Antique Headphones with Broken Electronics - Restoration
In this video I'm restoring a pair of antique German headphones. I've found these headphones at an online auction for $30 and I thought they look pretty cool for a restoration project.
Unfortunately they didn't work anymore. I measured the coils and three of the four were broken. That fact put this little project to a whole new challenge. It required a ton of research to completely understanding every single detail of its function to remake the coils and such. After some trial and error I managed to remake the broken bobbins and rewind the coils. The tricky part was that both coils are connected with eachother at the beginning of the windings in the core. I had to make a special jig, so I could clamp both coils when winding the second one.
The original paint had some kind of a structure in it. It was black matte with some kind of a hammertone pattern. Unfortunately I was not able to find such paint, so I went with regular black matte. To not loose the were fine writings and logo I only applied a very thin layer of primer and coat.
The Bakelite pieces just required some wet sanding and a good polish and they looked like new again. Old Bakelite might contain asbestos, that's why I wet sanded them so there won't be any sanding dust.
I cleaned the membranes with scotch brite after a 24h bath in rust remover. To get rid of the pitting I sanded it with 240 grit sandpaper. I was already down to 0.13mm from 0.2mm thickness, but there was still pitting visible and I just sanded one side. To get the best possible sound at the end I decided to remake both membranes with new 0.2mm steel foil. To match the original membranes I also painted the center black matte.
I nickel plated all the screws and the two brackets like they were originally. The brackets were a little bit weird, because they were two identical ones instead of pair of mirrored ones. I fixed that pretty easy by just bending the shaft on one ion the opposite direction.
I was very lucky that the cable was in nearly perfect condition. It had absolutely no visible damge or fraying, just lost a bit of color. I just had to shorten them. Todays headphones all work with AC, these however back then worked with DC. Therefore the polarity matters. I also marked all endings of the cable with red and black threads, so did I made a red and black plastic cover for the plugs.
In the end I'm very happy how these headphones have turned out. The color combination of the black matte with the shiny black Backelite parts look very classy together with the shiny nickel plated parts and the crispy clean looking knurling is the cherry on top.
I hope you like my work and the video.
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As many people model their "restoration channels" off of you, NO ONE even comes close to your professionalism and perfection. You deserve the millions of views you get.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
100% agree
1000% AGREE 😍😍 Amazing level extreme
Absolutely!
Have you watched tysytube
The detail. The camera work. The precision. The clean hands and nails and workspace. It’s not lost on me. Insanely awesome.
Agreed.
The sound is also amazing
clean, manicured nails... 👍
he is like a surgeon for machines
He is wearing gloves while working as you can see.
YOU MADE NEW COILS FROM SCRATCH?!?! The amount of skill and dedication to the craft here is truly unparalleled. You have my ultimate respect.
Nothing is impossible, thank you very much
@Otame jot that down
@@otame4858 he means "write that down" as in he is impressed with your words of wisdom
@Otame it's an It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia reference actually lol
@Otame no, with hard work and dedication
That's not a restoration,that's art.
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
art restoring useless garbage
to me, that's magic
"you dig so deep in the KZhead and unearth a diamond.
Every video I've watched is like art. 👍 love them too
This is wizard-level restoration, there's no other way to describe it.
Bringing back a narrator from the 1950s
My favorite restoration channel. No silly gimmicks, no lame subscription requests, just straight up get to work and make a great video and restoration. Thanks.
Yup. That's also the reason I subscribed. Not 15 minutes of "you will never guess what we will restore today but first let me tell you about my day". JUST GET ON WITH IT!!! Absolutely love also the lack of music although I would appreciate some commentary from him.
Well said
The only one I've seen that doesn't ask to subscribe, yet the only one I'm subscribed to.
Odd that isn’t it? It’s almost like the best way to get people to like and subscribe is to make likeable content worth subscribing to.
@@EbonyPope His videos speak for themselves.
This is the best restoration channel I have come across. Other channels just annoy me with their sloppy finish, this channel just does everything perfect and the best part is there is no annoying music. Great job.
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
i also suggest tysy tube and Mr.patina, they have similar restoration content.
I used to watch tysytube but they started adding sound effects in post and i just find it obnoxious
“He is the one”
When I realised you were going to redo and rewind the voice coils, my jaw dropped. That is NOT at all an easy thing to get right even for experienced people. Congrats on the restoration and doing so well!!
