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!
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
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
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
@@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.
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 🙏
I also have an Estwing roofing hatchet that needs clean-up & restoration. I am impressed enough to subscribe! Thanks for the video!
Made in the U.S.A. is harder to find these days. Excellent for only one hour. Thanks Man!
Thanks 🙏
Estwings are just an awesome product with character.. glad you did it this way. Another great video!
Thanks 🙏
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 Rule...Great How You Bring them Back
Thanks 🙏
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
A really nice quick restoration. Saddle soap or Neatsfoot oil is good to revive the leather.
I just happened to find this exact hatchet in an old tool shed!!
Nice work. I've restored several Estwing leather gripped tools. One carpenter hatchet like this one usually all new leather
Great video, great restoration of that hatchet. Looking forward to more!
Hey nice job, you have given me the restore bug for the tools I have. Keep up the good work.
That is cool how you cleaned up that hatchet. Thanks!
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
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
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
Very nice hatchet. Great shape
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.
Great video, thank you for posting. I’m looking forward to the copper plated matching hatchet
Great restoration!
Nice work 👍
Another good job, keep the restoration videos coming. Hope you do one on a WWll or Viet Nam era e-tool folding shovel.
That axe wax looks great!!! 👍
Agreed
Beautiful restoration again
That's a nice K.I.S.S restore, well done.
1:24 very nice.. keep the history..
Well done!
Enjoyed the vid.. Good work..
Nice! Love the content 😎
Looks great!👍
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.
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.
Very nice 👍Ciao
Thanks Frank
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!
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!
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.
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 🙏
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.
Are hatchet and axe heads supposed to be slightly convex or flat?
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.
Remove that stupid label
Not a roofing hatchet. Just a hatchet
Not even a hatchet... it's a riggers axe
Take the damn label off and do it right .
You can't see much of it anyway.
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.