I was just thinking, “He’s not gonna bother with those grippers on the wheel” and then I remembered who this fella is. What a tedious thing but that’s why he’s the only restoration guy I watch with regularity. Beautiful piece!
My immediate gut reaction as well. It almost looks too good to use now, honestly. Every day objects like lamps and the doorbell make a lot of sense, and the vise is obviously a big tool meant for use, but now this wrench seems almost more like something only fit to make jewelry, rather than for a plumber or mechanic, getting greased up and rusted all over again. It really is art, to make something so nice out of such detritus.
Almost everyone would skimp on the knurnling, but not my man, he will sit down and file it meticuloulsy for 1.5 hours. if that isn't passion and love, I don't know what else it is.
Everytime ‘my mechanics’ makes an upload, it is a celebration for me. I always return back home with a good mood and something yummy to snack while watching. There is no restoration blog even closer to your level.
Hand tool rescue channel restored one years ago and now he produces them in several sizes. This video is nice work but hardly original on UA-cam. Both do excellent work.
@@Westfield000 Electroplating is very easy All you need is an electrolyte, donor metal, receiver surface and a DC source I remember doing it my school's chemistry lab
I wish my Dad was still alive to watch these; he would have loved the skill and the results. He was an electrical engineer and seemed to be able to fix anything, working to thousands of an inch. I've been binge watching these. I love the quality of the work and camerawork - no shaky handhelds, dumb music or commentary. First class.
When you started filing the knurling, I muttered "he's not going to..." and then you cut to "1.5" hours later. I honestly said "oh my god" out loud in an empty room. Your dedication to the craft is impressive, but I hope your hands are okay!
hand stretches, potassium pills/food with it naturally and most importantly not forcing the tools to do it's purpose is what saved me after 20 yrs of hand assembly in factories keep me able still to do fine motor skills with my hands.
I definitely like the brushed nickel plating. It makes it look brand new and updates/modernizes it. Absolutely lovely. You, sir, are an artist, and your restorations become true works of art that are a tribute to functionality and human ingenuity. Thank you so much for doing these videos!
I like it ; but if you are restoring something antique and making it look modern it is not restoring but re-modernizing, upgrading, and reinventing. Restoring means it must look like it did in antiquity!
My Mechanics: "Do you like the brushed nickel plated look? Let me know!" Me: "I am letting you know that i indeed like the brushed nickel plated look. Moreover, i LOVE the brushed nickel plated look. It is gorgeous! Thank you very much for doing it and showing it to the world."
@@calinguga I was commenting on the English. Love is defined as a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. One can like very much one's house, one's auto, one's airplane but no love them.
@@Tsamokie sounds as though english may not be your first language... websters love noun \ ˈləv \ 2: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion love of the sea music, tools, yard work, oh and house, auto and airplne, etc. : )
I love how you not only restore the piece, but you take the time to make something that looked mass produced and turn it into something that was handcrafted and one of a kind. Truly a masterpiece.
I really appreciate the fact that you actually care for the ergonomic factor, and don't just want to make it shiny and presentable for UA-cam. You actually put the extra thought and time into straightening it all out, and drop forging it - so that it would genuinely be a functional piece for a long time to come.
He didn't drop forge it; whoever manufactured it in the first place drop forged it. What he did to make the slot smaller could be considered a very basic form of manual forging. Drop forging is when you heat a chunk of metal red hot and a big hammer with a die shaped like a mold slams down onto it, quickly forging it into the shape of the die. It speeds up the manufacturing process by quickly forming the chunk of metal into the rough shape you want so that there's a lot less machining to do to get it to the final shape.
The fear of there not being a "New One" before the final washer far outweighed any anxiety I've felt at work or in uncomfortable situations in months - or even years. Relievingly, you followed through and delivered. I should have never doubted.
It's videos like this that make me inclined to give up programming and systems and going to work in a machine shop. He took a totally degraded item and made it into a piece of functional, beautiful art! Truly wonderful!
I understand your feeling. I've been in tech for over 30 years.Almost everything I've shipped more than 3-5 years ago, and that I've poured my heart and soul into, is now useless and discarded. Yes, everything becomes obsolete, but at least with physical objects, that process takes much longer, and restoration is possible and desirable. If I weren't terrified of heights, I'd apply to be a Golden Gate Bridge repainter.
@@Loathello Actual value became somewhat obsolete in recent history, for various reasons. It will make a comeback. Value, like truth, cannot die. ... also, regarding tech, steps along the way are just that, steps... the step is very important, it shines the light on the way forward ;). ... repainting, a short-lived step that creates longer-term value :) God bless you and Live long and prosper!