You didn't restore German headphones from WW2, you _MADE_ a brand-new, authentic, pair of headphones. You, sir, are a true professional and I'm truly floored by the level of care and dedication you've shown to your craft.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
Yeah, it really isn't a restoration since it is now modded and improved (with bevels, filler, etc.) Still quite enjoyable to watch, but more like creation than restoration.
Since he used some of the original parts and cleaned them up, yes this is a restoration. He had to make new parts for the badly worn or damaged ones but he made them to the original specifications.
@@SMcCaskill I quite agree.
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The most impressive thing, and why MY MECHANICS stands tall above all other restoration channels on YT, is the fact he goes beyond restoration, actually removing original manufacturing defects. Its a great skill. Perhaps even an art form. He challenges himself in each video, providing us with completely new content each time. Awesome work MM.
Totally agree 👍
I always love it when they countersink the holes and file off casting defects lol
One could, on that basis, claim that it is not restoration, but rather "recreation using original parts". There is a subtle difference: If a museum is to restore something, those historic flaws (or, say, sharp edges) are kept to document how the period techniques were. Although there are occasional liberties taken, I often find this channel more faithful to history than many others. Kudos for that!
@@marstr2 There are different kinds of restoration, MMs are at one extreme of the scale, but I think its still a restoration and not a recreation at all. Certainly his work would not be appreciated by a museum curator who likes original patina and authentic dust. MM brings old items back into the modern age, maintaining autheticity, bringing the item to the highest standard it could ever reach, showing its true potential. His items will last another lifetime, fully functional and in a brand new condition... which also has much value for historians in the future. Take this recreation here... had it been kept in the condition it was found in a museum, it sure would look old and historic, but it would not work and besides looking at it, what value does it bring? Noone could actually use it as intended. Now, thanks to MM, it can be plugged into a laptop and used to listen to anything downloaded from the internet. You could even run old recorded German airforce radio chatter through it. Hows that for an historical experience? There is a balance when it comes to restoration and I think MM does it so tastefully. I am fully supportive of his work. I dont think he detracts from the historic value of these items one bit.
@@badgerservices9665 I think we're were close to completely agreeing. A restoration should return something to a useable state, in contrast to a pure preservation, which just freezes the current state. Hence, replacing parts that are FUBAR is completely ok in all respects. Removing purely visual artifacts is also a way rewriting history, but that is probably a purist view. Throwing away that blue cover was perhaps the only place in this video where he made something new in place of something that actually worked, with the membranes being a border case. (I don't know how the corrosion would have inpacted the sound quality, and thus the demonstration of the original performance.)
My favourite thing about your work is not just the attention to detail, but you also do your best to make the thing actually work as optimally as possible. No other KZhead restoration channel would remake the coils or bother getting an impedance meter to correctly adjust the headphones, or even know to do it at all. You're on another level. Just an insane amount of artistry is put into everything you do. Thank you for the incredible videos.
When you made new bobbins and rewound the coils, that was another whole level. Incredible.
The year is 2096. My Mechanics has grown old and grey, but still makes these wonderful videos. The camera pans to a hospital bed, where he systematically explains all the faults with his aging body with on screen captions and perfectly framed close-up shots. A quick disassembly later and the extent of the damage is revealed - joints are seized and arthritic, but the bones and muscles are in excellent condition. The camera zooms in on a hip joint, showing pitting and damaged bone. A caption pops up. "I make a new one." 34 minutes of gorgeously edited footage of amazingly talented machining and tool work ends with a smooth assembly and the trademark before and after shots, showing a much younger looking My Mechanics. The audience is left to wondering how he possibly managed to restore himself.
Cool story, thanks for sharing :-)
this gave me a chuckle
I believe this is the second video in which you’ve rewound coils. I am still simply in awe of the precision and patience you have. Your attention to detail is nothing short of astonishing.
I'm like, "He's not gonna... what???" 😂
The impedance check was the cherry on the cake.
MF has a special coil winding machine that counts the coils. Next. Level.
It's basically the same as winding guitar pickups, and I found creating whole new bobbins without the use of a 3D printer to be the most interesting part of rewinding the coils since I've wound a coil or two -- one in the field when I had a camera take a dunk in a Mexican river and had to rewind the shutter coil to get it working again, or face not having a camera for three or four months. I never did get around to dialing in the 1/1000 shutter speed, it's more like 1/800 because my hand wound coil is just a little bit weaker.
