hey scout , what a coincidence. I picked one of these wrenches at an estate sale back in August. Was sitting in a box with a lot of old assorted wrenches & tools nobody was interested in, all dirty, dusty, sawdust &moldy, with the usual rusty crud. Found it at the bottom, so I grabbed it along with some other cool unique old tools, paid a dollar for it. Was in really good condition but stuck from some old grease and minor rust, but no dings or hammer marks or abuse, cleaned up nice ,so added it to the collection
Scout, if I ever come across a cool old tool like that, I'll buy it and send it to you in appreciation of all your interesting videos. I used to do a lot of handy stuff, stuff like you do. Nowadays I have a couple other passions that occupy all my time. But I still vicariously enjoy doing these things by watching you do them. And it just takes me minutes! By the way, that tool is such an elegant work of mechanical engineering, brilliant in its simplicity. I'm surprised they're not still around.
Pre World War 2 and just after really was the golden age of tool manufacturing and your finding these fantastic wrenches is living proof of the quality that was produced. I never get tired of watching you bringing these gems back to life. I am a fan of scotchbrite scouring pads since being in the army as they had 1001 uses in cleaning kit, rifle etc and were a lot kinder on things than steel wool. I always had a square in a pocket on exercise. All the best from a very autumnal UK.
Hello Tony!!! I agree 100% ScotchBrite is an amazing invention! Steel wool is great but has limitations that the SB fills in like rust proof and they don't leave shards in your fingers! LOL Thanks so much Tony!!!!!!!
Well that is a wrench I have never seen before! The restoration looks great and the tool looks brand new. I can see that it is hefty but with a unique design. Thanks for sharing this.
What a great tool ! Fantastic job, as usual. Thanks for sharing this with us 😎 Tonight when you said your location, I was reminded that my family for a few years, in the very early 70's lived in New York. We lived in two towns, or villages, I believe they called them up there. The first place was Wallkill and the last place was, Walden. Beautiful country up there
Hello Jim! Yes! That's upstate! I have a few acres up in the Catskills that I go to clear my head of living in the retched city! Upstate NY is still good but high taxes are driving people away. I am looking to move soon, I am retired so I just want peace and quiet and to live around people who have old fashioned values! Thanks very much Jim!!!!!!!
Peace and quite, old fashioned values is a recipe to my liking as well. 😎👍 You're welcome, Sir 🤠 P.S. I remember watching one, maybe 2 of your videos shot on your other property 😎 P.S.S. I still remember my Walden St. Address, 20 South St. 🙂
Hello Gerald! When ever we get a tool that is nice and somewhat rare I always try to keep it original and preserve it, however if the tool is common and all beat up we can really have fun and add a little interest to the tool! LOL Thanks so much!!!!
That is One NEAT Wrench!! You're right! I never saw one like that!! That mechanism is brilliant!! GREAT Restoration! I'm glad you left the milling marks!! Nice Job!!
Hello Bill! This wrench was certainly well made! Those mill marks weren't an accident or sloppy machining they were made to be there! I like the look! It works great, I wonder why it never caught on! Thanks so much!
What a beautiful wrench! I had never seen one before. I envy you, being able to pick such lovely tools. Down here, it´s a desert. Tools are used until they become scrap, so there's nowhere to find vintage tools. I really like your videos.
Hello Roberto! I know it's hard to find decent tools in some areas, here on the East coast of USA there were many tool companies and lots of people took care of their tools and collected them! There are lots to be found. Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
So cool. You gotta love the inventiveness of early designs. You see the same thing everywhere, from the automotive industry to firearms. When there where no set patterns, designers went wild.
Hello Emerson! There were so many great inventions and wonderful ideas back then! I wonder if we have lost our creativity as a species? Thanks so much!!!!!!
I’m here after listening to the fitzall podcast by jimmy, hand tool and Alex to see what the handE wrench that they were talking about was like, nice video!👍
Another interesting tool , and Great restoration John . I almost always use different grades of scotch-brite and seldom use steel woll any more . Cool addition to your video with that poiting hand . I think that is a keeper !
Hello Dave! Me too! Even though I have used steel wool since I was a kid! It's nice not to have small fragments getting into your skin! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Another great resto of a really cool wrench. I sure like seeing these different tools. That mechanism looks like a level wind on a fishing reel. Cool stuff, thanks!
