Old Rusty Hammer Restoration
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
I bought this hammer to a blacksmith few years ago, and since, I wanted to restore it. So that's what I did this week.
For the handle, I used oak and walnut. I know it's not the best woods for a handle, but I wanted to make a laminated handle and give it some contrast.
There is a lot of different ways to put a handle in a hammer head or axe head, I tried something a little bit different this time, but I'm pretty happy with the result. This handle is not gonna get loose anytime soon :)
I hope you will like the video.
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Wow! Looks great!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Make Build Modify Thank you very much!
I bet when it came out of the factory,it wasn't this good looking.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Master of None I don't know, when I baught it, it was already in pretty bad shape. But thank you very uch for the kind words👍😊
Really, really nice! The shine on that is unreal!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very mch Bruce. It's just a lot of work and time polishing it ;)
I don't know why, but at first, I judged your skills, maybe due to the backyard setup and simple tools, but i couldn't stop watching. I regret my initial choice to judge, because that truly is a beautiful piece of workmanship you've created there
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Judging on first impression is human. But the most important is that you watched till the end and changed your mind. Thanks a lot for your kind words and for staying open minded
i've seen a few videos of people restoring old iron implements. i really like that you do it differently, and those handles you use to cut wood to keep your hands away from the blade.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Taterz Thank you very much. These handles come in very handy. Safety first! Thanks a lot for watching.
You always impress me, that handle looks factory made.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Marcel's Workshop Thank you Marcel. Much appreciated!
@mateuszkasprzak4220
6 жыл бұрын
It looks homemade
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Mateusz Kasprzak Probably because it is 😊
Beautiful work my friend! The finish came out excellent! The shape of the handle matches perfectly!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Sebastian. Funny that we both did a restoration this work :)
I love to see old tools get a new life . great craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
montros wilson Me too. Thank you very much!!
THOR Hammer That is fascinating, it is a museum piece now, the only issue is how can you put such a beauty to work now. Amazing job man, I really don't have enough words. Thank you.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Ahmed Gharib Thank you very much. You're totally right. I will probably regret hurting it when I'll use it for the first time. But in the same time, it's what tools are made for 😉
Beautiful job man!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Carl Jacobson Thank you very much Carl!
Very impressive! Too pretty to use!I repaired my Grandfathers hammer ( I inherited all his tools years ago). It was a metalworking one with the wedge back. Rusted to crap. Split handle.I didn't want to make it perfect. I wanted to keep its character.I drove the old handle out and used Naval Jelly to take out the rust I didn't wire brush off by hand. Bought a handle at the local hardware store. Identical to the one that was in it.Glued the snot out of it with 2000# Epoxy. Oiled the head, stained the handle walnut and clearcoated it. I still use it now and then. Makes me feel like Granddad is looking over my shoulder.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. And thank you for sharing the story of your grandfather's hammer. Restoring an old tool which once was owned by a beloved one is always something important. I still have some of my granddad's tools myself. I didn't take the time to restore them yet but everytime I lool at them, I have this special feeling. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting.
Beautiful. Wood and iron turned to art.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I truly appreciate it.
You Sir are a Craftsman and an Artist.
@RedSmith
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
Excellent work brother! Love your style of editing as well!!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Heath!
SUBLIME! A poem on workmanship!
@RedSmith
5 жыл бұрын
That's very kind! Thank you!!
Beautiful work. I was a little disappointed at first when you cut the old handle off, but what you came up with was stronger, more comfortable to use, and better looking. Thanks for sharing.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I truly appreciate it!!
I didn't know hammer could be this beautiful!!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
Such a superb finish. I'd never use it after this. I'd hang on the wall like a master piece.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I'm still not sure if I will use it or hang it on the wall... Thanks for watching! :)
You turned an old sledge into a work of art. It was a pleasure to watch you work. Thanks for posting.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Scott. Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching
Wow thats so beautiful!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.:)
you turned that old beast into a piece of art...and i loved the music and pace of the video..great editing..
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Happy you liked it :)
Brother, that was such a great video and you did such a fantastic job!!! I love the music choice too!😊👊 That is a beautiful restoration!!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Jedidiah Shultz Irish Craftsman Thank you Jedidiah. I really appreciate it. Now I just need to decide to use it again. The first strike may be painful😊
@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman
6 жыл бұрын
The Redsmith oh I could definitely see that being very difficult!😁
So beautiful , I love the dark wood line in the middle .
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Glad you liked it :)
Well done, you have inspired me to restore some of my grandfathers tools, thanks for this video!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I hope your restoration goes well. Thanks a lot for watching.
