Forging A Machete From An Old Lawn Mower

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  • @GreenBeetle
    @GreenBeetle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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    • @kdtech3350
      @kdtech3350 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      have you ever been on forged in fire. you would be brilliant on that show

    • @daniellindsay7651
      @daniellindsay7651 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So that means, that once you forge your billet you first have to normalize the billet before attempting to heat treat. Is that correct?

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daniellindsay7651 yes

    • @daniellindsay7651
      @daniellindsay7651 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is rebar any good for forging?

    • @cjoe5977
      @cjoe5977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@daniellindsay7651 depends on what your forging and what type of rebar you got

  • @Ky-lb5ts
    @Ky-lb5ts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Work in IT and watch a lot of TH-cam but your video is the first one to ever get me to sit through a VPN advertisement. Well played!

  • @jeremydingeman2492
    @jeremydingeman2492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love that your projects are always different. It's always some slightly off the wall thing I wouldn't expect. I dig that.

  • @blacksann01
    @blacksann01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Dude, I'm so happy this popped up, me and my friend was thinking about doing something similar, only we're amateurs lol

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Hey welcome aboard this channel
      Is amateur hour you’ll be right at home!

    • @brett567
      @brett567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TH-cam is listening aha

    • @blacksann01
      @blacksann01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Hugo Adrian Wilkins is that.... is that supposed to be an insult?

    • @kolaiktomi
      @kolaiktomi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We're all noobs to be honest. It is insanely difficult to account for impurities and other flaws when repurposing older metals. There are some tests but research into manufactured materials by brand and/or age past 100ish years exclude factors like exact chemical composition on origin or weathering and microfractures, so on. It's really trial and error in most, not all, cases. Using the same grind test in the video will give a good clue for carbon, but chromium, phosphates, etc... a bit more challenging. You can still use your best judgment in the heat treating process based on color and your own observations.

    • @thatguy746
      @thatguy746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @White Marlin It should be sufficient. Im new at it myself but I've made a couple things out of old lawnmower blades and they got hard.

  • @ddayinvader6487
    @ddayinvader6487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love it!!!! You are the best comedy smith I have ever seen!! You are also the only one I have seen so good job on cornering the market on that!!!!

  • @DestroBB
    @DestroBB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "Handled vigorously with dirty hands" is my punk rock band's name.

  • @bjf10
    @bjf10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    "Only the mower blades are usable steel"
    TIME FOR SOME TUMS, MY FRIENDS

    • @bjf10
      @bjf10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Super cool project, I love the final look.

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤟

  • @ColdHawk
    @ColdHawk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate the laughs with the Nord VPN promo! That was clever and very on point.

  • @jb8086
    @jb8086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The gloves are really gonna bother me. They’re on the wrong feet!

  • @toddpederson9026
    @toddpederson9026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love the info both the fun and the "real" ..... I've learned quite a bit about different techniques from you and I wear my Green Beetle T shirt proudly!!! Keep the fire burning young man!!!!

  • @theafro
    @theafro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice job on the ad slot! It could have been horrible, but it wasn't, I didn't even skip it! I wish more channels put some effort into making their ads less painful!

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a heck of a zombie killer! That handle turned out awesome!

  • @fiddelinpaul
    @fiddelinpaul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was pretty nice and I like the way you used the mower handle for the handle on the blade, sort of keeps their souls together.

  • @ilmbutton
    @ilmbutton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a ton of fun to watch! Another really cool project. I love how the machete turned out with the forge finish and mower bolt but cap! Great job with the project and videography

  • @billhatcher2984
    @billhatcher2984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The bloom stationary blade that the blades stroll when curing should be good for making blades

  • @johnbelusko6347
    @johnbelusko6347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man im fairly new to ur channel but let me be the first to tell u i lobe how u explain everything u are doin in ur forges. Funny, informative, and fun to watch. U have my sub for sure bud.

