1850s Antique Wrench Restoration - King Dick

#restoration #asmr #toolrestoration
Hello everyone.
On the 25th of June I received this old wrench. As you know, I am trying to present my restorations with a story.
I also fictionalized the story of this British hand tool based on this date. I hope you like it.
With my warmest regards...
Stay safe and see you soon in a new story...
- byOldHand -
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[@byOldHand]

Hello everyone. On the 25th of June I received this old wrench. As you know, I am trying to present my restorations with a story. I also fictionalized the story of this British hand tool based on this date. I hope you like it. With my warmest regards... Stay safe and see you soon in a new story... - byOldHand -

[@restaurandocoisasvelhas]

Hello Friend. It was very good. Hugs from Brazil.

[@byOldHand]

@@restaurandocoisasvelhas Hello my dear friend and hello Brazil, nice to see you here and many thanks 🌟⚒️🗜️🖐🏻

[@1Saltyone]

hi i have a small collection of these in different sizes and slightly different designs, king dick, military and others, they have something about them that has got me out the crap when all others fail, the 4 inch is a kit bag must

[@byOldHand]

@@1Saltyone thank you for this detailed comment ✌🏻⚙️⚒️🌟

[@johnfowler4820]

Eric Arthur Blair's ( George Orwell) birthday. 25/ 6.

[@ThousandTimesNo]

Whenever i'm stressed, angry, whenever there is serious unrest in my mind... I search for this kind of video and there's nothing more relaxing than watching it. Fulfilling, soothing and satisfying. There's something magical in craftsmanship that calmes mind and raises spirit. Thank You.

[@byOldHand]

such a beautiful comment, thank you very much🌟 I'm so glad you had good time. Nice to see you here 🐾🗜️⚒️

[@user-mu3cy8tw7k]

@@byOldHand دمج

[@dahljerald2934]

A beautiful piece of work. Now a tool for generations to come. Well done!

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much my dear friend ⚒️⚙️🐾

[@arkas6797]

The most theatrical restoration. There is something mysterious about these old objects that are coming back to life. Something like a resurrection. Thank you for showing us something very beautiful.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you, what a beautiful comment. Nice to hear that 🙏🏻⚒️🌿🗜️🌟

[@meinemechaniker]

You did wonders again my friend. Definitely the best wrench video I've ever seen. for fair days 🥃 🥃 🌿

[@byOldHand]

Thank you my gentleman friend. I m so glad you like my work and very happy to see you here 🌟🗜️⚒️ Now it is your turn, waiting for your new project 🍀Stay safe and Cheers 🥃

[@byOldHand]

@@joseeduardobarbosa3158 🌟🌿🗜️⚒️

[@ozkanakbyk8926]

Wrench, tea, walnut, perseverance, patience and orwell! Here is everything i love and Respect. Thanks ByOldhand

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Gentleman 🙏🏻⚒️🌟 Really happy to see you here and many thanks for your kindly comment. Stay safe and see you soon in next story 🖐🏻🌿🥃🥃🥃 cheers

[@meinemechaniker]

👌

[@ozkanakbyk8926]

@@meinemechaniker wait for it! Legen... dary:)

[@churlepatakha]

This is no ordinary restoration, it's a classic one. It was extremely satisfying to watch the video without any blink of eyes. Keep up the good work!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Shahid. I'm so glad you like and welcome. I am uploading now the new video. I hope you will like. Be safe and happy new year.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Dear gentleman. First I thought: tea? Where’s the whiskey? Where’s the cognac? And then I relaxed… ;-) Beautiful story and beautifully filmed! What a pleasure to watch! Cheers my friend! Per-Olov

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much Mr. Kindgren. You are so kind as always and I m really happy to see you here 🙏🏻🗜️🌟 No worry, main drink is whisky as always 😄 Stay safe and cheers Gentleman 🥃

[@SteveAaron]

Nice comment, and, as a fellow guitar player, I like your channel too, which I’ve been following for years now, Per-Olov

[@byOldHand]

@@SteveAaron 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎼🎵🎶

[@terryrogers1025]

I watched this video sometime ago, I probably commented, can’t help myself when I see quality work. It has occurred to me that you are not only saving a tool, but you are saving a product and honoring the people who spent countless hours in designing, casting parts, machining the parts, fitting and finishing of the parts and then the sales and distribution of the wrench, and finally to the consumer, how many countless hours and hands has this tool, or any other tool for that matter, gone thru before it reached your hands sir? The things this world throws away or neglects, in the name of progress. Just a thought. Thanks for your video.

