Old Record 24" Stilson Monkey Wrench [Restoration]

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In this episode of Restore it I restore a rusty 24" Record adjustable monkey wrench, I've had for years. Because it was such a basic item to restore I decided to challenge myself by going for a mirror finish.
This restoration was more of a personal challenge rather than something that was done for a customer.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Preview
00:19 - Dismantling
00:50 - Washing
01:08 - Shot blasting
02:23 - Protecting the bare metal with oil
02:29 - Drilling out the pivot pin
04:06 - Removing damage and wear marks
04:12 - GetRoman
05:09 - Smoothing out surface damage
08:12 - Reshaping the teeth
09:02 - Second oiling
09:45 - Sanding the damage-free surfaces
10:51 - Polishing all metal surfaces
11:56 - Removing the damage and knurl from the nut
13:35 - Cleaning the nut thread
13:54 - Cleaning up the nut sides
14:21 - Preparation for paint
15:15 - Painting the wrench
16:01 - Flattening the primer
16:14 - Mixing the base coat
17:42 - De-masking
17:53 - Final paint details
18:05 - Cleaning up masking mistakes
18:14 - Making a new pivot pin on the lathe
23:01 - Restored parts before reassembly
23:24 - Reassembly
24:58 - Final shots and thanks
Time and costs of this restoration:
This restoration took me 3 days
$8 Wrench
$5 Etch primer
$5 Primer
$10 Base coat's
$8 Clear coat
$10 Nut Knurling
$6 Stainless steel rod
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@toothrestorer6588 2 жыл бұрын

Nice restoration. The heading is incorrect, however. That is a pipe wrench, not a monkey wrench.

@BulletproofPastor 2 жыл бұрын

Tools are called by different names in different countries, sometimes even within a country. Here, we call that a pipe wrench. Here, a "Monkey Wrench" would have smooth jaw faces that remain parallel (replaced by "crescent wrench"). As a purchase agent for an industrial construction company, I've ordered a lot of tools and consistently had to describe a needed tool because the supplier knew it by another name. Great video. You've done a beautiful job.

@MrNunna Жыл бұрын

I WAS going to say exactly that. Here in the U.S., that's a pipe wrench.

@RestorationbyGOAT 2 жыл бұрын

When I finish a restoration, my favorite thing is to use that tool in my workshop. But that's not the rule for the wrench you're restoring because this wrench is AWESOME my friend! friendship of restoration. 😍 💘 🛠 👍

@Nbomber 2 жыл бұрын

Subtly shilling your own channel. If you want extra reach, youtube has some glitch regarding community posts. Look into it. I dunno if its still active. Best of luck to you.

@robertduverger3442 2 жыл бұрын

not a monkey wrench but a pipe wrench.

@restaurandocoisasvelhas 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Friend. It was very good. Hugs from Brazil.

@korn111685 2 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine a tradesmen who had a tool his whole career and then you restored it into a showpiece like this for him? Amazing…

@ianstradian 2 жыл бұрын

This project could be used as an award for a plumber. Mount the pipe wrench to a plaque and add a award to it. “Local Union 456 most prolific plumber award 2022”

@TrapShooter68 2 жыл бұрын

I have this same wrench. It's been sitting in a Florida unairconditioned garage for over 40 years with no rust. It appears to have a plain phosphate finish applied to prevent rust. Not sure I like it polished, but you do you.😊

@mariofabrizi5050 2 жыл бұрын

Agree, the polished wrench looks like crap

@Manny_El_M1.1 2 жыл бұрын

now its all slippery, this polished wrench is a decoration now.

@johnmaxx4818 2 жыл бұрын

I do too but I call it a pipe wrench

@blankiitog2747 2 жыл бұрын

I have but in 14" its madera in germany so thats why

@jimjam3782 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Do you want a cookie?

@shedmanx3640 2 жыл бұрын

A beautiful OTT restoration. Love the shine and I think you pretty well nailed it with the “Record” colour. I’ve done a few similar to yours and they’re definitely wall hangers.

@jokle01 2 жыл бұрын

That should be a trophy or an award to a master plumber for retirement or something of the sort. Etch the name into the handle and perfect.

@frankbiz 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing restoration, that can now be used in a operation room now. 👍🏻

@RichardT2112 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I have several of these handed down the generations. They are beat up and well used, and although I love the look of yours, I very much enjoy holding these old tools and being part of the history of the tool, as those dents and scratches tell a long lost story.