Hello John! Yes! This wrench really feel substantial in the hand! I love over-built tools! They feel like they were made to outlast us! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Hi Scout, I’m a big fan and got hooked on buying and restoring old tools immediately after seeing a few of your videos a few months back. Believe it or not one of my first tool hauls included this exact same wrench ( Brimfield Flea Market). I paid a lot more than what you did but I had to have it.... it was just too unique to pass up. My instincts told me not to go right to the grinding wheel for some reason and after seeing this video I’m glad I haven’t touched it yet. Having patience on this one surely paid off! I really appreciate your videos and insights. Thanks
Hello Kevin! I am so glad you are enjoying this awesome hobby! How amazing is it that you have the same wrench! The reason I didn't hit this wrench with the normal routine is because it was in really good shape to begin with, I did see one on eBay that was covered in pitting, If I had that wrench I would have belt sanded it right down to fresh metal! As you know there is more then enough metal on this wrench! LOL Thanks so much for joining the group and commenting! =)
Hello Wyatt, LOL Yes, the design is very straight forward with no beveled edges and fancy curves, it was a funny design but I am really impressed with the simplicity of the design! Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Handy handle it is! Good deal, Scout! Rain here too so you're not by yourself. The coarse screw looks like half of the screw setup on a Yankee Screwdriver. I like the different threads withy the fine in the jaw so it's geared down and won't move and that one doesn't look as gimmicky to me. Neat concept and heavy built. Thanks again! And Mr. Chadwick is doing a little better. Now to get Unce Sneelock back home!
Hello Lewie! You're right! The spiral concept was used a lot for drills and screwdrivers but this was pretty novel! A heft wrench for sure! Glad to hear Mr Chadwick is on the mend! Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Hello Dale! LOL I've seen a lot of wrenches and when I see a real unusual one I can pretty much assume most of the channel hasn't seen it either... That's what so great about seeing them work! Thanks so much!!!
That little pointer finger is almost as Rockstar as you. Not sure where I'm going to find one but I'm getting me one of those little pointer jonesers. Keep the vids coming Sir, great as always.
Nice job .... It's interesting that the manufacturers left the original milling marks. I've usually seen that on tools made for the trades rather than for home use.
Hello Carver! I have a video on finishes coming up and it will cover that exact topic! I too find it amazing how certain manufacturers left certain finishes on their tools! Thanks very much!!!!!
Hello Jim! This one is a really nice example, looks like it was barely used if at all so I had to keep it original but wanted to show the way it would have looked new... I'm so glad yo enjoyed it! Thanks!!!!
Hello my friend like other videos and comments really good job of this rare and special tool made for a very Smart people in 1921 is for me a pleasure wiew this video Thanks a lot friend and go ahead !!!!!
Hello Wladmir! I agree, our grandfather were much smarter then we are! They had no computers and still were able to design beautiful tools just from scratch! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!!
Just when you think you have seen em all, here is yet another great tool. Not long after WW I when most folks didn't have a lot of money. That looks like it might have been a bit expensive back then, but I think a lot of guys would have liked to own one. Great find thanks for sharing...Ken Marina CA
Hello Kenneth! You are so right! Really nice tools were big money back then, like Knipex or Gedore tools are now... Most people didn't splurge on fancy tools! Great point! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Wow! How cool is that adjustment mechanism. I gotta get one of those. The wrench cleaned up very nicely with the scotch bright and compound. I have a 42 x 1 inch scotch bright belt for my sander...it is perfect for jobs like this. Great stuff! Cheers
Hello Joel! You know how that works, first you never see one, then you buy one for more then you want to spend, then five more pop up at half the price! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
Another good one my friend, love the little hand pointer hehe also love the shout out for MN my home state I grew up next to 3M in St Paul so we know all to well the products. They have so much influence in the twin cities so many products best of all is the Sticky Notes. Waiting with baited breath for your next video..... Hehe
Correct name of the wrench is The Handee Wrench made by the H & E Co. Also found with V shaped jaws for hex nuts and a pipe wrench version. I have all three and have had several to sell on the Wrenching News Auctions.
Hello Marc! The company is H&E tools so I think maybe the second part might be HandE with the top of the E cut off due to the angle of the wrench! =) It's still a cool wrench! LOL Thanks Marc!!!!!!!!!!
Other than being a bit bulky, that is a very nice design. I love mill marks on stuff, as you get to see what diameter milling cutter they used and guestimate how many they were milling at once.
Hello MB! I too enjoy tool marking that were obviously meant to be there, I've seen pics of others that didn't have them or they were long worn off! Thanks very much!!!!
Remember the old "Think Ahead" signs that used to be in every shop and office in the land? Where the lettering in this slogan compressed in width as the word approached the right hand edge of the sign to make it "fit" the paper because the creator self depecratingly did not "think ahead". The same thing here. The company was HandE like "H and E" usually the name of the partners like "Harry and Edmond" (I made up that example) That is what happened here too. The top leg of the logo's "E" was cut off by the downward curve of the wrench's top jaw. It isn't at all an "L" as you imagined. The full logo can be seen here: www.vintagetools.net/product/h-and-e-wrench-co-new-bedford-mass-quick-adjust-pipe-wrench-285d where there is no indication of the presence of an "L" at all. Otherwise, nice resto and I like Scotch Brite too!
