Griffith Tool Works Half Hatchet - 50 Years of Use RESTORED + UPGRADED!
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Welcome back to the garage! This episode is a special treat for everyone who not only likes to see old tools brought back to life but also receive a bit of an upgrade as well! This 50+ year old half hatchet was made by Griffith Tool Works out of Philadelphia, PA. Germantown Tool Works became Griffith Tool Works around 1919. And prior to this, Germantown Tool Works can trace its history back to the mid 1800's! I found this particular hatchet at a local estate sale, just sitting in the basement looking tired, worn and dirty - a perfect candidate for a garage restoration. Enjoy the video and be sure to stick around to watch the upgrades the hatchet receives! As always, thanks so much for stopping by - your 'likes', comments and channel subscriptions are all greatly appreciated!
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I was going to write a warning of caution of using a bench grinder with a wire wheel and buffing wheel with the guards installed...then in the second shot you were using the proper tool!
yah, I gotta police myself sometimes 👍
Very nice. Leather is a material that gets in your blood, I think. At least it did my case. Good job!
Hey, Thanks Ashley! Compliment from you = props!
@MattsGarage1791 I'm still learning and refining things, still not where I want to be. It's a process.
WOW! That turned out amazing! The leather was the perfect touch!
Another great video, Matt!
Thanks a bunch for the shout-out by the way! 😃
Thanks so much Lynn and Daryl! As they say, the hatchet had good bones! How's the greenhouse rebuild coming? Shout out = easy, you two are so much fun to watch!
Good Weekend Matt!!! Love the leather handle guard. I remember the hatchet style but not the company name.
Thanks! My favorite things: steel, leather and wood! Half hatchet style been around forever. Bell faced hammer. I've seen them referred to as Rig builders/Car builders half hatchets.
Looks great Matt. I just restored my fathers Plumb roofing hatchet. It looks a lot like yours except the hammer head is octagonal. I've been thinking about making a handle collar and blade sheath for it to protect it better. Nicely done Matt
Thank you much! I've made a few axe sheaths too. My leather working skills are a work in progress!
My son and his wife buy uranium glass. We recently shopped at some antique malls. The tools are gaining in value. Great work and video.
Thanks ! You're spot on with the value assessment. That's why I like to root around in the boxes hidden under tables full of old rusty stuff!
You did an awesome job of giving that hatchet a new life. I have a large ax head with a broken handle that needs fixing and plan on doing a video on that myself.
thanks so much! it was a fun project and it turned out pretty good. I hope it's new owner likes it!
Love it. Gives me reason to work on the old hatchets I have up here that need restoring. Thank you for sharing.
Also what is that bench grinder that you have with the belt?
Thanks Rob glad you liked it!
It's was my grandfather's. He had it on his workbench since before I was born. It's an old Emerson Electric motor that he got from Homestead Steel Mill.
I just found a GTW half hatchet today.
Good find!
Hi Matt! Wow that hatchet is beautiful! Again, we love your voice overs during these step by step videos! Hope you and Kim are having a great week!
Thank you!! That means a lot. The hatchet is going to a new home to be enjoyed by it's new owner. Week is going good - Kim ( and me ) want to reach out to Jason about by diet adjustments and his keto expertise.
Nice looking hatchet. The burnt handle and leather look great
Thanks Bill. And ready to be put back to work!
I'd have been impressed without the leatherwork but that finishes it off beautifully. Nice to see the back of those screws too.
Thanks Alex! Combining my three favorites - wood, leather and steel!
Your work always amazes me. That custom leather work was a nice touch.
Thank you thank you Kenny and Chrissy! I can deal with small tool projects no problem. . . An ENTIRE bus like you guys, now THAT'S amazing!
I agree, that is a proper restoration and it looks fantastic. The leather work was a nice addition. Have a good week.
And thanks for the mention.
Thanks Dale! I didn't even finish the project and it's already spoken for! 😂