Antique Hatchet Restoration. SORT OF...
Alright, how would you call this experiment?
Hatchet restoration? Makeover? Wrecking an hatchet head?
Yes, I know this kind of handle doesn't make any sense: it's heavy (1.4kg or 3lbs), slippery and so unpractical to make.
This project is just for fun, my hope is to inspire others to make something just for fun.
The hatchet is not branded, bought it for 4€ at flea market. For me it's totally worth the experiment and fun of it!
As you can see the mold I made failed, that's why one side of the handle (the one facing up in the mold) is not as clean as the other. I guess making a taller mold with way more sand would have made it much better. Next time!
It still came out real solid, I've beaten that as hard as I can and it had no sign of weakening at all.
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Index of operation and materials:
1:03 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.
2:15 Hot wire foam cutter machine and high density foam (kind used as home insulation).
3:53 Smoothing the foam with 320 sandpaper.
4:13 Gluing foam piece with hot glue.
4:40 Regular white plaster brushed on foam to help with cast quality.
5:20 Lost foam mold preparation by sifting fine sand (I'm using burned out petrobond sand but any fine and dry sand would work)
6:22 Adding sodium carbonate as degassing agent and "lite salt" (a mix of potasium cloride and sodium cloride) as flux to the molten aluminum.
11:15 Peening a 10mm round stock pin.
11:49 Polishing the handle (previously sanded to 400grit) with coarse and fine polishing pompound on two cotton wheel (only coarse polishing shown in video).
12:27 Re-grinding bevels and sharpening on 200 grit belt.
For those of you worried about the molten aluminum tempering the hatchet steel:
I tested the edge with my hardness test files and it results between 45 and 50 Rc.
Unfortunately I forgot to record the testing before uploading the video (actually a friend on Patreon remembered me about that) so if you don't trust me here are some considerations:
The hatchet is most probably made of something like 1050 steel. These steels are tempered between 400-1000°F (200-540°C) with hardness going from 50 ro 30 on the Rockwell scale accordingly.
Considering that aluminum melts at 1200°F (650°C) I think it's safe to say it can't possibly heat up the steel more than 800°F (420°C) or so, in color temperature terms just over blue, and I think the edge can't even go above brown that is around 480°F (250°C). So at the end I think the edge does get tempered by the aluminum but not that much to be a problem. Also, the fact that the steel was already tempered does not make any difference in the steel structure, tempering depends (after a minimum time) all on max temperature reached instead of time at temperature or thermal cycles.
That's all!
Thank you a lot for watching. See you next week!
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I am mostly impressed on how you have 10 fingers
He pays attention when he's using his equipment
@@rukiakuchki1591 just a joke.
It looks more dangerous, because it's sped up.
actually its 8 fingers and 2 thumbs dumby.
Eight fingers two thumbs
I love how it is peaceful, no talking and no annoying music.
i wonder if when he got it he salvaged it from the titanic
Music is good...when it's not annoying🤔
I was thinking to turn off music on my videos :/ but in my opinion they are not annoying :/
Garage4Life Hmmm... I skimmed through some vids that are uploaded in your channel and not gonna lie, they are a bit too much for me. Had to really lower the volume and I dunno, just made me zone out from the chill mood. But I guess it depends for others??
@@aga3852 thanks :) You see.. its hard to find exact way :/
Does anyone but me wonder why this guy is so fascinated by using hard, cold metal in place of wood? I can imagine the harshness of using this tool for the purpose it was intended.
