Someone paid an equivalent of $2000 for this in 1914 [Restoration]

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  • čas přidán 19. 04. 2024
  • This machine has the most odd combination of functions I've ever come across. It was made in 1914 by the F. Bissell Company of Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A. and combines a vacuum, grinder, buffer, blower, and pulley. The tool is so old that this would have been one of the first introductions to an electric motor that a household would have had.
    These are quite rare and I had a very difficult internal struggle with removing the unique decal and having it recreated. The original decal contained only a partial image of the "Bissell Frog" and with no high quality images of the full decal online, I was stuck until I came across an old F. Bissell Company catalogue with a large image of a frog on the front that matched. A fantastic graphic artist was able to use it to digitally recreate the decal in its entirety. After that, I sent the file to an awesome print shop that uses modern and old methods to reprint the decal on waterslide paper, just like the original. I think it's the best decal I've ever had remade.
    You may be thinking this was made by the modern day Bissell vacuum company, but this is actually a completely different Bissell, so much so that they changed the company name to National Super Suction Company, and had to specifically state that they weren't related to the other Bissell vacuum company in there advertisements at the time.
    The rest of the restoration showed how well built this tool was for it's age and I am absolutely loving the original colour. I made a vacuum "bag" out of an old pillow case and I don't think what I truly needed exists anymore, but maybe I will come across something more authentic one day. This tool was sold for $67.50 USD in 1914, which is ~$2000 USD today. You can see the original design patent here: patentimages.storage.googleap...
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  • @enriquekahn9405
    @enriquekahn9405 Před 25 dny +676

    "combination vacuum cleaner/knife sharpener" is not what I was expecting

    • @GigsVT
      @GigsVT Před 25 dny +93

      And a pulley so you can drive your meat grinder or whatever.
      It's even worse when you realize this would originally have been screwed into a light socket most of the time, it was before outlets really existed.

    • @ChrisG404
      @ChrisG404 Před 25 dny +16

      Sounds like something from RonCo

    • @Visuwyg
      @Visuwyg Před 25 dny +11

      on wheels!

    • @chrisgraham9178
      @chrisgraham9178 Před 24 dny +4

      I saw the turbine and initially thought it was a home steam generator, but what I thought was the intake pipe would have been too large of a diameter for that. I had no idea what this was until he used it.

    • @RoderickGMacLeod
      @RoderickGMacLeod Před 24 dny +6

      @@ChrisG404 wait, now how much would you pay?

  • @steadfasttherenowned2460
    @steadfasttherenowned2460 Před 25 dny +1347

    This is still the only intro on the internet I watch all of on purpose.

    • @gordongate
      @gordongate Před 25 dny

      Yep, the only one I dont skip either

    • @theworldsmostbeautifulman
      @theworldsmostbeautifulman Před 25 dny +15

      Same here

    • @seanys
      @seanys Před 25 dny +23

      It cracks me up every time.

    • @jakesmerth1919
      @jakesmerth1919 Před 25 dny +22

      I don't think people can trust people who don't watch the whole intro on purpose.

    • @cathybenson5119
      @cathybenson5119 Před 25 dny +16

      I've always loved his intro. Lol. I love his sense of humour. 🤪🤪🇦🇺

  • @billcawood4183
    @billcawood4183 Před 23 dny +83

    Now I understand why cats originally became so terrified of vacuums.

    • @BlackMasterRoshi
      @BlackMasterRoshi Před 17 dny +4

      any cat that got too close would end up like one of those chinese industrial lathe accident videos

    • @migzz7976
      @migzz7976 Před 15 dny

      Hahaha I’m watching it on mute right now so you just kind of let the cat out of the bag.😂tell me again, why did he put his mouth on the hose?

    • @user-oe9nl8tv2q
      @user-oe9nl8tv2q Před 15 dny

      Your intro rocks...

    • @billcawood4183
      @billcawood4183 Před 15 dny

      @@migzz7976 apparently it was all curiosity

  • @ronaldfosnaugh1284
    @ronaldfosnaugh1284 Před 20 dny +27

    I worked for an electrical salvage company and we would rebuild old equipment like this and we could not keep up with the demand. You did a fantastic job and I know for a fact that the biggest reward is to see these historical pieces come to life.

  • @gowerski
    @gowerski Před 25 dny +1078

    i can imagine vacuuming my house dragging a spinning bench grinder

    • @tubetubejohnny
      @tubetubejohnny Před 25 dny +147

      I like how it includes protective caps for the vacuum side but no protection for the grinder wheel! Imagine getting your curtains or dress caught on that.

