Fatal Flaw!.... And Its 70 Years Old!!!- Mower Restoration

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2 жыл бұрын

SERIOUSLY! I don't know what is wrong with me! This was only supposed to be a 10 minute restoration to fill the gap between projects but as usual I've gotten WAAAY to carried away and now the video is over 40mins long. I hope you are sitting comfortably?
Anyway there really isn't much describing to do in this video as the mower and the processes are all fairly simple so as i say in the video I'll shut up and let the tools do all the talking... Oh yeah the mower is a 1950's era Ransomes ACE MK.2 made in Ipswich England.
Enjoy
RRC
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RRC Restoration
Severely Neglected 50's Push Mower Brought Back To Life

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@user-xg8it5sq6q 2 жыл бұрын

This guy doesn’t do restorations... He turns every day products into one of a kind museum quality pieces - The best!

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

You're too kind :)

@mavos1211 2 жыл бұрын

Well said! They all belong in a museum after the RRC treatment!

@gameyord7182 2 жыл бұрын

Yes just...... Yes

@meoff1969 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a work of art especially for kids to appreciate know a days but it's really a dieing art

@D1it4FN 2 жыл бұрын

This isn't a tool to be used doing yard maintenance. This is a relic to be displayed in a cabinet in one's study.

@markknight3983 2 жыл бұрын

This and my mechanics give restorers a good name - that was way too good to actually use !!

@PaulHarkey44 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else hit that like button before you even watch because you know it’ll be perfection?

@daddymarkram 2 жыл бұрын

I remember using one of these to mow my grandmothers lawn, when I was about 12 years old. I love that you do smaller projects too and thanks for the added nostalgia. Keep up the good work.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and im really glad you enjoy my videos :)

@Slazlo-Brovnik 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same here. May grandparents had such a thing and I hated it as kid.

@andreacook7431 2 жыл бұрын

I have one now. I like it better than my gas mower. My gas one is always stopping for no apparent reason. The push mower stops, I pull the stick out, and keep going. (Also, its quiet enough to listen to audiobooks while mowing)

@projectartichoke 2 жыл бұрын

@@andreacook7431 They are great for small yards and curb lawns. They do a very neat job of it and you never have to worry about gas or electricity. We always called these "reel mowers" around these parts.

@davidhakes5141 5 ай бұрын

I'll bet you were a brawny kid, going back to school, after pushing one of those mowers around all summer.

@BrassMtn 2 жыл бұрын

My mother had bought one of these sickle bar mowers for her garden when I was a kid. I loved the simplicity if it so I took it all apart and cleaned off the rust,sharpened the blades and ran around our yard with it haha. She later teased me and said she was going to use it as punishment to make me mow the lawn with it but I enjoyed the dang thing too much to be a punishment lol. I miss her. Thanks for the video and for helping me regain that memory.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that really nice comment and sharing your memories with us, I love mowing with these mowers aswell its very therapeutic i find rather than listening to a mower engine chugging away.

@petersgarage6125 Жыл бұрын

Great story. Its funny how little things bring back great memories. I have a push mower in the yard that doesn't work. I think I'll spend some time fixing it :) Don't think it will get to this standard

@sypoth 2 жыл бұрын

Cost of restoration - greater than buying a new one. What does that extra cost get you that buying a new one doesn't? A sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, pride, and youtube views, and a mower that's most looking built to a quality not seen in decades.

@craighayes3316 11 ай бұрын

Couldn't stop watching. Absolutely hooked. That's a masterpiece!!

@cheif10thumbs 2 жыл бұрын

I've yet to watch one of these that I didn't completely enjoy! Thank you Sir!

@lonzo61 28 күн бұрын

You've got skills, man. Really nicely done. I love these old reel mowers! The new ones are not nearly as solidly built, which means I'd like to restore one of these older ones.

@andreson21 Жыл бұрын

How can a human have a sense of detail in this way. Incredible.