ScoutCrafter, another excellent score. Here is some information that may be useful to yourself. Dollar Tree sells the Green Scotch Brite Type Pads. They’re $1.00 for 5 pads. They measure 6”x4”x1/4”. I came across these pads at Dollar Tree a few years ago. They’re not as high quality as the real Scotch Brite Pads, but are pretty close. PS I’ve noticed that your subscribers and views have been steadily increasing. Good for you. I came across your RUclips channel while having RUclips on auto play. I subscribed instantly. I always like to watch people that restore pretty much anything. Keep up with the excellent videos. I also enjoy watching your videos on Flea Markets.
Hello MD! Thanks so much! It's funny you mention the Dollar Tree because that's where I got them! They are good for light clean-ups and so is there copper scouring pads! I'm so glad you found the channel and thanks for letting us know!!!!! =)
ScoutCrafter You had sent me an email address. I thought I put it in my notes on my iPhone. Was this your email address? If so and you’re interested. I’ve two really cool videos of this 1914 SNOW Engine Running that was donated to the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club that I would gladly send you.
Hello ETN! There are hundreds of really interesting adjustable wrenches but some are way too expensive for me! I paid $16 for this with $12 shipping... $28 total... That's a lot for a 100 year old wrench! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Nice work, where do you find these things? You must have quite a collection. Maybe sometime you can take us on a tour of your collection and how you display them all.
Hello Bill! LOL This one was expensive (for me) I paid $16 and $12 to ship so it was $28! That's big money for a 100 year old wrench! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Hello Blackie! Is this a new channel for you? It's been a hectic few months over there! Between Volcanos and bad weather I bet you are looking forward to winter! LOL BTW- This was an eBay find! Thanks!!!!!!
Hello DH! Actually this was an eBay score! I paid $16 and $12 shipping! It was a lot of money for such an old wrench but I'm glad I sprung for it! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
that would be really great if you could do a special episode or few special episode with all the recipe of diy product, like i remember you mentioned vaseline and something as an all purpose grease, that would be pretty interesting!
Hello Martin! Go to the search bar and look up "All purpose Home-Brew lubricant" I did that video a while back! I also did a part 2! I think you will like it!!!! Thanks!!!!
Hello KDK! This was an eBay find, it was $16 plus $12 shipping! No other bidders! $28 dollars seemed like a lot but the seller only had one bad picture! I took a chance! Glad I did! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Thank you ScoutCrafter. A unique wrench for sure. You used ScotchBrite, but could you use 2500 or 3000 sandpaper? I immediately thought of Brasso, your thoughts? Vaughn
Hello Vaughn, Absolutely, all abrasives are pretty much the same... Sandpaper and scotchbrite leave very similar finishes, the SB tends to fill in the curves and corners better but they all work good! Brasso is a very good cleaner polish too! I have a few different metal polishes that would have worked well like Flitz or Mothers mag and wheel cleaner... I use whatever I'm in the mood to smell at that time! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Cool wrench. Reminds me of a hand drill mechanism I saw once some whare in my grandfather shop long ago... You would push a handle and the chuck would turn... Is the sliding piece made of brass?
Hello Yotam! Yes! These spiral mechanisms were on a few tools back in the early 1900's. The slide mechanism is steel although the rough casting makes it look like brass! I wish it were bronze for easy sliding! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Hello Bruce! I have a few vises restored and mounted on boards so I can clamp them and use when needed, however my favorite vise is Great Grampa's vise that is unrestored and used everyday. Love that vise! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
You know Jill, I have to agree with you! I had an older book that listed this wrench as hande handle but looking at it in freeze frame I now see the HandE repeated as H(and)E! I'm going to change the title! Thanks for pointing that out!!!!!!!! =) You should have a little hand!
The Yankee Screwdriver of wrenches! Amazing mechanism and I have to wonder why this also did not become the norm? I so much appreciuate the education you give me on tools - thanks! BTW - what kind of metal lathe do you have? I may be in the market for one and since you do about what I would want one for, I figure a tried and true model would be best.
Hello Lee! When I bought my lathe 7x10 was the only one available but now they make a 7x14 or 7x20, the longer bed really helps so get at least a 7x14... There is a really good site to see whats available and if you need parts and such... "Little Machine Shop.com" They are really good! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Hello AZ! I have a brass wheel but believe it or not the brass can scratch too because they temper it so it won't bend! On real brass wheels the brass wires bend over as soon as you touch the part, most Brass looking wheels are just plated steel! Crazy right!? Thanks very much!!!!!
Hi John- They aren't so rare but are very stout and well made! The only way to tell the real value of a tool is to see what they actually sell for on eBay! Thanks!
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Hi John, another great video, I love that wrench and your sympathetic restoration was superb 🇺🇲🇬🇧👍
Very unique and designed wrench. Restored perfectly!
hey scout , what a coincidence. I picked one of these wrenches at an estate sale back in August. Was sitting in a box with a lot of old assorted wrenches & tools nobody was interested in, all dirty, dusty, sawdust &moldy, with the usual rusty crud. Found it at the bottom, so I grabbed it along with some other cool unique old tools, paid a dollar for it. Was in really good condition but stuck from some old grease and minor rust, but no dings or hammer marks or abuse, cleaned up nice ,so added it to the collection
What a beautiful wrench. It's one if the nicest I've ever seen. Thank you for a great video.
