Mirror Mirror... Wrench Restoration

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  • @dave9441
    @dave9441 5 років тому +1700

    Love all the videos from this publisher! Technical question: does polishing metal to a mirror surface inhibit rusting more than non-polished metal?

    • @Gargoyle112
      @Gargoyle112 5 років тому +1596

      Yes. As the surface is more even and "closed", moisture can't set in the little cracks and craters that were the before and so it won't start to rust as easy as on an unpolished surface.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  5 років тому +975

      @@Gargoyle112 well said :-)

    • @kenwaid8239
      @kenwaid8239 5 років тому +171

      I'd still add a coat of gloss clear coat myself.

    • @murphymmc
      @murphymmc 5 років тому +244

      @@Gargoyle112 Another way of saying the same thing is there is less surface area exposed when it is polished. Under high magnification the old rough surface would look like a moonscape. Lots of places for moisture/oxygen to sit. Polished, much less exposed and also allows more rapid water evaporation. Your answer is simpler and easier to grasp. ;-)

    • @bikedogtor1663
      @bikedogtor1663 5 років тому +35

      Ken Waid but paint won't hold on a polished surface would it?

  • @BrasilGT
    @BrasilGT 5 років тому +3274

    Please make a 1 million subscribers special restoring the button of the sandblast machine!

    • @minibigs5259
      @minibigs5259 5 років тому +54

      :-D

    • @Guhonter
      @Guhonter 5 років тому +240

      Now THAT would be a worthy "I make a new one"!

    • @marzi_kat
      @marzi_kat 5 років тому +146

      I bet it will be all chrome and shining, prettiest button in the world

    • @AgriculturalLife
      @AgriculturalLife 5 років тому +31

      Also a new hours clock that works would be nice ...

    • @torstenhokamp3767
      @torstenhokamp3767 5 років тому +2

      Haha...that´s a good one! :-)

  • @jmvt3
    @jmvt3 5 років тому +2757

    You forgot to put in the disassembling and reassembling phase.

    • @accltdymas6691
      @accltdymas6691 5 років тому +55

      😂😂😂 That's a good one!!! 👍👍👍

    • @ThereIsNoLord
      @ThereIsNoLord 5 років тому +138

      @@accltdymas6691 I fully expected to see an atomic breakdown of this wrench.

    • @accltdymas6691
      @accltdymas6691 5 років тому +15

      @@ThereIsNoLord The wrench!!! is only a wrench!!! sand blasting!!! saw the lines and the edges!!! Don't tell me he is going to... Yeah, like always he managed to blew a few gaskets on my brain 🤣🤣🤣 We know how he works, but I did't expect that!!! Not human, seriously!!!

    • @einzbased
      @einzbased 5 років тому +13

      @@accltdymas6691what

    • @judexavier1929
      @judexavier1929 5 років тому +53

      @@ThereIsNoLord these atoms need a little polishing...

  • @redwitch12
    @redwitch12 5 років тому +703

    This man's heartfelt love for countersinks, thread re-cutting, and mirror-polishing is matched only by his fiery hatred for sharp corners, misaligned parts, and casting marks. It's awesome.

    • @PanchoKnivesForever
      @PanchoKnivesForever 4 роки тому +5

      redwitch12 HAHHAHAHAH this is so true!! If I may, may I repost this on his future videos? 😂

    • @ratbigrat864
      @ratbigrat864 4 роки тому

      He's a glorious piece of art

    • @earnmyturns6305
      @earnmyturns6305 4 роки тому

      redwitch12 ...How do you know it’s a man?

    • @redwitch12
      @redwitch12 4 роки тому +1

      @@earnmyturns6305 Hands, mostly.

    • @mothball5425
      @mothball5425 4 роки тому +2

      He is an orthodontist of hardware

  • @vrdrew63
    @vrdrew63 4 роки тому +214

    There is something incredibly satisfying about watching a skilled craftsman turn a rusted piece of functional industrial history into a work of art.
    Drop-forging, the industrial process by which this wrench was originally created is by far the best means of creating a strong and durable tool. Compared to casting or machining, it allows the natural grain structure of the metal to be exploited. It reduces susceptibility to fatigue and stress. It is more economical with materials, yielding less scrap.
    But it also leaves a relatively rough surface. Given the expected use of the tool in question, it would have been uneconomical to sand, smooth, and polish the original forging.
    "Restoration" is therefore not strictly accurate. Transformation would perhaps be a better word.

    • @pangtsr
      @pangtsr 3 роки тому +16

      Now you know why they don’t invite you to parties.
      I will be your friend though. 🐙

    • @ROKuberski
      @ROKuberski 2 роки тому +9

      Drew, yes, you are right. As always, he does spectacular work. However, I think he is turning this into something that it never was. I would not call this a restoration, rather it is re manufacturing it into a piece of art. You could never throw this into your tool box.

    • @ambulocetusnatans
      @ambulocetusnatans 2 роки тому +3

      That's what I was going to say. It looks great, but if it's better than new, it's not really "restoring".

