12 oz Estwing Ball Peen Hammer Restoration

[@357magdad]

Here's the video of how Estwing hammers are made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp_bpp-voJKqg9E

[@larrynelson734]

Very interesting..👍

[@Dalesworkshop]

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]

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

[@tonylenge424]

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]

I'm glad Estwing sent you new stickers!

[@irishwristwatch2487]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@johnnyboer2253]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@chefmike69]

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

[@ihrescue]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@_stoatchaser]

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]

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

[@johnkelley9877]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks John!

[@19Bmiller]

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]

Thanks! I'm getting better at the decals!

[@terryrogers1025]

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]

Thanks Terry! It was a fun project!

[@davidcoats1037]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks David! It was a fun project!

[@jamesmoodhard29]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@patjohnson3100]

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]

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

[@marko11kram]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks Mark!

[@lv_woodturner3899]

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]

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

[@maryvannoy9671]

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]

Thanks Mary! I'd love to see some of your projects! [e-mail]

[@seanmertens3049]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I like them too!

[@frankg3072]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@gayle525]

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]

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.

[@Dardrum]

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

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@jazzersten]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! The decal looks good from three feet!

[@michaeldaruwalla8717]

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]

Thanks Michael! The leather was in good shape!

[@sydrider6023]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! It was fun to clean up!

[@larrynelson734]

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]

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

[@merlinsatrom6678]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! It was a fun project!

[@paulsworkshop4179]

That decal is a slick addition. Well done.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Paul! The decal looks good from three feet!

[@13thworker45]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@craigmiller8902]

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]

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

[@jackthompson2132]

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]

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

[@supabiscuit]

Beautifully done sir

[@357magdad]

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

[@lotsabirds]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@choppermike3329]

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]

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

[@bigvicsworkshop]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks Vic!

[@Ron-vq3zl]

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]

Thanks for watching Ron! I'm glad you like how it turned out! Check out my stacked leather knife project: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWoYo1vmr-hl8k

[@jeffkoch8678]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jeff!

[@garyjones2582]

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....

[@357magdad]

Thanks Gary!

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

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]

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

[@wingnutsworkshop]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! It is perfect for model building!

[@brl3900]

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

[@357magdad]

They are my favorite too!

[@westhighlandsshop]

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]

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

[@michaeltreadwell777]

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]

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

[@BryanBurns-f7x]

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

[@357magdad]

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.

[@chrisT5259]

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]

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

[@briansworkshop01]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks Brian!

[@Uwannawatch]

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]

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

[@805ROADKING]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@ivanstiles7030]

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]

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

[@ivanstiles7030]

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

[@_BigLife_]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! The decals add a nice extra touch!

[@_BigLife_]

@@357magdad it really does

[@patcb829]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@unwired1281]

Well done on the whole thing the decals are MAGNIFICENT ‼️

[@357magdad]

Thanks! The decals look pretty good from three feet!

[@unwired1281]

@@357magdad curb appeal? 😂

[@toolscouter]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! The decal looks really good from three feet!

[@toolscouter]

😁 I get it!

[@larrydemaar409]

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]

The decal has two coats of clear on it.

[@Maidrite1960]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@Maidrite1960]

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

[@davidgreen5938]

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]

Thanks David! Estwing hammers are great!

[@shedmanx3640]

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]

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

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

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]

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

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

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]

Thanks Steve! I'd love to see some photos of your project! [e-mail]

[@johnfix1]

Outstanding restoration

[@357magdad]

Thanks John!

[@mrbenmall]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks Ben!

[@michaellindsay8934]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

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]

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

[@Tektoes1]

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]

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

[@garageshopminnesota]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I like them too!

[@bobcade1002]

Excellent restoration!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Bob! It was a fun project!

[@ScoutCrafter]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@bobhart1155]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@ravendark2422]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@rollerbald]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the result!

[@joeharris2074]

Love me some Estwings. Nice job!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe! Estwing is my favorite hammer!

[@gromeca1]

Beautiful restoration.

[@357magdad]

Thank you! This was a fun project!

[@rp2358]

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]

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]

Looks brand new , Great job 👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@chriholt]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@liljoeii6091]

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]

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

[@Russ0107]

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]

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.

[@briantraxler1407]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@rikityrik]

Amazing job and beautifully done!

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@wayneo7307]

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]

Estwing and Vaughn make quality tools!

[@wayneo7307]

@@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 😊 .

[@mikecurtis2585]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks Mike! I like Estwing too!

[@namleets57]

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]

Replacing a stacked leather handle is a big project! Check out the WW2 knife I recently did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWoYo1vmr-hl8k

[@GuntersGarage]

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]

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

[@stevewalker7822]

Fantastic restoration! What a beautiful hammer.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Steve!

[@Al-Muhtadi]

I like your amazing work

[@357magdad]

I'm glad you like it!

[@r.tomrobison8307]

I remember putting decals on model planes. Also not looking at the name I would call it eastwing. That a man for you. Don't read the directions. Great restore.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThelastCELTICFOREST-t9v]

Fantastic Job. As good as new!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@Russ0107]

Hey that's a great find, buddy!

[@357magdad]

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

[@garyryman4947]

Fantastic job!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Gary!

[@billmccabe9601]

Wow! Brought back to brand spanking new. A decal aid would be to add Micro-Sol or Micro-Set. They are setting fluids to help decals soften and such down around/into surfaces.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm not sure if the chemicals would work on homemade decals.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Very nicely done!

[@357magdad]

Thank you!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

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]

Thanks Larry! I was hoping the epoxy would help!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Looks great

[@357magdad]

Thanks Kris!

[@ronduval1142]

really nice work!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@troon5488]

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

[@357magdad]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Sarge0311]

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

[@357magdad]

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

[@Jer-Bye]

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]

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

[@donscottvansandt4139]

That thing looks like new money Magdad!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@phillipbainbridge9107]

That looks fantastic! I have a NOS camp hatchet with scabbard and both decals and rock hammer (in blue) that I've put off giving a light resto for fear of messing up the handles.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Phillip! This one was in bad enough shape that I felt anything I did would be an improvement.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! They are great hammers!

[@alexstools]

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]

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

[@rawbacon]

The Estwing's look great and the handle doesn't break unlike every wooden handled ball peen ever made.

[@357magdad]

I'm a big fan of the Estwing design for that reason!

[@hannanjaimet17]

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

[@357magdad]

Thanks! This was a fun project!