@jeremynorman7741 2 жыл бұрын

Its their character. Each tool has its own personality and the wear and tear tells you what it is.

@glengullickson6538 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you for taking the time!

@stunnedatsunset7649 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work! The modification is pure genius!

@nickp3173 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. That's a decorative piece now. Great work!

@danielaruta8816 2 жыл бұрын

A great project to hone your metal restoration skills. Beautiful results as well. Nice job.

@Devastator0 2 жыл бұрын

Great work mate and excellent result! Love all the vids, keep up the high quality work!

@jeffreykreft5442 2 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful Stinson wrench I have ever seen! Nice job.

@riskybusiness3413 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! Wish I had one of those to frame and hang on my wall!

@robertsnyder6982 2 жыл бұрын

A really awesome and perfect restoration. Great attention to detail.

@jeremyrimmer9247 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful restoration… I wouldn’t have the heart to actually use it!

@mattbannan637 Жыл бұрын

INCREDIBLE WORK...A TRUE WORK OF ART!!!

@markdaugherty6378 2 жыл бұрын

You are stacking up a lot of great results, thanks so sharing.

@bigdaddycain8561 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the amount of sanding and patience that went into that!!😎👍👍

@coolissimo69 2 жыл бұрын

So Glad that I can watch another of your great videos.

@kamil_k38 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand this is perfectly good wrench for working it no need to restore anything

@modvavet 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that. Like, it started off in significantly better condition than any of my working ones that I actually use. :P Looks nice, though.

@purdyboi8078 Ай бұрын

@@modvavet I know right? Like, same as mine. Like, exactly! 🙄

@gregj.gotham4402 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful restored pipe wrench.

@Endicorp1 2 ай бұрын

Nice finish on the pipe wrench and good match of the Record blue paint. Personal choice, but I would have tried to match the rounded head of the rivet pin and left the numerals 24 unpainted. Great attention to detail. 👍

@OldtoNewRestorations 2 жыл бұрын

That's an impressive shine! Great to watch, keep it up! 👍

@rudybriskar5267 10 ай бұрын

Turned out beautiful!

@patrickobrien.2028 Жыл бұрын

Incredible work. Thats a beautiful looking wrench. Keep up the good work.

@brucefreedman3655 Жыл бұрын

That is absolutely awesome!!!

@jcdelacruz6040 2 жыл бұрын

This is a shiniest restoration Ive ever see

@davidcoats1037 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job! Well done 😃👍🏼

@LBG-cf8gu Жыл бұрын

Wow! I love these artisan channels.

@davebuts1921 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice mate, I have a few old tools from when we cleared out my Grandads workshop. So well made and a pleasure to use.

@iainfowler24 2 жыл бұрын

If I lived on my own. I’d hang that on my toilet wall for guests to admire 👍🏼

@awizardalso 2 жыл бұрын

The mirror finish was amazing.

@bobcontreras5638 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work of art, great restoration it was.

@e.c.jr.3580 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job man!!! Turned out perfect!!

@peterealey154 2 жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful!! Like jewelry! Great Job!

@uncleblack7322 6 ай бұрын

Great job...Excellent resto

@karlwarnes6062 2 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice restoration of a classic. Have done a few hand tools always get a kick out of using them on site in my day job and therapeutic restoring them.

@amaurieduardolinke1601 2 жыл бұрын

Great work, congratulations ✌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@MrJamesjustin 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful.

@Vadym618 2 жыл бұрын

That's "hell yeah" category of the restoration! 👍💪 And, it's hard to see when you are working on it by your hands, but not when working with machines. But your stuff is big and expensive 😉☺️

@drivewaystar6485 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Cant believe you hand sanded the entire thing like that. I used to do that too until my wrists couldnt take it anymore. Looks amazing

@FixedByDuncan 2 жыл бұрын

Turned out nice, new knurling looks good. The colour scheme you chose suits it. 👍🏻

@Eeeeste 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifull finish and Nice work with the lathe!! Constantly improving man 👍🏼👍🏼

@jackvetra2844 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice beautiful work I love old stuff

@Coogfan1996 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on this one! Good choice over too

@seanrodden6151 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, great result. Tarting up a working tool does feel a bit like ironing underpants though. I prefer to watch vids where something broken is brought back to functioning life.

@carlmcgee1623 Жыл бұрын

A masterpiece to be certain !