    • @gekigami1791
      @gekigami1791 2 роки тому +2

      @@ROKuberski no kidding, thing looks like it's 20 pounds and and longer than a couple sub sandwiches, no way it's fitting in a toolbox

  • @shackoor
    @shackoor 5 років тому +1124

    please don't stop. your restoration videos are the best on UA-cam

    • @dougshale5965
      @dougshale5965 5 років тому +4

      Тарас Нагорный he is literally no different then the hundreds of other restoration Chanel’s. He’s not unique

    • @booya6437
      @booya6437 5 років тому +71

      Doug Shale Maybe he likes this channel’s presentation the best? Most aren’t willing to put this much time into their work either.

    • @ichigokousagi
      @ichigokousagi 5 років тому +87

      @@dougshale5965 it is unique though, the way he cares for the details, the fact that he makes his own parts replacements from scratch, the way he shows the parts after disassembling; I definitely do enjoy 'my mechanics' the most of all restoration channels. They might be similar but not the same.

    • @tulk3747
      @tulk3747 5 років тому +26

      @@ichigokousagi Soon as I saw him silk-screen a new dial face for that tire gauge, I hit Subscribed. Top of the pack my friend

    • @mbrombert
      @mbrombert 5 років тому +43

      @@dougshale5965 I strongly disagree. No one I have seen puts so much effort into their work. This is by far the most simple restoration he has done and it is still amazing work. Watching him make new parts from scratch (in his other videos) is an absolute pleasure.

  • @johnny7808
    @johnny7808 5 років тому +420

    My favorite thing about this guy is he's the only restorer on youtube who insists on making things superior to when they were new

    • @DJVIIIMan
      @DJVIIIMan 5 років тому +18

      Exactly. I try and watch other restoration channels and compared to this guy, they're just half-assing it.

    • @csanadjakab7717
      @csanadjakab7717 5 років тому +15

      To be fair, the goal in restoration is to achive the original state of the item. And the number 1 rule: the process must be reversable.

    • @johnperry5396
      @johnperry5396 5 років тому +15

      He restores things to the point that you don't want to ever use them again.
      You put them in a showcase or hang them in your living room. It's art.

    • @Sh1ranu1
      @Sh1ranu1 5 років тому +4

      The difference is that this guy wants his restorations to be factory new of the highest caliber while others restore to a usable state

    • @EvilEmu6475
      @EvilEmu6475 5 років тому +5

      In that case then it isn't a restoration. It's a re-finishing. Just saying.

  • @Janszler
    @Janszler 5 років тому +374

    Slightly disappointed you didn't fabricate a 75 mm nut from a solid block of metal, to tighten with your shiny new wrench ;-)

  • @wparo
    @wparo 4 роки тому +224

    Great craftsmanship and amazing end result. Loved the blue colour against the metallic finish. Well done.

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  4 роки тому +22

      Thank you very much!

    • @garrysekelli6776
      @garrysekelli6776 3 роки тому +8

      This channel makes me wish id taken metals class in highschool.

  • @michaelcherry8952
    @michaelcherry8952 5 років тому +110

    I just spent 10 minutes watching someone turn a giant, rusty spanner into a work of art and it was the best 10 minutes I've had all day!

    • @adamduerr1203
      @adamduerr1203 5 років тому +3

      I was thinking "10 minutes to restore a WRENCH?" It was worth it.

    • @Failociraptor
      @Failociraptor 5 років тому +6

      Welcome. It becomes an odd addiction.

    • @RavenMacy
      @RavenMacy 5 років тому +1

      Yep great stuff , also you might need a S.O. ✌

  • @quakfrosch2298
    @quakfrosch2298 5 років тому +103

    You manage to put a ton of craftsmanship even into a "simple" restoration like this one, and it's mesmerizing to watch. Truly the reason why you are the best restoration channel in all of UA-cam. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ColFork85
    @ColFork85 5 років тому +25

    My grandfather, who passed away a few months ago, was a machinist for 40 some years at a local paper mill. I watch your videos with as much amazement and wonder as I did when I watched him work. Well done, and thank you for sharing your work with the world.

  • @kernal9093
    @kernal9093 4 роки тому +307

    Single wrench, no moving parts, slightly rust damaged: I make new one

    • @studentbhs8468
      @studentbhs8468 3 роки тому +11

      Why this made me laugh so much? idk.

    • @gwesco
      @gwesco 3 роки тому +2

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @ComRed_
      @ComRed_ 3 роки тому

      Video : sandblasts a wrench
      video ends

  • @kavinkhaluannguyen9709
    @kavinkhaluannguyen9709 4 роки тому +365

    If I were the owner of Gedore, I would buy that wrench from you and frame it in my office.

    • @toasterhavingabath6980
      @toasterhavingabath6980 3 роки тому +8

      Weapon

    • @Dovecar388
      @Dovecar388 3 роки тому +5

      Gedore is so expensive they probably couldn't afford it

    • @oatlord
      @oatlord 3 роки тому

      They absolutely should do something similar.

    • @julianbarrow455
      @julianbarrow455 2 роки тому

      @@toasterhavingabath6980 what a great name ! Made me chuckle.