@John Arsebuckle Agreed! Sounds like you've found something fulfilling, good for you. I bought a fixer-upper house in 2010. My wife's relatives did a lot of inexpensive but good renovation work for us (yay relatives!), and I was there helping out. Demo, wallboarding, painting, flooring, and kitchen cabinet installation. The thing I'm most proud of is the kitchen floor tile. Did it all myself and it came out great, down to a fraction of an inch thanks to Visio. Nice to have used Visio back in the day for something other than wireframes and workflow diagrams.
Honestly, for a 13 minute restoration video I was expecting less. The wrench came out better than it was originally, which is no shock if you've seen of the previous videos. Somehow I was still surprised. This is the best restoration channel I've found. I'm not putting down the others, but someone (this guy) is setting the bar. Amazing work!
My Mechanic was first and will always be the high bar. Channel like TysyTube are just unapologetic, off-brand bootlegs of the original master of UA-cam restorations.
@@xdoctorblindx Preach it. This guy truly is the master. I loooove restorations. There is something inexplicably satisfying about taking something old, rusted, worn and unwanted and making it like new and desirable again. Before this channel existed, I had worn out the few videos on youtube of the old TV show American Restoration. It was the only show I was aware of that brought things back to life. If money were no object, restoring random things would probably be how I spend all my time.
And his editing is always on point! Even when others do good work, a lot of them make the videos themselves almost unwatchable with endless speed-ups that make every task sound like nails on a chalkboard and/or auto white levels totally obscuring the work they're doing, but this channel takes the video just as seriously as the project and we're all appreciative
You are on another level from all the other "restorers". Your attention to detail and the lengths you go for perfection is un-matched. The finished product you end up with is both Art and inspiration to us all. Way to go!
At first I thought heck you have another original of the one that *Hand Tool Rescue* made from original plans... between you and Hand Tool Rescue... you two guys are the best...
This is the only channel, well this and my mechanics insights as well, where I get legitimately and probably a little excessively excited when there's a new upload. This is, without a doubt the best restoration channel on UA-cam. Hell, in my opinion it's just flat out the best channel period.
Even if one of the rounds was offset from the others, making stair-step knurls, necessitating knurling all the way around three different ways, taking four hours, he'd STILL do it!
Taking out the play between the upper and lower parts was special. So attentive to how things are supposed to work. I look forward to all your uploads.
I love how you technically make an antique mass product into a high value masterpiece. Not just with that wrench but with all those antique objects. Most of them were mass productions and you made them into uniques. ^^
You are the embodiment of a perfectionist. It’s no wonder at this time you have over 4.6 mil views watching this video. It can’t be called a restoration of a wrench…no, that would be an insult to your work. What you have done is you have taken a tool and turned it into an amazingly creative piece of art. Unbelievable!
You make it look so easy that I keep reminding myself that it must take an enormous amount of patience and time to refurbish something and be so meticulous. Thanks for another brilliant upload!
I come into this going 'awe man, he probably won't do much since it's a simple peice'. I'm proven wrong. Every time. Your attention to detail is phenomenal.
The care and precision that goes into what you do is masterful, and I love that you let the presentation speak for itself exclusively. There's no talking or needless explanation. It has the perfect balance of minimalism and expertise.
I don't know what I enjoy the most about your videos --- the incredible and detailed restoration work of every object you handle, or the professionalism of the filming. Both are superb.
I can't stop watching this guy's videos. It's Sunday afternoon and I've been here for 2 hours. Incredible artistry, creativity and precision. Bravo! Well done, sir.
I was surprised you didn’t have to go back with a tap and re-thread that adjuster or make new threads completely on the other piece, exquisite work as always
I particularly like the end of your videos where we get to see the tools, not only beautifully restored but also being used. Seeing them doing their job again is most satisfying.
I love the nickel plating! This video came at such a great time, I found an old auto wrench and I restored it yesterday, inspired by your videos. I’ve got a long way to go to get to your level but I made it functional and ergonomic with the tools and time I had available. I stripped the rust with a wire brush, filed off the casting marks and reprofiled the damaged jaws. I just coated in boiled linseed oil for basic rust protection but soon I will try blueing and nickel plating.
Every time he uploads I go back and watch all the other videos I’ve watched the Beverly Shear one the most, I know it isn’t the oldest just my favorite!
@@mymechanics yes of course! You inspired me to restore tools myself. I usually lose all the pieces and forget how to put it all back but hey it’s the thought that counts.
That finish is gorgeous man. Just imagine the history behind that wrench! I love old tools, and people restoring them so they can continue to make history. It’s a beautiful thing. Few will understand that.
