Lath Hammer Tool Restoration

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มี.ค. 2019
  • This shingle hammer was another one of my grandfather's tools that I found and wanted to restore. The handle was actually still attached when I found it, but it still needed a new one because it had a couple nails hammered in next to the metal wedge as a bandaid fix. I lost the footage of drilling out the old handle, so this video begins with the handle already loose/removed.
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  • @mookystank
    @mookystank 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The fact that you were willing to show your mistakes and admit them is great. At that point, I'm pretty sure most of us would also have got store bought stuff if we're honest with ourselves. Lol.

  • @anthonycaster9319
    @anthonycaster9319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great ending. Trial and error thanks for showing the road is not always paved smooth but has some bumps and potholes.

  • @jocefh
    @jocefh 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job in not quitting…we all have to live and learn…

  • @Mr.Fahrenheit825
    @Mr.Fahrenheit825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I actually really liked this video bc you showed how you messed up, when most other channels would just edit it out. Good Job 👍

    • @erics.629
      @erics.629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, I certainly agree with that appreciate the honesty. Nicely done!

    • @peterspoon265
      @peterspoon265 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably because they kinda get imbarisd

    • @Nunya_Bidnez
      @Nunya_Bidnez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. It puts the human element back in to the process.

  • @chakathewolf
    @chakathewolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reminds me of my grandpa's tools. He was a house painter, and all of his tools were covered in paint. I miss him. He was a good man.

  • @legion18x37
    @legion18x37 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for being honest, you did a great job.

  • @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway
    @liverpoolandmanchesterrailway 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The like is for doing the saw, not the mess you made of this ;-)

  • @garrettwight1027
    @garrettwight1027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad you kept going with the project after encountering those setbacks. Your perseverance paid off, and we got a video out of it! Everybody wins 😁

  • @jakeblanton6853
    @jakeblanton6853 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    FINALLY someone who uses a sand/bead blaster to remove rust instead of playing with chemical cocktails for *days*...

  • @Multantechinfo
    @Multantechinfo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good work

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A really good video, it’s good to see someone admit it wasn’t all plain sailing. You also got some fantastic camera angles and the rest of the production was very impressive. Very well done indeed!

  • @kittymischief1449
    @kittymischief1449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven’t seen many restoration channels that work with wood, tbh I would watch this guy make a chair, or something else made out of wood, cause the most I’ve ever done with wood is sand down a piece of a maybe 1 inch thick piece of wood from a tree branch, wax it and polish it and that was during a summer camp. Like this is really good wood work.

  • @theropesofrenovation9352
    @theropesofrenovation9352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the video. I'm happy you think of your grandfather's tools. I have a shed full of my grandfather's tools and it has been weighing on my mind how they are rusting away. He was a great man. Your grandfather would be proud of you. I don't know if he's still living. Kudos to you my friend!

  • @silvanildoaraujo7659
    @silvanildoaraujo7659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wolker ...excelent 😊👍👏👏

  • @loucozade
    @loucozade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job. Kudos for your honesty by showing the failed attempts..

  • @faithfullyrestored
    @faithfullyrestored ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done.

  • @ralphreinhardt6020
    @ralphreinhardt6020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If at first you don't succeed. Try,try again. You did a nice job saving that old hammer/hatchet. Oh and that sand blaster/bead blaster is the bomb!!👍👍😃

  • @FantaZ4U
    @FantaZ4U 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    `Finally! A TH-cam DYI I can do easy! Had my roof replaced and Next time I cut the grass low, I found one of these exactly Like this on. Better yet, I have that same Keg I need to restore to a 6 Pack ! Thanks for posting them!

  • @zlee11
    @zlee11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice. My favorite part is when you sandblast. There is something so satisfying about it.

  • @mikerobbins5049
    @mikerobbins5049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job. I like the bluing on the head.

  • @markschwegler1100
    @markschwegler1100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job! Glad to see some perseverance in the face of failure! Came out beautiful by the end!

  • @AntonioPerez-hv1lp
    @AntonioPerez-hv1lp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😁AWESOME WORK😁

  • @kellor874
    @kellor874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also like this restoration very much too. At least you are not afraid to show us that mistakes are made. A great job

  • @carrestore
    @carrestore 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

  • @erics.629
    @erics.629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful! Really appreciated the honesty of the problems. Was thinking about it while watching and glad you got the store bought metal shim. Haha..Keep up the great work and videos! Thank you!

  • @dennisleblanc7933
    @dennisleblanc7933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, gun bluing was great idea. Making mistakes and correcting it like you did- makes it real. Great restoration, thanks !

