Thanks for the kind words.
The Stilson wrench wood was removed, sanded and stained with whatever color I had that was close, and spray semi-gloss clear. While it was drying I put the metal parts on the wire wheel. No name became visible, so, I don't know what brand it is.
The RIGID was wire-brushed and sprayed with a green Rustoleum that was close to the paint remnants that were on the wrench. I seem to be having good luck with Rustoleum lately.
The curved adjustable took extra wire-brushing. Drove the scroll pin out, and evened up the faces of the jaws on a fine grinder. Getting it back to a black color? I used some old gun blueing. Dropped the pieces into a can of that for about 30 seconds, then dropped into oil to stop the process. came out fine.
What did they use the curved adjustables for? The prevailing opinion I've heard is that they made them that way so mechanics wouldn't put cheater pipes on the ends, and that they came in handy tightening fittings on water heaters in cramped spaces. What say you all?
