BOM Reviews
BOM: Best Of Machines
High quality video of old machines in need of either repair or cosmetic restoration, or both. And the videos go beyond just the pretty: time is taken to explain how the mechanical device works, and to share interesting history about it.
I hope the videos stir the same fascination in you as what I have for old mechanical devices, how impressively complex they can be, and the durability of manufacture that enables them to still work, and be useful, many years later.
BOM Reviews welcomes you and thanks you for your interest and support.
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The idea for this channel started out as a parody of unboxing videos -- revealing vintage and antique machines instead of new technology. Without original boxes or crates, bags were used instead, thus BOM originally stood for 'Bags O' Mystery' (which is also an 1800's phrase for sausages). The channel has evolved into something simpler, and I hope, more enjoyable.
Full Restoration - Victor Victrola Record Player from 1917
Fire Truck Pedal Car Restoration
Restoration of rusty old scale - finding hidden delights
Timestamp from the 1920's gets new life - restored and given a fancy display stand in the 2020's
Restoration: Rusty Giant Advertising Flask and Clock – Old Mr. Boston
Restoring the oldest type of sound recorder & player in history AND making new records
A 1940's Mills Vest Pocket Slot Machine restoration - how it works and some history
Receipt Printer Bonus - National Cash Register Restored - Receipt Printer in Action
Antique Photos Refreshed - Outdoors Edition (from glass negatives)
Restoration of Rusty 1914 National Cash Register - With Original Lit Top Sign, St. Paul Saloonkeeper
1911 Timeclock - Still Works Great! International Time Recording Co., Later Bought by IBM
Lake Superior Agates - Gemstones You Can Find Yourself!
Revealing a Todd Protectograph from 101 Years Ago!
1930's Mills Slot Machine - Un-Bagged and How It Works!
Simple Demo of How Apertures and Depth of Field Work
Vintage Kodak Brownie Camera - In Depth Look and Real Negatives Produced
Antique Cash Register - How It Works
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