Rusty Old Coffee Grinder - Perfect Restoration
In this video i'm restoring an old coffee grinder.
A few weeks ago I bought an old bench grinder to restore on eBay. The guy who sold it was actually selling more antiques, he had a room filled with old items. I took a look at his other stuff and this unique coffee grinder caught my attention right away. So I ended up buying it for $35. The one thing that really impressed me on this coffee grinder was the metal body, usually they're made of wood. I also liked the colour very much. The restoration itself turned out to be a lot more challenging than I first expected. I'm very happy with the final result of this coffee grinder. I really like how the handle turned out.
I hope you like my work and the video.
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Timestamps:
00:00 preview
00:36 disassembling
02:45 showing all the parts
02:55 cleaning the parts with warm water
03:17 removing the old paint with paint stripper
03:46 sandblasting
04:34 restoring the main part
05:32 restoring the drawer
05:58 restoring the wooden plate
07:44 restoring the shaft holder
08:26 making 4 new bolts for the shaft holder on the lathe
09:12 making 4 new square nuts and washers for these bolts on the lathe
09:55 restoring the top cover
10:35 restoring the hopper
12:29 making 4 copper rivets for the hopper
13:05 removing rust with MC-51
13:21 restoring the grinder ring
13:47 restoring the grinder shaft
14:56 restoring the two brass nuts
15:20 making a special brass washer for the nuts on the lathe
15:45 restoring and modify the complete handle
20:27 apply filler to the painted parts
20:58 apply 2k primer
21:08 wet sanding the primer
21:25 apply 2k matt black coat the the drawer (RAL 9005)
21:31 apply 2k sand yellow coat (RAL 1002)
21:54 replacing the old screws
22:11 showing all the parts before reassembling
22:30 reassembling
24:57 showing the finished product
25:33 final test
Time and costs of this restoration:
I was working on this project over 2,5 weeks
$35 coffee grinder
$20 two component primer
$28 two component coat (sand yellow RAL 1002)
$20 two component matt coat (jet black RAL 9005)
$2 wooden pins
$8 glue for wood
$10 solvent stain and brass screws
My camera:
Panasonic HC-V180
Links:
MC-51 rust remover:
www.mc-51.com/
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
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I like how he protected identity of the sand blaster switch. So considerate.
People were teasing him about how the covering of the switch was torn and he's just playfully teasing back. haha
@@EvilSandwich Haha! I was wondering about this as this was the first video from this channel I've watched. I was quite confused, but this makes a lot more sense, and I appreciate the humor!
@@EvilSandwich THANK YOU!
I just binged 14 straight videos on my xbox app and had to get onto my phone for this video just to comment on the button being blurred... sigh. Dude! I love your work! Nothing else to say. ❤❤❤
EvilSandwich that’s just great!
Did i need to watch a man fully restore an antique coffee grinder at 2 am? No Did i watch the entire video twice an now want to restore antiques? 100%
It's 4am here but I'm doing the same
it's mesmerizing
Scary how accurate. 2: 10 AM for me.
2:10am here too 😂
Damn son same here. 2 am even
I like how everything gets laid out on the table. It's amazing all the *hidden* parts there are.
Glad you enjoyed the video!🤗
These videos of his are addicting! Super relaxing, fun to watch, & you can’t resist watching to the end! I envy people with skills like his! Super talented and kinda cool that he’s helping preserve unique items from history! I love American restoration but I have to admit I’d rather watch his videos over their show cause his are 100% focused on the restoration process which is way more entertaining! Especially the sand blasting the milling parts & polish parts! Something almost zen like watching him bring metals back to life!
Thank you :-)
Especially for English-speaking posters. A Russian proverb: You can look at three things endlessly: how fire burns, how water flows and how other people work.
Damir 12345 thank you, damir. I am going to use this proverb forever now.
a german proverb: i'd rather watch a man work than watch him eat
That's what my boss do
and a fourth; how titties jiggle.
That's a beautiful proverb!
Thank you so much for not playing some obnoxious and irritating music in the background. Also, I can’t stand sped up videos and your video was perfectly edited to move things along. Finally, your restoration was amazing. You used modern parts and materials to replace broken or worn out parts. The results made a “Perfect Restoration.”
Jim Brown Nicely stated Jim. Thank you.
Indeed my friend
Well put sir
You took my thoughts from my mind - perfectly said. What a fabulous craftsman.
Ich weiß nicht über was ich mehr staunen soll: deinen Maschinenpark oder deine handwerklichen Fähigkeiten. Einfach nur wow, kann mir deine Restaurationsvideos stundenlang anschauen. Weiter so, wirklich ausgezeichnete Arbeit 👍
This is what KZhead is made for.
