@@littletree343 Indeed! No smoke or fumes, and possible to power directly with renewables to boot. The only big problem with them is the intensity of the magnetic field being able to break pacemakers and other electronic implants.
This project has everything that is basically essential: hot cut, 1 fold, 2 forge weldings, 1 punch through, one split, marrying different pieces. Can be done in 30 minutes.
A super cool looking axe head. I am concerned about the quality of the railroad spike steel. After creating such a beautiful tool it be a tragedy if the head broke.
Not a problem, notice that a piece of hardenable steel was welded into a split in the spike steel. The softer spike metal will not crack, the only concern will be that the weld will hold.
This is a serious question, well statement asking for response. A guy gave me a knife he'd made out of a spike once, it needed some finishing so I filled the hammer marks out and refined the shape. I then heated it to cherry red and dunked it in a bucket of used motor oil. That thing got so hard no file or sand paper would touch it. The only thing that would barely sharpen it was diamond. So my question is, is the extra metal necessary?
Not all spikes are made equal, I've had some that would get file hard and others that I heat to yellow and drop in cold oil to get the oil hot for heat treating a better piece of steel and the spikes never get hard at all. I think the older ones have more carbon.
So im a beginner and i was wondering why you split the head of the axe? Did you add a small piece of high carcon in there for your edge? Or is it for someother reason bc i am def going to try and make one
Aren't spikes mild steel? If so the edge probably wouldn't hold that well, but you can case harden mild steel, check clickspring's video, but basically it involves heating the blade with a mix of clay and charcoal so the carbon moves to the blade iirc.
Is it possible to split the head of the railroad spike insert harder Steel and Hammer that into a blade with a wider beard? And flatten out the spike end as the hammer
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This guy probably gives the best Christmas presents
I have a birthday coming up…❤
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I didn't ask
@@davevy276 neither did he so be quiet
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Still didn't ask.
Can you imagine getting a quality hand forged gift like this?! That would be amazing
That induction forge seems quite handy.
Very clean I’d say
@@littletree343 Indeed! No smoke or fumes, and possible to power directly with renewables to boot. The only big problem with them is the intensity of the magnetic field being able to break pacemakers and other electronic implants.
@@SAOS451316 and yknow, costing a crap ton
I'm about to start building my own after seeing its versatility
@@SAOS451316 charcoal is very renewable and also carbon neutral, unlike a lot of electricity
Love how you kept the striking end of the spike in the design as a hammer!
That's a good observation, I hadn't really picked up on that. Yes you're right, nice how he included it.
This project has everything that is basically essential: hot cut, 1 fold, 2 forge weldings, 1 punch through, one split, marrying different pieces. Can be done in 30 minutes.
I love that there is this content without music not like other shorts
That's a smooth loop John. Love your work as always
Hello John
I like the axe .
Good to make kindelwood to start a fire.
Take care and a nice weekend
Yours Frank Galetzka
is it we who forge, or we who are forged. What beauty is creation
You did amazing work on this project 😊
Awesome technique. I just upset the end and draw it out. I need to work on forge welding. Love your stuff
Sweet, didn't know you could get welding temps with an induction forge, how long did it take to get up to temperature?
What every motorist needs in his car tool kit 😉
Very beautiful axe.
That's the best one I've seen yet ,thanksfor sharing
Very nicely done!
I have enjoyed every minute of your shows and you've given me a bit of inspiration🎉
I want one. Thing looks awesome.
A super cool looking axe head. I am concerned about the quality of the railroad spike steel. After creating such a beautiful tool it be a tragedy if the head broke.
Not a problem, notice that a piece of hardenable steel was welded into a split in the spike steel. The softer spike metal will not crack, the only concern will be that the weld will hold.
That’s a tomahawk. I’d love to see how that flies
I know I've seen this, but seeing it a second time gave me some new ideas.
How do you like the induction forge compared to the gas forge?
They both have advantages and disadvantages. But when the induction forge is an option, it has been really nice.
What a nice Axe!
Its beautiful
Today i learnt i can harden railroad spikes.
Awesome axe
This is a serious question, well statement asking for response. A guy gave me a knife he'd made out of a spike once, it needed some finishing so I filled the hammer marks out and refined the shape. I then heated it to cherry red and dunked it in a bucket of used motor oil. That thing got so hard no file or sand paper would touch it. The only thing that would barely sharpen it was diamond. So my question is, is the extra metal necessary?
