Hi guys in this video I concatenated the video of the trolley with the video of the pump which was a previous video in order to put all the project in one video. You might have already seen 1/3 of the video !
If you make up a square piece of sandpaper, from looped over strips, then attach it to the end of your air grinder, youll be able to knock those pits out of the metal!
At this stage of life, in which I find myself, one of my pleasures is watching videos of restoration. This, one of the best I've watched. Thank you and congratulations!
This is, hands down, the best restoration video I have seen...and I've watched a bunch over the years. You showed great respect for the wine pump as you disassembled, restored it and put it back together. There were no attempts to modify or modernize it. As a result when you were finished, one could easily imagine it had just been rolled out of the Guy and Mital factory in Lyon in 1900. Also, videography and editing were professional-grade. You showed the important steps and actions concisely and avoided the common pitfall of tedious emphasis on minutiae Superb work, sir. I've subscribed.
Your restorations should be donated to a museum, there're pieces of your Culture and History. Noble work! Avril is as dedicated as you are, she's a demanding and strict supervisor.
Le résultat est superbe ! Chapeau ! J'ai récupéré le même modèle de pompe en achetant ma maison, abandonnée aux intempéries comme déco de jardin. Je me suis toujours dit que j'essaierai de la restaurer mais je n'avais aucune idée de la méthode à employer. Grâce à votre travail, je réalise l'ampleur de la tâche qui m'attend lorsque j'aurai l'opportunité de m'y mettre.
What a beautiful old machine! 😍 Great restoration and I like the fact that you didn't polish the brass to a mirror finish, I think the rough look suits the pump better - it's more period correct in my opinion. 👍👍👍
I think it's partly because there were less options in general for things so a "cheap alternative" was virtually non-existent and partly due to survivor bias--the only remaining things are those that we well made.
Remember that 95% of everything is cheap schlock stuff. The stuff that's still around is the 5% of stuff that was made to above average quality standards.
you are by far my favorite restoration channel! the quality of your work, your editing and video quality, and your appreciation for the beauty of these old machines is unparalleled! not to mention all of Avril's wonderful cameos
En el brillo de la bomba se reflejan los suscriptores. Eso quiere decir que es normal que tengas tantos suscriptores, con estas obras maestras de la restauración. MARAVILLOSO TRABAJO. Un saludo desde España.
Great job!... It’s been a while since the last time I’ve really enjoyed a restoration vid. No complain here, but more and more RU-vid has become a “wannabe” restaurateur’s place of choice. This guy!... The way he treats the piece itself, the respect he shows for this beautiful tool of trade, and his commitment to keep it as original as possible… The whole work is, to my humble opinion, a balm to anyone’s eyes, mind and soul… Thanks for sharing!... From L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona
Cor what a restoration I was amazed at all the tiny bits there are to make this item. I see Avril is still making sure all goes to plan. This is one of the best restoration videos I've watched , you really are a clever and talented man. I like all your own old woodwork tools as well as other items you use.
That looks really wonderful, it is surprising how much volume is pumps 40 Ltrs a minute will soon empty the wine fermenting vessel! A work of art ! Chris B.
It turned out fantastic. Using the old wood to recreate the broken handle was great. Made it hard to tell it was replaced. Glad you included the pump restoration from the previous video too.
Spinejackel it’s called a carboy. It’s basically the old equivalent to things like oil drums. It was used to hold industrial quantities of substances you didn’t want reacting with their container, like powerful acids and bases.
Another awesome job! I just love all of the old bronze and brass that are on these old mechanisms. Black paint and polished bronze or brass look good together.
This is absolutely incredible! What an amazing restoration you have performed. It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this talent and this machine with us.
It amazes me that most posters here mistake Arvil for a cat not truly realizing the importance of a supervisor. Great video! When you pushed the pump up the driveway I saw history.
My kitty said hello to your kitty, I love the fact that your cat hangs out with you while doing your restoration work. Great videos by the way. Thank you.
Some more kitty time stamps, for those interested in those 'Easter eggs' or some cat activity: 2:15 Dashing orange fluff 2:25 Investigator Avril 2:55 Almost hiding behind the pump (paws visible still) 3:41 Introducing the orange fluffy assistant meow, Avril 3:51 Grooming while guarding(?) 6:10 Checking out the parts, plus obligatory petting 22:23 Fluffy orange guard of the restored parts on duty 22:53 Some more guard duty Since Avril is showing up so much early, does it mean he (or she) is a wine connoisseur? Anyway, is that HUGE machine used just to pump liquid around? Is it something especially made to conserve the wine quality?
Big pump, big barrels. Wine barrels can go from 200 to at least 500 liters that I know of. No telling how much a brewing vat can have. Lots of liquid to move and no electricity to run the pump. I would imagine that it was used just to move wine around. Do not want contaminants getting in your wine. Maybe water also.
You can spray weld with powders that are suitable for repairing cast iron. Up to 6mm thick, apparently. There are also carbide containing powders suitable for hard facing areas prone to wear.
What a wonderful thing you do, salvaging and restoring magnificent old machines and preserving them for posterity. They were originally made with the same tender loving care you give them.
I love how the finish on these old machines wasn't perfect. It didn't have to be. The primary goal was to produce a well-made, long-lasting and effective machine. They got it right! The items are still with us today. :-) Awesome!
So glad you showed it working... There was only a min or so left in the video and I was like, 'come on, you have to show it working after all that'... And I'm glad you did, great work, very enjoyable to watch.
That was fabulous, well done, thoroughly enjoyed your work throughout, as did your cat Avril it seemed. She enjoys your noeling, maybe it’s calming to her as it is to us avid watchers. Well done again.
Restoring by bringing back functionality but not making everything new and perfect , IS perfect . Very , very well done, excellent from start to finish .
C'est vraiment pas le pire, moi je me dis que là, le savoir faire ne suffit pas, il faut la passion, la patience et la constance pour porter à terme un tel travail gigantesque ! ...
Imagine that the dirty and rusty pump became so beautiful. Really good and experienced work. They did really beautiful things before wondering if it was intentional or just tradition. The result looks satisfying I get jealous. Carsten Sweden
You take such care in your work, and I like it that someone is still practicing the older ways of doing things... For example, you hand carved the round handle the way they were made back then... Very nice work. It's an absolutely BeAuTiFuL Machine... Would be an honor to own, and even use...
Great job, im still amazed that most restorers don't use molasses when removing rust from steel...It is time consuming but a small toothbrush to remove the black stain & running water is all you need...Have you ever tried it?? It really works, about 10% molasses in whatever size container you use, then fill the rest with water & let sit 7-10 days...Easy Peasy lemon squeesy...
