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How to make Tin Pants | I didn't blow myself up
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Күн бұрынAfter tearing up another pair of denim jeans, I set out to find a suitable replacement. I wanted something that would last longer, and be more durable. I discovered something called Tin Pants, and a great video by @TheLoneWoodman. He shared his recipe and finding in his video so I decided to try making my own pair using his recipe. Tin Pants are a type of waxed canvas that are durable, water resistant and windproof. I have been wearing mine for a while now and I really like them. I can see myself making some more.
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@aleksfoxtrot8044 7 ай бұрын
A crockpot for melting wax!!!? Brilliant my friend.
@homebuiltshop 7 ай бұрын
It worked awesome. I don't think I'd cook dinner in it afterwards though. Lol.
@TroodosPoolGuy 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool project! I have both Belstaff and Barbour Jackets, both made from waxed cotton. They are very weatherproof, they keep the wind and rain out, however they're not particularly warm in cold weather, you need some layers underneath. They do have their own peculiar smell when wet, and also if they're out in the sun. I imagine your "tin pants" will go shiny after a while, same as my jackets. They'll also stand up on their own once they've got wet a few times. You will have to re wax them every so often, they will last decades if you do! It's not unknown for wax cotton garments to out live their owners!
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
I have already found they are very windproof, but like you mentioned, not very warm. I have been wearing thermals underneath and it seems to be plenty so far. There are a few areas that are starting to get a shine on them. I do believe they will last a long time.
@davideddy2672 2 жыл бұрын
Barbour gear is rubbish, overpriced rubbish.
@bonniemechefske3838 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how enthusiastic you were about these! Enjoyed all the humor and talking through the project. Also love that you compared with denim. Thanks!
@daveevans7151 3 жыл бұрын
Love the end with your kiddo. Great video and fun.
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@GeorgeVanAken 3 жыл бұрын
“They even work good for jumping on a trampoline!” 🤣 I just did my Duluth firehose pants, as well as a boonie hat and a Wrangler jacket. Going to go buy a trampoline now! Well done, sir.
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! This is how its done.
@GeorgeVanAken 2 жыл бұрын
@@rumpleman4569 It breaths less than it used to, but I’m glad I did it. It’s fricken awesome in the rain! 👍
@GeorgeVanAken 2 жыл бұрын
@@rumpleman4569 Have fun, Brudda! 👋
@Spaceman_Spiff_74 2 жыл бұрын
i did some wax stuff to a denim jacket, and a set of jeans. they could definitely use a second heat treatment, but for my first time they work well on my motorcycle. rain doesnt bother me any more than it would if it were leather, and cold wind on my legs at night is not an issue with the jeans. the upside for all you bikers is that oil and grease doesnt stick as bad, and they have some of the benefits of leather, but aint hot to wear in summer if you live in a warm place.
@bulldawg6259 6 ай бұрын
I put the lone woodsman’s wax recipe on my quad riding chaps 4 years ago. They are great ,even in Az cactus
@michaelgrant7663 2 жыл бұрын
Great job!!! I love the video, I watched the Lone Woodsman video on this then seen yours, very well done!! Thankyou, I cant wait to try it myself
@judyharter8265 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, never knew these were called Tin Pants.
@MakinSawdust 4 жыл бұрын
Great project and test! Reminds me of Filson pants.
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
Filson is one that definitely comes to mind. They're quite expensive.
@coolhandluke423 3 жыл бұрын
You had me sold at beanie weanies! Excited to try this. I work on water wells and with pumps and in th winter getting wet means getting cold. Hopefully something like this will help me stay dry and warm! Thanks for thw video.
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
I think something like this would work well in a cold wet environment. Just wear thermals underneath.
@GeorgeVanAken 3 жыл бұрын
Brudda, you just described the perfect job for this type of clothing. If I were you, I’d do a jacket as well. Turn a sixty dollar jacket into a five-hundred dollar one!
@alanmcwilliams4264 4 жыл бұрын
This was enjoyable and I'd like to see a follow up on these pants after 6 months of use in the shop or around the home. I'm sure that they are durable but I'm curious
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
I will do an update for you.