[@byOldHand]

Terry such a beautiful comment. Thank you for noticing and explaining my approach. Great to see you as always

[@johnschwing1716]

Anyone who appreciates Taliskers and does such work in obviously a master artisan and a civilized gentleman!

[@byOldHand]

John thank you! Great to see you here. Cheers 🥃

[@abelkotze521]

I had one of these and used it on every copper and brass plumbing job. 100 times better than a shifting spanner!

[@byOldHand]

ı think the same Abel

[@paulstasko3886]

No longer an engineering tool, now a piece of fine Jewellery, fantastic !.

[@byOldHand]

Paul thank you very much , glad to hear this ✌🏻🌟⚙️⚒️

[@user-zi2vl7pb3y]

you are the master of restoration

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much dear friend, you are so kind

[@tedfriesen9466]

Nothing better at the end of the day than to join you in a glass of whiskey and watch one of your beautiful videos.

[@byOldHand]

Cheers ted, thank you very much. Great to hear this. Hope to drink one day together 🥃🥃

[@paulleary1775]

Outstanding workmanship!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you dear friend ⚙️⚒️

[@167curly]

I would never have thought that such a rusty old miniature wrench could ever have such a high gloss finish again.

[@byOldHand]

Hi Phil, nice to see you 🐾🌟 Thank you very much, I'm so glad you like the work 🗜️⚒️

[@michaelbradley8508]

Wow. Beautiful work….

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much dear friend

[@iantonkin1143]

I have inherited some old tools and amongst them are some Abingdon King Dicks of varying sizes. You have inspired me to attempt restoration and I will not be able to reach your standard due to lack of the right tools plus arthritis in my fingers I know that if I can at least preserve them a bit, the next owner may have your skills to give them the respect they deserve as they would now be I imagine coming up to 100 years old. You sir are an inspirational person 🙏

[@byOldHand]

Ian this is beautiful and I'm sure you are giving them the respect they deserve. Keep goin 👏🏻👏🏻🗜️⚒️🌟🌟 Great to see you here

[@kestutisbagusauskas8323]

Beautiful restoration

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much dear friend, great to hear these

[@kevinnau1820]

That's a beautiful wrench

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much dear friend

[@richardpeej]

I remember having to make one of these when I was an apprentice with British Steel 🙂

[@byOldHand]

Perfect memories Richard 👌🏻⚒️⚙️

[@SherryRector]

Very pretty now. A hard working tool with pizazz! So enjoyed and you take care.

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much my dear friend, great to see you here

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Wow beautiful workshop. With a beautiful view

[@byOldHand]

Thank you my dear friend. It's good to see you here ✌🏻⚙️⚒️

[@georgemckenzie6552]

Beautiful job on this tool. I am retired and would love to these but I just don't have the talent. I d love watching you work. Please keep the videos coming.

[@byOldHand]

George Thank you, your comment made me happy. It's good to see you here.

[@alouislouma1332]

wonderful job by hands and instruments

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much, nice to hear that 🌟🗜️⚒️

[@PiggieMafia]

Breathtaking!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much ✌🏻🌟 Nice to see you here ⚒️🗜️⚙️

[@fabiandaroca]

Unbelievable bicycle wrench restoration video's I have ever seen...

[@byOldHand]

Fabian thank you !! nice to see you here ⚒️⚙️🌟

[@MrScwwcd]

Very good job. U-tubes (Hand Tool Rescue) restored one a few years ago plus he makes and sell a variety of sizes of these.

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much my dear friend

[@garyjones2582]

I can barely believe what I just saw.. You guys that restore things don't get the credit you deserve.. My son sent me an antique ammo box that was a little rusty.. I sanded and sanded and sanded and it's still oozing rust so I just called that project done.. My friend you are quickly moving up the food chain.. Very nice work.. Looking for more from u soon.. Take care.. P.S. I'll bet the King would like to have that one back to put in his showroom...

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Gary 🙏🏻⚒️ I m so glad you like my work and enjoyed the video. I m trying to do my best. Nice to see you here. Stay safe and Cheers 🥃

[@suhayl5157]

Good job; first time I see your work; played it double speed and it was ok.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you , I m glad you like 🌟🗜️⚒️

[@mikedioguardi6322]

Great photography justified by your work.

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much Mike. ıt is nice to hear this ⚒️⚙️✌🏻

[@georgetargachoff1745]

Excellent job. Better than new. from CANADA.