I liked the new spacer. The machine shop where I work has an 86-year old machine that sharpens hobbs - the things that cut gear teeth. At that age it finally needed some work a few months ago. Our mechanic/millwright took it apart between other emergencies, cleaned everything and learned how it worked (clever engineering). In the end all it needed was a new spacer. Now it can work for another 86 years.
I love watching you work. You show so much appreciation for your work, and the item, which is other people’s work - all without saying a word. Your work speaks for itself ;) It’s a joy to watch. Thank you!
@@mymechanics I had blueing in mind, too, but i much prefer the nickel. It looks great. Better choice. I also thought that you should have lightly greased it. Did you not because it would be prone to picking up crud?
"I've seen these spanners restored before... done a few myself even. I'll watch it anyway to see if I can get some ti.....wow this is a whole other level!" Amazing work!
I've watched all of your restoration videos so I took my time watching different restoration channels but you're still by far the best. The level of attention to details of work is phenomenal.
I'm always blown away at how you manage to machine those new parts go the perfect tolerances! Some of those parts are just so tiny that there's no room for error and you always nail it.
First time ever commenting on one of your videos. Started watching these restoration videos because of your tedious work and professionalism. Slowly but surely I kept getting recommended restoration channels. I guess the biggest complement I can give you is every restoration channel I see I compare to your work.
"This washer is too thin now.." - here it comes, here it comes! "I make a new one" - *ridiculous happy face* Great work as always, that is one sexy-looking wrench!
A restoration would have left all the forging marks, the slightly misaligned jaws, and the industrial, blued look. This looks like something a tuxedo wearing plumber would use to tighten a leaky, gold plated faucet in Beverly Hills.
ive been following this channel for a while now, but getting into metalwork (polishing) makes me appreciate your skill and care even more. Excellent video as always
This was wonderful to watch, and I am constantly surprised by your techniques! Elegant solutions abound. I would not have thought to reforge the slot smaller, I would have likely made an awful job of building up welded metal to machine down.
I just found your channel and have been benchwatching your vids this weekend. Sir, your skill is next level. Thank you for showing us your work. This is a work of art.
There is something deeply satisfying about the restoration of tools. They’ve worked hard their whole existence making other things better, and now they are getting some TLC. Very nice.
One of the most legit and satisfying restoration channels. Amazing stuff When he stared at the thumb wheel I thought “he isnt gonna sand out all that damage is he?”aaaand of course he did :D
@@ФикретМамаев-ь6ю >А станки это инструмент без которых никакие прямые руки ничего не сделают) сходи на нормальное (не на задрипанный заводик) производство и посмотри что делают люди со стажем и что могут станки с этими же людьми)
One wonders how you must deal with the absolute perfection your work produces... I mean it's just hard to imagine all the patience and attention to detail you possess. I look so forward to all your videos. Keep it up!
I can still remember my father using his set of King Dick wrenches on our VW in the mid 60's. I still have one of the set in my tool box, although it's not as pretty as the restored one. I wish Dad was still around to see this video. Great clip.
Look at this guy's tools. The state of his workshop. The meticulous nature of his restorations. And then he says he "forgot" the scale on the inside of the wrench. Come on, you didn't forget a single damn thing! ❤
@@-vermin- I'm not sure if wrenches need to have a hardened surface, I would be a bit surprised to be honest. But after heating it for the forging, the hardening would be ruined (if it was hardened, that is).
@@Leon_Schuit You don't want a wrench body to be hardened. Hard = brittle, especially when you're dealing with torque forces - such as cranking on a stubborn nut. You want to take advantage of the metal's elasticity.
I should get one of these...seems like a good design.
I was waiting for you :D
Hahahahahaha there he is 🤣🤣
Only person i could think of when i saw the thumbnail🤣🤣
I wonder where I can get one 🤔 😏
You should look into that rust remover stuff too. Seems to work a treat.
I was just thinking, “He’s not gonna bother with those grippers on the wheel” and then I remembered who this fella is. What a tedious thing but that’s why he’s the only
restoration guy I watch with regularity. Beautiful piece!
I know! Right when I would have stopped he keeps going and files each individual grip. Respect!
Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)
I sometimes refer to myself as "anal" for this level of obsession, but my preferred term is "detail oriented". :)
@@alflyle9955 that sounds much better lol
How is your nickel plating holding up. I was under the impression that you need to plate with copper first, then the nickel
This went beyond restoration, he made that thing way better than it had ever looked.
You must be new here.
