Hammer Beyond Restoring?

[@dougalexander7204]

Not only in Taiwan is a water tower supported on the roof of a five story tenant building with a rusting hammer, but also there’s a blacksmith working out on his balcony. Got to love it. The world needs more GS and less BS.

[@kennywoods8713]

Glen, there's something nice about restoring and using older tools, just makes you feel better inside. Excellent video as always.

[@gstongs]

I know what you mean. Thanks.

[@buckzillakiller]

Cool old hammer, never know we're you will find treasures. Thanks Glen for putting out good videos

[@tstephen951]

I love seeing old, seemingly useless tools, get a makeover. Thanks for taking the time to share this great video.

[@gstongs]

I really enjoy repurposing stuff. And making a different style hammer from an old and seemingly beyond repair hammer is a fun, straightforward project. Thanks.

[@keithyinger3326]

Ya, I love the finish on that old hammer. Shows its age and tells the story of its life of how it was once a hammer, then held up a water tower for years, and now it's back to a hammer again. Great video!

[@gstongs]

I find I'm becoming like this hammer, becoming well weathered over the years. But like the hammer, maybe gaining some character and maybe can find some new purpose... Thanks.

[@davidsmith6762]

Well Glen, now you have me looking for old rusty hammers! Another great video...thanks

[@gstongs]

I think taking an old hammer and making a different, maybe a more useful style hammer, is a good project. Thanks.

[@TheOldaz1]

Looks good and will work well for you. Thanks for making it useable Glen and thanks for showing how you did it.

[@gstongs]

I still need to handle this hammer and start using it. Only then will I know how useful this is. Thanks.

[@tokolosh11]

Nice recovery of an old tool that most would have ditched. Well done!

[@gstongs]

I still need to get a handle on this hammer and start using it. Thanks.

[@400jayson]

Amazing end result. I will definitely give this a try. Good job as always.

[@gstongs]

I think turning one style hammer into another style hammer can be a fun, useful, and a not-too-difficult project. Thanks.

[@markmorgan4333]

Loved this restoration , good solid work whilst retaining aged beauty. Well done 👍🏾

[@justgonnagetbetter1037]

Love to see old tools being used again! Thanks Glenn!

[@gstongs]

Me too. Just something very satisfying about repurposing tools and other stuff. Thanks.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Really nice on the restoration, brought back from the dead. 😀😀😀

[@gstongs]

Now I need to get using this hammer and determine how useful it is for me. Thanks.

[@SuperRobertheath]

A lot of character in that old hammer! Awesome!

[@gstongs]

I feel exactly the same. This aging is impossible to replicate and makes me feel better about getting older - maybe we get more character too... Thanks.

[@georgecalcei8068]

Glen, such a unique and awesome looking hammer. Anyone with respect for old tools, such as yourself, goes to the top of my list of craftsman. I, like you, would be proud to use this hammer. You’ll never find another one like it. Kudos!

[@gstongs]

I totally agree. The one-of-a-kind look of this hammer is appealing and makes me want to use it. I really enjoy repurposing stuff as I think this appeals to my frugal / cheapskate nature. Thanks.

[@brysonalden5414]

As your video amply demonstrates, "We don't need no steenkin' electrolysis!" I'd have tried that first, but clearly that step isn't necessary. Thanks, as always.

[@gstongs]

Ha! I like the Blazing Saddles reference. I never even thought of electrolysis, unless it's on my hairy body. Thanks.

[@flatlinesup]

awesome job recycling Glen! I really like your work. And as always, Thanks for the vids!

[@gstongs]

My pleasure. Thanks.

[@kennethdodds2323]

I have done some work rescuing old tools, but I never would have thought to use heat and to reshape with the forge--thanks for an interesting video.

[@gstongs]

Some others have suggested acid baths, electrolysis, etc. but as a blacksmith, heat was the only thing that came to my mind. Thanks for watching.

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Great restoration, lots of personality in that hammer!

[@gstongs]

This hammer has a story to tell. From hammer to water tower prop, to hammer again. There and back again as it were... Thanks.

[@shortfuse43]

Very nice job on the restoration! At first, I wondered why you didn't wire brush or acid treat the scale to get back to clean metal, but in fact I really like the way you retained the weathered, rough character on the sides, and the peen looks perfect. Now, if I ever find an old, rough, rusted hammer head I will try to restore it as well.

[@gstongs]

I never even thought about an acid bath, etc. And I also really like the weathered look which gives this hammer a lot of character. Thanks.