[@byOldHand]

Hello George, hello Canada 🍁🌟 thank you very much !! see you soon in a new story ⚒️🗜️🍁🍁🍁

[@marks6605]

This channel is the GOOP of the restoration genre. All very carefully choreographed to show his leather apron, his lunch of walnuts and an apple, his morning tea out of vintage china, the vintage music playing in the background, taking time to film his cat playing with string. All very twee. I wouldn’t be surprised if several of the steps are performed by unseen (more skilled) assistants behind the scenes. Not a terrible model (after all it works great for Gwyneth Paltrow) but not nearly as fun as watching My Mechanics perform his absolute magic.

[@byOldHand]

overthinking but anyway thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. have a nice week

[@jimmyroberts4333]

Stunning restoration. Taking a tool which many would deposit in the garbage and instead turn it into a beautiful wrench and a piece of art,.

[@byOldHand]

Jimmy, thank you very much for this beautiful comment 🌟⚒️🗜️ See you soon in next story 📽️🌿

[@scottdostie3239]

I stumbled across your channel this past week and after watching a video immediately subscribed. The attention to detail and the love and energy you put into each project is amazing. The beautiful atmosphere and old world feel add so much as well. I’ve watched a lot of different channels on restorations and there’s only a hand full that cross the line into exceptional. Yours my friend is definitely one of those channels. Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience with the world. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@byOldHand]

Scott thank you very much, welcome. ıt is great to see you here ✌🏻🌟⚒️⚙️

[@MinionTheFirst2024]

I love old tools!!

[@byOldHand]

Me too ✌🏻 nice to see you here

[@kh23797]

@OldHand, that's an amazing resurrection most would have thought unfeasible. The maker, _King Dick Tools,_ is 166 years old (2022) and still going strong in Birmingham, a city in the heart of England with a proud tradition in engineering. Their products are top-notch.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much my dear friend. this is very good information. I'm glad you like my work. It's good to see you here

[@GrrrRu]

I definitely like - the workshop and its location ;) best wishes

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Gr , nice to hear this. Best wishes ✌🏻⚙️⚒️🌟

[@fredschaves]

I love the fact that the inside part still shows the history of the tool. You probably have one of the most underrated channels on KZbin my friend. Keep it up!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Frederico, you noticed a very important point for me. I always try yo leave the history of the tool. Nice to see you here ⚒️🗜️🌟

[@fredschaves]

@@byOldHand Glad to be here! 😁

[@byOldHand]

@@fredschaves 🗜️⚒️🙏🏻🥃

[@goodorusty]

The restored tool likely looks much better than it did when it first came out of the factory. Your attention to detail is really something. The only unfortunate thing is that you had to remove quite a lot of metal. The tool is smaller now, but it looks amazing!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Rusty.You are right, this is not heavy duty anymore

[@marconzdf]

I like the way you restore All the stuff. I love old Tools and i'm a little bit envious about your nice, lovely oldstyle Shop ❤.

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much my dear friend, nice to Hear this

[@goose15401]

Totally amazing!

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much my dear friend

[@qlimaxbass5022]

I liked the brushed metalinium look ;)

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🌟 Me too... Nice to see you here ⚒️🗜️ Stay safe 🍀

[@gjonesx7]

That looks like one sweet set up you've got there man. This vid was more than a restoration, it was peace itself.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Gary, such a beautiful comment 🌟⚒️🗜️

[@belisariomoramarino7679]

Very, Very good work. Congratulations.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Mora, I'm glad you like it. It's good to see you here.

[@ninobenjamin9020]

I can assure you this is a better job Don than when it was BRAND NEW. !

[@byOldHand]

Nino thank you very much, so glad to hear this ✌🏻⚒️🌟⚙️

[@ryverwynd3134]

Wow, that wrench looks like it was just made immaculate work sir.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much 🌟 I'm glad you like 🌿⚒️🗜️

[@davidcoats1037]

Now THAT is how it is done! Brilliant! Love the shop too. 😃👌🏼

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much David 🙏🏻🌟🗜️⚒️ I m glad you like my work 🌟🥃Cheers

[@Cradley684]

Perfection friend, have a nice day 😀😀😀 !!!.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Brian !!! ⚒️🗜️ Nice to see you here 🌟🐾

[@aliabazaid4293]

Wow better than new

[@byOldHand]

Ali thank you, your comment made me happy. It's good to see you here.

