Antique Monkey Wrench Tool Restoration

I've wanted one of these antique style heavy duty machinist monkey wrenches for a while. They are very solid and well built. I found this one and thought it would be the perfect tool for disassembling thing quickly after a little bit of work to restore it to new condition. This restoration (like all of them) took a lot more work than I expected. There were a lot of dents from the previous owner using it as a hammer. The entire handle was full of gouges from someone trying to loosen rusty, seized up nuts.
I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. It is now a proper thumb detecting nut f&%!er
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[@RestorationStation]

I'm curious how you guys feel about the fast forward clips. They seem to be pretty love/hate. Please fill out this poll if you have an opinion on the matter www.strawpoll.me/18160953

[@justmakingit_mtrose]

Restoration Station i love fast forwards

[@3DPrintingPiper]

I like fast forwards for mundane tasks like scrubbing and sanding

[@dyster6747]

And another copy. Piss off.

[@chrisbloodworth72]

Errhmmaaaggeerrddd!! You ruined it by taking of the patina. Yet the other half is like "ooh nose! You gonna actually USE IT." I think it looks good. I have one that's old too and has a broken shoulder. I want to fix mine also. Good job on yours.

[@blackknightcustom]

They are a good compromise. Some people want to see you hand saw a board into to in real time, others do not want to watch it. Fast forwards let people meet in the middle.

[@timpedra]

"Someone must have used this as a hammer..." - TF2 Engineer: Is there another way to use it?

[@TF2Scout10]

That pyro is a spy

[@ArtistizcHistorian]

MEDIC!

[@alzheimnewton8299]

TF2 Engineer approves that vid.

[@timpedra]

It's ready to crack a spy's skull open

[@davechandler6884]

You left the jaws unparallel !.

[@scottdunbar4898]

I found that exact same style of wrench made by Coe out of Mass. buried behind my house in Maine. It's extremely rusty and nothing moves but you have inspired me to see if I can bring it back to life. Thanks for the video.

[@MrLeoYaus]

@2:50 I don't think it was used as a hammer. I think it was hit with a hammer while on tight fittings.

[@frankpitochelli6786]

...completely agree. That's usually why they end up with those dents.

[@donniebrown2896]

Totally agree, you should see some of my combination wrenches.

[@bonzosabian5710]

Guilty ✋🏻

[@rawr51919]

or tight bolts, seized up tight and wrangled to loosen

[@andrethered1]

When my step dad passed away four years ago, I inherited all of his tools, some in great shape, some like this wrench, which mine appears to be 100 years old. It's the exact same style with one rivet holding the handle on. The handle is in pretty good shape, just darkened from oil and sweat, sanding has almost no effect on the coloring. Mine has all the pretty dents and watching your video has given me some more ideas to make mine work. This is also a Coe's Wrench co. From Rochester, NY. Heavy as can be, though, so I understand why it was used as a hammer.

[@joansena3056]

This is properly TF2 Engineer wrench inspiration .

[@AnnaSue81]

it is the tf2 wrench (not exactly but directly inspired by)

[@paigehendrix4016]

*yeehaws in tf2 engineer*

[@Heidegaff]

"Someone must've used this as an hammer" Yeah, how else am I supposed to upgrade my buildings?

[@roadweary5252]

Love the choice of wood - it’s a nice combination.

[@jenk8432]

It’s like the engineer use that for the last time

[@BillMontana]

What a beautiful tool. And a great restoration. Thank you.

[@lawnmowerdude]

“Someone must have use this as a hammer” Isn’t that what that is?

[@sakul3988]

I like the way its all man made and you restore it with no boring music its very satisfiying +1 sub you deserve it👍

[@ArtistizcHistorian]

NYEH HEHEH

[@cameltanker1286]

There you go. Good for another century.

[@robertphillips6296]

Looking good. I especially like the contrast between the wooden handle and the metal.

[@wetdedstuocm]

Another one saved.. Good Work..

[@sallybrokaw6124]

This style tool is the most abused that I find at auctions. I'm a Pexto tool collector so you have a great find and top notch restoration. Al B in Ohio.

[@Crlpope]

I like to see the simple part seed up anytime no point in repeating the same movement over too many rimes you did a great job. I have one just like that but in fair to good shape so I keep it as it is,

[@Befree999]

Ready to be used as a hammer again ...lol BRAVO

[@tootall5559]

I have seen a lot of these, used to find them all the time. Not so common now...however all I've seen pretty much looked like this one did before, though the handle might have still been in one piece. Two things, when you are going to drill all the way through a piece of wood, set it on a scrap piece of wood or clamp it on where you will come through, that prevents or lessens tear out. Also, you neglected something very important on this kind of wrench. The jaws need to line up squarely. The jaws not lining up square is why it probably got so many dents, that causes it to slip off the nuts and bolts. Back when this was in common use, many of the nuts were square not hexagon or octagon. That's why this worked better on those, they don't do so well on the hex and oct bolts and nuts, especially if the jawa don't line it very square. that puts all the pressure in one small corner, and tends to round them off and give you busted knuckles in the process. I have no idea how you'd square them up. I also don't get why they didn't just make them with a hammer face on the back side... they often got used as hammers tho we all know that's not the thing to do. People do tend to use what's handy tho. A guy goes to the tool crib of a large factory. "I need a wrench" the keeper asks, "What kind of wrench?" guy says "I donno" The keeper takes the time and trouble to go through all the wrenches explaning what they are, what they do and what they're called. Even gives the guy a sheet with the names on them so he can remember. Next day, the same guy comes to the crib, "I need a wrench" The keeper decides to test him, "What kind of wrench?" guy says, "Doesn't matter, I'm gonna use it for a hammer anyway."