@alanmcwilliams4264 4 жыл бұрын
@@homebuiltshop Great
@wilsjane 2 жыл бұрын
@@homebuiltshop Rather than use the cooker, you can mix the ingredients in an old paint can and stand it in a tub of boiling water. The advantage is that you can put the lid on the can and store it for future use, thus ending up with zero waste. Using an old spray bottle to apply the treatment also works well, but you need to keep the bottle in the hot water to prevent the spray from hardening. The spray also has other uses, such as protecting tools and gardening equipment from rust.
@bonnier001 2 жыл бұрын
As a sewer of many things, I would recommend washing and drying the pants first. Most fabric comes with sizing in the fabric, which may stop it from absorbing as well.
@brettblack7049 2 жыл бұрын
He said he had just pulled them out of the dryer before putting the wax on.
@geebroni4118 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for demonstrating the results. Sub'd and look forward to your projects.
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel.
@deanbenson6879 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'd do this in the late fall or winter so you could wear long johns under for the break in!
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I still wear these with long johns under. The wax feels strange to me if I don't.
@mrupholsteryman 4 жыл бұрын
Fun with child on trampoline approved! 😇😎
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
Haha! That was fun.
@jamesdouglaswhite 2 ай бұрын
Turns out that if you use mineral oil instead of tung oil, you don't need any solvent and the material is not stiff at all. The material is still burn resistant and very durable, let alone 100% waterproof. This has an additional benefit of not wearing off because it is so pliable. Don't use too much mineral oil so that there is not any oily residue. It is one bottle of mineral oil to two packs of wax.
@myklgreene 3 жыл бұрын
Make sure to wear long underwear don't let the MC wax touch your skin for prolonged periods of time. It is safer and faster to first do a paraffin and beeswax pretreat and do an external microcrystalline wax since the MDS (Material Data Safety) sheet will tell you that there is a health risk of prolonged exposure (Risk of Organ failure!) If you don't want to wait 5-6 weeks for a full cure use mineral spirits and a bit of caulking silicone instead of the teak oil and teak oil finish. 24-48 hours to cure at normal humidity.
@the_real_toji Жыл бұрын
Hi, I know this is kind of late but what ratio od those items would you recommend?
@trooper2221 9 ай бұрын
Cool likeOklahomain your outdoor shot
@BH-hr9tp 2 жыл бұрын
Cool idea. I’m gonna try it maybe I’ll add a few drops of some citronella oil as a bug repellent.
@homebuiltshop 2 жыл бұрын
Thats a good idea. It might work awesome.
@FredMcIntyre 4 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff! 😃👍🏻👖👊🏻
@titobalkani8240 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea✌🏽
@Justin95386 Жыл бұрын
Is the Tung oil finish necessary?
@raywhite5523 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks Ray Uk
@jimmylovesbikes 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, that was so interesting!
@greg4727 11 ай бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!!! I have a few Filson items but absolutely will not pay their crazy prices for a pair of waxed canvas pants so while looking around for alternatives I came across your video and I'm glad I did!! I have a waxed jacket that is lined and every review I read before buying it mentioned that having a lining is important because without it you feel the waxed material against your skin and that's no bueno. So my question is this, if you "waxed" a pair of insulated bibs would the wax mixture soak through the pants and lining, causing the same problem of having the waxed material against your skin or would the wax only penetrate the canvas material? I also loved the follow-up video you did about the pants. Following, keep up the great videos!
@andrewgray9663 4 жыл бұрын
Never seen a man so excited about a pair of trousers.
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
I know. Its kinda funny but I like them. Lol.
@GeorgeVanAken 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you’ve never owned a piece of tin clothing...
@andrewgray9663 3 жыл бұрын
@@GeorgeVanAken You know, when I was younger and pretended to work hard I think I would have loved these. I assume sitting on the good furniture with these will have the wife on the warpath.
@instgtr52 4 жыл бұрын
Morning Jeff - now that was a "different" kind of video!!! Never heard of anything quite like that... The only real concern is - in "Hot" weather (I'm talkin like 100 - 120 degrees) would there ever be a possibility of these pants "melting"??? In my mind, I imagine the wax getting hot and running down your legs!!! of course the other extreme is cold weather (I'm sure Colorado Spring DOES get cold...) the pants "locking up" on you (LOL). Time will tell, but I commend you for doing this and am interested in seeing if you have any problems with chafing, etc... Great video my friend!!! Dennis
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. They do get a little stiffer in the cold and based on some other feedback from people, they're not great in hot weather since they don't breathe. That would be very strange if the wax melts. I plan to mainly use these in Winter, spring and fall. We'll see how they work. So far I'm really liking them.
