Scout, the best thing I like about your videos is that you show us how to restore the tool, give us a history lesson, and then how to use it. A lot of channels just have music and not explanations.
Hi ScoutCrafter I just picked up this wrench which had a '752 on one of the jaws. I also picked up a 6 1/2" one as well. I think mine are an earlier version because they say Worchester for location. I also took a few hours cleaning and restoring them. I used your 50/50 acetone transmission fluid to get all the rust and dirt off as well as lubing the threads. Came out alot better than when they started! The round end of the handle of the small one is loose though and I was wondering if you know how those were put on and tightened? If you could let me know I would appreciate it. Once again you have done a great job restoring a piece of tool history!
Glad I found this. I just got a wrench like this in a lot of old rusty tools. Mine has been used as a hammer unfortunately. I couldn't figure out how to get the pin that holds the thumbwheel or the handles off. Now I know you don't have to.
I really love that wrench, John. A dollar huh? Man I wish I could get some in Canada... I have looked and continue to do so. Thanks for the information, the channel and ESPECIALLY for sharing.
Would love to see how your bolt tester is made, I'm planning to make one. Very beautiful wrench and in a very good condition except for the rust. I love your channel and what you do to all these beautiful tools! Greetings from France.
Hello Champop! Thanks so much for the kind words! You sound like a tool lover who respects the history and quality of old tools! I'm so glad you found the channel and enjoy the projects!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!
Hi Scout. That is one of the nicest Coes wrenches I've seen. Even before you cleaned and polished it. Most have the back battered from hammering or the handle bent and broken from using a cheater bar. Those Coes wrenches are still useful. I call them monkey wrenches, like my dad. The drain plug on my Ford 8N with the 6 cylinder Ford truck engine upgrade has a huge hex head. I use a Coes style wrench to open that big drain plug. My 3/4 " drive socket set doesn't go up to that size. Lewie McNeely sent me a set of three Coes wrenches including a giant one. th-cam.com/video/m6ju-iwm8Ko/w-d-xo.html They hang over the workbench.
Old Sneelock's Workshop - Hi Dave! Those are some nice examples you have!!! They really are useful for many jobs today, even though most times I reach for a crescent wrench! Lol. Thanks!!! 😃👍
If it's been outside for a long time, the wood could easily have swollen that much. I'd be a bit worried that it will shrink back and the handles will get loose. Still - only a dollar, as you say. Wood does swell a lot when it gets wet. And takes a long time to dry out thoroughly. Wrench looks great - lovely job.
Great video - great job. Thank you. I have a question for you regarding vinegar. Recently received an old style bathroom fixture that I was going to fix up and repurpose in a renovation job. The fixture had a generous amount of hard water stain/deposit on it. I sprayed the fixture with vinegar and again with a vinegar/CLR mixture. The white deposits turned black and hardened into consistency of steel fixed to the chrome fixture. I cannot get the black material off. Do you have any advise? BTW, I'm just going to use a new fixture in my reno job. Michael from Canada
Great work as usual. Especially the handle. You made it so much more comfortable to use. Have you ever seen a wrench/hammer combo like this th-cam.com/video/Y06YE1NhApQ/w-d-xo.html It looks pretty cool and would love to see you do something like this.
For all that rust, the wrench appeared pristine; those jaws looked to have never seen much abuse! Such an amazing find and as always, beautiful job getting it cleaned up! Any tool that joins wood and metal is a winner in my book!
I had a wrench that looked exactly like yours, that I had picked up for a few bucks at an antique store. Unfortunately after I removed all the rust I discovered that the threads on the adjuster shaft were just crumbling away. I suppose there's nothing you can do with one in that condition?
Hello Gerald! Ahhh that is a bummer and I have been there more then once! The bad thing is it's hard to fix because of the unusual thread pitch of the adjusting screw... The good thing is you only make that mistake once! Lol. Now it's the first thing WE will look at! Thanks!!!!! 😃👍
i went to the flea market today after watching your video and found that wrench just bigger but the guy wanted $45 for it. It was in very bad shape, looked like it was used as a hammer at some point. I might offer him $20 next time i go if it's still there.
Great Job!!! For anyone who reads comments, I'm a newbie to antique tool restoration, and poor ScoutCrafter is my top TH-cam mentor, and I'm a top pest. Earlier this summer I acquired a 21" virtually identical wrench - just longer than this 16"er - and I've only gotten through the first step (getting the rust off, in my case using WD-40 Rust Remover Soak which works great but vinegar is cheaper for sure). Delayed due to creating a micro-shop in our garage to be able to do some of the critical steps. So ScoutCrafter - I felt like you could have made this for me! Lots of great tips, and it's exciting to see what they look like after the wire wheel, sanding & a buff. Not sanding a wire wheel in the buff, mind you, word order is important! I have an elderly neighbor who is upset that I removed the patina, and gets worked up at the mere conversational implication that I might wire wheel and sand too. Maybe I should put it in a salty bucket for the winter to put some patina on? All that aside, my handle is identical I believe, and it too swelled. I know from other restorations of other kinds I've been involved in that wood that initially was stabilized in an arid place like here in Colorado swells up mightily a century later when moved to a more moist climate like where you are. That doesn't quite fit your wrench as I believe these were both made in Lowell, Massachusetts. ...but who knows where it lived over 100-140 years? Thanks for your best video yet. But let's not send these to AvE for testing.
