Antique Seized Adjustable Wrench - Restoration

2021 ж. 4 Там.
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In this video I'm going to restore an antique adjustable wrench. My friend found this wrench at the steel waste and I bought it from him for $10. It was rusty and all movable parts were completely stuck. The jaws seemed to be in good condition. I had to soak the whole wrench in rust remover for one day to get it unstuck and I've put it right back into the rust remover for another day after I completely disassembled it. That removed all the rust and the parts almost looked sandblasted after that treatment.
The movable jaw had a lot of play in the t-slot of the body and that's where this restoration begun. First I sanded the guided part of the movable part clean and then I made the t-slot smaller by squishing it together with forging. That all went surprisingly well and it ended up with a perfect fit. I then could file and sand the whole thing completely smooth and gave it a nice coat with nickel plating for rust protection.
The knurled adjustment wheel took quite some time to restore. Especially refiling the whole knurling by hand was very time consuming. I'm not 100% satisfied with the result of the knurling but it was not too bad, still quite an improvement.
The spring was really unique, as it was rectangular shaped. I only sandblasted it and also nickel plated it. Sanding it clean would change the strength of it.
I had to make a new washer because the original one was not thick enough anymore to fit in the body.
Overall I'm very happy how this adjustable wrench has turned out. I really like the brushed finish with the nickel plating.
I hope you like my work and the video.
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I payed a lot of attention on the lighting when filming this video and also the quality of the sound to create an ASMR style video.
If you have any questions about the process, machines i'm using or other stuff, just ask me in the comments. I read them all and i try to reply as soon as possible.
Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english.
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  • I should get one of these...seems like a good design.

    @HandToolRescue@HandToolRescue2 жыл бұрын
    • I was waiting for you :D

      @lukasschliepkorte3019@lukasschliepkorte30192 жыл бұрын
    • Hahahahahaha there he is 🤣🤣

      @LaCajadeFranco@LaCajadeFranco2 жыл бұрын
    • Only person i could think of when i saw the thumbnail🤣🤣

      @Ace-Kas@Ace-Kas2 жыл бұрын
    • I wonder where I can get one 🤔 😏

      @deanm2075@deanm20752 жыл бұрын
    • You should look into that rust remover stuff too. Seems to work a treat.

      @RikiHorizon@RikiHorizon2 жыл бұрын
  • Almost everyone would skimp on the knurnling, but not my man, he will sit down and file it meticuloulsy for 1.5 hours. if that isn't passion and love, I don't know what else it is.

    @saidheeraj7899@saidheeraj78992 жыл бұрын
    • I saw that and thought "He is a filing GOD."

      @janiceinga@janiceinga2 жыл бұрын
    • This is why I can't watch people who are just in it for the clicks. The greats never miss a thing!

      @elauraw9076@elauraw90762 жыл бұрын
    • True, I would skip that part, it took him 17hrs 🤣

      @CloudXpat@CloudXpat2 жыл бұрын
    • It could be passion and love, or they could have an audience to please. Or pander to :) Why not both?

      @ImpactWench@ImpactWench2 жыл бұрын
    • Hello pls what means a knurnling

      @AboveEmAllProduction@AboveEmAllProduction2 жыл бұрын
  • I was just thinking, “He’s not gonna bother with those grippers on the wheel” and then I remembered who this fella is. What a tedious thing but that’s why he’s the only restoration guy I watch with regularity. Beautiful piece!

    @russqualls@russqualls2 жыл бұрын
    • I know! Right when I would have stopped he keeps going and files each individual grip. Respect!

      @edsedlak6827@edsedlak68272 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • I sometimes refer to myself as "anal" for this level of obsession, but my preferred term is "detail oriented". :)

      @alflyle9955@alflyle99552 жыл бұрын
    • @@alflyle9955 that sounds much better lol

      @edsedlak6827@edsedlak68272 жыл бұрын
    • How is your nickel plating holding up. I was under the impression that you need to plate with copper first, then the nickel

      @milanradak269@milanradak2692 жыл бұрын
  • I love how perfect your restorations are. They look better than new. Actually, works of art.

    @alycegatlin5332@alycegatlin53322 жыл бұрын
    • Glad to hear that, thank you very much

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • Couldn't agree more!

      @StinaGold@StinaGold Жыл бұрын
    • Going from a cast part with some machining to a meticulously manufactured assembly. If that's not Swiss, I don't know what is.

      @JustBecause7754@JustBecause77544 ай бұрын
  • That nickel plating is just so smooth and clean looking. Any cleaner and I would have called it a silver wrench.

    @MatthewCobalt@MatthewCobalt2 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah it was more the brushed finish that made the look so nice and clean, you can see that very well at 7:16 before the plating.

