Scout, the best thing I like about your videos is that you show us how to restore the tool, give us a history lesson, and then how to use it. A lot of channels just have music and not explanations.
For all that rust, the wrench appeared pristine; those jaws looked to have never seen much abuse! Such an amazing find and as always, beautiful job getting it cleaned up! Any tool that joins wood and metal is a winner in my book!
Glad I found this. I just got a wrench like this in a lot of old rusty tools. Mine has been used as a hammer unfortunately. I couldn't figure out how to get the pin that holds the thumbwheel or the handles off. Now I know you don't have to.
You edited out the scream of the belt sander... I love you man! This presentation is everything I tune in for, all wrapped up in one. The step by step restoration of a vintage tool. A history lesson about the tool AND it's maker. THEN the vintage ads to take us to the finish line. Perfect use of 9 minutes and 3 seconds.
Hello InformationIsTheEdge! LOL! I made the mistake of leaving the motor sound in and blowing out some ears in the process! 😂. I'm so glad you liked this presentation! Makes my day!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Great Job!!! For anyone who reads comments, I'm a newbie to antique tool restoration, and poor ScoutCrafter is my top RUclips mentor, and I'm a top pest. Earlier this summer I acquired a 21" virtually identical wrench - just longer than this 16"er - and I've only gotten through the first step (getting the rust off, in my case using WD-40 Rust Remover Soak which works great but vinegar is cheaper for sure). Delayed due to creating a micro-shop in our garage to be able to do some of the critical steps. So ScoutCrafter - I felt like you could have made this for me! Lots of great tips, and it's exciting to see what they look like after the wire wheel, sanding & a buff. Not sanding a wire wheel in the buff, mind you, word order is important! I have an elderly neighbor who is upset that I removed the patina, and gets worked up at the mere conversational implication that I might wire wheel and sand too. Maybe I should put it in a salty bucket for the winter to put some patina on? All that aside, my handle is identical I believe, and it too swelled. I know from other restorations of other kinds I've been involved in that wood that initially was stabilized in an arid place like here in Colorado swells up mightily a century later when moved to a more moist climate like where you are. That doesn't quite fit your wrench as I believe these were both made in Lowell, Massachusetts. ...but who knows where it lived over 100-140 years? Thanks for your best video yet. But let's not send these to AvE for testing.
Hello Marc! Your wrench was a great project for you because you have lots of metal to back up any decision you make... As for the patina lovers, they have a load of ugly brown tools they have thrown around the shop and when you restore one they take it personal. I had one guy say old tools shouldn't be shiny... 🤔. Well, they used to be! Very shiny! You think they were like that new? This Coe's wrench is like new now, if left alone in fifty years it will be brown again! Lol. Thanks Marc!
I really love that wrench, John. A dollar huh? Man I wish I could get some in Canada... I have looked and continue to do so. Thanks for the information, the channel and ESPECIALLY for sharing.
Absolutely excellent tip on the sanding belt cleaner! How did I live to age 53 and never hear about this miraculous invention before now? Once again, another great tip Scout! This and the amazing tools are why I smile every time I see you’ve release a new video. Thank you sir!
Another new wrench. I wish I could find some of those buckets somewhere. Great history to a great tool and video, thanks and have a great weekend, it's finally raining here woohoo!
What a beautiful restoration, it now looks like it just left a shop in the late 19th century. I have used the vinegar bath and the black stuff is truly foul. I am loving these daily videos.
Aaaaaaagh, 8 month old vinegar. Your tip on sanding belts is really useful, before I got one I used scrunched up plastic bags and the sole of an old training shoe.
Would love to see how your bolt tester is made, I'm planning to make one. Very beautiful wrench and in a very good condition except for the rust. I love your channel and what you do to all these beautiful tools! Greetings from France.
Hello Champop! Thanks so much for the kind words! You sound like a tool lover who respects the history and quality of old tools! I'm so glad you found the channel and enjoy the projects!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!