[@amelho]

people also tend to hit the back of the handle with a hammer to get those hard do unscrew nuts to move... thats how i bet it got all those dents and nicks.

[@tootall5559]

@@amelho probably

[@TheWitch59]

What a craftsman! A total joy to watch. 👍👍👍🙂

[@Hugofreddie]

Nice original multitool . Not only are they great holding a saucepan but you can turn and hit thingies too

[@dongjunleejuly13th]

That wrench is how to solve practical problems.

[@michaelpugh4894]

Nice tear down and clean up. Beautiful restoration. I dislike blueing. I prefer the silver color and I spray them with clear paint to prevent rust.

[@RestorationStation]

I'm not sure how I feel about bluing either. It definitely doesn't smell good

[@honeybreme5479]

That’s a lovely heavy duty wrench, it certainly deserved the care you took giving it new life. Beautiful job!

[@jacobmacdavid6803]

also, I like the fast forward clips

[@dibdias1]

Well done job. I really like your restoration approach.

[@erroleabrown4317]

Lovely lovely job, the rench is an old timer, so sturdy totally worth restoring.

[@MarzNet256]

Looks fantastic. Nicely done. Just picked a set of 3 of these (8, 12 and 15 inches). Only 20 bucks at estate sale. All in excellent condition (the wooden handles as well). Restoring largest one first since the handle is metal instead of wood. Also, i've been using butcher block conditioner for wooden handles (it's beeswax and mineral oil). It conditions and seals the old wood nicely.

[@Blougheed]

normally, I am over critical on my opinions of tool restorations... but I must say I think you did a bang up job! well done sir!

[@TheMysticalFusion]

I knew i just had to be patient for a restoration station video! keep up the great work!

[@johnfix1]

I restore wrenches and I found this an excellent video.

[@thomasthompson6799]

Very nice finish on the steel and replacement of broken wooden handles. Good work!

[@PegasusProjects]

Beautifully done. I did a video on one almost identical to this a week or so ago. No makers mark though. Good job.

[@laurityrrell758]

That was cool and that handle fit like a glove

[@jamescraig5421]

Look Ma i look 30years younger 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Beautiful restoration Bro keep the great work up.👌

[@gsh319]

As leo said, it was hit with a hammer causing those beat up edges. I've always done the restorations without removing all the strikes and marks. I see it as the tools long service life, its looking back on history. I see the marks left behind on my own tools and remember all those bitched up jobs. Great job, consider leaving a touch of history on the tool.. very cool!. Real nice job, real nice. Thank You

[@howardkennedy708]

Great job on the wrench, love the woodwork. About the fast forward, I like it for anything that's going to take a lot of time.

[@abboudabudafair1484]

Well restored...thanks.

[@markharris5771]

Nothing too fancy, just belief in doing the job right, the knowledge to do that and applying a lot of hard work. I’m presuming with the screws missing out of your hand saw, and it looking in need of a little TLC you were introducing us to a future project.

[@johnsummers8157]

These are decently heavy so it's a pretty good hammer

[@user-xo1rp1bi7q]

مبدع عاشت أيدك

[@Madlintelf]

Nice job, looks fantastic!

[@budman123052]

FANTASTIC!!!

[@tonoalvarado1436]

¡Excelente trabajo...! Saludos desde Honduras.👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏✌

[@robertrichard9460]

Beautiful! Makes a great looking wall hanger!

[@jimronchetto8592]

Beautiful!

[@AkhtarAli-ft1uy]

One of the finest quality of video hats off to you beo

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Super jest to odrestaurowane ten klucz młodkowy pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍👍👍👍👍

[@timsmith1589]

Very cool and I like the fast forward stuff

[@worseforwearrestoration924]

Love the colour the handle came out 👌

[@stephenkent8903]

Excellent job

[@wokohedgehogs]

Nice work, well done 👍

[@jrand2631]

Great job, it came out nice! 👍👍👍

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Very very good restoration bro 👍👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@gordoneggleton6922]

Beautiful work

[@andymckenzie8031]

First, that looks really, really nice. The wood scales came out looking great, and I love that you left a lot of the wear visible. It's clearly restored, and still shows some of its age. Second, a comment on the use of epoxy: The reason you were able to take the remaining scale off and put new ones on is that the originals were held in place with rivets, not glue. Now that you've epoxied the new scales on, replacing them will be a nightmare if it's ever required. I'd strongly recommend rivets, and no glue, on your next tool.