  • @davidrobinson5487
    @davidrobinson5487 5 років тому +461

    My mechanics: no video for over a month
    Me: "oh man, whatever he's working on must be complicated"
    My mechanics: "big wrench..."

    • @Operational117
      @Operational117 5 років тому +32

      Well, the end result was still breathtakingly beautiful!

    • @davidrobinson5487
      @davidrobinson5487 5 років тому +12

      @@Operational117 never said otherwise

  • @DreamteamsLeader
    @DreamteamsLeader 5 років тому +234

    At 2:42 I thought, "Finished. That was quick."

    • @Kelvin5378
      @Kelvin5378 5 років тому +5

      Lol same I don't even restore my tools I don't care if they are rusty they are old anyway as long as it's just surface rust I'm fine with it

    • @Bobbywolf64
      @Bobbywolf64 5 років тому +23

      Technically, it was fully restored to original at that point. That's how it would have looked from factory. He then went well above and beyond to make a piece of art.

    • @borisaustria4301
      @borisaustria4301 5 років тому +10

      But then my nechanics was like: "HA! JOKE'S ON YOU MATE, I'M NOT DONE WITH THIS BAD BOY YET!!! I'M GONNA FILE, SAND, PAINT AND POLISH THIS WRENCH TO ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!"

    • @anonymousanonymous7933
      @anonymousanonymous7933 5 років тому +6

      Oh you. You should know better.

    • @AydinBalcik1
      @AydinBalcik1 5 років тому +1

      Agree! Even at 2:25... :))))

  • @jbaby362
    @jbaby362 4 роки тому +34

    "So anyway, I started blasting" always comes to mind when I watch your videos

  • @szpynda
    @szpynda 5 років тому +52

    Switch from sandblasting still is broken. I love it! I think it is one non perfect thing in Switzerland!

  • @Dharmanarchist
    @Dharmanarchist 5 років тому +266

    Despite its size, I have no doubt I could still lose that wrench.

    • @grr2960
      @grr2960 5 років тому +1

      Fallschirmjaegermeister but same though

    • @rust_hunter7867
      @rust_hunter7867 5 років тому +3

      Or strip a bolt that size😂

    • @KriegerDelfin24
      @KriegerDelfin24 5 років тому +2

      I tend to lose the 10mm and 13 mm Sockets and wrenches

    • @mg20001
      @mg20001 5 років тому +2

      I just had it a second ago and I haven't moved.

    • @imperialpresence3331
      @imperialpresence3331 5 років тому

      @@KriegerDelfin24 i have a box of nothing but 10's and 13's...i pick them up where i find them...because i know i'm going to lose them

  • @DreamteamsLeader
    @DreamteamsLeader 5 років тому +88

    Hallelujah, you're back!

  • @crisc9280
    @crisc9280 4 роки тому +10

    There is one thing that I've noticed with your restoration process is that these are better finishes then the original product from the manufacturer in the first place.
    You do really great work and it's awesome to see heavy hand tools come together so nicely.

  • @tygoschuurkamp2307
    @tygoschuurkamp2307 5 років тому +41

    At 7:59 I knew it for sure. This man is the best restauration UA-camr on the planet.

  • @QuantumBraced
    @QuantumBraced 5 років тому +24

    This is the only channel where I feel confident hitting the like button before I've even seen a second of the video.

  • @randomfacts9206
    @randomfacts9206 5 років тому +398

    it went from an old wrench. To a food utensil. I'd use that to serve salad at a dinner party, no worries.

    • @mariaheart6980
      @mariaheart6980 4 роки тому +3

      😂😂😂😂 so true

    • @spaghettisauce2773
      @spaghettisauce2773 4 роки тому

      Can I ask how that's even possible

    • @jandajanda2242
      @jandajanda2242 4 роки тому +29

      SpaghettiSauce277 A man of non-culture he doesn’t even eat his salad with a wrench

    • @coltondarland7017
      @coltondarland7017 4 роки тому +8

      SpaghettiSauce277 🤡 doesn’t eat his salads with a wrench

    • @addeats
      @addeats 4 роки тому

      😂

  • @Friariah
    @Friariah 4 роки тому +8

    Even as a "smaller" project, that is some beautiful work, those who worked in the factory that made that wrench would be proud to see how you've enhanced what they made.

  • @burninghard
    @burninghard 5 років тому +126

    First thought.. restoration of a wrench... boring.... what can you do with that. But of course as always you once again blew me away. Keep going!

    • @vlad_tabacaru
      @vlad_tabacaru 5 років тому +2

      I was thinking the same as you did

    • @papalazarou5428
      @papalazarou5428 5 років тому +1

      I have to admit so was I, but yet again.......magnificent!

  • @THEedcbb3
    @THEedcbb3 5 років тому +284

    Came for the wrench, stayed for the mirror

    • @pistool1
      @pistool1 5 років тому +2

      5:46 I would have continued wet sanding up till grit 1500 through grits 800, 1000 and 1200. But that is just me and my autism :)

  • @Kalabrese119
    @Kalabrese119 5 років тому +21

    I'm glad you included such a long footage of sandblasting, it's so satisfying to watch!

