Is there a tools to remove this nut?

[alinc100]

I was looking to buy a replacement last night but haven't found any options. I have found Ash handles for files. But nothing for a monkey wrench. I was going to make one but the tapered bore is beyond my skill set.

Can you list some dimensions OD,ID overall length, etc ...maybe some of us with a wood lathe can take a crack at a new handle.

 

[Oregon Dave]

Can you list some dimensions OD,ID overall length, etc ...maybe some of us with a wood lathe can take a crack at a new handle.

That's the GJ spirit !!!!

 

[DRRummel]

Can you list some dimensions OD,ID overall length, etc ...maybe some of us with a wood lathe can take a crack at a new handle.

Before I am called out for being AWOL again, I will not back into the shop till next weekend. I will post up later.

 

[RoninB4]

- To @whateg01: An allegory rooted in sophistry was needed here? It was a simple question I asked that the OP, or anybody, can readily answer for themselves.

How nice does a toolbox need to look?

-Eye of the beholder is all my original question asked

After all, is just a storage thing. Yet people spend a lot of effort keeping their toolboxes polished.

-Toolboxes aren't used on dirty/rusty assemblies like a wrench is. Those that polish theirs are making an individual choice to and that's ok

Or a car? It's just transportation right? Why does that need to look nice?

-Most cars aren't purposely driven through mud unless it's the 4x4 crowd gone a muddin'. The serious 4x4 crowd probably isn't terribly fussy about the paint either. Most people are relatively clean, when possible, when operating a car. You've used another example that doesn't really apply here. As for making things look the best, can I presume your own personal appearance is immaculate and worthy of a public appearance? Doubtful. Perhaps you could offer some useful tips/advice on handle construction? Maybe how to polish toolboxes or cars?

-My sentiments about this post too. Here's a few tips for you from the professionals on having a discussion.

 

[DRRummel]

The wrong tool for the job, but what I have available. I going to go at it again and see if I can get it whiter. I am wondering if the automobile bodywork sandpaper is part of the problem. Attached are the "different sides of the handle".

 

[RoninB4]

I going to go at it again and see if I can get it whiter. I am wondering if the automobile bodywork sandpaper is part of the problem.

-Could be part of the problem. What wood are you using? Some woods just turn out that way (resin content?). Have you tried using a fine grade of steel wool? Might not improve things but sometimes cutting (steel wool) produces a "cleaner" surface than the an abrasive (sandpaper) that imbeds particles. I'm more of a metalworker, just a woodworker as a hobby, so others might have better advice.

Attached are the "different sides of the handle".

-Looks sorta ok for me. Having a better looking finish depends upon your expected use of this. If it's to be more of a trophy/display restoration then I can see where you'd want it to look better. If you're going to return it to duty then any dirt/oil on your hands is going to discolor the handle anyway.

 

[RTM]

Your choice of wood could be the issue also. Reusing the old handle paints you into a corner. The wood could be something that won’t turn “white”, have so much grease imbedded in it, old paint, etc that you are stuck unless you take it down a lot. Did you start coarser before using the high grit stuff, to expose newer wood surfaces? Or if you went straight to 2000, you are just polishing the old paint or grease that was already there.

¢¢

 

[DRRummel]

Your choice of wood could be the issue also. Reusing the old handle paints you into a corner. The wood could be something that won’t turn “white”, have so much grease imbedded in it, old paint, etc that you are stuck unless you take it down a lot. Did you start coarser before using the high grit stuff, to expose newer wood surfaces? Or if you went straight to 2000, you are just polishing the old paint or grease that was already there.

¢¢

I used 240 and 400.

 

[Oregon Dave]

re: I am wondering if the automobile bodywork sandpaper is part of the problem.

In my experience, numerous abrasives will discolor wood; especially silicon carbide and steel wool. An easy test is to try them on another piece of bare wood first.

 

[d42jeep]

I think the handle is coming out great. I would give it a coating of boiled linseed oil and re-install it on the wrench to see how it looks. It would seem to me that a handle made to look like new would look inappropriate on your old monkey wrench
-Don
Rusty and seized up as found.

After evaporust and cleaning.
BLO added.

 

[DRRummel]

I used some oil based polyurethane. I am surprised how dark the handle got. Next time I might just wax the wood. I used a steel wire wheel on the wrench. That was too aggressive. Live and learn.

 

[DRRummel]

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