"The Wizard" Wrench Restoration
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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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Una obra de arte señor !!! muy buen trabajo 👌👌 se nota que te gustan las herramientas, solo ver la morsa de banco brillar lo prueba 👍👍 felicitaciones !!
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
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@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad my passion for old tools is noticeable. Thank you for your support!
Those gloves are so cumbersome it makes it seem like it’s happening in space- great work in spite of your two chunky mitts
The copper plating was such a nice touch. Good job!
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. 😊
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I'll try that out soon.
@NBZW
Жыл бұрын
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.
@ronstuder7643
Жыл бұрын
@@NBZW My biggest project was a 25 HP Steamengine submerged in water 15 yrs. in a basement. It's running today.
@NBZW
Жыл бұрын
@@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 !
@5Cdarkwing
8 ай бұрын
Coke does the same in a couple hours
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.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
I agree! Some of these old tools are amazing. I just glad I getbto save a few of them. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@ronblack7870
Жыл бұрын
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
@andybilakshow260
Жыл бұрын
@@ronblack7870 you might not always want it in the center.
@keldon_champion
Жыл бұрын
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
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.
Such an ingeniously designed tool. Great choice for restoration!
great resto! would have been good to see the wrench in action
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank You! Stay tuned for this wrench in action, video coming soon. Thanks!!
I've never seen a wrench like this before. Like others, I too like the copper plated finish. Thanks for sharing !
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!! 👍
Cool copper finish on the body of the wrench! Looks great
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
I've been looking everywhere for my beloved lost wrench! ;)
Love me some cadmium in the morning.
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.
@XiaoPichu
8 ай бұрын
XD
Excellent!
Super tare 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍯
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
❤👌
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
Wow! This is beautiful. I love the copper plating too!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
What an elegant tool.
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!
I can see why that's your favorite wrench! Nice, respectful restoration.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
I will support this channel. Always keep safe
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Love old bits of kit being bought back to life to work again!. Nice one!.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, much appreciated!
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 🛠️🔧🔨⚒️ 🖐️
Wow what a nice job on an odd tool but a neat tool.
Copper plated! Interesting!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Harald!
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!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Спасибо большое мастеру за отличную работу. Благодарю за труд. Удачи вам на канале. 🛠️📹👍🔥
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Awesome job! Love that copper plating with the dark blue/blackish!!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks KR! Much appreciated!
Holy this is one of the coolest wrenches ever made!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
I agree, thanks!
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.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting, Heru!
Very nice copper plating...first time I have seen that done. Good work!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
It’s beautifully designed.
Great video. Between taking apart, cleaning & reassembling,fantastic show.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick!
That’s a pretty cool tool , 😂
3:46 cook in medium heat for 20 minutes, serve and enjoy
Mmm... Freshly cooked parts 🤤
Great job, keep it up
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.
@georgebrown8312
Жыл бұрын
I meant "I have never seen an adjustable wrench like that before".
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks George, I greatly appreciate ypu.
That is one cleverly designed wrench! Nice job getting it back to work!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris!
Lovely job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thats a cool tool.
What a tool! Fun video.
Stunning transformation, keep.up the great work👍
I've never seen a wrench like that before. Interesting design. Subscribed.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Terrific job....I have a lot of old tools and they are the best.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, thanks!
Pretty unusual tool for sure. Not sure what it could be used for or replace other wrenches. But nice all the same. Thumbs Up!
Nice wrench nice restore , deserved these views !!!!
Very cool wrench
A ratcheting crescent wrench cool!
Turned out rather nicely! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber 🙂
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! So glad to have you join!
I never saw anything like it. Great makeover!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hadn't seen one before this either. Cool tool I think. Thanks for your comment!
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
❤❤😊
Never seen copper plating before, very 😎 cool.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mitchell!
Cool tool
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank You!
Looks like it may have been the inspiration for the ice cream scoop...or vice versa.
Cool wrench
ممتاز 😍👌
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank You!