    • @nnuggit
      @nnuggit 5 років тому +1

      Haha. He listened to the feedback! It's everyone's favorite part! But it's like, I came for the sandblasting, and stayed for the polishing and painting. It's all so beautiful and reassuring. We can all be that wrench.

  • @MrGfmassot
    @MrGfmassot 3 роки тому +2

    My mom would polish her silver sets once a year,
    You .... The tools!
    Amazing work.... Thanks

  • @avgjoegeek71
    @avgjoegeek71 5 років тому +230

    I bet that wrench never looked that good. You didn't restore it - you hotrodded it lol :)

    • @faheemwaqar1472
      @faheemwaqar1472 5 років тому

      What you bet l was not concerned, What l Bet ls l'M already Stored

    • @OmfgNeedaUsername
      @OmfgNeedaUsername 5 років тому +7

      Omg a new concept for MTV, pimp my wrench!

    • @juanc5149
      @juanc5149 5 років тому

      It didn’t. They come in flat black.

  • @lorax2995
    @lorax2995 5 років тому +50

    I love how he puts in 110% to make the items look nice, he could of easily just sand blasted the werntch and stretched the video with a rick ross clip. He's following one rule my wood works teacher said "You can always make it better even of its finished " and I love that

  • @QuantumBraced
    @QuantumBraced 5 років тому +23

    When you start your day with a new my mechanics video, you know it's going to be a good day!

  • @therealmfwic9503
    @therealmfwic9503 4 роки тому +46

    Thought after the sandblasting that I’d see “Et voila” on the screen

  • @caravaggio31
    @caravaggio31 4 роки тому +91

    "My Mechanics" is the most perfectionist restorer on UA-cam among all the bunch I have seen. Brilliant work and brilliant detailed finishing of the pieces.

    • @M1XEDBAG
      @M1XEDBAG 2 роки тому +4

      After watching so many of his videos I’ve become so spoiled by his attention to detail that I get anxiety watching other restoration UA-cam channels when they don’t countersink or file away casting marks lol

  • @balooc2
    @balooc2 5 років тому +21

    how to get the best tools: buy old and restore. tools from back in the days were made to last! this is inspiring!

  • @JossWaddy
    @JossWaddy 5 років тому +8

    A simpler restoration than most of yours, but as satisfying to watch as ever, and it's great to see in fuller detail all the steps. Don't be a stranger so long!

  • @maxcactus7
    @maxcactus7 3 роки тому +1

    Turning other people's trash into a treasure that anyone would be extremely proud to own! Positively mind boggling!!

  • @GrandMoffJames
    @GrandMoffJames 5 років тому +107

    “Time to polish”
    *my eyes widening and whispering under my breath.* “yes....”

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 5 років тому +32

    Only in the hands of my mechanics do we really learn to fully appreciate a wrench restoration.

  • @Xanthopteryx
    @Xanthopteryx 5 років тому +172

    It was better before. Now - how am i going to use that thing? It might get a scratch or something! **framing it on the wall behind glass**

    • @JRBUISEXCAVATING
      @JRBUISEXCAVATING 5 років тому +2

      Xanthopteryx I was thinking the same thing.

    • @Cosmitzian
      @Cosmitzian 5 років тому +8

      You shouldn't see that video where he puts the perfectly restored thing on fire.

    • @briannawarren4174
      @briannawarren4174 5 років тому +9

      Go ahead and use it. Don't worry about scratches; I know a guy who can restore it.

    • @crow9149
      @crow9149 5 років тому +5

      @@Cosmitzian
      *the what*

  • @brendanbush2174
    @brendanbush2174 4 роки тому +1

    Restoration is usually restoring, this is taking something that was once glorious and making it even better and shinier than it was ever meant to be. I love it

  • @quicktastic
    @quicktastic 5 років тому +225

    Watching something get sandblasted reduces anxiety by 70%.

    • @acdac100
      @acdac100 5 років тому +6

      Thank you, I thought it was just me .

    • @urrugames4062
      @urrugames4062 5 років тому +2

      Absolutely

    • @sweet1j
      @sweet1j 5 років тому +2

      Buy a sandblaster and reduce it by 100

    • @DrakeKillah
      @DrakeKillah 5 років тому +1

      Agreed, nothing quite as good as watching rust get blasted. I hate that stuff, it ruins everything.

    • @yourarse
      @yourarse 5 років тому

      i dont need it, but damn, i want a sandblaster for christmas. to do what with? i dont know. 😆

  • @LordCaledonFraszer
    @LordCaledonFraszer 5 років тому +4

    This particular wrench will never be used for anything resembling work ever again, nor should it be. Very handsome work, indeed!

    • @perryhunter129
      @perryhunter129 5 років тому

      If you have seen him use wrenches with tape on the jaws to save the finish on a bolt. Maybe we'll get to see the reverse of tape on the nut or bold head to protect the finish on the wrench.
      The thought is to honor the wrench for its use and protect the art at the same time.
      Good work by the way

  • @kevinrobert8303
    @kevinrobert8303 5 років тому +453

    2:38 - Me: "Well, I'm done. That's restored!"

