Rusty Adjustable Wrench - Restoration

In this video, I restore an adjustable wrench (also known as a shifter). While browsing Facebook Marketplace, I found this amidst a selection of old tools for sale. Intrigued by the potential of restoring it for the channel, I decided to make the purchase.
The wrench had clearly been laying in a toolbox under a very leaky garage roof for a while. This prolonged exposure to water had led to extensive rusting. A challenge to restore, but perfect for a contrasting before and after shot at the end of the video.
The initial step in restoring the wrench was its disassembly. However, this proved to be quite the challenge due to the adjusting gear being seized solid by rust. My initial attempt involved an overnight soak in rust remover, in the hope of dissolving the rust, allowing the gear to move freely. Unfortunately, the rust remover's performance fell short of expectations (Nitro Mors I want my money back).
Failing this, I decided to try a more hands-on approach. Using steel wool, I meticulously scrubbed away the rust, bringing the rusty surface back to bare metal. Then I clamped the gear between the vice grips, turning it slightly. I repeated this process until the gear was moving freely.
To completely remove all the rust from the individual components I opted for sandblasting, effectively stripping away all traces of rust and grime, leaving behind a uniform bare metal surface. I followed this by refiling the knurling on the gear. I really wasn't too happy with how it turned out, the individual grooves were so small I struggled to uniformly file them with the needle file I was using.
I continued by sanding all remaining surfaces smooth with a mixture of 80/120/240 Grit sand papers. Once I sanded the surfaces smooth, I thought that the wrench body looked a bit plain. I enjoy adding my own personal touches to all my restorations so for this one I decided to electro-etch my 'Restore More' Logo into the wrench body. Afterwards, I nickel plated all the individual components to give them a rust resistant finish.
To finalize the project I thought the etched logo needed colour. So, I enamel painted it blue. You would think this was an easy step... It took me 14 tries to get it right, 12 hour curing times each try. I was pulling my hair out by the end of it but eventually we got there!
I really hope you enjoy the video, please give me feedback on what you liked and how I can improve for the next one. I read all the comments and try to reply as fast as I can.
Thanks,
Restore More

[@1DrunkSocialite]

I always love these King D wrench restorations. The end results are better than original

[@RestoreMore]

They are awesome wrenches! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@alangunning9019]

Top work mate! What a beautiful wrench - utter satisfaction when you got it flush. Can smell that enamel paint - good job in opening, I always pinged the lid to infinity.

[@condar419]

Superb work. I love when an item ends up BETTER than when it was manufactured (no casting marks, shinier, etc.). Also, thanks for all the captions explaining things.

[@RestoreMore]

Cheers man! Really appreciate it, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@MotoWrenchers]

Yo dude, this is on point!! Your attention to detail is super inspiring and the editing is class, too. If anyone says this is easy, they don't know how much work goes into restoring something to that level and making such a cool video at the same time. All the different angles. Great work! Can't wait for the next one.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you bröther! Appreciate you appreciating the editing and the work! Next one will be in motion PRONTO!

[@Dx20xygen7]

What a beauty! I think I would've just soak it in vinegar for a week, wirebrush it and apply some rust converter, but you went way beyond that… so much filing and sanding by hand… even the knurling. Very impressive, I very much like how it looks properly sanded and plated

[@MASI_forging]

Beautiful restoration. 👍👍

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@alistairmcdonald9715]

Another great restoration, well done. Great to see you including something new with every project, the Restore More emblem addition is fantastic.

[@RestoreMore]

Glad you enjoyed it buddy!! Got to promote that logo! 😂

[@user-yz4xo6pd7r]

Шикарная работа. Спасибо

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@edemoi3817]

Je suis émerveillé par ton travail. Thank you. 🇨🇭

[@RestoreMore]

Merci!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤝🏼 🇨🇭

[@edemoi3817]

@@RestoreMore One day we will meet. I have to learn from you and as a german welder perhaps a little bit you too.

[@edemoi3817]

This was easy. But still very good work.🤩💪👍

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks buddy! 🤝🏼

[@edemoi3817]

@@RestoreMore I love your work. You can buy all this stuff cheep, but restore them this Is love. Thank you. From Germany.

[@harley1969chuco]

Wow I have that same wrinch that I found at an indoor flea market very cool 😎👌

[@RestoreMore]

Awesome! Is it in good condition?

[@harley1969chuco]

@@RestoreMore yes I had to file off some welding splatter from the jaws ..I think the lady sold them to me for five bucks ... I collect old woodworking tools but I like this adjustable wrench caught my eye . The price was good so I got it ...

[@RestoreMore]

@@harley1969chuco Can’t complain for 5 bucks! Great price 👍🏼 Respect for collecting the old tools, so much better made than modern ones and last as long as you take care of them!

[@harley1969chuco]

well I have to admit I been scammed on a few saw that I got overpaid but I made it up on my hand drills and other tools , BUT I also use them not just wall hangers .....@@RestoreMore

[@carrestore]

good job

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@AliAli-zv5ot]

👍👍👍💪