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • @@mymechanics Maybe you would make a tutorial video of nickel plating?

      @Westfield000@Westfield0002 жыл бұрын
    • @@mymechanics it's such a beautiful look. So sleek and clean!

      @bogeywins@bogeywins2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Westfield000 Electroplating is very easy All you need is an electrolyte, donor metal, receiver surface and a DC source I remember doing it my school's chemistry lab

      @Kingrhem.@Kingrhem.2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Kingrhem. Thanks :)

      @Westfield000@Westfield0002 жыл бұрын
  • This went beyond restoration, he made that thing way better than it had ever looked.

    @timchallenge@timchallenge2 жыл бұрын
    • You must be new here.

      @mrnicebobby@mrnicebobby2 жыл бұрын
    • @@mrnicebobby yep, this video just showed up in my recommended

      @timchallenge@timchallenge2 жыл бұрын
    • welcome aboard :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • @@timchallenge That's kind of his trademark.

      @Russ0107@Russ01072 жыл бұрын
    • It should be named bestoration

      @minhducvo8785@minhducvo87852 жыл бұрын
  • I wish my Dad was still alive to watch these; he would have loved the skill and the results. He was an electrical engineer and seemed to be able to fix anything, working to thousands of an inch. I've been binge watching these. I love the quality of the work and camerawork - no shaky handhelds, dumb music or commentary. First class.

    @RaysTrack@RaysTrack Жыл бұрын
    • Me too 😢...

      @cuteface6901@cuteface69017 ай бұрын
  • I definitely like the brushed nickel plating. It makes it look brand new and updates/modernizes it. Absolutely lovely. You, sir, are an artist, and your restorations become true works of art that are a tribute to functionality and human ingenuity. Thank you so much for doing these videos!

    @judycolella5554@judycolella5554 Жыл бұрын
    • Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics Жыл бұрын
    • I like it ; but if you are restoring something antique and making it look modern it is not restoring but re-modernizing, upgrading, and reinventing. Restoring means it must look like it did in antiquity!

      @gentlestormtoo@gentlestormtoo Жыл бұрын
  • We've been blessed once again.

    @Jeff-py8wo@Jeff-py8wo2 жыл бұрын
    • we certainly have

      @Insaneone2257@Insaneone22572 жыл бұрын
    • (in the distance) I agree!

      @blue_jbots5588@blue_jbots55882 жыл бұрын
    • hey @my mechanics is it hard to restore these cool antique items?

      @Insaneone2257@Insaneone22572 жыл бұрын
  • I love how an old crusty tool looks like surgical steel when you’re done. Always love to see your work.

    @MadScientistGuitarLab@MadScientistGuitarLab2 жыл бұрын
  • You didn't just restore it, but you made it better than it was new. Beautiful work!

    @DoctorTelefono@DoctorTelefono2 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • Love the brushed nickel plated finish. You never disappoint, MM. 👏🏻😊

    @TranceFur@TranceFur2 жыл бұрын
    • Many thanks :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • Hand Tool Rescue sees this: "Now we are talking..." 😄😄😄 Great restoration as always. Thank you.

    @svipace8220@svipace82202 жыл бұрын
    • Saw the thumbnail and of course the first thing I thought was Hand Tool Rescue 😜🤣

      @arielrgh@arielrgh2 жыл бұрын
    • It’s just not the same without the 90s sitcom intro.

      @metalslingr@metalslingr2 жыл бұрын
    • @@metalslingr how is he so darn handsome?!

      @Larweigan@Larweigan2 жыл бұрын
    • Do we have any substantive evidence that this isn’t how all of HTR’s wrenches are made?

      @cynnicysm@cynnicysm2 жыл бұрын
    • My mechanics is a completely different level than HTR

      @LisabonMusic@LisabonMusic2 жыл бұрын
  • At this point it's just making the original manufacturer jealous.

    @hhhhhhhhhhhhh4927@hhhhhhhhhhhhh49272 жыл бұрын
    • I tried my best :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • @@mymechanics we can tell lol. You're a bit of a perfectionist and we love it. Phenomenal work bud.

      @frankierzucekjr@frankierzucekjr2 жыл бұрын
    • I thought they are all dead.

      @flpben@flpben2 жыл бұрын
    • @@flpben dead jealous

      @Avril.@Avril.2 жыл бұрын
  • I love how you not only restore the piece, but you take the time to make something that looked mass produced and turn it into something that was handcrafted and one of a kind. Truly a masterpiece.

