Subscriber Sent Me His Grandfather's Wrench for Restoration
In this video I restore an antique wrench sent to me by a subscriber from Italy. The wrench belonged to his grandfather who later died.
This is a nice clean combination wrench for either nut or pipe work. It has a clear maker's mark and is made by Bemis & Call .The condition of the wrench is good with some minor dings and dents, but with a lot of rust. Has a solid hardwood handle with 3 hairline cracks near the heavy steel ferrule. The ferrule is missing , probably this caused the cracks. The handle is protected from splitting any further with a steel ferrule and an end threaded nut which is missing too. The pipe jaw is missing too but I bought a new one from eBay.
In the restoration process, I cleaned the steel parts, then polished and plated them with nickel. I made the parts that were missing from the steel by working on the lathe and I nickel plated too. The wooden handle was restored too and overall this wrench is now restored but kept the patina a lot. This was the owner's request.
I hope you will like this kind of restoration and please let me know in comments what do you think about. Thanks and cheers guys !
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I hope you like this kind of restoration. I am at your disposal with an answer to any question. Cheers guys !!
@Luquetti01
Жыл бұрын
How much time do you need to record and edit a video in average?
@AlvaroLucard
Жыл бұрын
You are the best my friend David. Big hug.☕☕
@kenlumhemang7654
Жыл бұрын
Not bad but can be better, your finishing normally is not up the mark, watch my mechanic
@mikewilliamson2899
Жыл бұрын
@@kenlumhemang7654 He literally said the subscriber asked to maintain casting marks etc. His finishing is normally of excellent standard - not far off My Mechanics at all.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the owner of this wrench wanted to keep all the marks and characters. I made metalworking just for making the functionality of the wrench, better. My main goal on this restoration was to clean very well and to eliminate every drop of rust.
Very good restoration. The wrench turned out very nicely. The machinist work to make the ferrule and end cap is excellent. The letters GNRY stand for Great Northern Railway. This wrench at one time was used by this railway. The Great Northern ran along the upper tier states of the US and was absorbed into the larger Burlington Northern Railroad about 50 years ago. Thanks.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Wow , to be honest I never knew it what piece of history I had in my hands 😊thanks for the info
@rpmautospa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@cathiwim
Жыл бұрын
Yep, on the GNRY.
@gmwilliams4314
Жыл бұрын
Great insight! Thank you👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@LayDeeTee1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that info. 👍 See what you can learn on KZread?😊
thank you for covering up the flashing lights from welding, it makes it much more comfortable to watch!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Manny 😊 thanks
I'm sure Salvatore Romano really appreciates the work you've put into bringing his late grandfather's wrench back to life. Beautiful job 👏 👌
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and glad you liked it 😊
Not only is it a restoration, it's a precious memory that you preserved for another generation to appreciate. Beautiful job, and thanks Mr. Romano for sending it here, you are in the best hands!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much William 😊
The deep dimples from the corrosion look so interesting after being nickel plated. I love that you retained the character of the imperfections, it’s part of the story of this tool.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you enjoyed so much 😊
Now this is how you restore something old and keep the character. I couldn't believe the amount of rust which came off during the electrolysis, even after sand blasting. Maybe one day you can restore one of my late dad's old tools. He as TONS.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for every time support you give me mate 😊
Super awesome stuff that you do, it's been a while since I've watched. But, I do enjoy it wholeheartedly! In some ways, I find it oddly soothing-- all these sounds, the tinkering of metals and other assortments of tools coming together to restore olden items. It, in a way, reminds me of my grandfather. He was a sweet man, and a handyman as well. Thank you for your videos. 🙌
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and glad you liked it so much 😊 cheers
Amazing work! The owner will be proud! GNRY - Stands for Great Northern Railway. I have a GNRY Intermediate Adjustable Wrench that I plan on restoring as well.
@RichsRidesandRestorations
Жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the infos guys 😊
@medicbabe2ID
Жыл бұрын
A railroad wrench...even better. Thank you!
@DG-kr8pt
Жыл бұрын
He knew already which is why he knew where to put the dots in the G.N.RY. inscription.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
The dots was already there 👍
Absolutely enjoyed this restoration. Such love and care, underlined by technical skill. Thank you.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Gerry 😊
@CULater5600K
Жыл бұрын
G.N. RY. = Great Northern Railway.
