waxed canvas/TIN CLOTH jacket followup

[@johnbagley5341]

"That dirt and grime adds more character" And that's exactly why I choose to never bathe.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Plus it conserves water. Win win!

[@lukasmarten6660]

Ah a fellow man of culture

[@journalist77]

Haaaahahaha!

[@kenamaro3942]

As for myself...I'm allergic to soap.

[@takumi8218]

hello, I’m Japanese. I like American work jackets ,so your videos are very interesting for me.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@jabir7315]

Idgaf

[@markernst3357]

@icy purple 😂😂😂🤩

[@ryankelly1846]

And your sushi. Holy fuck do we love your sushi

[@lindboknifeandtool]

We like your stuff too.

[@BingoBongoBingerz]

Did the same with mine this year after watching this video. Cheers mate. Worked out great, I used a barbour wax and a budget wax. Waterproof, windproof and warm. Ready for the winter

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Yeah. Makes the jacket much better! 😁😁👍👍

[@BingoBongoBingerz]

@@TheHiddenHomestead only fault with this method is the complete lack of breathability. I'd much rather be warm and dry though

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Southern Camping Experience me to!

[@sIudgefactory]

may i ask which jacket you used? and is the one in this video the duck washed sherpa lined?

[@wituikbws]

I'm going to do this to a duster coat very soon. I'm tired of getting wet and cold. Thanks for the video!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome! You’ll love it!

[@seanmcgrath1326]

I just treated my first Carhartt jacket after retiring my first from 2015 of hard use without a wax finish. The biggest thing I have noticed from an unwaxed coat verses a waxed coat is that the waxed version is the ultimate dog hair collector. I have two Australian heeler. The waxed version sure does smell good and looks good even with a fur and wax treatment. Thanks for the video.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Really? I’ve not noticed that problem with mine. I’ve got two dogs as well and it doesn’t stick or cling to bad. Interesting. Thanks for the comment!

[@doubledeuce6386]

I did this to my Carhartt just like your first video and it turned out great! Thanks for the follow up video!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Double Deuce awesome!! And you’re welcome!!

[@timclough8402]

I waxed a Kuhl Burr jacket and it is incredible. I don’t really wear it in the rain much, but it’s my favorite on a windy day. I just got this years company coat and it’s a black carhartt Detroit jacket. I think I’ll break it in a few weeks and then go ahead and wax it. I’m very excited

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

That’s awesome! I’ve found that it does amazing in the wind.

[@carlosd3240]

Great video, just disappointed that they stopped making the leather carhartt logos

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

They did?! I haven’t gotten one for a few years. I guess I’ve not noticed. Wonder why? And thanks!

[@dcyphyr]

​@@TheHiddenHomestead greed, greed is why.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I believe it

[@theviralspiral-courtesyoft1187]

​@@TheHiddenHomestead Hi there, May I ask how tall you are and how much you weigh? That should give me a rough idea of what size I should buy. Thanks for the great video!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@theviralspiral-courtesyoft1187 thanks. I’m 6’ and about 225

[@KTGMetalheadSwiftie]

I got a jacket from goodwill for $5 that looks like a carhartt, just considerably thinner and lighter. It's going to be perfect for this treatment!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome! Good luck with it. Let me know how it goes!

[@MarcDufresneosorusrex]

how .. .. well did it work out?

[@KuipersAdventures]

Thanks for the follow up, might have to try this on my next one.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Kuipers Adventures yeah I love it!

[@nicholaspietrzak9992]

I have a waxed unlined filson field coat that is great but it’s really just an outer shell for when I layer up. Been tempted to do this to my carhartt

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Everyone I’ve talked to that’s done it hasn’t regretted it.

[@ejones7589]

I'm originally from Michigan, attended college in the U.P., and now live in Idaho... So bad weather has always been a part of my life, and actually, I love it. I only recently began hearing about canvas jackets that were waxed/tinned. Thanks for making this video because I have a fairly new Carhartt that I want treated in this way so that it can do much more for me. Also, I like supporting products from my home state Again, thanks.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome. thanks man! Hopefully you enjoy your tin jacket! I love mine!