Hello Marc! Your wrench was a great project for you because you have lots of metal to back up any decision you make... As for the patina lovers, they have a load of ugly brown tools they have thrown around the shop and when you restore one they take it personal. I had one guy say old tools shouldn't be shiny... 🤔. Well, they used to be! Very shiny! You think they were like that new? This Coe's wrench is like new now, if left alone in fifty years it will be brown again! Lol. Thanks Marc!
Another new wrench. I wish I could find some of those buckets somewhere. Great history to a great tool and video, thanks and have a great weekend, it's finally raining here woohoo!
Doesn't look like the same wrench you started with. Really turned out great! I would say that you got your money's worth out of it. I picked up an Irwin perfect screw driver and an unusual slide adjustable crescent wrench today at one of my favorite haunt's. But the real prize was a wooden 6' adjustable wallpaper plank. Almost like new with very little paint drips on it. I was wondering what you would recommend to preserve it? I was thinking linseed oil but wanted to check with you first. Oh the best part is I only paid $25 for it. Have seen ones in much worse shape go for over $100 at auction.
Hello Michael! Nice scores! You obviously have your hands a bit tied with the wallpaper plank because of the value of it. Collectors can be finicky about a finish that you apply. That's why I hate buying or restoring "collectable" tools. As for protection you can't beat Linseed oil but if you are worried about value you have to do your research. Thanks!!!!!!
scaleautoworkshop Hello Vaughn! On these handles I used Lemon oil and butchers wax afterwards... I like lemon oil! Linseed would work but takes a while to dry and really attracts dirt! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
I've noticed that most of these vintage tools have wood handles similar to those of knives. Perhaps some of the blacksmithing techniques carried over to tool making.
I think you are right! It wasn't until later on that tool makers realized the problems with combining wood and metal together, the expansion and contraction differences led to problems so most tool makers went to all metal designs by the 1920's. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Hello Brian! I was fortunate to get a couple from work when they were tossed, however any really strong short spring will do! I'll try a design that doesn't need a valve spring! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
great video as usual, always love to watch these tools come back to life. might not have been left outside, were you live getting the full four seasons this happen sitting on a bench in a shed, i know living in Ohio how easy a tool will degrade. Look forward to the wrench tester build wondered about that for quite some time.
Another great episode after school! That's the exact one I sent pictures to you!! Even though you made yours look 100% better than mine lol. Great job, makes me jealous lol
You edited out the scream of the belt sander... I love you man! This presentation is everything I tune in for, all wrapped up in one. The step by step restoration of a vintage tool. A history lesson about the tool AND it's maker. THEN the vintage ads to take us to the finish line. Perfect use of 9 minutes and 3 seconds.
Hello InformationIsTheEdge! LOL! I made the mistake of leaving the motor sound in and blowing out some ears in the process! 😂. I'm so glad you liked this presentation! Makes my day!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Hello UD! There are lots of uses for this but wall hanger is about the best! =D I do like the quality of these old tools but it's hard to get used to using them... Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Wow beautiful wrench! I have a few of those myself, they all are in need of new handles. Thanks for the tip on the belt sander cleaner. I never knew of such an item, thanks again.
Hello Birdie! There are dozens of these on eBay every week for a song! If you want one take your time and wait for a really nice original example and you will be shocked at how cheap they go! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'Have a Lot of these', huh? Like That?! lol Vinegar Stock just went UP! Never 'down play' until after it's bath. = ) SUPER JOB!!! Eraser reminded me of the MESH Sanding you did. Could \ Would you speak of it again? Thanks!
That is one beautiful wrench! Now....that was some PATINA! LOL!! You coulda saved the rust filled vinegar and used it as a wood stain! LOL! Fantastic job, as always!!
Beautiful old wrench. It lived a easy life before it rusted. We think alike, most people see rusty old junk, we see a diamond in the rough. It's really fortunate the handles were oversize. Usually they shrink and don't fit right anymore, but with these you got the chance to fit them perfectly.
Hello Emerson! You are so right! Personally I don't like wood/metal combinations! I much rather have all metal... The wood is always a problem! Thanks!!!!!!
That's what I'm talking about, Rusty gold!!! That wrench was in great shape and you made it a piece of art! 👍 Do you think the handle had swollen from being in the environment that made it rusty? I have got to get one of those belt cleaners "magic eraser". I've never seen one of those and it made the belt brand new. Would that work on other sanding media? I imagine it would. I cleaned up a brass hammer today and used boiled linseed oil for the first time. Came out nice, almost finished. Have a great weekend ScoutCrafter
Hello Steve! Yes! I think the handles swelled up and might shrink up again, if so I will be trimming the casting to match! LOL Great stuff about the linseed oil, just make sure you leave the rags outside! The linseed oil can combust when drying... Thanks Steve!!!!