    • @34Gw
      @34Gw 5 років тому +8

      Same XD

    • @thebigcheese8715
      @thebigcheese8715 5 років тому +1

      Ikr, it's not restoration if your doing anything besides fixing it or cleaning it up

    • @mooremarriott2841
      @mooremarriott2841 5 років тому +2

      Kevin Robert
      Exactly! The jobs a goodun

    • @MultiCheapguy
      @MultiCheapguy 5 років тому +6

      Yeah that's what I thought too but he kept going.

    • @DrakeKillah
      @DrakeKillah 5 років тому +13

      But it would be rusty again in very short time, sand blasted metal rusts fast :P I just love how he goes above and beyond with everything, removing production marks and stuff. Allthough some people hate that because you're changing it, I love seeing it as long as it's not for an extremely rare piece with historical value. The only reason it wasn't done by the manufacturer in the first place, is that they made the item to make money and keep margins high... If they could do that while still making their items as perfect as this, they would, so why not see how beautifull it's possible to make really simple items :)

  • @Il-Cappuccino
    @Il-Cappuccino 4 роки тому +6

    I like the the music he choose on every video. Nothing commerciale, just good old sound of sand paper and working tools

  • @dp5383
    @dp5383 5 років тому +6

    Whenever I feel like I didn't get anything done today... all I need to do is tune into this channel and I feel like I at least watched someone get something done.

  • @nathanbinns6345
    @nathanbinns6345 5 років тому +119

    when you didn't update for over a month I started panicking

  • @nostenatirm
    @nostenatirm 5 років тому +4

    I'm glad that you didn't cut the sandblasting footage short, it is my favorite part. You take a simple wrench and turn it to absolute art, I freakin love your work 💜

  • @davidkohler7454
    @davidkohler7454 4 роки тому

    Once again. He seen this rusty wrench and his Nemesis of those pesky forging marks spoke to him. Sand me polish me. Giggle giggle. I love it. Amazing work my friend. My work has become so much better after watching you.. good enough is no longer good enough. I strive to achieve the best. I have a very long way to improve. So thank you for sharing.

  • @rust_hunter7867
    @rust_hunter7867 5 років тому +98

    Fun fact:
    "Gedore" is an acronym for
    Gebrüder Dowidat Remscheid
    (Brothers dowidat and Remscheid ist the city)

    • @einfachmalirgendwas
      @einfachmalirgendwas 5 років тому +1

      Damn _Daxter second fun fact : years ago the wrenches had Dowidat as name on it

    • @rust_hunter7867
      @rust_hunter7867 5 років тому +1

      @@einfachmalirgendwas yep;)
      We still have them in our workshop :p

    • @einfachmalirgendwas
      @einfachmalirgendwas 5 років тому +1

      Damn _Daxter quality always pay off :)

    • @derjman
      @derjman 5 років тому +1

      Thanks, I was just wondering precisely about that :)

    • @HTCkiwi
      @HTCkiwi 5 років тому +2

      It happens more often in Germany. Haribo is short for HAns RIegel from the city BOnn.

  • @ШнекБолтов
    @ШнекБолтов 5 років тому +162

    Как теперь им работать? Теперь им только награждать лучшего слесаря!

    • @datboi3207
      @datboi3207 5 років тому +59

      Моя "реставрация" закончилась бы уже на пескоструе...

    • @voland34rus
      @voland34rus 5 років тому +17

      Как говорится в одной поговорке, когда коту делать нехер, он яйца лижет, так и этот)) да есть у него прикольные ролики, но ска ключ или как он ударную отвёртку лизал эт пздц

    • @ruslan8543
      @ruslan8543 5 років тому +28

      @@voland34rus Интересно, как вас занесло на этот канал??

    • @gorod07
      @gorod07 5 років тому +24

      А этим ключом и до реставрации похоже не работал никто. Да и где сейчас такие гайки найти? Последний раз видел подобные гайки для крепления больших штампов и пресс-форм на горьковском автозаводе.
      Как сувенир использовать - повесить на стенку, над верстаком. У меня так висит огромная "дедовская" двуручная пила.

    • @maxpla1035
      @maxpla1035 5 років тому +2

      Прямо сорвал с уст! 👍

  • @UsmanMuhammadNooruddin
    @UsmanMuhammadNooruddin 5 років тому +39

    Beautiful restoration job mate!
    If I had a wrench that was in such a prestine condition, I might end up never using it because ~fingerprints~. 😜

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  5 років тому +13

      I thought about hanging it on my wall.

    • @UsmanMuhammadNooruddin
      @UsmanMuhammadNooruddin 5 років тому +1

      my mechanics, I would have probably done the same! 😄

    • @tomf3150
      @tomf3150 5 років тому

      And because it would slip from your hand. Tools handle are rarely polished, you want the grip.

