12 oz Estwing Ball Peen Hammer Restoration

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  • @357magdad
    @357magdad  Рік тому +12

    Here's the video of how Estwing hammers are made:
    ua-cam.com/video/Lnxulyk-wMo/v-deo.html

    • @larrynelson734
      @larrynelson734 Рік тому

      Very interesting..👍

    • @Dalesworkshop
      @Dalesworkshop Рік тому

      Your thoughts on cutting or punching the leather pads. I think I could do it, I saw the knife you did for Andy M. I think I will find one and give it a try.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      @@Dalesworkshop I tried a punch but ended up cutting the leather.

  • @tonylenge424
    @tonylenge424 Рік тому +13

    Great job and it looks terrific. I have restored a couple of Estwing hammers and they are very satisfying to do. I wrote the company to buy stickers and they were kind to send me some. The water decals are nice. Thanks for sharing.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad Estwing sent you new stickers!

  • @irishwristwatch2487
    @irishwristwatch2487 Рік тому +8

    Man, those conditioning belts seem to be an absolute gold star of an investment, they always produce such nice results

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +5

      I've been using those belts for two years - they still work great!

    • @johnnyboer2253
      @johnnyboer2253 Рік тому +1

      What belts do you use, and here can I get them?

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      @@johnnyboer2253 I included an Amazon link in the description and a link to my review at the end of the video.

    • @chefmike69
      @chefmike69 Рік тому +1

      I was just gonna ask if those were the original belts you got

  • @_stoatchaser
    @_stoatchaser Рік тому +5

    That is a thing of beauty. Love Estwing tools. My Dad managed a tool shop a long long time ago and I used to go to work with him At the weekend and school holidays. Unpacking the delivery of estwing hammers and axes was always a favourite thing to do. Nice work and it brings back a lot of memories

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      They are good lookin' tools! I'm glad I brought back good memories for you!

  • @ihrescue
    @ihrescue Рік тому +5

    The refinish of the leather handle turned out great. Also I appreciate seeing the waterslide decal process. Thanks for these tips.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful!

  • @johnkelley9877
    @johnkelley9877 Рік тому +6

    Excellent work Magdad! The hammer looks like it just came from the store. The leather handle turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @19Bmiller
    @19Bmiller Рік тому +5

    Very well done, like new. I'm especially pleased with your "how to" description on doing the label. That's an area I need help with.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! I'm getting better at the decals!

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Рік тому +4

    You did an amazing job on the hammer young man, looks like it came right from the manufacturer, thanks for the video, fun one to watch.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Terry! It was a fun project!

  • @davidcoats1037
    @davidcoats1037 Рік тому +5

    Fantastic result on the Estwing Magdad! I appreciate how much work went into this restoration and video. Great job as always! 😃👍🏼

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks David! It was a fun project!

  • @lv_woodturner3899
    @lv_woodturner3899 Рік тому +1

    The hammer looks better than new. So much easier to restore when all the leather is good, just the clear coat needing to be removed. I recall when you had to replace the leather in a previous restoration. That was a lot of work.
    Nice touch with the waterslide decal.
    Dave.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      I've got another knife that needs a new stacked leather handle - maybe I'll get to it this winter.

  • @seanmertens3049
    @seanmertens3049 Рік тому +2

    Nice Find. The best hammer made and made in 🇺🇸

  • @marko11kram
    @marko11kram Рік тому +3

    Great find, and a SPECTACULAR Restore;. I watch you regularly, and it will be hard to beat this restore.

  • @tonymaiettasr.7340
    @tonymaiettasr.7340 Рік тому +1

    Boy you do great work. I really like how that leather handle came out. Nice matching set now. Thanks.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Tony! If I find one more, I'll have a collection! 😁

  • @jamesmoodhard29
    @jamesmoodhard29 Рік тому +2

    Great find. Outstanding restoration. Now all your viewers will be looking for one of those gems. Keep the restorations coming!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks James! I'm always on the lookout for vintage stacked leather Estwings!

  • @frankg3072
    @frankg3072 Рік тому +4

    That was an amazing restoration. The conditioning belts do a fantastic job. 👍👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Frank! I've had great success with the conditioning belts.