Hey Steve F, I recently figured out that quickly brushing off a sanding sheet from any sander and then spraying them off in the kitchen sink buys a lot more wear.
ScoutCrafter Every day when i get home from work, I look forward to checking youtube to see if you have potsed new videos. If there is no new video, I binge on previously posted videos. I absolutely love your work.
What a beautiful wrench! I sure hope the guy that sold that to you doesn't see this video. He's liable to have a coronary. I cannot believe all of the good deals you run across. Everybody here on the West Coast must have seen your videos because there is no such thing as a dollar box. Wrenches just like that in that condition go for 10 to $15 out here.
Hello 357MD! Yes me too! But there is no way to remove the handles without drilling out the rivet and replacing so I figured I had nothing to lose... (maybe One dollar) =) Thanks!!!
I made a point of buying a few of those while browsing the Ohio event. I have one that looks like I'll need to replace the wood on which I imagine won't be as easy as I'd like.
Hi Allan! That's the worst part of these wrenches, the wood is always a problem! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
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If rust was any other colour you would not buy the tools. A beautiful wrench that has not been used, the jaws are like they just came from the factory with perfect right angle edges. Too nice to use now.
What an incredible restoration. That wrench is such a beautiful piece of machinery that it qualifies not just as a very useful tool, but its also is a work of art. Keep the vids coming Scout - you are making me love the idea of collecting old hand tools like this.
Hello Lee, Nothing is more satisfying then having a nice collection of vintage tools in great condition. If you only restore one tool a month in a couple years you will have a heirloom set of tools that you will be very proud of! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Found an old W&B like this one. Little apprehensive to try a restoration because of the wood handle and the fact that it’s bent. Anyway to get rid of the bend without a press?
That is truly a beautiful wrench. Can I ask what bench grinder you use I'm in the UK so not likely able to obtain the model so more power recommendation Thanks a keep the videos going as they are really cool to watch.
Hello Gordon! All my grinders and buffers are about 40 years old! Lol. I doubt you can find one today! 😂😂😉. However If you want to wire-brush get a 1700 rpm motor, if buffing 3200 is good... Thanks!!!
nice wrench no wear on it ! The original owner was in a trade bought this for at the time good money then passed away and never used it. His descendants were not in the same trade and left it in a barn if it was outside all those years it would be worse and never even bothered to look at it until one day things got cleared out and you were lucky enough to find it at a sale. i made this up it sounds possible.
Nice wrench. It came out like new. I'm going to Coolspring Pa. in two weeks to their last flea market and engine show of the year and may look for some tools. Thanks for showing what they can look like.
man if a repair guy would show up at someones home to instal a washer or some thing n he pulled that out i would be impressed it would show he knows what hes doing provided if it was all cleaned up like this one was
Hello Steve! I agree 100% Nothing speaks more of a craftsman then the tools he works with or how he treats hi tools... If I were to see a mechanic whaling on something with a crescent wrench I know right then and there he is not the guy for me... =D Thanks very much!!!!!!
WOW, she is a beauty. I am an Auctioneer, and tomorrow I have a sale that has a bunch of old tools. My truck is empty, I am ready to go. When I was a boy I used to bring home old junk in my wagon, my Mom used to say, I was off with an empty wagon, so I am off with an empty wagon. I have been buyin/sellin/trading this stuff since I was really just a boy, my grandfather used to call me a trader. I am to old now to change, so stuff will still follow me home. Great Video as always, Thanks
Your comment really resonates with me. I grew up in rural Kansas and my mom's only passion was going to old farm auctions and of course, we regularly had huge flea markets down by our railroad yard. Sure bought some great stuff, and didn't have money as a kid for many things people would kill for now. In the spring, my wife and I are going to start seeking some of these midwest auctions again (we are in Northern Colorado where everything is new). Wish you were nearby - we could go together! Just agree not to bid against each other!!
Hello John! Well, there is some dispute over that... One story is that term was meant to be demeaning to Jack Johnson (a champion boxer who was Black) and was thought to have invented the wrench... Jack did invent a feature of some wrench but not the wrench. Unfortunately we don't know for sure what the real story is so we can only take it on good faith... I for one have never seen a monkey using this wrench... =)
My friend scout Crafter!!!! Hello wonderful Restoration!!!! Interesting explanation, the handle of the wrench call my attention, strong wood very very well made tool!!!
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Scout, the best thing I like about your videos is that you show us how to restore the tool, give us a history lesson, and then how to use it. A lot of channels just have music and not explanations.
Can’t go wrong for a dollar and some TLC
Hello DJG! Yes! A dollar still goes a long way! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Some let beauty become junk, and you make junk beautiful.