Scout, if I ever come across a cool old tool like that, I'll buy it and send it to you in appreciation of all your interesting videos.
I used to do a lot of handy stuff, stuff like you do. Nowadays I have a couple other passions that occupy all my time. But I still vicariously enjoy doing these things by watching you do them. And it just takes me minutes!
By the way, that tool is such an elegant work of mechanical engineering, brilliant in its simplicity. I'm surprised they're not still around.
Pre World War 2 and just after really was the golden age of tool manufacturing and your finding these fantastic wrenches is living proof of the quality that was produced. I never get tired of watching you bringing these gems back to life. I am a fan of scotchbrite scouring pads since being in the army as they had 1001 uses in cleaning kit, rifle etc and were a lot kinder on things than steel wool. I always had a square in a pocket on exercise. All the best from a very autumnal UK.
Hello Tony!!! I agree 100% ScotchBrite is an amazing invention! Steel wool is great but has limitations that the SB fills in like rust proof and they don't leave shards in your fingers! LOL Thanks so much Tony!!!!!!!
Well that is a wrench I have never seen before! The restoration looks great and the tool looks brand new. I can see that it is hefty but with a unique design. Thanks for sharing this.
Hello John! I'm so glad you liked this project! It was in good shape to begin with! Thanks!!!!!
What a great tool ! Fantastic job, as usual. Thanks for sharing this with us 😎 Tonight when you said your location, I was reminded that my family for a few years, in the very early 70's lived in New York. We lived in two towns, or villages, I believe they called them up there. The first place was Wallkill and the last place was, Walden. Beautiful country up there
Hello Jim! Yes! That's upstate! I have a few acres up in the Catskills that I go to clear my head of living in the retched city! Upstate NY is still good but high taxes are driving people away. I am looking to move soon, I am retired so I just want peace and quiet and to live around people who have old fashioned values! Thanks very much Jim!!!!!!!
Peace and quite, old fashioned values is a recipe to my liking as well. 😎👍 You're welcome, Sir 🤠
P.S. I remember watching one, maybe 2 of your videos shot on your other property 😎
P.S.S. I still remember my Walden St. Address, 20 South St. 🙂
Excellent choice to retain the originality of the finish. Love these unique tools you keep finding. Your channel is like a museum of hand tool design!
Hello Gerald! When ever we get a tool that is nice and somewhat rare I always try to keep it original and preserve it, however if the tool is common and all beat up we can really have fun and add a little interest to the tool! LOL Thanks so much!!!!
That is One NEAT Wrench!! You're right! I never saw one like that!! That mechanism is brilliant!! GREAT Restoration! I'm glad you left the milling marks!! Nice Job!!
Hello Bill! This wrench was certainly well made! Those mill marks weren't an accident or sloppy machining they were made to be there! I like the look! It works great, I wonder why it never caught on! Thanks so much!
Love the ”handy hand” pointer. Neat wrench. Perfect preservation for the ScoutCrater tool museum, 1920’s wing aka the “cat’s pajamas wing”. 😁
Hello Jill! That little hand always brings a big smile to my face! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Great vid. When I get a chance I like to go back through the library of videos. I often use scotchbrite belts on my grinder.
What a beautiful wrench! I had never seen one before. I envy you, being able to pick such lovely tools. Down here, it´s a desert. Tools are used until they become scrap, so there's nowhere to find vintage tools. I really like your videos.
Hello Roberto! I know it's hard to find decent tools in some areas, here on the East coast of USA there were many tool companies and lots of people took care of their tools and collected them! There are lots to be found. Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
What a sweet wrench
Really great find and another fantastic restoration
Hello Gordon! Thanks very much! This wrench really isn't common and is very interesting to handle! Fun! =)
Another great job. I love how you go into the history of the tools which you show. Keep up the good work.
Hello Will! I imagine this wrench was quite expensive back 100 years ago! I doubt many sold! Thanks!!!!!!!
The thickness of that wrench is incredible.A really nice looking tool.....the little hand pointer is fantastic......cheers mate.
Hello Darrin! Yes! The heftiness of this wrench is so apparent, very heavy and well made! Thanks so much!!!
Cool wrench. Nice clean up and a beautiful restoration.
A simple but clever design and another great restoration👍🏻
Hello TD! I always love simplicity! It takes real genius to make stuff simple! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Maybe a tool I will never see again? Great presentation, interesting , social history . Thanks
Hello Kevin! Isn't it funny sometimes you never see one, then you'll see three in two weeks! LOL Thanks!!!!!
Great tool SC, for me another perfect restore of history that retained for for future generations.
Hello Clive! The way things are going future generations will have no need for tools!!!! Let the robot fix it! LOL Thanks!!!!!
ScoutCrafter That’s a future I don’t want to see. I’ve become a Luddite with my increasing age.
