Antique Hatchet Restoration. Third Time's a Charm!
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- Yet another hatchet "restoration". With this one I am starting to get the feel of these casting experiments!
Bought this hatchet a flea market in my town for 3€, it has a makers mark on one side but it's not readable anymore.
The weight with the wooden handle was 983g (2.2lb). With the aluminum cast handle it's now at 2159g (4.8lb) pretty much double.
I say this kind of handle won't break. Ever. It has no play and I doubt the amount of metal surrounding the heat can break with use. it's just too beefy! Of course it has downsides like added weight and grip. Some will say vibration too and others the fact that will be cold to touch much more than wood but I don't use hatchets that much to notice any of these downsides.
For me is a showpiece, this project is just for fun, my hope is to inspire others to make something just for fun.
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Index of operation and materials:
0:18 Electrolysis: water and sodium carbonate solution, parts connected to negative side and steel sacrificial anodes to positive sice of a DC power supply (car battery charger). 2-3 hrs at 10amp.
1:08 Hot wire foam cutter machine and high density foam (kind used as home insulation).
1:54 Smoothing foam pattern with 320 sandpaper.
2:55 Gluing foam piece with hot glue.
3:20 Regular white plaster brushed on foam to help with cast quality.
4:03 Lost foam mold preparation by sifting fine sand (I'm using burned out petrobond sand but any fine and dry sand would work)
5:15 Burning out riser foam
5:40 Adding sodium carbonate as degassing agent and "lite salt" (a mix of potasium cloride and sodium cloride) as flux to the molten aluminum.
10:10 Cutting riser and feeder on metal cutting bandsaw
10:55 Refining shape with rasp
11:12 Sanding from 80 to 800 grit
11:49 Polishing the handle polishing paste on cotton wheel
12:08 Re-grinding bevels and sharpening with 2x72 belt grinder
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What do you think about this one? Worth the effort?
Be sure to check description for list of products and operations.
Im first :D and yes its worth it
"Preparation simplifies and perfects the task at hand." It will be easier next time.
BBP you should try to do the assassin's Creed 3 tomahawk or Kratos axe ;o KAPLA!!! *Dragon born chants*
I think that blade screams for a wood handle, just my 2¢
WORTH IT
My new hobby is watching other people's hobby.
Sakiv Rakedehk underrated comment
Isn’t that the point of TH-cam
(Ain’t tryna be mean just wanted to point that out)
Hell, that’s always been my hobby
Stalkers: Allow us to introduce ourselves
Not considered a hobby though.
Forget the final product. The dedication alone deserves a like
Sure does
I still don’t understand why you made a metal grip and not a wooden one.
read the discription
Probably because it has better grip too at least in my opinion I don’t think wood would of “cut” it yes I just made a pun don’t hate me...
But yeah pretty cool piece if I don’t say so myself
@@potatosareagirlsbestfriend542 Personally I like the look of a nice wooden handle over a shiny metal one
I agree. My first thought was of oxidation of dissimilar metals. guaranteed rot. Doomed that ax head.
Stronger
I thought it was styrofoam for pretty much the whole video
It is styrofoam
Kurt didn’t he cut off the styrofoam ?? Cause I’m confused
Same here
Same
@@Honeybee-246 no the styrofoam acted like a mold so when the hot metal melted the styrofoam it took its place thats why the first 2 were messed up.
I just realized that this guy owns a bunch of inexplicable medieval weapons
Thats why everyone should probably go to his house for weapons for the zombie apocalypse
Does deers are crazy
Joe Blackwood lmao
@@joeblackwood966 him and the guy from the slingshot channel should work together
Emir Krso through Colin furze in there and the zombies would be facing the apocalypse
@@jacobsteele7952 throw
When a guy puts more effort on a rusty axe than my parents did on my life
Ok
Ok
Ok
Ok
Ok
I appreciate tht u didnt put some catchy background music but instead allowed is to hear the satisfaction of ur masterpiece
Metal handle on metal hatchet
"wait...that's illegal"
Looks awesome!!
Isn't that illegal as a crime hit people with hard material
Wait what are you doing here
*Thor wants to know your location*
*Kratos wants to know your location*
@@futabasakurairl yea that works too
Its Ali64xX I WAS THINKING THAT 😂
@@chimchim_abs134 hehe
Kratos is a virgin
Aren't metal handles quite shit ?
Yeah, they really cause a lot of strain on your hands/arms/etc because they don't flex.
yea same. wo0d is the ideal material and much cheaper and easier.
