Love the bluing for contrast! What a gem! Young people in trade school should have exposure to the practical beauty of old time tools of their trades. Lovely restoration!
Thank you! The bluing is both funtional and esthetically pleasing 😁 There's got to be( or someone should write one ) a book about just that - the funtional beauty and craftsmanship and pride in vintage tools! 👍🛠
Fantastic Matt! The preservation on the handle was spot on! Love all the contrasting finishes. Like a worn flannel and new Vans. Love it! Take it easy Brother.
Hey George! Man, you hit the nail straight on with that description! 👍👍 I'd add my favorite faded jeans too! Great minds... Take care and my classy brassy coming soon 🛠👍
That beautiful wrench deserved all the care and attention you gave it. Very nice work with just the right amount of bluing. I'm glad it was in good condition to start with. Jaw teeth look very sharp, and I don't see signs that someone used it as a hammer. Unlike a lot of vintage tools, your wrench is still practical for daily use, but I think it's earned a nice retirement. BTW, my impression is that Erie county was an important tool manufacturing center for the country back in the day.
Thank you very much! I was surprised by just how good of shape it was in. I've seen some pretty abused ones! just great it enough so that it carries its age with pride now 😁 Erie was definitely an important place given its location on the lake. Thanks again and take care 👍🛠
That is right up my street, lovely job Matt. They really built them to last back then, it will go on for another century or two. Are those railway spikes for cupboard handles?
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It was well taken care of, cleaned up nicely. ☕️🇨🇦
Hi OJ & Deb! you're right, it would not have lasted over 100 years if not taken care of. well made too. thanks and good to hear from you! 👍🛠
Hi Matt I’m a fan of the old tools as you know. The early inventors in 1800’s were so clever to think the designs thru’ and create the tools.
Hey there Brun! You're absolutely right, everything we use today can trace its roots back to those inventors. 👍🛠
Hi Matt, WOW! You did a fantastic job on that wrench, especially the handle, it gives it contrast. Thanks for sharing
Hi John, thanks! Take care 👍🛠
That's a really neat design a pipe and nut wrench in one.
Cool, isn't it! i have another one that weighs at least 5 to 6lbs 😁🛠 Take care Ash!
@MattsGarage1791 That will get some work done!! Wow!
A bit heavy to carry for self defense though 😬
@@MattsGarage1791 LoL
Love the bluing for contrast! What a gem! Young people in trade school should have exposure to the practical beauty of old time tools of their trades. Lovely restoration!
Thank you! The bluing is both funtional and esthetically pleasing 😁 There's got to be( or someone should write one ) a book about just that - the funtional beauty and craftsmanship and pride in vintage tools! 👍🛠
Man! That came out Purty! Excellent Job, Mr. Matt!!
BigVic, what's up!! Thank you sir, appreciate it 🛠👍
That wrench truly is a work of art. Very nice cleanup and it looks great.
Thank you very much! Many times, saving old tools for their history is also like saving a form of art. Appreciate you stopping by! 🛠👍
Hello. Very nice jop. That wrench was coming nice. You have lot of tools. Everytime im see new one what you used to give working tools extra life 👍
Thank you! I love giving new life to old, forgotten things like tools 👍🛠
Nicely done Matt. The old wrench looks beautiful.
Thank you very much! It's said beauty is in the eye of the beholder...gotta have a vision when you see old rusty tools 😁👍🛠
Fantastic Matt! The preservation on the handle was spot on! Love all the contrasting finishes. Like a worn flannel and new Vans. Love it! Take it easy Brother.
Hey George! Man, you hit the nail straight on with that description! 👍👍 I'd add my favorite faded jeans too! Great minds... Take care and my classy brassy coming soon 🛠👍
That beautiful wrench deserved all the care and attention you gave it. Very nice work with just the right amount of bluing. I'm glad it was in good condition to start with. Jaw teeth look very sharp, and I don't see signs that someone used it as a hammer. Unlike a lot of vintage tools, your wrench is still practical for daily use, but I think it's earned a nice retirement. BTW, my impression is that Erie county was an important tool manufacturing center for the country back in the day.
Thank you very much! I was surprised by just how good of shape it was in. I've seen some pretty abused ones! just great it enough so that it carries its age with pride now 😁 Erie was definitely an important place given its location on the lake. Thanks again and take care 👍🛠
Wow, what a transformation, you really shined it up! Great job Matt, enjoyed the video.
Hello David and thank you sir! Just goes to show ya, we all have our bumps and bruises but can still shine up 😁🛠👍
What a fantastic piece, beautiful restoration .
Hi there PTL and thanks! Kinda like a 1950s Buick roadmaster...solid, heavy, and built to last! 🛠👍
That came out super clean. Love the handle with the story still there..
Big thanks Bigfoot! She's got age, character, and just a touch of class 🛠👍
@MattsGarage1791 yes and that what I did with my grandfather's stuff make it nice a newish but keep the story and character.
Great job restoring that wrench! The handle is beautiful. Keep it up Matt!
Hi P & J, thanks! Nothing like polished antique wood 👍🛠
Great job, the two wrenchs wrench looks great.
Thanks a lot! Was fortunate that it survived all these years without any terrible deterioration 👍🛠
@@MattsGarage1791 absolutely
That is a great looking wrench. You do great work, Keep it ups
Mr Dale! Hello and thank you sir! 👍🛠
Beautiful
Thank you. knowing this tool was hidden under the old dirty one...👍🛠
Nice work Matt.
Thanks! It just a needed a light touch and good as new( with a hundred years of use of course ) 👍🛠
Tru-Oil Horseradish? I've never heard of using horseradish on wood. ha ha
You beat me to this !!! Ha !!!
It's a 'burgh thing! 🛠👍
I was waiting for someone to say something 😁 👍
That is right up my street, lovely job Matt. They really built them to last back then, it will go on for another century or two. Are those railway spikes for cupboard handles?
Thanks so much Alex! It's such a beauty! Could only imagine how hard this old wrench was used and tossed about yet still survived. 🛠👍 Take care buddy!