So cool. You gotta love the inventiveness of early designs. You see the same thing everywhere, from the automotive industry to firearms. When there where no set patterns, designers went wild.
Hello Emerson! There were so many great inventions and wonderful ideas back then! I wonder if we have lost our creativity as a species? Thanks so much!!!!!!
I’m here after listening to the fitzall podcast by jimmy, hand tool and Alex to see what the handE wrench that they were talking about was like, nice video!👍
Another interesting tool , and Great restoration John . I almost always use different grades of scotch-brite and seldom use steel woll any more . Cool addition to your video with that poiting hand . I think that is a keeper !
Hello Dave! Me too! Even though I have used steel wool since I was a kid! It's nice not to have small fragments getting into your skin! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Great job, and a lovely bit of kit for your collection !
Hello Tony! Yes! I'm so glad I picked this wrench up! Although I will never use it! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
What an unusual wrench. Never seen one like that before. Great video.
Hello Derek! Yes! All of us! It's a cool but rare wrench! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Now that works well. I am impressed with the different types of restorations you do. The wrench cleaned up nicely with a little elbow grease.
Hello Michael! It's not often we see such an old wrench in good shape to begin with! I'm so glad you enjoyed the project! Thanks!!!!!!
Another great resto of a really cool wrench. I sure like seeing these different tools. That mechanism looks like a level wind on a fishing reel. Cool stuff, thanks!
Hello George! Yes! The old chrome open face reels that had the spool winder attachment! Those were neat! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
I always learn a lot from your videos--thanks for sharing!
Sweet old wrench. True I've never seen one but now I want one.lol great job as always
Hello Bernie! This is one tool I'm almost sure I will never use! LOL It's is something different though! Thanks Bernie!!!!
Really improved the stamping with the cleaning - like new. Truly a hefty wrench.
Hello John! Yes! This wrench really feel substantial in the hand! I love over-built tools! They feel like they were made to outlast us! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Hi Scout, I’m a big fan and got hooked on buying and restoring old tools immediately after seeing a few of your videos a few months back. Believe it or not one of my first tool hauls included this exact same wrench ( Brimfield Flea Market). I paid a lot more than what you did but I had to have it.... it was just too unique to pass up. My instincts told me not to go right to the grinding wheel for some reason and after seeing this video I’m glad I haven’t touched it yet. Having patience on this one surely paid off! I really appreciate your videos and insights. Thanks
Hello Kevin! I am so glad you are enjoying this awesome hobby! How amazing is it that you have the same wrench! The reason I didn't hit this wrench with the normal routine is because it was in really good shape to begin with, I did see one on eBay that was covered in pitting, If I had that wrench I would have belt sanded it right down to fresh metal! As you know there is more then enough metal on this wrench! LOL Thanks so much for joining the group and commenting! =)
What a slick design. It's not the most attractive wrench you've restored but it's very capable at it's job.
Hello Wyatt, LOL Yes, the design is very straight forward with no beveled edges and fancy curves, it was a funny design but I am really impressed with the simplicity of the design! Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Handy handle it is! Good deal, Scout! Rain here too so you're not by yourself. The coarse screw looks like half of the screw setup on a Yankee Screwdriver. I like the different threads withy the fine in the jaw so it's geared down and won't move and that one doesn't look as gimmicky to me. Neat concept and heavy built. Thanks again! And Mr. Chadwick is doing a little better. Now to get Unce Sneelock back home!
Hello Lewie! You're right! The spiral concept was used a lot for drills and screwdrivers but this was pretty novel! A heft wrench for sure! Glad to hear Mr Chadwick is on the mend! Thanks very much!!!!!!!
10/4, SCout! Stay dry!
More history ! Excellent stuff. The pointer was cool. A great find. Thanks.
Hello Norherman! Thanks so much! That little hand makes my day! =)
So awsome Scout.. keep the weird, crazy, diffrent style and era tools coming. Love these odd ball tools
Hello Kevin! I too like the oddball tools! They are just so much fun! Thanks!!!!!!
Love the pointer, cheers from down under
Hello Dimitrios! Thanks so much! That little hand always makes me smile! =)
You were right Scout, I have never seen or touched one of these before lol. it is a beauty
Hello Dale! LOL I've seen a lot of wrenches and when I see a real unusual one I can pretty much assume most of the channel hasn't seen it either... That's what so great about seeing them work! Thanks so much!!!
That little pointer finger is almost as Rockstar as you. Not sure where I'm going to find one but I'm getting me one of those little pointer jonesers. Keep the vids coming Sir, great as always.
Hello B2! That's so funny because I bought it for my next Book review video! Every time I see it I always smile! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Nice job .... It's interesting that the manufacturers left the original milling marks. I've usually seen that on tools made for the trades rather than for home use.
Hello Carver! I have a video on finishes coming up and it will cover that exact topic! I too find it amazing how certain manufacturers left certain finishes on their tools! Thanks very much!!!!!