@@mrnicebobby yep, this video just showed up in my recommended
welcome aboard :-)
@@timchallenge That's kind of his trademark.
It should be named bestoration
I love how perfect your restorations are. They look better than new. Actually, works of art.
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
Couldn't agree more!
Going from a cast part with some machining to a meticulously manufactured assembly. If that's not Swiss, I don't know what is.
My immediate gut reaction as well. It almost looks too good to use now, honestly. Every day objects like lamps and the doorbell make a lot of sense, and the vise is obviously a big tool meant for use, but now this wrench seems almost more like something only fit to make jewelry, rather than for a plumber or mechanic, getting greased up and rusted all over again. It really is art, to make something so nice out of such detritus.
Almost everyone would skimp on the knurnling, but not my man, he will sit down and file it meticuloulsy for 1.5 hours. if that isn't passion and love, I don't know what else it is.
I saw that and thought "He is a filing GOD."
This is why I can't watch people who are just in it for the clicks. The greats never miss a thing!
True, I would skip that part, it took him 17hrs 🤣
It could be passion and love, or they could have an audience to please. Or pander to :)
Why not both?
Hello pls what means a knurnling
Everytime ‘my mechanics’ makes an upload, it is a celebration for me. I always return back home with a good mood and something yummy to snack while watching.
There is no restoration blog even closer to your level.
I second this☝🏼
I literally was here the other day hoping I would find a new video, then this pops up on my feed today and I’m like “yessssss!”
Same here! 👍
Agree 100%!
Wow, thank you!
Hand tool rescue channel restored one years ago and now he produces them in several sizes. This video is nice work but hardly original on UA-cam. Both do excellent work.
That nickel plating is just so smooth and clean looking. Any cleaner and I would have called it a silver wrench.
Yeah it was more the brushed finish that made the look so nice and clean, you can see that very well at 7:16 before the plating.
@@mymechanics Maybe you would make a tutorial video of nickel plating?
@@mymechanics it's such a beautiful look. So sleek and clean!
@@Westfield000 Electroplating is very easy
All you need is an electrolyte, donor metal, receiver surface and a DC source
I remember doing it my school's chemistry lab
@@Kingrhem. Thanks :)
I wish my Dad was still alive to watch these; he would have loved the skill and the results. He was an electrical engineer and seemed to be able to fix anything, working to thousands of an inch. I've been binge watching these. I love the quality of the work and camerawork - no shaky handhelds, dumb music or commentary. First class.
Me too 😢...
When you started filing the knurling, I muttered "he's not going to..." and then you cut to "1.5" hours later. I honestly said "oh my god" out loud in an empty room. Your dedication to the craft is impressive, but I hope your hands are okay!
Same. I would not have the patience to do that. Such dedication.
I was sure he was going to make a new one, so much patience
hand stretches, potassium pills/food with it naturally and most importantly not forcing the tools to do it's purpose is what saved me after 20 yrs of hand assembly in factories keep me able still to do fine motor skills with my hands.
We've been blessed once again.
we certainly have
(in the distance) I agree!
hey @my mechanics is it hard to restore these cool antique items?
I love how an old crusty tool looks like surgical steel when you’re done. Always love to see your work.
I definitely like the brushed nickel plating. It makes it look brand new and updates/modernizes it. Absolutely lovely. You, sir, are an artist, and your restorations become true works of art that are a tribute to functionality and human ingenuity. Thank you so much for doing these videos!
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
I like it ; but if you are restoring something antique and making it look modern it is not restoring but re-modernizing, upgrading, and reinventing.
Restoring means it must look like it did in antiquity!
Refiling the knurling must have been very tedious! Your patience and effort paid off, the restoration is beautiful.
I'm thinking all the filing, sanding and polishing is even more tedious.
@@Jester123ish That is what he meant. The knurling stood out, as it did to me. Yes, the whole restoration is astounding. He is so good.
Hand Tool Rescue sees this:
"Now we are talking..." 😄😄😄
Great restoration as always.
Thank you.
Saw the thumbnail and of course the first thing I thought was Hand Tool Rescue 😜🤣
It’s just not the same without the 90s sitcom intro.
@@metalslingr how is he so darn handsome?!
Do we have any substantive evidence that this isn’t how all of HTR’s wrenches are made?
My mechanics is a completely different level than HTR
My Mechanics: "Do you like the brushed nickel plated look? Let me know!"
Me: "I am letting you know that i indeed like the brushed nickel plated look. Moreover, i LOVE the brushed nickel plated look. It is gorgeous! Thank you very much for doing it and showing it to the world."
One cannot love an inanimate object.