I think it would be ok if he put a rubber grip on it to stop it from hurting when you hit something with it, he could grind away part of the handle to inlay the rubber grip so it looks nice
@@EasySqueezy1 Nah/ Aluminium has the mechanical properties of cheddar cheese. If you actually tried to use this thing, the handle would just bend more and more. Especially since you'd have to swing it extra hard because the edge would dull extremely rapidly, since he ruined the temper of the steel, effectively annealing it
@@ashscott6068 my guy said cheddar cheese 😭
For fun... Check out his other videos, most restorations are with wood, but sometimes he gets a little crazy
@@ashscott6068 the thing is it looks presentable he doesn't want it to be usable he is just making asmr type of vids
Once he hits something hard with that axe... his whole body is gonna vibrate
Shshshsh
Aluminium is not the best shock absorbant material indeed
The good news is, whoever ends up with it, can melt all that Aluminium down, sell it to the scrap yard and get enough $ to buy a nice plank of Hickory to build a proper handle👍
That's a hatchet not an axe. Axes are much bigger and longer than hatchets. Hatchets are meant to be thrown btw if u didn't know
@@andreafoster5193 did you think your comment was germane to the discussion at hand? Also as you brought it up, please cite where you found "are meant to be thrown" in the general description of "hatchet" 🙄
Crafting level 99 wood cutting level 2
Lol
Level 1 u can’t have 101
KeycilerD bro it doesn’t make sense to have 99 and 2 it has to be either 98 and 2 or 99 and 1
RuneScape? Lol
@@kyushka. idiot
“Felt cute, might restore a antique hatchet later idk🥰”.
With that pistol and shotgun
That doesn't make any sense
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*lunchbox
Man i spent a few years without watching your videos, then i come back and I see 50M of views like this video and how your channel grow up and im so glad for you congratulations you deserve it!!
For the majority of this video I was confused but then at the end I was just really impressed lol
1:34 so that's how they make those scary suspense sound effects
Kkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Ahahaha yes
It sounded like the friday the 13th music when jason would attack someone
sounds like a shark is gonna attack from somewhere
Jump scare from the 1960’s lol
Like everyone else, I was horrified when I noticed he wasn’t going wood.
Wow he really took your guys criticism and improved on it! kzhead.info/sun/mqZ6ZM6Ijnmmnas/bejne.html
.....what?
@@b-tatsu6011 fr i dont get it
G L hi you spelt wood not good
Nigel Houslip 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ide like to think someday someone’s gonna restore the tools he uses
Tough Cloud ehterrrdrff
he probably would never let them get to this point but I would like to imagine the same
how meta!
But wouldn’t he have to get the same tools just to restore the tool?
But with what tools
I like it when u clean the mess after everything ... You're a man of culture as well ...
That wood handle was in good condition.
Dark GT I also think it was in good condition, but still the wood could've been weak or something, ya never know unless you're the one working on it
согласен деревянная лучше чем какой то кусок алюминия посмотрел бы я на его руки когда он будет рубить деревяшку из твердой древесины )))
Gamer929andminecraft W.I.P. BE GONE YA RUDE FUCC.
Dark GT gg
GreenCFS How mature do you feel right now?
Why do I need to watch this? My brain: *Why do you not need to watch this?*
But is you vs your brain? But you are *your brain* so you are arguing with yourse-- *u know what my brain died*
Lol
12:02 Why are you running? WHY are you running
Stop thinking and you are dead (this is real)
@@flamegamer2230 bruh it's not real if u stopped thinking u don't die
Mom: "Why don't you do the dishes?" *The dishes **1:31*
so true
I don't get it
@@Fari7aMo the joke is that the dishes are all nasty like the rusty water
You're a real master , big respect for your work
Black Beard: makes a metal handle for a hatchet Also Black Beard: destroys the piece of wood which he could have made the handle of
Albert Berci he made a metal hatchet because he didn’t want to use a piece of wood.
Newest is best
He used metal cause he didn’t want the handle to break
@@datcr4zyazn851 A metal one is nowhere as good as a wooden one, but if you ever touched an axe you would understand.
@@inra5314 can you explain why?
Damn, just imagine if someone found a very old hatchet, worth a lot of money, and did exactly this
Well they fucked up
It would be very dumb.
Dank Matter now it's worth more
Princess Lucina no it's not
Ahahahaha....this is so awfull restauration. He changed a wood with shiny aluminium. It will slip from hand...and that hole...omfg
the whole "bad idea" didnt even phase me - because i had no idea what in the hell you were doing 😂
Filling a mold?