  • @805ROADKING
    @805ROADKING Рік тому

    Looks great Bud!! Ernie would be proud of ya!!☻

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks RoadKing! It's nice to see an American company still in business after 100 years!

  • @Dardrum
    @Dardrum Рік тому +1

    WOW, that hammer turned out perfect, nice work Magdad.

  • @choppermike3329
    @choppermike3329 Рік тому

    Great tribute to estwing. My favorite hammers especially if you're talking looks. I can't imagine it looked that nice coming out of the factory. Nice work. Liked how you added the "watch out".😂

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Mike! Estwing's stacked leather tools are very attractive!

  • @larrynelson734
    @larrynelson734 Рік тому

    That looks really nice. My brother worked at estwing back in the 50s. You did a great job on that one. Scout crafter would be proud of that one. Have a great day...👍❤...

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Larry! Make sure you check out that video of the hammers being made!

  • @paulsworkshop4179
    @paulsworkshop4179 Рік тому

    That decal is a slick addition. Well done.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Paul! The decal looks good from three feet!

  • @bigvicsworkshop
    @bigvicsworkshop Рік тому +1

    Looks brand new Magdad Nice!.... I just cleaned my 20oz and 16oz yesterday morning before I started using them.. nothing like yours though.... good stuff! Always enjoy the history bits you add..thanks

  • @maryvannoy9671
    @maryvannoy9671 Рік тому

    You are quite a craftsman. I'm a 76 year old female and I love to restore old tools. I've learned a lot from you and
    Scoutcrafter. Keep sharing the great videos!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Mary! I'd love to see some of your projects! 357mdad@gmail.com

  • @gayle525
    @gayle525 Рік тому

    That hammer reminds me of a claw hammer my dad had when I was a kid. Unfortunately I have three older brothers and they lost it before a move to a new house. They did that to a lot of his tools. They were the bane of his toolbox. I know for a fact that he loved that hammer and used it on his job. They paid the price for that loss for about a year. They were not allowed to use his tool for that whole year. It was a very comfortable hammer to use. You made it look brand new again. Great work.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Gayle! I wish I had kept more of my father's tools. I was pretty young when he died and I didn't have the appreciation for vintage stuff like I do now.

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 Рік тому +1

    M.D. That turned out beautiful...Mr. Estwing would have been proud... I'd hate to think how bad I would have probably messed up that hammer..Well M.D. you take care my friend and God Bless....

  • @craigmiller8902
    @craigmiller8902 Рік тому

    I watch all your videos, because they are so interesting. My original interest was seeing which gun solvents cleaned the metal best. I was also interested in which lubes and CLPs protected best. Then I morphed into admiring screw drivers and hammers as works of art! What a great hobby you have! Can’t wait for the next video. Thanks!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks for sticking with me Craig! I'm working on a rig to test CLP lubrication properties right now!

  • @Ron-vq3zl
    @Ron-vq3zl Рік тому

    WOW!!!
    Another VERY AWESOME "Resto." here, "Magdad!!"
    Let me tell ya, you really awed me with that final reveal!!
    I figured that you were going to do something more to that handle, and I wondered if you were going to do something to replace that label, after you had to sand it off.
    Even so, when you revealed your finished work, I actually gasped out loud and said: "WOW!!" out loud as well!!! 😊
    What a FANTASTIC job!! I'll bet this hammer may look even better now, than when it was new!! 🙂
    Watching what you did with this hammer makes me wish I was back home in WV. right now, and that I had enough money to restore the "Stacked Leather" handle on my Dad's old hunting knife, which I'd say is about the same vintage, as this hammer!!
    The only difference is, I would have to buy a new batch of those leather rings first, as the ones on Dad's knife began to badly deteriorate a long time ago, and as a result; Dad chose to wrap it up with brown electrical tape!
    At least I now know that I can use the same polyethylene spray on my Dad's knife handle that you used here; should the new stacked leather need an additional sheen put on it!! 🙂
    Take Care & I'll be anxiously watching for the video of your next "resto" project!!
    Ron
    Abilene, TX.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Ron! I'm glad you like how it turned out! Check out my stacked leather knife project:
      ua-cam.com/video/tTE1Z9eZnag/v-deo.html

  • @jazzersten
    @jazzersten Рік тому

    That Estwing Hammer came out great! The handle especially looks good and the decal work is brilliant

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! The decal looks good from three feet!