Hello LJ! You know it's always really nice to be able to take something discarded and give it a new life! Imagine the history behind this tool!? Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
WOW, she is a beauty. I am an Auctioneer, and tomorrow I have a sale that has a bunch of old tools. My truck is empty, I am ready to go. When I was a boy I used to bring home old junk in my wagon, my Mom used to say, I was off with an empty wagon, so I am off with an empty wagon. I have been buyin/sellin/trading this stuff since I was really just a boy, my grandfather used to call me a trader. I am to old now to change, so stuff will still follow me home. Great Video as always, Thanks
Your comment really resonates with me. I grew up in rural Kansas and my mom's only passion was going to old farm auctions and of course, we regularly had huge flea markets down by our railroad yard. Sure bought some great stuff, and didn't have money as a kid for many things people would kill for now. In the spring, my wife and I are going to start seeking some of these midwest auctions again (we are in Northern Colorado where everything is new). Wish you were nearby - we could go together! Just agree not to bid against each other!!
Hi ScoutCrafter I just picked up this wrench which had a '752 on one of the jaws. I also picked up a 6 1/2" one as well. I think mine are an earlier version because they say Worchester for location. I also took a few hours cleaning and restoring them. I used your 50/50 acetone transmission fluid to get all the rust and dirt off as well as lubing the threads. Came out alot better than when they started! The round end of the handle of the small one is loose though and I was wondering if you know how those were put on and tightened? If you could let me know I would appreciate it. Once again you have done a great job restoring a piece of tool history!
My friend scout Crafter!!!! Hello wonderful Restoration!!!! Interesting explanation, the handle of the wrench call my attention, strong wood very very well made tool!!!
ScoutCrafter Every day when i get home from work, I look forward to checking youtube to see if you have potsed new videos. If there is no new video, I binge on previously posted videos. I absolutely love your work.
Wow beautiful wrench! I have a few of those myself, they all are in need of new handles. Thanks for the tip on the belt sander cleaner. I never knew of such an item, thanks again.
Nice wrench. It came out like new. I'm going to Coolspring Pa. in two weeks to their last flea market and engine show of the year and may look for some tools. Thanks for showing what they can look like.
Beautiful old wrench. It lived a easy life before it rusted. We think alike, most people see rusty old junk, we see a diamond in the rough. It's really fortunate the handles were oversize. Usually they shrink and don't fit right anymore, but with these you got the chance to fit them perfectly.
Hello Emerson! You are so right! Personally I don't like wood/metal combinations! I much rather have all metal... The wood is always a problem! Thanks!!!!!!
What an incredible restoration. That wrench is such a beautiful piece of machinery that it qualifies not just as a very useful tool, but its also is a work of art. Keep the vids coming Scout - you are making me love the idea of collecting old hand tools like this.
Hello Lee, Nothing is more satisfying then having a nice collection of vintage tools in great condition. If you only restore one tool a month in a couple years you will have a heirloom set of tools that you will be very proud of! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Hello Brian! I was fortunate to get a couple from work when they were tossed, however any really strong short spring will do! I'll try a design that doesn't need a valve spring! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Hello Bernie! You're right!!! This was probably the most drastic turn-around of any wrench I have done to date! This was a mess!!!! LOL Thanks Bernie!!!!!
Hello Birdie! There are dozens of these on eBay every week for a song! If you want one take your time and wait for a really nice original example and you will be shocked at how cheap they go! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is one beautiful wrench! Now....that was some PATINA! LOL!! You coulda saved the rust filled vinegar and used it as a wood stain! LOL! Fantastic job, as always!!
If it's been outside for a long time, the wood could easily have swollen that much. I'd be a bit worried that it will shrink back and the handles will get loose. Still - only a dollar, as you say. Wood does swell a lot when it gets wet. And takes a long time to dry out thoroughly. Wrench looks great - lovely job.
Hello 357MD! Yes me too! But there is no way to remove the handles without drilling out the rivet and replacing so I figured I had nothing to lose... (maybe One dollar) =) Thanks!!!
Another great episode after school! That's the exact one I sent pictures to you!! Even though you made yours look 100% better than mine lol. Great job, makes me jealous lol
scaleautoworkshop Hello Vaughn! On these handles I used Lemon oil and butchers wax afterwards... I like lemon oil! Linseed would work but takes a while to dry and really attracts dirt! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Doesn't look like the same wrench you started with. Really turned out great! I would say that you got your money's worth out of it. I picked up an Irwin perfect screw driver and an unusual slide adjustable crescent wrench today at one of my favorite haunt's. But the real prize was a wooden 6' adjustable wallpaper plank. Almost like new with very little paint drips on it. I was wondering what you would recommend to preserve it? I was thinking linseed oil but wanted to check with you first. Oh the best part is I only paid $25 for it. Have seen ones in much worse shape go for over $100 at auction.
