"The Wizard" Wrench Restoration
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- This wrench was made in the 1920's by the Richards-Wilcox company. Easily my favorite wrench that I own. Please leave a comment telling me what your favorite wrench is.
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Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad my passion for old tools is noticeable. Thank you for your support!
The copper plating was such a nice touch.
Good job!
Wow! This is beautiful. I love the copper plating too!
Thanks so much! 😊
Love old bits of kit being bought back to life to work again!. Nice one!.
Thanks Rob, much appreciated!
I’m 12-year I absolutely love restoring tools for my dad’s tools are sparkly clean. I got my own drill . I got my impact got me a big toolbo
Wow what a nice job on an odd tool but a neat tool.
I just restored my great grand daddy's axe from 1896 last year. I replaced the handle, and I finished the restoration by replacing the head last week. Looks like new.
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Stunning transformation, keep.up the great work👍
I will certainly keep my eyes open for something like this no matter how rusted. I would let it soak in rust remover for a couple of months, though.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Heru!
Pretty unusual tool for sure. Not sure what it could be used for or replace other wrenches. But nice all the same. Thumbs Up!
I've been performing this job for 50 years and my first move is to soak the metal objects in kerosene for several days - all bolts & nuts free-up and rust is magically loosened. If the object is large, I wrap it in burlap then saturate with kerosene. 😊
Thanks for the tip! I'll try that out soon.
Found a 36 caliber Colt years ago, totally rusted up, dropped it into a bucket of coal oil and forgot it. About four months later the 💡came on. Disassembly, no problem, little 00 except for the pits, like new.
@@NBZW My biggest project was a 25 HP Steamengine submerged in water 15 yrs. in a basement. It's running today.
@@ronstuder7643 I used to shoot the pistol till fffg got so expensive now it’s a conversation piece. That was my only project of the nature. Coal oil forever !
Coke does the same in a couple hours
Thats a cool tool.
Terrific job....I have a lot of old tools and they are the best.
Agreed, thanks!
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Great work well done.
I wish you more success 😊❤
Thank you very much. I greatly appreciate your support!
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I was hoping to see more of the disassembly.
Wat u use for rust soaker? I found WD-soaker comes in a gallon works well. And u can re use u till or turns black. Then best of all its biodegradable
The copper looks good with the bluing you did. The only problem is it's going to very obvious when you get any nicks and scratches on it. I would have gone with nickle myself. But that only matters if you're intending on using it or not.
Cool wrench! Seems like something NASA would take into space except it would be titanium and cost 10 grand.
How tight is that wrench? Adjustable wrenches get a bad rap because they have so much lash back. I don't know if having two adjusters on the same wrench is genius or asking for trouble.
This one has about the same amount of back lash as a decently made adjustable wrench of modern day. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Just a question. Why do the rust removal step when you are sandblasting after? Wouldn't sandblasting alone be the same?
I makes the sandblasting process easier and faster. Also keeps the blasting media cleaning thus lasting longer before needing to be changed out. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Cool, but why did you cover the end result with your end cards?
Sorry about that. I have alot to learn about the video editing process.
Quite astonished about the copper plating. If you have normal steel and not stainless steel as it looks here, there is a galvanic couple which will eat the steel over time.
Great, so you enjoyed the video then. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Когда был изготовлен такой интересный ключ?
В каком году?
Изобретатель ключа мододец.
Мастер, который подарил ему вторую жизнь тоже молодец!
Very nice restoration. Does the wrench only ratchet in one direction? Thanks for sharing this.
Hi Bruce, it ratchets in both directions. Rotating that ball in the middle of the handle changes directions or locks it. Thanks for watching!
@@misteroddjobs Oh, good! Thanks.
Какой ключ интересный. Типа торцевой головки.
Скажите пожалуйста, какую цель вы приследовали, делая омеднение корпуса и чернение подвижных частей универсального ключа?
My goal was to use copper since i had never done that before and wanted to have some fun and give it a try. Blackening the opther pieces for some corrosion protection and I like the contrast in colors. Thanks for watching
Nickel plating would have been so much better.
OK thanks. sorry to disappoint you.
I'm a big fan of My Mechanics so this just seems like very minimal effort by comparison.
OK Thanks
Ugly duck into cool tool
Thanks!😃
Never seen a wrench that looked like that before. Amazing what innovations were thought of back then. Some made it to modern day, others like this one never caught on. Nice restoration, like the copper plating, that's a rarity in restoration videos.
I agree! Some of these old tools are amazing. I just glad I getbto save a few of them. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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looks like it's super awkward to use it . looks cool but that's it. to keep the center over the bolt you need to turn both wheels equaly
@@ronblack7870 you might not always want it in the center.
Definitely neat, I am curious if they actually work well, I think the biggest issue with the design is probably how massive the head is on it which would make it hard to use in tight spaces
great resto! would have been good to see the wrench in action
Thank You! Stay tuned for this wrench in action, video coming soon. Thanks!!