    • @idontthinkso666
      @idontthinkso666 Před 25 dny +51

      @@tubetubejohnny Holy Christ on a pogo stick, Batman! Dragging a vacuum around the house, snagging cat tails, drapes, table cloths, and pants legs in there! When was 911 brought online?

    • @diverdave4056
      @diverdave4056 Před 25 dny +12

      @@tubetubejohnny or your Cat !

    • @killpidone
      @killpidone Před 25 dny +25

      I think it's supposed to be a shop vac boys

    • @atariks1475
      @atariks1475 Před 25 dny +18

      @@killpidone I don't think so. The whole make off is more of a household object. Especially in 1914. To claim 67,5 $ for it you had to show not just one use.

  • @krsanth-4142
    @krsanth-4142 Před 25 dny +524

    "A buffing wheel has one job, to polish/clean what you have in your hand. A buffing wheel has one goal, to take what's in your hand and throw it across the room."

    • @andrewgodly5739
      @andrewgodly5739 Před 24 dny +31

      Or to buff your hand

    • @foxyfoxington2651
      @foxyfoxington2651 Před 24 dny +21

      @@andrewgodly5739 Look at how shiny my hands are!

    • @TheNevada666
      @TheNevada666 Před 24 dny +11

      To be honest I worked in a jewellery and metal working for a short period of time. My nails were never so shiny as back then xD

    • @notpoliticallycorrect1303
      @notpoliticallycorrect1303 Před 24 dny +21

      I remember my school days,mid 80's, in the metalwork shop we had a large belt sanding machine with a buffing wheel on the spindle end,whenever I heard the sound of it starting I would go and stand between the lathes and mills for protection,it was the only safe place in the classroom.Two occasions stand out just in my class alone,one kid was hit in the hand by a 8" soldered copper steam boat hull which squashed the ring he was wearing into his finger needing surgery to remove, another got hit in the face by a small block of brass which pushed two teeth through his top lip and broke the tops off of them,the schools response to these accidents was a laminated sign hung above the machine telling you to be careful.😊 I also witnessed the flight of a very large lathe chuck key twice, both times it didn't hit anyone fortunately because it would have certainly killed them but it was terrifying nonetheless,the lad that forgot to remove it before starting the lathe both times was banned from the metalwork classroom after the second incident.

    • @zyriantel9601
      @zyriantel9601 Před 23 dny +6

      @@foxyfoxington2651 “Catch these hands!”
      “I can’t, they’re so well polished!”

  • @zodwraith5745
    @zodwraith5745 Před 22 dny +62

    The teardown alone had more excitement than anything I've seen from Hollywood in a number of years.

  • @agate_jcg
    @agate_jcg Před 20 dny +10

    Every once in a while I watch this channel and think, "tool restoration, what a delightful hobby, maybe I should get into that," and then I watch HTR spend an hour doing battle with rusty brass screws, and I think "naaaah."

  • @countryplumber-ec7hk
    @countryplumber-ec7hk Před 24 dny +261

    Just imagine vacuuming away and the grinder catching on the drapes, and this thing yeeting itself out a window

  • @R.Daneel
    @R.Daneel Před 25 dny +192

    "Damn. How am I going to sandblast my rhinoceros?"
    "No worries, mate. I know a guy..."

    • @nicholaslittle2312
      @nicholaslittle2312 Před 23 dny +5

      Yes. That was a lovely new three station sand blaster. ❤

    • @fixman88
      @fixman88 Před 20 dny +1

      That thing reminded me of a handling station for nuclear materials (with the gloves built into it)!

  • @samborambobo
    @samborambobo Před 24 dny +26

    110 years old. Incredible craftsmanship!

  • @gigiopincio5006
    @gigiopincio5006 Před 24 dny +15

    That rotary switch displays such a range of emotions it's very relatable

  • @SheikYerbuty
    @SheikYerbuty Před 25 dny +145

    It has that Dr. Seuss vibe to it. Beautiful piece of machinery

    • @enzojugs99
      @enzojugs99 Před 24 dny +6

      Agree, a very Seussian piece of machinery.

    • @ronitsingh85
      @ronitsingh85 Před 24 dny +2

      100%

    • @Xsiondu
      @Xsiondu Před 24 dny +4

      When Seuss was a young man he would have seen these items and they certainly lend themselves into fancy.

    • @ronitsingh85
      @ronitsingh85 Před 23 dny +4

      @@Xsiondu I thought of this too! I am sure he developed the unique way of curvy design on his own and was most certainly influenced by the old machinery. I am a collector of vintage compressors, motors, globe valves and other things that are quite ornate. Never seen this vacuum before! Its very cool but I dont like the material on it which is zinc alloy, its basically pot metal and easily will break. Using cast iron would have been nice but would add to the weight.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical Před 22 dny

      👍👍👍👍

  • @Xaelloss
    @Xaelloss Před 25 dny +102

    That blue suddenly coming through the years of dirt and grime was such a magical moment! I probably would have bought the thing over colour alone!
    Interesting how it has some strategically placed locating pins, likely to stop factory workers putting it together wrong...