  • @mixstamike
    @mixstamike 4 роки тому

    This man right here is an inspiration on how he sees life and i wish more people could open their eye's to see what he does. What I mean is when someone sees an old tool or something that is roughed up and has seen better days, their first reaction is just throw it away and I'll just buy a new one. But with "My Machanics" when he sees an older iteam that people don't won't, instead of throwing it away he fights to give it a new life and purpose. He appericates the history of each iteam and instead of letting it just rot away or get lost in time, he restores it so it can give back more and preserves it for the future. Just because something is old or roughed up doesn't mean it's not useful or can't be fixed and this man proves that. The history behind these iteams are so great and in depth that just people seeing these from that time period can bring back positive memories or emotions. To me that's simply amazing because giving those people a chance to reminise about their past and open their heart to memories, there's honestly nothing better in life. I wish more people could see life the way this man does. No matter how rough or ugly something may seem to look or be doesn't take away from it's purpose or how beautiful it can become if given the right treatment and time to fix it. The reason I say I wish more people thought like him is simply because we apply those thoughts into daily life. If we see something that is older, roughed up or not perfect we tend to either stay away from it or not want it. To where if we took the time to fix it or simply just never gave up on it then think of how much everyone could do or accomplish in life. If we had the same motivation then we wouldn't throw away so much and could actually help protect this earth from our waste and trash. Just cause something seems worthless to you doesn't mean it doesn't still have a purpose or doesn't mean it doesn't have rich history behind it. We need to preserve things like that and teach the next generation to do the same so that way they can see the beauty's in life without being so judgmental first. Its just cool seeing someone with a passion that want's to preserve all that.

  • @synvictus
    @synvictus 4 роки тому +26

    Man, I am so glad I found my mechanics during this pandemic/quarantine. It’s been a pleasure to watch, and I’m learning a lot. Thank you mm!

  • @TRGRESTORATIONS
    @TRGRESTORATIONS 5 років тому +266

    Gorgeous! I want all of my tools to look like this now, except maybe a camo green 😎

    • @mymechanics
      @mymechanics  5 років тому +5

      Thanks for your support :-)

    • @bananenbob4906
      @bananenbob4906 5 років тому +3

      TRG RESTORATION mit den Schraubenschlüssel restaurierst du wohl die Titanik?

    • @TRGRESTORATIONS
      @TRGRESTORATIONS 5 років тому +1

      Bananenbob mit diesem schlüssel versenken sie die titanic!

    • @Airman..
      @Airman.. 5 років тому

      Then they will be artifacts not tools

  • @ziadoonahmed9160
    @ziadoonahmed9160 5 років тому +82

    Finally u posted a video 🤤🤤🤤😥😥😥

  • @dallaskolotylo9064
    @dallaskolotylo9064 3 роки тому

    imagine wet sanding a 3 inch wrench with 400 grit sandpaper... you are an absolute mad lad, and I love it!

  • @stonelaughter
    @stonelaughter 4 роки тому +6

    This wasn't "restoring"; you gave it a finish it's NEVER had before. I love it.

  • @TheokeS85
    @TheokeS85 5 років тому +106

    Wait, what? You didn’t make a new one? 😮😮😮
    Jokes aside: nice work!

    • @stinker6784
      @stinker6784 5 років тому +7

      lol just imagine him making another giant wrench and just throwing the rusty one in the trash

    • @Colorado_Native
      @Colorado_Native 5 років тому

      Hey, I was going to say that! Waiting for him to put it in the lathe.

  • @professionalcommenter
    @professionalcommenter 5 років тому +5

    I'm not sure what I love most about this, the sandblasting, the shine, the toothpick painting or you peeling the tape. Well done! You have set the bar high, then you restored it!

    • @clausanders2886
      @clausanders2886 5 років тому

      The peeling of the small blue tape was epic!

  • @JupiterVortex
    @JupiterVortex 4 роки тому +15

    There’s 3 factor of why you watch vid like this
    1st : Entertained
    2nd : Educated
    3rd : *SATISFIED*

  • @RonakDhakan
    @RonakDhakan 5 років тому +84

    It would have been fine if you had said "I start this restoration with sandblasting." and "I end this restoration with sandblasting."

    • @TuttleScott
      @TuttleScott 5 років тому +9

      yeah, me too. its too purty to use now plus the sandblasting gives it a nice grip

    • @JayDeeIsMyName
      @JayDeeIsMyName 5 років тому +2

      Too bad it will rust like a bitch if he ended at sandblasting.

  • @kingyoman1
    @kingyoman1 5 років тому +9

    It was a wrench, now it is The Wrench. I'm glad to see you back!

  • @AlejandroFerrariMc
    @AlejandroFerrariMc 5 років тому +15

    First I thought, "What can you possibly do to a wrench to make it better?" I was so wong... Awesome, as always!

  • @xtraa
    @xtraa 3 роки тому

    I skipped that episode for so long because I thought "what could happen, it' a f'ing wrench". But I have to say the result is outstanding. I love it! Danke!

  • @LisaMFida
    @LisaMFida 5 років тому +10

    Yea! The button is back!!!!! LOVE the sandblasting button!

  • @fixedguitar47
    @fixedguitar47 5 років тому +118

    That’s not a wrench...
    THIS IS A WRENCH!

    • @trueno8663
      @trueno8663 5 років тому +7

      I read that in Crocodile Dundee's voice.

