Pete Rondeau

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Glory Days Amusements follows the hands-on creation of a backyard amusement park, built through the restoration and revival of vintage amusements. From shop work and ongoing projects to behind-the-scenes problem-solving, this channel focuses on the process of bringing old-school fun back to life at home. It’s part nostalgia, part craftsmanship, and part figuring things out as we go.

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Where have I been? Did I become a Pirate?

Where have I been? Did I become a Pirate? Pete Rondeau

3.3K views - 1 day ago

This Project Finally Turned a Corner.

This Project Finally Turned a Corner. Pete Rondeau

4.9K views - 1 month ago

I Finally Tried a Laser Welder… Here’s the Truth -Xlaserlab X1 Pro Laserwelder

I Finally Tried a Laser Welder… Here’s the Truth -Xlaserlab X1 Pro Laserwelder Pete Rondeau

5.7K views - 1 month ago

30 Days to Fix My Ex-Cell-O Milling Machine- The Final Results

30 Days to Fix My Ex-Cell-O Milling Machine- The Final Results Pete Rondeau

11K views - 3 months ago

Can this Rusty precision tool be salvaged?

Can this Rusty precision tool be salvaged? Pete Rondeau

9.1K views - 4 months ago

Marketplace Milling Machine. Workshop Upgrade or Boat Anchor?

Marketplace Milling Machine. Workshop Upgrade or Boat Anchor? Pete Rondeau

62.8K views - 4 months ago

Can Homemade Rust Remover Save the Grand-kids’ Ride?

Can Homemade Rust Remover Save the Grand-kids’ Ride? Pete Rondeau

6K views - 5 months ago

Setting up the Crazy Dance Ride

Setting up the Crazy Dance Ride Pete Rondeau

23.6K views - 5 months ago

Grandpa’s Building an Amusement Park… One Wheel at a Time

Grandpa’s Building an Amusement Park… One Wheel at a Time Pete Rondeau

8K views - 6 months ago

Powder Coating our Carnival Ride in a BBQ???

Powder Coating our Carnival Ride in a BBQ??? Pete Rondeau

4.6K views - 6 months ago

How I Built Custom Blocks for a Carnival Ride!

How I Built Custom Blocks for a Carnival Ride! Pete Rondeau

4.6K views - 7 months ago

Making Custom Leveling Jack Feet for a Carnival Ride

Making Custom Leveling Jack Feet for a Carnival Ride Pete Rondeau

4.4K views - 7 months ago

Can I find what I need at the Field of Tools?

Can I find what I need at the Field of Tools? Pete Rondeau

5.2K views - 8 months ago

I Can't Work in a Shop This Messy

I Can't Work in a Shop This Messy Pete Rondeau

5.1K views - 8 months ago

Why I'm Restoring Vintage Carnival Rides

Why I'm Restoring Vintage Carnival Rides Pete Rondeau

6.2K views - 9 months ago

We Scrapped the Heart of our Carnival Ride.

We Scrapped the Heart of our Carnival Ride. Pete Rondeau

10.2K views - 9 months ago

Why Are They Moving a 100-Year-Old Carousel Building?

Why Are They Moving a 100-Year-Old Carousel Building? Pete Rondeau

7K views - 10 months ago

The Rock-O-Plane Returns... Sort of...

The Rock-O-Plane Returns... Sort of... Pete Rondeau

49.8K views - 10 months ago

"From Rotten Wreck to Rideable Rocket – Our First Tub Is DONE!"

"From Rotten Wreck to Rideable Rocket – Our First Tub Is DONE!" Pete Rondeau

10.5K views - 11 months ago

Everyone Thought it Would Kink, What Really Happened?

Everyone Thought it Would Kink, What Really Happened? Pete Rondeau

6.6K views - 11 months ago

Setting up the Super Shot Drop Tower

Setting up the Super Shot Drop Tower Pete Rondeau

320.1K views - 1 year ago

My Fiberglass Method Failed—But Led to Something Better 🚀

My Fiberglass Method Failed—But Led to Something Better 🚀 Pete Rondeau

6.8K views - 1 year ago

Can Fiberglass Save Our Vintage Rocket Ride?

Can Fiberglass Save Our Vintage Rocket Ride? Pete Rondeau

6.5K views - 1 year ago

Inexpensive Powder Coating at Home? The Fluid Bed

Inexpensive Powder Coating at Home? The Fluid Bed Pete Rondeau

221.2K views - 1 year ago

Our Carnival Ride Gearbox is Leaking

Our Carnival Ride Gearbox is Leaking Pete Rondeau

5.1K views - 1 year ago

This Carnival Ride Won’t Fix Itself – Casting Cleanup

This Carnival Ride Won’t Fix Itself – Casting Cleanup Pete Rondeau

8.2K views - 1 year ago

Aluminum Casting Failures for a Vintage Carnival Ride

Aluminum Casting Failures for a Vintage Carnival Ride Pete Rondeau

10.4K views - 1 year ago

Casting Aluminum for A Vintage Carnival Ride

Casting Aluminum for A Vintage Carnival Ride Pete Rondeau

13.1K views - 1 year ago

Setting up the Carousel: Carnival Behind the Scenes

Setting up the Carousel: Carnival Behind the Scenes Pete Rondeau

84.3K views - 1 year ago

Trying To Work On Our Back Yard Carnival Ride

Trying To Work On Our Back Yard Carnival Ride Pete Rondeau

6.3K views - 1 year ago

Setting up the Space Shuttle Ride - Plus Rebuild!