[@horatiuteodorescu8350]

Perfect restoration

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much, nice to hear that 🙏🏻⚒️🌿🗜️

[@horatiuteodorescu8350]

@@byOldHand my pleasure

[@teacheme]

Incredible!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Costa ⚒️🗜️🌿🌟

[@PaPawsWorkShop]

After working with my tools most of my life, I find comments about tool misuse almost comical. When making a living with your tools, you sometimes have to do what’s needed to get paid, and tools can be used outside their designed purpose. Sometimes they’re misplaced or lost and the tool pays a terrible price. I Love your video, straight up tool time. Best tool video I’ve seen yet! I love the beyond resto to show piece tool. Well earned and fitting day in that tools long history😁

[@byOldHand]

I'm so glad you like it. Thank you for this beautiful and detailed comment. great motivation for me 🌟🙏🏻🗜️⚒️

[@robertlindsay9826]

I have one! As good as new. From my grand pa.. So glad to watch this video!

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much Robert, ı'm so glad you liked. nice to see you here and see you son again 🌟⚒️⚙️

[@ftownroe]

Absolutely fantastic restoration. Far better than the original. You turned a utilitarian object into a piece of jewelry.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Fred ,such a beautiful comment. I'm so glad you like and nice to see you here 🐾⚒️🗜️🌟

[@AzianAssassin]

Great video, I wish the materials used were available in the video or at the end or maybe in the caption. Thank you for sharing!

[@byOldHand]

Azian thank you. Any time anything you can ask. I would answer with pleasure.

[@trumpdonald6911]

I loved the video! I laughed, I cried, and I laughed some more.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Donald 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed. nice to see you here 🗜️⚒️🌟

[@dragonluvrcatluvr9689]

I love to see you restore these items that are still useful and put so much care into the work and detail! It's wonderful!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Dragonluvr, great to see you here 🌿🐾🌟⚒️🗜️

[@cachhomevideo1546]

Great restoration

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like 🗜️⚒️🌟🐾

[@andremichels3422]

Very good work. And a very satisfying Video. I think you are living a good life. Greetings from Germany

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much Andre, nice to hear this. Greetings to Germany

[@fordboss9275]

That’s amazing beautiful work, I love how you left the pitted part where it says British made, that looks beautiful like it’s brand new!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Ford. This comment is very important for me. I left that on purpose and you liked that. Thanks 🙏🏻🌟🗜️⚒️

[@fishmodefishing7501]

very nice handy work.

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much my dear friend ✌🏻⚙️⚒️🌟

[@Anmobgoccult20]

I'm glad that there are still people like that who care about precision and beauty, I thought we were disappearing, I have no words to express my admiration, BRAVO keep up the good work, we are not disappearing, respectful from old BG.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you so much, what a great comment. you motivated me. see you soon again

[@johan5628]

Hi! Looking at this 2years after the first view so a little late comment, but just amazing!

[@byOldHand]

Johan thank you very much my dear friend, you are so kind

[@bradleythornton8639]

Amazing 👏 your patience and attention to detail is second to none.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Bradley , nice to hear this and great to see you here ⚒️🗜️🌟

[@makotoshoriryukakutokarateassn]

That was amazing.

[@byOldHand]

thank you dear friend, i'm glad you like my work

[@bricopaletconnelubi1929]

Fabulous job. Congratulations

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much my friend. Nice to see you here ⚒️🗜️🌟

[@mjk8710]

Great work sir outstanding 💯👈🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much sir, great to hear this ✌🏻🌟⚙️⚒️🇬🇧

[@gncmrv86]

🤩🤩Of course excellent 😎 👏👏👏

[@byOldHand]

🤗🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻🎶 thank you very much 🌟 Nice to see you here my dear friend 🗜️🌿🍀

[@Korgon2013]

I saw the brick work on the structure behind you- it looked Ottoman, and your profile says you are in Turkey. Go me! Skopje’s Caravansarais are full of that architecture. Nice restoration.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much dear friend. Have a great week

[@gordon7005]

You made that wrench better than when it was made. Lovely restoration and video

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Gordon. I'm glad you like my work. It's good to see you here

[@Hunter_Brandon]

Absolutely gorgeous. You added generations to that tools life with your work.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much my dear friend, I am glad to hear that. It's good to see you here Brandon ✌🏻🌟⚒️⚙️

[@OldtimeIronman]

Wow. Your video is as beautiful as your wrench. Subscribed.

[@byOldHand]

thank you Peter, really nice to hear that 🙏🏻⚒️🗜️ see you soon in next story 🌟

[@sergiocaldera4792]

Excellent!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Sergio 🌟🗜️⚒️🐾

[@RestoJacob]

I don't understand people who don't value tools and leave them lying around or throw them away. I also restore tools, you're doing very well just keep going.