My great grandfather’s axe is still in the family as it gets passed down from generation to generation. My grandfather had to replace the head, and my father replaced the handle … but there is something special about knowing I still have my great grandfather’s axe.
@CoolAgainRestoration
8 ай бұрын
Awesome , keep it safe for the next generations 👍
Wow. I’m glad you kept the wooden handle. Far too many people make new ones when it’s not necessary. Very impressive piece
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Ian 😊 glad you enjoyed
A beautiful restoration. It's nice to see a grandson who cares so much for his grandfathers tools. What a memory! !! !!!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot and glad you liked it 😊
You’re the only restoration KZreadr I watch who puts a filter over the welding process and I really wish more folks would do the same, watching welds hurts my eyes even on video
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it 😊
@E-hab
11 ай бұрын
There's others
Amazing recovery again my friend. I don't know why I didn't get a notification for your new video?! Thanks Radek
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Radek! I don’t know 🤷♂️ cheers and have a nice day 😊
Turned out nice & your shop is always so clean and tidy
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot mate 😊
I'm pretty sure Salvatore will be in tears when he lay eyes on this tool. It will only bring back such beautiful memories of his grandfather. You have out done yourself on this one sir. Awesome work👌
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Neville 😊
When he said that you are very close to the quality of my mechanics, I am sure he didn't mean that my mechanics is better, but only that you are both from the same category. Btw when you do the sandblasting it looks like you leave the camera inside the cabinet, so satisfying 👍
@simonl4523
Жыл бұрын
I'm fairly certain he did mean that my mechanics is a bit better, for one pretty obvious reason.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
And I don’t deny 👍 he is the best on restoration on KZread.
@EzioAuditoredaFirenze
Жыл бұрын
@@CoolAgainRestoration Nahhh you're the best, always have been
@thorstenhulser5008
Жыл бұрын
@@CoolAgainRestoration It always depends on what you want to achieve. My Mechanics makes the tools look better than new, with making new parts and some mirror shine finishes. Hand Tool Rescue is keeping the old character by also using old techniques like japanning and such things. LADB Restorations even repairs wooden parts instead of making new ones. By Old Hand keeps the patina so that you can see the tools were used but also have been handled with respect and kept in honor. They all, together with you, are playing in the same high end league of restoration. But everyone with a different approach to the things. There is no "the best". As I said, it depends on what you want.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
@thorsten , yeah, you have right 😊
Beautiful! You are a master craftsman. I also love the patina in this one too. A real functional show piece now.
Wonderful, absolutely wonderful.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😊
I love seeing the different styles of wrenches through time.
This is just a beautiful piece of art :-) I hope Salvo will be happy to have this precious memory of his beloved grandpa
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and glad you liked it 😊
Now can keep it in the family for hopefully many generations. Well done.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
Outstanding restoration!!! Great job. Thanks.
@CoolAgainRestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot Chris 😊
Great work on this once again! And thank you from saving me getting blinded by my HDR during the welding scenes :D
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it 😊
My grandfather made ships for the Navy in WWII. He had a set of micrometers he used. Fifty years later I went into a similar line of work unaware of what my grandfather did. He didn't mention it when I told him about my new job. When he passed away I inherited his micrometers. They were in rough shape having sat around in his garage for over 40 years. A year after that I discovered my great, great grandfather was a machinist for Morse Twist Drill in New Bedford over 120 years ago. My cousin had his micrometers and other machinist tools and they were in even worst shape. He was going to throw them away so I rescued them. Mine I kept in pristine condition. The other two sets I had to restore. I now have all three in frames in my office.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Awesome 🤩 keep them safe 😊
@suitov
Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic. Three generations of tools making up a display of family history. That's something to be proud of.
phenomenal, sir. simply phenomenal. It was a pleasure to watch you work.