    • @StanislavG.
      @StanislavG. 5 років тому

      :)))
      oh man...

    • @aux1z11
      @aux1z11 5 років тому

      No your wrong it's a
      W R E N C H

    • @felps_4500
      @felps_4500 4 роки тому

      Actually is *THE* WRENCH

  • @magnumtv9574
    @magnumtv9574 5 років тому +226

    People: why do you want to restore a wrench?
    My machanic: shiny
    People: ok... Why such a big wrench?
    My mechanic: BIG AND SHINY!!

  • @theirons825
    @theirons825 4 роки тому

    I don't understand who would dislike his vids and why, i for one absolutely love his vids.

  • @JeMappelleFrikandel
    @JeMappelleFrikandel 5 років тому +18

    For me this is just relaxation before going to sleep.

  • @inji4579
    @inji4579 5 років тому +32

    Думал, ну что тут реставрировать, ерунда какая, а весь ролик посмотрел, и удовольствие свое получил. Спасибо.

    • @ЖеняЕвгеша-й4л
      @ЖеняЕвгеша-й4л 5 років тому +5

      Ты правильно думал, чел 10 минут полирует нормальный рабочий гаечный ключ.

    • @MakarovSoftware
      @MakarovSoftware 5 років тому +1

      @@ЖеняЕвгеша-й4л Да, самое скучное видео. В целом после очистки от ржавчины, можно было писать - Войля)

    • @Pavel_-
      @Pavel_- 5 років тому

      Бля, представляю сколько в магазе за подобный ключ с таким видом попросили бы...

    • @DRAKOSAMEN
      @DRAKOSAMEN 5 років тому +1

      @@MakarovSoftware войля можно было писать после пескоструйки)

    • @bezrukov_sergey
      @bezrukov_sergey 5 років тому

      Когда коту делать нехрен, он лижет яйца

  • @F3RN69
    @F3RN69 5 років тому +18

    I dunno why, but my favorite part is the sand blasting

    • @artichaug1719
      @artichaug1719 5 років тому

      Gabriel Mandado it’s immediate satisfaction!

  • @filippogiovannangelo4688
    @filippogiovannangelo4688 11 місяців тому

    Una brava persona professionalmente parlando come lei si abbassa a fare un restauro tanto banale.
    Seguo tutti i tuoi video , sei l'unico, il top del restauro di oggetti meccanici e elettromeccanici che nessuno mai lo farebbe.
    Lascia stare queste chiavi che non è neanche inglese.👍👋

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue 5 років тому +43

    Now make it adjustable!

    • @ToloFest
      @ToloFest 5 років тому

      HAHAHAHA

    • @reigninoel
      @reigninoel 5 років тому +3

      I think that would probably have literally required a "this wrench is broken, I make a new one" :p

    • @TheDanielConsole
      @TheDanielConsole 5 років тому

      this one doesn't require adjustments as it doubles as a swing press

  • @d4n93r
    @d4n93r 5 років тому +168

    "Restoration"
    He made it better than from the factory

    • @Berkov1
      @Berkov1 4 роки тому +1

      No, it just look better, but it become useless with mirror finish.

    • @barelmaker
      @barelmaker 4 роки тому +20

      З just because it’s shiny doesn’t mean it’s useless lmao

    • @ingvarhallstrom2306
      @ingvarhallstrom2306 4 роки тому +6

      @@Berkov1 Why would it become useless? Please tell me?

    • @daveharris39
      @daveharris39 4 роки тому +5

      He ALWAYS makes things better than from the factory. In automotive terms, they call that "over restored".
      ...but I'm okay with both the automotive and the "my mechanics" versions.

    • @mozarteanchaos
      @mozarteanchaos 4 роки тому +2

      @@traumatises nothing is permanent. it can be sanded/polished again it if it gets too bad, anyway

  • @kalebschultz
    @kalebschultz 3 роки тому

    i think this is the only guy ik on youtube who takes his time sand blasting THANK YOU!!!!!!!

  • @bobbybriggs189
    @bobbybriggs189 5 років тому +13

    Thank god your back, bro! Was starting to freak out.

  • @Operational117
    @Operational117 5 років тому +187

    Mirror mirror on the wrench - Now my pants are truly drenched

    • @Semgger
      @Semgger 5 років тому +6

      I'm a drop forge cant you see?
      Now Me Mechanics says
      (Blind guardian, mirror, mirror tunes, please someone continue!!)

    • @SQUIDWORD15
      @SQUIDWORD15 4 роки тому

      What the heck

    • @samj9894
      @samj9894 4 роки тому

      Operational 117 this wrench is rusty , I make a new onr

    • @ShowWithNoName
      @ShowWithNoName 4 роки тому

      What kind of accident did you have in your pants?

  • @DiegoHerrera579
    @DiegoHerrera579 4 роки тому +165

    I want this as my primary weapon in a zombie apocalypse

    • @nicholasdyne
      @nicholasdyne 4 роки тому +5

      Not primary bur def secondary

    • @DiegoHerrera579
      @DiegoHerrera579 4 роки тому +8

      @@nicholasdyne imagine carrying it all around and not use it...

