Restoring and repurposing an old shoemaker's hammer

Hello,

This is a shoemaker’s hammer I found long time ago. I had almost forgotten it in my toolbox; I decided that was time to do something with it and was the best candidate for a texturing hammer!

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I left it to soak in vinegar
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3 days later

With a bit of filing and sanding the job was done

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After the hardening

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As it looks now

Here is a short video if like to watch. Now, in one of the comments a viewer said that the process of wrapping and stitching the leather on the handle was short to see; he asked me if I could make a video showing the process in more detail, so I made one.
I thought you may find it usefull, so I post it too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5crXJunLp8o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XOe5U9IEdg&t=75s

All the best
Dimitris

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Thanks Dimitris Polychronis! We've added your Testuring Hammer to our Hammers category,
as well as to your builder page: Dimitris Polychronis's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Amazing restoration and repurposing of that shoemakers hammer, Dimitris. Amazing demonstration of patient craftsmanship, as well.

Many thanks, I really appreciate your comment, my friend!!

Regards from Greece
Dimitris