@simranjitsingh8551 2 жыл бұрын

To all the restoration channels out there ... If your final piece is not shiny and numbers/letters are hand painted .. belive me friends you not done the real justice ... We viewers are mostly non-tool using guys and to us shiny matters. To real tool users, shiny may not matter. But they are not the majority nod views. Love you all. Excellent finish product !!

@pareshgajjar6601 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work

@Sctronic209 2 жыл бұрын

That’s looks better than new. Freaking nice work. 👍

@Falconhunter276 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing finish.

@Miricrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful mirror effect 👍

@androidtyphoo9161 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive work!

@JulioCesar-vd6em 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Good work!!

@jairborges474 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job. Congratulations from Brazil.

@joejones6968 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic young man, You are truly an artisan, top notch tool and die maker, in the future? Thank you for making this video for all of us to watch and see you do your work.

@southernman74l9 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice work!

@austinvitoux 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!

@Glory_inthe_3rd77 2 жыл бұрын

Looks really good

@burundi8909 Жыл бұрын

amazing job , lots of skills !

@jamescraig5421 Жыл бұрын

A new Lease of life Bro.keep the great work up 👍.👌👌👌

@bigoldgrizzly 2 жыл бұрын

Car boot sale last weekend, bought 3 of these in very good order for less than you spent on paint [£6 ] Total over restoration, but no complaints from me - what ever floats your boat. Mine will be cleaned, de-rusted [electrolysis] , minor touch up to the teeth on the jaw faces, good coat of wax-oil and go straight into service on the farm. nice work young fella

@rachmadanirachmadani1548 Жыл бұрын

Awesome result, bro. Great job !! Next project is your vise..👍👍❤️

@matthewpearsall9249 Жыл бұрын

I'm just in the middle of restoring a Record 14 which I found in the grass while I was cutting it at work I'm glad I spotted it from my ride on mower

@JustPlaneNutzRC 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I just restored the 18" version of this Stilson wrench.

@sonyhk3824 2 жыл бұрын

More than wonderful job 👍. Cheers

@chadjwatson 2 жыл бұрын

Finally!!!!!!!! A restoration artist and content creator who narrates and explains the process!!!!! Heaven. Dude, I am a subscriber for life so long as you keep it up.

@allenschwinn9699 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work young man.

@myrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work 👏 🙌

@christophermarshall5765 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Useful tools they are.

@2cmo 2 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful, I oftentimes seen people restoring and then instead of grinding or filing out the damages, adding bondo and that for me is a short cut, metal can be filled by welding and when you grind out the weld leveling it out, it retaind the original metal work. I really enjoyed this. I will be subscribing simply because of the fact that you really worked on the metal.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 from South Africa

@conwaynoel3715 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job

@abbas9063 2 жыл бұрын

👑Great job, very professional🥇🏆👑

@TheBlackGreatWhite83 2 жыл бұрын

Good freaking job!

@stoveboltlvr3798 2 жыл бұрын

Even your sponsor supports rusty tools!😁

@JDnBeastlet 2 жыл бұрын

Great result, if a little impractical. Very nicely done and filmed.

@RiotGearEpsilon 2 жыл бұрын

Majestically shiny.

@jojolee9608 2 жыл бұрын

Wow....!it's totally a perfect job excellent

@joeygaming2987 2 жыл бұрын

That looks beautiful good job

@MegaDuvid 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!

@ianderbyshire384 2 жыл бұрын

well done, trouble is, it's too good to use now great to see younger people with skill, dedication and sense of achievement

@RestorationApprentice 2 жыл бұрын

Already watched it on your other channel. Great to see it all in one place.

@evanmurphy2165 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great - too nice to use now.

@arnhemseptember2009 2 жыл бұрын

Fun project!

@RestoredChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, so shiny😍

@RebuiltRestored 2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s the best looking pipe wrench in the world! 👍

@VRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who is uncomfortable that stilsons are so fucking bright? 😂

@eliotheasman5378 2 жыл бұрын

No you are not

@justinmalone8518 2 жыл бұрын

What?

@1scottdees 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work.

@SubramaniamLakshminarayanan 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job on putting such a wonderful shine and finish to the wrench. This wrench has now graduated to a showcase from a toolbox. With a 5000 grit smooth finish it would be a potential safety hazard to use it as a tool - imagine an oily or greasy hand slipping on that smooth surface when applying full force while at work.