Aluminium casting the handle of the axe
I've come back to this video several times because of how satisfying it was to me
Really impressed with the result. I wouldn't have thought the polystyrene handle in sand mold would have worked so well (despite the exploding sprue :)). Incredible job!!!
I watch this when I can’t sleep, so relaxing!
thor: where’s the handle? where’s the handle? Black Beard: give me about 36 hrs
I am impressed on how you throw it and takes no damage on the one you hitted!
No one: Mosquitos at 3am: 12:03
It do be dat way doh
funny go haha
Hahahaha that was hella funny!
Lol i get the joke
Yaa lol
I'm glad you added the spoiler sign. It shows you're learning by trial and error. Mr build it has a motto courage and sweat.
be safe on your journey through KZhead recommendations late at night...
I cried a little when he drilled the hole in the hatched head
No one fucking cares bud. Go cry somewhere else
Why did u cry a little?
Trash Mad LMAO
1like= no more hatchet abuse
@@gregbicknell5114 xD so Savage I love it everyone listens to wranglermart when it comes to axes why who the fuck died and left him the expert of all axes lols
Thanks for the review! Very interesting project
This was the first video I watched about restoring tools. Ever since I watched this video, I binged watch other restoration videos.
I'd Like to see you restauring an old plane doing the hendle in alumínium ir copper this way. Good job, well done!
He literally shaped the handle by hand! 🤯👏🏽👌🏽
11:55 sounds like Fly 12:03 sounds like mosquito
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Br é foda
3:48 Sounds like "ahhh help us" usually in horror movies😆
Kkkkkkkkkk Br é foda man
@@bluedragonls._.8274 ele não é BR
Man, you got some serious casting skills!! like I mean creating the foam profile, sand+pop mold, selecting a metal, placement of riser. If any of these things is messed up whole casting wastes and u did an awesome job there.
I'm impressed about how you haven't still lost a finger because of that wood cutter
12:02 When you chill outside, it's very late and you hear this sound...
Moskito
Oh no! This is *gets interrupted by clickbait* clickbait
Aww, thank you guys for 66 likes! Never got that much!
@@frisky9218 welcome
Brazil
I'm a bit disappointed that a lot of people complain about what the person did. it's theirs, so it's really their decision to do whatever... I mean, yes, he could have used something else for the handle, but he wanted to try something else-- he was experimenting... edit: as his pinned comment says, read the description.
i know, he could have cheated and got a pre-made handle, and people would complain, i thought he was gonna dip it rubber
Um, but it's our opinion....soooooo
both are valid points.
He also didn't sharpen it very well, it was blunt as all hell
*they
just a normal craftsman doing his thing, just love it
You can look at it forever) Good job!
Somehow I find this quite satisfying and relaxing to watch
Toothless fan ikr I w watch stuff like this to satisfy me
This ax looks fantastic! Great job, buddy! :)
Thank you my friend!
Ahem, actually it's a hatchet... Learn your tools buddy (This is a joke, do not take it seriously)
wow nice
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mr. poland, i really respect your work and i love your channel, all i ask is if you do something like this, use a new head, not an old, nice one
0:41 Never have i ever heard anything more satisfying.
I love your work! It makes me want to work on my own axe but sadly I don’t know hav me the skill set or the tools to actually make it useable again 😅
Go for it, you can still do a great job with really basic tools. Vinegar, wire brush, sandpaper, file is all you really need
Nice one bro that worked out good I'm glad the spill didn't ruin the pour. I usually use tin cans when I build up the mouth as I've had the same happen to me haha but luckily on a smaller scale and not on video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
That's a great idea, I wish I thought about that! Ahah!! Thank you my friend :)
You know what I been thinking where I got the idea from and it was from you hahahaha when you cast the wheel for your sanding disc thing hahahaha now I feel stupid
Diesineveryfilm Custom Knives
Yes?
hmmmm
Turned out super nice! Fun project, thanks for sharing!
Nobody: The mosquito in your room: 12:02
"The mosquito" foi foda kkkkkkkkkk
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The way it shines makes it look like a modern spec ops melee weapon
Awesome mate. Very interesting idea. Mi piace moltissimo!