Hello Michael! Nice scores! You obviously have your hands a bit tied with the wallpaper plank because of the value of it. Collectors can be finicky about a finish that you apply. That's why I hate buying or restoring "collectable" tools. As for protection you can't beat Linseed oil but if you are worried about value you have to do your research. Thanks!!!!!!
The jaws are essentially perfect; not hard to see why you wanted to work on it. The handle looks killer. This is one of my favorite vids. Really like the result. Saw that a 21-incher was available. Sounds pretty cool. Heh, I copied your bolt tester some months back. Hope you don't mind.
Hello Felix! Yes the jaws were really nice! Amazing! I'm glad you made a nut tester! They are worth having! Great for testing and playing! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
great video as usual, always love to watch these tools come back to life. might not have been left outside, were you live getting the full four seasons this happen sitting on a bench in a shed, i know living in Ohio how easy a tool will degrade. Look forward to the wrench tester build wondered about that for quite some time.
'Have a Lot of these', huh? Like That?! lol Vinegar Stock just went UP! Never 'down play' until after it's bath. = ) SUPER JOB!!! Eraser reminded me of the MESH Sanding you did. Could \ Would you speak of it again? Thanks!
Great video - great job. Thank you. I have a question for you regarding vinegar. Recently received an old style bathroom fixture that I was going to fix up and repurpose in a renovation job. The fixture had a generous amount of hard water stain/deposit on it. I sprayed the fixture with vinegar and again with a vinegar/CLR mixture. The white deposits turned black and hardened into consistency of steel fixed to the chrome fixture. I cannot get the black material off. Do you have any advise? BTW, I'm just going to use a new fixture in my reno job. Michael from Canada
Found an old W&B like this one. Little apprehensive to try a restoration because of the wood handle and the fact that it’s bent. Anyway to get rid of the bend without a press?
I've noticed that most of these vintage tools have wood handles similar to those of knives. Perhaps some of the blacksmithing techniques carried over to tool making.
I think you are right! It wasn't until later on that tool makers realized the problems with combining wood and metal together, the expansion and contraction differences led to problems so most tool makers went to all metal designs by the 1920's. Thanks!!!!!!!!
That's what I'm talking about, Rusty gold!!! That wrench was in great shape and you made it a piece of art! 👍 Do you think the handle had swollen from being in the environment that made it rusty? I have got to get one of those belt cleaners "magic eraser". I've never seen one of those and it made the belt brand new. Would that work on other sanding media? I imagine it would. I cleaned up a brass hammer today and used boiled linseed oil for the first time. Came out nice, almost finished. Have a great weekend ScoutCrafter
Hello Steve! Yes! I think the handles swelled up and might shrink up again, if so I will be trimming the casting to match! LOL Great stuff about the linseed oil, just make sure you leave the rags outside! The linseed oil can combust when drying... Thanks Steve!!!!
Hey Steve F, I recently figured out that quickly brushing off a sanding sheet from any sander and then spraying them off in the kitchen sink buys a lot more wear.
Scout, the best thing I like about your videos is that you show us how to restore the tool, give us a history lesson, and then how to use it. A lot of channels just have music and not explanations.
Man, that wrench looked like no one ever used it. Nice find, and restoration!
For all that rust, the wrench appeared pristine; those jaws looked to have never seen much abuse! Such an amazing find and as always, beautiful job getting it cleaned up! Any tool that joins wood and metal is a winner in my book!
Hello Kenneth! I too was shocked at how great the jaws were! Amazing right!? The wrench is so smooth now it is a joy to use! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Glad I found this.
I just got a wrench like this in a lot of old rusty tools.
Mine has been used as a hammer unfortunately.
I couldn't figure out how to get the pin that holds the thumbwheel or the handles off.
Now I know you don't have to.
That wrench, what a beautiful find !
That is a great quality tool to possess!
Hello Tony! From Rags to riches! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!