@peterthanasse1321 2 жыл бұрын

The final detail of properly aligning both screws that hold he plate. Very nice! Cheers!

@steveaustin4118 2 жыл бұрын

Reading the comments cheered me up knowing I'm not the only one who remembers using 1 of these as a kid

@nickw9626 2 жыл бұрын

I never see another camera, yet you show a million camera angles. You must spend so much time moving the camera and editing footage. Such an effort on top of the actual work. And always a pleasure to watch! Like others, my Father had (and I think still has) a Qualcast push mower. I used it a lot as a child to cut our grass. Thanks for the memories.

@karlkovach8647 11 ай бұрын

That was fantastic. It reminds me of when I was a boy trying to earn 50 Cents to mow a lawn with one of these. I would love how to do the acid etching and then painting the letters. Beautiful!!!

@THEJR-of5tf 2 жыл бұрын

At last a guy who restores things properly. Most "restorers" just polish them up and make them shiny. You have a new subscriber.

@paulhillclassix7676 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful all she needs now is her catch bag on the back good job my friend!!!

@grahamcohen3850 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful job. Thanks so much for saving this wonderful peice of history. Outstanding job.

@hotoilhands 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, I enjoyed seeing the mower given a new lease. It came out quite nice.

@JASPACB750RR 2 жыл бұрын

That has got to be the cleanest/clearest sandblaster that I’ve ever seen.

@johnhampson7 2 жыл бұрын

I recall my old man buying one just like it in 1960 and I'm sure it didn't look as good as that one does. Well done.

@astridvallati4762 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the 50s, we had a small back yard, divided into house, orange orchard, and chicken run. The chickens took care of the grass and sprouting grain in the run, and my dad handled the grass around the orchard and the clothes line etc. with a old style hand mower with Wooden Handles. When we moved across the road to a bigger property, with a proper Front and Back yard, ( I was just 8), the mowing gradually became my weekend chore by the time I was 11. Then I went to boarding school, and my dad bought a 2-stroke Victa mower...I only cut grass during school vacations. Now, aged 73, with a couple of Heart ops behind me, I have a lawn-mower ( also in his 70s) come and keep the grass under control on a 1 acre block with a 4 stroke Honda- Briggs&Stratton self-propelled mower I have had for almost 35 years. I still rake the grass cut, ( daily Cardio ) as the rains will allow for about 1 hour...makes up for 1-2 kilometer walks.

@johndowning2231 6 ай бұрын

Growing up in the ‘50s in rural Wisconsin, I spent my summers on the business end of one of these beasts both at home and at my Maternal Grandparents’ place. They did the job, and they were old and rusty when I was young and rustless!

@Heatsauce70506 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you kept the original colors. I remember pushing one of these when I was a kid.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Glad you liked it :)

@montyzumazoom1337 2 жыл бұрын

Dressing the label screws, nice touch.👏👍 Something you don’t see to often these days

@jackfinlayson9161 2 жыл бұрын

I have epilepsy and I think it's great how you warned to look away because of the flashing lights. Nobody else does it on KZfaq. Thank you 👍🙂

@pyro323 2 жыл бұрын

My grandma had a old Scotts reel mower and I used it a few times. People are quick to throw stuff in the trash because they don't know how to fix it. We live in a disposeable society, unfortunately, so good on ya for keep this mower out of the scrap pile!

@richardbreisch8049 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Looks great and it works! Just got to love the old push mowers...

@madmike8325 2 жыл бұрын

I almost wouldn't wanna use it after you cleaning it up so nice! 😂

@user-wc7ow1bu8i 2 жыл бұрын

великолепная работа. почаще бы видеть ролики. RRC !!!

@roseblite6449 2 жыл бұрын

My older sister sharpened the blades on one of these the wrong way, 5 yr old one not an antique like this one, then threw it in our pit. After seeing this, I'll have to go into the pit and find it then see if I can fix it. I've restored 3 wheelbarrows, and after seeing how well you did this I'm pretty sure I can fix her old one back into working condition. I've already restored one of her wheelbarrows so I should be able to work on a lawnmower. Got a subscribe and a like from this.