Hello Mark! I have to be honest my GirlFriend spotted this one! She is getting a good eye for quality! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!
Hi ScoutCrafter I just picked up this wrench which had a '752 on one of the jaws. I also picked up a 6 1/2" one as well. I think mine are an earlier version because they say Worchester for location. I also took a few hours cleaning and restoring them. I used your 50/50 acetone transmission fluid to get all the rust and dirt off as well as lubing the threads. Came out alot better than when they started! The round end of the handle of the small one is loose though and I was wondering if you know how those were put on and tightened? If you could let me know I would appreciate it. Once again you have done a great job restoring a piece of tool history!
Glad I found this.
I just got a wrench like this in a lot of old rusty tools.
Mine has been used as a hammer unfortunately.
I couldn't figure out how to get the pin that holds the thumbwheel or the handles off.
Now I know you don't have to.
I really love that wrench, John. A dollar huh? Man I wish I could get some in Canada... I have looked and continue to do so. Thanks for the information, the channel and ESPECIALLY for sharing.
Man, that wrench looked like no one ever used it. Nice find, and restoration!
This is such a wholesome channel and I love it
Hello Billy! I'm so glad you enjoy the content! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Would love to see how your bolt tester is made, I'm planning to make one. Very beautiful wrench and in a very good condition except for the rust. I love your channel and what you do to all these beautiful tools! Greetings from France.
Hello Champop! Thanks so much for the kind words! You sound like a tool lover who respects the history and quality of old tools! I'm so glad you found the channel and enjoy the projects!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!
That wrench, what a beautiful find !
That is a great quality tool to possess!
Hello Tony! From Rags to riches! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!!
That turned out beautifully, I’m restoring the same exact coes wrench as yours
Hi Scout. That is one of the nicest Coes wrenches I've seen. Even before you cleaned and polished it. Most have the back battered from hammering or the handle bent and broken from using a cheater bar.
Those Coes wrenches are still useful. I call them monkey wrenches, like my dad. The drain plug on my Ford 8N with the 6 cylinder Ford truck engine upgrade has a huge hex head. I use a Coes style wrench to open that big drain plug. My 3/4 " drive socket set doesn't go up to that size.
Lewie McNeely sent me a set of three Coes wrenches including a giant one. th-cam.com/video/m6ju-iwm8Ko/w-d-xo.html They hang over the workbench.
Old Sneelock's Workshop - Hi Dave! Those are some nice examples you have!!! They really are useful for many jobs today, even though most times I reach for a crescent wrench! Lol. Thanks!!! 😃👍
There is just something great about making a pile of rust look new again.
If it's been outside for a long time, the wood could easily have swollen that much. I'd be a bit worried that it will shrink back and the handles will get loose. Still - only a dollar, as you say. Wood does swell a lot when it gets wet. And takes a long time to dry out thoroughly. Wrench looks great - lovely job.
Hello Bob! Yes! You are right! If the wood starts to think again I will be chasing it by trimming the casting around it! LOL Thanks very much!!!!!!!!
That is probably the best condition one I will ever see....I could use that to bend tin and thin metal like we have done with big crescent wrenches
Great video - great job. Thank you. I have a question for you regarding vinegar. Recently received an old style bathroom fixture that I was going to fix up and repurpose in a renovation job. The fixture had a generous amount of hard water stain/deposit on it. I sprayed the fixture with vinegar and again with a vinegar/CLR mixture. The white deposits turned black and hardened into consistency of steel fixed to the chrome fixture. I cannot get the black material off. Do you have any advise? BTW, I'm just going to use a new fixture in my reno job.
Michael from Canada
Great work as usual. Especially the handle. You made it so much more comfortable to use. Have you ever seen a wrench/hammer combo like this th-cam.com/video/Y06YE1NhApQ/w-d-xo.html It looks pretty cool and would love to see you do something like this.
For all that rust, the wrench appeared pristine; those jaws looked to have never seen much abuse! Such an amazing find and as always, beautiful job getting it cleaned up! Any tool that joins wood and metal is a winner in my book!
Hello Kenneth! I too was shocked at how great the jaws were! Amazing right!? The wrench is so smooth now it is a joy to use! Thanks so much!!!!!!
I had a wrench that looked exactly like yours, that I had picked up for a few bucks at an antique store. Unfortunately after I removed all the rust I discovered that the threads on the adjuster shaft were just crumbling away. I suppose there's nothing you can do with one in that condition?
Hello Gerald! Ahhh that is a bummer and I have been there more then once! The bad thing is it's hard to fix because of the unusual thread pitch of the adjusting screw... The good thing is you only make that mistake once! Lol. Now it's the first thing WE will look at! Thanks!!!!! 😃👍
That wrench turned out lovely, good job👍🏻
Hello TD! The before and after was quite the transformation! However next time I plan to start with a better example! Lol. Thanks!!!!
