5 Super Rare Hammers - Restoration

In this Video Matt restores 5 vintage chasing hammers. These hammers are used for chasing and repousse as well as hand engraving. Some of these hammers are from Germany and others from America and Italy. This was a fun tool restoration and we hope to do more if you all enjoy this!
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[@ThatWorks]

Thanks for watching this restoration video! Let me know if you would like to see more of these and perhaps is making a chasing hammer from scratch !

[@stevealford230]

YOU'RE 5 Rare Chasing Hammers!

[@jdpower9032]

Are you guys excited about high entropy alloys? Can those even be forged into blades?

[@crashwelder5337]

Is Ilya not involved anymore?

[@stevealford230]

@@crashwelder5337 Ilya died. Tragic incident. He made blades for a pasta maker. Made the pasta. Ate it. Began choking. They began the Heimlich. The pasta began to come up... but the spaghetti was just so loooong that by the time the other end was clear, he had been gone for several minutes.

[@Marc-qo1gz]

Yea make a chancing hammer and what they are used for plz

[@pavelvalis7023]

Nice! Finally a hammer with a hamon!

[@OriginalMomo]

Thank you, Matt. I love watching tool restoration videos, and knowing you’ll use them makes it even better.

[@irl_Cannon76]

how about Strider Hiryu’s Cypher blade?

[@victxbr]

This restoration videos are so satisfying to watch

[@ThatWorks]

I agree! I hope others enjoy it as well

[@Don_Rodrigo44]

nothing like a good tool restoration video

[@ryandye6242]

Good to see you back!!!!!

[@fajile5109]

11:42 im interested in this hammers future. Could be really good for final touches.

[@ThatWorks]

It's as useful as the user that wields it !

[@pufkfzoi8525]

Finally a real craftsman who appreciates wood. Thank you for not stabilizing as the call it by choking it to death with resinn.

[@leadbadger9543]

Sorry to hear you got hacked. I downloaded this vid to watch on the plane. Keep doing what you do, haters are always going to try to tear you down. Don't give in to the entropy!

[@_ForceSmash_]

Hey Matt, I'd love to see you making some chasing hammers. Also, the audio in this video was great, much better than usual

[@Smona]

I personally found the audio a little quiet, on maximum volume it was still a tad quiet for comfort without headphones

[@_ForceSmash_]

@@Smona well, I was watching with headphones, but it was a bit quiet. The mixing and relative volume of the things was much better though, which to me is more important (and harder to do imo)

[@Smona]

​@@_ForceSmash_yes with headphones there were no issues at all

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Very cool restoration

[@Scottish-Batman]

Nice work Matt

[@smilodnfatalis55]

There are 2 types of videos I'd really love to see from you both if you're able- 1) Engraving 101 by Ilya- the different types of engraving chisels, how to use those types effectively, how to make your own, how to discern good from bad when buying them, etc. I'm having a hard time finding chisels actually intended for engraving steel online. 2) Grinding 101 with Matt- how to achieve nice straight lines on the grinding wheel by hand, the different types of abrasives and what they're good for, and just general technique. People on MAA always said you're the grindmaster, I need a masterclass

[@flippypixel]

Definatly

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

Hi there man it's been awhile since the last video buddy but I never miss one of your videos 📹 blessings 👍 👌 🙌 🙏

[@paullmight42]

is Illya on sabbatical? Also, i dig the restoration stuff...

[@SaganTheKhajiit]

I've been wondering about that too.

[@ThatWorks]

He is currently moving.

[@F0XD1E]

​@@ThatWorks That's unfortunate. I hope it wasn't a falling out and you guys keep making content together in some capacity.

[@paullmight42]

are we talking to like a new house? new city? new state? new country? lol im not trying to dox him or anything but are we ever going to see him again on That Works?@@ThatWorks

[@ThatWorks]

@@paullmight42that's the plan

[@zephron28]

Matt the Bob Ross of chasing hammer restoration, great video!

[@ThatWorks]

True!!!

[@ThatWorks]

Make some happy little handles

[@jeremydingeman2492]

Wrought chasing hammer!

