Antique Torque Wrench | Restoration & Modification

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In this video I restored an old Torque Wrench and also gave it some modifications.
Age: - I guess it´s age to 50-60 years
Restoring time: - around 3 weeks
Facts: This Torque Wrench was working even before the restoration, because the condition didnt effect the function. I replaced the welding between base plate and main shaft with screws, because I didnt want to weld the stainless steel.
Techniques/materials: I used several techniques here: nickle plating, cold bluing, sand blasting and laser engraving.
I hope you have fun with the video! If you have any questions on the used tools, materials or the processes, write it in the comment section - i´ll try to answer as soon as possible!
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Antique Torque Wrench | Restoration & Modification

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[@amadeuslanglitz5563]

18:36 Oh my god, I also used this clear coat, how fun. it works so well. 👍🏽

[@martinpanev6651]

It has been a while since I have wstched one of your videos!! Amazing job restoring this beauty! These videos get more satisfying with every new video :) I think my father has one of these from Soviet Bulgaria- i remember it clearly. Love the use of the milling machine! Another great video, as always, cheers! 😀 (i changed my profile, its me Marti :)

[@prompt91]

Why didn’t make a calibration? Changing thickness and crystal lattice of metal after tempering… Is it a ruining of an instrument?(((

[@nonexistant2k3]

You really should get it calibrated. I repaired these for years and you disassembling it changed a lot of specs. Don’t trust it until then. But it looks nice as a paperweight until then.

[@LucDesaulniers1]

Heating would change the metal

[@sawboss5794]

I calibrated it for him about a month ago.

[@hsv7676]

It would be interesting to compare the readings in the original and after restoration when switching to fastening from welding to screws.

[@kennethmiller2333]

Given the reduction in thickness, I'd expect an increase in indicated torque for a given actual torque due to the reduction in resistance to bending. Also, I'd expect the heating to have an effect as well.

[@Nefertiti0403]

I have never heard of such a thing, but I enjoy watching and learning

[@shephardscrook]

Great restoration, as always. Don't want to be that guy, but would like to see a calibration to see how much of an effect removing that material had on the accuracy of the piece. Looks lovely though, my dad had one similar.

[@RestorationVideo]

Good job! Great video, keep it up. What a master! Thank you for your great work. It turned out great! And I like heat plating, I rarely see such technique. screws I usually dip them in and take them out. Thank you! Prefer

[@misterpatina]

Thank you so much! Iam glad you enjoyed! Greets Mr P ✌️

[@Vickie-Bligh]

This is such a great video. Lovely repair & restoration, great storytelling, and awesome videography. Well done, Mr. P.

[@misterpatina]

Thanks again Vickie! 🙂

[@user-gp2px8kr5d]

Nice and simple redesign. Excellent execution. And as always, attention to detail. Well done Sir 👏

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@kanal_Zhizn_Invalida]

Моё почтение за видосик. Жду каждый с нетерпением. Я и сам являюсь автором, люблю ваши видео! Снимаю про быт свой, простого парня инвалида детства, своих зверят, и свой дом. Сложно мене даётся контент, стараюсь ровняюсь на вас!

[@user-jr1kr1hl7c]

Everyday is a beginning. Take a deep breath and start again.

[@somethinggeeky]

It would be great to see this wrench compared to a modern torque wrench.. great video, loved it 🎉

[@hbrestoration]

it's so much better, congratulations 🥰

[@sergiovideos997]

Well, but I was waitnting to see it working in the final of the video

[@Realbigbrain]

My dad had one of these when I was a kid, and it's mine now. They're a terrible pain to use, the click type are much easier to deal with. But I hang on to mine for sentimental reasons. I wish it looked as nice as yours!

[@ronm3245]

I learned something new. The kilopondmeter is the same thing as a Newton-meter.

[@John-NeverStopLearning]

Looks great as all your restorations. Drilling the stainless steel may go better with a Cobalt drill. I have worked with stainless steel some and have found either carbide or cobalt works best. It’s the Nickel in the stainless steel that makes cutting difficult.

[@shaunmullings4153]

OW Mr Patina, you've done it again. 😊😅🫡

[@SeanTurnerDeeper6]

That laser is slick! pew! pew!