Really like your restorations. Learn something new with every video. Keep up the good work of preserving history
i went to the flea market today after watching your video and found that wrench just bigger but the guy wanted $45 for it. It was in very bad shape, looked like it was used as a hammer at some point. I might offer him $20 next time i go if it's still there.
Beautiful wrench and a superbly done restoration!
Congrats.
Hello Jorge! This one was a big surprise! Works so nice and smooth! Thanks!!!!!!!
Absolutely gorgeous. Man you even make the darn sanding belt look new. Another great project!
Hello Jim! I'm so glad you enjoyed the project! Thanks so much!!!!
Great Job!!! For anyone who reads comments, I'm a newbie to antique tool restoration, and poor ScoutCrafter is my top TH-cam mentor, and I'm a top pest. Earlier this summer I acquired a 21" virtually identical wrench - just longer than this 16"er - and I've only gotten through the first step (getting the rust off, in my case using WD-40 Rust Remover Soak which works great but vinegar is cheaper for sure). Delayed due to creating a micro-shop in our garage to be able to do some of the critical steps. So ScoutCrafter - I felt like you could have made this for me! Lots of great tips, and it's exciting to see what they look like after the wire wheel, sanding & a buff. Not sanding a wire wheel in the buff, mind you, word order is important!
I have an elderly neighbor who is upset that I removed the patina, and gets worked up at the mere conversational implication that I might wire wheel and sand too. Maybe I should put it in a salty bucket for the winter to put some patina on?
All that aside, my handle is identical I believe, and it too swelled. I know from other restorations of other kinds I've been involved in that wood that initially was stabilized in an arid place like here in Colorado swells up mightily a century later when moved to a more moist climate like where you are. That doesn't quite fit your wrench as I believe these were both made in Lowell, Massachusetts. ...but who knows where it lived over 100-140 years?
Thanks for your best video yet. But let's not send these to AvE for testing.
Hello Marc! Your wrench was a great project for you because you have lots of metal to back up any decision you make... As for the patina lovers, they have a load of ugly brown tools they have thrown around the shop and when you restore one they take it personal. I had one guy say old tools shouldn't be shiny... 🤔. Well, they used to be! Very shiny! You think they were like that new? This Coe's wrench is like new now, if left alone in fifty years it will be brown again! Lol. Thanks Marc!
That's a Great Design, I really like the One-Handed Mechanism.
Another new wrench. I wish I could find some of those buckets somewhere. Great history to a great tool and video, thanks and have a great weekend, it's finally raining here woohoo!
Hello George! Beautiful RAIN! Yes!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!
ahh, how times have changed...beautiful restoration!
Thanks for the heads up with the belt cleaner, havent seen that before. The wrench looks superb. Thanks for sharing.
Hello David! If you pick one of those belt cleaners up you will smile from ear to ear!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Another excellent restoration and video Scoutcrafter keep up the great work 😀👍🏻
Hello Ocelot! Thanks so much!!!!!!!! I really appreciate that!!!!!
Doesn't look like the same wrench you started with. Really turned out great! I would say that you got your money's worth out of it. I picked up an Irwin perfect screw driver and an unusual slide adjustable crescent wrench today at one of my favorite haunt's. But the real prize was a wooden 6' adjustable wallpaper plank. Almost like new with very little paint drips on it. I was wondering what you would recommend to preserve it? I was thinking linseed oil but wanted to check with you first. Oh the best part is I only paid $25 for it. Have seen ones in much worse shape go for over $100 at auction.
Hello Michael! Nice scores! You obviously have your hands a bit tied with the wallpaper plank because of the value of it. Collectors can be finicky about a finish that you apply. That's why I hate buying or restoring "collectable" tools. As for protection you can't beat Linseed oil but if you are worried about value you have to do your research. Thanks!!!!!!
Great restoration and video ScoutCrafter. The wood handle could you use shellac and or boiled linseed oil?
Thank you for sharing.
Vaughn
scaleautoworkshop Hello Vaughn! On these handles I used Lemon oil and butchers wax afterwards... I like lemon oil! Linseed would work but takes a while to dry and really attracts dirt! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
I've noticed that most of these vintage tools have wood handles similar to those of knives. Perhaps some of the blacksmithing techniques carried over to tool making.
I think you are right! It wasn't until later on that tool makers realized the problems with combining wood and metal together, the expansion and contraction differences led to problems so most tool makers went to all metal designs by the 1920's. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Thanks for showing the wrench tester. I can't wait for the build video. I guess you can get a valve spring at an auto parts store?
Hello Brian! I was fortunate to get a couple from work when they were tossed, however any really strong short spring will do! I'll try a design that doesn't need a valve spring! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
great video as usual, always love to watch these tools come back to life. might not have been left outside, were you live getting the full four seasons this happen sitting on a bench in a shed, i know living in Ohio how easy a tool will degrade. Look forward to the wrench tester build wondered about that for quite some time.
Hello Steven! You're right! If that wrench was in my garage it would rust just like that! LoL. Thanks!!!!
That wrench came out great! I guess it helps that it wasn't in too bad of shape to begin with!