[@MrCoolAttitude]

Is Illya still here? It feels like I haven't watched him in a while.

[@F0XD1E]

He said in another comment that Illya is moving.

[@tiber_drake]

Very meditative video!

[@josephgarrard7692]

Good work!

[@ccegption9858]

well done

[@GoldmansGarage]

Keep doing restoration vids

[@tarbucktransom]

Adding my vote to the pile, I'd like to see you make a chasing hammer from scratch.

[@Keiuran]

Yo where's Illya? Haven't seen him in a video in awhile.

[@guindesign4458]

Yes please I'd love to see you make tools and restore old hand tools.

[@OverworkedITGuy]

It is really nice to see tool restoration and crafting from scratch from time to time.

[@blksab406]

I always love watching good restoration videos. Matt does a great job with editing these together.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you thank you

[@-tristan]

Those are more than fairly priced. Awesome video. Strong comeback!

[@dylantaylor3533]

Make either Kung Lao’s hat, Scorpion’s kunai and/or swords, or Shao Kahn’s hammer

[@arsenaldragonsbane8325]

Y’all should make a sword for shadiversity

[@aydentardif]

Not sure with how few views he pulls in and the drama that it would be worth it for them like the skalchion, though it would be cool to see the sword from the book or if they could help with the titan sword

[@F0XD1E]

Seeing a fancy little hammer forged from scratch with some cool engraving or laser marking would be cool.

[@fieryiceforge]

Nice man

[@phoenixtm7356]

I would like to watch you guys store stuff I think it would be cool

[@nohandle935]

Really good to see you're putting out content, I hope the fallout from the hack is over

[@monkeking8604]

Give me more, chasing hammer, forging hammer, restoration, anything I'll watch it all

[@driftwood89]

Yes to all the things you mentioned - especially the restorations

[@noneyabidness9644]

That Italian hammer's handle sort of looks like a wand. Lots of character. Too bad it cracked. Still, you did a fantastic restoration job on these hammers.

[@andremaritz7304]

Beautiful work Matt. Thank you for sharing...

[@TheScreamingDonkey]

When you guys are making big fantasy projects again could you make Shalamayne.

[@ThatWorks]

Possibly

[@YBS1113]

You should make Enma that would be awesome

[@aagreenidge]

Awesome work as usual guys. 👍🏿🤙🏿

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

Restoration videos are cool on about any type of tool . Watching forging is still my favorite.

[@gundanium3126]

🤔Would love to see Matt and Ilya each make a Daishō set one from modern steel (that can take a hamon)that is more fantasy-inspired and one from traditional materials in the traditional fashion. And here is the twist...you let us fans vote on who makes what.

[@truthseeker8123]

Haven’t seen Ilya. Is he still on this channel?

[@timothypowers4543]

Love this channel, was wondering if you guy's could make the (Grayson style katana) from (Flag in exile) book 5 of the Honor Harrington books from david weber.

[@ThatWorks]

That could be a fun one

[@icecreamtruckog3667]

Using wood glue or epoxy inside the cut where the wedge goes is what I do most of the time just for peace of mind.

[@7633brandonfoster]

I like the hammers

[@Erpyrikk]

you gotta try boiling rusty tools to dislodge the red rust and keep the black oxide to have a better oil adhesion layer.

[@ThatWorks]

Boiling it in what?

[@Erpyrikk]

@@ThatWorks boiling rusted iron in water converts the red rust (iron3 oxide) in direct contact with the iron into black oxide(iron2 oxide) and soften up the rust that's not in direct contact allowing for easier removal. this is part of the process used in bluing older firearms. Mark Novak uses it as a standard treatment when restoring old firearms to keep the original bluing that hasn't been damaged intact. i have used this method myself when cleaning up old tools and while not fast it does give nice blued finishes.

[@ThatWorks]

@@Erpyrikk yea these weren't really rusty but that is a great tip

[@Erpyrikk]

@@ThatWorks its not for extrteme rust but cleaning up light rusted parts, Mark Novak's video " Conservation 101: Stop the decay! " explains it fully.