Damn. If it wasn't so heavy you could use it as jewelry. Great job.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
WOW! Gorgeous! Almost too nice to use now!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Works by Solo Thanks Bernie. Yes, almost😊
@scottgrafton68
6 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be able to bring myself to use it. Far too beautiful
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Scott Grafton I didn't either. Yet. 😉
Only 1 word to describe this video... BEAUTIFUL... great work again gerald. Best wishes
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
George Blackley Thank you very much George. Thank you for your continued support!!
Absolutely beautiful. Pure craftsmanship. I salute you sir.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
+Neil Carrington thank you very luch! I appreciate it😊
That turned out beautiful brother. You can't go to a shop and buy a piece that cool 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Diesineveryfilm Customs Thanks a lot my friend. Much appreciated!!😊👍😉
NICE!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Take care of your tools and they will take care of you. It's satisfying to see a labor of love performed.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Rosson311 Truth! Thank you very much😊
The combination of skill in the trade and love for the piece is very impressive, and the end result brought a smile to my face. And it was very relaxing to watch, too. Simply wonderful!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Co19801003 Thank you very much. I really appreciate your kind words. Glad you liked the video and the build 😊 Thanks for watching.
Nice work! Makes me want to restore both of mine now lol.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I hope you'll do it. So satisfying :)
AWESOME mate :)
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
jp woodwork Thanks a lot Jamie! Glad you liked it😊
The beauty of everyday things....never ceases to amaze me.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching !
c'est super The Redsmith.....j'ai tellement de chose à faire....des envies de rendre de vieux trucs..."tout neuf"...qu'une décennie ne me suffirait pas....alors je me contente de "regarder les autres faire"....et c'est beau....bravo !
@RedSmith
5 жыл бұрын
Merci Gérard ! C'est ce que je me disais aussi il y a quelques années, et puis un jour, j'ai commencé. Il n'est jamais trop tard :)
well now you did it... its way too nice to use now you best make a display case for it and hang it on the wall great work
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Patrick's WorkShop Thank you very much Patrick. Hum...I think I'm gonna use it. That was the goal when I started the restoration. But a display box for my Viking Axe is definitely a good idea!! 😊👍
@ITBlanka
6 жыл бұрын
Patrick's WorkShop my thoughts exactly! Freaking awesome this hammer work came out. Also loved the twist hangers there were you put the safety gear. Great work man! I wish Brazilians got more respect for blacksmiths crafts so I could be one.
Looks really cool. You can send it to me, hahaha. Good job 👍👍👍
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Andys Werkstatt Thanks a lot. Haha. Would cost a lot in shipping fee 😉
An Absolutely beautiful tool the work you do is 100% top quality.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@vikingraiders4138
6 жыл бұрын
The Redsmith Your welcome
THIS is how you make a handle. Excellent job! Love watching your videos :)
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate it. :)
Great job. .. Subscribed. I'm in the middle of a restoration too. Not me, 2 hammers , a ball hammer and a california framer hammer. Thanks for sharing.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
George ZitrO Thank you and welcome aboard. A ball hammer restoration is on my list as well😊
Wow! Thor is now jealous.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
;) Thanks a lot !!
Fascinating really enjoyed watching it come back to life.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Glad you liked the video :)
Beautiful, great job!!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Sean John Thank you Sean!
Cool shiny wall hanger you've got there 👍
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Tyler Snyder Thank you very much. I made it few month ago😊👍
@TylerSnyder305
6 жыл бұрын
The Redsmith I was talking about the hammer, but that hand forged thing with the hooks is nice
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Ho sorry, for me a wall hanger was a coat rack, but english is not my native tongue. Anyway, thanks a lot :)
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
+n bo thanks for the explaination. You're right. Almost to pretty be used 😊
@TylerSnyder305
6 жыл бұрын
n bo It does, but there's a logical reason I said this. It's because the wood started some separation when he wedged it and I don't think this handle will hold up at all. If it were a small hammer maybe but not something this size. In general though I don't think gluing pieces of wood together can ever be as strong as a solid piece if wood for this application. It looks nice , and I may be proven wrong but I expect this handle to fail.
dear friend, the intro is for me a big surprise. thank you very much❤️️ the hammer is a gold piece🎯 very good video, nice pic and good content👏👏👏
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Lukas. Glad you liked it. Thanks again for the t-shirt and the 'On air' sign. I was so happy to finally use both in a video😊
Awesome work! ⚒
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Federico Tomaselli Thank you very much!!
Wow ! Got to be more beautiful than new !
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
Awesome restoration man. Really love the whole design. And are you sure you need it? If not i could have a use :)
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
BillSin Workshop Thanks a lot Bill. Too bad, I had a second one. Exactly the same before restoration. I gave it to a guy last summer. If I have known, I would have kept it and sent it you this one.
