How to make an AXE from Recycled Plastic | HDPE Hatchet Handle

[@Aethalops]

I like that you guys used tools and methods that have some hope of actually recovering your waste. It disturbs me to see so many makers do a ton of sanding and create microplastic dust that ends up all over the place.

[@markdukeshire4812]

"We used what we had and we made it work" has got to be one of the best DIY lines ever. I consider it a point of pride to be able to use what I have on hand. This warms my soul. Thanks!

[@SurrealNotion]

I hear that. I make everything from repurposed items and hate to have to buy anything to get a project finished. Stay safe and ever dreaming!

[@mateoteo5348]

Watching with my 4 year old daughter as always! she loves the videos and the things you guys do!

[@mateoteo5348]

Greetings from Uruguay! 🇺🇾

[@BrothersMake]

Tell her hi from Brothers Make! Thanks for watching

[@stevenmccrickard1401]

New sub, thanks for the content. I found your video interesting, informative and entertaining.

[@BrothersMake]

Awesome, thank you!

[@4EKU6KA]

Молодцы ребята! Поработали и головой и руками... А самое главное это не бесполезная вещь - вполне применимо и актуально! Успехов Вам и множество идей :)

[@l1monaditm924]

Мне кажется деревянная ручка по прочнее будет))

[@MAKAR_3.14]

@@l1monaditm924 ну, не Землю же переворачивать этим инструментом! Выглядит шикарно! Я просто тащусь от креативности этих ребят!

[@l1monaditm924]

@@MAKAR_3.14 земля то тут причем. Для работы по предназначению явно слабоват,землю как раз копать)

[@gimcnuk]

@@l1monaditm924 Кстати, да. Могли бы и дрова порубить, потестировать, так сказать

[@ВРАГБАНДЕР.Самоделки]

@@l1monaditm924 оружие на деревяшках дороже стоит

[@nabeghesalehi6371]

بسیار عالی. جالب.کارامد.مفید

[@kevincallow9707]

love your work we need to recycle more plastic and prove to our local and federal politicians that they are not doing enough to protect our environment thanks for your good work

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

Pretty awesome. Reminds me of Bakelite.

[@funmechabuilds524]

I know I saw this back when you guys first released the video, but looking back at it now, man that pattern is really really awesome!

[@peymanenanloo6570]

بسیار عالی و تشکر که با روش شما از آلوده شدن طبیعت جلوگیری میکنید .....موفق باشید

[@stiofan1]

Great video. Would love to see the large axe handle being made. Some of the most practical applications for home recycling.

[@опозития]

Не мешало бы в сердцевину ручки вложить кусок стекло арматуры для безопастности☺👈

[@richardokeeffe8375]

Your guess on the white showing through paid off!

[@BrothersMake]

We got lucky!

[@wafflebeaver]

Looks great, and that melting technique to make the calico pattern is great.

[@pol-pg4tl]

keep doin this guys, u are inspirin a lotta ppl

[@Фунт-й1н]

Гретта Тунберг одобрила бы👍 Классно получилось;)

[@ЕвгенийГанов-л7я]

на 14:23 виден люфт , и это на новом то , только гретый тумблер бы и одобрил , вафельницы микроволновки пресс и че там еще а в магазине рублей 150-200 ну или около того и еще уже проверено временем обычное деревянное можно и самому выстругать если желание есть. Короче не вариант.

[@clintrobinson1706]

Love the colors on this. Ever think of changing your draw knife handles to recycled plastic?

[@YouTube]

the marble effect is unreal 🔥

[@BrothersMake]

You should see the play button we made 😉▶️♻️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZTHaHR5mJasrs0si=kuURzZ4ODkrUC3XJ

[@sassynomadkenya68]

Hey.....i can't say how happy i am with this business idea loading. All the way from Kenya 🇰🇪 salute, bro.

[@يمنيكادح-غ1ن]

انت مبدع شكراً لك تحياتي من بلاد اليمن 🇾🇪

[@hairyballbastic8943]

The lack of sanding is oh so satisfying. Thank you for being so ecologically conscious

[@BrothersMake]

Always!! ♻️🤙🏽

[@jesseemerson9615]

That looks sweet. I'm going to give it try. Love that color combination. Thanks for the video

[@shonevarz6540]

Yeah baby, this is an awesome project

[@Coid]

That's neat as heck. I never would have thought that it would be safe to melt down plastic like that without some kind of breathing apparatus or that plastic like that would have the strength necessary to stand up as a hatchet handle.

