This is the most badass hatchet handle you'll see today
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ย. 2022
- I hulked out camping last weekend and broke the handle of my hatchet. Here's how to make a new one with no power tools.
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“That head is never coming off….” Right before he realizes it needs to come off because the head is upside down🤣
LOL exactly
@@dkbuilds haha keep up the good work man it turned out amazing!! That moment made my day😂
I knew something wast right
Hahaha I was wondering why it looked so weird.
This man is wearing ear muffs while hammering 🤣
Wouldn't u be worried about speration of the layers? I mean after a few months of solid use?
Good question! I haven't had any separate previously, but it's possible. I'll post an update video if I notice any separation.
Yeah, that was the only thing I was worried about too. You might wanna run some counter sunk hex bolts and nuts through few points in the handle to help with the stress and keep things from separating.
Not in a well prepped glue joint.
I wouldn't imagine you'd see delamination in a properly glued joint; it's stronger than the wood fibers.
@@dkbuilds leather wrap the handle real tight?
The fact this man replies to ever one of his comments shows how much he cares about his community
I sure do! I'm always trying to get better as a woodworker, as a video creator, and as a person. I appreciate the comment Mock!
You definitely earned my subscription and my respect just by how you handle constructive criticism. Too many people are too prideful and see any comment that isn't a compliment as a personal attack.
Awesome thank you Rilo, welcome to my channel! I'm always looking to improve, I love constructive criticism.
@@dkbuilds hey, can you either help me, point me to or make a video about draw knives? Like what's the best one most versatile and what's worth the money or not? I don't know my ass from my elbow but have found need for a draw knive on a couple of occasions but don't know where to start so just spent hours upon hours sanding instead. Lol...fml
@@rantional8180 Hey Rantion! If you don't know where to start I would recommend getting a cheap spokeshave either off amazon or from a local store. As important (or even more important) than the tool itself is your ability to get the blade very sharp (as you have to do this quite often). I recommend checking out some youtube videos about sharpening tools to see what that looks like! As for draw knives I don't actually know the best place to get one ... I don't have one myself! I keep an eye out at yard sales for them though.
“That head is never coming off”
Did you take it back off to turn it right side up lol. I’m still impressed with your craftsmanship dude. Looks pretty damn incredible.
LOL I did take it off and flip it around. I almost cried when I realized I set it upside-down first. Appreciate the comment Hugh!
@@dkbuildsThis is like woodworking in a nutshell - having near godlike patience when you do something upside down and have to redo steps lol
I’m SOOOO curious if you hammered the wedge in with the ax head on upside down, on accident or purpose for comments or something🙏🏼
Or maybe for views… I had to rewatch it multiple time to be sure I was seeing what I thought I was seeing😅
LOL yes I did and I only realized it like an hour later... I was devastated! I had to drill out the wedge and re do a lot of work to get it on correctly. You're only the second person to notice haha
I was just wondering the same thing
I came to ask that because it was funny how he said that axe head is never coming off and I though we’ll it’s coming to have to oopsie lol
@@dkbuilds i noticed but its okay! I literally did the same thing today, it hurt to have to take it apart
"Turns out it's pretty easy to make a new one" *hours later* "hammer the shit out of it"
LOL 😂
You didn't show the gorgeous side profile of the handle 😭😭😭😭 I feel incomplete now
Haha sorry Isaac! I show it in the full length video on my channel.
I was gonna say the same thing 🤦♂️
Wranglerstar has very informative ans entertaining ways on how to properly put on an axe head if you were curious, this is also a very interesting video and comment that I enjoyed, so thank you for ir
Great tip I'll check out his videos soon!
He mostly uses Tennessee hickory.
Wrangler Star is a big jerk with a persecution complex.
Those layered pieces of wood worked out pretty well!
Thanks Untrust I agree!
Interested to see how this holds up. Please make some follow up vids in the future!
Me too, will do! Thanks TTB!
Wrangler star has the most accurate videos demonstrating how to make a handle and rehang an axe. The handle should almost always be solid hickory
Great tip thanks!
Almost always?
Hey thanks for explaining this in such a way that an average Joe could do it. Some DIY videos are a bit intimidating, but this one was well done.
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement Rey!
Wow man I really respect the dedication and patience you have to respond to all these comments. Subbed & liked.
Thanks Yacquub I love interacting with my viewers. Welcome to my channel!
excellent video, Thanks! (master cabinetmaker here) love the techniques you used. I rarely learn something about my craft from youtube, but you're the rare exception. Thanks again.