Honest M'aiq and dangerous because of y'know electricity and such
I dont think he is planning to use this axe either way
It ruins the temper and and is a waste of time and money
Wood+flour+dirt+water = metal. This guy is a sorcerer.
Skedaddle skedoddle earrape version music plays
Maybe even add harry potter theme in there
Lol
I dont get this joke(if it is one)
It's not water it's hot metal in liquid form
I was so confused, I thought he was purposely destroying the ax, just to show he was going to fix it again.
The handle is wrong for four reasons.
1) The center of gravity needs to be at the axe end.
2) The handle needs to absorb shocks.
3) The handle needs to last.
4) The handle needs to be easy to replace.
*But, as a piece of art, this item is wonderful.*
Why not anodize the handle? That would go well with the black blade.
Curved handles are a modernism, metal handles are a crime against humanity, and as a piece of art this is fucking ugly.
Facts 💯
Besides, metal handles strain the hands more than wood would.
I don’t think he’s gonna he using it because it’s an antique
"Looking to protect yourself? Or deal some damage?"
Come on bruh
The finest arms and armor.
"Hmm.. Blades, helmets, pretty much anything to suit your needs."
Take a look.
Hahaha
I was confused the whole video. Why didn’t you make a wood grip?
Read the description
@@l.s7577 The description is stupid. This handle is cast, and poorly cast at that (there's a reason it took three attempts). The handle can and will break if anyone is stupid enough to use it. And when it does break, unlike wood, which will start to show splintering long before it fails, this handle won't give the user any clue beforehand - it'll just snap and the head will go flying.
@@Beery1962 it's for decoration
@@bongboi2831 No, it's not. He uses it.
He did are you blind?
What I liked most is that you did not give up. Outstanding peace of Art
9:24 as this man proceeds to pour the strange substance in the container, he summons the devil in the process
Если
Btw that's aluminum
Ah thanks-
glιтcнү яαvεη still devil
PSL Finnest no it’s a strange substance
Crafting skills=Level 99
Wood cutting skills=Level -99
hunter skills- Lvl 1
Wood cutting skills 10
To be fair, it looks like a pretty dry log.
*Toss=Level 25*
Archery = 100
*Visitor walks in house*
"Why is there a wall covered with medieval weapons?"
OPEN UP
If that's medieval I'm rich and handsome... A pitty it's not.
@@fbi883 *bursts through door*
Does that really require an explanation?
Я более настойчивого чувака в жизни не видел! Лайк за настойчивость)
Эстетически очень красивая вещь получилась
*ahem* I have no idea what he is doing
hm
@plaguelock HAHAHAHA hardens
Says link
@plaguelock thank you I couldn't figure out what he was doing
xd me too
Glad you showed the fails, we don't get it right all the time do we lol
Kkkk
He’s much more successful than you.. he should be saying that to you lol 😂
@@14supersora that makes no sense
Tiny DuckGames then I can’t help you boss.. well then have a good day
I don't like this comment stupid
4:56
My 4 year old brother: I didn't know you could melt wood.
🤣
That is Styrofoam melted by molten metal, then the metal takes the place of the Styrofoam so fast that the sand has no chance of crumbling.
Mic drop
@@JoseJimenez-dz7gt good job you are better at knowing stuff than a 4 years old.
Rusty and unusable weapon: * exist *
Black beard projects: it's free real estate
I would have just made a wood handle
You probably wouldn’t have been able to make a metal one 🤔
@@brx1921 or it's because he likes more the wood one 🤔
Sabes que si?
@@brx1921 Actually wood is better for a handle because it can take the vibration from when you hit something with it.
It's a cool project, but quite impractical. Wood would have been the way to go.
I think a wood handle would have been easier, not really a fan of metal handles myself.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say: I don't think he made it because it was easy.
yep, leave it sitting in the sun on a summer day and you'll regret picking it back up... but still, totally cool project.
Oh come on, metal handles are far better at transmitting the shock and so hurting or injuring the user. Who wouldn't want that!
me too... the wooden handle are better than metal because it add weight when he use metal
@@grahamhaspassedaway4580 yeah but they're heavier and heat up in the sun.
First time I’ve seen a metal handle. It looks BEAUTIFUL!
Blackdragon99omfg it really does! I’ve seen so many people hating on it, but I love it!
Some people missed the point. It’s a hatchet. Not an axe. A hatchet can be used for chopping things, but also for slashing or hacking. The metal handle is still practical.
I love that you had the courage to show your failures too, your good!