@@Tsamokie i only love inanimate objects
@@calinguga I was commenting on the English. Love is defined as a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. One can like very much one's house, one's auto, one's airplane but no love them.
@@Tsamokie sounds as though english may not be your first language...
websters
love
noun
\ ˈləv \
2: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion
love of the sea
music, tools, yard work, oh and house, auto and airplne, etc. : )
@@uglykidmoe150*English
I love how you not only restore the piece, but you take the time to make something that looked mass produced and turn it into something that was handcrafted and one of a kind. Truly a masterpiece.
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
I really appreciate the fact that you actually care for the ergonomic factor, and don't just want to make it shiny and presentable for UA-cam. You actually put the extra thought and time into straightening it all out, and drop forging it - so that it would genuinely be a functional piece for a long time to come.
He didn't drop forge it; whoever manufactured it in the first place drop forged it. What he did to make the slot smaller could be considered a very basic form of manual forging. Drop forging is when you heat a chunk of metal red hot and a big hammer with a die shaped like a mold slams down onto it, quickly forging it into the shape of the die. It speeds up the manufacturing process by quickly forming the chunk of metal into the rough shape you want so that there's a lot less machining to do to get it to the final shape.
@@MaximRecoil Thanks for explaining that, I appreciate it.
@J Hemphill definitely a jerkstick.
@J Hemphill no you were not. You called him entitled. Saying he is "slightly less" than some others is still an insult.
@J Hemphill you are one special unit. I'm in no way entitled to anything. Don't think you know me. Eat dirt.
The fear of there not being a "New One" before the final washer far outweighed any anxiety I've felt at work or in uncomfortable situations in months - or even years. Relievingly, you followed through and delivered. I should have never doubted.
It's videos like this that make me inclined to give up programming and systems and going to work in a machine shop. He took a totally degraded item and made it into a piece of functional, beautiful art! Truly wonderful!
I understand your feeling. I've been in tech for over 30 years.Almost everything I've shipped more than 3-5 years ago, and that I've poured my heart and soul into, is now useless and discarded.
Yes, everything becomes obsolete, but at least with physical objects, that process takes much longer, and restoration is possible and desirable. If I weren't terrified of heights, I'd apply to be a Golden Gate Bridge repainter.
💕
@@Loathello Actual value became somewhat obsolete in recent history, for various reasons. It will make a comeback. Value, like truth, cannot die. ... also, regarding tech, steps along the way are just that, steps... the step is very important, it shines the light on the way forward ;). ... repainting, a short-lived step that creates longer-term value :) God bless you and Live long and prosper!
@John Arsebuckle Agreed! Sounds like you've found something fulfilling, good for you.
I bought a fixer-upper house in 2010. My wife's relatives did a lot of inexpensive but good renovation work for us (yay relatives!), and I was there helping out. Demo, wallboarding, painting, flooring, and kitchen cabinet installation. The thing I'm most proud of is the kitchen floor tile. Did it all myself and it came out great, down to a fraction of an inch thanks to Visio. Nice to have used Visio back in the day for something other than wireframes and workflow diagrams.
@@Loathello Maybe that's why some people like old cars they've had for years. It becomes more valuable on a personal level than monetary value.
From a forgotten tool to a piece that belongs in an art museum ... once again I'm humbled by your work!! Cheers Mate!
Honestly, for a 13 minute restoration video I was expecting less. The wrench came out better than it was originally, which is no shock if you've seen of the previous videos. Somehow I was still surprised. This is the best restoration channel I've found. I'm not putting down the others, but someone (this guy) is setting the bar. Amazing work!
My Mechanic was first and will always be the high bar. Channel like TysyTube are just unapologetic, off-brand bootlegs of the original master of UA-cam restorations.
@@xdoctorblindx Preach it. This guy truly is the master. I loooove restorations. There is something inexplicably satisfying about taking something old, rusted, worn and unwanted and making it like new and desirable again. Before this channel existed, I had worn out the few videos on youtube of the old TV show American Restoration. It was the only show I was aware of that brought things back to life. If money were no object, restoring random things would probably be how I spend all my time.
And his editing is always on point! Even when others do good work, a lot of them make the videos themselves almost unwatchable with endless speed-ups that make every task sound like nails on a chalkboard and/or auto white levels totally obscuring the work they're doing, but this channel takes the video just as seriously as the project and we're all appreciative
Thank you very much!
I'd love to see a whole tool set in this style honestly. Really love the brushed nickel plating. Makes me think this belongs in mid century modern
So true man, it just looks like it needs a matching set.
At this point it's just making the original manufacturer jealous.
