make a waxed canvas/TIN CLOTH jacket

I've wanted to make a waxed canvas/tin cloth jacket for a while now so I used The Lone Woodman's TIN CLOTH recipe to make my Carhartt jacket even more durable. You can check out his video if you want to know the science behind his recipe. It's a bit long but for good reason. Packed with great information and why and how it works. here's the link if you're interested.

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[JReed]

I know it's an older video and don't expect a reply, but wanted to comment for others that stumble across this video. I followed the video and did this to a 20+ year old Carhart that I have always loved, but it was showing it's age so figured while I was doing some mending and repairs I would do this upgrade to it also. The finished product is exactly what I was hoping it to be and I am sure this coat will get another 20 years of use out of it. Thanks for sharing the video and how to do it. Cheers

[ohadparan]

Courtesy of the Lone Woodsmen's original how-to video and then this one, I followed this process exactly as shown on a brand new Carrhart chore coat. I even copied the "hack" of two pots for the cheap double-boiler and I used the coarse brush. I accidentally had the heat gun on too high of a setting, with the result that once it melted the wax, it also lightly burned the fabric. Now I know that not only is Carrhart fabric incredibly tough, but also that it looks awesome slightly charred! The chore coat is made from "Firm Duck"--adding the "tin cloth" formula turned the coat into armor. I've only worn it twice and I've gotten compliments from strangers. Three people asked me when I bought "the special edition". This process works, and it works very, very well. I have never done anything like this--I only watched videos--and I've already been asked by many family members to make them one. Really awesome.

[PhycoKrusk]

Great video. Very professional looking, and personally, I like that it didn't have a lot of talking, and was almost all doing. There's a kind of zen to videos like that.

[rangervapes]

I have been making tin cloth for about 40 years now, the traditional way, and you executed a crucial step which most amateurs miss. No it wasn't the brush. You will not have to retreat for 2 years of hard, daily use as long as you regularly brush it clean. Great job!

[michaelheurkens]

I have a suggestion that you may find helpful during the initial applicating: I find it helps quite a bit to warm the denim with a heat gun (not an iron because they flatten out any nap) so it is just too hot to touch only-not more. Applying your wax solution will be easier. Initial absorbtion will be better especially in thick areas like seams. It will not cool so fast and not cake up your brush as quick either. Rewarm the whole garment when complete and touch up any thin spots. Cheers from Alberta, Canada.

[jstans]

Im inspired to try my hand at this now because of this video! I was thinking beeswax only but i like how the oilskin look turned out! Also, great touch on the stiff brush, I never see that on other vids. Im itching to try now on my Carhartt and a few tool bag rolls I have around the house.

[noneoftheeabove]

Beautifully done. I will be tackling this on a vintage polo Ralph Lauren Firmans coat. Thanks for the inspiration

[nileswright]

you make it look so easy! you make me feel like dancing! you make me feel like I need to do this to my Carhartt now! lol!

[justincottingham]

After having used the jacket now with the waxed coating, how do you like it? Seams your method is the most complete and best thought out I’ve seen. I plan to do the same exact thing.

[feelingalivefilms]

Just got done doing both of my carhartts with this video thanks gotta wait 3 days to see how it turns out

[zachkisinger]

Awesome video to just sit, enjoy the music, and watch the process. Well done!

[WorkshopatTheGardens]

That’s awesome... I love that your dog barks at even you when you come through the door, mine does the same thing! All the benefits of your place far outweigh some crappy internet service! Was that a brass brush? Thanks and keep sharing the passion!

[stringlarson]

Nicely done. While I'm a big fan of turpentine vs. mineral spirits (purely a nostalgic thing), turpentine is difficult if not impossible in many parts of the US. MS is pretty odorless and works perfectly well.
Thanks.

[davidm]

There's different formulas of crystalline wax. The way yours snapped says it was a harder brittle type, there's softer flexible ones but I am having trouble finding moderate priced ones to ship to my remote area. Great vid thanks man.

[targusmacintosh]

Love the production of the video. Feels like one of those TLC videos. Doesn't feel like Youtube video and found that very refreshing :)

[JustPlainCommonSense]

Awesome! Doing this to my Carhartt soon. Thank You!

[richiedeleon]

The ending of this video of you walking outside with your pup was awesome. I have the same jacket but didn’t wax it.. best carhartt jacket to work in, in my opinion.

[WrathOfGrapesN]

Came here because I'm thinking about waxing a jacket. I didn't expect to be chilled out by scenic views and relaxing guitar, lol.

[xblackdog]

Thanks for including the source! Your video was very well made, and very enjoyable; however, it blazes through the process. So many people, made awesome videos like yours, but don't include the source so those of use who want more detail are left high and dry lol.

After seeing how well it worked for you, I'm going to be doing this to my Detroit jacket. It'll make a great rain jacket for here in Oregon!

[nednobody]

Have the same jacket that's a couple years old that looks to be a renewed outdoor rough and ready barn coat. Don't have a barn but lots of outdoor projects here in the pacific northwest. Iove my Carhartts. Thanks for the inspiration.