@GeorgeVanAken 3 жыл бұрын
Especially since Mr. Jeff used mono crystalline wax, it would never get hot enough to melt the wax. Well, not without the wearer being dead anyway. I’m in the Sonoran desert and my beeswax pants don’t melt. Definitely a cooler weather pant though. Very uncomfortable in extremely hot weather.
@bonnier001 2 жыл бұрын
The Lone Woodsman says that the microcrystalline wax melts at 179°F. So I would expect that even with interactive effects this brew would not melt at 120°.
@giovannipetitti1588 4 жыл бұрын
ok, you have a future in the manufacture of work trousers.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂,
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
Might not be a bad idea. LOL.
@Bic804 3 жыл бұрын
Loving it! Did they leave any residue on chairs or your auto interior?
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
Once it dried, it doesnt seem to leave any residue. I was worried about this too, so I waited quite a while before trying it. It seems ok now
@lawrencejohnston4902 Жыл бұрын
My formula isn’t stiff but still water proof/wind proof/ fire proof. 1/3 mix beeswax/paraffin wax 1/3 castor oil 1/3 tung oil
@homebuiltshop Жыл бұрын
Cool, I may have to try that.
@johnkarlquist7787 2 жыл бұрын
Was wondering how the jeans worked out.
@HWPcville 3 жыл бұрын
Just before watching your video I had watched The Lone Woodman video on Tin pants. As I commented to his video I live in a warm humid climate so they wouldn't work for me. However, i wondered if using an electric clothes iron (used from a thrift store) would work better than the heat gun? Thanks for posting.
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, The Iron might work out. I wonder if it would get all crusty from the wax. It would be worth testing for sure.
@timothydocter9895 2 жыл бұрын
@@homebuiltshop Go Heat gun!
@band6314 3 жыл бұрын
What about washing? Can you wash them in a washing machine? What about drying in a dryer? Will the wax melt in the dryer?
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
You cannot wash these. You really just wear them. They begin to get a nice worn in patina. I think if they went into a dryer it would cause bad things to happen as the wax melts.
@leopardSKINZ Жыл бұрын
Does the waxing seep through to the inside/can you feel it on your skin?
@njackofalltrades6214 6 ай бұрын
Why would you need to add mineral spirits? The wax and tung oils are already in liquid forms.
@scottholloway2516 Жыл бұрын
So do you ever launder them or no?
@Knightonagreyhorse 3 жыл бұрын
Waxed denim was kind of cool. Maybe that was the original intent with denim pants back in the 1800's.
@hugoflores5806 3 жыл бұрын
Well, they also were heavier
@bodo9387 3 жыл бұрын
Why the oil and the wax etc? Why not just the wax as its waterproofs?
@wilsjane 2 жыл бұрын
Mixed with oil, the wax penetrates the fabric fully, including the seams, rather than leaving just a layer on the surface. It is better to use too little wax, since a second treatment will add it, Taking it away if the pants end up like cardboard is far more difficult.
@JD-tw3ov 7 ай бұрын
How do you wash the pants?
@homebuiltshop 7 ай бұрын
Thats a great question and the answer is simply you don't. If you use any type of soap, it can begin to wash the wax off. I have sprayed them off with a water hose before but that's about it. I use these exclusively in cold weather as an outer layer. I always have thermals under them so there's never any direct contact with skin.
@favidjenden3612 3 жыл бұрын
Think you could use an old electric clothes iron rather than the heat gun seems like be alot faster and may be better to marry wax to pants or coat
@timothydocter9895 2 жыл бұрын
The heat gun works great.
@alexanderroland4339 4 жыл бұрын
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@Patrick-c8x 3 жыл бұрын
What happens when they start to reek from butt grease ? How do ya clean the stink outta them ?
@Grizzly907LA 2 жыл бұрын
How do the pants, feel against the skin?
@homebuiltshop 2 жыл бұрын
They do feel a bit strange. I typically wear them with thermals underneath. Then its no problem.
@CycoBillywoodworking 4 жыл бұрын
almost like our uniforms when i was in basic everything thing was starched like a board
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
They are a bit stiff at first but seem to be breaking in well.
