Axe making - Forging a Folded Axe

Improvement from my last horrid attempt but still not quite there. I'll be forging some some axes soon as it's good and much needed practice with forge welding.
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[@dabunny2409]

Anyone else think after he posts a video "Hmm ok video done. Time to make the next one. Off to the forge" or am i just buzzed thinking thats true? Your a BADASS blacksmith my dude!!

[@MakeNCreate]

Haha already did. Just finished filming another video today. Thank you :)

[@kingspace9843]

@@MakeNCreate for your blacksmithing videos, what kind of glue do you use?

[@amirabbasiyan3717]

#آ ؛؟ّ٪55

[@volkswagenb9406]

I know the pain of trying to forge weld an ax head. You did a fantastic job!

[@hermanthegermancctv5988]

Nicely done. Bit of advice from an old timer .A good forge weld does not show any weld lines where the welded piece and the parent metal meet even in the rough. There are some important factors you need to know. Absolute cleanliness of both the parent metal and the inserted blade. There are enough impurities produced by the fire to make you dispense with anything already present on the metal surfaces, so make them shine everywhere.. Secondly welding temperature is critical especially when welding diverse metals together as these differ from metal to metal. It is best to err on the high side and keep it just below oxidation point. .Thirdly always start your weld on the outside where the visible seams are and then work inwards. That will help to fuse the edges at the highest possible temperature, starting with light taps to create the first bond then shifting to heavier blows to ultimately fuse the metal. Do not be tempted to go too long before re heating. Forging is only really good in the first few seconds of high heat. Rather go for more repeats than rushing the job and ending up disappointed.

[@crimsonfox87fluxule62]

It is extremely impressive that you have the courage to try new things despite what others think, it is very impressive and it shows that even if you do make a mistake your craftsmanship still makes up for what happened. The ability to acknowledge your shortcomings in order to better yourself for the sake of doing so is an extremely honorable thing my friend and that's why I like what you do so much. You are truly an inspiration and I hope you do these sorts of things for years to come.

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you for the very nice and encouraging comment. It always does feel a bit odd to post something that is a failure, in something that other people can do with ease but of course at the end of the day, I have the skills that I have and can only try to make videos with them and then continuously get better in the areas I'm lacking. And of course if displaying my failures can help someone else, that is always very satisfying. Thank you again!

[@joaoalan]

I bet when you finish editing every video, you just put your headset, lay down in your chair and watch it till the end. Man, I really love your videos. Not only for the creative contend, but the relaxing vibe it brings me. Don't you dare stop making ppl happy!

[@deer.mccune1199]

honestly your channel is wonderful, it really deserves more viewers. when i got here this video only had 75 likes but hopefully you get some more.

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you!

[@Darks290]

Has ruler tattoo'd on forearm, Uses finger inches to measure XD Another fantastic piece and always great to watch your process :)

[@norscanhordes]

Very very impressive. Honest and hardworking approach. Thank you

[@davido3090]

Love your hand wind bench grinder - I've one similar which was my grandfathers - looks a little older, but like yours still does the job it did when made. Its my favourite tool & I reckon there'd b Few tools made today (save some high end handtools) that will enjoy use & perform consistently over multiple generations..

[@sahilahmad4380]

Truly hand made

[@root7875]

Простыми инструментами сделал хорошую вещь,молодец ! :)

[@c.b.7830]

Suggestion; don't flare your cutting edge ends before the weld. This will give you more available heats to consolidate the weld and blend the weld line on the edges. Also, for welding in the bit, either make the bit flush with the body, or taper the body edges down to paper thin. This will help blend the weld together.

[@andruewaugh5450]

you're such an incredible blacksmith every time i watch one of your videos it makes me want to go forge myself

[@andrewallason4530]

That sounds painful. 😝

[@jimmybobbyjoe]

thank you! I watched the whole thing through. your videos are so entertaining.

[@MakeNCreate]

Awesome! Thank you very much :)

[@ingmarfris8175]

Super cool axe. I'm sure it's kind of weird to post something that isn't a complete success. I'm glad to see your videos and I can't wait for the next one!

[@Dadmadeit]

Exciting video again! Thanks.

[@williamcheung8189]

Neat folded Axe!, good attempt :D, beautiful handle.

[@Paulus_Von_apfelbaum]

The old workshop 😍

[@thesixfootsixblacksmith4772]

I love the anvil! Nice set up overall!