  • @DannyRiskit
    @DannyRiskit 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the better looking lawn mower blade machetes I've seen! Damn that nature and that Kevin!

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Down w nature and trees and stuff I hope it all burns!!!

  • @ChristCenteredIronworks
    @ChristCenteredIronworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Nord vpm add spot ever! 😆

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤟. Your vids are looking great did you get a new camera?

    • @ChristCenteredIronworks
      @ChristCenteredIronworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenBeetleThank you... still running the Panasonic g7 just got better lighting into the shop :-)

  • @mukmarkes4151
    @mukmarkes4151 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a wholesome edutainment. Thank you.

  • @mattkesterke3887
    @mattkesterke3887 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs up for putting Nature in its place!

  • @jakepetty6809
    @jakepetty6809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutly lost it when the quench tank ended up being too small. Ive done the exact same thing. All you can do is have a good laugh and try again hahahaha.

  • @SUNKIST184
    @SUNKIST184 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work! Your humor and editing skills are really coming through. Very entertaining.

  • @not2fast4u2c
    @not2fast4u2c 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for making an old looking original tool (machete ) and you actually went out and chopped a tree with it... I have seen way too many mirror polish blades and tool restorations ..I have 2 old machetes I restored and used gun bluing on the metal and used old wood on one of the handles

  • @Claoodeeoo2
    @Claoodeeoo2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful machete, your craftsmanship is mesmerizing and your explanations are really helpful! Always a delight watching your videos!

  • @Aleeknives
    @Aleeknives 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved where this video went! I was expecting to see a generic lawn mower blade machete! This turned out awesome! Really cool how you incorporated all of the different parts of the lawnmower. A+

  • @clydecox2108
    @clydecox2108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just realized I've watched this and liked it a while back. Gonna go watch the hog hunter one. Long live the Green Beatle

  • @olivermilutinovic749
    @olivermilutinovic749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Practical, rustic and looks cool. Well done.

  • @kolaiktomi
    @kolaiktomi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You broke my heart. I've been using the same A.L.M. Works mower my great great grandfather used in 1890's. After a little oiling and the turning of two screws, it's been working like new for the last 10 years on my 2 acre yard and still has original parts. I'm nearly 40, no kids, so my nieces and nephews could maybe stretch its use another 100 years. The screws that adjust the bottom blade are only half turned. However, my biggest gripe is the dinky tang on your blade. Maybe it wasn't rounded off enough to prevent stress fractures and allowing material to take up handle weight is okay.
    Overall, fun video, I'll never regret subscribing. You edit the boring parts of the forging process and keep the important bits in; quenching, normalizing, solving the mystery of the materials. Thank you for this post, but I'm still going to grump at you for chopping up that beauty. (maybe gearing was all rusted and beyond repair... yeah. I can sleep now.) Best of luck and keep doing your thing the way you do.

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      they're $45 on eBay you should start rescuing them

  • @TattooTaffy1
    @TattooTaffy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Putting nature in it's place😂😂😂.....love your work

  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    55 to 57 is a really good hardness for a machete or billhook, Ive worked with them for years and the amount of times they hit pebbles and rocks even in experienced hands is phenomenal.
    So a little softer means the edge bends rather than cracking or worse snapping the blade.
    I would sharpen to about 400 but it does a fantastic job of of doing what its supposed to.

  • @Libertarian737
    @Libertarian737 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see yah again brother... Awesome rugged lookin zombie apocalypse chopper... Love that handle though...

  • @grayeaglej
    @grayeaglej 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a fine blade for bringing the NCR to heel. Ave, true to Ceasar.
    :P

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was awesome. It's also the first time I've ever sat thru a vpn advert, too funny. And, somehow I always knew you were a Trekker.
    I'm also a person that tends to make things, use my hands etc. Sometimes a project just fights you all the way. This one seemed to be one of those.