    @ThePandaInTheTrash@ThePandaInTheTrash2 жыл бұрын
    • Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • From a forgotten tool to a piece that belongs in an art museum ... once again I'm humbled by your work!! Cheers Mate!

    @pemtax557@pemtax5572 жыл бұрын
  • When you started filing the knurling, I muttered "he's not going to..." and then you cut to "1.5" hours later. I honestly said "oh my god" out loud in an empty room. Your dedication to the craft is impressive, but I hope your hands are okay!

    @keybrush4896@keybrush48962 жыл бұрын
    • Same. I would not have the patience to do that. Such dedication.

      @lalhrebera@lalhrebera2 жыл бұрын
    • I was sure he was going to make a new one, so much patience

      @lhknag@lhknag2 жыл бұрын
    • hand stretches, potassium pills/food with it naturally and most importantly not forcing the tools to do it's purpose is what saved me after 20 yrs of hand assembly in factories keep me able still to do fine motor skills with my hands.

      @metalbob3335@metalbob33352 жыл бұрын
  • Everytime ‘my mechanics’ makes an upload, it is a celebration for me. I always return back home with a good mood and something yummy to snack while watching. There is no restoration blog even closer to your level.

    @LazizbekYusupov92@LazizbekYusupov922 жыл бұрын
    • I second this☝🏼 I literally was here the other day hoping I would find a new video, then this pops up on my feed today and I’m like “yessssss!”

      @jamminjesiah5656@jamminjesiah56562 жыл бұрын
    • Same here! 👍

      @enigma_steve@enigma_steve2 жыл бұрын
    • Agree 100%!

      @drmatt357@drmatt3572 жыл бұрын
    • Wow, thank you!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • Hand tool rescue channel restored one years ago and now he produces them in several sizes. This video is nice work but hardly original on KZhead. Both do excellent work.

      @bzuidgeest@bzuidgeest Жыл бұрын
  • Taking out the play between the upper and lower parts was special. So attentive to how things are supposed to work. I look forward to all your uploads.

    @richardevon6410@richardevon6410 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much for your support :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics Жыл бұрын
  • I've watched all of your restoration videos so I took my time watching different restoration channels but you're still by far the best. The level of attention to details of work is phenomenal.

    @HOGISIMJAYUN@HOGISIMJAYUN2 ай бұрын
  • I saw the notification on my phone and yelled out "dude where were you?" and I got stares lol. seriously though I hope you get time to do more of these. we eagerly wait for your content. simply because its the best restoration stuff out there

    @lovehatecomments@lovehatecomments2 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah I had another project going before that, that I now put aside. Might finish it one day.

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • @@mymechanics I understand. I do hope we'll get to see that project and/or others soon. thanks for the work you do and once again, this restoration is simply beautiful and elegantly done, as always.

      @lovehatecomments@lovehatecomments2 жыл бұрын
    • Well said

      @frankierzucekjr@frankierzucekjr2 жыл бұрын
  • Refiling the knurling must have been very tedious! Your patience and effort paid off, the restoration is beautiful.

    @Nevets1073@Nevets10732 жыл бұрын
    • I'm thinking all the filing, sanding and polishing is even more tedious.

      @Jester123ish@Jester123ish2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Jester123ish That is what he meant. The knurling stood out, as it did to me. Yes, the whole restoration is astounding. He is so good.

      @jlucasound@jlucasound Жыл бұрын
  • I have several of those old wrenches, from small to very large. I keep the well cleaned and oiled. Great old tool.

    @SloopyDog@SloopyDog Жыл бұрын
    • Good to know!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics Жыл бұрын
  • A simple old fashioned crescent wrench? No!, a work of art! A thing of remarkable beauty! Your skills, Sir, blow me away.

    @Twister051@Twister051 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad to hear that, thank you very much!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics Жыл бұрын
  • My Mechanics: "Do you like the brushed nickel plated look? Let me know!" Me: "I am letting you know that i indeed like the brushed nickel plated look. Moreover, i LOVE the brushed nickel plated look. It is gorgeous! Thank you very much for doing it and showing it to the world."

    @blackbeing7864@blackbeing78642 жыл бұрын
    • One cannot love an inanimate object.

      @Tsamokie@Tsamokie2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Tsamokie i only love inanimate objects

      @calinguga@calinguga2 жыл бұрын
    • @@calinguga I was commenting on the English. Love is defined as a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. One can like very much one's house, one's auto, one's airplane but no love them.