You edited out the scream of the belt sander... I love you man! This presentation is everything I tune in for, all wrapped up in one. The step by step restoration of a vintage tool. A history lesson about the tool AND it's maker. THEN the vintage ads to take us to the finish line. Perfect use of 9 minutes and 3 seconds.
Hello InformationIsTheEdge! LOL! I made the mistake of leaving the motor sound in and blowing out some ears in the process! 😂. I'm so glad you liked this presentation! Makes my day!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Great Job!!! For anyone who reads comments, I'm a newbie to antique tool restoration, and poor ScoutCrafter is my top RUclips mentor, and I'm a top pest. Earlier this summer I acquired a 21" virtually identical wrench - just longer than this 16"er - and I've only gotten through the first step (getting the rust off, in my case using WD-40 Rust Remover Soak which works great but vinegar is cheaper for sure). Delayed due to creating a micro-shop in our garage to be able to do some of the critical steps. So ScoutCrafter - I felt like you could have made this for me! Lots of great tips, and it's exciting to see what they look like after the wire wheel, sanding & a buff. Not sanding a wire wheel in the buff, mind you, word order is important!
I have an elderly neighbor who is upset that I removed the patina, and gets worked up at the mere conversational implication that I might wire wheel and sand too. Maybe I should put it in a salty bucket for the winter to put some patina on?
All that aside, my handle is identical I believe, and it too swelled. I know from other restorations of other kinds I've been involved in that wood that initially was stabilized in an arid place like here in Colorado swells up mightily a century later when moved to a more moist climate like where you are. That doesn't quite fit your wrench as I believe these were both made in Lowell, Massachusetts. ...but who knows where it lived over 100-140 years?
Thanks for your best video yet. But let's not send these to AvE for testing.
Hello Marc! Your wrench was a great project for you because you have lots of metal to back up any decision you make... As for the patina lovers, they have a load of ugly brown tools they have thrown around the shop and when you restore one they take it personal. I had one guy say old tools shouldn't be shiny... 🤔. Well, they used to be! Very shiny! You think they were like that new? This Coe's wrench is like new now, if left alone in fifty years it will be brown again! Lol. Thanks Marc!
I really love that wrench, John. A dollar huh? Man I wish I could get some in Canada... I have looked and continue to do so. Thanks for the information, the channel and ESPECIALLY for sharing.
Absolutely excellent tip on the sanding belt cleaner! How did I live to age 53 and never hear about this miraculous invention before now? Once again, another great tip Scout! This and the amazing tools are why I smile every time I see you’ve release a new video. Thank you sir!
Hello John! I can't wait until you try out the eraser! You will be amazed at how nice it restores the belt!! Great stuff!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!
Another new wrench. I wish I could find some of those buckets somewhere. Great history to a great tool and video, thanks and have a great weekend, it's finally raining here woohoo!
Hello George! Beautiful RAIN! Yes!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Absolutely gorgeous. Man you even make the darn sanding belt look new. Another great project!
Hello Jim! I'm so glad you enjoyed the project! Thanks so much!!!!
Really like your restorations. Learn something new with every video. Keep up the good work of preserving history
You are a miracle worker. The transformation in that wrench is unbelievable.
Hello SP! This one was the biggest transformation I think of all my projects!! =) Thanks so much!!!!
My Coe's was my first restoration inspired by your series! Thank your for showing us your take on a fun restoration project with a beautiful wrench!
Hello Bryan! Everyone should own at least one of these!!! 😃👍. Great wrench as you know! Thanks!!!!!
That baby is cherry now. Fine job as always. Thanks again.
Hello norherman! It really is a nice little wrench now! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
ahh, how times have changed...beautiful restoration!
What a beautiful restoration, it now looks like it just left a shop in the late 19th century. I have used the vinegar bath and the black stuff is truly foul. I am loving these daily videos.
Hello Tony! If you think the bath was bad the first time, try using the same vinegar for 8 months! Lol. 😃👍. Thanks!!!!!
Aaaaaaagh, 8 month old vinegar. Your tip on sanding belts is really useful, before I got one I used scrunched up plastic bags and the sole of an old training shoe.
Made at a time when "made to last" really meant something.....just a marvelous find.....cheers mate.