[@W4ABN]

I looked at your previous video and this one. Recently heard of tin cloth and now thinking to get a Duluth jacket and try this process on it. Thanks for the info.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome! Yeah man you bet!

[@MechanismofInjury]

I found an old LL Bean Field Coat with wool liner at a local thrift shop (in a tall!) and I'm planning on waxing it. Just something about that waxed canvas...

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Nice!! This is true, very true.

[@popesnoopy]

I just waxed bibs w/ Barbour. I found applying the wax @275*F was waaaay easier, faster & more consistent/thorough.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Cool!

[@mayhem_actual]

I’ve been wearing mine for over 15 years. Color is a little faded and there’s some light fraying around the wrists, but it’s still going fine.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

That’s great!

[@aleksfoxtrot8044]

I just bought all the stuff to do this. My cousin said he had a wax treatment on his jacket before. And liked it. But once it started to get a little dirt and grime it would transfer it to furniture to his truck seat real bad. I’m still gonna try it out though. Maybe he didn’t keep his as clean. He does to a lot of shop work too.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

The dirt and grime would transfer to the seats or the wax mixture would transfer? I suppose if it was the dirt and grime it would transfer regardless of it being treated or not depending on how dirty the jacket was. I made sure to “push” the mixture into the fabric as deep as possible. This helped dirt and grime slide or fall right off because there wasn’t anything for it to cling to.

[@aleksfoxtrot8044]

@@TheHiddenHomestead he made it out like it was the oil and wax coming off with the dirt and grime. But he also bought something premixed and treated his. I’ve read great things about the mixture you used. Another guy on KZbin did some pretty good tests on the stuff you used.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@aleksfoxtrot8044 are you talking about the lone woodsman? If so, yes he did an amazing job. I referenced his video on it in my description. Very informative

[@aleksfoxtrot8044]

@@TheHiddenHomestead I had to go back and look. Yup. That’s the guy. One thing I noticed is he measured the ingredients by weight instead of volume. Do you think that makes much difference?

[@nednobody3253]

Amazing thing is I had investigated this a couple of weeks back and earlier tonight I had been thinking about those very subjects. Guess this big rainstorm triggered it.

[@kc329191]

Good video, yes that jacket is very cool. I recently bought a Fjallraven Providda hiking pants made of their G-1000 material. I waxed it down with Greenland wax they make and did the hot air over them. Really fun process of waxing, can’t wait to put them to the test too. Again nice video, Thank you for putting this kind of content out their.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@Peakoilcompany]

Lovely video man. I've been able to use it to help explain the waxed canvas anorak I'm making for people

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Oh nice! Thats awesome and thank you!

[@k9feces]

I have the same jacket, love the fit of it.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Yes! I’ve tried many different ones on and loved this one. I like that it is longer and that it doesn’t have the elastic in the waist.

[@eM-ed5pz]

Awesome video, story, and info

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much!

[@PocketsandOutlaw]

Got an extra pair of overalls I've been thinking about doing this to. Seems a bit difficult to do without a shop though.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I don’t believe it would be difficult at all. If you’re concerned with mess just put some plastic or a drop cloth down on the table. If you do it inside your home I would exercise extreme caution melting and mixing the ingredients. The liquids are HIGHLY flammable. If possible I would try to do that outside.

[@PocketsandOutlaw]

@@TheHiddenHomestead I heard the microcrystaline wax gives off some really nasty fumes. But I also hear mixed info on that. Waxing makes it pretty unfeasible to wear in the summer, correct? It's one thing to have an unwashable jacket, but unwashable pants could get nasty fairly quickly if you sweat a lot.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It’s not the wax that’s really flammable. It’s the tung oil finish and especially the mineral spirits. Yeah. If you sweat a lot they will get funky. That being said I’ve had people comment on here that they use cheap vodka to wet the inside. The alcohol kills all the bacteria that causes the funky smell

[@missa7567]

Damn. This really made a huge difference. My baby brothers Carhardts looked much worse than this after much less time. Wish I had known this. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

You’re welcome!