[@richardsolomon8076]

Nicely done Glen 👍well done spotting the fult with the water tank and giving that hammer head a new lease on life :)

[@gstongs]

I'm just glad I spotted the "faulty tower" before a serious accident happened. Thanks.

[@robertsimmons3556]

Nice restoration! Always good to see the Phoenix fly!!

[@gstongs]

Yes, this hammer has risen from the ashes or more accurately from the water tower leg. Thanks.

[@dumpsterfire6351]

Coolest hammer Ive seen in awhile Honestly.

[@jimtalbot3989]

That hammer turned out beautiful. But with hammer heads for props, hand carts for trailers, scooters for station wagons and bamboo for scaffolding, think I'll stick to working in North America.

[@gstongs]

Ha! Very funny comment. Like especially like the "scooters for station wagons" part. Spot on... Thanks.

[@wingnutbert9685]

I like that touch mark too. Great big size. No having to mince around with vise grips with that one.

[@gstongs]

I agree. My mark used to be on a very small piece that was hard to manipulate.

[@derekhughes9274]

Nice work Glen, looks like a platinum job.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@yorkshirejoinery2869]

Lovely new hammer well done. Great video as always!

[@gstongs]

I'm not sure how well this hammer will work. Still need to handle it and start using it. But it sure is pretty to me. Thanks.

[@Thecando]

I’m so excited for this hammer. Thank you for giving it a new lease on life! What’s it like working with it? Did it harden well? Also, what’s the story on your main hammer that you seem to use? Is it a rounding hammer or just a double flat? Yes, I really like tools and the stories they tell :)

[@hannemannironworks1651]

Yeah that hammer was definitely fubared glad you fixed it!

[@gstongs]

In a few more years of this weather and acid rain, that hammer would've been a pile of iron flakes and dust. Thanks.

[@patrickdean9797]

glad this hammer got a second chance at being a hammer and not a block

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Very nice work, enjoyed the video and a wave from you was also appreciated.

[@gstongs]

I need to get myself in frame more often. But like this hammer, I'm old and weathered though maybe I've also picked up some character over the years. Thanks.

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Glen GS Tongs A small amount of your face in your videos give more of a personal vibe! Great work and keep it up!

[@ataarjomand]

As always, very beautiful job and nice filming and narration. Your work environment is cleaner than some hospitals in other countries. I wonder what you could do if you were in the US with all the tools, materials, and facilities at your fingertip.

[@wingnutbert9685]

He'd make the same good stuff but with more expense and more headaches. Plus a N. American wife/cousin that banish him and his "stupid hobby" to some leaky backyard tin shed and be drivin' him nuts with constant bitchin', he be a heavy drinker with huge medical bills and a $3k a month prescription medication addiction ........ XD

[@gstongs]

If I were in the US now, I'd probably have a similar, bare minimum setup, and work in a seated position. Like a bum who somehow gets rich but still wears rags and drinks cheap booze. Thanks.

[@Shaker73]

Wow great restoration I like it

[@kurthanson4106]

That was satisfying... nicely done.

[@gstongs]

My pleasure. I now need to start using this hammer and see if it'll be useful for me. Thanks.

[@JourneymanRandy]

It looks great. Good find

[@gstongs]

Glad you like this. Thanks for watching.

[@Fyrlance]

The phrase "Daily Grind" comes from medieval times, when people had to spend time every day hand grinding grains to make flour. :)

[@gstongs]

Thanks for sharing that - good information. And thanks for watching.

[@johnbloom1109]

That level of corrosion is insane. Looked like an ancient artifact.

[@gstongs]

Iron and steel don't stand a chance in this climate. Add the acid rain from pollution and you've got serious corrosion going on. Thanks for watching.

[@maninhobrum3187]

Just a beautiful hammer.

[@ARVash]

A fine hammer, aged 20 years before being "uncorked" :P

[@gstongs]

Well said, nice analogy. I'm also well aged and hopefully have picked up more character over time. Thanks.

[@grandadz_forge]

My first thought was, that's a cool troll hammer. But it's actually beautiful. But the back story is crazy. Lol

[@gstongs]

Age hasn't been kind to this hammer but has given it character. Thanks.

[@wingnutbert9685]

HA HA. So you were actually wearing safety glasses. Thought you were just saying that for the camera and were working like many of us, safety squinting and blinking in sync with the hammer blows..... XD

[@gstongs]

Definitely wearing safety glasses. I'm dumb but not that dumb. Thanks.