  • @babysnakes1433
    @babysnakes1433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Uugghh!
    Gut-wrenching heart-ache!! After all that work!
    Still, it turned out nice. Well done.

  • @edmcwv
    @edmcwv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The before and after is a nice.

  • @johnwilson230
    @johnwilson230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great restore another tool back to life brillant work.

  • @Wolf-un3lb
    @Wolf-un3lb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice recovery after the mess up. Good learning experience! Well done.

  • @chha6439
    @chha6439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job nice to see you hung in there, keep up the great work!

  • @defender_of_wonder
    @defender_of_wonder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant and genuine craftsmanship! Great job!👍🏻❤️😊

  • @adityamuley87
    @adityamuley87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have to remove the shoulder of the handle on which the bottom of axe head rests. There should be a smooth transition where axe head does not rest on a shoulder.

  • @gupspad401
    @gupspad401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful restoration of a great old tool!

  • @jjvanrensburg
    @jjvanrensburg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done Mate! I like the honesty of the restore vid.

  • @mantaship
    @mantaship 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I normally prefer the absolutely, over the top, chromed out look of a highly polished axe head, but I think the bluing works on this one. Bully for not throwing the whole thing on a pile for 6-months to get over the first two failed attempts. I would have had to walk away for a while. Fine job, my friend.

  • @robnic52
    @robnic52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started this comment wanting to ask how you ever imagined that holding the axe head in a vise and driving the wedge into the shaft would from above would be more advisable than supporting the shaft then driving in the wedge. It was one of those excruciating shout at your mobile phone moments. :) On sober reflection it was brilliant stuff, refreshingly brave and honest not to edit out the silly mistakes that in truth everybody makes first time we attempt something. Third time it worked perfectly. Top content well done. :)

    • @RestorationStation
      @RestorationStation  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate you spinning my incompetence/learning moment in such a positive light, haha

  • @andrzejporeda7281
    @andrzejporeda7281 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super jest ta siekiero młotko do bicia kotletów schabowych pozdrawiam odrestaurowane pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍👍👍👍

  • @gwanelobo1498
    @gwanelobo1498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really dig the sand blaster cam. you should try the potato puller in the basement some time!

  • @pqworks9019
    @pqworks9019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’ve got one of the best cameras for your videos!

  • @wheelsintimediecast6446
    @wheelsintimediecast6446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work! What kind of grinding pad were you using two minutes in at the beginning of the video?

  • @galabiri
    @galabiri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice restoration, but I've noticed that a large crack appeared on the new handle, after you had installed the metal wedge.
    Wouldn't the crack pose a threat / problem when working with this Hammer / Axe tool?

  • @jurandirlima1067
    @jurandirlima1067 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Belíssimo trabalho feito com muita dedicação e paciência! O mais importante é ter mostrado o momento que errou e depois corrigiu o problema de maneira mais eficiente. Parabéns!

  • @amille223
    @amille223 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!! Loved your honesty and your willingness to share your
    mistakes and how you went about
    correcting them. As humans, we all make mistakes, but it’s how we handle them that sets us about from others. Correcting our mistakes is how we learn and get better. WELL DONE!!!!

  • @user-vd8gu3uy6t
    @user-vd8gu3uy6t 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice 😊

  • @jzrgrmm
    @jzrgrmm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done. I would have sanded flat that waffle head, though... They tend to leave stronger marks on wood, also that one is in bad shape.

  • @micho-videos4673
    @micho-videos4673 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still have 2 of this lath hammers with me.

  • @f16doogie
    @f16doogie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good restoration, the reason you failed on the first handle wasn't the wedges fault but you softened the first with the oil, that's what caused it to break.

    • @RestorationStation
      @RestorationStation  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've seen people use that method successfully (on axe handles). It's supposed to help lubricate the wedge and then when it cures it's supposed to help secure it in place. You could be right, though

    • @314Tazo
      @314Tazo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RestorationStation Many TH-camrs try to show us how to hang a handle on a hatchet. Glueing the wedge with very good wood glue was shown on one video. Linseed oil was put just on the handle.

  • @user-dx6pt9oo6h
    @user-dx6pt9oo6h 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good restoration bro 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @lightning4871
    @lightning4871 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Job!

  • @christinebauer3489
    @christinebauer3489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I appreciate that you used gun bluing instead of giving it a high polish chrome-like finish. :)

    • @txgunguy2766
      @txgunguy2766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looked more like color-case hardening than blueing.