We only see 25 minutes of video, but I cannot imagine the huge amount hours of work and investigation for your restoration. More impressive than the final result (which is really impressive) is your work an dedication from the biggest and complex piece to a single nut of a screw. Congratulations and thanks, thanks so much.
You sir, are the GOLDEN STANDARD when it comes to restoration! I can't even watch other restoration channels now since I always compare them to you and end up being disappointed. As always, impeccable job!
Nice to hear that, thank you :-)
Did we seriously just witness this man fashion, from nothing, a new set of resistors!? Wow. Amazing. This is art.
Nothing is impossible ;-)
Inductors.
The skill level of his work is awesome.
Essentially voice coils. They are measured in impedance, which is a combination of pure resistance (the wire itself) and inductive resistance (created by current passing thru a coil).
This man can basically manufacture these things at that point.
This is one of the major benefits of the internet and YT in particular. Due to the fact that this channel can get money based on the number of views per video allows this guy to spend insane amounts of time and effort on restoring these items way beyond expectations. There is no way anyone would ever bother to spend the hundreds of hours he does on these items as they could not sell them for anywhere neat that kind of money. So it is only due to the internet that this exists.
Well said, and that's the point why I love doing this so much! I love taking as much time as I need for research and trial and error until I achieve the perfect result!
Such beautiful work. You’re my favourite restoration channel, your attention to detail is amazing!
Thank you very much :-)
The best!!!
Это уже не реставрация это что-то большее, для вас вообще преград не существует, аплодирую стоя 👍👏👏
я офигел когда он даже катушки сделал, это скока всего знать надо
I love getting a cup of tea, tidying my desk, lowering my lights, getting the dog under my feet and absorbing myself into these restorations. It's like therapy for me
Enjoy!
It's so hard to enjoy other restoration channels when your videos are of such incredibly high quality. Loved this one. So many different thing to "make new". Different materials, stuff we've not seen you do before...and all perfectly filmed and PERFECTLY restored.
Аминь!
True ! I started to watch Cactus Hammer. His quality is also insane. But he is a new channel so no follower. Maybe you can tell me how do you like his videos ?
AMEN brother! I agree 100%! I stopped watching other channels, they just lack the precision and dedication MM displays everytime he restores something. He is on a different level Period!
You said it all! 💯
I just call them MM copy cats and click away. Even turning a screw on MM is so graceful and the others can't get that right, haha.
i watch several restoration channels but NONE comes even close to your level of dedication, precision and attention to detail. Recently i watched one video and after the sanding the guy went straight to the paint job. I was like "Wait! No filler and sanding?!" And then i realized im not watching YOUR channel. This is my bow to you, good sir. You are legend, artist. I hope you are paid well enough for the incredible job you do. Have a great day.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
I was skeptical at first, but amazed at the end. The guy really made a new driver. Also, he spam “I make a new one” like it is nothing. Crazy stuff
This was really really the most satisfying restoration I have ever watched. The crazy level of detail, patience, knowledge, camera setting, editing, metallurgy, precision, electrical, manicure….I’m truly in awe. It’s months of work cropped in 25 minutes.
The whole video is perfection in perfection
I was mesmerized.
He is professional, i don’t think it took him more then a month. Maybe couple hours a day. Maybe not even that.
@@JohnSmith-pj1xx agreed
"manicure" XD
Hands down you’re the only KZhead channel I anticipate to watch a new episode. I can’t even imagine how much time, patience, skill and knowledge it requires to restore these items. Thank you for your honest work. I wish you have anything you desire in your life. Health and luck above all.
You're the best!
@@mymechanics no YOU are 😊
That was absolutely one of the coolest restorations I've seen in a long time. Just because of the historical significance. How neat. Those headphones are damn cool and you put them back to the life they once were
Others have rightfully praised your unmatched skills in the shop but I also want to mention that your camera work, audio, and video editing is also 10/10 perfection. These videos are works of art!
Thank you so much :-)
Wow just wow on how much attention to detail your restoration projects have become. No gimmicks at all. I’m so glad you’re not “restoring” just rusty items. The other channels seem like they’re just purposely corroding stuff, then filming the “cleaning” and reassembling process. You’re actually restoring and always improving the items your working on.
