Quick 60 min Hatchet Restoration in under 7 min - Estwing Roofing Hatchet
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- This hatchet I picked up with plans of using for making a matching copper plated hatched to go with the hammer I recently restored and customized. You can watch that video here:
• Hammer Restoration & C...
For this restoration I gave myself 60 min, basically from 8 pm to 9 pm this evening to get it all done. I feel like it came out great and kept some of it's history also. This hatchet will be a user and with regular care will last several more lifetimes.
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It looks good cleaned up and not over restored ..Warm the leather with a hair dryer and the oil will soak in better
Great idea. Thanks 🙏
Riggers axe.
" Roofing hatchets " which are shingling hatchets have gauging holes in them.
A riggers axe is commonly use by framers though because they have a particular feel to swing you won't much find in many hammers.
Agreed. That is definitely a riggers hatchet.
use a heat gun on leather and axe handles prior to applying the wax and linseed oil just warm them up enough to melt the wax
Love the videos!! I don't do any restoration myself, but I do enjoys watching the process of those who have a gift and passion for it. I know you decided to restore the hatchet without matching it with the copper plated hammer, but if you ever get the opportunity to show two side by side, I'd love to see it. Thanks!! Can't wait for the next video!
Estwings are just an awesome product with character.. glad you did it this way. Another great video!
Thanks 🙏
Great video, great restoration of that hatchet. Looking forward to more!
Remove that stupid label
Hey nice job, you have given me the restore bug for the tools I have. Keep up the good work.
I also have an Estwing roofing hatchet that needs clean-up & restoration. I am impressed enough to subscribe! Thanks for the video!
A really nice quick restoration. Saddle soap or Neatsfoot oil is good to revive the leather.
Hey OS! What grit did you use to smooth the handle? And if I have to chose between Lindseed and Neatsfoot to repair a handle, which do you recommend? Love the vids!
For the leather handle I used up to a 220 grit and I’d recommend the neatsfoot oil.
@@oldshovel Thanks Dude! I have an old Estwing hammer, 12oz head. It was my grandpa's, no telling how old it is. The lowest ring on the handle seems to be rotted, but everything else just looks dry. I'll try the neatsfoot. Thanks again!
You made a good decision not to switch to a Micarta handle. Micarta is HARD. Peter Brown made a hammer, including the head, of Micarta, and it drives nails just fine. In other words, a Micarta handle would transfer most of the shock to your hand instead of absorbing shock.
Nice work. I've restored several Estwing leather gripped tools. One carpenter hatchet like this one usually all new leather
Really enjoying your videos and results! Where do you get all these old tools to restore? I'd love to try my hand at this but don't even know where to look!
You might have heard this already but for estwing leather handles, I recommend letting it soak in neatsfoot oil for 8 hours. Makes them perfect
I have the same model and same initial condition. I just refurbished it to look almost as good as yours. Used neats foot oil on the handle. Very pleased with the outcome. Thanks for the inspiration. PaulL
Enjoyed the vid.. Good work..
Are hatchet and axe heads supposed to be slightly convex or flat?
Take the damn label off and do it right .
You can't see much of it anyway.
Wax is not going to treat stacked leather handles as well as olive oil or neatsfoot oil after All of the varnish is removed. Cool video.
Another good job, keep the restoration videos coming. Hope you do one on a WWll or Viet Nam era e-tool folding shovel.
I just happened to find this exact hatchet in an old tool shed!!
Great restoration!
Nice! Love the content 😎
1:24 very nice.. keep the history..
Made in the U.S.A. is harder to find these days. Excellent for only one hour. Thanks Man!
Thanks 🙏
Great video, thank you for posting. I’m looking forward to the copper plated matching hatchet
Some neatsfoot oil would do a lot for that leather handle. You'd also be able to give your sheaths a coating. It will darken a bit but works wonders for leather.
That’s what I’ve heard from a few folks. I plan on giving it a try.
Another great video! Looks great for an hours work.. Those hatchets are nice tools. Enjoy your day, I'm looking forward towards your next one..☺🔨🔧
Estwings Rule...Great How You Bring them Back
Thanks 🙏
That is cool how you cleaned up that hatchet. Thanks!
Nice work 👍
Question- does that linseed oil have a tacky feel (light stickyness) to it - when dry?
No. It dries nicely as long as you wipe off the excess.
Very nice hatchet. Great shape
I suggest you use Obanauf's, mink oil, or neats-foot oil; something meant specifically for leather on leather. I don't think the linseed oil hurt, but those would be better. Yes, we could see that even after the application they rings were still dry. According to several better sources than I, you should let the oil soak in (hang it by a string) overnight or longer. often you will find there was no excess to wipe off. And you should repeat the process until there is excess to wipe off. In the case of wooden tool handles, the rule of thumb I learned was: once a day for a week, once a month for a year, then once a year.
Well done!
Your correct it needs a dunking . I've done this over my 76 years many times but I us needs foot oil . It's great you have given it new life . Stay safe Happy Trails
How long should I leave it in? I think I’ll give it a try.
@@oldshovel Well first try and get all the Axe wax of probably alcohol I do mine overnight it will only take in what it needs at least that's my thinking on it can't hurt it for sure . Happy trails
Very nice 👍Ciao
Thanks Frank
That axe wax looks great!!! 👍
Agreed
First like? Always love the videos man.
Man, you are super fast... kudos for the win. Thanks for watching!
oldshovel man I have that bell on I love your videos keep up the great work.
Awesome thanks 🙏
That's a nice K.I.S.S restore, well done.
Beautiful restoration again
Looks great!👍
Not a roofing hatchet. Just a hatchet
Not even a hatchet... it's a riggers axe
I'm cringing looking at your missing fingernails. You're supposed to leave some extended to protect the sensitive flesh underneath. Ouch...
Try Lexol leather conditioner, or Obenauffs.