 жыл бұрын

You see, this is RESTORATION. Unlike so many other channels out there it's this type of hard word that is the real deal. Cheers!

@yankis. 3 жыл бұрын

Pffff. Look at "my mechanics".

@ftswarbill 3 жыл бұрын

@@yankis. I do he is one of the very best. BTW women say "Pfff".

@yankis. 3 жыл бұрын

@@ftswarbill I'm a woman, dude.

@ftswarbill 3 жыл бұрын

@@yankis. My Bad, rock on!

@viorelmarianghilencea9559 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job. Was a pleasure watching you working. I have the same model of level from my great-grandfather and you gave me the reason restoring it. Have a nice day!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your words and for the support!! Happy new year 🎊

@Mrrkoe 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, that's amazing! I am addicted to restoration videos and you've got to be one of the best. Such attention to detail! The only think that bugs me is the music, I like to just hear the tools, but this is obviously a personal preference. Keep doing what you do!

@stevethecountrycook1227 2 жыл бұрын

I don't need the tunes either!

@AL-il5uw 3 жыл бұрын

I have a level very much like this one, I have it on a shelf for decor because I was afraid to try to restore it. I’ve worked with metal but I love this wood and I don’t have any idea what I’m doing. In other words....I love watching you and I’ll keep mine on the shelf and safe from my mistakes. 😊

@gonefishing3593 3 жыл бұрын

There are people (myself included) like to keep it in its original state.

@markbrophy1276 2 жыл бұрын

You have turned an old level into a masterpiece. Well done.

@Mikhandmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@maggs131 3 жыл бұрын

Truly stunning. If your goal was to honor a time when people took great pride in their skill to make beautiful things by hand, you nailed it my friend.

@walterengler5709 3 жыл бұрын

What I really love (in addition to watching things like this being so damn relaxing) is what I often learn. Such as using the shavings / dust from the rest of the restore with a little glue to fill in the small imperfections on the wood. Wood is so difficult to restore properly as you can't bend it like metal or simple sand blast it down. But this shows that care, elbow grease, and some careful thought can do fine fine work.

@tab7226 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best restoration videos I have ever seen, brilliant skills👍

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🙏🙏

@sirferr8902 2 жыл бұрын

After my sister and I sold the family house, I felt the one of the best ways to honor Dad, Mom and Mom’s first husband, an engineer that passed away a few years before Dad came along, was to restore as many of the tools as possible that they all owned and used at one point or another. The first one I restored was a torpedo level that when done, came out beautifully if I do say so myself haha. Thanks for sparking the memory 🙏🏽👍🏽 and what a fantastic job you did! Bravo 👏

@stevethecountrycook1227 2 жыл бұрын

I will put you in the class of "My Mechanics", and that is saying alot, he is a genius!

@Mikhandmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!!

@s.o.f.fpatriotsforlife414 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of effort that went into this is absolutely astonishing

@barmolino 3 жыл бұрын

The most satisfied and relaxing video I watch today. Amazing

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@williamobrien2759 3 жыл бұрын

Worked in the restoration trades for 40 odd years.... The craftsmanship of this video, and your channel is on par with your content and projects. So well done...refreshing, Thank You.

@jewsjw50 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see some returning these old tools to new life ( Saving History )

@doliwsef 3 жыл бұрын

I am jealous! DRGM on a level.... Now it is much tooo beautiful to use!

@rmn82h23 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. You give us the emotion of re-establishing the value and usefulness of the beautiful things of the past in the present. Thank you.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment mate!

@obelixer9751 3 жыл бұрын

My long gone uncle taught me how to make glass into oval/round shapes, My diving goggle was broken and we took a piece of glass and a bucket of water and cut the glass to size underneath the water. works perfectly!

@rodvickery9169 3 жыл бұрын

That really is an amazing piece of perfect restoration of a classic tool.

@leokalaitzis 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect restoration my friend well done.Wooden levels are very beautiful when they're in good condition.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Leonidas!

@weiqingyuan7159 3 жыл бұрын

China hustle

@austint19 3 жыл бұрын

This is better than a restoration. There’s no way this level looked that nice out of the factory. Bravo my friend!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Austin!!

@j91313 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikhandmaker It's on a whole nother level!

@ROgdenGOOS 3 жыл бұрын

@@j91313 I see what you did there.

@2869may 3 жыл бұрын

@@j91313 It's True.....

@ncyb_8764 3 жыл бұрын

This guy's on another LEVEL .

@JoseCarlos-yh7ex 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Because of this perfect work, I sincerely would use this restored tool as a decor object !!!

@konstantinberik9166 3 жыл бұрын

Этот уровень наверное новым так хорошо не выглядел! Отличная работа 👍 Спасибо!

@na6ludatelb781 3 жыл бұрын

мне бы было жалко работать с таким уровнем)

@Andrei_Dits 3 жыл бұрын

Только он не антикварный, в 80-ые продавался ещё

@FeedePallero 3 жыл бұрын

jajaja no se que dice pero tu vieja

@user-do5ss7yn5p 3 жыл бұрын

Мой с 1974 года. Отец принёс с завода Магаданского МРМЗ. Ничего им не делали, до сих пор как новый, потемнел немного и одно стёклышко сбоку лопнуло, видать уронили. Отца уж 40 лет как нет , храню как память.