[@AndyMacaskill]

It does look very cool! Which Carhartt jacket is it? I'll need to see if I can get it in the UK.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you! It’s the Sherpa lined Sierra

[@smigglesmiggles614]

Thanks for the great video! But how do you clean the insides of the jacket if they get dirty or even muddy?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Not sure. Never got mud on the inside of it. But you could hose it off and then hang to dry.

[@eduardocastellanos9197]

I have Cahartt J97 Detroit Jacket in sandstone brown. It’s really absorbent of water and anything I get in contact with. I get into contact with a lot of grease, dirt, oil. Probably should of gotten a black J001, but I love my J97. I’m thinking of waxing it, but should I???

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Uuuuummmm yeah duh! 😁😁 the wax and oils will make it darker though. So consider that. But everything will for the most part roll or wipe off of it. No more soaking in.

[@TheLittlebird956]

@TheHiddenHomestead any thoughts on how to fix an OVER waxed jacket? I picked up the same jacket but mag have gone way overboard on the wax. Every scratch or touch leaves behind white marks.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I believe a lot of that will eventually wear off. Because it’s mainly on the surface and not in the fabric. Did you use a heat gun to get it hot enough to run down into the fabric? If so, try heating it up again with the heat gun and wiping or scraping the excess off and save it for later if you need to reapply.

[@TheLittlebird956]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Yup! Used a heat gun and could see it soak into the material. Im hanging it outside in the sun to reheat a bit and can see it wet at this point with so much wax. Will try to use the heat gun again to get some of the excess soaked up or even burned off a bit. I need to pick up one of those wider brushes as well to try to smooth it out.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@TheLittlebird956 brushing it with a stiff bristle brush definitely does help

[@LSD-420]

Another thing you can do is hot iron the jacket with something on top of the waxy fabric like thick brown paper or a towel. By doing this the towel or paper will suck up the excess wax for you. Hopefully that helps.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@LSD-420 that’s a great idea.

[@eddiemedina7399]

Great story..will have to try it.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I think you’ll like it! 👍

[@maxschreck100]

I‘m excited. I ordered all the Stuff on amazon, i live in Germany... with the shipping cost the jacket is Double the price :-)

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Ouch! That sucks but I think you’ll love it!

[@maxschreck100]

Finally done, love it 😊

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@maxschreck100 awesome!! Glad to hear. Have you used it out in the rain yet?

[@richardbird5697]

Great video iv been wearing drazabone jackets for years.im going to try and turn a hard yacka work shirt into a oil skin after watching your video. Sould be a fun project

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome! Thanks and good luck with it!

[@benwhitmore6970]

Grab a bottle of grangers wax n wash. Over does it a little, throw it in the dryer. Just did it to a cotton jacket with no water proofing and now it’s on point with my driza.

[@michaelbyrd5573]

For years, Carhartt made things in the US. Wonder why they never offered this from the factory. Does have me thinking about buying a used Filson or Barbour off ebay (under $100)...or same but Carhartt for half the price and wax myself. Thanks for making the vids

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I couldn’t agree with you more. They’d have a pretty good go at it. You should do it. I don’t think you’ll regret it. And thanks for watching!

[@followtheciaence]

Any guess on how many oz of wax it soaked up in the end? I'm just curious what the weight difference is. And would you use it logging? Just don't want it to have too much dust stick and mold. Thanks.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I believe the wax that I got was a 16 oz bar. In the two application I used roughly 2/3-3/4 of that…maybe? I didn’t really notice any weight difference. I absolutely would us it logging. I know saw dust doesn’t stick to it.

[@MrBaldChronicles.]

Nice vid. I have the same jacket. I'm just afraid to do it.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Mr. Bald thanks! oh ya gotta do it man! It makes it a little stiff but once you put it on and wear it for a little bit it softens back up.

[@johnr.1749]

If I want to wax a tarp with this recipe. How much more would I need? Was there left overs after the jacket?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Yes I did have leftover. Enough for possibly 3 applications. This video was the second.

[@redlady935]

This looks great on a Carharrtt. I think it looks like it leaves white residue though doesnt it? so if wanting a cleaner look I guess I best use a different waterproofing?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

No no residue. You’re probably just seeing the contrast in the pic from how I edited it.

