DiResta Tool Restoration: 3 Old Rusty Hammers

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In this tool restoration video, watch me fully restore three old rusty Estwing hammers, by bringing them right back to life.
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For this restoration project, I went to the local flea market and snagged three hammers that I got for only $1 each.
To really make this restoration video one that you will truly appreciate, I used scrap leather (sold by the pound) from Weaver Leather… Get Some!

[@jimmydiresta]

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[@Jimthechevywheelman]

No matter the subject of the video; it’s always a pleasure to go along for the ride . Thanks again Jimmy for a very satisfying experience . Few years ago just after retiring , I helped my son in law restore his great grandfathers garden and work tools over the course of the year.. as he gardened with these tools he very much appreciated the new life we gave them. Also we bonded too. I’ve since then restored old tool chests for repurposing ( blanket chests and toy boxes ) . Most of this stuff was one step away from being trashed …. Very rewarding .

[@Roboticexile]

Seeing Jimmy shaping the leather on the bandsaw reminds me of a takeaway kebab being shaved off the spindle. Great work as always!

[@rikvandijk6904]

😂😂

[@leighharron]

Honestly! I’m starving now and I’ve probably eaten worse!

[@gcarson19]

Hammers Al Pastor

[@Double_Vision]

Love a bit of elephant leg

[@stevenboyd593]

Old rusty hammers is makin this boomer wistful, the beauty of that era is with a little elbow grease and ingenuity you're back in business and not bad lookin either

[@70stastic]

The stacked leather on those hammers looks great. My coworker recommended this channel to me and he was right on. This is the kind of stuff I do. I even restored a similar Craftsman hammer a few years ago. Coool. I need to film more of my builds.

[@joepie221]

Nice job as usual Jimmy. I hope you, your family and shop survived the recent storms intact. Stay well.

[@adamgalowitz1129]

Just restored an Estwing hatchet the same way. Used an old firewood carrier for the leather. Super satisfying. Beautiful work!

[@JSGilbert]

I love the way he marries tools and techniques across disciplines like metalwork, woodwork and leather crafts. I particularly like the use of the bandsaw on the third hammer to gracefully carve the profiles into the leather handle wrap. Always fun to watch and always something to learn.

[@jimmydiresta]

🙏🏼

[@sgsax]

The stacked leather handle is such an iconic look. Thanks for sharing!

[@vfxsoup]

I believe it was Shakespeare who said “Art is not a mirror to reflect the world, but a triple hammer restoration video on KZbin with which to shape it”

[@timharris258]

Love seeing the manufacturing technique evolving along the build, finding better and faster ways to get the job done!

[@shaneoakley8757]

Wow. Better than new. I love how when Jimmy is working on a hammer no matter what he’s doing to it he has to tap it on the things. Master Maker Fixer Craftsman.

[@jimmydiresta]

Many ask about the finishes: First I coated with Weaver “Gum Tragacanth” and than sanded little more. Then finished with Weaver “Tuff kote” thank you all xo

[@RPRsChannel]

You didn't use vinegar? That stops rust dead in it's tracks. It costs maybe a few dollars for a gallon, what did that vat of rust remover cost you?

[@Centurion785]

Brilliant work as usual Jimmy. You have inspired me to restore some of my grandfather's old tools.

[@skigdividerx4991]

Holy crap look at the size of that sanding wheel!! Love this channel!

[@munched55]

Bless you, Jimmy, for saving those Estwings. You're a saint.

[@DILLIGAF65]

I have owned a sheet metal hammer with the same type of handle for 40 years,if it does start to come apart I know where to send it. I love watching any tool being brought back to life,it's even better when the restoration looks as good as the factory quality. Great job as always, I envy your patience, it would have took me 10 pots of coffee to cut all those leather pieces.

[@davidkbailey]

There is something unexplainably beautiful about a stacked leather handle.

City slicker from Hollywood California who appreciates the talent that the Lord has given to you. Thank you always entertaining us with your talent! Good post!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank You 🙏🏼

[@davidwhiren817]

Mr. Diresta , Thank you once again for showing us what is possible in our own home work shops !!! & please sir continue to protect your eyes , your lungs , & your hearing while you work so hard for us !!!

[@peachesthesordid8619]

Watching you carve things with the band saw is my happy place, jimmy.

[@andrejohnson6731]

Estwing hammers are such classic staples of the workshop. My dad had two. Give them a new life, brother!