  • @supabiscuit
    @supabiscuit Рік тому +1

    Beautifully done sir

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I'm glad you like how it turned out!

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this video. Estwing tools are high quality, made in USA products, and I think the company is still owned by the Estwing family. I love their great tools. Decades ago Estwing sold two-tool sets which included a hatchet and claw hammer. I still have my set which has been useful for many years. Your ball pein hammer turned out beautifully. I have the same deteriorated finish on the leather that you repaired. Your work turned out great, so I'm glad their is such an effective solution. Happy 100th anniversary to Estwing. Keep on going.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Pat! I'll have to keep an eye out for a matching hatchet!

  • @jackthompson2132
    @jackthompson2132 Рік тому

    I’m very impressed with your results! I shouldn’t be to surprised with it knowing you did it. Great job Magdad! Thank You for sharing!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jack! I'm developing "a thing" for stacked leather handles!

  • @wingnutsworkshop
    @wingnutsworkshop Рік тому

    That is gorgeous!
    I had never heard of the white decal paper. That would also be perfect for model building.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! It is perfect for model building!

  • @briansworkshop01
    @briansworkshop01 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic work and video and the decal looks amazing thanks for sharing your time and skill 🍺🍺👍🇬🇧

  • @brl3900
    @brl3900 Рік тому +1

    Great restoration, looks better than new! Estwing hammers with the leather grips are my favorite, but I do like their rubber grip also.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      They are my favorite too!

  • @ivanstiles7030
    @ivanstiles7030 Рік тому +4

    Wow! That's an incredible transformation. Nice job Magdad. I didn't even know Estwing made stacked leather ball peen hammers. I'm definitely going to keep my eye out for one.....or four 😂

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      I'm not sure what year range they offered them. I think they only come with blue plastic now.

    • @ivanstiles7030
      @ivanstiles7030 Рік тому

      I guess I'll just have to go to more pawn shops, flea markets and yard sales to find one then😅

  • @peter-radiantpipes2800
    @peter-radiantpipes2800 Рік тому

    Nice job and love your instructions and what you used as part of the vid. Separates you from a lot out there. I’ll be watching far more.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Peter! I'm glad you enjoy my content!

  • @toolscouter
    @toolscouter Рік тому

    Fantastic job on that hammer. Love the sticker decal that you made. It’s a very nice touch. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! The decal looks really good from three feet!

    • @toolscouter
      @toolscouter Рік тому

      😁 I get it!

  • @merlinsatrom6678
    @merlinsatrom6678 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your techniques with us Magdad! It really turned out MAGnificently!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! It was a fun project!

  • @jeffkoch8678
    @jeffkoch8678 Рік тому

    Looks like brand new with the restoration and the new decal!

  • @_BigLife_
    @_BigLife_ Рік тому +1

    Great job as always. Thank you for the water slide decal information.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! The decals add a nice extra touch!

    • @_BigLife_
      @_BigLife_ Рік тому

      @@357magdad it really does

  • @chrisT5259
    @chrisT5259 Рік тому +1

    Magdad, outstanding restoration. It looks brand new and is credit to you. I have done several estwing restorations, the use of the conditioning belts is new to me, so huge thankyou on that tip!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Chris! The Red Label conditioning belts work great for me!

  • @13thworker45
    @13thworker45 Рік тому

    You and chuck did a nice job. I like how you explain your process in the restoration. Thank You

  • @BryanBurns-f7x
    @BryanBurns-f7x Рік тому

    Very impressive 357magdad! The varnish on the leather really makes it pop. Looks better than one with factory varnish.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! I put on 5 coats of semi gloss urethane. The final coat seemed too shiny so I buffed the handle with 0000 steel wool and waxed it.

  • @patcb829
    @patcb829 Рік тому

    The hammer came out great. Excellent work on the leather stack.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! I think I'm developing a "thing" for stacked leather handles!

