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Most restoration projects I’ve seen take something old and make it look like new. This one restored the jack to look like old, and I loved it! So glad that you took the time to repair the wood. Most people would have tossed it in the fire and made a replacement. There is so much character in that old wood. Treat it properly and it will last hundreds of years. Bravo!
I am personally in the get new wood camp. For about 200 years, I imagine the elements and insects have had a chance to deteriorate the wood. Also, the wood had to be glued and screwed back together. This does not inspire confidence in me about the trustworthy strength of a tool meant to bear tons of force. This is probably all moot, because I expect this to sit pretty in somebody’s collection for years to come.
@@josephnavin4451 All good points. I can’t imagine anyone actually using a wooden jack in this century. Yet to have a piece of functional history like this with original wood is exceptionally unique. I’m an amateur woodworker so I appreciate old wood. It’s not simply a hard, sturdy medium to me. Properly cared for, wood will last for many generations. My 2 bits.
@@josephnavin4451 this piece is not meant to be used, it belongs in museum or private collection, thus must have original wood, besides there are tones of wood-preserving methods avail right now so there are should be no concerns for keeping it original.
Zak Vinni I agree. I do think that this will most likely sit in someone’s collection. I cannot readily imagine how to incorporate a tool this obscure into a museum exhibit. This video is the first time I became aware that these existed back then. Museums usually show exhibits of cultural artifacts which are representative icons of a region during a certain time period.
Seeing how these devices were created and made makes me admire the creativity of those who came before us. Watching these videos is almost like a form of virtual time-travel, IMO. Thanks for vids and I'm a fan of Avril, too.
As someone who spent quite a bit of his childhood in his grandfather's carpentry workshop, I can't help but appreciate the care and work you put into fixing up a block of wood that an average person might've thought to be unsalvageable.
100% right. As an average skilled person, I did not view the wood as salvageable. I appreciate how much more character the finished product has. The right move for sure.
@@Kvant925 Yeah, I stated the fact that I've never seen a wooden jack before and that the history of the projects is interesting. Other than that I don't know what you're talking about.
Seeing you break projects down really makes me appreciate how skilled our engineering ancestors were, and your restoration/fabrication skills have taught me many little tips and tricks. Thank you. Beautiful work, sir
Great restoration as ever. Important that you kept it looking natural. It gives more authenticity to the piece. Of course Avril's input is vital as well. What a sweetie.
Those wagons back then weighed more than the whole tractor. They were made out of heavy wood, plus they were big, plus all the supplies they carried.. especially a chuck wagon
Haha! I haven't used one of those since I was a kid. Even back 30 years ago it seemed like we were using tools from king Arthur's court when the old man would break those old jacks out for us to use lol. Well done!
Tell you what, that ratchet system is better and certainly easier to use than the average vehicle jack you see today, and much more engaging, the sound is so satisfying, we certainly haven't moved forward in a lot of things, have we?
That is so satisfying. I’m really glad they tested it out too- I was getting worried towards the end we wouldn’t see it in action! This was almost like visual ASMR.
one of your best restorations. I confess I really enjoy seeing old rusty objects restored to better than new condition and bright and shiny, but I do feel a bit sad sometimes that the character of the object has been lost. This restoration however perfectly preserved the character of the jack and that made it a stand out.
Сделано давно, заботливыми руками из надёжного, с "запасцом" прочности материала, служило верой и правдой и передавалось по наследству. Есть следы ( забитые парно гвозди)варварства. Радует то, что нашлись такие же заботливые руки как и у создателя редуктора в деревянном корпусе, и бережно возвращают молодость старому шедевру. Любуюсь творчеством как старых, так и новых мастеров, явно прослеживается живая связь поколений, забытого когда то ремесла. Аплодирую стоя. Подписка и лайк с удовольствием
Some years ago I was at the Pickering traction engine rally in Yorkshire UK, and they used a jack very like that to move a traction engine a few inches to tighten up the belt to a threshing machine, they called it a Traction Engine Jack, Great restoration, always enjoy old machinery being restored
I really enjoy watching your attention to detail, that said I also make sure my comment has validity. On dry rot or broken wood I want to keep for its form I would use penetrating epoxy resin specially designed for wood .