No it wasn't
must be a millenial who says that. youtube was very different at the beginning
Ôlol
Did not expect dude to just machine up new screws and bolts
Conor Francis I know its amazing
Talk about going the extra mile...
It was quite amazing, right?
That's one of the reasons I love watching this guy.
Good looks on the likes guys.This man deserves major props
I am liking for three reasons: 1. You put timestamps. Yes for timestamps. 2. You showed the final product working- thank you. 3. Sheer craftsmanship. Good job.
reasons he deserves much more than just a like lol
4. And there is no moronic music on the background
And no talking!!!
I might not be the best at math, but I only counted 4, where's the 3rd?
This one really hit home for me My great grandmother had a set of kitchen gidgets that she had since she was a teenager, that included not only a coffee grinder, but also a grease strainer, percolator, and a variety of fancy metal hot holders. By the time she reached 90 the years of being stored and mistreated had taken their toll. When she died my mom and I were going to take them and work on restoring them. When we got to her house,our relatives who lived closer had already cleared out the valuables, leaving behind what was left of the set in a trash bin with a dozen bottles of bear. On the bright side we managed to save the pie rack.
Gidgits 😅
The most surprising part of this whole build is that you didn't make the brass screws.
Just spent 26 minutes watching you restore a damn coffee grinder... awesome job!
Wait, that was 26 minutes????
it's not easier to buy a new one?
Man, honestly, this guy videos are the only one I watch from start to end. Man, specially if you smoke a blunt ... It blows your mind hHhaa
Dammit, now I wanna do something with my life
@@pavelsromislovs7678 Heh... that's not the point mate :)
My dad was an engineer & metalworker; I swear I could smell him, fresh home from the brass shop in his boiler suit, watching this in awe with me.
Joanne Carroll that’s nice
Joanne Carroll was?
After watching several of your videos I got my old Burg-Mühle BKF coffee grinder from the kitchen shelf (just for decoration), disassembled and cleaned it. Removed stains, etc. and now it’s working just fine. Thank you for the motivation to do this.
Отличная работа. Между прочим, очень трудоемкая. Я не понимаю людей, которые ставят дизлайки. Это можно смотреть бесконечно.
Я тоже залипла. Золотые руки ещё есть на земле.
The button of the sand blaster is blurred because of a "meme ", it's has been broken for years, and people always ask him to restore it, it's just a funny thing he did in the video, nothing else
I came to the comments to specifically find out why it was blurred. Thank you.
Thanks i was wondering why he did it
I noticed that too! Classic.
Thanks....I asked this question then came to comments looking for the answer (just encase nobody replied) ☺️☺️
I laughed when i noticed it blurred because previous video comments!!!
Two most satisfying aspects of these videos: dude doesn’t talk and he makes his own nuts and bolts.
Even though it's no nut november. Oh wait..
Totally agree.
Makes his own rivets for goodness sake.
You should watch "The Machinist"
And no stupid music. Just machine sounds. As it should be.
This is, hands down, the best restoration channel on KZhead. The attention to detail and quality of the end results are just phenomenal, always a pleasure to watch.
Как я люблю старые вещи! Спасибо Вам за работу!
Absolute perfection! I cant believe you filled in the holes and re drilled them because the countersinks were too big! The attention to detail and your craftsmanship are unparalleled! Keep up the great videos!
On car restoration side of things using brass or if possible copper plate behind the sheet metal and fill weld it is pretty common method. This way molten metal has something to support it, so it wont just drop off and steel wont connect to brass or copper. Also those metals are great heat conductors, so heat is pulled from steel by copper or brass and this way thin sheet metal warping from heat is minimized. Plate being big enough it has enough mass to absorb and spread the heat on the material so it wont even melt.
@@Hellsong89 thanks for the explanation I learned quite a bit there
I don't know which is more satisfying, the restoration or the editing
Yes
Вот что значит мастер! Отличная работа! Всегда смотрю с удовольствием.
When this guy says “perfect restoration “ it *will* be an almost perfect restoration
I dunno, the grinder itself looked pretty janky and worn still.
Eternal Space Gaming am I wrong for saying restoration rea-store-ation
Televicious Goober tbh he should have redone the whole grinder mechanism because it looked really beat up
At least it works how it works
When I saw the title I thought he was going to just remove the rust and paint it. I doubt that the new grinder was as perfect as it now
By far the most organized restoration Channel I am watching😊
Hahaha
It really is, most organized, pays attention to every part, detailed. Not just like others. Watched all of his vids and he is second to NONE. 😉 Real Restoration channel at its Best!
