make a waxed canvas/TIN CLOTH jacket 

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

First exposure to this idea. Love the information.

Wow. Really well done.

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.

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 jacket........ now! lol!

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.

Really like your follow up video, can't wait to see you make the Tomahawk.

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.

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.

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!

Love this! I'm going to wax my barn jacket. Thanks for sharing!

Yeah , watch out for that yellow snow. Good Job! 👍

Thank you for this! I’ve always enjoyed the tin cloth look, just not the price. I’ve watched both videos, and I’ve got a Dri Duck coming that I want to try this on. Question, I’m curious about the wax in the cold. It’ll get -20 where I am, I’m curious if it cracks at that temperature?

This is the best wax jacket tutorial on the interweb. Thank you.

Thank you a thousand times bro 🙏

Wow great job

Hey. Great video and follow up video. It was very well done. Is it important to buy microcrystalline wax or can you you achieve the same results with other wax? Thanks.

Brilliant video. I would probably attempt a second coat of the wax. I am sure, it would completely seal the jacket, and get to any small points in the jacket missed the first time. I have the perfect Carhartt jacket in mind, to accomplish the same. Two thumbs up...👍☀️👍 You have a new subscriber.

Excellent stuff bro

Nice. Going to try it. Thanks

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.

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

Nicely done, thank you.

Did you notice any wax seeping through the canvas and penetrating into the lining? I’ve been considering waxing my own canvas jacket, but read somewhere waxed jackets are usually made with a liner in them that prevents the wax from going all the way through and ending up on your clothes. You notice anything like that? Thanks.

Was the jacket the black version or the “shadow” (grey) version? (Just wondering how much it may have lightened the colour.) Absolutely love the result and looking to do the same in preparation for this fall. Thanks!

How long did you wait before using the heat gun? Getting ready to do this myself and have all the supplies. Should I just wait till the wax dries, and if so, how long? Thanks again for the inspiration!

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.

Man, that is some really beautiful guitar going on back here brother!

What a great video !

I really enjoyed this video

Hey man, thank you for making this video. What kid of brush were you using to clean it up?

Great video. I really like the quality. What camera(s) do you normally use?

Awesome video! I just ordered a new Carhartt in navy blue and am considering waxing my jacket now after watching your video. I wonder how well this would work on their gloves?🤔

If there is unused, excess wax mixture left over, can you save it for later use? Will the re-solidified, then reheated mixture be as effective?

Subbed up man. Great stuff

I liked your video very much! Excuse me, at what coldest temperature in winter is it comfortable to be outside for a long time in this jacket? Thanks.

Nice job! Have you experienced any drawbacks from decreased breathability due to the waxing?

hey mate, great camera work by the way. Nice angles. I know im a bit late but do I need to use two different tung oils? Can't I just use Pure Tung Oil? Many thanks Roger

And the wax insulates the jacket as well...I own 2 Barbour jackets and re waxed them. Your video is great

In the other video he measured the tung oil, tung oil finish and mineral spirits by weight. Did you do the same or did you use fluid ounces?

Thank You!

Love the vid! Do you think this would work for a cotton polyester blend material?

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.

How long do you have to work the mixture from the bowl before it starts to thicken? Im guessing the oils and stuff keep it liquidy for a while. Thanks for sharing this.

Your dog is so cute 😊

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!

What can I use as a substitute for the snow, I live in a warm climate and it only snows once a year here, should I wait until then? TIA

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.

I 've got a old Filson waxed tin cloth boonie style hat. I've only washed it once because it was cover with soot after burning brush on the farm. Didn't need to re proof it, it's still water repellent.

How much heavier is your jacket with the wax? I'm wondering about doing this with one of my canvas hiking bags (and jacket!)

Thanks for this! Just wondering what the particular properties, or reason is, for having wax and oil etc? Would the wax alone not just work?

Hello, thats great. I wanna try it 👏🏻 but can only pure oil be used instead of tung oil finish?

Did it add much weight to jacket? did you consider using beeswax and linseed oil instead? thanks in advance

looks nice

Nice video, I just made vid of the same jacket i just bought, love it so far. I like this idea I will let you know if I go that brought. I'm nervous about it though

Did the Color change after.? I have a pair of black Yukon bibs I wanna try this with and worried another the white wax on the black Material

I have an oilskin jacket that needs re-treating. I might try this since the oil I'm looking for is hard to find.

Hi! About to wax my jacket. Found Tung oil but can't find Tung oil finish(or any info) anywhere! What would you suggest as an alternative? Cheers 😊

I LOVE the idea and would like to do this to a new Carhartt jacket I'm planning to buy but how do you clean it if you can't throw it in the washing machine?