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical Před 22 dny +3

      👍👍👍👍

    • @barrybolton1396
      @barrybolton1396 Před 21 dnem

      Same

    • @greggv8
      @greggv8 Před 20 dny +1

      Wouldn't have stopped the Russian who forcibly installed some sensors upside down in a Proton M rocket in 2013, causing it to turn upside down and attempt to fly down at the ground. Whomever did that had to ignore the markings indicating which was was up, and bend the mounting brackets to make them fit the wrong way.

  • @elementjoe
    @elementjoe Před 24 dny +17

    I could watch you, AvE and Inheritance Machining all day and it would be a life well lived.

  • @Karcons
    @Karcons Před 22 dny +51

    I am 46 but I still feel like I am 6, smiling with that childish joy sitting just in front of the screen, watching the intro of his famous show.. I respect, watch carefully and laugh altogether in almost every minute of your videos. So really, thanks for all your "help" to my inner-child. 🎉😊

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra Před 21 dnem +2

      don't do drugs

    • @Karcons
      @Karcons Před 21 dnem +2

      @@uuuultra I never do drugs but you definitely need to see a psychiatrist. Some anti-depressants can be beneficial for you..

  • @krissteel4074
    @krissteel4074 Před 25 dny +123

    The electric motor, what can we do with this? Mr Bissell
    "Everything!"

    • @Punchcado
      @Punchcado Před 25 dny +24

      Yes, that knife-sharpening wheel looks like one of a set of different attachments that could have been mounted on that little driveshaft. If a motor is that costly, I guess it would have to be marketed as general purpose. A vacuum-cleaner with a PTO ... based

    • @justin4n6
      @justin4n6 Před 25 dny +6

      Same theory with the kitchen aid stand mixers.
      Good marketing too. Then when the motor goes they have to replace with the same because of all the accessories they have for ir

    • @krissteel4074
      @krissteel4074 Před 25 dny +2

      @@Punchcado My guess it would have been someone's very fancy shop tool, maybe a pulley running a shaft to a gearbox and shears/clippers or something like that. Plus the vac to clean it all up. Fact its variable speed would lend it to lots of things

    • @krissteel4074
      @krissteel4074 Před 25 dny +6

      @@justin4n6 I'm genuinely impressed an electric motor and switch from 1914 survived to be restored. Testimony to the build quality

    • @justin4n6
      @justin4n6 Před 25 dny +6

      @@krissteel4074 definitely is. And the mentality of repairing not just replacing when broken/worn.

  • @jamesnorman415
    @jamesnorman415 Před 25 dny +109

    Somehow you come up with the coolest junk and turn it into the coolest working non junk while demonstrateing your skill and humor at the same time! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. 😊😊😊😊

  • @piccalillipit9211
    @piccalillipit9211 Před 24 dny +6

    *THE NOISE* the switch makes is simply wonderful

  • @paulcooper9135
    @paulcooper9135 Před 24 dny +6

    Gotta love old "tech" where no opportunity was ever wasted... unused end of a vacuum cleaner motor? Yup, we can find a use for that!
    Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

    • @ibast1
      @ibast1 Před 15 hodinami

      it does seem odd, but I think it's the other way around. I think it's grinder and a pulley drive first and the blower is to control the dust off the grinder and whatever you decide to drive off the pulley.

  • @danoman1893
    @danoman1893 Před 25 dny +36

    Tapps for the decal... PRICELESS!

  • @junkboxgarage6071
    @junkboxgarage6071 Před 25 dny +126

    It’s always a good day when there’s a new hand tool rescue video.

  • @Einherjar_17
    @Einherjar_17 Před 23 dny +4

    The best restoration channel in the galaxy, greetings from Argentina.

  • @MrLucas217
    @MrLucas217 Před 25 dny +145

    How do you do this to me? I literally was sitting at the dinner table last night and thinking "where the hell has hand tool been" and here you are answering my prayers.

    • @felio_
      @felio_ Před 25 dny +4

      Damn thank you, Lucas. It worked!

    • @serenity6415
      @serenity6415 Před 25 dny +3

      Can you wonder where my crush is also? Thanks

    • @banmadabon
      @banmadabon Před 25 dny +1

      @@serenity6415 With his side chick of course ...

