I have a set of drill wire bore brushes which I highly recommend picking up for your hobby, that being said Mustie1 is really smart and I like that steel wool hack
Excellant restoration! I can hear the fear of pissing off the Patina purists in your explanation of adding color to the interior of the wrench. Well, not to fear my brother as many of the early wrenches were indeed painted just like that at the factory! So now the Brown tool lovers can put back on their panties and put down the tissues! =D Awesome job and the steel wool over the drill bit was a great tip however you have now upset the Safety Sally's and they are in a tither! =)
Thanks ScoutCrafter! I figure the paint is reversible, plus I like the way the paint brings out the manuf markings! I thing the calk inside the diamond inside the horseshoe is cool!
I just brought one of these home today. k Mine is alittle younger than this one... but still old.. I paid $2...so u got a better deal..😊. great video... very interesting company
I love the restoration but the little bits of history takes the video to another level. I'm certain a lot of folks don't care about it, but I love knowing about the companies and their trajectories! Thanks for sharing!!!
Loved the video. I was born and raised in Duluth. In early 1960’s I worked on railroad along side their plant for three summers while on summer college break. I can still hear the drop hammer. I have accumulated several of their tools. Thanks for the video.
In Northern Minnesota they sometimes will put studs or caulks on a set of tires for winter ice driving in lieu of chains. Are you ready So Ole was out grouse hunting one fall when he picked up an empty pint bottle of Brandy. He opened for a sniff and out popped a genie. Ole today is your lucky day. You get one wish. Well Ole said I always wanted to be a Stud with the girls. Last we heard Ole was on a snow tire near Duluth. LOL
I bought a diamond calk and horseshoe company adjustable spanner (£1) two weeks ago and with this and Scoutcrafter's videos I feel a lot more confident on restoring it.
Nice job! Scoutcrafter and Mustie1 are two of the best channels on youtube for guys who like to restore and fix stuff. I like bluegrass and I like .357 Magnums also!
Nice work! I think you made the right choice, leaving the dents and dings adds character and sparks the imagination. I always wonder who had these old tools and why were they beating on them. Anyway, great restoration, tips, and music 😉. Cheers
Genius ideas with the steel wool and the mini sanding block for removing paint from the lettering. This was a great job. Your initial problem with removing the pin reminds me of the types of problems I run into!
A great rehab on a great wrench. I just love old sh*t. I love seeing it come back to life. I love seeing it brought back to its former glory. Your videos are great.
I see in your videos, ScoutCrafter's and others that you prefer to use a wire wheel for your primary rust removing. Any thoughts on using electrolysis for rust removal, or Evapo-rust? I lean to using Evapo-rust, since it will get into all the nooks and crannies.
I've been experimenting with evapo-rust. I used it on my cast body utility knife video. You will also see it in my next video. I've also used vinegar to remove rust (I think I have a video about vinegar + handsaw hardware).
Thanks for steering us to the alloy-artifacts.org website on tool history, and recommending Musty1’s channel. Your tool rehabilitation tips are very helpful, as was the history of the wrench manufacturer. Great job on the adjustable wrench.
Love the look of the refurbished tool and a great tip on the steel wool and drill. Currently trying to free up a combined adjustable spanner with alligator jaws and it is teaching me patience.
Enjoyed this very much! The burr at the back of the screw I believe is an intentional "stake" to keep it from working out over time. Keep up the good work!
Great Restoration. I feel the same way as you about leaving the marks from its history on a tool. I just acquired a 3/8" Bonney #4093 reversible rachet from the 1940s. After cleaning in I noticed some markings from its original owner. I think its wicked cool and I will always wonder who he was and if this tool saw battle?
Nice. I used one of these to change the oil on my car tonight. Dang filter is in a canister. Luckily it stays working really well since it gets lubed with motor oil frequently lol.
Look so nice when you were done with them awesome job THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
I'm glad you enjoyed it Joe!