      @Tsamokie@Tsamokie2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Tsamokie sounds as though english may not be your first language... websters love noun \ ˈləv \ 2: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion love of the sea music, tools, yard work, oh and house, auto and airplne, etc. : )

      @uglykidmoe150@uglykidmoe1502 жыл бұрын
    • @@uglykidmoe150*English

      @flyagaric007@flyagaric0072 жыл бұрын
  • The fear of there not being a "New One" before the final washer far outweighed any anxiety I've felt at work or in uncomfortable situations in months - or even years. Relievingly, you followed through and delivered. I should have never doubted.

    @TarmenAmzarian@TarmenAmzarian2 жыл бұрын
  • You are the embodiment of a perfectionist. It’s no wonder at this time you have over 4.6 mil views watching this video. It can’t be called a restoration of a wrench…no, that would be an insult to your work. What you have done is you have taken a tool and turned it into an amazingly creative piece of art. Unbelievable!

    @Zeus_a_Gentle_Staffie@Zeus_a_Gentle_Staffie Жыл бұрын
  • The moon was originally a cube, but this man went ahead and filed a nice radius along the edge and the corners removing all sharp edges

    @ivan_valerian@ivan_valerian10 ай бұрын
  • I really appreciate the fact that you actually care for the ergonomic factor, and don't just want to make it shiny and presentable for KZhead. You actually put the extra thought and time into straightening it all out, and drop forging it - so that it would genuinely be a functional piece for a long time to come.

    @Bitplex@Bitplex2 жыл бұрын
    • He didn't drop forge it; whoever manufactured it in the first place drop forged it. What he did to make the slot smaller could be considered a very basic form of manual forging. Drop forging is when you heat a chunk of metal red hot and a big hammer with a die shaped like a mold slams down onto it, quickly forging it into the shape of the die. It speeds up the manufacturing process by quickly forming the chunk of metal into the rough shape you want so that there's a lot less machining to do to get it to the final shape.

      @MaximRecoil@MaximRecoil2 жыл бұрын
    • @@MaximRecoil Thanks for explaining that, I appreciate it.

      @Bitplex@Bitplex2 жыл бұрын
    • @J Hemphill definitely a jerkstick.

      @CadillacDriver@CadillacDriver2 жыл бұрын
    • @J Hemphill no you were not. You called him entitled. Saying he is "slightly less" than some others is still an insult.

      @CadillacDriver@CadillacDriver2 жыл бұрын
    • @J Hemphill you are one special unit. I'm in no way entitled to anything. Don't think you know me. Eat dirt.

      @CadillacDriver@CadillacDriver2 жыл бұрын
  • "This washer is too thin now.." - here it comes, here it comes! "I make a new one" - *ridiculous happy face* Great work as always, that is one sexy-looking wrench!

    @R-Tech@R-Tech2 жыл бұрын
    • say the line bart

      @toastquest1681@toastquest16812 жыл бұрын
    • My arm shot up; Yes!

      @snowstrobe@snowstrobe2 жыл бұрын
    • Lol, exactly

      @endutubecensorship@endutubecensorship2 жыл бұрын
  • I can't stop watching this guy's videos. It's Sunday afternoon and I've been here for 2 hours. Incredible artistry, creativity and precision. Bravo! Well done, sir.

    @user-hg8jn6oz9g@user-hg8jn6oz9g2 жыл бұрын
  • I don't even have the patience to watch at regular speed! Amazing

    @jonredd650@jonredd6502 жыл бұрын
  • I'd love to see a whole tool set in this style honestly. Really love the brushed nickel plating. Makes me think this belongs in mid century modern

    @zanderlim@zanderlim2 жыл бұрын
    • So true man, it just looks like it needs a matching set.

      @kungfusing1@kungfusing12 жыл бұрын
  • At first I thought heck you have another original of the one that *Hand Tool Rescue* made from original plans... between you and Hand Tool Rescue... you two guys are the best...

    @andreacrashe9894@andreacrashe98942 жыл бұрын
  • The care and precision that goes into what you do is masterful, and I love that you let the presentation speak for itself exclusively. There's no talking or needless explanation. It has the perfect balance of minimalism and expertise.

    @nameless646@nameless646 Жыл бұрын
  • Takes a crudely cast tool, inexact, and imperfect due to ancient manufacturing levels, and turns it intonw museum piece. Just amazing.

    @ms.annthrope415@ms.annthrope415 Жыл бұрын
  • 1) “I make a new one…” is now my favorite statement in the English language. 2) Brushed nickel looks awesome!

    @takashiross8553@takashiross85532 жыл бұрын
  • 9 minutes in and I was thinking "He hasn't made a new anything yet!" 10.5 minutes in "Ah, there we go. Normalcy returned."

    @DumbfoundedMadman@DumbfoundedMadman2 жыл бұрын
    • I thought "I make a new one" when he showed the unfortunate knurled knob.

