Antique Monkey Wrench Restoration

[@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

[@cheagle464]

Nice wrench, nice cleaning

[@charexgaming884]

Dispenser goin up!

[@jamiehughes5573]

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

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Well done with minimal experience tools! Newk from Kentucky

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

Thanks!

[@mtmchenry]

Great job looks good enough to use.

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

Mike McHenry thanks, its fully functional now!

[@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.

[@TysyTube]

good job with this restoration

[@clutzwinstead279]

Excellent

[@joedaney712]

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

[@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.

[@stephenmaurer7008]

Awesome!! Great work!

[@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!

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

[@j.p.lasalle6334]

Great reconditioning!!! Looks great!!

[@EDCEXPEDITION]

J.P. Lasalle thank you!

[@JSANDYJ]

Andrew will do it.!

[@frankanddanasnyder3272]

you took all the patina off the metal!

[@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 : )

[@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

[@challengersam4063]

If you play TF2 like

[@ded_Bidon237]

496+

[@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.

[@conradlangner2825]

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