Completely agree. For such videos I want to make donations! :)
@@raygranita8756 others look quickie after this channel
@@MrGoodCatSCP one more thing, you gotta learn a new technique everytime.
This guy is the only one in my subscriptions about restoring videos. I dont watch videos by other guys.
You are like john Wick in restoration mode kindalike version. man of focus, commitment, sheer will and perfection 😅
The best restoration channel with an actual machinist! Finally something more than just sanding/painting. This guy does it all!
The degree of perfection is absolutely bonkers - but in a good way!
I didn't knew "bonkers" can be positive... Every day learning something new :)))
These soothing meditations on perfection make the perfect antidote to watching an episode of Succession. Takes the taste out of your soul.
Again, I'm very impressed by this guy's metal work and machining. He doesn't cut any corners and does really beautiful quality work on every project.
Incredibly satisfying. But WHY ON EARTH didn't you end the video by making yourself a cup of coffee?? ^_^
Laurens Reumers Would be perfect if he / she did.
Aaron Cha come on it’s obviously a he even by looking at the bone structure
@@thelonewanderer420 best not to assume though, that way it's impossible to look stupid
Because it's a coffee grinder, not a coffee maker. So he ground some coffee. Et voila!
Because after all that work he was ready for bed. No caffeine :)
Holy Smokes! This man makes his own Bolts and Nuts! The finished product...just wow!!
Thank you, much appreciated :-)
Ya I would love to have the tools and machinery to make nuts and bolts. Wow. Master class.
@@mymechanics , is this sort of a side hobby for you? Or is this what you do full time as gainful employment?
European man ( probably who talks german , probably swiss ) in late twenties shows tooling skills for us. Appreciated.
Just imaging my mechanics when people come over "Oh, that's such a nice coffee grinder!" "DO YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE???"
I love how you not only rehab these items, you make them able to be used again, brilliant!!
It's just the perfect combo: No annoying background music, no fast forwarding, no unnecessary commenting, just the work doing the talking. Thank you sir!
just realized he used the olive oil as lubricant so it would remain food safe. genius!
Olive oil will go rancid with time though.
And he used lead solder
HOwever, it's not a good idea to use olive oil on the grinding burr since it will contaminate the coffee. Unless you don't intend to use it. Then yes.
@@3DMegadoodoo I suggest Mineral oil, it is edible and will not go rancid. Great on cutting boards and wooden knife handles
@@RBG-tr9ce not all mineral oil is edible. It must be food grade. Walnut oil is a great go-to. It's used extensively in woodcraft as it won't decay or spoil.
The fact you went and fixed the shoddy beveling job on the handle even though it was fine as was is great. Truly a craftsman that cares about his craft.
Another beautiful job. So impressed by the skills and care for every element. No cutting corners here! Magnificent!!
10:41 There's no way. He'll have to make a new one- 11:14 ...Oh. Well there's no way it'll look perfec- 12:13 ...He's a witch.
100% witchcraft
Lmbo big facts
He's a master of his craft!
wizard*
How do I explain to my boss that I’m tired because I stayed up watching someone restore a coffee grinder?!
haha good one ;-)
You could probably show him these videos.....He might understand your reason...😋😋
@@thechanandler5091 Better, he'd be so busy watching them, he wouldn't have time to yell at you...
Lol
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So many of the ld time everyday items were true works of art. Absolutely beautiful!
Absolutely in awe of this guy's craftsmanship...Simply mind-blowing
"You can always remove material but you can't add it back" my mechanics: Hold my welder
I was thinking the same thing during the video a couple times haha
There is too much material removed from this part I make a new one
Im a deisel tech and a welder. That's one thing we know that we have that wood workers dont
@@decembersveryown5935 wood glue and sawdust my friend.
@Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky big guts
I would love to see you restore a classic car from the ground up. No doubt in my mind that you could just build one from scratch including the motor. Superb work!!!
So many bolts to polish...
Ok ok there's a difference between cars and gadgets like this he might not even know much about cars😂😂😂
@@sargentr.a.t5468 Ha! I'm sure he would learn anything he needed to in order to make a perfect job.
It's beautiful. The device is born again. 🙂
Immer wieder schön : Die Explosionspräsentation der geschundenen Teile und dann vor der Wiederherstellung des Objekts...
Vielen Dank!
you are one of the few on KZhead that go "all out" on restoring an item, I know I could not afford one of your restored items as you put many hours into them, I was amazed at the level of the skill put into that coffee grinder.
