Nice restoration. That wrench is still in Rigid's lineup. Several of us (diesel engine field service techs) all have them, there's no better tool for use on large fittings in confined spaces. The size range is 1 1/8" to 2 5/8" We routinely use cheater pipes on them and they don't even whimper. Rigid even sells the individual parts for them. Fantastic tool.
Hello Kayakfish!!!!!! You are so right! This wrench is such a great design! I heard they are super useful with Hydraulic fittings!!!!! I love the smooth jaws!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Hello SNESJedi! Really! I had no idea they were good for those fittings! The wrench is truly awesome! Worth every penny! Ridgid makes great stuff that will outlast us! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
That wrench style is a completely new one to me. As always a lovely restoration and what a useful tool. I could watch your videos all day (if my wife did not have a list of about 1000 jobs around the house !).
Hello Norherman! Did you happen to notice that somewhere along the way Ridgid changed their paint color from More reddish to more orange? You can see it when I have the two wrenches together... Thanks very much!!!!!
Norherman, I just looked up "How it's made Ridgid Wrenches Factory made" on youtube and saw how they were made, they use a Powder coating system... durable! Interesting video! Thanks again!
That is a great wrench! I have one as use it regularly! Works great for stuff you need a hard grip on without marring the surface. The angle/shape of the jaw makes it feel very natural to use. I assumed it was a more recent model but apparently it's been around for awhile! I actually like the bare metal look on this one; would be cool to see some kind of clear coat on it! Look gorgeous the way you did it as well!
Hello Wyatt! Thanks very much!!! No more lacquer paint for me though, it isn't as durable on metal, a nice slow drying enamel really sticks to the metal! Thanks again!!! 😃👍
I had one of those I recently sold on ebay in a old tool lot I literally found in the middle of the road, that is where the diamond wrenches came from I mentioned in the previous comment. It was on a busy road on a hill in a 4 way intersection, thats not exactly strait across going N to S, so I believe the bucket of tools fell off of a truck making a quick right turn to go up a steep hill road. I believe one of the wrenches was a "the ridge" maybe it was this e-110 that it said it. infact it was now that im at this part of the video haha! anywho great video again!
Hello Doug!!! That's so funny!!!!!!! True story... I used to drive a NYC Bus, while waiting at a light, a speeding truck whipped a turn and a ratchet fell out of his truck and came to a stop in the middle of the intersection... The truck sped off without knowing and there was myself and two other vehicle drivers that saw what happened... I had a bus full of people but I pulled up the brake, opened the door and I noticed all three of us were running for the wrench! I made it to the wrench a second before the other two and we all laughed... It was a swivel head Snap-On ratchet! I still have it! lol!!!!!
Gotta love those kinds of storys with those great finds! I kinda think if I should of kept them but then I remember that I did repurpose the money on tools that I'll use in my collection. I need to be selective with what I collect and what i'll actually use... Being 29 now (birthday was the 15th) i'm thinking about the future and what I should have in my possessions. So having things and collecting things that I will use in my future whether it may be in my professional or home life, and being realistic about what it is I wanna own or collect is what I think about and consider when making purchases, trades, maybe found, or rarely given something. ..... Is the handle a comfort grip or old style non metal? if so I believe you can get replacement grips for under $20 shipped from their website.
Hey scout just an idea for ya, I know tape is cheap but for not too much chedda you can get you mitts on a fairly substantial amount of liquid masking latex , you brush it on just like pain but it doesnt stick and it works like a mask for areas you dont want painted and a bottle would last you a lifetime on small applications like this and I'm sure it would be a great deal faster . I've used this method a few hundred times now and I gotta say I dont miss all the tedious taping Haha. Keep it up boss loving the videos . God bless
Hello Cj C! You know I used to use a product called Liquid Mask back when I was building models! I never thought about using it on the tools! What a great idea, especially for lettering and small areas! Thanks very much! Awesome tip!!!
Hello Chris! I'm going to pick up a couple "paint markers" they are just like a magic marker but have paint inside, to use for the lettering. It really would have helped on this project! Also the faster drying paint doesn't adhere as well... (Chips) ... The wrench is a great design! One of my subscribers said it can't be beat for hydraulic fittings! 😃👍. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Hello Jusb! Me neither until last month! It's a cool little wrench and they make a similar but straight version too! (Ridgid No. 17). Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Hello Dave! I think the reason I don't like taping is because I have arthritis of the neck and when I am bent over for twenty minutes trying to get the tape just right I pay for it that night with a headache... Thanks very much Dave!!!