[@geraldstamour1312]

Jimmy DiResta, the NEW 'M.C. HAMMER'! Dope job!

[@Iexpedite1]

It’s nice to see tools being put back into service. My push edger with its fresh fluids, welded frame, and aftermarket carburetor, are thankful for people that maintain instead of replace.

[@marksnyder2232]

Love those old Estwing leather-handle tools, and I do have a couple that could use new handles. Thanks for showing how to fix them.

[@cobhc1986]

Great job and holy moly what a disk sander!

[@samaker4]

Great video Jimmy. Thanks

[@jhamby8773]

I would have been digging for a power tool to remove those handles while you’re sniping a line with the claw of another hammer 😂 I love restorations and this one didn’t disappoint!

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thank you for some classic DIRESTA bandsaw work.

[@1steelwheel1999]

love to watch you work so enjoyable

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Thanks for showing the process. I particularly liked the hardened steel smacking the hardened steel. Brings back positive memories of a Mythbusters episode. Thumbs up!

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Got to love an Estwing hammer! The bandsaw work reminds me of the great Sam Maloof. 👍

[@jeffjackson2871]

Oustanding results, on oustanding hammers. I have my father's leather handled Eastwing hammer that is more than 60 years old. I now have a how to tutorial for restroing it. Thank you sir!

[@ChrisPowellFSD]

Awesome work as always. I guess I always thought these handles were wrapped, but this makes a lot more sense. What a cool process to see.

[@jeremycooper4275]

Crazy satisfying video to watch! Nice work

[@idahonative373]

Nicely done. Thanks for the video.

[@sr8chillin1]

The finesse on the bandsaw gets me every time!

[@kevinmckenzie4814]

Excessively satisfying

[@exoticIsGood_]

My computer teacher who teaches 3D modeling shows these videos on our Cromebooks and I brought my earbuds and it sounded so satisfying 🙌

[@vlazax]

You are the master of PATIENCE!!!!!!!!!

[@mxcollin95]

There’s something about watching your videos playback at high speed that makes me think “Look how quick and effortless this project is...I could totally do this!” Lol

[@marlawhite3682]

LOVDE u bringing old stuff back to life

[@AllanAdamson]

classic DiResta right here .. very well done Jimmy thanks for the video

[@anneliesadriaanse9446]

so beautifull. thank you for sharing and the love for good old fasion made tools.

[@sk8infreek]

Nothing like a good ol Jimmy Direstoration

[@norm1124]

Since a long time the first JdR Video again & still love it so much, especially the master on the bandsaw.

[@lorighawkins5924]

Thanks for this video! As an aspiring maker with a shed full of old tools from my grandpa's old shop, mostly chisels, hammers and files, it's nice to see a process of bringing them back to life.

[@benjmiller7551]

17:25 A few days ago I see his KZbin channel and I feel in every work of his what I see a craftsman, a magnificent craftsman. I admire every masterpiece he does. A hug for you and your collaborators. God bless you🙏

[@djkommando]

With the amount of those handles you've made I'm surprised you didn't make a custom punch to cut the inside and outside shapes at once.

[@rikvandijk6904]

Yeah seemed like a lot of work this way

[@thomaslevy2119]

That's what I thought, too.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Maybe he has a lot of time, I don’t have the tools or the want to, to do this

[@djkommando]

@@dirtfarmer7472 he definitely does not have a lot of spare time...

[@poulos341]

I'd be thinking of using some kind of hydraulic press to cut the leather for so many hammers

[@spencerbass7142]

Your creativity and skills are without bounds.

[@cavemansmancave9025]

Sweet! Thanks, John

[@jtlerch]

I love tool restoration videos. Great video as always. I'll come back later to see how many safety extremists come in to scold you for striking the hammer faces together 😎 Great vide.

[@sapelesteve]

Now that's what I call a successful hammer makeover! Great work Jimmy! 👍👍😉😉🔨🔨🔨

[@PuppetMaster8707]

I love vids like these too many people just throw good stuff away

[@nobuckle40]

Those hammers looked like a "someday" project whose day had come. That's always a good thing. Trouble is, that for every "someday" project that gets done, there seems to be a hundred that remain. Good resto Jimmy.

[@jimmydiresta]

True.

[@roguetuber4377]

I am building a two story workshop on my property and you have been part of the inspiration

[@davestinyworkshop]

Great work!