    • @serenity6415
      @serenity6415 Před 25 dny

      @@banmadabon I mean..... I did walk into that, but no. He'd never have a side chick. He just would never. He has no clue the absolute king he is. I'll go polish something and cry thanks.

    • @banmadabon
      @banmadabon Před 24 dny

      @@serenity6415 More you idealize / idolize him (king?) more he will feel empowered and will lose the healthy fear of losing you. Male do their worse if put on a dais. You cannot fathom how insecure we are in sex matters and womanising is just looking for reassurance. So fake a lot of orgasm and look him with dreamy eyes in bed but out of bed treat him like a bro and you will stop wondering what he is doing when he is not home. Psychiatric help 5 cent, pay Lucy the nurse at the reception

  • @robstirling3173
    @robstirling3173 Před 24 dny +26

    That's an incredible casting, hats off to the men who made them!

    • @meekerp1
      @meekerp1 Před 16 dny

      Worked for this company for 44 years, 3rd generation owner, sadly was sold to German company 1 month after I retired in 2022

  • @reneecarter6702
    @reneecarter6702 Před 13 dny +1

    I came for the intro, and stayed for the work. Was not disappointed. He is the 80’s family show of the restoration world ❤

  • @user-ld9jr9og7g
    @user-ld9jr9og7g Před 22 dny +1

    Gotta say, love that smile! Your restorations are very cool and enjoyable as well as being quite informative. Thanks!!!

  • @kenstrayhorn5923
    @kenstrayhorn5923 Před 25 dny +70

    I share your frustration with those screws. Last week I needed to weld a crack on an agricultural mower deck and to get a clean shot at the damage I had to remove the hanging harness. Every single bolt was rusted solid and had to be ground down, drilled, and punched. What should have taken an hour ended up costing an entire afternoon. Wonderful job on that decal!

    • @SilvaDreams
      @SilvaDreams Před 25 dny +4

      A lot of those old screws were a mild steel at best so they tend to get stripped out quite easily. Good at the time but don't fair the test of time when the paint chips off and any corrosion sets in.

    • @creamsiclem4433
      @creamsiclem4433 Před 25 dny +6

      I like to left hand drill bits on stuck screws. As the drill gets deeper the pressure from the sides releases and often the screw just backs out.

    • @frontiervirtcharter
      @frontiervirtcharter Před 24 dny +1

      @@creamsiclem4433 better yet, use a screw extractor bit .. one end has a short left-hand drill and the other end looks like a tapered end mill, also with left-hand threads. Second end wedges into the hole that you drilled with the first end

    • @stevehill4615
      @stevehill4615 Před 24 dny +2

      Totally agree, can never get over to the farmer I do agri mowers for that yes fitting the new parts might only be a half hour job but it can take a whole day getting the rusted bolts out so you can fit the new parts, my fun for this coming week is straightening a Kuhn mower head deck with a bend in it.

    • @kuuz1134
      @kuuz1134 Před 23 dny

      Hopefully you realized you need to heat whatever the bolt is threaded into, not the head of the bolt. Unlike this guy.

  • @Itkovan
    @Itkovan Před 24 dny +32

    at around 7:40 i thought to myself, "no way if they snuck some screws behind the pivot-point of the lids on the end to ensure that the end of the engine didn't just pop off ?" and by golly, at 8:19 you proved me right...
    They were sneaky back then and i swear they try to be sneaky sometimes today too.
    As always, you make the most tedious looking task look fun and entertaining.
    And in case i haven't said it before, loving how each intro seem unique to the video yet having a common theme and thread.

  • @drt28
    @drt28 Před 18 dny +2

    I shed a tear for the decal ,,,beautiful ceremony man,,,beautiful!

  • @fredrichardson9761
    @fredrichardson9761 Před 22 dny +1

    Outstanding work bringing that old machine to life again - I absolutely love the design! Great work! 👍👍

  • @joelpowell9235
    @joelpowell9235 Před 25 dny +22

    What you do is pure ART. Always amazed by your painstaking craftsmanship, not only with your incredible restoration but also with the flawless video editing. I can’t imagine the number of hours involved. Bravo and thank you!!

  • @llewsep
    @llewsep Před 22 dny +1

    That. Was bloody fantastic.
    Amazed at the engineering and build quality.
    Thank you!

  • @Oregonduck09
    @Oregonduck09 Před 23 dny +1

    Watching him struggle to get things apart is the absolute best parts of his videos, even more the beautiful finishes.

  • @youbecha64
    @youbecha64 Před 25 dny +69

    I feel better knowing that you occasionally have the same difficulties taking old rusty crap apart as us mere mortals. :D

  • @DirtyRobot
    @DirtyRobot Před 25 dny +21

    The pully attachment may have been for powering other tools like a lathe or small homestead equipment. Pretty valuable all in one power source for its time.