Best restoration channel on KZhead by far. Thanks for the great content
Without a doubt gotta give credit where it's due!!!
ive only watched a couple videos by this person so far, but i think my favorite part of these restorations is that they dont replace parts unless absolutely necessary, some restorations end up being a mishmash between two slightly different versions of the same product which can be satisfying too but having the focus on the original object itself and not trying to modernize it, is very beautiful to watch, almost feels like these objects are being faithfully restored for a Museum of Antique Machinery instead of everyday use
Just amazing. Likes from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰
This man created threads with a triangle file. I've seen enough. He's just too good.
Hello!! Um I am conducting a survey for an internet debate, would you be interested in answering one question?
@Petraplexity ah :( um... well, have a good day anyways...
@Jared Lind are you the teacher who asks "I don't know, can you?" to every student who requests anything? ._. I'm literary speechless, desperate for votes and made fun of as if I ain't no human BECAUSE I asked for some godamn opinions out of context yet people WILL go out of their way to say another opinion without being asked for it alright I'm here for it, roast this comment, it's not like someone is burned the eff out and is sooooo ready to take their anger out on an innocent victim
@@cherrymarriedindiscord1404 Go ahead fam, what'd ya need?
@@rafa5361 omg you're an angel 😭 thank you! The question is do you consider ear pulling to be abuse? A one word reply can suffice as it's just to get a percentage
this was amazing... but incomplete without a steaming cup of coffee as a finisher
weesh maybe he’s gonna sale it later)
yeahhh , i need 1 cup fresh coffe
While I love watching him work, the editing is so good. If he restores, shoots, and edits these videos, then the men is amazingly talented in so many ways. Great videos!
I’m gonna be honest here... *this isn’t the first time I watched this video*
I love how he doesn't just fix things. No no. He fixes them, makes new pieces, and makes them pretty!
Yes!
It's sad how much he took the material off that was history just so it's "pretty" 😔.
does it count as a restoration when it clearly is better than it ever has been?
Indeed, some people believe that a restoration should get as close to the original object as possible, and I can appreciate their point. Nevertheless, seeing an object as it could have been if everything had turned out perfectly is, for me, more satisfying.
ProfRonconi wait , isn't making it better than it ever beencalled improvising?
Shady Z *improving*
At_Pug24 thanks for the correction!
Classic over-restauration. It’s a matter of philosophy. The craftsmanship here is exquisite. I personally prefer it to still look it’s age, just with restored functionality and some protective measured, and less polished. And then again... this is really satisfying to watch.
Bravo! You display not only a wide range of technical skills, but also a deep knowledge of mechanics. Thank you for sharing the video tutorial on restoration!
I don't know why, but this is one of my favorite videos.
Let me give you a compliment for having such clean hands and nails ❤️❤️❤️
I noticed that too... I was looking for scars... surely he's cut his finger using that stuff. No gloves when countersinking those holes... gutsy.
Even the craftmanship of the washer for the nuts was incredible! Love this.
This restoration is my favourite of all his videos. I come back again and again.
Pour moi, tu es l'un des meilleurs réparateurs que je suis sur KZhead
I feared you will not grind coffee for the final test as it would make it dirty, but you did, which I approve!
I was only thinkink: PLEASE AT LEAST LET ME SEE THAT IT WORKS AGAIN! and he did. so my need was satisfied. This channel is so great!
He used the oil can he restored in following vids, as a matter of fact.
And the flathead screwdriver!
This guy is extremely talented. He knows a lot about metal working and has all the tools.
He is Superhuman , MetalMan ...
Metal yes, but not the wood, he ruined the original nob ..
I think he is schooled as a precision engineer.
You can say that again
Now this is a old man that I like
you are the best restorer on KZhead.....
I love watching these videos. They're so calming
I never knew watching restoration videos and reading the words: "I make new ones" would bring me such joy
I put my safety goggles on while watching, I was that into it.
twohseven bruh me too😂
SaVaGe PoEt wow u good brother?
twohseven lol 😂 you’re so silly 😜 But good one ☝️⭐️
LOL
🤣🤣🤣
Your attention to detail is outstanding. The mark of a Mastercraftmen. Well done Sir.
man that is as close to perfection as it comes - amazing skill and such a wonderful outcome!
"ewwww...I make new ones" 😂😭
Haha 🤣
What time?
@@Gamer-girl332 at 8:27. I actually laughed out loud because of this one. =D
😳 How my KZhead channel skipped from knitting to rusty coffee grinder I’ll never know....however, I sat mesmerized watching your process of restoration. Coming from a background in mfg I’ve always loved “How it’s made” and machinery and tools. This was awesome to watch. I had to forward to all my guy friends who make stuff. 👍👌🏼👏🏼🤙🏽
Algorythm 😄
Such a wholesome comment ☺️
Das von Hand nachfeilen des Gewindes hat mir echt den Stecker gezogen! 😯 Chapeau!