@TheWolfster001 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel, awesome restoration.. Thank you for sharing.......

@markward6076 Жыл бұрын

A nice little museum piece. 👍

@neilfranklin5644 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it when the nail came from the cotter pin hole. Common enough quick fix back in the day.

@badlarry172 2 жыл бұрын

my old man would have loved to have seen this mower restored nice job as usual. ta

@Name-vu1kn 2 жыл бұрын

I worked at a golf course that used reel mowers for tees and greens (all of them do). We would back lap quarterly to keep the cutting edge sharp. It was quite the process to do 6 mowers with 6 reels each in a day to get them back up to mow at 4 AM the following morning. Glad that you showed that process! It would be cool for your to modify an existing or fab a catch bin for the cuttings.

@bananabrooks3836 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it needs a grass box. Can you imagine someone in 2092 trying to restore a modern plastic shite throwaway mower.

@sageinit 2 жыл бұрын

@@bananabrooks3836 idk, I mean, rakes exist

@RRED2 2 жыл бұрын

They do regard the Ransome mowers to be the Rolls Royce of the grass cutting world, well they certainly did when I use to cut the Bowling Greens 40 or so years ago. Anyway I must say that you did a wonderful restoration of this old Ransomes Of Ipswich Vintage Mower 12” Ace MK. 2. Thank You ☺️

@AffordBindEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Mowed a lot of grass with one of those! Gotta love the calipers and the felt pen combo!

@edwardparnell6134 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and keeping everything original on the mower. I'm 63 and I used one when I was younger and I still have it in my tool shed to the day. Thank you.

@georgebrown6540 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and even better craftsmanship, thanks for sharing.

@wayneshirey6999 2 жыл бұрын

As a teen in the late 50s I was paid a whopping 50 cents to mow our lawn with one of those beauties. Nicely done.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Glad i could bring back a few good memories for you :)

@ayklization 2 жыл бұрын

Superb presentation and exquisite workmanship. Bravo

@ukiewolf 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! That push mower was my worst nightmare. But looking back now, it was because we had no idea how to maintain it or how to sharpen it. This was nostalgic, educational and a pleasure to watch. Much appreciated and a BIG THANK YOU!!!

@jerrydempsey3490 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful craftsmanship. 👍

@mannye 2 жыл бұрын

That was great! It deserves another 70 years of cutting grass!

@ellisc.foleyjr9778 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 78 and I mowed many a lawn with mowers just like that. long before gas engine drive mowers became popular late 40's into the 50's. great restoration. glad to see these are still around I still have one and do a small patch in front of the deck( nice flat stretch) just to keem my muslces and memory alive! thanks for sharing! ECF

@cyclonicleo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice change of pace from the usual stuff and a very cool resto. Thank you RRC!

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it :)

@jeffdutton1910 2 жыл бұрын

I have fond memories of cutting my parents' lawn with a mower like that.

@carlosg1165 2 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful you are amazing ;the best restorer I seen in you tube Keep them coming sir .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@yota4004 2 жыл бұрын

that original green paint looked amazingly good.

@helmysetiabudi9915 2 жыл бұрын

Brought back old days equipment into new world and make them an excellent example of how things done in the past. Extraordinary In Indonesian words : Luar Biasa!

@paulthompson5416 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I absolutely loved the little subscribe in the drawer 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Ps The Mr’s isn’t going to be happy when she realises you’ve stolen her rolling pin for the mower roller 😬

@donparker1823 2 жыл бұрын

Super nice work! I enjoy (enjoyed) mowing the law with one of these. I had an old Sears model that I had professionally adjusted and sharpened (when there were still people who knew how to do that to real type mowers, which people are now extinct where I live). As I was mowing my lawn neighbors would often come up and tell me I could borrow their power mower since they assumed that no one in their right mind would mow the lawn with a push mower. I just liked the mechanical sound and the cleanly cut leaves of grass falling behind the mower and I also enjoyed the physicality of it.