  • @sladordrav1969
    @sladordrav1969 Před 20 dny

    I really like your work, because it shows that sometimes it is difficult for you. You don't use manuals, you respect the original a lot and you don't make unnecessary modifications. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing.

  • @christopherblevins1968

    I appreciate you showing ALL the uses of that. The grinding wheel had me stumped!

  • @richardsims1805
    @richardsims1805 Před 25 dny +16

    Magnificent restoration. It's now good for another 110 years. Well done!!!

  • @Ranger_Kevin
    @Ranger_Kevin Před 25 dny +28

    The good thing is: When you are grinding something you can immediately vacuum up the dust ^^

  • @robertcabral1366
    @robertcabral1366 Před 14 dny

    Absolutely perfect restoration!!! This vacuum is better than new! I was sad to see the old decal go away, but when I saw the replica, WOW! Love the video. Thanks...

  • @alcoguy1
    @alcoguy1 Před 22 dny +1

    What an absolute unit! That thing fought back. Just wanted to let you know your perseverance was appreciated.

  • @CM-sm6rs
    @CM-sm6rs Před 24 dny +5

    Amazing the pride they had back then to build such great items. Also, your humor had me laughing out loud! You're definitely not quite right, lol. Thank you so much!!

  • @dhgodzilla1
    @dhgodzilla1 Před 25 dny +7

    Strange Combo of a Machine. But in those times Electric Motors were very expensive so making your Motor do as many things as possible was the way to go

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 Před 24 dny +1

    How nice to see another video from you. Never knew such a tool existed. It certainly was ingenious. I like the paint color. You did a fantastic job with the power switch, especially the new knob.
    Thanks for sharing this project.
    👍👍👍

    • @andersjjensen
      @andersjjensen Před 22 dny

      It's quite obvious where a modern multi function kitchen machine has it's inspiration from.

  • @CLCIII
    @CLCIII Před 23 dny +2

    Beautiful restoration. Interesting design for sure. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

  • @richardtabor8686
    @richardtabor8686 Před 24 dny +9

    Love the semi-narration in this one. I'l take grunts and single-word utterances any day. xoxoxo. ty for the content.

  • @glentucker4250
    @glentucker4250 Před 25 dny +3

    I really enjoy watching you bring these unique things back to life. Especially when there’s machining involved. Great job on the plastic knob! Bravo! Thank you

  • @pamelasteburg6006
    @pamelasteburg6006 Před 23 dny

    Beautiful sendoff for the decal! Great work as usual!

  • @robertmanley7556
    @robertmanley7556 Před 22 dny +1

    Wow !! This was AMAZING !! I have never seen one of theses so cool !! You did a fantastic job it looks and works so well !!👍👍

  • @ramosel
    @ramosel Před 25 dny +41

    As soon as you uncovered the blue paint it hit me... my Grandmother had one of these! This was in the 60s and I don't think she used it much as it was always in a closet. I remember the little doors (that I now know, thanks to you) were the access to the brushes were nickle plated. How many vacuums made today will still be around and restore-able in 110 years?

    • @tamask001
      @tamask001 Před 22 dny +3

      Why did the brushes need a quick-release screw? I'm all for repairability, but the risk of someone's finger becoming one with the brush seems a bit higher than the convenience it offers.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical Před 22 dny +2

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @ramosel
      @ramosel Před 22 dny +2

      @@tamask001 You mean the screw on the spring loaded arms that keep the brushes in contact with the armature?

    • @AKATenn
      @AKATenn Před 22 dny +4

      @@tamask001 the brushes wear out because they rub against the contacts on the rotor, and it seems to be a fairly powerful motor so to keep it cool they left big vents in the back.

  • @williamemerson1799
    @williamemerson1799 Před 25 dny +6

    Definitely a good looking machine and outstanding restoration. 👍🍻

  • @howardoller443
    @howardoller443 Před 22 dny +1

    You sir have been blessed with great talents, skills, and abilities.

  • @brianboot8623
    @brianboot8623 Před 24 dny

    That was cool, a vacuum with a sharpener. As usual outstanding work and unique restoration projects.

  • @FromtheSoultotheFretboard

    Another Ohio shout-out!! Your work is very inspiring. Much love and appreciation for your channel!!

  • @Denamic
    @Denamic Před 25 dny +10

    What a neat little grinder vacuum blower buffer pulley. I've always wanted a thing that did all of those at once.

