Estwing Hatchet Restoration

Replacing the rotten leather handle of an old Estwing hatchet, with a stacked oak handle.

[@williamclark1633]

Very nice job. I'm impressed with the oak and the Corian spacers. I restore old Estwing leather grip on hammers and axes but I do it with leather and finish with lacquer. Enjoyed this very much as always nice to learn new ideas.

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you.

[@troon5488]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks! I like the way you orientated the grain on the knife handles. And I like the “old steel” look as well.

[@mikehayes2233]

Your final product looked AWESOME!! Nite!!

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you!

[@gregknight293]

....You are quite the craftsman to restore a classic tool to such beauty...Great work...

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you Greg!

[@shovelhead8]

Awesome job, John. I have not seen that done before. It is great to see you back. Thank you for the video. Stay safe and stay cool

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Welcome back John.

[@fishingunboxingsandreveiws7226]

I like it! Turned out very nice

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you.

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Howard rocks! That was cool of him to send you a “project”. It turned out very nice! Good job!!!!

[@JohnCapps]

He’s a great friend to have. Thanks Chris.

[@blue5528]

Outstanding -- Thank you. Well done!

[@StonrMoose69]

You sir are an artist

[@JohnCapps]

Thanks!

[@traines51]

Beautiful work, sir. I have my old camping Estwing hatchet from 1974. I have removed the dried leather and cleaned up the metal. I would love to do what you have done, but I do not have the bandsaw or sander (or the skill, if I am being honest with myself). I'm going to attempt a padded paracord wrap, but it won't hold a candle to yours.

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

Those hatchets look awesome with a wooden handel. Nice job John great job.

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you James.

[@thomasbaker9787]

That looks really good!

[@denisquenneville8032]

Turned out really nice! Great job! Thank you for the inspiration. I have one just like it that needs some love.

[@marcogomez8754]

Wow great job I just bought one from 1960 ! Can’t believe they still make them prolly not the same steal quality as these old ones

[@DuaneT64]

Great to see you back man......That is a super fine piece John you did a great job on it brother. I look forward to seeing the sheath made and glad to see you again.

[@JohnCapps]

Thanks Duane. I need to get back into doing these videos. I never stopped doing projects, it’s just so much easier to make something when you’re not recording it.

[@DuaneT64]

@@JohnCapps Your so right man

[@bighill5680]

You do some nice work !

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you!

[@mikecox3659]

Nice work John, good to see you again ... all the best from west Arkansas!

[@JohnCapps]

Thanks mike.

[@cabotbluegill]

Great to see you doing a vid that handle was a lot of work that came from a ebay bid in Michigan they were 4 of them and I wanted the small estwing hatchet 14 in the lot . I sent one 24 to you and gave my grandson a mastermechanic and still have the little one and another 24

[@JohnCapps]

I’m glad you sent it my way.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Nice work on the knife handles and axe.

[@JohnCapps]

Thanks Nathan.

[@FJDAD]

Nice job!

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you.

[@SunsetBayBonnie]

so happy to see u again

[@JohnCapps]

Thanks Bonnie!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Surprised it would not have a blue rubber handle... LOL Beautiful work ! Better than original ! Great to see you here again John, hope all well and good !

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you sir.

[@tjlee9901]

those blue rubber handles last forever .

[@dreamcreationsadventures]

Man that turned out gorgeous.

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you.

[@larryeddings3185]

Beautifully done, sir.

[@JohnCapps]

Thank you Larry.

[@BigDukeX]

Awesome results 👊😎

[@JohnCapps]

Thanks.

[@chrislnflorida5192]

Turned out great 👍👍

[@StephenLeonard-bk2jg]

Great work but dang dude haven’t you ever heard of time lapse!?!

[@GT_Racer347]

Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@kipwinters2382]

Great video👍

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

cool restoration

[@mikehayes2233]

That is a cute little ball peen hammer Friend!! I sure liked it. I never knew there were so many spelling variations!! So I doubt mine is correct but close enough!! Back to the rest of your video!! HAGN!!