"The Wizard" Wrench Restoration

[@damniannoone2552]

Una obra de arte señor !!! muy buen trabajo 👌👌 se nota que te gustan las herramientas, solo ver la morsa de banco brillar lo prueba 👍👍 felicitaciones !!

[@AyazRestoration]

❤👌

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad my passion for old tools is noticeable. Thank you for your support!

[@justinnimmo9450]

Those gloves are so cumbersome it makes it seem like it’s happening in space- great work in spite of your two chunky mitts

[@channelsixtysix066]

Never seen a wrench that looked like that before. Amazing what innovations were thought of back then. Some made it to modern day, others like this one never caught on. Nice restoration, like the copper plating, that's a rarity in restoration videos.

[@misteroddjobs]

I agree! Some of these old tools are amazing. I just glad I getbto save a few of them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AyazRestoration]

❤❤❤

[@ronblack7870]

looks like it's super awkward to use it . looks cool but that's it. to keep the center over the bolt you need to turn both wheels equaly

[@andybilakshow260]

@@ronblack7870 you might not always want it in the center.

[@keldon_champion]

Definitely neat, I am curious if they actually work well, I think the biggest issue with the design is probably how massive the head is on it which would make it hard to use in tight spaces

[@Yooper7643]

I've been performing this job for 50 years and my first move is to soak the metal objects in kerosene for several days - all bolts & nuts free-up and rust is magically loosened. If the object is large, I wrap it in burlap then saturate with kerosene. 😊

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks for the tip! I'll try that out soon.

[@NBZW]

Found a 36 caliber Colt years ago, totally rusted up, dropped it into a bucket of coal oil and forgot it. About four months later the 💡came on. Disassembly, no problem, little 00 except for the pits, like new.

[@Yooper7643]

@@NBZW My biggest project was a 25 HP Steamengine submerged in water 15 yrs. in a basement. It's running today.

[@NBZW]

@@Yooper7643 I used to shoot the pistol till fffg got so expensive now it’s a conversation piece. That was my only project of the nature. Coal oil forever !

[@5Cdarkwing]

Coke does the same in a couple hours

[@zmaxx21]

The copper plating was such a nice touch. Good job!

[@jools182]

great resto! would have been good to see the wrench in action

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank You! Stay tuned for this wrench in action, video coming soon. Thanks!!

[@johncomments2730]

Such an ingeniously designed tool. Great choice for restoration!

[@willieckaslike]

I've never seen a wrench like this before. Like others, I too like the copper plated finish. Thanks for sharing !

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks for watching and commenting!! 👍

[@mitchellbrunkow6478]

Cool copper finish on the body of the wrench! Looks great

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

I've been looking everywhere for my beloved lost wrench! ;)

[@barryulrich2170]

My sister frequented farm estate sales in southern Saskatchewan looking for interesting tidbits like this. Not for resale but because she found them interesting. She gave me one of these wrenches before she passed. It is in very nice condition and with a bit of oil it works as it was intended to. I have it in my shop on the wall and like to show it off but it's amazing that someone went to the trouble to make this and patent it.

[@michaelcoccojr2513]

Wow! This is beautiful. I love the copper plating too!

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@tday99]

Holy this is one of the coolest wrenches ever made!

[@misteroddjobs]

I agree, thanks!

[@toolrestoration]

Nice wrench nice restore , deserved these views !!!!

[@georgebrown8312]

I have seen an adjustable wrench like that before. You did an awesome job of restoring it to working order, and it looks much better too. Excellent work as usual.

[@georgebrown8312]

I meant "I have never seen an adjustable wrench like that before".

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks George, I greatly appreciate ypu.

[@davesstuff1599]

Wow what a nice job on an odd tool but a neat tool.

[@Blackwing80]

Very nice copper plating...first time I have seen that done. Good work!

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks! 👍

[@brysonalden5414]

I can see why that's your favorite wrench! Nice, respectful restoration.

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks 👍

[@robleary3353]

Love old bits of kit being bought back to life to work again!. Nice one!.

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks Rob, much appreciated!

[@MisterRorschach90]

It’s beautifully designed.