  • @grahampickering1560
    @grahampickering1560 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely make the saw restoration video number 13! 🙂

  • @robertrichard9460
    @robertrichard9460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OOOPS! Beautiful restoration! I have one lost this on a wall in my man cave, but has a notch on the side for pulling nails I think.

  • @thealicemonster9217
    @thealicemonster9217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I agree, I do like that you showed us the mistakes. Also I'd like to see the saw restore, you said a like would get the restore how about a like/sub/bell? Cause you got that from me 😊😊😊 Keep up the good work.

  • @gfrank8058
    @gfrank8058 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job. Thanks for sharing. GF1

  • @garyjones7198
    @garyjones7198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job... Ready for another 20 yrs of service...

    • @johntraxler2505
      @johntraxler2505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love seeing old tools put into new use again!

  • @MissLady-pq4hc
    @MissLady-pq4hc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice work.

  • @georgelequin5070
    @georgelequin5070 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work man!

  • @gordonmckay4780
    @gordonmckay4780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always had success with handles by soaking the end in water for 30 minutes, then glueing it in with a polyurethane glue. Wedge as well. You have to let it cure overnight, but the moisture and glue combination makes the end swell up and it cures that way.

  • @mantaship
    @mantaship 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Restore the saw!

  • @user-tg5ng4bz2u
    @user-tg5ng4bz2u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Не ошибается только тот , кто не чего не делает. Хороший топорик получился👏🏻

  • @TylerSnyder305
    @TylerSnyder305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is actually a lathe hatchet for doing lathe and plaster walls ( long gone ).
    A shingle hatchet has holes used as a guide.

    • @RestorationStation
      @RestorationStation  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Quick Google search seems to confirm, but most of the lath hatchets I'm seeing have much longer hatchet blades. Thanks for the info. Always appreciate a comment that teaches me something new

  • @user-cq1wh4jz9s
    @user-cq1wh4jz9s 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    У большинства рестовраторов проблема по работе с металлом. Они либо красят его глянцевой краской либо полируют до состояния "зеркала". И то и другое выглядит максимально вульгарно. Вот как должен выглядеть отреставрированный предмет. Покажите это остальным рестовраторам. Лайк

  • @jimbugs12
    @jimbugs12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that scrap steel looks like a section from a pair of pole climbers

  • @thethe5475
    @thethe5475 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the choice to blue instead of chrome it's way cooler and a better design choice, the final handle was also nice. I think you need to do a better job of getting a straight blade edge though, if you're going to put it on TH-cam don't be lazy and half ass it, finish the job and do it right, you did great everywhere else except there, and also with the wedging at the top, on this and the other axe you did you didn't measure the width you needed so the wedge is smaller than the handle and it doesn't look nice, I'd just recommend you pay more attention to details like that because it's those things that really make a project like this, it's those things that are the difference between an average and a beautiful piece. Other than that well done you've got good taste and skills ☺️

  • @ot9180
    @ot9180 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This metal wedge thing always ends up weakening the joint. The wooden wedge is enough! Turned out beautiful.

  • @ludvigtande1236
    @ludvigtande1236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use large horseshoe nails for metal wedges. Never had a problem with them.

  • @erinmccauley
    @erinmccauley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #stunning before and after shots at the end. excellent use of subtitles. one improvement could be to add a joke here or there. Best part of the video was for sure 14:25-14:37. Will #def be on the lookout for more vidz.

  • @berniesherwood8922
    @berniesherwood8922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the first grinding disk that you used on the hammer?

  • @saskscott26
    @saskscott26 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the axe blade should have a bit of a curve and not be completely flat. Good restoration though.

  • @TheParkAttendant
    @TheParkAttendant ปีที่แล้ว

    Be sure to remove the rust were the handle connects to the hammer. As it will continue to rust after the handle is installed.

  • @BennyCFD
    @BennyCFD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The metal wedge was over kill and redundant, but otherwise a terrific restoration.

  • @user-xo9uh7zm3q
    @user-xo9uh7zm3q 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You polished the emblem

  • @notsuperdave100
    @notsuperdave100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You might consider doing a restoration on that dull rusty hand saw you were using to make the handle.