  • @Wirenutz3665
    @Wirenutz3665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks TH-cam for unsubing me from this channel for no reason at all 😒 had to resubscribe. Awesome build love how it turned out!

  • @lalk8104
    @lalk8104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes it's been so long ur my favorite black Smith to watch I watch while hand sanding

  • @projectsdonepoorly1383
    @projectsdonepoorly1383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    'Bout time you are making preppin' weapons

  • @dwaynegibbs8371
    @dwaynegibbs8371 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your videos. Some fun while in the shop is always appreciated.

  • @chirodiesel
    @chirodiesel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goddamnit, I've never enjoyed a commercial more and laughed so much.

  • @Cairns74
    @Cairns74 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in Far North Queensland Australia and have a rainforest jungle block. Our terrain brushing a track, can take a day to make it 200 metres (650 feet). Our preference tools are Cane Knives and more old school early explorers used Brush Hooks. It’s been impossible to find a decent Brush Hook in recent times but Fiskars have comes out with a long and short handle and they’re superb actually. We (and every other Aussie and farmer who lives in jungle regions) will testify, that after trying out a range of machetes, they all suck. No curve, weight in wrong place and whether it’s our vegetation and fact our timber is 2 or more times harder than any other wood in the world, don’t know. But they just are not as effective. Also when in jungle it’s vines of every description and a plant we have, terrible shit named ‘Wait-O-While’ (literally, early explorers called it, wait a while, because it’s a vine with millions of fish hooks running the length of it and when it just brushes you, you have to back out if it, painfully slowly), which Machetes just can’t deal with, you need a hook section, to bunch up the vines and then to tug on it to cut them all at once. You have no knuckles left with machetes.. This one you made, too light, too straight, too short and when you need to tackle something bigger you need a hung handle which you can use two hands with. You have so many awesome tools in ya limb eater deadly workshop, have a crack at something useful like a brush hook.. Cheers mate. Thanks for video.

  • @mitchellw6811
    @mitchellw6811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I clicked on this I just assumed you meant the blade bolted to the flywheel of a petrol mower. This got intricate quick!

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video I always enjoy your humor.

  • @johnfitzgerald4628
    @johnfitzgerald4628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Mr Beetle - thank you.

  • @McGowanForge
    @McGowanForge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't know you where a star Trek fan you just earned a ton more respect

  • @reidwitt1168
    @reidwitt1168 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job dude. Love the refurbished steel builds!

  • @natek1993
    @natek1993 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks incredible. Awesome work brother.

  • @leschaps2387
    @leschaps2387 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate mowing lawns, but I love manual mowers.

  • @nosoupforyouever15
    @nosoupforyouever15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bout a month ago I learned the lesson of why not wearing pants when forging is a bad idea the hard way

  • @gushlergushler
    @gushlergushler 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    To be fair regarding the HRC, a lot of great machetes are actually tempered rather low so people can sharpen them using a normal file. A hard machtete is great for one day trips into the forest but if it really is about taking it on a week long trip I would rather have a softer machete and a file, easier to sharpen and more forgiving for muck ups.
    I love the handle shape.

  • @drstrangefart
    @drstrangefart 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never would have guessed that they made Vibrams for welders. NEAT

  • @benrussellknives8828
    @benrussellknives8828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good vid. I love how when you mess up its almost apart of the plan. Lol keep up the good work.

  • @jamessnodgrass7360
    @jamessnodgrass7360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you cut a x on the rivets Steve with cut off wheel they chisel right off easily. Looks good as always.

  • @lawrenwimberly7311
    @lawrenwimberly7311 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely love that blade brother

  • @emilnord
    @emilnord 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like it ! Everything doesn't need to be pretty or fancy. Very nice blade!!

  • @jpilgrim9722
    @jpilgrim9722 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh boy I have been waiting for this since you hinted about it in the razor video.

  • @norscanhordes
    @norscanhordes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super interesting project and great editing. Thank you

  • @STUFFWEDO
    @STUFFWEDO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bring on the Zombies and the yard work. Thanks, awesome video.