You are heros because you safed the wood and the old character of this jack! Many other RU-vidrs would say: "Its broken, lets make a new one!" I realy appreciate it you kept the wood.
Never even knew this was a thing. You did absolutely right by it! The only thing that makes me mildly cringy is the grain on the wood plugs not aligning. But that's just my OCD. 😁
I would loved to see the philps + head screws tossed away and replaced with used flat - head screws as they will be more periodic and honest to the device ( am sure at some stage it had a repair and someone had replaced the flat head screws with phillips head screws), As always very enjoyable and satisfying restoration, keep the good job up and keep them coming, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
Amazing, how they made such simple tools, that withstand time. I think I would of put the sawdust in the screw holes, along with the glue. I would of heated up the wood, so the wax would seep further in, adding extra protection. I had a thought of stabilizing it with epoxy resin, or a watered down wood glue to soak in over night.
We had a jack,exactly like this,home on the farm in Norway when I was a kid.I was told that it get there by the Germans in ww2.It was laying outside and rotted. For some years ago i collected the steel parts and maked new wood for it. Funny to see someone else that restored a jack like this
Ahhh, I have one of those and it is in need of some TLC, not quite as much as yours though. I did wonder about the metal handle and didn't realize it originally must have had a wooden one. One small point is I might use hot linseed oil & beeswax, 50/50, to finish it, as in french polishing, but your stained wax looks grand! Aught not the wood of handle move free of the metal shaft so as not to get blisters? ... perhaps yours does move free, I can't tell. Very instructive! Thank you. Blessings from Eire. 💖🙏🌻
@@bobbyconnor7765 I'm back home at the weekend so I'll have a look and let you know, you might want to buy mine but postage from Erie might be to much - its very heavy! 💖🙏
This was amazing. I am seeing many more people take sandpaper to an item and call it "restoration." It really is AMAZING to watch your videos which do justice to the word and also honor the intent of the machine! LOVE THEM!
Out of all your restoration videos, this one is my absolute favorite! I'm not exactly sure why. But one thing I find so fascinating is how a block of wood was turned into a jack. Who knew? Also, I so admire the fact that you salvaged the wood. Even though it was completely split, you found a way to reunite the two parts so that everything (except the handle) is original. I admire your skills so much. And I LOVE Avril! Please keep these videos coming. I could watch them over and over again. Greetings from Canada.
А как же рукоятка, зачем он ее поменял? Брусок оставил потому что ему лень делать новый. Если он хотел сделать первоначальный вид, тогда шурупы нужно новые поставить. Помимо этого масса замечаний - не все детали разобрал, отмыл так будто его заставили, и кто ему вообще дал болгарку в руки он ей пользоваться не умеет
@@VadimSokolov-hz2ol неееее, тут не масса замечаний, а одно сплошное замечание. У меня кровь из глаз пошла от увиденного - это не реставрация, а порнография.
I bought a pair of these from a auction where a house mover was retiring, I paid 20.00 for the pair ! The old guy that worked for the movers pulled me aside those will lift 10 tons !
I started off thinking.. “why did he just screw and glue that old wood, go get some new hardwood and rebuild it!!” To now thinking, “im soooo glad he fixed that old wood… so much character and keeps things from history, a true refurbish”
I was actually surprised to see Phillips-head screws on the internal parts... Do you think they were replacement screws? **leaves an open can of sardines for Avril**
100% yes this is a previous restoration. Phillips screws weren't invented until the 30s and this Jack is far older. I wish he would have used slotted screws in this restoration. Wooden handle should spin too
Kudos on keeping as many pieces original as possible! Do most of the items you restore end up in use or display, or do they go back into storage for future generations to find? :)
