1930s Wood Pinball Restoration

Thanks for watching this video ;)

[OldThingsNeverDie-]

Thanks for all your comments, it's very motivating 👏

PS : The game is sold, thanks to Caitlyn.

[petercolquhoun]

I thought "Great job on spinning the brass, that's not easy". Then you showed a week's worth of failures and I had to laugh. Overall A+

[ML-jksz]

Is anyone going to mention the fact that he polished AND plated 78 nails?? Well done, Sir, I have a huge amount of respect for your patience and drive to make these clips, record them AND edit them. Amazing!

[seyyedsabet]

The process for making the bells is called spinning, the same as the one used for lamp shades and it very delicate but spot on. It took your project to a whole new level. Great job

[ExMachina]

I like the fact that you show the broken bell projects. It's a good way to show people that not everything always goes to plan as it seems in the video, but that you have to take the time to be creative and think your methods through to get the best result. Patience and determination.

[hairydonuts]

God! Acid-cleaning, nickel-plating & buffing 78 pins! You must have the patience of a saint. The new pull knob is a work of art, & the effort you put into making those bells...!!!. And those legs. I can barely make an Airfix kit. Astounding workmanship. Deeply humbled.

[cameronphenix]

you're positively insane for polishing and Nickle-plating every single one of those nails, my guy. This is incredible.

[CatalystRestorations]

8:52 Deep fried nails anyone? 😂

17:44 We need to keep showing more of our failures along the way like this. So many times I've talked to people who have enjoyed my restorations but said they could never do it themselves because they weren't an 'expert' like I was. I'll always be the first to say I'm nowhere even close to being an expert and I could put together a video of equal length to the final product showing all the failures along the way to finally getting things right. There is nothing wrong with failing; it is how we learn. 🙂

You are a fantastic example of quality over quantity with your restorations. Keep doing you! Cheers, CR

[MrAndyBearJr]

Your talent in recreating the missing parts using the remaining ones as templates is truly amazing. Where as many restorers farm out that portion of the work to suppliers, you take up the challenge and make them yourself, even when it takes a few attempts. And you're also willing to exhibit the not so successful tries. That is the mark of a confident craftsman.😃👍

[Azadanimates]

For those who don’t know, this is the old pinball. They added flippers because people considered it to be gambling

[landlboys]

I just watched this with my 6 year old. We are both super impressed! Especially when I showed him all the attempts at the brass bells. Such a great lesson in perseverance. Keep the good work up!

[SamHamwich]

Amazing work! Until this video, I didn't even consider why it was called "pin-ball"! Learned so much, thanks!

[drdarwinator]

This reminds me of the time I went to a pinball arcade and in the back I played a pinball machine from the 1950’s. There was no sound or anything fancy besides a couple bells and buzzers, but it was so cool to see the old technology! Awesome job restoring this old gem! 👍

[cnTd]

I love how you restore as many of the original parts as possible in these projects instead of just replacing them essentially creating a completely different thing

[nicolevanderpool]

You took a piece that could have been easily discarded and turned it into a treasure. So impressed. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[Caaine]

I'm really glad you showed the week's worth of brass bell trys. It shows how hard this really is and how hard you must have to work. Because your videos make it look quicker or simpler.

[aserta]

Looks like someone had a go at it before you, "restoring" it, i mean. It's clear that some bits aren't original. I like stuff like this, tells a story.

[k.george]

Love the brass hoops. Didn't realize they were brass till you cleaned them up.
I appreciated seeing the trouble you had making the brass cups. Most refinishers will not show the trouble areas. You were being honest about the progress

[garrettdemoss]

I love old parlor games like this. The fact it had a second launch for a pool cue just really adds to it.

[ДанилаБодров-гк]

В наш электронный век, эта игра как машина времени. Просто, но оторваться невозможно. Спасибо большое за прекрасную работу!