@leedress2187 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. It looks original. Not over restored.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was the aim :)

@robertpatrickcabangbang8968 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a motorcycle guy. But I watch every one of your videos, may it be cars, atv's, bikes, and now this. I'm definitely a fan!

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I think you'll enjoy what I've got coming up next ;)

@ddssdickday 2 жыл бұрын

You my friend are incredible. Stay safe.

@capttom7772 2 жыл бұрын

I subbed just for the clever way you asked ... ... CORRECTION ! ... ... I subbed for your excellent style in INSTRUCTING and your clever "QUIPS"!🤣👍

@iwal1645 2 жыл бұрын

That's not a restoration it's a work of art. Well done mate. Great Video.

@davidr6398 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, I remember my grandparents had one of them and when set up well they did a power of work. A testament to build quality that you were able to re use so much of it too. Thanks for bringing back good memories 🙂

@Shinysideup 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous as normal. I enjoy everything your restore.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@ACE999 2 жыл бұрын

This is SO much better than those YT clips where dubious Asian authors throw them in the shredder! 😎

@vrooom666 Жыл бұрын

this is absolutely beautiful

@rogercarrico4975 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive! Oh!! AND Thank you for cutting some grass with it. I've actually used one of these. It didn't cut worth a hoot! I'm sure the blades were dull. All out if adjustment. We can see they actually do work pretty well. When set up correctly

@pablojavieanello6160 16 күн бұрын

Sin palabras simplemente excelente video con el paso a paso de la restauración de estás hermosas herramientas antiguas pero de una calidad unica

@RayBuildsCoolStuff 11 ай бұрын

Marvelous, heartwarming and hope inspiring.

@jt9498 2 жыл бұрын

Ach, ya did a braw restoration job, lad! It looks grand!

@georgestewart1325 2 жыл бұрын

Loved using those machines cutting the grass at the house I grew up in. I had no idea they stripped down like that and that you lapped the blades to sharpen them. Remember using a file on each blade trying to get a better cut. Lovely forecourt restoration. Really enjoy watching your channel.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

@icedog75 2 жыл бұрын

The weld repair of the cutter bar is super-impressive.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@1meanelf 2 жыл бұрын

Okay I have to say this is the first video I have seen from RRC and after watching it and the amazing work you do I will subscribe to your channel. And your cute accent is just a pleasure to listen too as well. When I was a kid I had to use a push mower and actually had fun doing the yard.

@PierreaSweedieCat 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Beautiful! Thank YOU!

@larscajvall5804 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work you put in to it.....and your accent.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@sarahbarnes942 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to watch a man so skilled in his work; thank you!

@joelboutier1736 2 жыл бұрын

what a beauty! it too pretty to go cutting the grass with now. i believe u only to it to prove its a functional piece of equipment but now its just too nice to go cutting the grass with it!

@toms641 2 жыл бұрын

The advantage for reel mowers is that the reel + a sharp knife bed gives a scissor action cut. No tearing of the grass blades. Result is that the cut grass blade stays green, as opposed to a ragged brown edge. That's what professional (golf courses) are looking for. The drawback to reel mowers is lack of suction. They only cut true grasses well. Grasses that grow horizontal (crab grass) get a free pass, infestation. Golf courses treat for crabgrasses (Halts), so not a problem. But for homeowners, crabgrasses can become a problem, and reel mowers (no suction) are often not the best solution. **** Great restoration.

@richardsiddon610 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Done a few miles with one of those beasts! 😂

@mc24725 2 жыл бұрын

A rotary mower. Boy does that take me back. And it turned out absolutely beautiful! I would display that in my living room. Well done as usual!