My grandfather was a steam engineer for the Great Northern Railway most of his life. It was a major rail system. In about 1969 the GN merged with Burlington, forming the Burlington-Northern (BN) now called BNSF. Equipment owned by the GN would often be marked G.N.Ry. I also own a coal shovel marked UPRR for Union Pacific Railroad
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Awesome 🤩
Wow!! This one became one of my favorites. I like the story behind it and the fact that you kinda let it tell that story.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot bro 😎👍
looks amazing! another great job and I'm sure he'll love it!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Rhyssa 😊
Holy S**t What a great job you've done WOW! from a piece of junk to a collectors piece... I salute you.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Luis ❤️
Fantastic job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Samantha 😊
Nice video, now I only need to watch it
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
Extraordinary work, you did a perfect job mate! I am sure that he really appreciates the restoration, it’s really a beautiful piece and memory!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot my friend 👍 danke
Excellent restoration 👌
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Rseletto 😊
I have an antique microscope that my uncle left me when he died many years ago.. it’s over 100 years old.. i tried reaching out to My Mechanics but he said he couldn’t do it.. you and my mechanics are by far the best restoration channels on KZread.. I would pay for restoration and it would make for amazing content ❤❤❤
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your feedback, support and for your comment. Unfortunately I can’t do it to because I have items for restoration in the workshop for the next 4 years. Some of them are from subscribers too. I have to finish them before taking new orders. I hope you don’t get mad on me. Thanks 😊
@suitov
Жыл бұрын
I know what it's like to be backed up on projects. I hope you can get your uncle's microscope restored someday, PJ.
What you do is just so mesmerizing. I didn't grow up around machining and tools. I don't know what half the parts are or called, but it almost seems magical how you simply make everything back to it's original! What talent! Like an artist.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Sheri 😊 glad you enjoyed
13:06 the overall shape of the wrench looks so neat. The wood on the handle is the perfect color too
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was lucky because I had the wood in good condition. I like more to restore than making new parts.
If the owner is not satisfied, I will gladly buy it. Great restoration and I love that you left some 'character'
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot again , Steve ! 😊
probably a preference thing but this is much more satisfying of a look instead of it being completely smooth and shiny, it looks beautiful
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it Jim 😊
Просто супер. Восстановление огонь. Спасибо было безумно приятно и интересно смотреть.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Aleks 😊👍
Can we take a moment to appreciate the decision and effort to both include the welding and filter it so we aren't blinded? 👏
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it 😊
Beautiful. What a joy to watch. Thank you.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Anand 😊
Very nice work as always, I think he will be really happy on how the wrench turned out. It's fun to see something in bad shape being brought back, but kind of like a good book you almost to skip ahead to see what were the missing pieces. I didn't do that, but wanted to.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again Richard 😊
Personally I would have blued it rather than nickel-plating it. It keeps better the "old tool" looks. Just a sugestion, not a criticism.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
I understand you but the owner wanted the shine from the wrench. To my old tools I apply cold or hot bluing too. It is more easy to keep them clean .
*_Another masterpiece! Such a pleasure to watch! Thank you 💕_*
Great restoration. Speaking to my father I knew we have 2 similar from his Grandfather! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Wow awesome 👏 thanks Evandro 😊
Saving the handle was special. He can hold where his grandad held it. Beautiful work!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
another excellent restoration of a very unique tool. 👍👍👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😊
That fresh nickel over the worn metal looks so cool. Best of both worlds.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Randy 😊
Wow, definitely top notch. You're very talented.
@CoolAgainRestoration
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 😊
Class Act! Beautifully done!!!!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Fred 😊
loved this one, cheers. i agree with the client who sent it for restoration, not to totally undo or fix the casting or pitting, it gives the wrench character.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, there are some items that need to remain like that 😊
Just beautiful! Well done! Your work is amazing.
@CoolAgainRestoration
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊
Wow! How could they not be happy? Great job!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot J 😊
Beautiful work. I think keeping the patina was spot on. Nice job. And I’m sure the owner will love it.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😊
Brilliant work. The Italian fan will be ecstatic for sure.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate 😊
Wow, you did an incredible job. I wish you could buy a wrench as nice as this one you restored. Hats off...👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much mate 😊 glad you liked it
What a Beautyfull Restauration Love it very ❤️❤️👍❤️
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Jake 😊🤗
The new handel is so beautiful. You did very well. 👍👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much MASI 😊
WOW! Very impressive restoration! Blown away on this one.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony and glad you liked it so much 😊
Excellent restoration. Two thumbs 👍.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Ай бұрын
Thanks again 👍
Very nice work C.A.R.. 2 things I wished I had learned to do when I was younger, operate a lathe and welding.. Thx for bringing us along on another Cool Again adventure... Take care my friend...