[@felixgarciaibanez7209]

Muy buena restauracion

[@TheNuggetshooter]

Nicely done Glen! What kind of a wheel is on you grinder on the left side at around 9:06 into the video? Is it used mainly for polishing?

[@gstongs]

It's hard to tell when rotating but that is a (sandpaper) flap wheel and like angle grinder flap discs, they come in different grits to suit different purposes and most are less aggressive than stone wheels. Thanks.

[@gasengineguy]

Great stuff as always Glen, is the tower maintenance your responsibility?

[@gstongs]

Not my direct responsibility but I take care of most maintenance around here anyway. Thanks.

[@muh.yusufhager6471]

........but he did a good job.

[@gstongs]

I'll be the first to admit I'm talkative. Just my way, especially after a good cup of coffee. But I am glad you like the hammer. Thanks for watching.

[@hightowerone]

If you don't mind sharing....how is it that you are responsible for the water tower? Is it for the whole building or what? Just curious.

[@gstongs]

That water tower services two households in this apartment building. Both apartments are owned by my landlord. We have a deal that I take care of basic maintenance, within reason, and in exchange my landlord won't raise the rent. So I try to keep an eye on things but this place is in pretty bad shape. The roof is my main concern... Thanks.

[@hightowerone]

@@gstongs it looks heavy!!!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Why you dont like grinding??? I was about to ask you to make a full video on that wheel. You saved that hammer it was in a very bad condition.👍👍👍👍

[@gstongs]

If I get a chance, I'll show the different wheels I use with my bench grinder. I just feel grinding is a mundane task. But I have a friend who really likes grinding / sanding - says he gets into a zen state or something so each to his own. Thanks.

[@marcsenteney3160]

Only in Taiwan.....the correct response would be to put it back under the water tower! 🤣 Well done sir!

[@gstongs]

Ha! Good one. I think Taiwan literally coined the phrase "good enough for this job" to describe the bare minimum effort... Thanks.

[@peteremerson4150]

Nice one! Cheers

[@wingnutbert9685]

I think, more specifically, "The Grind" was coined after trying to sharpen your last 1/8th drill bit......one a Sunday night.......for a job due Monday morning.......

[@gstongs]

That would be a grind for sure. Thanks.

[@theofilo5]

That's a nice hammer Glen

[@gstongs]

I need to handle and start using it. Glad you like this hammer. Thanks.

[@jgclark45]

it started life as a hammer, became a leg on a water tower and now back to being a hammer

[@gstongs]

Yes, it's come full circle. Thanks.

[@nuntoki]

Hi Glen, do you have your workshop in the same apartment building you live?

[@gstongs]

Yes, my workspace is part of my apartment (rental) and my bedroom is on the other side of this workspace and is filled with steel and tools. I will show my apartment (inside and outside), maybe soon. Thanks.

[@nuntoki]

@@gstongs Thats very convenient but do the neighbors complain about the forging noises? He he he he I ask because I too live in an apartment building and am a knife and blade maker. I try to be as quite as possible when working 🤝👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@gusinqlequinnton6151]

such a cool hammer

[@gstongs]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching.

[@forge20]

Nice.

[@normanwehner6913]

Shame you didn't show more of the heat treating.

[@gstongs]

Actually, that was all of the heat treating. Just quenched and left some residual heat to temper a bit. Thanks for watching.

[@davidlakatosh9456]

very cool

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@markowen7164]

One thing that I always forget when I forging. The metal is very hot. And often picking up the work. And burning my fingers. Mmmmmmm

[@markowen7164]

Ok I never thought of that. A week or two in viniga. Then a angle grinder. Is my way of doing it. M

[@paulorchard7960]

Only in Taiwan? You have never been to Thailand, there it would have been a wooden mallet!

[@markowen7164]

No it's the same thing in Thailand. M

[@felixgarciaibanez7209]

Me encanta cómo trabajas pero no entiendo lo que dices.

[@markowen7164]

I like it. M

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

Did you happen to weigh that head before putting the handle in? It would have been interesting to know the "before" and "after" weights. Like you said, there's probably no way to determine the original weight (other that a guess on comperable sizes). That's one interesting hammer.

[@gstongs]

Yeah, I should have done that. With all the flakes that fell off, it would have been interesting. Just need to search other water towers around Taipei for another hammer! Thanks.