Rusty Hammer Restoration: Shiny with a New Wooden Handle

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[JohnHeisz]

- from shitty to pretty
- from broken to smokin
- from wrecked to decked
- from crumby to money
can you think up some more?

[donvanco]

AAAAND... now it's back to being a hammer someone would want to steal.

That's not a rehab - that's a major upgrade. Great work.
I'll add "From broke to bespoke" (for points with the hipster crowd)

[troymeredith]

"Not going to impress the nails I'm driving in". lol. True, but I think you'll enjoy it just a little more knowing you revitalized it to your comfort and taste. Beautifully restored hammer regardless.

[AndrewKleinWW]

Nice work, using the contrasting pics of wood to accommodate the metal was a good idea, saved time and looked better.

[jakematic]

John's plans are worth the cost of admission and then some.
I can do all the cut lists and layouts, but _why_ when he already has done the heavy lifting and actually made something.
Now... off to finish the miter saw station I started on Friday that is almost complete.

[slugore]

I’d say it’s a bang up job you’ve done. Quite a lovely object in the end. You’ve really hammered home the value of sometimes doing a project just to do it. Really nailed the concept.

[arthurmoore]

Hammer is Estwing one of my favorite over 50+years ago. Arthur Moore here. I love your work from day one....

[RJ_Taylor]

Sunday morning coffee plus John hammering on! Heck yeah!

[KipdoesStuff]

Nice looking hammer. I once found a very nice cold chisel laying in the street. I took it home and spent over an hour cleaning it up and sharpening it, only to toss it into the pile of cold chisels I have on the top shelf of a cart. I see it every time I walk by and I am pleased at how it looks. I might even use it someday.

[Cadwaladr]

I made a new hammer handle this summer too, just a regular old-fashioned one, and it took a long time, all hand work, chopped out of a piece of ash firewood, but I loved doing it, and now I love using it, as I'm sure you'll love yours.

[WinchesterWoodWorks]

I don't always care for the the projects, but I always support and enjoy John Heisz. Thumbs up!

[shawnmease]

Sometimes just doing something for “you” is a good thing. That turned out beautiful with the spalting. EXCELLENT job. Keep up the great work, John!

[dennishaswell]

Any time spent having fun is not waisted, a great end product. Keep them coming John.

[donstanley]

John, I get it! For whatever the reason, you wanted to do this project! And you did it because you have the skill and knowledge, but just as important - you enjoy being creative. Over 50 years ago, my father-in-law gave me a similar hammer for Christmas! This has always been my favorite, go-to, hammer! Especially because it always reminds me of our good times together! Sadly, with all these years of use it looks pretty sad! After watching your video I am inspired to restore my special hammer. Thank you!

[JackmanWorks]

Nailed it! I think I even saw my reflection in it, now THAT'S impressive.

[kv]

Loved the video, but I really loved the riser block on the band saw :) My brain would’ve never thought of it, and that tip will come in useful for me. Thanks John!!!

[adamonline]

This video had a good pace. Interesting, and a good result, too! Nice work John.

[thworker]

John you can make ice cream from crap. Beautiful restoration. You are one of the most creative u tubers I have watched through the years. Thank You

[HaloWolf]

That's a nice product placement. I really appreciate it because other people are too afriad to sponsor their own work. When it genuinely can help others, and it supports the channel.

[ProjecthappylifeNYC]

I'm glad you don't regret doing this. And I don't regret watching. It's like a palate cleanser project - something that's fast and easy with a pleasing payoff while we recharge for the bigger stuff.