Another great episode after school! That's the exact one I sent pictures to you!! Even though you made yours look 100% better than mine lol. Great job, makes me jealous lol
Hello Mason! Yes! I was thinking that when I found out it was a Coe's! They really are well made tools!!!!! Thanks again Mason!!!!!
Well, that was definitely worth a frogskin! Nice deep jaws and looks pretty ergonomically friendly with that handle. Again, well done.
Hi Teddy! Who knew this beauty was hiding under all that rust?!? Lol. Thanks!!!! 😃👍
You edited out the scream of the belt sander... I love you man! This presentation is everything I tune in for, all wrapped up in one. The step by step restoration of a vintage tool. A history lesson about the tool AND it's maker. THEN the vintage ads to take us to the finish line. Perfect use of 9 minutes and 3 seconds.
Hello InformationIsTheEdge! LOL! I made the mistake of leaving the motor sound in and blowing out some ears in the process! 😂. I'm so glad you liked this presentation! Makes my day!!! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
Wow, what a gem! Nice work and thank you for the history on that too.
Hello Saracino! Mr. Coe's was a very interesting guy who had a full life! Great stuff! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a transformation! It is a neat little wrench. Thanks for sharing this.
Hello John! This one was a real surprise! The price was right too! Thanks!!!! 😃👍
My Coe's was my first restoration inspired by your series! Thank your for showing us your take on a fun restoration project with a beautiful wrench!
Hello Bryan! Everyone should own at least one of these!!! 😃👍. Great wrench as you know! Thanks!!!!!
Sweet result! That's pretty cool. What would you use that on? I have a similar wrench but its a wall hanger.
Hello UD! There are lots of uses for this but wall hanger is about the best! =D I do like the quality of these old tools but it's hard to get used to using them... Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Wow beautiful wrench! I have a few of those myself, they all are in need of new handles. Thanks for the tip on the belt sander cleaner. I never knew of such an item, thanks again.
Hello GG! That's always a problem with these wrenches! The darn wood handles!!!!!!! =) Same with the perfect screwdrivers! Thanks!!!!!!
Another interesting and satisfying restoration. I would love to buy that wrench from you. I bet you’d rather keep it.
Hello Birdie! There are dozens of these on eBay every week for a song! If you want one take your time and wait for a really nice original example and you will be shocked at how cheap they go! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'Have a Lot of these', huh? Like That?! lol Vinegar Stock just went UP! Never 'down play' until after it's bath. = ) SUPER JOB!!!
Eraser reminded me of the MESH Sanding you did. Could \ Would you speak of it again? Thanks!
Hello Karen- I did a short video a while ago titled "Sanding Belt Cleaner" that has more detail! 😃👍. Thanks!!!!
Do you ever sell those?
Hello Mookie! Not yet, but when I do I promise I will mention it here first! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is one beautiful wrench! Now....that was some PATINA! LOL!! You coulda saved the rust filled vinegar and used it as a wood stain! LOL! Fantastic job, as always!!
Hello Bill! Yes! This one was a real basket case! I'm just glad the wrench wasn't abused before the rusting! Thanks!!!!!
Beautiful old wrench. It lived a easy life before it rusted. We think alike, most people see rusty old junk, we see a diamond in the rough. It's really fortunate the handles were oversize. Usually they shrink and don't fit right anymore, but with these you got the chance to fit them perfectly.
Hello Emerson! You are so right! Personally I don't like wood/metal combinations! I much rather have all metal... The wood is always a problem! Thanks!!!!!!
Better than the day it came out of the factory!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hello Alan! I'm just glad it works so smooth!!!! Thanks very much!!!!!
Scout you should do a subscriber meet up someday would be cool to meet you!
That would be awesome! We will have to make it a steam show! =D Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
I was thinking that the other day while watching the 2-part Conneticutt steam show/antique market videos.
That finished product can't be the same wrench as that rust bucket. I bet you went to Lowes and bought it. Ha Ha. Great video.
Hello ETN! This wrench was a real eye-opener! I couldn't believe how nice it came out! Thanks so much!!!!!
That's what I'm talking about, Rusty gold!!! That wrench was in great shape and you made it a piece of art! 👍 Do you think the handle had swollen from being in the environment that made it rusty? I have got to get one of those belt cleaners "magic eraser". I've never seen one of those and it made the belt brand new. Would that work on other sanding media? I imagine it would. I cleaned up a brass hammer today and used boiled linseed oil for the first time. Came out nice, almost finished. Have a great weekend ScoutCrafter
Hello Steve! Yes! I think the handles swelled up and might shrink up again, if so I will be trimming the casting to match! LOL Great stuff about the linseed oil, just make sure you leave the rags outside! The linseed oil can combust when drying... Thanks Steve!!!!
I read that on the can and was careful to lay the rag out flat. Maybe I'll move it outside just for good measure. Thanks.