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
yes, some of restoration projects here on KZhead seem very suspicious with the condition of items they restored.
Really great work, but myself, I'd prefer that none of the "improving" mentioned above was going on, and rather, a restoration only, as the items were originally made was conducted.
There are other channels for that. My Mechanics does remakes, others remasters.
@@nazrey8910 Rusted rubber parts and stuff like that?
I feel as if by watching this video I could now build a pair of headphones from scratch
Me too ;-)
Learning from the master
YES you can do it, there's a lot of "ready to build" parts like the jack, cable, housing, and tons variety of driver (little speaker on the headphone housing) I can say it's easy, just cutting here, buying that, and soldering this into that, but the hardest part is tuning the audio into your preferences
It made me goosebumps, don't know whoever in which language and purpose used it at that time. You brought their voice,suffer , time back . That's an art. You are a man with well tolerance.
You don't have tell us it's a perfect restoration. Your name says it all. I'm so excited to watch this.
100%
So true!
100% exactly what I thought the moment the notification arrived! 👌
100%. of all the restoration channels out there, he does it the most perfect way possible.
@@Ooq96 Every time, without fail 👌
Too insanely good. This looks more of a new fabrication than a restoration. Just wow.
I agree. I think he could have fabricated a new set.
@@Silver_Turtle I agree - make a new set and display them alongside the old set. I feel a bit of the history was lost this time. They are more perfect than they were ever made originally.
And that's the problem, all its history is now gone. Restoration is not conservation.
@@kevinmothers904 It was broken, Kevin. now it works. restored 100%
@@kevinmothers904 it was not intended to be a conservation they were broken junk. They have been given life and will continue to tell the story of W.W.II tech. He didn’t turn them into steampunk Bluetooth crap. Nothing about the restoration process beyond paint and glue recipes differ from the original.
This is one of my favorite restorations. It's crazy just how well engineered and beautiful these headphones are, for being so old. Your restoration work is incredible! Thank you so much for sharing the video!
19:30 can we take a second for enjoy that PERFECT TRANSITION
Ikr
Incredible. Making and winding your own coils from scratch immediately leaves all other "restoration" channels YT far behind. Everyone else takes stuff apart, cleans it, paints it and puts it back together. Your work is real restoration. Outstanding sir!
Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)
Watch linguoer, she rewinds a lot of engines and on a totaly different level. Poor class. But respect.
You're the only making/restoration channel I watch at actual speed. Your pace is so pleasant that it must be watched the way it is.
So true! I almost always watch other channels at double speed, but not MM.
Same! I usually speed up other videos because they don't keep consistent, interesting pace. My Mechanics is the top game even in that :)
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
@@kingofanything8074, so as I do. 1,5x speed just when there is some talking/explanations by the maker/restorer. Otherwise is 2x speed.
@@Rillka, My Mechanincs is THE BEST channel I have the plasure to be a follower.
Simply amazing! This is one of the most impressive videos I have seen in a very long time. Bravo sir!!! 👏🏻
much appreciated :-)
astonishing as always. you never fail to impress me either for give a second life but also to remake broken part perfectly.
Your restorations give me a new perspective on the deemed unfixable. They help me to see the beauty within. I feel so honored to witness your art.
IKR? Seeing what can be done one understands that a lot of things can be actually salvaged.
I was sceptical at first, because I didn't know what kind of a restoration I would see, on a pair of old headphones such as these. After watching the video I was simply amazed with the level of workmanship you put into this, all the way to the coils and the red and black plugs. I should have known better, this is after all the best restoration channel on KZhead!
Wow, thank you very much for your nice comment!
I am astonished with the amount of work required with such small object. Attention to detail, wires. Kudos!
Quality content with no added filler and you treat the viewer with respect. Thank you.
Meiner Meinung nach mit Abstand der Beste Restaurationskanal auf KZhead. Die Qualität der gezeigten Arbeiten ist die Beste die ich je gesehen habe. Hut ab, bitte mehr davon!!
Vielen lieben Dank, das freut mich. Ich arbeite daran ;-)
Translation of Blonkel's comment above: "In my opinion by far the best restoration channel on KZhead. The quality of the work shown is the best I have ever seen. Hats off, more of this please!"
I'm truly amazed at how good condition some of the pieces were even before restoration
They made things to last back then , a pair of headphones was not disposable.