That is so cool! At least as far as wrenches go. Great job of restoring, just a real pretty piece of history.
Jim
Hello Jim! This one is a really nice example, looks like it was barely used if at all so I had to keep it original but wanted to show the way it would have looked new... I'm so glad yo enjoyed it! Thanks!!!!
Hello my friend like other videos and comments really good job of this rare and special tool made for a very Smart people in 1921 is for me a pleasure wiew this video Thanks a lot friend and go ahead !!!!!
Hello Wladmir! I agree, our grandfather were much smarter then we are! They had no computers and still were able to design beautiful tools just from scratch! Thanks so much my friend!!!!!!
Awesome work for an awesome wrench thanks for sharing, and I also love that tiny pointing ✋ you use.
Hello Brans! That little hand pointer always makes me smile! =) Thanks so much!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter yes it made me smile too
Scoutcrafter's hand has shrunk from all that wire brushing!!!:)
Hello Jessica! LOL That little hand cracks me up!!!! =D Thanks!!!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter i dont want to get political...but you know, SC might have had a visitor that day
Thank You, ScoutCrafter, I really enjoy your channel! from a NYer now living down South!
JG Lucky you! NY is way too crowded these days! Thanks again!!!!!!!
Just when you think you have seen em all, here is yet another great tool. Not long after WW I when most folks didn't have a lot of money. That looks like it might have been a bit expensive back then, but I think a lot of guys would have liked to own one. Great find thanks for sharing...Ken Marina CA
Hello Kenneth! You are so right! Really nice tools were big money back then, like Knipex or Gedore tools are now... Most people didn't splurge on fancy tools! Great point! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Wow! How cool is that adjustment mechanism. I gotta get one of those. The wrench cleaned up very nicely with the scotch bright and compound. I have a 42 x 1 inch scotch bright belt for my sander...it is perfect for jobs like this. Great stuff! Cheers
Hello Joe! I was going to make a scotchbrite wheel but ran out of time! This is a cool wrench though! Thanks very much!!!!!
That sounds neat, id be interested in seeing how you go about making a scotch bright wheel. Cheers
That is crazy fast adjustment! "Hande" indeed!
hello ITE! What's amazing is how simple the wrench is! Great mind designed that! Thanks very much!!!!
That is a very interesting wrench. I like it. Your right I have never seen one like it. I enjoyed the video. Thank you very much.
Hello Tommy! You would be amazed at the heft of this wrench! Very heavy, Well made, Glad you enjoyed it Tommy! Thanks!
Just about choked when I saw the pointer. Great job sir.
David- Me too! Love that little hand! LMAO!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
ScoutCrafter I've got to get one of those for work. I love pointing and I think the humor is great.
That tiny hand was hilarious!
Hello Baragoth! LOL Isn't that funny as heck! Cracks me up every time! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter Thanks for the great content!
Gotta check out jimmy diresta he uses tiny hands alot and also amazing craftsman
Nice wrench and a nice restoration. They really knew how to make tools in the 20s apparently. The Scotch Brite left a nice finish.
Hello SP! Yes! The 20's were really a great time for well made tools! No planned obsolescence there!!! Thanks very much!!!!!
Very unique . First time I see one .
Hello Eliseo! Yes! Me too! Very rare! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
Cool wrench! That "pointer" made me chuckle :)
Hello Andrew! That little hand makes me smile every time! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Greetings from Colorado. I have never seen this one, hope one finds me, looks sweet. Thanks for the Video and Info.
Hello Joel! You know how that works, first you never see one, then you buy one for more then you want to spend, then five more pop up at half the price! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
Wow Amazing. I wish they still made them. So much faster than a modern adjustable wrench.
Hello Tron! They probable would cost a lot today! They are cool though! Thanks so much!!!!!
That wire brushing has your hand eaten down smaller and bleached it out with the 50/50 mix! Ha ha. Very cool tool and info.
Hello Shannon! Yes! That little pointer makes my day!!! LOL Thanks!!!!
Great as usual cant wait to see a display of your best stuff over the years
Hello Loxxxton! You're right! When all the tools are together it really looks like something special! Thanks!!!!!
Another good one my friend, love the little hand pointer hehe also love the shout out for MN my home state I grew up next to 3M in St Paul so we know all to well the products. They have so much influence in the twin cities so many products best of all is the Sticky Notes. Waiting with baited breath for your next video..... Hehe
Hello Abdulah! That little hand pointer always makes my day! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
Correct name of the wrench is The Handee Wrench made by the H & E Co. Also found with V shaped jaws for hex nuts and a pipe wrench version. I have all three and have had several to sell on the Wrenching News Auctions.
I'm with you ScoutCrafter, any student of the Arts & Crafts period would agree that the font spells out Hand E Handle. Nice job!
Hello Marc! The company is H&E tools so I think maybe the second part might be HandE with the top of the E cut off due to the angle of the wrench! =) It's still a cool wrench! LOL Thanks Marc!!!!!!!!!!