I tried my best :-)
@@mymechanics we can tell lol. You're a bit of a perfectionist and we love it. Phenomenal work bud.
I thought they are all dead.
@@flpben dead jealous
You didn't just restore it, but you made it better than it was new. Beautiful work!
Thank you :-)
You are on another level from all the other "restorers". Your attention to detail and the lengths you go for perfection is un-matched. The finished product you end up with is both Art and inspiration to us all.
Way to go!
Perry Hunter. You have my son’s name . . . in reverse. 😁😁
You want some kneepads, pal?
Thank you so much 😊
At first I thought heck you have another original of the one that *Hand Tool Rescue* made from original plans...
between you and Hand Tool Rescue... you two guys are the best...
This is the only channel, well this and my mechanics insights as well, where I get legitimately and probably a little excessively excited when there's a new upload. This is, without a doubt the best restoration channel on UA-cam. Hell, in my opinion it's just flat out the best channel period.
Two enthusiastic thumbs up to that!
Amen!
Other restorations channels just cannot compete!!
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And yeah I love the brushed Nikel finish!
Love the brushed nickel plated finish. You never disappoint, MM. 👏🏻😊
Many thanks :-)
Just the fact that you took the time to hand file the knurling (would we really expect anything less??) is so impressive!! Great work as always!!
Even if one of the rounds was offset from the others, making stair-step knurls, necessitating knurling all the way around three different ways, taking four hours, he'd STILL do it!
Just scrolling through wondering if handtool rescue has seen this. Absolutely phenomenal work sir! As always! Your videos NEVER disappoint
Thank you very much!
one of my favorite things to see on the videos: "I make a new one" perfection
Glad you like it :-)
Taking out the play between the upper and lower parts was special. So attentive to how things are supposed to work. I look forward to all your uploads.
Thank you so much for your support :-)
I love how you technically make an antique mass product into a high value masterpiece.
Not just with that wrench but with all those antique objects. Most of them were mass productions and you made them into uniques. ^^
The plating is beautiful. The wrench looks like a decorative piece now not a tool that should be used on anything. Fantastic work sir.
Thank you very much!
The person, who made this wrench long a time ago would be very happy and proud of you. Great job!
You are the embodiment of a perfectionist. It’s no wonder at this time you have over 4.6 mil views watching this video. It can’t be called a restoration of a wrench…no, that would be an insult to your work. What you have done is you have taken a tool and turned it into an amazingly creative piece of art.
Unbelievable!
I really love the brushed nickel plated finish. Now it looks more like a surgical instrument than a tool. It now has kind of a noble touch.
You make it look so easy that I keep reminding myself that it must take an enormous amount of patience and time to refurbish something and be so meticulous. Thanks for another brilliant upload!
keep going :-)
I come into this going 'awe man, he probably won't do much since it's a simple peice'. I'm proven wrong. Every time. Your attention to detail is phenomenal.
The care and precision that goes into what you do is masterful, and I love that you let the presentation speak for itself exclusively. There's no talking or needless explanation. It has the perfect balance of minimalism and expertise.
As usual an INSANELY high quality restoration 🧡
Thank you! Cheers!
I don't know what I enjoy the most about your videos --- the incredible and detailed restoration work of every object you handle, or the professionalism of the filming. Both are superb.
How such an old design is actually superior to modern adjustable wrenches
Yes, both are superb
9 minutes in and I was thinking "He hasn't made a new anything yet!" 10.5 minutes in "Ah, there we go. Normalcy returned."
I thought "I make a new one" when he showed the unfortunate knurled knob.
I almost went into " I make a new one" withdrawals.
I can't stop watching this guy's videos. It's Sunday afternoon and I've been here for 2 hours. Incredible artistry, creativity and precision. Bravo! Well done, sir.
I was surprised you didn’t have to go back with a tap and re-thread that adjuster or make new threads completely on the other piece, exquisite work as always
backlash doesn't matter when clamping is the only objective.
I particularly like the end of your videos where we get to see the tools, not only beautifully restored but also being used. Seeing them doing their job again is most satisfying.
This channel isn’t about mechanical restoration, is a continuous lesson of the meaning of perfection...
Watched thousands of videos. This guy is thorough
Thanks for being here
I love the nickel plating! This video came at such a great time, I found an old auto wrench and I restored it yesterday, inspired by your videos. I’ve got a long way to go to get to your level but I made it functional and ergonomic with the tools and time I had available. I stripped the rust with a wire brush, filed off the casting marks and reprofiled the damaged jaws. I just coated in boiled linseed oil for basic rust protection but soon I will try blueing and nickel plating.