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much my dear friend. Great to see you here

[@rowdyryderleather]

Brilliant!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much my dear friend. It's good to see you here ✌🏻⚒️⚙️

[@steveanderson7667]

A tiny bit smaller, and 100% better than new.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much 😄🌟🗜️⚒️🙏🏻 Nice to hear that

[@BodhiCalypso]

This is some very clever ASMR, brother.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Pat 🌟 nice to see you here ⚒️🗜️

[@usmanasifbhutta6569]

Great work.

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much, ı'm glad you like ✌🏻⚒️⚙️

[@nicholasthompson6574]

Spectacular

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Nicholas. Nice to hear that 🌟⚒️🗜️🌿

[@dougieranger]

Exquisite work as always.

[@byOldHand]

Dougie thank you very much my dear friend. I'm glad you liked, great to see you here

[@andrerossi9946]

Congratulations, you combined restoration with art.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Andre, nice to hear this

[@Srkntrkl35]

The scenario is great, the workmanship and the result are excellent. The art and the soul are dancing together. Well done my master! 👏👌👍❤

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much for this beautiful comment 🤗🌟🗜️🙏🏻 I m glad you like and niice to see you here my dear friend 🗜️⚒️🥃🥃🥃

[@jimjohnson1285]

It's better than new amazing...

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Jim, nice to hear this 🙏🏻🗜️⚒️🌿

[@jimpak1786]

Amazing and so beautiful, thank you for taking the time and effort and for sharing. We live in a throw away world and I love to see recycling/upcycling/restorations such as this, long may it last, thank you, keep well.

[@byOldHand]

Hi Jim, thank you. Great to see you here !!

[@Mr10usdad]

Fantastic job!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much 🗜️⚒️🌟

[@user-mj5sr3bn8o]

Miracle...😉👍

[@byOldHand]

Thank you my dear friend ⚒️🗜️🌟✌🏻

[@restaurandocoisasvelhas]

Hello Friend. It was very good. Hugs from Brazil.

[@byOldHand]

Hello my dear friend and hello Brazil, nice to see you here and many thanks 🌟⚒️🗜️🖐🏻

[@pabloperlo4479]

superb work, excellent

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Pablo, nice to hear that 🙏🏻🗜️🌿🌟

[@asuhail826]

awesome love your work very nice job well done

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like 🌟 Nice to see you here 🐾🗜️⚒️

[@ianbrodiesmith4085]

A British Made tool. Need i say more. You see the love and know it will be used. What you will use it on though is another film

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much dear friend, great to see you here

[@andersonparks1390]

Like an art object, joyful to watch it from every perspective.

[@byOldHand]

Anderson thank you very much. I m glad you like. Nice to see you here 🛠🪚⭐️

[@markjeffels3327]

That looks like Italy! I hope to get to Italy in the next 10 years!

[@byOldHand]

🗜️⚒️🌟

[@SteveAaron]

Absolutely wonderful restoration, and nice story too.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Stephen, nice to hear thatv🙏🏻⚒️🗜️🌟

[@IVychron]

Did not think this one was possible, amazing job

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much Ivan. ı'm so glad you like the work and nice to see you here 🗜️⚒️🐾

[@ivanfilipov3123]

lovely job

[@byOldHand]

Thank you Ivan, nice to hear that 🙏🏻🌟⚒️🗜️

[@judycaicedo-donnelly1174]

I doubt it was this polished and beautiful when it was brand new. Great job 👏🏻

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Judy ✌🏻 I'm glad you like. Nice to see you here ⚒️⚙️

[@viewer1youtuber529]

Another fine restoration! You made a good job of removing the rust pitting! You made an excellent job of polishing it too!

[@byOldHand]

thank you very much, you are so kind. nice to see you here

[@viewer1youtuber529]

@@byOldHand greetings from Dublin, Ireland! Your Welcome! Where in Istanbul do you live? Is that a Roman viaduct beside your workshop?

[@byOldHand]

Deepest greetings to Dublin !! I live in the city center of Istanbul by the sea. My workshop is in an old Cathedral from the Genoa.

[@dalewysinger3077]

Beautiful restoration of a wonderful little wrench.

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Dale 🌟 Nice to hear that ⚒️🗜️🌿🥃

[@isidrogonzalez7766]

Amazing work!

[@byOldHand]

Thank you very much Gonzalez !! 🥃⚒️🗜️🌟