Div.. Excellent hammer. If the head starts to get sloppy on the handle : Soak the hammer head and 1 " (26cm) of the handle above the head in used antifreeze overnight. It will then fit as snug as the day you built it. Sloppy sledge, axe or other wood handled tools will also benefit from an antifreeze soaking. Best to You and Yours.👍🇿🇦
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Never heard that before, will definitely give it a try. Thanks!
@Chr.U.Cas1622 Жыл бұрын
Dear Ray Bann 👍👌👏 The smiley fits your name perfectly, congrats! 😁 ;-) 2) Your advice sounds very interesting. I never heard of something like that before. Is it essential to use used antifreeze or is it only because of not wasting new liquid? Thanks in advance for answering. Best regards, luck and health in particular.
@RaysLaughsAndLyrics Жыл бұрын
@@Chr.U.Cas1622 Well.. used antifreeze is what most gearheads have. Linseed oil is the traditional wood workers preference. Hope this helps ..Best to you and yours.
@JOEZEP54Ай бұрын
Nice reconstruction & handle. Full view & 👍 Stay well, Joe Z
@petem62914 ай бұрын
You have amazing talents….
@RichardKnight-jt2yb Жыл бұрын
Well you have made it to Florida my friend, really enjoy your vids and especially your attitude! I,m a Retiree both Military and now from Power Company and enjoy RatRods and Classic Car building in my 66X40 Mancave and can,t wait to see what you have for me to watch, I.ve got KZfaq in my Garage along with Old Rock and Roll playin, Thank You Brutha!!
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Enjoy the Rock, I'm a fan too!
@mf42285 ай бұрын
Brilliant job
@alexhickey88692 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the creativity! I love watching cars and tools being restored and created. That hammer will last you a lifetime, brother! I look forward to seeing more of your content!
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex!
@Paul_D_Lashley14 күн бұрын
I’m from Texas which is also a third world country and we have controlled blackouts from load shedding, but it’s always when the weather is extremely hot or cold. Old video I know but I feel your frustration. They never seem to do rolling blackouts at a convenient time
@ratrodsafrica14 күн бұрын
Thankfully, we haven't had any load shedding for some months now!
@stevefortin75044 ай бұрын
Thats a really nice hammer, nice job!!
@ratrodsafrica4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@bart98592 жыл бұрын
You are a true craftsman. I just join/subscribed yesterday, since then including me you are up 24 subscribers. I can see why, you take the time to explain stuff that would normally go over most people's heads, who have never done this type of stuff before. Like when you changed the spring on the front of your Suicide Front End Rat Rod. And this video was great to. I can't wait for you next one. Bart
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Bart. It is my mission to try and share some of the knowledge I have gained over many years. If it is meaningful and I can manage to empower and add a little value, it is mission accomplished! 😃 Comments like yours is the fuel that will keep me going.👍
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi Жыл бұрын
Nice job again 👍
@VolkswagenTube Жыл бұрын
Just when I think I can't be inspired anymore. You go and do something like this. This reminds me of a blacksmith making his own tools. Thank you for this video.
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Pleasure !🙂
@anthonysinclair57212 жыл бұрын
What a great hammer made from a lonely old hammer that probably would never be used again! 😎🔨
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Ja, the old hammer would have remained buried forever, I picked it up in a field 😆
@jaylee931 Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic to watch the process,that will last for years & much better quality then one you would buy these days..
@tomsawyer2474 ай бұрын
I'm making mine tomorrow. 😊
@ratrodsafrica3 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@marca58837 ай бұрын
Nice job💚🇬🇧🌱
@ishsiriram82862 жыл бұрын
I agree Brian, I also enjoy Div's videos. I bought a simple simple set of body Hammers and dollys from the local body shop. But I am not happy, heads are too small and the hammers feel too light. I have to make my own, since Div made it look so easy. Thank you again for sharing Boet. KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING.
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
The body hammers you can buy in this country is pathetic... but then panel beaters are dead... now you only get panel changers! Make yourself some decent hammers bru!😀
@ishsiriram82862 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica For sure, will do.
@deanhubbard959911 ай бұрын
Diff you are a man after my own heart. I will always fabricate my own first and by later if I cant fab my own. when Hot Rodding got started in the USA everyone had to make it because it wasn't made by anyone yet.
@ratrodsafrica11 ай бұрын
Those were the good old days, the true essence!
@woodbineshark Жыл бұрын
great job thank you for the inspiration
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Pleasure.
@petediamond72632 жыл бұрын
You did a great Job !
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thank you pete!
@johnnorman1793 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant creation Div, love it..!!
@MG-gs4uu Жыл бұрын
Bueno. Gracias. Eres. Un maestro 👨🏫
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cliffhaupt5413 Жыл бұрын
I have found some very interesting types of wood in old pallets. Even some Purple Heart one time.
