How To Restore & Re-Finish Damaged Body Hammers!!!

On this episode of Make It Kustom, I take my body hammers and some recently acquired swap meet finds and refinish and polish them better than new!

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[kirbyloulewis]

I was an instructor at UTI in their collision program and i showed all my students the exact same process you did. The only difference in my demo was i took new cheap hammers that were poorly made and reshaped them . Taking a crudely finished $10 hammer and turning it into a better finished hammer that cost $100. Love how you are teaching a lost art in metal work and finishing. Keep up the great work brother!

[alterexistence]

I’m right there with you Carl, I’m obsessed with old tools. I was just blessed with a collection of body tools from a guy with stage 4 cancer. After talking for a while he brought out his personal stash and offered them to me. I’m so grateful to have them and they’re in a great home now. Perfect episode to keep them for another 50 years

[bryanrayburn]

I started pounding sheet metal in 1974 and was taught by an old lead guy. He taught me the value the finish and care of my hammers. I’m still at 63 protective of my hammers. Great work and content.

[HammerSeven-ku]

Have been following you for around a year now. Really appreciate you taking the time to pass along your knowledge and expertise. Restoring old Harley’s and building vintage choppers is my hobby and passion. A couple of years back I really got tired of buying tanks, fenders, sissy bars, handlebars and etc from the market. Guys like you inspired me to start making my own handmade components. It took patience, time and a few filled dumpsters but it was totally worth the effort. It has been a blessing and a life changing experience. Was needing to dress up my hammers and I knew you would have some instruction to gain some knowledge from. Thanks Karl! Keep the content coming my friend.


Would love to catch one of your workshops this year.

Dwayne
Conroe, Texas

[Elane]

My uncle used to do body work on Rolls-Royce and Bentleys back in the 80's.
He had a set of body hammers from the 1940's and was so adamant on keeping them perfectly polished.
I can so much appreciate this video!

[timsanders]

I admire how how youre not afraid to try things. The old school craftsmanship has become a lost art.

[blockadeboyz]

Over the last few weeks… this has become my new favourite go to for time well wasted. Your love for old tools/ hammers rings true for most tradesman… cheers.

[williamlanphar]

I love the fact that you appreciate the value of older methods of accomplishing the goals you are after. These videos of yours capture this insight and pass it along to those of us who do not want these lessons to die in obscurity.

[johnmorris]

Love it Im 68 yrs old thought i was the only one that would do things like this i never have used a polishing wheel but have went as far as the 1000 you are a very talanted young man that works very hard at what you oviously love to do. Men like you are far a few these days love watching you work and learning from one hell of a good teacher. Thank you John Morris aka onehotrodfool

[davidyamamoto]

Thanks for keeping it real and real simple for those of us who are real simple (noobs). You are teaching me the importance of patience, even though I am considerably older. I learn something from every one of your videos, unlike a lot of others who I've unsubscribed from. Thanks!

[mcudish]

Your channel is amazing, very informative. Can't believe I had to watch that father son duo duke it out all those years just to get a portion of the information I can get from just one of your episodes. Thank you for posting.
Your fan from Denver, CO.

[romo]

Love your videos and the shade tree approach to your work. Builders usually just show off their tool collection but you keep it simple

[tylermcdaniel]

I too have an antique tool obsession. Whenever I get around to it I’m going to start restoring my 100+ old hand tools I’ve acquired. I think it’s cool to give something a second life.

[jimh]

I agree with you about vintage tools, not just hammers. They are usually VERY well made, not easily damaged and there is some magical about an old steel tool with honest wear. Love your informative videos. Please continue!! thanks.

[markagnew]

It is great to watch the old traditional metalwork skills. Keep the videos coming.

[hingstonia]

If I was 45 years younger I would want to be your apprentice. You can tell a true craftsman by how they share their knowledge.

[kurtludwig]

Karl you’re outstanding I’d love to be chosen for a body hammer from you. But the knowledge you give me is so overwhelming I’m just lucky to have found your posts

[recon]

I love vintage tools the hammers I have are 70 plus years old and were my dad's and work as good as new ones. I also have his wood spoons for lead work.

[leslieaustin]

I remember the metalwork teacher at school (63 yrs ago!) polishing planishing hammers before we used them for decorative copper-work. They looked like those body hammers. A lovely job. Great video. Thanks. Les in UK

[MagnaMachineWorks]

This is definitely the best video I have seen on this subject. I have not seen a lot of info on this anywhere. The person that gets this hammer will be extremely fortunate, good luck to everyone!