[@ThatWorks]

@@Erpyrikk thank you!!!! Il check it out now

[@nikknives9352]

Nice one!where has our Slavic smith been?

[@deafcult]

I commented on your other channel but you should do the All Black The Necrosword!

[@F0XD1E]

Shout out to the Miata in the driveway

[@ThatWorks]

Yea man! I love them! So much fun. I've owned a bunch over my life.

[@F0XD1E]

​@@ThatWorks That's awesome. It looks great. Love the color. I've got an NB as well, in black.

[@jere4913]

The aged look on wood is just 👨‍🍳🤌

[@ThatWorks]

So nice right

[@ramen_ai]

phenomenal work! I always appreciate restoration videos.

[@ShagShaggio]

This was a neat video. Would love to see more like this and making hammers too. Cheers!

[@---vm8mc]

something Ilya has not been seen for a long time, who knows his Instagram?

[@TheReddinotimeforce]

@slavicsmith

[@---vm8mc]

@@TheReddinotimeforce Thanks!

[@jefferysmith8824]

This video was great! I have no use for any of these but I’d hang all of them on my wall. It would be fantastic to watch you build a hammer from scratch.

[@ThatWorks]

A lot of people collect these and other unique hammers. Nothing wrong with that of course, but I like my stuff to go to people that will use it.

[@davidwright4363]

Love watching resto videos

[@beaudoty3465]

Please make Dyrnwyn from the Disney version of The Black Cauldron and make it out of damascus steel and make the scabbard to go with it.

[@carredojeremiah4425]

Hope the next video will be forging the greed from berserk of gluttony hope the not just the sword but encluding the bow the scythe?

[@MASI_forging]

Really great restoration 👍👍

[@ramonpizarro]

Excellent work and a great video, I would enjoy watching you restore as well as create more hammers

[@kenjiwolfgonzalez401]

Matt saludos. Desde chile. Muy. Buen video pero una pregunta donde. Esta ilya cuenten ambos con mi apoyó siempre saludos

[@robertpka7228]

Awesome work!

[@gdod25]

Soaking the wedges would expand them so when they dry out the head would loosen. No?

[@ThatWorks]

The handles are also soaked.

[@hulkthedane7542]

Love to see you making one from the bottom 👍👍

[@mattb6341]

The tool restoration videos are great and I’d love to see more of them!

[@leftfordread3967]

If you have aluminum oxide on your buffing pad and polish your handle it makes them look worn and used. So it’s a good one if you want an “antique” look.

[@Slipsch]

Would love to see a sword made out of apex ultra.

[@arthursacramentoscheffer7946]

make Soldier Boy's shield

[@d.sack2727]

Lets see others

[@spoplehughes]

As to the handle being backwards could it be the fabled " left handed hammer"

[@ThatWorks]

I mean ... no

[@gavinyau3115]

Which of these is the Mjölnir?

[@FirefuryAmahira]

I would love to see you making some of your tools, the hammers would be a fascinating full build video!

[@stephenthomas8312]

Just what ya needs after a long day at work. Great content as always man!

[@rcg3496]

Would love to see more restoration videos 🙏🏾

[@vincentcloud]

very relaxing. would be interested in seeing more resto of hammers.

[@ThatWorks]

More to come!

[@rehmaanroadhouse]

What are these hammers used for? I'm looking at the back side and wondering what they are normally used for.

[@bortgov8624]

These are basicly jewelers hammers, the flat side is used for planishing and the ball peen for texturising or for dishing out sheet metal for bowls etc.

[@sander7165]

​@@bortgov8624they are not for planishing, they are for striking punches and chisels in chasing and repoussé, engraving or stonesetting work.

[@-RONNIE]

Too bad you couldn't save all the handles but at least they all turned out good. It's always nice to mix it up with content whatever you all decide is fine by me. Just keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@Leo_Noved]

If these hammers ever got damaged/ worn down enough would you try to melt it down or reuse the metal and make a new hammer out of it?

[@ThatWorks]

I mean...I suppose you could.

[@Leo_Noved]

@@ThatWorks I commented too soon and saw that you were selling them off.