@flatworm00 Жыл бұрын
I love it! I am now going to garage sales looking for old hammers!
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Go for it!😊
@isgakederies41932 ай бұрын
Hi Diff, lekka one Really inspiring, the knowledge & skill, oh and the tools amazing. 💯%🙏 Love & Respect
@poulpedersen35915 күн бұрын
respect
@johnnymac1580 Жыл бұрын
If I had a hammer! California does that load shedding thing too,we are on a fast track to join you ⚡️
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Never knew that!
@peterroper74716 ай бұрын
Coolest idea ever that I never thought of before thank you for sharing this!
@ratrodsafrica6 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@darellsunderlin4670 Жыл бұрын
Great job , I like how you think 🤔 👍
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks !👍
@jnwhrt137 ай бұрын
Nice job sir , currently making a couple hammers for myself
@shawnlindemood66782 жыл бұрын
I saw your intro and knew you're my type of fabricator. Lol. We have rolling blackouts here in Arizona too. It's rare but usually when it's super hot and not for too long.
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn. Our blackouts are called "loadshedding". Happens often and is a planned event because the utility many times does not have enough power to supply everyone!
@armelgregorio1393 Жыл бұрын
How nice craftsmanship your gifted man thanks for sharing
@dougpeak759110 ай бұрын
Nice job making your own body hammer. Probably better than what you could of bought! Happy pounding !
@ratrodsafrica10 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@crazywickedcustoms7272 Жыл бұрын
Than you Div , your awesome, man
@brianhaw93982 жыл бұрын
Very good looking ,functional hammer!👍🇨🇦
@kmnremtp Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!!!! This is what I meant about tool videos! Bro, it’s addictive watching this!
@kerrypierre94949 ай бұрын
Hi Div, just watching some of your vids posted before I discovered your channel. I've gotta say brother, your skills are absolutely second to none, love your videos.👌👍🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ratrodsafrica9 ай бұрын
Thank you brother!
@robertstevison14482 жыл бұрын
Awesome journey brother the craftsmanship of your videos are incredible your ingenuity is beyond awesome thanks for sharing your skills with us 🇺🇸 awesome
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ERICABITBOL1 Жыл бұрын
MAGNIFIQUE : CHAMPION DU MONDE ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@chriskappes91702 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of making one similiat with a longer back piece seeing you cut the steering wheel and customing it made me think i could make it out of the outside rod around it i have an old steering laying around guess i need to get busy
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Yes man, busy is good😅
@vick.20182 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, that was a very nice build. I have been wanting to build a hammer as well and this video was very helpful.
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Pleasure and thank you! Good luck with your build!
@aniketkajrekar48282 жыл бұрын
Extremely happy to find this amazing video. Thank you very much for your great guidance. This video is very helpful for me as i was finding some alternative of this hammer instead of buying it. 🙏
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure man! Happy if it can help you
@cumminspoweredsouthafrica70692 жыл бұрын
Very very nice hammer, such great content👍🏼
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle, appreciate the comment.
@philippeblin36702 жыл бұрын
Champion of the world for me .thank you for this video
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
😂 Thanks Philippe. Happy if it could help you!
@marklopes20472 жыл бұрын
I like how you make jokes while making your videos keep them coming and keep up the good work from the USA 🇺🇸
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark. I will try my best!
@crazywickedcustoms7272 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I can get them here body hammers , but I offen build them for job. Lol, I love it
@pa63902 жыл бұрын
Priceless
@sharndupreez12 жыл бұрын
WoW Awesome Awesome Awesome! And we just spoke about hammers!
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Now you can make some!
@fredflintstoner596 Жыл бұрын
HAMMER TIME !
@SchysCraftCo.2 жыл бұрын
Duff awesome job. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jared. Use it nearly every day.
@SchysCraftCo.2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica great to hear that.
@bowhunting1013 Жыл бұрын
You sir are very talented and I hit the subscribe button , keep the videos coming
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! Welcome to my shop
@cuauhtemoczunigadomingo7974 Жыл бұрын
Eres un chingon que pasiencia
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Gracias!
@joesask857 Жыл бұрын
nice thanks man
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@2litrepeter.2 жыл бұрын
That’s great. Reckon I’ll have a go at this.
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Do it man! Nothing to lose, you can only gain😅
@ebrahiemmurphy6506 Жыл бұрын
beautiful work thanks for sharing, new subscriber.
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Welcome to the shop
@JESUS-POTENTATE Жыл бұрын
Makes me wish I had a welder 😆
@camreed707311 ай бұрын
Nice job a Snap-On like that in Canada is over a $100.00
@crazywickedcustoms727210 ай бұрын
Nice
@erivon22342 жыл бұрын
fantastic job mate! you're going to make me start going to auctions so i can find old stuff to repurpose! lekka!