[@alanpreston3111]

Lovely job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CrustyRestorations]

Stunning transformation, keep.up the great work👍

[@rickwidlund3512]

Great video. Between taking apart, cleaning & reassembling,fantastic show.

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks Rick!

[@mattyal9347]

I never saw anything like it. Great makeover!

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank you! I hadn't seen one before this either. Cool tool I think. Thanks for your comment!

[@AyazRestoration]

❤❤😊

[@richtomlinson7090]

Thats a cool tool.

[@chadwedul1787]

What an elegant tool.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Interesting tool, nicely done.👍

[@AyazRestoration]

❤👌

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank you sir! Cheers!

[@ottodydaktyk]

I've never seen a wrench like that before. Interesting design. Subscribed.

[@misteroddjobs]

Awesome, thank you!

[@chrisu7022]

Great job, keep it up

[@chrisperry7963]

That is one cleverly designed wrench! Nice job getting it back to work!

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks, Chris!

[@Cletrac305]

Neat video! Having worked on a lot of old farm equipment from back then, that wrench was better than many may think. Most bolts were basically a good grade of stove iron with huge square nuts. I imagine it also opens barrel bungs nicely, too!

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks so much!

[@krbaker5454]

Awesome job! Love that copper plating with the dark blue/blackish!!

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks KR! Much appreciated!

[@jamesalsup9135]

Excellent!

[@misteroddjobs]

Many thanks!

[@michaeleferguson4533]

Terrific job....I have a lot of old tools and they are the best.

[@misteroddjobs]

Agreed, thanks!

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

What a tool! Fun video.

[@mitchelnorton2692]

Never seen copper plating before, very 😎 cool.

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks, Mitchell!

[@FuttBucker42069]

Looking at the beginning paper - it looks like you're missing a spring in the cap? Also does that wrench go in reverse? I'm struggling to see how it would switch directions?

[@garymucher4082]

Pretty unusual tool for sure. Not sure what it could be used for or replace other wrenches. But nice all the same. Thumbs Up!

[@peterpaliwoda1527]

Great job done ….love the added interest of the original paperwork…..Magdad does that …(a good “tuber” to aspire to imho )…seasons greetings to you and yours Peter P

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to me!

[@mizteryozo]

I will support this channel. Always keep safe

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks so much!

[@earllsimmins9373]

I just restored my great grand daddy's axe from 1896 last year. I replaced the handle, and I finished the restoration by replacing the head last week. Looks like new.

[@XiaoPichu]

XD

[@heru-deshet359]

I will certainly keep my eyes open for something like this no matter how rusted. I would let it soak in rust remover for a couple of months, though.

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Heru!

[@joebradshaw6049]

I have one of these wrenches in very nice original condition. Wish I could post a pic here. It's a cool old ratchet wrench!

[@wayned5872]

Cool wrench

[@ozzymd1]

Cool tool , nice restoration ! 👍

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks DH!

[@mannywilliams6409]

A ratcheting crescent wrench cool!

[@bigboy9706]

Very cool wrench

[@timsmith1589]

Cool tool

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank You!

[@powertoolsrepair]

Mmm... Freshly cooked parts 🤤

[@gaildimick1831]

Very nice work.

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@petricabistricean1806]

Super tare 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍯

[@AyazRestoration]

❤👌

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks so much!!

[@ChristianMartinez-mh4on]

Cool restoration. Subbed.

[@Nate65Dawg]

Turned out rather nicely! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber 🙂

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks for the sub! So glad to have you join!

[@АрменБолужев]

Спасибо большое мастеру за отличную работу. Благодарю за труд. Удачи вам на канале. 🛠️📹👍🔥

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@AyazRestoration]

Aweasome Tool Great work well done. I wish you more success 😊❤

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank you very much. I greatly appreciate your support!

[@AyazRestoration]

@@misteroddjobs 😊❤❤

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Przepiękny jest ten bardzo stary i nie typowy klucz pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍👍👍👍

[@pablogonzalez-nm2kt]

Muy buen trabajo. Felicitaciones. Saludos de Uruguay.

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks so much for watching all the way from beautiful Uruguay!!!