Hello Darrin! Yes! The old stuff was built to last for at least a generation! =) Thanks!!!
Beautiful wrench and a superbly done restoration!
Congrats.
Hello Jorge! This one was a big surprise! Works so nice and smooth! Thanks!!!!!!!
Would love to see how your bolt tester is made, I'm planning to make one. Very beautiful wrench and in a very good condition except for the rust. I love your channel and what you do to all these beautiful tools! Greetings from France.
Hello Champop! Thanks so much for the kind words! You sound like a tool lover who respects the history and quality of old tools! I'm so glad you found the channel and enjoy the projects!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!
That's a Great Design, I really like the One-Handed Mechanism.
This is such a wholesome channel and I love it
Hello Billy! I'm so glad you enjoy the content! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
What a transformation! It is a neat little wrench. Thanks for sharing this.
Hello John! This one was a real surprise! The price was right too! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Another excellent restoration and video Scoutcrafter keep up the great work 😀👍🏻
Hello Ocelot! Thanks so much!!!!!!!! I really appreciate that!!!!!
Thanks for the heads up with the belt cleaner, havent seen that before. The wrench looks superb. Thanks for sharing.
Hello David! If you pick one of those belt cleaners up you will smile from ear to ear!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
That's the nicest wrench I have seen you restore. One dollar? Nice
Hello LJ! You know it's always really nice to be able to take something discarded and give it a new life! Imagine the history behind this tool!? Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
That wrench turned out lovely, good job👍🏻
Hello TD! The before and after was quite the transformation! However next time I plan to start with a better example! Lol. Thanks!!!!
Congratulations I see your up to 11000 subscribers now. Very nice restoration.
Hello Frank! Crazy right?!? There are more people who think like us!!! 😂😂😂. Thanks very much!!!
WOW, she is a beauty. I am an Auctioneer, and tomorrow I have a sale that has a bunch of old tools. My truck is empty, I am ready to go. When I was a boy I used to bring home old junk in my wagon, my Mom used to say, I was off with an empty wagon, so I am off with an empty wagon. I have been buyin/sellin/trading this stuff since I was really just a boy, my grandfather used to call me a trader. I am to old now to change, so stuff will still follow me home. Great Video as always, Thanks
Hi Joel! I can only imagine the great deals you come bye! I know that you can really do well at auctions! Good luck tomorrow!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Your comment really resonates with me. I grew up in rural Kansas and my mom's only passion was going to old farm auctions and of course, we regularly had huge flea markets down by our railroad yard. Sure bought some great stuff, and didn't have money as a kid for many things people would kill for now. In the spring, my wife and I are going to start seeking some of these midwest auctions again (we are in Northern Colorado where everything is new). Wish you were nearby - we could go together! Just agree not to bid against each other!!
That wrench came out great! I guess it helps that it wasn't in too bad of shape to begin with!
That turned out beautifully, I’m restoring the same exact coes wrench as yours
Hi ScoutCrafter I just picked up this wrench which had a '752 on one of the jaws. I also picked up a 6 1/2" one as well. I think mine are an earlier version because they say Worchester for location. I also took a few hours cleaning and restoring them. I used your 50/50 acetone transmission fluid to get all the rust and dirt off as well as lubing the threads. Came out alot better than when they started! The round end of the handle of the small one is loose though and I was wondering if you know how those were put on and tightened? If you could let me know I would appreciate it. Once again you have done a great job restoring a piece of tool history!
My friend scout Crafter!!!! Hello wonderful Restoration!!!! Interesting explanation, the handle of the wrench call my attention, strong wood very very well made tool!!!
Hello wladimir parlenko! Yes! Old growth wood that held up for many years!!! Amazing! This was a fun project! Thanks so much my friend!!!! 😃👍
Truly impressive renovation, well done!
Hello Gael! Thanks so much!!!! I really appreciate that!
ScoutCrafter Every day when i get home from work, I look forward to checking youtube to see if you have potsed new videos. If there is no new video, I binge on previously posted videos. I absolutely love your work.
Beautiful job Scout. Great tip on the belt cleaner - I'm going to get one of those! Best, Bill.
Hi Bill! You won't be sorry buying the belt cleaner! Works on all sandpaper, belts and even drums! Awesome product! Thanks!!!!!!!