[@redlady935]

@@TheHiddenHomestead cool. I might try it on my army parka then. Thanks

[@jaycee7440]

I have a LL Bean Cotton Field jacket. Is this solution that you mixed together for just canvas or also for a cotton field coat that has never been waxed?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Some newer canvas garments are made with a synthetic blend but most are made of cotton. This includes the one that I did in the video. So, yes I would assume it should be fine.

[@mustacheandthemaiden5773]

It does indeed look cool

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁👌

[@jeffdebruyn8124]

Awesome! Doing this for sure!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Sweet! Let me know how it turns out and what you think.

[@concertconnect6256]

Does the wax mixture leave any lasting scent in the jacket?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Yeah a little bit. But I don’t mind it to be honest. I guess the best way to describe the smell is an earthy nutty scent.

[@amandaburger3312]

I wear Carhartt and wranglers.

[@jameshohmann535]

Gday mate. What carhartt jacket is this ? From Australia

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Howdy! It’s the Sherpa lined Sierra

[@bluejeans8001]

Really appreciate the year after report. Did the coating interfere or disrupt the inner lining????

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁👍 nope not that I could tell. Still soft and comfy!

[@Grandmaster_Squirrel]

Thanks man appreciate the information

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Glad you liked it!

[@MarcDufresneosorusrex]

say would this not be perfect for road sign workers?

[@Littlelamb2023]

does it affect the jackets ability to regulate your temp. the sherpas seem to be great at not getting you too warm or cold?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It can get warm on a cool to warm day but I normally only wear it when it’s cold or windy

[@Immortalsamurai85]

Loved this video! Do you know the carhart serial number you have on the jacket? The ones I see online all look like they fit so differently from one another.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I know it’s a Sherpa lined hooded Sierra. But I don’t know if they make it anymore unfortunately

[@Immortalsamurai85]

@@TheHiddenHomestead they don’t but lucky I found a seller on eBay who has a few in stock. What size do you have by the way?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@Immortalsamurai85 nice!! It’s an XL long

[@fintonmainz7845]

"a good waterproof jacket with a hole in it is no longer waterproof". A generation ago "THORNPROOF" was often considered a desirable property of outdoor clothing.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It is certainly thornproof.

[@matthew8031]

What are your measurements? And what size did you end up with. I really want this jacket just don't know what size to get.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Ummm well I don’t really know what my measurements are other then a 34 waist. I can tell you though that I wear an Xl shirt but can slide on a large if I wanted to look like a douche. Don’t know how helpful that is. The jacket is an XL though.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Not have any stores that sale carhartt around you?

[@frankfang2146]

But After waxed. Is it breathable?or just like raincoat quite humid

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I never thought the jacket really breathed well to begin with. It is lined canvas but I suppose the wax has made it worse. With that said I know what you mean about the raincoat humidity and I’ve never noticed it nearly that bad with this one.

[@frankfang2146]

The Workshop at Hidden Homestead oh. That's sounds nice. Thanks for the answer. I might get one and try to wax it.lol

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes and what you think! And you’re welcome.

[@KingsMom831]

What an awesome video!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😊😊 thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@flipflat4814]

Did it affect the breathability enough to get that rubber rain coat clammy feel? About 20 years ago my friend did his Carhartt bib overalls with snow seal leather treatment. He said the breathability was pretty poor, I think he may have overapplied it and clogged the pores.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Well because it’s seals it up so good from the elements it doesn’t breath great. But for me it feels like it has good ventilation because of how it fits me.

[@clooperman3745]

@@TheHiddenHomestead l have found that well proofed Barbour thornproof (waxed cotton) garments aren't particularly breathable, but better to be a bit damp from sweating than wet from a porous jacket!!!

[@timhorton8085]

Thats exactly what the treatment does, it fills the space between the threads to keep water getting through.

[@flipflat4814]

@@timhorton8085 The trick is to get only the fabric to absorb the wax and oils by treating the threads before they are woven together at the factory. After the threads are woven there should be square like voids in between the threads to allow microscopic water vapor to escape aka steam. When the pores are small enough do to a high thread-count raindrops and mist can't enter without pressure, but water vapor has no problem leaving 👍. This is exactly how modern synthetic waterproof breathable membranes work also as well as our own skin 👍.