@BillSinWorkshop
6 жыл бұрын
Oh snap...i benn one summer late but thanks for the suggestion.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
BillSin Workshop Even worst, only three month late...😉
You should hook up with Thor, I hear he needs a new one.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
BMAD No spoiler!! I haven't seen it yet (yes I did😉). I'll try to reach him. Thanks a lot for watching!👍😊
Wow this is an amazing transformation!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Make With Miles Thank you Miles!!
Absolutely beautiful!!!!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
Looks good. I didn't see anything wrong with it before tho.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. The rust was eating the head and the handle was broken in two differents parts and split on one side.
I don't think you put enough clamps on the handle when you were making it.🙂
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
There is never enough clamps ;)
I love the restoration! Seeing the homemade belt sander in action!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Wow, beautiful handle. Great job and thanks for sharing
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind words and for watching!
Almost too shinny to use!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Almost ;)
Im gonna upload this to pornhub......
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Haha, please don't ;)
Now that's a work of art!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
That is one stunning restoration, thanks for sharing.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much George !! Thanks for watching.
Great work! You probably made it look better than when it was brand new.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much :)
This is so meditative, a joy to watch! The result looks so good that I WANT TO HAVE THIS HAMMER GIVE IT TO ME INSTANDLY!!! Oh, the music is also appropiate and non-annoying (I write a lot of music-hate-comments, but not now!).
@RedSmith
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Glad you liked the music, but sorry, I'll keep the hammer ;)
Just WOW!!! good work
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Truly appreciate it.
Fabulous job!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
What a beauty!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!
This video is oddly soothing, great job
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much !!
The hammer came out amazing! Great job! Really like the multilayer handle!!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Greg Kent Thank you very much Greg. Happy you like it as much as I do 😊
Awesome job man. Looks great!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!!
That's a keeper. Nice job!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike!
You Sir..are an artist..great job!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much !!! Thanks for watching!
Just wonderful.. I feel so happy for that hammer. You just gave it a whole new life. I bet it feel so proud . Really a great job well done. Love it
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Monty Montgomery Thank you very much. I think "it" feels better now 😁
Great job, thanks for sharing.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much ! And thanks for watching.
Nicely done!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Kenny Tilney Thank you!!
After this I couldn’t justify using the hummer to smash things. Great craftsmanship right there Mr
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much :)
Simply beautiful.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
What beautiful restoration work.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Great job.. looks great
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much !
Awesome transformation. I really like the handle.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Jack Spears III Thank you very much!! I tried someynthing new for the handle. Pretty happy with it. Happy you like it as well 😊
WOW!! The before and after of the hammer is night and day! Amazing work 👌
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Average Joe's Joinery Thank you Joe. First time I try the split screen thing to show the before and after. I thought this time was a good opportunity to do it. Thanks a lot for watching😊
Nice work!!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Espectacular, gran trabajo!!!! Ya he visto el video por lo menos 4 veces.......
@RedSmith
5 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias, realmente lo aprecio.
A pleasure to watch the transformation. A nd the music fit so well
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
+Steve R Thank you very much Steve!!
Very nice! Thanks for posting.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for watching! :)
Piece of art
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
And an absolute piece of art.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Edgar der Schmied Thank you very much Edgar. I truely appreciate it.
A job well done sir. Lovely piece.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
A fine example of turning rust into art
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Jonathan!
What a class restoration.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
ravan oid Thank you. I truly appreciate that.
Beautiful work on that hammer
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Harlee Delker Thank you very much!!
Very nice work!!!!!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
George Tselepis Thank you George!!😊
When scene changed to the part with handle making, I though "well, now the boring part" - boy, I was wrong! I am truly amazed!
@RedSmith
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. Glad you liked the video :)
One word, Amazing!! Florida,USA.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much ! :) Cheers from France
So relaxing
@RedSmith
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
So nice you wouldn't want to use it!! Looks great!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :)
Muy buen trabajo. Despues de una restauración asi, no dan ganas de volver a usarlo para que no se arruine otra vez. Desde Adrogué, Bs.As. Argentina, para el resto del mundo.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias. Estoy feliz de que te haya gustado el video. Todavía no sé si lo usaré o se lo daré a un amigo. Saludos de Francia!
Apsolutely beautiful. The process must have been very cathartic. I just restored an old axe head and what pleasure it was to bring something back to life. 🇨🇦👍
@RedSmith
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. It is indeed. I find restoring old tools is very rewarding and satisfying... :)
Great Job, I like what you did with the handle..
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Junior D Thank you!
Beautiful job.
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!
Amazing!
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Ronald Weasley Thank you very much!!!
The music made this emotional for me. It was like he was trying to restore his best friend (the hammer).
@RedSmith
6 жыл бұрын
That was something like that Joey. Thanks a lot for watching and your kind words.