Wow beautiful wrench! I have a few of those myself, they all are in need of new handles. Thanks for the tip on the belt sander cleaner. I never knew of such an item, thanks again.
Hello GG! That's always a problem with these wrenches! The darn wood handles!!!!!!! =) Same with the perfect screwdrivers! Thanks!!!!!!
Nice wrench. It came out like new. I'm going to Coolspring Pa. in two weeks to their last flea market and engine show of the year and may look for some tools. Thanks for showing what they can look like.
Hello Jerald! This is always a great time for shows! I'm off to one tomorrow! Maybe something good will pop up! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Wow, what a gem! Nice work and thank you for the history on that too.
Hello Saracino! Mr. Coe's was a very interesting guy who had a full life! Great stuff! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful old wrench. It lived a easy life before it rusted. We think alike, most people see rusty old junk, we see a diamond in the rough. It's really fortunate the handles were oversize. Usually they shrink and don't fit right anymore, but with these you got the chance to fit them perfectly.
Hello Emerson! You are so right! Personally I don't like wood/metal combinations! I much rather have all metal... The wood is always a problem! Thanks!!!!!!
Another Fine Restoration S.C. !!!!!!!!
Fantastic restoration. Looks like new. Great video.
Hello Mike! I was so surprised at the shape of the wrench under all that rust!!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
you have got it looking like new old stock Scoutcrafter looks like it was never used in anger keep them coming mate
Hello Robert! This one was really a mess to start! Well worth the dollar now! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Looks like a classic. I like the new music too. Thanks
Hello Tony! Thanks so much! Just trying to mix it up a little! =)
What an incredible restoration. That wrench is such a beautiful piece of machinery that it qualifies not just as a very useful tool, but its also is a work of art. Keep the vids coming Scout - you are making me love the idea of collecting old hand tools like this.
Hello Lee, Nothing is more satisfying then having a nice collection of vintage tools in great condition. If you only restore one tool a month in a couple years you will have a heirloom set of tools that you will be very proud of! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
There is just something great about making a pile of rust look new again.
THANK YOU...for sharing. Yes.
Thanks Gary!!!!!
Seen one of that model Coes wrench with an all metal handle .
Awesome wrench, smart design 🙂
Hello Rizwan! Yes! Especially for over 100 years old! =) Thanks so much!!!!!
That is probably the best condition one I will ever see....I could use that to bend tin and thin metal like we have done with big crescent wrenches
Thanks for showing the wrench tester. I can't wait for the build video. I guess you can get a valve spring at an auto parts store?
Hello Brian! I was fortunate to get a couple from work when they were tossed, however any really strong short spring will do! I'll try a design that doesn't need a valve spring! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Beautiful. Both the steel and the wood shine. 😎
Hello Jill! This one was a real mess to start! I had no idea it would turn out so nice! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Goodness, nice job sir from NC.
Thanks David!!!!! I really appreciate it! =)
Wow, what a transformation!!! Boy did that turn out nice considering what you started with. Well worth the $1
Hello Bernie! You're right!!! This was probably the most drastic turn-around of any wrench I have done to date! This was a mess!!!! LOL Thanks Bernie!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter well worth the effort. What a beautiful wrench in the end!! Thanks for sharing
What an amazing channel, so glad I stumbled apon it. Thanks a lot.
Hello wazrasta! Thanks so very much! I really appreciate that!!! 😃👍
Great collector piece, nice job!
Hello Mick! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Another interesting and satisfying restoration. I would love to buy that wrench from you. I bet you’d rather keep it.
Hello Birdie! There are dozens of these on eBay every week for a song! If you want one take your time and wait for a really nice original example and you will be shocked at how cheap they go! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NICE, Scout! A-PLUS! Happy weekend!
Hello Lewie!!! Yes! TGIF! =) We made it! Thanks!!!!!!
That we did! Happy weekend to yall!
That is one beautiful wrench! Now....that was some PATINA! LOL!! You coulda saved the rust filled vinegar and used it as a wood stain! LOL! Fantastic job, as always!!
Hello Bill! Yes! This one was a real basket case! I'm just glad the wrench wasn't abused before the rusting! Thanks!!!!!