[@MrPanthers23]

Even work jackets need to be washed from time to time so it doesn't smell musky. That's my only concern. Treatment looks amazing though

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thanks!

[@beerhunter272]

Hello. With the exterior being waterproofed from the waxing, there's no reason why you couldn't turn it inside out and give the interior a good hand washing. Just rinse it thoroughly and let it hang dry. I watched a youtube video where stage actors spray Vodka on their clothes between performances which removes the musky/mouldy smell. It's supposed to absorb the odour molecules and then disappears when it dries. Considering the benefits, I'd say it's worth the effort.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@beerhunter272 interesting. that’s a great idea! Thank you!

[@juancarlosnegron2358]

I think that not washing it would be the only drawback to doing this treatment. There's only so much febreze you could use to keep the funk level down.😆

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Lol. You would think. I normally have a few layers on when ware this jacket so fortunately I don’t get any B.O. funk on it. Really it just has a slight earthy funk to it from the concrete, dirt, grease, wax/tung oil, etc. so not bad for a work jacket IMO

[@juancarlosnegron2358]

I have a brand new carhartt work coat I was looking to doing this treatment with but I think I'm just going to spray silicone on it and be done with it. I'm not sure of the make a model of mine but it's very similar to the one you have. Thx for the reply.👊

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@juancarlosnegron2358 you’re certainly welcome!

[@henryallen3559]

Do you find it stuff after a year or has it become more forgiving?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I’d love to say it has but no it’s still pretty stiff until I start moving around in it and get it warmed up a little.

[@kenamaro3942]

This was killer, informative and well done..

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you liked it.

[@kenamaro3942]

@@TheHiddenHomestead thinking about picking up the Carhartt Bartlett. Im a difficult guy to size at five two, usually wear a 36. We'll see what happens. Wear yours in good health and thanks for the reply .

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@kenamaro3942 take care. Let me know how it turns out if you decide to do this.

[@michigan_masks8969]

Did this over the weekend and my jacket has a waxy feel to it. I'm a little paranoid it will rub off on the seats in my jeep. Is that waxy feel normal? Or did I do something wrong?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Yes the waxy feel is normal. Did you melt and penetrate it well enough into the fibers? If so, it SHOULD be ok because it’s soaked in and not just setting on the surface. That’s my disclaimer. I can’t guarantee that it won’t rub off because I don’t know how much is on the surface of the jacket nor do I know if you have and keep the seat warmers on at the highest setting for long periods of time which could re melt a small portion of the wax. I suppose that is possible. I’ve personally not noticed any rubbing off onto my seats. However, I have nylon seat covers on all my trucks which of course aren’t as absorbent as cloth.

[@michigan_masks8969]

@@TheHiddenHomestead I appreciate the response. I suppose it's safe to assume that it is possible for extra wax to come off if applied toothpick and or not melted I to the fibers well enough. Other than that, the process was very effective for repelling water during the absorption test on day 4 after application. Haven't had the chance to wear it out in the elements just yet, but I'm guessing it will function as it should. Also, I 100% agree with you about the stiffness of the clothing until its worn for a few minutes and softens up some. Anyway, great tutorial, thumbs up!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@michigan_masks8969 Awesome glad you like it! Yeah you’ll get a little wear off but I wouldn’t think it would be much. You’ll have to let me know what you think once you get it out and try it.

[@TrevorMcGrathPhotography]

Great video, first time to see your channel and looks interesting. What size jacket is yours? I'm going to pick one up but will be ordering online and want to get the correct size. I'm 5'9", 160lbs with a 35" chest and 32" waist. Thanks for the waxing info, makes the jacket look deadly!!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Well thank you very much! It’s a xl. I’m 6’ 200 lbs and 34 waist.

[@TrevorMcGrathPhotography]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Thanks for the reply. I got the jacket in size small and it's perfect. Best of luck with the channel, I watched your video on the patio build and it's deadly, great work!!!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Trevor McGrath awesome! That means a lot. Thank you!!!

