Old Tools are Just Better

Most people who are obsessed with old things are in it for the aesthetic, the nostalgia. I buy old sh*t because it's simply better. Better quality, better craftsmanship, better design. And it's usually a heck of a lot cheaper. In this video, I'm restoring a 1920's (yes, 90-years old) Kingsley hot stamping machine which I bought for ~$200 CAD. This vintage tool is more compact and, in my opinion, more reliable than modern alternatives which cost 4-10x the price. Also, I mean, how incredible does it look? Download free leather patterns here: https://jameskgraves.com/store Where I buy leather working tools and supplies (US): https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/jameskgraves Where I get all my music (30-day free trial): https://share.epidemicsound.com/7sumbm/?playlist=e5dgsta93jx5mrv54n0loz62rki6wkxq Gear I use in my videos: My main camera: https://amzn.to/3oGYXaF My second/vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/3p87rX4 Favourite photo/video lens: https://amzn.to/3xn9XhL Best vlog/landscape lens: https://amzn.to/2RRVE37 Primary microphone: https://amzn.to/34IU06p Lens I use for close-ups: https://amzn.to/3fCEsHR My EDC photo camera: https://amzn.to/2S0LNIe Studio lens: https://amzn.to/2SO6jvO Main (awesome, budget friendly) light: https://amzn.to/3wLvb60 My primary tripod: https://amzn.to/3wMIDX7 THE vlogging tripod: https://amzn.to/3yRhZyd For anything that might be stolen: https://amzn.to/3c9ZU4S My Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.k.graves