I have a set of drill wire bore brushes which I highly recommend picking up for your hobby, that being said Mustie1 is really smart and I like that steel wool hack
I use bore brushes all the time, but the steel wool drill bit trick is better for blind holes.
Excellant restoration! I can hear the fear of pissing off the Patina purists in your explanation of adding color to the interior of the wrench. Well, not to fear my brother as many of the early wrenches were indeed painted just like that at the factory! So now the Brown tool lovers can put back on their panties and put down the tissues! =D Awesome job and the steel wool over the drill bit was a great tip however you have now upset the Safety Sally's and they are in a tither! =)
Thanks ScoutCrafter! I figure the paint is reversible, plus I like the way the paint brings out the manuf markings! I thing the calk inside the diamond inside the horseshoe is cool!
I own several of these in multiple sizes
Thanks for watching! The old Diamond Calk wrenches were quality made!
I just brought one of these home today. k
Mine is alittle younger than this one... but still old.. I paid $2...so u got a better deal..😊. great video... very interesting company
Thanks Vic! I'm looking forward to seeing how your wrench turns out!
I love the restoration but the little bits of history takes the video to another level. I'm certain a lot of folks don't care about it, but I love knowing about the companies and their trajectories! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks 2/3! I try to sneak a little history in on each tool restoration!
Loved the video. I was born and raised in Duluth. In early 1960’s I worked on railroad along side their plant for three summers while on summer college break. I can still hear the drop hammer. I have accumulated several of their tools. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
In Northern Minnesota they sometimes will put studs or caulks on a set of tires for winter ice driving in lieu of chains. Are you ready So Ole was out grouse hunting one fall when he picked up an empty pint bottle of Brandy. He opened for a sniff and out popped a genie. Ole today is your lucky day. You get one wish. Well Ole said I always wanted to be a Stud with the girls. Last we heard Ole was on a snow tire near Duluth. LOL
good one!
I bought a diamond calk and horseshoe company adjustable spanner (£1) two weeks ago and with this and Scoutcrafter's videos I feel a lot more confident on restoring it.
Take some before and after photos - I'd love to see how it turns out!
Nice job! Greetings from South Africa. I thoroughly enjoy your clips, short, sharp and to the point. Great narration as well.
Thanks Brian! I'm glad you enjoy my projects!
Made in my home state of Minnesota. I'm from St. Paul, but have been to Duluth.
The Diamond Calk Horseshoe brand tools would be a great item to collect!
Great find
Thanks A Dude!
Great job, I like that flat black and your little sanding block look great. BUT where's the Flitz ?
Thanks Ernie! I'll make sure I Flitz the next next adjustable wrench!
I love the way you keep the tool as is and not make it something that it never was. Great Job!
Thanks! I like the high polish for some things, but this wrench looked like she earned those scars!
Nice restoration. Excellent tutorial and information!
Thanks! I was worried this video was a little long - hope no one gets bored!
Nice job! Scoutcrafter and Mustie1 are two of the best channels on youtube for guys who like to restore and fix stuff. I like bluegrass and I like .357 Magnums also!
Thanks rollerbald! If you like bluegrass I recommend Takes Bluegrass Album channel!
Nice work! I think you made the right choice, leaving the dents and dings adds character and sparks the imagination. I always wonder who had these old tools and why were they beating on them. Anyway, great restoration, tips, and music 😉. Cheers
Thanks Joe! I like the high polish finish, but I think some tools look better with their scars they've earned. Got that music from you!!
Genius ideas with the steel wool and the mini sanding block for removing paint from the lettering. This was a great job. Your initial problem with removing the pin reminds me of the types of problems I run into!
Thanks Lee! When I see a good tip, I pass it on! That pin probably hadn't been out of that wrench for 100 years!
thank you for keeping the pitting. love the final finish. well done!
Thanks Juli!
A beautiful wrench! Great job!
Thanks! I'm not a big adjustable wrench fan, but this one had character earned over many years!
A great rehab on a great wrench. I just love old sh*t. I love seeing it come back to life. I love seeing it brought back to its former glory. Your videos are great.