    • @dimitar4y
      @dimitar4y Před 24 dny +3

      it'd have made sense if you could vacuum up the ground dust, but... it's not even that... and IT'S ON FREAKIN' WHEELS HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO ANY REAL GRINDING ON IT

    • @ruben_balea
      @ruben_balea Před 24 dny +2

      @@dimitar4y And the pulley has the same problem, perhaps they made some kind of stand for it.

    • @deltab9768
      @deltab9768 Před 24 dny +3

      @@dimitar4yI hate to imagine what happens if you tug on the hose while vacuuming and that thing catches your shirttails.
      But with the right precautions and some attachment to hold it in place when grinding I’m sure it was a great way to get as much use from one motor instead of having to buy a bunch of expensive power tools. Surprised it didn’t have a detachable drill chuck too 🤣

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical Před 22 dny +1

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @christopherbrubaker2070

    I can’t believe I wasn’t subscribed to your channel yet. That’s been remedied. I absolutely love older machines and tools, and your editing is fantastic. Thank you very much for recording what you do. So Awesome! This is my calling, my dream.

  • @vollkrassmann858
    @vollkrassmann858 Před 20 dny

    I needed a lotta time to find out: This is a vacuum cleaner combined with a grinding tool.... Very exclusive idea. Enjoyed to see the brillant restoration. Thx for sharing 👍

    • @bruwin
      @bruwin Před 19 dny

      Not so exclusive. Kirby started doing that as well, making different attachments for their vacuums so you could use it as a variety of tools. It was actually quite good for a multi use tool for the home. My dad used ours for many years while building up a supply of more dedicated tools.

  • @theodorgiosan2570
    @theodorgiosan2570 Před 25 dny +10

    Old vacuum cleaners fascinate me. So many different designs. But I've never seen one combined with an angle grinder. I still use an Electrolux Model L with the optional automatic cord reel and it still works as well as when it was new. All old appliances are cool to me. They are so well made compared to today's. As an example the neighbors still have a nearly 100 year old GE Monitor Top fridge in their kitchen still operating.

    • @scottwhitcher265
      @scottwhitcher265 Před 25 dny +4

      I like that everything was made to be able to disassemble and repair. That ceramic swtch base won't melt and burn like a plastic one.

    • @user-vh2pk6bd3g
      @user-vh2pk6bd3g Před 22 dny

      That's not the model with the coils in the top is it

    • @seeker1015
      @seeker1015 Před 18 dny

      My Westinghouse fridge is about 80 yo and still tickering away. A few years ago it started acting up, Freezing everything or defrosting. I suspected the thermostat. Ordered a new one which looked like a toy and is completely sealed. When I got into the job and got the original out, I realised it was serviceable. Pull apart and all that was wrong was the thick, real silver contacts were corroded. Cleaned and back together and hasn't missed a beat ever since.
      I also have a Hoover upright, Brit made, built like a tank, still going strong. I have all the attachments in the original box, nice!

  • @adelheidsnel5171
    @adelheidsnel5171 Před 25 dny +3

    New life purpose: being sharpened and pullied around whilst vacuuming. Thank you Eric, you're a GOD

  • @judebrown4103
    @judebrown4103 Před 23 dny +1

    Absolutely brilliant, love your channel. I always loved taking things apart and fixing them but you show how to do it in such detail while raising a huge chuckle. I love this channel it never ceases to amaze me how you uncover gems from what at first seems to a be a big old black hunk of something indecipherable, reveal its original paint is still there to be replicated and restored along with boring looking black screws that turn out to be beautiful brass polished to perfection. Fantastic stuff.👍👏

  • @DB.KOOPER
    @DB.KOOPER Před 13 dny

    As someone who was a kid in the 80s and 90s your intro makes me laugh every time. Love the channel man. Awesome work.

  • @m6j159
    @m6j159 Před 24 dny +8

    What an amazing 'tool of its time' - vacuum cleaner, grinder and - I think I saw - a belt pulley behind the grinding wheel...perhaps as a power source to other equipment as well? Vacuum the dust, caused by your knife grinding, whilst powering a loom😂 Love it...brilliant, as ever❤❤❤

    • @Sharpless2
      @Sharpless2 Před 24 dny +1

      whilst powering the meat grinder for which you had to cut down your meat with that knife you were sharpening hehe. High specific machine for a highly specific situation. Had to do it in the dark tho, since this would be screwed into a light bulb socket because outlets didnt really exist then.

    • @Hoa-Mechanical
      @Hoa-Mechanical Před 22 dny

      👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @PrebleStreetRecords
      @PrebleStreetRecords Před 21 dnem

      I have a ton of old manual equipment around the house, and everything has a V-belt pulley molded in somewhere, or a flat belt for larger equipment. Motors and engines were exceptionally expensive back then. Something like this would run a washing machine, corn shucker/grinder, and a host of other tools like a drill press or table saw.