@@1973Washu headphones still aren’t disposable, unless you’re buying some Sony/Bose garbage or any other terrible brand like Skull Candy
@@phionfire Sony makes everything from consumer-grade to professional
@@MrCarGuy yeah but we’re taking consumer stuff, not what’s in a Japanese recording studio, CD900ST’s and their replacement are also literally from the 80’s or basically from the 80’s
Seeing audio equipment from the 30s, 40s and 50s in daily use in professional recording studios is not uncommon. 60s and up are as good as new;-)
I am so amazed by how detailed you work on things, it's always perfect. My mind's blown by how much you know about things to restore it.
Beats by Mymechanics now available. Very nice result once again and I'm thrilled by your wires. Extraordinary work!
Thank you very much!
As much as these restorations are amazing, the same level of attention to detail goes into the photography and editing, truly amazing, and simply the gold standard for these types of videos.
Agree. The video documentation of this meticulous restoration is incredible in itself.
Thank you very much!
My Father was an engineer, and I would be willing to declare that 3/4 of your audience are engineers who can't wait to see your next masterpiece ! Thanks for the video, thanks for the attention to detail !!
My favorite parts are "This/That is broken, I make new one". Keep up the excellent work sir.
I could watch you fix things for hours. If I hadn't already watched all of your episodes many times over, I'd watch them again lol. By far the very best restoration channel, or anywhere I've ever seen. To be honest. It's so much fun watching you fix everything that crosses your path. You make things look even better then they ever did when they were brand new.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)
I watched most of them twice, some three times, its mesmerizing
@@TheMieremetrob lol same buddy. He makes it so much fun and interesting to watch. It's not repetitive, and you can learn new tricks
@@mymechanics hey no problem buddy. I'm a huge fan of your channel
Yes! I'm suffering from the same problem. I watched ALL of them too. I never done that with any channel. 🤣
Those should be in a museum. They look absolutely brand new, and much better then the original. Awesome work and I very much enjoyed watching the entire process.
Unfortunately, they wouldn't accept it because it's better than original, therefore not authentic. :))
I agree! What a level of detail.
"Let it go, Indiana…"
@@aserta Very true. There is a difference between curation and restoration. Though, of course, both have there place in a museum.
they look noyhing llike they would have been duuring ww2
"I make a new one" - gets me every time! And now you made new coils as well - genius!!
I will never cease to be amazed by you and your work.
I have seen so many copy-cat restoration channels trying to mirror this author. What sets him apart, and I find fascinating is his high level of craftsmanship and perfection. I enjoy watching him fabricate replacement parts and fasteners for all the projects he starts. Along with creating custom tools to make the job so relaxing to watch. When he completes the project it is not a restoration, but a display of artwork.
The behind the scenes work he has to do for the jigs alone would be a great video series.
Let me tell you how much this man's unequal and unmatched work of sheer art means to me. I was having a really bad day and I legitimately found myself with a stupid smile on my face as soon as I saw the notification on my phone for this video. This was not the first time this has happened either. As for this literal Perfection of a video, I don't need to repeat what others have already said about it very well. This person is not only the true master of his craft in my opinion, he is a human personification of a time machine for the items he works on. Thank you very much and please keep doing what you do!
You said it best! pretty much described my feeling when I see the notifications and how these videos make me feel!! I can't really explain it!
Well, he is Swiss.
I could not agree more. It amazes me to see how much knowledge and skills this man has. He's like a king Midas, everything he touches turns into gold.
Amen bro, well said. I could literally watch him fix things to perfection for hours and hours
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
You never fail to impress. Well done.
Thanks a lot for watching :-)
“I make new ones” That’s the dopest thing I have ever read.
Can we all agree that the jigs alone he made are more than 99% of us could ever make?!? Thanks for another amazing masterpiece.
Sad part about these videos is that they come to an end and it'll be a while before we get to see another one. Can't rush perfection and as always, fantastic work. I look forward to seeing every new video.
I'll try my best to get a new one done quicker
@@mymechanics no worries, take your time. I appreciate the fine work you do, it's worth the wait!
When you started undoing the coils, my jaw dropped. The level of effort and detail you will go through to complete a restoration thoroughly is just so admirable! Also-- can we just all take a moment and appreciate how things made before the 1980s were designed to be taken apart and repaired instead of tossed into the trash and replaced?
Amazing! Masterpiece! You sent this whole restoration on another level.