  • @Uwannawatch
    @Uwannawatch Рік тому

    Good find on that Estwing, Usually when you see them out in the wild all the clear is gone and they look like it was chewed by a pack of puppies. Turned out really nice. The water slide was a nice finishing touch.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I was pretty excited when I spotted it at the yard sale!

  • @scroungasworkshop4663
    @scroungasworkshop4663 Рік тому

    Well done Magdad, I’ve restored a few Estwing hammers but I haven’t come across a ball pein yet. They all have the date they were manufactured on the shaft under the leather. I just love them and you did a great job. Cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Stuart! I was pretty excited to find it at the yard sale!

  • @westhighlandsshop
    @westhighlandsshop Рік тому

    Beautiful job. I love these old leather handles and you did such a great job with this! I'm finally sold on the conditioning belts and ordering some today. Thanks for sharing.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! I hope you have as much success with the conditioning belts as I have!

  • @lotsabirds
    @lotsabirds Рік тому

    That looks fantastic! The handle is incredible and the decal looks top notch!

  • @Maidrite1960
    @Maidrite1960 Рік тому +1

    Great Job MagDad and Chuck, Mrs. MagDad will think of you often with her new to her 12 oz. Hammer 😳😮

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      She can borrow it, but she can't keep it!

    • @Maidrite1960
      @Maidrite1960 Рік тому

      @@357magdad give it to Chuck then add it to your secret collection 🤣

  • @michaeltreadwell777
    @michaeltreadwell777 Рік тому

    WOW, what a fantastic job you did ! Estwing Hammers are brilliant - I have a rubber handled Claw Hammer here - my 'go to' hammer every time for general nailing. Thanks for sharing your skills, and your attention to detail is excellent ! Take care 🙂

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Michael! I'm a fan of Estwing hammers too!

  • @mrbenmall
    @mrbenmall Рік тому

    As always, a lovely restoration and an entertaining video. Thanks!

  • @garageshopminnesota
    @garageshopminnesota Рік тому

    That was beautiful work!! Great job! I absolutely love Estwing hammers, and I really appreciated the video

  • @johnfix1
    @johnfix1 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding restoration

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog1256 Рік тому

    Nice job, Magdad! I have an Estwing sledge hammer and my friends framing hammer to restore. I have never seen a ball pien version before. THAT is the type of hammer I use the most.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I was pretty excited when I spotted it at the yard sale!

  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter Рік тому

    Outstanding job! Doesn’t get any better than that!!! 😃👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks ScoutCrafter! It's nice to see an American company still in business after 100 years!

  • @rollerbald
    @rollerbald Рік тому +1

    Beautiful job! I have an Estwing hammer - they are quality tools. You made that one look like new - very impressive result!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! I'm glad you like the result!

  • @unwired1281
    @unwired1281 Рік тому

    Well done on the whole thing the decals are MAGNIFICENT ‼️

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! The decals look pretty good from three feet!

    • @unwired1281
      @unwired1281 Рік тому

      @@357magdad curb appeal? 😂

  • @davidgreen5938
    @davidgreen5938 4 місяці тому

    Terrific job! I found this exact hammer last week at an antique store, in similar condition. Yours looks better than new! Going to do a lesser degree of finish and use neatsfoot oil on the leather for a user in my shop...

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  4 місяці тому

      Thanks David! Estwing hammers are great!

  • @namleets57
    @namleets57 Рік тому +1

    I have a similar hammer. Mine needs new leather and it’s stamped Douglas tool on the bottom plate. I think it was made in charlotte nc

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Replacing a stacked leather handle is a big project! Check out the WW2 knife I recently did:
      ua-cam.com/video/tTE1Z9eZnag/v-deo.html

  • @larrydemaar409
    @larrydemaar409 Рік тому

    I have an Estwing hammer and really appreciate the leather handle. Your 12 ounce hammer looks like my new one. The decal also helps it look new, I imagine that you coated it again on the handle to protect it.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      The decal has two coats of clear on it.

  • @Russ0107
    @Russ0107 Рік тому +4

    Hey MagDad, I tried those conditioning belts you recommended on a prior video, but I had to return them because they wouldn't fit my 1X30 belt sander. Shame! Are there any small wire wheels where they don't fling out? Are the vintage dremel ones better than the modern ones?