  • @jonathanpresson777
    @jonathanpresson777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first knife was a stock removal project from a lawnmower blade out of my dad's garage trash can. I over heated it on the grinder and ruined it, but man it was fun.

  • @griseobarba7989
    @griseobarba7989 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could use the rest of the reel mower for some lawn art. Try going to your local golf course, they may have some old reels laying around that most likely have some better high carbon steel.

  • @Conner._.Anderson
    @Conner._.Anderson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should probably change the description to lawn mower blade because using an entire lawn mower would make a pretty big blade

  • @zwergimuschi
    @zwergimuschi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Job Steve!

  • @shanemcguire170
    @shanemcguire170 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @ Green Beetle- Just so you are aware. There is another blade on those mowers. You may have only been aware of the Rotor Blades which is what you used. But there is a "Shear Blade" which the rotor blades turn against acting like a pair of scissors when its actually cutting the grass. Look along the lower portion of the mower, this part often doubles as the lower frame and does not look like a true blade except for the sharp edge the rotor turns against. This also should be good quality blade steel.
    The rest of it, might be good for mixing a Damascus blade or something, maybe forging into a hammer, but that is about it...

  • @MrActiveDown
    @MrActiveDown 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Teaching nature a lesson it won't soon forget.

  • @the_lancaster_libertarian
    @the_lancaster_libertarian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must admit that at first I was sad you cut the square head off the bolt used on your handle. Then I was happy after you employed a square nut to cinch everything down! Good job. Hey, a new grinder! No more rigid 7" and now a dewalt?! Moving up in the world, I see

  • @TheKajunkat
    @TheKajunkat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    golok style machetes work really well with more of a pinch grip. Let the weight work for you. let your thumb and forefinger be the tightest and loosen up the other three some (more of a cupping). Use a lot of wrist action to get a "whippy" or "snappy" cut going. Once you get the tip speed up on the blade it will really bite. the looser grip helps keep vibration down too. You can't use the grip all the time, like when you are doing delicate work or need a lot of control.

  • @vonWeizhacker69
    @vonWeizhacker69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These shoes fit like a glove!"

  • @EgoundderRest
    @EgoundderRest 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cooles Teil!
    Schwerter zu Pflugschare und Rasenmäher endlich zu etwas Sinnvollem.
    Und schon wird die Welt ein bißchen besser! 😄👍🏻👋🏻

  • @enderlord5412
    @enderlord5412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came out pretty nice considering the material👍

  • @danieldimitri6133
    @danieldimitri6133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    On 10xx steels you can probably use brine for the quench. This should help those low carbon steels harden. You might not get any hardness out of certain shafts that might have lead in them for machinability. But some of that flatstock in that frame could be toughened up and used in the handle or for random tool projects if not blades.

  • @wooncheekeong4685
    @wooncheekeong4685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work on the knife bro 🤪😆 well done bro 🤪😆👏👏👍👍👍👍👍💪💪🤓🤓🔨

  • @gumbomudderx7503
    @gumbomudderx7503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “What are you gonna do with that lawnmower blade?”
    “I reckon I’m gonna kill you with it...umm hmm”

  • @MrSoloun
    @MrSoloun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks kewl, I like what you did with the handle, maybe a larger spacer as a hand guard, great build and blade.

  • @uteliasmajava5210
    @uteliasmajava5210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this attitude!

  • @abctractvertigo7439
    @abctractvertigo7439 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude u made my day always waiting for the alerts!!

  • @billybadass19b
    @billybadass19b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like it, noice. Gotta say though the old timey wagon wheel is still my favorite

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, a pleasure to watch your work. Am I the only one, when you were cutting and stacking the blade pieces, who thought, "why not throw in some 15N20 just for fun?"

  • @heyb6268
    @heyb6268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing looks so badass

  • @smithiesforge3634
    @smithiesforge3634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job fella, as always.