[@lostbuffalo196]

Excellent job man. KEEP IT UP

[@prichard6836]

"There was an unfortunate split in the eye after I inserted the handle wedge" *proceeds to throw the axe at a tree*

[@andreasbentenrieder4979]

Fantastic Job 👍 super Axe 👍

[@MakeNCreate]

Room for improvement but thank you :)

[@andrepienaar6459]

Well done!!

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Great looking axe man.

[@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279]

You made a nice axe, good job!

[@JCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJC]

Awesome vid as always

[@oleg_konovalov]

A good axe! 👍

[@wolfparty4234]

Now, that’s a good looking tomahawk, I mean axe!! Well, it looks like a axe and it looks like a tomahawk!! Really, what’s the difference. I love it, great job on the build!!! Awesome editing too!!! 👊🏼💪🏼👍🏻🤣🤣

[@kingspace9843]

There is a difference between all axes

[@wolfparty4234]

King Space , Daaa!! Thanks anyways I was just saying that it looks like a tomahawk with a axe handle

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you mate! Difference is an axe is fastened with a wedge and tomahawk with friction only.

[@K-FOREST_Original]

Hard work and truth are important. But I think a well-made ready-made ax handle would be good, too.

[@FatherForge]

Great work and great video! As far as the forge welding goes, just keep practicing. I'm still not great at it myself, but I am slowly getting more confident with the process. I find working the material with light blows for a good few heats to really set the welds works best for me. I may be overly cautious, but when I'm setting the welds, I repeat these gentle hammering cycles quite a few times to make sure everything is set before I attempt to move any material. Doesn't look like you need any advise from me though (your stuff looks way better than mine lol)! You are a great maker and I really love some of the details you have been putting into your videos. Great stuff man!

[@abumadina]

Well done sir.. Next!

[@shawnhulke7385]

This guy needs to get with buckin billy ray and they could really fly together!

[@taavettuisk8539]

Nice work! Don't let the fordge cool down and keep on swinging your hammer

[@jaredikin455]

Blacksmithing is so cool

[@MakeNCreate]

I wholeheartedly agree with this statement.

[@tituspullo3184]

Good job 👍

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you!

[@forgedinflame3515]

Respect bro!

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you!

[@awsaws22]

Nice job

[@ntfsobrevivencia3302]

Parabéns 👏

[@user-gp1gl6wf4n]

Годный топор, класс 👍

[@manishburade1162]

Magic work 😁 Magic ✋ 🇮🇳🚩💯🙏👍

[@S8tan7]

Shame about the forge weld, but it is a gorgeous axe, hoping to try something similar myself soon

[@timidb]

That's everyday for me since I live in scandinavia where borax is literally illegal to buy

[@S8tan7]

@@timidb wait really? Whys that?

[@timidb]

I don't really know

[@timidb]

Apparently it has something to do with the whole slime thing and borax was used to make it But it was toxic and kids who used it had some health issues

[@S8tan7]

@@timidb i think theres something about it being used in bombs too

[@jobtieleman4273]

to help blend in your welds between the HC bit and the body, try scarfing the ends of the split in the body to remove the shear plane.

[@falqar1.6]

Wearing shorts while forging an axe. Badass

[@ernestobarrameda1087]

Kudos for not using grinder, good work, but you should have hammer the edge more and a little file to make it much stronger

[@michaelelbert5798]

Even I know you have to heat the metal and then flux then heat again to welding temp then gently hammer to weld then heat again and hammer to set weld.

[@stilkterrin]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing it. You have my support. :);):)

[@willbbwluvr]

Nice work brother! Looks like you need a froe for your splitting though! Next project maybe?

[@nielsegense]

Ahmen, ærgeligt med kilen! Nå, på'en igen og videre med den næste :)

[@penawar_axe]

Nice

[@GamersKittenYT]

2 questions can you make a video about different wood finishes and also is driftwood good for handle making?

[@vasiliskapsalis1086]

That was an amazing built! Can you make a sword?

[@oscar-dl7hv]

I’m actually quite interested, how long have you been doing blacksmithing and is it your job or just a hobby? You seem to make so many videos and you forge well

[@cmw184]

i burn anthracite from a local coal deposit, man that stuff burns hot.. ive burned my steel so many damn times. just burned my hatchet i was making a few days ago. had that thing in there for less than 25 seconds

[@momotarohunso6152]

nice

[@dooblejean]

It's way more interesting with hand tools only !