  • @scottwilliams4383
    @scottwilliams4383 Před 24 dny +3

    This really is some of the best content on CZcams.

  • @-jimmyjames
    @-jimmyjames Před 18 dny +1

    just a component to a kit? perfect for a shop. clean dust, debris, sharpen tools and lloks like a belt groove for other uses too. More usable than meets the eye for sure. Great Job Sir. bravo

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme Před 18 dny

    You had a hell of a time taking this one apart LOL
    It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!!
    I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

  • @jakeoutdoors9600
    @jakeoutdoors9600 Před 25 dny +9

    This tool and the equivalent price really point out the things we take for granted in today's era of technology.

  • @JasonM69
    @JasonM69 Před 25 dny +46

    Moment of silence for decal.

  • @thesouthpaw33
    @thesouthpaw33 Před 14 dny

    It's been awhile since you popped up in my feed and I forgot how much I love your intro!! 🌈♥

  • @deucedecker4903
    @deucedecker4903 Před 17 dny

    This is awesome. I love old machines, and Id love to have a shop to do stuff like this. The host is funny, too.lol.

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay Před 24 dny +3

    *- The old Blue **11:58** was so electric and vibrant. {seen it before from that time period}*
    *- The new Blue **30:19** seems a tone darker. {w/ a touch of black in it?}*
    *- Good job getting spray paint so close, Eric.*
    *- And yes, I was impressed with the new decal reproduction.*
    *- What a tough job getting what is needed to refurbish this first electric tool in a home.*

  • @CatalystRestorations
    @CatalystRestorations Před 25 dny +21

    Man this thing is seductive. It sucks, blows, grinds, polishes, and pulls.

    • @m.w.4508
      @m.w.4508 Před 25 dny +2

      Needs a good "bang" every now and again to keep it humming, too.

  • @michaelbenkovic5270
    @michaelbenkovic5270 Před 21 dnem +1

    Taps for the decal was gold.❤

  • @_SurferGeek_
    @_SurferGeek_ Před 24 dny

    Did not expect that pretty bright blue paint! 😶
    Several very unusual methods of construction as well. Very cool!

  • @donparker1823
    @donparker1823 Před 25 dny +5

    Wow, super delux video of coolness. I wonder how many shins got ground by that wheel as they were vacuuming the house?

    • @deltab9768
      @deltab9768 Před 24 dny +1

      This seems like something for a mechanic or metal fabricator’s shop. You can use it as a shop vac, a blower, a bench grinder (preferably locked in some kind of stand,) and power for a lathe or other stationary tool (again, with it locked into the right stand.)
      But I agree having that wheel exposed while vacuuming could be sketchy.

  • @baconfarts3211
    @baconfarts3211 Před 24 dny +3

    You always make my day when you post a video. This one was special, with how it fought you hard, all the way through. Then, to find out how rare and versatile a tool it is, made this video even more special. Awesome restoration and video! Applause! 👋👋👋

  • @mastertech7104
    @mastertech7104 Před 25 dny +5

    Ah yes, built better than a tank and nothing like an exposed spinning wheel of death while vacuuming the floors. LOL. Stay safe out there and keep 'm coming. Cheers.

  • @freon500
    @freon500 Před 21 dnem

    Wow, I'm impressed with your skills, very nice work. Thank you for posting.

  • @scottthorson11
    @scottthorson11 Před 19 dny

    Great restoration! Thank you for no annoying music!!!!!!!

  • @germx1488
    @germx1488 Před 25 dny +6

    I didn't see you under cut the comm bars after you took the cut, but it looks clean. Is that a step you take? To undercut and rake/chamfer the edges?

  • @richardjensen6753
    @richardjensen6753 Před 24 dny +5

    A couple of tips. When pulling on something like the blower fan, use a 3-armed puller to spread the pull over a larger area. Also try lining up the puller arms with the fan blades because that area is stronger. If it is a 4 or 8 bladed fan, use a 2-arm puller to line up with the blades. On stubborn bolts/screws, if they loosen up and then get tight again, add penetrating oil, screw back in, reapply heat and unscrew again, until it gets tight, then repeat the process. That is a very interesting machine, added value with all the "extras"! Thanks!

  • @richardbinell2053
    @richardbinell2053 Před 17 dny

    Great that you found the decal. Lovely work.

  • @pipersall6761
    @pipersall6761 Před 23 dny +1

    Man you always do such a pretty job on your projects. Great work.