Beautiful job well done came out great God bless you friends and family enjoy your videos
Hello Reynaldo my friend!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome restoration but I wonder if you will need to oil those handle repeated to keep them from drying out and cracking
You are a true artist my friend
Hello Maroirr! Thankyou so much!! All I do is remove the rust! =) Thanks again!!!!!
If it's been outside for a long time, the wood could easily have swollen that much. I'd be a bit worried that it will shrink back and the handles will get loose. Still - only a dollar, as you say. Wood does swell a lot when it gets wet. And takes a long time to dry out thoroughly. Wrench looks great - lovely job.
Hello Bob! Yes! You are right! If the wood starts to think again I will be chasing it by trimming the casting around it! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
Better than the day it came out of the factory!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hello Alan! I'm just glad it works so smooth!!!! Thanks very much!!!!!
Best one ever !!!!! Great craftsmanship
Hello John! This one really came around! I was very surprised! Thanks so much!!!!!!
One of your best. LOVED it.
Hello Will! This definitely was a big transformation! I'm so glad it turned out! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Love your videos. Your intro reminds me of Throggs neck N.Y.
Hello TH! Wow! You're good! I only live a few miles from the Whitestone Bridge!!! =D Thanks!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter lol I grew up in silver beach
Excellent video!
I was worried about what the vinegar might do to the wood, but it came out great!
Hello 357MD! Yes me too! But there is no way to remove the handles without drilling out the rivet and replacing so I figured I had nothing to lose... (maybe One dollar) =) Thanks!!!
Another great episode after school! That's the exact one I sent pictures to you!! Even though you made yours look 100% better than mine lol. Great job, makes me jealous lol
Hello Mason! Yes! I was thinking that when I found out it was a Coe's! They really are well made tools!!!!! Thanks again Mason!!!!!
Always great to see your video's Scout
Hello Wayne! I'm so glad you enjoy them! I really appreciate that! Thanks!!!!!!
Great stuff as usual, my friend 😎👍🤠
Hello Jim! Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate it! 😃👍
You're welcome, Sir 🤠
That is a thing of beauty! Great restoration!
Hello TM! Thanks much! I really appreciate it! =)
once again , nicely done.
Hello Melissa! Thanks so much! This one was a real surprise!!!! =)
You just taught me to "Look beyond the rust" thank you
Hello Dale! Sometimes the rust beats us! LOL I have had that happen a couple times! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
Gr8 job. U make them so beautiful, dat one needs a heart to use them & deteriorate their beauty.
This one turned out great! Perfect! 👌🏼
Hello Gareth! This one was a surprise! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍
Great restoration and video ScoutCrafter. The wood handle could you use shellac and or boiled linseed oil?
Thank you for sharing.
Vaughn
scaleautoworkshop Hello Vaughn! On these handles I used Lemon oil and butchers wax afterwards... I like lemon oil! Linseed would work but takes a while to dry and really attracts dirt! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
A nice chunky manly wrench nice job.
Hello Kevin! "MERICA". Lol. Yes this was a nice transition! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Wow! $1 very nice restoration
Hello Stephen! I finally got my money's worth! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Gorgeous restoration, was expensive in its day
Hello Tom! Yes! Lot's of tools were expensive! I guess that's why people took care of their stuff! =) Thanks!!!!!!!
Doesn't look like the same wrench you started with. Really turned out great! I would say that you got your money's worth out of it. I picked up an Irwin perfect screw driver and an unusual slide adjustable crescent wrench today at one of my favorite haunt's. But the real prize was a wooden 6' adjustable wallpaper plank. Almost like new with very little paint drips on it. I was wondering what you would recommend to preserve it? I was thinking linseed oil but wanted to check with you first. Oh the best part is I only paid $25 for it. Have seen ones in much worse shape go for over $100 at auction.
Hello Michael! Nice scores! You obviously have your hands a bit tied with the wallpaper plank because of the value of it. Collectors can be finicky about a finish that you apply. That's why I hate buying or restoring "collectable" tools. As for protection you can't beat Linseed oil but if you are worried about value you have to do your research. Thanks!!!!!!