    • @MrWarthog
      @MrWarthog 3 роки тому

      @@DiegoHerrera579 gun > big wrench

    • @DiegoHerrera579
      @DiegoHerrera579 3 роки тому +4

      @@MrWarthog unlimited strikes > 24 bullets

    • @ML-u6d
      @ML-u6d 3 роки тому

      how u gonna fight a boss zombie

  • @csrvzla
    @csrvzla 4 роки тому

    Subscribing to this channel was the Best choice for this 2020💪

  • @RiantRose
    @RiantRose 5 років тому +11

    Ok don't worry guys, I'll say it. Taping skills are 10/10, better then perfect.

  • @RealHank1791
    @RealHank1791 5 років тому +5

    First reaction: Just a wrench this time? Now: Wow, That's the prettiest wrench I've ever seen. I love this channel.

  • @alessandroceloria
    @alessandroceloria 4 роки тому +19

    This is not a restoration channel, this is an upgrade channel: seriously, that wrench is now better than how it originally came out of the factory!

    • @neilward5968
      @neilward5968 2 роки тому

      It might look very nice, but it wouldn't be of any use in a real oily situation, such as I have encountered when working on large diesel engine overhauls. The handle would be far too slippery for safety

  • @vintagerestoration2252
    @vintagerestoration2252 4 роки тому

    God of metal and restoration. God bless you. Salute your work.

  • @crawl3ysnipe
    @crawl3ysnipe 5 років тому +7

    Sheesh! I thought this was going to be a simple clean and polish. Boy was I wrong. Great job!

  • @thewilddinkus8026
    @thewilddinkus8026 5 років тому +146

    "Hey can you pass me the 75mm wrench?"
    You want the what?
    "Did I stutter?"

    • @johnwalker7592
      @johnwalker7592 5 років тому +16

      Got to work on a tank once locally. some crap from the 60's. one of the nuts on the drive sprocket was stuck. the wrench required was 80mm.. we couldn't find a pipe in the scrap bin wide enough for a breaker bar, had to buy a piece of square stock that just barely fit over the handle.

    • @corysonsoucie6114
      @corysonsoucie6114 4 роки тому +1

      75mm hammer

  • @AmirGM
    @AmirGM 5 років тому +123

    I'm a simple woman, I see my mechanics I watch.

    • @apollocreed3124
      @apollocreed3124 5 років тому +3

      My Mechanics will turn you into a complicated women .... :P

    • @AmirGM
      @AmirGM 5 років тому

      @@apollocreed3124 mmmm i'mm a say no ptolly not.

    • @professionalcommenter
      @professionalcommenter 5 років тому +1

      I'm a woman and I second that Geno.

    • @caribmedical57
      @caribmedical57 5 років тому

      Me too!

  • @heavenlymilano
    @heavenlymilano 4 роки тому

    I have never repaired anything in my life and I never will. Why am I so hooked to these videos???

  • @Xempt_One
    @Xempt_One 5 років тому +17

    Damn! Looks good but i was hoping youd get the micrometer out and redo the jaw perfectly clearanced to fit 75mm

  • @anonymousanonymous7933
    @anonymousanonymous7933 5 років тому +44

    Yes, I've been fiending for a month for another episode. I need my fix

  • @easydiy6862
    @easydiy6862 5 років тому +6

    Hello, I'm from Thailand, I like your video.

  • @kevnye7073
    @kevnye7073 4 роки тому

    Man........this is too much.....now that is just .......”artwork”.......stunning

  • @mdhebert
    @mdhebert 5 років тому +14

    The finished product looks like he just said "so I make a new one." :)

  • @michaelarmand1980
    @michaelarmand1980 5 років тому +5

    And I thought I was a perfectionist! I admire your work. I would love to see you bling up an engine of some sort.

  • @Mr-J...
    @Mr-J... 5 років тому +4

    I love your work. Once you sandblasted, ithought that was quick - job done. Then you go on to create art.
    I've got a couple of huge wrenches (2" & 60mm) which will never be used by me again. I guess you just give me something to aim for in a future project. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @jaymatsui7318
    @jaymatsui7318 3 роки тому

    Honest to God, after the sandblasting I figured, you're done, that was easy. This guy takes things to another level. Awesome!

  • @eqinoo3746
    @eqinoo3746 5 років тому +9

    GEDORE has to give him a wrench-set for this great work 😃

  • @ChozoSR388
    @ChozoSR388 5 років тому +4

    Criminy! You could put someone down for a dirt nap with that thing! Beautiful restoration, as always, sir!

  • @neoduckman365
    @neoduckman365 5 років тому +5

    That sandblaster button is like a feature in your vids

  • @robertospingardi2959
    @robertospingardi2959 4 роки тому

    She is, without a doubt, the best !! It is "THE RESTORER" e
    not just any "A RESTORER". There are many who on UA-cam
    they call themselves RESTORERS, but they are nothing more than ordinary people
    repairers (some even of bad quality !!). Heartfelt congratulations.
    I would like, if possible, to know the BRAND-MODEL of your sandblasting. I would like it
    buy too.
    THANKS and congratulations again. from ITALIA