[@viewatyourownrisk]

Is the jacket excessively hot? Such as you get hot and sweaty quicker when doing hard work vs an untreated jacket?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I don’t know if I’d say excessively but it is warmer just because it’s sealed up more. As far as getting hot and sweaty quicker I’ve never paid attention because if I feel hot I simply take it off. Weather and temps fluctuate to much here so in the colder months I dress in layers and always plan to strip some off when I start working.

[@viewatyourownrisk]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Thanks. I was thinking about doing this for the purposes of having a highly durable windproof jacket for hiking, potentially in a group that may not want to stop so that I can strip my pack and doff a layer.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@viewatyourownrisk I wouldn’t recommend it for hiking. I do a lot of backpacking myself and for me personally this would be way to heavy and bulky to carry around in my pack if I weren’t wearing it.

[@viewatyourownrisk]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Thanks for that info.

[@adamsmith2944]

@@TheHiddenHomestead sounds like it would do to just remove a packable scarf, cap or insulating layer and keep the jacket on

[@stringlarson1247]

AND your're not living with PFAS chems as I have with my many GoreTex products (backpacking gear) over the past 30+ years. That being said, GoreTex doesn't last forever, and the myriad ways of 'rejuvinating' it don't work that well. OTOH, taking a fairly (quite heavy) cotton/duck set of outer wear on a long back backing trip is not optimal. Keep in mind that you will lose that breathability once you oil/wax a heavy cotton/duck piece of gear. just some thoughts to add more complexity to our decision making process. :)

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Very true

[@NLW288]

Which Carhartt hoodie is this?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Sherpa lined Sierra

[@Magnum0630]

Do you know what style/ name of carhartt jacket this is

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Sherpa lined Sierra. But I don’t think they make it anymore.

[@not1au]

Never waxed a jacket but being canvas it probably has better results than waxing leather boots. I have waxed my work boots before and every speck of sand within a 5 mile radius stuck to them.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Really? Ive not waxed a pair of boots since they changed the military uniform years ago but I guess I never noticed that.

[@not1au]

@@TheHiddenHomestead I had a pair of Red Wing leather wook boots that I turned into dirt magnets. Water would bead up and roll off but the dirt, sand,sheetrock dust,etc,etc was there to stay. If I hadn't used them for work they wouldn't have been so bad.

[@beerhunter272]

@@not1au Hello. I've found that by placing my leather work boots in the oven on a low setting prior to applying a water proofing agent allows the leather to absorb the agent. I've never had a problem with dirt sticking to them. They appear as though they were conditioned from the factory. I've worked in all conditions from sand to mud. Just like anything else, eventually the boots will need to be cleaned and waterproofed again. Maybe once per year depending on how harsh the conditions are.

[@not1au]

@@beerhunter272 thanks for letting me know. It probably was because they weren't in need of wax yet. The wax soaking in vs building up.

[@Makatea]

You can also do this on the cheap with four parts by weight of candle wax and one part of sunflower- or rapeseed-oil. It is also pretty nice to sew, for example to make a Waxed Canvas Tool Roll for Wrenches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLGeK2wabBnjcU I used a torn jeans and an old household sewing machine from the fifties to make it. It's pretty important that the wax-oil-mix be kept hot while brushing it onto the fabric, I always left it on the pot with hot water. When dealing with fabric for sewing, you can also put the canvas between two sheets of baking paper and use an iron to distribute the wax evenly.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome. Yeah that’s a great idea!

[@mattdaniel2395]

What style carhartt is this jacket

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Sherpa lined Sierra

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

The shit you learn from wathing people do. When you had that arm load of wood. The vertical piece so you can hold more horizontal pieces. Ive never done that. I like that trick. Thanks lol

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Hahaha well I thought the same thing when I saw it! Glad you got something out of it 😁👍

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

And glad you told me about it. Thanks you.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

You also have convinced me that working in the winter my best bet is to get the artic insulated jacket from carhart and tin it like you did. I watched his video and the thought process he has convinced me as well. I just hope ill be warm and dry lol

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@Christopherjamesmurphy21 I stay very warm and dry

[@declanwebster5306]

Does anyone know the make/model of his shoes?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Keen hiking boot www.keenfootwear.com/p/M-TARGHEE-II-WP-WIDE.html?dwvar_M-TARGHEE-II-WP-WIDE_color=1015704&cgid=activity_hiking_mens

[@declanwebster5306]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Thank you!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@declanwebster5306 you bet!