[@BrothersMake]

Thanks! We recently did a video on plastic safety which covers all of those ♻️

[@kendarr]

This plastic as long as you heat it correctly it doesn't fume at all, if you're going to dremel it, or sand it, use a mask as it makes tiny plastic particles on your lung

[@franciscocontreras4450]

I love the color combinations!!! 😍 My Brother just purchased a gun along with some new handles... Maybe you guys can give that a try.

[@ByDaviddessine]

hello thanks for this excellent sharing top quality 👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@КуанышКонысбеков-п5р]

😂🎉❤

[@byOldHand]

Guys what a beaufitul work !!! I loved the way you filming your work. Thank you for this interesting project and gorgeous outcome 🌟🗜️⚒️✌🏻

[@thecreativecountrycrafter]

Awesome!!!!!!! I think these could become in high demand!!! Team colors!

[@peterjf7723]

I will have try making things out of HDPE, the only thing I have made so far was a replacement buckle for a rucksack. It took a couple of attempts but was OK.

[@WalterCombsLCSW]

I just stumbled across your video and watched. I enjoyed it. If you do make a full size axe handle, look into carbon fiber rods. Many guitar builders who do put truss rods in their guitar (and other musical instrument) necks will reinforce them with 2 carbon fiber rods down the length of the neck. For your axe handle, 1 or 2 rods down the length of the handle should add great reinforcement without adding a bunch of weight. If you do it for your small axe handles you can probably get away with just one rod in the handle. I enjoyed your video. Cheers.

[@mikeanderson1139]

I am going to go out on a limb here and say that you definitely have the coolest axe handle ever.

[@ФаризМухаметдинов-н7в]

Молодцы парни! Браво!

[@angDEDENCRAFT]

very amazing idea brother.. soo thanks u👍

[@BrothersMake]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianbrown585]

Greetings from South Africa! Amazing project with a great outcome.

[@abdallaawad4737]

Very nice brothers and very good work, thanks for learn.

[@SurrealNotion]

Nice! I am brand new to the HDPE ideas and can't wait to try some of my own ideas but now with plastics. New Fan! Thanks again and I'll definitely be watching.

[@ceetrixgreat6113]

Thanks for the GREAT video, with a full guide, from the very first start untill the very last step, naming all the tools and explaining why and how... I saw lots of DIY videos and i'm really impressed on how fast and easy you communicate everything, for a total newbie as me all the info i needed, and what i allready knew didn't bother at all, just on the way how you talk+show+move on fluently... Lol, me commenting on the quality of your communication & editing skills... :'-D I really enjoyed watching it, listened and looked carefully, no details where left out and neither did you over-explain or show... First time viewer of your videos , and I'm triggered !!! And yes, PS: great work on the Axe... Love axes and old weapons myself.... And the recycling and making people aware that you can even make better and more beautifull things.... GREAT job guys !!!! (the 570k views maybe yet gave you that hint... hahaha.) Peace, lotta love & stay on track ! i've learned more in his video than just how to build an axe. The world needs people like you guys !!!!

[@BrothersMake]

What a comment! Thanks for watching 🤍

[@glenparker234]

For my broken shovels, rakes and pitch forks, I have been using pvc pipe. 1/2” inside of 1” pipe makes a very strong handle, quick and easy to make. But I need to try your method!

[@jeoi]

5:11 That Looks Delicious 😋 Beef! It's What's For Dinner!

[@bluerose6859]

Wow! You guys are bada** to make that out of recycled plastic! You got a new sub!

[@BrothersMake]

Awesome thanks!

[@claudegrayson7039]

So cool guys well done .Most handles are cut partway down the part in the head so the wedge just spreads the 2 halves.

[@iraqisonic9920]

أنا مشترك جديد من العراق واحب اعمالكم 🧡💛💜💙⁦♥️⁩

[@johnladuke6475]

The problem with fitting wedges and play in the head could be solved by leaving the shaft slightly oversized and cutting a slot for the wedges. The head will compress the slot by squeezing the shaft, then the wedges will force it outwards again so the tension keeps everything in place. However I think you were on to something when you tried to melt the excess handle. If you intentionally left excess you could melt it down to mushroom over the head, then clean it up afterwards.