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      I had to make some modifications to my machine in order to run the thicket conditioning belts. I like the plastic abrasive bristle wheels as a replacement for the wire wheels.

  • @michaeldaruwalla8717
    @michaeldaruwalla8717 Рік тому

    You did not take the hammer apart! Which I thought was an excellent decision. A truly synthetic renovation which preserved the integrity of the tool.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Michael! The leather was in good shape!

  • @ravendark2422
    @ravendark2422 Рік тому

    You’ve saved me the bother of trying epoxy on the wire spitters and the hammer came out great, cheers.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Some viewers suggested the epoxy. I've also tried super glue and it also did not work for me.

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 Рік тому +1

    I was interested in how expoy would be on a wire wheel don't know unless you try that's one fine addition to tool box can't beat a Estwing hammer

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Larry! I was hoping the epoxy would help!

  • @bobhart1155
    @bobhart1155 Рік тому

    Beautiful job and a nice, useful tutorial for future use. Well done!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Bob! I'm glad you found the video useful!

  • @michaellindsay8934
    @michaellindsay8934 Рік тому

    That turned out great and the handle is amazing thanks for sharing

  • @bobcade1002
    @bobcade1002 Рік тому

    Excellent restoration!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Bob! It was a fun project!

  • @rp2358
    @rp2358 Рік тому

    Great timing. I got a 16oz claw Estwing this week that was in the exact same condition. I hope the leather on mine comes out as well as yours.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I hope your project is a success! I put 5 coats of semi-gloss urethane on the handle, sanding with 320 in between. I thought it was too glossy after the last coat, so I buffed it with 0000 steel wool and waxed it.

  • @saxon1376
    @saxon1376 Рік тому

    Looks brand new ,
    Great job 👍

  • @rikityrik
    @rikityrik Рік тому

    Amazing job and beautifully done!

  • @steveanacorteswa3979
    @steveanacorteswa3979 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, I have an Estwing rock pick I got when I was probably 10 years old (now 67), I used to hunt for fossils in the Santa Monica Mountains in California. I hope mine comes out as good as yours, I also have my fathers rubber handle Estwing, will give that a try too.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Steve! I'd love to see some photos of your project! 357mdad@gmail.com

  • @joeharris2074
    @joeharris2074 Рік тому

    Love me some Estwings. Nice job!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Joe! Estwing is my favorite hammer!

  • @liljoeii6091
    @liljoeii6091 Рік тому

    That ball being hammer looks brand new Awesome job I'm gonna go watch that other video you said about Thank you for the video

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! The factory footage is old, but still interesting.

  • @chriholt
    @chriholt Рік тому

    Beautiful hammer(s) - they're like works of art. Nice touch to do a leather handle!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      I think I'm developing "a thing" for stacked leather handles!

  • @sydrider6023
    @sydrider6023 Місяць тому

    Estwing tools sure deserve to be restored and kept with good care. Nice job on the logo reproduction.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Місяць тому

      Thanks! It was fun to clean up!

  • @shedmanx3640
    @shedmanx3640 Рік тому

    Those hammers look too good to use mate. The conditioning belts and your attention to detail in sanding certainly made them showpieces. Awesome work.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I use the claw hammer here and there. I plan to put a few miles on the ball peen too.

  • @gromeca1
    @gromeca1 Рік тому

    Beautiful restoration.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thank you! This was a fun project!

  • @wayneo7307
    @wayneo7307 Рік тому +1

    Another Fine Job Magdad . Estwing Was The Best Hammer When I Was Framing . 22oz. Of Course . The Vaughn Wood Handle Is A Close Second However. I No Longer Have The Estwing . However , I Do Still Have My Vaughn 28oz. !

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Estwing and Vaughn make quality tools!

    • @wayneo7307
      @wayneo7307 Рік тому

      @@357magdad They Do . I Haven't Found A Estwing Ball Peen Hammer 🔨 Yet But When I Do I'll be Picking one Up. Even Though I Have 16 & 32 oz. Ball Peens Already 😊 .

  • @stevewalker7822
    @stevewalker7822 Рік тому

    Fantastic restoration! What a beautiful hammer.