Wow thank you Richard! I'm proud to have shown an expert like yourself something new. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The loop just makes it look like he instantly broke it again after the video ended
Lol that’s the best interpretation!
You probably hoped nobody would notice that you had accidentally hung the head upside down , at least you caught your mistake at some point and corrected it.
You should leave about 1/8-1/4" of overhang, you also shouldn't leave such a sharp shoulder or shelf under the head because shock will eventually split that off.
Yes!! You are the first person to notice! I was devastated when I hung it upside down. I had to drill out the wedge and redo that process.
Agreed about the sharp shoulder shelf -- it should be rounded over.
Thanks for watching!
Looking good
Thanks Steve!
I'm not even a Professional Homeowner so I'll just go get a replacement handle from the hardware store, but this is still pretty cool
Thanks! Nothing wrong with buying from the store!
Nice reference. Love wranglestar.
Thats dedication!!
I just bought 1 foot long.. Small hat hatchet!! Rubberized handle!! ❤
Winter times you know!!
Nice!
@@dkbuilds thanks ❤
“that head is never comin off”
My sweaty wife after losing a bet.
😂
Don’t hammer the wedge directly you’re more likely to split it. Also use a circular wedge since it applies pressure on all sides
Thanks for the tip!
Eh metal wedges are good but you dont have to have one a wood wedge is just fine
lol live the upside down axe head, totally something i would do! 😂
😂😂😂
By far the easiest tutorial I've seen yet
Really appreciate this positive feedback!
YES been waiting to find a video like thjs for a project
Hell yeah that’s awesome glad it was useful for you!
This was something I already knew how to do, but I want to thank you for showing others and for learning to do it yourself. Too many people replace instead of repairing, which is especially baffling with tools like this that were made to be broken and repaired. The disposable consumer economy causes tons of pollution and untold amounts of waste, as well as ultimately reducing everyone's capacity for personal independence, so people who choose to repair and reuse things warm my heart a little.
I couldn’t agree more. The disposable consumer economy drives me nuts. I try to repair everything I can. Thanks for sharing!
Pretty interesting to watch. Never thought I could want an axe just to make several backup handles for now. Lol
Lol! Thanks Shademourn!
i wanna save up all my money so i can start wood working as a hobby this mans living my dream
Do it! You can start woodworking for SUPER cheap with used and cheap tools, if you are patient!
It’s a snazzy looking handle. However, it’s no better than a well shaped quality handle
Agreed mercoid. I think it's as good as a quality solid wood handle, but not better than. Just looks nifty :)
You can also mark the wood with a pencil where the head needs to fit on. You’ll see exactly where to take of something. We do it in carpentry to make joints fit.
That’s a great tip thanks for sharing Jan!
Those prandi german style hatchets are nice, I see you have the 600 gram version, I have the 800g version, the bit is so thin but has a slight taper, it is an AMAZING chopper, gets excellent penetration.
Hell yeah! I've been really happy with this hatchet. I mostly use it for spoon carving which is why I like the 600 gram version.
My only correction would be to make sure that you set the head on properly (I know others pointed out that it was upside down, but I mean something different.) Take the axe, set the head on it (without the wedge), use a mallet on the base of the handle to set the head properly, then put your wedge in
Thanks Wanderfloof!! I actually did to exactly what you describe but didn't show it in this video. Based on comments I really should have! I show it in the full build video on my channel. Thanks for watching and commenting!
"Put the head on by hammering the sh*t out of it" thanks, I needed that laugh, have my subscription
Lol thanks Phantom!!
Very quick and to the point description 👌🏽
Thanks!
One fault with manufactured axe handles is that they tend to have sharp shoulders where the axe head mounting cutaway meets the main handle. Rounding off those corners off strengthens the structure.
Great tip G5 I totally agree. I should have rounded these off more
@@dkbuilds Cool. Mechanical engineering 101. Rolls Royce experimental aero engine apprentice 1974. Good practices formed early in life become second nature. We all walk a different path.
Peace
Smart idea making plywood! That shit is strong!
Hell yeah thanks Matt!
You should have turned the axe at the end so we could see the beautiful layered pattern on the handle
Good point Anton! I have a full length build video on my channel which shows it in more detail.
Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Earned my sub for the combination of the wood you laminated together. Love when I stumble across these diy woodworking videos. As mentioned before wranglerstar is also a good guy to watch on axe head attachments.
Hell yeah thank you for the kind words Tom! I'll check out Wranglerstar for sure!
