Antique Monkey Wrench Restoration

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In this video I restore a vintage monkey wrench. I found this monkey wrench in an antique shop. It has the markings of "Girard Wrench MFG. Co" "Girard, PA, U.S.A." I researched the Girard company and was able to date this monkey wrench in between 1902-1920! This is a very fun, interesting, and cool project that I recommend trying. If you have any questions or comments regarding the process or what I did, please comment below. I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!
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[@jtocwru]

I grew up in Girard, and used to ride my bike past the old wrench factory every day on my way to school, circa 1990. (At that time, the factory was "MorLite Equipment Co" and they manufactured light fixtures.) I always keep my eyes peeled for these old wrenches at garage sales, but I've never come across one!

[@gupspad401]

Very nice restoration. This is a working tool and its appearance and function are greatly improved by your efforts!

[@Usulcardo]

Dispenser goin' up !

[@heru-deshet359]

Very satisfying to watch with a beautiful turnout. Love that it still looks like an antique tool, not a shiny toy.

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

Heru- deshet thanks for the support!

[@michaelpugh4894]

Nice clean up and restoration.

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Very good restoration 👍👍👍👍

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

Thanks!

[@mikebidus7166]

Thank you , nice job

[@charexgaming884]

Dispenser goin up!

[@jamiehughes5573]

Get a company to gold plate it and you can say "Erectin a statue of a moron"

[@TysyTube]

good job with this restoration

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Well done with minimal experience tools! Newk from Kentucky

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

Thanks!

[@cheagle464]

Nice wrench, nice cleaning

[@mtmchenry]

Great job looks good enough to use.

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

Mike McHenry thanks, its fully functional now!

[@joedaney712]

i can't believe he didn't hit his thumb

[@stephenmaurer7008]

Awesome!! Great work!

[@andrersanchez]

i got a wrench exaclty like this i had some question if you dont mind me asking 1. what grit of sandpaper did you use on the handle 2. how long did you leave the metal soaking in vinegar?

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

I started with 60 grit then moved up to 150 then to 220 grit. I let the metal parts soak in the vinegar overnight.

[@clutzwinstead279]

Excellent

i have one exactly like it, without the wood,, its long gone rotted awy.. im making a new one :-)

[@cscott839]

I have the same wrench a retired steam fitter gave it to me men that installed, replaced or worked on boilers used them he called it a steam fitters wrench.

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

cscott839 awesome, good to know!

[@j.p.lasalle6334]

Great reconditioning!!! Looks great!!

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

J.P. Lasalle thank you!

[@9644P]

How do you get the end cap off the handle? Is a special tool needed? I've got one and I just can't get it to turn

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

Robert O it just twists off like a screw. They are usually on there really tight. Try using a penetrating lubricant and non marring pliers.

[@aydenthes10man72]

I own this exact wrench at home

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

wrench restoration it's a good wrench and I'm glad I was able to bring it back to working order!

[@aydenthes10man72]

EDC EXPEDITION this video is awesome and it helped me date the wrench that I have

[@sdsturges2464]

good job on the Stillson Wrench : )

[@frankanddanasnyder3272]

you took all the patina off the metal!

[@JSANDYJ]

Andrew will do it.!

[@cpeterson877]

It wasn't in bad shape in the beginning, just a little surface rust. IF it had any value as an antique it's gone now

[@ded_Bidon237]

496+

[@challengersam4063]

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[@conradlangner2825]

QQ

[@ThePlungerboy]

Not a "monkey wrench" . That's a "Stillson" wrench..........just sayin.

[@AugustJ.k.Nilsen]

Not a stillson wrench, its a monkey wrench. Just sayin. old patents comparing stillson to monkey wrench would disagree with you.