[@bodiejay2859]

Absolutely beautiful restoration. It looks better than brand new now. ~Kevin

[@MWRestoration]

Good job👍. Greetings from Bremen 👋

[@misterpatina]

Danke, Grüße aus Frankfurt ✌️

[@suvoroy6499]

Ur work is great I watched all the restoration projects what u have posted.... U not only u turn the things much better than they used to be when new❤

[@sawboss5794]

Smoothing the edges like a mad lad.

[@JqlGirl]

I learned something by watching! kpm means "kilopondmetre" and is from a defunct metric-derived system that took "standard" gravity into account, so 1 kpm is about 9.806 Nm.

[@jeffbaranowski6695]

Wow, I must be old. I have one of those "antiques" in my toolbox. But yours is prettier than mine. Great job!!

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@user-qj8bs5xt7p]

When you lose everything you have, you find the only thing you need.

[@punkhead4312]

Would love that in my toolchest.

[@emmagray9200]

Love your videos they are awesome my cat tinkerbell enjoys watching with me he had some cuddles while watching lol

[@misterpatina]

😅😅

[@frfrpr]

Man, it's fun watching this channel. Just binge-watching, good stuff

[@wilcleno1866]

Would like to see a calibration test to see if it is still within specks.

[@user-bw1en5gg6f]

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

[@lawrence.porter]

My neighbour gave me one of these. Seems about the same age but in much better condition. I haven't tested it yet to see its accuracy.

[@matui6983]

Great job restoring the torque-wrench. Would rather use a deflecting beam type such as this but my clock dial version over a click type or digital unit. Pretty much never need calibrating and are just more pleasant to use and they are just old school cool.

[@TheBotze]

I was just gonna say, wouldn't it need to be recalibrated after this restoration? He removes a lot of material, surely that affects the measurement? Maybe precision is not what he was going for here 😊

[@matui6983]

It might affect the reading a tiny bit but wouldnt have thought by a huge amount. It was sanding and polishing after all. Be interesting to see how it performs on a torque wrench tester all the same.

[@misterpatina]

@TheBotze i agree! Regarding to the indicator it’s pretty well reassembled, but who knows if it’s accurate, and who knows if it ever was. Didn’t compare it to a modern one, it’s a display piece now 🙂

[@misterpatina]

@matui6983 agree ✌️

[@matui6983]

Hope theres still a chance of a Mitchell reel restoration in the channels future. 👍

[@venkatanarasimhamkadambari242]

Brilliant Work as always

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@jarcher5626]

You sure know how to make a guy feel old. I have one of those in my toolbox.😂

[@misterpatina]

Let’s say…old beauty with Kind signs of age 😅

[@user-zk9rf7kv2k]

Ваши работы можно смело наазвать: ЭТАЛОН. Спасибо.

[@rbyaldrzee6657]

Beatiful 👍🏼💯💯

[@Dirk-Ulowetz]

Mutig! Grüner Loctite. Das bekommst du nie wieder auseinander. Schlimmer ist nur noch die rote Schraubensicherung. Ich hätte wohl die Blaue genommen. Reicht in fast allen Fällen völlig aus. Hier mit Sicherheit ebenfalls. Ansonsten: Erstklassige Arbeit. Es ist immer eine wahre Freude, dir und deinem Hang zur Perfektion zuzusehen.

[@johnbradford9235]

Beautiful 😊😊😊. Thanks Mr. Patina 🙏🙏🙏. 😎

[@look4truth480]

Yes! A sandblast after the cast cleanup. Bugs me when others don't do this. Noice

[@misterpatina]

🥳🥳

[@nyernga]

I can't torque enough about your skill level....................👍

[@RikSandstromCalifornia]

Always enjoy your videos. For some reason, this one was the most satisfying that I have watched so far. 😺😺 Keep the great restorations coming.

[@jorgefsanchezmarin]

Cómo usual y costumbre... una delicada y deliciosa restauración. La prueba final me hubiera encantado ver trabajar este torquímetro mecánico VS un digital, y con ello comprobar que está bien calibrado y en operación técnica y mecánica confiable. 😊

[@bassemfed8654]

The scale look so beautiful🔥🔥

[@Mechanicalinventor5110]

Very excellent restoration, you have equipment and an attractive personality. I am trying to imitate this theme ❤❤

[@2K_Restoration]

Absolutely beautiful restoration,,,,

[@misterpatina]

Thanks bud ✌️

[@barbinhell4483]

Very nice !

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I love your videos. This came out so perfect. The scale is so clear and easy to read.