Grazie :')
Really nice to see someone use electrolysis to start the process. Much different from most people. Great video buddy 😁
The wood he was cutting in the end was just snapping cause of the force 🤣
If I were you, after all that awesome hardwork, I don't think I would ever use the axe again XD
Dude that wood handle was made from the center of a tree
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DiscoKitten5 and?
@@thatlemonguy1107 Also what do you mean by saying "you think you can beat me?"the guy just pointed out that the handle was from the center of a tree witch are good handles.
HarryTheReatard Am I about to get wooshed, or did you just get wooshed? Edit: Wait, your name... Yeah, I just got wooshed, didn’t I?
W O A H, THAT'S INSANE BROH! I NEVER KNEW WOOD WOULD COME FROM A CENTER OF A TREE! I MEAN DANG I THOUGHT WOOD FELL FROM THE SKY! WOOAHAHHHH
Great Video man, and cool techniques you showed! I wasn't aware of these... Thanks a lot buddy!
Thanks!! :)
Kjellski he used electrolysis on removing the rust! It does a great job at removing any rust on iron surfaces
Kitsune absolutely! I wanted to get one for a long time... :)
You cannot get rid of this! and we love it!
You do some really good work we appreciate you
In my opinion, if it originally had a wooden handle, put a wooden handle
That's just silly.
If that's what you think would be best why don't you do it? Post a video on it's so other people can shit on your restorations
Johnny Sickness02 I wouldn’t get hate because I’d do a wooden handle 😂
@@jvinluan3975 if there are people that wood hate on an aluminum handle then there are people that wood hate on a wooden handle. There are many types of people and those are 2 of them.
Read the description. FFS.
Am I the only one that finds it funny when u speed up the hammering? :D
Aha You are not alone.
I do to 🤤
3 years ago i found this video back in highschool around 5 am because i couldn't sleep and i keep coming back to it
Congratulations friend, your work was great.
KZhead always recommends interesting videos to me when i have to sleep
Child: hey dad STOP with a the noise down there Dad: I’m Making a project
Noice
Um lol
Is this supposed to be funny..?
An insane amount of work when you had a perfectly good handle to begin with
so great video. I've never seen aluminum melt in iron. you are a artist❤️
Thanks!! :)
It’s an artist not a artist
Decker Hanson Was Just Bout To Mention That But Thanks Mate!
Low key satisfying
Meine Mechaniker was here 👏
Looks dope! I don't care if it is not practical, it will look good on a shelf or in your workshop.
A veces,uno encuentra un vídeo como éste sin siquiera saber cómo llegó,y descubre un trabajo que da la sensación de ser casi perfecto,me suscribo de inmediato. Gracias.
Alejandro Quinteros yo me metí porque si xD y me gusto el trabajo
Alejandro Quinteros perfecto?? Jajajaja 😂😂
Was interesting to watch. I certainly wouldn't be swinging that axe though with a metal handle. Talk about reverberating lol.
No he entendido bien el proceso de restauración pero el resultado me parece espectacular, enhorabuena 👍👏
This whole video looks “Dangerous “ to me!!😵However.. I Applaud Your Work!!👏👏👏
When he mixed he powder in the water and clipped on the wires I was like “Woah, science!”
It is vinegar and baking soda
Electrolysis
NJ OFFICIAL it’s water and baking soda. Vinegar and baking soda is for making volcanoes. Also the two mixed together makes bubbles and just turns to salt water and carbon dioxide. Seriously... it’s just water.
@@ArmchairDeity Woah, science!
Joseph Cook 😂😂😂 Right?
I find this very satisfying tbh
This is one of the most satisfying things I've watch and I watched this over 100 times already
Great job man!
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12:28 NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN! I can‘t be the only one hearing that! 😂
Veqozh yes! You can
Same
Veqozh I replayed it 20 times but I finally heard it
oh I see what you mean 😂
I heard it XD
Holy crap this might be an old video but that axe is jelly dope this is the first time av seen someone do this and other people might have done it before but ur the first person av seen 🔥🔥🔥😮❤️
Vídeo mó legal pra passar o tempo véi skkssk, 2020 tá rendendo
Vdd
Tarnished Grip, Dullen Axehead=> “The Flash Fore!”