      @DavidPlass@DavidPlass2 жыл бұрын
    • I almost went into " I make a new one" withdrawals.

      @Scoobems@Scoobems2 жыл бұрын
  • Just wonderful to watch. Utter skill. No music, no wittering commentary. Beautiful work. I'm envious of the skill shown here.

    @annieluctor7524@annieluctor75242 жыл бұрын
  • I was impressed by the work on the knob. That looked tedious!

    @keithtynan7469@keithtynan746910 ай бұрын
  • Honestly, for a 13 minute restoration video I was expecting less. The wrench came out better than it was originally, which is no shock if you've seen of the previous videos. Somehow I was still surprised. This is the best restoration channel I've found. I'm not putting down the others, but someone (this guy) is setting the bar. Amazing work!

    @humbertodiaz6037@humbertodiaz60372 жыл бұрын
    • My Mechanic was first and will always be the high bar. Channel like TysyTube are just unapologetic, off-brand bootlegs of the original master of KZhead restorations.

      @xdoctorblindx@xdoctorblindx2 жыл бұрын
    • @@xdoctorblindx Preach it. This guy truly is the master. I loooove restorations. There is something inexplicably satisfying about taking something old, rusted, worn and unwanted and making it like new and desirable again. Before this channel existed, I had worn out the few videos on youtube of the old TV show American Restoration. It was the only show I was aware of that brought things back to life. If money were no object, restoring random things would probably be how I spend all my time.

      @jw11432@jw114322 жыл бұрын
    • And his editing is always on point! Even when others do good work, a lot of them make the videos themselves almost unwatchable with endless speed-ups that make every task sound like nails on a chalkboard and/or auto white levels totally obscuring the work they're doing, but this channel takes the video just as seriously as the project and we're all appreciative

      @pennygadget7328@pennygadget73282 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you very much!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • Man, every time I see "I make a new one" come up I pump my fist in the air like I've just won the championship game

    @Thetenthdoctor24@Thetenthdoctor242 жыл бұрын
  • As always, your attention to detail shines through. You go the extra mile to achieve perfection. Well done Sir 👏

    @user-gp2px8kr5d@user-gp2px8kr5d2 ай бұрын
  • Never have I seen someone put so much effort into refurbishing a mass manufactured cast steel POS. Bravo- the results speak for themselves!

    @Melanth89@Melanth892 жыл бұрын
  • * *Hand Tool Rescue peers over your workbench with that creepy grin from his intro* *

    @Pooopers@Pooopers2 жыл бұрын
    • Then bashes his face into the sandblasting cabinet.

      @mikelammi3088@mikelammi30882 жыл бұрын
    • @@mikelammi3088 but only after an overly long walking montage..

      @blooVZSS@blooVZSS2 жыл бұрын
    • Creepy? I say adorable ;)

      @dpell3543@dpell35432 жыл бұрын
  • one of my favorite things to see on the videos: "I make a new one" perfection

    @Bovafett@Bovafett2 жыл бұрын
    • Glad you like it :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • I love watching you work. You show so much appreciation for your work, and the item, which is other people’s work - all without saying a word. Your work speaks for itself ;) It’s a joy to watch. Thank you!

    @libby2012@libby20122 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks a lot for watching :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • ive been following this channel for a while now, but getting into metalwork (polishing) makes me appreciate your skill and care even more. Excellent video as always

    @spinalfluidexplosion@spinalfluidexplosion2 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • It's videos like this that make me inclined to give up programming and systems and going to work in a machine shop. He took a totally degraded item and made it into a piece of functional, beautiful art! Truly wonderful!

    @PaulHeffner@PaulHeffner2 жыл бұрын
    • I understand your feeling. I've been in tech for over 30 years.Almost everything I've shipped more than 3-5 years ago, and that I've poured my heart and soul into, is now useless and discarded. Yes, everything becomes obsolete, but at least with physical objects, that process takes much longer, and restoration is possible and desirable. If I weren't terrified of heights, I'd apply to be a Golden Gate Bridge repainter.

      @jonhowell5014@jonhowell50142 жыл бұрын
    • 💕

      @shukla_vinay6306@shukla_vinay63062 жыл бұрын
    • @@jonhowell5014 Actual value became somewhat obsolete in recent history, for various reasons. It will make a comeback. Value, like truth, cannot die. ... also, regarding tech, steps along the way are just that, steps... the step is very important, it shines the light on the way forward ;). ... repainting, a short-lived step that creates longer-term value :) God bless you and Live long and prosper!