Richtig schön geworden. So viel Hingabe und Geduld wird mit diesem besonderen Ergebnis belohnt. 🙂
I don't find anything like him on KZhead all of his competitors, that he treats the piece as if it were a member of his house
It's sad that you make other restoration channels seem mediocre. I'm in awe of your mastery and your videos are so well made.
Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)
The amount of craftsmanship you have is amazing, i couldnt imagine being able to do stuff like this
Always deeply impressed and overwhelmed by this unmatched degree of perfection.
The quality of every element - not just the restoration itself, but the camera work and editing...there's just nothing else like it out there. Truly excellent.
Thanks a lot!
I really appreciate the care you took in this restoration. Over 80 years ago, someone assembled this for its purpose, and it was used by individuals to carry out a mission. Someone may have heard the last words spoken, or it may have been the last sound they registered. Those people are long gone, but a relic they touched has been restored to live on another 80 years.
The only thing I'd add is that there are that a few of those chaps are still with us. Not many to be sure, but a few. It'd be interesting to see their reaction
I wonder what they were used for in Germany 80 years ago? 🤔
@@Calamity_Jack -Calling in artillery to Soviet positions...or relaying bomber alerts...or ordering more strudel.
These were mostly used for morsing and such I guess
@@mymechanics I pictured them being older. Someone adjusting their crystal set, searching for the lastest news or music.
I don't care that your videos can be months apart I love the way you try to replace as little as possible and take the extra step to make it as accurate as physically possible I hope you have a wonderful day
The fact you went up and beyond and created your own copy of these ~80 y/o 1k Ohm resistors instead of going and buying four modern 1k Ohm resistors is actually astonishing. Truly are the universal craftsman. I'd buy these off of you
Still the highest level of restoration being performed out there. Your "I'll make a new one" is not just a catch phrase, you deliver! Keep up the ingenious work brother! Thank you!
Thanks a lot for being here :-)
Very moist! I'm surprised you didn't need an amp for all that impedance. Mine were super quiet until I used one.
Have you tried with a proper stero system? Mine very very quiet too when I tested on my phone.
I was surprised that such high-impedance headphones worked so well with the low-impedance output of modern audio equipment. They would probably work better in the line output rather than the usual headphone jack. They would be excellent for a crystal radio or a tube-type regenerative receiver. Maybe someday he could restore such a device?
I would love to see him restore an old radio...
@@mymechanics I'm not cool enough to have a proper stereo system.
Every time. He doesn't just restore. No he improves. This is now better than it originally was.
I’m impressed by the patience and precision that goes into these projects. ❤
You once again, turned a common manufactured item into a work of art. Amazing and as usual flawless.
nowadays its just cheap plastic crap meant to be used until it breaks and thrown away, and buy another one. Nothing is really worth fixing these days.
Thanks again!
Whenever I think that I've already seen the best of My Mechanics, he always manages to surprise me once again with one of these amazing restorations. No words to describe how great this channel is!
I thought the same thing. "this should be good but probably not his best." how wrong I was!
Im in awe! Ill bet there are many people, museums and reenactors that wish they had your skills, patience and equipment to do what you do, me included! Your machinery is top of the line, and you kniw exactly how to use it. " back in the day" we had to figure out how repair stuff on the fly, without internet access things were way different. Thanks for sharing your talents!
This YT restorer always impresses. Top quality and the finest restorer on YT
Without a doubt the best restoration channel out there, I've commented this once before already, but yours is just notoriously superior to all the others. I read some comments saying that other channels seem to purposely corrode items, or just straight up cover them with dirt and muck, and that's a true shame. You actually either receive or find genuinely old, beat up, rusty, broken things and bring them back to life. Dedication just shows in every minute of your videos. Thank you for maintaining a slow, but steady upload schedule, it goes to show just how much time goes into the making of each video. This is how quality content looks like. Just thank you.
No cheesy stuff or crappy music. Just doing the restoration. I watch a few and some of them I have to skip the cheesy crap cause it is just annoying.
Hello, your comment is very accurate. He works very carefully and takes care of all the details. And the ending is amazing.
I've never seen anyone with more patience and more attention to detail than you. The level of these skills is superhuman.
Thank you very much :-)
This was a pleasure to watch. The details, the tools, the fact you rewired the coils,... just perfect.