Me never having been to a woodshop class: ah yes this will come in handy
😂 For what it's worth I've never been to a woodshop class! You can learn a lot on TH-cam 😉
You really "flew off the handle" on this one lol
LOL love it. Thanks Jimmy!
That's a sweet ass handle. The color is just gorgeous! 😍
Thanks gw!!
I love stuff like this, i wished that I had the general ability to build stuff like this. Good job man!
Thank you for the kind words! You can learn how to make stuff like this very quickly, it is easier than you think! I am totally self taught through TH-cam. Give it a shot! Thanks for watching
Way too cool. I love this video so much, it’s so oddly satisfying
Thank you so much for the kind words Whatnot!! Glad you like it!
Easy for you, you know how to do it!
Haha very true!
damn redoing the wedge after realizing you put the head on wrong must've sucked 😂
LOL it really, really did. Good for you for noticing Cody!
That is a beautiful well made handle.
Thanks so much Twiggy!
I swing spike mauls for the railroad a lot. We break heads off all the time. We put the hardwood wedge in plus a steel cross pin in the top. An axe like that would prolly take a circular pin in the top.
Great tips thanks!
Hey buddy, hope your having a good day. This video was very informative and its cool that you comment so much
Thanks man, I hope you’re having a good day too. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome refit, great job!
Thanks killin!
Beautiful handle, but like the top comment a little metal ring wedge is all it needs. I am sure you could make, a batch for future tool making. I would like like to see that video too. thank you
Very good point thanks for sharing Frog!
Sir, this is likely the ONLY hatchet handle I’ll see today
😂
Good job Hulk nice blend
Thanks Michael!
Looks good but instead of a hammer you should use a mallet so that you don't accidentally damage the wedge
Love the handle btw
Great tip thanks!
Cool
I don't need an axe handle but I learned about stop cuts to make chiselling easier and carving wood using a chisel in this video
That's awesome Jack! So glad I could show you something that applies to other projects!
Idk why there so many axe handle DIYs on YT and for something I've never tried i sure am knowledgeable on the topic😅
LOL be careful that's how I started. Endless woodworking until one day I slipped up and accidentally started doing it myself. Now I'm hooked for life 😂
@@dkbuilds it transitioned to chopping wood for me and now i just really want my 'own' axe
This man worked out Damascus with wood.
Lol hell yeah!
Anybody else notice he mounted it upside down, then in the last shot it was right-side up with a diferent handle of the same pattern.
Lol I did indeed hang it upside down, had to drill the wedge out and re fit it!
I subscribed because I respect Elmer. Good work, I like the look of the handle sandwich.
Hell yeah thanks Vance welcome to the channel!
It looks so great! 🤩
Thanks so much Dorka!!
We used to just chuck the broken head into the fire and let the wood be burned out before replacing the handle also words with good old spades, forks, block busters, basically any wooden handled thing with a metal head. I got my great aunts fork and spade and who knows how long they've been passed down the family having their handles replaced
That's a cool technique Kez! I'd be worried the heat would mess with the tempering of the steel but I'm no expert there, so if it works for you it sounds like a great method!
Best finish to use on tool handles is Boiled Linseed Oil. Protects the handle and protects your hands, You won't get blisters with BLO.
Great tip thanks Jon!
Or just get a peice of hard wood with good grain from the forest and use that for the handle also dont glue the wedge just do a nornal wedge and put oil in the split at the top and drive it in after that put a step wedge 45-90 degrees from the wood wedge and put more oil on the top of the handle, the oil will expand the wood once it soaks in and wont evaporate, the axes that ive hung this way have not given me any trouble for 12 years, but if you just want a pretty axe for decoration i understand that you might do it differently
Im sorry for if my English is bad im from sweden, im also sorry if my method is inconvenient
Great advice thank you for sharing Peter! If it works for 12 years, it's as good as any method!
I LOVE wood working so much!
Awesome me too!
I have a pretty dope hatchet handle I’ve made too 😅. White oak with a wood burned decorative grip pattern at the bottom of the handle. I need to do another one like that.
That sounds awesome drew!
Don’t give up u r loved
Thank you Isabella I won’t!
hatchets scare me for this reason alone. nicked myself in the shin with a hatchet at work because the head was loose
Yikes! That's super scary, thanks for sharing your story!
Seat the axe head properly by holding it upside down and smacking the bottom of the handle square with a mallet, the centrifugal force actually drives the axe head up instead of down like expected
Great tip Jay!