I know what you mean John . I was in to Pyrography (Woodburning) and Calligraphy which is sitting still for long periods of time and making small tedious writting movements for up to 45 minutes to an hour before a little rest .In February , I had a minor stroke that numbed my writting hand/arm , I.am now excersizing and trying to learn to write all over again . I used to hand write all my Christmas cards with a little calligraphy , but now my writting looks no better than a 12 year olds . But when I first tried after the stroke , I could hardly write a check out to pay a bill . it looked like a 7 - 8 year olds . I havn't done pyrography since Christmas & it looks like I'll be typing this years X-mas cards LOL...But I will keep trying those hobbies I Love till I can do them again . You always develope patience , and are willing to suffer pain for the things you love to do though . Keep it up John , and maybe next time you do one of these , you can show us all how yo wipe away the paint to highlight the letters inside the paint . Do you use a q-tip and rubbing alcohol or acetone to rub that paint off ?
Hello Dave! I'm glad that you didn't have all your eggs in one basket so now when you get a temporary setback you can still do something to keep you busy! I feel so bad for people with no hobbies! As for your question "Yes, I fold a piece of paper towel until it becomes stiff then I dip it in thinner to remove the paint from the letters but whatever I miss I take off with a Exacto knife! Dave, I used tone into pyrography also! I taught it to the scouts and they loved it! I did mostly flat work but You have to go to this gentleman's channel and look at the stuff he's doing... I promise you will be humbled! He is awesome and inspiring! His channel is "Stinnett Sticks" Go check him out!!!!
Thank you for letting me know about Stinnett Sticks Channel . I watched just a few of his videos and Subscribed . I always wanted to get in to wood carving , and after doing some pyrography I thought I had almost enough artistic talent to buy some basic tools and start to take on the task till I got a stroke . But now you have given me a new goal . That is a great challenge . Thanks John . I am subscribed to less than 80 or so channels . Now (Next to yours) I have a new favorite . Feel free to share more .
I can believe you found one that cheap. That's my daily wrench disassembling industrial power tools. Can wait to see what you do with the user tool. I have also bigger sizes of the same Rigid line that could use some love! I need to hit a tractor show. Thank you for sharing!
Hello Angel- You have to get to a tractor show! You will love it! What a great bunch of people who have an appreciation for all things mechanical and the tools go cheap because they have triples of everything! Lol. You would know better then anyone how great Rigid tools are! They really hold up!!! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Another great video. You make painting look so easy. I could make a feature-length film with all my restoration paint mistakes. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
Hello Joe! I'm not a fan of the duplicolor, it dries fast but isn't durable! Good old Rustoleum never lets you down! Really enjoyed the Plierench Video!!!! Thanks!
Top Dog - Thanks for turning on a light bulb for all those newbies out there. Maybe the next time I'm standing in front of a Sloan valve, I won't be looking at all that chewed up chromed brass.
Hello Doug! I happened to see a pic of this wrench when I did the other Ridgid and knew I had to have one! They are a joy to use and really have sweet lines! Thanks very much!!!!
Hello Joseph!! I didn't either until a couple months ago and when I saw it I knew I wanted one! The geometry is just right although it has a limited range... Overall a really fun wrench to use! Keep an eye out for one Joe! Thanks!!!!
Hello Jon!!!! That is so awesome! I bet you have some great stories!!!! Ridgid is a great company and makes some awesome products!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!
Another great video. I like the touches you made to address the chipping. All the old navy guys I know that use this type of wrench always refer to it with a very 'unflattering' name.
John, IMO, the letters needs to be painted black to help offset all the orange. I have the same wrench or perhaps a little larger. I used to use it for removal and installation of stainless steel connectors on 1 5/8" coaxial connectors. This inspires me to restore mine!
Blackie! You can't beat this hobby for Low cost, real satisfaction, good fun! I really enjoy bringing back the real bad looking stuff... Thanks again!!!!!