Other than being a bit bulky, that is a very nice design. I love mill marks on stuff, as you get to see what diameter milling cutter they used and guestimate how many they were milling at once.
Hello MB! I too enjoy tool marking that were obviously meant to be there, I've seen pics of others that didn't have them or they were long worn off! Thanks very much!!!!
Genius in it's simplicity, and looked like it might weigh the proverbial ton - not one to keep in your pocket, I'd say :)
Hello Steve! If this were German made it would have 20 parts! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
wow how simple a design wonder it never took of first time ive seen one cant wait for your next video mate
Hello Robert! I too was amazed at how simple the mechanism was! Pure genius to think this one up! Thanks!!!!!!
Good job. I love the pointer!😂
Hello Frank! Yes! I bought that for the next book review! It always makes me smile! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
The little hand got me! Thanks for the laugh. Good one. Neat wrench too, by the way.
Hello Jeff! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
Beautiful wrench!
Congrats.
Hello Jorge! Thanks so much my friend!!!!
Very unique.I like this one.
Hello Kirk! Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it!!!!!!
Remember the old "Think Ahead" signs that used to be in every shop and office in the land? Where the lettering in this slogan compressed in width as the word approached the right hand edge of the sign to make it "fit" the paper because the creator self depecratingly did not "think ahead". The same thing here. The company was HandE like "H and E" usually the name of the partners like "Harry and Edmond" (I made up that example) That is what happened here too. The top leg of the logo's "E" was cut off by the downward curve of the wrench's top jaw. It isn't at all an "L" as you imagined. The full logo can be seen here: www.vintagetools.net/product/h-and-e-wrench-co-new-bedford-mass-quick-adjust-pipe-wrench-285d where there is no indication of the presence of an "L" at all. Otherwise, nice resto and I like Scotch Brite too!
ScoutCrafter, another excellent score. Here is some information that may be useful to yourself. Dollar Tree sells the Green Scotch Brite Type Pads. They’re $1.00 for 5 pads. They measure 6”x4”x1/4”. I came across these pads at Dollar Tree a few years ago. They’re not as high quality as the real Scotch Brite Pads, but are pretty close.
PS I’ve noticed that your subscribers and views have been steadily increasing. Good for you. I came across your RUclips channel while having RUclips on auto play. I subscribed instantly. I always like to watch people that restore pretty much anything. Keep up with the excellent videos. I also enjoy watching your videos on Flea Markets.
Hello MD! Thanks so much! It's funny you mention the Dollar Tree because that's where I got them! They are good for light clean-ups and so is there copper scouring pads! I'm so glad you found the channel and thanks for letting us know!!!!! =)
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You had sent me an email address. I thought I put it in my notes on my iPhone. Was this your email address? If so and you’re interested. I’ve two really cool videos of this 1914 SNOW Engine Running that was donated to the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club that I would gladly send you.
If the handle was longer you could use that puppy as a 2 iron. Never seen another one like this. You find the most obscure tools - cool.
Hello ETN! There are hundreds of really interesting adjustable wrenches but some are way too expensive for me! I paid $16 for this with $12 shipping... $28 total... That's a lot for a 100 year old wrench! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Nice hefty wrench! Made me laugh seeing your little Hande Hand!! Great job using the ScotchBright.
Hello Steve! That little hand cracks me up! I bought it for my next Old book presentation! Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Very interesting tool! Turned out good
Hello William! This one was good to begin with but needed a nice cleaning! Thanks very much!!!!!
Ingenious design!
Nice work, where do you find these things? You must have quite a collection. Maybe sometime you can take us on a tour of your collection and how you display them all.
Hopefully this Winter! I've been collecting forever it seems... I just like old stuff! My downfall! LOL Thanks!!!!!
Very cool tool! Not seen anything like it before👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hello Alan! Yes! Me neither! Well made too! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!!
That is a really neat wrench
Hello Nicholas! Imagine pulling this out when you were doing a job! Eyes would light up! LOL Thanks!!!!!!
Another cool wrench that I have to have. Great job!
Hello Bill! LOL This one was expensive (for me) I paid $16 and $12 to ship so it was $28! That's big money for a 100 year old wrench! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Alway seem to amaze us all...how in the world do you find these rare items...
Hello Blackie! Is this a new channel for you? It's been a hectic few months over there! Between Volcanos and bad weather I bet you are looking forward to winter! LOL BTW- This was an eBay find! Thanks!!!!!!
Fantastic finds..maybe I'm not looking hard enough...Better to watch your channel
Cool tool, I your willing to share did you use any buffing rouge on this restoration?
hahaha booger picker from that last swap meet.........totally not used! Two great finds! well done.
Hello DH! Actually this was an eBay score! I paid $16 and $12 shipping! It was a lot of money for such an old wrench but I'm glad I sprung for it! =) Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Thanks great video very nice wrench
Hello Willy!!! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!!!!!!