[@Pdogsniper1]

How many times have you reapplied the was treatment? Does it smell like tung oil?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

This was the first time that I reapplied. It does at first but once the oil cured the smell went away.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@Hello Newman I’ve got a application video that shows what I used and how I applied it. But the main ingredients is microcrystalline wax and tung oil

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@Hello Newman here’s the link for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joDVeHRpbcqtfLM 🍻🍻

[@ryankelly1846]

So u wore that every day in the summer too?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

No. No I didn’t

[@LSD-420]

I've known people that wash their rain gear every week, and totally ruined the waterproofing. Then they wonder why their raincoat doesn't repel water. Some people are geniuses.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It keeps things interesting.

[@primerministro1341]

is Carhartt your sponsor??? did they pay you in order to publish this image right here at 3:51??? i saw that pic today at Dave's Store in New York City (Biggest Carhartt Store in the City).... Greetings from a very humble carpenter in Brooklyn NY....

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Whaaaaat???! 😯😯 really?! That’s pretty neat. But no they didn’t sponsor me. They did however reach out to me on Instagram to see if they could use my images for customer reviews/photos. But in a store?? I’m famous!! 😂😂😂 And hello from South Dakota!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Also, if by chance you go back in that store any time soon could you snap a pic of the pic you saw? I think it would be cool to show all my friends that I’m famous.

[@primerministro1341]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Yesssss Srrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!! no joking i am not really sure how big the poster was but i am positive it was you, i did not mention before this is the most famous Carhartt Store in the City, no matter what season it is you can see the store always full of New York City Union Workers and Dave's Store is a must stop for the tourists every single year, it is a NY well known store due to their wide Carhartt variety merchandise... and yes sure whenever i have the change to pass by the store i will take a pic and i will share it with you, i must thank you for being my inspiration i saw you wearing this carhartt style and color i said to myself i must get this jacket now..... cheers Mr Carhartt.....

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@primerministro1341 haha awesome! Well thank you very much!! Glad I could be an inspiration

[@peterunterrainer5652]

Wich exact carhartt model is this?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It’s the Sherpa lined Sierra I believe.

[@patq4406]

how long will the jacket remain waterproof ?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Until you take it off... 🤷🏼‍♂️ I treated it 2 years ago and had some left over so I retreated last year. I wear it pretty regularly and there’s no leaks or any sign of wear off so I suspect a long time.

[@AStewart-jd8ep]

Wait, what happens if you spend a few hours in the rain wearing one of these?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

You’d be dry AND look cool

[@AStewart-jd8ep]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Wait, what about 8 hours of steady, heavy rain and wind on one of Scotland's highest mountains?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@AStewart-jd8ep oh well then you’d probably melt. Nothing could survive that.

[@AStewart-jd8ep]

@@TheHiddenHomestead "Nothing"? Are you sure about that ?

[@krimke881]

First time I've heard a waxed jacket actually are waterproof of repellent at all. By my experience it's very far from it even with 3 layers of wax. So you must have put some real heavy layers on it.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I have 2 pretty thick coats on it.

[@claudiopitzalis3720]

you really like this jacket, I understand you but carhartt should also produce these garments in water-repellent fabric, do not make its customers have to waterproof it

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Oh I agree with you %100. They’d sell a ton of them for sure and probably at a premium price. But unfortunately they don’t. So we have to do it DIY style and on the upside save some money doing it.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

J133 is Cordura. Its water repellent and tough

[@mattconklin4026]

If someone sent you a jacket would you wax it for them?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

I’ve never considered it. I suppose I could though. I would have to get all the materials again and just charge by the hour.

[@tmahendr]

I like how he made it cool to walk around smelling like shit from never washing it

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

You’re welcome.

[@Bransoud4]

Need my duck hunting jacket to be this bad ass

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁🤘

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

Does the tin make the jacket warmer?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Not really warmer. It helps block the cold wind though.

