Restoration of Historic Coes Adjustable Wrench

This video features the restoration of a historic Coes Screw wrench. The Coes wrench company was founded in 1888 and located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Coes wrench company manufactured the screw type wrench invented by Loring Coes, this wrench is commonly known as a monkey wrench.
Difficult to date but estimated to be around 100 years old .

[@gregmason2208]

That's what I like with this sort of video. No theatrics, no horrible music, just the noise of the machinery to put things back together.

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Thankyou. I think it is best as natural as possible, even the mistakes glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the comment

[@Tishers]

Beautiful job. I like the attention to detail where you nickle plated over the hammered end.

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Many thanks for the comment always welcome and glad you enjoyed the video

[@garymucher4082]

Very nice work. Lots of it too. But the end results are worth it in my opinion. New wood scales came out perfect. The contrasting colors make the entire project look clean... Thumbs Up!

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Many thanks. I enjoyed that restoration it came out well.

[@dougbrown9861]

I have one of these that was passed down to me from my grandfather through my dad to me. It's currently hanging on my workbench. I've always wondered about it's history and now I know. It's going to my grandson with a little bit of history.

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Many thanks for the comment. The wrench was purchased by my brother in law at a market in Spain. I found it slightly strange that an American wrench would of been sold in spain so many years ago but maybe so. it certainly deserved to be restored

[@PGoodmanCOG]

Such a lovely tool! Nice work!

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Many thanks glad you liked it

[@jorgefsanchezmarin]

Prístina, detallada, una restauración en verdad muy fina. Felicitaciones 😊

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Muchas gracias

[@jebsails2837]

All of my mothers relatives used these wrenches. The family was located about 50 miles from Worcester, MA. I acquired two from an Uncle that passed about 40 yrs ago. Perhaps I'll try to revive them. Thank you. Narragansett Bay.

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Your welcome and thanks for the comment. My brother in law found the wrench at a fair in Spain and thoughtfully gave it to me for one of my restoration projects. They must of had a good sales and distribution system all those years ago. Good luck with restoring the wrench

[@CadaverCo]

This deserves way more credit lol

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Many thanks.

[@tonybrandt8850]

Woot woot - all aboard! This is the 'new style' restoration genere. Slow it down if it's too fast for you.

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@nescobaraloplop9468]

Pretty good!

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

many thanks

[@antonioparra4979]

se ve tan fácil pero no lo es!!! gracias por el video

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Muchas gracias

[@ShiftyMagoo76]

Outstanding job! Subbed…I look forward to watching your channel grow.

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Many thanks for watching

[@alexanderalbach468]

Aaand subscribed ❤

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Many thanks

[@frankanddanasnyder3272]

You destroyed all of it's patina..yuck!

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Many thanks for your comment all welcome of course

[@mercoid]

It was a cruddy old wrench. Its level of rust, filth and wear was enough to supersede any character it may have had. He did the right thing restoring it. I would use this wrench and pass it on to someone else to use for decades more. Another 100 years to regain a patina and perform actual work. The best thing that can happen to it.

[@Redbear99-r99]

Erectin dispensary, century going up

[@garyostrander2507]

Very V E R Y - NICE - You have talent 👍 👍 👏

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Many thanks

[@markwilliamson5796]

I really admire the skill to take something like this and remanufacture it. But to my taste the restoration goes to far and strips not only the rust and grime but also the history of the tool encapsulated in its patina, scars and wear.

[@PremierRestorations-fh5ln]

Mark. You are of course right and all this stuff is a bit new to me. Thanks for the comment it is appreciated Have you seen the youtube video of the first land rover. To cut a long story it was found in scotland and sold at auction A well known guy bought it and spent a fortune restoring it for 2 years. It looked like a beaten up farmers car but thats how he wanted it I like that as well and respect Thanks for the kind comment