The BEST restoration mechanic by FAR . .
This man restored his own hands because they're always clean :3
Hahahaha wow
𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕! 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑰 𝒅𝒐 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑰'𝒎 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔.
That's because he make a new one if they get ugly.
Zauberer !
Thissssss. So attractive to see nice hands.
Why did you pixelate the on/off switch for the sand blaster?
I think because it's broken and so many people commented on it, some mock-horrified. I guess it's a joke, that teh one broken and nonshiny thing in his shop is censored. :)
that's what you took away from this video?
Because it's a naughty green switch ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
This honestly bothered me so much more than it should have. But it seems like it's a joke
YoadrianYolara it is not no
Fantastic craftsmanship at it's finest, well done! 👏👏👏
I'm so glad you chose that shade of yellow. The grinder is amazing!
So what if people make fun of the button on the sandblaster. If you ever feel like fixing it, you can make a video about the process!
i loved how you taped up your wrenches at the end to avoid any contact with the paint. amazing attention to detail!
European craftsmanship
The love in his work 360°
Better than most other "restoration" videos out there. He's the real deal.
I love videos like this. I don’t watch anything else just this type of videos. And thank you for this one man. Good job 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This is when, in the right hands, any instrument becomes a violin ! Bravo !
We have a saying in Russia: "he has golden hands", meaning a brilliant craftsman.
Same in Croatia: "zlatne ruke"
Same in Spain: "manos de oro"
Same in Poland: "złota rączka"
In Uk We just say Practical, Or Handy. 😁
In Australia we say rough enough is good enough.
Totally fascinating and relaxing to watch from start to finish....This mans skill with the machinery and tools for metal restoration knows no bounds..another quality video!!....
Every restored work is better than new
Yet another truly artful restoration! WOW!
With all due respect to other restorers, but you are light years ahead of them, not only do you have the right tools but you know perfectly how to use them. Furthermore, you do not dwell on the restoration alone but abundantly improve the appearance of the materials. Very good. Sorry for my bad English. Greetings from Italy.
Your English is light years ahead of many Americans that I know, so no need to apologize, your comment had no grammatical errors that I could see. And I'm a stickler when it comes to proper English.
ggiaful : agreed, this guy has a will and a work ethic that is mythical.
Your English is perfectly good
I wouldn’t call it perfect but in that paragraph I could only find three small errors. If English isn’t your first language it isn’t easy to learn and that is near flawless.
I just watched him restore the oiler in the other video and it warms my heart to see him use it here. Some people might just think hes making old things shiny again but to me its a reminder that just because some thing is broken down and been through some rough times doesn't mean its trash or that its no good. Thank you for these videos you are very skilled.
He goes beyond making things shiny, a lot of the youtub channels doing restoration videos JUST make it shiny again. He's basically re-manufacturing stuff back to (or better than) original spec.
Imagine how many coffees this has made. How some man, some whole family maybe, lived their life fueled by this machine. And now another will be similarly greeted each morning with the grinds of this magnificent device, before toiling away to pass the hours. And here we are, worthless.
Beautiful custom work like the nice touches with the new screws and rivets and the inserts you made for the crank handle beautiful beautiful craftsmanship
Oh a new my mechanics video just came out ? Let me clear my schedule.
My son wasn't behaving nicely. "I make new one"
😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 underrated comment
omg I laughed out loud at 3am thanks
Several years later: My daughter wasn't behaving nicely.
Wish I could "love" a comment... Thats funny!
Brilliant idea !! Hehehe
Complimenti da un appassionato di fai da te. Non servono altre parole!
It’s an absolute pleasure watching you work
I cackled at the blurred out sand blaster switch 😂
I didn't get that part. Care to explain?
Kevin Xavier the switch is broken. I think people called it out so many times that he blurred it out
@@outspaN1981 Thanks
it gave me a good chuckle
@@outspaN1981 its just that tiny stupid plastic bit. Hardly makes it broken.
The transformation of the brass hopper cone was almost heartbreakingly beautiful.
Except, I would prefer that he brazed it instead of soldering.
there's nothing beautiful from a heartbreak so it's rather you use "wholeheartedly beautiful"
simply Hamy Sometimes beauty is heartbreaking, that’s a good thing.
The copper looks so very good with the cream color, looks fantastic and very vintage style, love your videos👍
You, Sir, are a true master craftsman!