[@clooperman3745]

l have found that in cold weather these types of jackets actually conduct cold through to the inside meaning an extra insulating layer will probably be needed, have been wearing Barbour waxed cotton clothing for over 70 years in some horrendous weather and never been let down.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

@@clooperman3745 70 years!!! You're doing ok then! Thanks for the tip!

[@Moneyhan1]

which Carhartt Jacket is this?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It’s the Sherpa lined Sierra

[@GumDropProductions]

Which carhart hoodie is this?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It’s the Sherpa lined sierra.

[@GumDropProductions]

@@TheHiddenHomestead thanks dude! Party on!

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

👍👍

[@tmarko5112]

Excellent video! Watched this several times and planning my own waxed jacket project just like yours. However, a friend told me the wax will rub off on your car seat. Has this happened to you at all?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!! No not that I’ve noticed. Not saying it couldn’t happen but I wear it almost everyday through the the winter months and haven’t noticed any wax residue.

[@Daws867]

The wax will transfer onto layers and car seats etc in warmer weather. The key is to not over wax your garment and the tighter the weave of material you are waxing the better it will take the wax. Carhartt is a looser weave of canvas, will still work well just not great.

[@McRcFly]

Treat and chuck in clothes dryer for 10 mins... much easier

[@gsckorohod4002]

What splitting axe is that?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It’s actually a Collins “Homestead” felling axe. It was my grandpas. Pretty bad shape when I got it but I cleaned it up, reshaped the bit and rehung it. Turned out to be a pretty decent axe. One of my first videos on here is restoring it.

[@michaellumpkinss7368]

What wax do u use ?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It’s a microcrystalline wax. I have a link for it in the video’s description. The original video shows how I did it and the ingredients I used as well.

[@baumator8575]

What jacket did you use?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Sherpa lined Sierra

[@baumator8575]

@@TheHiddenHomestead thanks man

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

@@baumator8575 👌👌

[@notazip6814]

Carhart, Dickies, Smith all COME FROM THE SAME FACTOEY IN MEXICO

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Ok. Good to know. Thanks.

[@woozyharpin7666]

Which coat is this?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

It’s the Sierra Sherpa lined.

[@JoseSanchez-bg7xc]

“It just...... Fucking looks cewl.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁😁

[@mattmcfadden8024]

Great video man! What color did you get it ? Almost looks like a navy blue

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thank you! I believe it’s called shadow. Kind of a dark grey. It might look blue because of the lighting.

[@embwin758]

I stay away from carhartt these days. To me they are over priced and made in other countries like a lot of other products. I bought a field and forest jacket for way less than a carhartt and Im still using 5 years later. Just doesnt seem worth the money to me anymore. That being said, I dont believe Ive ever washed a jacket in my life, so anything Ive waxed just gets the same treatment.

[@michaelbyrd5573]

They still offer some USA items. Check out LC King. Or CC Filson ...I know folks who don't wash their Carhartts...doesn't make any sense to me but to each their own.

[@JimLBon]

I think these days the Carhartt brand is more synonymous with “Nerd who wants to look like he works hard.” That’s not their fault or a statement about their quality as much as an observation about the customer base I generally tend to see most often.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Haha yeah I think you’re right. Most of the “workin” men AND woman I know do where it and put it through it’s purpose but I have seen it become trendy within the… hipster culture.

[@ricdonato4328]

Very good information, thank you for sharing. Please, turn off the background music. It is beyond me why KZbin content creators think it necessary or cool playing background music over their voice. Recall, we came to hear you, now to do that we must concentrate on your voice and concentrate on tuning out your background music. This becomes difficult for folks especially those with hearing difficulties. Thank you.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Thanks for the comment.

[@ricdonato4328]

@@TheHiddenHomestead Thank you for your polite response.

[@ibizajunkie]

I wash my jackets.

[@sonnyschaak8996]

Way cool man.

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😁😁 thank you!!

[@wild-radio7373]

Yep. Freaking looks Cool ♡♡♡

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

👌😎

[@Believer1427]

Believe in Jesus Christ and be saved from hell before it’s eternally too late if you haven’t already. May God bless

[@daddymoon666]

I call it, Denim Leather...

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

😂😂👍

[@blueband8114]

What model Carhartt is it?

[@TheHiddenHomestead]

Sierra I think