Setting up the Space Shuttle Ride - Plus Rebuild! Pete Rondeau

69.9K views - 1 year ago

Will This Project Brake Me?

Will This Project Brake Me? Pete Rondeau

3.5K views - 1 year ago

Are These The Rarest Carnival Rides In America?

Are These The Rarest Carnival Rides In America? Pete Rondeau

52K views - 1 year ago

Dragon Wagon Roller Coaster Setup / The Orient Express

Dragon Wagon Roller Coaster Setup / The Orient Express Pete Rondeau

48.5K views - 1 year ago

Too Much Work? Backyard Carnival Ride Restoration

Too Much Work? Backyard Carnival Ride Restoration Pete Rondeau

6K views - 1 year ago

Did I Just Ruin my Sand Blaster?

Did I Just Ruin my Sand Blaster? Pete Rondeau

3.1K views - 1 year ago

This Ferris Wheel Needs More Than a Repair.

This Ferris Wheel Needs More Than a Repair. Pete Rondeau

10.8K views - 1 year ago

Tackling Out of Control Paint Storage

Tackling Out of Control Paint Storage Pete Rondeau

2.7K views - 1 year ago

Setting Up the Paratrooper Ride

Setting Up the Paratrooper Ride Pete Rondeau

106K views - 1 year ago

Can we Recreate Parts for a 50 Year Old Carnival Ride?

Can we Recreate Parts for a 50 Year Old Carnival Ride? Pete Rondeau

6.9K views - 2 years ago

The Shed Strikes Back: Backyard Factory Breakdown

The Shed Strikes Back: Backyard Factory Breakdown Pete Rondeau

8.6K views - 2 years ago

Ferris Wheel Setup + Pulling Rides on the Lot

Ferris Wheel Setup + Pulling Rides on the Lot Pete Rondeau

135.3K views - 2 years ago

Repairing Carnival Rides in our Back Yard

Repairing Carnival Rides in our Back Yard Pete Rondeau

16K views - 2 years ago

How Does a Factory Fit in a Shed?

How Does a Factory Fit in a Shed? Pete Rondeau

844.7K views - 2 years ago

Carnival Ride Restoration Update

Carnival Ride Restoration Update Pete Rondeau

11.6K views - 2 years ago

Vevor Electric Hoist Winch Folds Up Carnival Ride?

Vevor Electric Hoist Winch Folds Up Carnival Ride? Pete Rondeau

12.5K views - 2 years ago

Vintage Carnival Ride Restoration Milestone

Vintage Carnival Ride Restoration Milestone Pete Rondeau

10.1K views - 2 years ago

Swing Carousel Carnival Ride Set Up

Swing Carousel Carnival Ride Set Up Pete Rondeau

199.2K views - 2 years ago

Can We Save This Ferris Wheel?

Can We Save This Ferris Wheel? Pete Rondeau

14.7K views - 2 years ago

King Kiddie Ride Rocket Restoration Progress

King Kiddie Ride Rocket Restoration Progress Pete Rondeau

6.6K views - 2 years ago

Where is our Kiddie Ride Restoration Project Going?

Where is our Kiddie Ride Restoration Project Going? Pete Rondeau

7.9K views - 2 years ago

Salvaging Electrical Cabinets for our Carnival Ride Restoration

Salvaging Electrical Cabinets for our Carnival Ride Restoration Pete Rondeau

9.5K views - 2 years ago

Aluminum Casting with 3D printed Patterns

Aluminum Casting with 3D printed Patterns Pete Rondeau

8.2K views - 2 years ago

Casting Aluminum Brackets for a Vintage Kiddie Ride

Casting Aluminum Brackets for a Vintage Kiddie Ride Pete Rondeau

5.5K views - 3 years ago

One Day Build: Rack for Harbor Freight Parts Cases

One Day Build: Rack for Harbor Freight Parts Cases Pete Rondeau

73.5K views - 3 years ago

Attempting to Upholster our Kiddie Ride Seats.

Attempting to Upholster our Kiddie Ride Seats. Pete Rondeau

5.3K views - 3 years ago

Unusual Ferris Wheel Set up 🎡 The Double Eagle

Unusual Ferris Wheel Set up 🎡 The Double Eagle Pete Rondeau

81.5K views - 3 years ago

Gibtown's Carnival Trade Show: What's it like?

Gibtown's Carnival Trade Show: What's it like? Pete Rondeau

26.3K views - 3 years ago

Will the Cheapest Powder Coat System Work?

Will the Cheapest Powder Coat System Work? Pete Rondeau

20.7K views - 3 years ago

Molten Mistakes: Can we cast these vintage wheels?

Molten Mistakes: Can we cast these vintage wheels? Pete Rondeau

6.4K views - 3 years ago