[@fiverrrecovery1384]

My Mentor

[@Steven-gw8bq]

Please tell me where u get ur files, THEYRE HUGE!!

[@farmerboy916]

Thinking about it, I have access to a forge like that, but with a hand lever. Inherently less convenient, but the real reason I absolutely hate it is the exceedingly loud and annoying ratcheting action on the flywheel which allows it to keep spinning after being cranked. How can you stand it, or it just not as bad on yours/ that type? Perhaps just a different mechanism? I'd never connected the dots.

[@vegardthedude3754]

You should try to make a viking axe!

[@lukasruzek8760]

What is that powder u are using if u dont mind 😁

[@Bloodletter8]

0:45 HOLY SHIT HE SAWS SO FAST

[@CalopsitaDepre]

I challenge you to make the blades of chaos, of Kratos.

[@shawnhulke7385]

Power tools! I don’t need no stinking power tools!🥴

[@Jesusiskingamen7]

What was the powder you used to weld the two peices

[@forjanatalense]

thats absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Nice job mate! Whats the initial stock size?

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you! I think it's 25mm x 10mm

[@gobalakannan1732]

what is the white colour powder?

[@tothista4477]

Only"jewellers" tomahawk, the welding no komplett.

[@tyronemendoza5793]

Good black smitting

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you!

[@5estye586]

What is that powder stuff you put on it?

[@thefreewayoctopus]

Borax

[@Syberz]

Maybe I missed an update, but weren't moving to... Canada was it?

[@byquette9504]

In my region of france we have round eyes for such axes

[@gobalakannan1732]

also the same in India.

[@the_darkness_knight12]

I only imagine if you have gas forge and a power hammer the things that you can do keep up the good work love your videos.

[@fanofgoodgames5468]

очень круто

[@derfeiind8251]

What forge do u use?

[@shuaitong7863]

すごい

[@nacho.galma.3057]

What is the wood of handle

[@firemanst13]

I want one

[@NKG416]

wait isn't this the old workshop?

[@Norsksk]

Thats not how you seat an axe btw. You hold it in the air and hit the bottom of the handle and lett it slip a little bit in the hand, but not letting it fall

[@henrir1941]

is this in your old work shop?

[@ecka5407]

Do you sell the stuff you make?

[@MakeNCreate]

I'd like to but as I'm not currently set up for production It doesn't really make sense for me to try and sell anything right now. I will in the future though once I have a better workshop and I can produce stuff within a reasonable time frame.

[@OSP-_sPADE]

Hey bud I think it’s time for a new draw knife video !!!!

[@artemis3707]

Love ur vids but could u edit the high notes out so it would be more plesent to listen

[@spacedude8890]

What powder is this? 3:26

[@matthewblack1982]

This is quite of topic but is that a Japanese bantam crowing 12:20

[@DM6076]

He put some powder. Can anyone tell me..what's name of that powder? Tq

[@MakeNCreate]

Borax.

[@aleksok6803]

Forge the iron while it's hot

[@user-tg2bg3rl1e]

As always, great work!!! Decided to do everything manually for a change?))) Respect! Health and well-being to you and your family!!! P. s. And to better throw in my opinion you need to redo a little handle a little shorter and a different shape))) but I don't think that's what you made this axe for!!! Like without looking!!!

[@user-zp5ls8gr6j]

С уважением!!

[@zerocool9774]

Omg, just re-weld

[@fe02lix]

Er du fra Jylland fyn eller Sjælland

[@MakeNCreate]

Syd fyn men bor i Canada nu.

[@fe02lix]

@@MakeNCreate ok jeg tænkte også de store knive og økser var ikke politiets ynglings ting men så er vi fra samme region 👍

[@MakeNCreate]

@@fe02lix så længe du har din samler tilladelse til have større knive er det fint.

[@fe02lix]

Ok

[@draven3838]

That's more of a fighting axe than a chopping axe, viking chopping axes were much heavier and bigger

[@noname-lg1eq]

о видос

[@alibuolayyan9038]

Big 🐓

[@mrkiky]

couldn't you just unfold the first one , grind the surfaces clean and try the weld again, instead of starting over completely?

[@MakeNCreate]

Nope. Would be too much of a hassle.

[@jonwilliamson9005]

I don't think thats how you fell a tree with an axe

[@pete4199]

Flot

[@duckhuong7609]

nice