  • @philipzielinski
    @philipzielinski Před 25 dny +12

    For those flat head screws, would a set of hollow-ground gunsmithing drivers be helpful? The sets usually have a zillion sizes and they’re intended to be ground to the exact width of the head or counterbore to get 100% purchase on the slot. I’m always impressed at how well a fully fit driver works and won’t cam out, upsetting the slot.

  • @gymntonic
    @gymntonic Před 25 dny +8

    Vacuum on one end, knife sharpener on the other. I can’t help but wonder what “attachment” would have run off, what looks like a pulley, behind that grinding wheel. Maybe an automatic chicken plucker??

    • @spugintrntl
      @spugintrntl Před 25 dny +1

      How about a table saw? You've already got a dust collector built right in!

    • @HandToolRescue
      @HandToolRescue  Před 25 dny +12

      They suggested a meat grinder or ice cream maker as examples.

    • @gymntonic
      @gymntonic Před 25 dny +1

      @@HandToolRescue Bissell should go back to the vacuum cleaner Think it would catch on with the tiny house movement

  • @jfrancis98
    @jfrancis98 Před 6 dny

    Great video, you are a talented fella. Thank you!!

  • @karma10g
    @karma10g Před dnem

    I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Love what you do and all of the hilarious little thing you put into the videos. Keep up the fantastic work.
    🤘🏼😁🤘🏼

  • @nortyfiner
    @nortyfiner Před 25 dny +6

    The tough fasteners almost made me wonder if that machine was EVER taken apart after initial assembly, but the motor seemed to be in good shape for its age, so maybe it had been taken apart and serviced at some point. Job well done as always.

    • @moconnell663
      @moconnell663 Před 25 dny +3

      The blue paint bleed inside the edge of the switch shows this must have been painted after it left the factory.

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 Před 23 dny

      @@moconnell663 I wonder if the entire base of the switch or even the entire switch was deliberately painted at the factory to match the colour of the unit.

    • @moconnell663
      @moconnell663 Před 23 dny

      @@Ragnar8504 I feel like the pieces would have been painted individually and then assembled if that were the case.

  • @aserta
    @aserta Před 25 dny +5

    edit: 15:49 we had one of those, same issue, fixed it by keeping the gloves slightly pulled in half way through the collar. Then you don't have to juggle the udders.
    Pro-tip, instead of using a ball end mill, use a conical one and plunge it in the screw head. Less chance of messing adjacent stuff up and it achieves the same result. I'd go with a nice chamfering bit for a CNC mill that fits the collet you have for the "dremel". If you can score a carbide one, even better.

    • @scottwhitcher265
      @scottwhitcher265 Před 25 dny

      Or a slotting blade or cut- off wheel to square the edges of the screw slots... after trying WD-40, PB Blaster and Kroil for at least 3 days.

    • @frontiervirtcharter
      @frontiervirtcharter Před 24 dny

      Screw extractor bit in a regular drill

  • @cementer7665
    @cementer7665 Před 19 dny +1

    A true pleasure to watch the man go about his work, ALL done WITHOUT any idiotic commentary, or using the widespread practice of inserting worthless 'clips' of something that is supposed to add "dramatic entertainment"to what MAY have been an interesting (read watchable) video.
    A person where I really anticipate seeing what his next project will entail.

    • @PCFixer
      @PCFixer Před 14 dny

      Shh, don't give him any ideas; he might fill the next video with Michael Bay explosions!

  • @sosmra
    @sosmra Před 23 dny

    Loved watching this restoration, great job

  • @yazman4040
    @yazman4040 Před 25 dny +7

    Jabaheesus... That sandblasting cabinet is bigger than my first apartment...

  • @carnaud
    @carnaud Před 25 dny +3

    Sweet!

  • @jbrcich709
    @jbrcich709 Před 24 dny

    I admire your perseverance and thoroughness

  • @gary2960
    @gary2960 Před 23 dny +1

    Another awesome job buddy it's beautiful 👍👍

  • @therealrockstargamer
    @therealrockstargamer Před 25 dny +4

    That's a vacuum That's Bissell impressive

  • @South-of-Heaven
    @South-of-Heaven Před 25 dny +8

    I call for the power of Gray Skull🗡️ for those tough screws. Your touch method works too.
    Nice job, the wife should have tested the vacuume 😂.

  • @maddscientist1644
    @maddscientist1644 Před 24 dny

    Love your choice of Vampliers! I use them every day at work. They are great

  • @MrSteve280
    @MrSteve280 Před 23 dny +1

    Eleven years after the Wright Brothers and the Rube Goldberg machine still made you work for it. This is exactly why I love analog stuff.

  • @handwerker7718
    @handwerker7718 Před 25 dny +6

    Machst gute Arbeit. Grüße aus Deutschland.🇩🇪 😊