[@olga-diz]

Хорошая переработка мусора, молодцы)🔥👍

[@user-snamibog]

Хорошее дело делаете парни, спасибо за идеи)))) привет из России!!!!

[@andyroo3022]

Nice Axe. This new handle will be around for a long time.

[@SONGSTICKS]

Hi, I make wooden didgeridoos and when teaching didgeridoo , plastic waste pipe works a treat. Having just watched this video You can guess what sprung to mind. Didges made from multi coloured recycled plastic would be awesome. If you’re up for it, I’d happily give you some tips on dimensions, lengths to achieve certain keys etc and other things to consider to make a very playable and great sounding didge. See what you think?

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

That would be a fantastic video!

[@ytuser4562]

So awesome! The colors turned out really cool!

[@attilioporcu9260]

Bravi ragazzi avete fatto un bel lavoro.

[@sherr7921]

Good job guys ! Very cool ! Good luck !

[@akrambarcha2650]

good work

[@kevinberger9854]

I have a suggestion that will make the wedging of the handle easier.Just before you put the handle in the head saw a slit in the handle , like all wooden ax hatchet and hammer handles have. Now the wedges will pound in properly for you .

[@bobmoore3436]

Great job, love to see full sized axe handle. perhaps a piece of thin reinfocing bar (bent to shape) for added strength.

[@BrothersMake]

That’s what we were thinking too 🤙🏽

[@melaniejenkins2754]

OMG, that BADASS HANDLE got y'all new subscriber!!!!

[@BrothersMake]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@melaniejenkins2754]

@@BrothersMake very welcome 🙂

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Świetna jest ta zrobiona robota i bardzo świetny jest ten cały pomysł z tymi nakrętkami i ztym całym drążkiem do siekuery pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku serdecznie 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ИраСуконцева]

Класслая красивая ручка, рукоятка для топара получилась.Молодцы.г.Ярославль.

[@АлександрСавин-п5ы]

Looks good 😊

[@kiwiprouddavids724]

This is very cool , I've been making axe and hammer heads from native NZ woods lately , I'm going to have to try this one day . More recycling needs to be done by people and we need to get away from all the cheap made in China crap that we don't actually need especially from those dollar stores .

[@SeganHealthHacker]

I'd give ya ten thumbs up if I could.

[@ArticAkita2830]

Thats a good suggestion I need to try just white vinegar for a rust bath for 8 hours? Well it is a weak acid but it does cut the rust at least I now know how long to leave it in to do anything. Love the video!!

[@samuellowgang9171]

Amazing 👏👏👌👌😍😍😍

[@AndrewduToit]

Wow came out awesome. Would like to see a big axe handle. Go for it.

[@BrothersMake]

I think we might give it a go!

[@SJWCASTING]

Great video buddy!!!

[@alwayscensored6871]

Thanks for the Teflon sheet n Glove info. Useful to know.

[@boriskaru]

Хорошая идея и хорошая работа

[@BrothersMake]

Thanks!

[@chamarystigers8731]

Ax handle look great and colorfully 🧡🖤you work on handle and ax head great great work

[@BrothersMake]

Thank you!

[@progettiepassioni]

great video great idea, it's nice to explore all the alternatives but the tradition of wood can't be beaten. moreover, we should all return to using our tools as they once did, naturally and with a lot of care.

[@СнежанаСнежная-л5д]

СУПЕР классно получилось

[@alexprimak567]

Спасибо за полезное видео )) удачи вам во всех начинаниях)

[@PonteDeAmbiente]

Excellent project. Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@iraqiforever3665]

Professional job .. congratulations to you

[@BrothersMake]

Thank you!

[@mitch7103]

Looks great. You should've run a heat gun over the whole thing after you were finished to give it a smooth glossy finish

[@BrothersMake]

We’ve experimented with heat/flame polishing before but never had good results

[@_ThirdRider]

Well done. Nice texture.

[@deldomino6275]

Excellent travail, comme toujours. J'adore ❤❤❤❤

[@truman6530]

14.23 отлично видно что есть люфт))Пластик от пробок довольно мягкий,такой инструмент только на полке хранить как декор.