  • @jessefrazier9263
    @jessefrazier9263 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did really well bud you just earned my subscription. Just one thing you make me very nervous when you use that band saw. Please be careful

  • @user-ls8wx3ow8w
    @user-ls8wx3ow8w 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow super👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @tootall5559
    @tootall5559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeah I agree, good to know others mess up too. I do quite often, usually 'cause I take it just a bit too far. On this one, it is clear to me that you understand metal, but not wood. First off, if you get a nice fit on the handle to begin with, you don't need but a thin wedge to keep the handle on. Apply your linseed oil after you've driven in the wedge and have the head on tight. If you do it before, the wood swells, but also softens so when you drive the wedge in, you can just bust things up. I don't think you have to ask how I know this. let's just say experience is a good teacher if not the nicest one. I actually don't care for the metal wedges all that much, and certainly not those thick ones. A good fit to begin with, then a thin wood or metal wedge is all that's needed, everybody tries to overdo it, yes me too until I learned better the hard way. Also I would have liked a beefier handle with more flare at the end, with a lanyard hole. If you're up on a roof putting on shakes, you don't want to drop it and have it fall, even if there's no damage it's a pain to go back down the ladder to retrieve it. Of course, I imagine this tool doesn't actually get used for that these days Nobody uses cedar shakes anymore.

  • @tootall5559
    @tootall5559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't seen one of these for a really long time. We used to use them on cedar shake roofs and siding, but due to fire danger nobody uses them now. I think they're illegal to use in most places now. Cedar shakes that is, not the hatchet/hammer

  • @thomaswillerton6598
    @thomaswillerton6598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, restore you own tools too.

  • @American_Jeeper
    @American_Jeeper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the video, but I do have a question....how come you didn't restore the ridges on the hammer side?

  • @quandaliousdingle4183
    @quandaliousdingle4183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel makes no sense because it don’t have more subs than 10k it deserves 70000000000B

  • @sergeylavtakov8485
    @sergeylavtakov8485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Косяка есть у всех! Но! Молодец то, кто в этом может признаться!

  • @bertmenden2645
    @bertmenden2645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a lath hammer, not a shingle hammer, (they usually have a cleft or slot to pull nails when repairing cedar shake roofs). Lath hammers are traditionally single side bevel sharpened, so you get a flat cut on the end of the lath. Also the handle should be a certain length (on shingle hammers/some also have holes) to make measurements while laying shingles.....Really like that you made it BETTER than new. Some would argue you have lost old patina, but I believe this was a cast head, not forged, maybe why gun blue went on unevenly, and were originally rough textured. Any idea why handle failures?

  • @womdlystreaming5862
    @womdlystreaming5862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:15 h yeahh would ne Nice. Already waiting the notification of that video. Good job man 👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻

  • @mykstreja8648
    @mykstreja8648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shouldn't the handle be shorter? More like a hammer than a tomahawk? Otherwise a great job and a fun video.

  • @mohdkashif2774
    @mohdkashif2774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the top was too short thats why it broke down

  • @Road38910
    @Road38910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, your saw is blunt and not set properly, you can tell by the note, but nice job on the hatchet. You could use a push stick with your band saw.....you made me cringe a little putting all that pressure on with your thumb and fingers. Good video, very interesting.

  • @sirblocketh
    @sirblocketh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    why didnt you clean up the teeth on the hammer end? seems a shame to go full tilt then leave that out

  • @ahmetkuzu8939
    @ahmetkuzu8939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her ağaçtan balta sapı olmaz,

  • @g.alistar7798
    @g.alistar7798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The handle came off easily!

  • @LadyLeigh
    @LadyLeigh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m glad you showed the “hick-ups’! A perfect restoration yet again. Brilliant!

  • @theropesofrenovation9352
    @theropesofrenovation9352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's with the Debbie downers hitting the dislike button.. Apparently they have no idea how hard some of this is.

  • @klausreviewscraftrestore3152
    @klausreviewscraftrestore3152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's totally look different after its done

  • @eroomjennings
    @eroomjennings 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    took the old away!

  • @fnafplayer6447
    @fnafplayer6447 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try Krud Kutter Rust remover

  • @bryanmcwhirter9945
    @bryanmcwhirter9945 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a shingle hatchet, no screw depth stop, and they arnt sharpened to a knife edge, only used to split the shingle, its a lathe hatchet as a previous commenter noted.

  • @LunaP1
    @LunaP1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That saw definitely needs help.

  • @charlesreohr6236
    @charlesreohr6236 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my opinion instead of restoring it you completely ground out the functionality. The angles were there for a reason and the curve on the blade had a reason also. I used one for roofing for about 8 years before deciding it was a young man's sport.

  • @noobprogaming6587
    @noobprogaming6587 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely that saw needs restoration

  • @larrybair8074
    @larrybair8074 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liam Hoffman will soak his handles over night in finishing oil. It will stop splitting. Just a suggestion.