[@cassandre4431]

Un bel outil, j'aurais adoré trouver un jour, dans une caisse à trésor, sous un établi.... Restauration Micro sablage / électrolyse etc, etc... Merci pour votre post 🛠️🔧🔨⚒️ 🖐️

[@restorationofdirty]

Great restoration project ❤️

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@GT_Racer347]

Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks 👍

[@AyazRestoration]

❤😊😊

[@pappajudas9267]

I was hoping to see more of the disassembly.

[@ifga16]

Looks like it may have been the inspiration for the ice cream scoop...or vice versa.

[@rogerpettersson3413]

Great vork on thath vrench i never sen thaht model great thath you saved it

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks 👍

[@leesmith2162]

That’s a pretty cool tool , 😂

[@petrprokop4625]

Super práce🇨🇿👍

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AyazRestoration]

😊❤❤

[@ianjaskela5877]

Wat u use for rust soaker? I found WD-soaker comes in a gallon works well. And u can re use u till or turns black. Then best of all its biodegradable

[@urop6]

why always start with dry rust? what if put it in kerosine or something first?

[@misteroddjobs]

That would be a good idea but that's not very entertaining to watch, and most people really enjoy watching the sandblasting process. These are not really "how to" videos more they are for entertainment. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@ABUZAYED.]

ممتاز 😍👌

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank You!

[@Less1leg2]

interesting wrench I must say. I wonder what its target market was.

[@adcdo]

"The Wizard" Wrench Restoration muito legal chave de boca

[@MrRlitcher]

Just a question. Why do the rust removal step when you are sandblasting after? Wouldn't sandblasting alone be the same?

[@misteroddjobs]

I makes the sandblasting process easier and faster. Also keeps the blasting media cleaning thus lasting longer before needing to be changed out. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@32mudbug]

Beautiful job! What kind of oil did you use for the hot blueing?

[@misteroddjobs]

Thank You! I just used motor oil for this one. Thanks for watching!

[@Владимир-д2ы8г]

Скажите пожалуйста, какую цель вы приследовали, делая омеднение корпуса и чернение подвижных частей универсального ключа?

[@misteroddjobs]

My goal was to use copper since i had never done that before and wanted to have some fun and give it a try. Blackening the opther pieces for some corrosion protection and I like the contrast in colors. Thanks for watching

[@JayHutchG]

love the restoration skills. What did you use on the handle? Think I'd have blued it.,

[@Terquilla]

Do you use a special glass bowl for the hot bluing? Would a Pyrex measuring cup work? What kind of oil do you use?

[@misteroddjobs]

Hi there! the glass bowl I use is a glass stovetop cooking pot. Make sure your Pyrex is meant for high heat and I think it would be fine. I just use basic motor oil but just about any oil will do. I've used corn oil in the past with similar results. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@scottreed991]

Love me some cadmium in the morning.

[@eberts0604]

Was the body originally copper? If not, what do you think it was?

[@J_Kleb]

I saw the blue solution and immediately thought it was copper solution, then second guessed myself because I’ve never seen copper plating for a restoration 😅 looks great though. I am curious if your thought to use copper wool for the polish step. Would that have helped?

[@misteroddjobs]

I was thinking the same thing. I just didn't have a copper wool and didn't have enough time to wait. Next time I will be better prepared!

[@BruceBoschek]

Very nice restoration. Does the wrench only ratchet in one direction? Thanks for sharing this.

[@misteroddjobs]

Hi Bruce, it ratchets in both directions. Rotating that ball in the middle of the handle changes directions or locks it. Thanks for watching!

[@BruceBoschek]

@@misteroddjobs Oh, good! Thanks.

[@TutorMystic]

Cool, but why did you cover the end result with your end cards?

[@misteroddjobs]

Sorry about that. I have alot to learn about the video editing process.

[@Cale604]

I’m 12-year I absolutely love restoring tools for my dad’s tools are sparkly clean. I got my own drill . I got my impact got me a big toolbo

[@otto17023]

Copper plated! Interesting!

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks, Harald!

[@hotpotato1508]

3:46 cook in medium heat for 20 minutes, serve and enjoy

[@TheBradinator214]

First restoration I've ever seen that used copper plating

[@OCULTEIXION]

Qual a solução química utilizadas ???