Beautiful Dog!

How long have you had that jacket for and what design is it? Great video by the way!

We've put two coats of Otter Wax on a cotton twill Filson jacket. We did the wax then hair dryer system with each wax application. But the jacket doesn't have a finish on it that looks solid and really like a waxed jacket should. Could we apply this waxed/Tin Oil formula on this jacket and possibly get a better look and feel? If not this application, what can we further do to improve on our jackets feel and appearance? Enjoyed your video immensely. Thanks for any suggestion.

nice video first-time watcher will definitely be doing this to my first Carhartt jacket ill be getting really like the look you went for and that exactly what I wanted what jacket did you use for this video? and locations/sites for the material? thank👍🏽

Can I use a regular blow dryer or do I need something special in order to let it set in?

why did you go with a microcrystalline wax insead of a parrafin, or blend...or even a duck wax from Blended waxes? Just curious. i want to use the best stuff possible. Was it a budget or accessability decision? or is that the best wax for the application?

odd question, do you find the oils /wax seeps out in a hot car?

How do you wash the jacket? I need to do this to my Carhartt jacket since it tends to get a little wet when out in the snow plowing and starts to stink like a wet dog.

Hi there. Just found your channel. Just wondering about the ring finishing oil. Did you make that? I can’t find it here. Is there a substitute you could recommend? Thanks

Can you find the products you used at any kind of stores in town? Rather than ordering online and waiting a few days? I’m itching to do it ASAP

Has anyone ever tried to use rapeseed wax for this instead of paraffin or bees wax, and knows whether it has the same water repellent qualities? And is the tung oil finish really necessary?

thx for the recipe. could you tell me how to change the percentage if i want it softer instead of more waterproffing？ sry for my bad english

Nice video. Amazing that this started using waxed sail material, along time ago. You can spend $$$ on "rain gear " that won't keep you as dry as this preparation. Thanks for sharing. What area are you located? Looks very similar to N. Idaho.

I like how it set to jacket fabric, but here its hard to find tung oil, so what can i substitute tung oil with?

What about FR jackets? Does this still apply of does the mixture counteract the FR durability?

May I ask how you were able to download Pamela RS's My Travel music?

I'm sure I'm way too late to get a reply but I guess there's no harm in trying. Thanks for the awesome video, is there any chance you can share exactly what carrhart jacket you used? I love the look

Was the amount you mixed together enough to do the entire jacket? I'm going to give it a try but want to make sure I have enough materials for it to get done.

What are your thoughts on otter wax ? I am doing my carhartt and I want to get it right the first time.

Is pure ting oil finisher different than rung oil finish? I don’t want to spend that $65 for that gallon you bought and I see on amazon.

I am about to get the Bartlett and want to do this to my jacket. Can anyone guide me to updated products? Does the brand need to be the same as listed in the video or can I go to my local lowe's?

Great video. Just curious if the wax stiffens the jacket? Thanks Joe

What model is this jacket? Looks great

hey man this might sound a bit stupid but what jacket is that? do carhartt make it anymore? cant find it on their site (im in the uk so that may be why). many thanks

Looking at the MSDS for most 'tung oil finish' products, looks like they're just tung oil with mineral spirits already. Some seem to be partially polymerized to encourage faster/harder drying (i.e. oxidative polymerization). Some like WATCO's tung oil finish have a "Long Oil Alkyd" added - some sort of resin I guess. Curious why you decided to include this in your recipe? Seems like just tung oil and mineral spirits would do the trick?

What if you starched your jacket before you did this? Would it effect the wax or outcome?

Which Carhartt is that? Not too familiar with the brand but I want to get a Carhartt jacket and that looks good.

Does this leave the fabric with an oily or waxy feeling?

The ASMR of waxing fabric videos.

Is that water you have the wax sitting in? If so do you add the tung oil mixture to the water and wax? Or just the melted wax?

Yup the heat gun farely makes the difference to the wax going in to the material..

So I waxed a nice canvas jacket with household wax by rubbing the block of wax onto the heated canvas. It was then so stiff that it will stand in the corner unassisted. I then painted it with linseed oil and mineral spirits to try and soften it so I can use it in cold weather. It didn’t help much. Any suggestions? Would the tung oil help minus the wax?

Hello, thanx for the cool video :-) I used some Otter Wax on my Carhartt and I'm not thrilled with the results :-I Super sticky and greasy to the touch and not really water proof. Anyway I intend on trying your method. I would like the jacket to be kind of stiff and with a shinny rugged look. Any of the ingredients I could push to get the results? or just go with the recepe as is? Thanx again ;-)

Great video, curious if this recipe works well with leather, have you tried it?