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 Рік тому

    Very nice looks better than new! One of my favorite brands!!!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mike! I like Estwing too!

  • @GuntersGarage
    @GuntersGarage Рік тому

    Well done, stacked leather just makes everything cooler. It really came out great. I tried super glue on my little wire wheels. It kept the wires in but it seems to wick up the wires and makes them stiffer. I dont notice a difference in performance but they seem stiffer.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! I had no luck with super glue. It could be that my batch of foreign made wire wheels were not the highest quality.

  • @Tektoes1
    @Tektoes1 3 місяці тому

    Well done. I had zero idea that Estwing ever made a ball-peen hammer. And I have a collection of Estwings. Now I need to find one!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! Estwing still makes the ball peen, but not with the stacked leather grip.

  • @ThelastCELTICFOREST-t9v
    @ThelastCELTICFOREST-t9v Рік тому

    Fantastic Job. As good as new!

  • @TheShadeTreeFixitMan
    @TheShadeTreeFixitMan Рік тому

    Very nicely done!

  • @alexstools
    @alexstools Рік тому

    Thats beautiful. I wonder if they still make that hammer, it has great style. Good job on the handle too, I find those daunting myself...

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Alex. I think Estwing only offers the ball peen in the blue plastic handle now.

  • @troon5488
    @troon5488 Рік тому

    I was waiting for that one. Thanks for an entertaining video. (And the links).

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @garyryman4947
    @garyryman4947 Рік тому

    Fantastic job!

  • @Al-Muhtadi
    @Al-Muhtadi Рік тому +1

    I like your amazing work

  • @Everythings_Adjustable
    @Everythings_Adjustable Рік тому

    Awesome job again MagDad, I just picked up an Estwing claw hammer at this morning carboot sale 🔨👍😊

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! They are great hammers!

  • @briantraxler1407
    @briantraxler1407 Рік тому

    Beauty job! Only no place for "Bombay Mahogany"! Thanks! 🇨🇦

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      No brass and no Bombay, but it was still fun!

  • @Russ0107
    @Russ0107 Рік тому

    Hey that's a great find, buddy!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! I was pretty excited when I spotted it at the yard sale!

  • @Jer-Bye
    @Jer-Bye 5 місяців тому

    Awesome restoration of the Estwing ball peen hammer, Magdad! Love that you added the decale back. I think you ought to send this link to the video to Estwing as I am sure they would be impressed. 😉👍👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  5 місяців тому

      Thanks! I'd like to find an Estwing hatchet next!

  • @ronduval1142
    @ronduval1142 Рік тому

    really nice work!!

  • @Mylittleworkshop
    @Mylittleworkshop Рік тому

    Looking great! 👍

  • @namleets57
    @namleets57 Рік тому

    Douglas tool is in California just looked it up

  • @hannanjaimet17
    @hannanjaimet17 Рік тому

    OMG. It's so beautiful. I'm in love. God bless. Love da videos.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! This was a fun project!

  • @robertlevine2152
    @robertlevine2152 Рік тому +1

    Magdad,
    Your hammer looks brand new! Out of curiosity, have you tried either Dremel's or one of the aftermarket shields to stop the wires from hitting you?
    Bob

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Bob! I have not tried a shield for my Dremel.

  • @6atlantis
    @6atlantis Рік тому

    What kind of belt were you using today? Not regular sandpaper belt?

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Red Label Conditioning belts. I included an Amazon link in the description and a link to my review at the end of the video.

  • @Sarge0311
    @Sarge0311 Рік тому

    I did not know that Estwing made ball peen with leather washer handles. Very nice find and clean up

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! I believe they only offer the blue plastic handle now.

  • @roadrageburleson
    @roadrageburleson Рік тому

    Fantastic job.

  • @brianlittle3452
    @brianlittle3452 Рік тому

    Nice restoration on the hammer. Thanks for showing how to make decals. One question - why use decals instead of vinyl stickers? Just trying to understand the trade offs. Thanks

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! I don't have a way to make vinyl stickers at home.

    • @brianlittle3452
      @brianlittle3452 Рік тому

      @@357magdad While looking on Amazon for the decal paper, I found some inkjet vinyl sticker paper.