Daniel Danrich you're* good
@@binkbonkie2820 *Ya're good
13:49 When I finally get home and I'm all alone
U choppin wood in your backyard?
You like choppin wood huh?
I didnt get the joke...
What
He "beats wood" (urban dictionary)
How he had to pour that stuff like 3 times 😱 the patience of a saint my dear lad! I would have stopped and cried if the first pour didn’t work
Interesting take on the lost foam method. Glad you documented the mistakes! Great work.
this feels like asmr the sounds of an axe restoration are more comforting than i thought
That handle's gonna hurt his hands more than it's gonna hurt a tree.
Edit: This was a hypothetical scenario. Stop turning the reply section into a warzone, people.
Maybe it's not for a tree
How?
@@dqscout Metal handle. The vibrations from hitting wood would hurt his/her hands
was thinking that too, but then got to the end & realized he intends it to be a throwing tomahawk. got me wondering now if the metal handle might actually be superior for that role
@@arachnonixon idk, mabye. He probably restored it just for the sake of restoring it and has no intention to use it, but still.
13:05, My depressed ass thought you were about to slit your wrist for a second, I'm shook.
oh no
sometimes a thing of beauty is just meant to be beautiful. Sometimes it is meant for one badass throw.
respect that you did not make a "first one try" video, and show your fails!! keep it up dude!! greetings from Greece!!
This aluminum handle is ridiculous
=świnka papa
this is the most strange restoration I ever seen
Its not a restoration. Restoration involves returning the piece to the intent of the creator, not adding a useless, artsy handle and removing surface rust.
Yeah what he said..
Rhabldiya
Yah, im agreed with u
@@kholinar4819 read the title.. It said restoration
I really like to see you don't giving up if there's something going wrong, so you were going on even if u were frustrated until it was good and we went out great that's a really cool project. I'll stay tuned to your channel.
Kind regards from Germany.
some kid:theres no fully iron axe
black beard:say no more
There's a reason axes don't have metal handles. Wood, fiberglass, composites etc absorb the impact when you strike with an axe. I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into this project but it's totally impractical. Would look nice on a wall though.
Tbh I don’t think it would even look nice on a wall, wood looks nicer this is ugly as hell to me
Pretty sure that's why he made it
He won’t even use it, it’s a freaking antique.
@@thomasnewton8223 everyone has different tastes
matthew mac “to me”
I'm no expert on hatchet restoration, but I believe he's making the handle out of metal because he's experimenting on this kind of restoration. Hate if you wish but just let the guy do what he wants, it's not like he's doing it to your hatchet.
Indeed, as the descriptions says, its an experimentation.
Agreed. I don’t like the metal for an axe handle but I love the workmanship, effort and indeed the possibilities. I think this is a dead end project but the journey is more important then a single item, as is the multiple failures. If I was rating the project out of 10, I’d give it an easy 8.5 even if it isn’t something I’d build or even want. Beautiful work, I love it, (also, I do want it, soooo pretty).
Yeah it’s just annoying cuz there others who do the same thing not only that the he is using would look better with a wooden handle not a metal handle
John-Paul Silke if you dont like the metal then dont use metals in your roof
X_Death 1996 if you dknt like a metal dont use metal in
Your job or in your house pls your brain wag tatangatanga
This is sooo much better than watching someone crush carved soap! 😜 I would be very proud to own tools that received this much care and attention. Very entertaining!
ps: a truly awesome job though I don't think I'd want to handle such a tool in the winter. ❄😬
As well as good at fixing things, you are very patient, and I applaud you for that.
I can’t believe he restored this hatchet in 15 minutes unbelievable!
NMH 814 you’re joking right..
..? Are you being ironic or not, ya know forget it
THE POWER OF EDITING
Speed is key
Mercytooeasy yes lol
There are so much wood masters in here
So many.
That's what she said
nah just people who think they know shit they know nothing
@@domib.3924 wooden handles are better than aluminium casted ones
Just Another Guy xxxc
i'll be honest, the wood handle is still more luxury
It took me a while to understand he wasn't just showing us over and over what he did, but that he was re-creating the metal handle.
I've been watched your videous from time to time, just to relax my nerves after work stresses. Good medicine.
But when I saw you redoed three times your work for perfectness, I subscribed. You're not a simple bird. I wish you were my friend.
*videous*
@@ruins4 lol
I had no clue what was going on hahaha would be good if you put a little text explaining why you do certain things. Great video mind!!