[@ЕвгенийГанов-л7я]

именно

[@MYWork_Production]

Cool video! :)

[@OAbbas]

Cool as always 👍🏽

[@owlmostdead9492]

Now I want to build something with recycled plastics

[@MakerMike-bx5ms]

Awesome looking handle!!!

[@OKWXGirl]

I really enjoyed this video! And the final product is beautiful!!!

[@Acackleofcrafters]

I love this idea! I would be totally interested in how to make handles for other things as well as a full size axe. I have a bunch of broken wooden handles for shovels, rakes etc.

[@BrothersMake]

Yes we’d love to try a full size handle!

[@deadprivacy]

@@BrothersMake you wouldnt, theyre not good, you need to damp vibration somehow. use it for a week, seriously, you will realise why hickory is hickory is hickory

[@deadprivacy]

@@BrothersMake fibreglass axe handle? badly weighted, no damping, overcome tis and youve got a product but what youve made? after a days uuse? not good on the bones lad.

[@landobrown186]

@@BrothersMake Do it! Id watch!!!

[@BeetleBuns]

just use wooden handles, there's a reason plastic is not used for these things...

[@robertlutz6507]

I would like to see another video with a long handled axe. I would like to learn how you worked out the fitting (to the head) problem you had in this video.

[@behlaburhani231]

The colours are so cool 😎

[@ЕвгенийЖ-ь7з]

Всегда собирался это сделать, материала накопилось предостаточно, после вашего видео уже медлить далее нельзя. Спасибо. Практично, красиво, идеально. Подписка да лайк однозначно!

[@СергейЧернов-ч1й]

Главное потом не оставить топор вблизи костра или каких-либо нагревательных приборов.

[@ЕвгенийГанов-л7я]

А еще кучу техновафельниц микроволновку и пресс и навыки строгания ну и по мелочи короче еще и камеру потому как только для видоса вся эта запара имеет смысл , купить готовое топорище или если не ймется самому выстругать куда проще будет. А еще на 14:23 видно люфт и это на новой то только что припасованной.

[@ЕвгенийЖ-ь7з]

Согласен, для топорища роботы много, да и с дерева будет лучше. А вот накладки, и ручки для ножа, самое оно. Но и минусы есть всегда. Вездесущая дуальность вещей и процессов)

[@projectrebuild908]

Great video. fantastic use of the plastic 👏

[@silverandblackentertainment]

You guys are the best!! 💪🏽

[@cloeducationtv]

Amazing Handle and this is a great way to reuse what normally would be wasted. Awesome video!

[@axminsterz4151]

Like a small piece of wood, without the wasted electricity lol

[@twotone3070]

Certainly looked good.

[@pip1973nztok]

Axe handle fitting tip. Put a slit in the end of the handle that will let the end spread, making for a firmer fit.

[@АронМоисеевич]

Очень красивое и прикольное топорище 👍 молодцы 😉

[@0range1968UK]

2points! best fish n chips in Britain is with the fish dipped into the sea & splashed with axe vinegar!

[@elchiri.8462]

excelente trabajo y el orgullo que le da a uno es que no existe otro igual ,al que uno mismo hace ¡¡

[@jjstrikezone883]

That's a sick handle

[@BrothersMake]

Thank you!

[@jillywells1232]

Amazing - plus some! You guys rock and your work is so beautiful! 🖤🧡🤍

[@BrothersMake]

Thank you!!

[@ewtewtdefsete6857]

Great work all best from Poland:)

[@rita2959]

Bellissimo!!!

[@vdsmade]

Super idea 👽👍

[@axemanmike4390]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! 👏 👏 YESSSSSS. do the full-sized handle! Can't wait to see it! Thanks for sharing! Greetings, from Oregon USA 🇺🇸 🌲🪓

[@BrothersMake]

Thanks! We’ll have a think on how we can make a big one!

[@MarianaSilva-yo6mo]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!! Congratulations!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 I don't speak English so I can express it better. 😥

[@yorl418]

Great handle, keep the good work !

[@rhondawymer6320]

Besides making me laugh, you guys are both incredibly talented. Can you make a frog keychain??

[@Maxaliukas]

Nice

[@jelajahsebanten]

Skills amazing top, my brother

[@mayalkalali3639]

Very good 👍 job. Thanks.