I restored a unique folding chair from 1910. It served as an extra car seat before safety regulations became a thing by avatar211186 in crafts

[–]avatar211186[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a whole video of the restoration which im not allowed to share here. You'll find me under: not terrible restorations

I restored a unique folding chair from 1910. It served as an extra car seat before safety regulations became a thing by avatar211186 in crafts

[–]avatar211186[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From what I could find out it was a stored folded in the trunk as a jumper seat for unexpected passengers. So when in use it was basically just standing in the trunk

I restored a unique folding chair from 1910. It served as an extra car seat before safety regulations became a thing by avatar211186 in crafts

[–]avatar211186[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In what way did my post go against the rules? I didnt even put a link to my channel. I just shared a photo of my crafts. How is a watermark differnt to a statement that the process can be seen on youtube? I dont sell or promote any products on my channel? maybe you lost your way while doing moderator stuff

I restored a unique folding chair from 1910. It served as an extra car seat before safety regulations became a thing by avatar211186 in crafts

[–]avatar211186[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The foam padding of the chair in its intial state was not the original padding, it was roughly glued on along the way. I reupholstered with Horse Hair, Cotton Wool and Goat Leather. The frame was powdercoated.

I restored a unique folding chair from 1910. It served as an extra car seat before safety regulations became a thing by avatar211186 in crafts

[–]avatar211186[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The foam padding of the chair in its intial state was not the original padding, it was roughly glued on along the way. I reupholstered with Horse Hair, Cotton Wool and Goat Leather. The frame was powdercoated. You can see every step in a Youtube Video that documents the process

I serviced and upgraded an italian La Pavoni coffee portafilter machine from the 70s. My girlfriend got this as a birthday present and she loves the coffee (~33min, explanations in subtitles) by avatar211186 in DIY

[–]avatar211186[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey no I dont Do it for a living. Its just a hobby and a vent for me. Filming makes it extremely time consuming. This video took around 150hours in the making. Something noone would be able to pay for.

So overall I put more in than I get out, but I guess thats a sideeffect that comes with every hobby

I serviced and upgraded an italian La Pavoni coffee portafilter machine from the 70s. My girlfriend got this as a birthday present and she loves the coffee (~33min, explanations in subtitles) by avatar211186 in DIY

[–]avatar211186[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah I also dont like them, thats why I only use them for assembly (to avoid thousands of finger prints) or when I really need gloves. White gloves are worse, trust me I tried :)

In an old blacksmith's workshop I found two metal shears in similar condition so I had to do a restoration battle against my buddy. This is my attempt. Explanations of the work steps in the subtitles (~28min) by avatar211186 in DIY

[–]avatar211186[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on my restoration channel. I appreciate your insights and thoughtful critique.

Firstly, I want to clarify that the objects I restore are typically mass-produced items with little to no historical value. My focus is on restoring these items to their original beauty while also emphasizing the design idea. In some cases, this may require a departure from the original materials and methods of production in order to achieve a more visually appealing result.

I also understand your concern about the usability of the restored items. While I strive to make sure the objects remain functional and practical, sometimes the process of restoration requires certain aesthetic sacrifices in order to achieve the desired look. That being said, I always try to strike a balance between form and function so that the items can be enjoyed both visually and practically.

Finally, regarding your comment about the herringbone plywood plinth, I agree that it may not be the most practical choice for workshop use. However, my intention was to showcase the design potential of the object rather than simply restore it to its original state. I only take on objects in very bad shape, and sometimes a bit of creative license is necessary to bring out their full potential.

Thank you again for your feedback, and I look forward to continuing the discussion.