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Gary 😊 be well and safe 👍
Mr. Salvo will be in tears when he see his grandfather's wrench restored in fully operational state.
This kind of tool is a work of art.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Ай бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it 😊
Absolutely beautiful! You do such great work on these TREASURES!! Who wouldn't be PROUD to have a reminder like this of their Grandfather ! Imagine all the times it was in his hands fixing things! It seems the older I get the more I love old things! I really enjoy watching you return these memories to life!!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Bennie 😊 glad you liked it so much 😊
Amazing job. A pleasure to watch.
This video had me remembering my great grandparents and some of their cool antiques. My great grandma had one of those lil sewing machines that's attached to a table? That would be a really cool, but difficult restoration.
Thank you for another great video. Always makes my day better when when I see you in my timeline.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that Greg 😊 cheers
Wholesome, and oddly satisfying all in one! 👍😎👍😊💗
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Michael 😊
Wow. Very impressive. Watch several channels and don’t comment too often. I’m new to yours and had to say.. wow. Great attention to detail and skill.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Peter 😊 thanks you are here
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Mike 😊
It's so satisfying watching you work. excellent result, I'm sure the owner is very pleased.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Mark 😊
A most excellent restoration sir, I enjoyed the video, thank you.
@CoolAgainRestoration
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Terry 😊
I like how you show the different types of media for sandblasting. I don't know anything about tools or tool restoration but am learning a lot from your videos!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Janet 😊
Good restoration! :) 🛠
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Semenov 😊
Beautiful job! Very tasteful and respectful of the tool’s history
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Terry and glad you liked it 😊
That is absolutely amazing!!! 🤯👍🏼👏🏼
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Erik and glad you liked it 😊
I think I have seen this video before but a good video is always worth a second look. Thanks for sharing.😊
@CoolAgainRestoration
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching again 😊
Oh man, this is art ! It's so beautiful !
@CoolAgainRestoration
20 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
I’m thinking the owner will love it, and granddaddy would be proud! Nice work, bravo!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Vicki 😊
I can actually smell metal shop class back in ‘87 by watching this haha. Great vid!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Tom 😊
Wow. Absolutely fantastic! Great job 👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks J 😊
WOW!!! You really did a exeptional restoration!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Ronneby 😊
Thx 4 saving a native handle!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 😊
It looks *so pretty* after the sand-blasting.... It's nice to see a battered relic restored, I feel like that wrench on rough days.
Very good restoration. Meticulous work. I am officially impressed.
@CoolAgainRestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊
Very beautiful tool and a perfect restore.
@CoolAgainRestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Jim 😊
The fidget trend is up, I'd like to encourage gen z to look for grand Papa and grand mama vintage tools, and have this man fix it, master. These tools are art functional and I just wanna turn screws....
Spectacular Restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Jerry 😊
Thank you for telling us the blasting material that you used and why. I enjoy these videos regardless, but it's always fun to learn something new along the way.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joshua and glad you liked it so much 😊
Ready for another 100 years of useful work… BRAVO
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks M H 😊
That's no longer a wrench. It's a work of art. Beautiful job.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
I so love your work !!!! I would say better than when it left the factory ❤👍🇬🇧
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Marcus 😊👍 🇬🇧
That rough finish with the nickel plating is just gorgeous
@CoolAgainRestoration
8 ай бұрын
Thanks and glad you like it 😊
well done! you are a true craftsman.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Randy 😊
That's a family heirloom to be proud of that'll be passed down for generations along with the photo.
Really really appreciate you sharing not only this tool, but your process in restoring and repairing it as well.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much John and glad you liked it 😊
Fantastic work! When the restoration is accompanied by a story, it is always more enjoyable.
@CoolAgainRestoration
5 ай бұрын
True , thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed so much 😊
Amazing work , beautiful result 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
@CoolAgainRestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