12:00 first day at the violin class be like!!!
True
Parazo Diaz that’s so funny imma like
Cello is better then violin
Parazo Diaz I’m laughing to hard 😂
Unfunny and bad joke "Be LiKe!!!"
“But I wanted a wooden handle”...
very satisfactory the time he takes the inside of the ax muinto good does more please
Wow, cool project. What voltage did you use in the water bath with baking soda to derust ?
4.3 Volt
I tried the toaster , it gave my little sister a quick jolt and a smile, she is an electrifying girl.
the voltage doesn't really matter because the higher the voltage the faster the electrolysis will happen however the type of metal you use is crucial for the chemical reaction
True chemist
oh no x) it's basic chemistry i learned from my senior's year (or bac) now i'm studying mechanic engingeering
12:02 Sounds like a mosquito that wants to bite me while I'm sleeping
Same
Same
Hahahaha
True
Same
When you are trying to sleep and the musquito in your room be like 12:02
noones gonna talk about that satisfying ding at 0:59?!
This is oddly satisfying to me. I don’t see why people give you so much hate. Keep doing what you’re doing
Hate is no good, but still, this is not the way to restore an ancient axe and materials are not the right choice. There's no argue in that
The axe he "restored" is now un useable
Aww poor guy he formed all that clay and then it just burned😭😦😬
Cobgratulations! Amanzing restoration! Greetings from Brasil!
Oh man I heard the metal handles on tools that have you striking surfaces has the smoothest vibrations ever
12:01 - 12:20 freaking mosquito
Hahaha lol
dontya hate those things? They get all over your Axe!
HAHAHAHA
Psycho this needs more likes ;-;
@@lucinacalzada317 yes this is so sad can we hit 50 likes?
Sometimes you just have to make things because it's fun regardless if it practical or not.
Little Bacchus ybx. Buiiiuyxbxbnebzu
Fghjiij Gghj Uii Oh huh?
Farros Nufail Must be a toddler that somehow made an account...
Great job ! 👍🏻
Wow I can watch it again and again and again
Спасибо за видео. Прекрасный был топор ;) К нему отлично бы подошла ручка из благородных сортов дерева.
Hey, I don't know whether you did good or bad job, whether those people in the comment section know better or are just this generic youtube know-it-alls, I really don't know much about tools or metal or wood, I don't need it, I don't work with it, maybe I use a hammer here and there. But I came here to say, that I was bored as F with no tasks during my job hours, accidentally found this video, watched it and started to search info about axe and hatchet and the difference and kinds of axes and despite I don't and probably never will need or use it, it was just interesting. Enlightening to know something more about the world. Thanks to this accidentally watched video that woke my curiosity. Great job!
It looks cool, so for me he did a good job, it was literally trash before.
@@joaoviktor992 it was old, and with age comes value.
@@pank3245 that is a lot of metal AIDS to be had if you cut your finger on it.
9 fangirl said no prostitute ever. Lol, sorry it was the perfect line. ^_^
@@Yaridnac 😂 😭 😤 😑 Sorry. Mood swings and all of the stupid side effects of my situation. I am now craving a chicken sandwich.
8:14 Black beard project: i guess i gonna buy a bigger bucket
So much good work!!!👏👏👏
Metal was a bad choice for a handle for a few reasons, A) it breaks, you're done. B) It's a lot harsher on your hands. C) it's not as aesthetically pleasing. D) it adds more weight, then again, that may be aluminum which is fairly light so, not too bad, but still a negative.
even if it is aluminum, that handle would be pretty bad for shock absorption.
PD Plays yet it is still better then a buzzfeed restoration.
Lorenzo Wallace just your friendly neighborhood nerd.
Wooden handles break much earlier when throwing the axe
Lorenzo Wallace Who Is You...?
I love your videos keep them up