Thanks! I love hunting for treasures like this!
Great video. Love the steel wool tip. I'm working on an adjustable wrench as we speak and if I can get the pin out I will use that trick. Peace.
Thanks Ben! The pin on this one fought me the whole way!
I see in your videos, ScoutCrafter's and others that you prefer to use a wire wheel for your primary rust removing.
Any thoughts on using electrolysis for rust removal, or Evapo-rust?
I lean to using Evapo-rust, since it will get into all the nooks and crannies.
I've been experimenting with evapo-rust. I used it on my cast body utility knife video. You will also see it in my next video. I've also used vinegar to remove rust (I think I have a video about vinegar + handsaw hardware).
Thanks for steering us to the alloy-artifacts.org website on tool history, and recommending Musty1’s channel. Your tool rehabilitation tips are very helpful, as was the history of the wrench manufacturer. Great job on the adjustable wrench.
Thanks! I find something good I like to share it!
This was timely as I have three adj. wrenches to restore. I hope the pin doesn’t fight me as much. Great video and thanks.
That pin was a pain in the butt! Thanks Tony!
Enjoyed this one. Since you tipped me about how to make your own scotch brite wheels for the dremel, I use that a lot. Thanks!
Thanks Alex! When I saw RoadKing's video I knew I had to share It!
Love the look of the refurbished tool and a great tip on the steel wool and drill. Currently trying to free up a combined adjustable spanner with alligator jaws and it is teaching me patience.
Thanks Tony! I know what you mean - I constantly have to resist doing something drastic and irreversible!
sweet. thanks
Enjoyed this very much! The burr at the back of the screw I believe is an intentional "stake" to keep it from working out over time. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Aaron! If was intentional it working really well!! LOL
@@357magdad i have pliers of the diamond brand. But it just says daimond. No other markings. Not sure of age not extremly old ide suspect
@@mercuryrising9174 I think alloy-artifacts.org has some dating info on the Diamond brand.
@@357magdad yeah man i found that sit few months ago its really cool ive got it saved.
I have one very similar to that one....Got to love alloy artifacts....nice work on the restore :] Thumbs up!!
Thanks! The amount of info alloy artifacts has been able to compile is amazing!
Great Restoration. I feel the same way as you about leaving the marks from its history on a tool. I just acquired a 3/8" Bonney #4093 reversible rachet from the 1940s. After cleaning in I noticed some markings from its original owner. I think its wicked cool and I will always wonder who he was and if this tool saw battle?
Thanks Stephen! I'm sure whoever made the effort to mark the tool would appreciate it being cleaned up!
Cute sanding block!
Thanks! It worked like a champ!
I love that you took the extra time to do some research, great job! 👍 👍 i too watch Mustie1..
Thanks Bert! I get a kick out of learning about these old tool companies! Mustie is one of my favorite channels!!
Nice. I used one of these to change the oil on my car tonight. Dang filter is in a canister. Luckily it stays working really well since it gets lubed with motor oil frequently lol.
Very good work !!! 👍
Thank you!
i love the Banjo music. keep up the great work Magdad
Thanks Zack! I love banjo music too!
Looks amazing! ❤️
Thank you!
Nice job and thanks for the info
Thanks Dale! I see a good tip I pass it on!
Nice job MagDad 👍
Thank you!!
How about that. I think I have that same wrench. I like that you included the information you found on the company.
I really enjoy the hunt for treasures and then researching their history!
@@357magdad OK, mine is an "8". It definitely appears to be black in the inset. Bring it along with you in May and we'll pose them for a photo. LOL.
Nice job!!
Thanks WM3!
Nice work! I also like Mustie1's channel.
Mustie is one of my favorites along with 805RoadKing!
I like the bluegrass!
Me too! Check out Take's Bluegrass Album channel!
Nice work.
Thank you!
Nice job don't worry about the purists as long as your happy that all that matters
Thanks Larry!
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Not me I enjoy it