I dream of finding someone who shows me this kind of care and attention. It’s Beautiful.
Many many thanks :-)
im also hoping i find someone like this the holidays are rough. worried ill never find anyone
These aren't restorations, these are upgrades!! So good!
Yep, I've seen a few videos from other channels claiming perfect restorations before but never on a level like this! MyMechanic goes way above and beyond restoring a product to it's original glory... he brings out their true potential, truly masterpieces.
Coils and diaphragm broken... my mechanics: _I make new one_
@@jamikes the original makers of these products would be so proud
@@Spiralem my favourite 4 words of his HAHAH
It really goes without saying, but your work is exquisite. Truly. You don't just clean something up or maybe sharpen a blade, you take it back to when it was first made and make it even better than it was *then*. I'd call that art more than just simple restoration.
Wow, thank you!
every single time he says "i make a new one" it always blows my mind
Just awesome. The level of skill and attention to detail is unreal 👍👍👍
I’m always blown away by the amount of boxes this channel ticks. Amazing restoration work using finely honed technique, fun projects, precision, cleanliness, ASMR… this has it all Plus every time he says “I make a new one” I have a good chuckle
"Plus every time he says “I make a new one” I have a good chuckle" No-no, you have to throw your hands up and shout it as well! Or… is that only me?
Every time I think, well surely this will stump him. Then he just says I make a new one, the mad man.
Thank you very much!
you have no idea how happy i get when i see "i make new one" or when i see him unwind the coils. Best restoration channel out there by far!
I appreciate that
I haven’t checked in on this channel for like half a year and it’s only gotten better. Cheers to your hard work!
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
Far and away the best restoration channel. Your work is artful and I applaud your dedication to doing things the way they should be done.
Thanks a lot for being here :-)
Doesn't matter, I press like first and then watch it in full
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exactly the same here
Same
Me too
Me tae 8)
Is there anything you can't do? You are my favorite channel (and many others) for this very reason. You're one phenomenally talented guy, your restorations are top notch and I can't even watch other channels because they don't take the care and perfection as you do. You sir are the best there is at fixing and restoring things. Phenomenal job with these Headphones. I really like that you kept the original wire and everything else you can salvage. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 Well done.
Thanks so much :-)
To me these videos give me so much more than just entertainment. I’ve been watching these restoration videos from your channel for a while now and it’s honestly opened my eyes to how I should better solve problems in my life. In restoration things can’t always be restored but they can be made brand new. You keep the stuff you can and let go of the stuff you can’t and replace it with better things. That’s life and these videos have helped me realize that.
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
this is so good, it almost feels like recycling and repurposing than just restoring.
Just quiet, competent work. I love the "pop" the collet chuck makes when it releases the part! This guy is a perfectionist, and doesn't settle for second best. Beautiful restorations.
That is so true. It has to be perfect or he will do it over & over.
Thanks a lot to both of you ;-)
I also love that "pop" 😂
“I make a new one” 🤌🏽
I think the number one thing that sets you apart from every other restoration channel is your care and seemingly reverence for the item and it's history always doing everything possible to keep it original and only making new parts when no other option exists and even then you hand craft them instead of just buying a new screw it's truly incredible watching you work
This guy is a master craftsman! The only other guy on KZhead that I've seen as good as him is the guy from The New Yorkshire Workshop. Could watch both of them show off their expertise all day!! There's something therapeutic about watching masters of their craft.
The color changing at 5:58 is awesome
satisfaction on level 100
Thank you very much :-)
The big boss is here 😲
Oh damn
I didn’t knew KZhead work on Sunday 😅
@@CoolAgainRestoration 😂
The popularity of the "restoration" genre has grown exponentially over the last 5 or so years on KZhead, leading to an endlesss ocean of restoration channels/videos, but I believe your channel is the high water mark. Your video quality and restoration skills are the shining example that everyone else strives to achieve. The fact that you were able to stand out from all the other similar titles and thumbnails to gain traction and find a footing, and that you continue to consistently get millions of people to sit still for 20 minutes and watch you work with your hands without a single word, and that all those people are left eagerly awaiting your next upload is a testament to the quality of your hard work. Sorry for the long comment, it just seemed like lot of people were saying how bad other restoration channels are as a way to highlight how great yours is, but I thought that negativity was detrimental to the compliment they were trying to pay you, so I wanted to try to put it more positively.