Those gloves are so cumbersome it makes it seem like it’s happening in space- great work in spite of your two chunky mitts
3:46 cook in medium heat for 20 minutes, serve and enjoy
I've never seen a wrench like this before. Like others, I too like the copper plated finish. Thanks for sharing !
Thanks for watching and commenting!! 👍
Snap-On came on the scene around 1920 which probably killed off manufacturer of this wrench
Such an ingeniously designed tool. Great choice for restoration!
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That wrench doesn't reverse? I don't see how it could. What good is a one way wrench?
One of my favorite tools is a Gater Grip socket. It's a 3/8" drive deep socket filled with spring loaded pins. One socket that will fit many different size nuts & bolts. Metric or SAE, it doesn't matter. I keep it in my vehicle tool bag because I don't need to carry a full socket set.
Yes, it does reverse. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
How does it reverse? Could you add that to the video? I can't picture it...
why always start with dry rust? what if put it in kerosine or something first?
That would be a good idea but that's not very entertaining to watch, and most people really enjoy watching the sandblasting process. These are not really "how to" videos more they are for entertainment. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Well, it looks a little fiddly to use. On the other hand I actually own version of this that really DOESN’T work. 🤔 It’s pretty clear that there were a few different ways to do this. Folks have most of them a try.
Nice job although when you copper plated it I expected you to chrome plate it next. Also why the gloves, do you have tattoos you are hiding?
Nice restoration stupid wrench though
The copper plating was a nice touch, but how well did it adhere in the long run? I thought that to copper plate you first had to nickel plate, because copper wouldn't adhere directly to steel, cast iron, aluminum, whatever, without the intermediate plating of nickel. The copper doesn't plate the part itself, right? Instead, the copper plates the nickel plating. Or did I miss something?
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Thanks so much!!
Was the idea for the spanner to fit on badly made nuts which were not properly centred? Otherwise I cannot see much call for it.
I often get the feeling that handicraft tool makers were trying to find and often _invent_ their own niche around that time. It was very much as if they were butting up against the limitations of what were still quite Victorian manufacturing and forging techniques. For instance I saw what the uploader called a 'fractal vise' being restored the other day on YT--absolutely brilliant idea and the manufacturing would be impressive today, let alone a hundred years ago. However was there really such a clamour for the capabilities that offered? I don't know... Maybe! It is a little like those amazing gadgets you used to see advertised on late-night television during the late-1980's and into the 1990s--they promised you would not know you needed precisely what they were selling until you tried their gizmo! This little thing looks set to stick around for another century now though, unlike whatever Bonko were selling!!!
In regards the restoration; the ratchet snaps nicely and the copper finish is an interesting touch--I don't think I have ever seen that done before on this type of project. I wondered if you were going to over-plate it with chrome to restore the original appearance but the orange and black works well together regardless. Is there a danger of removing the original heat-treatment when you are directly flame-heating the parts prior to bluing? Maybe they were made at a time when handicraft tools did not receive the same attention to hardening and tempering that (in good ones!) we see today.
Спасибо большое мастеру за отличную работу. Благодарю за труд. Удачи вам на канале. 🛠️📹👍🔥
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Don’t like the pop ups that block the end of the video 👎🏼
Other than that 👍
I just shortened the end screen. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Cool copper finish on the body of the wrench! Looks great
You could have reduced all stress on it, and warmed it up and sprayed it with a penetrating oil.
Clean the outside a little to begin with.
I think the copper plating ruins the original look of the wrench. Should have left it at the bluing stage. Other than that, nice job.
That was it? Hell, it still didn’t look finished. I sure wouldn’t have gone with this look for such a rare tool.
I get the feeling tbis wrench is superior to anything made in the last 50 years.
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I agree. I'm constantly amazed by the quality and ingenuity of the old tools I find. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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I saw the blue solution and immediately thought it was copper solution, then second guessed myself because I’ve never seen copper plating for a restoration 😅 looks great though. I am curious if your thought to use copper wool for the polish step. Would that have helped?
I was thinking the same thing. I just didn't have a copper wool and didn't have enough time to wait. Next time I will be better prepared!
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The copper looks awesome. Did you make you plating solution yourself or buy it? I'd love to get some for a few of my projects.
Great job!
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Thanks so much! I made the copper solution. It's working OK but I may try out the pre made stuff someday to see if it produces better results. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@@misteroddjobs that's awesome. I need to find a recipe to make my own as well.
One other question for you if you don't mind. How do you get the dust out of your blasting booth for filming. I'm thinking of hooking up a shop vac but before I go about rigging that I I figured I'd ask first
Was the body originally copper? If not, what do you think it was?
What is this? A restoration video where the object has not been coated in a mix of sawdust and food colour?
Looks like it may have been the inspiration for the ice cream scoop...or vice versa.
Richard Wilcox is located in a city near me, Aurora, IL.
It would make more sense to show the chemicals your using for the process.