[@desired397]

Looks great at the end. I definitely would have loved to see a comparison at the end between a known accurate torque wrench and this one, just showing "hey the bar moves" doesn't really mean it actually works and shows the correct torque.

[@churlepatakha]

You have great aesthetics. Cool job.

[@penprp]

These are always so relaxing for me. Thank you.

[@ivanstiles7030]

Very nice! The metal work turned out great and the wood handle is perfect!

[@BarBQedIguana]

I have this exact torque wrench in it's original box. I'm guessing it is around 50 years old. The wrench still looks brand new.

[@razorboyXVII]

Absolutely stunning!

[@DB2A7]

Amazing patience and attention to detail.

[@djnottttt]

Still have one in my tool box

[@bigDbigDbigD]

I love your work Mr P.

[@petrprokop4625]

Moc krásná práce👍🇨🇿

[@daddyfrost42]

Fantástico, brother! Fine touch and awesome result.

[@pollyseip]

It’s such a pleasure to see your evolution!! Lovely restoration, and well done on the video editing as well!! 💫

[@jg2382]

Another great restoration! I really like the new handle on this one. Logo looks great!

[@walentyw5690]

finally something like manual processing has appeared. More like this, not everyone has lathes or drilling machines.

[@urbanmechanic9254]

I still use one very similar to this granted it not quite this old but same basic thing

[@corriewilliams752]

Lovely restoration

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Beautiful job, it looks great!

[@shaunmullings4153]

Magnificent Mr Patina. Are we going to see some new projects coming soon. ?

[@misterpatina]

Iam currently editing the new video! 🙂👍

[@larrykelly2838]

Great restoration

[@user-wm4dz5fw9d]

Love your work. You have a great eye and plenty of talent.

[@maximomooo5162]

Absolut amazing job. Love it ❤

[@garymucher4082]

Now you have to make a case to put it in to keep it from getting damaged... Thumbs Up!

[@nataliecarrington2550]

beautiful work as always! Great choice of wood for the handle, that was a gorgeous piece of walnut!

[@rpg2181]

Fantastic job, Mr Patina (again).

[@paulinobenito6905]

Otro gran trabajo de restauración, yo tengo un torquimetro igual a ése de marca snap on made in USA de los años 80s pura calidad buen video saludos 👍

[@oneshotme]

It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@nadiamalen]

I like your work, so this is me leaving a comment. 😊

[@misterpatina]

Thanks a lot 🙂

[@unkjason]

Very talented. I've always wondered how accurate those type of torque wrenches are

[@gualtieropugliesi7552]

Il consueto lavoro magistrale. 👋👋

[@sashamirzayans8465]

Beautiful work!

[@Kmnri]

beautiful, love to see unusual things restored to perfection

[@misterpatina]

Thanks!

[@mikerobinson6606]

Fantastic. I still use one just like it. I have never trusted the newer click type torque wrenches.

[@MASI_forging]

Great restoration as always 😃😃

[@goupilrenard1326]

bonjour trée belle restoration vous êtes le mayeurs

[@MrMiyagui-Gaming]

Love your work man, keep it up! Love from Brasil! 🇧🇷

[@billakosl.a3227]

Perfect Any video is perfect!👍

[@robbeaumont4811]

Fantastic, amazing skills

[@MrThearijal]

An amazing restoration

[@madog32]

Well done mate, great job!

[@user-pu1zd8mv3w]

У Вас золотые руки!

[@ravil_1975]

Мистер Патина, прекрасная работа👍👍👍💯💯💯🔥

[@allanmanley6340]

I have one of those. Bought it around 1970 to torque my Morris Minor's engine........ I don't think it was very accurate but it was cheap....

[@dougieranger]

Lovely work.

[@polytzai]

Amazing

[@coutinho640]

Perfeito 🎉🎉🎉

[@sonyhk3824]

Beautiful 👍

[@daffster13]

Amazing job bro

[@user-wo1xm6nq6o]

Молодец 👏 отличная работа!!!

[@misterpatina]

Spasibo!

[@foxwhiskey]

Great vid and a very nice job ! Congrats !😊

[@miguel--rush]

Top.. thank you..!

[@marisales2664]

I relate to wanting a "connection that is screwable" 😁

[@khalilrabah2237]

Jolie travail j'adore

[@54mgtf22]

Hi Mr P. Love your work 👍