Hey Steve F, I recently figured out that quickly brushing off a sanding sheet from any sander and then spraying them off in the kitchen sink buys a lot more wear.
Truly impressive renovation, well done!
Hello Gael! Thanks so much!!!! I really appreciate that!
ScoutCrafter Every day when i get home from work, I look forward to checking youtube to see if you have potsed new videos. If there is no new video, I binge on previously posted videos. I absolutely love your work.
What a beautiful wrench! I sure hope the guy that sold that to you doesn't see this video. He's liable to have a coronary. I cannot believe all of the good deals you run across. Everybody here on the West Coast must have seen your videos because there is no such thing as a dollar box. Wrenches just like that in that condition go for 10 to $15 out here.
Hello Bill, I never understood the different pricing across the US, it really varies! That's why eBay is good! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Amazing job! Was it seized when you got it? I really like the wood handle against the shiny metal body of the wrench.
Hello David! No, it was stiff but it did move! =D Good for me! LOL Thanks!!!!!!
Beautiful job Scout. Great tip on the belt cleaner - I'm going to get one of those! Best, Bill.
Hi Bill! You won't be sorry buying the belt cleaner! Works on all sandpaper, belts and even drums! Awesome product! Thanks!!!!!!!
I was worried about what the vinegar might do to the wood, but it came out great!
Hello 357MD! Yes me too! But there is no way to remove the handles without drilling out the rivet and replacing so I figured I had nothing to lose... (maybe One dollar) =) Thanks!!!
I made a point of buying a few of those while browsing the Ohio event. I have one that looks like I'll need to replace the wood on which I imagine won't be as easy as I'd like.
Hi Allan! That's the worst part of these wrenches, the wood is always a problem! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
If rust was any other colour you would not buy the tools. A beautiful wrench that has not been used, the jaws are like they just came from the factory with perfect right angle edges. Too nice to use now.
Hello Tony! How funny is it that we went from "The worst wrench ever" to "Too nice to use"! LOL Thanks so much!!!!!
Beautiful job well done came out great God bless you friends and family enjoy your videos
Hello Reynaldo my friend!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
What an incredible restoration. That wrench is such a beautiful piece of machinery that it qualifies not just as a very useful tool, but its also is a work of art. Keep the vids coming Scout - you are making me love the idea of collecting old hand tools like this.
Hello Lee, Nothing is more satisfying then having a nice collection of vintage tools in great condition. If you only restore one tool a month in a couple years you will have a heirloom set of tools that you will be very proud of! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Haha, my son used the big eraser on his skate board grip pads on his deck, always wonderd where they went !¡!!!
Found an old W&B like this one. Little apprehensive to try a restoration because of the wood handle and the fact that it’s bent. Anyway to get rid of the bend without a press?
Wow, I'm giggling here - you gonna go back and show that to the guy who only took a buck off you! I'd love to see his face :)
That is truly a beautiful wrench.
Can I ask what bench grinder you use I'm in the UK so not likely able to obtain the model so more power recommendation
Thanks a keep the videos going as they are really cool to watch.
Hello Gordon! All my grinders and buffers are about 40 years old! Lol. I doubt you can find one today! 😂😂😉. However If you want to wire-brush get a 1700 rpm motor, if buffing 3200 is good... Thanks!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Thanks Scoutcrafter
Awesome restoration but I wonder if you will need to oil those handle repeated to keep them from drying out and cracking
This one turned out great! Perfect! 👌🏼
Hello Gareth! This one was a surprise! Thanks so much!!!! 😃👍
nice wrench no wear on it ! The original owner was in a trade bought this for at the time good money then passed away and never used it. His descendants were not in the same trade and left it in a barn if it was outside all those years it would be worse and never even bothered to look at it until one day things got cleared out and you were lucky enough to find it at a sale. i made this up it sounds possible.
Hello David! Yes! That could very well be what happened! What a shame it wasn't stuck in a drawer somewhere! =) Thanks!!!!!!!!
...or he might have been as obsessive-compulsive as I am about tools!
Another Fine Restoration S.C. !!!!!!!!
Thanks great video and the wreach turned out great !!!!
Hello Willy! I was surprised too! Thanks so much!!!!!
Fantastic restoration. Looks like new. Great video.
Hello Mike! I was so surprised at the shape of the wrench under all that rust!!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
You are a miracle worker. The transformation in that wrench is unbelievable.
Hello SP! This one was the biggest transformation I think of all my projects!! =) Thanks so much!!!!
Gr8 job. U make them so beautiful, dat one needs a heart to use them & deteriorate their beauty.
Great job! What grit sandpaper do you use?
love your work scout , i think i will start my restoration tool project soon , fallow you from DUBAI
Hello HamZa Hadidi ! Wow! Dubai! I didn't think there was anything old over there!!! Great stuff!!! Thanks so much!!! 😃👍
Nice wrench. It came out like new. I'm going to Coolspring Pa. in two weeks to their last flea market and engine show of the year and may look for some tools. Thanks for showing what they can look like.