      @libby2012@libby20122 жыл бұрын
    • @John Arsebuckle Agreed! Sounds like you've found something fulfilling, good for you. I bought a fixer-upper house in 2010. My wife's relatives did a lot of inexpensive but good renovation work for us (yay relatives!), and I was there helping out. Demo, wallboarding, painting, flooring, and kitchen cabinet installation. The thing I'm most proud of is the kitchen floor tile. Did it all myself and it came out great, down to a fraction of an inch thanks to Visio. Nice to have used Visio back in the day for something other than wireframes and workflow diagrams.

      @jonhowell5014@jonhowell50142 жыл бұрын
    • @@jonhowell5014 Maybe that's why some people like old cars they've had for years. It becomes more valuable on a personal level than monetary value.

      @oddities-whatnot@oddities-whatnot Жыл бұрын
  • "i make a new one" is my favorite line.

    @paulcamana9916@paulcamana99162 жыл бұрын
    • Nice to hear that, thanks :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • Every piece you do, sir, becomes a work of art. You are a true machinist, a real artist. Love your work.

    @WeGoWalk@WeGoWalk2 жыл бұрын
  • Growing up on the family farm I remember my grandfather using the same adjustable spanner (but not all rusted out). Solid. Built like a tank and worked perfectly every time.

    @cornwelj@cornwelj2 жыл бұрын
  • Just the fact that you took the time to hand file the knurling (would we really expect anything less??) is so impressive!! Great work as always!!

    @tcollins188@tcollins1882 жыл бұрын
    • Even if one of the rounds was offset from the others, making stair-step knurls, necessitating knurling all the way around three different ways, taking four hours, he'd STILL do it!

      @dethmaul@dethmaul2 жыл бұрын
  • it wouldn't be a My Mechanics restoration without making any new parts, even if it's just a washer The nickel plating finish looks so satisfying!

    @angelserenade@angelserenade2 жыл бұрын
  • I almost cried in decency. Seriously, swiss watch makers are sloopy and careless from now on, thanks to you. The nickel plating is spot on. For some tools I like the shinny look, but this one made the wrench more distinguished, noble, dignified. Thanks, and greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷.

    @rafaelmoral8053@rafaelmoral80532 жыл бұрын
  • One of the most legit and satisfying restoration channels. Amazing stuff When he stared at the thumb wheel I thought “he isnt gonna sand out all that damage is he?”aaaand of course he did :D

    @protoman1214@protoman12142 жыл бұрын
  • Just scrolling through wondering if handtool rescue has seen this. Absolutely phenomenal work sir! As always! Your videos NEVER disappoint

    @stevenpettyjr1761@stevenpettyjr17612 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you very much!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • I'm from Brazil. Here's so hard to get these equipments.. I dream of being like you when a get older. THANK YOU, YOUR AN INSPIRATION!

    @guilhermearcanjo2377@guilhermearcanjo23772 жыл бұрын
    • You can do it!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • Look at this guy's tools. The state of his workshop. The meticulous nature of his restorations. And then he says he "forgot" the scale on the inside of the wrench. Come on, you didn't forget a single damn thing! ❤

    @hansverhaegen8406@hansverhaegen840610 ай бұрын
  • Every time I watch these videos it makes me want to restore stuff more. Keep on the amazing video grind

    @Ghost-of-Sparta775@Ghost-of-Sparta7752 жыл бұрын
  • As usual an INSANELY high quality restoration 🧡

    @-Deena.@-Deena.2 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! Cheers!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • I love how you technically make an antique mass product into a high value masterpiece. Not just with that wrench but with all those antique objects. Most of them were mass productions and you made them into uniques. ^^

    @Mandred85@Mandred852 жыл бұрын
  • I don’t think anyone can perform such task with so much of perfection, great job.

    @shahidali22@shahidali222 жыл бұрын
  • Habe im Grunde genommen mit solchen Dingen nichts am Hut, muss aber zugeben, dass es was total Revitalisierendes hat! ❤

    @lorenzgraf1612@lorenzgraf1612 Жыл бұрын
  • You are on another level from all the other "restorers". Your attention to detail and the lengths you go for perfection is un-matched. The finished product you end up with is both Art and inspiration to us all. Way to go!

    @perryhunter129@perryhunter1292 жыл бұрын
    • Perry Hunter. You have my son’s name . . . in reverse. 😁😁

      @patrickperry6945@patrickperry69452 жыл бұрын
    • You want some kneepads, pal?

      @OfficialSparklyPig@OfficialSparklyPig2 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much 😊

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • The plating is beautiful. The wrench looks like a decorative piece now not a tool that should be used on anything. Fantastic work sir.

    @MrTimdtoolman1@MrTimdtoolman12 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you very much!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • He is the of the best, I have looking for others to watch but most of them just clean and paint this man is awesome to see and on another level.