[@shedmanx3640]

Not that I’m disputing what you are saying, but epoxied scales are not a nightmare to remove. A heat gun melts the glue in a jiffy. I use heat for epoxy removal all the time. 🇦🇺👍

[@ianlackey2875]

Well done... dame fine wrench sir...

[@gnarlywalrus914]

You should have so many more subs than you have now good work

[@peChoOO]

Good job colleague!!!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Looks awesome 👍

[@AlexBRestoration]

nice job..look great

[@TF2Scout10]

This is the stock Ranch for the engineer on TF2

[@ogsturmtiger8576]

"Ranch" Bruh, the way to spell it is literally in the title

[@danitien9504]

New comer/subscriber. This is satisfying. Simple yet awesome.

[@joe1569]

Outstanding video editing. You understand what is boring and speed it up. Slow down when interesting. Also, great camera close-ups. Well done !

[@biggaspirit1]

Nice job, good finish....

[@mateoboschify]

When you drill through wood, try to use a block of wood under to support the piece or you might get tear out from the drill bit.

[@comradebusman3]

Dispenser goin up!

[@jeffintx]

Great restoration! I was a little worried that the band saw might turn this into a thumb restoration.

[@michaelmontgomery5818]

Fast forwarding has its place. There is a certain tedium that comes with these videos. I personally don't care to sit through hundreds of real-time strokes of sandpapering until my eyes glaze over. Keep doing what you're going! Cheers from St. Louis. Yeah, Blues!

[@glOckcOma]

Agreed, maybe FF even sooner if possible

[@donniebrown2896]

You known you can increase the speed yourself and even skip forward and backward also.

[@tonyday7233]

Beautiful job.

[@hotaruishere2133]

Hearing that it was possibly used as a hammer irritated me more than anything 😂 I hate it when things aren't used the way they should be!

[@mantaship]

What is the arbor setup on your grinder? That looks pretty solid state, yet changeable. Please post the knowledge.

[@SploxLabs]

If something can be used as a hammer, it will be

[@anemarii5653]

WoW Nice Work Shout Out Next Video

[@juliebaker6969]

Dude, you SO need a sharper saw. You could have cut that wood quicker with a butter knife.

[@amnesiacmyx]

Hahahahah, yeah I was going to recommend he get some of files after that hand saw! Good video, though.

[@FordFracture]

That turned of nice ! To nice to use I'd hang it up on the wall because they don't make tools like that anymore.

[@terryatkinson2264]

Great job buddy

[@mykstreja8648]

The only quibble I have is you should have ground out the F G's stamped in by a previous owner. I would be proud to own and use this tool. It's great to see a real restore video amongst the dreck being posted by some others.

[@ihrescue]

I have one that needs restoration as well but the handle is solid steel so it won't have a classic a look as yours. Nice job especially with the bluing.

[@hackercat13]

Great video, love how it turned out! What Bluing/Oxide solution do you use? Thanks!

[@spencereagle1118]

The handle got straightened in one direction but it also looked bent in the other axis, as if it had been hammered bending the backbone of the wrench?

[@yeagerxp]

Very good restoration 👍👍👍

[@carlosescobar6973]

Exellent 👍!!

[@lovingmesomeoutdoors8729]

Question. Are the brass pins supposed to be hammered over or does the epoxy hold them in place?

[@dyslexicsheeple931]

Excellent restoration enjoyed your video

[@donniebrown2896]

New subscriber, I like your editing just like it is, we viewers can speed up, slow down, skip forward, and amazingly we can rewind and watch again if we like. If we hear funky disco or even worse, rap music we can even mute the sound. Keep doing what you're doing just like it is. ❤️👍👍👍

[@klaeslenbroch8376]

Awesome video! How do you make your bluing solution?

[@oseyedian]

Exellent

[@memybikeni9931]

Nicely done

[@Jim__K]

Nice job. What kind of wood did you use on the handle?

[@petricabistricean1806]

super tare

[@Maria-di9wb]

Prachtig 👍

[@banditva8040]

What did you use on sand marks on metal handle

[@stevec5935]

That’s a very nice restoration. How does linseed oil hold up when your hands are oily, greasy, dirty, etc.? When might you use like Minwax wax instead of, or in addition to the linseed oil?

[@jacobmacdavid6803]

awesome video, but I have a few questions. Why the degreaser soak? It didn't look greasy, so I thought maybe you had another reason for doing it. What was the rust remover chemical? As for the Black Oxide/bluing solution, what is the significance of doing that? What did you use as the pegs to hole the wood handle pieces in place, and was that just an ordinary band saw blade that cut them? Finally, what epoxy did you use. Thanks again...great video

[@francislematt7079]

He touched it with greasy fingers after eating Pringles

[@user-zt3bh1xt7w]

Super

[@Kongstudios2]

I applaud you for not grinding the Maker's Mark off, just well done overall 👍👏!

[@rodwilkins1614]

Zachasuno why would you grind anything off on a restoration project tho?

[@Kongstudios2]

@@rodwilkins1614 Precisely! The goal would be not to, though some manage to do it and still refer to the project as "restored".