Check the description
Basically, he uses a light, easily melt-able and form-able material which looks like Styrofoam to create the handles shape and then when he pours the liquid metal in, the Styrofoam melts and the metal takes it's shape because it cannot go anywhere else since the rest of the box was filled with dirt or something else, not allowing the liquid metal to flow somewhere else. And the weird pillars looking out, are just there so he can pour the metal equally and easily into the actual form of the handle. So he used the Styrofoam to make a metal handle, since I believe it is more reliable then a wooden one, the reason why he did it so often was, he failed the 1st and 2nd attempt. So at the 3rd try he actually managed to get a stable and good looking handle, I don't know if this is more clear, but... yeah
Your such a hard worker👩🔧 ❤️
13:06 I thought he was going to test it on his arm, was that just me?
Just you
Bruh I was about to scream for him!
@@alissahgarcia4044 I got scared fr
same i was like W8W8W8W8W8 WUT
Duhh he only took like an hour just to make a shaverlol
You've angered the axe nerds again my friend haha. Great work man, I appreciate the spirit of doing something different and weird multiple times just to see if you can make it better and improve upon it!
I'm all up for new designs for axe handles but this just seems silly and I don't think the aluminum is stronger than wood being that it is porous
Of course not! but I don't think that the point of the video, I just It's trying something different that looks cool and is fun to do.
Git!
Nigga really just said "axe nerds" Bruh.
Mm
I don't really know anything about this kinda work, but I would just imagine that there is a lot of way easier ways to go about doing this, instead of casting the handle.
Like what?
@@rabbid3433 i don't really remember exactly what he did in the video seeing as my comment was posted about 1 year ago, but I assume he could make one with woodon a belt grinder.
What a patience! Amazing work!! It's your first video i see but i think i'll watch many more! You have one more member!! 👍
You are a very talented dude, wish you were my neighbour. Keep up your great work.
I'm glad he's not my neighbor. I'm sure that his hammering and sanding would get annoying.
This isnt for the axe. Its so he can practice casting in aluminium
Finally someone who understands that!!!
Then why not title the video "casting aluminum handle" instead of restoration?
@@jamescomer8701 Because maybe it's supposed to be joke and the author excepted people to read the description before writing a comment? + the are two more chapters which also clarify that the video is not serious
Angelika Demidova Never said anywhere that this was intended for the Aluminum handle.
@@kaiser9598 It wasn't. He is just experimenting with aluminium handles
I quite like the metal grip. Sure, it has downsides, but I mean, it looks pretty dope. As long as it’s for a showpiece I don’t see why it’d be an issue
Who else had no idea what was going on?
Meeeeeeeee
Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Me.
you putting new spirit to old stuff. amazing
Sometimes watching someone do something creative gives me chills
Rocky Daboa. So do something creative and give yourself your own chills. It’s a lovely feeling when you can say “I made that.”
It gives me boils.
pretty sure that’s asmr
@@wheresmytea1482 thanks I never knew there was a name for it.
@@josephinebennington7247 it's a feeling you cant give to yourself, someone else has to do something like right in from of you, for example your teacher walking you through a math problem on your desk, would be a situation that would trigger the feeling
This might be the most confusing thing I've ever seen in my entire life
Me to
How is this confusing
Awesome! Loved that you included the your first two casting attempts! Really liked the polish handle against the original hatchet head
It would have been quicker to plant a tree seed grow the tree harvest the tree and then shape the axe handle out of the wood from the tree. It would look better and perform better and much easier.
Moneyandtime Freedom It would not faster to just plant a tree seed harvest the tree trees take a long time to grow
Make one yourself if you don't like it! This is irritating me. BE RESPECTFUL!
Moneyandtime Freedom
Why plant a tree, just buy wood
Did you guys not get the joke?
I like the wood handle better but thats just me. Nice casting tho.
I was always a huge "How It's Made" fan. Now I'm a huge "How It's Restored" fan
So made it with a metal grip this time ?
-Yeah
-What did it cost ?
-everything
I just sat here and watched this man do whatever he just did and it turns out to be 15 minutes long I just wasted 15 minutes of my life but the true question is was it worth it?
Yes, yes I was worth every minute and I really don’t understand why I liked it so much
15 minutes
1 second
Pizza DogYT thank you for your correction it is very appreciated
*YOUR PROJECTS ARE INSANELY SATISFYING*
At 7:13, I saw an injury in your arm,I couldn’t find anyone in the comments who noticed it, your hard work has payed off, You deserve a hundred million subs, I feel bad you also had to do it three time.
I wonder how many splinters were in his hands...
Yea by cutting that organic wood ans stuff huh?