@user-tu3yq8iz1s 3 жыл бұрын

@@Andrei_Dits металлические то почему не могли изготавливать?? Не знаешь.

@rufasgutz7656 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly beautiful work from an incredibly talented craftsman amazing transformation. Truly stunning very well done and the eye for detail. Wow

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you comment!!

@aximus1626 3 жыл бұрын

Я вот лично считаю, что к таким вещам, а в данном случае к таким инструментам, отвесу, уровню, прослужившие человеку Верой и Правдой многие и многие годы, надо относиться с большой любовью, бережливостью и с большим - ПОЧТЕНИЕМ!!!!! Ведь столько лет они людям помогали созидать и строить!!! Ребята, Спасибо Вам!!!! Вы молодцы!!! Казахстан восторгается и благодарит !!!!👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲🤲

@shedmanx3640 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is amazing. My wife just bought me two similar levels from EBay. I hope I can deliver them the justice you did. 👍🇦🇺

@THEWORKSSHOP 3 жыл бұрын

That turned out beautiful! Nice work!!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@AnfoFlash 3 жыл бұрын

Oke, you did an amazing job. You really made it as new and even beyond.

@taytase 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That is stunningly beautiful. Excellent work!

@jessjulian9458 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is how you do it right and above standard. Perfect, thanks for sharing your talents.

@edisont6583 3 жыл бұрын

Otimo trabalho!! Ficou perfeito. O que chamou a atenção foi que eu restaurei um antigo nivel de madeira muito semelhante a este. Era do meu pai e o nivel veio da Italia. Good job. Congratulation.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado pelo comentário, saudações da Espanha

@63italic 3 жыл бұрын

officially lost my mind when i saw him making his own replacement brass nails!!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

:-)) Thanks Roberto!

@williamfindspeople4341 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable

@LCort101 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed at the point where I realized you were making your own brass nails. I was already impressed by your level of craftsmanship and patience, but that took it over the top. Exceptional work. Be proud of such a small job and a great accomplishment. Wonderful!

@MrRothchild 3 жыл бұрын

The craftsmanship and attention to detail here are beyond incredible! Inspirational sir!

@VeradonaRestoration 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, very nice restoration ! Thanks

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! ;-)

@gforcekaras 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing workmanship, so good on so many levels! Definitely deserves a sub! Hope to see more outstanding videos in the future!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend, I hope to surprise you

@Martin-pb7ts 3 жыл бұрын

"so good on so many levels" ha ha ha ha ha

@chronicdoll4334 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd find a spirit level beautiful!

@Mikhandmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@davidhall8874 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! You had me at the cabinet scrapers. I haven't seen one used in 40 years! Well done restoration!!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment David!

@djToxa200 3 жыл бұрын

Я у себя на работе нашел такой уровень, только выпущен в Таганроке в 1930 году. Реставрацию не делал но состояние хорошее. Держу его как антиквариат.

@joseignaciotillard6186 3 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso. Un ejemplo de paciencia, imaginación, prolijidad, etc. Vale más eso que comprar un nuevo. Gracias.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias Jose soy de tu opinion! Un saludo

@jmsmom67 3 жыл бұрын

That came out awesome! Thank you for sharing

@ankoslitoflower 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just surviving Covid for the second time. This time it was a close call. I say that because I can't even be around my son who've I've been fighting for since birth, and recently got custody for. This video made me happy for the first time in weeks... Thank you. Outstanding work!

@florivaldopereirajunior5389 3 жыл бұрын

maravilhoso trabalho de restauração....parabéns.... ficou linda, única!!!!

@gurubhaikhalsa9337 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing ❤️ my grandfather was a machinist, and to get a glimpse of what he must have done in his shop was a gift. He would have hired you in a minute! I have several of his old levels, so now I know what they must have looked like before time and work took their toll. Thank you so much for this video, I literally cherish viewing the past come to life.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you enjoy it, thanks for your comment :-)

@huskyjerk 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous ! Too nice to use now.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@Midas2010 3 жыл бұрын

Wow..... this is a proper restoration by a true craftsman!! I see far too many "Perfect Restorations" by others who simply take a hammer... grind the crap out of it... polish it to a shine... but there's no finesse in their work. Awesome job 👍

@ruethemaker5069 3 жыл бұрын

This looks amazing, I want it for my desk top, though not as a tool, it's too beautiful!

@abcsup4580 3 жыл бұрын

I still remember, this thing at my grandmother house... Remarkable memory

@tonywright8294 3 жыл бұрын

abc sup you had this particular level at your grandparents house ? What a fucking coincidence !

@acm-3001 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding! Your skill, dedication and brilliance are an inspiration.

@NoahKesterson 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why it's so satisfying to see someone who knows what they are doing work, but it is. Thank you for making this video. It was awesome.