The jaws are essentially perfect; not hard to see why you wanted to work on it. The handle looks killer. This is one of my favorite vids. Really like the result. Saw that a 21-incher was available. Sounds pretty cool.
Heh, I copied your bolt tester some months back. Hope you don't mind.
Hello Felix! Yes the jaws were really nice! Amazing! I'm glad you made a nut tester! They are worth having! Great for testing and playing! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
love your work scout , i think i will start my restoration tool project soon , fallow you from DUBAI
Hello HamZa Hadidi ! Wow! Dubai! I didn't think there was anything old over there!!! Great stuff!!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
great video as usual, always love to watch these tools come back to life. might not have been left outside, were you live getting the full four seasons this happen sitting on a bench in a shed, i know living in Ohio how easy a tool will degrade. Look forward to the wrench tester build wondered about that for quite some time.
Hello Steven! You're right! If that wrench was in my garage it would rust just like that! LoL. Thanks!!!!
'Have a Lot of these', huh? Like That?! lol Vinegar Stock just went UP! Never 'down play' until after it's bath. = ) SUPER JOB!!!
Eraser reminded me of the MESH Sanding you did. Could \ Would you speak of it again? Thanks!
Hello Karen- I did a short video a while ago titled "Sanding Belt Cleaner" that has more detail! 😃👍. Thanks!!!!
Great video - great job. Thank you. I have a question for you regarding vinegar. Recently received an old style bathroom fixture that I was going to fix up and repurpose in a renovation job. The fixture had a generous amount of hard water stain/deposit on it. I sprayed the fixture with vinegar and again with a vinegar/CLR mixture. The white deposits turned black and hardened into consistency of steel fixed to the chrome fixture. I cannot get the black material off. Do you have any advise? BTW, I'm just going to use a new fixture in my reno job.
Michael from Canada
Great job! What grit sandpaper do you use?
Thanks great video and the wreach turned out great !!!!
Hello Willy! I was surprised too! Thanks so much!!!!!
Found an old W&B like this one. Little apprehensive to try a restoration because of the wood handle and the fact that it’s bent. Anyway to get rid of the bend without a press?
what a coincidence!! i just bought the same one, this week, at an estate sale. $1.
Hello Alan! Excellent buy! It's amazing how many of these are just sitting around somewhere waiting to be restored! =) Thanks!!!!!
awesome stuff as always! beautiful work.
Hello Jeff! Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the project!!!!!
I've noticed that most of these vintage tools have wood handles similar to those of knives. Perhaps some of the blacksmithing techniques carried over to tool making.
I think you are right! It wasn't until later on that tool makers realized the problems with combining wood and metal together, the expansion and contraction differences led to problems so most tool makers went to all metal designs by the 1920's. Thanks!!!!!!!!
As always, nice work man!
Hello Jeff! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Very well done!
Hello Luke! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed this one! =)
Amazing job
Big fan of the different music
Hello Rashod Smith! I'm so glad! I will try to mix it up more often! Thanks!!!!! 😃👍
Wow that turned out beautiful 👍
Hello AW! Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! =)
That finished product can't be the same wrench as that rust bucket. I bet you went to Lowes and bought it. Ha Ha. Great video.
Hello ETN! This wrench was a real eye-opener! I couldn't believe how nice it came out! Thanks so much!!!!!
Nice restoration
Thanks very much Mohamed!!!!!!!
That's what I'm talking about, Rusty gold!!! That wrench was in great shape and you made it a piece of art! 👍 Do you think the handle had swollen from being in the environment that made it rusty? I have got to get one of those belt cleaners "magic eraser". I've never seen one of those and it made the belt brand new. Would that work on other sanding media? I imagine it would. I cleaned up a brass hammer today and used boiled linseed oil for the first time. Came out nice, almost finished. Have a great weekend ScoutCrafter
Hello Steve! Yes! I think the handles swelled up and might shrink up again, if so I will be trimming the casting to match! LOL Great stuff about the linseed oil, just make sure you leave the rags outside! The linseed oil can combust when drying... Thanks Steve!!!!
I read that on the can and was careful to lay the rag out flat. Maybe I'll move it outside just for good measure. Thanks.
Hey Steve F, I recently figured out that quickly brushing off a sanding sheet from any sander and then spraying them off in the kitchen sink buys a lot more wear.