    @michaelbaker6116@michaelbaker61162 жыл бұрын
  • I really like nickelback. great job mate

    @kyleruto111@kyleruto1112 жыл бұрын
  • This is the only channel, well this and my mechanics insights as well, where I get legitimately and probably a little excessively excited when there's a new upload. This is, without a doubt the best restoration channel on KZhead. Hell, in my opinion it's just flat out the best channel period.

    @KevinRay_man@KevinRay_man2 жыл бұрын
    • Two enthusiastic thumbs up to that!

      @yamadog24@yamadog242 жыл бұрын
    • Amen!

      @Toby-fp1nf@Toby-fp1nf2 жыл бұрын
    • Other restorations channels just cannot compete!! ▪︎ And yeah I love the brushed Nikel finish!

      @waltervoth1941@waltervoth19412 жыл бұрын
  • I really love the brushed nickel plated finish. Now it looks more like a surgical instrument than a tool. It now has kind of a noble touch.

    @Jettaheizer@Jettaheizer2 жыл бұрын
  • I love the sand blasting, “I make new one” and “el voilà” moments of your videos. Cheers from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

    @PupitoManuel@PupitoManuel2 жыл бұрын
  • That would have been a good choice for rust bluing as well. It's period correct and can look stunning when time is taken. Great work!

    @m2hmghb@m2hmghb2 жыл бұрын
    • I actually thought about that, but I decided not to because they're all black and I've done so many black items. I needed a chenge :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • @@mymechanics I had blueing in mind, too, but i much prefer the nickel. It looks great. Better choice. I also thought that you should have lightly greased it. Did you not because it would be prone to picking up crud?

      @brianally1531@brianally15312 жыл бұрын
    • @@mymechanics I thought you were going to blue it too, but honestly, I liked the nickel even more. What a great finish it gives.

      @snowstrobe@snowstrobe2 жыл бұрын
  • The person, who made this wrench long a time ago would be very happy and proud of you. Great job!

    @heinseemann7070@heinseemann70702 жыл бұрын
  • I have watched almost every restoration channel but your restorations are flawless and the greatest of all time. I have great respect for you sir.

    @SalimKhan-to6es@SalimKhan-to6es Жыл бұрын
  • Love it. You took such a simple looking tool and made it really classy. Thanks for sharing all your amazing work.

    @luckyadamsix@luckyadamsix2 жыл бұрын
  • I was surprised you didn’t have to go back with a tap and re-thread that adjuster or make new threads completely on the other piece, exquisite work as always

    @BloomsIZG@BloomsIZG2 жыл бұрын
    • backlash doesn't matter when clamping is the only objective.

      @douglasharley2440@douglasharley24402 жыл бұрын
  • This channel isn’t about mechanical restoration, is a continuous lesson of the meaning of perfection...

    @TheAnto7A@TheAnto7A2 жыл бұрын
  • Ich renoviere Weinpumpen, Traubenvollernter und Keltern. Das sind Arbeitsgeräte, die dann wieder verwendet werden, schonend und vorsichtig natürlich. Was du machst ist auf einem ganz anderen Level. Nichts von dem, was du renovierst, darf je wieder professionell gebraucht werden, deine Sachen sind Ausstellungsstücke, an denen gezeigt wird, was ein hochbegabter Genauigkeitsfanatiker machen kann. Das kann man wirklich nur bewundern. Toll, was du da machst, danke.

    @robinhood48@robinhood482 жыл бұрын
  • I just found your channel and have been benchwatching your vids this weekend. Sir, your skill is next level. Thank you for showing us your work. This is a work of art.

    @stianlarsen8888@stianlarsen8888 Жыл бұрын
  • I come into this going 'awe man, he probably won't do much since it's a simple peice'. I'm proven wrong. Every time. Your attention to detail is phenomenal.

    @Spiritwingz56@Spiritwingz562 жыл бұрын
  • The master is back, and he still blows my mind.

    @damiencerutti6269@damiencerutti62692 жыл бұрын
    • 😁 True

      @louisfkoorts5590@louisfkoorts55902 жыл бұрын
  • A thing of great beauty... brushed nickel finish looks amazing.

    @rickmckinnon@rickmckinnon8 ай бұрын
  • Et voilá indeed! Really beautiful what you brought out of that rusty old wrench!

    @khmisc@khmisc Жыл бұрын
  • I don't know what I enjoy the most about your videos --- the incredible and detailed restoration work of every object you handle, or the professionalism of the filming. Both are superb.