Hello Jerald! This is always a great time for shows! I'm off to one tomorrow! Maybe something good will pop up! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
what a coincidence!! i just bought the same one, this week, at an estate sale. $1.
Hello Alan! Excellent buy! It's amazing how many of these are just sitting around somewhere waiting to be restored! =) Thanks!!!!!
That’s freaking amazing Scoutcrafter
Hello Robert! This one even surprised me!! Who knew!? =)
Wow I wish I have one of these. Can I find something great to restore in Germany?
Hello Divad! Yes! There are some awesome tools made in Germany!!!! They always were high quality!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Great but I live in Germany and never find such great things at flea markets or anywhere else.
man if a repair guy would show up at someones home to instal a washer or some thing n he pulled that out i would be impressed it would show he knows what hes doing provided if it was all cleaned up like this one was
Hello Steve! I agree 100% Nothing speaks more of a craftsman then the tools he works with or how he treats hi tools... If I were to see a mechanic whaling on something with a crescent wrench I know right then and there he is not the guy for me... =D Thanks very much!!!!!!
Gorgeous restoration, was expensive in its day
Hello Tom! Yes! Lot's of tools were expensive! I guess that's why people took care of their stuff! =) Thanks!!!!!!!
Wow that turned out beautiful 👍
Hello AW! Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! =)
WOW, she is a beauty. I am an Auctioneer, and tomorrow I have a sale that has a bunch of old tools. My truck is empty, I am ready to go. When I was a boy I used to bring home old junk in my wagon, my Mom used to say, I was off with an empty wagon, so I am off with an empty wagon. I have been buyin/sellin/trading this stuff since I was really just a boy, my grandfather used to call me a trader. I am to old now to change, so stuff will still follow me home. Great Video as always, Thanks
Hi Joel! I can only imagine the great deals you come bye! I know that you can really do well at auctions! Good luck tomorrow!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
Your comment really resonates with me. I grew up in rural Kansas and my mom's only passion was going to old farm auctions and of course, we regularly had huge flea markets down by our railroad yard. Sure bought some great stuff, and didn't have money as a kid for many things people would kill for now. In the spring, my wife and I are going to start seeking some of these midwest auctions again (we are in Northern Colorado where everything is new). Wish you were nearby - we could go together! Just agree not to bid against each other!!
I can’t believe I missed a scoutcrafter upload!!!!!!
Hello Timothy! You're all caught up! Lol. Thanks!!! 😃👍
Seen one of that model Coes wrench with an all metal handle .
You are a true artist my friend
Hello Maroirr! Thankyou so much!! All I do is remove the rust! =) Thanks again!!!!!
Always great to see your video's Scout
Hello Wayne! I'm so glad you enjoy them! I really appreciate that! Thanks!!!!!!
Awesome wrench, smart design 🙂
Hello Rizwan! Yes! Especially for over 100 years old! =) Thanks so much!!!!!
NICE, Scout! A-PLUS! Happy weekend!
Hello Lewie!!! Yes! TGIF! =) We made it! Thanks!!!!!!
That we did! Happy weekend to yall!
Where does the term “monkey wrench” come from? Do you know?
Hello John! Well, there is some dispute over that... One story is that term was meant to be demeaning to Jack Johnson (a champion boxer who was Black) and was thought to have invented the wrench... Jack did invent a feature of some wrench but not the wrench. Unfortunately we don't know for sure what the real story is so we can only take it on good faith... I for one have never seen a monkey using this wrench... =)
you have got it looking like new old stock Scoutcrafter looks like it was never used in anger keep them coming mate
Hello Robert! This one was really a mess to start! Well worth the dollar now! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!
Made at a time when "made to last" really meant something.....just a marvelous find.....cheers mate.
Hello Darrin! Yes! The old stuff was built to last for at least a generation! =) Thanks!!!
thats a strange one, no signs of use at all no burrs, wonder how it ended up outside (looks good donut , lol )
Hello Jusb! You're right! You know my GF spotted this!!!!! LOL She's getting to know what to look for! =D Thanks!!!!!
You should keep her for sure.
@@ScoutCrafter never ever part ways wid her. 😉
nice old tools 100 age :)
Hello Daniel! This one was a real before/after surprise! LOL Thanks!
One of your best. LOVED it.
Hello Will! This definitely was a big transformation! I'm so glad it turned out! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Looks like a classic. I like the new music too. Thanks
Hello Tony! Thanks so much! Just trying to mix it up a little! =)
Tf2 wrench in real life
My friend scout Crafter!!!! Hello wonderful Restoration!!!! Interesting explanation, the handle of the wrench call my attention, strong wood very very well made tool!!!
Hello wladimir parlenko! Yes! Old growth wood that held up for many years!!! Amazing! This was a fun project! Thanks so much my friend!!!! 😃👍
What an amazing channel, so glad I stumbled apon it. Thanks a lot.
Hello wazrasta! Thanks so very much! I really appreciate that!!! 😃👍