Too many
checkmate
I wonder how many times he had to repeat the same process
the video is fine, personally I do not like aluminum handles I like more wood, that's my opinion, you may agree or not, but keep making the videos that look great
Such a lot of effort for an aluminum handle!!
Not even sure what I just watched ... but for some reason I couldn’t stop watching
Who is here watching while reading the comments
Takeapee Gaming me
Me dunno
Takeapee Gaming me
@Red_Eye_Hacker 1212 lol
Me!
BRING ME THANOS!
Ha Ha
I AM THANOS
You should have gone for the head
* snaps finger *
Mr Stark. .. i don't feel so good...
Now THIS is what i call proper restoration! The thing was not edited by the craftsman, and, even tho some parts of the hatchet have been not saved (the handle), the axehead is perfectly fine!
Thanos: * snaps his finger *
Tomorrow: Half of the universe restoration
How is this a restoration when you’re not even attempting to restore it to it’s original form?
I think it's because he doesn't give a shit lmao. Nitpicking pointless shit isn't gonna make you any smarter. Get the broom that's stuck up your ass and enjoy the vid.
@@isaiahrashadfan387 Uh, he was just asking a question, not even hating. No need to throw insults around. Besides, this isn't even nitpicking if he's questioning the entire approach alltogether.
ikr? this video was 5 seconds of metal restoration and 15 minutes of building a completely new handle of a different material than the original.
clickbaiting
@@isaiahrashadfan387 No, it's flat out not restoration and the title is incorrect. The only restoration here was cleaning the axe head. The only person here with anything up their ass is you, taking offense at an honest question about not actually restoring the axe.
... :) Smiling while i have no idea what the fucj is going on.
It is spelled “fuck” not “fucj”
Same
@@spellingpolice4348 ur so smart WOW
Nvm i just read ur name lmao
I seriously thought you were joking at first lol wow nice work!!
Was very confused till the 10 Minute mark and then something clicked, 10/10 left a like and sub
Original handle is much far better
Your English is much far worse
Ezekiel Joaquine because you are a MORON
@@ezekieljoaquine9722 Regardless of how poor his English is, he got his point across.
@@adammoore251 I dont give a fuck about his point I was just making fun of his English
Ok
Its nice however I prefer wooden handles :)
That was a spectacular job
I enjoy watching these videos of things getting cleaned up a better
99% of comments talking about the handle 1% talking about how great it is.
Haters
Ryan Cane ikr
Wow like 3/4 comments I see a person say "he should use wood"
malo
Minecraft asmr Skertskert your talking about the handle though
But anyway I agree
Nice work buddy.But you should use at least two iron rivets to attach the axe and aluminium handle. Finishing view was really awesome.
Exactly that handle will move inside the axe without rivets.
Absolutely right love u Random Hands.
I am a very big fan of you Random hands.
Rivet seems compulsury other wise that axe sucks thanks random hands for idea
Thaat handlle can be break with some haard sstrikes. Btw thanks buddy
Imagine walking in his house and he has a closet filled of all the stuff he restored
Chapeau sire, good Blacksmiths are hard to find these days.
Алюминий будет оставлять на руках черные следы. Но ваше упорство заслуживает уважения)
Aluminum will leave black marks on the hands. But your perseverance deserves respect))
How is it “restoration” when traditional hatchets had wooden handles? You spent 90% of the time on that aluminium handle.
let the man live his life
Still pretty cool. Its a nice handle... man..
Read the description duuuuude
@@korbendallas7181 it's not actually after 10 minutes of using that axe your hand will feel like it is about to fall off, a metal handle vibrates too much when striking something.
Metalisha bruh just read the description
Boys go to Walgreens and buy razors to shave.
Men make an axe with molten metal to shave.
13:06 scared the living daylights outta me for a sec
Thus should be titled, making an aluminum handle.
Barney
Barney
Aluminium not Aluminum
aufdemtrip We don't call it that in America, we drop the "i"
Ned Innis You’re right actually.
Русские лайкните комент. Что бы иностранцы думали что я тут что то клёвое написал.)
what russians how they get in this video russians apocalypse
Ah the foreigners. Buncha slovs.
🤣
Привет
здарова, бро
I just live the noises the tools makes when the thing is fast forward
Well done for carrying on after the 1st 2 times.
Amazing video and really enjoyable and funny.
Is it practical? No. Does it look cool? Yes
Papa Quix I don't have any snow pants many of them have a stupid all my goodness
@@jasmineduong2091 what
Hotel?Trivago
Koo