@townieoutdoors8121 3 жыл бұрын
That the barlett jacket ?
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
This jacket is made by Carhartt. I've had it about 20 years or so.
@ryankelly1846 3 жыл бұрын
Funny you ask that, because i actually have a Bartlett lol
@jacksonlee2279 3 жыл бұрын
So what do you do to wash them?
@homebuiltshop 3 жыл бұрын
You do not wash them. They just keep going. I have sprayed them off with a hose before.
@scottb.2022 4 жыл бұрын
Eventually, they will get really dirty. How do you clean them?
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
Apparently you can spot clean them as needed but I believe overall, they just get a bit dirty. I'll find out as time goes on.
@daveevans7151 3 жыл бұрын
From what I have read, you just wash them in cold water and no detergent. Hang to dry!
@levidewalt3464 3 жыл бұрын
You don’t wash tin pants. Tin pants are heavy canvas pants that you wax to make them water proof and wind proof. Loggers wear them in the brush to stay dry on rainy days damp days. The thickness help from sticks and thorns poking through. The dirtier the better. They are work pants and not for going out on the town. Filson is the only brand I know of not that others don’t make them as well.
@rafterL78 2 жыл бұрын
Id guess hang them out and hose them off.
@cowboywoodard2569 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you can move,away from the highways some day and be on a ranch
@giovannipetitti1588 4 жыл бұрын
Could one day have your gadget ?.❤️
@GeorgeVanAken 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, one day could.
@marshallcollins8634 3 жыл бұрын
Liked the video just a little gabby . Like I have finally thought the wife ( A little less talk and a lot more action).
@morganrichardson1645 2 жыл бұрын
I did this and now the inside of my pants are full of wax and goes on my legs when I wear them
@homebuiltshop 2 жыл бұрын
I usually wear them with thermals underneath. I found mine to do the same.
@binnsbrian 4 жыл бұрын
You left out the best part. You putting them on. Please make a video when you put them in the washer and dryer.
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
They were a little crispy when I first put them on. I've been wearing them for a few weeks and they are loosening up pretty well. I do not think I'll be putting them in the wash. LOL.
@GeorgeVanAken 3 жыл бұрын
Tinned clothing are not washed or dried, (they don’t absorb water), the traditional way. It’s all done by hand. Brushing, soaking/rinsing and wax touch up are all that is done, when they eventually become a bit “gamey”. Basically, they’re not used for sitting around on the couch. Especially if you’ve a wife!
@Eidolonxperience 2 жыл бұрын
Woogie?
@HititFromTheBank 2 жыл бұрын
So why exactly can't you just use wax
@dilligaf700 Жыл бұрын
Holds farts in pants for long time.
@crowwing9322 4 жыл бұрын
My wife hates my tin pants
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
They're definitely not your standard pair of pants. I think its finally gotten warm enough here that I have to set these aside for a while.
@GeorgeVanAken 3 жыл бұрын
My wife too! I think they’re just jealous.
@axelSixtySix 4 жыл бұрын
I had several waxed coats and pants. It was the fashion in Europe in the mid 90s. IMHO you don't have the right wax or the proportions oil/wax are wrong. It's not meant to be stiff, it should remains flexible. Leather like.
@homebuiltshop 4 жыл бұрын
After wearing them a bit, Its starting to loosen up. I might try this again using beeswax. From what I can find, it seems beeswax is a more traditional way of doing this. That's the fun of experimenting I guess.
@axelSixtySix 3 жыл бұрын
@Hello Newman any soft wax will do. A soft wax is liquid (for a blend of oil and wax) or creamy at ambiant température.
@GeorgeVanAken 3 жыл бұрын
I used beeswax. Still stiff at first. When they’re “broke in”, they are more of a custom fit, bending in all the areas that you bend. The areas that stay stiff are the areas that you don’t bend, ie. below the knees, upper thighs, etc.
@Daniel.B_63 3 жыл бұрын
Been making my own for around 9 years now, only bought one pair… they are meant to be stiff at first, but they loosen. I bought my first pair from Filson, I could practically lean them against the wall when I unpackaged them.
@brettblack7049 Жыл бұрын
@@Daniel.B_63 Good morning Daniel. What materials did you use to make yours, and do you have a preference on the pant style/brand. Thanks.
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