First restoration I've ever seen that used copper plating
Geez
How many times do you ask to subscribe?
Too many times.
Copper plating or copper metallic spray paint? Hmmmmmm 🤔 swear I can’t enjoy these videos no more lol
I don't understand what makes people like you think this is fake. I'll be doing more copper plating in the future with hopefully an even better end result. Since you can't enjoy these videos, don't watch.
You can't bring steel to critical temp. on top of a gas stove but you can get it hot enough to ruin it's existing temper. You have just enough heat treatment knowledge to ruin that wrench.
Parts were kept well under tempering levels. I use a infrared thermometer to monitor the temperature. Thanks for watching.
That was hot bluing, a surface treatment
@@misteroddjobs Pay no attention to the naysayers...you sir did a great job.
Looks like it'd even work on nuts of the human kind in a pinch!
I have to question the wisdom of copper plating a steel part - electrolytic corrosion is a real thing with dissimilar metals that's why in plumbing steel and copper parts are separated with a dielectric fitting.
True, it's called the Galvanic Reaction. Good looking out. 👍
Nice wrench nice restore , deserved these views !!!!
Different gloves. That glove squeaking is awful
Mmm... Freshly cooked parts 🤤
Why go through the effort of chemical rust removal if you’re going to sandblast anyway?
Hi Colin. It helps the blasting media last much longer. Also much less strain on my compressor. Thanks for watching
It is cool but how is this better than a normal wrench?
Turned out rather nicely! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber 🙂
Thanks for the sub! So glad to have you join!
Neat video! Having worked on a lot of old farm equipment from back then, that wrench was better than many may think. Most bolts were basically a good grade of stove iron with huge square nuts. I imagine it also opens barrel bungs nicely, too!
Thanks so much!
most old tools i see are so beaten up, they are not worth renovating
Weird
Un bel outil, j'aurais adoré trouver un jour, dans une caisse à trésor, sous un établi....
Restauration
Micro sablage / électrolyse etc, etc...
Merci pour votre post
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ممتاز 😍👌
Thank You!
The sound of those gloves on the rust make my teeth hurt. Like nails on a chalk board.
I noticed that too, after it was too late. I will no longer be using those gloves.
Great job, keep it up
Very nice copper plating...first time I have seen that done. Good work!
Thanks! 👍
Для хорошего воронения нужно было нагревать сильнее. Некоторые детали требовали реставрации. После омеднения нужно было тогда уж покрыть никелем. Теперь ключ станет зелёным😬
More heat would ruin the temper of the metal. Copper does not turn green in my area. And so what if it did?
🤔Co to za przyrząd ?
Do czego służy ? ☹️
Qual a solução química utilizadas ???
Interesting tool, nicely done.👍
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Thank you sir! Cheers!
Beautiful job! What kind of oil did you use for the hot blueing?
Thank You! I just used motor oil for this one. Thanks for watching!
I have seen an adjustable wrench like that before. You did an awesome job of restoring it to working order, and it looks much better too. Excellent work as usual.
I meant "I have never seen an adjustable wrench like that before".
Thanks George, I greatly appreciate ypu.
Un bel outil, j'aurais adoré trouver un jour, dans une caisse à trésor, sous un établi....
Restauration
Micro sablage / électrolyse etc, etc...
Merci pour votre post
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I guess that thing Will go back to some drawer fronts where it came fromt and in 20 years we will be doing the sameI think !!!abut yeah!!!it is a amazing JOb congratulations!!!!!!!🫢🔴🤫
I've never seen a wrench like that before. Interesting design. Subscribed.
Awesome, thank you!
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I have one of these wrenches in very nice original condition. Wish I could post a pic here. It's a cool old ratchet wrench!
Love me some cadmium in the morning.
My sister frequented farm estate sales in southern Saskatchewan looking for interesting tidbits like this. Not for resale but because she found them interesting. She gave me one of these wrenches before she passed. It is in very nice condition and with a bit of oil it works as it was intended to. I have it in my shop on the wall and like to show it off but it's amazing that someone went to the trouble to make this and patent it.
Tidy. I couldn't wrench my eyes away. 👀
Haha, i like it! thanks for watching!
love the restoration skills. What did you use on the handle? Think I'd have blued it.,
Lovely job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
i wish my blaster was that quick i must be doing it wrong :( mine takes ages
That’s a pretty cool tool , 😂
Przepiękny jest ten bardzo stary i nie typowy klucz pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍👍👍👍
$24 in 1914?
I wonder what that would be today?
I looked closer, it’s $24 for a dozen, so that’s $2 each.
Using Smart assets calculator, it’s giving me $58 per wrench.
not a bad price! thanks!
I'm not exactly sure what or where you would use this wrench? Help anybody?? Thanks. Great video too. I've never seen quite a thing like that before and then see it done and finished working, fascinating!
Thanks Jeffrey! There are definitely much better tools available today. Although, back when this tool was made it may have been quite useful. Thanks for watching and commenting!