@MichaelHenryGomes1 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit! That was incredible. I hid out from my woman to watch this, and I’m totally satisfied!

@Schayzer 3 жыл бұрын

That's some pretty impressive and satisfying work ! It looks great at the end

@C_S_funhouse 2 жыл бұрын

There's just something so peaceful about guitar like this that just lets you relax while watching. Good job Mikhandmaker

@whittysworkshop982 Жыл бұрын

I smiled the whole way through this video 😁 the care and attention you put into this is plain for all to see. You treated it as if the original maker would one day see it again...... you made it "new"; but still kept the old school flavour to it like it was originally designed. You have skill in your hands Sir!!! I honestly enjoyed every second of this, thank you 😁🤙

@PlasticWheelsCustoms 3 жыл бұрын

Really like this restoration, well done.

@cecilgore495 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job, really enjoyed watching your transformation.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@Seahorse1414 2 жыл бұрын

Such a pleasure to watch an expert at work

@philandeswilliams1975 3 жыл бұрын

May God Bless you for honoring your forefathers through such a display of craftsmanship! Kudos!

@JasonAguirre 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen others like this dated to early 1900s. It would be interesting to track down the company and see if it still exists or any older employees are around who would appreciate the restoration.

@ryszardlesko286 3 жыл бұрын

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@kieferngruen 3 жыл бұрын

It says D.R.G.M. on it, which stands for Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster, a kind of patent used in Germany between 1891 and 1945. The number I could read was 109927 which dates it to 1899.

@tomhollis2685 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly beautiful restoration! And I liked the music, too!😊

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! ;-)

@JerroldKrenek 2 жыл бұрын

since i am retired Mant Tech, always worked with my hands, these videos are always catching my eye. i have one works for this video, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that belongs in a display case!!! i saw a restore of an old fire axe, he did a complete restore and made a plaque, and gifted it to a local FD. put it at the door rang the bell and left.

@davideliasok 3 жыл бұрын

A true work of art... beautifully done!

@Alucia0 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing job. So much love and care put into this one. It's closer to a reproduction than a restoration since most of the original has been replaced but it looks fantastic.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the comment

@kitzehan 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, absolutely artwork! Awesome ...

@carrieriurino 3 жыл бұрын

Man 2 months ago I found one very similar to that one, and I wanted to restore it, ofc I never done such thing before and youtube just popped up with your video as suggestions and I never had googled for how to do it or about it. Btw the result was AMAZING! Congrats!

@kirkbauermeister6281 3 жыл бұрын

That was amazing. Great job!!

@manud3507 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos and seeing how you restore some really interesting things. Would love to see maybe a little bit of captions, so I can know what materials you are using and the tools. I have so many questions!. Very inspiring, awesome videos 😊👍

@misternobody321 3 жыл бұрын

For the love of details! Great skills! I just subbed

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel, thank you!!

@ChrisTheSparky 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for someone that's as skilled as MyMechanics and here you are... Subscribed 👍

@davidcoats1037 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I would love to see you do more restoration videos. 😃👍🏼

@0086658 3 жыл бұрын

One up, amazing restoration my idol!

@MrRicoh 3 жыл бұрын

An impressive job. I'm impressed.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@jcsrst Жыл бұрын

Most beautiful level restoration ever! Such nice work😊

@SNRestoration Жыл бұрын

Very nicely. Old items with a soul have something about them.

@Mikhandmaker Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@IthlinnePewPew 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, at first I was thinking "hey, this guy is good", and then you hand made those oval side frames and blew my mind. I subbed immediately!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Ohh, thanks!! Welcome to the channel :-)

@IR-nq4qv 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikhandmaker that makes two of us, you sold me on the brass work, kill the music, you don't need it

@mercurywoodrose 3 жыл бұрын

yeah the side frames got to me to. just the amount of work and patience.

@blacknight1003 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a transformation! Needless to say - Ive subbed immediately. Ive seen these levels revitalized before but not quite as expertly as you did. Very well Done.

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, it's a pleasure to hear that.

@randyschock7374 3 жыл бұрын

Dude. I just got my dad the same level for fathers day. Awesome video!

@The_Wood 2 жыл бұрын

Really no words to express how good is your work. Brilliant restoration, sir. Simply OUTSTANDING!

@Mikhandmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment mate!!!!

@Trimtank 3 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful work and an amazing video!

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! ;-)

@Bricoaprendiz 3 жыл бұрын

Pero que alegría me he llevado cuando he visto que había un nuevo video tuyo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎊🎊🎉🎉 Por supuesto que me ha encantado cono siempre, eres un crack! 💪🏻💪🏻, por cierto recordaba tu torno para metal algo más pequeño 🤔🤔😉, es un placer verte en acción de nuevo 👍🏻, un abrazo Mikel! 😊

@Mikhandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias, ya estoy de vuelta!!!! Respecto al torno, le he dado mucho de comer y a crecido :-)) este es el hermano mayor del otro ya te lo enseñare! Un saludo ;-)