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man! Repurposing can be very satisfying. And old shit is typically much better than today's crap!😅
@JHV1665 ай бұрын
In New York by way of Rhodesia... jy is die beste
@ratrodsafrica5 ай бұрын
Dankie!😊
@user-bi3lg6iq3zАй бұрын
❤❤
@dannyzuko1843 Жыл бұрын
For me, the moral of the story is that you need a hammer to make a hammer! I too love your videos here in the USA.
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
I've always wondered... you would need a lathe to make a lathe, so how did they make the first one?😄
@devinrogers6877 Жыл бұрын
Impressive 👌
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
@jameswallace73512 жыл бұрын
Just found your site great job on your hammer I liked it so much I had to subscribe
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thank you James, much appreciated!
@SecondhandOverland2 жыл бұрын
First thing thought of when saw this video. Stop! Hammertime do do do doooo... now song stuck in my head lol btw awsome looking hammer boss .cheers ✔✔👌
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry! Could have done worse on the songs...😂
@SecondhandOverland2 жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica all in good fun my friend i love the song just like eye of the tiger lol 😃
@markrobertson9015 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I use ballpeen hammers they are balanced very well there great for body work. I think home made tools are great you get to build them and have the pride that you can make something you like.. life long tools are best.be cool.
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Ball peen hammer head will be even better!
@markrobertson9015 Жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica yes they harden steel forged. not cast I used to work for a forging company back in the 80' s and they did forge stamped ballpeen hammer head's anything you do with them they will remain hardened.good hunting.be cool.
@monadking27612 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I have some old hammers around here now I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Its time to build your own back up power system then you will not have power load sharing problems. Think first world from a 3rd world area, you can do it!
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir! Yes, backup systems are big business here. I have a small one that can power some lights and small stuff, but to build one to power the bigger machines are frigging expensive
@Chr.U.Cas1622 Жыл бұрын
Dear Div. 👍👌👏 Well done again and as always (video and work). The hammer looks great, congrats! It's always joyful to work with self made respectively self modified tools. I absolutely love to recycle/upcycle/repair/modify things, especially old tools. For instance thicker and longer handles are very important for me, especially for any kind of garden tools and brooms! 2) It was very interesting to see how you secured the hammer head onto the handle (with two vertical cuts and two small smooth/plain steel wedges. I've never seen this before. In former times nearly all hammer handles in Germany had been secured with a horizontal cut and a very specially shaped steel wedge (with 2 or 3 set teeth). Nowadays we/I still use the horizontal cut but drive and glue in a wooden wedge. Additionally a short* piece of sharpened pipe gets driven in (* round about as long as the cut is deep). This method kind of wedges the wood fibres in every possible direction and secures the handle much better than we did it in former times. If there is any overhanging wood and/or pipe, it gets shortened after the glue has hardened out completely. 3) You definitely inspired me to build a body hammer too. I will try to find and use a hardened steel ball from a big old ball bearing on one side. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all of you.
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the interesting feedback
@Chr.U.Cas1622 Жыл бұрын
@@ratrodsafrica You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thanks for replying and especially for another heart. I always and totally appreciate both very much. Sincerely yours.
@matslindahl725211 ай бұрын
💯🤜🤛
@gsxr1127pt Жыл бұрын
👍👌😉
@garypannone77555 ай бұрын
I always forget to turn the gas on. LOL
@ratrodsafrica5 ай бұрын
😅 Me, all the time!
@charlietabone616211 ай бұрын
That was cool
@fredflintstoner596 Жыл бұрын
IF I HAD A HAMMER ....
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Make one!🙂
@jamesward5721 Жыл бұрын
"Load shedding" sounds like a PITA if you have actual work to do. I'm gonna make a hammer. :-)
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Enjoy it!😀
@joem2745 Жыл бұрын
Shop rule #1 You don't know more than Duff Shop rule #2 If you think you know more than Duff, refer to rule number one.
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
🤣Shop rule #3 Unless the wife decides to change all rules!
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Joe! I'm gonna have to write that on the wall in my shop! Specifically for the wife.🤣 Thanks dude! 🤣
@Grizzmakes Жыл бұрын
Jou insig en kennis gee my moerse plesier. Was jy ooit n onderwyser, of het jy gewerk waar jy kon lesse gee? Jou tegniek en verduidelikking is konstant n plesier. Jou houtwerk ens gee my baie plesier.
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Dankie man, bly om te hoor. Nee, nooit 'n onnie of so iets nie.
@StreetTruckGarage2 жыл бұрын
What a polite wat of saying south Africa has cANCer hahaha
@ratrodsafrica2 жыл бұрын
😂Rest of the world wont understand...
@chrissweet6298 Жыл бұрын
Glad your trying to help but if you want views do something that everyone has not done then I click subscribe
@chrissweet6298 Жыл бұрын
Lol
@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын
Can't keep everyone happy bro
@rredbeak Жыл бұрын
love the new hammer the long shaft on top is a great blocked nostril cleaner too..im kidding