Scout--I bought one of these about five years ago (new), as it had smooth jaws and a wicked working angle. You can get into some pretty tight spots with it that you cannot manage with a standard pipe wrench. I like the smooth jaws, too, as it won't chew up chrome fixtures in the bathroom and elsewhere.
Hello Steve!!! I really love the dimensions and operation of this wrench!!! They tell me it is a must for hydraulic fittings!!!!!! You are right about the smooth jaws!!! Those serrated jaws rip everything up!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!
Hello sour mash! I do that! I thought I was the only one!! Lol. The only problem is the letters are always tough to do... There is a product called liquid-mask I used to use but no more... Painting and taping take a lot of patience which I am short of! Lol. Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Hello Greg! I'm going to do the other just like it came from the factory and make it a "user"... Ridgid really make some awesome wrenches! Thanks very much!!!
Very informative! I like the idea of not painting the entire handle. The end result turned out great. Just got familiar with your page from your comments on “Joe’s Shop”. I’m a big fan of the work you guys are doing. Keep it up!
Thats better than factory new! I'm in the same boat and about to paint, but am second guessing the rattle can option. Plasti-dip, powder coating, Testor's enamel, Cerekote, black oxiding, parkerizing ... there are so many options to choose from that on the surface seem stronger. Could you speak to any? Am I going down a rabbit hole that's better left untraveled?
Squirrel Boy- You are so right! The possibilities are endless! I really like Rustoleum because it is very durable! I tried Dupli-color but it dries too fast and chips too easy... You have to be careful with Powder coating because 400 degrees can change the temper. I really love the feel of a polished and waxed tool. It's so nice in the hand!!! In the end it is. A lot of fun!!! Thanks very much!!!!
Hello Upside Downdog! I used Cold Bluing on a vintage shotgun I had and had good results, I want to try it on some of my tools that I might keep outside or in colder temps. Thanks very much for checking in!!!!!!!
Thanks for showing us that odd wrench. Great job as always. I guess you can say you paid $8.50 a piece? I suppose if I were a plumber, I'd pay at least $20.00 for one. $8.50 is a steal. BTW, I'm not implying that non-lead dust is ok to breathe nor that you don't know about these, but you can buy lead testers. Here is a link to one at home depot. www.homedepot.com/p/3M-LeadCheck-Instant-Lead-Test-Swabs-2-Pack-LC-2SDC6/203313743
Let me give you a tip to get fine lines use fine line masking tape then cover with the larger tape over the fine line tape. 3m has some or any other available brand that has tack
Here's a suggestion: When you do the other one, paint it a bright green. That way you can tell people you have both the left hand and right hand wrenches, making the complete set........
Wow John I really like this resto and that wrench. You know.....you can't have two of the same wrench. I'd be happy to take it off your hands ur hands:) Again buddy really really nice job!
Hello Bernie!!! I'm going to do the other as a user... I have to tell you although I really like the Duplicolor color I'm not impressed by the paint... Quick drying paints tent to chip and aren't durable. I really like rustoleum, dries fairly quick and lasts! Thanks very much!!!!
ScoutCrafter I feel the same way. I've used and I'm not sure of the brand but at Home Depot in the automotive section is like the Chevy engine red/ orange it's a nice balance between the two and very durable
Rust-Oleum oil based enamel paint. In the he non aerosol can is just a great paint. Over the yesrs I have learned how to shoot it out of a cheap harbor freight spray gun and have had great results.using booth a touch up gun (for my tool projects) and a quart spray gun for projects like lacing roofs on old style custom cars. The only really bad thing with the paint is it takes weeks upon weeks before it is fully cured although it is touch dry in So Cals hot sun sometimes in less than hen an hour, (if you stick your nose to any oil based paint and can still smell it even faintly it is still a bit soft and needs longer to dry before you excessively handle it (the furnace drawing trick is a great idea other then in the south west we dont have those style furnaces). I have painted a couple of vintage travel trailers with it and when you add "Velspar enamel paint hardener and gloss enhancement" to it it dries a bit faster and is so hard you can impact it with a hammer and I don't think you can harm it. Anyways as a fellow tool lover great video and I am thoroughly enjoying watching you restore these awesome tools.
Hello Alexander!!!! You are SOOOOOOO right!!! Enamels cure from the inside out and are very durable because of it! Rustoleum is top notch paint and their mix is awesome! I keep telling people "If you still smell it... It's not dry" They should put that on the can!! lol If you don't have a furnace a box and a light-bulb works great! Just not LED lol Thanks again!!!!!!