Great job. Love that wrench.
Hello LMR! I am so glad you enjoyed it! My favorite part is when people like you really like a obscure tool! Thanks again!!!!!!
Another great restoration video Scoutcrafter keep up the Amazing work
P.S Keep Restoring those tools 😀👍🏻
Hello Ocelot! Thanks so much! This one was nice to begin with but a fun wrench to play with! =)
that would be really great if you could do a special episode or few special episode with all the recipe of diy product, like i remember you mentioned vaseline and something as an all purpose grease, that would be pretty interesting!
Hello Martin! Go to the search bar and look up "All purpose Home-Brew lubricant" I did that video a while back! I also did a part 2! I think you will like it!!!! Thanks!!!!
ScoutCrafter alright! thanks!
Extrenely cool wrench. Now I have to keep an eye out for one.
Hello Allan! You're running out of eyes! LOL Problem with us is we find too many tools desirable! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!!
This is becoming the most expensive channel I ever watched.
Curiosity Forge LOL!!!!!!!
Great wrench, nice job
Hello TodTiger! Thanks! This one was really well made and really hefty! =)
So nice and simple wrench Scouty
Hello Quimax! Isn't it amazing how such a complex movement is so simply designed!? Awesome! Thanks very much!!!!!!
Just when I think you've found the coolest wrench you find an even cooler one. Where'd you find that one? Thanks for sharing
Hello KDK! This was an eBay find, it was $16 plus $12 shipping! No other bidders! $28 dollars seemed like a lot but the seller only had one bad picture! I took a chance! Glad I did! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Thank you ScoutCrafter. A unique wrench for sure. You used ScotchBrite, but could you use 2500 or 3000 sandpaper? I immediately thought of Brasso, your thoughts?
Vaughn
Hello Vaughn, Absolutely, all abrasives are pretty much the same... Sandpaper and scotchbrite leave very similar finishes, the SB tends to fill in the curves and corners better but they all work good! Brasso is a very good cleaner polish too! I have a few different metal polishes that would have worked well like Flitz or Mothers mag and wheel cleaner... I use whatever I'm in the mood to smell at that time! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Cool wrench.
Reminds me of a hand drill mechanism I saw once some whare in my grandfather shop long ago... You would push a handle and the chuck would turn...
Is the sliding piece made of brass?
Hello Yotam! Yes! These spiral mechanisms were on a few tools back in the early 1900's. The slide mechanism is steel although the rough casting makes it look like brass! I wish it were bronze for easy sliding! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
you would use a nicely painted vice mounted on a beautifully varnished board, I would expect that
Hello Bruce! I have a few vises restored and mounted on boards so I can clamp them and use when needed, however my favorite vise is Great Grampa's vise that is unrestored and used everyday. Love that vise! Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
Looking again at the writing on the wrench. 💡 The company name is Hande Wrench Co. then the logo is H and E as in Hemphill and Evans. Sorry, no “L”.
You know Jill, I have to agree with you! I had an older book that listed this wrench as hande handle but looking at it in freeze frame I now see the HandE repeated as H(and)E! I'm going to change the title! Thanks for pointing that out!!!!!!!! =) You should have a little hand!
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Was an elf your helper today ??? !!! hahaha great wrench and work !!!
Hello John! Every time I see that pointer it makes me smile! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!
So interesting but I am craving some Dake action!!!!!!
Hello JTBC! LOL I was just finishing up Friday's video and thought about the same thing! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!
Glad your wrench doesn't fall to those crazy restorationist that mirror finish everything. OmG
Hi scout another great video but the hand ....almost peed my pants thanks for all your hard work we all enjoy it so much God bless u bye
Hello Scott! LOL That little pointer always makes me smile!!!! =D Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
The Yankee Screwdriver of wrenches! Amazing mechanism and I have to wonder why this also did not become the norm? I so much appreciuate the education you give me on tools - thanks! BTW - what kind of metal lathe do you have? I may be in the market for one and since you do about what I would want one for, I figure a tried and true model would be best.
Hello Lee! When I bought my lathe 7x10 was the only one available but now they make a 7x14 or 7x20, the longer bed really helps so get at least a 7x14... There is a really good site to see whats available and if you need parts and such... "Little Machine Shop.com" They are really good! Thanks!!!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter Thanks for the info - looking into it. :)
Nice restoretion love your videos, my sugestion is that you can use bras wire wheal, i love it
Hello AZ! I have a brass wheel but believe it or not the brass can scratch too because they temper it so it won't bend! On real brass wheels the brass wires bend over as soon as you touch the part, most Brass looking wheels are just plated steel! Crazy right!? Thanks very much!!!!!
Wow nice resto
Hello Mohamed! Very unusual wrench but seems heavy built! Thanks!!!!!!!!
I have this same exact wrench... in excellent condition. do you know the value of it?
Hi John- They aren't so rare but are very stout and well made! The only way to tell the real value of a tool is to see what they actually sell for on eBay! Thanks!