Ooooh NICE!
Thanks!!
You forgot to show one of the most important steps when hanging handles. You must hold the tool upside down and drive the handle into the tool head that way. Once you have a quarter inch protruding you have set the wedge…. This step is vital as it marries the handle and tool head solidly together.
Thanks Josh! Yes I did forget to show that, though I did it. I show it in the full build video on my channel
That... is awesoommme 😎⛏️
Thanks Nancy!!
Use a block of wood as a buffer to stop the cracking and mushrooming of the wedge, other then that it is very well made 👍🏻
Great tip thanks Six! Appreciate the comment!
That's cool. Those woods probably increased the value of that hatchet by $50.
Haha great point!
You already oiled it, but burning the outside also protects it from the weather
Great tips thanks!
I salute your effort mate, you've earned a subscription
Hell yeah thanks so much Red, welcome to my channel!
It's best to not directly hammer the wedge but instead place a piece of wood over the wedge and hammer it in that way because it won't damage the wedge or cause splitting.
Great tip Kodiak thanks
My grandpa had an axe that had been around for like 150 years or something like that. Only had the axe head replaced 3 times and the handle replaced 5 times.
That's awesome!
SHIP OF THESEUS
It looks amazing, but that’s borderline dangerous to use but it looks great
Thanks! What makes it dangerous?
Now I want playing lumber Tycoon 2 😂😬
I've never heard of that game but I just looked it up, it looks cool!
@@dkbuilds yeah :)
Wow, looks great!
Thanks Gage!
Badass! Can we see a 360° next time? Wanted to see all the layers
Sure! I have a longer build video on my channel which has 360 degree views at the end!
Damn that's one thing you never want failing on you
True that!
I have used a farriers rasp to rough in shapes for stuff like this. Works pretty good.Probably any wood rasp would work.
That’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip doc!
Beautiful work!
Thank you Ruben!
Always make sure your head is on right side up before hammering.
Haha great tip 🙈
That's awesome!
Thanks so much for the kind words Skooka! Glad you like it!
It's a good idea to also hammer a metal circle in the top of the axe
Good tip thanks RD!
To properly seat the head after you've made the correct space you should turn the ax upside down with a wood Mallet and put the head on and slap it into place while it's upside down but still pretty good
Thanks for the tip Duke! I actually did that but didn't show it in this short. It's a very important step!
Man this is the shit to watch at 3:00am 😊
Hell yeah glad you like it Blind! You can watch my videos any time!
Just a heads up 223 casings make fantastic round shims for ax heads
That's a really cool idea! Thanks for sharing Ian!
Gorgeous
Thank you RMB!
That subscribe message was so creative I had to
Lolol thanks! Welcome to the channel OmiKron
Hickory works best. But you are correct in that your handle looks nice. Let us know how it holds up.
Thanks Jeremiah!
Brilliant 👏🏽🍻
Thanks Ras! Cheers!
Looks pretty but I'd probably have used more than just glue. IF it does break consider mechanical connections of some type(dowels, dominos, bow ties, tongue and groove/mortise and tennon, etc) as well next time if you want the same look, she does look pretty though.
Thanks! A good wood to wood glue joint is actually stronger than solid wood itself, so extra strength isn’t really needed here.
Toast the handle to give it more detail 👍
I bet that would look interesting. Thanks for sharing Reid!
HOW COOL! IF YOU USED A SOLID PIECE OF WOOD LIKE A ROUND OAK BRANCH... WOULD THAT WORK??? THANX STAY COOL... PEACE...
A solid piece of wood with nice, straight grain is perfect for a handle. Ash and hickory are best. Carving a handle out of a very large branch could work, but just using a branch as-is probably wouldn't be strong enough.
That handle if it doesn't separate it's not gonna break for a long damn time
Thanks i agree! No separation yet thankfully after heavy use
Apart from putting the head on the right way round (rookie error) you should absolutely put a round wedge in there two, the wood will shrink with time and moisture change so the step wedge will definitely come lose
Thanks for the tip Flint!
@@dkbuilds no worries, I've had this problem before after a month or so the wood starts deforming where a round wedge will keep that nice and tight!
I make mine so the head barely fits on, then Secure the wedge and head by warming up two part epoxy and pouring onto the top and let the wood soak up the resin/epoxy/whatever. I've also done hatchets and a brick hammer that way. So far, so good, and to say I'm rough with them is an understatement.
That's a cool approach, thanks for sharing Raul!