  • @CGSmithing
    @CGSmithing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn this was good thanx man i got my green beetle fix in. I did laugh my ass off a few times

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maaan!!! A word from our sponsor!!!
    Nestor knoxs was just asking me if I had a extra set of tires for the same mower!!! Hell, I told em I also have extra blades too!!!
    Congrats 🎉🎊🎈!!!
    Love the intro!!!🥴👍🏻👊🏼🙏🏻 🤾🏼
    Ps. If you didn’t have your forging gloves 🧤 on your feet through you intro, hmmm 🤔. Loved it!!!

  • @bkrgamer
    @bkrgamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanna see some green beetle vs big dog forge!

  • @beezo2560
    @beezo2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the whole rustic thing going on there. Looks great. And... you might have stumbled onto the next big fad. Feet gloves. Love the channel man.

    • @BedTimeStories-New
      @BedTimeStories-New 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rustic look is worst looks like a old blade not appealing at all

    • @beezo2560
      @beezo2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BedTimeStories-New Pffft

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s part of the lawn mower blade vibe

  • @36thgallardo
    @36thgallardo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want to see a purely decorative brass knife

  • @rrve9998
    @rrve9998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Job well done Mr , I learn something about "Test high carbon steel " ha ha

  • @zirconia21
    @zirconia21 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That handle had a nice patina. Maybe leave it with a heavy varnish/resin would be cool.

  • @kaseychambers4788
    @kaseychambers4788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They only said you have to wear PPE, they didn't say where. Lol
    Side note, you should get a surplus mortar ammo container. Like $30 depending on where you get em from. All the benefits of an ammo can quench tank, but for the bigger bad ideas.

  • @rorydonaldson2794
    @rorydonaldson2794 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Feels like it's been too long since you've uploaded, great video!

  • @johnjude2685
    @johnjude2685 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thought you would save more of the blade steel with precision cutting, but great video
    Thick is better with saplings in our northern woods and a hook nice with vines and berry stickers.
    Thanks

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha, I forge in sandals all the time because it so freaking hot here in California. I'm thinking I should try the gloves some time! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty beautiful work, dude! Looks great! 😃
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @rognavolter
    @rognavolter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally choked on my beer for the gloves thing

  • @gimlisrage5
    @gimlisrage5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that sponsor time got me cracking

  • @dmg4415
    @dmg4415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If You chop at the same place, You will get trough faster and not dull the edge.😆
    Soo better to accept that You are better at being a very innovativ and good blade smith, than a chopper, we all have something we do well and alot that we suck to do. I suck at forging (never done it), too lazy to chop. But I are very good at looking on forging sites on YT. 😂

  • @ChrisR676
    @ChrisR676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That butt/pommel is what does it for me... when asked if I am a blade or pommel kind of guy I always go for the tail!! Fun fact in Denmark danish oil is just called oil!!

    • @edwarddrost5299
      @edwarddrost5299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And, in Canada, Canada Dry ginger ale is just Dry?

    • @ChrisR676
      @ChrisR676 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwarddrost5299 yes sir you are getting this 🤙🏻

  • @ToMu29
    @ToMu29 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’d be cool to make a sanmai samurai sword style out of that, high carbon edge and low carbon spine

  • @runrin_
    @runrin_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    gorgeous result.

  • @BeastlyIronworks
    @BeastlyIronworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow great video as already Steve! You are the best.

  • @carlosmora567
    @carlosmora567 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you quench steel in water use ice water to make steel stronger

  • @jds653q
    @jds653q ปีที่แล้ว

    You make great things and always get me laughing

  • @professionalidiots101
    @professionalidiots101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always brighten my day lol 👍

  • @derleo89
    @derleo89 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In German, shoes are called 'Schuhe' and gloves are 'Handschuhe', which would translate to 'hand shoes'. So yeah, you're on to something there!