    @jilldavies7094@jilldavies70942 жыл бұрын
    • How such an old design is actually superior to modern adjustable wrenches

      @Cortesevasive@Cortesevasive2 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, both are superb

      @libby2012@libby20122 жыл бұрын
  • You make it look so easy that I keep reminding myself that it must take an enormous amount of patience and time to refurbish something and be so meticulous. Thanks for another brilliant upload!

    @LakshmananLM@LakshmananLM2 жыл бұрын
    • keep going :-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • This just randomly appeared in my feed... loved it... subbed

    @Chopper650@Chopper650 Жыл бұрын
  • This is my first video I watched from My Mechanics, I also remember Tysy Tube asking you to make a new handle!

    @Nonedless@Nonedless11 ай бұрын
  • Simpler or complicated His every project is just oddly satisfying ❣️

    @govin._.d@govin._.d2 жыл бұрын
  • This s not a restoration. This is "I make an adjustable wrench from forged parts". Stunning work!

    @ArmandasJarusauskas@ArmandasJarusauskas2 жыл бұрын
    • A restoration would have left all the forging marks, the slightly misaligned jaws, and the industrial, blued look. This looks like something a tuxedo wearing plumber would use to tighten a leaky, gold plated faucet in Beverly Hills.

      @NWA744@NWA7442 жыл бұрын
  • I remember those wrenches as part of the Land Rover tool kit. There were a few at home since my dad owned Land Rovers back in the day.

    @solanogu@solanogu Жыл бұрын
  • Vous êtes Suisse. C'est donc de l'orfèvrerie ! Bravo, c'est superbe ! Je pense que peu de gens peuvent voir la beauté dans ce que vous faites.

    @sylvainstone2411@sylvainstone2411 Жыл бұрын
  • The brushed nickel plating suits this piece beautifully. I cannot think of a more lovely looking wrench than this one

    @joannaatkins822@joannaatkins8222 жыл бұрын
  • Every time he uploads I go back and watch all the other videos I’ve watched the Beverly Shear one the most, I know it isn’t the oldest just my favorite!

    @connormckinnon6366@connormckinnon63662 жыл бұрын
    • Nice to hear that :-) thanks for your support

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
    • @@mymechanics yes of course! You inspired me to restore tools myself. I usually lose all the pieces and forget how to put it all back but hey it’s the thought that counts.

      @connormckinnon6366@connormckinnon63662 жыл бұрын
    • @@connormckinnon6366 it helps to have it all on video ;-)

      @mymechanics@mymechanics2 жыл бұрын
  • The brushed nickel looks fantastic. I love the shiny....

    @leslieapplegate65@leslieapplegate65 Жыл бұрын
    • Me too!

      @mymechanics@mymechanics Жыл бұрын
  • Too nice to use now. Beautiful workmanship!

    @fitter70@fitter702 жыл бұрын
  • Wow, better than new, thanks

    @VeradonaRestoration@VeradonaRestoration2 жыл бұрын
    • Wait a minute

      @serioussingularity9595@serioussingularity95952 жыл бұрын
    • more a subtle redesign than a gentle restoration 🥰

      @namelastname4077@namelastname40772 жыл бұрын
    • As always does.

      @jonny555ive@jonny555ive2 жыл бұрын
    • I love seeing your comment on here since I subscribe to both of your channels :)

      @royer_redos@royer_redos2 жыл бұрын
    • @@serioussingularity9595 it’s been an hour

      @Impecable..@Impecable..2 жыл бұрын
  • "I've seen these spanners restored before... done a few myself even. I'll watch it anyway to see if I can get some ti.....wow this is a whole other level!" Amazing work!

    @Chimpiin@Chimpiin2 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful job. I love the nickel plating. Thanks for sharing.😊

    @marchelleharris4842@marchelleharris48427 ай бұрын
  • I find your restoration videos absolutely mesmerising. I look forward to watching them last thing before i sleep. I actually sleep better! Keep them comin!!

    @edwardmagri4590@edwardmagri45902 жыл бұрын
  • My Mechanics: "Due to sanding and filing the washer is too thin now..." Me: "SAY IT!!!" My Mechanics: "I Make a new one" Me: "YEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!"

    @Bobmotamedi@Bobmotamedi2 жыл бұрын
    • Right?

      @TyinAlaska@TyinAlaska2 жыл бұрын
    • I was worried around the 12 min mark...

      @GregRobsonUK@GregRobsonUK2 жыл бұрын
    • Martin Luther King: "I have a dream" Abraham Lincoln: "Fourscore and seven years ago" MyMechanics: "I make a new one"

      @jonhowell5014@jonhowell50142 жыл бұрын
    • 😆😆😆

      @jonhowell5014@jonhowell50142 жыл бұрын
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