Not all spikes are made equal, I've had some that would get file hard and others that I heat to yellow and drop in cold oil to get the oil hot for heat treating a better piece of steel and the spikes never get hard at all. I think the older ones have more carbon.
Well done you make it look so easy.
Hey sir part of your Younger views but I love your video please keep it up
Could I inquire as to what the coil is you use to heat the metal? If it is a particular brand and model you use, it would be very helpful. Thank you
He can afford the electric bill?!?!
More power to him!!!
You can power these off of renewable sources like solar quite easily.
Until someone with an EV moves in next door…👀🙄🧐😎😜
What do you split the cutting part of the axe for? It kinda sped past after u did that.. have a few spikes I wanna make some of these
Perfekt. Gratuliere
Do you put any flux in the middle before folding, like borax?
Do those sparks burn?
These are high carbon yes? Are the railway irons (tracks) hc steel too?
Railroad spike so pretty low carbon steel. That's why he Forge welded in the high-carbon for the blade
Whwn you split it, was it to put a peice of high carbon in the middle?
So im a beginner and i was wondering why you split the head of the axe? Did you add a small piece of high carcon in there for your edge? Or is it for someother reason bc i am def going to try and make one
You are correct, I added a piece of high carbon steel to makea better cutting edge.
Топор из костыля!?
Why did he split the blade side and then re forge weld it again???
I was welding in a higher carbon steel for better edge holding in the finished piece.
Forgive me for asking I'm not too educated but why split the axe down the center and then forg weld it back together again
To add a higher carbon cutting edge
Золотые Руки!!!
Is that water in which you dipped it?
Oil
That granddaughter is out the inheritance lol
What did you use to fordge weld?
That method of welding work on brass bronze and other non ferrous metals as well ?
Look up mokume gane.
Aren't spikes mild steel? If so the edge probably wouldn't hold that well, but you can case harden mild steel, check clickspring's video, but basically it involves heating the blade with a mix of clay and charcoal so the carbon moves to the blade iirc.
He forge welded a high carbon steel beard onto the railroad spike about halfway through the short.
Didn't you watch the video LOL?
Paint the handle green and give it to a draugr
Love it
Nice
Did you use the H.C. spikes?
Pretty sure he forgewelded a new piece of high carbon for the edge
Even the spikes labeled as high carbon aren't really high carbon
Hello do you sell these? If so how much?
Look like a cedar shaker hammer
love the forge
Is it possible to split the head of the railroad spike insert harder Steel and Hammer that into a blade with a wider beard? And flatten out the spike end as the hammer
H9w do you get it that hot? Ny propane forge doesnt seem to get that hot, what temperatures are you getting up too?
He was using coal.
Можно бесконечно смотреть супер ☝👍
Why cut the SPLIT after making the handle hole? 🤔Slightly confused as to its purpose.
Adding a high carbon bit.
I want one
I gotta make one of those 😏
I'm curious as to what steel he put in the cutting edge. Obviously, it's something with more carbon..
I generally use 5160
@BlackBearForgeII Thanks for replying! I'm a new hobbiest smith and new sub. I love your content, and so do the other guys in my group.
Excelente trabalho. Parabéns.👍🇧🇷
Anyone know why he splits the head at :20 seconds?
So he can forge weld a piece of high carbon steel for the blade
Higher carbon steel for a more reliable head goes there
Copy that thank you!
Годнота!
i want one❤❤
Wow !
Jason
That looks hot. Is it as hot as it looks?
Finally someone that forge welds carbon steel to the edge! All the ones in India are going to shatter😂
How much would something like that cost a man
Some people sell them for a hundred, others charge more.
Hey John I noticed one of your wrists had a wrap around it. Is that from an injury or just to help you swing the Hammer?
Закалить железнодорожный костыль из пластилиновой стали???😂😂😂
That's a tomahawk, not an axe
a tomahawk IS an axe
And what is a tomahawk?
🤝🤝🤝🤝👍
ANES
That's a hatchet but I'll leave now.
Всегда мечтал, пойду на пенсию сделаю кузницу, но видно не судьба
I love all the old school blacksmithing, but then you finish it with a belt sander and an angle grinder.
Ah, you see, you can never make everyone else happy, so it's best to just make yourself that way.
ну вот! инструмент который можно будет использовать ,а не эта однородная хрень и низко углеродистой стали которая собирает по 100к лайков .
Me dá um de presente...
Kalite için buzlu su olması gerekiyor! 🏆👎
Парень про технику безопасности ваще не слышал