Przepiękny jest ten bardzo stary i nie typowy klucz pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍👍👍👍
Muy buen trabajo. Felicitaciones. Saludos de Uruguay.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching all the way from beautiful Uruguay!!!
Cool tool , nice restoration ! 👍
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks DH!
"The Wizard" Wrench Restoration muito legal chave de boca
Great restoration project ❤️
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Interesting tool, nicely done.👍
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
❤👌
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! Cheers!
I was hoping to see more of the disassembly.
First restoration I've ever seen that used copper plating
Very nice work.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Cool restoration. Subbed.
That was it? Hell, it still didn’t look finished. I sure wouldn’t have gone with this look for such a rare tool.
Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
❤😊😊
Great vork on thath vrench i never sen thaht model great thath you saved it
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Aweasome Tool Great work well done. I wish you more success 😊❤
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I greatly appreciate your support!
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
@@misteroddjobs 😊❤❤
Great job done ….love the added interest of the original paperwork…..Magdad does that …(a good “tuber” to aspire to imho )…seasons greetings to you and yours Peter P
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to me!
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
Richard Wilcox is located in a city near me, Aurora, IL.
love the restoration skills. What did you use on the handle? Think I'd have blued it.,
interesting wrench I must say. I wonder what its target market was.
cool😎
Snap-On came on the scene around 1920 which probably killed off manufacturer of this wrench
Super práce🇨🇿👍
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
😊❤❤
Tidy. I couldn't wrench my eyes away. 👀
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Haha, i like it! thanks for watching!
Beautiful job! What kind of oil did you use for the hot blueing?
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Thank You! I just used motor oil for this one. Thanks for watching!
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?
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
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!
Do you use a special glass bowl for the hot bluing? Would a Pyrex measuring cup work? What kind of oil do you use?
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Hi there! the glass bowl I use is a glass stovetop cooking pot. Make sure your Pyrex is meant for high heat and I think it would be fine. I just use basic motor oil but just about any oil will do. I've used corn oil in the past with similar results. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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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!
@AyazRestoration
Жыл бұрын
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@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
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!!
@cardinalrestorations
Жыл бұрын
@@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?
Just a question. Why do the rust removal step when you are sandblasting after? Wouldn't sandblasting alone be the same?
@misteroddjobs
8 ай бұрын
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!!
Unusual wrench, but cool nonetheless. Too bad you lost some footage, but it was an enjoyable video to watch. Great job!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Losing that footage was super disappointing. I had to use penetrating oil as we as a bit of heat. Thanks for watching!
Very nice restoration. Does the wrench only ratchet in one direction? Thanks for sharing this.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce, it ratchets in both directions. Rotating that ball in the middle of the handle changes directions or locks it. Thanks for watching!
@BruceBoschek
Жыл бұрын
@@misteroddjobs Oh, good! Thanks.
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.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it does reverse. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@j.l.emerson592
Жыл бұрын
How does it reverse? Could you add that to the video? I can't picture it...
This was a really interesting restoration video. But I do have a question. I've watched many videos from different people and a lot of them will use a rust removing agent and then sandblast. In my part of the world, if you have a sandblaster you just sandblast all the rust away. Why use both methods?
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Rust remover helps the blast media last longer. Also less work for my little compressor. Blasting also leaves a nice uniform finish. Thanks for watching and commenting!
It is cool but how is this better than a normal wrench?
why always start with dry rust? what if put it in kerosine or something first?
@misteroddjobs
8 ай бұрын
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!
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.
Скажите пожалуйста, какую цель вы приследовали, делая омеднение корпуса и чернение подвижных частей универсального ключа?
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
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
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!
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
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!
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.
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
This one has about the same amount of back lash as a decently made adjustable wrench of modern day. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Looks like it'd even work on nuts of the human kind in a pinch!
As a fan of restoration channels and machining channels I would love to see how these parts were made !
@misteroddjobs
Жыл бұрын
Hi Tony, I agree! How they made the parts so long ago would be fascinating to see! Thanks for watching and commenting!
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Qual a solução química utilizadas ???