[@OctalKingGaming]

Hey Matt, I’m a big fan of yours! I was wondering if you would be able to make Yukishiro Enishi’s wakizashi from Rurouni Kenshin please

[@ThatWorks]

Sure! Why not ;)

[@OctalKingGaming]

@@ThatWorks awesome!!!! I definitely can’t wait 😁😁😁😁

[@mikhailgushcha2614]

Thank you, i really love tool making and restoration Жалко видео про молот из якорной цепи пропало после взлома, одно из моих любимых, кажется я не видел инструмента красивее

[@samuelmellars7855]

I always appreciate watching a restoration video! The backwards handle maybe was because the peen was the side that got more use? And the head was upside down so it could get into a tight space? Or whoever did it was just wrong/not paying attention! Oh, and about handles - a little wood glue on the wedge before it goes in makes it slide in very nicely! I've also heard people said the handle should go in dry, so the oil swells the wood and makes the tightest possible fit. I think it depends on the size of the handle, really!

[@SimonUdd]

I dont know if you mentioned it in the video and I didn’t pay enough attention but what are these used for???. My guess would be jewelry but idk

[@sander7165]

They are for striking punches and chisels in chasing and repoussé, engraving or stonesetting work

[@SimonUdd]

@@sander7165 okey thank you

[@Nathaniel_E_Dearing]

As far as hammer videos are concerned, if you are making the hammers anyway, why not film it. If nothing else, it's a good option for having something to publish in-between projects.

[@johnwiebe8581]

Noob question: would a small steel shaft down the middle help with strengthening the neck of the hammer? would need a slow rpm drill with a really small bit but might add some longevity.

[@cthoma17]

I think some aren’t mounted wrong probably modified for a specific process they were doing.

[@ThatWorks]

I mean I see nothing that an upside down and backwards handle could do that a properly mounted hammer couldn't.

[@GhillieObserver]

Why are the handles so thin? It seems like they would be fairly fragile.

[@ThatWorks]

You would think so but I've never had one break during use. I think the flex gives them a springy effect and reduces as much weight as possible

[@GhillieObserver]

I can see that. Interesting

[@jeannes.5014]

Can u make toji’s weapons from jujutsu plssssssss

[@Ziros_Play]

Здрасте можете сказать как называется музыка из видео tengen uzuis nichirin blade : [demon slayer] season 2 на времени 26:42

[@AKOverkill]

Never been into the whole kingdom hearts franchise, but I'd love to see you guys do a keyblade. I think the designs are pretty cool and I know you guys would nail it

[@Merennulli]

As a child of the 80s, I am required to stop .. for hammer time.

[@NMiller_]

I would love to see how your hammers are made!

[@yokai-oni-san22]

build Enma form one piece

[@deadhorse1391]

I wouldn’t call them super rare, I See them quite often I think I would have saved that handle, glued the wood and then whipped it with cord. I have forged them out of rail road spikes Good video

[@ThatWorks]

Two of them are quite rare. The other three have become pretty rare as wel because the market is flooded with modern crap.

[@yobgodababua1862]

Stop! Hammer-time.

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Perhaps it's bc it's their hammer and they find it more comfortable to use with a backwards mounted handle. 🤷

[@ThatWorks]

And upside down...yup

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm.

[@kvnmg]

I want to know because I'm interested by this channel, the other Guy with long hairs Who works with you is your friend ? Brother ? Cousin ? Say us ! 😊

[@PicoChilla-yu8ql]

Hi, i want to ask you, can you make a sword for me and i will pay you? A real sword.

[@PicoChilla-yu8ql]

I would pay you good

[@ThatWorks]

Sure

[@PicoChilla-yu8ql]

@@ThatWorks it is possible to make Enma? The sword of Zorro in the Anime „One Piece“ ? Do you prefer to ride here in youtube or shall i text you in another way ?

[@ThatWorks]

@@PicoChilla-yu8ql it is possible but it would be very pricey!

[@PicoChilla-yu8ql]

@@ThatWorks Can you tell me a price or do you need to calculate and think first?

[@mauricem.c4986]

Can you please do a tutorial setting up my work shop machine equipment and forged, all tools required.