[@eddietowers5595]

That was it? Hell, it still didn’t look finished. I sure wouldn’t have gone with this look for such a rare tool.

[@TonyWhite22351]

As a fan of restoration channels and machining channels I would love to see how these parts were made !

[@misteroddjobs]

Hi Tony, I agree! How they made the parts so long ago would be fascinating to see! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@greengrowlocks566]

It is cool but how is this better than a normal wrench?

[@mf.8985]

Hello, I would like to clarify if you do custom restorations, can I ship ? How much would it cost ?

[@misteroddjobs]

Hello, yes I will do custom restorations. Please send me an email with more info on your item. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you.

[@jeffreywolf5235]

I'm not exactly sure what or where you would use this wrench? Help anybody?? Thanks. Great video too. I've never seen quite a thing like that before and then see it done and finished working, fascinating!

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks Jeffrey! There are definitely much better tools available today. Although, back when this tool was made it may have been quite useful. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@j.l.emerson592]

That wrench doesn't reverse? I don't see how it could. What good is a one way wrench? One of my favorite tools is a Gater Grip socket. It's a 3/8" drive deep socket filled with spring loaded pins. One socket that will fit many different size nuts & bolts. Metric or SAE, it doesn't matter. I keep it in my vehicle tool bag because I don't need to carry a full socket set.

[@misteroddjobs]

Yes, it does reverse. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@j.l.emerson592]

How does it reverse? Could you add that to the video? I can't picture it...

[@Oi40ozCasualty]

The copper looks good with the bluing you did. The only problem is it's going to very obvious when you get any nicks and scratches on it. I would have gone with nickle myself. But that only matters if you're intending on using it or not.

[@bryanparkhurst17]

This was a really interesting restoration video. But I do have a question. I've watched many videos from different people and a lot of them will use a rust removing agent and then sandblast. In my part of the world, if you have a sandblaster you just sandblast all the rust away. Why use both methods?

[@misteroddjobs]

Rust remover helps the blast media last longer. Also less work for my little compressor. Blasting also leaves a nice uniform finish. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bryanhumphreys940]

Cool wrench! Seems like something NASA would take into space except it would be titanium and cost 10 grand. How tight is that wrench? Adjustable wrenches get a bad rap because they have so much lash back. I don't know if having two adjusters on the same wrench is genius or asking for trouble.

[@misteroddjobs]

This one has about the same amount of back lash as a decently made adjustable wrench of modern day. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Unusual wrench, but cool nonetheless. Too bad you lost some footage, but it was an enjoyable video to watch. Great job!

[@misteroddjobs]

Losing that footage was super disappointing. I had to use penetrating oil as we as a bit of heat. Thanks for watching!

[@wxbgt01]

Richard Wilcox is located in a city near me, Aurora, IL.

[@ГригорийГромов-в7й]

Такого ключа я не видел. Это для каких-то пробок винтовых? ( в корпусе редуктора например)

[@misteroddjobs]

I believe it's just an adjustable wrench for mechanics. Thanks for watching!

[@ГригорийГромов-в7й]

@@misteroddjobs жаль что без перевода..

[@romangiordano9979]

Where do you find these things?

[@misteroddjobs]

Most of the stuff I find on ebay. Thanks for watching!

[@cardinalrestorations]

The copper looks awesome. Did you make you plating solution yourself or buy it? I'd love to get some for a few of my projects. Great job!

[@AyazRestoration]

❤👌

[@misteroddjobs]

Thanks so much! I made the copper solution. It's working OK but I may try out the pre made stuff someday to see if it produces better results. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@cardinalrestorations]

@@misteroddjobs that's awesome. I need to find a recipe to make my own as well. One other question for you if you don't mind. How do you get the dust out of your blasting booth for filming. I'm thinking of hooking up a shop vac but before I go about rigging that I I figured I'd ask first

[@billdouglas1721]

The copper plating was a nice touch, but how well did it adhere in the long run? I thought that to copper plate you first had to nickel plate, because copper wouldn't adhere directly to steel, cast iron, aluminum, whatever, without the intermediate plating of nickel. The copper doesn't plate the part itself, right? Instead, the copper plates the nickel plating. Or did I miss something?