'Monday Wrench and Friday Wrench' lol cute 'Has hardly seen any use' - Yep, a Friday Wrench. = ] You've gotta have nerve to take original anything off a tool. YOU can make it look worth it. You & that Red. Looks like a Fast Hot Rod. > > watch for cops ~
Hi Karen! lol Glad you caught the Monday Friday reference! 99% of all used wrenches are worth less then $10- so why not have some fun! Value means nothing to me, I just won't screw up a rare tool... =) Thanks very much!!!!!!
Beautiful job like you do always ,what's the trick you use for wire brushing the small knurling nut not to hurt your fingers holding it too close to the wire brush ??
Hello Pete!!!! I have a few different size pieces of tubing that I slip the knurling ring over and it allows me to keep some of my fingerprints! Lol Obviously you have experience at the wire wheel! It removes skin faster then rust! LOL Thanks very much!!!!
Hello HaloGamer401, Unfortunately when polished, it is very hard to get a clear to stick because of the slick surface! We are always looking however! Thanks so much!!!!!!
The bottom of the two wrenches is likely a much earlier one; the pattern used for moulding would have worn or parts not lined up so well if it was multi part and the resultant casting not been so clean.
Hello Jim!!! I lover looking at different production dates to see minor changes that were made in different years of production!!!! Great stuff!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!
Hello Manolis!!! Me neither until last month!!! Yes! Rigid still produces this wrench in multiple sizes! If you google Ridgid hex wrenches you will see they make them in different sizes and configurations! However they are a bit pricey! (Quality). Otherwise you can find many of these on eBay! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Hello OIFEagle! I would be open to different coating as long as I could mix up small batches without too much fuss! Epoxy paint is very durable! I will look it up! Thanks very much!!!!
They actually have some that you can get in a spray can. It's a little expensive, but lasts forever. I usually set aside everything I need to paint in a box until I have enough set aside to paint a whole batch.
Hello Wire Works, I used to always use Krylon products but there spray valves used to fail after a few uses... That was years ago and maybe they upgraded! I always wanted to try the etching primer, on certain areas that need the extra adhesion! Thanks very much for the tip!!!!
ScoutCrafter I take off all my spray paint tips off when I'm finished with a can that I don't use completely and keep them in a small jar filled with kerosene. Keeps them from clogging up.
With the rustoleum, after I spray I wipe the nozzle off with a q-tip and thinner! Years back the graffiti guys used to steal the tips off the cans in the store!
Hello Mason, In all honesty I have multiples of every tool I own, I am a hopeless tool hoarder.. lol Many of these tools are just for show and display but rest assured I do use their un-restored counterparts on a regular basis! When I clean-up the other Ridgid E-110 I will just clean it, repaint it and make it a user, this one I will use to let the Scouts try out tools and try to get them interested in working with their hands! Thanks very Much!!!!!!
ScoutCrafter I'm very much a tool hoarder as well. I'm only 16 but I love too find any kinda tool and give it a second life. I'm really wanting to find unique tools like the rigid E-110 you restored and trying to fix them up myself. Keep up the great work!
Haha your name is not scott!, and btw I found out how in another video, the folded and taped paper towel method. You inspired me to get a bench grinder and belt sander to do mine
Hello Felix! I have a small cabin in Parksville! There's a really good show coming up this weekend in Bangor Pa. It's less then 2 hours from my house but it's a great drive and fantastic show! If you google Tractor shows you can find many near you! They are awesome!!!!! Thanks!
Hello Bob! When I paint and polish a wrench I use the shellac (Bullseye brand) as a primer... If I am just cleaning the wrench I will use the shellac as a coating on the entire wrench! I like to shellac all surfaces that I will paint... Thanks!!!!!!
Hi Lisa, Yes but after the bead blaster you still need to wire brush, and polish. Bead blasters are great for getting in all the small spots like lettering! Thanks very much!!
ScoutCrafter I’m so excited about your videos. A lot of my tools went under water during the flood in Louisiana including my bench grinder. Time to get a new one and bring my tools back to life. Didn’t think it was possible. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. One more thing. I have that same anvil vise. My husband bought it for me on Valentines.