[@LaBizounerie]

My lazy rear end would not have resisted shaping all those circles on the laser... Great job and great video again! 🤘🔨😊

[@joshvandruff1790]

Truly a master of your craft.

[@clementsmallengine4833]

We need to build a death machine that knocks 2 hammers into each other at warp speed to see if they really can chip! Then we try anvils 😈 As always you amaze me with how versatile your skill set is!!!

[@jimmydiresta]

👊🏼👊🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@garywalshe4726]

Always amazed by your skill an confidence on the bandsaw 👍

[@jacquiemouton9053]

Was fascinating to watch you take those old gross hammers and turn them into virtually new ones. You really are good at what you do.

[@Mucram-17]

I love his leather skills and videos. They are awesome.

[@kevinbenedict5443]

You're my hero!

[@philsmith214]

After watching this i now have to do my axe and hammer , great work restoring those three 👍👍👍

[@B-leafer]

Very talented use of a bandsaw as a sculptor! Beautiful

[@MichaelNatrin]

Classic Diresta. Fantastic video.

[@raullicon8610]

Great video, thank you 🤠

[@estudiofaria]

Really peaceful to watch you punch every single one of thoese pieces of leather!

[@Lutzboater]

He is the Botticelli of the band saw and the Bob Ross of the belt sander.

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

Better than new. I love my Estwing hammer.

[@andrewoperacz7427]

They look fantastic!! Really takes me back to when I helped my dad with repairs around the house and the hammer he used. 🤘🏼

[@quirkygreece]

Oddly very soothing to watch.

[@patmash]

Can just imagine how long this process took. Fantastic as usual jimmy.

[@vladimirvladimirov1901]

Great job!

[@dherna12]

This is the Diresta I subscribed for! Love all you work, Jimmy but glad you make time for the classics.

[@GibClark]

Coooooooool, another of my on list projects.... lol.... gotta love the smell of burning leather on a sander

[@andrewlondon3461]

It's really nice that you were able to use all those leather scraps, it's a shame when they go to waste

[@user-lz3ik3xw8j]

Nicely hammers !!!👍👍👍

[@mikeboone4425]

Well done jimmy as all ways. Stay safe happy trails.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

I've had doing this in my head for too long. I just found one in the same condition on Ebay. Thanks for the push.

[@SHOdown13]

And now I know how leather handles are made. As always, job well done.

[@davebauerart]

Nice results! I always enjoy watching you do multiples and seeing how you experiment with the process along the way. Of you're going to do another one I could see a custom punch that adds the space for the handle in the middle of the leather all at once.

[@jamesgreen3831]

Beautiful handles

[@davedunn4285]

Estwig hammers beautifully restored again as good as new

[@RobertMihalache]

Nice restoration well done they look amazing

[@exmachinaHR]

Gj! Love you channel! You were one of the influences to start this channel!

[@Imagineer19]

Thanks Jimmy, my grandpa told me that he would teach me how to do this but passed away before he got the chance. Love your videos and brand.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank You ✊🏻

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello Jimmy Diresta beautifully done my friend

[@bfarney6672]

So awesome!!!!!

[@billwindham214]

Thank you Weaver.

[@Stillnapie]

As an Estwing fan boy (current count 21) this is a great resto project. When I have done stacked leather I glued the discs but I see it isn''t really necessary. Great workmanship!!!

[@creativerosedesign2953]

Thank You!

[@alexputt]

The shot when you were bandsawing the first hammer handle reminded me of sheep shearing. Nice work!

[@777arc2]

Reminded me of shawarma

[@VAXHeadroom]

Watching Jimmy carve with a bandsaw is always instructive :)

[@guachingman]

and nerve wrecking in equal parts

[@triune_blades]

Beautiful work. Wow. I have a couple hatchets that need their leather stack handles replaced.

[@MsRmaclaren]

I'll take the really pitted up one. Love it! I have one just like it from way back in the day. It's almost like new. Just well loved.

[@Friedhofswolf]

Instantly though of the Podcast “it’s like feeding a rhinoceros” don’t bite me giant disk-sander don’t take off my whole hand! Plain awesomeness throughout the video!!

[@treecycled]

You restored 3 hammers and then DIDNT juggle them??? Great work as always jimmy. Love the restoration videos!

[@pathallock7868]

Yep... keep everything!! One day... you'll need it!! AKA: Inspirational materials!!