Good work
1) “I make a new one…” is now my favorite statement in the English language.
2) Brushed nickel looks awesome!
it wouldn't be a My Mechanics restoration without making any new parts, even if it's just a washer
The nickel plating finish looks so satisfying!
Just wonderful to watch. Utter skill. No music, no wittering commentary. Beautiful work. I'm envious of the skill shown here.
I'm from Brazil. Here's so hard to get these equipments.. I dream of being like you when a get older. THANK YOU, YOUR AN INSPIRATION!
You can do it!
Every time he uploads I go back and watch all the other videos I’ve watched the Beverly Shear one the most, I know it isn’t the oldest just my favorite!
Nice to hear that :-) thanks for your support
@@mymechanics yes of course! You inspired me to restore tools myself. I usually lose all the pieces and forget how to put it all back but hey it’s the thought that counts.
@@connormckinnon6366 it helps to have it all on video ;-)
That finish is gorgeous man. Just imagine the history behind that wrench! I love old tools, and people restoring them so they can continue to make history. It’s a beautiful thing. Few will understand that.
I liked the new spacer. The machine shop where I work has an 86-year old machine that sharpens hobbs - the things that cut gear teeth. At that age it finally needed some work a few months ago. Our mechanic/millwright took it apart between other emergencies, cleaned everything and learned how it worked (clever engineering). In the end all it needed was a new spacer. Now it can work for another 86 years.
I love watching you work. You show so much appreciation for your work, and the item, which is other people’s work - all without saying a word. Your work speaks for itself ;) It’s a joy to watch. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for watching :-)
That would have been a good choice for rust bluing as well. It's period correct and can look stunning when time is taken. Great work!
I actually thought about that, but I decided not to because they're all black and I've done so many black items. I needed a chenge :-)
@@mymechanics I had blueing in mind, too, but i much prefer the nickel. It looks great. Better choice.
I also thought that you should have lightly greased it. Did you not because it would be prone to picking up crud?
@@mymechanics I thought you were going to blue it too, but honestly, I liked the nickel even more. What a great finish it gives.
"I've seen these spanners restored before... done a few myself even. I'll watch it anyway to see if I can get some ti.....wow this is a whole other level!"
Amazing work!
The brushed nickel plating suits this piece beautifully. I cannot think of a more lovely looking wrench than this one
A simple old fashioned crescent wrench? No!, a work of art! A thing of remarkable beauty! Your skills, Sir, blow me away.
Glad to hear that, thank you very much!
The master is back, and he still blows my mind.
😁 True
The brushed nickel finish is literally giving me goosebumps. This is gorgeous gorgeous work. Holy hell.
Man, every time I see "I make a new one" come up I pump my fist in the air like I've just won the championship game
I've watched all of your restoration videos so I took my time watching different restoration channels but you're still by far the best. The level of attention to details of work is phenomenal.
I'm always blown away at how you manage to machine those new parts go the perfect tolerances! Some of those parts are just so tiny that there's no room for error and you always nail it.
Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)
First time ever commenting on one of your videos. Started watching these restoration videos because of your tedious work and professionalism. Slowly but surely I kept getting recommended restoration channels. I guess the biggest complement I can give you is every restoration channel I see I compare to your work.
I do the same. 😂
Welcome aboard!
Wow, better than new, thanks
Wait a minute
more a subtle redesign than a gentle restoration 🥰
As always does.
I love seeing your comment on here since I subscribe to both of your channels :)
@@serioussingularity9595 it’s been an hour
Are you sure that you weren't a watchmaker in a previous life? Your attention to detail, simply perfection, would seem to dictate so.
There's something satisfying about removing casting / forging marks, yet still retaining the integrity and design of the object.
"This washer is too thin now.."
- here it comes, here it comes!
"I make a new one"
- *ridiculous happy face*
Great work as always, that is one sexy-looking wrench!
say the line bart
My arm shot up; Yes!
Lol, exactly
This s not a restoration. This is "I make an adjustable wrench from forged parts". Stunning work!
A restoration would have left all the forging marks, the slightly misaligned jaws, and the industrial, blued look. This looks like something a tuxedo wearing plumber would use to tighten a leaky, gold plated faucet in Beverly Hills.
ive been following this channel for a while now, but getting into metalwork (polishing) makes me appreciate your skill and care even more. Excellent video as always
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
I am struggling with my anxieties and fears. It might be weird, but watching you restoring stuff makes me calm and relaxed.
Thanks a lot.
I get where your coming from.
Whatever helps, brother.
You are so welcome!
This was wonderful to watch, and I am constantly surprised by your techniques! Elegant solutions abound.