@mikeconlin9406 2 жыл бұрын

@@7mtex300 Maybe it's a U.S. thing. That's what I've known them to be called. My whole life.

@Winterwolf73 2 жыл бұрын

NOW THAT'S beautiful work

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! :)

@TheRealSmithFamily 2 жыл бұрын

That gear drive from the wheels to the cutter, is almost identical to my late model Honda walk behinds self propelled drive system.

@browndog9964 2 жыл бұрын

I think all of us oldies remember using the old push mower. Lovely job. Would love to see a workshop tour.

@sgtgrash 2 жыл бұрын

Not only did Ransomes make excellent lawnmowers, they were also responsible for manufacturing the hulking great walking draglines which once inhabited North Northamptonshires open cast iron ore mines... 👍

@TrimeshSZ 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of the stunningly useful caution notice in an old US army technical manual: "WARNING: Metal may be hot after heating".

@josephmiller6677 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant !!! Bravo !!! I had one of these in the 70's and it served me well both to mow the lawn and as my portable gymnasium.... good workout. Loved the quality and care you put into each detail. And then you surprised us all by actually using it to cut grass when it was so pristine after your restoration.

@davidd6091 2 жыл бұрын

This time I was sure you wouldn't get the flatting juice out but there you go. Another perfect job, noice!

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Haha i just cant help myself i even said to myself before i began this restoration " ok you dont need to flat the primer on this one, its cast and its always going ot be rough! " and my mind just wouldn't let me " you've got to smooth it out a bit dont let your standard slip.... fine! " haha

@matthewanderson7766 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful job looks amazing

@shaygetz52 2 жыл бұрын

my brother and I had demolition derbies with them back in the day... quite resilient little buggers...

@daveram2161 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge, I like your work, from home Toronto Canada

@djevo3441 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job my friend as always..... congratulations

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, always a pleasure to hear form you :)

@brianhull5125 2 жыл бұрын

That’s just at the next level…I wish my restorations were as good. Manufacturing that end piece with weld was genius. I would have happily accepted that it worked…you didn’t need to actually use it in appalling conditions. I hope it cleaned up okay and went into a museum 👌🏼

@monkeybarmonkeyman 2 жыл бұрын

I should like to say, contrary to some common beliefs, rotary blades like this can cut the crap out of you. Very nice restore, reminds me of some state-side version I used, mostly Toros.

@kenlizzio7096 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing repairing that broken casting. Great job overall.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@minorityofone1510 2 жыл бұрын

Aha - surely you have a set of imperial, - and even whitworth - spanners somewhere in the back of your toolbox for those really old projects? Great to see the quality of work as usual!!

@michaelwilkening8542 2 жыл бұрын

If you notice at 30:30 the wrench says 1/2 so its an american one.

@michaelwilkening8542 Жыл бұрын

@@GWN_Garage Thought you guys across the pond invented the Whitworth measuring system? Then went american and then went meteric. Can't you blokes make up your minds;-)

@genehasenbuhler2594 2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather taught me to use a sheet of butcher's paper to adjust the cutting edge on the bar! It takes a while but once your done it will cut like butter through tall grass!

@rogerquenault7207 2 жыл бұрын

Better than when it was new, Now you need to restore a garden vac for the grass cuttings and leaves, maybe a Billy Goat.

@kennethmiller2333 2 жыл бұрын

Still what I use to mow. We don't have a huge lawn, so it's so much easier than maintaining a gas mower.

@thebaconbrotato 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful mower. Your attention to detail blows me away.

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! :)

@jenniferdinsmore178 2 жыл бұрын

Love the color palette. Great job!

@RRCRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@juancarlosmunoz6127 2 жыл бұрын

Estupendo trabajo! Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

@ronwade2206 2 жыл бұрын

Grandma used hers every week and after we bought her an electric one, she still preferred to use the old school mower. When it was well oiled and sharp, I preferred it too!