I would not have thought to reforge the slot smaller, I would have likely made an awful job of building up welded metal to machine down.
Thank you very much!
Круто, смотрю с кайфом на 3 вещи:
как течет вода
как горит огонь
и как работает этот мастер!
БРАВО
Посмотрите нас,мы можно сказать русский аналог,может тоже заинтересует!😎
9:06 "refiling the knurling". What!!? You have the patience of Job, Mr. Mechanics! Amazing work!
Never thought I'd ever say this, but that is a beautiful wrench. Seriously. Permanent collection MOMA.
I just found your channel and have been benchwatching your vids this weekend. Sir, your skill is next level. Thank you for showing us your work. This is a work of art.
* *Hand Tool Rescue peers over your workbench with that creepy grin from his intro* *
Then bashes his face into the sandblasting cabinet.
@@mikelammi3088 but only after an overly long walking montage..
Creepy?
I say adorable ;)
There is something deeply satisfying about the restoration of tools. They’ve worked hard their whole existence making other things better, and now they are getting some TLC. Very nice.
Nice to hear that, thanks a lot :-)
This is perfect! I've been buying old rusty but good brand tools for a while, now I can learn how to bring them back to life from a master!
Glad to help
For whatever reason I always smile when I see "I make a new one" 😊
"i make a new one" is my favorite line.
Nice to hear that, thanks :-)
One of the most legit and satisfying restoration channels. Amazing stuff
When he stared at the thumb wheel I thought “he isnt gonna sand out all that damage is he?”aaaand of course he did
:D
When you showed the wheel, I expected: “the knurling is damaged, let’s make a new one”😀
A very nice job again!
Maybe I will still change it ;-)
I really like nickelback, great job mate
Same mate, wanna meet and listen to nickelback?
@@kyleruto111 yeh sure man what’s your favourite nickelback song?
Cool!) Better than new!)) 👍
Thank you :-)
Дую спеак энглиш?
Вау. И Саня любит смотреть как оживает старый инструмент. 👋
I have watched almost every restoration channel but your restorations are flawless and the greatest of all time. I have great respect for you sir.
Человек, который может сделать любую вещь прекрасной!
большое спасибо
Смотрится великолепно! Но без станков такое не получится
@@Николай-в4л1в без прямых рук, желания, упорства, целеустремленности и любви к своему делу не получится. А станки это инструмент
@@ФикретМамаев-ь6ю >А станки это инструмент
без которых никакие прямые руки ничего не сделают)
сходи на нормальное (не на задрипанный заводик) производство и посмотри что делают люди со стажем и что могут станки с этими же людьми)
Сама конструкция ключа неудачная.
One wonders how you must deal with the absolute perfection your work produces... I mean it's just hard to imagine all the patience and attention to detail you possess.
I look so forward to all your videos. Keep it up!
Wow, thank you!
Every piece you do, sir, becomes a work of art. You are a true machinist, a real artist. Love your work.
I can still remember my father using his set of King Dick wrenches on our VW in the mid 60's. I still have one of the set in my tool box, although it's not as pretty as the restored one. I wish Dad was still around to see this video. Great clip.
I love the brushed nickle plates look. Shiny is sometimes over doing it.
It may be almost two am but man, I'm staying up for this.
Great video.
I appreciate that
The nickel plating is WOW! I never thought it could look so great in a hand tool. It looks beautiful AND solid!
Nice to hear that, thank you :-)
Look at this guy's tools. The state of his workshop. The meticulous nature of his restorations.
And then he says he "forgot" the scale on the inside of the wrench.
Come on, you didn't forget a single damn thing! ❤
What an amazing restoration, once again MM.
I really have the utmost respect for your skills and your patience...
Thank you very much!
Simpler or complicated
His every project is just oddly satisfying ❣️
Such a beautiful tool. Reforging the main body seems like it was the best way of fixing this, but honestly wasn't at all obvious to me.
I had to think about that for like 2 days, I just didn't want to weld up more material.
@@mymechanics What has that done to the surface hardening though (if there ever was any)?
@@-vermin- I'm not sure if wrenches need to have a hardened surface, I would be a bit surprised to be honest. But after heating it for the forging, the hardening would be ruined (if it was hardened, that is).
@@Leon_Schuit You don't want a wrench body to be hardened. Hard = brittle, especially when you're dealing with torque forces - such as cranking on a stubborn nut. You want to take advantage of the metal's elasticity.
@@-vermin- Based on mine (I have one of the exact same model of wrench) it is not particularly hardened.
The best restoration channel !
Thanks for watching :-)